AALBORGAn industrial city and port in northern Jutland, Denmark.
AAMILNEThe creator of Winnie The Pooh.
AARDMANName of the British animation studio that makes the Wallace and Gromit films.
AARONICRelating to or characteristic of a high priest.
ABACULITiles used in mosaic.
ABADDONa name for the Devil (Rev. 9:11) or for hell.
ABALONEEdible mollusc.
ABANDONForsake.
ABASHEDChagrined.
ABASHESMakes (someone) feel embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed.
ABASINGBehaving in a way that belittles or degrades (someone).
ABATINGDiminishing ( in intensity ).
ABDOMENStomach region.
ABDUCTSKidnaps, snatches.
ABELARDPeter _, medieval French scholastic philosopher and theologian.
ABERFANWelsh village near Merthyr Tydfil that was struck by a landslide of coal waste in 1966.
ABETTORPerson who assists or encourages, especially in crime or wrongdoing.
ABEYANTTemporarily inactive, stopped, or suspended.
ABFARADA cgs electromagnetic unit of capacitance.
ABIDEBYAct in accordance with.
ABIDINGPermanent.
ABIDJANFormer capital of the Ivory Coast.
ABIGAIL_'s Party, Mike Leigh's TV play in which the title character never appears.
ABILENECity in Texas.
ABILITYCompetence.
ABITOFFIll-mannered.
ABLATEDMade smaller or less by melting or erosion or vaporization.
ABLEISMDiscrimination against disabled or handicapped people.
ABLUENTA substance used for cleansing.
ABODINGA sense of evil to come.
ABOLISHDo away with.
ABORTEDBrought to a premature end because of a problem or fault.
ABOULIAAn absence of willpower or an inability to act decisively, a symptom of schizophrenia or other mental illness.
ABOULICShowing abnormal inability to act or make decisions.
ABOUNDSExists in large numbers or amounts.
ABOUTTOOn the point of.
ABRADEDRubbed hard or scrubbed.
ABRADESScrapes or wears away by friction or erosion.
ABRAHAM_ Lincoln, American whose face adorns the $5 bill.
ABREASTSide by side and facing the same way.
ABRIDGE_ _ Too Far, 1977 epic war film starring Dirk Bogarde and Michael Caine.
ABRUZZIMountainous region of Italy between the Tronto and Trigno rivers.
ABSALOMThird son of David, King of Israel with Maachah, daughter of Talmai, King of Geshur.
ABSCESSA localised collection of pus formed as the product of inflammation.
ABSCINDTo sever.
ABSCONDRun away secretly. Leave hurriedly.
ABSEILSDescends a rock face or other near-vertical surface by using a doubled rope coiled round the body and fixed at a higher point.
ABSENCEState of being away.
ABSOLVEPronounce not guilty. Exonerate. Clear of blame.
ABSORBSSoaks up.
ABSTAINChoose not to vote.
ABUSINGMaltreating, exploiting.
ABUSIVERude and insulting.
ABUTTALBorder.
ABUTTEDAdjoined.
ABUTTERThe owner of an adjoining property.
ABYSMALReally bad.
ACACIASFlowering trees.
ACADEMEScholarly world.
ACADEMYPolice _, 1984 Kim Cattrall film.
ACADIANInhabitant of a former French colony of eastern Canada,
ACARINEA small arachnid ; a mite or tick.
ACASTERJames, English stand-up comedian and co-host of the Off Menu podcast.
ACCEDEDAssented.
ACCEDEROne who comes to an office.
ACCENTSGrave and acute in French, for example.
ACCEPTSConsents to receive or undertake.
ACCLAIMAcknowledge publicly. Critical praise or approval.
ACCORDSGives, grants. Camp David _ , two political agreements signed by Israel and Egypt in 1978.
ACCOSTSButtonholes.
ACCOUNTReport.
ACCRETETo grow or cause to grow together; be or become fused.
ACCRUALThe act of increasing by growth or addition.
ACCRUEDIncreased by growth or addition.
ACCRUESAccumulates.
ACCURSECondemn to misery.
ACCURSTUnder a curse; doomed; ill-fated.
ACCUSALClaim.
ACCUSEDCharged.
ACCUSERLitigant.
ACCUSESCharges with an offence or crime.
ACERATEHaving needlelike leaves.
ACERBICSharp and forthright.
ACEROLABarbados Cherry.
ACEROSENeedle-shaped, as the leaves of the pine.
ACETATEA salt or ester of acetic acid.
ACETIFYTurn into vinegar.
ACETIZETo turn into vinegar.
ACETONEColourless volatile liquid ketone commonly used as a paint and nail polish solvent; also called propanone.
ACETOSETasting or smelling like vinegar.
ACETOUSTasting or smelling like vinegar.
ACHATESA faithful companion of Aeneas in Virgil's Aeneid.
ACHENESSmall, dry one-seeded fruit that do not open to release the seed.
ACHERONIn Greek mythology, one of the rivers in Hades over which the souls of the dead were ferried by Charon.
ACHESONDean _, US Secretary of State from 1949 to 1953 who helped create NATO.
ACHIESTMost sore.
ACHIEVE"Some are born great, some _ greatness,  and some have greatness thrust upon them." (Shakespeare, Twelfth Night)
ACHIOTEAn orange-red dye obtained from the seed coat of a tropical fruit, used for colouring foods.
ACIDIFYLower the pH.
ACIDITYSourness.
ACIFORMNeedle-shaped; sharp.
ACINOSEPertaining to one of the small sacs as in a compound gland.
ACKEMMAWorld War one slang for before noon.
ACKROYDThe Murder of Roger _ , Agatha Christie crime novel published in 1926.
ACNODESPoints whose coordinates satisfy the equation of a curve although they do not lie on the curve; isolated points.
ACOLYTEFollower.
ACONITEAny of various northern temperate plants, such as monkshood or wolfsbane, many of which are poisonous.
ACOUCHISouth American rodent related to the agouti.
ACOUSMAAuditory hallucination of a simple nonverbal character (as a buzzing or ringing).
ACQUIRECome to possess. Procure.
ACQUITSFrees or releases from a charge of crime.
ACREAGEAn extent of land.
ACRIDLYIn a harsh or corrosive manner.
ACRILANA synthetic textile fibre.
ACROBATTrapeze artist. A performer of gymnastic feats.
ACROGENAny non-flowering plant in which growth occurs at the tip of the main stem, e.g. a fern or moss.
ACRONYMWord formed from initials.
ACROTERA plinth bearing a statue, etc, at either end or at the apex of a pediment.
ACRYLICA quick-drying, water-soluble kind of paint that artists often use instead of oil paint or watercolors.
ACTAEONHunter in Greek mythology.
ACTEDUPMisbehaved.
ACTINIAGenus of sea anemones.
ACTIONSDeeds.
ACTRESSSandra Bullock, say.
ACTSOUTReproduces in actions, often by mime.
ACTUARYExpert who deals with the financial impact of risk.
ACTUATEStart (mechanical motion etc.).
ACTUOSEVery active.
ACTUPTOFulfil.
ACULEUSA prickle or spine, such as the thorn of a rose.
ACUTELYSharply or severely; intensely.
ACUTESTMost critical.
ADAGIOSSlow musical movements.
ADAMANTUnyielding, relentless. English singer and musician born Stuart Goddard.
ADAMITEA mineral consisting of a basic zinc arsenate.
ADAMKAYBritish comedian and ex-doctor who wrote the book This Is Going To Hurt, published in 2017.
ADAMKUSValdas _, Lithuanian politician who served as president from 1998 to 2003 and 2004 to 2009.
ADAMSKIArtist who had a hit with Killer featuring Seal.
ADAMSONJoy _, Born Free author.
ADANGLEHanging or swinging loosely.
ADAPTEDModified.
ADAPTERA device for connecting pieces of equipment that cannot be connected directly.
ADASTRA2019 science fiction thriller film starring Brad Pitt and Tommy Lee Jones.
ADDEDTOIncreased.
ADDEDUPTallied.
ADDENDASupplements to a book.
ADDENDSNumbers which are summed.
ADDICTSPeople with compulsive tendencies.
ADDISONThomas _ british phsician who identified a disease caused by the underactivity of the adrenal glands. Chris, British stand-up comedian who played Ollie Reeder in The Thick of It.
ADDLINGMaking muddled.
ADDRESSSpeak to. Speech.
ADDUPTOTotal.
ADELGESA genus of insects which feed on conifers.
ADELGIDInsect.
ADENINEPurine base found in DNA and RNA, paired with thymine in the DNA structure.
ADENIUMGenus of flowering plants in the Apocynum family.
ADENOIDGlandular tissue at the back of the nose.
ADENOMAA benign tumour formed from glandular structures in epithelial tissue.
ADENOSELike a gland.
ADENOTAAfrican antelopes genus.
ADENOUSLike a gland; full of glands.
ADEPTLYWith ability.
ADERMINAnother name for vitamin B6.
ADHEREDStuck to.
ADHERESClings.
ADILRAYBritish actor and comedian who played the lead role in the sitcom Citizen Khan.
ADIPOSEFatty.
ADIPOUSFatty.
ADIVASIA member of the aboriginal tribal peoples of India.
ADJOINTRelating to or denoting a function or quantity related to a given function or quantity by a particular process of transposition.
ADJOURNBreak off.
ADJUDGEDeclare to be. Decide.
ADJUNCTPart of a sentence that enlarges the subject or predicate.
ADJUREROne who commands earnestly and solemnly.
ADJUSTSAdapts.
ADLITEMOf a guardian, appointed by a court to represent a minor in an action; Latin, 'for the lawsuit'.
ADLUMIAPlant genus.
ADMETUSOne of the Argonauts in Greek mythology; a king of Thessaly and husband of Alcestis.
ADMIRALNaval commander.
ADMIREDRespected. Highly regarded.
ADMIRERAdherent. A suitor or romantically enamoured person.
ADMIRESRespects highly.
ADMIXESBlends.
ADODDLEAn easy task.
ADONISTOne who subscribes to a Neopagan religion founded in 1925 by the German esotericist Franz Sattler.
ADOPTEDTook on.
ADOPTEEFoster child.
ADOPTERFoster parent.
ADORERSThose who are very fond of.
ADORINGWorshipful.
ADORNEDDecorated.
ADORNEROne who decorates.
ADRENALOn or near the kidneys.
ADRIANAIn 'The Comedy of Errors', the jealous wife of Antipholus of Ephesus.
ADULATETo show excessive admiration or devotion to; flatter or admire servilely.
ADVANCEProgress. A loan or payment made beforehand.
ADVECTSTransfers heat or matter by the flow of a fluid, especially horizontally in the atmosphere or the sea.
ADVERBSWords that serve to modify another word.
ADVERSEAntagonistic or Inimical. Hostile.
ADVERTSThe _, punk band who had a 1977 hit with Gary  Gilmore's Eyes.
ADVISERCounsellor.
ADVISESOffers suggestions about the best course of action to someone.
ADVOYERA former chief Swiss magistrate of an imperial city.
AEGAEONMoon of Saturn.
AEGISESBackings.
AENEOUSBrass-coloured or greenish-gold.
AEOLIANRelating to or arising from the action of the wind. _ harp, stringed instrument played by the wind.
AEONIUMA genus of plants of the family Crassulaceae.
AERATEDMade effervescent by being charged with carbon dioxide or some other gas.
AERATERA device for introducing air into a bin of wheat or other grain in order to prevent the accumulation of moisture, keeping it free of fungi and insects.
AERATESFills with carbon dioxide.
AERATORDevice used to add oxygen to the water.
AERIALSTV signal detectors.
AEROBICRelating to, involving, or requiring free oxygen.
AEROBUSA type of monorail that is suspended by an overhead cable.
AEROGUNAn antiaircraft cannon.
AERONATA dirigible balloon.
AERONEFA flying machine.
AEROSOLSpray can.
AESOPICRelating to a Greek fabulist.
AETHUSAA daughter of Poseidon and Alcyone in Greek mythology.
AFEAREDAfraid.
AFFABLEDiffusing warmth and friendliness.
AFFABLYCongenially.
AFFAIRSBusiness (or clandestine relationships).
AFFECTSActs upon.
AFFINEDClosely related; connected.
AFFLICTGive pain or grief to.
AFFORDSManages, bears, allows.
AFFRAYSFights.
AFFRONTInsult.
AFGHANIBasic monetary unit of an Asian country equal to 100 puls.
AFRAMESHouse parts.
AFRICANOf a continent that has lions.
AFRIEND_ _ In Need Is A Friend Indeed.
AFTMOSTClosest to the rear of a ship, aircraft, etc.
AGAINSTOpposed to. Versus.
AGAKHANThe hereditary title of the head of the Ismaili sect of Muslims.
AGAMIDSLizards.
AGASAGADisparaging rhyming phrase for a literary genre dealing with middle-class domestic life.
AGEISTSThose who discriminate against older people.
AGELESSTimeless or eternal.
AGENDASPrivate motivations.
AGENDUMA schedule or list of items to be attended to.
AGGRESSInitiate a conflict with.
AGILITYNimbleness.
AGISTEDFed livestock for money.
AGISTERA person who grazes cattle for money.
AGISTORA person who grazes cattle for money.
AGITATEExcite or trouble. To stir or disturb something briskly, especially a liquid. Protest.
AGITATORestless or hurried in movement or style.
AGNELLISurname of the family noted for founding Fiat and sometimes called the Kennedys of Italy.
AGNETHA_ Faltskog, ABBA member.
AGNOMENNickname given to a citizen of ancient Rome, often in honour of military victories.
AGNOSIAInability to interpret sensations and hence to recognize things, typically as a result of brain damage.
AGONIESTorments.
AGONISEStruggle painfullly.
AGONISMA political theory that emphasizes the potentially positive aspects of certain (but not all) forms of political conflict.
AGONISTA substance which initiates a physiological response when combined with a receptor.
AGOUTISAgile, long-legged rodents with hoof-like claws.
AGRAFFEA fastening consisting of a loop and hook; formerly used for armour and clothing.
AGRAPHAThe sayings of Jesus as recorded in the writings of the early Christians and in those parts of the New Testament other than the Gospels.
AGREETOGo along with.
AGRIPPARoman soldier and statesman who commanded the fleet that defeated the forces of Mark Antony and Cleopatra at Actium.
AGROUNDOf ships, beached.
AGUTTERJenny _, actress in The Railway Children and Logan's Run.
AGYNOUSWithout female organs.
AHEADOFBefore.
AHRIMANIn Zoroastrianism, the supreme evil spirit.
AIDLESSDevoid of help.
AIGRETSOrnamental tufts of upright plumes, especially the tail feathers of an egret.
AILERONAeroplane wing flap used for lateral balancing. A movable aerofoil used to control the balance of an aircraft in flight.
AILETTEEither of two standing pieces of metal or cuir-bouilli, attached to the shoulders as an ornament or as a means of displaying the wearer's arms: used c1275–c1350.
AILMENTMinor illness.
AIMLESSHaving no goal or direction.
AINSLEY_ Harriott, Chef.
AINSLIEBen _, British competitive sailor who won medals at five consecutive Olympics form 1996 to 2012.
AINTREEMerseyside suburb. The site of a racecourse near Liverpool over which the Grand National steeplechase is run.
AIRBASEA centre from which military aircraft operate.
AIRBEDSInflatable mattresses.
AIRBOATFlat-bottomed watercraft propelled by an aircraft-type propeller.
AIRCREWPlane personnel.
AIRDRIEScottish town.
AIRDROPTo drop (persons, equipment, etc.) by parachute from an aircraft in flight.
AIRFARECost of a plane ticket.
AIRFLOWGas movement.
AIRGUNSWeapons that fire pellets.
AIRHEADTwit. Ditzy person.
AIRHOLEVentilation gap.
AIRLESSStuffy or sultry.
AIRLIFTTransport operation by plane.
AIRLINEFlying company.
AIRLOCKBubble in a pipe impeding flow.
AIRMAILPost conveyed by aeroplane. Foreign post.
AIRPLAYRadio exposure of recorded music.
AIRPORTWhere flights begin and end.
AIRPUMPDevice for ventilating.
AIRRAGEAnger when flying.
AIRRAIDAttack by hostile planes.
AIRSHIPAnother name for a dirigible or zeppelin.
AIRSHOTIn golf, a shot that misses the ball completely but counts as a stroke.
AIRSHOWAerial entertainment.
AIRTIMEMinutes or hours on radio or TV.
AIRWAVEA channel for broadcasting radio or television signals.
AIRWOLF1984-7 action drama series starring Jan-Michael Vincent and Ernest Borgnine.
AISLING_ Bea, Irish stand-up comedian who stars in the TV comedy series This Way Up.
AJACCIOThe capital of Corsica, a port on the west coast, birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte.
AKIHITOEmperor of Japan.
ALABAMAAmerican state whose capital is Montgomery, on the Gulf of Mexico, nicknamed the Yellowhammer State. Sweet Home _ , song by U.S. Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd released in 1974.
ALADDINArabian Nights character who married the eastern princess Badroulbadour. Finder of a magic lamp.
ALAMEDAPublic walkway or promenade lined with trees, especially poplars; from Spanish.
ALAMEINEl _, village on the north coast of Egypt; scene of a decisive 1942 Allied victory over the Axis forces.
ALAMODEIn fashion. Culinary term describing beef that has been braised in wine.
ALANNAHIrish term of endearment meaning 'my child'.
ALARMEDFrightened.
ALASKANFrom Juneau.
ALATERNAn ornamental evergreen shrub belonging to the buckthorns.
ALAWITEA member of a Shiite Muslim group living mainly in Syria.
ALBANIACountry, once ruled by King Zog I, whose capital is Tirana.
ALBENIZSpanish pianist and composer.
ALBERGOAn inn or guest house especially in Italy.
ALBERTACanadian province whose capital is Edmonton.
ALBERTO__ Tomba, Italian ex-alpine ski racer born in 1966 who won three Olympic gold medals.
ALBINALPertaining to a congenital disorder characterized by the complete or partial absence of pigment in the skin.
ALBINOSOrganisms lacking colouring pigment.
ALBITICRelating to a colorless to white variety of feldspar.
ALBIZIATree genus.
ALBUMENEgg white.
ALBUMINA simple form of protein that is soluble in water and coagulable by heat, such as that found in egg white, milk, and (in particular) blood serum.
ALCALDEMayor or chief magistrate in a Spanish or Spanish-speaking town; from Arabic, 'the judge'.
ALCAZARSpanish palace or fortress of Moorish origin. Royal palace in Seville built for King Peter of Castile.
ALCHEMYThe medieval forerunner of chemistry, concerned with the transmutation of matter, in particular with attempts to convert base metals into gold or find a universal elixir. Pseudoscience.
ALCIDAEAuk family.
ALCIDESAnother name for Heracles.
ALCMENEWife of Amphitryon and mother, by Zeus, of Heracles.
ALCOHOLBooze.
ALCOPOPDrink type.
ALCOVESNiches.
ALDENTEOf a pasta dish, cooked so as to be firm when eaten.
ALDOMETAntihypertensive drug used in the treatment of high blood pressure.
ALECOSTAn aromatic plant of the daisy family, formerly used in medicine and for flavouring ale prior to the use of hops.
ALERTEDWarned of danger, an attack etc.
ALEUTICFrom a group of islands in the northern Pacific Ocean, west of Alaska.
ALEVELSGCE examinations.
ALEWIFEA North American fish similar to the herring.
ALFALFAA leguminous plant of Europe and Asia widely cultiaved for forage.
ALFAYEDMohamed _-_, Egyptian businessman, a former owner of Harrods.
ALFONSO_ Ribeiro, Actor.
ALFREDOOf pasta, cooked with a sauce made from cream, butter and Parmesan cheese. Principal male character in the opera La Traviata, in love with Violetta.
ALGAROTA pale white emetic powder formerly used in alchemy, consisting of a compound of trichloride and trioxide of antimony.
ALGARVEThe _, southernmost region of continental Portugal; capital, Faro.
ALGEBRABranch of mathematics.
ALGERIACountry whose capital is Algiers.
ALGIERSCapital of Algeria. North African port that was the headquarters of the French provisional government during World War II.
ALGREENU.S. singer/songwriter and subsequent pastor whose signature song is Let's Stay Together.
ALIASESAlternative names.
ALIBABAArabian Nights character, hero who found 40 thieves' treasure.
ALIENOROld-fashioned term for grantor.
ALIGHTSDescends from a train, bus, or other form of transport.
ALIGNEDArranged in a line.
ALIMENTSomething that nourishes or sustains the body or mind. Nutriment, food.
ALIMONYSpousal support.
ALIPEDSAnimals with winged feet such as bats.
ALIQUOTA portion of a larger whole, especially a sample taken for chemical analysis or other treatment.
ALISSONLiverpool's Brazilian goalkeeper.
ALISTERInfluential celebrity.
ALITTLESomewhat.
ALIUNDEFrom another place or outside source.
ALKALICOf a rock or mineral, richer in sodium and/or potassium than is usual for its type.
ALKANESSeries of saturated hydrocarbons.
ALLAYEDQuelled.
ALLEARSInterested and listening carefully.
ALLEGEDClaimed.
ALLEGESClaims.
ALLEGROAt a brisk pace.
ALLELESVersions of the same gene at the same place on a pair of chromosomes.
ALLENBYBritish Field Marshal who directed the Palestine campaign in World War One.
ALLENDEIsabel _, Chilean-American author whose novels include Eva Luna and City of the Beasts.
ALLERGYAversion or hypersensitivity to a substance.
ALLEVILMoney Is The Root Of _ _.
ALLEYESWatching intently.
ALLGOOD_ _ Things Come To An End.
ALLHAILAn archaic greeting or salutation.
ALLHEALAny of several plants once believed to have extensive curative powers.
ALLICINOily antibiotic compound in garlic responsible for its distinctive smell and taste.
ALLISONGirl's name.
ALLNESSTotality; completeness.
ALLONYMThe real name of another person, often one of historical significance, assumed by an author.
ALLOVERFinished. Everywhere.
ALLOWAYScottish village in South Ayrshire in which Robert Burns was born in 1759.
ALLOWEDPermitted. Authorised.
ALLOYEDMixed with less valuable metal.
ALLSEEDAny of several plants that produce many ovules, such as knotgrass.
ALLTHAT--- --- Jazz, 1979 semi-autobiographical film directed by Bob Fosse.
ALLTIMEUnsurpassed.
ALLTOLDCounting everyone.
ALLUDEDMentioned, referred.
ALLUDESMakes reference (to).
ALLURESSeductive aspects.
ALMANACYearbook.
ALMIQUEWest African tree, Manilkara albescens, of the sapodilla family.
ALMIRONMiguel, Paraguayan attacking midfielder for Newcastle United FC.
ALMONDSNuts.
ALMONERA person whose function or duty is the distribution of alms on behalf of an institution, a royal personage, a monastery, etc.
ALMSBOXContainer for needy people.
ALNWICKCounty town of Northumberland.
ALONELYIn a solitary manner.
ALOPIUSFish genus.
ALPACASLong-haired domesticated South American mammals related to the llama.
ALREADYBy or before a stated or implied time.
ALRIGHTSong by alternative rock band Supergrass that was released in 1995.
ALSATIAAlsace; former name.
ALSOBIAGenus of flowering plants in the family Gesneriaceae, native to Mexico, Guatemala and Costa Rica.
ALSORANUnplaced horse.
ALTDORFCapital of the Swiss canton of Uri.
ALTEREDChanged.
ALTHINGThe national parliament of Iceland.
ALTHORNTenor brass wind instrument of the saxhorn family typically pitched in E flat.
ALTHORPStately home, estate and small civil parish in Daventry District, Northamptonshire.
ALTOONACity in Pennsylvania.
ALUMINAAluminium oxide.
ALUMISHResembling any of a class of double sulfates.
ALUMNUSFormer member of school or college.
ALUNITEA white, grey, or reddish mineral consisting of hydrated aluminium sulphate.
ALUPENTA bronchodilator used to treat asthma and emphysema and other lung conditions.
ALVAREZJulian, Argentine footballer who plays for Manchester City.
ALVEOLITiny air sacs in the lungs.
ALYSSUMA herbaceous plant that typically bears small white or yellow flowers.
AMADEUSWolfgang _ Mozart, prolific Austrian composer whose works included the operas The Marriage of Figaro and The Magic Flute.
AMALGAMMercury alloy. Mixture.
AMANITAGenus of fungi that includes several highly poisonous species, such as death cap and destroying angel.
AMARINEA characteristic crystalline substance, obtained from oil of bitter almonds.
AMASSEDGathered in a heap.
AMASSESAccrues.
AMATEURUnprofessional.
AMAZINGAstounding.
AMAZONSMembers of a legendary race of female warriors believed by the ancient Greeks to exist in Scythia or elsewhere on the edge of the known world.
AMBIENTEnveloping.
AMBITUSThe range or compass of a melody.
AMBLERSLeisurely walkers.
AMBLINGStrolling.
AMBRIESRecesses or cupboards in the wall of a church.
AMBRITEA fossil resin occurring in large masses in New Zealand.
AMBROSE_ Bierce, American author.
AMEBOIDDenoting or characteristic of a single-celled organism.
AMENDEDRevised.
AMENITYUseful facility. An advantageous or convenient thing.
AMENTUMA thong or cord attached to a javelin for aid in casting.
AMERCEDPunished with a fine.
AMERICAThe US.
AMERIGO_ Vespucci, Florentine navigator (c.1454-1512) after whom North and South America are thought to be named.
AMERINDAnother name for American Indian.
AMETRIACongenital absence of the uterus.
AMHARICSemitic official language of Ethiopia, belonging to the Afro-Asiatic family.
AMIABLEFriendly.
AMISTADLa _, Spanish schooner taken over in a slave mutiny of 1839. 1997 film about a slave ship directed by Steven Spielberg.
AMMETERCurrent gauge.
AMMONIAPungent compound of nitrogen and hydrogen. Gas.
AMNESIALoss of memory.
AMNESICA person experiencing a partial or total loss of memory.
AMNESTYGeneral pardon.
AMNIOTAA group of limbed vertebrates that includes all living reptiles, birds, mammals and their extinct relatives.
AMNIOTEA mammal, bird, or reptile.
AMOEBAESingle celled organisms.
AMOEBASSingle-celled animals.
AMOEBIC_ dysentery.
AMONGSTIn the middle of.
AMORISTA person who is devoted to love and lovemaking.
AMOROSODark sweet sherry. In music, to be played in a loving or tender manner.
AMOROUSInclined towards or displaying love or desire.
AMOTIONRemoval of a specified object from a place or position.
AMOUNTSQuantities.
AMPEDUPIncreased in intensity.
AMPERESUnits of current.
AMPHORAAn ancient Greek or Roman two-handled narrow-necked jar for oil, wine, etc.
AMPLIFYMake louder.
AMPOULEA small sealed glass capsule containing a liquid, a hypodermic dose, especially a measured quantity ready for injecting.
AMPUTEEOne who has lost a limb.
AMULETSCharms.
AMUSINGComical.
AMYLASEAn enzyme that hydrolyses starch and glycogen to simple sugars; present in saliva.
AMYLENELiquid isomeric hydrocarbon.
AMYLOIDProtein that is deposited in the liver, kidneys, spleen, or other tissues in certain diseases.
ANAEMIAA deficiency in the number of red blood cells or in their haemoglobin content, resulting in pallor, shortness of breath, and lack of energy.
ANAEMICBloodless.
ANAGOGEAllegorical or spiritual interpretation, especially of scared works, such as the Bible.
ANAGRAMWord puzzle.
ANAHEIMSouthern Californian city that is home of the Disneyland Resort. Most populous city in California's Orange County.
ANALOGYA comparison between one thing and another, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
ANALYSEBreak down into components or essential features.
ANALYSTCommentator.
ANANIASOne of the members of the church at Jerusalem, who conspired with his wife Sapphira to deceive the Christian brothers.
ANAPESTA metrical foot consisting of two short or unstressed syllables followed by one long or stressed syllable.
ANAPHORWord or phrase referring back to a previous one, e.g. the he in my father said he called.
ANARCHYLawlessness.
ANASAZIPrehistoric Native American people.
ANATOLE_ France, 1921 Nobel Literature Prize winner.
ANATOLY_ Karpov, Soviet chess player, world champion from 1975-85.
ANATOMYThe branch of biology concerned with the study of the structure of organisms and their parts.
ANCHORSObjects attached to a cable or chain and used to moor a ship to the sea bottom.
ANCHOVYA small shoaling fish of commercial importance as a food fish and as bait. It is strongly flavoured and is usually preserved in salt and oil.
ANCHUSAAn Old World plant of the borage family, which is widely cultivated for its bright, typically blue, flowers.
ANCIENTVery old.
ANCILLEA maidservant; a handmaid.
ANCONESProjecting brackets or consoles supporting a cornice.
ANDANTEMusical command meaning moderate and even.
ANDBESSPorgy _ _, a 1934 opera composed by Gershwin.
ANDFALLDecline _ _, Novel by Evelyn Waugh.
ANDIRONFiredog. One of a pair of decorative metal stands used to support logs in an open fire.
ANDISOLBlack or dark brown soil formed from volcanic material.
ANDORRACountry whose capital is Andorra la Vella.
ANDOVERHampshire town on the river Anton.
ANDREASThe San _ Fault, tectonic boundary running through California.
ANDREWSBritish actress (surname) who was born Julia Wells.
ANDROIDA robot in human form.
ANDROUSHaving male organs or stamens of a specified number.
ANDSOONEtc.
ANDWINEMistletoe _ _, a Christmas song made famous as a single by Cliff Richard in 1988.
ANEIDESClimbing salamander genus.
ANELACEA short sword having a double-edged blade tapering sharply to a point.
ANEMONEA woodland plant of northern temperate regions.
ANERGIAAbnormal lack of energy.
ANEROIDType of barometer.
ANEURIN_ Bevan, Minister who introduced the NHS.
ANFIELDLiverpool's home ground.
ANGELESLos _, California's most populous city.
ANGELICLike a cherub. Like a divine messenger in purity or beauty.
ANGELOTA French gold coin of the reign of Louis XI, bearing the image of St. Michael.
ANGELOUMaya _, American author and poet whose first autobiography was I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings.
ANGELUSRoman Catholic devotion commemorating the Incarnation of Jesus and including the Hail Mary, said at morning, noon, and sunset.
ANGEREDWrathful. Incensed.
ANGERLYIn an annoyed way.
ANGEVINA member of the Plantagenet royal line descended from Geoffrey, Count of Anjou.
ANGLERSFishermen.
ANGLIAN_ Water, utility company created in 1989 that operates in the East of England.
ANGLINGFishing.
ANGOLANFrom Luanda.
ANGRIERMore irate.
ANGRILYIn an irate way.
ANGUISHExtreme pain or misery. Acute or excruciating distress.
ANGULARThin, lean and bony.
ANGUSOGScottish comic strip set on the island of Drambeg, written by Ewen Bain 1960-89.
ANHINGAA long-necked fish-eating bird related to the cormorants, typically found in fresh water, where they frequently swim submerged to the neck.
ANIMALSBrutish people.
ANIMATETo give life to or cause to come alive.
ANIMISMBelief that natural objects and phenomena and the universe itself possess living souls.
ANIMISTOne who attributes a soul to inanimate objects and natural phenomena.
ANIMOUSResolute and full of vigor; vehement.
ANISEEDLiquorice flavoured plant.
ANKLETSOrnaments worn around the bottom of the leg.
ANNATTOAlso called lipstick tree. a small tree, Bixa orellana, of tropical America.
ANNEALSToughens by heat treatment.
ANNELIDType of worm, the body of which is divided into segments both externally and internally.
ANNETTE_ Bening, actress.
ANNEXEDTaken by conquest or occupation.
ANNEXESBuildings joined to or associated with a main building, providing additional space or accommodation.
ANNOYEDIrritated. Irked.
ANNUALSBooks or magazines that are published once a year under the same title but with different contents.
ANNUENTNodding.
ANNUITYFixed form of income.
ANNULARRing-shaped.
ANNULETIn architecture, a moulding in the form of a ring, as at the top of a column.
ANNULUSA plane surface bounded by two concentric circles, like a washer.
ANODISECoat a metal with a protective oxide film using electrolysis.
ANODIZECoat (a metal, especially aluminium) with a protective oxide layer by an electrolytic process.
ANODYNEA drug that relieves pain; analgesic.
ANOETICDescribing a theoretical condition in which there is feeling without understanding.
ANOMALYDeviation from the norm.
ANONOVOPhrase that means "New Year" in Portuguese.
ANOPSIAA defect in vision.
ANORAKSWarm, waterproof, hip-length, usually hooded jackets.
ANOREXYEating disorder.
ANOSMIAAbsence or loss of the sense of smell, commonly caused by rhinitis.
ANOTHEROne more. Someone else.
ANOUILHJean _, French dramatist best known for Antigone.
ANSWERSSoutions.
ANTACIDSubstance to neutralise acidity. Indigestion remedy.
ANTAEUSIn Greek mythology, an African giant who was invincible as long as he touched the ground.
ANTARESThe brightest star in the Scorpius constellation.
ANTBEARAardvark.
ANTBIRDAn insectivorous, long-legged, short-tailed avian which typically has dark grey plumage in the male, found mainly in the tropical forests of South America.
ANTENNAFeeler.
ANTHEMSSongs of loyalty or devotion.
ANTHERSThe terminal parts of a flower's stamens.
ANTHILLInsect colony.
ANTHONY_ Powell, English novelist best known for the 12-volume A Dance to the Music of Time. Saint _ the Great, who endured temptations in the Egyptian desert.
ANTHRAXCattle disease.
ANTIBESA city of southeast France on the Riviera between Nice and Cannes.
ANTIGENThis can trigger an immune response.
ANTIGUAOne of the Leeward islands in the West Indies.
ANTILOGNumber in maths calculations.
ANTIOCHAncient city.
ANTIQUEAncient. Valuable item.
ANTIWAROpposed to militarism.
ANTLERSBranched deers' horns.
ANTLIKESimilar to a type of insect.
ANTLIONInsect that resembles the dragonfly and is most common in tropical regions.
ANTOECIThose who live under the same meridian but on opposite parallels of latitude equidistant north and south of the equator.
ANTONIO_ Banderas, actor.
ANTONYMWord of the opposite meaning.
ANTWERPBelgian port. The second largest city in Belgium.
ANXIETYNervousness.
ANXIOUSWorried and tense.
ANYBODYSomeone.
ANYROADNevertheless.
ANYTIMEDon't know when!
ANYWISEIn any manner or way.
AOUDADSBarbary sheep.
APAREJOA packsaddle of stuffed leather or canvas.
APATITEA pale green to purple mineral, found in igneous rocks and metamorphosed limestones.
APELIKEChimpish.
APERCUSConcise summaries.
APHAGIAThe inability or refusal to swallow.
APHASIAAn inability to express thoughts using language caused by an injury to the brain.
APHASICSufferer of a disorder characterised by partial or total loss of the ability to communicate.
APHELIAOrbital points furthest from the sun.
APHIDESGreenfly and blackfly.
APHONIAInability to speak through disease of or damage to the larynx or mouth.
APHONICHaving no voice or sound; mute.
APHOTICThe deep zone of an ocean or lake receiving too little light to permit photosynthesis.
APHRITEA foliated or chalky variety of calcite that is pearly in luster.
APLASIACongenital absence or abnormal development of an organ or part.
APLENTYLots.
APNOEICRelating to a temporary inability to breathe.
APOCOPEOmission of the final sound or syllable of a word, as when photograph becomes photo.
APODEMERidge-like ingrowth of the exoskeleton of an arthropod that supports internal organs and provides attachment points for muscles.
APODOUSWithout feet.
APOGEANRelating to the farthest or highest point in an orbit.
APOGEESOrbital points.
APOIDEAA taxonomic superfamily within the order Hymenoptera; the bees and some wasps.
APOLOGYRegretful acknowledgement of an error, fault etc.
APOLUNEThe point in a lunar orbit when a spacecraft is at its greatest distance from the moon.
APORIASIrresolvable internal contradictions or logical disjunctions in a text, argument, or theory.
APOROSEWithout pores.
APOSTLEDisciple.
APOTHEMThe perpendicular line or distance from the centre of a regular polygon to any of its sides.
APOTOMEThe remaining part of a whole tone after a smaller semitone has been deducted from it; a major semitone.
APPALLSStrikes with disgust or revulsion.
APPARATThe Communist Party organisation in the former Soviet Union and other states.
APPARELClothing. Raiment. Dress.
APPEALSEntreaties.
APPEARSSeems.
APPEASECalm or pacify. Conciliate.
APPLAUDClap.
APPLEBYCounty town of Westmorland.
APPLEOF_ _ Discord, cause of envy and contention.
APPLIEDRelated to or put to practical use - as in mathematics.
APPLIESPuts on.
APPOINTNominate. Elect, assign.
APPROVEJudge to be right or commendable; think well of.
APRAXICRelating to a motor disorder caused by damage to the brain.
APRICOTFruit.
APRIORIRelating to or denoting reasoning or knowledge which proceeds from theoretical deduction rather than from observation or experience.
APRONEDWearing a protective garment.
APROPOS_ of, concerning.
APSIDESTwo points on the orbit of a planet or satellite that are nearest to or furthest from the body round which it moves.
APTERYXThe genus to which the kiwi bird belongs.
APTNESSSuitability.
AQUATICOf water.
AQUAVITScandinavian spirit made from potatoes or grain, typically flavoured with caraway seeds.
AQUEOUSWatery.
AQUIFERUnderground rock formation containing water.
AQUINASSt. Thomas _, the angelic doctor.
ARABIAN_ camel.
ARABICAA type of high-quality coffee bean.
ARABISTMiddle East scholar.
ARACARIAny of several small toucans of the genus Pteroglossus, having strongly serrate bills and yellow underparts marked with black and red.
ARACHISGenus of plants with pods that ripen underground.
ARACHNEIn Greek mythology, a maiden changed into a spider for challenging Athena to a weaving contest.
ARAFURAShallow sea of the western Pacific lying between N Australia and SW New Guinea.
ARAGORNCharacter in The Lord of the Rings played in the film trilogy by Viggo Mortensen.
ARALSEAWater between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
ARAMAICA branch of the Semitic family of languages. An ancient language of the Middle East, believed to have been spoken by Jesus. Used as a lingua franca in the Near East from the sixth century BC.
ARAMEANMember of an ancient people inhabiting Syria and most of Mesopotamia.
ARANEIDInvertebrate of an order that comprises the spiders.
ARANEUSA genus of common orb-weaving spiders.
ARAPAHONative American language.
ARBITERReferee.
ARBOREDLined with trees.
ARBORIOType of rice commonly used in risottos.
ARBOURSGarden shelters formed by leafy plants growing over a trellis or framework.
ARBUTUSTrailing evergreen plant.
ARCADESCovered, sometimes arched passages, usually with shops on one or both sides.
ARCADIARegion of southern Greece.
ARCELLAGenus of testate amoebae.
ARCHAICAncient.
ARCHEANGeologic time period.
ARCHERSThe _, Radio 4 series running since 1951.
ARCHERYThe art or sport of shooting with bows and arrows.
ARCHINERussian unit of length equal to about 71 cm.
ARCHIVEOfficial annal.
ARCHWAYA curved structure forming a passage or entrance.
ARCLAMPBright light.
ARCSINETrigonometry function.
ARCTIIDStout-bodied broad-winged moth with conspicuously striped or spotted wings.
ARCTIUMGenus of biennial plants of the family Asteraceae to which burdock belongs.
ARDECHEA department of southern France, in the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region.
ARDILESOsvaldo _, Argentine footballer who played for Tottenham Hotspur from 1978 to 88 and managed the team in the 1990s.
ARDOURSPassions.
ARDUOUSDifficult to accomplish.
ARECIBOLocation in Puerto Rico of a 305-metre radio telescope.
ARENOSESandy, gritty, full of sand.
AREOLETA small inclosed area; esp. one of the small spaces on the wings of insects, circumscribed by the veins.
ARGILEHAn oriental pipe for smoking marijuana, tobacco, etc.
ARGIOPEA genus of large spiders that produce wheel-shaped webs.
ARGOILEPotter's clay.
ARGONONAny of the chemically inert gaseous elements of the helium group in the periodic table.
ARGUERSDebater.
ARGUINGRowing.
ARGYLESSocks made of a material with a diamond-shaped pattern of two or more colours.
ARIADNEIn Greek myths, the daughter of Minos and Pasiphae, who helped Theseus find his way out of the Minotaur's labyrinth.
ARIDITYDryness.
ARIETTAA short aria.
ARIIDAEFamily of catfish.
ARIKARAA member of a group of North American Indians of Pawnee origin who now inhabit the Dakota region.
ARIOSOSVocal music that is more melodic than recitative but less formal than arias.
ARIOSTOLudovico _, Italian poet.
ARISING_ _ Tide Lifts All Boats.
ARIZONAAmerican state whose capital is Phoenix.
ARMANDO_ Iannucci, Scottish satirist who created TV series The Thick of It and Veep.
ARMBANDSwimming aid.
ARMENIAEurasian country whose capital is Yerevan.
ARMHOLEAn opening in a shirt, coat, etc.
ARMIGERIn heraldry, a person entitled to use or bear a coat of arms.
ARMLOCKWrestling hold.
ARMOIREA large cabinet, originally used for storing weapons.
ARMOURYArsenal.
ARMPITSParts of the body also known as axillae or oxters.
ARMRESTSupport at the side of a chair.
ARMYANTAny of various mainly tropical small American predatory insects, living in temporary nests and travelling in hordes.
AROSEBY_ _ _ any other name would smell as sweet.
AROUSALIncitement.
AROUSEDExcited.
AROUSESExcites.
ARRAIGNPut on trial.
ARRANGEOrganise.
ARRAYEDGrouped.
ARREARSSomething outstanding or owed.
ARRESTSNabs. Acts of taking people into custody, especially under lawful authority.
ARRIAGASpanish composer born in 1806, a child prodigy who died at the age of 20.
ARRIEREHaving a position that is in the rear.
ARRIVAL2016 science fiction film starring Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner.
ARRIVEDTurned up.
ARRIVESTurns up.
ARROYOSSteep-sided gullies formed by the action of fast-flowing water in an arid or semi-arid region, found chiefly in the south-western US.
ARSENALArmoury. Arms factory. London football team nicknamed the Gunners.
ARSENICPoison. Toxic chemical element with atomic number 33.
ARSHINEA Russian measure of length = 2 ft. 4.246 inches.
ARTDECODesign style of the 1920s and 30s.
ARTEMIAGenus of aquatic crustaceans also known as brine shrimp.
ARTEMISGreek goddess of the hunt and moon.
ARTFORMAn accepted medium of creative expression.
ARTHURC_ _ Clarke, Sci-fi writer.
ARTICLEItem.
ARTIESTMost pretentious.
ARTISANCraftsman. Skilled worker.
ARTISTEProfessional entertainer.
ARTISTSPainters.
ARTLESSFree from deceit.
ARTWORKIllustrations for publication.
ARUGULAUsual North American name for the salad plant rocket.
ARUNDELA town in West Sussex, location of an 11th-century castle and a Roman Catholic cathedral.
ARUSPEXA person who foretells future events by or as if by supernatural means.
ASALAMBOne Might As Well Be Hanged For A Sheep _ _ _.
ASARONEA crystallized substance, resembling camphor.
ASARULEGenerally.
ASBOLINA peculiar acrid and bitter oil, obtained from wood soot.
ASBYATT1990 Booker Prize winning author.
ASCARIDParasitic nematode worm of a family whose members typically live in the intestines of vertebrates.
ASCARISParasitic nematode worm.
ASCENDSClimbs.
ASCENTSUpward climbs.
ASCESISExercise of rigorous self-denial or selfdiscipline, typically as a religious observance.
ASCETICAustere.
ASCRIBEAttribute to. Credit.
ASEPTICFree from germs.
ASEXUALNot involving gender.
ASFARASUp to.
ASHAMEDRemorseful, embarrassed, guilty.
ASHANTISeventies film starring Michael Caine and Peter Ustinov. Region of central Ghana.
ASHDOWNPaddy _, Leader of the Liberal Democrats political party in Britain from 1988 to 1999.
ASHFORDTown in Kent lying on the Great Stour; the location of an international railway station.
ASHIESTHaving the most pale greyish colour.
ASHRAMSPlaces of religious retreat.
ASHTEADLarge village in the Mole Valley district of Surrey.
ASHTRAYSmoker's receptacle.
ASHWEEDA widely naturalized Eurasian umbelliferous plant with white flowers and creeping underground stems.
ASIATIC_ beetle, another name for the Oriental beetle.
ASININERidiculous.
ASKANCEQuizzically, sceptically.
ASOCIALAvoiding contact.
ASOFNOWHenceforth.
ASPASIA5th century BC woman of Athens, mistress of Pericles.
ASPECTSStandpoints, outlooks.
ASPERSETo spread false rumours about; defame.
ASPHALTMineral pitch.
ASPIREDAimed.
ASPIRINHeadache tablet. Commonly used pain-killer.
ASQUINTWith a glance to one side or from the corner of the eyes.
ASQUITHHerbert Henry _, prime minister of the UK 1908-16.
ASSAILSAssaults.
ASSAULTAssail.
ASSAYERAn analyst who performs chemical tests on metals.
ASSEGAIAfrican spear.
ASSENTSAgrees.
ASSERTSClaims positively. Avers.
ASSEVERTo assert or declare emphatically or solemnly.
ASSHOLEA stupid, irritating, or contemptible person.
ASSIEGESurround or close in on.
ASSIGNSAllocates.
ASSISTSHelps.
ASSIZERJuror.
ASSIZESHistorically, judicial sessions attended by itinerant judges.
ASSIZORA juror.
ASSOUANAn ancient city on the Nile in Egypt.
ASSUAGEEase. To mitigate or soften. To allay or appease.
ASSUMEDTaken to be the case.
ASSUMEROne who supposes to be the case.
ASSUMESTakes for granted. Accepts as true without proof.
ASSUREDConfident and poised.
ASSURESConvinces.
ASSWEETA rose by any other name would smell _ _.
ASSYRIAAncient kingdom of Mesopotamia.
ASTAIREDancer whose original name was Frederick Austerlitz.
ASTARTEA fertility goddess worshipped by the Phoenicians.
ASTATKIThe fuel derived from leftover constituents of refined Russian petroleum which is turned into liquid by treating with steam.
ASTERIXFrench comic book series created by writer Rene Goscinny and illustrator Albert Uderzo in 1959.
ASTILBEA perennial saxifragaceous plant of E Asia and North America.
ASTONEDAstonished.
ASTOUNDBewilder.
ASTREUSA genus of fungi belonging to the family Geastraceae.
ASTRIDEWith a leg on each side of.
ASUNDER"Those who God hath joined together let no man put _", from The Book Of Common Prayer. Apart. To or in pieces.
ASUSUALIn the customary manner. In normal fashion.
ASYLUMSSafe or inviolable places of refuge.
ATACAMALarge desert of northern Chile bounded to the east by the Andes Mountains.
ATALOSSUncertain what to do.
ATANENDExhausted or completed or discontinued.
ATAPUSHWith difficulty.
ATATURKTurkish statesman who abolished the caliphate and founded Turkey as a modern secular state.
ATAVISMThe recurrence in a plant or animal of certain primitive characteristics that were present in an ancestor but have not occurred in intermediate generations.
ATAVISTThe reappearance of a characteristic in an organism after several generations of absence.
ATEBRINQuinacrine.
ATEINTOCorroded like acid.
ATELIERWorkshop or studio.
ATFAULTGuilty of error.
ATFIRSTTo begin with.
ATHEARTEssentially.
ATHEISMGodlessness.
ATHEISTPerson who disbelieves in God.
ATHEOUSHaving no concern or regard for the matters surrounding the actuality of a God.
ATHLETEMo Farah, say.
ATHLONETown on the River Shannon, on the border of the Irish counties of Roscommon and Westmeath.
ATHODYDA simple type of jet engine; must be launched at high speed.
ATHWARTTransversely. Across the course or direction of.
ATINGLEQuivering with delight.
ATISHOOA representation of the sound of a sneeze.
ATISSUEUnder discussion.
ATLANTAState capital of Georgia, US.
ATLARGEAs a whole.
ATLASESCollections of maps, usually in book form.
ATLEASTIf nothing else.
ATMONTEThe man who broke the bank _ _ carlo.
ATOKOUSProducing only asexual individuals.
ATOMISEConvert into very fine particles or droplets.
ATOMISMAncient Greek natural philosophy, a precursor to particle physics.
ATOMISTOne that regards something as interpretable through analysis into distinct, separable, and independent elementary components.
ATOMIUMLandmark building in Brussels that was originally built for the 1958 World Fair.
ATONEGOSimultaneously.
ATONERSPeople who make amends for crimes,sins, etc. 
ATPEACEIn a state of serenity.
ATRESIAAbsence or closure of a natural passage of the body.
ATRIFLESomewhat.
ATROPHYWaste away.
ATROPIAA poisonous, bitter, crystalline alkaloid, obtained from belladonna and other related plants.
ATROPINA poisonous alkaloid found in deadly nightshade.
ATROPOSThe oldest of the Three Fates in Greek mythology.
ATSPEEDQuickly.
ATSTAKEIn danger.
ATTACHEEmbassy official. Diplomat.
ATTACKSSets upon.
ATTAINSAccomplishes.
ATTAINTAffect or infect with disease or corruption.
ATTEMPTEndeavour.
ATTENDSIs present at.
ATTESTSAffirms the correctness or truth of.
ATTICUSPhilosopher.
ATTIMESOccasionally.
ATTIREDDressed.
ATTIREROne who dresses.
ATTIRESClothes.
ATTORNSFormally makes or acknowledges a transfer of something.
ATTRACTDraw towards.
ATTRITEWorn by rubbing.
ATTUNEDAble to perceive; sensitive to.
ATTUNESMakes receptive or aware.
ATTWELLDavid _, Neuroscientist.
ATTWOODRichard _, British racing driver, Le Mans 24 Hour winner in 1970.
ATWORSTAs the least good outcome.
AUBADESPoems or pieces of music appropriate to the dawn or early morning.
AUBAINESuccession to the goods of a stranger not naturalized.
AUBERGEFrench inn.
AUCTIONPublic sale.
AUDIBLEWithin earshot.
AUDIBLYLoudly enough to be heard.
AUDIENTA person who hears or listens.
AUDIONSRadio tubes developed in 1906.
AUDITEDInspected (accounts etc.).
AUDITORA person appointed and authorized to examine accounts and accounting records.
AUDUBONJohn James _, US naturalist and artist.
AUGENDSNumbers to which another is added.
AUGMENTAdd to, increase.
AUGURALSignifying the future : ominous, portentous, or auspicious.
AUGUREROne held to foretell events by omens.
AUGUSTAState capital of Maine.
AUGUSTE_ Renoir, French artist who was a leading painter in the development of the Impressionist style.
AUGUSTORenato _, Footballer.
AULETICOf or pertaining to a pipe or piper.
AUNGSAN_ _ Suu Kyi, Burmese politician.
AUNTIESParent's sisters.
AUNTTERAdventure.
AURATEDResembling or containing gold.
AUREATECovered with gold; gilded.
AURELIA_ Cotta, mother of Julius Caesar.
AUREOLAA circle of light or brightness surrounding something, especially as depicted in art around the head or body of a person represented as holy.
AURICLEThe upper chamber of the heart; atrium. Term for the external structure of the ear.
AURIGALOf or pertaining to a chariot.
AURIGNYFlag carrier airline of Guernsey, from the Norman-French name for Alderney.
AURITEDHaving lobes like the ear.
AUROCHSAn extinct type of large wild cattle that inhabited Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
AURORALPertaining to the dawn; dawning, eastern, like a new beginning.
AURORASNatural electrical phenomena characterized by the appearance of streamers of reddish or greenish lights in the sky, especially near the northern or southern magnetic poles.
AUSLESEGerman white wine made from selected ripe grapes.
AUSPICEA divine or prophetic token.
AUSTERESpartan. Ascetic. Stern in appearance, manner or outlook.
AUSTRALOf or coming from the south.
AUSTRIARepublic in central Europe that features part of the Alps, the Danube basin in the east and extensive forests. Country whose capital is Vienna.
AUTARKYEconomic self-sufficiency, as of a country not reliant upon imported goods.
AUTHORSWriters.
AUTOCUEAn electronic television prompting device whereby a prepared script is enlarged line by line for the speaker.
AUTOINGDriving.
AUTOMATA cafeteria in which food and drink were obtained from slot machines.
AUTONOEMoon of Jupiter.
AUTOPENMechanical device that automatically reproduces a person's signature.
AUTOPSYPost-mortem examination.
AUXERRECity in France that produces a world famous Chablis.
AUXESISGrowth resulting from increase in cell size without cell division.
AUXINICRelating to plant hormones.
AVAILEDBenefitted.
AVARICECovetousness. Extreme greed.
AVATARSImages representing players in an online game.
AVEBURYVillage in Wiltshire; site of an extensive Neolithic stone circle.
AVENGEDGot even.
AVENGERPerson getting his own back.
AVENGESExacts retribution.
AVENUESBoulevards.
AVERAGEMediocre. Run-of-the-mill. Mean.
AVERNUSLatin name for a crater near Naples in Italy that was formerly believed to be an entrance to hell.
AVERREDAsserted.
AVERTEDDeflected.
AVESTANThe oldest recorded language of the Iranian branch of the Indo-European family.
AVIATEDFlew an aircraft.
AVIATESFlies aircraft.
AVIATOROld fashioned term for the pilot of an aeroplane. Airman.
AVIDITYEagerness; greediness.
AVIGATOAvocado.
AVIGNONFrench city.
AVIONICRelating to the use and development of electrical devices in planes and spacecraft.
AVOCADOAlligator pear.
AVOCETSWading birds.
AVOIDEDDucked.
AVOLATETo fly away; to escape.
AWAITEDExpected
AWAKINGEnding sleep.
AWARDEDPresented.
AWAYDAYA short trip taken for pleasure or relaxation.
AWAYINA___ Manger, a Christmas carol once entitled Luther's Cradle Hymn.
AWESOMEAmazing.
AWFULLYDreadfully.
AWHITER_ _ Shade Of Pale, Procol Harum song.
AWKWARDClumsy.
AWLWORTA small, stemless aquatic plant of the mustard family, having slender, sharp-pointed leaves and minute white flowers.
AWNINGSRoofs of canvas or other material supported by a frame, providing protection from the weather.
AXINITEA mineral, complex calcium and aluminum borosilicate, usually occurring in thin brown crystals.
AXOLOTLType of north American aquatic salamander.
AXSTONEA variety of jade.
AYEAYESNocturnal Madagascan lemurs.
AYNRANDRussian-American novelist, philosopher, playwright, and screenwriter. She is known for her two best-selling novels, The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged, and for developing a philosophical system she called Objectivism.
AZALEASEricaceous plants cultivated for their showy pink or purple flowers.
AZIKIWENigerian statesman.
AZILIANA Mesolithic culture of Spain and south west France, characterised by flat bone harpoons and painted pebbles.
AZKABANHarry Potter And The Prisoner Of _, third in the series of fantasy novels by JK Rowling published in 1999.
AZOTINEAn explosive consisting of sodium nitrate, charcoal, sulphur, and petroleum.
AZTECANOf a former Mexican empire.
AZURITEA soft, deep blue copper mineral produced by weathering of copper ore deposits.
BABASSUBrazilian palm tree, with hard, edible nuts that yields an oil used in making soap, margarine etc.
BABBAGECharles _, Englishman who originated the concept of a programmable computer.
BABOONSMedium sized monkeys.
BABYDOCNickname of Haitian President Jean-Claude Duvalier, deposed in 1986.
BABYISHInfantile.
BABYLONChief city of ancient Mesopotamia.
BABYSATLooked after someone's children for an afternoon or evening.
BABYSITLook after a child or children while the parents are out.
BACALAOSpanish term for dried salt cod, a popular dish in Mexico on New Year's Eve.
BACCARASpanish vocal duo noted for their disco song Yes Sir, I Can Boogie released in 1977.
BACCHUSIn ancient Greece and Rome, a god of wine identified with Dionysus.
BACILLIRod-shaped bacteria.
BACKERSSupporters.
BACKINGSupport.
BACKLITIlluminated from behind.
BACKLOGArrears of work.
BACKOFFRetreat.
BACKOUTWithdraw.
BADDEBTUnrecoverable money loaned.
BADEGGSWrong 'uns.
BADFORMImpropriety.
BADGERSHeavily built omnivorous nocturnal mammals of the weasel family, typically having a grey and black coat.
BADLUCKMisfortune.
BADMOMS2016 comedy film starring Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell and Kathryn Hahn.
BADNESSPoor quality.
BAETULIMeteorites or similar stones artificially shaped, held sacred or worshipped as of divine origin.
BAFFLEDConfused, bewildered, or perplexed.
BAGASSEThe pulp remaining after the extraction of juice from sugar cane or similar plants, which is used for fuel and for making paper.
BAGEHOTWalter, Victorian social theorist who wrote The English Constitution.
BAGGAGELuggage.
BAGGIERMore loose.
BAGGIESNickname of West Bromwich Albion.
BAGGINSBilbo _, Character who celebrated his 'eleventy-first' birthday at the start of J. R. R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings.
BAGHDADCapital of Iraq.
BAGLADYHomeless woman.
BAGNAIAFrancesco _, Italian Grand Prix motorcycle racer.
BAGREEFSailing term.
BAGSIEDSucceeded in securing (something) for oneself.
BAHAMASCountry whose capital is Nassau.
BAHRAINCountry whose capital is Manama.
BAILEESThose to whom goods are delivered for a purpose, such as custody or repair, without transfer of ownership.
BAILEYSOuter walls of castles.
BAILIFFAgent or steward.
BAILOUTAssist financially.
BAIOMYSGenus of New World pygmy mice.
BAITERSThose who cause repeated emotional pain, distress, or annoyance to others.
BAKEOFFThe Great British _ _, annual BBC cookery competition since 2010.
BAKLAVAMiddle-Eastern pastry dessert.
BALANCEEquilibrium.
BALCONYVeranda - e.g. on a cruise ship. Theatre tier.
BALDINGClare, TV presenter who invented the Mobot pose for runner Mo Farah.
BALDWINStanley _, former British prime minister. Alec, Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation and Fallout actor.
BALEFULMiserable.
BALFOURArthur _, Conservative Prime Minister 1902-5. David, protagonist in Robert Louis Stevenson's Kidnapped.
BALLADEPoem.
BALLADSSlow, sentimental pop songs.
BALLARDJ. G. _, author of Empire Of The Sun and Crash.
BALLASTMaterial used to stabilise a ship.
BALLBOYTennis helper.
BALLIOL_ College, Oxford, alma mater of prime ministers Herbert Henry Asquith, Harold Macmillan and Edward Heath.
BALLOONInflatable rubber bag. Party decoration.
BALLOTSSecret votes in which people select candidates in an election or express their opinion about something.
BALMIERPleasantly warmer weather.
BALONEYNonsense.
BAMBINOA baby or young child.
BAMBOOSPanda food.
BANANASCurved yellow fruit.
BANDAGESwathe.
BANDAIDCharity supergroup that released the single Do They Know It's Christmas? in 1984.
BANDANANeck cloth.
BANDEAUA bikini top in the form of a narrow band of material.
BANDITOMexican robber.
BANDITSBrigands.
BANDOREA bass stringed instrument resembling a guitar.
BANDSAWCutting tool.
BANGKOKCapital of Thailand.
BANGLESDecorated metal or wooden rings worn round the wrist, arm or ankle.
BANJOESMusical instruments.
BANKERSMerchant _.
BANKSIAShrub or tree of an Australian genus of same name.
BANNERSLong strips of flexible material displaying slogans or advertisements.
BANNOCKA round, flat, unsweetened cake made from oatmeal or barley, special versions of which are baked for Hogmanay in Scotland.
BANQUETSumptuous meal.
BANSHEEWailing female spirit of Irish folklore whose appearance heralds a death in a household.
BANTAMSChickens of a small breed, the cock of which is noted for its aggression.
BANTOIDRelating to languages, esp in Cameroon and Nigeria.
BAOBABSTrees native to Africa that have very thick trunks and a gourd-like fruit with an edible pulp called monkey bread.
BAPTISEChristen.
BAPTISMChristening.
BAPTISTType of Christian.
BAPTIZEChristen.
BARACUSB.A., character played by Mr T in the 1980s TV series The A-Team.
BARBARASanta _.
BARBARY_ ape, a tailless macaque that inhabits rocky cliffs and forests in North Africa and Gibraltar.
BARBELLA metal rod to which heavy discs are attached at each end for weightlifting exercises.
BARBELSFleshy filaments growing from the mouth or snout of a fish.
BARBERARed wine.
BARBOUR_ jacket, a hard-wearing waterproof, waxed garment.
BARBUDAA coral island in the E Caribbean, in the Leeward Islands.
BARCODEScanable product information.
BARDINGCovering meat or game with rashers of fat bacon.
BARDSEY___ Island, one near the Llyn Peninsula in Wales known as the Island Of 20,000 Saints.
BARENTS_ Sea, a part of the Arctic Ocean named after a Dutch navigator and explorer.
BARGAINAn excellent buy.
BARGEESNarrow boat people.
BARGEINIntrude or interrupt rudely or awkwardly.
BARISTAExpert coffee maker.
BARKERSDogs.
BARKING_ Dogs Seldom Bite.
BARKLEYRoss, Chelsea and ex-Everton midfielder.
BARMAIDFemale pub worker.
BARMEALTaking of pub food.
BARMOTEA court held in Derbyshire, England, for deciding controversies between miners.
BARNABY_ Rudge, Dickens novel.
BARNARDChristiaan, surgeon who performed the world's first human heart transplant operation.
BARNONEWithout exception.
BARNOWLBird of prey with a pale brown and white plumage, long, slender legs and a heart-shaped face.
BARONETMinor British noble. Rank of nobility.
BAROQUEFlamboyant art and architecture style.
BARRACKExpress disapproval.
BARRAGEA construction similar to a low dam. Heavy gunfire.
BARRETTSyd _, founder member of Pink Floyd.
BARRIERObstruction.
BARRINGExcept for.
BARROSOJose Manuel _, Prime Minister of Portugal from 2002 to 2004.
BARROWSTwo-wheeled handcarts used especially by street vendors.
BARSTOWSurname of the author of "A Kind of Loving".
BARTOLIMarion _, French former tennis player who won the Wimbledon women's singles in 2013.
BARTSIAGenus of flowering plants in the family Orobanchaceae.
BARWISEHorizontally.
BARYTESA colourless or white mineral occurring in sedimentary rocks.
BASBLEUA bluestocking; intellectual woman.
BASEMANFielder.
BASENETHelmet.
BASENJISmall, smooth-haired breed of dog known for its inability to bark.
BASESCUTraian _, Romanian politician; president of Romania 2004-14.
BASHFULShy or modest.
BASHINGHitting.
BASINETA close-fitting medieval helmet of light steel usually with a visor.
BASKETSContainers used to hold or carry things, typically made from interwoven strips of cane or wire.
BASMATIA variety of long-grain Indian rice with slender, aromatic grains.
BASRHINDepartment in the Alsace region of NE France whose capital is Strasbourg.
BASSETSSturdy hunting dogs of a breed with a long body, short legs, and long drooping ears.
BASSETTMike ____ : England Manager, 2001 satirical comedy film starring Ricky Tomlinson.
BASSISTType of guitar player.
BASSOONA double-reed woodwind musical instrument; the tenor of the oboe family.
BASTINGCooking technique.
BASTIONA projecting part of a fortification built at an angle to the line of a wall, so as to allow defensive fire in several directions.
BATAVIAFormer name for Jakarta.
BATCHESGroups.
BATEMANJason, actor who played Michael Bluth in Arrested Development.
BATFISHMarine creature of tropical and temperate seas with a flattened body that is round or almost triangular when viewed from above.
BATHBUNRich, sweet cake made from a milk-based dough.
BATHINGBasking.
BATHMATBathroom item.
BATHTUBPlace for a relaxing soak.
BATHYALOf an ocean region.
BATISTAFulgencio _, president of Cuba from 1940 to 1944.
BATISTELight linen or cotton fabric.
BATSMANHe faces a bowler.
BATTENSSawn strips of wood used to provide a fixing for tiles and slates.
BATTERYSource of power.
BATTIERMore crazy.
BATTIESPeople's bottoms.
BATTINGThe action of hitting, especially in cricket or baseball.
BATTLERFighting type.
BATTUREThe alluvial land between a river at low-water stage and a levee; used especially of such land along the lower Mississippi river.
BATWINGA sleeve of a garment with a deep armhole and a tight wrist.
BAUHAUSA German school of architecture and applied arts founded in 1919.
BAUXITEAn amorphous clayey rock that is the chief commercial ore of aluminium.
BAVARIAState of south Germany.
BAWDIERMore humorously indecent.
BAYCITYThe _ _ Rollers, band that had a hit with Bye Bye Baby.
BAYLEAFLaurel tree herb.
BAYLYNXBobcat.
BAYONETRifle attachment. Stabbing blade.
BAYONNEPort in France; a commercial centre for the Basque region.
BAZILLEFrederic, French impressionist painter.
BAZOOKAPortable anti-tank gun.
BEACHEDRan or hauled a boat on to a seashore.
BEACONSSignal fires.
BEADILYOf a look, in an avaricious or penetrating manner.
BEADINGA narrow strip of wood that is used for decorating or edging furniture and doors.
BEAGLESSmall hounds of a breed with a short coat, used for hunting hares.
BEAMERSBalls bowled directly at a batsman's head or upper body without bouncing (regarded as unsporting).
BEAMFULRadiant.
BEAMINGSmiling broadly; grinning.
BEAMISHBright, cheerful, and optimistic.
BEANBAGAmorphous seat.
BEANIESHats.
BEANINGHitting someone on the head.
BEARCATRed panda.
BEARCUBYoung ursine mammal.
BEARDEDHaving hair on the cheeks and chin.
BEARERSCarriers.
BEARHUGWrestling hold.
BEARINGRelation or relevance.
BEARISHSurly.
BEAROUTConfirm.
BEARPITAggressive and competitive environment.
BEARSUPEndures cheerfully.
BEASTIEAn insect or other small animal.
BEASTLYHorrible, unpleasant.
BEATERSThose employed to raise game birds for shooting by striking at the ground cover.
BEATIFYOfficially declare (a dead person) to be a saint.
BEATINGDefeating.
BEATLESThe _, Arguably, the most famous rock/pop group of all time.
BEATNIKA person who participated in a social movement of the 1950s and early 1960s which stressed artistic self-expression and the rejection of the mores of conventional society.
BEATRIXQueen of the Netherlands.
BEATSITScarpers.
BEAUISHVain and showy.
BEAUTIEA powerful android hero and a member of Astro City's premiere super-hero team, the Honor Guard.
BEAVERSLarge semiaquatic broad-tailed rodents native to North America and northern Eurasia.
BEBIGONHave enthusiasm for.
BECAUSEFor the reason that.
BECKETTSamuel _, playwright.
BECKHAMBend It Like ____ , 2002 film romantic sports comedy film starring Parminder Nagra.
BECOMESTurns into.
BEDALESIndependent school in Hampshire that was founded in 1893.
BEDBUGSBlood-sucking insects with oval, flattened wingless bodies.
BEDDINGSheets.
BEDDOWNTo settle into a makeshift place for sleep.
BEDEVILCause great and continual trouble to.
BEDFORDTown that is southeast of Northampton and north of Luton.
BEDHOPSSleeps around.
BEDIGHTAdorned.
BEDOUINA nomadic Arab of the desert.
BEDRICH_ Smetana, Czech composer whose works include the 1866 opera The Bartered Bride.
BEDROCKSubstructure. Fictional prehistoric city that is home to The Flintstones.
BEDROLLSleeping bag in a bundle.
BEDROOMSleeping place.
BEDSIDE_ manner.
BEDSOREPainful affliction.
BEDTIMEHour at which one retires.
BEECHERHarriet _ Stowe, US author of Uncle Tom's Cabin.
BEEFALOFertile hybrid of cattle and American bison for meat production.
BEEFTEADrink used as nourishment for invalids.
BEEHIVETall hairstyle.
BEELINEDirect route.
BEEMOTHA nocturnal insect whose larvae feed on honeycomb.
BEEPINGMaking a particular sound.
BEERGUTDrinker's paunch.
BEERMATPub, drink coaster.
BEERMUGTankard.
BEESWAXNatural substance used in the construction of honeycomb cells. Wood polish.
BEETLESInsects having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings.
BEGGARSProverbially they can't be choosers.
BEGONIAPlant from tropical regions cultivated for its waxy flowers and ornamental leaves.
BEGORRAExclamation of surprise traditionally attributed to the Irish.
BEGRAVETo bury; also, to engrave.
BEGUILEDeceive.
BEGUINESouth American dance.
BEHAVEDResponded properly.
BEHEADSDecapitates.
BEIGELSGlazed yeast-raised doughnut-shaped rolls with hard crust.
BEIGNETIn the US, a square, deep-fried pastry served hot and sprinkled with icing sugar.
BEIJINGCapital of the Republic of China
BELARUSCountry whose capital is Minsk.
BELATEDLong-delayed, overdue.
BELCHERA handkerchief worn around the neck.
BELDAMEAn old woman.
BELFASTCapital of Northern Ireland.
BELGIANFleming or Walloon.
BELGIUMCountry whose capital is Brussels.
BELIEFSOpinions or principles.
BELIEVEAccept as true.
BELINDAMoon of Uranus.
BELLHOPTerm for a hotel page in the US.
BELLINICocktail which is a mixture of sparkling wine and peach puree.
BELLJARThe _ _, Sylvia Plath novel published in 1963.
BELLONAGoddess of war in Roman mythology, identified with the Greek Enyo.
BELLOWSAn instrument for producing a current of air to blow up a fire or sound an organ.
BELLYUPTo go _ _, to fail.
BELMONT--- Stakes, horse race for three-year-olds in New York; the third leg of the US Triple Crown.
BELONGSFits, is part of.
BELOVEDPrecious. Very dear.
BELTANEAncient Celtic May Day festival.
BELTINGHitting hard.
BELUGASLarge white sturgeons; another name for white whales.
BELUSHIJohn, The Blues Brothers actor.
BEMOANSLaments.
BEMOURNTo weep over.
BEMUSEDPreoccupied.
BEMUSESConfuses.
BENAZIR_ Bhutto, Former Prime Minister of Pakistan.
BENDINGMaking curved.
BENEATHBelow.
BENEFITAdvantage.
BENELUXBelgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
BENFICAPortuguese football team that plays its home games at the Estadio da Luz.
BENGALIIndian language.
BENITEZRafael _, Liverpool FC manager from 2004-10.
BENNETTAlan _, Playwright.
BENTHAMJeremy, British utilitarian philosopher.
BENTHOSThe flora and fauna found on the bottom, or in the bottom sediments, of a sea or lake.
BENTINEMichael _, star of The Goons and the children's programme Potty Time.
BENTLEYCar type.
BENZEMAKarim, French footballer awarded the Ballon d'Or on 17 October, 2022.
BENZENEColourless, flammable, toxic liquid used as a solvent or insecticide.
BENZINEMix of volatile liquid hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum, used as a solvent, motor fuel etc.
BENZOINA balsamic resin obtained from the bark of several species of trees in the genus Styrax.
BEOGRADThe Serbian name for Belgrade.
BEOWULFOld English epic poem.
BEQUESTIn law, a gift of property by will. Legacy.
BERATEDRebuked.
BERATESScolds harshly.
BERBICKTrevor, last boxer to defeat Mohammad Ali.
BEREAVETo deprive of something or someone valued.
BERGEREFolies _, a cabaret music hall in Paris that was established in 1869.
BERGMANIngmar _, Swedish director of films including The Seventh Seal and Hour of the Wolf.
BERKOFFSteven, British actor, playwright and theatre director.
BERLIOZHector, the classical composer.
BERMUDAA British overseas territory consisting of a group of more than 150 coral islands in the norhtwest Atlantic.
BERNARD_ Black, Dylan Moran's misanthropic bookseller in Black Books.
BERNINIGian Lorenzo _, artist and architect born in Naples.
BERRIEDCovered with small roundish juicy fruit without a stone.
BERSERKOut of control with anger or excitement; wild or frenzied.
BERTRAMAt _'s Hotel: 1965 novel by Agatha Christie.
BERWICK_ -Upon-Tweed, a town on the English-Scottish border.
BESEECHImplore.
BESHINETo illuminate.
BESIDESApart from. Furthermore.
BESIEGESurround.
BESMEARCover with a greasy or sticky substance.
BESPOKEMade to a customer's specifications.
BESTBOYChief assistant to the electrician on a film or television set.
BESTIALOf or like an animal or animals.
BESTMANThe bridegroom's chief attendant at a wedding.
BESTOWSConfers or presents (an honour, right, or gift).
BESTREWTo cover roughly with things scattered about.
BETAINEA crystalline compound with basic properties found in many plant juices.
BETAMAXObsolete video recording format developed by Sony that lost out to VHS.
BETEELAAn East India muslin, formerly used for cravats, veils, etc.
BETHANYGirl's name.
BETHDINA rabbinical court of Judaism.
BETHEREShow up.
BETIDESHappens.
BETIMESOn occasion.
BETOKENSignify.
BETRAYSDouble-crosses.
BETROTHFormally engage (someone) to be married.
BETTANYPaul, British-U.S. actor who played the tennis pro in the 2004 film Wimbledon.
BETTERSSuperior people.
BETTINGGambling.
BETTONGAustralian rat kangaroo.
BETWEENIn the period separating.
BETWIXTBetween.
BEVERLY_ Hills, City in California.
BEVILEDNotched with an angle like that enclosed by a carpenter's bevel; said of a partition line of a shield.
BEWITCHEnchant.
BEYONCESinger-songwriter whose albums include 2016's Lemonade.
BEZIQUEA card game for two or more players with tricks similar to whist.
BHANGRAA type of Asian pop music combining elements of traditional Punjabi music with Western pop.
BHISTEEA water carrier, as to a household or a regiment.
BIAURALRelating to or having or hearing with two ears.
BIBCOCKTap having a nozzle bent downwards and supplied from a horizontal pipe, often used with hoses.
BIBELOTSmall and attractive ornament or trinket.
BICKERSQuarrels.
BICYCLEVehicle with two wheels.
BIDFAIRSeem probable.
BIENNIAPeriods of two years.
BIFFINGHitting (slang).
BIFOCALHaving two focuses.
BIFROSTRainbow bridge in Norse mythology that connects the realm of the Aesir gods (Asgard) with the world of humanity (Midgard).
BIGBANDDance music group.
BIGBANG_ _ theory, a cosmological model of the creation of the universe.
BIGCATSLions, tigers etc.
BIGDEALSarcastic response.
BIGEASYNew Orleans nickname.
BIGFOOTSasquatch.
BIGGAMESignificant sporting contest.
BIGGESTLargest.
BIGGINSChristopher, English actor who played Lukewarm in the TV sitcom Porridge.
BIGGLESA fictional pilot and adventurer.
BIGGUNSTop people.
BIGHEADConceited person.
BIGNAMECelebrity.
BIGOTEDPrejudiced, intolerant.
BIGOTRYStubborn and complete intolerance of any creed, belief, or opinion that differs from one's own.
BIGPINKWhere The Band made Music in their 1968 debut album.
BIGSHOTImportant person.
BIGTIMEMassively.
BIGWIGSDignitaries.
BIKINISTwo-piece swimming costumes.
BILIARYRelating to bile or the bile duct.
BILIOUSOf or relating to bile.
BILLIONA number.
BILTONGSouth African delicacy of strips of meat dried and cured in the sun.
BINDERYA place in which books are bound.
BINDINGImposing an obligation or duty.
BINGHAMStuart, 2015 world snooker champion.
BINOCHEJuliette, French actress who played nurse Hana in 1997 film The English Patient.
BINOCLEAn opera- or field-glass employing telescopic tubes for both eyes.
BIODATADetails of a person's life, education, and career.
BIOFUELPropellant derived immediately from living matter.
BIOLOGYThe study of living things.
BIOMASSThe total number of living organisms in a given area.
BIONICSThe study of how humans and animals perform certain tasks and solve certain problems, and of the application of the findings to the design of electronic devices and mechanical parts.
BIOTOPEHabitat.
BIPEDALStanding on two feet.
BIPLANEOld-fashioned aircraft.
BIPOLAR_ disorder, a mental health problem characterised by an alternation between euphoria and depression.
BIRDFLUAvian influenza.
BIRDIESIn golf, scores of one stroke under par.
BIRDMAN2014 film starring Michael Keaton that won the Oscar for Best Picture.
BIRETTAStiff clerical cap.
BIRIANIIndian dish made with highly seasoned rice and meat, fish, or vegetables.
BIRTHEDOriginated.
BIRYANIAn Indian dish made with highly seasoned rice and meat, fish, or vegetables.
BISCUITGaribaldi, say.
BISECTSDivides into two parts.
BISHKEKCapital of Kyrgyzstan.
BISHOPSClergymen.
BISMOREThe European fifteen-spined stickleback.
BISMUTHChemical element, symbol Bi, atomic number 83.
BITCOINDigital currency created in 2009.
BITMAPSDigital images.
BITPARTVery small acting role.
BITRATESpeed of data exchange.
BITTERNHeron-like marsh bird.
BITTERSAngostura _ are a crucial component in many cocktails, classic and modern.
BITTIERMore disjointed.
BITUMEDCovered with tar.
BITUMENRoad-surfacing material.
BIVALVEMarine or freshwater mollusk having a soft body with platelike gills enclosed within two shells hinged together.
BIVOUACA temporary encampment.
BIZARRESurreal.
BIZERTATown in Tunisia.
BLABBERChatter.
BLADDERA distensible membranous sac (usually containing liquid or gas). Air _ or swim _, air-filled organ that regulates buoyancy in fish.
BLAGGEROne who seeks to obtain or achieve something by persuasive talk or plausible deception.
BLANCHECarte _.
BLANKETElectric _.
BLARNEYTalk which aims to charm, flatter, or persuade.
BLATANTExtremely obvious. Flagrant.
BLAZERSSchool clothing.
BLEAKERMore dismal.
BLEEDERNasty type.
BLEEPERThing carried by doctors.
BLEMISHStain.
BLENDERLiquidiser.
BLENDINFit in, assimilate.
BLERIOTLouis _, French aviator who made the first flight across the English Channel.
BLESSEDMade holy.
BLIGHTYAffectionate name for Britain.
BLINDERExcellent performance in a game or race.
BLINKERA light that flashes on and off; used as a signal or to send messages.
BLINTZEA thin rolled pancake filled with cheese or fruit and then fried or baked.
BLISTERSmall bubble on the skin.
BLITZENOne of Santa's reindeer.
BLITZESIntensive or sudden military attacks.
BLOATEDUncomfortably full.
BLOATERA herring cured by salting and light smoking.
BLOFELDBond villain.
BLOGGERA person with an online diary or journal.
BLOKIERMore matey.
BLONDERMore fair or pale yellow.
BLONDIEDebbie Harry's band.
BLONDINCharles, French tightrope walker who crossed the Niagara Falls.
BLOODEDOf unmixed ancestry.
BLOOMEDFlowered.
BLOOMERA medium sized loaf, baked on the sole of the oven, glazed and notched on top.
BLOOPERAn error, especially of a public or politically embarrassing kind.
BLOOTERHit or kick (something) hard and wildly.
BLOSSOMBloom.
BLOTCHYSpotty, uneven, patchy.
BLOTOUTObscure.
BLOTTERA book containing daily records of occurrences or transactions.
BLOUSEDMade a garment hang in loose folds.
BLOUSESGarments.
BLOUSONA short loose-fitting jacket gathered in at the waistband.
BLOWESSA prostitute; a courtesan.
BLOWFLYBluebottle.
BLOWIERMore windy.
BLOWOUTBe extinguished by an air current.
BLUBBERThe fat layer between the skin and muscle of whales and other cetaceans.
BLUCHERA strong, leather half boot.
BLUEFINThunnus thynnus, formerly known as the tunny; the largest species of tuna.
BLUEINGHeating iron or steel to about 550 to 600 degrees Fahrenheit so that it acquires a protective coating.
BLUETITSmall garden bird.
BLUNDERBig error, mistake.
BLUNTEDLost aharpness.
BLUNTERLess sharp.
BLUNTLYDiscourteously.
BLURREDOut of focus.
BLURTEDUttered suddenly.
BLUSHERCosmetic item.
BLUSHESGoes red.
BLUSTERBullying or boastful language.
BOARDEDBuilt with pieces of wood.
BOARDERLodger.
BOASTEDBragged.
BOASTERBraggart.
BOATENGPaul _, Labour politician who became the UK's first black cabinet minister in 2002.
BOATERSStraw hats.
BOATINGUsing a paddle.
BOATMENThose who work on water vessels.
BOBBERYA mixed pack of hunting dogs, often not belonging to any of the hound breeds.
BOBBINSSpools.
BOBBLESTufted balls, usually for ornament, as on knitted hats.
BOBHOPEAmerican comedian. British-born U.S. comic actor and entertainer nicknamed Old Ski Nose.
BOBSTAYRope used to hold down the bowsprit of a ship and keep it steady.
BOBTAILA docked tail of a horse or dog.
BOCELLIAndrea _, Italian tenor who has been blind from the age of 12.
BODEGASSpanish wine shops.
BODGIESYouths of a subculture that existed in Australia and New Zealand in the 1950s.
BODHRANIrish drum.
BODICESArticles of clothing.
BOEOTIAOne of the regional units of Greece. Capital is Livadeia, and its largest city is Thebes.
BOERWARSpion Kop in 1900 was a battlesite in this conflict.
BOFFINSScientists.
BOGARDEDirk _, actor.
BOGARUMAlternative name for Calla palustris, a perennial plant growing in wet places.
BOGDOWNEncumber.
BOGGIERMore swampy.
BOHEMIAFormer kingdom of Europe, surrounded by mountains.
BOHRIUMChemical element, symbol Bh, atomic number 107.
BOILEAUFrench poet and critic, author of "L'Art Poetique".
BOILERSHeating devices.
BOILINGExtremely hot.
BOKCHOYA kind of edible Chinese cabbage.
BOLEROSSpanish dances.
BOLIDESLarge meteors which explode in the atmosphere.
BOLIVARSimon _, South American soldier and liberator who gave his name to his native Venezuela's standard monetary unit.
BOLIVIACountry whose capital is La Paz.
BOLLARDShort post on a quay or ship.
BOLOGNA_ sausage, the chiefly US and Canadian name for a large smoked sausage made of seasoned mixed meats.
BOLSHIEStroppy.
BOLSHOIThe _, historic theatre in Moscow that holds ballet and opera performances.
BOLSTERSupport or strengthen. Long pillow.
BOLTINGDarting or fastening.
BOMAREAPlant genus.
BOMBARDAttack with vigour and persistence.
BOMBASTPompous language.
BONAIREAn island in the Leeward Antilles in the Caribbean Sea.
BONANZASource of wealth or prosperity.
BONDAGEState of being a slave.
BONDINGThe formation of a close attachment, especially that between a mother and child.
BONEDRYNeeding water.
BONESETAny composite plant of the genus Eupatorium, especially E. perfoliatum, of North America, having white flowers in a flat-topped cluster.
BONETTIPeter _, former Chelsea and England goalkeeper nicknamed "The Cat".
BONFIRE_ Night, Another name for November 5th in the UK.
BONGOESType of drums.
BONHEURRosa _, French painter of animals.
BONIESTMost angular.
BONJOVIIt's My Life US rock band.
BONKINGHitting.
BONNETSHeadgear. Hats with ribbons tied under the chin.
BONNIERMore attractive.
BONUSESBoons, pluses.
BOOBOOKA small, spotted brown Australian owl.
BOOGERSPieces of dried nasal mucus.
BOOGIESBlues played on the piano with a strong, fast beat.
BOOKENDProp for tomes.
BOOKIESTurf accountants.
BOOKINGReservation.
BOOKISHVery fond of reading.
BOOKLETPamphlet.
BOOLEANTrue or false.
BOOMERSThings large or notable.
BOOMINGHaving a period of great prosperity or rapid economic growth.
BOORISHRude or ill-mannered.
BOORMANJohn _, English director of films including Excalibur and The Tailor of Panama.
BOOSTERLaunch vehicle.
BOOTEESBaby's soft shoes.
BOOTIESSoft shoes, typically knitted ones worn by a baby.
BOOTLEGAn illegally made copy of a CD, DVD etc. Illicitly sell.
BOOZEUPDrinking binge.
BOPPERSDeeley _, 1980s headwear.
BORACICHaving no money.
BORAGESEuropean herbaceous plants with bright blue flowers and hairy leaves.
BORATESSalts in which the anion contains both boron and oxygen.
BOREDOMTedium.
BOREGATAny one of several species of marine food fishes of the genus Hexagrammus.
BORGATEOrganized branches of the Mafia.
BORGLUMGutzon _, US sculptor who carved the heads of four U. S. presidents into Mount Rushmore between 1927 and 1941.
BORNITEA sulfide mineral also known as peacock ore.
BORODINAlexander Porfiryevich _, Russian Romantic composer of Georgian origin, as well as a doctor and chemist. His operatic masterpiece is Prince Igor.
BOROMIRLord of the Rings character played on film by Sean Bean.
BOROUGHUrban community incorporated by royal charter.
BORROWSTakes for temporary use.
BORSCHTSoup made with beetroot and usually served with sour cream, associated with the cuisine of eastern and central Europe, especially Russia, Poland, and Ukraine.
BORSTALFormerly, an establishment in which young offenders were detained for corrective training.
BORTSCHA sour soup popular in several Eastern European cuisines.
BOSCAGEMass of trees or shrubs.
BOSEMANChadwick _, Star of the 2018 superhero film Black Panther.
BOSKAGEMass of trees or shrubs.
BOSSAGEA stone in a building, left rough and projecting, to be afterward carved into shape.
BOSSIERMore authoritative.
BOSSINGGiving orders in a domineering manner.
BOSTINGVery good; excellent.
BOSWELLSamuel Johnson's biographer.
BOTHERSAnnoys, pesters.
BOTOLPHEast Anglian saint, from whose name Boston is derived.
BOTONEEOf a heraldic cross, having a cluster of three buttons or knobs at the end of each arm.
BOTTINEA small boot; a lady's boot.
BOTTLERA person with little mental strength or resilience.
BOTTLESLiquid containers.
BOUDOIRA woman's bedroom or private sitting room.
BOUILLIStewed or boiled meat.
BOULDERVery large rounded rock.
BOULTERA long stout fishing line to which many hooks are attached and which is used for bottom fishing especially in deep water. Katie, English tennis player who defeated the No. 6 women's seed at Wimbledon in 2022.
BOUNCEDRebounded.
BOUNCERCricket delivery.
BOUNCESWhat Andy Murray does to a ball before throwing it in the air.
BOUNDERCad.
BOUQUETBunch of flowers.
BOURBONWhiskey; biscuit with chocolate filling.
BOURREEA lively French dance like a gavotte.
BOURSINSoft cheese from France.
BOUTROS_, _-Ghali, The Egyptian politician who was Secretary-general of the United Nations 1992-96.
BOUVIERMaiden name of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
BOVINESAnimals of the cattle group, which also includes buffaloes and bison.
BOWEREDShaded or enclosed.
BOWHEADWhale type.
BOWKNOTMethod of tying shoelaces.
BOWLERSBall deliverers in cricket.
BOWLESSWithout an archer's weapon.
BOWLINEKnot.
BOWTIESNeckwear.
BOXFILEContainer in an office.
BOXFISHA tropical marine fish that has a shell of bony plates enclosing the body, from which spines project.
BOXSEATIn the ____, expression meaning 'enjoying an advantageous position'.
BOXWOODAn evergreen bush or small tree that has small dark leaves and that is used especially to make hedges or boundaries in gardens.
BOYBANDMale group.
BOYCOTTRefuse to have dealings with.
BOYHOODPeriod as a young male.
BOYZONEIrish boy band noted for their 1998 UK No 1 hit No Matter What.
BRABANTDuke or Duchess of _ , title given to the heir apparent of the Belgian throne.
BRABHAMFormula One team.
BRACINGRefreshing - like Skegness?
BRACKENType of coarse fern.
BRACKETParenthesis.
BRACTEDHaving a modified or specialized leaf.
BRADAWLA tool used to pierce wood, leather or other materials for the insertion of small nails, screws etc.
BRADLEY_ Wiggins, cyclist.
BRADMANDon _, Australian cricketer whose Test batting average was 99.94.
BRAGGEDBoasted.
BRAGGERBoaster.
BRAIDEDOf a river or stream, flowing into shallow interconnected channels divided by deposited earth or alluvium.
BRAILLEAlphabet for the blind.
BRAINEDHit on the head.
BRAISEDMeat or vegetables lightly browned in fat and then cooked slowly in a closed pan.
BRAISESStews.
BRALESSWithout underwear.
BRAMBLEPrickly herbaceous  plant or shrub, especially the blackberry.
BRAMLEYA variety of cooking apple with juicy, firm flesh.
BRANAGHKenneth _, actor and filmmaker.
BRANDEDMarked livestock.
BRANSONRichard _, business magnate who received a knighthood in the Queen's 2000 New Year Honours list. British entrepreneur best known for his Virgin brand.
BRANTUBLucky dip.
BRASHERSurname of athlete who paced Roger Bannister in the historic race.
BRASIERLarge metal container in which coal or charcoal is burned; warms people who must stay outside for long times. A less common spelling of brazier.
BRASSIEFormer name for a No. 2 wood in golf.
BRAVADOSwagger.
BRAVERYCourage.
BRAVESTLeast cowardly.
BRAVOESThugs or hired assassins.
BRAVURAAdjective meaning 'performed with dash and daring'.
BRAXTONToni, U.S. R&B singer/songwriter noted for Un-Break My Heart.
BRAZIERA portable metal receptacle for burning charcoal or coal.
BREADTHWidth.
BREAKERLarge wave.
BREAKINIllegal entry. Accustom.
BREAKUPEnd a relationship.
BREATHERespire.
BREATHSIntakes of air.
BRECCIARock composed of angular fragments of older rocks melded together.
BREEDERPerson who raises animals.
BREMNERRory, satirical TV impressionist.
BRENDAN_ Foster, a British former long-distance runner who founded the Great North Run.
BRENDONNicholas, U.S. actor who played Xander Harris in the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
BRENGUNWW2 firearm.
BRENNER_ Pass, Alpine corridor connecting Innsbruck in Austria with Bolzano in Italy.
BRESCIACity in Lombardy, Italy, at the foot of the Alps.
BRESLAUGerman city that is now the Polish city of Wroclaw.
BRETONSPeople from Brittany.
BRETTONSally _, star of Not Going Out.
BREVITYConciseness.
BREWERYA place where beer, ale, etc, is made.
BREWPUBInn with on-site supply.
BRIBERYCorruption.
BRICKLEEasily broken; brittle.
BRIDGESRobert _, English poet and literary critic who served as Poet Laureate from 1913-30.
BRIDGET_ Fonda, actress.
BRIDLEDDid this to a horse.
BRIDLESTack for horses, consisting of buckled straps and metal mouthpieces.
BRIDOONSnaffle bit which is frequently used in conjunction with a curb bit in a double bridle.
BRIEFEDInstructed or informed (someone) thoroughly, especially in preparation for a task.
BRIEFERShorter.
BRIEFLYFor a moment.
BRIEREDSet with plants with thorny stems growing in dense clusters.
BRIGADEA subdivision of an army.
BRIGANDBandit.
BRIGHAM_ Young, American leader in the Latter Day Saint movement and a settler of the Western United States.
BRINGERHerald.
BRINGONInduce.
BRINGTORestore to consciousness.
BRINGUPRear.
BRINJALAsian and African name for the aubergine; from Portuguese.
BRIOCHEA light soft roll made from light yeast dough, sometimes with currants.
BRISKETThe breast of a four-legged animal or the meat from it.
BRISTLEShort stiff hair of an animal or plant.
BRISTOLCity of southwest England said to have been founded by the mythical figures of Brennus and Belinus. _ fashion, phrase meaning 'in good order'.
BRISTOWEric _, darts player known as the Crafty Cockney.
BRITAIN_ In Bloom, The largest horticultural competition in the UK, first held in 1963.
BRITISH_ Honduras, the former name of Belize.
BRITNEY_ Spears, pop star.
BRITPOPStyle of UK music in the mid-1990s that was seen as a reaction against U.S. grunge.
BRITTENBenjamin _, English composer of the opera Peter Grimes.
BRITTLEEasily broken.
BROADAXCutting tool with a wide flat head and a short handle.
BROADENWiden.
BROADERWider.
BROADLYIn general terms.
BROCADEA rich fabric woven with a raised design, often using gold or silver threads.
BROCAGEThe commission paid to a broker.
BROCARDAn elementary principle or maxim : a short proverbial rule (as in law, ethics, or metaphysics).
BRODSKYJoseph _, Russian poet awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1987.
BROGUESSturdy outdoor walking shoes.
BROILEDCooked (meat or fish) by exposure to direct heat.
BROILERA young chicken suitable for roasting, grilling, or barbecuing.
BROKEINInterrupted.
BROMATEHalogen compound.
BROMIDESedative.
BROMINEChemical element, symbol Br, atomic number 35.
BROMLEYLargest borough of Greater London; from Anglo-Saxon, 'glade where broom grows'.
BRONCHILung parts.
BRONCOSUS wild horses.
BRONSKI__ Beat, English synthpop trio noted for their 1984 song Smalltown Boy.
BRONSONCharles _, Star of The Great Escape who was also one of The Magnificent Seven.
BRONWYN_ Thompson, Australian long jump Commonwealth Games gold medalist in 2006.
BRONZEDTanned.
BROODERHeated house for chicks or piglets.
BROOKERCharlie, Newswipe presenter.
BROSNANPierce, Actor who plays Doctor Fate in the upcoming DC superhero film Black Adam.
BROTHERMale sibling.
BROUGHTConveyed or contributed. Fetched.
BROWNIEIn folklore, an elf said to do helpful work at night, especially household chores.
BROWSERSoftware package that enables users to find and read hypertext files, especially on the World Wide Web.
BRUBECKDave _, celebrated jazz pianist who died in December 2012.
BRUCINEAn alkaloid closely related to strychnine.
BRUCITEMineral form of magnesium hydroxide.
BRUISEDDiscoloured, marked.
BRUISERStrong tough person.
BRUISESContusions.
BRUMMIEPerson from Birmingham.
BRUNDLEMartin, British motor racing TV commentator and former F1 driver who retired in 1996.
BRUSHEDSwept.
BRUSQUEBlunt or curt.
BRUTISHBestial.
BRYNNERSurname of the late actor who will forever be linked with the eponymous role in The King And I.
BUBONIC_ plague, an acute infectious febrile disease.
BUCKETSOpen-topped roughly cylindrical containers; pails.
BUCKLERSmall round shield held by a handle or worn on the forearm.
BUCKLESBelt fasteners.
BUCKOESYoung men.
BUCKRAMBookbinding fabric.
BUCOLICCharacteristic of the countryside or country life; rustic.
BUDDIESChums.
BUDDINGStarting to show a particular talent.
BUDGETSFinancial plans.
BUDGEUPMake room.
BUDGIESSmall Australian parakeets.
BUDWEISTraditional name of a Czech city famous for an eponymous pale lager.
BUFFALO_ Bill, nickname of the American soldier and showman William Frederick Cody.
BUFFERSSpring-loaded steel pads at the end of a railway track or vehicle that reduce shock during coupling, collisions etc.
BUFFETSBlows, as with the hand or fist. Meals consisting of several dishes from which guests serve themselves.
BUFFOONA foolish person.
BUGANDAA powerful Bantu kingdom from the 17th century.
BUGATTIEttore _, Italian-born automobile designer who founded a car manufacturing company in 1909.
BUGBEARSomething that causes obsessive fear or annoyance, anxiety or irritation.
BUGEYEDUgly.
BUGLERSMusicians.
BUGLOSSAny of various hairy Eurasian boraginaceous plants.
BUILDERConstruction worker.
BUILDINIntegrate.
BUILDUPGradual increase.
BULBOUSSwollen.
BULGIERSwelling more.
BULIMICSuffering from an eating disorder characterised by binging and purging.
BULLACESmall rosaceous tree of which the damson is the cultivated form.
BULLDOGAnimal of a sturdy smooth-haired breed with a large head and powerful protruding lower jaw, a flat wrinkled face, and a broad chest.
BULLETSAmmunition.
BULLIEDBrowbeaten, intimidated.
BULLIONA mass of precious metal.
BULLISHAggressively confident.
BULLOCKBeef animal.
BULWARKRampart.
BUMMALOSmall edible Indian fish, Harpodon nehereus, related to the salmon; also called Bombay duck.
BUMPERSCar parts.
BUMPIERMore uneven.
BUMPINGKnocking.
BUMPKINClumsy yokel.
BUNDLESCollections of things tied or wrapped up together.
BUNGINGChucking.
BUNGLEDMishandled.
BUNGLESBotches.
BUNIONSPainful swellings on the first joint of the big toe.
BUNKBEDTiered sleeping berth.
BUNKERSGolfing hazards.
BUNKOFFDon't go to.
BUNTINGBird type.
BUOYANTTending to float.
BUOYINGKeeping afloat.
BURBANKCity of southern California forming a northern suburb of Los Angeles, incorporated in 1911.
BURDOCKA composite plant of the genus Arctium, especially A. lappa.
BURETTEGlass tube used for titration.
BURGEONBegin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish. Produce buds. Young shoot.
BURGERSBeef _.
BURGESSAnthony _, English author of the 1962 novel A Clockwork Orange.
BURGLARHousebreaker.
BURGLESRobs.
BURIALSInterments.
BURKINA_ Faso, previously Upper Volta.
BURMESEFrom Myanmar.
BURNETTFrances Hodgson _, British-American playwright and author who wrote The Secret Garden.
BURNHAMAndy _, Former Labour Health Secretary elected Mayor of Greater Manchester in 2017. Daniel, architect who designed New York's Flatiron Building.
BURNINGIntense.
BURNISHMake bright by rubbing.
BURNLEYEnglish football team nicknamed The Clarets.
BURNOUTEffect of overwork.
BURRELLPaul, Diana, Princess of Wales' butler.
BURRITOMexican cookery, a tortilla folded over mince, cheese and beans.
BURSARSThose who manage the financial affairs of a college or school.
BURSARYScholarship.
BURSLEMA town of Stoke-on-Trent and the birthplace of the pottery designer Josiah Wedgwood.
BURSTYNEllen, U.S. actress who played Regan's mother in the 1973 horror film The Exorcist.
BURTHENAn archaic word for burden.
BURUNDICountry whose capital is Bujumbura.
BUSBIESHats.
BUSCEMISteve, U.S. actor who played Mr Pink in the 1992 film Reservoir Dogs.
BUSHELSImperial units.
BUSHIDOFeudal code of honour and morals developed by the Japanese samurai in the 17th century; 'warrior way'.
BUSHIERGrowing more thickly.
BUSKERSStreet musicians.
BUSLANEPart of the road reserved for public transport.
BUSLOADA lot.
BUSPASSPublic transport permit.
BUSSELLDarcey _, principal ballerina with the Royal Ballet from 1989 to 2006.
BUSSTOPRomantic comedy film starring Marilyn Monroe and Don Murray.
BUSTARDBird of the Otididae family.
BUSTIERClose-fitting strapless top worn by women.
BUSTINGBreaking.
BUSTLEDWent busily.
BUSYBEEIndustrious person.
BUTANOLEach of two isomeric liquid alcohols used as solvents; butyl alcohol.
BUTCHERKill brutally.
BUTENESType of hydrocarbons.
BUTTERYStoreroom.
BUTTOCKPart of the backside.
BUTTONSFasteners.
BUXEOUSBelonging to the box tree.
BUYINTOAccept as valid.
BUYTIMECause an advantageous delay.
BUZZARDDiurnal bird of prey.
BUZZOFFLeave.
BYANDBYPresently.
BYBELLSSummoned _ _, Book by John Betjeman.
BYFLEETSurrey village which is mentioned in The War Of The Worlds.
BYGONESThat which is past.
BYHEARTFrom memory.
BYRNIESCoats of mail.
BYTHEBYIncidentally.
BYTURNSOne after another.
BYWAYOFVia.
CABALLEMontserrat _, Operatic soprano.
CABARETMusical based on Christopher Isherwood's Goodbye To Berlin.
CABBAGEAny of various cultivated varieties of Brassica oleracea, typically having a large head of green edible leaves. Round vegetable.
CABEIRIMystic divinities who occur in various parts of the ancient world.
CABELLOCamila, Cuban-American singer/songwriter noted for Havana.
CABILDOSpanish town council.
CABINEDConfined within narrow bounds.
CABINETPiece of furniture.
CABOOSEA manned American rail transport vehicle coupled at the end of a freight train.
CACODYLPoisonous oily liquid with an unpleasant garlicky smell, composed of arsenic, carbon and hydrogen.
CADAVERCorpse.
CADBURYJohn _, businessman who founded a chocolate manufacturing company in Birmingham in the 19th century.
CADDIESGolf helpers.
CADDISHDishonorable.
CADELLESmall dark beetle that is frequently found in food stores, where it scavenges and preys on other insects.
CADENCEA modulation or inflection of the voice.
CADENZAA virtuoso solo passage inserted into a movement in a concerto or other musical work, typically near the end.
CADFAELFictional Welsh monk created by Ellis Peters. Medieval detective.
CADMIUMMetallic element, symbol Cd, atomic number 48.
CADUCEIAncient Greek or Roman herald's wands.
CAECUMSPouches within the peritoneum that are considered to be the beginning of the large intestine.
CAESIUMChemical element, symbol Cs, atomic number 55.
CAESURAIn prosody, a pause in a verse line.
CAFFEINA bitter alkaloid found in coffee and tea that is responsible for their stimulating effects.
CAFTANSMan's long belted tunics, worn in countries of the Near East.
CAGIESTLeast forthcoming.
CAGOULELightweight anorak.
CAHOOTSIn _, scheming.
CAIMANSCrocodile-like reptiles.
CAIRNEDMarked by a mound of stones.
CAISSONLarge watertight chamber, open at the bottom, from which the water is kept out by air pressure and in which construction work may be carried out under water.
CAJEPUTAn aromatic medicinal oil obtained from a tree of the myrtle family.
CAJOLEDUrged, coaxed.
CAJOLERSweet-talker.
CAJOLESWheedles.
CAKEAGERestaurant charge.
CAKETINContainer for sweet baked goods.
CALAITEMineral.
CALAMUSGenus of rattan palms.
CALCITEThird softest mineral on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, composed of transparent or white calcium carbonate.
CALCIUMChemical element, symbol Ca, atomic number 20.
CALDERAA large basin-shaped crater at the top of a volcano.
CALENDSAnglicised term for the first day of the Roman month.
CALGARYCity of southern Alberta.
CALIBANMoon of Uranus.
CALIBREQuality.
CALIPEEThe part of a turtle next to the lower shield, consisting of a yellowish gelatinous substance, considered a delicacy.
CALIPERMetal support for a person's leg.
CALLARDBeverley, English actress who plays Liz McDonald in Coronation Street.
CALLERSGuests.
CALLFORRequire.
CALLINGVocation.
CALLOFFCancel or abandon.
CALLOUSUnfeeling.
CALLOUTDenounce.
CALLSONVisits.
CALMESTMost at ease.
CALOMELMercurous chloride, a white powder formerly used as a purgative.
CALORICRelating to heat.
CALORIEEnergy unit.
CALTECHByname for the science and engineering institute in the U.S. city of Pasadena established in 1891.
CALUMETFrench-derived term for the Native American peace pipe.
CALUMNYAnother term for slander or defamation.
CALVARYHill outside the walls of ancient Jerusalem on which Jesus was crucified.
CALYPSOA type of West Indian music, especially from Trinidad. A ballad, often topical, accompanied by percussion instruments originating in the West Indies.
CALYXESFlower parts.
CALZONEA dish of Italian origin consisting of pizza dough folded over a filling of cheese and tomatoes, herbs, ham etc.
CAMBOGEA gum resin used as the source of a yellow pigment and as a purgative.
CAMBRAIA town in northeast France; scene of a First World War battle in which massed tanks were first used.
CAMBRICA fine white linen or cotton fabric.
CAMELOTLegendary English castle where King Arthur's court was situated.
CAMERALOf or relating to a judicial or legislative chamber.
CAMERASItems for taking photos.
CAMERONDavid _, Gordon Brown's successor as prime minister.
CAMILLAThe Duchess of Cornwall who married Prince Charles in 2005.
CAMOGIEGame like hurling, played by women.
CAMPBEDPortable folding cot.
CAMPERSPeople who holiday in tents.
CAMPHORAromatic substance obtained from the wood of an East Asian evergreen tree, used in medicines and mothballs.
CAMPIERMore ostentatiously and extravagantly effeminate.
CAMPINGCarry On ____ , 1969 comedy film noted for a scene in which Barbara Windsor's bikini top flies off.
CAMPIONPlant of the carnation family, bearing red, pink or white flowers. Jane, Top of the Lake director.
CANAPESSmall French appetizers.
CANASTACard game.
CANCELSCalls off.
CANDACE_ Bushnell, author.
CANDELASI unit of luminous intensity, roughly equivalent to the light emitted by a single candle.
CANDICE_ Bergen, U.S. actress.
CANDIDAGenus of yeasts.
CANDIDEFrench satire first published in 1759 by Voltaire.
CANDIEDLike confectionery.
CANDIESSweets.
CANDLESWax sticks.
CANDOURFrankness.
CANETTIElias _, Bulgarian-born author of novels including Auto-da-Fe (1935) and Crowds and Power (1960); Nobel Prize for Literature (1981).
CANINESSharp-pointed teeth.
CANKLESSwollen ankles.
CANNERY_ Row, John Steinbeck novel.
CANNIERMore shrewd.
CANNINGGeorge, British prime minister who served the shortest period of office in 1827.
CANNOCK_ Chase, a former royal forest in Staffordshire.
CANNOLIItalian dessert consisting of tube-shaped shells of fried pastry dough with a sweet, creamy filling.
CANNONSBig guns.
CANNULAA narrow tube for insertion into a bodily cavity, as for draining off fluid, introducing medication etc.
CANONICAccepted as being accurate and authoritative.
CANONRYPriestly office.
CANOPIC_ jar, receptacle used by Ancient Egyptians during the mummification process.
CANOPUSBrightest star in the constellation of Carina and second brightest star in the night sky after Sirius.
CANTATAChoral piece.
CANTEENCafeteria.
CANTHUSInner or outer corner of the eye, where the upper and lower lids meet.
CANTILEThe raised back of a saddle.
CANTINAA bar or wine shop in a Spanish-speaking country.
CANTONAEric _, Former Manchester United and France international footballer who was voted Premier League Overseas Player of the Decade in 2003.
CANTONSThe 26 political divisions of Switzerland.
CANTRIPA witch's spell.
CANVASSCampaign.
CANZONIItalian songs.
CAPABLECompetent.
CAPALDIPeter _, actor in The Thick Of It and Doctor Who.
CAPECODA long sandy peninsula in Massachusetts.
CAPELLABrightest star in the constellation Auriga, and the sixth-brightest in the night sky.
CAPEREDGambolled, frolicked.
CAPITALMain city.
CAPITOLThe _, the main building of the US Congress.
CAPORALA type of strong dark tobacco.
CAPOTESCloaks.
CAPRESE_ salad, one consisting of slices of mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and olive oil or Italian dressing.
CAPRICEWhim.
CAPRINEGoatlike.
CAPSIZETurn turtle.
CAPSTANA broad revolving cylinder with a vertical axis used for winding a rope or cable, powered by a motor or pushed round by levers.
CAPSULESoluble case of medicine.
CAPTAINSkipper.
CAPTCHAAn online device intended to see whether a computer user is human or a spam robot.
CAPTIONSubtitle.
CAPTIVEPrisoner.
CAPTURETake prisoner.
CAPULETJuliet's father in William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet.
CAPULINMexican black cherry tree having edible fruit.
CARACALA lynx like feline mammal.
CARACASCapital of Venezuela.
CARAFESWine or water flasks.
CARAMELChewy sweet.
CARAVANMobile home.
CARAVELA small, fast Spanish or Portuguese sailing ship of the 15th-17th centuries.
CARAWAYA biennial plant in the family Apiaceae, native to western Asia, Europe, and North Africa.
CARBENEHighly reactive molecule containing a divalent carbon atom.
CARBIDECompound composed of carbon and a less electronegative element.
CARBINELight automatic rifle.
CARBOYSLarge globular glass bottles with a narrow neck, typically protected by a frame and used for holding acids or other corrosive liquids.
CARCASEThe dead body of an animal.
CARCASSDead body of an animal.
CARDIACOf the heart.
CARDIALHeart-related.
CARDIESWoollen garments.
CARDIFFCapital of Wales.
CARDOONA thistle-like plant related to the globe artichoke, with leaves used as a vegetable.
CARDOSOFernando Henrique _, president of Brazil from 1995 to 2003.
CAREENSMoves swiftly and in an uncontrolled way.
CAREFORLook after.
CAREFULMeticulous, thorough.
CARGOESGoods carried on a ship, aircraft, or motor vehicle.
CARIBOUAny of several large, North American deer of the genus Rangifer.
CARINALRelating to a ridge of cartilage in the trachea that occurs between the division of the two main bronchi.
CARIOCAA Brazilian dance similar to the samba.
CARIOLEA small, open, two or four-wheeled carriage drawn by one horse.
CARIOUSOf bones or teeth, decayed.
CARLINAA genus of flowering plants in the aster family.
CARLINEEuropean plant that resembles the thistle, with flower heads that bear shiny persistent straw-coloured bracts.
CARLINGWill, England's rugby union captain 1988-96.
CARLSENMagnus, Norwegian world chess champion.
CARLYLEThomas _, Scottish essayist and historian.
CARMINEA vivid red.
CARNABYStreet in Soho, London.
CARNAGEMass slaughter.
CARNERAPrimo _, Italian world heavyweight boxing champion who was nicknamed the "Ambling Alp".
CARNIESFunfairs.
CARNIFYTo make or turn into flesh.
CAROCHEA luxurious horse-drawn carriage.
CAROLINAny of several coins issued under Swedish kings named Charles in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.
CAROMEDCollided and rebounded.
CAROTIDRelating to or denoting the two main arteries which carry blood to the head and neck, and their two main branches.
CAROTTEA cylindrical roll of tobacco.
CAROUSETo drink freely or in noisy fashion.
CARPARKArea reserved for vehicles.
CARPELSThe female reproductive organs of a flower.
CARPOOL_ Karaoke, TV segment created by James Corden in which he invites guests to sing while he drives.
CARPORTShelter for a motor vehicle.
CARRERABarbara ____ , U.S.-Nicaraguan actress who played assassin Fatima Blush in the Bond film Never Say Never Again.
CARRICKMichael, ex-Manchester United FC midfielder appointed Middlesbrough head coach in 2022.
CARRIEDBorne.
CARRIERFlag _, A national airline.
CARRIESConveys.
CARRIONThe decaying flesh of dead animals.
CARROLLAuthor (surname) of Alice's Adventures In Wonderland. Andy, centre forward Newcastle United and formerly for West Ham.
CARROTSRoot vegetables.
CARROTTJasper, Birmingham-born comedian.
CARRYONContinue.
CARSICKUnwell when travelling.
CARTAGECost of transporting.
CARTIERHenri _ Bresson, French photographer in the field of journalism.
CARTMANEric, fictional character voiced by Trey Parker in the animated sitcom South Park.
CARTMELRacecourse in Cumbria.
CARTOFFTake away.
CARTOONAnimated film. Funny drawing.
CARVENEAn oily substance, C10H16, extracted from oil caraway.
CARVERYRestaurant serving sliced meats with unlimited servings of side dishes for a fixed price.
CARVEUPSlice.
CARWASHPlace where vehicles are cleaned.
CASCADEWaterfall.
CASEINEA protein present in both milk and in the seeds of leguminous plants.
CASEOSEA peptide.
CASHCOWProfitable business.
CASHEWSNuts.
CASHIERBank worker, clerk or till operator.
CASINGSCovers or shells that protect or enclose something.
CASINOSGambling houses.
CASITASWooden cabins.
CASKETSSmall wooden boxes for cremated ashes.
CASPIANThe _ Sea, salt lake between southeast Europe and Asia.
CASSATAType of ice cream containing candied fruit and nuts.
CASSAVAThe starchy tuberous root of a tropical tree, used as food in tropical countries.
CASSIDYHopalong _, fictional cowboy hero created in 1904 by the author Clarence E. Mulford,
CASSINIGiovanni Domenico _, Italian-born French astronomer who discovered four of Saturn's moons.
CASSINOMonte _, hill above a town in central Italy; site of a battle in the Second World War. Gambling venue.
CASSIUS_ Longinus, Roman general.
CASSOCKIn Christianity, an ankle-length garment, usually black, worn by priests and choristers.
CASTERSSet of small, swivelling wheels mounted on furniture.
CASTILERegion of central Spain. A former kingdom the throne of which was claimed by John of Gaunt.
CASTOFFAbandoned.
CASTOUTExpel.
CASUISTA person who uses clever but unsound reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions; a sophist.
CATALANA native or inhabitant of a region of northeast Spain. Romance language.
CATALPAA North American or Asian tree with large leaves, bell-shaped whitish flowers and long, slender pods.
CATANIAAn ancient port city on Sicily's east coast.
CATARRHInflammation of a mucous membrane, especially affecting the nose and throat in the common cold.
CATBIRDNorth American song bird.
CATCALLA shrill whistle or cry that expresses disapproval.
CATCHERThe _ In The Rye.
CATCHESCaptures.
CATCHONBecome popular.
CATCHUPGet level with.
CATEREDSupplied with food.
CATERERFood supplier.
CATESBYRobert _, leader of the group of Catholics who planned the Gunpowder Plot of 1605.
CATFISHMarine creature.
CATFLAPPet door.
CATHODENegatively charged electrode by which electrons enter an electrical device such as a battery.
CATISAWWas It A Car Or A _ _ _.
CATKINSDowny, hanging flowering spikes of trees such as willow and hazel, pollinated by the wind.
CATMINTPlant with spikes of purple flowers and scented leaves which are attractive to felines.
CATNAPSShort sleeps.
CATNIPSPlants.
CATPIPEA harsh or shrill call or whistle expressing derision or disapproval.
CATSEYERoad reflector.
CATSUITTight all in one garment.
CATTERYFeline boarding house.
CATTIERMore spiteful.
CATTILYIn a mean way.
CATWALKFashion structure.
CAUBEENAn Irish beret, typically dark green in colour.
CAUDATEOf an animal, having a tail.
CAULINEOf, having, or growing on a stem.
CAULOMEThe stem structure of a plant considered as a whole.
CAUSINGProducing.
CAUSTICCorrosive.
CAUSTONFictional town that is the setting for the TV crime drama series Midsomer Murders.
CAUTHENSteve, jockey who became the youngest to win the U.S. Triple Crown in 1978.
CAUTIONCarefulness.
CAVALLAAny of several mackerels, especially the king mackerel.
CAVALRYSoldiers originally on horseback.
CAVEATSWarnings or cautions.
CAVEINSTunnel collapses.
CAVEMANEarly human.
CAVERNSUnderground chambers.
CAVESONThe part of a bridle or halter that passes over an animal's nose.
CAVETTOA concave moulding with a regular curved profile that is part of a circle, widely used in architecture as well as furniture, picture frames, metalwork and other decorative arts.
CAVIAREThe roe of sturgeon, especially the beluga, or other fish, usually served as an hors d'oeuvre or appetizer.
CAVORTSPrances.
CAYENNECapital of French Guiana. _ pepper, a finely-ground powder prepared from the seeds and pods of various chillies. Pungent red pepper.
CEASINGStopping.
CEBIDAEAll the New World monkeys except marmosets and tamarins.
CECILIAPatron saint of music.
CECROPSThe first king of Attica.
CEDILLAA mark placed under a consonant letter.
CEDRINEOf or relating to the cedar tree or its wood.
CEILIDHA traditional Gaelic social gathering with folk music, singing, dancing and storytelling.
CEILINGUpper limit set on something.
CELADONA type of porcelain having a greyish-green glaze; mainly Chinese.
CELEBESIndonesian island; Sulawesi.
CELESTAKeyboard musical instrument.
CELESTEA musical instrument with a keyboard and metal plates struck by hammers that produce bell-like tones. U.S.-born British singer/songwriter whose debut EP was The Milk & The Honey in 2017.
CELIOMAAn abdominal tumor.
CELLARSPlaces where wine is stored.
CELLISTString player.
CELSIUSAnders _, 19th-century Swedish astronomer who invented and gave his name to a scale of temperature.
CELTIUMA supposed chemical element of the rare earth group (proposed symbol Ct), later determined to be identical to lutetium.
CEMBALOAlternative name for the harpsichord, from Italian.
CEMENTSBonds.
CENSERSContainers in which incense is burnt during a religious ceremony.
CENSORSSuppressing examiners.
CENSUREReprimand.
CENTAGEThe rate per hundred of something.
CENTAURChiron, e.g.
CENTAVOA monetary unit of Mexico, Brazil, and certain other countries. A small coin of Spain, Portugal etc 
CENTILEEach of the 100 equal groups into which a population can be divided according to the distribution of values of a particular variable.
CENTIMEFormer monetary unit of France, which was worth one hundredth of a franc.
CENTIMOFormer currency unit of Spain and Andorra worth one hundredth of a peseta.
CENTRALMiddle. Key.
CENTREDFocused.
CENTRESTerm for rugby union backs who are numbered 12 and 13 in the team.
CENTURY100 years.
CEPHEUSConstellation - The King.
CERAMICHard brittle material.
CERASINA wax derived from ozokerite by a purifying process.
CERATINA fibrous scleroprotein that occurs in the outer layer of the skin and in horny tissues such as hair, feathers, nails, and hooves.
CEREVISA small visorless cap, worn by members of German student corps.
CERTAINSure. Convinced.
CERTIFYConfirm or attest to.
CERUSEDTreated wood with a white pigment to accentuate the grain.
CESSIONThe formal giving up of rights, property, or territory by a state.
CESSPITFilthy or corrupt place.
CESTODAA class of parasitic flatworms that comprises the tapeworms.
CESTOIDRibbon-like in form.
CETACEAOrder of marine mammals comprising the Mysticeti (whales) and the Odontoceti (dolphins and porpoises).
CETINJEThe capital of Montenegro until 1918, founded by King Ivan the Black in 1484.
CETONIAA genus of beetles in family Scarabaeidae.
CEVICHEA seafood dish popular in the coastal regions of Latin America and the Caribbean. Spanish-American dish of raw fish marinaded in lime or lemon juice.
CEZANNEPaul _, French post-impressionist painter whose works included The Card Players series.
CHABLISWhite French wine.
CHABROLClaude, French film director.
CHADORSLarge pieces of cloth that is wrapped around the head and upper body leaving only the face exposed, worn especially by Muslim women.
CHAFFEDRagged, ribbed.
CHAGALLMarc _, modernist artist.
CHAGRINVexation or embarrassment.
CHAINEDShackled.
CHAINUPTie down.
CHAIREDPresided over meeting.
CHAKRASIn yoga, the seven major energy centres in the body.
CHALETSSwiss huts.
CHALICEGold or silver cup containing the wine in a Mass.
CHALKUPRegister or score.
CHALLAHPlaited loaf traditionally eaten by Jews to celebrate the Sabbath.
CHAMAEABird genus of the family Sylviidae whose sole member is the North American wrentit.
CHAMBERA meeting hall, esp one used for a legislative or judicial assembly. Large room.
CHAMETZFood containing leavened grain flour, which can't be eaten during Passover.
CHAMFERA symmetrical sloping surface at an edge or corner.
CHAMOISAn agile, goatlike antelope of high mountains of Europe.
CHANCELPart of a church near the altar.
CHANCERUnscrupulous opportunist.
CHANCESOpportunities.
CHANDRASheila _, Grange Hill actress and singer in Monsoon.
CHANGEDConverted.
CHANGESAlters.
CHANNELStrait. Specified band of frequencies assigned for a particular purpose, especially the broadcasting of a television signal.
CHANSONA song.
CHANTERThe pipe on the bagpipe on which the melody is played.
CHANTRYAn endowment founded for a priest or priests to celebrate masses for the soul of the founder.
CHAOTICShambolic.
CHAPATIUnleavened Indian bread.
CHAPEAUFrench 'hat'.
CHAPLETString of Roman Catholic prayer beads, constituting one third of the rosary.
CHAPLINCharlie _, comic actor.
CHAPMANGraham _, Monty Python member who died in 1989.
CHAPPEDRaw and cracked through exposure to cold air.
CHAPPIEMan or boy.
CHAPTERBook division.
CHARADEAbsurd act - travesty.
CHARGEDFilled with excitement, tension, or emotion.
CHARGERA large, strong horse formerly ridden into battle.
CHARGESFees for a battery?
CHARING_ Cross, London mainline train station.
CHARIOTTwo-wheeled horse-drawn racing or battle vehicle.
CHARITYProverbially, this begins at home.
CHARKEDReduced by strong heat, as to produce charcoal or coke.
CHARLESRay _, singer.
CHARLIECode word for C.
CHARMEDDelighted, fascinated.
CHARNELGruesomely indicative of death or the dead.
CHARPIEA piece of lint used to make a surgical dressing.
CHARQUIMeat, especially beef, cut into strips and dried.
CHARREDBurnt.
CHARTEDPlotted, mapped out.
CHARTERFormal deed.
CHASSISThe steel frame, wheels, engine and mechanical parts of a motor vehicle, to which the body is attached; the landing gear of an aircraft.
CHASTENMake subdued.
CHATEAUFrench manor house. A castle or large country house in France.
CHATHAMOne of the Medway towns. Boyhood home of Charles Dickens in Kent.
CHATTELIn Law. a movable article of personal property.
CHATTERPrattle.
CHAUCERGeoffrey _, English poet from the Middle Ages who wrote The Canterbury Tales.
CHAYOTEA tropical American climbing plant with edible, pear-shaped fruit.
CHEADLEDon, Hotel Rwanda actor.
CHEAPENDemean.
CHEAPERLess expensive.
CHEAPIESomething inexpensive.
CHEASIMCambodian statesman; President of the Cambodian People's Party from 1991 to 2015 and of the Senate from 1999 to 2015.
CHEATEDSwindled.
CHECHEN_ Republic, a constituent republic of Russia on the northern slopes of the Caucasus Mountains.
CHECKEDHaving a pattern of squares.
CHECKINThe place where one registers arrival at an airport, etc.
CHECKUPMedical examination.
CHEDDARHard yellow cheese.
CHEEPEDMade a short, high squeaky sound.
CHEERIOGoodbye. Farewell.
CHEERUPMake happier, encourage, invigorate.
CHEESERThe hard, shiny dark brown nut of a horse chestnut tree, typically one with a flat edge, used in the children's game of conkers.
CHEETAHSpotted feline.
CHEKHOVAnton _, Russian short story writer and dramatist whose plays included Thd Seagull and The Three Sisters.
CHELSEALondon district. Football team that won the English Premier League title in 2017.
CHELURAA genus of marine amphipod crustacea, which bore into and sometimes destroy timber.
CHEMISEUnwaisted loose fitting dress.
CHEMISTShop selling medicines. Pharmacist.
CHENNAICapital of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, known until 1996 as Madras.
CHEQUERA pattern of squares, usually alternately coloured.
CHERISHTo treasure. Protect and care for lovingly.
CHERONOLawrence _, Kenyan long-distance runner who won the men's Boston Marathon on 15 April 2019.
CHEROOTA cigar cut squarely at both ends.
CHERUBSAngels.
CHERVILHerb of the parsley family. Aromatic plant with aniseed-flavoured leaves.
CHESTERCounty town of Cheshire.
CHEVIOTA large sheep of a breed with short thick wool.
CHEVRONIn the military, a badge or insignia consisting of one or more V-shaped stripes.
CHEWIERMore rubbery.
CHEWINGGrinding with the jaw.
CHEWOUTReprimand.
CHIANTIRed Italian wine.
CHIASMAIntersection or crossing-over, as of the optic nerves at the base of the brain.
CHICAGOPort on Lake Michigan. The Windy City. In Illinois. Mister Cellophane is a song from this musical. The baseball park Wrigley Field is in this U.S. city.
CHICANEA sharp double bend created to form an obstacle on a motor-racing track or a road.
CHICKENCowardly.
CHICORYA blue-flowered Mediterranean plant of the daisy family, cultivated for its edible salad leaves and carrot-shaped root.
CHIEFLYEspecially or essentially.
CHIFFONA fine, transparent or almost transparent, plain-weave fabric of silk, nylon etc. Very thin silk or clothing fabric.
CHIGNONAn arrangement of long hair in a roll or knot at the back of the head.
CHILEANSouth American.
CHILIADA group of a thousand things.
CHILLEDCooled.
CHILLERScary film.
CHILOMAThe tumid upper lip of certain mammals, as of a camel.
CHIMERAMonster in Greek mythology.
CHIMNEYStructure for carrying away smoke.
CHINDITA member of the Allied forces behind the Japanese lines in Burma in 1943-5.
CHINESE_ whispers.
CHINOOKFamous wind in North America.
CHINWAGNatter. Chat.
CHIPPANKitchen item.
CHIPPED_ in, contributed.
CHIPPERCheerful and lively.
CHIPSINMakes a contribution.
CHIRICOGiorgio de _, Greek born Italian artist who profoundly influenced the surrealist movement.
CHIRRUPChirp repeatedly.
CHISELSHand tools.
CHITONSSmall, primitive marine molluscs with elongated bodies covered with eight overlapping shell plates.
CHOCICEFrozen treat.
CHOICESOptions.
CHOKEUPCompletely block.
CHOLERAAn acute intestinal infection caused by the ingestion of contaminated water or food. Infectious disease. Love in the Time of _ , novel by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
CHOMSKYNoam _, US linguist and political critic.
CHOOSEROne who selects.
CHOPPERMotorbike with high handle bars.
CHORALEA stately hymn tune, especially one associated with the German Lutheran Church.
CHOREALRelating to a disease of the nervous system.
CHORINEA chorus girl.
CHORIZOHighly seasoned pork sausage.
CHORLEYA town in south Lancashire, formerly known for its cotton industry.
CHOROIDThe pigmented vascular layer of the eyeball between the retina and the sclera.
CHORTLEGleeful laugh.
CHOUGHSBlack Eurasian and North African birds of the crow family, with a downcurved bill and broad, rounded wings, typically frequenting mountains and sea cliffs.
CHOWDERA thick soup or stew that contains clams or fish.
CHRISOMWhite cloth or robe put on a child at a church baptism as a symbol of innocence.
CHRISTOLate Bulgarian environmental sculptor noted for wrapping the Reichstag in Berlin in 1995.
CHRONICContinuing for a long time, constantly recurring.
CHUCKLEQuiet laugh.
CHUFFEDPleased informally.
CHUGGERStreet beggar.
CHUKKASPeriods into which a game of polo is divided.
CHUNDERVomit.
CHUNNELA railroad tunnel under the English Channel.
CHUPPAHIn Judaism, the canopy under which a marriage is performed.
CHURNEDShook (milk or cream) in a machine in order to produce butter.
CHUTNEYA spicy condiment of Indian origin, made of fruits or vegetables with vinegar, spices, and sugar. A pickle.
CICADASLarge, broad insects most common in warm regions, the males of which produce a high-pitched drone.
CICHLIDTropical freshwater fish.
CIGARETTobacco stick.
CILENTODiane, late Australian actress who was married to Anthony Shaffer.
CILIARYPertaining to various anatomical structures in or about the eye.
CINCHESEasy tasks.
CINDERSEmbers.
CINEASTFilm goer.
CINEMASPicture houses.
CIRCLEDGirded.
CIRCLESTwo-dimensional shapes.
CIRCLETA band, typically one made of precious metal, worn on the head as an ornament.
CIRCUITMotor-racing track.
CISTERNWater tank.
CISTRONSection of a DNA or RNA molecule that encodes a single polypeptide chain, considered a unit of heredity.
CITABLENoteworthy.
CITADELFortified building or area within a town or urban site.
CITHARAAn ancient Greek and Roman stringed musical instrument similar to the lyre.
CITIZENInhabitant of a town or city.
CITRINEA Brownish-yellow quartz. Also called false topaz.
CITTERNA medieval stringed instrument resembling a lute but having wire strings and a flat back.
CLABBERCurdled milk.
CLADODEA photosynthetic branch or portion of a stem that functions as or resembles a leaf.
CLAIMEDAlleged.
CLAIMERA race in which every horse participating is for sale at a stipulated price.
CLAMBERWhat mountaineers might do.
CLAMOURLoud confused noise.
CLAMPERA circuit that adds a DC level to an AC signal.
CLANGERMistake.
CLANNADIrish folk and pop music group formed in 1970 by the Brennan family.
CLAPPEDApplauded.
CLAPPERSmall piece of metal suspended within a bell, causing it to sound.
CLAPTONEric _, guitarist.
CLARICE_ Cliff, 20th-century English ceramic artist famous for her Art Deco designs.
CLARIFYMake or become clearer.
CLARINOBrand name for artificial leather manufactured by Kuraray Co., Ltd. of Japan.
CLARIONA four-foot reed stop of trumpet quality on an organ.
CLARITYCertainty, precision.
CLARKIAAny of various western U.S. plants belonging to the evening primrose family, having narrow leaves and ornamental red or purple flowers.
CLASHEDWere incompatible.
CLASHESViolent confrontations.
CLASPERAppendage under the abdomen of a male shark or ray.
CLASSEDAssigned or regarded as belonging to a particular category.
CLASSICVintage.
CLATTERTo make a loud, rattling sound.
CLAUDIA_ Winkleman, presenter of the Strictly Come Dancing live Saturday night show with Tess Daly.
CLAUDIO_ Ranieri, Football manager.
CLAUSESUnits of grammatical organization next below the sentence in rank.
CLAVATEClub-shaped; thicker at the apex than the base.
CLAVELLJames _, novelist, screenwriter and director who wrote and directed the film To Sir, With Love.
CLAVIERAny keyboard instrument.
CLEANEDWashed.
CLEANERMrs. Mop.
CLEANLYIn a fair manner.
CLEANSERinse, wash.
CLEANUPFree of dirt.
CLEAREDExonerated.
CLEARERMore defined.
CLEARLYWith clarity.
CLEARUPBecome sunny after rain.
CLEATEDHaving protrusions on the sole of a shoe.
CLEAVEDSundered.
CLEAVERMeat-axe. A heavy knife, especially one used by butchers.
CLEEVESAnn, English author who wrote the Shetland crime novels featuring Detective Jimmy Perez.
CLELANDJohn _, English author of the 1748 novel Fanny Hill: or, the Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure.
CLEMENSSamuel Langhorne _ , Mark Twain's real name.
CLEMENTMerciful. _ Attlee, British Labour Prime Minister. Jemaine, half of the New Zealand comic duo Flight of the Conchords.
CLERICSReligious people.
CLERISYLearned or educated people collectively.
CLIENTSCustomers.
CLIFTONKevin, Strictly dancer who partnered winner Stacey Dooley in 2018.
CLIMATEThe long-term prevalent weather conditions of an area.
CLIMBEDAscended.
CLIMBERMountaineer.
CLINICSMedical centres.
CLINKERA fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire.
CLINTONBill or Hillary.
CLIPPERAny fast sailing ship.
CLIQUESSets, coteries.
CLIQUEYExclusive.
CLOBBERHit hard.
CLOCKINBegin work.
CLOCKISA Stopped _ _ Right Twice A Day.
CLOCKUPTo record or register.
CLOGGEDBlocked. Congested.
CLONMELThe county town of County Tipperary, Ireland.
CLOONEYGeorge _, one of the two stars of the film Gravity.
CLOOTIE_ dumpling, traditional Scots pudding.
CLOSELYIntimately.
CLOSEONNearly.
CLOSESTNearest, dearest.
CLOSETONear.
CLOSETSTall cupboards or wardrobes with a door, used for storage.
CLOSEUPA photograph or film or TV shot taken in near proximity.
CLOSING_ Time, 1994 novel by Joseph Heller, a sequel to his Catch-22. Shutting.
CLOSUREEnd, conclusion.
CLOTHEDAttired.
CLOTHESArticles of dress.
CLOTUREA procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote.
CLOUDED_ over, became overcast.
CLOUTEDHit.
CLOWDERCollective noun for a group of cats.
CLOYINGSickly.
CLUBBEROne who frequents nightclubs.
CLUEDUPWell-versed.
CLUESINInforms.
CLUMBER_ spaniel, a type of thickset dog with a broad, heavy head.
CLUSTERGroup of stars or galaxies that are gravitationally bound.
CLUTTERUntidiness.
CLYPEUSShield-like plate on the head of an arthropod insect between the labrum and the frons.
CNTOWERBuilding in Toronto, Canada, that was the world's tallest free-standing structure from 1976 to 2007.
COACHERA docile cow or bullock used as a decoy to attract wild cattle.
COACHESVehicles carrying many passengers; used for public transport.
COALITEBrand of low-temperature coke used as a smokeless fuel.
COALMANOne who delivers fossil fuel.
COALMENMiners.
COALPITMine.
COALTITSmall bird.
COARSENMake rough.
COASTALBy the sea.
COASTEDFree-wheeled.
COASTERA small mat for a bottle or glass.
COATEESInfant's garments.
COATINGThin layer over a surface.
COAXERSThose who seek to manipulate or persuade (someone) by tenderness, flattery, pleading, etc.
COAXIALOf a cable, transmitting high frequency electrical signals by means of two concentric conductors separated by an insulator.
COAXINGFlattery designed to gain favor.
COBBLERShoe mender.
COBBLESSmall round stones used for paving and to cover road surfaces.
COBWEBSGroups of gossamer threads spun by spiders.
COCAINEIllegal drug.
COCHISEApache chief who led Native American resistance against US forces in the Arizona region between 1861 and 1872.
COCHLEASpiral cavity of the inner ear in which the sensory reception of sound occurs. Location of the Organ of Corti.
COCHRANEddie _, Musician.
COCKADEA rosette or knot of ribbons worn in a hat as a badge of office, or as part of a livery.
COCKIERMore conceited or confident in a bold or cheeky way.
COCKLESEdible burrowing bivalve molluscs with strong ribbed shells.
COCKNEYNative of the working class of the East End of London.
COCKPITPilot's compartment.
COCONUTFairground prize.
COCTEAUJean _, French writer and artist who made the film La Belle Et La Bete.
COCTILEMade by exposing to heat.
COCTIONThe act of boiling.
CODDLESCossets.
CODEINEPainkiller derived from morphine.
CODICESManuscripts.
CODICILIn law, a supplement modifying a will or revoking some provision of it.
COELIACA person with an excessive sensitivity to gluten.
COEQUALHaving the same rank or importance.
COERCEDPersuaded.
COERCESCompels or restrains by force or authority without regard to individual wishes.
COEVALSPeople of roughly the same age as oneself.
COEXISTLive together in peace.
COFFERSA store of money.
COGENCYPersuasive relevance.
COGNATERelated by blood.
COGNISEKnow or become aware of.
COHABITTo live together as if married, usually without legal or religious sanction.    
COHEIRSThose who share an inheritance.
COHEREDFormed a unified whole.
COHERERAn electrical component formerly used to detect radio waves.
COHERESTo be consistent.
COHORTSComrades, companions.
COILINGCorkscrewing.
COINAGEMetal money.
COINERSThose who invent new words or phrases.
COLBERTJean-Baptiste _, French Minister of Finances under KIng Louis XIV.
COLDESTMost chilly.
COLDITZCastle near Leipzig in E Germany used as a top-security camp for Allied prisoners in the Second World War.
COLDWARThe state of political hostility between the West and the Soviet Bloc after the Second World War.
COLEMANSeamus, right back for Everton and Ireland. Chris, Welsh ex-national football manager.
COLETITA small European songbird, Parus ater.
COLETTEFrench writer whose works included the novella Gigi.
COLLAGEPicture of assembled fragments.
COLLATEBring together for comparison.
COLLECTGather together.
COLLEENIrish girl.
COLLEGEPlace of learning.
COLLIDECrash, hit.
COLLIERCoal miner.
COLLIESDogs that can be bearded, rough or border.
COLLINSTim _, Former British Army Colonel famous for the speech he gave to troops in Iraq in March 2003.
COLLISHA tool to polish the edge of a sole.
COLLODICarlo, Pen name of signor Lorenzini, under which he wrote the 1883 novel The Adventures of Pinocchio.
COLLUDEConspire.
COLOBUSHerbivorous monkey with long, silky, black and white fur.
COLOGNEPerfumed liquid.
COLOMBOCapital of Sri Lanka.
COLONELArmy rank.
COLONESBasic monetary units of Costa Rica and El Salvador, equal to 100 centimos in Costa Rica and 100 centavos in El Salvador.
COLONIC_ irrigation, medical procedure for cleansing the longest part of the large intestine.
COLOSSIExtremely large statues.
COLOURSHues.
COLSTONEdward _, English merchant and slave trader, whose statue was toppled in Bristol in June 2020.
COLUMBASaint, Irish abbott and missionary whose feast day is June 9. Constellation - The Dove.
COLUMBOFictional TV detective played by Peter Falk whose trademarks included a rumpled raincoat and cigar.
COMBINEMix together.
COMBINGGrooming hair.
COMBUSTBurn up.
COMEDICHaving comic elements.
COMEOFFProve successful.
COMEOUTTo make a debut in society or on stage.
COMESBYGets.
COMESTORegains consciousness.
COMFORTEase the pain of.
COMFREYA hairy Eurasian plant with blue, purplish-pink or white flowers.
COMICALCausing laughter.
COMMANDOrder.
COMMENDPraise formally or officially. Entrust.
COMMENTRemark.
COMMIESReds.
COMMITSCarries out.
COMMODEA piece of furniture containing a concealed chamber pot.
COMMONSThe _, lower chamber of British Parliament.
COMMUNEA small administrative division in France and French-speaking countries.
COMMUTETravel daily to and from work.
COMOROSCountry whose capital is Moroni.
COMPACTClosely packed together.
COMPANYA commercial business.
COMPAREDraw parallels.
COMPASSNavigational instrument.
COMPEERPerson of equal rank.
COMPEREA person who introduces the performers or contestants in a variety show.
COMPETEEngage in a contest.
COMPILEConvert a program into a machine-code or lower-level form in which the program can be executed.
COMPLEXInvolved.
COMPORTBehave.
COMPOSEPen, write.
COMPOSTDecayed organic material used as a fertilizer for growing plants.
COMPOTEStewed fruit dessert.
COMPTONDenis _, English Test cricketer who also played football for Arsenal.
COMPUTECalculate.
COMRADEFriend.
CONAKRYCapital of Guinea.
CONBRIOForcefully in music.
CONCAVECurving inwards.
CONCEALHide.
CONCEDEAllow, yield.
CONCEITVanity.
CONCEPTAbstract or general idea.
CONCERNRelate to. Affect.
CONCERTMusical event.
CONCHESSpiral shells.
CONCISEBrief and to the point.
CONCOCTTo make up.
CONCORDAmerican state capital of New Hampshire.
CONCURSAgrees.
CONDEMNTo censure.
CONDIGN(Of punishment) fitting; just.
CONDITEPreserved; pickled.
CONDONEOverlook or forgive.
CONDORSBirds.
CONDUCTBehaviour.
CONDUITA pipe or channel for carrying a fluid.
CONFESSAdmit.
CONFIDETell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it to others.
CONFINEImprison.
CONFIRMVerify.
CONFORMComply with rules, laws etc.
CONFUSEMake (someone) bewildered or perplexed.
CONFUTETo overwhelm in argument : refute conclusively.
CONGAEDPerformed a type of dance.
CONGEALTo change or cause to change from a soft or fluid state to a firm or solid state.
CONGEESRice porridges.
CONGESTCrowd (a road or place) so as to hinder or prevent freedom of movement.
CONICALPointed.
CONIFERAny gymnospermous tree or shrub bearing cones.
CONJUREProduce as if by magic.
CONKERSGame played with horse chestnuts whose annual world championships are held in Southwick in Northamptonshire.
CONKOUTFall asleep.
CONMOTOMusic performed in a brisk or lively manner; Italian, 'with movement'.
CONNATEExisting in a person or thing from birth; innate.
CONNECTAttach.
CONNELL__ Waldron, young man played by Irish actor Paul Mescal in the TV adaptation of Normal People.
CONNERYSean _, actor.
CONNORSJimmy _, American former world number one tennis player.
CONQUERSubjugate.
CONSENTAgreement, compliance.
CONSETTTown in County Durham, on the River Derwent.
CONSIGNPut somewhere.
CONSISTBe composed or made up of.
CONSOLEComfort.
CONSORTThe husband or wife of a reigning monarch.
CONSULTRefer to.
CONSUMESpend.
CONTACTScience fiction novel by noted astronomer Carl Sagan. Get in touch.
CONTAINHave or hold within.
CONTENDAssert, maintain. Vie.
CONTENTHappy, satisfied.
CONTESTA competition.
CONTEXTThe circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood.
CONTORTTwist out of shape.
CONTOURAn outline representing or bounding the shape or form of something.
CONTROLAuthority.
CONTUSEInjure (a part of the body) without breaking the skin, forming a bruise.
CONVENEBring together.
CONVENTNunnery. A building in which a community of nuns live.
CONVERTWin over.
CONVICTJailbird.
CONVOYSGroups of land vehicles assembled to travel together.
COOGLERRyan, Black Panther director.
COOKERYArt of making food.
COOKIESSweet biscuits.
COOKOUTBar-B-Que.
COOKSONDame Catherine _, 20th-century author whose novels were inspired by her youth in North East England.
COOLANTLiquid that reduces heat.
COOLERSPrison cells.
COOLESTLeast warm.
COOLOFFCalm down.
COONCANTwo player card game of Mexican origin similar to rummy, Spanish 'with whom?'.
COONTIEAny of several tropical American woody cycads (genus Zamia) whose roots and stems yield a starchy foodstuff.
COOPERSMakers of barrels.
COOTIESBody lice.
COPAIBATransparent, yellowish oleoresin.
COPEHANA language family of the Penutian stock in California comprising Patwin and Wintun.
COPIERSXerox machines.
COPILOTPerson who is second in charge in operating the controls of an aircraft.
COPIOUSAbundant.
COPITASSherry glasses.
COPLANDAaron _, 20th-century US composer.
COPPICEA thicket or dense growth of small trees or bushes, especially one regularly trimmed back to stumps.
COPPOLASofia _, actress in The Godfather Part III, director of Lost in Translation.
COPSHOPPolice station, informally.
COPULAELinking verbs.
COPYCATOne who imitates another.
COPYINGMimicry.
COQUETSFlirts.
CORACLESmall oval rowing boat.
CORBEILA representation in stone of a basket of flowers; from 18th C. French, 'basket'.
CORBETTHarry _, Entertainer who created the Sooty glove puppet character in 1948.
CORBINAMarine demersal fish in the croaker family found along the California coast.
CORDAGERopes in a ship's rigging.
CORDATEHeart-shaped.
CORDIALFriendly.
CORDITEAny of various explosive materials used for propelling bullets, shells etc.
CORDOBAStandard monetary unit of Nicaragua.
CORELLICaptain _'s Mandolin, Louis de Bernieres' bestselling novel about occupied Cephalonia. Arcangelo, Italian violinist and composer noted for his 12 Concerti Grossi.
CORINTHA port in southern Greece; an ancient city-state. _ Canal, waterway that separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland.
CORKAGEA charge made by a restaurant or hotel for serving wine that has been brought in by a customer.
CORKINGExcellent.
CORKMATFloor covering.
CORNAGEA type of rent fixed according to the number of horned cattle pastured.
CORNCOBThe central core of an ear of maize.
CORNEAL__ transplant, a surgical procedure that is also known as keratoplasty, to restore vision.
CORNEASEye parts.
CORNELLIvy League university.
CORNEUMStratum _, the outermost layer of the epidermis.
CORNICEAn ornamental moulding round the wall of a room just below the ceiling.
CORNISHOf Cornwall.
CORNOILYellow frying liquid.
CORNROWHairstyle in which the hair is plaited in close parallel lines, resembling furrows in a ploughed field.
COROLLAPetals of a flower collectively.
CORONAEThe luminous plasma atmospheres of the Sun or other stars.
CORONASLong, straight-sided cigars.
CORONERPublic official responsible for the investigation of sudden deaths.
CORONETSmall crown.
CORPSEDCaused an actor to forget their lines and start laughing.
CORRECTMake free from errors.
CORREZEDepartment in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of southern France whose capital is Tulle.
CORRIDAThe Spanish word for bullfight.
CORRODEWear away.
CORRUPTHaving or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain.
CORSAGESmall bouquet. A flower, or small bunch of flowers, worn pinned to the lapel or sometimes carried.
CORSAIRPrivateer. Pirate.
CORSETSUndergarments.
CORSICAFrench island.
CORTEGEFuneral procession.
CORTILEIn Italy, an enclosed area, typically roofless and arcaded, within or attached to a building.
CORUNNASpanish region located in the north-western corner of the country.
CORVEESDays unpaid labour owed by a vassal to his feudal lord.
CORYLUSPlant genus of the birch family (Betulaceae) to which the hazel belongs.
CORYPHAGenus of large fan palms.
COSIESTMost snug.
COSINESTrig functions.
COSSACKMember of a Slavic Russian people.
COSSETSCoddles, pampers.
COSTAGEPrice.
COSTARDLarge variety of cooking apple.
COSTIVESuffering from constipation.
COSTNERKevin _, actor.
COSTUMESet of clothes. Outfit.
COTEAUXTown in Haiti.
COTEDORA department of northeastern France the prefecture of which in Dijon.
COTERIEPosse, entourage, fellowship, circle, clique.
COTISEDSet between two barrulets.
COTTAGEHouse in the countryside.
COTTIERA rural labourer living in a cottage.
COUCHEDSaid in a certain way.
COUCHESLong upholstered pieces of furniture for several people to sit on.
COUGARSPumas.
COUGHEROne with a tickley throat.
COUGHUPPay out.
COULEESShort flows of viscous lava.
COULOMBThe SI unit of electric charge named after a French physicist.
COULTERThe part of a seed drill that makes the furrow for the seed.
COUNCILA body of people elected to govern a local area.
COUNSELAdvise. Advice.
COUNTEDMattered.
COUNTERDisc used in board games.
COUNTONRely on.
COUNTRYHomeland.
COUPLERThing that connects two things, especially mechanical components or systems.
COUPLESFred, 1992 US Masters winner.
COUPLETTwo verse lines.
COUPONSVouchers.
COURAGEAccording to Mark Twain 'it is curious that physical _ should be so common in the world and moral _ so rare'. Valour.
COURBETGustave _, artist who led the realist movement in 19th-century French painting.
COURIERSpecial messenger.
COURSEDFlowed.
COURSERSwift horse.
COURTLYChivalrous, gallant.
COUSINSRelatives.
COUTHIEWarm and friendly.
COUTUREHaute _, French term for high fashion.
COUVADEThe custom in some cultures in which a man takes to his bed and goes through certain rituals when his child is being born, as though he were physically affected by the birth.
COVEREDCoated.
COVERUPConcealment of a crime.
COVETEDGreatly desired or envied.
COWARDSAccording to Shakespeare, such people 'die many times before their deaths'.
COWBELLA metal percussion instrument that may be hand-held and struck with a drumstick.
COWDREYColin _, cricketer.
COWEREDCringed.
COWGIRLA woman who herds and tends cattle, performing much of her work on horseback.
COWHANDRancher.
COWHERDCattle controller.
COWHIDELeather.
COWPEASPlants native to the Old World tropics, cultivated for their edible pods and seeds.
COWPENSBattle in the American Revolution; Americans under Daniel Morgan defeated the British.
COWRIESThe common name for a group of small to large sea snails.
COWRITEAuthor in partnership.
COWSLIPA primrose, Primula veris, native to temperate regions of the Old World, having fragrant yellow flowers.
COXCOMBVain and conceited man; a dandy.
COYOTESPrairie wolves.
COZIESTThe most warm and snug.
COZONACThe sweet, leavened bread prepared for Easter in Bulgaria and Romania.
CRACKEDBroke.
CRACKERA decorated cardboard tube that emits a bang when pulled apart, usually during a festive dinner.
CRACKLESnap, sizzle.
CRACKONQuickly proceed.
CRACKUPBurst out laughing.
CRADLESBaby's beds.
CRAFTEDMade.
CRAGGEDHaving a rough, rocky, and uneven surface; rugged.
CRAMMEDStuffed.
CRAMPEDNarrow, confined.
CRAMPONOne of a pair of frames fitted with metal spikes, strapped to boots for climbing or walking on ice or snow.
CRANACHLucas ____ The Elder, German artist born in 1472 noted for his altarpieces and court portraits.
CRANIALRelating to the skull.
CRANIUMSkull of a vertebrate.
CRANMERThomas _, the first Protestant Archbishop of Canterbury who was burnt as a heretic by Mary I.
CRANNOGAn ancient lake-dwelling in Scotland or Ireland.
CRAPPEDTalked at length in a foolish or boring way.
CRASHEDCollided violently with an obstacle or another vehicle.
CRASHESCollides.
CRASSUSMarcus Licinius _, Roman general who allied with Caesar and Pompey to form the First Triumvirate in 60 BC.
CRATERSBomb holes.
CRAVATSScarves of silk or fine wool worn around the neck by men.
CRAVINGIntense desire.
CRAWLEDMoved on all-fours.
CRAWLERServile flatterer.
CRAWLEYTown in West Sussex. Surname of the fictional Earl of Grantham and his family in the TV and film drama Downton Abbey.
CRAYONSColouring sticks.
CRAZINGThe phenomenon that produces a network of fine cracks on the surface of a material.
CREAKEDMade a harsh, high-pitched sound when being moved or when pressure or weight is applied.
CREASEDCrinkly.
CREASESWrinkles.
CREATEDProduced.
CREATESInvents.
CREATICOf or relating to flesh or meat.
CREATINA compound that is found in the muscle tissue of vertebrates.
CREATOROriginator.
CRECHESDay nurseries for very young children.
CREDITSAcknowledgements.
CREEDALRelating to a statement of Christian or other religious belief.
CREEPERClimbing plant.
CREMATEDispose of (a dead person's body) by burning it to ashes, typically after a funeral ceremony.
CREMONAItalian city on the River Po.
CRENATEHaving a round-toothed or scalloped edge.
CRESSETA metal cup or basket often mounted on a pole or suspended from above, containing oil, pitch, a rope steeped in rosin, etc., burned as a light or beacon.
CRESTED_ tit, small songbird with a greyish-brown plumage.
CRETANSMinoans, eg.
CRETIANFrom an island of southeast Greece in the eastern Mediterranean Sea.
CRETINSStupid people.
CREVICECrack, as in rock.
CREWCUTHairstyle.
CREWMANA member of a group of people who work on and operate a ship, aircraft, etc., particularly one who is not an officer.
CRICKETLeaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together. Related to grasshoppers.
CRIMEAN_ War.
CRIMPLEWrinkle.
CRIMSONA deep or vivid red.
CRINGESCowers.
CRINITEHaving hairlike tufts; hairy.
CRINKLECrease.
CRINKLYWrinkled.
CRIPPENAmerican homeopath who was hanged in Pentonville Prison for the murder of his wife.
CRISPLYOf speech, sharply and concisely.
CRITICSReviewers.
CROATIACountry whose capital is Zagreb.
CROCHETNeedlework done with a needle having a small hook at one end for drawing the thread or yarn through intertwined loops.
CROCKETA small carved ornament, typically a bud or curled leaf, on the inclined side of a pinnacle, arch, etc.
CROCUTAAnimal genus of the family Hyaenidae to which the spotted, or laughing, hyena belongs.
CROESUSThe last king of Lydia, noted for his great wealth.
CROFTEROwner or tenant of a small farm, especially in Scotland or northern England.
CRONIESCohorts.
CROOKEDBent or twisted.
CROOKESWilliam _, English chemist and physicist who discovered the element thallium in 1861.
CROONEDSang.
CROONERSinger - like Bing Crosby.
CROPPERRoy ____ , character played by David Neilson in Coronation Street.
CROPTOPGarment type.
CROQUETGame, played on a lawn, in which a wooden ball is hit through iron hoops with mallets.
CROSIERBishop's crook.
CROSSEDTraversed.
CROSSESTraverses.
CROSSLYIn a vexed manner.
CROUPERA strap, looped under a horse's tail, used to stop a saddle from slipping.
CROUTONCube of fried or toasted bread.
CROWBARA heavy iron lever with one pointed end and the other forged into a wedge shape.
CROWDEDFilled, packed.
CROWDIESoft Scottish cheese made from buttermilk or sour milk.
CROWINGExpressing gleeful triumph.
CROWNEDHit on the head.
CROWNETA coronet.
CROYDONTown in England.
CROZIERA hooked staff carried by a bishop as a symbol of pastoral office.
CRUCIALVital.
CRUDELYRoughly.
CRUDESTMost vulgar.
CRUDITYCoarseness.
CRUELERMore vicious.
CRUELLA_ De Vil, villain in the novel The Hundred and One Dalmatians by Dodie Smith.
CRUELTYLack of compassion.
CRUISERA relatively fast warship larger than a destroyer and less heavily armed than a battleship.
CRUMBLEFall apart or decay.
CRUMBLYBrittle.
CRUMPETA light soft yeast cake full of small holes eaten toasted.
CRUMPLESquash.
CRUNCHYPleasantly hard.
CRUORINThe coloring matter of the blood in the living animal; haemoglobin.
CRUPPERA strap buckled to the back of a saddle and looped under the horse's tail to prevent the saddle or harness from slipping forward.
CRUSADEAny of a series of religious expeditionary wars undertaken during the 11th to 13th centuries.
CRUSHEDSquashed.
CRUSHERBeverly, chief medical officer in Star Trek: The Next Generation played by Gates McFadden.
CRUSTEDHaving or forming a hard outer layer.
CRYBABYChildish weeper.
CRYPTICObscure in meaning.
CRYSTALA piece of a homogeneous solid substance having a natural geometrically regular form with symmetrically arranged plane faces. Billy, When Harry Met Sally... actor.
CRYWOLFGive a false alarm.
CSLEWISNarnia author.
CTENOIDRelating to or being a kind of fish scale that has marginal projections resembling the teeth of a comb.
CUBICLEEnclosed compartment.
CUBISTSModern art practitioners.
CUCKOLDA man whose wife has committed adultery.
CUDBEARA reddish coloring matter from lichens.
CUDDLEDHeld (a person or thing) close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth.
CUDDLESHolds (a person or thing) close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth.
CUDGELSShort, thick sticks used as weapons.
CUDWEEDA plant of the daisy family, with hairy or downy leaves and inconspicuous flowers.
CUEBALLSnooker item.
CUESTASLong low ridges characterised by steep sharp slopes and gentle back slopes.
CUIRASSA piece of armour, leather or metal covering the chest and back.
CUISINEStyle or method of cooking.
CULPRITGuilty person. The person responsible for a particular offence or misdeed.
CULSHAWJon _, impressionist and comedian.
CULTUREThe total of the inherited ideas, beliefs, values, and knowledge, which constitute the shared bases of social action.
CULVERTA drain or covered channel that crosses under a road or railway line.
CUMBRIACounty of North West England, the county town of which is Carlisle. The Lake District National Park is in this county.
CUMMINGAlan, Scottish stage and screen actor.
CUMMINSPat, Australian fast bowler appointed his country's Test cricket captain in 2021.
CUMQUATAn orange-like fruit related to the citruses, with an edible sweet rind and acid pulp.
CUMULUSA bulbous or billowing white or dark grey cloud.
CUNEATEWedge-shaped.
CUNNINGSly.
CUPCAKESmall confection.
CUPOLASRoofs or ceilings in the form of a dome.
CUPRITEA dark red or brownish black mineral of copper.
CURABLEHaving a medical solution.
CURACAOBlue liqueur named after a Caribbean island.
CURATEDSelected, organized, and presented using professional or expert knowledge.
CURATESTakes charge of a museum when not helping clergy?
CURATORAdministrative head of a museum.
CURCUMAPlant genus of the family Zingiberaceae that includes zeodary and turmeric.
CUREALLUniversal remedy.
CURETTESmall surgical instrument used to remove material by a scraping action, especially from the uterus.
CURIOSAErotic or pornographic books or articles.
CURIOUSEager to learn.
CURLEWSLarge shore birds with long, downward-curving bills.
CURLIERMore twisty.
CURLIESLocks of hair.
CURLINGGame played on ice. Sport.
CURRAGHA flat, open plain in County Kildare, Ireland, well known for horse breeding and training.
CURRANTDried grape.
CURRENTPresent.
CURRIEDPrepared or flavoured with a sauce of hot-tasting spices.
CURRIESHot dishes.
CURSIVEFlowing handwriting style.
CURSORYHasty and superficial.
CURTAILCut short.
