NYT Dictionary

PLACABLE

/ˈplæ.kə.bəl/
AdjectivePLAC-a-bleplac-a-ble · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

Able to be easily pacified; quick to forgive.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin plācābilis.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

benevolentconciliatoryforbearingforgivinggenerouskindmagnanimouspatientsparingtolerant

Antonyms

implacable

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, 2025, 2026.

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