What does precisely mean in crosswords?

precisely means: indicating exactness or preciseness

Which crossword clues can have precisely as the answer?

Possible clues for precisely include "To the letter", "Exactly".

precisely is also used as a crossword clue. The answer is often exactly, 7 letters.

Word entry · 9 letters

Best crossword clue

"To the letter"

9 letters · collected on this word page

9 lettersPronunciation /pɹɪˈsaɪs.li/Part of speech adverbSorted ceeilprsyStarts with PEnds with Y2 cluesVery common crossword word

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Is this your crossword clue?

"precisely" is also used as a crossword clue. If that's what you saw, the answer is often exactly (7 letters).

From precise + -ly.

“I always try to express myself precisely.”
“"To be sure. Mr Carlyle, the private detective——" "Inquiry agent," corrected Mr Carlyle precisely.”
“He says he will vote against Donald Trump “precisely because I’m conservative.””

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01“To the letter”9 letters

02“Exactly”9 letters

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