NYT Dictionary

MOWING

/ˈməʊ.ɪŋ/
VerbNounMOW-ingmow-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025

Meaning

present participle and gerund of mow

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English mowynge; equivalent to mow + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

mowpoutmop

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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