NYT Dictionary

ILLOGICALLY

/ɪˈlɒ.dʒɪk.li/
AdverbIL-log-i-cal-lyil-log-i-cal-ly · 5 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026

Meaning

In an illogical manner, without following methods of sane and correct reasoning, in a manner lacking thought or logic.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English illogical Middle English -ly English -ly English illogically From illogical + -ly.

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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