NYT Dictionary

NUDGING

/nˈʌdʒɪŋ/
VerbNounNUDG-ingnudg-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 6

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

Meaning

present participle and gerund of nudge

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

nudgeprodcontingentglancinggrazinghustlemeetingrubbingtangentialtouching

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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