CURTAIN_ call, the appearance of performers at the end of a theatrical performance to aknowledge applause.
CURTANAUnpointed sword carried before English sovereigns at their coronation as an emblem of mercy.
CURTESTMost brusque.
CURTSEYWoman's respectful gesture.
CURVETSOf a horse, performs a series of jumps on the hind legs.
CUSHINGActor who played Van Helsing in many Hammer horror films.
CUSHIONSoften the effect of an impact on.
CUSPATE_ forelands, geographical features that are created primarily by longshore drift.
CUSTARDSweet thick sauce.
CUSTODYDetention. Care.
CUSTOMSThe official department that administers and collects the duties levied by a government on imported goods.
CUTAWAYA shot in film or TV that interrupts the main action.
CUTBACKTo prune. Economise.
CUTDOWNReduce.
CUTICLEEpidermis. Skin at the base of a nail.
CUTLASSShort naval sword.
CUTLERYKnives, spoons etc.
CUTLETSPieces of meat taken from best end of lamb or pork.
CUTTERSBolt _.
CUTTINGTending to hurt the feelings.
CUTWORKEmbroidery type.
CWMBRANNew town in southeast Wales, developed in the 1950s.
CYANATEIon comprising oxygen, nitrogen and carbon.
CYANIDESparkling _, an Agatha Christie novel.
CYANITEA mineral consisting of an aluminum silicate occurring commonly in blue thin-bladed triclinic crystals and crystalline aggregates.
CYCLINGRiding a bike.
CYCLISTOne who rides a bike.
CYCLONEViolent tropical storm.
CYCLOPSIn classical mythology, one of a race of giants with a single eye in the middle of the forehead.
CYGNETSYoung swans.
CYLLENEMoon of Jupiter.
CYMBALOAnother name for dulcimer.
CYMBALSPercussion instruments.
CYNICALSarcastic and mocking.
CYNTHIA_ Powell, married John Lennon in Liverpool in 1962.
CYPRESSConiferous tree whose branches used to be carried at funerals.
CYPRIOTPerson from Nicosia, for example.
CYPSELADry single-seeded fruit consisting of two fused carpels surrounded by a calyx sheath, as in plants of the daisy family (Asteraceae).
CYRILLAShrub or small tree of southeastern United States to West Indies and Brazil; grown for the slender racemes of white flowers and orange and crimson foliage.
DABBLEDDipped into.
DABBLERDilettante.
DABHANDAn expert.
DACAMPOGino, Italian celebrity chef.
DACHSIESmall long-bodied short-legged German breed of dog having a short sleek coat and long drooping ears; suited for following game into burrows.
DACITESVolcanic rocks resembling andesite but containing free quartz.
DACOITSMembers of a band of armed robbers.
DACOITYAn act of violent robbery committed by an armed gang.
DADAISMA nihilistic movement of the early 20th cenrury founded on principals of irrationality incongruity and irreverence.
DADAISTMember of a European artistic and literary movement (1916-1923) that flouted conventional aesthetic and cultural values by producing works marked by nonsense, travesty, and incongruity.
DAEMONSDevils.
DAGGERSStabbing weapons.
DAHLIASBrightly coloured flowers.
DAHOMEYFormer name (until 1975) of the Republic of Benin.
DAILIESNewspapers published every day except Sunday.
DAIMIOSThe great lords who were vassals of the shogun.
DAIMLERGottlieb _, German automotive pioneer.
DAIMONSSupernatural beings of a nature between gods and humans.
DAIRIESBuildings or rooms for the processing, storage, and distribution of milk and milk products.
DAISIESYellow and white garden flowers.
DAKOITSRobbers in India and Burma who plunder in bands.
DAKOTASNorth American people of the northern Mississippi valley and the surrounding plains.
DALLIEDTrifled, dawdled. Moved very slowly, wasting time.
DALLIESLingers.
DALTREYRoger _, Who singer.
DALZIELAndy, TV detective played by Warren Clarke.
DAMAGEDImpaired.
DAMAGESHarms or spoils. Compensation for injury or loss.
DAMBOSEA crystalline variety of fruit sugar.
DAMNINGStrongly suggesting guilt or error.
DAMOSELA young woman.
DAMOZELA young unmarried woman.
DAMPESTMost moist.
DAMPIERWilliam _, English explorer who was the first person to circumnavigate the world three times. English buccaneer who explored the Australian coast.
DAMPINGA reduction in the amplitude of an oscillation as a result of energy being drained from the system to overcome frictional or other resistive forces.
DAMPISHSlightly wet.
DAMSONSFruit.
DANAITEA mineral consisting of cobaltiferous arsenopyrite.
DANCERSRhythmic movers.
DANCILAViorica _, First female Prime Minister of Romania, elected in January 2018.
DANCINGEntertainment.
DANDAREFictional pilot hero of the Eagle comic.
DANDIERMore excellent.
DANDIESMen unduly concerned with looking stylish and fashionable.
DANDINIIn Cinderella, Prince Charming's right hand man.
DANELAWThe north and east part of Anglo-Saxon England.
DANGERSRisks.
DANGLEDSwung, hung.
DANGLESHangs freely.
DANIELA_ Hantuchova, tennis player.
DANIELSJack _, Tennessee Whiskey.
DANKESTThe most unpleasantly damp and cold.
DANSEURMale ballet dancer.
DANSKERA toilet facility, belonging to a castle, that is housed in a tower over a river or stream.
DANTEANReminiscent of The Divine Comedy.
DANVERSMrs _, head housekeeper in Daphne du Maurier's novel Rebecca.
DAPHNESEurasian shrubs.
DAPHNIAWater flea.
DAPHNISMoon of Saturn.
DAPIFERThe servant that brings the meat to the table at a meal.
DAPONTELorenzo _ _, Venetian opera librettist who collaborated with Mozart.
DAPPIERMore silly, disorganized, or lacking concentration.
DAPPLEDMottled.
DAPPLESSplotches.
DAPSONEAn antimicrobial drug used to treat leprosy.
DARBIESHandcuffs.
DARIOFOItalian dramatist awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1997; Accidental Death of an Anarchist, The Open Couple etc.
DARIOLEA small, flowerpot-shaped mould in which an individual sweet or savoury dish is cooked and served.
DARKENSMakes dimmer.
DARKESTMost black.
DARKNETComputer network with restricted access that is used chiefly for illegal peer-to-peer file sharing.
DARLINGSweetheart.
DARNLEYLord _, the second husband of Mary, Queen of Scots.
DARREINIn law, last, final.
DARTOICOf or pertaining to a thin layer of contractile tissue directly beneath the skin of the scrotum.
DASHEENA tropical Asian plant of the arum family which has edible starchy corms and edible fleshy leaves.
DASHIKIA loose brightly coloured shirt or tunic, originally from West Africa.
DASHINGSpirited.
DASHOFFAbruptly leave.
DASTOORChief priest of the Parsees.
DASYUREAny of several more or less arboreal marsupials somewhat resembling martens.
DATABLECan find out when.
DATASETCollection of information.
DATIVESType of nouns.
DATURIAAtropine.
DAUBERSCrude or inartistic painters.
DAUBINGCoating, splattering, painting.
DAUNTEDIntimidated.
DAUNTERA person who intimidates.
DAUPHINRoyal offspring.
DAVINCILeonardo _ _, Italian Renaissance painter whose works included The Last Supper.
DAVISONPeter, English actor who succeeded Tom Baker as The Doctor in 1982.
DAWDLEROne who moves slowly or wastes time by trifling.
DAWKINSRichard _, prominent atheist whose works include 1976's The Selfish Gene. Jack, name of The Artful Dodger in Charles Dickens's Oliver Twist.
DAYLILYA Eurasian plant which bears large yellow, red, or orange flowers, each flower lasting only 24 hours. Any widely cultivated plant of the genus Hemerocallis, with short-lived flowers.
DAYTONA_ Beach, Florida city famous for its motorsports.
DAYTRIPShort excursion.
DAZZLEDAmazed, fascinated, overwhelmed.
DEACONSOrdained ministers ranking immediately below a priest.
DEADAIRSilence in a broadcast.
DEADENDCul-de-sac.
DEADENSNumbs.
DEADEYEDick _, an able seaman in HMS Pinafore.
DEADLEGAn injury caused by a numbing blow to a lower limb.
DEADMEN_ _ Tell No Tales.
DEADPANExpressionless. Poker-faced.
DEADSEAExtensive saltwater lake on the border between Israel and Jordan.
DEADSETAbsolutely.
DEAFENSCauses someone to lose the power of hearing permanently or temporarily.
DEAFESTHardest of hearing.
DEAKINSRoger _, British recipient of 15 nominations and two wins for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography.
DEALERSTraders.
DEALINGTrading.
DEANERYThe office, jurisdiction, district, or residence of an ecclesiastical dean.
DEARESTBeloved.
DEARING_ Report, examining the future of UK higher education published in 1997.
DEARTHSShortages.
DEATHLYDeadly.
DEAYTONAngus, the original presenter of Have I Got News For You.
DEBACLEFiasco. Disaster.
DEBARGEU.S. Motown group noted for their 1985 hit song Rhythm Of The Night.
DEBASEDDegraded.
DEBATEDDiscussed.
DEBATERPerson who argues about a subject, especially in a formal manner.
DEBATESDiscussions.
DEBITEDMoney taken from one's bank account and paid to someone else.
DEBONESFillets.
DEBORAH_ Kerr, Scots-born actress who was nominated for the Best Actress Oscar six times.
DEBRETTJohn _, London publisher who gave his name to a list of the British aristocracy.
DEBRIEFTo make a report after a mission or event. Gather information from.
DEBUNKSExposes the pretensions or falseness of.
DEBUSSYClaude _, French composer.
DECAGONTen sided figure.
DECANTSPours.
DECAPODAny ten-limbed marine crustacean of the order that includes shrimp, crabs, lobsters etc.
DECAYEDRotten.
DECEASEDie.
DECEIVEMislead.
DECENCYPropriety, correctness.
DECIAREA metric unit of area equal to 10 square meters or 11.96 square yards.
DECIBELUnit for measuring the intensity of sound.
DECIDEDResolved.
DECIDERSettling game.
DECIDESChooses.
DECIMALPertaining to tenths or to the number 10.    
DECIMUSMaximus _ Meridius, Character played by Russell Crowe in the 2000 film Gladiator.
DECKINGGarden's wooden floor.
DECKOUTAdorn.
DECLAIMMake a speech.
DECLAREAnnounce.
DECLINETurn down.
DECODEDDeciphered.
DECODESDeciphers.
DECOKESRemoves carbon from an internal combustion engine.
DECORUMGrace, proper behaviour. Seemliness.
DECREEDOrdained.
DECREESOfficial orders that have the force of law.
DECREET(Scots law) the final judgment or sentence of a court.
DECRETEA decree.
DECRIEDCondemned.
DECRIESPublicly denounces.
DECRYPTTranslate from code.
DEDIMUSA legal document or decree authorizing a person who is not a judge to act instead of a judge.
DEDUCEDInferred.
DEDUCESInfers.
DEDUCTSSubtracts.
DEEDINGTransferring (property or rights).
DEEMINGJudging.
DEEPENSGets lower.
DEEPESTLowest.
DEEPFRYCook by immersing in hot fat.
DEEPREDRuby.
DEEPSETPlaced far in.
DEESIDEA conurbation of towns and villages lying on or near a river in north Wales.
DEFACESDisfigures.
DEFACTOIn effect.
DEFAMEDDamaged the good reputation of (someone); slander or libel.
DEFANGSMakes (something) harmless or ineffectual.
DEFAULTFail to fulfil an obligation.
DEFEATSLosses.
DEFECTSFlaws.
DEFENCEResistance against danger, attack or harm; protection.
DEFENDSProtects.
DEFERTOTake your lead from.
DEFIANTBoldly resisting.
DEFICITShortage. An excess of liabilities over assets in a given period.
DEFINEROne who describes.
DEFLATERelease air from.
DEFLECTCause to turn aside.
DEFOCUSBlur.
DEFORCETo withhold (property, esp land) wrongfully from the rightful owner.
DEFRAUDSwindle.
DEFROSTThaw.
DEFUNCTExtinct. No longer existing or in use.
DEFUSESMakes a bomb safe.
DEFYINGGoing against.
DEGRADETo lower in dignity or estimation; bring into contempt.
DEGREESAngle units.
DEHISCETo burst open, as capsules of plants; gape.
DEICERSUnfreeze items.
DEICIDEKilling of a god.
DEIFIESMakes into a god.
DEIFORMGodlike.
DEIGNEDSaw fit. Condescended.
DEIRDREGirl's name.
DEITIESGods or goddesses
DEKLERKF. W. _ _, South African state president who shared the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize with Nelson Mandela. Faf, South African rugby union scrum-half who was a key member of their 2019 World Cup winning team.
DELANEYShelagh _, English dramatist and screenwriter, best known for her debut work, A Taste of Honey.
DELATEDBrought a charge against.
DELATORAn accuser; an informer.
DELAYEDHeld up.
DELEINGBlue-penciling.
DELETESExpunges.
DELIBESLeo _, French composer whose works included the ballet Coppelia.
DELIGHTPlease greatly.
DELILAHBetrayer of Samson.
DELINCAPuenta --- ---, natural arch that forms a bridge over the Las Cuevas River in Argentina.
DELIVERHand over.
DELONIXGenus of flowering plants in the pea family.
DELOUSETreat a person or animal to rid them of lice and other parasitic insects.
DELPHICRelating to an oracle of ancient Greece.
DELTOIDA thick triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint and used for raising the arm away from the body.
DELTOROGuillermo _ _, Oscar-winning director of the 2017 fantasy drama film The Shape of Water.
DELUDEDFooled. Deceived.
DELUDERDeceiver.
DELUDESDeceives.
DELUGEDFlooded.
DELUGESFloods.
DEMANDSCalls for.
DEMARETJimmy _, American golfer who was the first three-time winner of the Masters.
DEMEANSPuts down, humiliates.
DEMERITSomething, especially conduct, that deserves censure; a fault or disadvantage.
DEMEROLA drug used to treat moderate to severe pain.
DEMESNELand surrounding a house or manor.
DEMETERIn Greek mythology, the goddess of agricultural fertility and protector of marriage and women.
DEMIGODPartly divine being.
DEMILLECecil B. _, Early Hollywood film producer and director.
DEMISECOf wine (especially champagne), containing 33 to 50 grams of sugar per litre.
DEMOINGShowing the capabilities of.
DEMONICFiendish.
DEMOTEDReduced in rank.
DEMOTESRelegates.
DEMOTICSpoken form of modern Greek based on colloquial use, also known as Romaic.
DEMOUNTTo take down from a place of display.
DEMPSEYJack _, American boxer who was World Heavyweight champion 1919-26.
DENARIIRoman silver coins.
DENEUVECatherine _, actress in the films Belle De Jour and Repulsion.
DENHAAGDutch name for The Hague.
DENIALSNegations.
DENIERSThose who refuse to admit the truth of a concept or proposition that is supported by the majority of scientific or historical evidence.
DENIZENInhabitant of a place.
DENMARKCountry whose capital is Copenhagen.
DENOTEDWas a sign of; indicated.
DENOTESIndicates or designates.
DENSELYThickly.
DENSITYThe degree of compactness of a substance.
DENTINEHard calcified part of a tooth that lies beneath the enamel and surrounds the pulp cavity.
DENTISTTooth-puller.
DENTOIDResembling a tooth.
DENTUREA partial or full set of artificial teeth.
DENUDESRenders bare.
DEODATEA gift or offering to God.
DEONTAY_ Wilder, U.S. heavyweight boxer who lost to Tyson Fury in 2020.
DEPARTSGoes off.
DEPECHE_ Mode, electro pop band noted for their single Just Can't Get Enough.
DEPENDSRelies (on).
DEPICTSPortrays.
DEPLETERun down.
DEPLOREShow disgust at.
DEPLUMERemove feathers from (a bird).
DEPONEDGave evidence as a witness in a law court.
DEPOSALRemoval from office.
DEPOSEDRemoved from office suddenly and forcefully.
DEPOSESRemoves from office suddenly and forcefully.
DEPOSITDown payment. Place.
DEPRAVEMake immoral.
DEPRESSMake dispirited or sad.
DEPRIVEDispossess.
DERAILSAccidentally leaves the tracks.
DERANGEMake (someone) insane.
DERBIESFootball matches between two teams from the same area.
DERIDEDRidiculed. Mocked.
DERIDESMakes fun of.
DERONDADaniel _, Novel by George Eliot.
DERRICKCrane with a movable pivoted arm for moving heavy weights, especially on a ship.
DERRIDAFrench philosopher who developed the form of semiotic analysis known as deconstruction.
DERVISHA member of any of various Muslim orders of ascetics, some of which are noted for a frenzied, whirling dance.
DERWENT_ Water, a large body of water in the Lake District. River on which Derby stands.
DESCALERemove hard deposits from.
DESCANTAn independent treble melody sung or played above a basic melody.
DESCENDClimb down.
DESCENTLineage.
DESERTSAbandons.
DESERVEMerit.
DESIGNSPlans or preliminary drawings.
DESIREDWanted.
DESIREEVariety of potato with a red skin and yellow flesh.
DESIRESWishes or longs for.
DESISTSRefrains.
DESKJOBClerical or administrative post.
DESKTOPA computer designed for use in a single workplace.
DESMOIDDenoting a type of fibrous tumour of muscle and connective tissue, typically in the abdomen.
DESMOND_ Tutu, South African clergyman and activist who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984.
DESPAIRTotal loss of hope.
DESPINAMoon of Neptune.
DESPISEFeel contempt or a deep repugnance for.
DESPITEIn the face of.
DESPOILRob, strip.
DESPOTSTyrants.
DESSERTAfters.
DESTIJLGroup of artists and architects in the Netherlands in the 1920s who were devoted to neoplasticism then dada.
DESTINEIntend or choose for a particular purpose or end.
DESTINYKismet.
DESTROYRuin.
DETAILSIn military terms, selects personnel for a specific duty.
DETAINSKeeps someone in official custody.
DETECTSPerceives or notices.
DETENTEEasing of strained relations.
DETESTSHates.
DETINUEThe crime of wrongful detention of goods or personal possessions.
DETOURSDifferent routes. Diversions.
DETOXEDAbstained from unhealthy substances.
DETRACT_ from, lessen.
DETRAINDisembark from public transport.
DETRITEWorn out.
DETROITOriginal home city of the Motown record label.
DETTORIFrankie, three-time champion jockey.
DETUNESReduces the performance or efficiency of (a motor vehicle or engine) by adjustment.
DEUTZIAAn ornamental shrub with white or pinkish flowers, native to Asia and Central America.
DEVALUEReduce the worth or importance of.
DEVELINThe European swift.
DEVELOPBring to maturity. Expand, flourish, evolve.
DEVIANTAberrant.
DEVIATEDiverge.
DEVICESContraptions.
DEVILRYReckless fun or mischief.
DEVIOUSNot sincere or candid.
DEVISEDConcocted.
DEVISOROne who gives real estate by will.
DEVIZESMarket town in Wiltshire.
DEVOIRSDuties.
DEVOLVETo transfer power to a lower level, especially from central to local government.
DEVOTEDSteadfast, constant.
DEVOTEEArdent follower.
DEVOTESGives all or most of one's time or resources to (a person or activity).
DEWCLAWRudimentary inner toe or hallux set too high to reach the ground, especially on a dog's leg.
DEWDROPMorning moisture.
DEWIESTMost youthful and fresh.
DEWLAPSLoose folds of skin hanging from beneath the throat in cattle ,dogs, etc.
DEXTRINA low-molecular-weight carbohydrate. A soluble gummy substance obtained by boiling starch and used as an adhesive.
DHANSAKIndian dish of meat or vegetables cooked with lentils and spices, originating in the Parsi community.
DIABETAAn oral antidiabetic drug.
DIABLEYDevilry; sorcery or incantation; a diabolical deed; mischief.
DIABOLOA game in which one throws and catches a spinning top on a cord fastened to two sticks.
DIAGRAMDrawing. Outline.
DIALECTRegional form of a language.
DIALERSDevices or pieces of software for calling telephone numbers automatically.
DIALLELRelating to or being the crossing of each of several individuals with two or more others in order to determine the relative genetic contribution of each parent to specific characters in the offspring.
DIALOGSConversations.
DIALYSEPurify a mixture.
DIAMINEAny organic compound containing two amino groups.
DIAMONDA colourless, hard mineral. Precious stone.
DIAPERSNappies.
DIARIALOf or resembling a diary.
DIARIESJournals.
DIARISETo record past events or note a future appointment in a log book.
DIARISTJournal keeper.
DIASTEMAn interval in ancient Greek music.
DIASTERThe stage in cell division at which the chromosomes are in two groups at the poles of the spindle before forming daughter nuclei.
DIATOMSSingle-celled algae which have a cell wall of silica.
DIBBERSPointed tools for making planting holes.
DICANIOPaolo, Italian ex-West Ham striker.
DICEBOXContainer used in some games.
DICIESTMost unpredictable and potentially dangerous.
DICKENSAuthor of Our Mutual Friend.
DICKSONClarissa _ Wright, food writer, one of the Two Fat Ladies.
DICTATEAct tyrannically.
DICTIONSpeech.
DIDDLESCheats or swindles.
DIDEROTDenis _, French philosopher, art critic and writer of the 18th century during the Enlightenment.
DIDGOODPerformed beneficial acts.
DIDWELLShone.
DIEAWAYBecome weaker.
DIEBACKA common symptom or name of the disease that progressively destroys the shoots and twigs of trees and woody plants.
DIECASTFormed by pouring molten metal into a reusable mould.
DIEDOWNBecome calmer.
DIEHARDObstinately resistant to change.
DIETARYRelated to food intake.
DIETINEA subordinate or local assembly.
DIETINGSlimming.
DIFFERSIs unalike.
DIFFUSEDisseminate, spread out, scatter.
DIGENEAA class of trematodes.
DIGESTSAbsorbs.
DIGGINGExcavating.
DIGICAMDigital camera, in short.
DIGINTOInvestigate.
DIGITALPerformed with the fingers.
DIGNIFYEnnoble.
DIGNITYStateliness.
DIGRAPHA combination of two letters or characters used to represent a single speech sound.
DIGRESSWander off topic. Stray from the subject.
DIKTATSOrders or decrees imposed by someone in power without popular consent.
DILATEDWider, larger, or more open.
DILATESBecomes wider.
DILATOREye muscle type.
DILEMMAPredicament.
DILUTEDWatered down.
DILUTERA device that adds a measured amount of sample to a measured amount of diluent.
DILUTESMakes thinner by adding water.
DIMETERA verse or line of two measures or feet, as He is gone on the mountain,/He is lost to the forest.
DIMMESTFaintest.
DIMPLESSmall natural dents in the cheeks or chin.
DINEROSCurrency of the Christian states of Spain from the 10th century.
DINGBATA stupid or eccentric person.
DINGIERDarker.
DINGOESAustralian dogs.
DINMONTDandie _, A breed of small terrier with a long coat and drooping ears.
DIOCESEBishop's area, district, jurisdiction. Bishopric.
DIOECIAA Linnaean class of plants having the stamens and pistils on different plants.
DIOPTERUnit of refractive power, which is equal to the reciprocal of the focal length (in metres) of a given lens.
DIOPTREUnit of refractive power, which is equal to the reciprocal of the focal length (in metres) of a given lens.
DIORAMADisplay in naturalistic setting.
DIORITEMedium- to coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock.
DIOXANEA colourless toxic liquid used as an organic solvent.
DIPINTODraw on.
DIPLOMAA document conferring a qualification; recording success in examinations.
DIPRIMAGraziano, Italian dancer who joined Strictly in 2018.
DIPTERAOrder of flies in taxonomy.
DIPTYCHPainting or carving on two hinged wooden panels, especially as an altarpiece.
DIRECTSGuides the actors in a play or film.
DIREFULExtremely bad; dreadful.
DIRHAMSMoroccans use them as a national currency.
DIRNDLSWomen's dresses with full skirts and fitted bodices.
DIRTBAGTeenage _, a hit in 2000 for the rock group Wheatus.
DIRTIERLess clean.
DISABLEIncapacitate.
DISARMSRelieves someone of weapons.
DISAVOWDeny knowledge of.
DISBANDBreak up.
DISCAGESet an animal or bird free.
DISCARDThrow away.
DISCERNMake out.
DISCORDConflict.
DISCOUSLike a disk.
DISCUSSDebate. Talk about.
DISDAINScorn or contempt.
DISEASEMalady.
DISGAGETo free from a pledge.
DISGUSTRevulsion.
DISHOUTDistribute.
DISLIKEHave an aversion or objection to.
DISMISSSend away.
DISOBEYInfringe, flout.
DISOWNSDenies any connection with, refuses to acknowledge.
DISPELSDrives away.
DISPLAYExhibit.
DISPOSEGet rid of by throwing away or giving or selling to someone else.
DISPUTEDisagreement.
DISRATEReduce a sailor to a lower rank.
DISROBEUndress.
DISROOFRemove the top of a building.
DISRUPTDisturb or interrupt.
DISSECTCut up for examination.
DISSENTDisagree.
DISSITELying apart.
DISTAFFThe female line in geneology
DISTANTRemote.
DISTENDDilate, bloat.
DISTOMAA genus of parasitic, trematode worms, having two suckers for attaching themselves to the part they infest.
DISTORTTwist, warp.
DISTURBIntrude on. Upset, agitate.
DISUSEDAbandoned.
DISWARNTo dissuade from by previous warning.
DITCHEDAbandoned.
DITCHESNarrow channels dug in the earth, usually for drainage or as boundary markers.
DITHERSis uncertain or indecisive.
DITHERYHesitant.
DITTANYOriganum dictamnus.
DITTIESSongs.
DITZIERMore scatterbrained.
DIURNALHappening during the daytime.
DIVERGESeparate from another route and go in a different direction.
DIVERSEVaried.
DIVERTSTurns from one direction to another.
DIVESTSDeprives someone of (power, rights, or possessions).
DIVIDED'A house _ agianst itself cannot stand' - Abraham Lincoln.
DIVIDESSplits up.
DIVINERWater _.
DIVORCEUS comedy-drama series (2016-) starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Thomas Haden Church. A song made famous by country singer Tammy Wynette.
DIVULGEReveal. Disclose.
DJALILIOmid, British-Iranian stand-up comedian born in 1965.
DNIEPERA river rising near Smolensk in western Russia and flowing southward through Belarus and Ukraine to the Black Sea.
DOCETICRelating to an early Christian heresy asserting that the sufferings of Christ were apparent and not real.
DOCKAGEAccommodation or berthing of ships.
DOCKERSShipyard workers.
DOCKINGJoining with a space station or another spacecraft in space.
DOCTORSBritish medical TV soap set in the fictional town of Letherbridge that first aired in 2000.
DODDERYSlow and unsteady in movement because of weakness in old age.
DODGEMSAnother name for bumper cars.
DODGERSBaseball team in Los Angeles that won the World Series in 2020.
DODGSONCharles Lutwidge _ wrote under the pen name Lewis Carroll.
DOEGLICOf a substance obtained from the beaked whale.
DOESFORPuts paid to.
DOESKINThe skin of a deer, lamb, or sheep.
DOGBANEAny of several plants of the genus Apocynum, especially A. androsaemifolium, yielding an acrid milky juice and having an intensely bitter root.
DOGCARTTwo-wheeled vehicle.
DOGDAYSThe hottest period of the year  (reckoned in antiquity from the heliacal rising of the star Sirius).
DOGEARSFolded down corners of book pages.
DOGFACEUS soldier, especially an infantryman.
DOGFISHAny of several small sharks, especially of the genera Mustelus and Squalus.
DOGGIESA child's word for canines.
DOGGONEConfounded.
DOGROSEA prickly plant native to Europe, with pink or white scentless flowers.
DOGSEARA fold at the corner of a page in a book.
DOGSTARName given to Sirius for its prominence in the constellation Canis Major.
DOGTROTGentle pace.
DOGVANENautical device that shows the direction of the wind, mounted in a position visible to a helmsman.
DOGWOODPlant.
DOHTRENDaughters.
DOILIESPaper mats.
DOINGINKilling (informal).
DOLEFULDreary.
DOLEOUTPass round.
DOLLIESChild's toys.
DOLORES_ Claiborne, Stephen King thriller published in 1992.
DOLPHINMarine cetacean mammal with a beak-like snout.
DOLTISHHeavy and dull and stupid.
DOMAINEVineyard.
DOMAINSRealms.
DOMATIATiny chambers produced by plants that house arthropods.
DOMINEEMinister of the Dutch Reformed Church.
DOMINGOPlacido _, Spanish opera singer, one of the three tenors.
DOMINICSt. _, mendicant Spanish priest who founded the Black Friars in 1216.
DOMINUSGod or Christ.
DOMMETTJoel, English stand-up comedian who hosts the TV reality show The Masked Singer.
DONATEDContributed.
DONATESContributes.
DONEFORFinished.
DONEGALCounty in the northwest of Ireland.
DONEGANLonnie _, British skiffle singer, songwriter and musician.
DONGLESSmall devices plugged into a computer, usually to allow an application to run.
DONJUANByron's epic satire published in 1821.
DONKEYSAsses.
DONKINGU.S. boxing promoter born in 1931.
DONNEANRelating to an English poet, satirist, lawyer, and priest.
DONNINGPutting on.
DONOVANSinger-songwriter who had hits with 'Mellow Yellow' and 'Hurdy Gurdy Man'.
DOODLESSimple drawings.
DOOLIESSimple stretchers on poles for carrying the wounded or ill.
DOORDIEDesperate, all-out.
DOORMANCommissionaire.
DOORMATWipe one's shoes on this.
DOORMENBouncers.
DOORWAYOpening into a building or room.
DOOUTOFDeprive by cheating.
DOPIAZAMildly spiced Indian dish whose name means 'two onions' in Hindi.
DOPIESTMost stupefied by sleep or a drug.
DOPPLERChristian _, Austrian physicist who discovered the _ effect, a phenomenon of sound waves and electromagnetic radiation.
DORKINGSurrey market town after which a breed of five-toed chickens is named.
DORMANT(Of a volcano) neither extinct nor erupting.
DORMERSWindows.
DORMICESmall, largely nocturnal rodents, noted for their ability to hibernate for long periods.
DOROTHY_ Gale, protagonist of the Wizard of Oz novels. _ Perkins, a rambling rose with large clusters of double, pink, rosette-shaped flowers.
DORTOURA dormitory.
DOSSIERA collection of papers containing information on a particular subject or person. File.
DOTAGESPeriods of life in which a person is old and weak.
DOTARDSConfused people.
DOTBALLCricket term.
DOTTIERMore eccentric.
DOUANESCustoms.
DOUBLETClose-fitting man's jacket of the Renaissance period.
DOUCEURConciliatory present or bribe; from French, literally 'sweetness'.
DOUCINEA molding that is convex and concave in continuous curve.
DOUGHTYStout, resolute.
DOUGLASCapital of the Isle of Man. Lord Alfred _, poet and journalist, best known as the lover of Oscar Wilde.
DOURESTMost forbidding.
DOURINECovering sickness, a disease of horses and other members of the family Equidae.
DOUSINGPouring a liquid over;
DOVEKIELittle auk.
DOWAGERA widow possessing property or a title obtained from her husband.
DOWDIESFrumps.
DOWNIERMore fluffy.
DOWNING_ Street, politically significant part of London.
DOYENNESenior female member of a group or profession.
DOZENTHTwelfth, especially as the final one of a set of twelve.
DOZEOFFFall asleep.
DOZIESTMost stupid.
DRABBLESurname of the author Margaret and TV nature presenter Phil.
DRACHMAFormer Greek monetary unit. Greece's currency before the euro.
DRACULA1897 Bram Stoker novel. Vampire played on screen by Bela Lugosi and Christopher Lee.
DRAFTEEConscript.
DRAGACTAn entertainer who wears clothes traditionally associated with the opposite sex.
DRAGNETCrime radio and TV series starring Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday. Coordinated police search.
DRAGONSFire-breathing mythical monsters.
DRAGOONA European cavalryman of a heavily armed troop.
DRAGOUTTediously prolong.
DRAINEDEmptied.
DRAINERRack near a sink for washed dishes.
DRAPERSThose who sell textile fabrics.
DRAPERYCoverings, hangings, clothing, etc., of fabric, especially as arranged in loose, graceful folds.
DRAPPIESmall amount of liquid.
DRASTICExtreme or forceful.
DRAUGHTA portion of liquid to be drunk, especially a dose of medicine.
DRAWERSBloomers.
DRAWINGDiagram.
DRAWNONMade use of.
DRAWOFFRemove.
DRAWOUTExtend.
DRAWSINOf daylight duration, reduces.
DRAWSONMakes use of.
DREADEDGreatly feared.
DREAMEDFantasised.
DREAMERIdealist.
DREAMUPImagine or invent something.
DREDGERRiver-cleaning vessel.
DREDGESRemoves material from a riverbed, channel etc.
DRENTHESparsely-populated rural province of the NE Netherlands on the border with Germany; capital, Assen.
DRESDENGerman city on the Elbe bombed heavily during World War II.
DRESSEDPrepared fowl or fish for cooking or serving by cleaning, trimming, gutting etc.
DRESSERKitchen furniture. Actor's wardrobe assistant. Sideboard with open shelves.
DRESSESFrocks.
DRESSUPDon finery.
DREYFUSThe _ affair, political scandal that divided the Third French Republic from 1894 until its resolution in 1906.
DRIBBLETrickle.
DRIFTEDFloated.
DRIFTERAimless or rootless person.
DRILLEDTrained or pierced or bored a hole.
DRINKERToper.
DRINKMEInstruction attached to 'a little bottle' in Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865).
DRINKTOToast.
DRINKUPFinish imbibing.
DRIVEINA restaurant or cinema designed so that customers can stay in their cars.
DRIVERSMotorists.
DRIVINGMotoring.
DRIZZLEVery light rain.
DROGUESConical or funnel-shaped devices with open ends, towed behind a boat, aircraft, or other moving object to reduce speed or improve stability.
DRONINGHumming.
DROOPEDSagged.
DROPLETSmall amount of liquid.
DROPOFFFall asleep.
DROPOUTWithdraw.
DROPPEDLet go.
DROPPERA small tube with a rubber bulb at one end for drawing up and dispensing small amounts of liquid.
DROPSINStops by.
DROSERAGenus of insectivorous plants of the order Caryophyllales commonly known as the sundews.
DROUGHTShortage of rainfall.
DROVERSHerders.
DROVEUPInflated ( prices eg.).
DRUBBEDBeat as with a stick; cudgelled; clubbed.
DRUDGESPeople, such as servants, who work hard at wearisome menial tasks.
DRUMMERThe Little _ Boy, Christmas song written in 1941.
DRUNKENInebriated.
DRYADESWood nymphs.
DRYDOCKShip repair site.
DRYEYEDNot weeping.
DRYNESSAridity.
DRYSUITWatertight clothing for divers under which warm clothing can be worn.
DUALIPABritish singer/songwriter whose first UK No 1 hit single was New Rules in 2017.
DUALISMThe division of something conceptually into two opposed or contrasted aspects, or the state of being so divided.
DUALISTOne who believes the mind and brain are separate.
DUALITYDouble nature.
DUBIETYThe state or quality of being doubtful; uncertainty.
DUBIOUSDoubtful.
DUBNIUMChemical element, symbol Db, atomic number 105.
DUCHAMPMarcel, French artist noted for his readymade Fountain whose work is associated with Dada and Cubism; Nude Descending a Staircase (1912) etc.
DUCHESSDuke's wife.
DUCKULACount ____, children's animated comedy horror TV series, spin-off from Danger Mouse.
DUCTILEPliant.
DUDGEONResentment.
DUEBILLA written acknowledgment of indebtedness to a particular party but not payable to the party's order or transferable by endorsement.
DUEDATETime to pay a bill.
DUENNASIn Spain and Portugal, elderly women who act as chaperons to young girls.
DUETTEDSang with another.
DUGONGSSea cows.
DUKAKISMichael _, the Democratic Party's nominee in the 1988 US Presidential election.
DUKEDOMDuchy.
DULLARDStupid person.
DULWICH_ Picture Gallery, John Soane designed art gallery opened to the public in 1817.
DUMBESTThe most stupid.
DUMDUMSSoft-nosed or hollow bullets that expand on impact.
DUMMIESIdiots.
DUMPAGETipping fee.
DUMPBINFree-standing unit for the display of goods, often at bargain prices.
DUMPEESThose whose partners have abruptly ended their sexual or romantic relationship.
DUMPIEROf a person, shorter and stouter.
DUNCHESNudges with the elbow.
DUNCIADThe _, literary satire by Alexander Pope published in three different versions.
DUNEDINA port in New Zealand, on southeast South Island, that was founded by Scottish settlers.
DUNGEONDark prison or cell - as found in a medieval castle.
DUNKIRKSecond World War battle of 1940 in which Allied forces were evacuated from Europe.
DUNNAGEPackaging material.
DUNNOCKA small European songbird of the accentor family, with a dark grey head and a reddish-brown back.
DUNSTANThe Archbishop of Canterbury from 960 to 978, who served as a minister of state to several English kings and was later canonised as a saint.
DUOPOLYEconomic situation in which the market for a commodity or service is dominated by two suppliers.
DUOTONEImage type.
DUOTYPEProcess for making prints in two colors by the use of two halftone plates made from the same negative but etched differently.
DUPABLECapable of being deceived.
DURABLELong-lasting; strong.
DURAMENHeartwood of a tree or other woody plant; from Latin, 'hardness'.
DURANCEA river in south-eastern France, rising in the Alps and flowing generally southwest into the Rhone.
DURANGOFourth largest state in Mexico, mostly covered by the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range.
DURANTEJimmy _, 20th-century American entertainer.
DURIANSSpiny oval tropical fruits containing a creamy pulp.
DURRANTGlen, English former darts player born in 1970 and nicknamed Duzza.
DURRELLSurname of the 20th-century naturalist Gerald and his brother, novelist Lawrence.
DURUFLEMaurice _, French organist, composer of a famous requiem.
DURWARDQuentin _, historical novel by Walter Scott.
DUSKIERMore darkish in colour.
DUSTBINA large, usually cylindrical container for rubbish, esp one used by a household.
DUSTERSCleaning cloths.
DUSTIERMore grimy.
DUSTMANSomeone employed to collect and dispose of refuse.
DUTIFULExhibiting or having a sense of obligation.
DUUMVIRIn ancient Rome. one of two magistrates or officials holding a joint office.
DWELLERResident.
DWELLONTreat at length.
DWELTONThought about.
DWINDLEDiminish or shrink gradually. Grow less.
DYELINEA diazo copying or colouring process.
DYNAMICLively and forceful.
DYNAMOSGenerators.
DYNASTYA sequence of hereditary rulers.
DYSPNEADifficult or laboured breathing.
EACHWAYKind of gamble involving a win bet and a place bet.
EAGERLYKeenly.
EAGLETSYoung birds.
EARACHEOtalgia.
EARBASHTo nag or scold.
EARBOBSOrnamental pendants.
EARDROPHearing medicine.
EARDRUMTympanic membrane.
EARFLAPOne of two pieces of fabric or fur attached to the sides of a cap, which can be let down for warmth.
EARHARTAmelia _, US aviator; the first woman to fly the Atlantic.
EARHOLEOpening in a hearing organ.
EARINGSSail fastenings.
EARLDOMRank and title of a British nobleman ranking below a marquess and above a viscount.
EARLIERAt a previous time.
EARLOBEHearing organ part.
EARLOCKHair above hearing organs.
EARLRAYJames _ _, American fugitive convicted of assassinating Martin Luther King Jr.
EARLYONBefore much time has elapsed.
EARMARKSet aside for a particular purpose.
EARNESTSincere and very serious.
EARNFULFull of anxiety or yearning.
EARNINGObtaining money in return for labour or services.
EARPLUGSmall piece of soft material used to keep noise or water out of a hearing organ.
EARRINGJewellery item.
EARSHOTDistance sound carries.
EARSOREAn annoyance to hearing.
EARTHEDConnected an electrical device to the ground.
EARTHENMade of baked clay.
EARTHLYCharacteristic of this planet as opposed to heaven; material or materialistic; worldly.
EARWIGSEavesdrops, informally.
EARWORMA catchy song or tune that runs continually through a person's mind.
EASEDUPBecame more moderate.
EASEFULGiving rest.
EASEOFFLet up.
EASIESTSimplest.
EASTENDThe _ _, a part of London containing former industrial and dock areas, now extensively redeveloped.
EASTERNOriental.
EASTMANGeorge, U.S. photographic pioneer.
EATABLEEdible.
EATENUPDevoured.
EATINTOCorrode.
EBBAWAYDecline.
EBBTIDEPeriod of movement from high to low water as the sea recedes.
EBONIESTropical Asian or African trees of the genus Diospyros.
EBONISEMake black or dark.
EBONITEBrand name for very hard rubber first obtained by Charles Goodyear by vulcanizing natural rubber for prolonged periods.
EBRIOUSDrunken or intoxicated.
ECDYSISPeriodic shedding of old skin in reptiles or the outer cuticle in insects and other arthropods.
ECHELONA level of command, responsibility, etc. Rank in an organisation.
ECHIDNASpine covered mammal.
ECHINUSOvolo moulding between the shaft and abacus of a Doric or Ionic column, known in woodworking as a quarter-round.
ECHOINGReverberating.
ECKHARTAaron _, Actor who played District Attorney Harvey Dent in the 2008 Batman film The Dark Knight.
ECLAIRSLong, thin individual cakes of choux pastry filled with cream and topped with chocolate icing.
ECLIPSESurpass.
ECLOGUEA pastoral poem, often in dialogue form.
ECOCIDEDestruction of the natural environment by deliberate or negligent human action.
ECOLOGYThe branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings. Study of the relationship between animals, plants or peoples and their environment.
ECONOMYThe management of resources to avoid unnecessary waste.
ECONUTSA derogatory term for environmentalists.
ECOTAGESabotage carried out for ecological reasons.
ECOTYPEA distinct form or race of a plant or animal species occupying a particular habitat.
ECSTASYRapture.
ECTHYMAA local inflammation of the skin characterized by flat ulcerating pustules.
ECTOPIADisplacement or malposition of an organ or other body part.
ECTOPICPregnancy with foetus growing outside the uterus.
ECUADORCountry whose capital is Quito, of north-western South America that includes the Galapagos Islands. The volcano Cotopaxi is in this country.
EDAMAMEJapanese dish of salted green soybeans steamed or boiled in their pods, typically served as a snack or appetizer.
EDBALLSShadow Chancellor of the Exchequer.
EDENITEMineral.
EDENTALHaving few if any teeth.
EDERSONBrazilian goalkeeper who joined Manchester City FC in 2017.
EDGIESTMost apprehensive.
EDHELMSActor who voices the 2017 film character Captain Underpants.
EDIBLESArticles fit to eat; food.
EDICTOF_ _ Nantes, Law granting religious and civil liberties to French Protestants, enacted by Henry IV in 1598 and revoked by Louis XIV in 1685.
EDIFICELarge or imposing building.
EDIFIESInstructs or improves (someone) morally or intellectually.
EDITINGRevising text.
EDITIONIssue.
EDITORSStafford based indie rock band whose albums include The Back Room and An End Has A Start.
EDITOUTDelete.
EDMONDSNoel _, the host of TV's Deal Or No Deal.
EDMOSESFormer US 400 metres hurdler.
EDOMITEMember of an ancient people living south of the Dead Sea in biblical times, said to be descended from Esau.
EDOUARD_ Manet, 19th-century French painter whose works included Le Dejeuner sur L'herbe.
EDUARDO_ Saverin, co-founder of Facebook.
EDUCATETeach.
EDWARDSJonathan _, British former athlete who holds the world record for the triple jump. Richey, lyricist and rhythm guitarist of Manic Street Preachers who went missing in 1995.
EELPOUTA small broad-headed fish of cool or cold seas, having an elongated body and the dorsal and anal fins continuous with the tail. Freshwater fish also known as the burbot.
EELWORMAny of various often parasitic nematodes.
EERIESTMost frightening and ghostly.
EFFABLECapable of being expressed in words.
EFFACESObliterates or makes indistinct.
EFFECTSPersonal belongings. Results.
EFFENDITurkish form of address.
EFFORTSAttempts.
EFTSOONPresently.
EGERTONTaron, Elton John actor in Rocketman.
EGGCOSYCovering to keep a certain type of food warm.
EGGCUPSCrockery.
EGGHEADAn intellectual.
EGGHUNTEaster _ _, Game that children may take part in to find hidden treats.
EGGROLLWith Six You Get _, a Doris Day movie of 1968.
EGGYOLKVitellus, a yellow substance distinct from an albumen.
EGOISTSBigheads.
EGOSURFSearch the internet for instances of one's own name or links to one's own website.
EGOTISMThe fact of being excessively conceited or absorbed in oneself.
EGOTISTConceited, boastful, selfish person.
EGOTRIPAct of self-aggrandisement.
EGRETTAA genus of medium-sized herons, mostly breeding in warmer climates.
EHRLICHPaul _, German physician and scientist who won a Nobel Prize for his contributions to immunology.
EIDETICOf mental images, exceptionally vivid and clear as if actually visible.
EIDOLONAn unsubstantial image; apparition; phantom.
EIGHTHSFractions.
EIMERIAGenus of apicomplexan parasites.
EINKORNType of wheat.
EJECTEDTurfed out.
EKEDOUTMade something go further or last longer.
EKESOUTMakes last, especially by frugal use.
ELAIDIC_ acid, a white crystalline unsaturated acid.
ELAPSEDWent by.
ELAPSESGoes by.
ELASTICStretchy. Springy or resilient.
ELASTINA fibrous protein found in connective tissue.
ELATINGMaking ecstatically happy.
ELATIONHigh spirits. Joy.
ELATIORPrimula _, the oxlip.
ELDERLYQuite old.
ELEANOR_ of Aquitaine, wife of Louis VII of France and Henry II of England.
ELEATICRelating to an ancient Greek city in south-western Italy, or the school of philosophers that flourished there in about the 5th century BC, including Xenophanes, Parmenides, and Zeno.
ELECTEDVoted in.
ELECTORVoter.
ELECTRAIn Greek mythology, the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra. Mourning Becomes _ , trilogy of plays by Eugene O'Neill premiered in 1931. The sister of Orestes and Iphigenia.
ELECTROVillain played by Jamie Foxx in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021).
ELEGANTRefined or chic.
ELEGIACMournful.
ELEGIESLaments for the dead.
ELEGISTMournful writer.
ELEMENTComponent.
ELEVATERaise or uplift to a higher position.
ELEVENSCricket teams.
ELFLANDAnother name for fairyland.
ELGRECOSpanish artist born in Crete in 1541. Painter born Domenikos Theotokopoulos in the Kingdom of Candia.
ELICITSEvokes or draws out (a reaction, answer, or fact) from someone.
ELISIONThe omission of a vowel or syllable in pronunciation.
ELITISMBelief in rule by a select group.
ELITISTSnobbish.
ELIXIRSMagic potions.
ELLIOTTHenry Thomas' character in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
ELLIPSEA flattened circle.
ELLISONRalph Waldo _.
ELMISTIActive volcano in S Peru, in the Andes overlooking the city of Arequipa.
ELODIANAny of a tribe of tortoises, including the terrapins, in which the head and neck can be withdrawn.
ELOGISTA person who delivers a eulogy.
ELOPINGRunning away to wed.
ELPHABA_ Thropp, the Wicked Witch of the West in the musical Wicked.
ELSPETH_ Gibson, British fashion designer.
ELSTREEGeneric name for a collection of film and TV studios in Hertfordshire.
ELUATESType of solutions in chemistry.
ELUDINGEvading.
ELUSIONThe act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning).
ELUSIVEDifficult to catch.
ELUSORYDifficult to find, catch, or achieve.
ELUVIUMA deposit of soil, dust, etc., formed from the decomposition of rock and found in its place of origin.
ELYSIAN_ fields, in Greek myths, the dwelling place of the blessed after death.
ELYSIUMSci-fi film of 2013 starring Jodie Foster and Matt Damon. Home of the blessed after death.
ELYTRONEither of the horny front wings of beetles and some other insects.
ELZEVIRLouis, 1540–1617, Dutch printer: founder of a printing firm at Leyden (1591?) that was operated by his descendants through the 18th century.
EMAILEDCommunicated electronically.
EMANANTFlowing forth.
EMANATEFlow out. Issue forth.
EMANUELDavid and Elizabeth, British fashion designers who made Princess Diana's wedding dress.
EMBALMSPreserves body from decay.
EMBARGOTrade ban.
EMBARKSBoards a ship or aircraft.
EMBASSYPermanent diplomatic mission in another country. The office of an ambassador.
EMBLEMSSymbols.
EMBOLICRelating to an unwanted blood clot.
EMBOSOMSurround something protectively.
EMBRACEHug.
EMBRAIDTo interweave.
EMBRAVETo make courageous.
EMBROILInvolve, entangle.
EMBRYOSUnborn or unhatched offspring in the process of development.
EMENDEDCorrected.
EMERALDGreen gem. Precious stone.
EMERGEDIssued.
EMERGESComes into view.
EMERITIMale retirees retaining honorary titles.
EMERSONRalph Waldo _, 19th-century US poet, essayist and transcendentalist.
EMETROLTrade name for a drug that prevents or alleviates nausea and vomiting.
EMICANTDarting, flashing.
EMIGRESThose who have left their own country in order to settle in another, typically for political reasons.
EMINENTDistinguished.
EMIRATEThe government, jurisdiction or territory of an Islamic independent ruler or chieftain.
EMITTEDGave out.
EMMYLOU__ Harris, US singer inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2008.
EMOTINGGiving expression to, in a stage or movie role.
EMOTIONFeeling.
EMOTIVECausing or intended to arouse feeling.
EMPATHYThe ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
EMPEROREmpire's ruler. _ penguin, the tallest and heaviest species of that family.
EMPIRICPerson whose knowledge derives solely from experience, also an old name for a quack doctor.
EMPIRINThe acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug.
EMPLACETo put into position.
EMPLANEGo or put on board an aircraft.
EMPLOYSEngages a person's services in return for money; hires.
EMPORIALarge shops.
EMPOWERAuthorise.
EMPRESSEmperor's wife. Female ruler.
EMPRINTTo produce (a mark or pattern) on a surface by pressure.
EMPTIEDEvacuated.
EMPTIESBottles with nothing in.
EMPTIONThe process of buying something.
EMPYEMAA collection of pus in a body cavity, especially in the chest.
EMULATETry to equal.
EMULSINA substance found in almonds.
ENABLEDAdapted for use with the specified application or system.
ENABLERFacilitator.
ENACTEDMade law.
ENACTOROne who makes a bill into law.
ENAMELSLacquers.
ENAMOURBe filled with love for.
ENCAGEDCooped up.
ENCAGESConfines.
ENCAMPSPuts up tents.
ENCANTO2021 animated musical fantasy comedy film about a Colombian family, the Madrigals.
ENCASEDCovered in a close-fitting surround.
ENCASESEncloses or covers in a close-fitting surround.
ENCAUMAAn ulcer in the eye, upon the cornea, which causes the loss of the humors.
ENCELIAGenus of the plant family Asteraceae.
ENCHAIRTo seat.
ENCHANTDelight, bewitch.
ENCHASEDecorate (a piece of jewellery or work of art) by inlaying, engraving, or carving.
ENCLAIRIn ordinary language  ( not in code or cipher ).
ENCLAVEA part of a country entirely surrounded by foreign territory.
ENCLOSESurround.
ENCODESChanges something into a system for sending messages secretly, or represents complicated information in a simple or short way.
ENCOMIASpeeches or pieces of writing that praise someone or something highly.
ENCOREDPerformed again.
ENCORESRepeat performances.
ENCRYPTConvert (information or data) into a code, especially to prevent unauthorized access.
ENDABLECan be terminated.
ENDEMICWidespread.
ENDGAMEFourth title in the Avengers film series, scheduled for release on April 26 2019. One-act play by Samuel Beckett featuring the characters Hamm and Clov.
ENDGATETailboard.
ENDINGSConclusions.
ENDIVESEdible Mediterranean plants, the bitter leaves of which may be used in salads.
ENDLESSEternal. Incessant.
ENDMOSTFarthest; most distant; last.
ENDNOTEA comment added at the conclusion of a section of writing.
ENDORSESanction.
ENDOWEDBlessed with.
ENDOZOAVarious animals, such as tapeworms or trematodes, that inhabit the internal organs or tissues of other animals, usually as parasites.
ENDUREDWithstood.
ENDUREROne who lasts.
ENDURESPermits or tolerates.
ENDUROSLong-distance races for motor vehicles or bicycles, typically over rough terrain.
ENDUSERCustomer.
ENDYSISThe act or process of developing a new coat of hair or a new set of feathers.
ENEMATAProcedures which involve the introduction of liquid into the rectum.
ENEMIESFoes.
ENFIELDThe most northerly London borough.
ENFOLDSSurrounds; envelops.
ENFORCECompel compliance with.
ENGAGEDPledged to be married.
ENGARDEIn fencing, a warning to adopt a defensive stance in readiness for an attack.
ENGINESMachines designed to convert energy, esp heat energy, into mechanical work.
ENGLAND_, My England, short story collection by DH Lawrence.
ENGLISHWorld language.
ENGLOOMTo make dull or dismal.
ENGLUNDRobert, U.S. actor who played Freddy Krueger in the Nightmare on Elm Street film series.
ENGORGECause to swell with blood, water, or another fluid.
ENGRAFTPropagate.
ENGRAINInculcate.
ENGRAVECarve on a surface.
ENGROSSGrip, absorb.
ENGULFSSwallows up.
ENHANCEImprove or augment.
ENIGMASPuzzles.
ENJOYEDTook pleasure in.
ENJOYEROne who takes pleasure in.
ENLARGEMake bigger.
ENLISTSJoins up.
ENLIVENInvigorate.
ENMASSEAs a group. Expression meaning altogether or in a body.
ENNOBLERaise to lordly status.
ENOUNCEState a proposition, theory, etc. in definite terms.
ENPRISEOf a chess piece, exposed to capture.
ENQUIREAsk.
ENQUIRYOfficial investigation.
ENRAGEDMaddened.
ENRAGESInfuriates.
ENRIGHTJo _, English comedian in Lab Rats and Life's Too Short.
ENROBESCoats (an item of food) in chocolate, a sauce, etc.
ENROUNDTo encircle.
ENROUTEOn the way.
ENSIGNSNaval flags.
ENSILEDPut into a silo.
ENSILESPreserves (green fodder) in a silo.
ENSLAVETo put in a state of servitude.
ENSNARETrap.
ENSNARLCause to become caught up in complex difficulties or problems.
ENSOBERTo make not drunk.
ENSUITEOf a bathroom etc, forming part of a larger set of rooms; French, 'in sequence'.
ENSUREDMade certain.
ENSURERSomething or someone that makes something certain.
ENSURESGuarantees.
ENTAILSInvolves necessarily.
ENTEBBEA town in southern Uganda, on Lake Victoria.
ENTENTE_ Cordiale, the understanding reached by France and Britain in April 1904, which settled colonial disputes.
ENTERALInvolving or passing through the intestine, either naturally via the mouth and oesophagus, or through an artificial opening.  
ENTEREDWent in.
ENTERICRelating to the intestines.
ENTHRALHold spellbound.
ENTHUSEShow keenness.
ENTICEDCoaxed, lured.
ENTICESTempts.
ENTITLEAllow.
ENTOMBSBuries.
ENTOTICOf or having to do with the interior of the ear.
ENTOZOAAny of various animals, such as tapeworms or trematodes, that inhabit the internal organs or tissues of other animals, usually as parasites.
ENTRAINGet on vehicle on rails.
ENTRANTCompetitor.
ENTRAPSLures or tricks into danger, difficulty, or embarrassment.
ENTREATAsk earnestly.
ENTRIESCompetition submissions.
ENTROPYA system's disorder.
ENTRUSTAssign responsibility to.
ENTWINEWeave, interlace.
ENVELOPWrap or enclose in a covering.
ENVIOUSJealous.
ENVIRONSurround; enclose.
ENVYINGCoveting.
ENWOMANFeminize.
ENZYMESSubstances produced by a living organism which act as a catalyst.
EOLITHSChipped flint nodules.
EPACRISGenus of about forty species of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae.
EPAULETAn ornamental shoulder piece on an item of clothing, especially on the coat or jacket of a military uniform.
EPERGNEAn ornamental centrepiece for a table; a stand with holders for sweetmeats, fruit, flowers etc.
EPERLANFish. The European smelt.
EPHEDRAA shrub of America and Eurasia; the source of an alkaloid used for medicinal purposes.
EPHESUSWhere the Temple of Artemis was situated.
EPHRAIMBiblical patriarch, son of Joseph and Asenath.
EPICARPBotanical term for the outermost layer of a fruit, such as the skin of a peach or grape.
EPICENEHaving the characteristics of both sexes.
EPICUREGourmet.
EPIDOTEA green mineral common in metamorphic rocks.
EPIGEALGrowing on or close to the ground.
EPIGONEA less distinguished follower or imitator of someone, especially an artist or philosopher.
EPIGONIIn Greek mythology, the descendants of the Seven against Thebes.
EPIGONSInferior imitators of some distinguished writer or artist of musician.
EPIGRAMBon mot. A short poem ending in a witty or ingenious turn of thought.
EPIHYALA segment next above the ceratohyal in the hyoidean arch.
EPILATERemove hair by pulling it from the root.
EPIMERAIn insects, the posterior parts of the side wall of a thoracic segment.
EPISCIAGenus of flowering plants in the African violet family, Gesneriaceae.
EPISODEIncident in the course of a series of events.
EPISTLEIn the New Testament, any of the Apostolic letters of saints Paul, Peter, James or Jude.
EPITAPHWords on tombstone or monument. Gravestone inscription.
EPITHETDescriptive term.
EPITOMEEmbodiment.
EPIZOANRelating to external animal parasites.
EPIZOICExternally parasitic.
EPOCHALEra defining.
EPSILONGreek letter.
EPSTEINBrian _, music entrepreneur who managed The Beatles.
EPULARYOf or relating to feasting.
EQUABLEEven-tempered.
EQUALLYWith the same amount.
EQUATEDConsidered to be the same.
EQUATESCorresponds.
EQUATORCircle around the Earth.
EQUERRYAn officer attendant upon the British sovereign. A personal attendant of a member of the royal family.
EQUINOXThe moment in which the plane of Earth's equator passes through the center of the Sun, which occurs twice each year, around 20 March and 23 September.
EQUITESCitizens who originally formed the cavalry of the Roman army and at a later period were a wealthy class of great political importance.
ERASERSPencil rubbers.
ERASINGRubbing out.
ERASIONThe surgical scraping away of tissue, esp of bone.
ERASMUSDesiderius _, Dutch humanist; the leading scholar of the Renaissance in northern Europe. EU student exchange programme begun in 1987.
ERASUREBritish synthpop duo whose hits include 'Sometimes' and 'Breathe'.
ERDOGANRecep Tayyip, Turkish president first elected in 2014.
ERECTEDPut up.
ERECTORMuscle type.
ERELONGBefore much time has passed.
EREMITEA Christian hermit or recluse.
EREWHON1872 Samuel Butler novel.
ERGODICRelating to or denoting systems or processes with the property that, given sufficient time, they include or impinge on all points in a given space and can be represented statistically by a reasonably large selection of points.
ERGOTICRelating to a type of fungus.
ERICIUSHedgehog.
ERINITEArsenate of copper.
ERINNYSArtitropa _, the bush night-fighter, a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae.
ERINOMEMoon of Jupiter.
ERINYESGreek mythology furies.
ERISTICGiven to disputation for its own sake and often employing specious arguments.
ERITREACountry whose capital is Asmara.
ERLKINGIn German mythology, a malevolent spirit.
ERMINESStoats in northern regions, where they have white winter coats and black-tipped tails.
ERNESTOChe Guevara's first name.
ERODENTA medicine which eats away extraneous growths.
ERODINGGrinding or wearing down or away.
ERODIUMGenus of flowering plants in the botanical family Geraniaceae.
EROGATETo lay out, as money; to deal out; to expend.
EROSELYJaggedly.
EROSIONThe wearing away of rocks and other deposits on the Earth's surface by the action of water, ice, wind etc.
EROTICAWorks of art that show or describe sexual activity.
EROTISMSexual desire or excitement.
ERRANDSShort trips to perform tasks.
ERRATICIrregular or unpredictable in behaviour.
ERRATUMMistake in a book.
ERRHINECausing nasal secretion.
ERRIAPOMoon of Saturn.
ERSKINETown in the council area of Renfrewshire, and historic county of the same name, situated in the West Central Lowlands of Scotland. Town on the River Clyde, near Glasgow.
ERUDITEWell-read.
ERUGATEFreed from wrinkles; smooth.
ERUPTEDEjected steam, water and volcanic material violently.
ERWINIARod-shaped motile bacteria that attack plants.
ESBJERGOnce the principal fishing port of Denmark, on the west coast of the Jutland peninsula.
ESCAPEDGot away.
ESCAPEEJailbreaker.
ESCAPESGets away from.
ESCHEATReversion of property to the Crown or state (formerly, a feudal lord) if the owner dies without legal heirs.
ESCOBARPablo _, notorious Colombian drug lord believed to be the wealthiest criminal in history.
ESCOLARA snake mackerel, especially Lepidocybium flavobrunneum.
ESCORTSCars made by Ford from 1968 to 2003.
ESCUDOSCoins formerly used in Spain and Portugal.
ESOTERYMystery.
ESPADONA long, heavy, two-handed and two-edged sword, formerly used by Spanish foot soldiers and by executioners.
ESPARTOAny of various grasses of Southern Europe and North Africa that yield a fibre used to make ropes, nets etc.
ESPOUSETo adopt or give support to a cause or an ideal.
ESPYINGCatching sight of.
ESSAYEDTried.
ESSENCEThe characteristic or intrinsic feature of a thing which determines its identity.
ESSENESThe members of an ascetic Jewish sect that flourished in Palestine from the second century BC to the second century AD, living in strictly organised communities.
ESSOIGNTo excuse for failure to appear in court.
ESSONNEFrench department south of Paris in the Ile-de-France region; capital: Evry.
ESTATESPlantations.
ESTEBAN_ Gutierrez, Mexican Formula One driver for Sauber from 2011-14.
ESTELLAYounger daughter of Lady Helen Taylor. Character in Dickens' Great Expectations adopted and raised by Miss Havisham.
ESTELLEBritish singer/songwriter who collaborated with Kanye West on American Boy in 2008.
ESTIVALOf, relating to, or appearing in summer.
ESTOILEA star with wavy points or rays, usually six in number.
ESTONIABaltic country whose capital is Tallinn.
ESTORILA resort in W Portugal, near Lisbon, on the Atlantic Ocean: noted esp for a famous avenue of palm trees leading to the seafront.
ESTRONEAn oestrogen similar to but less potent than oestradiol.
ESTUARYMouth of a river.
ESTUFASHeated chambers in which Madeira wine is stored and matured.
ESURINEA medicine which provokes appetites, or causes hunger.
ETACISMThe pronunciation of eta as a long vowel sound.
ETAGEREA piece of furniture with open shelves for displaying ornaments.
ETALONSDevices consisting of two reflecting glass plates, employed for measuring small differences in the wavelength of light using the interference it produces.
ETAMINEA light cotton or worsted fabric with an open mesh.
ETCHINGPicture printed from plate cut with acid.
ETERNALEverlasting. Existing forever.
ETESIANSummer wind in the Aegean Sea.
ETHANALA colorless volatile water-soluble liquid aldehyde used chiefly in the manufacture of acetic acid and perfumes and drugs.
ETHANOLThe technical name for alcohol.
ETHERINA radical supposedly present in ethanol, ether, etc.
ETHICALMoral.
ETHMOIDA square bone at the root of the nose.
ETIENNEFrench equivalent of the name Stephen.
ETONIANOld _, person from the same public school as David Cameron and Boris Johnson.
ETRURIAAncient state of central Italy.
EUANTHEMoon of Jupiter.
EUCHITEA member of a sect which arose in the fourth century in the East, particularly in Mesopotamia and Syria.
EUGENIAA large genus of tropical trees and shrubs of the myrtle family.
EUGENIEPrincess _ of York, younger daughter of Sarah Ferguson.
EUGENOLA colourless or pale yellow oily liquid substance with a spicy taste and an odour of cloves, used in perfumery.
EUGLENAGreen single-celled freshwater organism with a flagellum, sometimes forming a green scum on stagnant water.
EULOGICCommendatory.
EUMECESGenus that comprises four African to Middle-Eastern skink species.
EUNUCHSMen who have been castrated.
EUPHROEA long wooden slat, with holes for cords, that holds up an awning.
EUPLOIDHaving an equal number of all the chromosomes of the haploid set.
EUPNOEANormal, good, unlabored breathing.
EUPORIEMoon of Jupiter.
EURASIAEurope and Asia as a whole.
EURITICRelating to a compact feldspathic rock.
EUROPANAn artificial language proposed as an auxiliary European language.
EURYALEOne of the three Gorgons in Greek mythology; sister of Stheno and Medusa.
EUSEBIOPortuguese footballer who played as a striker.
EUSTASYWorldwide change in sea level, as caused by tectonic shifts, melting of glaciers etc.
EUSTOMAPlant genus in the gentian family.
EUTERPEMuse of lyric poetry and music in Greek myth.
EVACUEEA person sent away from a place of danger, especially in wartime.
EVADERSPeople who get away from or avoid; escapers.
EVADINGAvoiding.
EVANDER_ Holyfield, boxer whose nicknames include The Real Deal and The Warrior.
EVANGELThe Christian gospel.
EVANISHDie away.
EVASIONAvoidance.
EVASIVEAvoiding the issue.
EVELINAThe first novel by author Fanny Burney.
EVENINGLatter part of the day.
EVENOUTEqual.
EVENSUPBalances.
EVENTERAn equestrian who takes part in horse-riding competitions such as dressage.
EVERESTMount _, the highest mountain in the world.
EVERETTCity in Washington. Kenny, British comedian and radio DJ.
EVERTONEnglish football team that won the FA Cup in 1995 and who play at Goodison Park.
EVESHAMTown in Worcestershire on the River Avon. Vale of _ , agricultural area lying between the Malverns and the Cotswolds. Battle in which the future Edward I defeated Simon de Montfort in 1265.
EVICTEDThrown out.
EVIDENTObvious.
EVILEYESupposed power to cause harm by looks.
EVINCEDIndicated.
EVINCESMakes evident.
EVOKINGSummoning.
EVOLUTEA curve which is the locus of the centres of curvature of another curve.
EVOLVEDDeveloped.
EVOLVESDevelops gradually.
EXABITSLarge units of digital information or computer storage.
EXABYTEIn computing, a unit of information equivalent to a billion gigabytes or 1000 petabytes.
EXACTLYAccurately or precisely
EXACTORSomeone who enforces the fulfilment of a promise or the collection of a due.
EXALTEDNoble.
EXALTERGlorifier, magnifier.
EXAMINEInspect carefully.
EXAMPLEInstance. Specimen.
EXCEEDSGoes beyond.
EXCERPTA part or passage taken from a book, speech or play.
EXCISEDExpunged.
EXCITEDWorked up.
EXCITESWorks up.
EXCLAIMCry out.
EXCLAVEA part of a country entirely surrounded by foreign territory.
EXCLUDEDebar.
EXCRETAWaste.
EXCRETEGet rid of waste.
EXCUSESPardons or forgives.
EXECUTEPut to death.
EXEMPLAExamples or models, especially stories told to illustrate a moral point.
EXEMPTSFrees from an obligation etc.
EXERGUESpace below the main design on a coin, typically inscribed with information such as the year of minting.
EXHALEDBreathed out.
EXHALESBreathes out.
EXHAUSTTire out.
EXHIBITPut on display.
EXHORTSStrongly encourages.
EXHUMESDigs up something buried; disinters.
EXIGENTUrgent, pressing.
EXISTEDWas present.
EXITIALDestructive; fatal.
EXMOUTHPort town and seaside resort in Devon, named after its position on a river.
EXOCARPOuter layer of the pericarp of a fruit.
EXOGAMYMarrying outside one's own community, clan or tribe.
EXORATETo persuade, or to gain, by entreaty.
EXORDIABeginning or introductory parts, especially of a discourse or treatise.
EXOTICAForeign or outlandish objects. Unusual objects from a distant country.
EXOTISMThe condition of being foreign, striking, or unusual in color and design.
EXPANDSDilates.
EXPANSEStretch. A very large space or area.
EXPARTEA legal term that means made or undertaken on behalf of one party only.
EXPECTSAnticipates.
EXPENDSBurns up.
EXPENSECost.
EXPERTSSkilful or knowledgeable people.
EXPIATEMake amends for.
EXPIRESComes to an end.
EXPLAINElucidate. Clarify the meaning of.
EXPLODEBlow up.
EXPLOITTake advantage of.
EXPLORETravel to make discoveries.
EXPORTSSends goods abroad.
EXPOSALUncovering.
EXPOSEDRevealed.
EXPOSESUnmasks.
EXPOSITTo expound or demonstrate clearly.
EXPOUNDPresent and explain (a theory or idea) in detail.
EXPRESSGive voice to. Put into words.
EXPUNGEDelete or erase.
EXTENDSLengthens.
EXTERNSThose working in but not living in an institution.
EXTINCTHaving died out. No longer existing. Vanished like a species of animal or plant without living members.
EXTRACTPull out. Take out. Preparation containing the active ingredient of a substance. Withdraw.
EXTREMEUltra.
EXUDATEA mass of cells and fluid that has seeped out of blood vessels or an organ, especially in inflammation.
EXUDINGEmanating.
EXURBIAThe area beyond the suburbs.
EYEBALLOrgan of vision.
EYEBEAMGlance.
EYEBROWSupercilium.
EYEDROPOcular medicine.
EYELASHFacial feature.
EYELESS_ in Gaza, Novel by Aldous Huxley.
EYELETSLace holes.
EYELIDSMuscular folds of skin on the face.
EYESHOTRange of vision.
EYESOREMonstrosity. An ugly object or place.
EYEWASHInsincere talk.
EYEWEARGlasses, sunglasses and the like.
EZEKIELOld Testament book of the bible.
FABERGEPeter Carl _, Russian jeweller known for gold Easter eggs.
FABRICSCloths produced by weaving or knitting textile fibres.
FACADESBuilding fronts.
FACEOFFThe method of starting a game of ice hockey.
FACETED(Of a gemstone) having cut surfaces.
FACIALSBeauty treatments.
FACINGSPieces of material sewn on the inside of a garment, especially at the neck and armholes, to strengthen it.
FACTIONSplinter group.
FACTOIDItem of unreliable information.
FACTORYIndustrial plant.
FACTUALTruth-based.
FACTUREThe quality of the execution of a painting; an artist's characteristic handling of the paint.
FACULTYAn inherent mental or physical power.
FADAISEA vapid or meaningless remark; a commonplace; nonsense.
FADDISTOne given to passing fashions.
FADEOUTTechnique whereby the sound volume is gradually decreased to zero.
FAERIESMythical creatures.
FAEROESShipping forecast area. Island group in the north Atlantic between Iceland and Shetland.
FAGGOTSBritish dish of meatballs, traditionally made with chopped pork liver bound with herbs and bread.
FAHLOREA grey or black copper ore.
FAIENCEGlazed ceramic ware, in particular decorated tin-glazed earthenware of the type which includes delftware and maiolica.
FAILINGDefect.
FAILURECollapse.
FAINTEDTemporarily lost consciousness.
FAINTERLess perceptible.
FAIRDOSEqual shares or treatment in something.
FAIRESTMost just.
FAIRFAXA town in NE Virginia.
FAIRIESPixies.
FAIRISHNot excessive or extreme.
FAIRWAYPart of a golf course.
FAITOURAn impostor.
FAJITASDishes commonly referring to any grilled meat usually served as a taco on a flour or corn tortilla.
FALAFELMiddle Eastern dish of spiced mashed chickpeas or other pulses formed into balls or fritters and deep-fried, usually eaten with or in pitta bread.
FALANGEFascist party of Spain under Franco, formally abolished in 1977.
FALCATECurved like a sickle; hooked.
FALCONSBirds of prey.
FALDAGEThe right of a lord of the manor to the manure of his tenant's sheep.
FALKIRKScottish town. William Wallace was defeated in a battle here by Edward I in 1298.
FALLACYA deceptive, misleading, or false notion, belief, etc.
FALLFORBe captivated or deceived by.
FALLGUYThe _, TV show starring Lee Majors as stuntman Colt Seavers.
FALLOFFDecline or drop.
FALLOUTQuarrel. Solid particles that descend from the atmosphere on to the Earth following a nuclear explosion.
FALSESTMost untrue.
FALSIFYAlter in order to deceive.
FALSITYUntruth.
FALSTERDanish island in the Baltic Sea that includes the country's southernmost point, Gedser Odde.
FAMINESFood shortages.
FAMULUSClose attendant, especially to a magician or scholar; Latin, literally 'servant'.
FANATICExtremist, zealot.
FANBELTEngine part.
FANCIEDImagined.
FANCIEROne who has a special enthusiasm for or interest in something.
FANCIESLikes.
FANCILYIn a decorative way.
FANCLUBOrganisation of admirers.
FANDOMSConditions of being an enthusiast of someone or something.
FANFAREFlourish of trumpets.
FANIONSSmall flags used originally by horse brigades and now by soldiers and surveyors to mark positions.
FANNIESWomen's genitals.
FANTAILDomestic pigeon.
FANTASTDreamer.
FANTASYMake believe.
FANTINEFactory worker played by Anne Hathaway in the 2012 film musical Les Miserables.
FANTODSAttacks of uneasiness or unreasonableness.
FANWEEDField penny-cress.
FANWORTAny aquatic plant belonging to the genus Cabomba, of the water lily family, having very small flowers and submerged and floating leaves.
FANZINEMagazine for fans.
FARADAYMichael _, physicist.
FARAWAYVery distant.
FARDAGELoose packing material used to protect a ship's cargo from damage during transport.
FAREASTTerm for a region including China and Japan.
FARFROMThe Apple Never Falls _ _ The Tree.
FARINASMeals made of cereal grains, nuts, or starchy roots.
FARMERSPeople who operate or manage a tract of land which is cultivated or used to rear livestock.
FARMINGAgriculture.
FARMOUTGive to others.
FARNHAMTown in North West Surrey, the western starting point of the North Downs Way.
FARRAGOMess.
FARRELLTerry, architect of MI6 headquarters.
FARRIERFitter of horseshoes.
FARSIDELunar _, part of the moon not visible from earth.
FASCISMTotalitarian belief.
FASCISTRight-winger.
FASHIONTrend.
FASTESTQuickest, speediest.
FASTINGGoing without food.
FASTNETShipping forecast area.
FASTONECunning trick.
FATALLYSo as to cause death.
FATCAMPA residential course with an emphasis on weight reduction.
FATCATSWealthy and privileged people.
FATEFULHaving important consequences.
FATFARMHealth spa.
FATHEADStupid person.
FATHERSDads.
FATHOMSUnits of length, each equal to six feet, used to measure depths of water.
FATIGUEExhaustion. Weariness.
FATTENSMakes bigger.
FATTIERMore oily.
FATTISHPlump
FATUOUSSilly and pointless.
FAUCETSNorth American taps.
FAULTEDCriticized for inadequacy or mistakes.
FAUSTUSDoctor ---, Elizabethan tragedy by Christopher Marlowe.
FAUVISMAn artisitic movement of the early 20th Century, characterised by the use of bright colours and simplified forms whose name derives from the French for wild beast.
FAUXPASGaffe.
FAVELASBrazilian shantytowns.
FAVOURSPrefers.
FAVRILERichly-coloured type of iridescent glass patented by US designer Louis Comfort Tiffany in 1894.
FAWCETTMillicent _, British suffragist of whom a statue was unveiled in Parliament Square in 2018.
FAWNERSThose who give a servile display of exaggerated flattery or affection.
FAYWRAYActress best remembered for starring as Ann Darrow in the 1933 film King Kong.
FEARFULAfraid.
FEARINGBeing scared.
FEARTIEA coward or timid person.
FEASTEDAte in great quantity.
FEATHERPlume.
FEATUREGive special prominence to.
FEAZINGAn unraveled portion at the end of a rope.
FEBRILEFeverish.
FECULAEForms of starch obtained from some plants.
FEDERALF of FBI.
FEDERERRoger _, tennis player.
FEDORASSoft felt or velvet medium-brimmed hats.
FEEDLOTBuilding where livestock are fattened up.
FEELERSAntennae.
FEELFORShow compassion towards.
FEELINGSense of touch.
FEIGNEDPretended, affected.
FEINTEDMade a deceptive or distracting movement, especially during a fight.
FELICIAGenus of daisy-like plants of the sunflower family (Asteraceae) usually with blue or lilac flowers.
FELINESCats.
FELLINIFederico _, 20th-century Italian film director and screenwriter; his films include La Dolce Vita.
FELLOWSChaps.
FELSPARAn abundant rock-forming mineral that typically occurs as colourless or pale crystals.
FELTPENMarker.
FELTTIPPen.
FELUCCAA small boat propelled by oars or lateen sails or both, used on the Nile and formerly more widely in the Mediterranean region.
FELWORTA European gentian of dry grassland, which produces mauve flowers in the autumn.
FEMALESWomen, girls.
FEMERALA ventilator or smoke outlet in a roof.
FEMORALOf, relating to, or situated at, in, or near the thigh.
FEMORISRectus _, one of the four quadriceps muscles of the human body.
FENCERSSwordsmen.
FENCINGSport.
FENELLAA girl's name of Celtic origin meaning 'white-shouldered one'.
FENLANDMarshy ground.
FENNELLEmerald, English actress who plays Camilla Parker Bowles in The Crown.
FEODARYA feudal tenant.
FERMATAA pause, in music.
FERMENTBrew.
FERMIONSubatomic particle.
FERMIUMChemical element, symbol Fm, atomic number 100.
FERNANDMasculine name of French origin.
FERRARAA city in N Italy, near the Po River: medieval university and cathedral.
FERRARIEnzo _, Italian motor racing driver and entrepreneur.
FERRELLWill, U.S. actor who plays a human raised by Santa's elves in the 2003 comedy film Elf.
FERRIEDConveyed.
FERRIESPassenger ships.
FERRITEA ceramic compound consisting of a mixed oxide of iron and one or more other metals which has ferrimagnetic properties and is used in high-frequency electrical components such as aerials.
FERROUSContaining or consisting of iron.
