Crossword answer
APTLY
5 letters · Used for 10 different clues · 23 appearances · Last seen USA Today, September 14, 2026
Letter pattern
APTLY
Clues that lead to APTLY
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
In an on-the-nose fashion5USA TodaySep 14, 2026
Fittingly adapted play about the outback5Evening StandardAug 3, 2026
A time in work, in a suitable way5Daily ExpressJul 17, 2026
In an appropriate way5New York TimesJun 30, 2026
Suitably5Evening StandardJun 20, 2026
__ named5NewsdayJun 13, 2026
In a proper way5Eugene ShefferFeb 18, 2026
Relevantly5Puzzle PageFeb 7, 2026
In a fitting way5New York TimesDec 23, 2025
Happily starting tomorrow in a new play5Evening StandardMay 9, 2024
About APTLY in crosswords
APTLY is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 23 times in our database across 10 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “In an on-the-nose fashion” in the USA Today crossword on September 14, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
TIMIDShy
STIESFarm pens
ILOSE"You beat me!"
GOREDRun through green light then stop sign
TALLYAgree the total
ALECKSmart __
WITHAThe Beatles' "___ Little Help From My Friends"
CAIROCapital on the Nile
ROUGENoir's counterpart in roulette
HARPSPlucked strings
NOENDOn and on and on
DRESSScold, with "down"
TRITECommonplace
PARISHemingway hangout
Every appearance of APTLY (23)
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Sep 14, 2026
In an on-the-nose fashion · USA Today · 57 Down
Aug 3, 2026
Fittingly adapted play about the outback · Evening Standard · 20 Down
Jul 17, 2026
A time in work, in a suitable way · Daily Express · 20 Across
Jun 30, 2026
In an appropriate way · New York Times · 44 Down
Jun 20, 2026
Suitably · Evening Standard · 6 Across
Jun 13, 2026
__ named · Newsday · Across
Apr 29, 2026
Suitably · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Feb 18, 2026
In a proper way · Eugene Sheffer · 8 Down
Feb 7, 2026
Relevantly · Puzzle Page · 4 Down
Dec 30, 2025
Suitably · Evening Standard · 12 Across
Dec 23, 2025
In a fitting way · New York Times · 51 Down
Apr 12, 2025
In a proper way · Eugene Sheffer · 39 Down
Feb 11, 2025
In a fitting way · New York Times · 4 Down
May 9, 2024
Happily starting tomorrow in a new play · Evening Standard · 5 Down
Feb 25, 2022
In an appropriate way · Daily Themed · 3 Down
Oct 18, 2021
In a proper way · Eugene Sheffer · 7 Down
Jul 1, 2021
Fittingly adapted play about the outback · Evening Standard · 20 Down
May 19, 2021
In a proper way · Eugene Sheffer · 8 Down
Apr 27, 2021
Suitably · Evening Standard · 6 Across
Feb 9, 2021
Suitably · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Jul 28, 2020
Suitably · Evening Standard · 12 Across
Mar 19, 2020
In a proper way · Eugene Sheffer · 19 Across
Mar 6, 2018
Happily starting tomorrow in a new play · Evening Standard · 5 Down