NYT Dictionary

TILLING

/tˈɪlɪŋ/
VerbNounTILL-ingtill-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

present participle and gerund of till

Etymology

Origin: Old English

From Middle English tillynge, tiliyng, tilyenge, tylynge, from Old English tiliende, tilġende, equivalent to till + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

tillcultivationculturedressinglistingthinningworking

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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