NYT Dictionary

TEETHING

/ˈtiðɪŋ/
NounVerbTEETH-ingteeth-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2024

Meaning

The eruption, through the gums, of the milk teeth; dentition.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From teethe + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

dentitionodontiasisteethe

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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