NYT Dictionary

WHINING

/wˈaɪnɪŋ/
VerbNounWHIN-ingwhin-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 1

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

present participle and gerund of whine

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

whinesnivelsqueakscreechcreakscreakskreakgrizzleyammeryawp

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 9 recorded puzzles:

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