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Updated June 2026
As a necessary result or consequence; inevitably. Used to indicate that something is required or unavoidable in a given situation.
“Higher prices don't necessarily mean better quality in every case.”
/ˈnɛsəs(ə)rɪli/
nec·es·sar·i·ly
Contains -LY ending with repeated E's and S's appearing multiple times
Worth 17 points; good mix of common letters with Y providing bonus value
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