NYT Dictionary

EXCELLING

/ɛksˈɛlɪŋ/
Verbex-CEL-lingex-cel-ling · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2024, 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of excel

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

excelsurpassaboveaheadascendantbettercappingchosendistinguishedeminent

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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