NYT Dictionary

GOUGING

/ɡˈaʊdʒɪŋ/
VerbNounGOUG-inggoug-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 5

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

Meaning

present participle and gerund of gouge

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

gougeextortsqueezerackwringroutcutthroatexactingexcessiveexorbitant

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles:

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