NYT Dictionary

FOILING

/ˈfɔɪlɪŋ/
VerbNounFOIL-ingfoil-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 3

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

Meaning

present participle and gerund of foil

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Cf. F. foules. See 1st Foil

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

hydrofoilingflyingfrustrationthwartingfoilthwartqueerspoilscotchcross

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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