NYT Dictionary

INVITING

/ɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
AdjectiveVerbNounin-VIT-ingin-vit-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Alluring; tempting; attractive.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

tantalizinginvitetemptbidadmissibleadmissivealluringappealingappetizingattraction

Antonyms

uninviting

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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