Acidly
6 lettersadverbrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
In a sharp, biting, or caustic manner, particularly in reference to speech or tone.
“He replied acidly to the criticism, making it clear he had no patience for the committee's objections.”
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ac·id·ly
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Contains A, C, I, D, L, Y with no repeats, and the Y ending is a useful distinguishing feature in Wordle.
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Worth 12 points, with the Y adding value and the -LY adverb form fitting neatly into constrained board positions.
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