NYT Dictionary

RATTRAP

/ˈræt.ˌtræp/
NounRAT-traprat-trap · 2 syllablesGrade 2

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A device (trap) used to catch rats.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English rat trappe; equivalent to rat + trap.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles:

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