NYT Dictionary

EDIBLE

/ˈɛdəbəl/

AdjectiveNounED-i-bleed-i-ble · 3 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2025

Meaning

Capable of being eaten without harm; suitable for consumption; innocuous to humans.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Late Latin edibilis, from Latin edō (“eat”). Doublet of eatable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

esculentcomestibleeatableeatworthyconsumableediblenibbleablestomachablepalatable food

Antonyms

inedibleuneatable

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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