Likely

6 lettersadverbcommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Probably going to happen or be the case.

“It will likely rain this afternoon.”

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Two vowels I and E with common consonants L, K, Y.

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Worth 13 points; high-value Y and K letters.

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