NYT Dictionary

CADGE

/kæd͡ʒ/
VerbNounKADZGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2024, 2026

Meaning

To tie, fasten.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English caggen (“to tie, fasten, bind”), probably from Old Norse. Compare Old Norse kǫgurr (“quilt”), kǫgurbarn (“swaddled child”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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