1adverb
indicating exactness or preciseness
“he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do”
01 Word definition
exactly
7 letters · 2 vowels · 5 consonants
Is EXACTLY a word?
Yes. EXACTLY is a 7-letter adverb. indicating exactness or preciseness Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
E-X-A-C-T-L-YHow do you spell EXACTLY?
EXACTLY contains 7 letters, begins with E, and ends with Y.
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2adverb
just as it should be
“‘Precisely, my lord,’ he said”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗preciselyjustproperlyon the noseon the doton the button
02 Letter breakdown
How is EXACTLY spelled?
E1X2A3C4T5L6Y7
03 Word-game status
Can you play EXACTLY?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 19 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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FAQ Quick answers
About EXACTLY.
How do you spell EXACTLY?
EXACTLY is spelled E-X-A-C-T-L-Y. It contains 7 letters.