NYT Dictionary

WAVING

/ˈweɪvɪŋ/
VerbNounWAV-ingwav-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 4

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

Meaning

present participle and gerund of wave

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

wavewafturebeckonbrandishflourishrollundulateflapcurlambages

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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