NYT Dictionary

INITIATING

/ˌɪnˈɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/

Verbin-I-ti-at-ingin-i-ti-at-ing · 5 syllablesGrade 5

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

Meaning

present participle and gerund of initiate

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

originateinitiatestartpioneerinductbroach

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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