NYT Dictionary

MATING

/ˈmeɪtɪŋ/
AdjectiveNounVerbMAT-ingmat-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2026

Meaning

Fitting into or onto a corresponding part, as a matched plug and socket.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

pairingcouplingconjugationunioncopulatematepaircouplematchtwin

Antonyms

disentangleunsnarl

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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