NYT Dictionary

MOOTING

NounVerbMOOT-ingmoot-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025

Meaning

The activity of taking part in a moot court.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

From Middle English motinge, moting, from Old English mōtung, equivalent to moot + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

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