New York Times NYT Spelling Bee Answers and Solution for July 20, 2025

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Today’s pangrams are PILOTING, PLOTTING, and TOPPLING.

PILOTING is defined as the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place. It is also defined as the occupation of a pilot.

The word PLOTTING has no known definition.

The word TOPPLING has no known definition.

The word GLOOP has no known definition.

GLOP is defined as writing or music that is excessively sweet and sentimental. It is also defined as any gummy shapeless matter; usually unpleasant.

The word GLOPPING has no known definition.

GOOP is defined as street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate. It is also defined as any thick, viscous matter.

The word LIPO has no known definition.

The word LIPPING has no known definition.

LOLLIPOP is defined as ice cream or water ice on a small wooden stick. It is also defined as hard candy on a stick.

LOLLOP is defined as walk clumsily and with a bounce.

The word LOLLOPING has no known definition.

LOOP is defined as wind around something in coils or loops. It is also defined as a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates. It is also defined as a flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane. It is also defined as fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines. It is also defined as (computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated. It is also defined as make a loop in. It is also defined as the topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component. It is also defined as a computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied. It is also defined as an inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan). It is also defined as an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop. It is also defined as anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself). It is also defined as fasten or join with a loop. It is also defined as fly loops, perform a loop. It is also defined as move in loops. It is also defined as the basic pattern of the human fingerprint.

LOOPING is defined as (computer science) executing the same set of instructions a given number of times or until a specified result is obtained.

The word LOPING has no known definition.

The word LOPPING has no known definition.

NIPPING is defined as pleasantly cold and invigorating. It is also defined as capable of wounding.

The word OPINING has no known definition.

OPINION is defined as the reason for a court’s judgment (as opposed to the decision itself). It is also defined as the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision. It is also defined as a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty. It is also defined as a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof. It is also defined as a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people. It is also defined as a vague idea in which some confidence is placed.

The word OPTING has no known definition.

OPTION is defined as the act of choosing or selecting. It is also defined as one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen. It is also defined as the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited.

The word OPTIONING has no known definition.

The word PIGGING has no known definition.

PILING is defined as a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure.

PILL is defined as a contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception. It is also defined as a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet. It is also defined as a unpleasant or tiresome person. It is also defined as something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or size. It is also defined as something unpleasant or offensive that must be tolerated or endured.

The word PILLING has no known definition.

PILLION is defined as a seat behind the rider of a horse or motorbike etc..

PILOT is defined as something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies. It is also defined as a program exemplifying a contemplated series; intended to attract sponsors. It is also defined as someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight. It is also defined as an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track. It is also defined as operate an airplane. It is also defined as small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner. It is also defined as act as the navigator in a car, plane, or vessel and plan, direct, plot the path and position of the conveyance. It is also defined as a person qualified to guide ships through difficult waters going into or out of a harbor.

PING is defined as a river in western Thailand; a major tributary of the Chao Phraya. It is also defined as sound like a car engine that is firing too early. It is also defined as a sharp high-pitched resonant sound (as of a sonar echo or a bullet striking metal). It is also defined as contact, usually in order to remind of something. It is also defined as hit with a pinging noise. It is also defined as make a short high-pitched sound. It is also defined as send a message from one computer to another to check whether it is reachable and active.

The word PINGING has no known definition.

PINING is defined as a feeling of deep longing.

PINION is defined as bind the arms of. It is also defined as wing of a bird. It is also defined as any of the larger wing or tail feathers of a bird. It is also defined as a gear with a small number of teeth designed to mesh with a larger wheel or rack. It is also defined as cut the wings off (of birds).

The word PINIONING has no known definition.

PINNING is defined as a mutual promise of a couple not to date anyone else; on college campuses it was once signaled by the giving of a fraternity pin.

PINOT is defined as any of several purple or white wine grapes used especially for Burgundies and champagnes.

PINPOINT is defined as locate exactly. It is also defined as a very small spot. It is also defined as a very brief moment. It is also defined as the sharp point of a pin.

The word PINPOINTING has no known definition.

PINT is defined as a United States dry unit equal to 0.5 quart or 33.6 cubic inches. It is also defined as a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 gills or 568.26 cubic centimeters. It is also defined as a United States liquid unit equal to 16 fluid ounces; two pints equal one quart.

PINTO is defined as a spotted or calico horse or pony.

PIPING is defined as (used of heat) extremely. It is also defined as a long tube made of metal or plastic that is used to carry water or oil or gas etc.. It is also defined as a thin strip of covered cord used to edge hems. It is also defined as playing a pipe or the bagpipes.

