NYT Dictionary

NAPPING

/nˈæpɪŋ/
VerbNounNAP-pingnap-ping · 2 syllablesGrade 12

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

Meaning

present participle and gerund of nap

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

napcatnapabsentabsorbedabstractedanesthetizedasleepbemusedcomatosedoped

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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