NYT Dictionary

AVAILABLE

/əʋ.leː.bɘl/
Adjectivea-VAIL-a-blea-vail-a-ble · 4 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2025

Meaning

Such as one may avail oneself of; capable of being used for the accomplishment of a purpose.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English available, avayllable, avayleable, equivalent of avail + -able.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

usableprofitableadvantageousdisponiblevacantgettableon offergoingvaliduncommitted

Antonyms

unavailabletaken

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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