Coddle
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To treat someone with excessive care and indulgence, often in a way that prevents them from developing independence.
“His parents coddled him so much that he struggled to cope when he finally left home.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈkɒdəl/
Syllables
cod·dle
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Wordle
Double D in the middle and ends in -LE, the ODD cluster is an unusual interior pattern
Scrabble
Worth 10 points, hooks to CODDLED, CODDLES, CODDLING, the double D can be placed on a bonus square
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