New York Times NYT Spelling Bee Answers and Solution for October 16, 2026

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Today’s pangrams are BURPING and UPBRINGING.

BURPING is defined as expelling gas from the stomach through the mouth.

UPBRINGING is defined as the treatment and instruction received during childhood.

BINGING is defined as consuming something, especially food or entertainment, in large quantities over a short period. It is also defined as engaging in an uncontrolled, excessive bout of an activity.

BINNING is defined as placing something into a bin or waste container. It is also defined as rejecting or discarding something.

BRIBING is defined as offering money or something valuable to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest.

BRIG is defined as a prison on a naval ship. It is also defined as a two-masted sailing vessel.

BRING is defined as to carry, convey, or cause something to come to a place. It is also defined as to cause someone or something to be in a particular condition or state.

BRINGING is defined as carrying or conveying something to a location. It is also defined as causing something to come into existence or reach a state.

BRINING is defined as soaking food in a salt-water solution for preservation or flavoring.

BUGGING is defined as annoying or irritating someone persistently. It is also defined as installing a concealed listening device for surveillance.

BUNG is defined as a stopper or plug used to seal an opening, especially in a barrel or cask. It is also defined as to throw or toss something carelessly.

BURG is defined as a city or town, especially a fortified one.

BURNING is defined as undergoing combustion or producing flames and heat. It is also defined as causing intense physical or emotional pain or desire.

GIBING is defined as making mocking or taunting remarks.

GIGGING is defined as performing at a musical engagement or live gig. It is also defined as fishing with a gig (a spear-like tool).

GINNING is defined as separating cotton fibers from seeds using a cotton gin. It is also defined as setting a trap or snare for catching game.

GRIN is defined as a broad smile showing the teeth.

GRINNING is defined as smiling broadly, especially showing the teeth.

GRIP is defined as to hold firmly with the hand or hands. It is also defined as a strong hold or control over something.

GRIPING is defined as complaining persistently or irritably. It is also defined as causing sharp pain in the intestines or stomach.

GRIPPING is defined as holding firmly or tightly. It is also defined as capturing and holding someone’s complete attention.

GRUB is defined as a larva of an insect, especially a beetle. It is also defined as food or a meal, typically regarded as plain or meager.

GRUBBING is defined as digging or searching in the ground. It is also defined as toiling or working hard at something unpleasant.

GUNNING is defined as shooting at a target with a gun. It is also defined as accelerating a vehicle’s engine or pursuing a goal determinedly.

GURU is defined as a spiritual teacher or master in Hinduism or Buddhism. It is also defined as an expert or authority in a particular field.

INNING is defined as a division of a baseball game during which both teams have a turn to bat.

INURING is defined as accustoming someone to something unpleasant through prolonged exposure.

INURNING is defined as placing human ashes in an urn, typically in a columbarium.

NIGIRI is defined as a form of Japanese sushi consisting of a small oval mound of rice topped with a slice of raw fish or other ingredient.

NIPPING is defined as pinching or biting something with the teeth or fingers. It is also defined as moving quickly or going somewhere briefly.

PIGGING is defined as eating greedily or excessively. It is also defined as using a pipeline pig to clean or inspect an oil or gas pipeline.

PING is defined as a short, sharp sound like that made by a bell or electronic signal. It is also defined as to send a signal to test connectivity in computer networks.

PINGING is defined as making a series of short, sharp sounds. It is also defined as sending electronic signals to check network connectivity or locate something.

PINING is defined as suffering from a strong desire for someone or something absent. It is also defined as wasting away from longing or grief.

PINNING is defined as fastening something with a pin or becoming fastened. It is also defined as holding someone firmly in place, especially in wrestling.

PIPING is defined as a series of tubes or pipes used to convey fluids. It is also defined as the action of playing a pipe or flute.

PRIG is defined as a self-righteously moralistic person who behaves as though superior to others.

PRUNING is defined as cutting away dead or overgrown branches from a plant. It is also defined as removing unnecessary items to reduce size or improve efficiency.

PUNNING is defined as making jokes based on the different possible meanings of words or words that sound alike.

PURGING is defined as removing or eliminating unwanted elements from something. It is also defined as ridding the body of unwanted substances, especially through forced vomiting or defecation.

PURRING is defined as making a low, continuous murmuring sound, as a cat does.

RIBBING is defined as teasing or making fun of someone in a good-natured way. It is also defined as providing with or making ribs or rib-like structures.

RIGGING is defined as the system of ropes, chains, and tackle used in sailing or hoisting. It is also defined as fraudulently manipulating a process or competition to achieve a predetermined outcome.

RING is defined as a circular band of metal or other material worn on the finger. It is also defined as a circular or approximately circular line, shape, or object. It is also defined as a clear sound like that made by a bell.

RINGING is defined as making a clear, resonant sound like a bell. It is also defined as surrounding or encircling something.

RIPPING is defined as tearing something forcefully or roughly. It is also defined as moving very quickly or at high speed.

RUBBING is defined as applying pressure while moving something back and forth across a surface. It is also defined as encountering friction or problems.

RUING is defined as feeling regret or sorrow about something.

RUINING is defined as reducing something to a state of ruin or destruction. It is also defined as causing something to fail or be in a worse condition.

RUNG is defined as a step or crossbar on a ladder. It is also defined as the past participle of ‘ring,’ indicating the making of a bell sound.

RUNNING is defined as moving rapidly on foot with a gait where both feet leave the ground. It is also defined as operating or functioning continuously. It is also defined as managing or being in charge of something.

UNPINNING is defined as removing a pin or pins from something.

UNRIG is defined as to remove the rigging from a ship or other structure.

UNRIGGING is defined as removing the ropes, chains, and tackle from a ship or structure.

UPPING is defined as increasing something in amount, level, or intensity. It is also defined as standing up or preparing to do something.

URGING is defined as encouraging or pressuring someone strongly to do something. It is also defined as moving or driving forcefully or urgently.

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