NYT Dictionary

EFFECTING

/ɪfˈɛktɪŋ/
AdjectiveVerbef-FECT-ingef-fect-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2026

Meaning

Causative, effective.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From effect + -ing. The adjective likely follows from the verb, perhaps with influence from effective, affecting, or both.

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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