FERRULEA ring or cap, typically a metal one, which strengthens the end of a handle, stick, or tube and prevents it from splitting or wearing.
FERTILECapable of bearing offspring.
FERULESFlat rulers with a widened end, formerly used for beating children.
FERVENTArdent. Passionate.
FERVOURGreat intensity of feeling or belief; ardour; zeal.
FESTERSBecomes septic.
FESTIVECelebratory.
FESTOONAdorn with garlands.
FESTUCAGenus of flowering plants belonging to the grass family Poaceae.
FETCHEDCollected.
FETHIYECity and holiday resort on the Aegean coast of Turkey known as Telmessos in antiquity.
FETLOCKThe joint of a horse's or other quadruped's leg between the cannon bone and the pastern.
FETTERSChains or bonds fastened round the ankles; shackles.
FETTLERRailway maintenance worker.
FETUOUSNeat.
FETUSESUnborn or unhatched offspring of a mammal.
FEUDINGIn a prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute.
FEUDISTA person who takes part in a quarrel.
FEVEREDDelirious.
FEYDEAUGeorges _, French playwright of the era known as the Belle Epoque.
FEYNMANRichard _, US physicist noted for his research on quantum electrodynamics; Nobel Prize for Physics (1965) with Julian Schwinger and Shin'ichiro Tomonaga.
FIANCEEBride to be.
FIANCESMen to whom someone is engaged to be married.
FIBBINGA trivial act of lying or being deliberately unclear.
FIBROIDA benign tumour occurring in the wall of the uterus.
FIBROUSMade of threads or filaments.
FIBSTERPerson who tells lies.
FIBULAELeg bones.
FIBULASLeg bones.
FICTIONNon-factual literature.
FIDDLEDSwindled.
FIDDLERViolinist.
FIDDLESViolins.
FIDELIOAn opera (1805) by Ludwig van Beethoven.
FIDGETSMoves about restlessly.
FIDGETYRestless or uneasy.
FIELDEDOne cricket side did this.
FIELDERCricketer.
FIENNESRanulph, English explorer and writer.
FIERCERMore savage.
FIERILYWith passionate fervor.
FIESTASCarnivals.
FIFTIESDecade before sixties.
FIGBIRDAustralasian gregarious fruit-eater of the oriole family,
FIGHTERCombatant. Professional boxer.
FIGLEAFA device for concealing something shameful or indecorous.
FIGMENTImagined thing.
FIGURALMetaphorical.
FIGUREDReckoned.
FIGURERAn expert at calculation.
FIGURESNumerical symbols.
FIGWORTHerbaceous plant with purplish-brown two-lobed flowers.
FILACERA legal officer of the British superior courts.
FILAGOSSmall woolly herbs.
FILBERTNorthern temperate shrub with edible, rounded, brown nuts. The nut of the cultivated hazel.
FILCHEDTo steal (especially something of small value); pilfer.
FILCHESPilfers.
FILEMOTA brown colour like that of a dead leaf.
FILLETSStrips of boneless meat or the boned sides of fish.
FILLIESYoung mares.
FILLOUTBecome plumper. Put on weight.
FILLSINBrings up to speed.
FILMINGUsing a camera.
FILMSETShooting location.
FINAGLEDishonestly obtain.
FINALESEnd acts.
FINALLYAt last.
FINANCEEconomics.
FINCHERDavid, U.S. director whose films include Fight Club and Gone Girl.
FINDINGDiscovery.
FINDOUTDiscover.
FINEARTPainting, say.
FINELEGCricket fielding position.
FINESSESubtle skill. An attempt to win a trick with a card that is not the highest held.
FINGALS_ Cave, Work by Mendelssohn inspired by Scotland.
FINGERSHand digits.
FINICKYFussy.
FINLANDCountry whose capital is Helsinki.
FINNISHOf Finland.
FIORITEA variety of opal occuring in the cavities of volcanic tufa.
FIREANTTropical American insect that inflicts a painful sting; genus Solenopsis, family Formicidae.
FIREARMWeapon.
FIREBOXA furnace (as on a steam locomotive) in which fuel is burned.
FIREBUGIncendiary, arsonist, pyromaniac.
FIRECUTThe diagonal shaping of the end of a joist or beam where it enters a masonry wall, designed to preserve the wall in the event of burning.
FIREDOGOne of a pair of decorative metal supports for wood burning in a fireplace.
FIREFLYA nocturnal beetle, common in tropical regions, having luminescent abdominal organs.
FIREMANEmergency worker.
FIREMENEmergency workers.
FIREPANA brazier or portable grate.
FIREPOTClay container filled with combustibles.
FIRMESTMost solid.
FIRMINORoberto, Brazilian forward for Liverpool.
FIRSTLYTo begin with.
FISCHERBobby, American chess grandmaster.
FISHEYEA curved lens of small focal length that covers an angle of view of almost 180 degrees.
FISHNETOpen mesh fabric.
FISSIONDivision or splitting into parts.
FISSURELong narrow cleft or crack.
FISTFULAs much as a person can hold in their clenched hand.
FISTULAAn abnormal or surgically made passage between a hollow or tubular organ and the body surface.
FITNESS_ instructor.
FITTESTHealthiest, sturdiest, most robust.
FITTINGAppropriate or proper.
FITZROYShipping forecast area.
FIXATESCauses to develop an obsessive attachment to someone or something.
FIXTUREA sporting event arranged to take place on a particular date.
FLACCIDLacking firmness.
FLACKERTo flap (one's wings).
FLACONSSmall, often decorative, bottles.
FLAGONSLarge container in which drink is served, typically with a handle and spout.
FLAILEDSwung wildly.
FLAKIERMore scaly.
FLAMBESPours alcohol over and ignites.
FLAMERSInternet inflammatory message posters.
FLANERYSean Patrick _, star of the 1992-3 TV series The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles.
FLANEURBoulevardier.
FLANKERWing forward in rugby.
FLANNELFacecloth.
FLAPPERIn the 1920s, a young woman who flaunted her unconventional dress and behaviour.
FLAREUPSudden outbreak of violence. Burst suddenly into fire.
FLARINGBurning with a sudden intensity.
FLATOUTAt full speed.
FLATTENCrush.
FLATTERButter up.
FLATTOPStyle of haircut.
FLAUNTSDisplays ostentatiously.
FLAVINEAny of a series of yellow acridine dyes often used medicinally for their antiseptic properties.
FLAVOURTaste.
FLEABAGBBC Three comedy drama series created by and starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
FLEANCESon of the murdered Banquo in Shakespeare's Macbeth.
FLEAPITShabby building.
FLEECESThe woolly coverings of sheep or goats.
FLEEINGRunning away from a place or situation of danger.
FLEMINGAlexander _, Scottish bacteriologist who discovered penicillin.
FLEMISHThe national variety of the Dutch language as spoken in Belgium.
FLESHED_ out, Added more details to something which only existed in a draft or outline form.
FLEXIONThe action of bending or the condition of being bent, especially the bending of a limb or joint.
FLEXORSMuscles whose contractions serve to bend joints or limbs.
FLICKERBurn or shine unsteadily.
FLICKONSport manoeuvre.
FLIGHTYCapricious.
FLIPPERFin.
FLOATEDDidn't sink.
FLOATERIn sport, a ball that travels or is propelled lightly and effortlessly through the air.
FLOBERTType of gun.
FLODDENA hill in Northumberland where invading Scots were defeated by the English in 1513.
FLOKATIGreek woven woollen rug with a thick loose pile.
FLOOREDAstonished.
FLOPPEDWasn't a success.
FLOREALThe eighth month of the French Republican calendar (1793-1805), originally running from 20 April to 19 May.
FLOREATExclamation used before a name to express one's desire that the specified institution or person will flourish.
FLORETSSmall flowers, especially those making up the head of composite flowers.
FLORIANPatron saint of firefighters and chimney sweeps.
FLORIDAThe Sunshine State. Capital Tallahassee.
FLORINSFormer coins.
FLORISTA person who grows or deals in flowers. Flower-seller.
FLOTAGEBuoyancy.
FLOTSAMFloatage. Wreckage found floating.
FLOUNCEGo or move in an exaggeratedly impatient or angry manner.
FLOUNCYOf a garment, decorated with ornamental gathered ruffles.
FLOUTEDOpenly disregarded (a rule, law, or convention).
FLOWAGEThe state of being flooded.
FLOWERSBlossoms. Brandon, U.S. singer/songwriter and lead vocalist of The Killers.
FLOWERYOrnate.
FLOWINGSmooth.
FLUENCYFacility.
FLUKIERMore lucky.
FLUMMOXBewilder.
FLUNKEYMinion.
FLUSTERAgitate.
FLUTTERFlap ( wings ) rapidly.
FLUXIONA function corresponding to the rate of change of a variable quantity; a derivative.
FLYHALFRugby union position played by Jonny Wilkinson.
FLYHIGHShow ambition.
FLYLEAFThe inner page of the endpaper of a book that is pasted to the first page.
FLYOVEROverhead crossing for cars.
FLYPASTCeremonial flight.
FLYSWATA hand-held device for killing insects.
FLYTRAPVenus _, plant that eats insects.
FOAMIERMore bubbly.
FOAMINGEmitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation.
FOCUSEDDirecting a great deal of attention, interest, or activity towards a particular aim.
FOCUSESThe centres of interest or activity.
FODIENTFitted for, or pertaining to, digging.
FOEHOODEnmity.
FOETORSStrong, foul smells.
FOGARTYCarl, ex-motorbike racer and I'm A Celebrity winner in 2014.
FOGGIERMore misty.
FOGHORN_ Leghorn, fictional cartoon rooster.
FOGLAMPBright light on a motor vehicle.
FOGLESSClear.
FOGYISHOld-fashioned.
FOIBLESMinor weaknesses in someone's character.
FOISTEDImposed an unwelcome or unnecessary person or thing on.
FOLACINVitamin of the B complex found especially in leafy green vegetables, liver, and kidney.
FOLATESSalts or esters of folic acid.
FOLDERSComputer directories.
FOLIAGEGreen leaves of a plant.
FOLIATEDecorated with leaves or leaflike motifs.
FOLIOLEIn Botany, a part of a compound leaf.
FOLIOSEOf a lichen, having a lobed, leaflike shape.
FOLIOUSLike a leaf; thin; insubstantial.
FOLIUMSLeaves.
FOLKIESType of musicians.
FOLLIESTheatrical revue with glamorous female performers.
FOMENTSIncites.
FOMITESAny agents, as clothing or bedding, that are capable of absorbing and transmitting the infecting organism of a disease.
FONDANTA thick, creamy sugar paste, the basis of many candies.
FONDESTHaving the most liking for.
FONDLESStrokes or caresses lovingly or erotically.
FONDUESSauces made from melted cheese into which you dip bread.
FONTEYNDame Margot _, 20th-century British classical ballerina.
FONTINAPale yellow Italian cheese.
FOOLINGTricking.
FOOLISHUnwise.
FOOTAGEFilm excerpts.
FOOTERSBlocks of text appearing at the bottom of each page of a book or document.
FOOTHOTWithout delay : hastily.
FOOTIESSoccers.
FOOTLESEngages in fruitless activity; messes about.
FOOTMANA male servant, especially one in livery.
FOOTMENServants.
FOOTROTHoof disease.
FOOTSIEThe action of touching someone's feet lightly with one's own feet, especially under a table, as a playful expression of romantic interest.
FOPPERYAffected dress sense.
FOPPISHConcerned with one's clothes and appearance in an affected and excessive way (typically used of a man).
FORAGEDSearched widely for food or provisions.
FORAGEROne who searches the countryside for food.
FORAGESLooks for food.
FORAMENAn opening, hole, or passage, especially in a bone.
FORAYEDMade inroads, as for profit or adventure.
FORBADEProhibited.
FORBEARAbstain.
FORCEPSSurgical pincers.
FORCINGPushing.
FORDHAMAndy, British darts player nicknamed The Viking who was BDO World Champion in 2004.
FORDONEExhausted with fatigue.
FOREARMThe radius is a bone in this part of the body.
FOREGUTThe anterior part of the alimentary canal, from the mouth to the duodenum.
FOREIGNRelating to other countries.
FORELEGFront limb.
FOREMANPerson in charge of a group of workers.
FOREMENSupervisors.
FOREPAWEither of the front feet of a four-footed animal.
FORERANWent before.
FORESAWAnticipated.
FORESAYTo tell in advance : predict.
FORESEEBe aware of beforehand; predict. Envisage.
FORESTSWooded areas.
FORETOPPlatform around the head of the lower section of a sailing ship's foremast.
FOREVERAlways.
FOREWITA leader, or would-be leader, in matters of knowledge or taste.
FORFEITSomething lost or given up as a penalty for a fault, mistake etc.
FORGAVEAbsolved.
FORGERYFraudulent copy or imitation.
FORGETSFails to remember.
FORGIVEStop feeling angry or resentful towards (someone) for an offence, flaw, or mistake.
FORGOESRenounces.
FORGOODPermanently.
FORKFULTines-to-mouth quantity.
FORLENDTo give up wholly.
FORLORNPitifully sad and lonely.
FORMALSEvening dresses.
FORMATESalt or ester of formic acid.
FORMATSPlans for the organization and arrangement of a specified production.
FORMICAA hard durable plastic laminate used for worktops, cupboard doors, and other surfaces.
FORMINGCreating.
FORMOSAFormer name of Taiwan.
FORMULAIngredients.
FORMULEA set or prescribed model.
FORNJOTMoon of Saturn.
FORONCEAs an exception.
FORPINETo cause to waste away.
FORREALSeriously.
FORREST_ Gump, 1994 comedy film starring Tom Hanks.
FORSAKEAbandon.
FORSHOWExpression meaning 'to attract notice'.
FORSTERE. M. _, English writer born on New Year's Day 1879.
FORSYTEThe _ Saga, Novel series.
FORSYTHFrederick _, author of The Fourth Protocol and The Dogs Of War.
FORTIESShipping forecast area.
FORTIFYStrengthen.
FORTUNAGoddess and personification of luck in Roman religion.
FORTUNELarge amount of money.
FORWARDAttacking footballer.
FORWHOM_ _ The Bell Tolls.
FOSBURY_ flop, high jump technique.
FOSSANEA species of civet resembling the genet.
FOSSETTSteve _, the first person to fly solo nonstop around the world in a balloon and in a fixed-wing aircraft.
FOSSILSRelics, remnants or representations of organisms that existed in a past geological age.
FOSTERSAustralian lager.
FOUETTEBallet step in which a dancer stands on one foot and makes a circular whipping motion with the other.
FOUGADEA booby-trapped pit.
FOULARDA soft, light fabric of silk or rayon, used for scarves or handkerchiefs.
FOULINGPolluting.
FOUMARTOld-fashioned term for polecat.
FOUNDEROriginator.
FOUNDRYPlace producing metal castings.
FOXTAILA common meadow grass that has soft brush-like flowering spikes.
FOXTROTCode word for F.
FRACTALSelf-similar, repeating pattern.
FRAGILEDelicate.
FRAILERMore weak and delicate.
FRAILTYWeakness.
FRAKTUROrnate German style of black-letter type, the standard typeface for printing German from the 16th to the mid-20th century.
FRANCES_ McDormand, Oscar-winning best actress of Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
FRANCIS_ Maude, politician.
FRANKAUPamela _, Novelist.
FRANKELUnbeaten racehorse who retired in 2012.
FRANKIE_ Goes To Hollywood, 1980s pop group noted for their singles Relax and The Power of Love.
FRANKLYIn truth.
FRANTICThe _ Elevators, Mick Hucknall's band before Simply Red.
FRATERYA convent of monks or friars.
FRAUGHTDistressed.
FRAYINGRaggedy.
FRAZIERJoe _, world heavyweight boxing champion from 1970 to 1973.
FRECKLESmall brownish spot.
FREDEBBU.S. lyricist who partnered composer John Kander.
FREEDOMLiberty.
FREEGANA person who rejects consumerism and seeks to help the environment by reducing waste.
FREEGUY2020 action comedy film starring Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer and Taika Waititi.
FREEINGLiberating.
FREEMANMorgan, U.S. actor who starred in the films Unforgiven and The Shawshank Redemption.
FREESIAIndaceous plant bearing very fragant white, yellow or pink tubular flowers.
FREEWAYRoad.
FREIGHTCargo.
FRELENGFriz ---, American animator known for his work on the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoons.
FRESCOSPaintings done rapidly in watercolour on wet plaster on a wall or ceiling,
FRESHENInvigorate.
FRESHERA first-year undergraduate.
FRESHETSudden overflowing of a river caused by heavy rainfall or melting snow.
FRESHLYVery recently.
FRESNELAugustin Jean _, French physicist after whom a type of lens and unit of frequency were named.
FRETFULWorried.
FRETSAWTool used for intricate cutting work which often incorporates tight curves.
FRIABLEEasily broken up; crumbly.
FRIDAYSPre-weekend periods.
FRIENDSSitcom in which Rachel Green and Chandler Bing were characters.
FRIGATEMedium sized warship.
FRINGESOutskirts.
FRIPPERA dealer in old clothes.
FRISBEEA concave plastic disc used in a throwing and catching game.
FRISIANA member of a Germanic ethnic group indigenous to the coastal parts of the Netherlands and northwestern Germany.
FRISSONAn almost pleasurable sensation of fright.
FRITTERA piece of food dipped in batter and fried in deep fat. Squander.
FROEBELFriedrich _, German educator who founded the first kindergarten in Blankenburg, Thuringen, in 1837.
FROGMANDiver.
FROLICSGambols.
FROMAGE_ Frais, Fresh soft unripened cheese of northern French and southern Belgian origin, similar to the German quark.
FROMTHEPlain Tales _ _ Hills, Book by Rudyard Kipling.
FRONTAL_ lobe.
FRONTEDWas the most prominent member in a group.
FRONTUPInitially pay.
FROSTEDCovered with ice.
FROSTIEAn ice-cold can or bottle of beer.
FROTHEDFormed a rising or overflowing mass of small bubbles.
FROUNCEA wrinkle or crease; a pleat; a frown.
FROWNEDScowled.
FROWNONDisapprove of.
FROWSTYHaving a stale, warm, and stuffy atmosphere.
FROZONESuperhero in The Incredibles who has ice powers.
FRUITEDWhat some trees did.
FUBSIERMore fat and squat.
FUCATEDArtificially coloured; falsified, counterfeit.
FUCHSIAOrnamental shrub.
FUDDLESConfuses (someone), especially with alcohol.
FUELINGFeeding.
FUENTESCarlos _, Mexican author of novels including Terra Nostra ( 1975) and Christopher Unborn ( 1987).
FUGLIERLess attractive.
FULCRUMThe point or support on which a lever turns.
FULMARSGull-like oceanic birds of the polar regions.
FULSOMEEffusive.
FUMADESSalted and smoked fish.
FUMARICAcid that has a fruit-like taste and has been used as a food acidulant since 1946.
FUMBLERClumsy type.
FUMBLESGropes.
FUNCHALCapital city and chief port of Madeira, on the southern coast.
FUNDIESReligious fundamentalists.
FUNDINGProvision of money for a project.
FUNERALFour Weddings And A _, film with Rowan Atkinson as a clumsy cleric.
FUNFAIRAmusement park with rides and stalls.
FUNGOIDLike a mushroom.
FUNICLEFilamentous stalk attaching a seed or ovule to the placenta.
FUNNIESJokes or witty remarks.
FUNPARKOutdoor entertainment venue with varied amusements.
FUNRUNSAmateur races.
FUNSTERA type who likes to play pranks or joke around.
FURCATEDivided into two or more branches; forked.
FURIOSOIn music, played in a wild manner.
FURIOUSExtremely angry.
FURLIKEHairy.
FURLONG220 yards.
FURNACEAn enclosed structure in which material can be heated to very high temperatures, e.g. for smelting metals.
FURNESSPeninsula in southern Cumbria that includes Ulverston.
FURNISHProvide with furniture and fittings. Supply.
FURORESPublic outbursts, especially of protest; uproars.
FURRIERA person who prepares or deals in furs.
FURROWSLong, narrow trenches made in the ground by a plough.
FURTHERAdvance, promote.
FURTIVEStealthy.
FUSARIAMoulds of a large genus which includes a number that cause plant diseases.
FUSILLIPasta pieces in the form of short spirals.
FUSSIERMore particular.
FUSSPOTPerson given to fussing.
FUSTIANThick, hard-wearing twilled cloth with a short nap, usually dyed in dark colours.
FUSTIERSmelling more stale, damp, or stuffy.
FUTCHELA supporting piece of timber in a carriage.
FUTHARCThe name for the runic alphabet.
FUTURESCommodities traded for later delivery.
FYFIELDFrances _, author whose Helen West books have been adapted for TV.
GABFESTA prolonged conference or other gathering with much talking.
GABRIEL(in the Bible) the archangel who foretold the birth of Jesus to the Virgin Mary (Luke 1:26-38), and who also appeared to Zacharias, father of John the Baptist, and to Daniel; (in Islam) the archangel who revealed the Koran to the Prophet Muhammad.
GADDAFIMuammar _, Libyan army officer and head of state deposed in 2011.
GADGETSSmall mechanical devices or appliances.
GADIDAEFish family.
GADWALLBrownish-grey freshwater duck related to the wigeon; Anas strepera.
GAEKWARThe title of the ruler of the former native state of Baroda in India.
GAFFERSForemen.
GAGARINYuri _, Soviet cosmonaut who made the first space flight in 1961.
GAGGLESFlocks of geese.
GAGSTERComic.
GAHNITEA rare mineral belonging to the spinel group which forms octahedral crystals which may be green, blue, yellow, brown or grey.
GAINFULProfitable.
GAININGAcquiring.
GAINSAYContradict.
GAIRISHOverly bright or ornamented, especially in a vulgar or tasteless way; gaudy.
GAITERSProtective coverings of cloth or leather for the ankle and lower leg.
GALAHADIn Arthurian legend, the most virtuous knight of the Round Table.
GALATEAIn Greek myths, a statue of a maiden brought to life by Aphrodite.
GALECKIJohnny, actor who played Leonard Hofstadter in the U.S. TV sitcom The Big Bang Theory.
GALERASAndean stratovolcano in the Colombian department of Narino.
GALETTEA round flat pastry, cake or pancake.
GALETTIMonica, Samoan-born chef who is a judge on TV show MasterChef: The Professionals.
GALICIAAn autonomous region and former kingdom of northwest Spain.
GALILEEBiblical sea.
GALILEOItalian polymath: astronomer, physicist, engineer, philosopher, and mathematician.
GALIPOTHardened resin deposits formed on the stem of the maritime pine.
GALJOENDeep-bodied marine fish with a spiny dorsal fin, occurring in shallow waters around South Africa.
GALLANTChivalrous.
GALLEONOld Spanish ship. A large ship used by the Spanish formerly for carrying treasure.
GALLERYArt _. Museum.
GALLEYSThe kitchens of ships, boats or aircraft.
GALLINGAnnoying.
GALLIUMChemical element, symbol Ga, atomic number 31.
GALLONSUnits of capacity, each equal to 277.42 cubic inches.
GALLOONA narrow band of cord, embroidery, silver or gold braid, etc, used on clothes and furniture.
GALLOPSRides a horse at full speed.
GALLOWSGibbet.
GALOOTSClumsy or stupid people.
GALOSHEType of rubber boot that is slipped over shoes to keep them from getting muddy or wet.
GALUMPHTo move along heavily and clumsily.
GAMBISTMusician who performs upon the viola da gamba.
GAMBLEDBet.
GAMBLEROne who bets money.
GAMBOLSFrolics.
GAMEBOYHandheld Nintendo video system released in 1989.
GAMELANA traditional instrumental ensemble in Java and Bali, including many bronze percussion instruments.
GAMETESSex cells.
GAMIESTOf meat, most rank.
GAMMONSHams which have been cured or smoked like bacon.
GANACHESmooth mixture of equal parts chocolate and cream heated and stirred together, used in cakes and confectionery.
GANDALFIan Mckellen's role in The Hobbit series. Lord of the Rings wizard whose name means Elf of the Wand.
GANDERSMale geese.
GANESHAHindu deity depicted with an elephant's head.
GANGERSForemen.
GANGIONA short line attached to a trawl.
GANGLIAGroups of nerve cell bodies in the peripheral nervous system.
GANGNAM_ Style, K-pop single by the South Korean musician Psy.
GANGWAYAisle.
GANNETSHeavily built marine birds with long, stout bills and typically white plumage with dark markings.
GANOIDSFish.
GANOINEShiny substance that resembles enamel and is secreted by the corium of certain fishes and composes the outer layer of their scales.
GAOLERSThose in charge of prisoners.
GAPYEARStudent's twelve month break.
GARAGESPetrol stations.
GARBAGETrash. Rubbish. U.S. rock band who recorded the theme song to the Bond film The World Is Not Enough.
GARBINE_ Muguruza, Women's Singles winner at the 2017 Wimbledon Championships.
GARBLEDJumbled, distorted.
GARBLESMangles.
GARDENSPlaces for plants.
GARDNERErle Stanley _, US lawyer and author best known for the Perry Mason series. Ava, actress who was Frank Sinatra's second wife.
GARFISHCreature with elongated beaklike jaws containing sharply pointed teeth.
GARLANDFlower wreath.
GARMENTPiece of clothing.
GARNETSA group of silicate minerals that have been used since the Bronze Age as gemstones and abrasives.
GARNETTAlf, character played by Warren Mitchell in the TV sitcom Till Death Us Do Part.
GARNISHDecorate.
GARONNEA river in southwest France, rising in the central Pyrenees in Spain.
GAROTTEA cord or wire used for strangling.
GARPIKEPrimitive, freahwater, elongated, bony fish of North and Central America.
GARRETTPat _, American lawman who became famous for killing Billy the Kid.
GARRICKDavid _, 18th-century English actor and theatre manager.
GARROTEKill by strangulation, especially with a length of wire or cord.
GARTERSBands worn around the leg to keep stockings or socks up.
GASCOALA hard black substance rich in hydrocarbons, suitable for supplying domestic energy.
GASEOUSNeither solid nor liquid.
GASKELLElizabeth _, 19th century author whose novels include Cranford and Mary Barton.
GASMASKItem worn for protection.
GASOHOLMixture of petrol and ethanol used as fuel in internal combustion engines.
GASPINGDesperate.
GASRINGCooker part.
GASSIERA drink with more carbon dioxide is this.
GASTRICOf the stomach.
GATEAUSCakes.
GATELEGA _ table, a type of furniture first introduced in England in the 16th century.
GATENETSnare across an entrance to catch hares.
GATEWAYMeans of entry or access.
GATHERSAssembles.
GATLANDWarren, New Zealander who became head rugby union coach of the British and Irish Lions in 2012.
GATLING_ gun, type of machine gun with a cluster of barrels first used in the U.S. Civil War.
GATTINGMike _, England Test Cricket captain 1986-88.
GATWICKLondon airport.
GAUCHOSSouth American cowboys.
GAUDIERMore showy.
GAUDIESFeasts, especially annual university dinners.
GAUGUINPaul _, French postimpressionist artist known for his depictions of Tahitian life, who died in French Polynesia in 1903.
GAUZIERMoe thin and translucent.
GAVOTTEAn old French dance in moderately quick quadruple meter.
GAWKERSGormless onlookers.
GAWKISHClumsy.
GAYNESSHomosexuality.
GAYSOMEFull of merriment ; cheerful.
GAZEBOSGarden summerhouses with open sides.
GAZELLESmall fast antelope.
GAZETTEOfficial publication.
GEARBOXMotor vehicle transmission.
GEARSETA mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose.
GECKOESNocturnal and often highly vocal lizards.
GEEGAWSShowy things, especially those that are useless or worthless.
GEHENNAIn the Old Testament, a valley below Jerusalem.
GEISHASJapanese hostesses trained to entertain men with conversation, dance, and song.
GELADASOld World monkeys found only in the Ethiopian Highlands, with large populations in the Semien Mountains.
GELATINA virtually colourless and tasteless water-soluble protein prepared from collagen and used in food preparation, in photographic processes, and in glue.
GELCOATA material used to provide a high-quality finish on the visible surface of a fibre-reinforced composite.
GELDINGA castrated animal, especially a male horse.
GEMINISPeople born in May/June.
GEMMELLDavid _ (1948-2006), British author of heroic fantasy novels including 1984's Legend.
GEMONILTrade name of a barbiturate anticonvulsant, used in the treatment of epilepsy.
GEMSBOKLargest of the three species of oryx, or straight-horned antelope, found on the plains of Africa; Oryx gazella.
GENERALCommon. Military commander.
GENERICUnbranded.
GENESISOld Testament book of the bible. Rock band. Origin.
GENETICOf genes or heredity.
GENISTAA large genus of Old World often spiny shrubs.
GENISYSFifth instalment of the Terminator film franchise, released in 2015.
GENITALRelating to the human or animal reproductive organs.
GENITORThe biological father as distinguished from the pater or legal father.
GENOESEA dialect of the Ligurian language.
GENOISEA sponge cake containing butter and leavened by stiffly beaten eggs.
GENTEELExcessively polite.
GENTIANA plant of temperate and mountainous regions, which typically has violet or vivid blue trumpet-shaped flowers. Many kinds are cultivated as ornamentals, especially as arctic alpines, and some are of medicinal use.
GENTILEA person who is not Jewish.
GENTOOSTall penguins with a white triangular patch above the eye, breeding on subantarctic islands.
GENUINEAuthentic.
GEODATAComputerized geographical data.
GEODESYScience concerning measurement of surface details, and the shape and size of the Earth.
GEOLOGYThe scientific study of the origin, history, structure and composition of the Earth.
GEORAMAA hollow globe whose inner surface contains a map of the world for examination by one standing inside.
GEORDIENewcastle native.
GEORGES_ Braque, 20th-century French painter, collagist, draughtsman, printmaker and sculptor.
GEORGEV20th century king.
GEORGIACountry whose capital is T'bilisi. American state whose capital is Atlanta.
GEPOUNDA short cassock.
GERAINTKnight of the Round Table in Arthurian legend, son of Erbin and husband of Enid.
GERBERAPlant grown for its large, brightly coloured, daisy-like flowers.
GERBILSBurrowing mouse-like rodents that are specially adapted to living in arid conditions found in Africa and Asia.
GERENUKA slender east African antelope with a long, thin neck and backwards- curving horns.
GERMANERelevant.
GERMANSAs offended by Basil in an episode of Fawlty Towers.
GERMANYCountry whose capital is Berlin.
GERMULEA small microorganism.
GERRARDSteven, ex-Liverpool midfielder who was appointed manager of Aston Villa FC in 2021.
GERSHONGina _, star of the 2017 thriller film Inconceivable.
GERUNDSNouns formed from verbs, denoting actions or states.
GERVAISRicky _, British comedian, actor and writer.
GESSLERSurname of the Austrian who made William Tell shoot an apple off his own son's head.
GESTALTAn organized whole that is perceived as more than the sum of its parts. Psychology term.
GESTAPOSecret police in Nazi Germany.
GESTATECarry a fetus in the womb from conception to birth.
GESTUREGesticulate.
GETAWAYShort holiday.
GETBACKThe Beatles: ____, 2021 documentary series directed by Peter Jackson about the making of the band's album Let It Be.
GETEVENExact retribution.
GETINTOEnter.
GETLOSTPush off.
GETOVERSurmount.
GETREALAccept the truth.
GETWELLHeal.
GEYSERSHot springs.
GHANIANFrom a country in West Africa.
GHASTLYDreadful.
GHERAOSProtests in which workers prevent employers or managers from leaving a place of work until certain demands are met.
GHERKINThe _, nickname of the London skyscraper 30 St. Mary Axe.
GHETTOSSlum areas.
GHILLIEHunting attendant.
GHOSTEDGlided smoothly and effortlessly.
GHOSTLYOf or resembling a phantom.
GHRELINPeptide hormone that stimulates appetite.
GIACOMO_ Agostini, Italian racing motorcyclist.
GIAOURSNon-Muslims, especially Christians.
GIARDIAOne of a species of parasite infecting the small intestine of mammals.
GIBAROSPuerto Rican small farmers, rural workers, or labourers especially of mountainous regions.
GIBBERSSpeaks (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly.
GIBBONSAgile tree-dwelling apes.
GIBLETSThe gizzard, liver, heart and neck of a fowl. Edible viscera.
GIELGUDJohn _, British actor whose autobiography "An Actor in his Time" was published in 1979.
GIFTAIDGovernment scheme allowing registered charities to reclaim tax on donations made by UK taxpayers, introduced in 1990.
GIFTEESRecipients of presents.
GIGGLEROne who laughs in a silly manner.
GIGGLESLaughs nervously.
GIGOLOSMen paid or financially supported by a woman, typically an older woman, to be her escort or lover.
GILBERT_ and Sullivan.
GILDERSFormer gold coins of the Netherlands.
GILLARDJulia _, The Prime Minister of Australia from 2010 to 2013.
GILLIAMTerry _, director of films including Brazil (1985) and The Zero Theorem (2013).
GILMOREPeter, The Onedin Line actor.
GIMBLETA small hand tool having a spiraled shank, a screw tip, and a cross handle and used for boring holes.
GIMLETSHand tools for boring holes.
GIMMICKStunt.
GINGHAMStyle of checked cloth.
GINGILIOil obtrained from sesame seeds also another name for sesame itself.
GINGIVAThe technical name for the gum.
GINSENGSubstance obtained from the root of plants of the Panax genus, used medicinally.
GINSHOPA tavern or public house.
GIPSIESThe Water _, Book by A. P. Herbert.
GIRAFFETall mammal. Long-necked African animal known in medieval times as the camelopard.
GIRASOLA kind of opal reflecting a reddish glow.
GIRDERSLarge metal beams.
GIRDLESFoundation garments.
GIRONDEA department of southwest France in the Aquitane region, the capital of which is Bordeaux.
GIRTHEDSurrounded.
GITTERNAn obsolete medieval stringed instrument.
GIVEOUTDistribute.
GIVETHE_ _ Devil His Due.
GIVEWAYYield.
GIZZARDA muscular, thick-walled part of a bird's stomach for grinding food, typically with grit.
GLACIALCharacterised by the presence of masses of ice.
GLACIERSlow-moving mass of ice.
GLADDENMake happy and joyful.
GLADEYEA pleasant friendly glance.
GLADIUSA short sword used by Roman legionaries.
GLAIREDSmeared with egg-white.
GLAIVESEuropean polearms, consisting of single-edged blades on the end of poles.
GLAMOURAttraction.
GLANCEDLooked briefly.
GLANCESLooks hastily or briefly.
GLARINGShining dazzlingly.
GLASGOWLargest city in Scotland.
GLASSEDReflected as if in a mirror.
GLASSESSpectacles.
GLAUCICOf or pertaining to the horned poppy.
GLAZERSThose who give a glasslike or glossy surface to something.
GLAZIERWindow worker.
GLEAMEDShone brightly, especially with reflected light.
GLEANEDGathered.
GLEANERPerson who gathers the remnants of a crop from the field after harvesting.
GLEBOUSClod-like; earthy.
GLEEFULMerry.
GLEEMANProfessional entertainer, especially a singer.
GLEESONBrendan, actor who starred with Colin Farrell in the 2022 film The Banshees Of Inisherin.
GLENCOEMountain valley in west Scotland, the site of a massacre of Macdonalds by Campbells and English troops in 1692.
GLENNIEEvelyn _, Scottish virtuoso percussionist made a Dame in the 2007 New Year Honours.
GLENNISGlamorous _ , nickname of the Bell X-1 airplane flown by Chuck Yeager to break the sound barrier in 1947.
GLENOIDDenoting the cavity in the shoulder blade into which the head of the upper arm bone fits.
GLIDERSUnpowered aircraft.
GLIMMERShine faintly.
GLIMPSEBrief sight.
GLISTEN"...treetops _ and children listen to hear sleigh bells in the snow..." (White Christmas).
GLITCHYBug-ridden.
GLITTERTiny pieces of sparkling decoration.
GLOATEDGloried.
GLOBULEA small round particle of a substance; a drop.
GLORIEDTook great pride or pleasure in.
GLORIESGreat honours.
GLORIFYTo worship, exalt or adore.
GLORYBEPious exclamation.
GLOSSESType of paints.
GLOSSOPMarket town in the High Peak in Derbyshire.
GLOTTAL_ stop, a plosive consonantal sound produced by the abrupt obstruction of airflow in the throat.
GLOTTISThe part of the larynx consisting of the vocal cords and the slit-like opening between them. It affects voice modulation through expansion or contraction.
GLOWERSGlares.
GLOWINGLambent.
GLUCOSESix-carbon monosaccharide sugar whose most abundant form is dextrose.
GLUEEARAccumulation of fluid in the middle ear of children.
GLUEPOT_ Reserve, a private protected area located in the Australian state of South Australia.
GLUIESTHaving the most sticky consistency.
GLUTEAL_ muscles, those found in the buttocks.
GLUTEUSAny of the three large muscles (maximus, medius and minimus) forming the human buttock.
GLUTTONA person devoted to eating and drinking to excess.
GLYCINEAn amino acid.
GNASHEDGrated (teeth).
GNASHERDennis the Menace's pet dog in The Beano.
GNASHESGrinds one's teeth.
GNOCCHIDumplings made of pieces of semolina pasta or potato, used to garnish soup or served alone with sauce.
GNOMONSSundial parts.
GOABOUTApproach.
GOAFTERFollow.
GOAHEADGreen light.
GOALIESFootballers.
GOATEESSmall pointed beards.
GOATIERMore caprine.
GOATISHCaprine.
GOBLETSDrinking vessels.
GOBLINSMischievous sprites.
GODDARDTrisha, TV presenter born in 1957 noted for her talk shows.
GODDESSFemale deity.
GODETIAA spring blooming annual flower. It is native to western North America, from British Colombia down to California.
GODFREYDad's army character.
GODIZESDeifies.
GODLESSWicked or unprincipled.
GODLIERMore pious.
GODLINGA minor divinity, especially one whose influence or authority is entirely local.
GODSENDBlessing. Unexpected but welcome thing.
GODSONSMale children whose baptisms are sponsored by godparents.
GODUNOVBoris _, regent of Russia and tsar 1598 to 1605.
GODUTCHTo share expenses, especially a restaurant bill, equally.
GOELANDA white tropical tern.
GOERINGHermann, leading German Nazi figure.
GOFORITDo utmost to achieve aim.
GOGGLESProtective spectacles.
GOINFOREnjoy.
GOINGIN_ _ Style, 1979 film starring George Burns, Art Carney and Lee Strasberg.
GOINGONHappening.
GOITERSSwellings of the neck resulting from enlargement of the thyroid gland.
GOITREDAffected with an enlargement of the thyroid gland visible as a swelling of the front of the neck.
GOITRESSwellings of the neck resulting from enlargement of the thyroid gland.
GOKARTSFast lightweight cars.
GOLDCUPGrade 1 National Hunt horse race that is the highlight of the Cheltenham Festival.
GOLDINGWilliam _, British man who won the 1983 Nobel Prize in Literature.
GOLDTITA small gray bird of arid regions of Mexico and the southwest United States, having a yellow head and throat.
GOLIATHBiblical giant felled by David.
GONDOLAA long narrow flat-bottomed boat traditionally used on the canals of Venice.
GONEBADSpoiled.
GONEOUTBecome extinguished.
GONERILEldest of the three daughters of Shakespeare's King Lear.
GONIMIABluish green granules which occur in certain lichens.
GOOBERSFools.
GOODALLJane _, British primatologist known for her studies of wild chimpanzees in Tanzania.
GOODBYEFarewell.
GOODDAYGreeting.
GOODIERMark, British radio DJ born in 1961 who had spells presenting the Top 40 singles chart.
GOODIESNice things.
GOODMANJohn _, US actor.
GOOFIERMore harmlessly eccentric.
GOOIESTMost soft and sticky.
GOONDASViolent, aggressive people who are hired to intimidate or harm people.
GOONIESAlbatrosses with black feet.
GOOSIERMore nervous.
GOPHERSBurrowing American rodents.
GOPURAMMonumental entrance tower, usually ornate, at the entrance of a Hindu temple,
GOPURASLarge pyramidal towers over the entrance gate to a temple precinct.
GORBALSThe _, Glasgow area on the south bank of the River Clyde.
GORDIAN_ knot, in Greek legend, a complicated fastening that Alexander the Great cut with a sword.
GORDITAIn Mexican cooking, a thick pancake made from maize flour, typically split and filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables.
GORDIUSA genus of horsehair worms.
GORECKIHenryk _, Polish composer.
GORGONSIn Greek mythology, three winged, monstrous sisters who had live snakes for hair. Their names were Stheno, Euryale, and the most famous of them, Medusa.
GORIESTMost gruesome.
GORILLALarge ape.
GORMLEYAntony _, Sculptor.
GOROUNDCirculate.
GORSEDDA council of Welsh bards and Druids.
GORSIERMore heavily shrubbed.
GORSUCHNeil _, judge who replaced Antonin Scalia on the US Supreme Court in 2017.
GOSFORD--- Park, 2001 film directed by Robert Altman and written by Julian Fellowes.
GOSHAWKAccipiter gentilis, a short-winged bird of prey once used for hunting geese.
GOSLINGYoung goose.
GOSMOREHamlet in the parish of St Ippolyts near Hitchin in Hertfordshire, England.
GOSPELSIn the New Testament, the four main books that describe the life of Jesus Christ.
GOSPORTNaval town of South Hampshire on the western side of Portsmouth harbour.
GOSSIPYChatty.
GOTAWAYEscaped.
GOTEVENRetaliated.
GOTLANDLargest island of Sweden, south-east of the mainland in the Baltic Sea.
GOTOBEDTurn in.
GOTOPOTDeteriorate through neglect.
GOTOWARTake up arms.
GOUACHEOpaque watercolour paint.
GOUJEREVenereal disease.
GOUJONSDeep fried strips of chicken or fish.
GOULASHA rich stew, originating in Hungary, made of beef, lamb or veal and highly seasoned with paprika.
GOUNDERTo sink.
GOURAMIFish.
GOURDESThe basic monetary units of Haiti, equal to 100 centimes.
GOURMETGastronome. A person who cultivates a discriminating palate for good food and drink.
GOURNETA fish.
GOVERNSHolds sway over.
GOWRONGTurn out other than intended.
GRABBEDSeized suddenly.
GRADATETo change or cause to change imperceptibly, as from one colour, tone, or degree to another.
GRADERSWheeled machines for levelling the ground, especially in making roads.
GRADINGClassifying.
GRADUALSlow and steady.
GRAFTEDWorked hard.
GRAFTERHard worker.
GRAHAMEKenneth _, British writer most famous for The Wind In The Willows.
GRAHAMSScottish mountains between 2000 and 2499 feet high.
GRAMMARSyntax rules.
GRAMMERKelsey, Cheers and Frasier actor who voices the character Sideshow Bob in The Simpsons.
GRAMPUSA cetacean of the dolphin family, widely distributed in northern seas.
GRANADAA city of southern Spain southeast of Cordoba. TV company founded by Sidney Bernstein to run ITV's northwest England franchise.
GRANARYA building or storeroom for keeping threshed grain, farm feed etc.
GRANDADMale ancestor.
GRANDEEHigh-ranking Spanish or Portuguese nobleman.
GRANDERMore august.
GRANDMAGrandmother, informally.
GRANDPAAn informal word for the father of either of one's parents.
GRANGERHermione, character in the Harry Potter series played on film by Emma Watson.
GRANGESCountry houses with farm buildings attached.
GRANITAA semi-frozen dessert of sugar, water and flavourings, originally from Sicily in Italy.
GRANITERock.
GRANNIEFemale relative.
GRANOLACrunchy breakfast cereal.
GRANTEDConceded.
GRANTLYArchdeacon in Trollope's "Barchester Towers".
GRANULESmall particle.
GRAPHICVividly described. _ novel, a full-length often sci-fi or fantasy story published as a book in comic-strip format.
GRAPNELHooked device.
GRAPPLEWrestle.
GRASPEDUnderstood.
GRASSESInformers.
GRASSUPInform on.
GRATERSCheese _.
GRATIFYPlease.
GRATINGRasping.
GRAVELYIn a solemn manner.
GRAVESTMost serious or solemn.
GRAVIESSauces.
GRAVITY2013 film set in outer space directed by Alfonso Cuaron.
GRAVLAXScandinavian dish of dry-cured salmon marinated in salt, sugar and dill, usually served as an appetiser.
GRAYSONCeramicist, _ Perry.
GRAZERSCattle.
GRAZINGOf cattle, feeding in a field.
GREASERCar mechanic.
GREATERLarger in size, scope, etc.
GREATLYBy a considerable margin. Very much.
GREAVESJimmy _, footballer.
GRECIAN_ nose.
GREENERMore emerald colour.
GREETERReceptionist.
GREGALEStrong, cold wind that blow in the Western and Central Mediterranean region, particularly in winter.
GREGORY_ Peck, US actor.
GREGSONSimon, English actor who plays Steve McDonald in Coronation Street.
GREMIALA cloth placed on the lap of the bishop, as during the celebration of Mass or when he confers orders.
GREMLINTroublesome sprite.
GRENADACaribbean country whose capital is Saint George's.
GRENADESmall bomb thrown by hand or shot from a rifle.
GRENADOA small bomb or explosive missile that is detonated by a fuse and thrown by hand or shot from a rifle or launcher.
GRENDELMonster slain by the titular hero of the Old English epic poem Beowulf.
GRESHAMThomas, English merchant and financier who founded the Royal Exchange in 1571.
GRETZKYWayne, Canadian ex-ice hockey player nicknamed 'The Great One'.
GREYISHBetween black and white.
GREYLAGA large Eurasian goose.
GREYOWLOjibwe Indian writer, born Archibald Belaney in Hastings in 1888.
GRIDDLECooking device consisting of a broad flat surface heated by gas, electricity, wood, or coal.
GRIEVEDMourned.
GRIEVESMourns.
GRIFFINA winged monster with an eagle-like head and the body of a lion.
GRIFFONA dog of any of several terrier-like breeds originating in NW Europe.
GRIMACEContort the face.
GRIMONDJo, Liberal Party leader 1956-67.
GRIMSBYCoastal seaport on the south bank of the Humber Estuary.
GRINDERCoffee machine.
GRINGOSForeigners from a Spanish perspective.
GRINNEDSmiled.
GRIPPEDHeld tightly.
GRISHAMJohn, U.S. legal thriller writer noted for his 1991 novel The Firm.
GRISLEDPartly grey or streaked with grey.
GRISONSLargest and easternmost canton of Switzerland.
GRISSOMGil _, CSI's original lead investigator.
GRISTLECartilage.
GRITTEDDid this to icy roads.
GRITTERVehicle used on icy roads.
GROAKEDStared at someone eating.
GROANEDMade a deep inarticulate sound conveying pain, despair, pleasure, etc.
GROANERCorny pun.
GROCERYShop type.
GROCKLEHolidaymaker visiting a resort in Devon or Cornwall.
GROGRAMCoarse silk and wool fabric often stiffened with gum.
GROINEDOf a vault, formed by the intersection of two barrel vaults.
GROLIEROne of the largest U.S. publishers of general encyclopedias.
GROMMETAn eyelet placed in a hole to protect or insulate a rope or cable passed through it or to reinforce the hole. A ring of rope or metal.
GROMYKOAndrei _, Soviet Minister of Foreign Affairs 1957-85.
GROOMEDCleaned and brushed ( horses etc. )
GROOVEDLike a record.
GROOVERThe ____ from Vancouver, nickname of Canadian guitarist and singer Bryan Adams.
GROOVESLong, narrow cuts or depressions in a hard material.
GROSSEDEarned an amount of money.
GROTIUSHugo _, Dutch lawyer.
GROUCHOUS actor and wit who found fame alongside his brothers.
GROUCHYCrabby.
GROUNDSPrevents from flying.
GROUPEDClassified.
GROUPIEA young woman who regularly follows a pop group or other celebrity, especially in the hope of having a sexual relationship with them.
GROUSEDGrumbled.
GROUSERPerson who grumbles or complains.
GROUSESComplains about something trivial; grumbles.
GROUTEDPut a thin line of mortar in the spaces between tiles.
GROWINGExpanding.
GROWLEDGrumbled.
GROWLERA small iceberg.
GROWNUPAdult.
GROWSONGains in estimation of.
GROWSUPMatures.
GROWTHSTumours, abnormal tissues.
GROYNESBreakwaters.
GRUDGESPersistent feelings of resentment, especially due to insult or injury.
GRUIDAEA family of long-legged wading birds comprising the cranes.
GRUMBLEComplain.
GRUMOSEFormed of clustered grains or granules.
GRUNTEDMade the sound of a hog.
GRUNTERA fish that makes a noise, especially when caught.
GRUNTLECause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of.
GRUYEREA firm, tangy cheese.
GRYSBOKA small mainly nocturnal antelope with small vertical horns and a slightly arched back, found in SW Africa.
GSTRINGAir On A _ _, popular arrangement of a Bach composition.
GUANACOA wild Andean mammal similar to the domestic llama, which is probably derived from it. It has a valuable pale brown pelt.
GUARANAClimbing shrub native to South America, the seeds of which contain a high concentration of caffeine.
GUARANIA member of a South American native people of Paraguay, south Brazil and Bolivia, or their language.
GUARDEDCautious.
GUARDIAFiorello La _, the Mayor of New York City 1934-45.
GUARISHTo heal.
GUAYULEA bushy shrub, Parthenium argentatum, of the southwestern US.
GUBBINSGadget.
GUDGEONCarp-like fish.
GUERDONA reward or payment.
GUEREZAA handsome colobus monkey of the mountain forests of Ethiopia.
GUERITEA turret or shelter for a sentry on an old fort.
GUESSEDEstimated.
GUESSESEstimates.
GUESTEDAppeared as a temporary or visiting performer or participant in a television or radio programme or other entertainment.
GUEVARAChe _, 20th century Argentine Marxist revolutionary.
GUFFAWSLaughs loudly and heartily.
GUIACOLA naturally occurring organic compound first isolated by Otto Unverdorben in 1826. A yellowish aromatic oil.
GUIDAGEFee paid for safe navigation through a foreign land.
GUIDERSGirl scout leaders.
GUIDETOThe Hitchhiker's _ _ The Galaxy.
GUIDINGDirecting.
GUIGNOLMain character in a French puppet show of the same name, representing the workers of the French silk industry.
GUILDERFormer Dutch monetary unit.
GUIMPESHigh-necked blouses or undergarments worn showing beneath a low-necked dress.
GUINEASFormer British gold coins worth 21 shillings.
GUIPUREA type of heavy lace.
GUITARSStringed musical instruments.
GUITARYLike a stringed instrument.
GUJARATA state of W India: formed in 1960 from the N and W parts of the former Bombay State.
GULFWAROperation Desert Storm.
GULLETSOesophaguses.
GULLIEDMade deep channels in land.
GUMBOILAn abscess at the root of a decayed tooth.
GUMDROPSmall jelly-like sweet.
GUMMITEAn orange-red to grayish yellow mixture of several uranium oxides, silicates, and salts occurring naturally in the oxidation and hydration of uraninite.
GUMSHOEUS and Canadian slang word for a detective or one who moves about stealthily.
GUMTREEEucalyptus, eg.
GUNBOATA small, shallow-draft vessel carrying mounted weapons and used by coastal patrols.
GUNITESMixtures of cement, sand, and water that are sprayed.
GUNNAGEThe number of weapons carried by a warship.
GUNNELLSally _, British athlete who won the gold medal in the 400m hurdles at the 1992 Olympics.
GUNNERAPlant native to South America, having enormous leaves resembling rhubarb.
GUNSHIPArmed vessel.
GUNTHERBernie, detective created by Philip Kerr.
GUNWALEThe upper edge or planking of the side of a boat or ship.
GUPPIESTropical fish.
GURGLESMakes a hollow bubbling sound like that made by water running out of a bottle.
GURKHASSoldiers of Nepalese nationality.
GURNARDBottom-feeding marine fish also known as a sea robin.
GUSCOTTJeremy, England former rugby union outside centre who won 65 caps for his country.
GUSHIERMore excessively effusive.
GUSHINGFlowing rapidly.
GUSSIEDMade someone or something more attractive, especially in a showy or gimmicky way.
GUSTAVO_ Petro, president of Colombia.
GUSTIERMore windy.
GUTHRIEWoody _, 20th-century US singer-songwriter and folk musician.
GUTLESSCowardly.
GUTSIERMore plucky.
GUTTATEResembling drops; having drop-like markings.
GUTTERSThey carry water.
GUTTIERMore gutsy.
GWYNEDDArea in North West Wales named after a KIngdom dating from the 5th century.
GWYNETH_ Paltrow, actress.
GWYNIADFreshwater whitefish native to Lake Bala in North Wales (Coregonus pennantii), related to the powan.
GYMNASTOne on parallel bars say.
GYMSHOEPlimsoll.
GYMSLIPA sleeveless tunic with a pleated skirt most commonly seen as part of a school uniform for girls.
GYRATESRotates or spirals.
GYROCARA two-wheeled automobile.
HAARLEMDutch city on the Spaarne River near Amsterdam; capital of North Holland province.
HABITATNatural surroundings. The environment in which an animal or plant normally lives or grows.
HABITUEA resident of or frequent visitor to a particular place.
HACKINGThe gaining of unauthorized access to data in a system or computer.
HACKLESErectile hairs along an animal's back, which rise when it is angry or alarmed.
HACKMANGene _, actor.
HACKNEYA car or carriage that is for hire.
HACKSAWTool for cutting metal.
HADDOCKFish.
HADRIANRoman emperor who ordered the building of a famous wall across northern Britain.
HADRONSSubatomic particles.
HAEMONYA plant with paranormal qualities referred to by Milton.
HAFNIUMChemical element, symbol Hf, atomic number 72.
HAGATNACapital of Guam.
HAGGARDGaunt.
HAILING_ a taxi, requesting a cab driver stop and give one a ride.
HAIRCUTShort back and sides, say.
HAIRDOSCoiffures.
HAIRIERMore hirsute.
HAIRNETHead item.
HAIROILBrilliantne is an example.
HAIRPIN_ bend, a very sharp curve in a road.
HAITINKBernard, Dutch conductor who retired in September 2019 aged 90.
HALACHAJewish religious law.
HALBERDCombined spear and battle-axe.
HALCYONPeaceful, gentle, calm.
HALESIAPlant genus also known as silverbells or snowdrop trees.
HALFCUTDrunk.
HALFWAYAt or to the middle.
HALFWITIdiot.
HALIBUTFlatfish.
HALIDESHalogen atoms bearing negative charges.
HALIDOMSomething considered holy.
HALIFAXCapital of Nova Scotia, Canada.
HALITESRock salts, the mineral forms of sodium chloride.
HALLOWSMakes sacred.
HALOGENAny of the chemical elements fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and astatine.
HALTEREOne of a pair of short projections in dipterous insects that are modified hind wings, used for maintaining equilibrium during flight.
HALTERSStraps or ropes placed around the head of a horse or other animal, used for leading or tethering it.
HALYARDRope used for raising and lowering a sail.
HAMBURGGerman city-state and port.
HAMELIAGenus of flowering plants in the coffee family, Rubiaceae.
HAMELINTown of NW Germany said to have been visited by a legendary Pied Piper in 1284.
HAMITUPAct in an exaggerated way.
HAMLETSSmall villages.
HAMMERSNickname of West Ham FC.
HAMMOCKA hanging bed.
HAMMOND_ organ, a type of electric organ with two keyboards that was invented in 1934.
HAMNETTKatharine, fashion designer noted for T-shirts with provocative slogans.
HAMPERSPicnic baskets.
HAMPTON_ Court Palace, Cardinal Wolsey's Thameside residence.
HAMSTERA burrowing rodent with a stocky body and cheek pouches; a popular pet.
HAMULARA small hook or hooklike process, especially at the end of a bone.
HANAPERA small wickerwork basket, often used to hold official papers.
HANCOCKClassic TV situation comedy.
HANDBAGWoman's item.
HANDCARIn the US, a light, manually propelled vehicle used on railway lines.
HANDFULA small number.
HANDGUNFirearm type.
HANDIERMore useful.
HANDIESMobile phones.
HANDILYConveniently or suitably.
HANDLEDManaged.
HANDLEROne in charge of a police dog. Someone who manages the activities of intelligence agents in the field.
HANDLESManages or deals with.
HANDOFFDefensive move in rugby.
HANDOUTFreebie. Distribute.
HANDSAWCutting tool.
HANDSETA mobile phone. Remote control.
HANDSONPractical.
HANGDOGDowncast, furtive, or guilty in appearance or manner.
HANGMANA word-guessing game involving the drawing of a gallows.
HANGOUTHaunt.
HANGSUPFinishes a phone call.
HANOVERCity in Germany. Queen Victoria was the last monarch of this British royal house.
HANSARDOfficial report of the proceedings of the British Parliament.
HANSOLOStar Wars character and Millennium Falcon captain played by Harrison Ford.
HANSOMSTwo-wheeled horse-drawn cabs accommodating two inside, with the driver seated behind.
HANUMANSlender long-tailed monkey considered sacred in India; Presbytis entellus.
HAPLESSUnfortunate.
HAPLOIDHaving a single set of unpaired chromosomes.
HAPPENSOccurs.
HARBOURA sheltered port.
HARDENSSets.
HARDESTMost solid.
HARDHATConstruction worker's item.
HARDHITBadly affected.
HARDIERMore robust.
HARDILYRobustly.
HARDING29th President of the United States.
HARDPUTFacing difficulty.
HARDROEFish eggs.
HARDTOPCar with a rigid roof.
HARDWONHaving taken a great deal of effort.
HARELIPMouth fault.
HARICOTFrench bean. A variety of bean with light-coloured, edible seeds, which can be dried and stored.
HARISSASpicy African sauce or paste.
HARKTHE_ _ Herald Angels Sing.
HARLECHGwynedd town.
HARMFULInjurious. Having a bad effect on something else.
HARMONYState of being in agreement.
HARNESSStable gear consisting of an arrangement of leather straps fitted to a draft animal so that it can be attached to and pull a cart.
HARPIESRapacious monsters described as having a woman's head and body and a bird's wings and claws.
HARPINGTalking persistently and tediously.
HARPISTMusician.
HARPOONWhaler's spear.
HARRIEDAgitated, under pressure.
HARRIERHawk. A medium-sized hound for hunting hares.
HARRIET_ Harman, MP who acted as Labour Party leader from May to September 2010.
HARRODSLondon department store sold by Egyptian businessman Mohamed al-Fayed in 2010.
HARROWSFarming implements.
HARTLEYWallace _, bandleader on the Titanic.
HARVARDIvy League university.
HARVESTReap. Gather.
HARWICHBritish cruise port.
HARZANDRacehorse that won the 2016 Epsom Derby, ridden by jockey Pat Smullen.
HASBEENOne that is no longer famous.
HASHISHCannabis.
HASHTAGOn social media, a word or phrase preceded by a #, used to denote the topic of a post.
HASIDIMMembers of a Jewish sect founded in the 18th century by Israel Baal Shem Tov.
HASSIUMChemical element, symbol Hs, atomic number 108.
HASSLEDPestered.
HASSOCKKneeling cushion.
HASTIERMore hurried.
HASTILYIn a rushed manner.
HASTIVEForward; early; - said of fruits.
HATCHEDDo not count your chickens before they are _.
HATCHERTeri, U.S. actress who played Susan Mayer in the TV series Desperate Housewives.
HATCHETShort-handled axe.
HATEFULLoathsome.
HATLESSWithout head cover.
HATREDSDislikes.
HAUBERKA piece of armour originally covering only the neck and shoulders but later consisting of a full-length coat of mail or military tunic.
HAUGHEYCharles _, former Taoiseach of Ireland, who served three terms in office.
HAUGHTYProud or arrogant.
HAULAGECommercial transport of goods.
HAULERSAmerican truckers.
HAULIERFirm engaged in road haulage.
HAULINGPulling.
HAUNTEDFrequented by ghosts.
HAUTBOYAn archaic word for oboe.
HAUTEINHigh; - said of the voice or flight of birds.
HAUTEUROverbearing pride.
HAVARTIMild semi-soft Danish cheese with small irregular holes, sometimes flavoured.
HAVEAGOTry.
HAVENOTDisadvantaged person.
HAVERTZKai, German attacking midfielder who scored Chelsea FC's winner in the 2021 Champions League final.
HAWKEYEJeremy Renner's character in Avengers Assemble.
HAWKINGBritish theoretical physicist.
HAWKINSSurname of Jim, protagonist of the Robert Louis Stevenson novel Treasure Island.
HAWKISHHardline.
HAWORTHVillage in West Yorkshire; home of the Bronte sisters.
HAYCOCKHeap in a field.
HAYFORKFarm tool.
HAYLOFTA space above a barn to store dried grass or other fodder.
HAYSEED(US) Bumpkin.
HAYWIREErratic.
HAZARDSPerils.
HAZLITTWilliam, English essayist noted for Table-Talk.
HEADAGEThe number of animals held as stock on a farm.
HEADERSChapter titles.
HEADFORGo towards.
HEADIERMore intoxicating.
HEADILYIn an impetuous and rash manner.
HEADINGThe title of a piece of writing.
HEADMANThe chief or leader of a community or tribe.
HEADOFFDepart.
HEADSETAn attachment for holding an earphone and transmitter.
HEADWAYForward movement; progress in a forward direction.
HEALINGCurative.
HEALTHYIn fine fettle, robust.
HEAPINGPiling.
HEARINGThe faculty or sense by which sound is perceived.
HEARKENTo give heed or attention to what is said; listen.
HEAROUTListen without interrupting.
HEARSAYGossip.
HEARSESVehicles for conveying a dead person to the place of burial.
HEARTENMake cheerful.
HEARTHSFireplace floors, especially those that extend outwards into a room.
HEARTOF_ _ Darkness, Novel by Joseph Conrad.
HEATHENPagan.
HEATHERPlant.
HEATINGWarmth.
HEATMAPA data visualisation technique in which values are depicted by colour.
HEAVEHOA sailor's cry.
HEAVENSVault of the sky.
HEAVIESIntimidating hoodlums.
HEAVYONUsing large quantities of.
HEBATESAuthor.
HEBRAICOf Hebrew or the Hebrews.
HEBREWSNew Testament book of the bible.
HECKLERA person who interrupts a performer or public speaker with derisive or aggressive comments or abuse.
HECTAREOne hundred ares.
HECTORSBullies or torments.
HEDARIMSchools for Jewish children in which Hebrew and religious knowledge are taught.
HEDGIESHedgehogs.
HEDGINGEquivocating.
HEDONICCharacterized by pleasant or unpleasant sensations.
HEEDFULAttentive.
HEEDINGAttending to.
HEELTAPEnd of an alcoholic drink.
HEGIRASJourneys especially when undertaken to escape from a dangerous or undesirable situation.
HEIFERSYoung cows.
HEIGHHOOh well.
HEIGHTSWuthering _, The only novel written by Emily Bronte.
HEINKELErnst _, German aircraft designer and member of the Nazi party.
HEINOUSMonstrous.
HEIRDOMAn inheritance or succession.
HEIRESSFemale inheritor.
HEJIRASMigrations.
HELAMYSJumping hare.
HELBERGSimon, U.S. actor who played Howard Wolowitz in the TV sitcom The Big Bang Theory.
HELICALShaped like a spiral.
HELICONLarge circular bass tuba that coils over a player's shoulder, often used in marching bands.
HELIPADHelicopter's landing place.
HELLIONA disorderly, troublesome, rowdy, or mischievous person.
HELOTRYSerfdom.
HELPERSAssistants.
HELPFULConsiderate, supportive.
HELPINGSingle portion of food.
HELPOUTAssist.
HEMATALRelating to the blood or blood vessels.
HEMATINBluish-black compound.
HEMIOLAA musical figure in which, typically, two groups of three beats are replaced by three groups of two beats, giving the effect of a shift between triple and duple metre.
HEMLINEThe lower edge of a dress or skirt.
HEMLOCKPlant infusion used to kill Socrates.
HEMSELFThemselves; - used reflexively.
HENBANEStinking nightshade, a poisonous plant in the family Solanaceae.
HENCOOPA cage for poultry.
HENDRIXJimi _, US singer-songwriter and guitarist who headlined the iconic Woodstock music festival in 1969.
HENGIST_ and Horsa, brothers and legendary leaders of the first Anglo-Saxon settlers in Britain.
HENWAREA coarse, blackish seaweed.
HEPARINA compound occurring in the liver and other tissues which inhibits blood coagulation.
HEPATICOf or relating to the liver.
HEPBURNAudrey _, star of Breakfast At Tiffany's.
HEPTANEHydrocarbon.
HERALDSPeople who announce important news.
HERAULTA department of southern France, the capital of which is Montpellier.
HERBAGEVegetation.
HERBERTFrank _, Dune author.
HERETICApostate.
HERMITSEarly Christian recluses or any individuals living in solitude.
HERNIASRuptures.
HEROICSBehaviour or talk that is bold or dramatic.
HEROINEBrave woman.
HEROISEMake an icon of.
HEROISMBravery, valour.
HERONRYA breeding colony of wading birds, typically in a group of trees.
HERRINGSoft finned marine food fish.
HERRIOTJames _, pen name of English author whose works include All Creatures Great and Small (1972).
HESSIANCoarse fabric.
HETAIRAOne of a class of highly cultivated courtesans in ancient Greece.
HETHINGContempt; mockery; scorn.
HEXAGONSix-sided figure. Shape with six straight sides.
HEXAPLAA sixfold text in parallel columns, especially of the Old Testament.
HEYJUDESong by The Beatles released in 1968 that is over seven minutes long.
HGWELLSAuthor of the novels Kipps and Tono-Bungay.
HIBACHIA portable brazier for heating and cooking food. Large Japanese earthenware pan.
HIBBERTToots, Jamaican reggae musician who popularised the genre's name in a 1968 song.
HICCUPSInvoluntary spasms of the diaphragm and respiratory organs, with a sudden closure of the glottis and a characteristic gulping sound.
HICKORYAny of several North American trees belonging to the genus Carya, of the walnut family.
HICKSONJoan, English actress born in 1906 noted for playing Miss Marple in a TV series.
HIDALGOMountainous state of south central Mexico; capital, Pachuca.
HIDEOUSGrotesque.
HIDEOUTA place where someone goes secretly because they do not want anyone to find them. Safe house.
HIDINGSInformal word for floggings or beatings.
HIGGINSAlex _, snooker player.
HIGHESTTopmost.
HIGHHATTall headgear.
HIGHTEAMeal.
HIGHTENMake or become more intense.
HIGHWAYITV religious programme hosted by Harry Secombe.
HIJACKSSeizes in transit.
HILAIRE_ Belloc, Writer and historian who was born in France in 1870 and died in England in 1953.
HILLARYEdmund _, New Zealand explorer who reached the summit of Mount Everest with Sherpa guide Tenzing Norgay in 1953.
HILLMANWilliam, bicycle and early car manufacturer, namesake of car models like the Avenger and Imp.
HILLOCKHummock.
HIMALIAMoon of Jupiter.
HIMMLERHeinrich _, German Nazi leader who was head of the SS and Gestapo.
HIMSELFMale pronoun.
HINAULTBernard, five-times Tour de France winner.
HINDERSImpedes.
HINNIESThe offspring of a female donkey and a male horse.
HINTINGImplying.
HIPBONEPart of the pelvis.
HIPSTERTrendy urban person.
HIRPLEDWalked with a limp; hobbled.
HIRSUTECovered with hair.
HISDARK_ _ Materials, an epic trilogy of fantasy novels by Philip Pullman consisting of Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass.
HISSINGSnake sound.
HISTONEA protein that provides structural support to a chromosome.
HISTORYPast events.
HITACHIJapanese electronics company founded in 1910 whose name means 'sunrise' in English.
HITBACKRetaliate.
HITCHESMinor obstacles.
HITHOMEStrike deeply.
HITLISTAssassin's itinerary.
HITTITEA member of an ancient people of Anatolia, who built an empire in northern Syria and Asia Minor in the second millennium BC.
HIVEOFFDivert elsewhere.
HOAGIESLong sandwiches.
HOARDERPerson who stockpiles.
HOARIERMore greyish white.
HOARILYIn a trite manner.
HOARSENWith reference to a person's voice, make or become rough and harsh-sounding.
HOARSERSounding more rough and harsh, typically as the result of a sore throat or of shouting.
HOAXINGTricking.
HOBBEMAMeindert, Dutch Baroque landscape painter.
HOBBIESPastimes.
HOBBITSCreatures from the Shire.
HOCKNEYDavid _, British artist whose works include A Bigger Splash.
HODGKINDorothy _, English chemist and crystallographer who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1964.
HODGSONRoy, ex-England football manager who was appointed head coach of Watford FC in 2022.
HODIERNOf this day; belonging to the present day.
HOECAKEFood of maize flour.
HOEDOWNIn the US and Canada, a boisterous and energetic square dance.
HOFFMANDustin _, actor in Lenny and Wag The Dog.
HOGARTHWilliam _, English painter and engraver.
HOGFISHLarge wrasse of western Atlantic; head of male resembles a pig's snout.
HOGGETSYearling sheep.
HOGNOSENorth American snakes of the genus Heterodon having an upturned snout.
HOGTOWNHistoric nickname for Toronto, Canada, thought to derive from its extensive meat processing industry.
HOGWEEDAny of several coarse weedy umbelliferous plants, esp cow parsnip.
HOISTEDRaised by means of ropes and pulleys.
HOISTEROne who, or that which, lifts.
HOLBEINHans _ the Younger, German painter noted for his 1533 work The Ambassadors featuring a distorted skull at the front.
HOLDALLLarge strong bag.
HOLDOFFKeep apart or at a distance.
HOLDOUTEndure.
HOLDSINRepresses.
HOLDUPSDelays during robberies?
HOLEDUPHiding.
HOLIDAMSomething considered holy.
HOLIDAYVacation.
HOLIESTMost sacred.
HOLLANDAnother name for the Netherlands. Tom, English actor who played Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
HOLLERSShouts.
HOLLIESThe _, group that had a hit with He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother.
HOLMIUMChemical element, symbol Ho, atomic number 67.
HOLNESSBob, TV and radio presenter who hosted the game show Blockbusters.
HOLSTERPistol case.
HOLYCOWExpression of surprise.
HOLYMANPriest, say.
HOLYSEEThe diocese of the Pope.
HOMAGESHonours.
HOMARUSA genus of lobsters.
HOMBRESU.S. slang term for men, from the Spanish.
HOMBURGA type of man's hat made from soft felt, with a dented crown and a stiff, upturned brim.
HOMERICRelating to Bronze Age Greece as described in the _ poems.
HOMERUNBaseball term.
HOMIESTMost comfortable and cosy.
HOMINALOf, relating to, or constituted by humans as a species.
HOMINIDPrimate such as Homo sapiens.
HOMONYMEach of two or more words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins.
HONESTYGood faith.
HONEYEDMellifluous.
HONIARACapital of the Solomon Islands.
HONOURSRegards with great respect.
HOODINGCovering the head.
HOODLUMPetty gangster.
HOOKAHSOriental pipes with water containers.
HOOKINGCatching a fish.
HOOLIESNoisy parties.
HOOPOESOld World birds with a pinkish-brown plumage and black and white wings.
HOOSIERIndiana native.
HOOTERSCar horns, for example.
HOOTINGSounding a horn.
HOOVERSVacuum cleaners.
HOPBINEThe climbing stem of a plant used to make beer.
HOPEFOR_ _ The Best And Prepare For The Worst.
HOPEFULOptimistic.
HOPKINSGerard Manley _, Victorian poet and Jesuit priest.
HOPLITEA heavily armed foot soldier of ancient Greece.
HOPPINGJumping on one foot.
HOPSACKA coarse clothing fabric of a loose plain weave.
HORATIONelson's first name.
HORDEINA prolamin glycoprotein, present in barley and some other cereals.
HORDERNMichael, English stage and film actor.
HORIZONSkyline.
HORMONEA chemical substance produced in an endocrine gland.
HORNETSLarge social wasps that are capable of inflicting a severe sting.
HORRIFYAppall.
HORSHAMTown in West Sussex.
HORSING_ around, behaving in a silly and noisy way.
HOSANNAAn exclamation of praise, esp one to God.
HOSIERYStockings, socks and knitted underclothing collectively.
HOSKINSBob _, English actor who died in April 2014.
HOSPICENursing home for the terminally ill.
HOSTAGEKidnapped person.
HOSTELSBuildings providing overnight accommodation, as for the homeless, etc.
HOSTESSA woman acting as host.
HOSTILEAntagonistic.
HOSTINGEntertaining.
HOSTLERA person who takes care of horses, especially at an inn.
HOTCAKEMany of these sell very fast.
HOTFOOTQuickly.
HOTHEADExcitable person.
HOTLINEPhone for use in emergencies or for communication between heads of government.
HOTPOTSBaked meat or fish casseroles covered with a layer of potatoes.
HOTSEATPrecarious position.
HOTSHOTGo-getter.
HOTSPOTArea of potential violence.
HOTSPURTottenham _, north London football club based at White Hart Lane.
HOUDINIStunt artist and escapologist born Erik Weisz.
HOUNDEROne who harasses somebody.
HOUSAGEStorage fee.
HOUSINGHomes.
HOUSMANAE _, English scholar and poet best known for A Shropshire Lad.
HOUSTONCity in Texas. Whitney, U.S. singer who starred in and recorded the soundtrack to the 1992 film The Bodyguard.
HOUTINGFish.
HOWBEITNevertheless; however.
HOWEVERStill.
HOYLAKEThe home of the Royal Liverpool Golf Club and venue for the 2014 Open Championship.
HUBBARDL. Ron, Scientology founder.
HUBCAPSWheel parts.
HUFFISHPetulant.
HUITRESEdible bodies of numerous oysters.
HULKINGBig and ungainly.
HULOISTOne who believes the doctrine that God is identical to matter.
HUMBUGSHard boiled sweets, usually striped and flavoured with peppermint.
HUMDRUMOrdinary. Monotonous.
HUMERALRelating to the upper arm.
HUMERUSArm bone.
HUMIDORBox for keeping things, such as cigars, appropriately moist.
HUNDREDCardinal number.
HUNGARYCountry whose capital is Budapest.
HUNKERSHaunches.
HUNTERSPeople or animals that seek out and capture or kill game.
HUNTTHE_ _ Thimble, children's game.
HUPPERTIsabelle, French actress who played the title role in the 2001 film The Piano Teacher.
HURDLERTrack athlete.
HURDLESA series of upright frames over which athletes in a race must jump.
HURLINGTraditional Irish game.
HURRAHSExclamations of joy, approval etc.
HURRIEDPerformed with great haste.
HURRIESRushes.
HURRYUP_ _ Harry, a 1978 single released by the punk band Sham 69.
HURTFULCausing distress or injury.
HURTINGInflicting pain.
HURTLESMoves or causes to move at high speed, typically in an uncontrolled manner.
HUSBANDSpouse.
HUSKIERSounding more low-pitched and slightly more hoarse.
HUSKIESArctic sledge dogs.
HUSSAINNasser _, captain of the England Test cricket team from 1999 to 2003.
HUSSARSCavalrymen.
HUSSEINThe King of Jordan from 1952 to 1999.
HUSSITEA member of a Czech pre-Protestant Christian movement.
HUSTLERSlang term for one who earns or obtains something forcefully or dishonestly.
HYALITEA clear and colourless variety of opal in globular form.
HYALOIDTransparent membrane enveloping the vitreous humor of the eye and separating it from the retina.
HYBRIDSCrosses.
HYDATIDA cyst with watery contents that is produced in humans and animals by a tapeworm in the larval state; cysticerus.
HYDRANTWater supply.
HYDRATEWater.
HYGIENEClean or healthy practices. The science concerned with the maintenance of health, cleanliness.
HYLIDAETree frogs.
HYMNISTOne who composes religious or devotional songs.
HYPATIAGreek philosopher, astronomer, and mathematician who ran the Neoplatonist school in Alexandria.
HYPHENSPunctuation marks.
HYPOXIADeprivation of oxygen to body tissues.
HYRAXESRotund herbivorous mammals of Africa and South West Asia, resembling rodents.
IACOCCALee, U.S. car executive who led Ford and Chrysler.
IANBELLEx-England right-handed higher order batsman.
IANDURYThe Blockheads' original lead singer.
IAPETUSMoon of Saturn. Father of Atlas.
IBERIANPeninsula in southwest Europe.
ICEBATHA form of cold water immersion usually as part of a training regime after exercise.
ICEBEERBrewed drink with increased alcohol content from fractional freezing.
ICEBERGA type of lettuce with very crisp pale leaves tightly enfolded. Frozen mass in the sea.
ICEBIRDA cargo vessel which delivers supplies to the Australian Antarctic Division bases.
ICEBOATVessel that clears frozen waterways.
ICECAPSThese are found at polar regions.
ICECOLDFreezing.
ICECUBEDrink cooler. Stage name of U.S. rapper born O'Shea Jackson. Small frozen block.
ICEDTEAChilled drink.
ICEFALLFrozen avalanche.
ICEFERNEncrustation on window from frost.
ICEFREEDevoid of frozen water.
ICELANDCountry whose capital is Reykjavik. Scandinavian country in the North Atlantic, home to the world's oldest democracy. Country that knocked out England in UEFA Euro 2016.
ICEOVERFreeze.
ICEPACKA bag or folded cloth containing frozen water.
ICEPICKA sharp tool used for breaking off small pieces of frozen water.
ICERINKSkating arena.
ICESHOWSkating spectacular.
ICHABODThe son of Phinehas and the grandson of Eli.
ICHDIENMotto displayed on the heraldic badge of the Prince of Wales.
ICICLESHanging frozen spikes formed by the freezing of dripping water.
ICINESSFrigidity.
ICTERIABird genus: New World chats.
ICTERICSuffering from jaundice.
ICTERUSTechnical name for jaundice; from the Latin name of a yellowish-green bird.
ICTINUSGreek architect of the 5th century BC who designed the Parthenon with Callicrates.
IDAHOANIdaho native.
IDEALLYIn a perfect world.
IDEATEDImagined.
IDEATUMThe external object of which a conception is formed.
IDIAMINUgandan president 1971-79.
IDIOTICFoolish.
IDOLISEAdmire or revere greatly.
IDOLISHWorshipping false gods.
IDOLOUSWorshipping false gods.
IDUMEANOf or pertaining to ancient Edom, a historical region south of Judea and the Dead Sea, mentioned in the Bible.
IDYLLICPerfect, ideal.
IGGYPOPUS singer/songwriter with The Stooges. Professional name of James Osterberg Junior born in 1947.
IGNEOUSFormed from molten magma.
IGNITEDSet afire.
IGNITESCatches fire.
