Meaning
An act of throwing, often violently.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English fling, from the verb (see below). Compare Icelandic flengur (“a fast sprint”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 14 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-05-10LODNGFI
- 2026-04-16FANIGLT
- 2025-05-18FUANIGL
- 2025-03-18FOENLIG
- 2025-01-21FPANIGL
- 2024-12-30FGOLINR
- 2024-12-25FALGEIN
- 2024-11-28GCFHILN
- 2024-09-29GFYVNLI
- 2024-07-07FDEGILN
- 2023-12-25LWFONGI
- 2023-06-28FPGOLIN
+2 earlier appearances in the archive.