NYT Dictionary

PIDDLING

/ˈpɪdəlɪŋ/
AdjectiveVerbPID-dlingpid-dling · 2 syllablesGrade 6

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

Meaning

Insignificant, negligible, paltry, trivial, useless.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

basecontemptiblefloccinaucinihilipilificatiousfoolishfor the birdsfutilefrivolousidleignorableimmaterial

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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