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FRANKLY
/fɹæŋkli/AdverbFRANK-lyfrank-ly · 2 syllablesGrade 9
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019
Meaning
In a frank or candid manner, especially in a way that may seem too open, excessively honest, or slightly blunt.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Etymology tree English frank Middle English -ly English -ly English frankly From frank + -ly.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019.