NYT Dictionary

LOOMING

/ˈlumɪŋ/
NounVerbLOOM-ingloom-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025

Meaning

gerund of loom: the condition of something that looms or towers.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English loom Middle English -ynge English -ing English looming From loom + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

loomtowerpredominatehulkbroodhoverapproachingbrewingcomingforthcoming

NYT Puzzle Appearances

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