NYT Dictionary

NAMELY

/ˈneɪmli/

AdverbAdjectiveNAME-lyname-ly · 2 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2022, 2023, 2026

Meaning

Specifically; that is to say.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English namely, nameliche, namelike, equivalent to name + -ly. Cognate with Saterland Frisian nämmelk, West Frisian nammentlik, Dutch namelijk, German Low German nämlich, German nämlich, Danish nemlig, Swedish nämligen, Icelandic nefnilega.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

that is to sayto witvidelicetscilicetviz.sc.in other wordslikeespeciallynominally

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

2026-08-11NAELMTY
2023-06-07MATLENY