NYT Dictionary

GLACIALLY

/ˈɡleɪʃɪəli/
AdverbGLA-cial-lygla-cial-ly · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

Through glacial action.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English glacial Middle English -ly English -ly English glacially From glacial + -ly.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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