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HARDLY

/ˈhɑːdli/

6 letters · 2 syllables · adverb, interjection

H 4/3
A 1/1
R 1/1
D 2/2
L 1/2
Y 4/3
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Definition of HARDLY

adverb

(manner) Firmly, vigorously, with strength or exertion.

adverb

(manner) Harshly, severely; in a hard manner.

"I can't really deal hardly with people."

adverb

With difficulty.

interjection

Not really.

"I think the Beatles are a really overrated band. ― Hardly!"

Synonyms of HARDLY

Words with similar meaning

barely just only just scarcely

Examples of HARDLY in a Sentence

  • "I can't really deal hardly with people."
  • "I think the Beatles are a really overrated band. ― Hardly!"

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
12
points

Is HARDLY a Scrabble Word?

Yes, HARDLY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Tip: HARDLY uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for HARDLY

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter hardly Total
Scrabble 411214 13
WWF 311223 12

Words You Can Make With the Letters in HARDLY

44 words from the letters in HARDLY

5-letter words

hardy 12/10 USUKWWF hydra 12/10 USUKWWF lardy 9/9 USUKWWF lyard 9/9 USUKWWF

4-letter words

hyla 10/9 USUKWWF dahl 8/8 USUKWWF dhal 8/8 USUKWWF hard 8/7 USUKWWF lady 8/8 USUKWWF yald 8/8 USUKWWF adry 8/7 UK dray 8/7 USUKWWF yard 8/7 USUKWWF harl 7/7 USUKWWF aryl 7/7 USUKWWF ryal 7/7 UK lard 5/6 USUKWWF

3-letter words

hay 9/7 USUKWWF yah 9/7 USUKWWF dah 7/6 USUKWWF had 7/6 USUKWWF day 7/6 USUKWWF dry 7/6 USUKWWF lah 6/6 UK rah 6/5 USUKWWF lay 6/6 USUKWWF ary 6/5 UK ray 6/5 USUKWWF rya 6/5 USUKWWF yar 6/5 USUKWWF dal 4/5 USWWF lad 4/5 USUKWWF ard 4/4 UK rad 4/4 USWWF lar 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

ah 5/4 USUKWWF ha 5/4 USUKWWF ay 5/4 USUKWWF ya 5/4 USUKWWF ad 3/3 USUKWWF da 3/3 UK al 2/3 USWWF la 2/3 USUKWWF ar 2/2 USWWF

How to Use HARDLY in Word Games

HARDLY is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, HARDLY is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HARDLY to find 44 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About HARDLY

What does HARDLY mean?
HARDLY is a adverb. (manner) Firmly, vigorously, with strength or exertion.
Is HARDLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HARDLY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HARDLY worth in Scrabble?
HARDLY is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from HARDLY?
You can make 44 words from the letters in HARDLY. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of HARDLY?
Synonyms of HARDLY include: barely, just, only just, scarcely. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.