NYT Dictionary

MUGGING

/ˈmʌɡɪŋ/
NounVerbMUG-gingmug-ging · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A quick violent robbery of a person, usually in a public place.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

p. pr. & vb. n. from mug, v

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

robberyholdupstickupmugaggressionassaultbanditryblitzblitzkriegbreakthrough

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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