NYT Dictionary

GUNRUNNING

/ˈɡən.ˌrənɪŋ/
NounGUN-run-ninggun-run-ning · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

The smuggling of arms and ammunition.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From gun + running.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

contraband

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026.

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