NYT Dictionary

TIPPING

/ˈtɪpɪŋ/
NounVerbTIP-pingtip-ping · 2 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

The practice of leaving a tip (gratuity).

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From tip + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

landfillingtipfeebungtoppletumbleleantiltslantangle

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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