NYT Dictionary

CAPABLE

/ˈkeɪ.bə.bəl/
AdjectiveCA-pa-bleca-pa-ble · 3 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Middle French capable, from Late Latin capābilis.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

capableopensubjectableadaptedadequateadjustedaccomplishedadeptapt

Antonyms

incapable

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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