The Clue
Easily taught (3 letter answer)
The Answer
APT
Tags
Notes
The answer APT is seen frequently, appearing about once every 60 puzzles.
Related Clues
Appropriate
Fitting
Germane
Gifted
Inclined
Inclined (to)
Liable
Likely
Pertinent
Prepared
Prone
Quick
Relevant
Suitable
On target
Flat: Abbr.
Just right
Quick to learn
Quick on the uptake
Quick-witted
Unusually smart
Well-chosen
Well phrased
Well-put
Well-said
Classified item, for short
It may have 2 BR's
Definition
APT as an adjective:
1. (apt, liable) = at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant; "he is apt to lose"; "she is liable to forget"
2. (apt, clever) = mentally quick and resourceful; "an apt pupil"; "you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold"-Bram Stoker
3. (apt, disposed, given, minded, tending) = (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward; "he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant"; "I am not minded to answer any questions"
4. (apposite, appropriate, apt, pertinent) = being of striking appropriateness and pertinence; "the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images"; "an apt reply"