NYT Dictionary

LICKING

/ˈlɪkɪŋ/
NounVerbLICK-inglick-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 9

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

Meaning

The act by which something is licked.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

defeatbeatingthrashingdrubbinglacingtrouncingwhackingcreambatclobber

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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