NYT Dictionary

TAILGATING

VerbNounTAIL-gat-ingtail-gat-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 6

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

Meaning

present participle and gerund of tailgate

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

piggybackingfront runningtailgate

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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