NYT Dictionary

GRINDING

/ˈɡɹaɪnd.ɪŋ/
VerbNounAdjectiveGRIND-inggrind-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 10

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

Meaning

present participle and gerund of grind

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Inherited from Middle English gryndynge. By surface analysis, grind + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

abrasionattritiondetritioncrunchcranchcraunchgrindgratelaborlabour

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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