NYT Dictionary

PALELY

/ˈpeɪl.li/
AdverbPALE-lypale-ly · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

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

Meaning

In a pale manner; lightly.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree Latin pallidus Old French palebor. Middle English pale English pale Middle English -ly English -ly English palely From pale + -ly.

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

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