NYT Dictionary

HANGING

/hæŋɪŋ/
VerbAdjectiveNounHANG-inghang-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of hang

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

haltera quick drop and a sudden stopAbraham's balsamnecktie partysuspensiondanglinghangasbestosaxbackdrop

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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