NYT Dictionary

TAMING

/tˈeɪmɪŋ/
VerbNounTAM-ingtam-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 9

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

Meaning

present participle and gerund of tame

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

tamechastensubduemoderatedomesticatecultivatenaturalizenaturalisedomesticizedomesticise

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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