NYT Dictionary

LAYING

/ˈleɪ.ɪŋ/
VerbNounLAY-inglay-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023, 2025

Meaning

present participle and gerund of lay

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

putsetplaceposepositionlayrepose

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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