NYT Dictionary

EFFABLE

/ˈɛfəbl̩/
AdjectiveEF-fa-bleef-fa-ble · 3 syllablesGrade 12

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

Meaning

Able to be spoken of; able to be expressed.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin effābilis (effor (“to utter”) + -able).

Synonyms & Antonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024.

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