NYT Dictionary

TANNING

/ˈtænɪŋ/
VerbNounTAN-ningtan-ning · 2 syllablesGrade 12

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

Meaning

present participle and gerund of tan

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

whippingflogginglashingflagellationtanbronzehidinglickingthrashingwalloping

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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