NYT Dictionary

LINING

/ˈlaɪnɪŋ/
NounVerbLIN-inglin-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 1

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A covering for the inside surface of something.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

See Line to cover the in side

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

linerfacinglinebackingbindingbookbindingbookcaseburrbushbushing

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 22 recorded puzzles:

+10 earlier appearances in the archive.

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