Grossly
7 lettersadverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
In an extreme or flagrant manner, well beyond what is considered acceptable or proportionate.
“The building was grossly overcrowded and posed a serious fire risk.”
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Ends in LY suggesting an adverb, and the double S in the middle is a useful pattern to test in Wordle
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GROSSLY scores decently with the Y and double S, and few hooks are available making it a terminal play
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