Meaning
A cabin, for the use of the captain, in the after part of a sailing ship under the poop deck.
Etymology
Origin: Dutch
Uncertain. Perhaps a contraction from Dutch kajuit (“cabin”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019, 2025.