Meaning
A measure of the scarcity of an object.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From rare + -ity, borrowed from Middle French rarité, from Latin rāritās; compare French rareté. See also rare.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
rarenesssubtletyhen's toothblack swanlightning in a bottleone in a millionrara avisrare birdrarityrocking horse shit
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 14 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-04-26RATICNY
- 2026-03-24IABRTUY
- 2026-02-07YATROIP
- 2025-10-07AFGIRTY
- 2025-09-10RAIPUTY
- 2025-03-25RAVYTLI
- 2024-12-26AIURMTY
- 2024-06-19TAUPIRY
- 2024-06-06YARICLT
- 2024-05-18TAUIBRY
- 2024-04-24IATPOYR
- 2023-10-15TYAVRIG
+2 earlier appearances in the archive.