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DEFILING

VerbDE-fil-ingde-fil-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024

Meaning

present participle and gerund of defile

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

defilesullycorrupttaintcloudtarnishstainmaculatefoulbefoul

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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