NYT Dictionary

FALLIBLY

AdverbFAL-li-blyfal-li-bly · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025, 2026

Meaning

In a fallible manner

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English fallible Middle English -ly English -ly English fallibly From fallible + -ly.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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