NYT Dictionary

HONING

/ˈhoʊnɪŋ/
VerbNounHON-inghon-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of hone

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

honeperfectachingeagerhankeringlanguishinglongingnostalgianostalgicpining

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 8 recorded puzzles:

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