NYT Dictionary

LACKING

/ˈlækɪŋ/
VerbNounAdjectiveLACK-inglack-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2025

Meaning

present participle and gerund of lack

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

lackabsentawantingbereft ofdeficient ofdeprived ofdestitute ofdevoid oflackingleer

Antonyms

presenthave

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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