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CAUDLE
/ˈkɔːdəl/NounVerbCAU-dlecau-dle · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024
Meaning
A drink given to the sick, consisting of ale or wine, bread, and eggs.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Inherited from Middle English caudel, from Old Northern French caudel, from Medieval Latin caldellum, diminutive of Latin caldus, calidus (“warm”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
possetyogurt
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 2024.