NYT Dictionary

ILLEGALLY

/ɪˈliːɡəli/
Adverbil-LE-gal-lyil-le-gal-ly · 4 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2025

Meaning

In a manner contrary to law.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From illegal + -ly or il- + legally.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

illicitlycriminallyforbiddenlyillegallyillegitimatelyunlawfullylawlessly

Antonyms

legallylawfullylegitimatelylicitly

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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