NYT Dictionary
TICKING
/ˈtɪkɪŋ/NounVerbTICK-ingtick-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 6
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021
Meaning
A strong cotton or linen fabric used to cover pillows and mattresses.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From tick (“sheet, cover”) + -ing (“material, collection”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021.