NYT Dictionary

OWING

/ˈoʊ.ɪŋ/
AdjectiveVerbOW-ingow-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

Still to be paid; owed as a debt.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Used in a passive sense for owed (AS. gen. See Own

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

outandingpayableoweoutstandingundischargedaccountableallegedascribableattributablecharged

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 8 recorded puzzles:

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