NYT Dictionary

TONALLY

AdverbTON-al-lyton-al-ly · 3 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2023, 2025

Meaning

In a tonal manner.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English tonal Middle English -ly English -ly English tonally From tonal + -ly.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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