NYT Dictionary

KNOTTING

/ˈnɑtɪŋ/
VerbNounKNOT-tingknot-ting · 2 syllablesGrade 9

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

Meaning

present participle and gerund of knot

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

knotraveltangleagglomerationagglutinationaggregationarticulationbondcombinationcommunication

Antonyms

unravelunknot

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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