Pamper

CODDLE

Think of how you might treat a small child or an invalid with excessive care, often to the point of spoiling them. The word starts with a hard "C" sound.

"Pamper" hints at treating someone with excessive care or indulgence, which is exactly what "coddle" means. The word often suggests spoiling or babying someone, like when you go out of your way to make things overly comfortable for them. It’s a straightforward definition clue—no tricks or wordplay—just matching the idea of pampering to its synonym.