IGNITORDevice for causing an electric arc.
IGNOBLEDishonourable.
IGNOREDDisregarded.
IGNORESDisregards.
IGRAINEThe wife of Uther and mother of King Arthur.
IGUANASLarge tropical lizards.
IGUVINEThe _ Tablets, a series of bronze tablets discovered at Gubbio, Italy, in 1444.
IKEBANAThe Japanese decorative art of flower arrangement.
ILIAMNALake in southwest Alaska.
ILLAPSETo slide in.
ILLBREDBadly brought up.
ILLEGALIllicit. Unlawful.
ILLFAMEThe state of being held in low esteem by the public; disrepute.
ILLICITIllegal. Unlawful.
ILLNESSMalady.
ILLOGICA lack of sound reasoning.
ILLUMEDLit up.
ILLUMESLights up.
ILLUSEDMistreated.
ILLWILLEnmity.
ILLWINDIt's an _ _ that blows nobody any good.
ILLYRIAA region in the western part of the Balkan Peninsula.
IMAGERYFigurative or descriptive language in a literary work.
IMAGINEPicture mentally.
IMAGINGForming a picture.
IMAGISMA movement in early 20th-century Anglo-American poetry.
IMAGISTA member of a poetic movement of the early 20th century, initiated chiefly by US writer Ezra Pound.
IMAGOESAdult sexually mature insects produced after metamorphosis.
IMAMATEMuslim leader's office.
IMBIBEDKnocked back.
IMBIBESSwallows.
IMBONGIIn traditional African society, a composer and orator of poems praising a chief or other figurehead.
IMBRUEDStained.
IMBRUESStains.
IMBRUTETo reduce to a bestial state.
IMBUINGPermeating.
IMHOTEPArchitect and engineer who served in ancient Egypt as Djoser's vizier. Deified Egyptian scholar. Ancient physician later worshipped as a god.
IMITATEMimic.
IMMENSEUnusually large.
IMMERSEPlunge or dip into liquid.
IMMORALUnethical.
IMMUREDConfined (someone) against their will.
IMPACTSCollisions.
IMPAIRSSpoils.
IMPALASAntelopes.
IMPALEDSpeared.
IMPALERVlad The ____ , military governor of Wallachia noted for his unusually cruel punishments.
IMPALESTransfixes or pierces with a sharp instrument.
IMPANELTo select a jury from a list.
IMPASSEDeadlock.
IMPASTETo paint by applying thick layers of pigment.
IMPASTOThickly applied paint.
IMPAVIDFearless.
IMPEACHArraign.
IMPEARLTo form into drops.
IMPEDEDHindered or obstructed.
IMPEDESHinders.
IMPENDSIs about to happen.
IMPERILPut at risk. Endanger.
IMPETUSMomentum.
IMPIETYLack of reverence.
IMPINGECollide with.
IMPIOUSUngodly.
IMPLANTA device, tissue or hormone surgically grafted into the body.
IMPLEADProsecute or take proceedings against.
IMPLIEDHinted at or suggested.
IMPLIESHints at or suggests.
IMPLODECollapse.
IMPLOREBeg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.
IMPOSEDFoisted.
IMPOUNDSeize and take legal custody of (something, especially a vehicle, goods, or documents) because of an infringement of a law.
IMPOWERTo give permission or the legal right to do something.
IMPRESSStrike favourably. Stamp.
IMPRINTA mark or outline made by pressing something on to a softer substance.
IMPROVEMake better in quality. Get better.
IMPUGNSCalls into question.
IMPULSEWhim.
IMPUTEDAttributed.
IMPUTESAscribes.
INABOATOn water.
INAFLAPFlustered.
INAHUFFAnnoyed and offended.
INAIDOFIntended to achieve.
INAMISTLove-_-_-_, plant.
INAMOODFeeling angry.
INANGERLook Back _ _, Play by John Osborne.
INANITYSilliness.
INAPEARA Partridge _ _ _ Tree.
INASHOEA foot might be this.
INASPOTFacing difficulty.
INASTEWTroubled.
INATICKVery soon.
INAWORDSuccinctly. Briefly.
INBLOOMBritain _ _, The largest horticultural competition in the UK, first held in 1963.
INBOARDSituated on, towards, or near the centre of a ship or aircraft.
INBREAKInvasion.
INBRIEFConcisely.
INBUILTIntegral, fitted.
INCASEDEnclosed.
INCENSEInfuriate. Anger.
INCHASETo decorate or ornament by inlaying or engraving.
INCHECKUnder control or restraint.
INCHIEFPrimarily. Especially.
INCISEDCut into or engraved.
INCISORChisel-edged tooth at front of mouth.
INCITEDInstigated.
INCITESStirs up.
INCLINEGradient.
INCLUDEComprise.
INCOMERImmigrant.
INCOMESWages.
INCONNUA North American freshwater food and game fish related to the salmon.
INCUDESSmall anvil-shaped bones in the middle ear, transmitting vibrations between the malleus and stapes.
INDENTSSets words in from the margin at the start of new paragraphs.
INDEPTHDetailed and thorough.
INDERALA trademark used for a beta-blocker.
INDIANAThe 19th State of America, in the mid west. Known as the Hoosier State.
INDIANSFor example, residents of Assam or Gujarat.
INDICTSCharges.
INDIGOSdark blue dyes.
INDOGENA complex, nitrogenous radical.
INDOLESCompounds containing a benzene ring fused to a five-membered nitrogen containing pyrrole ring.
INDOORSNot outside.
INDORSESanction.
INDOUBTNot certain or undecided.
INDUCEDBrought about.
INDUCESBrings about or gives rise to.
INDUCTSAdmits (someone) formally to a post or organization.
INDULGEAllow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of.
INDULTOForgiveness for an offence.
INDUSIAThin membranous coverings, especially shields covering a sorus on a fern frond.
INDWELLPermanently possess.
INDWELTPermanently present in.
INEGYPTIsrael _ _, a biblical oratorio by the composer George Frideric Handel.
INEPTLYWithout skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment.
INERTIAInactivity.
INERTLYInactively.
INEXACTImprecise.
INEXILELiving in a foreign country because one has been banished from one's own.
INFANCYPeriod of life when you are a very young child. Early childhood.
INFANTASpanish princess.
INFANTEA son of the ruling monarch of Spain or Portugal other than the heir to the throne, specifically the second son.
INFANTSVery young children.
INFARCETo stuff; to swell.
INFAUNAAnimal life occupying the sediment of ocean and river beds, described as benthic.
INFECTSPasses a disease to.
INFERNOConflagration. Fourth book in Dan Brown's Robert Langdon series.
INFESTSOverruns.
INFIDELA person who has no religious belief; unbeliever.
INFIMUMLargest number within a subset that is less than or equal to all of its elements.
INFLAMEArouse to violent emotion.
INFLATEBlow air into.
INFLICTCause (something unpleasant or painful) to be suffered by someone or something.
INFOCUSSharply defined.
INFORCEHaving legal validity.
INFORMSTells.
INFOSECProcedures or measures used to protect electronic data from unauthorized access or use.
INFRONTAhead.
INFUMEDDried in smoke; smoked.
INFUSEDSoaked in liquid to extract the flavour or healing properties.
INFUSESSoaks (tea, herbs, etc.) in liquid to extract the flavour or healing properties.
INGALLSLaura _ Wilder, US author who wrote the children's classic Little House On The Prairie.
INGENUEUnworldly young woman.
INGESTSAbsorbs.
INGRAINInstil deeply.
INGRAMSRichard _, Ian Hislop's predecessor as editor of Private Eye.
INGRATEThankless wretch.
INGRESSThe action or fact of going in or entering; the capacity or right of entrance.
INGRIDA_ Simonyte, Prime Minister of Lithuania who assumed office on 25 November 2020.
INGROUPClique.
INGROWNPainful sort of toenails.
INHABITOccupy.
INHALEDBreathed in.
INHALERAsthma sufferer's device.
INHALESBreathes in.
INHASTEQuickly.
INHERESExists essentially or permanently in.
INHERITCome into.
INHIBITRestrain or hinder.
INHOUSEDone internally.
INHUMANCruel or brutal.
INHUMEDBuried.
INIRONSManacled.
INITIALFirst letter.
INJUREDWounded.
INJURESDoes physical harm or damage to (someone).
INJURIAInvasion of another's rights for which one may bring an action.
INKATHAMainly Zulu political party of South Africa founded in 1975 by Dr Mangosuthu Buthelezi.
INKBLOTRandom shape used in Rorschach tests by psychologists.
INKLINGSlight intimation or suggestion.
INKWELLA small container for writing fluid.
INLACEDIntertwined.
INLARGEAs a totality or on a broad scale.
INLIMBOPhrase meaning 'facing a situation of not knowing what will happen'.
INMATESPeople living in an institution such as a prison or hospital.
INMEATSThe inner parts of an animal that are used for food.
INNARDSGuts.
INNINGSIn cricket, the batting turn of a player or team.
INNUENTConveying a hint; significant.
INOCULASubstances that produce or increase immunity to a particular disease.
INONEGOBy a single action.
INORDERCorrect.
INPLACEOpportune.
INQUESTJudicial probe.
INQUIREExpress as a query.
INQUIRYInvestigation.
INROADSAdvances.
INRUINSThe state or condition of being destroyed or decayed.
INSECTSCreepy-crawlies.
INSERTSFilm about 1930s movie making starring Jessica Harper, Richard Dreyfuss and Bob Hoskins.
INSHAPEPhrase meaning 'looking healthy'.
INSHOREAt sea but close to land.
INSHORTTo summarise.
INSIDERMember of a specified group.
INSIDESInteriors.
INSIGHTAcumen. Discernment.
INSIPIDLacking taste.
INSISTSMaintains very firmly.
INSNARETo catch in a trap.
INSOFARTo the extent that.
INSPECTExamine.
INSPIREAnimate or invigorate.
INSTALLLoad onto a computer.
INSTANTImmediate.
INSTEADAs an alternative.
INSTEPSThe parts of a person's feet between the ball and the ankle.
INSTILLImplant.
INSTOCKAvailable for sale.
INSTOREWithin a shop. Ahead.
INSTYLEElegantly.
INSULAERoman tenements.
INSULARDetached, aloof, etc.
INSULINPancreatic hormone.
INSUREDUnderwrote.
INSURERUnderwriter.
INSURESSecures or protects someone against a possible contingency.
INSWEPTOf the frame of a car, narrowed towards the front.
INTAKESInputs. Openings for fluid, as in an engine.
INTEARSWeeping. Crying.
INTEGERAny rational number that can be expressed as the sum or difference of a finite number of units.
INTENDSHas in mind.
INTENSEConcentrated. Acute.
INTERIMTemporary or provisional. Meantime.
INTERNSDetains during wartime.
INTIMAEThe innermost coatings or membranes of a part or organ, especially of a vein or artery.
INTONEDChanted.
INTONESSays or recites with little rise and fall of the pitch of the voice.
INTOTALAltogether.
INTOUCHCommunicating.
INTRAINProgressing.
INTRANTOne entering an educational institution or a holy or fraternal order.
INTRAYSShallow containers in offices for placing mail or documents requiring attention.
INTROITIntroductory hymn.
INTRUDETo put forward or interpose ( oneself, one's views etc.) abruptly or without invitation.
INTRUTHActually.
INTUITSKnows instinctively.
INUTEROLatin phrase meaning 'within the womb'.
INVADERPerson who enters a country by military force.
INVADESEncroaches on.
INVALIDWithout legal force or cogency.
INVEIGHTo speak with violent or invective language; rail.
INVENTSCreates or devises.
INVERSEOpposite or contrary.
INVERTSPuts upside down or in the opposite position, order, or arrangement.
INVESTSPuts money in.
INVITEDAsked along.
INVITEEGuest.
INVITESAsks along.
INVITROOf biological processes or reactions, made to occur outside the living organism in an artificial environment.
INVOGUEFashionable.
INVOICERequest for payment. Document issued by a seller to a buyer.
INVOKEDCalled on (a deity or spirit) in prayer, as a witness, or for inspiration.
INVOKESCalls upon.
INVOLVEInclude as a necessary part.
INWARDSTowards the inside.
INWHICH_ _ We Serve, 1942 British patriotic war film.
IOCASTEMoon of Jupiter.
IODIZEROne who treats with iodine.
IODIZESTreats or impregnates with a halogen.
IODURETIodide.
IONESCOEugene _, Romanian-born dramatist, associated with the Theatre of the Absurd.
IONISERDevice that electrically charges.
IONIZEDMade charged.
IPOCRASA cordial, made from a spiced wine mixed with sugar and spices, usually including cinnamon, which were strained out by a cloth before the drink was consumed.
IPOMOEAMorning glory genus.
IPSWICHCounty town of Suffolk.
IQALUITCapital of Nunavut, Canada.
IRANIANFrom Tehran.
IRATELYAngrily.
IRELANDCountry whose capital is Dublin. Brow Head is the southernmost point of this country's mainland.
IRESINEA genus of flowering plants in the amaranth family.
IRIDIUMChemical element, symbol Ir, atomic number 77.
IRKSOMEAnnoying. Tedious.
IRKUTSKCity in southern Russia; one of the largest industrial centres in Siberia.
IRONAGEA period in the history of humankind.
IRONIESParadoxes.
IRONINGThe act of pressing washed clothes.
IRONMANMovie and comic book hero. Fictional superhero created by Marvel Comics, the alter ego of Tony Stark.
IRONMENWest Ham United 2017 documentary film.
IRONORERocks and minerals from which the element with atomic number 26 can be extracted.
IRONOUTRemove wrinkles.
IRRUPTSEnters somewhere forcibly or suddenly.
ISADISHRevenge _ _ _ Best Served Cold.
ISADORA_ Duncan, actress who died when her scarf became entangled in the wheels of her car. U.S. pioneer of modern dance.
ISATIDEA white crystalline substance.
ISATINEA yellowish-red crystalline compound soluble in hot water, used for the preparation of vat dyes.
ISCHIUMLowermost of the three sections of the hip bone, situated below the ilium.
ISFAHANThird-largest city of Iran.
ISHMAELNarrator of the 1851 Herman Melville novel Moby Dick.
ISIDORE_ of Seville, Roman Catholic Saint who was an archbishop and scholar noted for his Etymologies, an encyclopedia.
ISINFORHas coming.
ISLAMICThe Sunni and Shia religions are such.
ISLANDS_ In The Stream, song written by the Bee Gees, sung by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton.
ISMAILIMember of a branch of Shia Islam.
ISOBARSLines on a map connecting points having the same atmospheric pressure at a given time or on average over a given period.
ISOBATHLine on a map or chart that connects all points having the same depth below a water surface.
ISOGAMYSexual reproduction by the fusion of similar gametes.
ISOGONEAn imaginary line connecting points on the Earth's surface where the magnetic declination is the same.
ISOHYETA line on a map connecting points having the same amount of rainfall in a given period.
ISOLATEPlace apart.
ISONEPHA line indicating equal cloud cover.
ISOPODAOrder of chiefly aquatic crustaceans that includes the gribble and the woodlouse.
ISOTOPEElement with a different number of neutrons.
ISOTRONDevice for separating isotopes by means of ionisation within an electric field.
ISRAELIJerusalem native. Nationality of politician, soldier and lawyer Chaim Herzog. Eyal Berkovic was a footballer of this nationality. Actress Natalie Portman has this nationality by birth.
ISSUANTOf an heraldic animal, rising with only the upper part visible.
ISTHISA_ _ _ Dagger Which I See Before Me.
ISTHMUSNarrow strip of land.
ITALIANRoman, e.g.
ITALICSSloping type. Style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right.
ITCHIERMore irritating.
ITCHINGYearning.
ITCROWDThe _ _ , TV sitcom starring Richard Ayoade as computer programmer Maurice Moss.
ITEMISEPut on a list.
ITEMIZETo put on a list or make a list of.
ITERATERepeat.
ITTAKES_ _ All Sorts To Make A World.
IVANHOE1819 Sir Walter Scott novel.
IVORIESThe keys of a piano.
IWOJIMASecond World War battle between USA and Japan. Island.
IZANAMIA Japanese goddess, the sister of Izanagi.
JABIRUSLarge Central and South American storks with a black neck, mainly white plumage, and a large black upturned bill.
JACAMARA tropical American bird with an iridescent plumage.
JACCHUSA marmoset that is native to South America.
JACKALSAfrican or Asian predatory canines closely related to the dog, having long legs and pointed ears and muzzles.
JACKAND_ _ The Beanstalk, Pantomime in which the hero trades a cow for some magic beans.
JACKASSMale donkey.
JACKDAWBird type.
JACKLINTony, English golfer who captained Europe's Ryder Cup team from 1983 to 1989.
JACKPOTThe biggest prize on a fruit machine.
JACKSONAmerican state capital of Mississippi.
JACOBINA member of the most radical club founded during the French Revolution, led by Robespierre.
JACONETLightweight cotton fabric similar to muslin, used for clothing, bandages etc.
JACQUES_ Rogge, Belgian former Olympian who became President of the International Olympic Committee.
JACUZZIBubbly bath.
JADEITEA green, blue, or white mineral.
JAGUARSBig cats.
JAHWISTThe _, one of the hypothesized sources of the Pentateuch.
JAIALAIBall game of Basque origin similar to pelota; literally, 'merry festival'.
JAILERSThose in charge of prisons.
JAINISMAncient Indian religion.
JAINISTFollower of an ancient Hindu religion.
JAKARTACapital of Indonesia.
JALISCOSeventh-largest of the states of Mexico, in the west on the Pacific coast; capital, Guadalajara.
JAMAICACaribbean island country whose capital is Kingston.
JAMESONIrish Whiskey.
JAMMINGSong which gave Bob Marley a top ten hit in 1977.
JAMTARTFruity pastry.
JANEDOEUnidentified female.
JANGLEDMade a ringing metallic sound.
JANITORCaretaker.
JANKERSPunishment for those who have committed a military offence.
JANOORTDutch astronomer who proved that the galaxy is rotating (1927) and proposed the existence of a cloud of cometary material (1950) that bears his name.
JANUARYMonth.
JARDINEQuintin _, author of the Bob Skinner crime novels.
JARHEADA slang term for a U.S. marine.
JARRINGHarshly discordant.
JASMINEShrub or climbing plant widely cultivated for its white, yellow or red fragrant flowers.
JASPERYRelating to a variety of quartz that may be red, yellow, or brown.
JASPOIDResembling an opaque, impure variety of quartz.
JAVAMANFossil hominid of the Middle Pleistocene period found in Indonesia in the early 1890s; Homo erectus, (formerly Pithecanthropus).
JAVELINLong pointed spear.
JAWBONEMandible.
JAZZAGEEra of the early 20th century.
JEALOUSEnvious.
JEANARPAlsatian sculptor, painter and poet; co-founder of the Dada movement in Zurich.
JEDWARDIrish singing duo of identical twins, born John and Edward Grimes.
JEERINGHectoring, deriding.
JEHOVAHA name for God in the Hebrew Bible.
JEJUNUMThe part of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum.
JELLIESFruit-flavoured clear desserts set with gelatine.
JENKINSNIck, one of the past investors in Dragon's Den.
JEOPARDEndanger.
JERICHOAn ancient city of Palestine near the northwest shore of the Dead Sea.
JERKINSMen's short, close-fitting jackets, often sleeveless, worn in the 16th and 17th centuries.
JERSEYSKnitted garments covering the upper part of the body.
JESSANTIn heraldry, emerging; issuant.
JESSICA_ Tandy, British-born actress who became the oldest woman to receive the best actress Oscar in 1990.
JESTERSCourt fools.
JESTINGCharacterized by jokes and good humor.
JESUITSMembers of a Roman Catholic order founded by St Ignatius of Loyola.
JETERUSA yellowness of the parts of plants which are normally green.
JEZEBELIn the Old Testament, the wife of Ahab, king of Israel.
JIBBOOMSpar run out forward as an extension of the bowsprit.
JIGABOOBlack person.
JIGSAWSPuzzles in which pieces have to be slotted together.
JIMDALEEnglish actor born in 1935, who appeared in 11 Carry On films.
JINGLESCatchy tunes for TV commercials.
JINGOESVociferous supporters of policy favouring war, especially in the name of patriotism.
JITTERSNerves.
JMSYNGEIrish playwright.
JOACHIMThe husband of Saint Anne and the father of Mary, the mother of Jesus, according to the Catholic, Orthodox, and Anglican traditions.
JOBLESSUnemployed.
JOCASTAIn Greek mythology, queen of Thebes who unwittingly married her son, Oedipus.
JOCELYNOpera by Benjamin Godard first performed in 1888.
JOCULARGiven to or inclined to joking. Humorous.
JODHPURA walled city in northwest India, in Rajasthan.
JOEROOTEngland cricket captain.
JOESOAPOld slang term for a foolish stooge or scapegoat.
JOHANNA_ Spyri, Swiss author best known for her 1881 children's book Heidi.
JOHNDOECharacter played by Kevin Spacey in the 1995 film Seven.
JOHNLEEChief Executive-designate of Hong Kong, succeeding Carrie Lam on 1 July 2022.
JOHNSONBoris _, Mayor of London from 2008.
JOINDERUnion.
JOINERSThose who construct the wooden components of a building, such as stairs, doors, and door and window frames.
JOININGUniting.
JOINTEDArms and legs are this.
JOINTERA plane used for preparing a wooden edge for fixing to another.
JOKIESTMost humorous.
JOLLIEDMade someone or something more lively or cheerful.
JOLLINGCelebrating in a lively way.
JOLLITYThe condition of being good-humoured or jovial.
JOLTINGMoving with sudden lurches.
JONESESKeep up with Inigo, January, Ruth and Toby?
JONQUILA Eurasian plant with long, fragrant, yellow or white, short-tubed flowers.
JONRAHMSpanish golfer who won his first major at the 2021 US Open.
JOPAVEYLong-distance runner who is the first British track athlete to have competed at five Olympics.
JOSEPHSWilfred _, British composer whose works include the ballet "Cyrano de Bergerac".
JOSTLEDPushed, elbowed, bumped.
JOTDOWNMake note of.
JOTTERSSmall notebooks.
JOTTINGA brief note.
JOURNALDaily register or diary.
JOURNEYTrip.
JOUSTEDEngaged in a sporting contest in which two opponents on horseback fight with lances.
JOUSTERKnight with a lance.
JOYRIDESteal a car.
JUBILEEIn June 2012, Britain celebrated Elizabeth II's Diamond _. Special anniversary.
JUDAEANRelating to the southern part of ancient Palestine.
JUDAISMMajor religion.
JUDDERSVibrates.
JUDOISTAn expert in unarmed combat.
JUGATEDIn botany, coupled together.
JUGULAROf the neck or throat.
JUJITSUJapanese system of unarmed combat and physical training.
JUKEBOXCoin-operated machine containing records or CDs.
JULIANAQueen of the Netherlands from 1948 to 1980.
JUMPERS1972 play by Tom Stoppard.
JUMPINGThe act of propelling yourself off the ground.
JUMPJETA fixed-wing aircraft capable of landing and taking off vertically.
JUNCITEA fossil rush.
JUNGIANOf or pertaining to Carl G. Jung or his theories, especially of archetypes and the collective unconscious.
JUNGLESEquatorial forest areas with luxuriant vegetation.
JUNIORSYoung subordinates in an office or hierarchy.
JUNIPERAn evergreen shrub or small tree which bears berry-like cones, widely distributed throughout Eurasia and North America.
JUNKERSHugo _, German engineer who pioneered the design of all-metal aircraft.
JUNKETSPleasure trips, freebies.
JUNKINGDiscarding
JUPITERPlanet with a Great Red Spot.
JURYMANOne sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law. 
JUSTICEJudicial proceedings. Magistrate.
JUSTIFYVindicate.
JUSTINE_ Henin, Belgian tennis player who won seven Grand Slam singles titles.
JUSTNOWAt this moment.
JUTLANDPeninsula of N Europe, scene of a major naval battle between British and German fleets in 1916.
JUVENALRoman satirist.
KABADDIAsian contact sport played between two teams of seven players.
KACHORIDeep-fried Indian snack of spiced dough balls stuffed with lentils, beans, potato etc.
KAFTANSA man's long belted tunics, worn in countries of the Near East.
KAISERSGerman emperors.
KALOYERA monk of the Greek Orthodox Church, esp of the Basilian Order.
KALUUYADaniel, British actor who played Chris Washington in the 2017 horror film Get Out.
KAMEELAGirl's name.
KAMPALACapital of Uganda.
KANANGADespotic leader of the Caribbean nation of San Monique in the 1973 James Bond film Live and Let Die, played by Yaphet Kotto.
KANNADADravidian language related to Telugu and using a similar script, spoken by about 43 million people, mainly in Karnataka in SW India.
KARACHIPakistan's largest city; a major port on the Arabian Sea.
KARAITEA member of a sect, founded in Persia in the 8th century a.d. by the religious leader Anan ben David, that rejected the Talmud and the teachings of the rabbis in favor of strict adherence to the Bible as the only source of Jewish law and practice.
KARAKULHardy sheep of central Asia having a dark curled fleece (Persian lamb) when young.
KARAKUMDesert in Turkmenistan, east of the Caspian Sea.
KARAOKEAn entertainment in which people sing well known songs over a prerecorded backing tape.
KARASEAShallow arm of the Arctic Ocean off the N coast of Russia, bounded by the islands of Severnaya Zemlya and Novaya Zemlya.
KARLOFFBoris _, horror actor.
KARROOSArid plateaus of southern Africa.
KARTINGRecreational racing in light, low-framed vehicles with small wheels.
KASHMIRRegion of the Indian subcontinent, also a Led Zeppelin song.
KATIPOSSpiders native to New Zealand.
KATRINA_ and the Waves, winner of the 1997 Eurovision Song Contest.
KATRINELoch in the Trossachs used as the setting of Sir Walter Scott's poem The Lady of the Lake.
KATYDIDLarge grasshopper.
KAUFMANGerald _, Member of Parliament for Manchester Gorton since 1983.
KAYAKERCanoeist.
KEARNEYBully in TV's The Simpsons often found in the company of Jimbo and Dolph.
KEATINGPaul _, served as 24th Prime Minister of Australia from 1991-6.
KEELMANSomeone who works on a barge.
KEENESTMost fervent.
KEEPERSGoalies.
KEEPFITProgramme of physical exercises.
KEEPINGCharge or care.
KEEPMUMStay silent.
KEEPOFFStay at a distance from.
KEEPOUTEntry prohibited.
KEEPSONContinues.
KEEPTHE_ _ Aspidistra Flying, a socially critical novel by George Orwell.
KEITLOAA southern African variety of the black two-horned rhinoceros.
KELLOGGWill Keith _, business man and philanthropist who founded a cereal company in 1906.
KELOIDSAreas of irregular fibrous tissue formed at the site of a scar or injury.
KELPIESThe _, Tourist attraction in Grangemouth, Scotland.
KEMPTON_ Park, racecourse in Surrey which hosts the King George VI Chase.
KENDALLSurname linking Kenneth, Howard, Kay and MP Liz.
KENDODDComedian who switched on the Blackpool illuminations in 1966.
KENNEDYJohn F. _, assassinated US president.
KENNELSWhere dogs live.
KENNETH_ Branagh, actor.
KEPTMUMSaid nothing.
KERASINA cerebroside found in brain tissue and containing fatty acid, sphingosine, and galactose.
KERATINA fibrous protein that occurs in the outer layer of the skin and in hair, nails, hooves, etc.
KEROUACOn The Road author (surname).
KERYGMAThe preaching of the gospel of Christ, especially in the manner of the early church.
KESTRELSmall falcon.
KESWICKMarket town in northwest England.
KETCHESTwo-masted sailing vessels with tall mainmasts and shorter mizzen masts.
KETCHUPA spicy sauce made chiefly from tomatoes and vinegar, used as a relish.
KETONESChemical substances that the body makes when it does not have enough insulin in the blood.
KETTLESMetal or plastic containers for boiling water with handles and spouts.
KEYCARDItem bearing magnetically encoded data that can be read and processed by an electronic device.
KEYGRIPFilm technician responsible for cameras and related equipment, typically assisted by a best boy.
KEYHOLE__ surgery, one using endoscopes etc., performed through small incisions.
KEYNOTECentral or determining principle in a speech or literary work.
KEYRINGItem that keeps openers together.
KEYWESTCity of southern Florida.
KEYWORDA significant set of letters.
KHALIFAMulti-purpose stadium in Doha, Qatar, that hosted the 2019 World Athletics Championships.
KHAYYAMOmar _, Mathematician.
KHEDIVEHonorific title used for the viceroy of Egypt from 1805-1914.
KHIMARSLong veils worn by Muslim women as part of hijab.
KHUTBAHA Muslim sermon that is delivered on a Friday.
KIBBLEDGround into small pieces.
KIBBUTZA collective community in Israel.
KICKASS2010 superhero film starring Aaron Johnson and Chloe Grace Moretz.
KICKOFFTo start play in football.
KIDDIESYoungsters.
KIDNAPSAbducts.
KIDNEYSA pair of organs in the abdominal cavity of mammals, birds, and reptiles, that excrete urine.
KIDROCKSinger-songwriter and musician born Robert James Ritchie in 1971.
KIKIDEEEnglish singer who duetted with Elton John on the hit 'Don't Go Breaking My Heart'.
KILDAREA county in Ireland in the province of Leinster.
KILLDEEA large brown-and-white North American plover with two black breast bands and a noisy cry.
KILLJOYSpoilsport.
KILOBARUnit of pressure equal to approximately 14,500 pounds per square inch or 100 megapascals.
KIMONOSJapanese traditional garments.
KINDESTMost warm hearted.
KINDLEDIgnited, inflamed, roused.
KINDLESElectronic books.
KINDREDRelatives.
KINETICRelating to, characterised by or caused by motion.
KINGCUPThe marsh marigold.
KINGDOMRealm. Monarchical state. In biological taxonomy, the division of lifeforms higher than a phylum.
KINGPINThe most important person in an organization.
KINGSOFWe Three _ _ Orient Are, traditional Christmas carol.
KINKAIDThomas C., Commander Allied Naval Forces in the South West Pacific during World War II.
KINKINGTwisting.
KINNOCKGlenys _, Baroness who was a Labour Party MEP from 1994 to 2009.
KINSHIPBlood relationship.
KINTYREScottish peninsula which gave Wings a massive British hit.
KIPLINGRudyard _, English author and poet born in India, best known for The Jungle Book and his Just So Stories.
KIPPERSSmoked herrings.
KIRSTEN_ Dunst, U.S. actress who played Mary Jane Watson in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man film trilogy.
KIRTLESWomen's skirts or dresses worn from the late Middle Ages into the Baroque period.
KIRUNDIOfficial language of Burundi, belonging to the Bantu family.
KISSINGOsculating.
KITCARSAutomobiles supplied as sets of pieces ready to be assembled.
KITCHENCooking room.
KITHARAA musical instrument of ancient Greece consisting of an elaborate wooden soundbox having two arms connected by a yoke to which the upper ends of the strings are attached.
KITTENSYoung cats.
KLAXONSLoud horns. British indie rock band noted for their album Myths of the Near Future.
KLEENEXTissue type.
KLINGONStar Trek race.
KLUDGESIll-assorted collections of parts assembled to fulfil a particular purpose.
KNACKERTire out.
KNAVERYTrickery.
KNAVISHRascally.
KNEADEDWorked and pressed a substance such as dough into a uniform mixture with the hands.
KNEECAPPatella.
KNEELERA cushion or stool for worshippers in a church.
KNEEPADLeg cushion.
KNEESUPLively party.
KNEIDELA type of dumpling eaten in Jewish households during Passover.
KNELLERGodfrey _, portraitist of the late 17th and early 18th centuries.
KNESSETThe unicameral parliament of Israel.
KNIEVELEvel _, daredevil.
KNIGHTSChessmen.
KNITTEDFused.
KNITTEROne who works with wool.
KNOCKEDRapped.
KNOCKERAs found on a door.
KNOCKONRugby term.
KNOCKUPMake something in a hurry.
KNOSSOSA ruined city on Crete that is the remains of the Minoan Bronze Age civilisation.
KNOTTEDTangled.
KNOWALLPerson who has ( or appears to have ) the answers.
KNOWHOWKnack.
KNOWINGBeing aware of.
KNOWLESSurname of U.S. solo musical artist Beyonce, former lead vocalist of Destiny's Child.
KNUCKLEJoint of a finger.
KNURLEDHaving small ridges on the edge or surface; milled.
KOBLENZA city in W central Germany at the confluence of the Rivers Moselle and Rhine.
KOIZUMIJunichiro ___, Japanese statesman; prime minister and President of the Liberal Democratic Party from 2001 to 2006.
KONTIKIExpedition led by explorer Thor Heyerdahl.
KOPECKSAluminium-bronze coins of Russia.
KOPIYKACurrency unit of Ukraine equal to one hundredth of a hryvna.
KOSSOFFLeon, British figurative painter born in 1926 noted for his portraits and cityscapes of London.
KOUPREYVery rare grey ox found in the forests of SE Asia.
KOWLOONA Chinese peninsula opposite Hong Kong Island.
KRAKENSLegendary gigantic sea monsters off the coast of Norway.
KREATICOf or relating to flesh or meat.
KREMLINThe citadel in Moscow containing the former imperial Palace and the offices of the Russian government.
KRIMMERThe grey or black furry fleece of young lambs from the Crimean area.
KRISHNAThe eighth and principal avatar of Vishnu, often depicted as a handsome young man playing a flute.
KRISTENFirst name of the movie actresses Stewart, Wilg and Bell.
KRYPTONChemical element, symbol Kr, atomic number 36. Noble gas.
KUBRICKStanley _, Academy Award winning American film director whose works included 2001; A Space Odyssey.
KUMQUATThe small round orange fruit of a small Chinese tree.
KUNDERAMilan _, Czech-born French novelist whose works include The Unbearable Lightness of Being.
KUSHNERTony, U.S. dramatist who wrote the two-part play Angels in America.
KUSSIERA Turkish instrument of music, with a hollow body covered with skin, over which five strings are stretched.
KUWAITINortheast Arabian.
KVITOVAPetra _, Czech tennis player who was Wimbledon champion in 2011 and 2014.
KWAIDANClassic 1964 Japanese ghost anthology movie.
KWAZULUFormer Bantu homeland in SE South Africa merged with Natal to create a new province in 1994.
KYRGIOSNick, tennis player,  the 2022 Wimbledon men's singles runner-up.
LAAGERSEncampments formed by a circle of wagons.
LABAMBA1958 hit by US rock and roll singer Ritchie Valens adapted from a Mexican folk song.
LABCOATScientist's overall.
LABELLEPatti, U.S. singer and actress born in 1944 noted for her song If Only You Knew.
LABOURSWorks, toils.
LABROIDRelating to a type of fish.
LACEIBAPort city on the northern coast of Honduras in Central America.
LACERTAConstellation - The Lizard.
LACIESTMost frilly.
LACKEYSServile followers.
LACKINGNot available or in short supply.
LACONIAModern department and ancient region of Greece in the SE Peloponnese; capital, Sparta.
LACONICTerse. Brief in speech or writing.
LACOSTERene _, French tennis player of the 1920s nicknamed the Crocodile by fans.
LACQUERHard glossy coating. Varnish applied to metal or wood. A gold-coloured varnish used on brass.
LACTASEEnzyme.
LACTATESecrete milk.
LACTEALRelating to milk.
LACTOSEDisaccharide sugar found in milk, obtained by evaporating whey.
LADDERSStocking runs.
LADDISHBoisterous.
LADENISNico, Tanganyikan-born chef of Greek descent who ran a chain of London restaurants.
LADETTERowdy and drunk young woman.
LADINOSWhite (or Dutch) clovers of a large variety native to Italy and cultivated for fodder in North America.
LADYDAYThe feast of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary, one of the four quarter days, which falls on March 25.
LAERTESIn Greek myths, the father of Odysseus.
LAFORGEGeordi, chief engineer in Star Trek: The Next Generation who uses a visor to see.
LAGENASLarge earthenware vessels.
LAGGARDDawdler.
LAGGINGInsulating material.
LAGOONSBodies of water cut off from the open sea by coral reefs or sand bars.
LAGOPUSPtarmigan genus.
LAICISEWithdraw clerical character, control, or status from.
LAIDLAWInfluential William McIlvanney Glasgow crime novel of 1977. Greig, rugby union scrum-half and former captain of Scotland.
LAIDLOWStricken.
LAIDOFFHaving lost your job.
LAIRAGEPlace where cattle or sheep may be rested on the way to market or slaughter.
LAKELETSmall body of water enclosed by land.
LAKSHMIHindu goddess of wealth and prosperity; consort of the god Vishnu.
LALIQUERene _, French Art Nouveau jeweller, glass-maker and designer.
LALVANITej, Vitabiotics CEO who became a Dragons' Den investor in 2017.
LAMAITEBuddhist.
LAMARCKJean-Baptiste _, French naturalist who worked in the field of evolution.
LAMBADABrazilian dance.
LAMBASTTo reprimand or scold. Castigate.
LAMBENTSoftly glowing.
LAMBERTA cgs unit of illumination.
LAMBETHThe _ Walk, a song from the musical Me And My Girl.
LAMBKINTerm of endearment for a young child.
LAMBTONThe _ Worm, legendary dragon in folklore in North East England.
LAMELLAA thin layer, plate, or membrane, esp any of the calcified layers of which bone is formed.
LAMENTSBewails.
LAMETTAThin strips of metallic foil used as a christmas decoration.
LAMINAEThin layers.
LAMINALOf a consonant, formed with the blade of the tongue touching the alveolar ridge.
LAMINARConsisting of plates.
LAMOTTABoxer who was the subject of the film "Raging Bull ".
LAMOTTETidal island also called Green Island on the South-East coast of Jersey.
LAMPARDFrank, manager of Chelsea FC.
LAMPERNA lamprey of rivers and coastal waters in north-western Europe.
LAMPERSCondition of horses, in which there is swelling of the fleshy lining of the roof of the mouth behind the front teeth.
LAMPINGHunting at night, especially for rabbits.
LAMPOONSatirise.
LAMPREYPrimitive eel-like fish feeding on the blood of other animals.
LANCERSA quadrille dance for eight or 16 couples.
LANCETSSurgical knives.
LANDINGPlace of disembarkation.
LANDLERAustrian folk dance in triple time involving spinning and clapping; a precursor of the waltz.
LANDMENAgents employed by an oil or gas company to secure leases of mineral rights.
LANDSONAlights atop.
LANDTAGThe legislative assembly of each state in Germany and Austria.
LANGDONRobert _, central character in a series of books by Dan Brown.
LANGLEYA community in North East Virginia, location of the Central Intelligence Agency's headquarters.
LANGTONRay _, Coronation Street character who married Deirdre and was father of Tracy.
LANGTRYLillie _, actress, royal mistress and renowned beauty who was nicknamed "the Jersey Lily".
LANGUIDWithout energy or spirit.
LANGUORPhysical or mental laziness or weariness.
LANKESTThe most long and limp.
LANOLINWool fat.
LANSINGAmerican state capital of Michigan.
LANTANATropical evergreen shrub.
LANTERNA case for holding a light.
LANYARDA rope used to secure or raise and lower something such as the shrouds and sails of a sailing ship or a flag on a flagpole.
LAPALMAMost north-westerly of the Canary Islands.
LAPDOGSMinions.
LAPILLIEjected fragments of volcanic rock or lava (pyroclasts) having a diameter between 2 and 64 mm.
LAPLACEPierre-Simon _, French mathematician, physicist and astronomer who developed the theory of probability.
LAPLANDAn extensive region of northern Europe, mainly within the Arctic Circle.
LAPLATAPort city of E Argentina known from 1952 to 1955 as Ciudad Eva Peron.
LAPTOPSPortable computers.
LAPWINGGreen plover. Bird.
LARAMIECity in which the University of Wyoming is located. Early U.S. Western TV series set on the Sherman Ranch.
LARCENYIn the US, a common law crime involving theft. Theft of personal property.
LARCHESConiferous trees with deciduous, needle-like leaves and egg-shaped cones.
LARDERSPantries.
LARDIERFatter.
LARDNERRing _, US short story writer who wrote "The Young Immigrunts" (sic).
LARDONSCubes of bacon.
LARDOONA strip or cube of fat.
LARGELYPrincipally.
LARGESTMost substantial.
LARGISHRather big.
LARIATSLong ropes with running nooses at one end; lassos.
LARISSAMoon of Neptune.
LARMIERA projection at the front lower edge of a sill or cornice designed to throw water clear of the wall below.
LARNACACyprus' third largest city.
LARSSONStieg _, Swedish author of the Millennium trilogy of novels.
LASAGNAPasta meal.
LASAGNEPasta dish.
LASCALAThe chief opera house in Italy, in Milan.
LASCARSSailors from India or south-east Asia.
LASCAUXThe site of a cave in southwest France that contains Palaeolithic wall drawings and paintings.
LASHANA_ Lynch, English actress who plays secret agent Nomi in the 2021 Bond film No Time to Die.
LASHINGWhipping.
LASHOUTLay into or let fly.
LASSOEDCaught an animal with a rope.
LASSOESCatches.
LASTINGPermanent or enduring.
LASTMANThe _ _, dystopian 1826 science fiction novel by Mary Shelley.
LASTOUTEndure or survive.
LATAKIAChief seaport of Syria, on the western coast opposite the north-eastern tip of Cyprus.
LATCHESFasteners on doors or gates.
LATCHONUnderstand.
LATENCYThe state of existing but not yet being developed or manifest; concealment.
LATERADTowards the side.
LATERALOf the sides.
LATERANA palace in Rome, formerly the official residence of the popes.
LATERONAt a subsequent time.
LATHERSMasses of bubbles produced by soap.
LATICESMilky fluids found in many plants.
LATIMERHugh _, English Protestant bishop burnt at the stake when Mary I assumed the throne.
LATINOSMexicans, say.
LATRATETo bark as a dog.
LATRINEToilet.
LATTENSBrasslike alloys.
LATTICEAn open framework of strips of wood, metal etc. arranged to form an ornamental pattern. A regular periodic arrangement of atoms, ions or molecules in a crystalline solid.
LATVIANPerson from Riga, say.
LAUGHATMake fun of.
LAUGHEDChuckled.
LAUGHERAn amused one.
LAUNDERWash and iron clothes.
LAUNDRYA place where clothes and linen are washed and ironed.
LAURELSA number of shrubs and other plants with dark green glossy leaves.
LAURENTYves Saint _, Fashion designer.
LAURIERWilfrid _, Canadian Liberal statesman; Prime Minister 1896-1911.
LAURITEAn opaque black, metallic ruthenium sulfide mineral.
LAUTRECHenri de Toulouse-_, French painter and lithographer.
LAUWINEAn avalanche.
LAWFIRMLegal company.
LAWLESSAnarchic. Unruly.
LAWSUITA proceeding in a court brought by one party against another, especially a civil action.
LAWYERSLegal people.
LAXATORA muscle that loosens or relaxes a body part when contracted.
LAXNESSThe act of being slack.
LAYBAREReveal or explain.
LAYDOWNAssert.
LAYEREDSuperimposed.
LAYETTEA set of clothing, bedclothes, and sometimes toiletries for a newborn child.
LAYINTOStrike.
LAYITONExcessively flatter.
LAYOFFSTemporary or permanent discharges of a worker or workers.
LAYOPENUncover or reveal.
LAYOUTSArrangements.
LAZARUSBiblical character brought back to life.
LAZENBYJames Bond actor.
LAZIESTThe most idle.
LEACHEDDrained away.
LEADERSPeople who are followed.
LEADINGGoing first.
LEADINSIntroductions.
LEADOFFStart.
LEADSONTakes for a ride.
LEADSTOBrings about.
LEAFLETSmall leaf.
LEAGUEDJoined an alliance.
LEAGUESSports divisions.
LEAKAGEUnintended drainage.
LEAKERSBroken pipes.
LEAKIERHaving more holes.
LEAKINGHas a hole.
LEAKOUTBecome known.
LEANDERWorld-famous rowing club located on the Thames. Lover of Hero.
LEANESTSlimmest.
LEANINGTendency or partiality.
LEANSONRests against.
LEANTONWas supported by.
LEANTOSSloping outbuildings.
LEAPING"On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me ten lords a _".
LEARNEDScholarly.
LEARNERBeginner.
LEASHESLines or ropes used to walk or control dogs.
LEASINGLetting.
LEATHERTanned hide.
LEAVEBEKeep undisturbed.
LEAVENSCauses (dough or bread) to rise by adding yeast or another raising agent.
LEAVING_ Certificate, the final examination in the Irish secondary-school system.
LEBANONAsian Middle East country whose capital is Beirut.
LEBLANCMatt _, actor who played Joey Tribbiani in Friends.
LECARREJohn _ _, author of the novels Call For The Dead and A Murder Of Quality.
LECLERCCharles, Monegasque Formula One racing driver with Ferrari.
LECTERNReading desk in a church. A stand for holding a book in a chapel.
LECTIONA reading of a text found in a particular copy or edition.
LECTURELengthy reprimand. A talk on a subject given to an audience, especially at a university or college.
LEDGERSAccounts books.
LEDUPTOPrepared the way for.
LEEADAYMichael, U.S. actor and singer known as Meat Loaf.
LEECHESWorms that have a sucker at each end of their bodies and feed on the blood of other animals.
LEEHELMThe tendency of a boat to turn away from the wind while under sail.
LEEMACKNot Going Out actor.
LEEMINGJan _, former BBC newsreader who appeared on I'm A celebrity in 2006.
LEERINGLooking lasciviously.
LEESIDEShelter.
LEEWARDOn or towards the side sheltered from the wind; downwind.
LEEWAVEMeteorological term for a type of oscillation in an air stream.
LEFTIESReds.
LEFTISTTending towards radical or progressive political views. One who supports a reformist party or cause.
LEGALLYLawfully.
LEGATEEBequest recipient.
LEGATESEcclesiastics delegated by the pope as his representatives.
LEGATORSomeone who leaves money or property to another person when they die.
LEGATOSMusical passages to be performed in a smooth flowing manner, without breaks between notes.
LEGBYESIn cricket, runs scored after the ball has hit the batsman's body, without touching the bat.
LEGENDSMyths, fables.
LEGHORNA small hardy breed of chicken.
LEGIBLEReadable.
LEGIONSMilitary units of the ancient Roman army numbering 3000 to 6000 men.
LEGITIMThe part of an estate that children or other close relatives can claim against the decedent's testament.
LEGLESSExtremely drunk.
LEGOLASThe Lord of the Rings character played on film by Orlando Bloom.
LEGPULLPractical joke.
LEGROOMSpace for lower limbs to move.
LEGSIDEMidwicket fielders are here on a cricket pitch.
LEGSLIPCricketer in the field.
LEGUMESPlants or their fruits or seeds in the family Fabaceae.
LEGUMINStorage protein.
LEGWEARClothing for the lower limbs.
LEGWORKPhysically demanding part of task.
LEHAVREThe second busiest port in France.
LEHENGAAnkle-length skirt worn by Indian women, usually on formal or ceremonial occasions.
LEHMANNDarren _, coach of the Australian cricket team.
LEIBNIZGerman mathematicain who developed a form of calculus independently of Newton.
LEIPZIGCity of eastern Germany.
LEISTERA spear with three or more prongs for spearing fish.
LEISURELiberty. Blur's debut studio album released in 1991.
LEITRIMCounty in Ireland.
LEMMINGVole-like rodent of northern and Arctic regions.
LEMONDEFrench daily newspaper founded in 1944.
LEMPIRAThe standard monetary unit of Honduras, divided into 100 centavos.
LEMURESThe spirits of the dead considered in ancient Rome as frightening specters and often exorcised from homes in religious rituals.
LENCLOSNinon de ---, French author and courtesan of the late 17th Century.
LENDINGLoaning.
LENGTHSWhat a bather swims.
LENGTHYProlonged.
LENIENTMerciful or tolerant.
LENSCAPProtective covering for the front of a camera.
LENTIGOA condition marked by small brown patches on the skin, typically in elderly people.
LENTILSEdible pulses of the legume family with lens-shaped seeds.
LENTOIDShaped like a high-protein pulse.
LENTOUSViscid or viscous.
LEOFRICHusband of Lady Godiva.
LEONARD_ Rossiter, Star of Rising Damp. Jason, ex-rugby union prop nicknamed the Fun Bus who won a record 114 caps for England.
LEONESERomance people and subgroup of Spaniards.
LEONINELion-like.
LEONORA_ Carrington, British-born artist, surrealist painter and novelist.
LEOPARDPanther. A big cat, usually having a tawny yellow coat with black rosette-like spots.
LEOPOLDName of three kings of belgium, the last of which reigned from 1934-51.
LEOTARDStretchy skintight one-piece garment worn by acrobats.
LEPANTO1571 naval battle in which the Christian forces of the Holy League defeated the Ottoman Turks.
LEPIOTAGenus of gilled mushrooms in the family Agaricaceae.
LEPISMAInsect genus that includes silverfish.
LEPOMISGenus of freshwater fish in the sunfish family.
LEPORIDRabbit or hare.
LEPROSYChronic infectious disorder - also called Hansen's disease.
LEPROUSRelating to a chronic infectious disease caused by a mycobacterium.
LERESISRambling talkativeness.
LERNEAN_ hydra, multi-headed water monster in Greek mythology slain by Heracles.
LERWICKThe main port of the Shetland Islands. Northernmost town of the British Isles on the island of Mainland.
LESBIANA homosexual woman.
LESOTHOCountry whose capital is Maseru. A kingdom forming an enclave in South Africa.
LESPAULUS country and jazz guitarist and inventor.
LESSENSReduces or decreases.
LESSEPSFerdinand de _, French diplomat and later developer of the Suez Canal.
LESSINGDoris _, Zimbabwean-British writer whose novels include The Grass Is Singing.
LESSONSWhat the school day is devided into.
LETDOWNTo lower.
LETEMIN1976 hit for Wings.
LETINONAllow to participate.
LETITBEBeatles album released in 1970.
LETITGOSong from the Disney movie Frozen that won an Oscar in 2014.
LETSLIPAllow to escape.
LETSOUTEmits.
LETTERSMissives.
LETTINGEstate agent's job.
LETTISHAnother word for Latvian.
LETTUCESalad item. Cos is a variety of this leaf vegetable.
LETUPONTreat more leniently.
LEUCINEHydrophobic amino acid which is a constituent of most proteins. It is an essential nutrient in the diet of vertebrates.
LEUCITERock-forming mineral of the feldspathoid group.
LEUCOMAA white opacity in the cornea of the eye.
LEUKOMAWhite opacity in the cornea of the eye.
LEVERETYoung hare.
LEVITESMembers of a group of religious functionaries in ancient Israel.
LEVULINA substance obtained from certain bulbs, such as that of the dahlia, which resembles dextrin.
LEVYINGImposing a tax.
LEWDESTMost crude or indecent.
LEWHOADAustralian tennis player who won the Australian and French Opens and Wimbledon in 1956.
LEWISESSons of freemasons.
LEWISIAPlant genus.
LEXICALOf or relating to items of vocabulary in a language.
LEXICONDictionary.
LEYLANDBritish _, car manufacturer which produced the Princess and the Austin Maxi.
LEYLINEA path joining two prominent points in the landscape, thought to be the route of a prehistoric track.
LIAISEDCommunicated with and maintained contact.
LIAISESWorks together.
LIAISONAlliance.
LIBDEMSParty formerly led by Charles Kennedy and Paddy Ashdown.
LIBERALTolerant of other people.
LIBERIACountry whose capital is Monrovia. First modern African republic to declare independence, in 1847.
LIBERTYLeisure.
LIBRARYBook collection.
LIBRATETo oscillate or move from side to side or between two points.
LIBYANSTripoli natives.
LICENCEA document that gives official permission to do something.
LICENSEAuthorise, certify.
LICHENSOrganisms occurring as crusty patches or bushy growths on tree trunks.
LIDDELLEric _, Scottish athlete played by Ian Charleson in the 1981 biopic Chariots of Fire.
LIEBACKRelax.
LIEDOWNA rest.
LIFEMANOne who is skilful in acquiring an advantage or 'edge' over another.
LIFTOFFWhat is achieved when a rocket gets off the ground.
LIGATEDTied up (an artery or vessel).
LIGATESTies up.
LIGATORA surgical instrument.
LIGHTEDIgnited.
LIGHTENMake less heavy or burdensome.
LIGHTERSmoker's device. Less heavy.
LIGHTLY(Get away) without severe punishment.
LIGHTUPIlluminate.
LIGNITESedimentary rock formed from compressed peat, also known as brown coal.
LIGULASScalelike projections especially on a plant.
LIGURIASmall region of NW Italy extending along the Mediterranean coast between Tuscany and the French border.
LIKEMADFuriously.
LIKENEDEquated. Compared.
LIKINGSPredilections.
LILIBETElizabeth II nickname.
LILLIAN_ Hellman, writer and activist romantically associated with Dashiell Hammett.
LILTINGCharacterized by a buoyant rhythm.
LILYPADPond vegetation.
LIMACONA plane curve.
LIMANDAFish genus of righteye flounders native to the northern Atlantic and Pacific oceans. 
LIMBATEIn biology, having an edge or border of a different colour from the rest.
LIMEADEDrink.
LIMEPITPlace in which hides were placed to remove hair and fur.
LIMITALPertaining to or of the nature of a boundary.
LIMITEDRestricted.
LIMOGESFrench city. Capital of the department of Haute-Vienne, formerly noted for enamel work and porcelain.
LIMPETSMarine gastropods with conical shells that are found clinging to rocks.
LIMPINGWalking unevenly.
LIMPKINA rail-like wading bird of tropical American marshes.
LIMPOPOSouth African province and river.
LINACREOxford college for postgraduates founded in 1962.
LINAGESNumbers of lines in printed or written matter, especially when used to calculate payment.
LINCOLNAmerican state capital of Nebraska. English city. Abraham, assassinated US president.
LINCTUSSyrup-like medicine.
LINDAHLHedvig _ Swedish goalkeeper.
LINDENSDeciduous trees with heart-shaped leaves and small fragrant yellowish flowers.
LINDERAAromatic evergreen or deciduous dioecious shrubs or trees of eastern Asia and North America.
LINDSAYSinger (forename) who represented the UK in the 2001 Eurovision Song Contest.
LINEAGEAncestry. Descent.
LINEATEMarked with lines; streaked.
LINEKERGary _, former England footballer who won the Golden Boot as top scorer in the 1986 World Cup.
LINEMANA person employed in laying and maintaining railway track.
LINENINDon't Wash Your Dirty _ _ Public.
LINEOUTRugby term.
LINESUPQueues.
LINEUPSGroups of people or things brought together for a particular purpose, especially the members of sports teams or groups of musicians or other entertainers.
LINGERSDelays or loiters.
LINGUALOf or formed by the tongue.
LINGULAGenus of brachiopods.
LININGSSilver _ Playbook, 2012 film for which Jennifer Lawrence won a Best Actress Oscar.
LINKAGEConnection.
LINKMANConnecting figure.
LINNETSBrownish Old World finches, the male of which have red breasts and foreheads.
LINOCUTType of engraving.
LINSANGForest-dwelling mammal related to the genets, with a very long tail and a spotted or banded coat of thick fur.
LINSEEDFlaxseed.
LINTELSHorizontal supports of timber, stone, concrete, or steel across the top of a door or window.
LINTIESLinnets.
LIONCUBThe young of a big cat.
LIONESSFemale lion.
LIONETSYoung big cats.
LIONISETo treat as a celebrity.
LIPEMIAThe presence in the blood of an abnormally high concentration of emulsified fat.
LIPREADTo comprehend spoken words by interpreting movements of the speaker's mouth.
LIPSYNCTechnique for matching a performer's mouth movements to a pre-recorded soundtrack.
LIQUEURA highly flavoured sweetened spirit such as Curacao or Cointreau.
LISBURNCity in Northern Ireland on the River Lagan.
LISENTEMonetary units of Lesotho.
LISSOMEAttractively thin and able to move quickly and smoothly.
LISTENSPays attention.
LITERALWord for word.
LITHGOWJohn _, American actor who played Winston Churchill in Netflix series The Crown.
LITHIUMChemical element, symbol Li, atomic number 3.
LITORALThe region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean.
LITOTESIronic understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary.
LITTERSBroods of animal young.
LITTLERSmaller than.
LITURGYChurch service.
LIVEAID1985 benefit concert organised by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure.
LIVEDINShowing experience.
LIVEFORAttach importance to.
LIVENEDPicked up.
LIVENERInformal term for something with an invigorating effect, usually an alcoholic drink.
LIVEOFFSubsist on.
LIVEREDLily-_, lacking courage : cowardly.
LIVORNOA port in Tuscany, Italy, on the Ligurian Sea.
LIZARDSReptiles with short legs and long tails, such as geckos and iguanas.
LIZDAWNActress who played Coronation Street's Vera Duckworth from 1974 to 2008.
LLANEROSouth American cowboy.
LLEYTON_ Hewitt, tennis player.
LOACHESSmall freshwater fish.
LOADERSHeavy equipment machines.
LOADINGThe application of a mechanical force to something.
LOAFERSMoccasin-like shoes for casual wear.
LOANERSThose who permit something to be borrowed.
LOATHEDDespised.
LOATHEROne who hates.
LOATHESDetests, hates.
LOBBIEDCampaigned for influence.
LOBBIESFoyers.
LOBEFINFish.
LOBELIAA chiefly tropical or subtropical plant of the bellflower family, in particular an annual widely grown as a bedding plant. Some kinds are aquatic, and some grow as thick-trunked shrubs or trees on African mountains.
LOBIPEDOf birds, having lobed toes.
LOBSTEREdible crustacean.
LOCALESSites, spots, scenes.
LOCARNOA town in southern Switzerland, at the northern end of Lake Maggiore.
LOCATEDFound
LOCATESSituates.
LOCATORWhat the L in URL stands for.
LOCKJAWTetanus.
LOCKOUTThe exclusion of workers by an employer in an industrial dispute.
LOCKSUPJails.
LOCKUPSNon-residential premises such as small shops or garages.
LOCKYERNorman _, English astronomer whose spectroscopic analysis of the sun led to the discovery of helium (1886).
LOCOISMA disease chiefly of sheep, horses, and cattle characterized by weakness, impaired vision, irregular behavior, and paralysis.
LOCULESA number of small separate cavities, especially in an ovary.
LOCUSTAFemale poisoner in ancient Rome said to have killed Claudius and Brittanicus and to have attempted to kill Nero.
LOCUSTSInsects which travel in a swarm stripping areas of vegetation.
LODGERSBoarders.
LODGINGTemporary residence.
LOFTINGHugh _, British author who created the character of Doctor Dolittle.
LOGBOOKVehicle registration document.
LOGGINSKenny, U.S. singer/songwriter noted for Footloose.
LOGICALAccording to reason.
LOGIESTMost sluggish.
LOGJAMSPoints of congestion.
LOGRONOWalled city on the Ebro River in northern Spain; capital of La Rioja region.
LOITERSStands or acts aimlessly.
LOLLANDFourth-largest island of Denmark, in the Baltic Sea south of Zealand and west of Falster.
LOLLARDAn English or Scottish follower of the religious teachings of John Wycliffe.
LOLLIESPopsicles.
LOLLOPSMoves forward with a bounding or leaping motion.
LOMATIAGenus of 12 species of evergreen flowering plants in the protea family Proteaceae.
LOMBARDCarole, U.S. actress born in 1908, noted for her roles in screwball comedy films.
LOMOTILBrand name of diphenoxylate and atropine, a combination prescription drug used to treat the symptoms of acute or chronic diarrhea.
LONGAGOIn the distant past.
LONGARMThe ____ of the law, the ability of the police to find and catch criminals.
LONGBOWA large, powerful, hand-drawn weapon, especially as used in medieval England.
LONGESTIn this life he laughs _ who laughs last - John Masefield.
LONGHOPCricket delivery.
LONGINGIntense desire.
LONGLEGFielding position.
LOOFAHSBack scrubbers.
LOOKERSVery attractive people.
LOOKINGAppearing to be as specified.
LOOKISMA prejudice or form of discrimination based on a person's appearance.
LOOKOUTBeware.
LOOKSATRegards.
LOOKSEEShufti. A quick examination or inspection.
LOOKSUPImproves.
LOOMINGImminent.
LOONIERMore mad or silly.
LOONIESInsane people.
LOOPERSCaterpillars of a geometrid moth, which move forward by arching and straightening their bodies.
LOOPIERMore crazy.
LOOSELYIn an inexact or imprecise manner.
LOOSENSSlackens.
LOOSESTMost slack.
LOOSINGSetting free.
LOOTERSThose  who steal goods, typically during a war or riot.
LOOTINGPlundering during riots or in wartime.
LOPPINGRemoving branches from a tree.
LOPSEEDA perennial herb, Phryma Leptostachya.
LOQUATSSmall yellow egg-shaped acidic fruit.
LORDINGActing in a superior and domineering manner towards (someone).
LORDJIM1900 Joseph Conrad novel largely set in the fictional country of Patusan.
LOREENA_ McKennitt, Canadian singer-songwriter and musician whose albums include Elemental (1985) and Lost Souls (2018).
LORELEIWater spirit. In German culture, a siren said to dwell on a rock at the edge of the Rhine.
LORENZO_'s Oil, a 1992 movie starring Nick Nolte and Susan Sarandon.
LORETTA__ Lynn, U.S. country singer whose life featured in 1980 film Coal Miner's Daughter.
LORETTEA French courtesan.
LORGNONA monocle or pair of spectacles.
LORICAERoman corselets or cuirasses of leather.
LORIMERA maker of bits, spurs, and metal mountings for bridles and saddles.
LORINERA maker of small iron objects, especially bits, spurs, stirrups, and mountings for horse's bridles.
LORRIESLarge vehicles.
LOSABLECan be lost.
LOSANGEA four-sided planar figure with a diamondlike shape; a rhombus that is not a square.
LOSEOUTSuffer disadvantage.
LOSINGSMonies not recouped.
LOTHAIR1870 novel in three volumes by British statesman Benjamin Disraeli.
LOTHIANA former local government region in southeast-central Scotland, on the Firth of Forth.
LOTIONSSmooth liquid preparations designed to be applied to the skin for medicinal or cosmetic purposes.
LOTTERYGame of chance.
LOTTINGDividing items for sale at an auction.
LOTUSESFruits of forgetfulness.
LOUBEGAStage name of the Latin pop musician noted for his 1999 single Mambo No 5 (A Little Bit of ...).
LOUDESTMost noisy.
LOUNGEDSat in a relaxed or lazy way.
LOUNGERCouch or chair for relaxing on.
LOUNGESPublic rooms in a hotel, theatre, or club in which to sit and relax.
LOURDESFrench market town at the foot of the Pyrenees, a major site of pilgrimage.
LOUREEDMusician and singer who fronted The Velvet Underground from 1964 to 1970.
LOUSIERWorse.
LOUTISHUncouth and aggressive; thuggish.
LOUVARSPerciform fish.
LOUVERSAngled slats fixed or hung at regular intervals in a door, shutter, or screen to allow air or light to pass through.
LOUVRED(Of a window or door) having narrow, horizontal parallel slats across its frame, sloping outwards.
LOUVRESHorizontal parallel slats.
LOVABLEAttractive. Endearing.
LOVAGESLarge edible white-flowered plants of the parsley family.
LOWBROWUnsophisticated.
LOWCOSTBudget.
LOWDOWNInformation.
LOWEREDMade less.
LOWLIFEPeople or activities characterized as being disreputable and often criminal.
LOWMASSA church service that has a simplified ceremonial form and is spoken rather than sung.
LOWRENTShoddy.
LOWTECHRelatively unsophisticated.
LOWTIDEWhen there's more beach and less sea.
LOYALTYAllegiance.
LOZENGEPastille.
LPLATESSigns attached to the front and rear of a motor vehicle to indicate that it is being driven by a learner.
LSLOWRYBritish artist who turned down a knighthood.
LUALABALargest headstream of the Congo river.
LUBBOCKA city in North West Texas, centre of a cotton-growing region.
LUCARNEA type of dormer window.
LUCERNECity in central Switzerland, on a lake of the same name.
LUCIANOLucky, influential Italian-born US mobster.
LUCIDLYIn a readily understood manner; clearly.
LUCIFERThe leader of the rebellion of the angels; usually identified with Satan.
LUCILIAGreen bottle flies genus.
LUCILLEB. B. King's guitar.
LUCINDAFemale forename. Oscar and _ , 1988 novel by Peter Carey that won the Booker Prize.
LUCKIERMore fortunate.
LUCKILYFortunately, by chance, favorably.
LUCKNOWCapital city of Uttar Pradesh in India.
LUCYLIUActress who plays Dr Joan Watson in the crime drama series Elementary.
LUDDITEA member of any of the bands of English workers who destroyed machinery, especially in cotton and woollen mills, which they believed was threatening their jobs (1811-16).
LUGGAGEBaggage.
LUGGERSSmall sailing ships with two or three masts.
LUGHOLEEar (slang).
LUGSAILBoat part.
LUGWORMWidely used as bait by fishermen.
LULLABYSong to send an infant to sleep.
LUMBAGOLower back pain.
LUMIERELouis and Auguste _, French cinema pioneers who patented a cinematograph and the autochrome process of colour photography.
LUMPIERMore stodgy.
LUMPSUMAmount of money in one go.
LUNARIAGenus of flowering plants in the family Brassicaceae, native to central and southern Europe.
LUNATICNut.
LUNCHEDAte a meal during the middle of the day.
LUNETTEA semicircular panel containing a window, mural or sculpture.
LURCHERCrossbred hunting dog.
LURIDLYIn a graphic way.
LURKINGThe activity of reading postings in an online forum without actively contributing.
LUSHESTMost luxuriant.
LUSTERSGentle sheens or soft glows.
LUSTIERMore full of vigour.
LUSTINGHaving strong sexual desire for someone.
LUSTRALRelating to or used in ceremonial purification.
LUSTRUMA five-year term in Ancient Rome.
LUTHIERMaker of stringed instruments such as violins or guitars.
LUTYENSSir Edwin Landseer _, English architect.
LYCAENAButterfly genus.
LYCHNISMostly perennial herbs with sticky stems that catch insects; widespread in north temperate zone.
LYCIDASPoem by English writer John Milton about a shepherd first published in 1638.
LYCOPUSPlant genus of the mint family (Lamiaceae) that includes bugleweed and gypsywort.
LYDDITEHigh explosive composed of molten and cast picric acid, used as a shell filling by British soldiers in the First World War.
LYINGINA term for confinement in childbirth.
LYMEBAYEnglish Channel area by Devon and Dorset.
LYRATEDOf leaf shapes; of leaves having no divisions or subdivisions.
LYRICALExpressive.
LYSENKOTrofim, Soviet biologist and agronomist prominent under Stalin who rejected orthodox genetics.
MACABREGruesome.
MACADAMSmooth, hard road surface.
MACAQUEMonkey.
MACBETHShakespeare tragedy. The Scottish play.
MACCHIORalph _, US actor in the Karate Kid.
MACCOLLKirsty _, singer.
MACDUFFThane of Fife and Macbeth's killer in Shakespeare's play.
MACEDONAn ancient kingdom of northern Greece originally occupying territory north of Thessaly and northwest of the Aegean Sea.
MACHETEA broad heavy knife used for cutting or as a weapon.
MACHINEDevice or appliance.
MACRAMEThe art of knotting string in patterns to make decorative articles.
MACULAEOval yellowish areas surrounding the fovea near the centre of the retina in the eye, which are the regions of keenest vision.
MACULAR___ degeneration, an eye condition producing distortion or loss of central vision.
MACULESAreas of skin discolouration.
MADDESTCraziest.
MADEHAYDid this while the sun shines.
MADEIRAPortuguese island. Plain, rich sponge cake, originally eaten accompanying a glass of Portuguese wine.
MADEOUTDiscerned.
MADEWAYStood back for.
MADISONAmerican state capital of Wisconsin. James, fourth U.S. President known as the Father of the Constitution.
MADNESSInsanity.
MADONNAItalian "my lady". US singer who performed at the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest. Into The Groove was her first UK No 1 hit.
MADRIERA thick plank, used for several mechanical purposes.
MADRONAN American evergreen tree or shrub.
MADRONOAn evergreen tree related to the strawberry tree, with white flowers, red berries, and glossy leaves, native to western North America.
MAESTRIDistinguished figures.
MAESTROA distinguished music teacher, conductor or musician.
MAEWESTUS film actress 1892-1980.
MAFIOSOA member of a criminal organization.
MAGBOTECompensation for the injury done by slaying a kinsman.
MAGENTADeep purplish-red.
MAGGIESMagpies.
MAGGOTSInsect larvae.
MAGHREBArabic name for the NW part of Africa.
MAGICALWonderful or marvellous or enchanting.
MAGINOT_ line, a line of fortifications built by France to defend its border with Germany prior to the Second World War.
MAGNATEPerson of power in industry.
MAGNETOA small electric generator containing a permanent magnet and used to provide high-voltage pulses, especially (formerly) in the ignition systems of internal-combustion engines. Fictional X-Men character, founder of The Brotherhood of Mutants.
MAGNIFYMake appear larger.
MAGNUMSWine bottles of twice the standard size, normally 1 1/2 litres.
MAGPIESPasserine birds with black and white plumage, long tails and a chattering call.
MAGUIREHarry, English central defender and captain for Manchester United FC.
MAGYARSMembers of the predominant ethnic group of Hungary.
MAHATMAIn Hinduism, a Brahman sage, from the sanskrit phrase meaning Great Soul.
MAHDISTRelating to the expected messiah of Muslim tradition.
MAHJONGGame.
MAHONIAAny of various evergreen shrubs belonging to the barberry family, including the Oregon grape.
MAHOUNDAn archaic name for Mohammed.
MAHOUTSElephant riders.
MAIDANSOpen spaces in or near a town, used as parade grounds or for events such as public meetings.
MAIDENSYoung women.
MAIGRETITV detective series starring Rowan Atkinson and Lucy Cohu. Fictional detective created by Georges Simenon.
MAILBAGPost container.
MAILERSSenders of letters or packages by post.
MAILLOTTights worn for ballet, gymnastics etc.
MAINTOPA platform about the head of the mainmast of a square-rigged ship.
MAISTERLord; ruler.
MAISTREJoseph-Marie, comte de _, a Savoyard philosopher, writer, lawyer, and diplomat.
MAJESTYSupreme power or authority.
MAJEUREForce _, Unforeseeable occurrence that exempts a contracted party from fulfilling an obligation.
MAJORATThe right of succession which belongs to the first-born child or son of a family.
MAJORCALargest of the Balearic islands.
MAJOREDSpecialized in a particular subject at college or university.
MAKEFORHead towards.
MAKEHAYWhat, proverbially, you should do while the sun's shining.
MAKEOUTDiscern.
MAKESDOCompromises.
MAKESUPCreates.
MAKEWARTo actively oppose someone or something.
MAKEWAYGive up space.
MAKINGSElements.
MALABAR_ Coast, a region along the southwest coast of India, extending from Goa to Cape Comorin.
MALACCABrown cane that is used for walking sticks and umbrella handles.
MALACHIThe last book in the Old Testament of the King James Bible.
MALAISEFeeling of uneasiness.
MALARIAA disease characterised by recurring attacks of chills and fever, caused by the bite of an infected mosquito.
MALCOLM_ campbell, Racing motorist and journalist who gained the world speed records on land and water during the 1920s and 30s.
MALEFICCausing harm or destruction, especially by supernatural means.
MALICHOMischief or wrongdoing.
MALIGNSSlanders, defames.
MALLARDCommon wild duck. Locomotive designed by Nigel Gresley that set the world speed record for a steam train in 1938.
MALLETSHammer-like tools.
MALLEUSA small bone in the middle ear which transmits vibrations of the eardrum to the incus.
MALLORYGeorge _, mountaineer who died on Mount Everest in 1924 and whose body was discovered in 1999.
MALMSEYSweet Madeira wine.
MALONICA crystalline dicarboxylic acid.
MALPAISThe rough surface of a congealed lava stream.
MALPASOFilm production company founded by Clint Eastwood in 1967.
MALTESEOf Malta.
MALTHUSThomas, English economist and demographer who was noted for his views on population growth.
MALTIERMore hoppy.
MALTOSEA sugar produced by the breakdown of starch. It is a disaccharide consisting of two linked glucose units.
MALVERNA town and resort in southern Worcestershire, on the eastern slopes of the _ Hills.
MALWAREComputer virus.
MAMBOESDances a particular dance.
MAMMOTHGigantic. Large extinct elephant of the Pleistocene epoch, typically having a brown hairy coat and long up-curved tusks.
MANACLEA shackle, handcuff or fetter used to secure the hands of a prisoner, convict etc.
MANAGEDMade do.
MANAGERFootball boss.
MANAGESCopes.
MANAGUACapital of Nicaragua.
MANATEEA sea cow of tropical Atlantic coasts and estuaries, with a rounded tail flipper.
MANBOTEA sum paid to a lord as a pecuniary compensation for killing his man (that is, his vassal, servant, or tenant).
MANCAVEInformal term for a room in a house in which males can enjoy hobbies without distraction.
MANCINIHenry _, American composer who won Oscars for songs including Moon River from hit film Breakfast At Tiffany's. Roberto, Italian football manager who guided Manchester City to the 2012 Premier League title.
MANDALAIn Hindu and Buddhist art, designs symbolising the universe, usually circular.
MANDATEOfficial command.
MANDELANelson _, the President of South Africa between 1994-99.
MANDOLAAn early stringed instrument of the cittern type.
MANDOREA town located 9 km north of Jodhpur city, in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
MANDRELShaft or spindle in a lathe, to which work is fixed while being turned.
MANFORDJason, English comedian who hosts TV quiz show Unbeatable.
MANFRED_ von Richthofen. The Red Baron.
MANGERSFood troughs.
MANGIERMore shabby.
MANGLEDCrushed.
MANGLESMachines having two or more rollers turned by a handle, between which wet laundry is squeezed to remove excess moisture.
MANGOESFleshy, oval, yellowish-red tropical fruits.
MANHOLEInspection chamber.
MANHOODState of being an adult male.
MANHUNTOrganized search for a criminal, suspect, or escaped prisoner.
MANILLASmall town in New South Wales, Australia, located on Fossickers Way.
MANILLEFrench trick-taking card game which uses a 32 card deck.
MANIPLENarrow strip worn on the left arm as a clerical vestment.
MANITOUAmong some North American Indian peoples, a good or evil spirit as an object of reverence.
MANKIERMore dirty and unpleasant.
MANKINDHuman beings collectively.
MANKINIA sling swimsuit worn by males.
MANLIERMore masculine.
MANMADEArtificial.
MANNERSSocial conduct.
MANNIDEA white amorphous or crystalline substance.
MANOIRSLarge country houses in France.
MANROPESans-serif variable font.
MANSELLNigel _, 1992 Formula One World Champion.
MANSIONLarge and imposing house.
MANTEAUA loose gown or cloak worn by women in the 17th and 18th centuries.
MANTLESCloaks.
MANTLETA woman's short, loose sleeveless cloak or shawl.
MANTRAPDevice to catch poachers.
MANTRASRepeated words or phrases.
MANUALSHandbooks.
MANUREDFertilized soil by applying material such as animal dung.
MANURESApplies animal dung to land.
MANXCATA short-haired tailless feline, believed to originate on the Isle of Man.
MAOISTSFollowers of the communist doctrines of Mao Zedong.
MAPBOOKAtlas.
MAPLIKEResembling atlas content.
MAPLINSFictional holiday camp that was the setting for the TV sitcom Hi-de-Hi!.
MARABOUA large black and white African carrion-eating stork.
MARACASPercussion instruments.
MARATHIThe language of a state of western central India.
MARBLESGame played with glass balls.
MARCATOInstruction in music to play or sing with emphasis; Italian, 'marked'.
MARCEAUMarcel _, famous French mime artist.
MARCHESWalks in formation.
MARCONIItalian inventor best known for his development of a radio telegraph system.
MARDELLAlexandra, English actress who plays Emma Brooker in Coronation Street.
MARENGOOf meat, browned in oil and cooked with tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic and wine.
MARGATEA deep-bodied greyish fish which occurs in warm waters of the western Atlantic. Seaside town.
MARGINSBorders.
MARGOSAA tropical Old World tree, that yields timber resembling mahogany, oil, medicinal products, and insecticide.
MARIANA_ Trench, world's deepest ocean bottom.
MARILYN_ Monroe, actress.
MARIMBAA Latin American percussion instrument that is played with two soft-headed sticks in each hand.
MARINEDHaving the lower part of the body like a fish.
MARINERSeaman
MARINESMembers of a body of troops trained to serve on land or sea.
MARITALWedded.
MARKETSBazaars.
MARKHORLarge goat with spiral-shaped horns resembling a corkscrew.
MARKMANType of freemason.
MARKOFFRecord as attended.
MARKOUTShow the outlines of.
MARKOVADame Alicia, English ballerina and choreographer; the first British dancer to become the principal dancer of a ballet company.
MARKUPSAmounts added to the cost price of goods to cover overheads and profit.
MARLENE_ Dietrich, actress.
MARLINGLaura, English folk singer/songwriter noted for her 2013 album Once I Was an Eagle.
MARLOWEChristopher _, Elizabethan dramatist whose works included Dr. Faustus.
MARMARAA sea in NW Turkey.
MARMITEA yeast and vegetable extract that is used as a spread, flavouring etc.
MARMOSESouth American opossum.
MARMOTSHeavily built, gregarious burrowing rodents of mountainous country in both Eurasia and North America.
MAROONSAbandons ashore.
MAROTICPertaining to a French poet.
MARQUEEVery large tent.
MARQUESMakes of car, as distinct from specific models.
MARQUISA nobleman ranking above a count and below a duke. Aristocrat.
MARRIEDHaving a husband or wife.
MARRIESWeds.
MARROWSLong, thick, green vegetables with soft white flesh.
MARRYATCaptain Frederick _, British Royal Navy officer, a novelist, and an acquaintance of Charles Dickens.
MARRYME_ _ A Little, song from Stephen Sondheim's musical comedy Company.
MARSALAFortified Sicilian wine.
MARSDENBetty _, comedy actress who starred in Round The Horne.
MARSHALTo usher or escort. Official at a sporting event responsible for controlling spectators.
MARSTONWilliam Moulton, U.S. psychologist who created comic book character Wonder Woman.
MARTENSAgile, arboreal musteline mammals with bushy tails and golden brown to blackish fur.
MARTIALWarlike.
MARTIANCreature from Mars.
MARTINA_ Navratilova, Tennis player who won the Wimbledon women's sigles title nine times.
MARTINEActress - McCutcheon.
