NYT Dictionary

FINDING

/ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
NounVerbFIND-ingfind-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 1

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

Meaning

A result of research or an investigation.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

From Middle English fyndyng, Old English findincge; equivalent to find + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

serendipitydeterminationfindhappenchancebumpencounterdetectobservediscover

Antonyms

lose

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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