NYT Dictionary

LIGHTNING

/ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/
NounAdjectiveVerbLIGHT-ninglight-ning · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

A flash of light produced by short-duration, high-voltage discharge of electricity within a cloud, between clouds, or between a cloud and the earth.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From light(e)n + -ing. Doublet of lightening.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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