NYT Dictionary

HITTING

/ˈhɪtɪŋ/
NounVerbHIT-tinghit-ting · 2 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

A series of hits or blows directed at a person or object.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

vb. n. from hit, v

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

hitstrikingstrikereachmakeattaingaindebtfinancingtouching

Antonyms

miss

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 11 recorded puzzles:

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