NYT Dictionary

GRAINING

VerbNounGRAIN-inggrain-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025

Meaning

present participle and gerund of grain

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

woodgrainingingrain graingranulate

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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