NYT Dictionary

FLOGGING

/ˈflɒɡɪŋ/
NounAdjectiveVerbFLOG-gingflog-ging · 2 syllablesGrade 5

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

Meaning

Infliction of punishment by dealing blows or whipping.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

whippingflagellationscourgingflippingfreakingfrickingfriggingfuggingtanninglashing

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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