NYT Dictionary

KEENING

/ˈkiːnɪŋ/
AdjectiveNounVerbKEEN-ingkeen-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Sharp, shrill, especially of a sound.

Etymology

Origin: Celtic languages

From keen + -ing, from Irish caoin.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

lamentkeenacutehowlingmoaningmourningpenetratingpiercingpipingsharp

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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