NYT Dictionary

POINTING

/ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
NounVerbPOINT-ingpoint-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 1

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

Meaning

The action of the verb to point.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From point + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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