CODA

Meaning

A passage that brings a movement or piece to a conclusion through prolongation.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Italian coda (literally “tail”), from Latin cauda. Doublet of queue and cola.

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 12 recorded puzzles:

• 2026-08-15OACDHIR
• 2026-05-20ABODCKR
• 2025-11-13OANMDIC
• 2025-07-19ABLDCIO
• 2025-02-19AOCLEDK
• 2024-09-17OAKCBDR
• 2024-01-21CAONIDM
• 2023-09-26COALBDE
• 2023-08-28CAODBKR
• 2023-08-13DARTNCO
• 2023-07-04OATMIDC
• 2023-02-13DRAOICN