NYT Dictionary

PONDING

NounVerbPOND-ingpond-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 6

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

Meaning

The excessive accumulation of water in low-lying areas, remaining 48 hours after the end of rainfall under conditions ordinarily conducive to drying.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2022, 2024, 2025.

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