NYT Dictionary

DULLING

/ˈdʌlɪŋ/
VerbNounCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2024, 2025

Meaning

present participle and gerund of dull

Synonyms & Antonyms

Antonyms

sharpen

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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