NYT Dictionary

RIGGING

/ˈɹɪɡɪŋ/
NounVerbRIG-gingrig-ging · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Dress; tackle; especially (nautical), the ropes, chains, etc., that support the masts and spars of a sailing vessel, and serve as purchases for adjusting the sails, etc.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English riggyng, ryggyng, riggynge, equivalent to rig + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

tacklerigmanipulatesetadvocateapparatusapplianceappointmentsappurtenancesarm

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles:

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