PIPIT is defined as a songbird that lives mainly on the ground in open country; has streaky brown plumage.

PIPPIN is defined as any of numerous superior eating apples with yellow or greenish yellow skin flushed with red.

PITON is defined as a metal spike with a hole for a rope; mountaineers drive it into ice or rock to use as a hold.

PITTING is defined as the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion.

PLOP is defined as set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise. It is also defined as with a short hollow thud. It is also defined as drop something with a plopping sound. It is also defined as drop with the sound of something falling into water. It is also defined as the noise of a rounded object dropping into a liquid without a splash.

The word PLOPPING has no known definition.

PLOT is defined as make a plat of. It is also defined as a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal). It is also defined as a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation. It is also defined as make a schematic or technical drawing of that shows interactions among variables or how something is constructed. It is also defined as a chart or graph showing the movements or progress of an object. It is also defined as devise the sequence of events in (a literary work or a play, movie, or ballet). It is also defined as plan secretly, usually something illegal. It is also defined as the story that is told in a novel or play or movie etc..

The word POGO has no known definition.

The word POGOING has no known definition.

POINT is defined as be oriented. It is also defined as sail close to the wind. It is also defined as repair the joints of bricks. It is also defined as any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass. It is also defined as be a signal for or a symptom of. It is also defined as a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process. It is also defined as a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list. It is also defined as an outstanding characteristic. It is also defined as a V shape. It is also defined as a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs. It is also defined as the dot at the left of a decimal fraction. It is also defined as direct into a position for use. It is also defined as indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively. It is also defined as the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip. It is also defined as the gun muzzle’s direction. It is also defined as a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer. It is also defined as an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole. It is also defined as a wall socket. It is also defined as an instant of time. It is also defined as a very small circular shape. It is also defined as direct the course; determine the direction of travelling. It is also defined as give a point to. It is also defined as intend (something) to move towards a certain goal. It is also defined as a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations. It is also defined as a brief version of the essential meaning of something. It is also defined as a distinguishing or individuating characteristic. It is also defined as a geometric element that has position but no extension. It is also defined as a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch. It is also defined as a promontory extending out into a large body of water. It is also defined as a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect. It is also defined as be positionable in a specified manner. It is also defined as indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle. It is also defined as mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes. It is also defined as mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics. It is also defined as mark with diacritics. It is also defined as one percent of the total principal of a loan; it is paid at the time the loan is made and is independent of the interest on the loan. It is also defined as sharp end. It is also defined as the object of an activity. It is also defined as the precise location of something; a spatially limited location. It is also defined as the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest.

The word POINTING has no known definition.

The word POLING has no known definition.

POLIO is defined as an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord.

POLL is defined as convert into a pollard. It is also defined as an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people. It is also defined as the top of the head. It is also defined as a tame parrot. It is also defined as get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions. It is also defined as get the votes of. It is also defined as the counting of votes (as in an election). It is also defined as the part of the head between the ears. It is also defined as vote in an election at a polling station.

The word POLLING has no known definition.

POLO is defined as Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324). It is also defined as a game similar to field hockey but played on horseback using long-handled mallets and a wooden ball.

PONG is defined as an unpleasant smell.

PONTOON is defined as a float supporting a seaplane. It is also defined as (nautical) a floating structure (as a flat-bottomed boat) that serves as a dock or to support a bridge.

POOL is defined as something resembling a pool of liquid. It is also defined as an association of companies for some definite purpose. It is also defined as the combined stakes of the betters. It is also defined as a small body of standing water (rainwater) or other liquid. It is also defined as a small lake. It is also defined as any of various games played on a pool table having 6 pockets. It is also defined as an excavation that is (usually) filled with water. It is also defined as an organization of people or resources that can be shared. It is also defined as any communal combination of funds. It is also defined as combine into a common fund. It is also defined as join or form a pool of people.

The word POOLING has no known definition.

POOP is defined as obscene terms for feces. It is also defined as the rear part of a ship. It is also defined as slang terms for inside information. It is also defined as a stupid foolish person.

The word POOPING has no known definition.

POPLIN is defined as a ribbed fabric used in clothing and upholstery.

POPPING is defined as a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork.

POTION is defined as a medicinal or magical or poisonous beverage.

The word POTTING has no known definition.

TIPI is defined as a Native American tent; usually of conical shape.

The word TIPPING has no known definition.

The word TIPPLING has no known definition.

TIPTOP is defined as of the highest quality. It is also defined as the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development. It is also defined as the extreme top or summit.

The word TOPING has no known definition.

TOPPING is defined as excellent; best possible. It is also defined as a flavorful addition on top of a dish.

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