FIXEDLY means in a steady, unwavering manner; with concentrated attention or a rigid, immobile gaze.
Yes. FIXEDLY is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 21 points in Scrabble, 21 in Words With Friends and 21 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.
| Letter | F | I | X | E | D | L | Y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 21 |
| Words With Friends | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 21 |
| Wordfeud | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 21 |
FIXEDLY is an adverb that describes doing something with intense, unwavering focus or in a rigid, unchanging manner. It combines the valuable X (8 points) with Y (4 points), making it a strategic choice for word game players seeking high scores. The word captures the essence of steadfast attention or immobility - whether describing a concentrated stare, an unchanging position, or persistent focus on a particular object or idea. When someone looks fixedly, they gaze without wavering; when something is positioned fixedly, it remains firmly in place. Key aspects of FIXEDLY: Intense focus: Unwavering attention or concentration Immobility: Remaining steady or motionless Determination: Persistent, unchanging manner Visual emphasis: Often describes intense gazing or staring
The word fixedly derives from "fixed" plus the adverbial suffix "-ly." The root "fix" comes from Latin fixus, past participle of figere meaning "to fasten, attach, or drive in." The progression shows how physical fastening evolved into metaphorical meanings: - Latin figere (to fasten) → fixus (fastened) - Middle English adopted "fixen" from Medieval Latin - "Fixed" emerged as the adjective form - "Fixedly" developed by adding -ly to create the adverb The sense of "staring fixedly" emerged in the 16th century, extending the idea of being "fastened" to describe eyes that remain steadily focused on one point, as if attached or anchored to their object of attention.
Anagrams: no other word uses exactly the letters of FIXEDLY.
Hooks: no front hooks; no back hooks.
Words inside FIXEDLY: 62 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: FIXEDDEXYFLEXFIXDEIFYEDIFYDEFYDEXILEXFLEYLEXEX. See all words from FIXEDLY.