NYT Dictionary

INAPTLY

AdverbIN-apt-lyin-apt-ly · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

In an inapt manner; inappropriately.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English inapt Middle English -ly English -ly English inaptly From inapt + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

inadequatelyineptlypoorlyunfortunately

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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