Meaning
To pick or take someone or something (from a larger group).
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English cullen, cuilen, coilen, from Old French cuillir (“collect, gather, select”), from Latin colligō (“gather together”). Doublet of coil.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 25 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-08-16CBDELOU
- 2026-06-29CAFILNU
- 2026-03-31LCDIOUY
- 2026-03-23UCNLHED
- 2026-01-03CIRNLOU
- 2025-12-22UCNLKED
- 2025-11-04UALTECF
- 2025-10-29LCDEINU
- 2025-09-16CENUOFL
- 2025-07-29UANHCLT
- 2025-07-12CATLINU
- 2025-07-02CGOLINU
+13 earlier appearances in the archive.