NYT Dictionary

INFECTING

/ˌɪnfˈɛktɪŋ/
Verbin-FECT-ingin-fect-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 9

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

Meaning

present participle and gerund of infect

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

Antonyms

disinfect

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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