NYT Dictionary

NIGGLING

/ˈnɪɡlɪŋ/
VerbAdjectiveNounNIG-glingnig-gling · 2 syllablesGrade 10

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

Meaning

present participle and gerund of niggle

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

fussnigglefretquibblepettifogbickersquabblebrabblefiddlingfootling

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 22 recorded puzzles:

+10 earlier appearances in the archive.

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