NYT Dictionary

ILLUMING

VerbIL-lum-ingil-lum-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 10

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

Meaning

present participle and gerund of illume

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

lightillumeillumineilluminate

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021, 2023, 2025.

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