NYT Dictionary

CODDLING

/kˈɑdʌlɪŋ/
VerbNounCOD-dlingcod-dling · 2 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025

Meaning

present participle and gerund of coddle

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

pamperfeatherbedcossetcockerbabycoddlemollycoddlespoilindulgegratification

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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