NYT Dictionary

GNAWING

/ˈnɔ.ɪŋ/
AdjectiveVerbNounGNAW-inggnaw-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 12

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

Meaning

severe or intense

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English gnawynge; equivalent to gnaw + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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