NYT Dictionary

TRILLING

/ˈtriːliːŋ/
VerbNounTREELEENGGrade 4

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

Meaning

present participle and gerund of trill

Etymology

Origin: German

Compare German Drilling.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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