NYT Dictionary

RAMROD

/ˈɹæmɹɑd/
NounVerbRAM-rodram-rod · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

Device used with muzzleloaders to push the projectile up against the propellant.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From ram + rod.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

gunstickbufferlathetool

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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