NYT Dictionary

FUDDLE

/ˈfʌdəl/
VerbNounFUD-dlefud-dle · 2 syllablesGrade 7

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

Meaning

To confuse or befuddle.

Etymology

Origin: German

Compare Dutch vod (“soft”), German dialect fuddeln (“to swindle”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

clutterjumblemuddleweltersmotherbefuddledrinkboozeconfusethrow

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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