NYT Dictionary

FLUFFING

/ˈflʌfɪŋ/
VerbNounAdjectiveAdverbFLUFF-ingfluff-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 1

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2025

Meaning

present participle and gerund of fluff

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

botchbodgebumblefumblemuffblowflubspoilbunglefluff

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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