NYT Dictionary

NINTHLY

AdverbNINTH-lyninth-ly · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2025

Meaning

In the ninth place; ninth in a row.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English ninth Middle English -ly English -ly English ninthly From ninth + -ly.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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