NYT Dictionary

TAUTLY

AdverbTAUT-lytaut-ly · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024

Meaning

In a taut manner, tightly, tensely.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English taut Middle English -ly English -ly English tautly From taut + -ly.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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