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VALLATION
/ˈvəleɪʃən/NounVAL-la-tionval-la-tion · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
A rampart or entrenchment.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Latin vallatio, from vallare (“to surround with a rampart”), from vallum (“rampart”). See wall.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2026.