NYT Dictionary

LAMELY

/ˈleɪmli/
AdverbLAME-lylame-ly · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

In the manner of one who is lame.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English lame Middle English -ly English -ly English lamely From lame + -ly.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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