purportedly

Adverb

believed or reputed to be the case

Adv

As appears to be true or is stated or accepted to be (though might not be so).

Origin / Etymology

From purported + -ly.

Synonyms

supposedly

Scrabble Score: 19

purportedly: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
purportedly: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
purportedly: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

purportedly: valid Words With Friends Word