RATIONED
8 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of RATIONED
To supply with a ration; to limit (someone) to a specific allowance of something.
"We rationed ourselves to three sips of water a day until we were rescued."
To portion out (especially during a shortage of supply); to limit access to.
"By the third day on the raft, we had to ration our water."
To restrict (an activity etc.)
"Our present health care system is rationed only to those who can afford it because of unnecessary high cost, lack of insurance coverage by 47 million people, and exorbitant prescription prices."
Examples of RATIONED in a Sentence
- "We rationed ourselves to three sips of water a day until we were rescued."
- "By the third day on the raft, we had to ration our water."
- "Our present health care system is rationed only to those who can afford it because of unnecessary high cost, lack of insurance coverage by 47 million people, and exorbitant prescription prices."
Word Details
Is RATIONED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RATIONED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: RATIONED uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for RATIONED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | a | t | i | o | n | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
Anagrams of RATIONED
Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RATIONED
100 words from the letters in RATIONED
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How to Use RATIONED in Word Games
RATIONED is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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