NYT Dictionary

HANDILY

/ˈhændɪliː/
AdverbHAND-i-lyhand-i-ly · 3 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2024

Meaning

In a handy manner; skillfully; conveniently.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From handy + -ly. Compare Middle English hendily, hendiliche.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

convenientlyablyadvantageouslycompetentlydeftlyeasilyeffectivelyefficientlyexpertlyfeatly

Antonyms

inconveniently

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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