NYT Dictionary

WAKENING

/ˈweɪkənɪŋ/
AdjectiveVerbNounWAK-en-ingwak-en-ing · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2024, 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of waken

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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