Definitions
Without hiding, secrecy, or concealment.
Word origin
From Middle English openli, from Old English openlīċe. By surface analysis, open + -ly.
Used in a sentence
“Nevertheless, without openly admitting it, he was devoted to Boxer;”
“The openly ridiculous plot has The Pirate Captain (Hugh Grant) scheming to win the Pirate Of The Year competition, even though he’s a terrible pirate, far outclassed by rivals voiced by Jeremy Piven and Salma Hayek.”
“We must speak our minds openly, debate our disagreements honestly, but always pursue solidarity.”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Without secrecy”6 letters
02“Without hiding”6 letters
Not quite right?
"Search similar patterns."
O_____