NYT Dictionary

NODDING

/ˈnɑdɪŋ/
VerbNounAdjectiveNOD-dingnod-ding · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of nod

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

nutantnodcernuousdroopingpendulousweepingabsentabsorbedabstractedanesthetized

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 9 recorded puzzles:

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