NYT Dictionary

MENDING

/ˈmɛndiːŋ/
VerbNounMEND-ingmend-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of mend

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

repairfixfixingfixturemendreparationbusheldoctorrestoreheal

Antonyms

break

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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