NYT Dictionary

LOANING

/ˈloʊnɪŋ/
NounVerbLOAN-ingloan-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 9

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

Meaning

The granting of a loan.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From loanin, an alternative spelling of the Northern English noun lonnen + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

lendinglendloanadvanceadvancementusury

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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