NYT Dictionary

RAITA

NounRAI-tarai-ta · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A condiment made from seasoned yogurt used as a dip or sauce in the cuisine of southern Asia.

Etymology

Origin: Hindi

Borrowed from Hindi रायता (rāytā).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

pachadiJaichand

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 45 recorded puzzles:

+33 earlier appearances in the archive.

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