NYT Dictionary

YANKING

/jˈæŋkɪŋ/
VerbYANK-ingyank-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 2

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of yank

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

yankjerk

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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