NYT Dictionary
DUCTILE
/ˈdʌk.təl/AdjectiveDUC-tileduc-tile · 2 syllablesGrade 9
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
Capable of being pulled or stretched into thin wire by mechanical force without breaking.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Old French, from Latin ductilis (“easily led”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
brittle
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram: