NYT Dictionary

PINING

/ˈpaɪnɪŋ/
VerbNounPIN-ingpin-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of pine

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

acheyearnyenpinelanguishtrappinimmobilizeimmobiliseaching

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 18 recorded puzzles:

+6 earlier appearances in the archive.

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