NYT Dictionary

CODON

/ˈkoʊ.dɑn/
NounCO-donco-don · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A handbell used for summoning monks.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin codon, from Ancient Greek κώδων (kṓdōn).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 16 recorded puzzles:

+4 earlier appearances in the archive.

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