NYT Dictionary

PILING

[ˈpʰaɪ̯ɫlɪŋ]
NounVerbPIL-ingpil-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A structural support comprising a length of wood, steel, or other construction material.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

See Pile a heap

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

pilespilestiltstackheapthrongmobpackjamaccumulation

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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