NYT Dictionary

ENDING

/ˈɛndɪŋ/
NounVerbEND-ingend-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2026

Meaning

A termination or conclusion.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

From Middle English endynge, endyng, endinge, from Old English endung, ġeendung (“ending”), equivalent to end + -ing. Cognate with Dutch ending (“ending”), German Endung (“ending”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

conclusionendterminationfinalesuffixfinishcloseclosingstopterminate

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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