NYT Dictionary

FINING

/ˈfaɪnɪŋ/
VerbNounFIN-ingfin-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of fine

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 18 recorded puzzles:

+6 earlier appearances in the archive.

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