NYT Dictionary

CITATION

/ˌsaɪˈteɪʃən/
Nounci-TAT-ionci-tat-ion · 3 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2025, 2026

Meaning

An official summons or notice given to a person to appear.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English citacioun, from Old French citation, from Latin citātiō. By surface analysis, cite + -ation.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

invocationcitationsubpoenasummonswrit of summonscitequotationquotelistingnumbering

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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