Especially
10 lettersadverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
To a great extent; particularly or specifically. Used to single out one person, thing, or situation above all others.
“The summer weather was especially hot this year, breaking several temperature records.”
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Wordle
Contains three E's and two L's; features the -LY adverb ending pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 15 points; good length at 10 letters with the Y (4 pts) adding value
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