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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

grist

/ɡrɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does grist mean?

noun

The material on which a mill grinds, or the amount of grain or other material that a mill can grind in a given time. In a broader sense, the material or substance on which a process or activity is based.

Example

"The mill's grist was a mix of wheat and rye."

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