NYT Dictionary

FATLY

/fætliː/
AdverbFAT-lyfat-ly · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2026

Meaning

In a fat way; in the manner of a fat person.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English fat Middle English -ly English -ly English fatly From fat + -ly.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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