NYT Dictionary

KINKILY

AdverbKINK-i-lykink-i-ly · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2024

Meaning

In a kinky manner.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English kinky Middle English -ly English -ly English kinkily From kinky + -ly.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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