NYT Dictionary

IDLING

/ˈaɪdʌlɪŋ/

VerbNounI-dlingi-dling · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of idle

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

idlenessloafingidle lazeslugstagnatecoquetrydalliancedallyingdawdling

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles:

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