NYT Dictionary

WARPING

/wˈɔɹpɪŋ/
VerbNounWARP-ingwarp-ing · 2 syllablesCollege

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

Meaning

present participle and gerund of warp

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English warpynge; equivalent to warp + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

warpfalsifydistortgarbleheavebuckle

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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