Namely
6 lettersadverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
That is to say; used to introduce specific examples or details.
“Several cities, namely Boston and Chicago, were affected by the storm.”
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Contains N, A, M, E, L, Y; adverb with -LY ending.
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Scrabble
Worth 11 points; good for using Y (4 points).
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