NYT Dictionary

KILLING

/ˈkɪl.ɪŋ/
AdjectiveNounVerbKILL-ingkill-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2024, 2026

Meaning

That literally deprives of life; lethal, deadly, fatal.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English kyllyng; equivalent to kill + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

killingkillcleanupdefeatsidesplittingarduousasphyxiationassaultattackbackbreaking

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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