NYT Dictionary

OKAYING

VerbOKAY-ingokay-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 1

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of okay

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

approveokaysanction

Antonyms

disapprove

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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