NYT Dictionary

QUOD

/kwɑd/
NounVerbKWAHDCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024

Meaning

A quadrangle or court, as of a prison; a prison.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Abbreviation of quadrangle; originally (17th century) referring to the quadrangles of Newgate Prison, London.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bastillecanclinkconfineconstraincoolercoopimmureimprisonincarcerate

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 2024.

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