NYT Dictionary

VALIDLY

/ˈvælɪdli/
AdverbVAL-id-lyval-id-ly · 3 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

In a valid manner.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree Latin validusder. Middle French validebor. English valid Middle English -ly English -ly English validly From valid + -ly.

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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