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   possibly

   /ˈpɒsɪbli/

   adverb

   • 1. perhaps (used to indicate doubt or hesitancy): "he found himself alone, possibly the only survivor" Similar perhapsmaybeit may/could beit is possibleit is conceivablefor all one knowsfeasiblyvery likelyhopefullyGod willinghappenliterary:peradventureperchancemayhaphaplyrare:percase
   • ▪ used in polite requests: "could you possibly pour me another cup of tea?" Similar pleasekindlybe so good as toby any chanceif possible
   • 2. in accordance with what is likely or achievable.
   • ▪ used to emphasize that one feels that something is surprising, or bewildering: "what can you possibly mean?" Similar conceivablyunder any circumstancesby any meansat allin any way
   • ▪ used to emphasize that someone has or will put all their effort into something: "be as noisy as you possibly can"

   Scrabble Points: 15

   • P

     3

   • O

     1

   • S

     1

   • S

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   • I

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   • B

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   • L

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   • Y

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