NYT Dictionary
KUDO
/ˈkuː.doʊ/NounVerbKU-doku-do · 2 syllablesCollege
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
A compliment or praise.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Back-formation from kudos, as if it were a plural with -s.
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 2025.