NYT Dictionary

CODDLED

/kˈɑdʌld/
AdjectiveVerbCOD-dledcod-dled · 2 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Pampered; overprotected and/or overindulged.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

pamperfeatherbedcossetcockerbabycoddlemollycoddlespoilindulgebaked

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 9 recorded puzzles:

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