NYT Dictionary

LIMITING

/ˈlɪmɪtɪŋ/
NounVerbLIM-it-inglim-it-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026

Meaning

A limitation.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

modificationqualifyingrestrictrestraintrammellimitboundconfinethrottlecircumscribe

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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