NYT Dictionary

INVALIDLY

AdverbIN-val-id-lyin-val-id-ly · 4 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2024, 2025

Meaning

In an invalid manner; without validity.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English invalid Middle English -ly English -ly English invalidly From invalid + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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