NYT Dictionary

YELLING

/jˈɛlɪŋ/
VerbNounGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of yell

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English yellynge, ȝellynge; equivalent to yell + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

shoutingshoutcrycallyellscreamhollerhollosquallblatant

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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