Likely
6 lettersadverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Probably going to happen or be the case.
“It will likely rain this afternoon.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈlaɪkli/
Syllables
like·ly
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Wordle
Two vowels I and E with common consonants L, K, Y.
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points; high-value Y and K letters.
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