NYT Dictionary

GUARDING

/ˈɡɑɹdɪŋ/
VerbNounGUARD-ingguard-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025

Meaning

present participle and gerund of guard

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

guardwarddefendholdcarechargecoveringcustodialcustodydefensive

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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