MARTINIA cocktail made from gin and vermouth.
MARTINOAl, U.S. singer who had the first UK No 1 single in 1952 with Here In My Heart.
MARTLETIn heraldry, a footless bird that is often found in coats of arms.
MARTYRSPeople who are killed because of their religious or other beliefs.
MARVELLEnglish metaphysical poet who wrote The Rehearsal Transpos'd.
MARVELSWonders.
MARXISMLeft wing philosophy co-created by Friedrich Engels.
MARXISTSocialist.
MARYHAD_ _ A Little Lamb.
MASCARAEye make up. A cosmetic for darkening and colouring the eyelashes.
MASONICOf the Freemasons.
MASONRYStonework.
MASORETAn unwritten tradition orally passed down as law by the Hebrews.
MASSAGEKnead muscles. Rub.
MASSEURMale massager. Kneading practitioner.
MASSIVEExceptionally large or severe.
MASTERSHis _ Voice, Recording industry trademark; painting of a dog listening to a gramophone.
MASTERYExpertise. Control.
MASTIFFA large, powerful, short-haired breed of dog.
MASTINGThe production of many seeds by a plant every two or more years in regional synchrony with other plants of the same species.
MASTOIDThe rounded protrusion of bone just behind the ear.
MATADORBullfighter. A principal card in ombre, quadrille, etc.
MATAPANCape _, the southernmost point of mainland Greece, now called Cape Tainaron.
MATCHESSmoker's items.
MATCHETA broad, heavy knife used as an implement or weapon, originating in Central America and the Caribbean.
MATELOTSlang word for a sailor.
MATILDAGirl's name. Children's book by Roald Dahl published in 1988.
MATINEEAfternoon show. Daytime performance. A woman's lingerie jacket for morning wear.
MATISSEHenri _ (1869-1954), French artist connected with the Fauvist and Modernist movements. Painter, leader of the Fauves.
MATLOCK1986-95 US legal drama series starring Andy Griffith.
MATOAKAOriginal, secret name of the Native American princess Pocahontas.
MATTERSIs important.
MATTHAUWalter _, The Odd Couple actor.
MATTHEWNew Testament book of the bible.
MATTOCKAn agricultural tool shaped like a pickaxe, with an adze and a chisel edge as the ends of the head.
MATTOIDA person displaying erratic, eccentric, or somewhat paranoid behaviour.
MATTOIRIn engraving, a kind of coarse punch with a rasplike face.
MATUREDGrew older - and better.
MATURERMore adult.
MATURESRipens.
MAUDLINTearfully sentimental.
MAUGHAMW. Somerset _, Playwright.
MAUNDERTo talk incoherently or aimlessly.
MAUREEN_  Lipman, a British film, theatre and television actress, columnist and comedian.
MAURICENovel by E. M. Forster that was published posthumously.
MAURIERDaphne du _, author of the novels Jamaica Inn, Rebecca and The Parasites.
MAUVISHSlightly purple.
MAWASHISumo belt.
MAWKISHFoolishly sentimental.
MAXILLAThe jaw or jawbone, specifically the upper jaw in most vertebrates. In humans it also forms part of the nose and eye socket.
MAXIMUMA term in snooker for a break yielding 147 points.
MAXIMUS_ Decimus Meridius, Character played by Russell Crowe in the 2000 film Gladiator.
MAXWELLCGS unit of magnetic flux, equal to one line of induction.
MAYDAYSDistress signals used by ships and aircraft.
MAYENNEDepartment of NW France in the Pays de la Loire region; capital, Laval.
MAYFAIRUK monopoly property. West End district.
MAYORALRelating to an elected official.
MAYPOLEDance around this in Spring.
MAYTREEAn alternative British name for the hawthorn.
MAZIESTMost labyrinthine.
MAZURKAPolish folk dance in triple meter, usually at a lively tempo.
MBABANECapital of Swaziland.
MCBRIDEWillie John _, ex-Ireland rugby union player who captained the British and Irish Lions side in South Africa in 1974.
MCCARTYHenry, aka Billy the Kid.
MCCLANEJohn, main character played by Bruce Willis in the 1988 film Die Hard.
MCCLOUDKevin, Grand Designs presenter.
MCCOISTAlly, Rangers and Scotland footballer.
MCCOURTFrank _, author of Angela's Ashes.
MCCRORYHelen, late English actress who played the matriarch Aunt Polly in Peaky Blinders.
MCENROEJohn _, American tennis player who won the Wimbledon title three times and the US Open four times.
MCGARTYShona, English actress who plays Whitney Dean in EastEnders.
MCGRATHPatrick _, author whose works include Spider and Asylum.
MCGUIREFather Dougal, the priest played by Ardal O'Hanlon in TV comedy Father Ted.
MCLARENBill _, former rugby union commentator. Malcolm, impresario and Sex Pistols manager.
MCLUHANHerbert Marshall _, Canadian professor, philosopher, and public intellectual.
MCMANUSAlan _, Snooker player.
MCNAMEEPaul _, Australian tennis player who won four Grand Slam doubles titles.
MCQUEENSteve _, actor.
MEADOWSGrasslands.
MEALIERMore like edible whole or coarsely ground grains of a cereal grass.
MEALIESMaize plants.
MEANANDSay What You _ _ Mean What You Say.
MEANDERFlow windingly.
MEANESTMost miserly.
MEANIESMiserly or stingy people.
MEANINGSignificance.
MEASLESInfection of the respiratory system caused by a virus.
MEASUREAscertain the size of. Meter.
MEATIERHaving more flesh.
MEATPIEPastry dish.
MECATESRopes made of horsehair or of maguey fibre, used especially to tether or lead a horse.
MECCANOConstruction toy invented by Frank Hornby in 1901.
MECONINChemical compound.
MEDDLEROne who interferes.
MEDDLESInvolves oneself in a matter without right or invitation; interferes officiously and unwantedly.
MEDIACYIndirectness.
MEDIANSNorth American term for central reservations.
MEDIANTThe third note of the diatonic scale of any key.
MEDIATEIntervene in a dispute.
MEDICALHealth check.
MEDICOSDoctors.
MEDINASOld walled parts of a North African town.
MEDIUMSSpiritualists.
MEDJOOL_ date, soft fruit originally from Morocco with a velvety skin and rich, caramel-like taste.
MEDLARSSmall bushy trees of the rose family.
MEDULLA_ Oblongata, Lowermost part of the brain, continuous with the spinal cord and containing control centres for the heart and lungs.
MEDUSAEJellyfish.
MEDUSANPertaining to a jellyfish.
MEERKATSmall carnivoran belonging to the mongoose family.
MEETINGAssembly or gathering of people.
MEGABITComputer term.
MEGAERAOne of the three Furies in Greek mythology; sister of Tisiphone and Alecto.
MEGAHITSomething (such as a motion picture) that is extremely successful.
MEGARONThe central hall of a large Mycenaean house.
MEGATONUnit of explosive power.
MEGRIMSLow spirits; the blues.
MEGRYANCelebrity whose name is an anagram of 'Germany'.
MEHENDIThe art or practice of applying temporary henna tattoos, especially as part of a bride or groom's preparations for a wedding.
MEIOSISType of cell division in which a nucleus divides into four daughter nuclei.
MEISSENTown about 25 km northwest of Dresden on both banks of the Elbe river in the Free State of Saxony, in eastern Germany.
MELAENAThe production of dark sticky faeces containing partly digested blood, as a result of internal bleeding or the swallowing of blood.
MELANGEMixture, confusion.
MELANIE_ Sykes, TV presenter.
MELANINAny of a group of black or dark brown pigments present in the hair, skin and eyes of man and animals.
MELASMAA dark pigmentation of the skin.
MELETINQuercetin.
MELILOTFragrant herbaceous plant of the pea family also called sweet clover.
MELISSA_ Etheridge, US singer.
MELLITEA pharmaceutical containing honey.
MELLOWSBecomes more easygoing.
MELMOTHSebastian, pseudonym adopted by Oscar Wilde in Paris after his release from prison in 1897.
MELODICTuneful.
MELROSEPatrick _ , TV series starring Benedict Cumberbatch.
MELTIERMore soft or semi-liquid in consistency.
MELTINGTurning to liquid.
MEMENTOSouvenir.
MEMINNAA small deerlet, or chevrotain, of India.
MEMOIRSAutobiography.
MEMORIAOne of the five canons of classical rhetoric: the discipline of memory and recall.
MEMPHISCity in Tennessee where Martin Luther King was assassinated.
MENACEDThreatened.
MENACESThreatens.
MENAGESThe members of households.
MENDIPSSomerset hills.
MENDOZAPedro De _, Spanish conquistador who founded Buenos Aires in 1536.
MENIALSDomestic servants.
MENIPPEA daughter of Orion who, with her sister Metioche, offered herself as a sacrifice to end a plague in Boeotia.
MENOPONChicken lice.
MENORAHThe seven-lamp Hebrew candelabrum that appears on the emblem of the state of Israel. Symbol of Judaism.
MENOTTIGian Carlo _, Italian-American composer/librettist whose works include the opera Amahl and The Night Visitors.
MENSREACriminal intent or knowledge that an act is wrong; Latin, literally, 'guilty mind'.
MENTHOLActive organic compound found in peppermint oil, used as an antiseptic, in inhalants and as an analgesic.
MENTIONSay.
MENUHINKnighted violinist.
MENURAEA suborder of birds including lyrebirds and scrubbirds.
MENZIES_ Campbell, The Leader of the Liberal Democrats from 2006 to 2007.
MEOWINGMaking a cat noise.
MERCURYIn Roman mythology, the messenger of the gods. Chemical element, symbol Hg, atomic number 80, also called quicksilver. Planet.
MERGEIN_ _ turn, instruction to slow-moving traffic to filter into a single lane.
MERIMEEProsper _, French author of the 1845 novella Carmen (1845), on which Bizet's opera was based.
MERITEDDeserved.
MERLINSSmall birds of prey.
MERLIONNational symbol of the city-state of Singapore.
MERLONSSolid parts of a crenellated parapet between two embrasures.
MERMAIDMythical sea creature. _ Theatre, former London play venue co-founded by Bernard Miles in 1959.
MERONYMWord that describes something by reference to one of its parts, as when calling a car 'wheels'.
MERRICKJoseph _, nicknamed the Elephant Man.
MERRILYHappily, joyfully.
MERTHYR_ Tydfil, birthplace in Wales of the fashion designer Laura Ashley.
MESCLUNGreen salad made from several types of young leaf, typically including rocket, dandelion, endive etc; Provencal, 'mixture'.
MESHUGAMad; crazy.
MESONICRelating to a type of subatomic particle.
MESQUITAny of several small spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Prosopis having small flowers in axillary cylindrical spikes followed by large pods rich in sugar.
MESSAGECommunication sent.
MESSIAHLeader or saviour.
MESSIERCharles _, a French astronomer who in 1774 published a catalogue of 45 deep sky objects such as nebulae and star clusters.
MESSILYUntidily.
MESSINACity of northeast Sicily.
MESSINGPolluting.
MESSNERReinhold, Italian mountaineer and explorer who made the first solo ascent of Mount Everest in 1980.
MESSTINA kind of portable saucepan used by the military.
MESTIZAIn Latin America, a woman of mixed race, especially one having indigenous and Spanish descent.
MESTIZOIn Latin America, a man of mixed race, especially one having Spanish and indigenous descent.
METEORSShooting stars.
METEOUTDispense.
METHANEHydrocarbon gas.
METHIDEAny binary compound of the methyl radical and an electropositive element, especially a metal.
METHODSProcedures.
METHONEMoon of Saturn.
METICALThe currency for Mozambique.
METIERSJobs.
METONYMSubstituted word referring to an attribute of the thing meant.
METOPESSquare spaces between triglyphs in a Doric frieze.
METOPICOf or relating to the forehead.
METOYOUFrom _ _ _, One of three number one hits The Beatles had in 1963.
METTLEDSpirited, courageous, or valiant.
MEXICANChicano. Central American.
MIAOWEDMade a cat noise.
MIAULEDOf a cat, miaowed.
MICHAEL_ Phelps, US swimmer who is the most decorated Olympian of all time. Mr. Owen, ex-footballer.
MICROBEA very small living thing, especially one that causes disease.
MICRONSUnits of length.
MIDDLEROne belonging to an intermediate group, division, or class.
MIDGARDAbode of humankind in Norse mythology, formed from the body of the primeval giant Ymir.
MIDGETSSmall people or things.
MIDLINEA plane of bilateral symmetry, especially that of the body.
MIDRIFFRegion of the front of the human body between the chest and the waist.
MIDTOWNCentral part of a city.
MIDVEINAs found in the center of a leaf.
MIDWEEKWednesday.
MIDWESTA region of the north-central United States around the Great Lakes and the upper Mississippi Valley.
MIDWIFEOne who delivers babies.
MIDYEARJune or July say.
MIERKATA mongoose-like viverrine of South Africa having a face like a lemur and only four toes.
MIGHTASYou _ _ well live, the last line of Dorothy Parker's poem Resume.
MIGRANTA person or animal that moves from one region, place or country, to another.
MIGRATEMove from one region or habitat to another according to the seasons.
MIKANIAA genus of about 450 species in the boneset tribe within the sunflower family.
MIKHAIL_ Sholokhov, Soviet/Russian novelist and winner of the 1965 Nobel Prize in Literature.
MILAGESDistances covered.
MILBURNJackie, English centre forward and Newcastle United FC's second highest all-time goalscorer.
MILDEWSThin whitish coatings consisting of minute fungal hyphae, growing on plants or damp organic material such as paper.
MILEAGEDistance travelled.
MILFOILYarrow.
MILIEUSPerson's social environments.
MILITIACivilian fighting force.
MILKBARShop that sells drinks and other refreshments.
MILKERSDairy workers.
MILKIERMore like a dairy product.
MILKSOPFeeble person.
MILLAISJohn Everett _, 19th century painter, one of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.
MILLANDRay, Dial M for Murder actor.
MILLARDDaryl _, rugby league player for Fiji and the Catalans Dragons.
MILLIONCardinal number.
MILVINEOf or resembling birds of the kite kind.
MIMETICPretending to be someone else.
MIMICRYImitation.
MIMULUSPlant genus in the family Phrymaceae.
MINARETMosque tower.
MINDERSThose whose job it is to look after someone or something.
MINDFULAttentive, aware, or careful.
MINDMAPA diagrammatic method of representing ideas, with related concepts arranged around a core concept.
MINDOROSeventh-largest island of the Philippines, lying south of Luzon.
MINDSETHabitual way of thinking. An established set of attitudes or outlook.
MINDYOUHaving said that.
MINERALQuartz or feldspar, e.g.
MINERVARoman counterpart of Athena.
MINGERSUnattractive or unpleasant persons or things.
MINGLESMixes.
MINIATETo paint with red lead or vermilion.
MINIBUSVehicle type.
MINICABPre-booked taxi.
MINIKINA person or object that is delicate, dainty, or diminutive.
MINIMALLeast.
MINIMUMLeast possible.
MINIONSGru's tiny yellow henchmen in the Despicable Me films.
MINISUBA small vessel used in underwater exploration or scientific research.
MINIVERMrs. _, 1942 Greer Garson title role.
MINNOWSSmall, slenger fish, widely used as bait.
MINOGUEKylie _, singer.
MINORCAAn island in the W Mediterranean.
MINSTERLarge or important church.
MINTAGEThe number of copies issued of a particular coin.
MINTIERMore Mentha-like.
MINUETSSlow, stately ballroom dances for two in triple time, popular especially in the 18th century.
MINUSESDisadvantages.
MINUTEDRecorded (the proceedings of a meeting).
MINUTESOfficial record of a meeting.
MIOCENEEpoch of the Neogene period.
MIRABEL_ Madrigal, Protagonist of the 2021 animated film Encanto, voiced by Stephanie Beatriz.
MIRACLEAn event that is contrary to the established laws of nature and attributed to a supernatural cause.
MIRADORA window, balcony or turret.
MIRAGESImages of objects or sheets of water, often inverted or distorted, caused by atmospheric refraction by hot air.
MIRANDAMoon of Uranus.
MIRASOLA railway station in Barcelona, Spain.
MIRIDAEA large and diverse insect family.
MIRRORSReflectors.
MISBEDETo wrong; to do injury to.
MISBODETo sense or foreshadow impending disaster.
MISCASTGiven the wrong role.
MISCUEDA bad shot if a snooker player did this.
MISDATEAssign a wrong time to.
MISDEALIn a card game, a hand dealt wrongly.
MISDIALInput the wrong phone number.
MISDOERA person who acts badly.
MISERLYAvaricious.
MISFEEDWrongly put paper through a machine.
MISFIREGo off badly.
MISFITSNonconformists, outsiders.
MISGAVESuggested doubt or fear to.
MISHAPSAccidents.
MISHEARListen incorrectly.
MISHIMAYukio _, Japanese author who was the subject of a 1985 biopic.
MISHNAHAn authoritative collection of exegetical material embodying the oral tradition of Jewish law and forming the first part of the Talmud.
MISKICKFootball error.
MISLEADGive false information to.
MISLIKEConsider to be unpleasant.
MISNAMECall incorrectly.
MISRATEEstimate incorrectly.
MISREADWrongly judge.
MISRULEAnarchy.
MISSALSBooks containing the texts used in the Catholic Mass throughout the year.
MISSILEWeapon.
MISSINGLost.
MISSIONTask.
MISSIVEA formal or official letter.
MISSOUTOmit.
MISSTEPError in judgement or conduct.
MISTAKEError.
MISTERMCall by a wrong name.
MISTIDETo suffer evil fortune.
MISTIMEPick the wrong moment for.
MISTRALFamous wind in France.
MISTUNEMake discordant.
MISTYPEKey wrongly.
MISUSEDTreated (someone or something) badly or unfairly.
MISWEARHave on wrongly.
MITCHUMRobert, U.S. actor who played Max Cady in the 1962 version of the film Cape Fear.
MITEREDJoined, especially of wood.
MITFORDNancy _, English novelist, biographer and journalist who wrote Love In A Cold Climate.
MITHERSMakes a fuss; moans.
MITHRASThe ancient Persian god of light and guardian against evil, often identified with the sun.
MITOGENA peptide or small protein that induces a cell to begin cell division.
MIXEDUPConfused.
MIXTUREBlend.
MOABITEMember of a biblical tribe.
MOANERSThose who complain.
MOANFULExpressing sorrow or grief.
MOANIERComplaining more.
MOATINGSurrounding a castle with water.
MOBRULEAnarchy.
MOBSTERGangland figure.
MOCHILAA saddle pouch.
MOCKERSRidiculers.
MOCKERYDerision.
MOCKINGAbusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule.
MOCKNEYAffected working class speech used by Jamie Oliver, Guy Ritchie and others.
MODERNSThose who advocate or practise a departure from traditional styles or values.
MODESTOCalifornian city, birthplace of George Lucas.
MODESTYSelf-deprecation.
MODICUMSmall amount or portion.
MODIOLIThe conical central axes of the cochlea of the ear.
MODISTEA fashionable dressmaker or milliner.
MODULARConstructed with standardized units or dimensions for flexibility and variety in use.
MODULESDetachable self-contained units of a spacecraft.
MOFARAHBritish runner; 2016 Olympic gold medallist in the 5,000 metres and 10,000 metres.
MOHAIRYLike the coat of the angora goat.
MOHAWKSThe US name for punk hairstyles in which the head is shaved at the sides and the remaining strip of hair is worn erect.
MOHICANPunk hairstyle.
MOIDOREPortuguese gold coin, current in England in the early 18th century and then worth about 27 shillings.
MOINEAUA type of small fortification or bastion in front of a surrounding roofless wall.
MOISTENTo make or become slightly damp or wet.
MOISTERWetter.
MOISTLYIn a damp manner.
MOITHERTo bother or bewilder.
MOLDOVACountry of east Europe whose capital is Chisinau. Landlocked between Romania and Ukraine.
MOLERATBurrowing Old World rodent.
MOLIDAEOcean sunfishes.
MOLIERE17th-century French playwright and actor, whose real name was Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, famous for his comedies.
MOLLIFYPacify.
MOLLUSCSnail, for example.
MOLOTOVVyacheslav _, Soviet politician, a protege of Stalin.
MOLUCCASea located in the western Pacific Ocean, around the vicinity of Indonesia.
MOMBASAKenya's second largest city.
MOMENTAProducts of mass and velocity.
MONACANOf or relating to Monaco or its inhabitants.
MONARCHCrowned head.
MONARDAGenus of aromatic, erect plants of the mint family, native to North America, including horsemint and Oswego tea.
MONDALEWalter, 42nd Vice President of the US.
MONESINA polyether antibiotic isolated from Streptomyces cinnamonensis.
MONGERSDealers in a specific commodity.
MONGRELA dog of no definable type or breed.
MONIKERNickname.
MONITORSchool prefect. Check. Any tropical lizard of the genus Varanus, supposed to give warning of the approach of crocodiles.
MONKEESThe ____, pop band whose only British member was Davy Jones.
MONKEYSMammals of the order Primates, including the guenons, macaques, langurs, and capuchins.
MONKISHLike a man belonging to a holy order.
MONOCLESingle lens, eyeglass.
MONOFILSynthetic thread or yarn composed of a single strand rather than twisted fibres.
MONOMERMolecule that can be bonded to other identical molecules to form a polymer.
MONSOONRainy season. Very heavy rainfall and a seasonal wind of the Indian Ocean.
MONSTERUgly terrifying being. Frightening imaginary creature.
MONTAGEThe art or process of composing pictures by the superimposition or juxtaposition of miscellaneous elements, such as other pictures or photographs.
MONTANAAmerican state whose capital is Helena.
MOOCHERPerson who contributes nothing.
MOODIERMore temperamental.
MOODILYIn a sulky manner.
MOOMINSFictional white, hippopotamus-like creatures with snouts created by Finnish illustrator Tove Jansson.
MOONEYEShad-like fish.
MOONLETSmall satellite.
MOONLITIlluminated by satellite.
MOONRATA shy insectivorous mammal of the hedgehog family.
MOONSETWhen Earth's satellite goes below the horizon.
MOORAGEDocking fee.
MOORHENFemale red grouse. Common aquatic bird.
MOORINGPlace for boats.
MOORISHCharacterising Muslim civilisation in North Africa and Spain 711-1492 AD.
MOPANESTrees found in arid regions of southern Africa, with bitter-tasting leaves that are shaped like butterfly wings and fold together in intense heat.
MOPANISTrees found in arid regions of southern Africa, with bitter-tasting leaves that are shaped like butterfly wings and fold together in intense heat.
MOPHEADThe cleaning end of an implement used to wash floors.
MOPPETSSmall endearingly sweet children.
MORAINEA mass of debris carried by glaciers, forming ridges and mounds when deposited.
MORALERSermonizer.
MORALLYIn an ethical way.
MORAVIARegion of the Czech Republic around the Morava River.
MORCEAUA short literary or musical composition.
MORDANTSarcastic or caustic.
MORDENTMusical adornment.
MORDREDNephew of King Arthur.
MOREISHSo pleasant to eat that one wants it again.
MORELLOVariety of small, sour cherry.
MORENDOA musical direction: with the sound gradually dying away.
MORGUESFuneral parlours.
MORIONSHelmets worn by soldiers in the 16th and 17th centuries.
MORISCOA Moor in Spain, especially one who had accepted Christian baptism.
MORMONSLatter-Day Saints.
MORNINGPart of the day.
MOROCCOCountry whose capital is Rabat.
MORPETHMarket town that is the administrative centre of Northumberland.
MORPHIAAn alkaloid extracted from opium: used in medicine as an analgesic and sedative.
MORRELLDavid, author whose debut novel First Blood introduced Vietnam War veteran Rambo.
MORTALS"Lord, what fools these _ be" (Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream ).
MORTARSArtillery weapons.
MORTICEHole or recess cut into a part which is designed to receive a corresponding projection (a tenon) on another part so as to join or lock the parts together.
MORTISETenon socket. Rectangular slot in wood.
MORULAEBalls of cells resulting from cleavage of fertilized ovums.
MOSAICSPictures made with small coloured pieces.
MOSAISMThe ancient Hebrew religious and legal system attributed to Moses.
MOSALAHStriker who shared the 2021-22 Premier League Golden Boot with Son Heung-Min.
MOSELLEDepartment in the Lorraine region of NE France; capital, Metz.
MOSHPITCrowded area at a gig.
MOSQUESMuslim places of worship.
MOTACILA wagtail.
MOTHERSFemale parents.
MOTIONSFormal proposals put to a legislature or committee.
MOTIVESReasons for action.
MOTLIERMore varied.
MOTMOTSTropical American birds that have long tails and blue and brownish-green plumage.
MOTOREDMoved as fast as possible.
MOTTLEDSpotted or blotched with different shades or colours. Marked with streaks.
MOTTOEDBearing or having a slogan.
MOULDEDFormed out of malleable material.
MOULTEDShed old feathers, hair, or skin to make way for a new growth.
MOULTENOf a bird, having shed old feathers.
MOUNTEDRiding horses.
MOUNTERone who gets on a horse.
MOUNTIEInformal name for a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
MOUNTUPRise.
MOURNEDFelt or showed sorrow for the death of someone.
MOURNERPerson at a funeral.
MOUSIER_ hair.
MOUSINGWhat a cat might be doing.
MOUSSESSweet or savoury dishes made as a smooth, light mass in which the main ingredient is whipped with cream and egg white.
MOUTHEDMoved the lips as if saying something.
MOVESONProgresses.
MOWBRAYMelton _, town famous for its pork pies.
MOWDIESScot word for moles.
MOZETTAA short cape with a hood, worn by the Pope, cardinals, and some other ecclesiastics.
MPEOPLEGroup who had a hit with "Moving On Up" in 1993.
MRRIGHTIdeal future husband.
MRRUSTYThe roundabout operator in The Magic Roundabout.
MRSMOPPNickname for a charwoman or cleaning lady.
MUBARAKHosni _, President of Egypt 1981-2011.
MUCATESSalts of mucic acid.
MUCOSAEMucous membranes.
MUDDIEDDirtied.
MUDDIES_ the water, makes less clear.
MUDDLEDConfused.
MUDDLESMix-ups.
MUDFISHAquatic animal that is able to survive long periods of drought by burrowing in the ground.
MUDFLAPRectangular piece of rubber mounted near the wheel of a vehicle.
MUDFLATCoastal wetland.
MUEZZINThe official of a mosque who calls the faithful to prayer.
MUFFINSRound bread-like cakes.
MUFFISHIncompetent, stupid.
MUFFLEDMuted.
MUFFLERDamper.
MUGGINGPublic robbery.
MUGGINSSimpleton, slang.
MUGGLESDerogatory word for non-magical people in the Harry Potter books.
MUGSHOTPhoto of a criminal.
MULATTOThe first-generation offspring of a black person and a white person.
MULCHESCovers with decaying leaves, bark, or compost.
MULCTEDExtracted money from (someone) by fine or taxation.
MULLEINAaron's rod.
MULLIONA vertical member between the casements or panes of a window.
MULTUREGrain or flour due to a miller in return for grinding corn.
MUMBLERA person who speaks softly and indistinctly.
MUMBLESHeadland on the western edge of Swansea Bay on the south coast of Wales.
MUMFORD_ & Sons, English folk rock band formed in London in 2007.
MUMMIESEmbalmed bodies.
MUMMIFYPreserve.
MUNCHESChews noisily.
MUNCHIEA snack or small item of food.
MUNDANEOrdinary, banal, etc.
MUNJEETPerennial East Indian creeping or climbing herb used for dye in the orient.
MUNSTERProvince of Southern Ireland, consisting of six counties.
MUNTJACSmall Asian deer, with small antlers and a barklike cry.
MUPPETSCollective name for Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie and their friends.
MURDERSKills.
MURDOCHIris _, novelist.
MURILLOSpanish baroque painter whose works included The Virgin of the Rosary.
MURINESMice or rats.
MURKIERMore cloudy.
MURLINSRound baskets with a narrow mouth, used especially for holding fish.
MURRIONKilled by a highly infectious disease of cattle.
MUSCARIAny plant of the genus _, which includes the grape hyacinth.
MUSCOIDA moss-like plant.
MUSCOVYRussian principality of the 13th-16th centuries of which Moscow was the capital.
MUSETTEA small leather or canvas bag with a shoulder strap.
MUSEUMSPlaces for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value.
MUSHIERMore soft and pulpy.
MUSICALTuneful.
MUSINGSReflections.
MUSKETSOld guns.
MUSKIERMore like a pungent sweet odour.
MUSKRATAmphibious rodent.
MUSROLEThe noseband of a horse's bridle.
MUSSELSMarine bivalves with dark, slightly elongated shells and living attached to rocks etc.
MUSTANGA small breed of horse, often wild or half-wild, found in southwestern America.
MUSTARDHot-tasting pungent condiment.
MUSTELAA genus of carnivorous mammals.
MUTABLEInconstant.
MUTAGESTests of fermentation (as by adding alcohol) in the must of grapes.
MUTANTSFrightening things.
MUTATEDChanged, altered.
MUTATESChanges.
MUTINUSGenus of fungi in the family Phallaceae.
MUTTERSMumbles.
MYACEAEClams order.
MYALGIAPain in a muscle or a group of muscles.
MYANMARCountry formerly called Burma.
MYCENAEAgamemnon was king of this ancient Greek city.
MYCOSISAny infection or disease caused by fungus.
MYCROFTOlder brother of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes.
MYKONOSA Greek island in the Aegean Sea, one of the Cyclades.
MYNHEERDutch form of address equivalent to the English Sir or Mr; literally, 'my lord'.
MYRIADSInnumerably large quantities from the Greek word for ten thousand.
MYSTERYEnigma.
NABOKOVVladimir Vladimirovich _, Russian-American novelist and entomologist.
NABUCCOVerdi opera composed 1841.
NACELLEThe enclosed part of an airplane, dirigible, etc., in which the engine is housed or in which cargo or passengers are carried.
NAEVOIDResembling a pigmented, raised or otherwise abnormal area on the skin.
NAFTALI_ Bennett, Prime Minister of Israel succeeded by Yair Lapid in July 2022.
NAGGINGPersistently painful or worrying.
NAHUATLMember of the group of native peoples of S Mexico and Central America that includes the Aztecs.
NAIADESThe nymphs of rivers, streams, lakes, marshes, fountains and springs.
NAILBARA beauty salon specialising in manicure for women.
NAILERSPneumatic air power tools.
NAILINGFastening with tacks.
NAILRODCoarse dark tobacco sold in thin rolls.
NAIPAULV. S. _, Trinidadian writer.
NAIROBIKenyan capital.
NAIVELYInnocently.
NAIVESTGreenest.
NAIVETEArtlessness.
NAIVETYLack of experience, wisdom, or judgement.
NAIVISTAny painter in the same movement as Rousseau or Lowry.
NAKEDLYWithout concealment, starkly or plainly.
NALCHIKCity in the Caucasus of SW Russia, capital of the Kabardino-Balkar Republic.
NAMASTESalutation used in India.
NAMETAGA label attached to a garment identifying its owner.
NAMIBIACountry whose capital is Windhoek. Situated between Angola and the Cape Province of South Africa. A republic that gained independence in 1990.
NANETTE_ Newman, actress.
NANJINGChinese port on Yangtze river.
NANKEENYellowish cotton cloth.
NANKINGChinese port in which an 1842 treaty was signed.
NANNIEDLooked after.
NANNIESChild minders.
NAPHTHAFlammable mix of liquid hydrocarbons obtained by distillation of coal tar, petroleum etc.
NAPKINSServiettes.
NAPPIESDiapers.
NAPSTEREarly online music sharing system dating from 1999.
NARCEIAAn alkaloid found in small quantities in opium, and extracted as a white crystalline substance of a bitter astringent taste.
NARCISTSomeone in love with themselves.
NARRATETell ( a story ).
NARROWSBecomes less broad.
NARTHEXPortico at the western entrance to some Christian churches.
NARTJIEA South African tangerine.
NARWHALAn arctic toothed whale with a black-spotted whitish skin and in the male, a long spiral tusk.
NASCENTComing into being.
NASMYTHJames _, Scottish engineer who patented his design for the steam hammer in 1842.
NASTASETennis player.
NASTIERMore unpleasant.
NASTIESUnpleasant or harmful things.
NATALIAWoman's name.
NATALIE_ Wood, American actress whose films included Rebel Without A Cause and West Side Story.
NATASHASecond daughter of Barack Obama.
NATCHEZA port in SW Mississippi, on the Mississippi River.
NATICASMoon snails.
NATIONSCountries.
NATIVESPeople born in a particular place.
NATTERSChatters. Talks idly and at length.
NATURALGenuine or spontaneous. A tone in music that is neither sharp nor flat. Unstudied.
NATUREDHaving a disposition of a specified kind.
NATURELAu _, naked.
NATURESBasic characters.
NAUCHESIntricate traditional dances in India performed by professional dancing girls.
NAUGHTYDisobedient; mischievous (used especially in speaking to or about children).
NAUPLIIIn many crustaceans, a larval form with three pairs of appendages and a single median eye, occurring usually as the first stage of development after leaving the egg.
NAUSEAMAd _, to a sickening or excessive degree.
NAUTILICephalopod molluscs with a light external spiral shell and numerous short tentacles around the mouth.
NAVARCHAn admiral in ancient Greece.
NAVARINA stew of mutton or lamb with root vegetables.
NAVARREFerdinand's kingdom in William Shakespeare's play Love's Labour's Lost. Historic Spanish kingdom whose capital was Pamplona.
NEARESTClosest.
NEARINGComing close.
NEATENSArranges, puts in order.
NEATESTMost orderly.
NEBULAEDark regions in space.
NEBULARRelating to a cloud of interstellar gas and dust.
NECATORA genus of common hookworms.
NECKLETPendant.
NECKTIEPiece of formal wear.
NECROSEWith reference to cells, die or cause to die owing to disease, injury, or failure of the blood supply.
NEEDFULNecessary.
NEEDINGRequiring, in want of.
NEEDLEDProvoked. Irritated.
NEEDLESThe _, row of three chalk stacks off the western extremity of the Isle of Wight. Knitting rods.
NEFARIODr ____ , character in the Despicable Me film series voiced by English actor Russell Brand.
NEGATEDNullified.
NEGATESNullifies.
NEGLECTNegligence.
NEGOMBOFourth-largest city of Sri Lanka, on the west coast in Western Province.
NEGROESMembers of a dark-skinned group of peoples originally native to Africa south of the Sahara.
NEGROIDRelating to the division of humankind represented by the indigenous peoples of central and southern Africa.
NEGRONIItalian cocktail comprising one part gin, one part vermouth and one part Campari.
NEIGHEDHorse sounded.
NEITHERNot either.
NELUMBOGenus of aquatic plants with large showy flowers.
NEMESIAPlant.
NEMESISA goddess usually portrayed as the agent of divine punishment for wrongdoing or presumption. In Greek mythology, the goddess of retribution and vengeance.
NEOGENEGeologic period in the Cenozoic era.
NEOLITHStone implement.
NEONATEA newborn child, especially in the first week of life and up to four weeks old.
NEONAZIAn adherent of a post-World War II far-right political movement.
NEONISMThe second studio album by Norwegian avant-garde metal band Solefald.
NEOTOMAGenus of rodents (family Cricetidae) comprising the wood rats or pack rats of western North America.
NEPETASPlants of a genus that includes catmint and several kinds cultivated for their spikes of blue or violet flowers.
NEPHEWSMale relatives.
NEPHRONAny of the minute urine-secreting tubules that form the functional unit of the kidneys.
NEPIDAEFamily of exclusively aquatic Heteropteran insects in the order Hemiptera.
NEPOTICBiased towards family members in public life; from the Italian for 'nephew'.
NEPTUNEPlanet. Roman god of the sea.
NEREIDSSea nymphs.
NERINESPlants.
NERISSAWaiting-maid to Portia in Shakespeare's The Merchant Of Venice, courted by Gratiano.
NERITICRelating to or denoting the shallow part of the sea near a coast and overlying the continental shelf.
NERODIAA genus of nonvenomous colubrid snakes commonly referred to as water snakes due to their aquatic behavior.
NERVOSACafe ____ , fictional coffee shop that featured in TV sitcom Frasier.
NERVOUSJittery. Edgy.
NERVUREAny of the stiff chitinous rods that form the supporting framework of an insect's wing.
NESBITTJames _, actor who played Adam Williams in Cold Feet on TV.
NESOKIAGenus of rodent in the family Muridae endemic to West and Central Asia.
NESTEGGSavings.
NESTINGWhat birds are doing in spring.
NESTLEDSnuggled.
NESTLESSnuggles.
NETBALLSport type.
NETCORDTennis term.
NETSUKEA carved button-like ornament, especially of ivory or wood, formerly worn in Japan to suspend articles from the sash of a kimono.
NETTINGAny netted fabric or structure.
NETTLEDStung, riled. Irritated.
NETTLESStinging plants.
NETWORKLinked computer system. Social group.
NEUMANNCarl Gottfried _, German mathematician 1832-1925.
NEURISMA supposed "nerve force" in vitalism.
NEUROMAA tumour formed on a nerve cell sheath, frequently symptomless but occasionally malignant.
NEURONSSpecialised cells which conduct nerve impulses.
NEURULAEarly vertebrate embryo.
NEUTERSCastrates or spays (a domestic animal).
NEUTRALUncommitted. Unbiased. Non-aligned.
NEUTRONUncharged particle.
NEVILLE_ Chamberlain, Conservative Prime Minister who pursued a policy of appeasement before declaring war on Germany in 1939.
NEWBIESNovices.
NEWBORNRecently brought into the world.
NEWBURYMarket town in Berkshire.
NEWDEALRoosevelt's economic plan to combat the Depression in the Thirties.
NEWGATENotorious London prison.
NEWLEFTA loose grouping of radicals, especially among students, that arose in many countries after 1960.
NEWLOOKThe _ _, a fashion in women's clothes introduced in 1947, characterised by long, full skirts.
NEWMOONLunar phase.
NEWPORTCity and port in southeast Wales, on the river Usk. Coastal city in Rhode Island noted for its annual jazz festival begun in 1954.
NEWQUAYSeaside town in Cornwall that hosts the Boardmasters Festival.
NEWSBOYOne who sells or delivers newspapers.
NEWSMANMale journalist.
NEWTONSSI units of force named after an English physicist.
NEWTOWNAn urban area that has been planned as a complete unit and built with government sponsorship, especially to accommodate overspill population.
NEWWAVERock music of the late 1970s derived from punk but with greater complexity.
NEWYEARJanuary 1, _ _'s Day.
NEWYORKAmerican city and state whose capital is Albany.
NIAGARA_ Falls, waterfall on the border between the US and Canada. 1953 noir thriller film starring Marilyn Monroe.
NIBLICKOld golf club used for lofted shots, similar to a modern nine-iron.
NICHOLSMike, The Graduate director.
NICKELS5-cent coins.
NICOISEOf a salad, made with tomatoes, black olives, anchovies, hard-boiled eggs etc.
NICOLAIEuropean form of Nicholas.
NICOLAS_ Sarkozy, former president of France.
NICOSIACapital of Cyprus.
NIELSENCarl _, Danish composer whose works included the opera Maskarade.
NIGELLA_ Lawson, TV chef.
NIGERIACountry whose capital is Abuja.
NIGGARDA mean or ungenerous person; a miser.
NIGGLEDAnnoyed.
NIGGLESQuibbles.
NIGHTIENightdress informally.
NIGHTLYRegularly after dark.
NIGRIFYTo blacken.
NILOTICRelating to the River Nile or to the Nile region of Africa.
NILSSONBirgit, Swedish soprano noted for her performances in Strauss and Wagner operas.
NIMBLERMore supple.
NIMBOSECloudy; stormy; tempestuous.
NIMIETYExcess; overabundance.
NINEPINA wooden skittle used in a type of bowling game.
NINETTEDame _ de Valois, Anglo-Irish dancer, teacher, choreographer, and director of classical ballet.
NINEVEHThe ancient capital of Assyria, on the River Tigris, destroyed in 612 BC by the Babylonians.
NIOBATELithium _, crystal substance used in mobile phones.
NIOBIUMChemical element, symbol Nb, atomic number 41.
NIPPERSChildren.
NIPPIERMore chilly.
NIPPLESThe small projections of mammary glands.
NIRVANABlissful state. Grunge band fronted by Kurt Cobain.
NITERIENightclub.
NITPICKEngage in fussy fault-finding.
NITRATEFertiliser.
NITRILEAn organic compound containing a cyanide group CN bound to an alkyl group.
NITRITEA salt or ester of nitrous acid.
NITROSEOf, relating to, or derived from nitrogen.
NITROUS_ oxide, a colourless non-flammable gas that is used as an anaesthetic in dentistry and surgery; also called laughing gas.
NITWEEDAnnual wiry-stemmed North American plant with minute scalelike leaves and small yellow flowers.
NITWITSNumbskulls.
NKRUMAHKwame _, Former President of Ghana. Ghanaian nationalist leader overthrown in 1966.
NOANGEL2013 Beyonce song from her self-titled fifth studio album.
NOBBLERA person who bribes or intimidates a jury.
NOBLESTMost dignified.
NOCANDOIt's impossible.
NOCTULELarge golden-brown bat native to Eurasia and North Africa with long, slender wings, rounded ears, and a short muzzle.
NODATEDHaving or forming a node.
NODDERSFigures with heads and hands that are attached to wires. Any slight movement causes the parts to move up and down.
NODDIESTerns of the genera Anous and Procelsterna, found in tropical waters and usually having dark brown or black plumage with a white or gray head.
NODDINGShowing agreement.
NODOUBTUnquestionably.
NODULESSmall nodes.
NOEMICSThe science of the understanding; intellectual science.
NOHOPERInformal term for a useless person; failure.
NOISIERMore rowdy.
NOISILYWith much sound.
NOISOMEFoul or harmful.
NOMADICRoving, drifting. Wandering. Roaming.
NOMANIS_ _ _ An Island, Famous aphorism by English poet John Donne, in the 17th devotion, Meditation XVII, of the 1624 prose work Devotions upon Emergent Occasions.
NOMATCH_ _ For, unable to compete successfully.
NOMBRILIn heraldry, the point halfway between the centre (fess) and base of a shield; French, 'navel'.
NOMINALIn name only.
NOMINEEA person in whose name a stock is registered.
NONAGEDYouthful, minor.
NONAGESPeriods of youth.
NONAGONNine-sided figure.
NONETOONot very.
NONPLUSPut at a loss.
NONSKIDDesigned to prevent sliding.
NONSLIPDoesn't slide.
NONSTOPUninterrupted.
NOODLEDImprovised or played casually on a musical instrument.
NOODLESRibbon-like strips of pasta, often served in soup or with a sauce.
NOONDAYBetween AM and PM.
NOOSINGUsing a lasso.
NOPALEADrink derived from the fruit of a type of cactus.
NOPALESEdible fleshy pads of a cactus, used in Mexican cuisine.
NORFOLKEnglish county. Duke of _ , whose home is Arundel Castle.
NORIEGAManuel _, Panamanian statesman and general; head of state 1983-9.
NORMALSUsuals.
NORMANSMembers of the northern French people who conquered England in 1066.
NORTHBY_ _ Northwest, 1959 American thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
NORTHUPSolomon _, American abolitionist, primary author of the 1853 memoir Twelve Years A Slave.
NORWICHCounty town of Norfolk. City that is home to the University of East Anglia.
NOSEBAGA bag, fastened around the head of a horse and covering the nose, in which feed is placed.
NOSEGAYPosy.
NOSEJOBType of plastic surgery.
NOSHOWSNon-attenders.
NOSHUPSSlang term for large and satisfying meals.
NOSIESTMost prying.
NOSTRILNasal opening.
NOSTRUMA medicine prepared by an unqualified person, especially one that is not considered effective. A pet scheme or favourite remedy.
NOSWEATEasy (informal). Without difficulty.
NOTABLERemarkable or distinguished.
NOTAEUMThe upper surface of a bird's body.
NOTATESWrites in symbols.
NOTCHEDHaving cuts or nicks made in it.
NOTCHESV-shaped cuts or indentations.
NOTELETA folded card with a printed design on the front, for writing a short informal letter.
NOTEPADA number of sheets of paper fastened together along one edge.
NOTHALFDefinitely.
NOTHERESomewhere else.
NOTHINGNought, zero.
NOTICEDObserved.
NOTICESTheatrical or literary reviews.
NOTIONSIdeas.
NOTITIARegister or list of ecclesiastical sees or districts.
NOTRUMPBridge contract.
NOTSELFEgolessness.
NOTSUREUndecided.
NOTWANTThe Lord Is My Shepherd I Shall _ _.
NOUGHTSZeroes.
NOURICEScottish variant of nurse.
NOURISHNurture.
NOUVEAU_ riche, a person who has acquired wealth recently and is regarded as vulgarly ostentatious.
NOVATEDReplaced with a new contract.
NOVATESReplaces with a new contract.
NOVELLAShort book.
NOVELLOIvor _ Award, a British songwriting accolade.
NOVELTYSmall toy, ornament or trinket found in a Christmas cracker.
NOVENASIn the Roman Catholic church, devotions consisting of prayers of services on nine consecutive days.
NOVICESBeginners.
NOVISADOne of the three European Capitals of Culture for 2021, in NE Serbia on the Danube river.
NOVOTNAJana _, Czech tennis player who won the women's singles title at Wimbledon in 1998.
NOVOTNYAntonin _, President of Czechoslovakia from 1957 to 1968.
NOWHERENot in any place.
NOXIOUSPoisonous or harmful.
NUANCEDGiving a subtle difference to.
NUANCESSubtle differences.
NUCLEARAtomic.
NUCLEUSThe dense region at the centre of an atom, composed of protons and neutrons.
NUCLIDEA class of atom characterised by its atomic number and its mass number.
NUDISTSNaturists.
NUGGETSLumps of gold.
NULLAHSStreams or drains that are characteristic of mountainous or hilly regions where there is little rainfall.
NULLIFYInvalidate.
NUMBATSSmall Australian marsupials with long snouts and strong claws for hunting and feeding on termites.
NUMBERSFigures. Old Testament book of the bible.
NUMERALDenoting a number.
NUMERIC_ keypad, section on the right of a computer keyboard.
NUMIDIAAn ancient country of North Africa, corresponding roughly to present-day Algeria.
NUNATAKAn isolated peak of rock projecting above a surface of inland ice or snow.
NUNAVUTCanadian province whose capital is Iqaluit.
NUNBIRDThe black-fronted _ is a species of near-passerine bird in the family Bucconidae.
NUNNERYSisters' home. The convent or house of an all-female religious community.
NUPTIALRelating to marriage or weddings.
NUREYEVRussian ballet dancer who defected to the west in 1961.
NURSERYCreche.
NURSINGThe practice or profession of caring for sick and injured people.
NURTURENourish. To foster.
NUTBUSHTown in western Tennessee; birthplace and childhood home of singer Tina Turner.
NUTCAKEA derogatory term for someone who has a severe mental illness.
NUTCASEInsane person.
NUTLETSStones of certain fruits such as the peach or cherry.
NUTRIASCoypus.
NUTTERSCrazy people.
NUTTIERMore crazy.
NYEREREAfrican statesman: president of Tanzania 1964-85.
NYLGHAUA large Indian antelope.
NYQUISTWinner of the 2016 Kentucky Derby, ridden by Mario Gutierrez.
OAKLANDA port and industrial centre in West California on San Francisco Bay.
OAKLINGA young or small tree.
OAKTREEAcorn producer.
OARFISHA very long, narrow silvery marine fish of deep water, with a deep red dorsal fin running the length of the body.
OARSMANRower.
OARSMENRowers.
OARWEEDA large brown kelp with a long hard stalk and a large frond divided into ribbon-like strips, growing on rocky shores.
OATCAKEHard, dry biscuit.
OATMEALPorridge ingredient.
OBADIAHOld Testament book of the bible.
OBELISKStone pillar with a square or rectangular cross section. Tall, four-sided, tapering pillar topped with a pyramid.
OBESITYState of being overweight.
OBEYINGComplying.
OBITUALRelating to the death of a person.
OBJECTSPresents an argument against.
OBLASTSAdministrative divisions of Russia; analogous to states or provinces.
OBLATESThose dedicated to a religious life, but typically not taken full monastic vows.
OBLIGEDIndebted, grateful.
OBLIGEEA person in whose favour a contract, or bond is created; creditor.
OBLIGESCompels.
OBLIQUENeither parallel nor at right angles to a specified or implied line; slanting.
OBLOQUYDisapproval.
OBOISTSMusicians.
OBSCENEIndecent or offensive.
OBSCUREVague.
OBSERVETo see. Watch.
OBTAINSAcquires.
OBTRUDEPush in.
OBVERSESide of a coin with the principle design, heads rather than tails.
OBVIATEMake unnecessary.
OBVIOUSEvident.
OCARINAA small, fluty-toned oval wind instrument with an egg-shaped body and long mouthpiece.
OCCIPUTBack of the head.
OCCLUDETo block or stop up, obstruct.
OCEANIAIslands of the Pacific and adjacent seas.
OCEANICOf the ocean.
OCEANIDIn Greek myths, a sea nymph, one of 3000 daughters of two Titans.
OCEANUSA Titan, divinity of the stream believed to flow around the Earth. Ruled the sea before Poseidon.
OCELLUSA small eye of an insect or other arthropod which has only one lens, typically present in one or more pairs. An eyelike spot, as on some feathers, butterflies' wings etc.
OCELOTSFeline mammals. Medium-sized wild cats of the Americas with tawny coats featuring black spots and streaks.
OCONNORDes _, former presenter of the TV show Countdown. Christy _ Jnr, late Irish golfer. Josh, actor who played Lawrence Durrell in the TV drama series The Durrells.
OCREATESheathed.
OCTAGONEight-sided figure.
OCTANESHydrocarbons.
OCTAVESGroups of 8 notes.
OCTAVIA_ Spencer, Star of the 2019 psychological horror film Ma. _ Hill, English social reformer and one of the three founders of the National Trust. Sister of the emperor Augustus.
OCTAVOSSheets of paper.
OCTETTEA group of eight musicians or singers.
OCTOBERMonth.
OCTOPUSEight-armed cephalopod. Creature with tentacles.
OCTUPLEEightfold.
OCULATEHaving eyes.
OCULINAA genus of tropical corals.
OCULISTAn ophthalmologist was formerly known by this name.
ODAHLICA chambermaid or a female attendant in a Turkish seraglio, particularly the court ladies in the household of the Ottoman sultan.
ODALISKFemale slave or concubine in a harem, especially one in the seraglio of the Sultan of Turkey.
ODDBALLA strange or eccentric person.
ODDMENTScrap.
ODDNESSPeculiarity.
ODONATAOrder of predatory insects that comprises the dragonflies and damselflies.
ODONATEA predatory insect; a dragonfly or damselfly.
ODOROUSSmelly.
ODYSSEYHomer's epic poem set after the fall of Troy.
OEDIPUSKing of Thebes, son of Laius and Jocasta.
OENOMELDrink of wine mixed with honey originating in ancient Greece.
OERSTEDCgs unit of magnetic field srength.
OESTRUSThe period of a female animal's readiness to mate.
OFAMINDAgreed.
OFARRANIsle _ _, the largest island in the Firth of Clyde.
OFASORTVague.
OFCOURTThe Inns _ _ in London are the professional associations for barristers in England and Wales.
OFEDWINThe Mystery _ _ Drood.
OFFBEAMMisguided.
OFFBEATColloquial term for eccentric or unconventional.
OFFCUTSBits of discarded meat.
OFFDAYSTime not at work.
OFFDUTYNot at work.
OFFENCEWrongdoing. Violation.
OFFENDSInsults.
OFFEREDVolunteered.
OFFHANDCurt or casual in manner.
OFFICERPerson with rank in the armed forces.
OFFICESWork spaces.
OFFLINENot connected to the internet.
OFFLOADGet rid of.
OFFPEAKAt less busy times.
OFFSETSCounteracts, balances.
OFFSIDEThe mistake of occupying an illegal position on the playing field.
OFFSPINCricketer Harbhajan Singh is a bowler who specialises in this.
OFGAUNTJohn _ _, The 1st Duke of Lancaster; son of Edward III and father of Henry IV.
OFGREENAnne _ _ Gables, 1908 novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery.
OFSORTSAfter a fashion.
OFSWINGSultans _ _, Dire Straits' debut single.
OFTENERMore frequently.
OGREISHResembling a monster.
OGREISMMonsterous behaviour.
OILBIRDA large nocturnal fruit-eating bird that resembles a nightjar, living in caves in Central and South America.
OILCANSLubricant containers.
OILDRUMContainer.
OILIESTMost greasy.
OILLAMPA simple vessel used to produce light by burning paraffin or kerosene.
OILPALMTropical West African tree.
OILRIGSFuel sources.
OILSEEDCrop type.
OILSKINA cotton fabric treated to make it waterproof.
OILWELLA boring in the Earth that is designed to bring petroleum hydrocarbons to the surface.
OINKINGMaking the characteristic sound of a pig; grunting.
OJIBWASNorth American people of the region around Lake Superior.
OKAYAMAA city in South West Japan, on West Honshu on the Inland Sea.
OKEEFFEGeorgia _, 20th-century American painter nicknamed the "Mother of American modernism".
OKINAWAThe largest of Japan's Ryukyu islands; the scene of heavy fighting during the Second World War.
OLDBEANFriendly form of address.
OLDBILLThe _ _, slang term for policemen collectively.
OLDCHAP"Pip, dear _ _, life is made of ever so many partings welded together..." (Great Expectations).
OLDFOGYAn elderly person with outmoded ideas.
OLDHANDPerson who is skilled at something through long experience.
OLDLACEArsenic and _ _, 1944 American dark comedy film directed by Frank Capra.
OLDLADYMother.
OLDMAIDCard game.
OLDMOONA phase of the moon lying between last quarter and new moon, when it appears as a waning crescent.
OLDNICKEnglish informal name for the Devil.
OLDSALTElderly sailor who is often a raconteur or teller of sea stories.
OLDSTERSenior citizen, informally.
OLDTIMEFormer.
OLEAMENA soft ointment prepared from oil.
OLEANNAPlay by U.S. dramatist David Mamet about a university professor and female student.
OLEARIAGenus of flowering plants belonging to the family Asteraceae commonly known as Daisy-bush. An Australian shrub.
OLEFINEAny of the series of unsaturated hydrocarbons containing a double bond, including ethylene and propene.
OLEVELSBritish qualifications replaced by GCSEs.
OLIDOUSHaving a strong, disagreeable smell; fetid.
OLIVIERLaurence _, actor.
OLIVINEA clear or grey-green mineral found in igneous rocks.
OLOGISTExpert or student in an academic branch of learning.
OLOROSOA heavy, dark, medium-sweet sherry.
OLYMPIAAmerican state capital of Washington.
OLYMPICRMS _, sister ship of the Titanic.
OLYMPUSHome of the gods. Cyprus's highest mountain.
OMICRONGreek letter.
OMIKAMIAmaterasu _, Japanese goddess of the sun; major deity of the Shinto religion and claimed ancestor of the imperial dynasty.
OMINATETo prophesy from signs and omens : augur.
OMINOUSForeboding evil.
OMITTEDLeft out.
OMNIBUSBook collecting several works. _ edition, a TV or radio programme comprising the preceding week's output run together.
ONAGERSAnimals of a race of the Asian wild ass native to northern Iran.
ONANDONContinually.
ONANISMMasturbation.
ONAROLLEnjoying a run of success. Winning streak.
ONASSISAristotle _, Greek shipping tycoon.
ONAWHIMImpulsively.
ONBOARDIn a ship, train etc.
ONDATRAGenus of rodents native to North America of the family Cricetidae to which the muskrat belongs.
ONEARTHHeaven Is a Place ____ , song by U.S. singer Belinda Carlisle released in 1987.
ONEDOORWhen _ _ closes another door opens.
ONEEYEDLike a Cyclops.
ONEIDASNative Americans.
ONENESSSingleness.
ONEOFFSUnique people, events etc.
ONERARYFitted for, or carrying, a burden.
ONERATETo load; to burden.
ONEROUSBurdensome.
ONESELFWord used to emphasise that something happens to you rather than other people.
ONESHOTNot to be repeated.
ONESTEPA dance of US origin danced to quick march time.
ONETIMEFormer.
ONGOINGActually in progress.
ONGUARDWary.
ONISCUSGenus of woodlice.
ONLYYOUYazoo hit from 1982 later covered by The Flying PIckets.
ONMERITBy way of being deserving or commendable.
ONOFFERFor sale.
ONPAPERIn theory as opposed to fact.
ONSHORESituated or occurring on land (often used in relation to the oil and gas industry).
ONSIGHTAs soon as seen.
ONSTAGEWhere to find actors.
ONSTEADA farmhouse with its outbuildings.
ONTARIOCanadian province whose capital is Toronto.
ONTERMSHaving equal status.
ONTHEGOActive and energetic.
ONTHEUPOf a stroke by a batter in cricket, played as the ball rises from its bounce.
ONTOPOFIn addition to.
ONTRIALUndergoing tests or scrutiny.
ONWARDSIn a continuing forward direction.
ONYCHIAInflammation of the matrix of a nail.
OOCYTESCells in an ovary which may undergo meiotic division to form an ovum.
OOHLALA2013 Britney Spears song featured on the soundtrack to the live-action/ animated film The Smurfs 2.
OOLITICTerm describing sedimentary rock.
OOSPEREAn unfertilized, rounded mass of protoplasm, produced in an oogonium.
OOSPOREA fertilized egg within an oogonium.
OOTHECAThe egg case of cockroaches, mantises, and related insects.
OPACATEMake opaque : darken, dim.
OPACIFYMake or become opaque.
OPACITYThe quality of being difficult to see through.
OPALINEAnother term for milk-glass.
OPENAIRAlfresco.
OPENBARPrepaid drink supply.
OPENDAYAn occasion on which an institution may be visited by the public.
OPENERSFirst batsmen.
OPENINGAperture. Vent.
OPENOUTBecome bigger.
OPENSEAAn expanse of water that is away from land.
OPENSUPBecomes more communicative.
OPENTOEType of sandal.
OPENTOPDescription of some cars.
OPENWARObservable hostilities.
OPERANDQuantity or function on which a mathematical operation is performed.
OPERANTInvolving the modification of behaviour by the reinforcing or inhibiting effect of its own consequences.
OPERATEFunction. Work.
OPERONSUnits made up of linked genes which are thought to regulate other genes responsible for protein synthesis.
OPEROSEInvolving or displaying much industry or effort.
OPHELIAMoon of Uranus.
OPHIDIAA group of reptiles which comprises the snakes.
OPHIURAA very large and widely distributed genus of brittle stars.
OPIATEDDulled as if with a narcotic drug.
OPIATESOpium derived narcotics.
OPINERSThose who hold or express an opinion.
OPININGStating as a belief.
OPINIONBelief.
OPOSSUMAmerican marsupial.
OPPOSEDResisted.
OPPOSERAdversary.
OPPOSESIs against.
OPPRESSPersecute. Keep in subjection and hardship.
OPTICALVisual.
OPTIMALBest or most favourable under a particular set of circumstances.
OPTIMUMMost conducive to a favourable outcome.
OPTIONSChoices.
OPTSOUTChooses to leave.
OPULENTAbundant or plentiful. Wealthy.
OPUNTIATropical cactus, esp prickly pear, having fleshy branched stems and green, red, or yellow flowers.
OPUSDEIAn international Roman Catholic organisation founded in 1928.
ORACLESSooth-sayers.
ORAISONCommune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in southeastern France.
ORALISTA profoundly deaf person who uses speech and lip-reading to communicate, rather than sign language.
ORALITYThe quality of being verbally communicated.
ORANGESFruits.
ORATINGMaking a speech.
ORATIONFormal speech.
ORATORSPublic speakers.
ORATORYThe art of public speaking.
ORATRIXA woman plaintiff, or complainant, in equity pleading.
ORBISONRoy _, singer of hits including Only the Lonely and Oh Pretty Woman.
ORBITALOf an orbit.
ORBITEDCircled.
ORBITERA spacecraft that does not land.
ORCHARDArea of fruit trees.
ORCHIDSTerrestrial or epiphytic plants often having flowers of unusual shapes and vivid colours.
ORCINUSA genus of four species of oceanic dolphins.
ORDAINSDecrees.
ORDEALSVery unpleasant and prolonged experiences.
ORDEREDCommanded.
ORDERLYShipshape. Tidy.
ORDINALSequential (number).
OREGANOAromatic Mediterranean herb.
OREIDESVarious decorative golden-yellow alloys of copper with zinc and other constituents.
ORESTESIn Greek mythology, the son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, who killled his mother and her lover.
ORGANICFundamental.
ORGANONAn instrument of thought, especially a means of reasoning or a system of logic.
ORGANZAOrgandie-like fabric.
ORGASMSSexual climaxes.
ORIENTSAccustoms, familiarises.
ORIFICEVent or aperture.
ORIGAMIJapanese art of paper folding.
ORIGINSAncestry.
ORILLONA projecting tower or shoulder at the corner of a bastion, between the face and a flank, used to defend the flank.
ORINOCOSouth American river.
ORIOLESBirds.
ORIOLUSBird genus.
ORISONSPrayers.
ORKNEYSArchipelago in the Northern Isles of Scotland.
ORLANDOOpera in three acts by Handel, first performed in London in 1733. _ Bloom, actor. Florida city.
ORLEANSThe Maid Of _, name given to Joan of Arc. Ruling royal house of France 1830-1848.
ORMOSIAGenus of tropical shrubs and trees having usually odd-pinnate leaves with large leaflets and pink to reddish wood.
OROLOGYThe study or mapping of relief, especially of mountains.
ORONTESRiver in southwestern Asia.
OROPESAA naval minesweeping device. Town in Spain.
OROTUNDResonant, bombastic.
ORPHANSChildren without parents.
ORPHEANMelodious or entrancing.
ORPHEUSMythical character who attempted to rescue his wife Eurydice from the underworld. 1950 film directed by Jean Cocteau. A great musician.
ORPHREYA richly embroidered band or border, especially on an ecclesiastical vestment.
ORPINESVarious succulent plants of the family Crassulaceae, especially the Eurasian species Hylotelephium telephium.
ORRISESTerm for some irises noted for their fragrant rootstock.
ORSEDEWLeaf metal of bronze; Dutch metal.
ORSEDUEAn inferior sort of leaf-metal made of copper and zinc, so as to resemble gold.
ORTHITEA variety of allanite occurring in slender prismatic crystals.
ORTOLANA brownish old world bunting regarded as a delicacy.
ORVIETOA city in Umbria, central Italy, the site of Etruscan remains.
ORVILLEGreen duck puppet used by ventriloquist Keith Harris, named after a U.S. aviator.
OSBORNEJohn _, writer of Look Back In Anger.
OSCULUMMouth-like aperture in a sponge through which water is expelled; from Latin, 'little mouth'.
OSIEREDAdorned with willows.
OSIRIANOf or relating to an ancient Egyptian god.
OSMIATEAny salt of osmic acid.
OSMONDSThe _ , U.S. family music group including Donny who achieved fame in the 1970s.
OSMOSISDiffusion of liquids.
OSMUNDAPlant of a genus that includes the royal and cinnamon ferns.
OSPREYSBirds of prey also known as fish-hawks.
OSSEOUSConsisting of or turned into bone.
OSSETERSpecies of Russian sturgeon.
OSSETIARegion of the central Caucasus divided between Russia (North) and Georgia (South).
OSSICLESmall bone, especially one of three bones of the middle ear.
OSSIFICTurned to bone.
OSSUARYA place or receptacle for the bones of the dead.
OSTEOIDResembling bone in appearance or structure.
OSTEOMABenign tumour.
OSTIARYA doorkeeper, as of a church.
OSTLERSArchaic word for stablemen, especially at an inn.
OSTMARKStandard monetary unit of East Germany prior to reunification in 1990, worth 100 pfennig.
OSTRAVAIndustrial city in the Morovian lowlands of northeast Czech Replublic, situated in the coal mining area of Silesia.
OSTRICHFlightless bird.
OSTWALDWilhelm _, German chemist noted for his pioneering work on catalysis; Nobel Prize for Chemistry 1909.
OTALGIAEarache.
OTARIESEared seals.
OTHELLOTragedy by William Shakespeare about a Moorish general and his wife Desdemona.
OTOLOGYBranch of medicine concerned with the anatomy and diseases of the ear.
OTRANTOPort town of SE Italy; setting of a 1764 novel by English writer Horace Walpole.
OTTAWANEighties group which had hits with D.I.S.C.O. and Hands Up. Inhabitant of the capital city of Canada.
OTTOMANLow padded seat.
OUABAINToxic compound obtained from certain trees, used as a very rapid cardiac stimulant. It is a polycyclic glycoside.
OUARINEA Brazilian howler monkey in the genus Alouatta.
OUGUIYAStandard monetary unit of Mauritania, divided into 5 khoums.
OURLADYA title of the Virgin Mary.
OUSTINGEvicting.
OUTAGESPower cuts.
OUTBACKThe remote bush country of Australia. Wilderness.
OUTBADEMade a better offer.
OUTBRAGTo intimidate with boastful threats.
OUTCASTPariah.
OUTCOLDUnconscious.
OUTCOMEUpshot.
OUTCROPProjection of rocks.
OUTDARETo exceed in bravery.
OUTDOESBetters.
OUTDONESurpassed.
OUTDOOROpposite of indoor. Exterior.
OUTDRAWAttract a larger crowd than.
OUTDREWAttracted a larger crowd than.
OUTFALLThe place where a river, drain, or sewer empties into the sea, a river, or a lake.
OUTFITSSets of clothes worn together, especially for a particular occasion or purpose.
OUTFLEWManoeuvred in the air better than.
OUTFLOWDischarge.
OUTGATEExit barrier.
OUTGIVEDonate more than.
OUTGREWStopped doing or having an interest in (something) as one matured.
OUTINGSTrips.
OUTKASTHip hop duo who had hits with Ms Jackson and Hey Ya!
OUTLAIDExpended money.
OUTLANDA foreign country.
OUTLASTLive longer than.
OUTLAWSBans or makes illegal.
OUTLAYSAmounts of money spent on something.
OUTLETSCommercial establishments retailing the goods of particular producers or wholesalers.
OUTLIERA person or thing situated away or detached from the main body or system.
OUTLINESilhouette. General description.
OUTLIVEDie later than.
OUTLOOKAttitude to life.
OUTLOUDAudibly.
OUTMODETo cause (something) to go out of style or become obsolete.
OUTMOSTFurthest away.
OUTNAMETo be more notorious than.
OUTNESSThe quality or fact of being external, especially as apprehended by the mind or senses.
OUTOFITExpression meaning 'unable to function', sometimes because of excessive drink.
OUTPACEGo faster than.
OUTPASSPlay an aspect of football better.
OUTPLAYTo perform better than one's opponent in a sport.
OUTPORTA subsidiary harbour.
OUTPOSTDistant settlement.
OUTPUTSGenerates.
OUTRACEExceed in speed, amount, or extent.
OUTRAGEScandalise.
OUTRANKBe better or more important than.
OUTRIDEOf a ship, to come safely through a storm.
OUTRINGTo sound louder than.
OUTRIVETo sever.
OUTRODEDid better by riding faster, farther etc.
OUTSAILSurpass with a yacht.
OUTSEESSurpasses in power of vision or insight.
OUTSELLBeat other products.
OUTSETSStarts.
OUTSIDEExternal. Exterior.
OUTSINGVocalise better than.
OUTSIZEExceptionally large.
OUTSOARTo rise above or beyond.
OUTSOLEShoe part.
OUTSPEDExceeded in velocity.
OUTSPINTo finish.
OUTSTAY_ your welcome.
OUTSWAMMoved in water better than.
OUTTAKEA length of film or tape rejected in editing.
OUTTALKArgue into.
OUTTELLTo speak out : declare openly.
OUTTERMAn external or superficial thing; outward manner; superficial remark, etc.
OUTWARDGoing away from a place.
OUTWEARLast longer than.
OUTWEEPTo cry more than.
OUTWINDTo exceed in fitness and stamina.
OUTWINGFly faster or more skilfully than.
OUTWORELasted longer than.
OUTWORNDated.
OVARIESEgg producers.
OVARIUMEgg producer.
OVATIONProlonged applause.
OVERACTExaggerate.
OVERAGEAn excess or surplus, especially the amount by which a sum of money is greater than a previous estimate.
OVERALLConsidered as a whole. Including everything. Mrs _ , role played by Julie Walters in Acorn Antiques.
OVERARMBowl or serve type.
OVERATEHad too much food.
OVERAWEDaunt.
OVERBIDBe too ambitious in a game of bridge?
OVERCUPAny of several oak trees.
OVERDIDExaggerated.
OVERDOGPerson who is successful or dominant in their field.
OVERDUELate or delayed.
OVEREATConsume too much.
OVEREGGGo too far in embellishing.
OVERFEDGave too much food.
OVERGETTo take possession of (a person); to influence.
OVERHIPTo skip over.
OVERJOYDelight excessively.
OVERLAPCover and extend beyond.
OVERLAYPut above.
OVERLIETower above.
OVERLITToo bright.
OVERMANProvide with more staff than necessary.
OVERPARIn golf, having taken more strokes than a good player should take.
OVERPAYSpend more than necessary.
OVERRANOvershot.
OVERRUNSwamped.
OVERSAWSupervised.
OVERSEAFrom, to, or relating to a foreign country.
OVERSEESupervise.
OVERSEWEmbroider with stitches passing successively over an edge, especially closely, so as to cover the edge or make a firm seam.
OVERTAXCharge too much duty.
OVERTLYOpenly.
OVERTOPSurpass in height.
OVERUSEExcessive application.
OVIDUCTFallopian tube.
OVOIDALResembling an egg in shape.
OVULATEProduce eggs.
OVULITEA fossil egg.
OWENITEFollower and successor of a 19th-century social reformer.
OWINGTOBecause of.
OWNABLECan be possessed.
OWNEDUPConfessed.
OWNGOALWhat a footballer tries to avoid scoring.
OWNUPTOAdmit.
OXALITEA yellow mineral.
OXAMIDEA white crystalline neutral substance obtained by treating ethyl oxalate with ammonia.
OXBIRDSSmall sandpipers, especially dunlins.
OXBITERThe cow blackbird.
OXCARTSVehicles drawn by bullocks.
OXHEARTAny of various large sweet cherries.
OXIDANTRocket fuel agent.
OXIDASEAn enzyme which promotes the transfer of a hydrogen atom from a particular substrate to an oxygen molecule, forming water or hydrogen peroxide.
OXIDISEReact with oxygen.
OXIDIZETo undergo or cause to undergo a chemical reaction with oxygen.
OXONIANA native or inhabitant of the city of Oxford.
OYSTERSBivalve molluscs with rough irregular shells.
OZONISEConvert oxygen.
PAALIAQMoon of Saturn.
PACABLEEasily appeased.
PACEEGG_ _ play, traditional English play with a rebirth theme and performed during Easter.
PACEMANFast bowler.
PACEMENFast bowlers in cricket.
PACHISIAn Indian game played on a cruciform board.
PACHUCOA young Mexican living in the US, esp one of low social status who belongs to a street gang.
PACIESTQuickest.
PACIFICThe world's largest and deepest ocean.
PACKAGEParcel.
PACKETSBundles.
PACKRATHoarder.
PACTIONAn agreement or bargain.
PADDICKActor (surname) who played Julian in Round The Horne.
PADDIESFields where rice is grown.
PADDINGSoft material used for stuffing.
PADDLESOars.
PADDOCKSmall field for horses.
PADLOCKFastening device.
PADOUKSAfrican or Asian trees of the genus Pterocarpus of the pea family.
PADRONEEmployer.
PADRONIOwners or proprietors of an inn, esp in Italy.
PADSTOWTown and fishing port in Cornwall.
PADTHAIAsian noodle dish.
PAGEANTElaborate and colourful procession. Parade.
PAGEBOYA woman's hairstyle consisting of a shoulder-length bob with the ends rolled under.
PAGINALPage-for-page.
PAGODASHindu or Buddhist temples.
PAHLAVIDynasty which ruled Iran between 1925 and 1979.
PAIDFORBought.
PAIDOFFWas successful.
PAINFULSore.
PAININGHurting.
PAINTED_ Lady, A migratory butterfly with pale brownish-red mottled wings.
PAINTERLine attached to the bow of a boat for tying it up. Artist.
PAIRINGUnion.
PAIROFFArrange in twos.
PAISANOA peasant of Spanish or Italian ethnic origin.
PAISLEYTown in Scotland.
PAKCHOIChinese plant related to the cabbage, with edible stalks and leaves, that is also called bok choy.
PAKFONGChinese cupronickel alloy.
PALACESRoyal residences.
PALADINAny of the twelve peers of Charlemagne's court.
PALATALRelating to the roof of the mouth.
PALATESRoofs of the mouth.
PALAVERUnnecessary fuss.
PALAWANLargest and westernmost province of the Philippines; capital, Puerto Princesa.
PALEOUSChaffy; like chaff.
PALERMOCapital city of Sicily.
PALETOTA man's loose outer coat.
PALETTEPaint-mixing board.
PALIKIRCapital of Micronesia.
PALLENEMoon of Saturn.
PALLETSWooden crates.
PALLIUMWhite liturgical vestment.
PALMERSPilgrims,
PALMIERType of pastry also known as an elephant ear.
PALMTOPComputer small and light enough to be held in one hand.
PALMYRAAn ancient city in central Syria, said to have been built by Solomon.
PALPATEExamine (a part of the body) by touch, especially for medical purposes.
PALTROWGwyneth, U.S. actress who plays Pepper Potts in the Iron Man film series.
PAMPEROA dry cold wind in South America blowing across the pampas from the south or southwest.
PANACEACure for all ills. A universal remedy.
PANACHEDashing manner. Brio, flair.
PANCAKECrepe.
PANDEANRelating to the god of the wild.
PANDORAThe first human female in Greek legend.
PANDOREA kind of oyster found near Prestonpans on the Firth of Forth.
PANDOUROne of an 18th-century force of Croatian soldiers in the Austrian service.
PANENKAA penalty in football in which the taker deceives the goalkeeper by dinking the ball into the goal's centre.
PANFISHAquatic food suitable for frying whole.
PANFULSAs much as pots will hold.
PANGAEASupercontinent of the Palaeozoic and Mesozoic eras.
PANGRAMA sentence incorporating all the letters of the alphabet.
PANICKYFearful.
PANINISSandwiches made with Italian bread, usually toasted.
PANNADEThe curvet of a horse.
PANNIERBasket, as on a bike.
PANNOSEHaving the texture or appearance of felt or woolen cloth.
PANOCHEA coarse grade of Mexican sugar.
PANOPLYA complete or magnificent array.
PANSIEDCovered or adorned with a particular type of flower.
PANSIESSmall brightly coloured garden flowers with large round petals.
PANTHERLeopard
PANTIESUnderwear.
PANTILERoof tile curved to form an S-shaped section, fitted to overlap its neighbour.
PANTOUMMalay verse form.
PANZERSGerman armoured units.
PAPAVERPlant genus of the order Ranunculales that comprises the poppies.
PAPAYASPawpaws.
PAPEETECapital of French Polynesia.
PAPERERDecorator.
PAPILLAA small rounded protuberance on a part or organ of the body.
PAPOOSEPouch-like bag used for carrying a baby on one's back.
PAPRIKAMild powdered seasoning.
PAPULESSmall, solid, usually round elevations of the skin.
PAPYRUSA tall, aquatic plant with small, green-stalked flowers arranged like umbrella spokes around the stem top. Ancient writing material.
PARABENWidely used preservative in cosmetic and pharmaceutical products.
PARABLEAllegory.
PARADESProcessions.
PARADORA hotel in Spain owned and run by the government.
PARADOSAn elevation of earth behind a fortified place as a protection against attack from the rear, especially a mound along the back of a trench.
PARADOXA seemingly absurd or contradictory statement or proposition which when investigated may prove to be well founded or true.
PARAGONIdeal, model (of virtue).
PARAPETLow wall.
PARASOLUmbrella providing shade. Sunshade.
PARATHAFlat, thick piece of unleavened bread fried on a griddle.
PARBOILPartly cook.
PARCELSPackages.
PARCHEDExtremely thirsty.
PARDALEA leopard or panther.
PARDINEOf, relating to, resembling, or spotted like a leopard.
PARENGOA common edible red seaweed.
PARENTSMothers and fathers.
PARETICA person afflicted with partial paralysis.
PARFAITA rich frozen dessert. Iced pudding containing whipped cream, fruit and eggs.
PARIAHSOutcasts.
PARISONA rounded mass of glass formed by rolling the substance immediately after removal from the furnace.
PARKOURExtreme urban sport using agility to negotiate obstacles.
PARKWAYLandscaped road.
PARLOUROld-fashioned living room, especially one kept for receiving visitors.
PARLOUSDesperate.
PARODICSatirical.
PAROLEDConditionally released from prison.
PAROLEEProbationer.
PAROLESTemporarily releases.
PARONYMWord derived from, or having the same root as, another, e.g. just/justice, wise/wisdom etc.
PAROTICSituated near the ear.
PAROTIDGland.
PARQUETA floor covering of pieces of hardwood fitted in a decorative pattern.
PARRIEDWarded off with a countermove.
PARRIESWards off.
PARSLEYA S European umbelliferous plant, Petroselinum crispum, widely cultivated for its curled aromatic leaves, which are used in cooking.
PARSNIPA strong scented plant cultivated for its long whitish root, which is eaten as a vegetable.
PARSONSNicholas _, British quiz show host of Sale Of The Century in the 1970s.
PARTAKEHave a share.
PARTIALNot complete or total.
PARTIEDEnjoyed oneself at a lively gathering, typically with drinking and music.
PARTIESCelebratory gatherings.
PARTINGDividing line of combed hair.
PARTITEOf a leaf or an insect's wing, divided to or nearly to the base.
PARTNERAlly or companion.
PARVENUA person of humble origin who has gained wealth, influence, or celebrity.
PASANDARich, creamy curry dish from northern India, often made with almonds and coconut.
PASCHALOf or relating to Easter.
PASSADOIn fencing, a thrust or lunge with one foot advanced.
PASSAGEChannel. Way through something.
PASSATASauce made from sieved tomatoes used in Italian cooking.
PASSEULDance sequence for one.
PASSINGThe completion of a course by military or other service personnel, _ -out.
PASSIONName given to the sufferings of Christ from the Last Supper to his death on the cross.
PASSIVENot playing an active part.
PASSKEYItem giving access.
PASSOFFDeceptively present.
PASSOUTLose consciousness. Successfully complete a military training course.
