NYT Dictionary

RATTY

/ˈɹæti/
AdjectiveNounRAT-tyrat-ty · 2 syllablesGrade 4

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

Meaning

Resembling or characteristic of a rat; ratlike.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From rat + -y (suffix meaning ‘having the quality of’ forming adjective).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

rattishbatteredtatteredtattytornworn outannoyedangryaggravatedagitated

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 21 recorded puzzles:

+9 earlier appearances in the archive.

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