Introduction
According to studies, crossword puzzles lower memory decline and enhance verbal abilities. They often use wordplay and themes, challenging your brain and providing long-term cognitive benefits.
This clue, "Less than hardly," appeared in the NYT Crossword on December 2, 2023. If you need help with this clue, we have the answer below.
Answer
Clue: Less than hardly
Answer: NARY (4 letters)
Hints and Explanation
Hardly is a term meaning scarcely, almost not at all, or only just. Less than hardly refers to something even less than that.
Nary means "not a single" or "not any" and emphasizes the complete absence of something. So, in this particular crossword, if paired with other solutions in the grid, the answer turns out to be "NARY."
Crossword Clues on December 2, 2023
Here are the other crossword clues that appeared on December 2, 2023, in the NYT Crossword.
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