NYT Dictionary

TACITLY

/tˈæsɪtli/
AdverbTAC-it-lytac-it-ly · 3 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

In a tacit manner; done in silence or implied.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English tacit Middle English -ly English -ly English tacitly From tacit + -ly.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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