NYT Dictionary

NUMBING

/ˈnəmɪŋ/

VerbNounAdjectiveNUMB-ingnumb-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of numb

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

numb benumb blunt dull abatement algidalleviationalleviativeanalgesiaanalgesic

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

2026-04-01MBPIGNU

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