NYT Dictionary

INVENTING

/ˈɪnvɛntɪŋ/

Verbin-VENT-ingin-vent-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of invent

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

inventcontrivedeviseexcogitateformulateforgefabricatemanufacture

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

2026-09-29VEGINOT

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