MERELY is a playable word

mere Scrabble® Dictionary

adjective
merer, merest
being nothing more than
(adverb) merely
noun
pl. meres
a pond or lake
35 Playable Words can be made from "MERELY"
   2-Letter Words (7 found)
   3-Letter Words (12 found)
   4-Letter Words (12 found)
   5-Letter Words (3 found)
   6-Letter Words (1 found)