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ALLEGEDLY
/əˈlɛdʒ.ɪd.li/Adverbal-LEG-ed-lyal-leg-ed-ly · 4 syllablesGrade 8
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024
Meaning
According to allegation(s); supposedly, reportedly.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Etymology tree English alleged Middle English -ly English -ly English allegedly From alleged + -ly.
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