NYT Dictionary

FILING

/ˈfaɪ.lɪŋ/
NounVerbFIL-ingfil-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Any particle that has been removed by a file or similar implement; a shaving.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

fileregisterablationabrasionabrasiveanalysisarrangementattritionchafecloture

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 14 recorded puzzles:

+2 earlier appearances in the archive.

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