NYT Dictionary

PILOTING

/ˈpaɪlətɪŋ/
NounVerbPI-lot-ingpi-lot-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025

Meaning

The form of navigation in which position is determined by relation to external reference points.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

navigationpilotageflyaviatepilotnavigateaimazimuthbearingbent

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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