NYT Dictionary

MITIGATING

/mˈɪtʌɡˌeɪtɪŋ/
VerbAdjectiveMIT-i-gat-ingmit-i-gat-ing · 4 syllablesGrade 9

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

Meaning

present participle and gerund of mitigate

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

extenuatingextenuatepalliatemitigatealleviativeanalgesicanestheticanodyneassuasivebalmy

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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