NYT Dictionary

RULING

/ˈɹuːlɪŋɡ/
AdjectiveNounVerbRUL-ingrul-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023, 2026

Meaning

That rules; predominant; chief; reigning; controlling.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

By surface analysis, rule + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

governregnantreigningin powercommandmentedictorderruleopiniondecree

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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