NYT Dictionary

GOOFING

/ˈɡuːfɪŋ/
VerbNounGOOF-inggoof-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 1

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of goof

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

sinblunderboobgoof

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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