Meaning
The silky case spun by the larvae of some insects in which they metamorphose, protecting the pupa within.
Etymology
Origin: French
From French cocon, a diminutive of coque (“shell”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 51 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-10-06CDEHNOT
- 2026-08-13NACHLOY
- 2026-05-12CABMNOT
- 2026-05-03CATONRU
- 2026-04-12NALECHO
- 2026-03-02NCIOTUY
- 2026-02-24OCFILNT
- 2026-02-18NACVORD
- 2026-01-21OAWNELC
- 2026-01-03CIRNLOU
- 2025-11-30OCGHINU
- 2025-11-13OANMDIC
+39 earlier appearances in the archive.