NYT Dictionary

GROWING

/ˈɡɹoʊɪŋ/
VerbNounGROW-inggrow-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 2

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of grow

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

growthmaturationdevelopmentontogenyontogenesisincrementalturngrowarchitectureassembly

Antonyms

nondevelopment

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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