Definition of ably

"ably" in the adverb sense

1. competently, aptly, ably, capably

with competence in a competent capable manner

"they worked competently"

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ably in Scrabble®

The word ably is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 9

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters ably:

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ably in Words With Friends™

The word ably is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 10

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters ably:

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