NYT Dictionary

WINCING

/wˈɪnsɪŋ/
VerbNounWINC-ingwinc-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 4

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

Meaning

present participle and gerund of wince

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

flinchsquinchfunkcringeshrinkwincerecoilquail

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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