NYT Dictionary

FADING

/ˈfeɪdɪŋ/
VerbNounFAD-ingfad-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 6

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

Meaning

present participle and gerund of fade.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

attenuationfademeltwitherevanescefleetpasslanguishancientblackout

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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