NYT Dictionary

RATION

/ˈɹæʃən/
NounVerbRA-tionra-tion · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A portion of some limited resource, especially food, allocated to a person, group or period.

Etymology

Origin: French

From French ration. Doublet of reason and ratio.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

Hooverizeadministerallotmentallowanceamountapportionbatchbitbitebudget

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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