NYT Dictionary

IGNITING

/ˌɪɡnˈaɪtɪŋ/
Verbig-NIT-ingig-nit-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of ignite

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

ignitelighteruptcombustconflagrateinflamewakeheat

Antonyms

extinguish

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 15 recorded puzzles:

+3 earlier appearances in the archive.

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