NYT Dictionary

HOWLING

/ˈhaʊlɪŋ/
NounVerbAdjectiveHOWL-inghowl-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 1

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

Meaning

The act of producing howls.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English howlynge, howelynge, equivalent to howl + -ing (gerund suffix).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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