NYT Dictionary

DARNING

/ˈdɑrnɪŋ/
VerbNounDARN-ingdarn-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023, 2025

Meaning

present participle and gerund of darn

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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