NYT Dictionary

PUNNING

/ˈpʌnɪŋ/
VerbNounAdjectivePUN-ningpun-ning · 2 syllablesCollege

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

Meaning

present participle and gerund of pun

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

punwordplayparonomasiaacrosticalliterativeanagramassonantchimingcorruptionirony

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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