NYT Dictionary

PRUNING

/ˈpɹuːnɪŋ/
NounVerbPRUN-ingprun-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 6

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

Meaning

A removal of excess material from a tree or shrub.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

Etymology tree English prune Proto-Germanic *-ungō Old English -ung Middle English -ynge English -ing English pruning From prune + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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