NYT Dictionary

INGRAINING

VerbIN-grain-ingin-grain-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025

Meaning

present participle and gerund of ingrain

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

inculcationinstillingingrain grainimpressinstill

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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