Meaning
To mix together, to mix up; to confuse.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English modelen (attested in present participle modeland (“wallowing”)), from Middle Dutch moddelen (“to make muddy”), from modde, mod (“mud”) (Modern Dutch modder). By surface analysis, mud + -le. Compare German Kuddelmuddel.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles: