NYT Dictionary

ROWING

/ˈɹoʊɪŋ/
VerbNounROW-ingrow-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 3

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

Meaning

present participle and gerund of row (“propel with oars”)

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

By surface analysis, row + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

scullingrowbingoboatingcanoeingcheckerschesscruisingnavigationcircumnavigation

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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