NYT Dictionary

ICILY

/ˈaɪ.sɪ.li/
AdverbI-ci-lyi-ci-ly · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

In the manner of ice; with a cold or chilling effect.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English icy Middle English -ly English -ly English icily From icy + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 16 recorded puzzles:

+4 earlier appearances in the archive.

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