NYT Dictionary

RACING

/ˈɹeɪsɪŋ/
NounVerbRAC-ingrac-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

The sport of competing in races.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

By surface analysis, race + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

rushhotfoothastenhiespeedracerunaffluentflowingfluent

Antonyms

linger

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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