NYT Dictionary

GANGING

/ˈɡæn.d͡ʒɪŋ/
NounVerbGANG-inggang-ing · 2 syllablesCollege

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

Meaning

A leader used to attach a fishhook to the main line, especially in commercial fishing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 16 recorded puzzles:

+4 earlier appearances in the archive.

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