NYT Dictionary

TARTLY

/tˈɑɹtli/

AdverbTART-lytart-ly · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

In a tart manner; sourly or bitterly.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English tart Middle English -ly English -ly English tartly From tart + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

acerbicallyacidlybitterlykeenlyshortly

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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