NYT Dictionary

FLINCHING

/flˈɪntʃɪŋ/
VerbNounFLINCH-ingflinch-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 3

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

Meaning

present participle and gerund of flinch

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

flinchsquinchfunkcringeshrinkwincerecoilquail

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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