NYT Dictionary

NICKNAMING

VerbNICK-nam-ingnick-nam-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 6

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

Meaning

present participle and gerund of nickname

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

dubnicknameappellationbaptismcallingchristeningdefinitiondenominationdesignationidentification

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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