NYT Dictionary
POUNCING
/ˈpaʊnsɪŋ/VerbNounPOUNC-ingpounc-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 12
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
present participle and gerund of pounce
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
pounceswoop
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram: