NYT Dictionary

GAPING

/ˈɡeɪpɪŋ/
VerbAdjectiveNounGAP-inggap-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 12

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

Meaning

present participle and gerund of gape

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English gaping, gapynge, variants of Middle English gapand, gapande, equivalent to gape + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

gogglegapegawpgawkyawnyawgapbreachagapeabysmal

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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