Meaning
A small group of individuals in very close proximity to one another.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English *hudelen, alteration (due to hudels, hidels (“hiding place”), see hiddle) of *huderen, hoderen (“to cover; press together; huddle”), a frequentative form of Middle English huden, hiden (“to hide”), equivalent to hide + -le and/or hide + -er. Compare Low German huderken (“to brood; coddle; nurse; lull children to sleep”).
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles: