NYT Dictionary

DUNNING

/dˈʌnɪŋ/
VerbNounDUN-ningdun-ning · 2 syllablesCollege

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

Meaning

present participle and gerund of dun

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

tormentragbedevilcrucifydunfrustrateblandishmentdemandingbuttonholingcajolement

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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