NYT Dictionary

CODICIL

/ˈkɒdɪsɪl/
NounVerbCOD-i-cilcod-i-cil · 3 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

An addition or supplement that explains, modifies, or revokes a will or part of one.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Middle French codicille, from Latin cōdicillus, diminutive of cōdex. See code.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

addendumaffixafterthoughtappendixbequeathalbequestchoruscodapsallonge

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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