NYT Dictionary

CAGILY

AdverbCAG-i-lycag-i-ly · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2026

Meaning

In a cagy manner.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English cagy Middle English -ly English -ly English cagily From cagy + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

circumspectlyguilefullyknowinglyslicksmoothly

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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