NYT Dictionary
LAVATION
/leɪˈveɪ.ʃən/NounLA-va-tionla-va-tion · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
washing or cleansing.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Borrowed from Latin lavatio, lavationem; compare Old French lavation. Doublet of lotion.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2026.