NYT Dictionary

TEACHABLE

/ˈtiːt͡ʃəbəl/
AdjectiveNounTEACH-a-bleteach|a|ble · 3 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026

Meaning

Capable of being taught; apt to learn.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English techeable, techeabyll, techeabylle, equivalent to teach + -able.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

docileaptbrightclevereducablefacilehomelyhumbleimpressionableinglorious

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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