1adjective
being the only one; single and isolated from others
“the lone doctor in the entire county”
01 Word definition
only
4 letters · 1 vowel · 3 consonants
Is ONLY a word?
Yes. ONLY is a 4-letter adjective. being the only one; single and isolated from others Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
O-N-L-YHow do you spell ONLY?
ONLY contains 4 letters, begins with O, and ends with Y.
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2adjective
exclusive of anyone or anything else
“she alone believed him”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗lonelonesomesolesolitaryalone
02 Letter breakdown
How is ONLY spelled?
O1N2L3Y4
03 Word-game status
Can you play ONLY?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 7 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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FAQ Quick answers
About ONLY.
How do you spell ONLY?
ONLY is spelled O-N-L-Y. It contains 4 letters.