NYT Dictionary

DEVILING

VerbNounDEV-il-ingdev-il-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of devil

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

deviletdeviletteannoyragbotherirritaterilenarknettlegravel

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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