NYT Dictionary

TAILING

/ˈteɪlɪŋ/
VerbNounTAIL-ingtail-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 9

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

Meaning

present participle and gerund of tail

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

shadowingchasetrailtailtagdogtrackdockbobcounterespionage

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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