NYT Dictionary

TACTFUL

/ˈtæktfəl/
AdjectiveTACT-fultact-ful · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2021, 2024, 2025

Meaning

Possessing tact; able to deal with people in a sensitive manner.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From tact + -ful.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

accommodatingaccurateadeptadroitaffableagreeableallergicanaphylacticappreciativeapt

Antonyms

tactless

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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