Solely

6 lettersadverbmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Only and exclusively; entirely alone.

“The decision was based solely on merit.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈsəʊl.li/

Syllables

sole·ly

Related Words

Synonyms

exclusively only entirely

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Common -LY ending, good vowel placement.

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points, standard adverb with common letters.

Words Related to Solely

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “solely” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

sorely

Words you can make from Solely

Shorter words formed from the letters in “solely”.

losel lysol selly yells ells leos leys lose lyes sell sloe sole yell

Add a letter to make a longer word

7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “solely”.

closely loosely

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