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Openly

6 lettersadverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

In a frank, candid, and undisguised manner without concealment or pretence.

She spoke openly about her struggles during the support group meeting.

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈoʊpənli/

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Synonyms

franklycandidlyhonestlypubliclyplainly

Antonyms

secretlycovertlydiscreetly

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in -LY with common letters O, P, E, N throughout, a straightforward pattern

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points, Y adds 4 and OPEN plus LY is a clean balanced play

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