NYT Dictionary

LIMPLY

AdverbLIMP-lylimp-ly · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

In a limp manner, without support or resistance.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English limp Middle English -ly English -ly English limply From limp + -ly.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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