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BELIEVABLE

/bɪˈliːvəbl̩/

Adjectivebe-LIEV-a-blebe-liev-a-ble · 4 syllablesGrade 3

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

Meaning

Capable of being believed; credible.

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English bilevable, beleevable, equivalent to believe + -able.

plausiblecrediblecolorableconceivableconvincingcreditablefiduciaryimpressivelikelymeaningful

unbelievableincredible

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