NYT Dictionary

WAKING

/ˈweɪkɪŋ/
AdjectiveVerbNounWAK-ingwak-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 3

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

Meaning

Occurring during wakefulness.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

Antonyms

sleepingsleep

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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