NYT Dictionary

OPTING

/ˈɑptɪŋ/
VerbOPT-ingopt-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2025

Meaning

present participle and gerund of opt

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

choosepreferopt

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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