NYT Dictionary

KITING

/ˈkaɪtɪŋ/
NounVerbKIT-ingkit-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026

Meaning

The act of writing a check on an account with insufficient funds, expecting that funds will become available by the time the check clears.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

kiteboardingkitekit

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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