NYT Dictionary

KNEADING

/ˈniːdɪŋ/
VerbNounKNEAD-ingknead-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023

Meaning

present participle and gerund of knead

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English knedynge; equivalent to knead + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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