NYT Dictionary

OBLIGING

/əˈblaɪd͡ʒɪŋ/
AdjectiveVerbNounob-LIG-ingob-lig-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 12

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

Meaning

Happy and ready to do favours for others.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

accommodatingwillingcompelobligeobligatebindholdaccommodatecomplaisantaffable

Antonyms

disoblige

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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