NYT Dictionary

LICITLY

AdverbLIC-it-lylic-it-ly · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

In a licit manner, legally, in a manner compatible with law.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English licit Middle English -ly English -ly English licitly From licit + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

legitimatelylawfullylegally licitly

Antonyms

illegitimatelylawlesslyillicitly

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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