NYT Dictionary

PAWNING

NounVerbPAWN-ingpawn-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 4

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

Meaning

The act by which something is pawned.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English pawn Middle English -ynge English -ing English pawning From pawn + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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