NYT Dictionary

TIGHTLY

/ˈtaɪtli/
AdverbTIGHT-lytight-ly · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

In a tight manner.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English tight Middle English -ly English -ly English tightly From tight + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

Antonyms

loosely

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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