NYT Dictionary

GAWKING

/ɡˈɔkɪŋ/
VerbGAWK-inggawk-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 6

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

Meaning

present participle and gerund of gawk

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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