PASTELSPale delicate colours.
PASTERNSloping part of a horse's foot between the fetlock and the hoof.
PASTEURLouis _, 19th-century French chemist known for his breakthrough in microbiology.
PASTIERMore unhealthily pale.
PASTIESCornish _.
PASTIMEHobby. Leisure activity.
PASTORSChristian priests.
PASTURELand suitable for grazing.
PATCHEDMended by covering.
PATCHESMends material.
PATCHUPRepair.
PATELLAKneecap.
PATENTSLicences.
PATHWAYMetabolic _, chemical reactions within a cell.
PATIBLEOf or relating to suffering.
PATIENTTolerant. A person who is receiving medical care.
PATRIALA person with the right to live in the UK through the British birth of a parent or grandparent.
PATRICKThe patron saint of Ireland.
PATRIOTNationalist.
PATROLSPeople or groups moving through an area at regular intervals for purposes of security or observation.
PATRONSRegular customers.
PATROONPerson given land and granted certain manorial privileges under the former Dutch governments of New York and New Jersey.
PATTERNDecorative design.
PATTERSMakes a repeated light tapping sound.
PATTIESSmall flat cakes of minced food, especially meat.
PATTINGTouching quickly and gently with the flat of the hand.
PAUCITYInsufficiency.
PAULINE__ McLynn, Irish actress who played Yvonne Cotton in EastEnders.
PAULINGLinus, U.S. chemist who won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1954 and Peace in 1962.
PAUNCHYHaving a protruding belly.
PAUPERSVery poor people.
PAUSINGStopping briefly.
PAVANESStately dances in slow duple time, popular in the 16th and 17th centuries and performed in elaborate clothing.
PAVLOVADessert made of meringue fruit and cream and named after a Russian ballerina.
PAWPAWSTropical fruits.
PAYBACKRetaliate against.
PAYCOCKJuno and the _, a play by Sean O'Casey.
PAYLOADPassengers and cargo.
PAYMENTFee.
PAYNIMSNon-Christians, especially Muslims.
PAYRISEIncrease in wages or salary.
PAYSLIPNote of wages.
PDJAMESBritish crime writer who created the fictional police commander Adam Dalgliesh.
PEABIRDThe wryneck.
PEACEONHark the herald angels sing "Glory to the newborn King! _ _ earth and mercy mild God and sinners reconciled".
PEACHESSoft, juicy fruit with downy reddish-yellow skins and single stones.
PEACOATGarment.
PEACOCKMale bird.
PEAFOWLLarge Asian pheasant, the male of which has a characteristic bright plumage.
PEAGRITA coarse pisolitic limestone.
PEAHENSBirds.
PEAKINGReaching the highest point.
PEANISMThe song or shout of praise, of battle, or of triumph.
PEANUTSA derisory sum (informal). Comic strip created by Charles Schulz. A meagre amount of money.
PEARSONLester Bowles _ Canadian prime minister (1963-68) awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1957 for his role in ending the Suez crisis.
PEASANTAgricultural labourer. Historical land worker.
PEASCOD_ belly, a type of exaggeratedly padded stomach that was very popular in men's dress in the late 16th and early 17th centuries.
PEBBLESSmall rounded stones.
PECCARYNocturnal gregarious pig-like wild animals of North America and South America.
PECCAVIArchaic exclamation used to express one's guilt.
PECKHAMThe part of London in which Only Fools And Horses was set.
PECKISHSlightly hungry.
PECTATE_ lyase, an enzyme involved in the maceration and soft rotting of plant tissue.
PECTINSSoluble gelatinous polysaccharides.
PECTOUSRelating to an insoluble carbohydrate found in the cell walls of unripe fruit.
PEDALOSPleasure boats powered by feet.
PEDANTSQuibblers.
PEDESISThe random motion of small particles suspended in a gas or liquid.
PEDICABPedal-powered passenger vehicle, also known as a cycle rickshaw.
PEDICELA small stalk bearing an individual flower in an inflorescence.
PEDLARSPeople who go from place to place selling small goods.
PEDRODE_ _ Mendoza, Spanish conquistador who founded Buenos Aires in 1536.
PEEBLESTown in south east Scotland.
PEELOFFVeer away.
PEEPERSThe eyes, informally.
PEERAGEThe peers of a kingdom considered as a group.
PEERESSThe wife or widow of a peer.
PEEVINGAnnoying.
PEEVISHHaving or showing an irritable disposition.
PEEWITSBirds.
PEGADORA species of marine fishes of the family Echeneidae.
PEGASUSIn Greek mythology, a winged horse that sprang from the blood of the slain Medusa. Constellation.
PEGBACKPrevent from winning.
PELAGESMammal coats.
PELAGICRelating to the open sea.
PELICAN_ crossing. Large-billed bird.
PELISSEFur-lined cloak.
PELLAEAGenus of ferns.
PELLAGEThe duty on hides, furs and skins.
PELLETSPieces of small shot.
PELORIAUnusual regularity in the form of a flower that is normally irregular.
PELORICOf a flower, abnormally regular or symmetrical.
PELORUSA sighting device on a ship for taking the relative bearings of a distant object.
PELOTONMain group of cyclists.
PENALTYPunishment that puts a footballer on the spot.
PENANCESelf-punishment for sin. Christian sacrament in which a person confesses sins to a priest and is given absolution.
PENARTHVale of Glamorgan resort known in Victorian times as 'the Garden by the Sea'.
PENATESHousehold gods worshipped in conjunction with Vesta and the lares.
PENCILSThin cylindrical instruments used for writing, drawing etc., usually consisting of rods of graphite encased in wood and sharpened.
PENDANTLocket for example.
PENDENTHanging down or overhanging.
PENDINGWhile waiting for or anticipating.
PENFOLDCharacter voiced by Terry Scott in the 1981-92 cartoon series Danger Mouse.
PENGUINFlightless bird.
PENNAMENom de plume.
PENNANTA tapering flag on a ship, especially one flown at the masthead of a vessel in commission.
PENNIESLow value coins.
PENNINE_ Way, a long distance footpath extending from Edale, Derbyshire to Kirk Yetholm, Scottish Borders.
PENNINOAdrian _, Wife of the eponymous boxer in the Rocky film series, played by Talia Shire.
PENPALSPeople who conduct a friendship through writing letters.
PENRITHTown in Cumbria's Eden Valley, England.
PENROSERoger _, English physicist and author of The Emperor's New Mind.
PENSIONRetired person's payment.
PENSIVEDeep in thought.
PENTADSGroups of five.
PENTILEA display technology from Samsung.
PENTODEAn electronic device having five active electrodes.
PEONIESRanunculaceous shrubs or plants with large pink, red, white or yellow flowers.
PEORIASMembers of a Native American tribe, historically part of the Illinois Confederation.
PEPPIERMore lively and high-spirited.
PEPTALKEnthusiastic speech designed to increase confidence.
PERALTAJake, detective played by Andy Samberg in TV comedy series Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
PERCALEA close-textured woven cotton fabric, used especially for sheets.
PERCENTIn or for every hundred.
PERCEPTForm.
PERCHEDIn a tree.
PERCHESPlaces for birds to sit.
PERCOIDAny spiny-finned fish of the order that includes sea bass, red mullet etc.
PERDIEMAn allowance or payment on a daily basis.
PERDITAHeroine of Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale.
PERETTIElsa, Italian model and jewellery designer noted for her cuff bracelets and open-heart pendants.
PERFECTUnblemished or faultless. Ideal.
PERFIDYAct of betrayal.
PERFORMAct on stage.
PERFUMEA liquid cosmetic.
PERGOLAA horizontal trellis or framework, supported on posts, that carries climbing plants and may form a covered walk.
PERHAPSPossibly. Maybe.
PERIDOTGreen gemstone.
PERIGEEClosest approach to Earth.
PERIGONAn angle of 360 degrees.  Also called: round angle.
PERIODSAmounts of time.
PERIWIGA highly styled hairpiece worn formerly as a fashionable headdress by both women and men and retained by judges and barristers as part of their professional dress.
PERJURYThe offence of wilfully telling an untruth or making a misrepresentation under oath.
PERKINSSue, English comedian who stars in the sitcom Hitmen and formerly co-hosted The Great British Bake Off.
PERLITEA variety of obsidian consisting of masses of small pearly globules.
PERMIANRelating to or denoting the last period of the Palaeozoic era, between the Carboniferous and Triassic periods.
PERMITSAllows.
PEROGUEA canoe made from a hollowed tree trunk.
PERPLEXPuzzle or bewilder. Baffle.
PERRIERLouis _, doctor who bought a mineral water spring in the South of France in 1898.
PERSANTSharp or stabbing.
PERSEUSConstellation - The Hero.
PERSIANIranian language of the Indo-European family also known as Farsi.
PERSISTPersevere.
PERSONAPublic image.
PERSONSPeople.
PERSPEXA tough, transparent, thermoplastic material that is lighter than glass.
PERTAINRelate.
PERTURBTo trouble.
PERTWEEJon _, host of the 1970s TV panel show Whodunnit?
PERUGIAThe capital city of the Italian region of Umbria.
PERUSALReading carefully with intent to remember.
PERUSEDRead attentively.
PERUSERReader.
PERUSESPores over.
PERVADESuffuse.
PERVIALAble to be penetrated; permeable.
PESETASFormer Spanish money.
PESKIERMore annoying.
PESSARYA small soluble block that is inserted into the vagina to treat infection or as a contraceptive.
PESTERSAnnoys continually.
PESTLESHeavy tools with a rounded end, used for crushing and grinding substances such as spices or drugs, typically in a mortar.
PETABITUnit of computer storage.
PETHATEMain object of dislike.
PETIOLEThe stalk that joins a leaf to a stem.
PETITIO_ principii, a logical fallacy in which a premise is assumed to be true without warrant or in which what is to be proved is implicitly taken for granted.
PETNAMEAffectionate term.
PETRELSSeabirds.
PETRIFYTurn to stone.
PETROUSRelating to the dense part of the temporal bone at the base of the skull, surrounding the inner ear.
PETTIERMore small-minded.
PETUNIAPlant type.
PETUNSEPowdered fledspar, kaolin, or quartz, used in the manufacture of porcelain.
PFENNIGFormer German currency unit. Old coin equivalent to one hundredth of a mark.
PHAEDRAGreek mythology Wife of Theseus, who fell in love with her stepson Hippolytus.
PHAETONA light four wheeled horse drawn carriage having two seats.
PHALANXSolid formation of soldiers.
PHANTOMSpectre.
PHARAOHRuler in ancient Egypt. Egyptian king.
PHARYNXMembrane-lined cavity behind the nose and mouth that connects them to the oesophagus.
PHASEINIntroduce gradually.
PHASMIDInsect that eats leaves and resembles leaves or sticks.
PHIDIASGreek sculptor of the 5th century BC who directed the carving of the Elgin Marbles.
PHILTREA drink supposed to arouse love, desire, etc.
PHOBIASIrrational fears.
PHOCINEResembling seals.
PHOEBESAmerican tyrant flycatchers with mainly grey-brown or blackish plumage.
PHOEBUSApollo, the god of the sun.
PHOENIXAmerican state capital of Arizona. Constellation.
PHONATEProduce or utter speech sounds.
PHONEINType of show that is popular on speech-driven radio stations.
PHONEYSFakes.
PHONIERMore fake.
PHONIESFraudulent things.
PHONILYIn a fake way.
PHORONEA yellow crystalline substance with a geranium odor.
PHRASAL__ verb, idiomatic one that includes another element such as a preposition.
PHRASEDWorded.
PHRASESShort pithy expressions.
PHRYGIAAn ancient country of west central Asia Minor.
PHYSICSA branch of science that involves the study of matter and its motion.
PIANISMSkill in playing the piano.
PIANISTPiano player.
PIANOLAA mechanical piano which uses a roll of perforated paper to operate its keys.
PIARISTA member of a Roman Catholic teaching congregation founded in Rome in 1597.
PIASTERA former coin of Turkey, the 100th part of a lira: replaced by the kurus in 1933.
PIASTREMonetary unit of several Middle Eastern countries, equal to one hundredth of a pound.
PIATIONThe act of making atonement.
PIBROCHA form of music for Scottish bagpipes.
PICADORMounted bullfighter.
PICARDYFormer region of northern France, now part of Hauts-de-France.
PICASSOSpanish artist who painted Guernica. Painter who, with Braque, was a pioneer of Cubism.
PICCOLOSmall flute.
PICEOUSGlossy black.
PICIDAEWoodpecker family.
PICKARDNick, English actor who plays Tony Hutchinson in Hollyoaks.
PICKAXEA large tool with a handle carrying a long metal head that's curved and tapering to a point at one or both ends.
PICKERYPetty theft.
PICKETSIndividuals or groups standing outside establishments to make protests.
PICKINGGoing for.
PICKLEDPreserved in vinegar.
PICKLESVegetables, preserved in brine, vinegar, mustard, etc. and used as a relish.
PICKOFFAim at and shoot one by one.
PICKOUTIdentify.
PICNICSInformal meals eaten outside usually sandwiches etc.
PICOTEEA type of carnation of which the flowers have a light ground and dark-edged petals.
PICOULTJodie, U.S. author whose novels include My Sister's Keeper and Nineteen Minutes.
PICRATEA salt or ester of picric acid.
PICTUREFilm. Representation.
PICULETA tiny tropical woodpecker with a short tail, found chiefly in Central and South America.
PIDCOCKTom, British cyclist who won gold in the men's mountain bike crosscountry at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
PIDDLEDUrinated.
PIDGEONWalter, Canadian-U.S. actor who played the husband of the title character in the 1942 film Mrs Miniver.
PIEBALDMarked or spotted in two colours.
PIECINGPutting together.
PIEEYEDDrunk.
PIEJESUMotet derived from the final couplet of the Latin hymn Dies Irae; famous settings include those by Gabriel Faure and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
PIENAARFrancois _, former captain of the South African rugby union team.
PIERCEDPunctured.
PIERCESPenetrates.
PIEROGIDumplings.
PIERROTA male character from French pantomime with a whitened face, white costume and pointed hat.
PIGALLEParisian district noted for its red light district and lively nightlife.
PIGEONSBirds found in Trafalgar Square.
PIGFACESucculent creeping plant with bright flowers, related to Hottentot fig.
PIGGISHUnpleasant.
PIGGOTTJockey.
PIGIRONCrude metal as first obtained from a smelting furnace, in the form of oblong blocks.
PIGLETSPorcine young.
PIGMEANVery small.
PIGMEATPork.
PIGMENTA substance occuring in plant or animal tissue.
PIGSNEYA term of affection for a girl or sweetheart.
PIGTAILA short length of twisted tobacco or hair.
PIGWEEDAmaranth that is used for fodder.
PIGWORTPlant.
PIKACHUA yellow, mouse-like Pokemon which stores electricity in its cheeks.
PIKELETA dialect word for a crumpet.
PILATESSystem of gentle exercise.
PILCROWTypographical character also called a paragraph mark.
PILESUPAmasses.
PILEUPSLarge-scale collisions of motor vehicles.
PILFERSFilches.
PILGRIMReligious traveller to a shrine.
PILLAGEBooty.
PILLARSColumns.
PILLBOXA small enclosed fortified emplacement, usually made of reinforced concrete.
PILLORYTo expose to public abuse or ridicule.
PILOTEDFlew.
PILSNERA pale-coloured lager beer originally brewed in the Czech Republic.
PIMENTAGenus of flowering plants in the myrtle family. Well-known species include allspice.
PIMENTOA red sweet pepper.
PIMLICOPassport To _, Ealing comedy starring Stanley Holloway and Margaret Rutherford.
PIMPLESSmall, rounded, usually inflamed swellings of the skin.
PINATASPapier-mache decorations filled with sweets, hung up during parties and struck with a stick until they break open.
PINBALLElectronic game.
PINCERSA pair of jointed appendages in lobsters and some other arthropods.
PINCHEDNicked.
PINCURLA small section of hair wound in a circle and secured with a hairpin.
PINDOWNPrecisely define.
PINENUTThe edible creamcoloured seed of certain evergreen coniferous trees.
PINESAPTree resin.
PINETUMPlantation of conifers planted for scientific or ornamental purposes.
PINGERSDevices that transmit short high-pitched signals at brief intervals for purposes of detection, measurement, or identification.
PINHEADIdiot.
PINHOLETiny aperture.
PINKGINDrink.
PINNACEAny of various kinds of ship's tender.
PINNATEOf a compound leaf, having leaflets arranged on either side of the stem, typically in pairs opposite each other.
PINNIESAprons.
PINNOCKAny of various small songbirds such as the dunnock.
PINNULEA part or organ like a small wing or fin, especially a side branch on the arm of a crinoid.
PINSENTMatthew _, British rower who won gold medals at four consecutive Olympics.
PINTADOLarge edible mackerel of temperate United States coastal Atlantic waters.
PINTAILBird. A greyish-brown duck with slender pointed wings and a pointed tail.
PINTPOTBeer mug.
PINWEEDAny of various N American plants of the genus Lechea with tiny flowers and thin straight leaves.
PINWORMAn internal parasite of vertebrates.
PINXTER_ flower, pink azalea.
PIONEERTrailblazer.
PIOUSLYIn a devoutly religious manner.
PIPEDUPStarted speaking.
PIPEMMAMilitary slang for post meridiem, in the afternoon.
PIPETTEGlass tube used to transfer or measure known volumes of liquid.
PIQUANTHaving a spicy taste.
PIRAEUSMain sea port of Athens.
PIRANHASouth American freshwater fish with very sharp teeth.
PIRATEDCopied illegally.
PIRATESBuccaneers.
PIRELLIGiovanni Battista, Italian who founded a rubber manufacturing company in Milan in 1872.
PIROGUEA long, narrow canoe made from a single tree trunk, especially in Central America and the Caribbean.
PISANIOPosthumus' servant in Shakespeare's Cymbeline.
PISCARYPlace where fishing takes place.
PISCINAStone basin near the altar in Catholic and pre-Reformation churches for draining water used in the Mass.
PISCINERelating to fish.
PISMIREAn ant.
PISONIAGenus of flowering plants in the four o'clock flower family, Nyctaginaceae.
PISTOLEOld gold coin.
PISTOLSHandguns.
PITAPATWith quick light taps or beats.
PITBULL_ _ terrier, type of dog regarded as dangerous.
PITCHEDSet up (a tent).
PITCHERLarge jug.
PITCHINCooperate or contribute.
PITEOUSCausing you to feel sadness and sympathy.
PITFALLHidden or unanticipated danger or difficutlty.
PITHEADThe top of a mine shaft and the buildings, hoisting gear etc. situated around it.
PITHIERMore succinct.
PITIFULPoor.
PITOCINTrade name of a hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland.
PITPONYA horse that was used to haul loads in a coal mine.
PITSTOPMotor racing servicing or refuelling break.
PITYINGFeeling or showing sorrow for someone's misfortunes, often with an implication of disdain or mild contempt.
PIVOTALCrucial.
PIVOTEDRotated.
PIZARROFrancisco _, Spanish conqueror of Peru who executed the Inca king in 1533.
PLACARDPoster. Large notice.
PLACATEAppease.
PLACEBODummy pill. In medicine, an inactive substance administered to a patient.
PLACERSDeposits of sand or gravel in the bed of a river or lake, containing particles of valuable minerals.
PLACIDO_ Domingo, Spanish opera singer, one of the three tenors.
PLACKETA piece of cloth sewn in under a closure with buttons, hooks and eyes, zips, etc.
PLACOIDOf fish scales, toothlike, being made of dentine with a pointed backward projection of enamel, as in sharks and rays.
PLAGUEDTormented.
PLAGUERA person who harasses another or others.
PLAGUESEpidemics.
PLAINEDMourned or lamented.
PLAINERMore ordinary.
PLAINLYClearly.
PLANCHEPosition in which the body is held parallel with the ground by the arms, performed on the parallel bars, rings, or floor.
PLANERSTools used to flatten and smooth a wood surface.
PLANETSWorlds.
PLANISHTo give a smooth finish to (metal) by striking lightly with a smoothly faced hammer or die.
PLANNEDIntended.
PLANNERChart for future appointments.
PLANTEDPut in the ground.
PLANTERDecorative pot.
PLAQUESOrnamental tablets.
PLASMINAn enzyme that destroys blood clots by breaking down fibrin.
PLASTERMixture applied to walls etc.
PLASTICSynthetic material.
PLATEAUTableland. Area of high level ground.
PLATIESSmall live-bearing freshwater fish of Central America.
PLATINIMichel, French former footballer who later served as President of UEFA.
PLATOONIn the military, a subunit of a company usually comprising three sections of 10 to 12 soldiers.
PLATTEDMade a map of (an area of land, especially a proposed site for construction).
PLATTERLarge flat dish.
PLAUDITAn expression of enthusiastic approval or approbation.
PLAUTUSRoman comic dramatist.
PLAYACTPretend or make believe.
PLAYBOYRich pleasure-seeker.
PLAYDAYA time for relaxation or for participation in sports contests; a holiday.
PLAYERSParticipants in a game.
PLAYFULGood-natured and humorous.
PLAYING_ With Fire, 2019 family comedy film starring John Cena and Keegan-Michael Key.
PLAYOFFEnd-of-season game to decide the championship.
PLAYPENEnclosure for small children.
PLAYSUPIs naughty.
PLEADEDBegged.
PLEASEDDelighted. Glad.
PLEASESGratifies.
PLEATEDOf fabric, folded.
PLEDGEDPromised.
PLEDGESPromises.
PLEROMAThe spiritual universe as the abode of God and of the totality of the divine powers and emanations.
PLEURAESerous membranes lining the thorax and enveloping the lungs in humans and other mammals.
PLEURASMembranes lining the thoracic cavity and covering the lungs.
PLEURONThe side wall of each segment of the body of an arthropod.
PLIABLEEasily bent.
PLIANCYAdaptability.
PLICATEFolded, crumpled, or corrugated.
PLINTHSPedestals.
PLODDERUnimaginative drudge.
PLONKERWhat Del Boy often used to call his brother in Only Fools And Horses.
PLOSIONThe sudden release of air in the pronunciation of a certain consonant.
PLOSIVEDenoting a consonant that is produced by stopping the airflow using the lips, teeth, or palate, followed by a sudden release of air.
PLOTTERConspirator.
PLOUGHSFarming implements.
PLOVDIVSecond-largest city of Bulgaria.
PLOVERSBirds.
PLOWERSFarm workers.
PLOWMANPiers _, Middle English allegorical narrative poem by William Langland.
PLUGSINAttaches to a power source.
PLUMAGEA bird's feathers collectively.
PLUMATEResembling a feather; feathery.
PLUMBERA person who installs and repairs pipes, fixtures etc. for water, drainage and gas.
PLUMMERChristopher, Canadian actor who played Captain Georg von Trapp in The Sound of Music.
PLUMMETDrop down or fall rapidly.
PLUMOSEHaving many fine filaments or branches which give a feathery appearance.
PLUMULEThe rudimentary shoot or stem of an embryo plant.
PLUNDERAnything taken by looting or theft; booty.
PLUNGEDFell suddenly and uncontrollably.
PLUNGERA rubber suction cup fixed to the end of a rod.
PLUNKEDThrown or placed heavily or abruptly.
PLURIESA third or subsequent writ of attachment, issued when previous writs have proved ineffectual.
PLUSHERMore luxurious.
PLUTONSBodies of intrusive igneous rock crystallised from magma.
PLYWOODA construction material.
POACHEDHow eggs can be cooked.
POACHERIllegal hunter.
POACHESCooks by simmering in a small amount of liquid.
POCKETSOpenings in billiard and snooker tables.
PODCASTA spoken-word audio programme made available on the internet for streaming or downloading.
PODESTAThe chief magistrate in any of the republics of medieval Italy.
PODETIAStalklike outgrowths of the thallus of certain lichens, bearing the apothecium.
PODGIERMore chubby.
PODIUMSSmall platforms on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience, as when making a speech or conducting an orchestra.
PODURASSmall leaping thysanurous insects.
POEHLERAmy, Parks and Recreation actress.
POENAMUA variety of jade or nephrite - used in New Zealand for the manufacture of axes and weapons.
POETESSFemale versifier.
POETICSThe art of writing verse.
POFACEDShowing no levity.
POGONIAA genus comprising terrestrial orchids of the north temperate zone that have a slender rootstock, one or few leaves, and a solitary terminal flower with a crested tip.
POINTATDirect a finger towards.
POINTEDHaving a sharp end.
POINTELA pavement of tile mosaic forming an abstract design.
POINTERIndicator.
POINTESDances performed on the tips of the toes.
POINTTOIndicate.
POITIERSidney _, US actor.
POITRELA breastplate, specifically of horse's armour.
POKEMONVideo game franchise started in 1996.
POKIESTMost cramped.
POLACREShip with two or three masts used in the Mediterranean.
POLARISThe brightest star in the constellation Ursa Minor. The North Star.
POLEAXEHit or fell with a heavy blow.
POLECATAnimal related to the weasel.
POLEMICControversial argument or discussion.
POLENTAA thick porridge made in Italy, ususally from maize.
POLICEDMaintainied law and order.
POLICESMaintains law and order.
POLITERLess rude.
POLITICJudicious, expedient.
POLKAEDDanced.
POLLACKSydney _, American director of films, including Out Of Africa and Tootsie.
POLLARDEric, character played by English actor Chris Chittell in Emmerdale.
POLLINGRecording the opinion or vote of.
POLLOCKA food fish with a dark green back and a projecting lower jaw, occurring in northern seas.
POLLTAXCommunity charge.
POLLUTEContaminate.
POLYGONMany sided shape.
POLYMERCompound such as silicone.
POLYPOD(of insect larvae) having many feet.
POMADEDGroomed hair with perfumed ointment.
POMADESScented ointments or oils for dressing the hair.
POMFRETAny of various fish of the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic oceans; valued as food fish.
POMMELSRounded knobs on the end of the handle of a sword, dagger, or old-fashioned gun.
POMPANOAny of several deep-bodied carangid food fishes of the genus Trachinotus.
POMPEIIUp _!, a TV comedy series starring Frankie Howerd.
POMPIERAn artist regarded as painting in an academic, imitative, and vulgarly neoclassical style.
POMPOUSFoolishly grand in style. Affectedly self-important.
PONDERSConsiders deeply.
PONIARDSmall slim dagger named via French from the Latin for 'fist'.
PONTAGEA toll for the use of a bridge; a tax paid for the maintenance and repair of a bridge or bridges.
PONTIACChief of the Ottawa Indians, who led a rebellion against the British (1763–66).
PONTIFFThe Pope.
PONTILEA metal bar used in glass-making.
PONTINGRicky _, Australian ex-cricketer.
PONTIUS_ Pilate, Roman prefect of Judea and Samaria.
PONTOONVingt-et-un.
POOCHESDogs.
POODLESCurly-coated dogs.
POOLCUEStick used in game.
POOLINGPutting (money or other assets) into a common fund.
POORCOWKen Loach film of 1967 based on a novel by Neil Dunn.
POORESTNeediest. Worst.
POORGASBlizzards.
POORISHSomewhat unwealthy.
POORLAWItem replaced by schemes of social security.
POPCORNCinema snack.
POPLARSTrees often planted as a windbreak around agricultural fields to protect from wind erosion. Trees with triangular shaped leaves, flowers borne in catkins and light, soft wood.
POPPIESTemperate plants with red, orange or white flowers and a milky sap.
POPPINSMary _, 1964 film for which Julie Andrews won an Oscar.
POPSONGMusical piece.
POPSTARBritnery Spears, say.
POPULARLiked by many.
PORCINEOf a pig.
PORCINICeps (wild mushrooms), especially as an item on a menu.
PORCINOAn edible woodland fungus with a rich, nutty flavour.
PORGIESDeep-bodied fish related to the sea breams.
PORKPIEFood item.
PORSCHEFerdinand _, Austrian automotive engineer who founded a consulting firm in 1931.
PORTAGEThe carrying of a boat or its cargo between two navigable waters.
PORTALSDoorways.
PORTENDAugur, herald.
PORTENTOminous warning.
PORTERSThose employed to carry luggage and other loads, especially in a railway station, airport, hotel, or market.
PORTICOA covered entrance to a building; porch. Colonnade.
PORTIONHelping.
PORTMANNatalie _, Star of the 2016 biographical film Jackie.
PORTRAYDepict.
PORTREELargest town and capital of the Isle of Skye.
POSADASHotels, Inns.
POSAUNEAn organ reed with a tone resembling a trombonea trombone.
POSEURSThose who behave affectedly in order to impress others.
POSEUSEA female poser.
POSHESTSmartest.
POSITEDPut forward.
POSSESSOwn.
POSSUMSTree-dwelling Australasian marsupials.
POSTAGEPrice for mail delivery.
POSTBAGMailbag.
POSTBOXItem containing letters.
POSTERNA back door or gate; private entrance at the side or rear.
POSTINGAppointment.
POSTMANOne who delivers letters.
POSTUREStance.
POSTWARAfter conflict.
POTABLEFit to drink.
POTAGESThick soups.
POTAGROA kind of sauce or pickle.
POTARGOA kind of sauce or pickle.
POTENCYStrength.
POTHEADA person who smokes cannabis.
POTHERBVegetable for flavouring.
POTHOLESomething drivers should avoid.
POTICHEA tall vase or jar with a detached lid or cover.
POTIONSLiquids with healing, magical, or poisonous properties.
POTJIESCast-iron pots with a lid, typically having three legs, for use over an open fire.
POTOMACRiver that is located along the mid-Atlantic coast of the United States and flows into the Chesapeake Bay.
POTOROOLong-nosed _, a small Australian marsupial with a pointed nose and grey-brown fur.
POTSDAMGerman city.
POTSHOTAct of firing without taking aim.
POTTAGESoup or stew.
POTTAINOld pot metal.
POTTERYEarthenware.
POTTIERMore crazy.
POTTIESBowls used by small children as a toilet.
POTTINGA high break in snooker requires a lot of this.
POUCHESPockets.
POUDRINSmall crystals of ice.
POULARDA young hen that has been spayed for fattening.
POULENCFrancis _, French composer and member of the group Les Six.
POULTRYDomestic fowls collectively.
POUNCEDSwooped (on).
POUNCESSprings or swoops suddenly so as to catch prey.
POUNDALUnit of force equal to that required to give a mass of one pound an acceleration of one foot per second per second.
POURINGFlowing rapidly in a steady stream.
POUSSINA young chicken reared for eating.
POUTERSPigeons able to inflate their crops considerably.
POUTINEDish of chips topped with cheese curds and gravy.
POUTINGPushing one's lips or one's bottom lip forward as an expression of annoyance or in order to look sexually attractive.
POVERTYState of being very poor.
POWDERSFine, dry particles.
POWDERYDusty.
POWEREDFuelled.
PRADESHUttar _, Indian state with the capital Lucknow.
PRAETORAnnually elected magistrate in ancient Rome ranking just below a consul.
PRAIRIELarge treeless plain.
PRAISEDLauded.
PRAISESCommends highly.
PRAKRITAny of the ancient or medieval vernacular dialects of north and central India which existed alongside or were derived from Sanskrit.
PRALINEA confection of nuts with caramelised sugar, which is used in desserts and as a filling for chocolates.
PRANCER"And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name; 'Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now, _ and Vixen!...'" (Clement Clarke Moore, A Visit From St. Nicholas).
PRANCESCapers.
PRANGOSGenus of umbelliferous plants.
PRATTLEIdle chatter.
PRAYERSCommunications with God.
PREACHYSanctimonious.
PREBENDThe portion of the revenues of a cathedral or collegiate church formerly granted to a canon or member of the chapter as his stipend.
PREBOILDo this before cooking.
PRECEDEGo ahead of.
PRECEPTA commandment or direction given as a rule of action or conduct.
PRECISEExact, meticulous.
PRECOOKPut in the oven in advance.
PREDAWNBefore it gets light.
PREDIALRelating to or denoting a slave or tenant attached to farms or the land.
PREDICTForetell.
PREEMPTAct in advance of to prevent.
PREENEDGroomed (feathers).
PREFACEIntroduction to a book.
PREFECTSchool monitor.
PREFERSLikes one better than the other.
PREHEATMake warm beforehand.
PRELACYThe government of the Christian Church by clerics of high social rank and power.
PRELATEA church dignitary of high rank, such as a cardinal, bishop or abbot. Clergyman.
PRELECTTo lecture or discourse publicly.
PRELUDEThe _, an autobiographical epic poem by William Wordsworth.
PREMIERPrime minister.
PREMISEAssumed proposition.
PREMIUMRegular insurance payment.
PRENOTEA brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.
PREPAIDGave money in advance.
PREPAREMake, get ready.
PREPAYSSettles up in advance.
PREPLANGet ready beforehand.
PREPPIEA pupil or graduate of an expensive type of school.
PREPUCEThe fold of skin that covers the head of the penis; foreskin.
PREQUELA film or book about an earlier stage of a story. Film set before a previously released film.
PRESAGEPortend.
PRESELI__ Hills, mountain range in the northern part of Pembrokeshire.
PRESENTGift.
PRESIDEExercise authority.
PRESLEYElvis _, singer.
PRESOAKWet beforehand.
PRESSEDIroned. Urged.
PRESSESIrons clothes.
PRESSONPersevere.
PRESSUPAn exercise.
PRESTELAn obsolete interactive videotext system launched in 1979.
PRESTONKelly _, US actress. Lancashire city.
PRESUMETake for granted. Suppose.
PRETEENYouth.
PRETENDPlay act.
PRETERMPremature, before the complete period of a pregnancy.
PRETEXTReason which you pretend has caused you to do something.
PRETZELBrittle, crisp, savoury biscuit in the form of a knot or stick.
PREVAILWin through.
PREVENTKeep from happening.
PREVIEWAdvance showing of a film.
PREVISETo predict or foresee.
PREWARNInform someone of a possible future danger or problem.
PRICKETA male fallow deer in its second year, having straight, unbranched horns.
PRICKLESmall thorn.
PRICKLY_ pear, tropical cactus of the genus Opuntia, with flattened or cylindrical spiny joints.
PRIESTSMembers of the clergy.
PRIMACYOffice of an archbishop.
PRIMAGEA small payment made by shippers to the captain of a ship for his special care of their goods; called also hat money.
PRIMARYFirst, main.
PRIMATEArchbishop.
PRIMEROA 16th and 17th Century card game which originated in Spain or Italy.
PRIMERSSubstances used as a preparatory coat on wood, metal, or canvas, especially to prevent the absorption of subsequent layers of paint or the development of rust.
PRIMINEIn botany, the integument surrounding an ovule or the outer of two such integuments.
PRIMULAPerennial herbaceous plant. Any of various plants with white, yellow, pink or purple funnel-shaped flowers with five spreading petals.
PRINCESThe _ in the Tower were Edward V of England and Richard, 1st Duke of York.
PRINTEDPut text on to paper.
PRINTER_'s devil, apprentice whose job was to mix ink and fetch type.
PRIORTOBefore.
PRISAGECustoms duty levied until 1809 upon wine imported into England.
PRISONSPlaces of punishment.
PRITHEEPlease (used to convey a polite request).
PRIVACYSeclusion.
PRIVATEConfidential. Personal. _ Benjamin, 1980 comedy film starring Goldie Hawn. Secretive.
PRIVETSShrubs of the olive family.
PRIVYTOSharing in the knowledge of.
PROBATEAct or process of officially proving the authenticity and validity of a will.
PROBITYMoral integrity and uprightness; from Latin, 'good'.
PROBLEMDifficulty.
PROBOWLAll-star game of America's National Football League (NFL), played annually since 1951.
PROCEEDAdvance or carry on. Move on.
PROCESSMethod of operation.
PROCUREObtain something, especially with care or effort.
PROCYONBrightest star of Canis Minor.
PRODIGYThe _, group which released the album The Fat Of The Land in 1997.
PRODUCECreate. Manufacture.
PRODUCTCommodity.
PROFANENot sacred.
PROFESSClaim.
PROFFERPut forward.
PROFILESide view.
PROFITSObtains a financial advantage or benefit.
PROFUMOPolitician whose romance with Christine Keeler caused a scandal in 1963.
PROFUSEVery plentiful; abundant.
PROGENYOffspring.
PROGRAMA sequence of coded instructions fed into a computer.
PROJECTJut out.
PROLATELengthened in the direction of a polar diameter.
PROLINEAn amino acid which is a constituent of most proteins, especially collagen.
PROLONGExtend the duration of.
PROMISEVow.
PROMOTETo raise to a higher rank, status, etc. Publicise a product or venture.
PROMPTSReminds an actor of lines forgotten during a performance.
PRONATETurn or hold (a hand, foot, or limb) so that the palm or sole is facing downwards or inwards.
PRONGEDPierced or stabbed with a fork.
PRONOUNPart of speech.
PROPANEFlammable hydrocarbon gas of the alkane series present in natural gas and used as a fuel. Used for cooking and heating.
PROPENDTo be inclined or disposed.
PROPHETOracle.
PROPOSEPop the question.
PROPPEDShored (up).
PRORATAIn proportion (Latin).
PROSAICOrdinary, humdrum.
PROSODYThe patterns of rhythm and sound used in poetry.
PROSPERThrive, flourish.
PROTEANTending or able to change frequently or easily.
PROTEASEvergreen shrubs or small trees with large nectar-rich cone-like flower heads surrounded by brightly coloured bracts, chiefly native to South Africa.
PROTECTDefend.
PROTEGEPerson guided and helped by another.
PROTEINNitrogenous compound; an essential constituent of all living organisms.
PROTENDTo hold out; to stretch forth.
PROTESTDemonstrate against. Object. Public dissent.
PROTEUSTitle character in The Two Gentlemen Of Verona.
PROTONSSubatomic particles with a positive electrical charge.
PROUDERMore pleased with.
PROVANTSupplied with provisions.
PROVERAA progestin compound used to treat menstrual disorders.
PROVERBShort pithy saying.
PROVIDEFurnish or supply.
PROVINETo plant in preparation for propagation.
PROVISOCondition or stipulation.
PROVOKEGoad.
PROVOSTAn appointed person who superintends or presides.
PROWESSSuperior skill or ability.
PROWLERPerson who moves stealthily about or loiters near a place with a view to committing a crime.
PROXIESPeople who are authorised to act on behalf of others.
PROXIMOIn the next coming month, as referred to in formal correspondence.
PRUDENTCareful.
PRUDISHAffectedly prim.
PRUNINGTrimming of plants or trees by removing their superfluous parts.
PRUSSIAFormer German state that extended from France and the Low Countries to the Baltic Sea and Poland.
PRUSSIC_ acid, alternative name of the chemical compound hydrogen cyanide.
PSALTERThe Book of Psalms.
PSCHENTThe name given to the double crown in Ancient Egypt.
PSYCHEDExcited and full of anticipation.
PSYCHICSensitive to forces not recognised by natural laws.
PTOLEMYAlexandrian astronomer of the 1st and 2nd century AD.
PTOMAINAny of a group of amines, such as cadaverine or putrescine, formed by decaying organic matter.
PTYALINAmylase secreted in the saliva of humans and other mammals that converts starch into sugar.
PUBERTYStage of early adolescence when the body starts to become physically mature.
PUBGRUBBar food.
PUBLISHPut into print.
PUCCINIItalian opera composer. Giacomo, Tosca and Madama Butterfly composer.
PUCKISHMischievous; impish.
PUDDINGSweetened cooked dessert.
PUDGIERFatter.
PUEBLOSMembers of any of various North American peoples.
PUERILEChildish.
PUFFERYExaggerated or false praise.
PUFFINSSeabirds of northern and Arctic waters which nest in holes, with a large head and a massive brightly coloured triangular bill.
PUGGISHSnub-nosed.
PUISNESArchaic term for judges of a secondary rank.
PULLETSYoung hens less than one year old.
PULLEYSWheels that turn about an axis and carry a rope, chain or band on their rim.
PULLMANLuxurious railway coach.
PULLOFFSucceed in performing.
PULLOUTA section of a magazine or other publication that can be removed and kept separately.
PULPINGCrushing into a soft, wet, shapeless mass.
PULSATEThrob.
PULTISEPoultry.
PUMICEDRubbed with a glassy lava.
PUMICESPorous volcanic rocks.
PUMPKINLarge round fruit.
PUNCHEDHit with the fist.
PUNCHESBlows with the fist.
PUNCHUPFight or violent argument. Brawl or fistfight.
PUNDITSKnowledgeable commentators.
PUNGENTStrong, acrid.
PUNIESTWeakest.
PUNJABILanguage with more than 100 million native speakers globally.
PUNKAHSFans used especially in India, made of a palm frond or strip of cloth hung from the ceiling and moved by a servant.
PUNNETSSmall baskets for fruit.
PUNSTEROne liking wordplay.
PUNTINGPropelling a flat-bottomed boat by pushing with a pole on the bottom of a river.
PUPPETSMarionettes.
PURANICRelating to a class of Sanskrit writings not included in the Vedas.
PURCELLHenry _, 17th-century English baroque composer.
PURFLEDDecorated with an ornamental border.
PURINESThe bases adenine and guanine present in DNA.
PURITANMember of an English Protestant group of the 16th and 17th centuries. Member of a religious movement prominent under the English Commonwealth.
PURLIEUThe area near or surrounding a place.
PURLINEOne of several horizontal timbers supporting the rafters of a roof.
PURLOINSteal.
PURPLEDMade this colour.
PURPLESColours.
PURPORTAllege.
PURPOSEIntention.
PURRINGSounding pleased (like a cat).
PURSERSOfficers aboard a ship who keep accounts and attend to the passengers' welfare.
PURSINGPuckering or contracting the lips.
PURSIVEBreathing laboriously or convulsively.
PURSUEROne who chases or follows.
PURSUITAct of chasing after something.
PURVIEWThe scope of the influence or concerns of something.
PUSHIERMore unpleasantly self-assertive.
PUSHKINAlexander _, Russian author whose works included the verse novel Eugene Onegin.
PUSHUPSGym exercises.
PUTAMENThe outer part of the lentiform nucleus of the brain.
PUTAWAYStowed.
PUTBACKDelay.
PUTDOWNKill an animal because it is sick, injured, or old.
PUTONTOMake aware of.
PUTOVERTransmit.
PUTREFYRot.
PUTSOFFPostpones.
PUTTNAMDavid _, British producer of films including Chariots of Fire (1981) and Memphis Belle (1990).
PUTUPONTaken advantage of.
PUZZLERPerson who enjoys problems.
PYGMEANVery small.
PYGMIESPeoples of very short stature in equatorial Africa and parts of SE Asia.
PYGOPUSGenus belonging to the family of Australian legless lizards.
PYJAMASSleeping suit.
PYLORICSituated in or near the posterior part of the stomach.
PYLORUSSmall circular opening leading from the stomach to the duodenum, controlled by a sphincter muscle.
PYNCHONThomas _, US author of novels including V (1963) and Gravity's Rainbow (1973).
PYRAMIDHuge masonry construction.
PYRAMUSThe lover of Thisbe in Greek legend who, wrongly supposing her to be dead, killed himself.
PYREXIARaised body temperature; fever.
PYROSISHeartburn.
PYRRHIC_ victory, one gained at too great a cost.
PYRRHUSKing of Epirus who won a costly victory against Roman forces at the Battle of Asculum in 279 BC.
PYTHONSLarge snakes which kill their prey by constriction.
QIANGICTibeto-Burman language spoken in Sichuan.
QINGHAIChinese province.
QUADRATA one-square-metre area of ground marked out for the study of animal and plant life.
QUADRELA square block (as of brick, tile, plastic).
QUAIGHSShallow drinking cups, typically made of wood and having two handles.
QUAILEDCowered.
QUAKERSMembers of the Religious Society of Friends. Christian group founded in England by George Fox.
QUAKIESTrees commonly called trembling aspen, American aspen, mountain or golden aspen, trembling poplar, white poplar, and popple, as well as others.
QUALIFYMake the grade.
QUALITYAttribute or characteristic.
QUARRELArgue. Row.
QUARTERThree months.
QUARTETGroup of four musicians.
QUARTICInvolving the fourth and no higher power of an unknown quantity or variable.
QUARTOSSizes of books.
QUASHEEA negro of the West Indies.
QUASSIAPlant genus.
QUATTROThe Italian word for four.
QUAVERSNotes having the time value of an eighth of a semibreve or half a crotchet.
QUAYAGEA charge for the use of a wharf.
QUEALLYJason _, cyclist.
QUECHUAA member of any of a group of South American Indian peoples of the Andes, including the Incas.
QUEENIENickname of Helen Mirren's Magdalene Shaw in the Fast & Furious film franchise.
QUEENLYBefitting a monarch.
QUEEREDSpoiled.
QUELLIOA ruff for the neck.
QUENTIN_ Durward, historical novel by Walter Scott. Caroline, actress who played Dorothy in the TV sitcom Men Behaving Badly.
QUERCUSTree genus of the beech family to which the oak belongs.
QUERIESQuestions.
QUERISTPerson who asks questions.
QUESTOROne of numerous ancient Roman officials concerned chiefly with financial administration.
QUETZALCrested bird of Central and South America, with a brilliant green, red and white plumage, and long tail feathers in the male.
QUEUEUPForm a waiting line.
QUEUINGWaiting in line.
QUIBBLEAn instance of the use of ambiguous, prevaricating, or irrelevant language or arguments to evade a point at issue.
QUICKENAccelerate.
QUICKER'Candy / Is dandy / But liquor / Is _' - Ogden Nash.
QUICKIEA book, story, movie, etc., usually trivial in quality, requiring only a short time to produce.
QUIDSINMaking good profit.
QUIESCETo become quiet or subdued.
QUIETEDMade silent.
QUIETENSubdue, mute, hush.
QUIETERLess noisy.
QUIETLYNoiselessly, inaudibly.
QUIMPERCapital of the Finistere department in NW France, at the confluence of the Odet and Steir rivers.
QUINARYPertaining to or consisting of five.
QUINCESHard, yellow, pear-shaped fruits used for making jelly or jam.
QUININETake a tonic to find a drug used to treat malaria.
QUINNETA small iron or wooden wedge, especially one that holds the ring of a scythe's handles in place.
QUINONEA yellow, crystalline, cyclic unsaturated diketone used chiefly in photography and in tanning leather.
QUINTALA unit of weight equal to 100 kilograms.
QUINTETGroup of five.
QUINTICOf the fifth degree.
QUITESOExactly.
QUITTEROne who gives up easily.
QUIVERYIn a shaky state.
QUIXOTEDon _, an early 17th-century Spanish novel.
QUOTERSThose who cite what others have said.
RABANNELate fashion designer.
RABBITSThe animal protagonists of Watership Down.
RABIDLYIn an extreme way.
RABINETSmall piece of ordnance used in the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries.
RABIOUSFierce.
RACCOONNocturnal animal native to North America. Cat-sized mammal.
RACEMESInflorescences in which the flowers are borne along the main stem, with the oldest flowers at the base.
RACEWAYA water channel, especially an artificial one of running water in which fish are reared.
RACIESTMost risque.
RACKETSAs used in tennis and squash.
RACKETTA double-reeded wind instrument of the Renaissance period.
RACKHAMArthur _, 1867-1939, English illustrator and painter.
RACQUETTennis equipment.
RADIALSTyres.
RADIANSAngle units.
RADIANTGlowing. Sending out rays of light.
RADIATESend out rays or waves.
RADICALFundamental.
RADICELA minute root; a rootlet.
RADICESThe bases of number systems or of logarithms.
RADIOEDCommunicated using wireless.
RADIOUSConsisting of rays, as light.
RADOMESProtective housings for radar antennas made from a material that is transparent to radio waves.
RADYERAGenus of flowering plants in the family Malvaceae.
RAEBURNAnna, English agony aunt.
RAFFISHDashing.
RAFFLESThomas Stamford _, British colonial administrator who founded Singapore.
RAFTERSRoof beams.
RAFTINGThe sport or pastime of travelling down a river on a flat, buoyant timber structure.
RAGDOLLToy.
RAGETTIPirate in the Pirates Of The Caribbean film series with a false eye.
RAGGEDYTattery.
RAGIOUSFurious.
RAGTIMEStyle of jazz piano music.
RAGWEEDAny of numerous chiefly North American weedy plants constituting the genus Ambrosia.
RAGWEEKPeriod of student festivity.
RAGWORTA yellow-flowered European plant of the daisy family, which is a common weed of grazing land and is toxic to livestock.
RAIDERSMarauders.
RAILCARSelf-propelled railway carriage.
RAILINGFence.
RAILWAYSystem of train tracks.
RAIMENTClothing.
RAINBOWColoured arc.
RAINIER_ III, Prince of Monaco who married Grace Kelly in 1956.
RAININGDrizzling.
RAINMAN1988 comedy drama film starring Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise for which director Barry Levinson won an Oscar.
RAINOUTCancellation or premature ending of an event because of weather.
RAISERSThings that increases the amount, level, or strength of something.
RAISINGRearing. Bringing up.
RAISINSDried grapes.
RAKEDINEarned well.
RAKESINAcquires in large amounts.
RALEIGHAmerican state capital of North Carolina.
RALLIEDGot better.
RALLIESGets better.
RAMADANMuslim fasting month.
RAMBEAUMaria, friend to the title character in the 2019 Captain Marvel superhero film.
RAMBERTDame Marie _, Polish-born British dancer and teacher who founded a famous ballet company.
RAMBLEDTalked at length.
RAMBLEROne who takes country walks.
RAMBLESWalks for pleasure in the countryside.
RAMEKINA small dish for baking and serving an individual portion of food.
RAMEOUSRelating to a branch or branching.
RAMESESPharaoh.
RAMONESU.S. punk rock band that was formed in New York in 1974.
RAMPAGEDash about violently.
RAMPANTIn heraldry, the pose of a beast standing on the hind legs, the right foreleg raised above the left.
RAMPARTBulwark. A defensive wall with a broad top and usually a stone parapet.
RAMPIONEurasian plant of the bellflower family, some kinds of which have a root that can be eaten in salads.
RAMPSUPIncreases.
RAMSDENCotswolds village.
RAMSONSWoodland garlic with pungent smelling bulbous roots.
RANCHERCowboy.
RANCHESAmerican cattle farms.
RANCOURSpite.
RANDALLDerek _, former Nottinghamshire and England cricketer. _ Boggs, character in Monsters, Inc. voiced by Steve Buscemi.
RANDOWNFound.
RANGERSScottish football club.
RANGIERMore leggy.
RANGOONFormer capital of Burma.
RANIERILeicester City's 2015-16 Premier League winning manager. Claudio, Italian football coach who managed Chelsea.
RANKINGRating.
RANKLEDAnnoyed.
RANKLESFesters.
RANSACKPlunder.
RANSOMEArthur _, author of the Swallows and Amazons series of children's books.
RANTINGSpeaking at length in an angry and impassioned way.
RANULPH_ Fiennes, British adventurer and pioneering polar explorer born in 1944.
RAPALLOA port and resort in NW Italy.
RAPANUIAnother name for Easter Island in the Pacific, discovered on Easter Sunday, 1722.
RAPHAELItalian painter and architect of the High Renaissance.
RAPIDLYQuickly.
RAPIERSLong, narrow, two-edged swords with guarded hilts, used as thrusting weapons.
RAPINOEMegan, U.S. women's national football team co-captain.
RAPPINGPerforming a rhythmic monologue with a musical backing.
RAPPORTSympathetic relationship or understanding.
RAPTORSToronto _, First Canadian basketball team to win the NBA championship, defeating the Golden State Warriors on 13 June 2019.
RAPTUREIntense pleasure.
RAREBITCheese on toast.
RAREGASAny of the unreactive gaseous elements helium, neon, argon, krypton, radon and xenon.
RASCALSScallywags.
RASHERSBacon slices.
RATAFIAAny liqueur made from fruit or from brandy with added fruit.
RATATATSound of a knock.
RATCHETA device consisting of a bar or wheel with a set of angled teeth in which a pawl, cog, or tooth engages, allowing motion in one direction only.
RATFINKA person regarded as contemptible, obnoxious, or otherwise undesirable.
RATFISHBlunt-nosed chimaera with rodent-like front teeth and a long, thin tail, found chiefly in cooler waters.
RATHLINIsland in Northern Ireland.
RATHOLEA cramped or squalid room or building.
RATINGSEstimated TV audience size.
RATIONSFixed amounts of a commodity officially allowed to each person during a time of shortage, as in wartime.
RATITESFlightless birds.
RATLIKESimilar to a rodent.
RATLINEAny of the small transverse ropes attached to the shrouds of a ship so as to form the steps of a rope ladder.
RATOONSNew shoots or sprouts springing from the base of a crop plant, especially sugar cane, after cropping.
RATPACKGroup of 60s entertainers, including Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr.
RATRACESingle released by The Specials in 1980. 2001 comedy film starring Rowan Atkinson, Whoopi Goldberg and Cuba Gooding Jr.
RATTANSOld World climbing palms belonging to subfamily Calamoideae.
RATTINGDesertion of one's party, side, or cause.
RATTLERSnake.
RATTLESBaby's toys.
RATTRAPType of bicycle pedal.
RAUCITYHoarseness; harshness or roughness of sound, especially of the voice.
RAUCOUSHarshly or hoarsely loud.
RAVAGEDLaid waste to.
RAVAGESPlunders.
RAVELINAn outwork of fortifications, with two faces forming a salient angle, constructed beyond the main ditch and in front of the curtain.
RAVENNAA city and port in northeast Italy, famious for its ancient mosaics.
RAVINESDeep narrow gorges.
RAVIOLIItalian food.
RAWBONEHaving a lean, gaunt frame.
RAWDATAUnprocessed information.
RAWDEALUnfair treatment.
RAWHIDEStiff untanned leather.
RAYMOND_ Chandler, novelist.
RAZOREDShaved, cut.
REACHEDArrived at.
REACHERJack, investigator created by Lee Child.
REACHESGets to.
REACTEDResponded.
REACTORAs used in the production of nuclear energy.
READAPTBecome adjusted to changed conditions again.
READERSLecturers.
READIESPrepares.
READILYPromptly.
READINGThe Ballad Of _ Gaol, Oscar Wilde's account of incarceration.
READMITLet in again.
READOPTTake on again.
READORNDecorate again.
READOUTA visual record or display of the output from a computer or scientific instrument.
REAGENTA substance or mixture for use in chemical analysis or other reactions.
REAGINSAntibodies which are involved in allergic reactions,
REALALECask-conditioned beer that is served traditionally, without the addition of carbon dioxide.
REALGARA rare orange-red soft mineral, an important ore of arsenic which is also known as 'ruby sulphur'.
REALIGNChange to different position.
REALISECome to know.
REALISMThe attitude or practice of accepting a situation as it is and being prepared to deal with it accordingly. The taking of a practical view in human problems.
REALISTPerson who sees things as they are.
REALITYState of things as they are.
REALIZEBecome fully aware of (something) as a fact; understand clearly.
REALLOTApportion again.
REALTORAn estate agent in the US and Canada.
REAPERSHarvesters.
REAPINGHarvesting.
REAPPLYMake another application or request.
REARDONRay _, Welsh snooker player who won six world championships in the 1970s.
REARGUETo make one's case again.
REARINGBringing up.
REARMEDGiven weapons again.
REASONSMotives.
REAUMURTemperature scale in which the freezing point of water is 0 and the boiling point is 80, named after the French naturalist who introduced it in 1730.
REAVOWSAsserts or confesses openly again.
REAWOKEStopped sleeping again.
REBATESRefunds paid when one has paid more tax, rent etc. than needed.
REBECCAGirl's name. Gothic suspense novel by Daphne du Maurier published in 1938.
REBEKAHWife of Isaac and the mother of Jacob.
REBIRTHRevival or renaissance.
REBOILSHeats again.
REBOUNDSpring, bounce back.
REBRANDChange the corporate image of.
REBUFFSSpurns.
REBUILDMake again.
REBUILTReassembled.
REBUKEDScolded.
REBUKESScolds.
RECEDEDBecame more distant.
RECEIPTSales slip. Proof of purchase.
RECEIVEGet.
RECHECKRetest.
RECIPESCooking instructions.
RECITALMusical performance.
RECITEDReeled off.
RECITERReader of poetry.
RECITESRepeats aloud or declaims (a poem or passage) from memory before an audience.
RECKONSCalculates.
RECLAIMGet back.
RECLASPHold tightly with one's hand again.
RECLINELean back.
RECLUSEHermit.
RECOILSSprings back.
RECORDSAlbums.
RECOUNTCheck a number again.
RECOUPSGets back.
RECOVERRecoup. Get back.
RECRUITNew member.
RECTIFYPut right; correct.
RECTORSIn the Church of England, clergymen in charge of parishes.
RECTORYClergyman's residence.
RECUSALThe withdrawal of a judge, prosecutor, or juror from a case on the grounds that they are unqualified to perform legal duties because of a possible conflict of interest or lack of impartiality.
RECYCLEUse again.
REDACTSPuts a work into appropriate form for publication; edits.
REDARMYMilitary force of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, which was established after the 1917 October Revolution.
REDBALLDescriptive term for long-form test match cricket.
REDBOOKAdministrative guide.
REDCAPSGoblins in Northumbrian folklore.
REDCARDReferee's item.
REDCOATAn organizer and entertainer at a Butlin's holiday camp.
REDDEERRuminant mammal of European woodlands. Hoofed animal whose scientific name is Cervus elaphus.
REDDESTMost ruddy.
REDDINGOtis _, US soul singer who had a posthumous hit with 1968's '(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay'.
REDDOURRigor; violence.
REDDUSTA 1932 romantic movie starring Clark Gable and Jean Harlow.
REDEEMSDelivers from sin.
REDFACEBlushing.
REDFLAGWarning of danger.
REDFORDRobert _, one of the two leading actors in The Sting.
REDHEADFlame-haired person.
REDJOAN2018 British spy drama film starring Judi Dench and Sophie Cookson.
REDKITEBird of prey.
REDLINEBreaking point.
REDMEATBeef, say.
REDMISTAnger that clouds one's judgment.
REDMONDPhil, TV producer who created Grange Hill and Hollyoaks.
REDNECKPoor, uneducated white farm worker in southwest US.
REDOINGRepeating an action.
REDOUBTTemporary defence work built inside a fortification as a last defensive position.
REDOUNDContribute greatly to (a person's credit or honour).
REDPOLLType of finch with a greyish-brown plumage, a red crown and pink breast.
REDRAFTWrite again.
REDRAWNSketched again.
REDRESSPut right a wrong. Amends. Compensation.
REDROOTAn eastern North American bog plant having woolly yellow flowers.
REDRUTHCornish town, birthplace of Kristin Scott Thomas.
REDSPOTGreat _ _, storm on Jupiter.
REDTAPEObstructive official routine or procedure. Bureaucracy.
REDTARNA small lake in the eastern Lake District, Cumbria.
REDUCEDLessened.
REDUCESLessens.
REDUVIDInsect type.
REDWALLTerm for a group of pro-Brexit, historically Labour supporting seats in the north of England.
REDWINEWhat you would get if you ordered a glass of 'vin rouge' in France.
REDWINGBird. Small European thrush with a speckled breast, reddish flanks and a brown back.
REDWOODA giant coniferous tree of coastal regions of California with reddish bark and durable timber.
REEBOKSAntelopes.
REEDBEDType of natural habitat found in flood plains and estuaries. An area of water or marshland full of tall, stiff grasses.
REEDIFYTo build again after destruction.
REEKINGStinking.
REELECTVote back into office.
REELINGLurching.
REELOFFUtter fluently.
REENACTPerform again.
REENJOYTake pleasure in again.
REENTERPut in again.
REENTRYThe moment a spacecraft comes back into Earth's atmosphere.
REFEREEFootball official. Michael Oliver is a leading one in English football. A person willing to provide a testimonial for another, especially for work purposes.
REFERTOCite.
REFILESPuts papers in useful order for storage again.
REFINEDPurified.
REFINERHe makes things less coarse.
REFINESMakes pure, cleanses.
REFLAMEKindle again.
REFLATEExpand the level of output of (an economy) by government stimulus, using either fiscal or monetary policy.
REFLECTConsider at length.
REFLOATDo this to a sunken ship.
REFOCUSSharpen again.
REFORMSImproves.
REFOUNDRe-establish.
REFRACTOf light rays, to change direction when entering a medium such as glass or water at an angle.
REFRAINChorus.
REFRESHRevive or reinvigorate.
REFUELSSupplies with fresh sources of power.
REFUGEEPerson fleeing war.
REFUSALOpportunity to accept or reject.
REFUSEDDeclined.
REFUSESDeclines to accept.
REFUTEDRebutted.
REFUTESDisproves.
REGAINSGets back.
REGALEDEntertained or amused (someone) with talk.
REGALESEntertains with talk.
REGALIAFinery. Ceremonial emblems or robes of royalty or high office.
REGALLYIn a majestic way.
REGARDSLooks upon.
REGATTAMeeting for boat races.
REGENCYThe _, the period 1811-20, during which the Prince of Wales ruled the UK while his father was incapacitated.
REGENTSOne of the Royal Parks.
REGIFTSGives as a present something that was given to you.
REGILDSCovers again thinly with gold.
REGIMENSystematic programme to improve health.
REGIMESSystems of government or particular administrations.
REGIONSDistricts.
REGIOUSRegal; royal.
REGNANTReigning; ruling.
REGOSOLA type of azonal soil consisting of unconsolidated material derived from freshly deposited alluvium or sands.
REGRESSBackslide.
REGRETSRues. Missgivings, qualms, worries.
REGROUPTo reorganise military forces, especially after an attack or a defeat.
REGROWNCultivated again.
REGULARNormal.
REGULUSBrightest star of the constellation Leo.
REHEARSDetects again audibly.
REHEELSShoes again.
REHOUSEPut under new roof.
REIGATESurrey town at the foot of the North Downs.
REIGNEDHeld sway.
REINARMThe left hand is normally described as part of this when riding or driving a horse.
REINSINBrings under control.
REINTERBury (a corpse) again, often in a different place to that of the first burial.
REISSUEPrint book again. Resupply.
REJECTSItems discarded as imperfect, unsatisfactory or useless.
REJOICETo feel or express great joy or happiness.
REJOINSReunites.
REJOINTUnite anew.
RELABELTag again.
RELAFENA nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name).
RELAPSERegress after partial recovery from illness.
RELATEDConnected.
RELATESTells or narrates.
RELATORA person who brings a public lawsuit, typically in the name of the Attorney General, regarding the abuse of an office or franchise.
RELATUMCorrelative.
RELAXEDCarefree, casual, laid-back.
RELAXESBecomes less formal.
RELAYEDPassed on.
RELEARNBrush up on.
RELEASELet out of prison. Let go of.
RELIANTBritish car manufacturer founded in Tamworth, Staffordshire, in 1935.
RELIEFSFeelings of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress.
RELIEVEAlleviate.
RELIEVOThe state of being clearly visible or obvious due to being accentuated.
RELIGHTIgnite again.
RELINEDAttached a new backing canvas to (a painting).
RELINESAttaches a new backing canvas to (a painting).
RELIVEDExperienced again.
RELIVESExperiences again.
RELOADSWhat F5 does in a browser.
RELOANSLends again.
RELYINGDepending.
REMAILSSends again.
REMAINSStays.
REMANDSReturns to custody.
REMARKSIncidental comments.
REMARRYSecure a new partner.
REMATCHAnother game in the event of a draw.
REMINDSCauses to remember.
REMNANTPart left over.
REMODELChange or alter the form of.
REMORASSlender marine fish which attach themselves to large fish by means of a sucker on top of the head.
REMORSERepentance. Compunction. Penitence.
REMOTERFurther away.
REMOULDRetread.
REMOUNTGet back on the horse again.
REMOVALElimination.
REMOVEDTook away.
REMOVESTakes away and places elsewhere.
REMUDASHerds of horses that have been saddle-broken, from which ranch hands choose their mounts for the day.
RENAMEDGave a different title to.
RENAMESChanges a title.
RENAULTSurname of three French brothers who, in 1899, founded an automobile company. Motor racing team with whom Fernando Alonso won the F1 drivers' championship in 2005 and 2006. Formula One racing team which Australian racing driver Daniel Ricciardo joined in 2019.
RENDELLRuth _, English author of thrillers and psychological murder mysteries. Novelist who created Inspector Wexford.
RENDERSCovers with plaster.
RENEGEDWent back on a promise, undertaking, or contract.
RENEGESGoes back on a promise.
RENEGUEDefault on.
RENEWALThe act of making a lease, licence etc. valid for a  further period.
RENEWEDRestored.
RENFREWScottish town.
RENOWMERenown.
RENTIERA person living on income from property or investments.
RENTINGPaying for the use of.
REOCCURHappen again.
REORDERAlign again.
REPAIRSMends.
REPASTSMeals or the food provided at meals.
REPEALSRevokes.
REPEATSTV programmes shown again.
REPENTSAtones.
REPINERA person who is discontented; a grumbler, a complainer.
REPINESFrets.
REPLACEPut back.
REPLANTPot again.
REPLAYSSequences of action, especially in sporting contests, shown again immediately after they have occurred.
REPLETESatiated.
REPLICAExact copy.
REPLIEDAnswered.
REPLIESReturns.
REPLUMEPreen.
REPOINTFill in or repair the joints of brickwork.
REPOMAN1984 science fiction comedy film starring Harry Dean Stanton and Emilio Estevez.
REPORTSAccounts.
REPOSESRests.
REPRESSPut down.
REPRINTNew version of book.
REPRISERepeat.
REPROOFAn act or expression of rebuke or censure.
REPROVESpeak disapprovingly to; rebuke or scold.
REPTILESnake, say.
REPULSERepel. Drive back.
REPUTEDAlleged, supposed.
REQUESTAsk politely.
REQUIEMMusic for a Mass.
REQUIRENeed, necessitate.
REQUITEReciprocate.
REREDOSA screen or wall decoration at the back of an altar in church.
REROUTEGive new path to follow. Send in a different direction, another way.
RESCINDAnnul or repeal.
RESCOWEObsolete form of rescue.
RESCUEDSaved.
RESCUERSaviour.
RESCUESSaves.
RESENTSBegrudges.
RESERVEWithhold.
RESHAPEMutate.
RESHOOTTo redo a scene in a film.
RESIDEDDwelt.
RESIDESDwells.
RESIDUERemainder. What is left. Remaining matter.
RESIGNSLeaves post.
RESILESAbandons a position or a course of action.
RESISTSWithstands.
RESIZESAlters dimensions.
RESOLVEDetermination. Decide.
RESORBSAbsorbs again.
RESORTSHas recourse.
RESOUNDReverberate.
RESPECTShow consideration for.
RESPIREBreathe.
RESPITEA short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
RESPONDAnswer.
RESTAGEPresent (a performance or public event) again or differently.
RESTATESay again.
RESTFULRelaxing.
RESTOREReinstate.
RESTYLETo change the design or appearance of.
RESULTSOutcomes, conclusions.
RESUMEDRecommenced. Started again after a break.
RESUMESBegins again.
RETAILSSells.
RETAINSKeeps hold of.
RETAKENExams may be this.
RETHINKReconsider.
RETINALConcerning the back layer of the eyeball.
RETINASLight sensitive membranes covering the back of the eyeball.
RETINOLVitamin A.
RETINUEEntourage.
RETIREDHaving stopped working.
RETIREEPensioner.
RETIRESGives up work.
RETOOLSEquips a factory again.
RETORTSRipostes.
RETOUCHImprove or repair (a painting, photograph, or other image) by making slight additions or alterations.
RETRACEGo back along path.
RETRACTDraw in. Withdraw.
RETRAINTeach new skills to.
RETREADRemould.
RETREATFall back. Back off.
RETRIALNew court case for the same offence.
RETRIESAttempts again.
RETSINAGreek wine.
RETUNESChanges radio to a different station.
RETURNSGoes back.
REUBENSPaul _, actor best known for playing the film and TV character Pee-wee Herman.
REUNIFYTo join together into one country, parts of a country that were divided.
REUNIONA gathering of former associates.
REUNITECome together again.
REUTERSInternational news agency founded in 1851.
REVALUEAssess the worth of again.
REVAMPSOverhauls.
REVEALSShows.
REVELRYBoisterous festivity.
REVENGEAct of retaliation.
REVENUEThe gross income from a business enterprise, investment, property etc.
REVEREDEsteemed, held in awe.
REVERESVenerates.
REVERIEAn act or state of absent-minded daydreaming.
REVERSEOpposite.
REVILEDVilified.
REVISED_ Version, an update of the King James Version of the Bible from the late 19th century.
REVISEROne making corrections.
REVIVALRestoration, comeback, returning to life.
REVIVEDBrought back to life.
REVOKEDDidn't follow suit when they should have done in a game of Bridge.
REVOKESOfficially cancels (a decree, decision, or promise).
REVOLTSRebels.
REVOLVETurn.
REWARDSSums of money offered for the return of lost property.
REWINDSTurns back, especially a film or tape on to the original reel.
REWOUNDTurned back.
REWRITEHeavily edited version.
REWROTEPenned again.
REYNARDName for a fox, used in medieval tales, fables etc.
RHAETICOf or relating to a series of rocks formed in the late Triassic period.
RHEBOKSSouth African antelopes.
RHENISHOf the Rhine and the regions adjoining it.
RHENIUMA dense silvery white metallic element with a high melting point. Symbol Re, atomic number 75.
RHIZOMEA thick horizontal underground stem of plants such as the mint and iris.
RHODIANOf or pertaining to the island Rhodes.
RHODIUMChemical element, symbol Rh, atomic number 45.
RHOMBUSAn oblique-angled parallelogram having four equal sides.
RHONCHIA rattling or whistling respiratory sound resembling snoring.
RHONDDASouth Wales district. Urban area in the historic county of Glamorgan.
RHUBARB_ Triangle, a Yorkshire area between Wakefield, Morley and Rothwell. The long, fleshy leaf-stalks of a garden rheum used as food.
RHYTHMSRegular, repeated patterns of sound.
RIBBONSThin strips of material.
RIBCAGERigid part of chest.
RIBOCCORacehorse on which Lester Piggott won the 1967 St Leger Stakes.
RIBSTONA variety of winter apple, grown first in Normandy and imported to Yorkshire.
RIBWORTEurasian plantain with erect ribbed leaves and a rounded flower spike.
RICHARDTV's Mr. Hammond.
RICHESTMost wealthy, wealthiest.
RICHTEAType of biscuit.
RICHTERCharles _, the American seismologist who created a scale for measuring the magnitude of earthquakes.
RICKETSDisorder brought about by a lack of vitamin D.
RICKETYLikely to fall or collapse; shaky.
RICKLESDon, U.S. actor who voiced Mr Potato Head in the Toy Story film franchise.
RICKMANAlan, English actor who played Harry in the 2003 Christmas romantic comedy film Love Actually.
RICKSHALight two-wheeled passenger vehicle drawn by one or more people, chiefly used in Asian countries.
RICOTTAItalian curd cheese.
RIDDELLChris _, British writer and illustrator; the UK Children's Laureate 2015-17.
RIDDLERThe _, Batman's enemy.
RIDDLESConundrums.
RIDINGSFormer divisions of Yorkshire.
RIDOLFI--- plot, 1571 plot to assassinate Elizabeth I and replace her with Mary, Queen of Scots.
RIDOTTOA public entertainment consisting of music and dancing often in masquerade popular in 18th century England.
RIETBOCAny of several reedbucks (especially Redunca arundinum) of southern Africa having a bushy tail and in the male small ringed horns that curve forward.
RIFKINDMalcolm _, Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom.
RIFLINGBarrel attribute
RIGGINGA ship's spars and ropes.
RIGHTEDCorrected.
RIGHTERMore correct.
RIGHTLYCorrectly.
RIGIDLYIn a strict or exacting way.
RIGOURSHarsh and demanding conditions.
RIGVEDASacred Hindu poem collection.
RIHANNAMiddle name by which Robyn Fenty became known. Barbadian pop and R&B singer born in 1988.
RIKISHIProfessional sumo wrestler; Japanese, literally 'strength warrior'.
RIKSDAGThe Swedish parliament.
RILIEVOPiece of sculpture in relief.
RIMBAUDArthur _, French poet who wrote A Season In Hell.
RIMFIRERelating to or denoting guns whose cartridges have the primer around the edge of the base.
RINGENTOf the corolla of plants such as the snapdragon, consisting of two distinct gaping lips.
RINGERSLookalikes.
RINGGITThe standard monetary unit of Malaysia, divided into 100 sen.
RINGINGPealing.
RINGLETCurly lock of hair.
RINGOFFPut down the telephone.
RIOLOBOA 1970 western film starring John Wayne.
RIORDANRick, U.S. author who created Percy Jackson & the Olympians book series for young adults.
RIOTACTFormer English law (1715-1967) by which groups of twelve or more people could be dispersed by authorities to maintain the peace.
RIOTERSViolent protesters.
RIOTINGRebelling.
RIOTISELicentiousness, excess, revelry.
RIOTOUSWild and disorderly.
RIPARIABird genus of the swallow family (Hirundinidae) that includes the sand martin.
RIPCORDParachute part.
RIPINTOSeverely criticise.
RIPOFFSSwizzes.
RIPOSTESharp reply.
RIPPLEDWavy.
RIPPLESRepercussions.
RIPTIDEA stretch of turbulent water in the sea, caused by the meeting of currents or abrupt changes in depth.
RISIBLELaughable.
RISINGSInsurrections and rebellions.
RISKIERMore dangerous.
RISOTTOItalian dish of rice cooked in stock with various other ingredients.
RISSOLEMinced cooked meat or fish coated in egg and breadcrumbs and fried in deep fat.
RITALINBrand name for the drug methylphenidate used in the treatment of ADHD.
RITCHIEMichael _, director of the films Fletch, The Golden Child and The Bad News Bears.
RITUALSThe prescribed or established forms of religious or other ceremonies.
RIVALRYKeen competition.
RIVELEDShrunk.
RIVETEDCompletely engrossed.
RIVIERAWarm coastal region.
RIVULETSmall Stream.
ROACHESRolls of card or paper that form the butts of cannabis cigarettes.
ROADBEDThe material laid down to form a way for vehicles.
ROADHOGSelfish driver. A reckless or inconsiderate motorist.
ROADIESThose employed by a touring band of musicians to set up and maintain equipment.
ROADMAPPlan or guide for future actions.
ROADMENThose who repair streets.
ROADTAXA levy paid on motor vehicles. Excise duty.
ROADWAYFind cars here.
ROAMERSDrifters.
ROAMINGMoving about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment.
ROARINGBellowing.
ROASTEDBaked.
ROASTERInformal term for a very hot day.
ROBALOSNorth American freshwater sunfish.
ROBARDSJason _, actor in Pat Garrett And Billy The Kid and All The President's Men.
ROBAXINMuscle relaxant.
ROBBERYIn criminal law, the stealing of property.
ROBBINSTim, U.S. actor who played prisoner Andy Dufresne in The Shawshank Redemption.
ROBERTA_ Flack, singer.
ROBERTO___ Bautista Agut, player who beat Andy Murray at the 2023 Australian Open.
ROBERTSThe maiden name of the former Conservative Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
ROBESONPaul _, United States bass singer and an outspoken critic of racism.
ROBINETThe chaffinch, or roberd.
ROBINIANorth American tree or shrub of a genus that includes the false acacia.
ROBOCOPSci-fi film of 1987.
ROBOTICFunctioning automatically.
ROBOTRYMachines.
ROBSARTAmy _, the first wife of Lord Robert Dudley.
ROBUSTACoffea canephora.
ROCKALLShipping forecast area.
ROCKERYDecorative stony garden.
ROCKETSFireworks.
ROCKIESA major mountain range located in western North America.
RODDICKAnita _, late businesswoman and environmentalist who founded The Body Shop.
RODENTSRats, say.
RODGERSFamous American composer of musicals. Brendan, Northern Irish manager of Leicester City.
RODLIKECylindrical.
RODOLIABeetle genus.
RODRIGOSpanish composer of the Concierto De Aranjuez.
RODSMENThose who carry and hold a levelling staff in a surveying party.
ROEBUCKMale deer.
ROEDEANIndependent school in Brighton, England.
ROEDEERSmall ruminant mammal of woodlands of Europe and Asia.
ROGUISHDishonest or unprincipled.
ROISTERTo engage in merrymaking.
ROKEAGEParched Indian corn, pounded up and mixed with sugar.
ROKELAYA type of short cloak.
ROLAIDSAmerican brand of calcium-based antacid produced by Chattem.
ROLLBARAn item that reinforces the frame of a car.
ROLLERSLong heavy waves of the sea, advancing towards the shore.
ROLLICKAct or behave in a jovial and exuberant fashion.
ROLLINSSonny _, American jazz saxophonist.
ROLLMOPUncooked pickled herring fillet.
ROLLOUTLaunch.
ROLLTOP_ _ desk, a desk having a slatted wooden panel that can be pulled down over the writing surface.
ROMAINELettuce with long dark-green leaves in a loosely packed elongated head.
ROMANCELove affair.
ROMANIACountry whose capital is Bucharest.
ROMANOVDynasty that ruled Russia from the accession of Michael I in 1613 to the abdication of Nicholas II in 1917.
ROMANSHLanguage.
ROMAUNTA verse romance.
ROMBERGSigmund ___, Hungarian-born US composer of operettas including The Student Prince (1924) and The Desert Song (1926).
ROMEKINA drinking cup.
ROMPERSOne-piece garment for babies.
ROMPISHFrolicsome.
ROMULUSIn mythology, the man who founded Rome.
RONALDOFootballer.
RONDEAUA poem of ten or thirteen lines with only two rhymes throughout and with the opening words used twice as a refrain.
RONDINOShort musical composition.
RONDUREA circular or gracefully rounded object.
RONEOEDProduced (printed copies) on a duplicating machine that is similar in principle to the mimeograph.
RONTGENUnit for the dosage of X-ray or gamma radiation.
ROOFERSPeople who work at the top of buildings.
ROOFINGHousetop material.
ROOFTOPHighest part of a house.
ROOIBOSBroom-like member of the Fabaceae family of plants growing in South Africa's fynbos. An African tea believed to have tonic properties.
ROOIKATLong-legged wild cat with black tufted ears and a uniform brown coat, native to Africa and western Asia.
ROOINEKEnglish person or an English-speaking South African (used chiefly by Afrikaners).
ROOKERYBreeding-ground of penguins, seals etc.
ROOKIESNew recruits.
ROOMERSLodgers.
ROOMIERHaving more space.
ROOMIESFlatmates.
ROOMING_ house, US and Canadian, a house having self-contained furnished flats for renting.
ROOSTEDPerched.
ROOSTERMale domestic farmyard fowl. Cockerel.
ROOTERSEnthusiastic devotees of sports.
ROOTINGA plant could be doing this.
ROOTLETBase part of a plant.
