NYT Dictionary

FAWNING

/fɔnɪŋ/
VerbAdjectiveNounFAWN-ingfawn-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 3

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

Meaning

present participle and gerund of fawn

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

fawncrawlcreepcringecowergroveltoadytrucklebootlickkowtow

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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