NYT Dictionary

GIRDING

/ɡˈɝdɪŋ/

VerbNounGIRD-inggird-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 8

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

Meaning

present participle and gerund of gird

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

armfortify girdgirdleencircleadhesiveaffixationannexationattachment binding

Antonyms

disarm

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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