Crossword answer · 4 letters
COTS definition and meaning
kots · plural noun
COTS
What does COTS mean?
Cots are small beds. In American usage they often mean simple portable beds; in British usage a cot can be a baby's bed.
What does COTS mean in a crossword?
COTS appears in the reviewed clue “Private sleeping accommodations?.” The question mark warns that “private” is a rank, not a description of privacy.
Why is COTS useful to learn?
The region matters: a camping clue and a nursery clue can use the same letters for different bed designs.
Common clue patterns
- Portable camping beds
- Small temporary beds
- Babies' beds, in British usage
These are editorially written pattern summaries, not a reproduced puzzle archive.
Other meanings to watch
COTS has four letters and is plural; COT is singular. Do not assume a British cot necessarily folds or belongs in a military barracks.