NYT Dictionary

KIDDO

/ˈkɪdoʊ/
NounKID-dokid-do · 2 syllablesGrade 2

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

Meaning

A close friend; especially used as a form of address.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From kid + -o; see kid (“child”).

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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