Cannily

7 lettersadverbmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

In a shrewd and prudent manner, with careful forethought and self-interest.

“He cannily avoided making any commitments until he had reviewed all the evidence himself.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

can·ni·ly

Related Words

Synonyms

presciently

Antonyms

recklesslynaively

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double N, ends in the common adverb suffix -ILY, contains vowels A and I

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points, the Y scores 4 points and -ILY adverbs are great for hooks at board edges

Words Related to Cannily

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Change a single letter of “cannily” to make these 7-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

cantily

Words you can make from Cannily

Shorter words formed from the letters in “cannily”.

lycian calin canli canny incan inlay lanny linac naily nancy acyl alin anil anni ayin cain cann cany clan clay clin cyan ilya inca

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