NYT Dictionary

TANGLING

/tˈæŋɡlɪŋ/
VerbNounTAN-glingtan-gling · 2 syllablesGrade 12

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

Meaning

present participle and gerund of tangle

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

embroiltanglesweepdragravelknottousledishevelentanglemat

Antonyms

unravelunknotdisentangleunsnarl

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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