NYT Dictionary

CODED

/ˈkəʊ.dəd/
AdjectiveVerbCOD-edcod-ed · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Encoded; written in code or cipher.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

codeencipherciphercypherencryptinscribegulldupeslangbefool

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 18 recorded puzzles:

+6 earlier appearances in the archive.

Join the Spelling Bee Community

Get solving strategies, rare word lists, and puzzle tips in your inbox every week.