NYT Dictionary

WARRING

/wˈɔɹɪŋ/
AdjectiveNounVerbWAR-ringwar-ring · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023

Meaning

engaged in war; belligerent

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English werrynge. By surface analysis, war + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

warbelligerentmilitantaggressiveajarantagonisticbattlebellicosebelligerencebloodshed

Antonyms

peaceful

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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