ROOTOUTFind and eradicate.
ROPEDINEnticed or persuaded.
RORAIMAEstado (state) of northern Brazil bordering Venezuela and Guyana, formerly (1943-62) called Rio Branco.
RORQUALWhale group with a dorsal fin and a series of grooves along the throat and chest.
ROSACEAA condition in which certain facial blood vessels enlarge, giving the cheeks and nose a flushed appearance.
ROSALESCuliacan _, Capital of the state of Sinaloa in NW Mexico.
ROSANNASong released by Toto in 1982.
ROSARIOThird most populous city of Argentina, in the province of Santa Fe.
ROSBERGNico, Finnish-German former racing driver who won the 2016 Formula One World Drivers' Championship.
ROSCOFFVillage on the northern coast of Brittany that receives crosschannel ferries from Plymouth.
ROSEATEOptimistic or idealistic.
ROSEBAYA tall willowherb with pink flowers, native to north temperate regions and often spreading on burnt ground.
ROSEBUDCitizen Kane's last word.
ROSEHIPRed, berry-like fruit of a perennial flowering plant, used in a syrup.
ROSELLAAustralian parakeet with vivid green, red, yellow, or blue plumage.
ROSEOLARash occurring in measles, typhoid fever, syphilis, and some other diseases.
ROSETTA_ stone, an inscribed basalt slab discovered in 1799, which provided the key to deciphering ancient Egyptian texts.
ROSETTEAn arrangement of ribbons formed into a flower-shaped design and worn as a badge or presented as a prize.
ROSIDAEA group of trees and shrubs and herbs mostly with polypetalous flowers.
ROSIESTMost pink.
ROSILLAA sneezeweed (Helenium puberulum) of southern California.
ROSINEDRubbed with resin.
ROSOLIOItalian liqueur traditionally flavoured with sundew.
ROSSINIItalian composer of The Barber of Seville.
ROSSSEAA large arm of the southern Pacific in Antarctica, lying between Victoria Land and the Edward VII Peninsula.
ROSTANDEdmond _, French writer known for the 1897 poetic drama Cyrano de Bergerac.
ROSTERSRotas.
ROSTOCKA port in northeast Germany.
ROSTRALIn biology, of or like a beak or snout.
ROSTRUMA platform, stage or dais on which public speakers stand to address an audience.
ROSWELLNew Mexico town.
ROTATEDRevolved.
ROTATESRevolves.
ROTATORTurner. Type of muscle that turns a part of the body on its axis.
ROTIFERA minute multicellular aquatic animal.
ROTORUAA city in New Zealand on the North Island, on the shores of a lake of the same name.
ROTTERSCads.
ROTTINGDecaying.
ROTUNDADomed building.
ROUAULTGeorges _, French artist associated with Fauvism and Expressionism.
ROUBLESRussian currency.
ROUGHEDCoarsened.
ROUGHENCoarsen.
ROUGHERLess smooth.
ROUGHITLive basically.
ROUGHLYApproximately.
ROUGHTEPay heed to something.
ROUGHUPTreat violently.
ROUILLEProvencal sauce made from pounded red chillies, garlic, breadcrumbs, and other ingredients blended with stock, typically added to bouillabaisse.
ROULADEA slice of meat rolled, esp around a stuffing, and cooked.
ROUNDEDWell developed in all aspects. Spherical.
ROUNDELIn heraldry, a charge in the shape of a circle.
ROUNDERMore curved.
ROUNDONVerbally attack.
ROUNDUPSummary.
ROUSINGVigorous.
ROUSSELFrench composer whose works include the ballet Bacchus et Ariane.
ROUSTEDForced to get out of bed.
ROUTERSDevices which forward data packets to the appropriate parts of a computer network.
ROUTINEProcedure.
ROUTINGThe process of selecting a path for traffic in a network.
ROWDIERMore noisy and disorderly.
ROWLANDTiny _, businessman.
ROWLINGJ. K. _, author.
ROWSELLEllie, English singer and musician who is lead vocalist of indie rock band Wolf Alice.
ROXANNE1978 song by The Police inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2008.
ROXETTEIt Must Have Been Love Swedish pop duo.
ROYALTYKings, queens etc.
ROYALWEPronoun usage also known as the majestic plural.
ROYHILLGeorge _ _, the man who directed The Sting.
ROYNISHMangy; scabby; hence, mean; paltry; troublesome.
ROYSTON_ Vasey, fictional northern English setting for The League of Gentlemen.
RUANDANOf an African country.
RUBASSEA variety of quartz colored ruby red by its iron-oxide content.
RUBATOSThe temporary disregarding of strict tempos to allow an expressive quickening or slackening, usually without altering the overall pace.
RUBBIESCanadian alcoholics.
RUBBISHWaste material.
RUBDOWNGroom a horse.
RUBELLAGerman measles.
RUBEOLAMedical term for measles.
RUBICONA stream in northern Italy; in ancient times, the boundary between Italy and Cisalpine Gaul, which Julius Caesar led his army across in 49BC. River.
RUBYWAXWriter, comedienne.
RUCHINGSewing technique.
RUCTIONUproar.
RUDDERSVessel steering devices.
RUDDLESBrewery in Rutland, England.
RUDDOCKDonovan, Jamaican-born Canadian former heavyweight boxer who was nicknamed Razor.
RUDIGERAntonio, German central defender who joined Chelsea FC in 2017.
RUDOLPH_ Giuliani, Former Mayor of New York City.
RUDYARD_ Kipling, English author and poet born in India, best known for The Jungle Book and his Just So Stories.
RUFFALOMark, U.S. actor who has played Hulk since 2012 in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
RUFFIANHoodlum or villain.
RUFFLEDIn an agitated state.
RUFIYAAPrincipal currency unit of the Maldives, divided into 100 laari.
RUININGDestroying, wrecking.
RUINOUSDisastrous.
RUISLIPArea in the west London Borough of Hillingdon.
RULEOUTDismiss from consideration.
RULINGSAuthoritative decisions.
RUMBABAAlcoholic cake.
RUMBAEDDanced.
RUMBLEDDiscovered, betrayed.
RUMMAGERifle, search.
RUMOURSFleetwood Mac album.
RUMPLEDCreased.
RUMPOLEFictional barrister created by John Mortimer.
RUNAMOKRush about wildly.
RUNAWAYTake flight.
RUNCORNTown in northwest England.
RUNDEEPStill Waters _ _.
RUNDOWNLose power.
RUNINTOCollide with.
RUNNELSLiterary term for small streams.
RUNNERSAthletes.
RUNNINGMoving fast.
RUNPASTCheck with.
RUNRATEIn cricket, the average score of a batsman in an over of six balls.
RUNRIOTBehave without constraint.
RUNWAYSRaised platforms on which models parade when exhibiting clothes.
RUNWILDBehave without restraint.
RUPIAHSIndonesian money.
RUPTIONA breaking or bursting open.
RUPTUREHernia.
RURALESMexican rural mounted constabulary.
RURALLYAway from town.
RUSALKAOpera by Czech composer Antonin Dvorak about a water nymph.
RUSHDIEAuthor of Shame and The Moor's Last Sigh. Salman, Indian-born British writer noted for Midnight's Children.
RUSHINGThe act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner.
RUSHTONWillie ---, English cartoonist, comedian and writer; co-founder of Private Eye.
RUSSELLBertrand _, philosopher and mathematician. Co-author, with Whitehead, of the Principia Mathematica.
RUSSETSApples of a variety with a slightly rough brownish skin.
RUSSIAN_ Roulette. Nationality of painter Kazimir Malevich.
RUSTICSCountrymen.
RUSTIERMore corroded.
RUSTLEDTook livestock..
RUSTLERA person who steals cattle, horses or sheep. Thief.
RUSTLESSteals cattle.
RUTILESOxide minerals composed of titanium dioxide.
RUTLANDEnglish county, of which Oakham is the county town.
RUTTING_ season, annual period of mating in male deer and some ruminants.
RWANDANFrom Kigali.
RYBINSKA city in Central Russia, on the River Volga; an important river port.
RYEPECKA pole used for mooring a punt.
SABAOTHThe hosts of heaven.
SABATONPart of a knight's body armour that covers the foot.
SABBATHBlack _, rock group with Ozzy Osbourne as its lead singer. Day of rest and worship.
SABINESTribe living in the central Apennines before the founding of Rome.
SABRINACharlie's Angels character played by Kate Jackson.
SACATONCapital of the Gila River Indian Community.
SACHETSSmall sealed packets.
SACHSENSaxony.
SACKBUTA medieval form of trombone.
SADDENSMakes unhappy.
SADDESTThe most unhappy.
SADDLEDBurdened.
SADDLESBike seats.
SADISTSCruel people.
SADLERS__ Wells, theatre in central London that re-opened in 1931 under Lilian Baylis.
SADNESSSorrow.
SAFEBETA _ _, something that is very likely to be true or to happen.
SAFFRONCrocus.
SAGGIERMore droopy.
SAGITTAConstellation - The Arrow.
SAGOUINSouth American monkey.
SAGUAROCactus.
SAHUAROExtremely large treelike cactus of desert regions of southwestern United States.
SAILINGWater-based sport.
SAILORSPeople in the Navy.
SAIMIRIPrimate genus of the family Cebidae to which the squirrel monkeys belong.
SAINTEDCanonised.
SAINTLYExtremely virtuous.
SALAAMSSalutations signifying peace, consisting of deep bows with right palms on foreheads, used chiefly by Muslims.
SALADINSultan of Egypt and Syria and opponent of the Crusaders.
SALAMISAn island off the SE coast of Greece, W of Athens, in the Gulf of Aegina.
SALAZARPortuguese prime minister.
SALCHOWA jump in ice skating named after the Swedish skater who first performed it.
SALDANAZoe, actress who played Neytiri in the Avatar sci-fi film series.
SALERNOCity of southwest Italy.
SALFORDCity in northwest England on the Manchester Ship Canal.
SALIENTMost noticeable or important.
SALIERIAntonio _, rival of Mozart.
SALIGOTThe water chestnut, Trapa natans.
SALLIEDMade a military sortie.
SALLOWSWillow trees.
SALMONDAlex _, First Minister of Scotland born on New Year's Eve 1954.
SALOGENA halogen.
SALOONSBars.
SALOTTIReception rooms.
SALSIFYA Mediterranean plant with purple flower heads and a long, white edible taproot.
SALTANTA mutant individual or strain; especially : one produced in a fungal or bacterial culture.
SALTASHA town and civil parish in southeast Cornwall, England.
SALTBOXA frame house having up to three storeys at the front and one fewer at the back with a steeply pitched roof.
SALTERNSet of pools in which seawater is left to evaporate.
SALTIREA diagonal cross.
SALTPANAn undrained natural depression, as a crater or tectonic basin, in which the evaporation of water leaves a deposit.
SALUKISTall hounds with smooth coats and long fringes on the ears and tail.
SALUTEDGreeted.
SALUTESAcknowledges with praise.
SALVAGESave from destruction.
SALVINGSoothing.
SAMADHIIn Buddhism and Hinduism, a state of deep meditative contemplation that leads to higher consciousness.
SAMARIAA region of ancient Palestine; the biblical northern kingdom of Israel.
SAMBAEDDanced.
SAMBERGAndy, U.S. actor who plays Detective Jake Peralta in Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
SAMBUCAItalian liqueur.
SAMBURUNilotic people of north-central Kenya that are related to but distinct from the Maasai.
SAMETTEA heavy silk fabric, often interwoven with gold or silver, worn in the Middle Ages.
SAMNITEA member of an Oscan-speaking people of the southern Apennines who clashed with Rome between 350 BC and 200 BC.
SAMOSASIndian savouries.
SAMOVARA metal urn for making tea, traditionally used in Russia.
SAMOYEDLong-haired dog breed.
SAMPANSBoats of a kind used in East Asia, typically with an oar or oars at the stern.
SAMPLERA piece of embroidery worked in various stitches as a specimen of skill, typically containing the alphabet and some mottoes.
SAMPLESSpecimens.
SAMPRASPete _, tennis player, winner of seven Men's Wimbledon Singles Championships.
SAMSARAIn Hinduism, the endless cycle of birth, death and rebirth.
SAMURAIJapanese warrior caste.
SANCHEZPedro _, Prime Minister of Spain who succeeded Mariano Rajoy on June 2 2018.
SANCTUMHoly place.
SANDALSLight shoes consisting of soles held on the feet by thongs etc.
SANDBAGFlood prevention measure.
SANDBARA long, narrow sandbank, especially at the mouth of a river.
SANDDABSmall flatfish occurring in American Pacific coastal waters.
SANDEELAny silvery elongated marine fish of the family Ammodytidae, also known as lance.
SANDERSSmoothing devices.
SANDIERMore beachy.
SANDINGSmoothing with an abrasive.
SANDLERAdam, U.S. comedian and actor who starred in the 1996 film Happy Gilmore.
SANDMANCharacter played by Thomas Haden Church in the 2007 film Spider-Man 3.
SANDOWNIsle of Wight resort. _ Park, racecourse in Surrey.
SANDPITShallow box or hollow in the ground for children to play in.
SANFOINEurasian perennial herb having pale pink flowers and curved pods.
SANGERSSandwiches.
SANGOMAIn southern Africa, a traditional healer or diviner.
SANGRIASpanish drink.
SANICLEPlant of the parsley family that has small prickly fruits.
SANIOUSConsisting of a thin mixture of serum and pus with a slightly bloody tinge.
SANJOSECapital of Costa Rica.
SANJUANCapital of Puerto Rico.
SANTAFEAmerican state capital of New Mexico.
SANTANAUS-Mexican guitarist, Carlos.
SANTOORMusical instrument.
SANYASIHindu religious mendicant.
SAOIRSE_ Ronan, Actress who plays the title role in the 2018 film Mary Queen of Scots.
SAOLUISPort on the Atlantic coast of NE Brazil, capital of the state of Maranhao.
SAPHEADPerson lacking intelligence or sense.
SAPHENAEither of two large superficial veins of the legs.
SAPIENSLatin word meaning wise.
SAPIENTWise.
SAPLINGYoung tree.
SAPONINA toxic compound which is present in soapwort and makes foam when shaken with water.
SAPOTESSeveral roundish or ovoid sweet soft-fleshed fruits of Mexican and Central American trees.
SAPPOROCity of northern Japan.
SAPROBEAn organism that lives off of dead or decaying organic material.
SAPSAGOA hard, greenish Swiss cheese made with sour skimmed milk, and coloured and flavoured with clover.
SAPWOODTree part.
SARACENMediaeval Muslim, one who opposed the crusades.
SARACOXEnglish TV and radio presenter whose memoir Till the Cows Come Home was published in 2019.
SARANGIIndian stringed instrument.
SARAWAKA Malaysian state on the island of Borneo.
SARCASMThe use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
SARCODEA homeopathic remedy made from animal tissue.
SARCOIDRelated to a disease involving abnormal collections of inflammatory cells that form lumps known as granulomas.
SARCOMAA malignant tumour of connective or other non-epithelial tissue.
SARDANAType of circle dance typical of Catalonia, Spain.
SARDINEYoung pilchard.
SARGENTJohn Singer _, Italian-born American painter famous for his portraits, including that of Madame X.
SARIGUEA small South American opossum having four white spots on the face.
SARKOZYNicolas _, President of France from 2007 to 2012.
SARNIESSandwiches.
SARONGSLoose-fitting skirtlike garments formed by wrapping a strip of cloth around the lower part of the body.
SARSENSSandstone blocks found in quantity in the United Kingdom on Salisbury Plain and the Marlborough Downs in Wiltshire; in Kent; and in smaller quantities in Berkshire, Essex, Oxfordshire, Dorset and Hampshire.
SARUMANIstari's leader in The Lord of the Rings.
SASHAYSWalks in an ostentatious yet casual manner, typically with exaggerated movements of the hips and shoulders.
SASHERYA collection of decorative lengths of cloth.
SASHIMIA Japanese dish of thin fillets of raw fish. A delicacy consisting of fresh raw fish or meat sliced into thin pieces and often eaten with soy sauce.
SASINESIn Scots law, the granting of legal possessions of feudal property.
SASSILYIn a bold or cheeky way.
SASSOLIDavid _, Italian politician who succeeded Antonio Tajani as President of the European Parliament on 3 July 2019.
SASSOONSiegfried _, British poet and author who became famous for writing satirical anti-war verse during the First World War.
SATANGSThai coins.
SATANIC_ Verses, Salman Rushdie's controversial 1988 novel. Devilish.
SATCHELSchool bag.
SATCHMOLouis Armstrong's nickname.
SATIATEFill, glut.
SATIETYSatisfaction.
SATINETThin or imitation satin.
SATIRESParodies.
SATIRICDescribing work that uses ridicule and scorn to criticise folly or vice.
SATISFYMeet, fulfil.
SATSUMACitrus fruit named after a former province in Japan with a loose rind and easily separable segments. Yellowish Japanese pottery with gilding and enamel.
SATYRIDType of butterfly such as the Grayling or Gatekeeper.
SAUCERSFlying _. Small round dishes on which cups may be set.
SAUCIERChef type.
SAUCINGMaking more interesting and exciting.
SAUNTERStroll.
SAURELSSeveral elongated marine fishes of the genus Trachurus, having bony plates along each side.
SAURIANOf or like a lizard.
SAURIESLong slender-bodied edible marine fish.
SAUROIDA type of fish.
SAUSAGETube-shaped food.
SAUTEEDFried quickly in a little fat.
SAUTRIEPsaltery.
SAVAGEDMauled.
SAVAGESFierce or uncivilised people.
SAVANNAOpen grasslands.
SAVANTSPeople of great learning, sages.
SAVARINA ring-shaped cake that is similar to a rum baba.
SAVEALLAny of various devices for preventing waste, damage, or loss.
SAVELOYA type of highly seasoned sausage. Smoked sausage made from salted pork, well seasoned and coloured red with saltpetre.
SAVINGSNest egg.
SAVIOUROne who rescues another.
SAVOREDTasted (good food or drink) and enjoyed it to the full.
SAVOURSRelishes.
SAVOURYSalty or spicy; not sweet.
SAWALHAJulia, Dorcas Lane actress in Lark Rise to Candleford.
SAWBILLAnother name for a merganser or motmot.
SAWDUSTParticles of cut wood.
SAWFISHA shark-like ray of subtropical coastal waters and estuaries that has a serrated blade-like mouth.
SAWMILLTimber plant.
SAXHORNMusical instrument.
SAXONICRelating to Germanic peoples from the Baltic coast.
SAYINGSThe Analects or selected _ of Confucius.
SCABIESA contagious skin infection.
SCAFELL_ Pike, England's highest mountain.
SCALAGEAn assessed percentage deduction, as in weight or price, granted in dealings with goods that are likely to shrink, leak, or otherwise vary in the amount or weight originally stated.
SCALDEDBurned with liquid.
SCALENE(Of a triangle) having all sides of unequal length.
SCALENISeveral muscles extending from the neck to the first and second ribs.
SCALLOPEdible marine mollusc that has a fluted, fan-shaped shell.
SCALONILionel, Argentinian ex-footballer who coached his country at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
SCALPELSurgical knife with a thin, sharp blade.
SCALPERA person who resells shares or tickets at a large or quick profit.
SCAMPERScurry.
SCANDALA _ In Bohemia, the first Sherlock Holmes short story published.
SCANNERAerial.
SCAPULAShoulder blade.
SCARABSSacred beetles.
SCARLETVivid brilliant orange-red colour. Shade.
SCAROIDOf or relating to a family of marine fishes.
SCARPEDMade steep.
SCARPERScram.
SCARPIAChief of police in Tosca.
SCARREDMarked.
SCARVESNeck garments.
SCATTERDisperse.
SCAUPERDrawknife with a circular blade and a single handle, used to scoop out wood when carving or engraving.
SCAURIEThe young of any gull.
SCENERYLandscape's natural features.
SCENTED_ candle, one with fragrant oils mixed into the wax.
SCEPTICDoubter. Doubting Thomas.
SCEPTRECeremonial staff.
SCHEELECarl Wilhelm _, German-Swedish chemist credited with the discovery of various elements including tungsten, barium, hydrogen, chlorine and oxygen.
SCHEMEROne who plots.
SCHEMESPlans.
SCHERZOA vigorous, light, or playful composition, typically comprising a movement in a symphony or sonata. Italian 'jest'.
SCHIELEEgon _, Painter.
SCHISMAA musical term referring to a short interval of half a comma.
SCHISMSThe divisions of groups into opposing factions.
SCHLOCKOf inferior quality.
SCHLOSSA castle chiefly in Germany or Austria.
SCHMEER(Yiddish) a batch of things that go together.
SCHMIDTHelmut _, chancellor of West Germany from 1974 to 1982.
SCHMUCKAn obnoxious or contemptible person.
SCHOLARA learned person.
SCHOLIAMarginal notes.
SCHOOLSShoals.
SCHULTZDwight _, Actor who played Captain Howling Mad Murdock in the 1983-7 US action series The A-Team.
SCHUMANRobert _, prime minister of France 1947-48 and President of the European Parliament 1958-60.
SCIARIDFungus gnat.
SCIATIC_ nerve, the human body's longest nerve.
SCIENCESystematic study of the nature and behaviour of the material and physical universe.
SCISSELMetal coin clippings.
SCISSORBlade usually in a pair.
SCOFFEDDevoured.
SCONCESCandle holders that are attached to a wall with an ornamental bracket.
SCOOTEDLeft somewhere quickly.
SCOOTERChild's vehicle. Small motorcycle.
SCORIAEBasaltic lava ejected as fragments from a volcano, typically with a frothy texture.
SCORIFYTo remove impurities from metals.
SCORINGKeeping count.
SCORNEDSneered at.
SCORPIOEighth sign of the zodiac in astrology.
SCOTALEA festivity or held by the lord of a manor or a forester or other bailiff.
SCOURERAn implement for cleaning or scrubbing.
SCOURGEA person who harasses or causes destruction. One causing affliction or suffering.
SCOUSERA person from Liverpool.
SCOUTEDMade a search for someone or something in various places.
SCOWLEDFrowned in an angry or bad-tempered way.
SCRAGGYLean or scrawny.
SCRAPEDAbraded.
SCRAPERItem used to clear a car windscreen in winter.
SCRAPESScratches.
SCRAPIEA disease of sheep and goats.
SCRAPPY_ Doo, Scooby-Doo's feisty nephew in the cartoon series.
SCRATCHInsignificant wound or injury.
SCRAWLSWrites illegibly.
SCRAWNYSkeletal, undernourished.
SCREAMSCries, wails, screeches.
SCREECHShrill cry.
SCREENSLarge sieves or riddles.
SCREWEDTurned.
SCREWUPSituation that has been completely mismanaged or mishandled.
SCRIBEDIncised.
SCRIBESWriters.
SCRIMPSStints, curtails, cuts back.
SCRIPTSWritten copies for the use of performers in films and plays.
SCROLLSRolls of parchment or paper, often inscribed with writing.
SCROOGEMean or miserly person.
SCROTUMTesticle container.
SCRUBBYCovered with brushwood.
SCRUBUP(Of doctors, nurses, etc.) to wash thoroughly before a surgical operation.
SCRUFFYUnkempt, dog-eared.
SCRUMPYA rough dry cider, especially brewed in the West Country.
SCRUPLEDoubt.
SCUFFEDScraped.
SCUFFLEDisorderly struggle.
SCULPTSCreates works of art by carving, shaping or moulding materials.
SCUPPERSink a ship.
SCUTAGEA tax paid in lieu of military service in feudal times.
SCUTTLESink a vessel deliberately. Destroy. Container for keeping coal.
SCYTHEDOf grass, chopped down.
SCYTHESTools used for cutting crops such as grass or corn.
SEABASSCoastal percoid fish with a dorsal fin almost divided into two.
SEABIRDGull, e.g.
SEABOATVessel considered in terms of its ability to cope with conditions on the ocean.
SEACOLEMary _, Jamaican woman who looked after wounded servicemen during the Crimean War.
SEAFOODEdible saltwater fish or shellfish.
SEAFOWLA bird that frequents coastal waters and the open ocean.
SEAGATENorth Ayrshire castle.
SEAGIRTSurrounded by the sea.
SEAGULLBird type.
SEAHAWKName give to various predatory marine birds, especially the skua.
SEAKALECoastal plant.
SEALANEShipping route.
SEALANTAny substance, such as wax, used for sealing documents, bottles, etc.
SEALINGThe action or process of fastening or closing something securely.
SEALIONOperation _, The codename for Hitler's proposed invasion (1940) of Great Britain.
SEALOFFIsolate.
SEALORDEither of the two most senior naval officers who sit on the Admiralty Board of the Ministry of Defence.
SEAMERSMedium or fast bowlers in cricket whose deliveries can bounce irregularly.
SEAMIERMore sordid and disreputable.
SEANCESMedium meetings.
SEAPORTPlace next to water.
SEARINGHot.
SEASALTNatural flavour enhancer.
SEASICK_ Steve, American musician whose albums include Hubcap Music.
SEASIDECoast.
SEASLUGShell-less marine gastropod mollusc.
SEASONSThe Four _, Vivaldi's most famous violin concertos.
SEATTLEWashington city in which the television series "Frasier" is set.
SEAVIEWVillage in the Isle of Wight, England.
SEAWALLOcean barrier.
SEAWARDTowards the ocean.
SEAWEEDKelp, say.
SEAWIFEVariety of fish which is tropical, brightly coloured and has spiny fins. Also called: wrasse.
SECEDEDBroke away.
SECEDESDisaffiliates.
SECOMBEHarry _, Welsh entertainer and star of The Goon Show.
SECONALBarbiturate drug used as a sedative and hypnotic.
SECONDILower parts in duets.
SECONDOThe second part in a concert piece, especially the lower part in a piano duet.
SECONDSInferior goods.
SECRECYPrivacy.
SECRETEHide or generate and exude.
SECRETSConfidences.
SECTIONPart cut off.
SECTORSParts or subdivisions.
SECULAROf or relating to wordly things. Non-religious.
SECUREDMade fast. Fastened.
SECURESFastens.
SEDATEDTranquilised.
SEDATESTranquillizes.
SEDILIAA group of stone seats for clergy in the south chancel wall of a church, usually three in number and often canopied and decorated.
SEDUCEDWon over.
SEDUCERA person who entices someone to do or believe something inadvisable or foolhardy.
SEEDCODA basket holding items that are to be sown.
SEEDIERLess reputable.
SEEDINGSowing.
SEEDLOPA vessel in which a sower carries the seed to be scattered.
SEEKINGIn search of.
SEEKOUTSearch for and find.
SEELANDGerman name for the largest island of Denmark and the site of Copenhagen.
SEEMINGAppearing to be real or true, but not necessarily being so; apparent.
SEEPAGEOozing.
SEEPINGOozing.
SEESAWSAs found in parks and playgrounds.
SEESREDFumes, steams.
SEETHEDBoiled.
SEETHESFumes or boils.
SEETOITEnsure.
SEGMENTPart of an orange.
SEGOVIACity in Spain.
SEGRAVEBritish pioneer in land speed and water speed records.
SEISMALSubject to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration.
SEISMICRelating to or caused by earthquakes.
SEIURUSGenus: ovenbirds and water thrushes.
SEIZEONTake eager advantage of.
SEIZEUPBecome stuck.
SEIZUREA sudden manifestation or recurrence of a disease, such as an epileptic convulsion.
SEJANUS_ His Fall, 1603 play by Ben Jonson about a friend of the Roman Emperor Tiberius.
SEJEANTIn heraldry, of a beast, shown seated.
SEKHMETGoddess of war and healing in Egyptian mythology, represented with the head of a lioness.
SELECTSChooses.
SELFISHLacking consideration for others.
SELFISTA selfish person.
SELKIRKAlexander _, Scottish sailor marooned on a South Pacific island and the inspiration behind Robinson Crusoe.
SELLERSPeter _, actor who played Harry in The Ladykillers.
SELLOUTEvent where all tickets are sold.
SELTZERA natural effervescent water with a high mineral content.
SELVAGEAn edge produced on woven fabric during manufacture that prevents it from unravelling.
SEMATICServing as a warning of danger used of conspicuous colors of a poisonous or noxious animal.
SEMILORA yellowish alloy of copper and zinc.
SEMINALHighly original and influential.
SEMINARTutorial.
SEMIPEDHalf a poetic foot; a half-measure in poetic metre.
SEMIPROAlmost not amateur.
SENATORA member of the upper chamber of the legislature of the United States.
SENDFORSummon.
SENDINGDispatching.
SENDOFFA celebratory demonstration of goodwill at a person's departure.
SENDUPSSatires.
SENECASMembers of an Iroquoian people originally inhabiting upstate New York.
SENECIOA plant of the genus that includes groundsels, ragworts and cineraria.
SENEGALCountry whose capital is Dakar.
SENHORAPortuguese term of address equivalent to Mrs.
SENIORSOAPs, older people.
SENORESSpanish men.
SENSORSDevices which detect or measure a physical property and record, indicate, or otherwise respond to it.
SENSUALStrongly inclined to gratification of the senses.
SENTAMUJohn _, the Ugandan-born Archbishop of York, enthroned in 2005.
SENTOUTDispatched.
SEPPUKUJapanese form of ritual suicide also known as Hara-Kiri.
SEPTETSMusical groups of seven.
SEPTOICFormally derived from heptane or from heptoic acid.
SEQUELSFollow-ons.
SEQUINSSpangles.
SEQUOIAA giant Californian coniferous tree. Redwood.
SERAPHSAngels.
SERBIANBelgrade native.
SERCIALWhite Portuguese grape variety that produces the driest classic style of Madeira wine.
SERENERMore calm.
SERFAGEA state of subjugation to an owner or master.
SERFDOMThe state of being a feudal labourer.
SERGIPESmallest state of Brazil, bordering Bahia and Alagoas; capital, Aracaju.
SERIALSStories or plays appearing in regular instalments on television or radio or in a magazine.
SERIEMAA large ground-dwelling South American bird related to the bustards, with a long neck and legs and a crest above the bill.
SERINUSA genus of small birds in the finch family Fringillidae found in Europe and Africa.
SERIOLAA genus of bony fish, commonly known as amberjacks.
SERIOUSGrave.
SERMONSReligious talks.
SERPENSConstellation - The Serpent.
SERPENTA literary or dialect word for snake.
SERPICOA 1973 Sidney Lumet film starring Al Pacino as an incorruptible cop.
SERPIGOA creeping or spreading skin disease (such as ringworm).
SERPULAFungi and tubeworm genus.
SERRATEJagged.
SERRIEDStanding close together.
SERRULAA kind of tooth found in spiders.
SERVANTRetainer.
SERVERSWaiters.
SERVEUPPresent for consumption.
SERVICEOverhaul a machine or vehicle.
SERVILESubmissive.
SERVINGPortion of food or drink.
SESAMUMGenus of about 20 species in the flowering plant family Pedaliaceae.
SESSIONA meeting of a court, parliament etc.
SESTETSIn prosody, six-line stanzas.
SETARIAA widespread genus of plants in the grass family.
SETBACKTo hinder.
SETDOWNRecord in writing.
SETEBOSMoon of Uranus.
SETFAIRConsistently fine weather.
SETFOILA European herb, the tormentil.
SETFREERelease.
SETMENUFood list for a limited number of courses.
SETSAILTo embark on a voyage by ship.
SETSOFFExplodes.
SETTEESSofas.
SETTERSPuzzle-makers.
SETTINGSurroundings.
SETTLEDResolved.
SETTLERColonist.
SETTLESColonises.
SETUPONTo attack.
SEVENTHOrdinal number.
SEVENTYThree score and ten.
SEVERALMore than a few. Some.
SEVEREDCut off.
SEVERINSurname of Scottish footballer Scott and travel writer Tim.
SEVERUSSeptimius ---, Roman soldier and emperor, who spent his last years in Britain.
SEVIGNYChloe _, Golden Globe-winning actress in films including Boys Don't Cry and Zodiac.
SEVILLECity in Spain, the capital of Andalusia.
SEVRUGAMigratory sturgeon of the Black and Caspian seas prized for its caviar; Acipenser stellatus.
SEXTANSConstellation - The Sextant.
SEXTANTNavigational instrument.
SEXTETSGroups of six musicians.
SEXTILEAn aspect of 60 degrees (one sixth of a circle).
SEYMOUREdward _, Lord Protector of England from 1547 to 1549, during the minority of Edward VI. Jane, actress who played psychic medium Solitaire in Live and Let Die.
SFUMATOIn painting, a gradual transition between areas of different colour.
SHACKLEFetter.
SHADIERMore shadowy.
SHADOWSStalks, tails.
SHADOWYDark or mysterious.
SHAFFERPeter _, late British playwright.
SHAFTEDTreated someone harshly or unfairly.
SHAKEUPA radical reorganization.
SHAKIERMore wobbly.
SHAKINGTrembling.
SHAKIRAWinner of the Best Latin Pop Album award at the 2018 Grammy awards, for El Dorado. Hips Don't Lie in 2006 was her first UK No 1 hit.
SHAKUDOJapanese alloy of copper and gold, typically having a blue patina.
SHALANE_ Flanagan, Winner of the Women's 2017 New York City Marathon.
SHALLOTEdible small onion-like bulb.
SHALLOWLacking depth.
SHALOTTThe Lady Of _, a Victorian ballad by Alfred, Lord Tennyson.
SHALWARLoose-fitting trousers worn in the Indian subcontinent, often with a kameez.
SHAMANSPriests of a religion based on the belief that the world is pervaded by good and evil spirits.
SHAMBLEShuffle clumsily.
SHAMPOOHair cleaner. A liquid or cream detergent used to wash hair.
SHANNONThe longest river in Ireland. Shipping forecast area.
SHAPELYElegant.
SHAPEUPDevelop satisfactorily.
SHAPINGMoulding, fashioning.
SHARINGGiving a portion of something to another or others.
SHARJAHOne of the United Arab Emirates.
SHARKERSomeone who makes a living by cheating; swindler.
SHAROCKFirst Female MC/Emcee Rapper of Hip Hop Culture, Sharon Green.
SHARPEDRaised in pitch, especially by one chromatic half step.
SHARPEIA compact, squarely built dog of a Chinese breed, which has loose, wrinkled skin and a harsh bristly coat.
SHARPENWhet, hone.
SHARPERMore pointed.
SHARPIEFlat-bottomed New England sailing boat, with one or two masts each rigged with a triangular sail.
SHARPLYAbruptly.
SHATNERWilliam _, Canadian actor best known for playing James T. Kirk in Star Trek.
SHATTERSmash into pieces. Fragment.
SHAVERSElectric razors.
SHAVOUSJewish holy day celebrated on the sixth of Sivan to celebrate Moses receiving the Ten Commandments.
SHAVUOTA major Jewish festival held on the 6th (and usually the 7th) of Sivan, fifty days after the second day of Passover.
SHAWLIEPoor working-class woman.
SHAWWALThe tenth month of the Muslim calendar.
SHEAREDShorn, fleeced.
SHEARERNorma _, Canada-born actress who won an Oscar for her role in the 1930 film The Divorcee.
SHEATHECover.
SHEATHSCases for swords or blades.
SHEAVEDBundled.
SHEAVESBundles of grain stalks laid lengthways and tied together after reaping.
SHEBANGSlang word for a situation, matter or affair.
SHEBEENIllicit drinking establishment.
SHEDDERA female salmon after spawning.
SHEERANEd _, musician.
SHEHBAZ_ Sharif, Prime minister of Pakistan who succeeded Imran Khan on 11 April 2022.
SHEIKHSArab chiefs.
SHEKELSIsraeli money.
SHELAGH_ Delaney, English dramatist and screenwriter, best known for her debut work, A Taste of Honey.
SHELDONFirst name of the character played by Jim Parsons in The Big Bang Theory.
SHELLACResin melted into thin flakes, used for making varnish.
SHELLEYMary _, Frankenstein author.
SHELTERPlace of refuge.
SHELVESLedges.
SHEPARDAlan _, first American in space, May 5, 1961.
SHEPPEYIsle of _, island off the north coast of Kent in the Thames estuary.
SHERBETFlavoured sweet effervescent powder.
SHERGAR1981 Epsom Derby winner.
SHERIFFLawman.
SHERMANName given to the Medium Tank M4, the primary tank produced by the US for use by the Allies during the Second World War.
SHIATSUA form of Japanese bodywork based on the theoretical framework of traditional Chinese medicine. Therapeutic massage.
SHIELDSBrooke _, actress.
SHIFTEDBudged.
SHIHTZUA small breed of dog with a long, straight, dense coat and its tail curled over its back. Originally bred in China.
SHIKOKUSmallest of the four main islands of Japan, separated from southern Honshu by the Inland Sea.
SHILTONPeter, goalkeeper who holds a record number of caps for England.
SHIMMERShine with a soft, slightly wavering light.
SHINBETInternal security service of Israel.
SHINDIGNoisy, lively party or dance.
SHINEATExcel.
SHINGLECoarse gravel, especially the pebbles found on beaches. Mass of small pieces of stone on the shore of a sea or a river.
SHINIERMore lustrous.
SHININGThe _, 1977 novel by Stephen King.
SHIPPEDCarried by sea.
SHIRKEDAvoided (duties etc.).
SHIRKERA slacker.
SHIRLEY_ Temple, actress.
SHIRLIE__ Holliman, singer who was part of a musical duo and backing group for Wham!
SHITAKEEdible mushroom which grows on fallen timber, cultivated in Japan and China.
SHOALEDBecame shallower.
SHOEBOXFootwear container.
SHOEFULThe amount that a piece of footwear will hold.
SHOEINGFitting a horse's feet with U-shaped pieces of metal.
SHOGUNSHereditary military commanders of feudal Japan.
SHOOKUPAll _ _, Elvis Presley hit single first released in 1957.
SHOOTERSomeone with a gun or a camera.
SHOPPEROne who buys goods in a store.
SHORAGEDuty paid for goods brought onto land.
SHOREUPButtress.
SHORINGA beam or timber that is propped against a structure to provide support.
SHORTENTruncate.
SHORTIAA small genus of subshrubs or perennial herbs in the family Diapensiaceae.
SHORTIEPerson's girlfriend or female friend.
SHORTLYSoon. Before long.
SHORTOFLacking or deficient in.
SHOTGUNDouble-barrelled firearm.
SHOTPUTAthletic event in which Geoff Capes set the British and Commonwealth record at Cwmbran in 1980.
SHOUTEDSpoke loudly.
SHOUTERSomeone who communicates vocally in a very loud voice.
SHOVELSLong-handled scoops. Spade-like tools.
SHOWBIZThe entertainment industry, informally.
SHOWERYFrequently raining.
SHOWIERMore ostentatious.
SHOWMANA person skilled at entertaining, theatrical presentation or performance.
SHOWNUPArrived.
SHOWOFFExhibit or display.
SHRIEKSPiercing screams.
SHRIKESSongbirds with a strong sharply hooked bill.
SHRIMPSEdible crustaceans.
SHRINESPlaces of worship hallowed by association with sacred people or objects.
SHRIVELWrinkle and contract. Become shrunken.
SHRIVERPam _, American former tennis player who won 21 Grand Slam women's doubles titles and one Grand Slam mixed doubles title.
SHROUDSGarments or pieces of cloth used to wrap dead bodies.
SHRUBBYLike woody plants.
SHUDDERConvulsive shiver.
SHUFFLEMix cards.
SHUNTEDPushed.
SHUSHEDSilenced.
SHUTEYEColloquial word for sleep.
SHUTOUTExcluded.
SHUTTERCamera part.
SHUTTLEA US space vehicle launched into Earth's orbit, transporting astronauts and equipment.
SHYLOCKMerchant of Venice character.
SHYNESSReserve.
SHYSTERLawyer (derogatory).
SIAMESE_ twins. A shorthaired cat originally from Thailand with colourings that include seal and blue point.
SIARNAQMoon of Saturn.
SIBERIAVast region of Russia and north kazakhstan.
SIBLINGBrother or sister.
SICCATETo dry.
SICKBAYA room or area for the treatment of ill or injured people, as on board a ship or at a boarding school.
SICKENSMakes (someone) feel disgusted or appalled.
SICKERTWalter _, German-born English impressionist painter.
SICKLESReaping hooks. Single-handed implements for cutting crops. Short-handled farming tools used for reaping, lopping or trimming.
SICKPAYWages payed to employees off work from illness.
SIDDONSSarah _ (nee Kemble), 18th century Welsh actress who was famous for her portrayal of Lady Macbeth.
SIDEARMWeapon carried on the person, by sling, belt or holster.
SIDEBARA short article in a newspaper or magazine placed alongside a main article and containing additional or explanatory material. Secondary matter.
SIDECARThing attached to a motorcycle.
SIDEMANA supporting musician in a jazz band or rock group.
SIDERALAttributed to the influence of the stars.
SIDINGSShort tracks at the side of and opening on to a railway line, used chiefly for shunting or stabling trains.
SIDLINGInching.
SIDOWENEnglish actor who played Ricky Butcher in EastEnders.
SIEMENSDerived SI unit of electrical conductance, equal to 1 reciprocal ohm.
SIERRASSpanish mountain ranges.
SIESTASAfternoon naps.
SIGHINGLamenting.
SIGHTEDNot blind.
SIGMOIDCrescent-shaped.
SIGMUND_ Freud, Austrian neurologist, founder of psychoanalysis.
SIGNAGECommercial displays.
SIGNALSGesticulations.
SIGNIFYMean.
SIGNIORAn Italian term of address for a man, equivalent to sir or Mr.
SIGNOFFDischarge.
SIGNORAItalian Mrs.
SIGNOREA title or form of address used of or to an Italian-speaking man, corresponding to Mr or sir.
SIGNORIItalian gentlemen.
SIKHISMReligion that originated in the Punjab.
SILENCEStillness.
SILENUSA forest spirit, sometimes referred to as the oldest of the satyrs and the foster father, teacher, and companion of Dionysus: often represented as a bearded old man.
SILESIAHistorical region of Central Europe that lies mostly within Poland.
SILICEAAn extensive order of Porifera, which includes those that have the skeleton composed mainly of siliceous fibers or spicules.
SILICONChemical element, symbol Si, atomic number 14.
SILIQUENarrow elongated seed capsule peculiar to the family Cruciferae.
SILLIERMore absurd or foolish.
SILTIERConsisting of more fine particles.
SILVERNMade of or like silver.
SILVERSPhil _, actor who played Bilko.
SILVERYWhitish-grey.
SIMAGREA grimace.
SIMARREA woman's short fur-trimmed jacket, popular in the 17th and 18th centuries.
SIMENONGeorges Joseph Christian _, Belgian writer. A prolific author who published nearly 500 novels and numerous short works,
SIMIANSPrimates.
SIMILARAlike.
SIMILORAn alloy used in the manufacture of cheap jewellery.
SIMMERSCooks food gently.
SIMPSONWallis _.
SIMULARPretender.
SINALOAState of NW Mexico.
SINATRAFrank _, A leading member of The Rat Pack. Nancy, U.S. singer noted for These Boots Are Made for Walkin'.
SINCEREGenuine.
SINGERSVocalists.
SINGLED_ out, selected.
SINGLETA man's sleeveless undergarment; vest.
SINHALAThe Indic language spoken by the people of Sri Lanka.
SINKAGECaving in of an area of land.
SINKERSFishing weights.
SINKSINBecomes fully understood.
SINLESSPure.
SINOPERRed ocher formerly used as a pigment.
SINOPIAA dark reddish-brown natural earth pigment, whose reddish colour comes from hematite, a dehydrated form of iron oxide.
SINUATEHaving a wavy or sinuous margin; with alternate rounded notches and lobes.
SINUOUSWavy.
SINUSESNasal cavities.
SIOBHAN_ Clarke, a Detective Sergeant in Ian Rankin's Rebus books.
SIREDONThe larval form of any salamander while it still has external gills.
SIRENIAOrder of herbivorous aquatic mammals that includes the manatees and dugong.
SIRIEIXFred, French maitre d'hotel and matchmaker in the TV reality show First Dates.
SIRKEERA large Indian cuckoo (Taccocua leschenaultii).
SIRLOINPrime cut of beef,
SIRNAMEFamily name.
SIROCCOFamous wind that comes from the Sahara.
SIRPAUL_ _ McCartney, Beatle.
SISKINSBirds.
SISSIESWeak or cowardly boys or men.
SISTERSSeven _, common name for the star cluster Pleiades.
SISTINE_ Chapel, Vatican home of a ceiling painted by Michelangelo.
SISTRUMA musical instrument of the percussion family, chiefly associated with ancient Egypt.
SITCOMSIn short, TV programmes to make us laugh.
SITDOWNTake a seat.
SITINONAttend.
SITTERSEasy targets.
SITTINGSeated.
SITUATETo place.
SITWELLEdith _, poet.
SIXFOLDHalf a dozen.
SIXPACKInformal term for a set of well-defined abdominal muscles.
SIXTEENThe number of pawns in a single chess set.
SIXTIESA decade that changed the way many people lived their lives.
SIZABLESubstantial.
SKATERSEg Torvill and Dean.
SKATINGGliding over ice.
SKELTERHelter _, A high spiral slide, as at a fairground.
SKELTONNIck _, 2012 Olympic gold medal-winning British equestrian.
SKETCHYCursory, superficial, only in outline.
SKEWERSKebab sticks.
SKEWINGSuddenly changing direction or position.
SKIDDAWEngland's sixth highest mountain just north of Keswick in Cumbria.
SKIDLIDA slang word for a crash helmet.
SKIDOOSLeave somewhere quickly.
SKIDPADSlippery area for drivers to practise controlling vehicles.
SKIDROWColloquial U.S. term for a run-down area of a city where impoverished and marginalised individuals live.
SKIFFLEA style of popular music of the 1950s, played chiefly on guitars and improvised percussion instruments.
SKIJUMPSpecially designed ramp used in a winter sport.
SKILFULPossessing or displaying accomplishment or special ability.
SKILIFTWinter resort feature.
SKILLEDPractised, trained. Capable.
SKILLETA small frying pan.
SKIMASKA one-piece pullover covering for the head and face.
SKIMMED_ milk.
SKIMMIAGenus of four species of evergreen shrubs and small trees in the Rue family.
SKINFULLarge amount of drink.
SKINNEDFlayed.
SKINNERFrank _, comedian. Seymour, school principal in The Simpsons.
SKIPPERSea captain.
SKIRRETCarrot-like Asian vegetable.
SKIRTEDCircled.
SKITTLENinepin.
SKIVERSThose who evade duty or work.
SKULPINA species of morid cod endemic to the waters around Saint Helena.
SKYBLUEAzure.
SKYFALLJames Bond film.
SKYLARKOld World songbird, noted for singing while hovering at a great height.
SLACKEDIdled.
SLACKENLoosen.
SLACKERShirker.
SLAINTEGaelic toast.
SLAKINGQuenching.
SLALOMSSkiing races, especially downhill, over winding courses marked by artificial obstacles.
SLAMMEDClosed angrily.
SLAMMERTequila _.
SLANDERDefamation in some transient form, as by spoken words, gestures etc.
SLANTEDTilted, leant.
SLAPPEDSmacked.
SLASHEDOf a garment, having slits to show the lining material or skin beneath.
SLASHESCuts with sweeping strokes.
SLATHERSpread thickly.
SLATINGPanning.
SLAVINGWorking very hard or doggedly.
SLAVISHServile or submissive.
SLEDGESToboggans.
SLEEKIT'Wee, _, cow'rin', tim'rous beastie' (Robert Burns 'To a Mouse').
SLEEPERSpy planted in advance.
SLEEPONConsider overnight.
SLEEVESParts of garments covering the arms.
SLEIGHTTrickery.
SLENDERSlim.
SLEUTHSDetectives.
SLIDINGIn decline.
SLIMANEHedi, French fashion designer and photographer formerly at Dior and Yves St Laurent.
SLIMMERPerson on a diet.
SLINESSShrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception.
SLIPPEDLost one's balance.
SLIPPERLight shoe.
SLIPUPSMistakes.
SLIPWAYA slope built leading down into water, used for launching and landing boats and ships or for building and repairing them.
SLITHERMove or slide unsteadily.
SLIVERSShards.
SLOANEAA genus of flowering plants in the family Elaeocarpaceae, comprising about 150 species.
SLOBBERTo let saliva or liquid run from the mouth; slaver; drivel.
SLOEGINAlcoholic drink flavoured with the juice of the sour blue-black fruits of the blackthorn.
SLOGANSCatchphrases.
SLOPINGInclined.
SLOSHEDA slang word for drunk.
SLOUCHYOf clothing, unstructured.
SLOUGHSSwamps.
SLOUGHYThe outer layer of the skin of a snake, which is cast off periodically.
SLOWINGLosing speed.
SLUDGERA bucket for removing mud from a bored hole; a sand pump.
SLUGGERPerson who throws hard punches.
SLUICEDRinsed.
SLUICESChannels that carry rapid currents of water.
SLUMBERSleep.
SLURREDIndistinct.
SLYNESSCraftiness.
SMACKEDStruck, hit.
SMACKERLoud kiss, slang.
SMALLEROf a lesser size.
SMARTEDCaused a sharp stinging pain.
SMARTENMake tidier.
SMARTLYStylishly.
SMASHEDShattered.
SMASHERA very attractive or impressive person or thing.
SMASHESBreaks violently.
SMATTERTo speak (a language, words, etc.) with superficial knowledge or understanding.
SMEAGOLOriginal name of Gollum in J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.
SMEAREDSpread (a greasy or sticky substance) over something.
SMETANABedrich _, Czech composer best known for the opera The Bartered Bride.
SMIDGENVery small amount.
SMIDGINA very small amount or part.
SMILEYSHappy symbols.
SMIRKEDSmiled smugly.
SMIRKERA smiler whose smile is offensively self-satisfied.
SMITANEVeloute or brown sauce with sauteed chopped onion and dry white wine and sour cream.
SMITHERA fragment or atom.
SMITINGHitting with a hard blow.
SMITTENAffected by love for.
SMOKIERMore foggy.
SMOKING__ gun, informal term for evidence showing someone's involvement in a crime.
SMOODGEAffectionate flattery.
SMOTHERStifle.
SMUDGEDCaused (something) to become messily smeared by rubbing it.
SMUDGESSmears or dirty marks.
SMUGGLEImport or export illegally.
SMUTTEDMarked with flakes or soot or other dirt.
SNAFFLEPurloin (informal). Swipe, nab.
SNAFUEDThrew (a situation) into chaos.
SNAGGEDCaught or tore (something) on a sharp projection.
SNAKIERWinding more.
SNAPPEASugar --- ---, a type of climbing plant with a crisp, edible pod.
SNAPPEDShot.
SNAPPERPhotographer informally.
SNAPSATSpeaks sharply or angrily to.
SNARLUPJam.
SNEAKEDTold tales, informed (on).
SNEAKINEnter surreptitiously.
SNEDDONDavid _, singer.
SNEEREROne who smiles or speaks in a contemptuous or mocking manner.
SNEEZEDShow signs of a cold.
SNEEZESExpels from the nose.
SNICKERDisrespectful laugh partly stifled, sly.
SNIDELYRudely and critically.
SNIFFLECold symptom.
SNIFTERBalloon glass for brandy.
SNIGGERSly laugh.
SNIPERSHidden gunmen.
SNIPPETExtract.
SNOOKERIndoor sport played with 22 balls.
SNOOPEDPried.
SNOOZEDSlept lightly.
SNORKELSwimmer's breathing tube.
SNORTEDTook cocaine through the nose.
SNOWCAPWhite top of a mountain.
SNOWCATTracked vehicle.
SNOWDEN2016 biopic directed by Oliver Stone and starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
SNOWDONThe highest peak in Wales.
SNOWIERWhiter in winter.
SNOWMANThe _, children's picture book by Raymond Briggs, first published in 1978 and made into a film in 1982.
SNOWMENAs built in the depths of winter.
SNOWPEAAlternative name for mangetout; a legume in which the whole pod is edible.
SNUBBEDRebuffed.
SNUFFLENoisy breathing.
SNUGGLENestle.
SOAKAGESaturation.
SOAKERSHeavy rains.
SOAKINGWringing wet.
SOANDSOStinker.
SOAPBOXAn improvised platform, as one on a street, from which a speaker delivers an informal speech, an appeal, or political harangue.
SOAPIERHaving more bubbles.
SOAPINGWashing.
SOARERSBirds may be these.
SOARINGFlying.
SOBERLYIn a solemn way.
SOCAGERFeudal tenant.
SOCIALSInformal get-togethers.
SOCIATETo mix or keep company with others.
SOCIETY"Man seeketh in _ comfort, use and protection" (Sir Francis Bacon, The Advancement of Learning).
SOCKETSDevices into which electric plugs can be inserted in order to make connections in circuits.
SOCKEYEA Pacific salmon having red flesh and valued as a food fish.
SOCKINGHitting with force.
SODAASHSodium carbonate.
SODAPOPInformal US name for a fizzy drink.
SODSLAWA humorous precept stating that if something can go wrong, or turn out inconveniently, it will.
SOFABEDFurniture on which to sit or sleep.
SOFTENSCushions.
SOFTESTMost gentle.
SOFTIESSentimental people.
SOGGIERMore wet and soft.
SOIGNEEPolished and well-groomed; showing sophisticated elegance.
SOILUREStain.
SOIREESEvening parties.
SOJOURNTemporary stay.
SOKEMANA tenant holding land in socage.
SOLACEDConsoled.
SOLANUMPlant genus of the nightshade family that includes the potato and aubergine.
SOLARIARooms built largely of glass to afford exposure to the sun.
SOLATIAThings given to someone as a compensation or consolation.
SOLDERSJoins metal together.
SOLDIERThe Good _, novel by Ford Madox Ford set just before the First World War. The _ , poem by English war poet Rupert Brooke.
SOLDOUTFully booked.
SOLFEGEAn exercise in singing using sol-fa syllables.
SOLICITAsk for.
SOLIDERMore compact.
SOLIDLYUnremittingly.
SOLIDUSSloping line used in writing fractions or separating alternatives or ratios.
SOLITONA quantum or quasiparticle propagated as a travelling non-dissipative wave that is neither preceded nor followed by another such disturbance.
SOLOINGPlaying alone.
SOLOISTMusician who performs unaccompanied.
SOLOMONBiblical king. _ Islands, southwestern Pacific Ocean country whose capital is Honiara.
SOLUBLEAble to be dissolved.
SOLUCKYI Should Be ____ , song by Australian singer/songwriter Kylie Minogue released in 1987.
SOLUNARRelating to the combined influence or conjunction of the sun and moon.
SOLUTESSubstances that are dissovled.
SOLVATEDissolved substance.
SOLVENTHaving enough money to cover debts.
SOMALIACountry whose capital is Mogadishu.
SOMEDAYAt an unspecified future time.
SOMEHOWOne way or another.
SOMEONENo particular person.
SONANCESound.
SONATASMozart wrote several of these.
SONDELIAn Indian musk shrew.
SONNETSPoems consisting of 14 lines in iambic pentameter.
SONNITEA Sunni Muslim.
SONORAN_ Desert, straddling Arizona, California and Mexico.
SONTIESA Shakespearean oath.
SOONESTWithout delay.
SOOTHEDCalmed.
SOOTHERSomething that has a comforting effect.
SOOTIERCovered with more chimney deposits.
SOPHISMA seemingly plausable argument.
SOPHISTA paid teacher of philosophy and rhetoric in Greece in the Classical and Hellenistic periods, associated in popular thought with moral scepticism and specious reasoning.
SOPRANIItalian plural of the highest adult female voice.
SOPRANOFemale voice.
SOPWITH_ Camel, a British First World War single-seat fighter biplane.
SORBITEA structural component of steels and cast irons. A dispersed variety of pearlite, which is a eutectic mixture of ferrite and cementite.
SORCERYWitchcraft. Magic.
SORDINEA mute for musical instruments.
SOREDIACommon reproductive structures of lichens.
SOREHONA kind of servile tenure in Ireland which required the tenant to maintain his chieftain gratuitously whenever he wished to indulge in a revel. 
SORGHUMGenus of grass used as fodder, one species particularly being cultivated for grain.
SORITESA form of argument having several premises and one conclusion, capable of being resolved into a chain of syllogisms, the conclusion of each of which is a premise of the next.
SORORALLike a sister or sisters.
SOROSISA fleshy multiple fruit, such as that of the pineapple and mulberry.
SORRAGEThe blades of green or barley.
SORRIERMore regretful.
SORTINGTidying.
SORTOUTResolve.
SORVINOPaul _ the US actor with a key part in Goodfellas.
SOSATIESouth African dish of cubes of curried or spiced meat grilled on a skewer.
SOSKICEFrank _, the Home Secretary from 1964 to 1965.
SOTADICPertaining to, or resembling, the lascivious compositions of a particular Greek poet.
SOTHIACOf or related to the star Sirius.
SOTTISHDrunk. foolish, stupid, senseless.
SOUFFLEA light baked dish made fluffy with beaten egg whites combined with egg yolks, white sauce, and fish, cheese, or other ingredients.
SOULFULExpressive.
SOUNDEDPlumbed.
SOUNDERA device used to ascertain the depth of a body of water.
SOUNESSGraeme _, Scottish footballer who won five League Championships and three European Cups with Liverpool.
SOUPCONSmall amount.
SOUPIERMore humid.
SOUPINGIncreasing the power and efficiency of an engine or other machine.
SOURCEDObtained.
SOURCESProviders of information.
SOURSOPA West Indian tree with large pulpy fruit.
SOUSINGSoaking with liquid.
SOUTAGEThat in which anything is packed; bagging, as for hops.
SOUTANEA type of cassock worn by Roman Catholic priests.
SOUTHERWind type.
SOUTHEYRobert _, British romantic poet; poet laureate from 1813 to 1843.
SOVIETSCitizens of USSR.
SOWBANEHerb considered fatal to swine.
SPACIEROf popular, especially electronic music, more drifting and ethereal.
SPACKLECompound used to fill cracks in plaster and produce a smooth surface before decoration.
SPAEINGForetelling.
SPAEMANFortune-teller, prophet, wizard.
SPALLEDBroke (ore, rock, or stone) into smaller pieces, especially in preparation for sorting.
SPAMBOTProgram that sends unwanted email.
SPAMMEROne who sends electronic junk mail.
SPANCELA length of rope for hobbling an animal, esp a horse or cow.
SPANDAUA district of Berlin, in E Germany: site of prison for Nazi war criminals. _ Ballet, New Romantic band formed in 1979 whose lead vocalist was Tony Hadley.
SPANDEXA synthetic elastic fibre made chiefly from polyurethane that is used in sports clothing.
SPANGLESequin.
SPANIELA dog of a breed with a long silky coat and drooping ears.
SPANISHForeign language.
SPANKEDSlapped with one's open hand or a flat object, especially on the buttocks as a punishment.
SPANKERFore-and-aft sail set on the after side of a ship's mast, especially the mizzenmast.
SPANNEDBridged.
SPANNERTool for turning nuts and bolts. Metal tool.
SPARINGEconomical.
SPARKEDA plug in an engine did this.
SPARKLETo issue or reflect or cause to issue or reflect bright points of light.
SPARKLYShining with glittering flashes of light.
SPARREDTrained for a boxing contest.
SPARROWAny weaverbird of the genus Passer and related genera. Jack, piratical captain in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series.
SPARTANDavid Mamet film starring Val Kilmer.
SPASSKYBoris _, Soviet-born chess grandmaster.
SPATHESLarge coloured bracts of aroid plants and palms.
SPATHICResembling spar : foliated.
SPATIALRelating to the position, area, and size of things.
SPATOWNA place with a mineral spring that attracts visitors for its health benefits.
SPATTERSplash.
SPATULAKitchen item.
SPAWNEDReleased or deposited eggs.
SPEAKEROrator.
SPEAKUPState one's beliefs bravely.
SPEAREDImpaled.
SPECIALParticular. Not usual.
SPECIESVariety.
SPECIFYTo state explicitly or in detail.
SPECKEDHaving a pattern of dots.
SPECKLEMark with spots.
SPECTORRonnie, lead singer of the 1960s girl group The Ronettes noted for their song Be My Baby.
SPECTREGhost. International criminal body led by Blofeld in the James Bond films and novels.
SPEEDOSBrief swimming costumes.
SPEEDUPAccelerate.
SPELTERA solder or other alloy in which zinc is the main constituent.
SPENCERMaiden name of Diana, Princess of Wales.
SPENDERStephen _, 20th century English poet, novelist and essayist.
SPENSEREdmund _, 16th-century English poet best known for his epic work The Faerie Queene.
SPERATEHoped for.
SPHERESOrbs.
SPICATEIn botany, having, relating to or arranged in spikes.
SPICIERHotter.
SPICOSEHaving spikes, or ears, like corn.
SPIDERSArachnids.
SPIDERYLike an arachnid.
SPIEGELDer _ , German weekly news magazine.
SPINACHPlant cultivated for its dark green edible leaves. Leaf vegetable.
SPINAGEEdible plant.
SPINATEHaving thorns or a spine.
SPINDLERod on a spinning wheel by which the thread is twisted.
SPINDLYLanky.
SPINNERSlow bowler in cricket.
SPINNEYA small wood or copse.
SPINOFFA book, film or TV series derived from a similar successful book, film or TV series.
SPINOSEHaving spines; spiny.
SPINOUSHaving spines; spiny.
SPINOZADutch philosopher whose Ethics was published posthumously in 1677.
SPINULEA small spine or thorn.
SPIODEAAn extensive division of marine Annelida.
SPIRAEAGenus of shrubs of the family Rosaceae that includes the white-flowered bridal wreath.
SPIRALSCorkscrews.
SPIRITSRum, gin etc. The House of the _, Isabel Allende novel.
SPIRULACephalopod mollusk genus.
SPITERISharleen, lead singer of the rock band Texas.
SPITTLESaliva.
SPLENICRelating to an internal organ.
SPLICEDJoined two ropes by intertwining the strands.
SPLINTSStrips of rigid material used for supporting and immobilizing a broken bone when it has been set.
SPLITUPSeparate.
SPLODGELarge blob or smear of something.
SPLOTCHBig stain.
SPLURGEAn ostentatious display, especially of wealth.
SPOILEDRuined. Marred.
SPOILERAerodynamic attachment.
SPOKANEWashington city.
SPONDEEMetrical foot consisting of two long (or stressed) syllables.
SPONGEDWashed.
SPONGERParasite.
SPONGESBathroom items.
SPONSORPatron, backer.
SPOOFEDIndulged in mildly satirical mockery or parody; lampooned.
SPOONEDUsed cutlery.
SPOONERWilliam _, an English clergyman and scholar of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
SPORRANFur pouch worn with Scottish Highland dress - kilt.
SPORTEDWore.
SPORULEA small spore.
SPOTIFYDigital musical streaming service.
SPOTLITDirected attention to.
SPOTTEDObserved.
SPOTTEROne whose hobby is watching for and noting numbers or types of trains, planes etc.
SPOUSALNuptial.
SPOUSESPartners in marriage. Husbands and wives.
SPOUTEDLike a teapot?
SPRAINSAnkle injuries.
SPRAINTThe dung of an otter.
SPRAWLSLounges.
SPRAYEDSprinkled.
SPRAYONDescribing jeans that look so tight that they give the appearance of being applied by aerosol.
SPREADSStretches.
SPRINGSLeaps or jumps over.
SPRINGYElastic.
SPRINTSRuns quickly.
SPRITESElfin creatures.
SPROUTSSmall green vegetables found in Belgium's capital city?
SPRUCED_ up, made smart and neat.
SPRUCESEvergreen trees with four-angled needles and cones.
SPUMONEKind of ice-cream dessert with different colours and flavours in layers.
SPUMONICreamy Italian ice creams, made in sections of different colours, usually containing candied fruit and nuts.
SPURNEDRebuffed.
SPURTLEStick for stirring porridge.
SPUTNIKFirst artificial Earth satellite.
SPYERIAFritillaries.
SPYGAME2001 action thriller film starring Robert Redford, Brad Pitt and Catherine McCormack.
SPYHOLEA small aperture in a door etc., through which one may watch secretly.
SPYWAREMalicious program.
SQUALIDSordid.
SQUALLSSudden strong winds or brief, turbulent storms.
SQUALORThe condition or quality of being dirty or repulsive, especially as a result of neglect or poverty.
SQUAMAEScales on an animal or plant.
SQUAREDRaised to the second power.
SQUARERMore oblong.
SQUARESFour-sided figures.
SQUEERSWackford, fictional headmaster in the Charles Dickens novel Nicholas Nickleby.
SQUEEZECompress.
SQUELCHSound made when treading in mud.
SQUIDGESquash or crush.
SQUIREDEscorted.
SQUIRESAttendants to knights.
STABBEDKnifed.
STABILENot able or intended to be moved.
STABLESBuildings where horses are kept.
STACKEDPiled.
STACKUPMake sense.
STADDLEA base or platform on which hay or corn is stacked.
STADIUMSports arena.
STADLERCraig, U.S. golfer nicknamed The Walrus.
STAFFERPermanent employee.
STAGGEDOf a garment, especially trousers, roughly cut to become shorter.
STAGGERAstound.
STAGIERMore excessively theatrical.
STAGILYIn a theatrical manner.
STAGINGThe method of presenting a play or other dramatic performance.
STAIDERMore sedate.
STAINEDMarked or dyed or discoloured with foreign matter.
STAINES_-upon-Thames, town in Surrey, near Heathrow.
STALINOFormer name of Donetsk, Ukraine.
STALKERPerson who is obsessed with another and pursues them persistently.
STALLEDHedged.
STAMBULThe oldest part and principal Turkish residential section of Istanbul.
STAMENSFlower parts.
STAMINAEnduring energy.
STAMMELA coarse woollen cloth in former use for undergarments and usually dyed red.
STAMMERStutter.
STAMPEDImpressed.
STANCESPostures.
STANDATHave ( a particular level or value ).
STANDBYRemain loyal to.
STANDINAct as a substitute.
STANDTOBe ready for an attack, especially one before dawn or after dark.
STANDUPComedian.
STANLEEAmerican comic book writer with a hand in creating Spider-Man, the Hulk and the Fantastic Four.
STANLEYThe capital of the Falkland Islands. Henry Morton _, 19th Century explorer and journalist who searched for David Livingstone, the Scottish missionary in Central Africa.
STANNELThe kestrel.
STANNICRelating to or containing tin, especially in its tetravalent state.
STANZASUnits of a poem.
STAPLERStationery item.
STAPLESObjects used to fasten pieces of paper together.
STARCHYFormal.
STARDOMThe world of celebrities.
STARINGLooking fixedly.
STARKERMore barren.
STARLETA young and inexperienced actress who is projected as a potential star.
STARLITIlluminated at night.
STARMANJeff Bridges movie with the same name as a David Bowie single.
STARMERKeir _, Labour MP.
STARREDHad as a principal performer.
STARTEDBegan. Begun.
STARTERFirst course of a meal.
STARTLEShock, surprise.
STARTUPBegin ( a business e.g. )
STARVEDDeprived of food.
STARVESDeprives of food.
STASHEDStored.
STATELYDignified.
STATHAMJason _, Actor who plays Deckard Shaw in the Fast and the Furious film franchise. English actor who played Frank Martin in the first three parts of the Transporter film franchise.
STATICEAny of various plants belonging to the genus Limonium, of the leadwort family, having clusters of variously coloured flowers that retain their colour when dried.
STATICSThe branch of mechanics concerned with bodies at rest and forces in equilibrium.
STATINGDeclaring.
STATINSA group of drugs that act to reduce cholesterol in the blood.
STATIONBus or railway terminal.
STATIVEExpressing a condition rather than an activity or event.
STATUESCarved or cast figures.
STATUREIntellectual or moral greatness. Standing.
STATUTEEnactment made by a legislature.
STAUNCHSteadfast.
STAYERSIn horse racing, persistent horses.
STAYINGRemaining.
STAYOFFKeep away (from the grass etc.).
STAYOUTRemain on strike.
STAYPUTRefuse to leave.
STAYSATResides.
STEALTHAction to avoid detection.
STEAMEDCooked in water vapour.
STEAMERType of boat or ship.
STEAMUPGet indignant.
STEEPEDSurrounded or filled with a quality or influence.
STEEPENMake more inclined.
STEEPLEA tall ornamental tower that forms the superstructure of a church, temple etc.
STEEPLYIn a sharp way.
STEEREDGuided.
STEFANIGwen, The Sweet Escape singer/songwriter.
STEIGERRod, U.S. actor who played the police chief in the 1967 film In the Heat of the Night.
STEINERMax, film composer who scored the 1933 film King Kong.
STELLAROf star entertainers.
STENCILA thin sheet of card, plastic, or metal with a pattern or letters cut out of it, used to produce the cut design on the surface below by the application of ink or paint through the holes.
STENGAHDrink made from equal measures of whisky and soda water; from Malay, 'one half'.
STENTORGreek herald in the Trojan War with a proverbially loud voice.
STEPHENSnooker's Mr. Hendry. Patron saint of deacons and stonemasons.
STEPMUMFather's new wife.
STEPNEYDistrict of London's East End.
STEPOUTLeave the room.
STEPPESHuge grasslands of Eurasia, chiefly in Ukraine and Russia.
STEPSONA spouse's male child by a previous union.
STERILEFree from germs.
STERNLYFirmly.
STERNUMBreastbone.
STEROIDGrowth hormone.
STEROLSCholesterol and ergosterol, e.g.
STEROPEOne of the Pleiades, or Seven Sisters, of Greek mythology, said to be the mother of Oenomaus by Ares.
STETSONA type of felt hat with a broad brim and a high crown, worn traditionally by cowboys.
STEVENSCat _, former stage name of the singer-songwriter Yusuf Islam. Butler and narrator in The Remains of the Day.
STEWARDA waiter on a ship or aircraft.
STEWART_ Granger, actor. _ Lee, stand-up comedian who co-wrote the musical Jerry Springer: The Opera.
STEWPANCooking device.
STEWPOTCooking vessel.
STIBINEThis colourless gas is the principal covalent hydride of antimony.
STIBIUMFormer name for the element antimony, from which its two-letter symbol is derived.
STICKBYRemain faithful to.
STICKERAdhesive label.
STICKUPRobbery at gunpoint.
STIFFENMake rigid.
STIFFLYWith little flexibility.
STIFLEDRestrained, smothered.
STIFLESSmothers.
STIGMASMarks of disgrace.
STILLERBen, U.S. actor who directed and starred in the 2001 film Zoolander.
STILTEDStiff and self-conscious or unnatural.
STILTONStrong white British cheese.
STIMULIInducements.
STINGERDevice of raised spikes to stop a speeding driver.
STINKERRotter, lowlife.
STIPENDFixed allowance, as to a clergyman.
STIPPLETo draw, engrave or paint using dots or flecks.
STIPULEA small leaf-like appendage to a leaf, typically borne in pairs at the base of the leaf stalk.
STIRFRYA dish, especially of Chinese food, consisting of small pieces of meat, vegetables etc. that have been cooked rapidly in a wok or frying pan over a high heat.
STIRREDRoused.
STIRRERA troublemaker or one who causes discontent.
STIRRUPRider's foot support.
STIRSUPAgitates.
STKILDAArchipelago in the North Atlantic containing the westernmost isles of the Outer Hebrides.
STLEGERShortened name of an annual horse race run at Doncaster since 1776.
STLOUISMeet Me In ____ , 1944 musical film that includes the song Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.
STLUCIACaribbean island which is part of the lesser Antilles.
STMARYSHospital in Paddington.
STNEOTSTown in Cambridgeshire.
STOBARTEddie, British businessman who began a haulage firm in 1970.
STOCKEDKept a supply of.
STOGIESCheap cigars.
STOICALCharacterised by impassivity.
STOKERSPeople who keep fires going.
STOKEUPTo feed and tend a fire with fuel.
STOLLENTraditional German cake made with dried fruit and nuts, usually eaten during the Christmas season.
STOLONSHorizontal side-stems of a plant that root at the tip to form new plants.
STOMACHBelly.
STOMATAMinute pores in the epidermis of plant leaves by which gases enter and exit.
STOMATEPlant pore.
STOMPEDTrod heavily and noisily, typically in order to show anger.
STONIERMore gravelly.
STONISHAstound.
STONKERGreat thing.
STOODATHad a level or value of.
STOOGEDMoved about aimlessly.
STOOGESThe Three _, US vaudeville and comedy team active from the 1920s to the 60s.
STOOLEDOf a plant, threw up shoots from the root.
STOOPEDBent one's head or body forwards and downwards.
STOPGAPTemporary substitute.
STOPOFFVisit.
STOPPEDCeased.
STOPPERPlug for sealing a hole.
STORAGEHolding space. Setting aside.
STOREYSFloors of a building.
STORIESNarrations of chains of events told or written in prose or verse.
STORMEDAttacked.
STORMERFine performance.
STORMZYGrime artist, 2019 Glastonbury headline act.
STOUTERMore plump.
STOWAGEThe method of placing cargo into a single hold or compartment of a ship to prevent damage, shifting, etc.
STRAFEDAttacked repeatedly with bombs or machine-gun fire from low-flying aircraft.
STRAINSStresses, burdens.
STRAITSWaterways.
STRANDSMaroons.
STRANGEUnusual, odd. Peculiar.
STRATUMLayer or tier.
STRATUSA grey, layered cloud.
STRAUSSComposer of the Radetzky March.
STRAYEDWandered.
STREAKSContinuous periods of luck.
STREAKY(Of bacon) having alternate layers of meat and fat.
STREAMSSmall rivers.
STREETSThe _, band whose albums include Original Pirate Material.
STRETCHDraw out or extend.
STRETTOPassage in quicker tempo.
STREWTHExclamation used to express surprise or dismay.
STRIATE(Of a rock) marked with parallel scratches or grooves; striped.
STRIDERAlias of Aragorn in J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings series.
STRIDESLong steps or paces.
STRIGILA curved blade used by the ancient Romans and Greeks to scrape the body after bathing.
STRIKERAttacking footballer.
STRIKESIndustrial protests.
STRINGSThin lengths of cord or twine.
STRIPESPatterns on a zebra.
STRITCHElaine, U.S. stage actress and singer who starred in Noel Coward's Sail Away.
STRIVEDStruggled.
STRIVENEndeavoured.
STRIVESEndeavours.
STROBILA cone of a gymnosperm or of a seedless vascular plant such as a horsetail or a club moss.
STROKEDMoved one's hand with gentle pressure over (a surface), typically repeatedly; caress.
STROKESThe ____, U.S. rock band whose lead vocalist is Julian Casablancas.
STROLLSAmbles.
STROPHEThe first section of an ancient Greek choral ode.
STROPPYAggressive.
STRUDELA thin sheet of filled dough, rolled up and baked. Fruit filled Austrian pastry.
STRUMAEAbnormal enlargements of the thyroid gland; goiters.
STUBBLEShort growth of beard.
STUCKUPConceited, arrogant. Hoity-toity.
STUDENTPupil.
STUDIEDAchieved or maintained by careful and deliberate effort. Spent time learning about a particular subject.
STUDIESExamines.
STUDIOSWorkrooms.
STUMBLETo trip.
STUMPEDIn cricket, dismissed a batsman by breaking his wicket with the ball or with the ball on the hand while he was out of his crease. Puzzled.
STUNNEDKnocked senseless. Dazed.
STUNNERA beauty.
STUNTEDUnderdeveloped.
STUPEFYAmaze, stun.
STUPOSEComposed of, or having, tufted or matted filaments like tow.
STUSHIERow or fracas.
STUTTERTo speak with recurring repetition of consonants. Stammer.
STYGIALGloomy and dark.
STYGIAN'Of Cerberus, and blackest Midnight born, /'In _ cave forlorn' (John Milton 'L'Allegro', 1645).
STYLINGArranging (hair).
STYLISHChic, elegant, fashionable.
STYLISTThe sort of writer P. G. Wodehouse was.
STYLITEIn Christianity, a recluse who lived on top of high pillars in ancient times.
STYLIZEGive (something) a distinctive design or appearance.
STYMIEDThwarted.
STYMIESThwarts.
STYRENEAn unsaturated liquid hydrocarbon obtained as a petroleum by-product. It is easily polymerized and is used to make plastics and resins.
SUASIONCommunication intended to induce belief or action.
SUASIVEServing to persuade.
SUASORYEffective at persuading someone to do something.
SUAVESTMost superficially affable.
SUAVITYSmoothness.
SUBACIDOf a fruit, moderately sharp to the taste.
SUBDIALWatch part.
SUBDUEDCowed, passive or shy.
SUBEDARIn the Indian or Pakistani armies, a mid-level junior commissioned officer.
SUBEDITCheck and correct (the text of a newspaper or magazine before printing), typically also writing headlines and captions.
SUBERINAn inert impermeable waxy substance present in the cell walls of corky tissues.
SUBJECTTopic.
SUBJOINAdd comments at the end of a speech or text.
SUBLATEAssimilate a smaller entity into a larger one.
SUBLIMENoble or exalted.
SUBPLOTStory within a story.
SUBROSASecretly.
SUBSIDEBecome less intense or severe.
SUBSIDYA sum of money granted by the state or a public body to help an industry or business keep the price of a commodity or service low.
SUBSISTTo be sustained; manage to live.
SUBSOILEarth below the top layer.
SUBSUMETake over, absorb.
SUBTEENPreadolescent child.
SUBUNITFractional part of a currency.
SUBURBSResidential districts on the outskirts of cities or towns.
SUBVENETo happen in such a way as to be of assistance, esp in preventing something.
SUBVENTGuarantee financial support of.
SUBWAYSUnderground passages or tunnels enabling pedestrians to cross a road or railway.
SUBZEROLow temperature.
SUCCEEDAchieve an aim.
SUCCESSOpposite of failure.
SUCCORYPerennial Old World herb having rayed flower heads with blue florets cultivated for its root and its heads of crisp edible leaves used in salads.
SUCCOURAid.
SUCCUBISeductive devils, the female equivalents of incubi.
SUCCUMBGive up or give in.
SUCRATEA metallic derivative of a type of sugar.
SUCROSEThe technical name for sugar.
SUCTIONDrawing in.
SUDAMENA small, whitish vesicle in the skin formed due to retention of fluid, particularly sweat, in the epidermis.
SUDBURYMarket town in Suffolk, on the River Stour near the Essex border.
SUDOKUSJapanese number placement puzzles.
SUDORALRelating to perspiration.
SUFFERSExperiences pain or misery.
SUFFICEBe enough.
SUFFOLKEnglish county of East Anglia.
SUGAREDMade sweeter or more appealing.
SUGGESTImply.
SUHARTOSecond president of Indonesia, in office from 1967 until his resignation in 1998.
SUICIDESelf-violence.
SUITORSAdmirers.
SUKARNOFirst President of Indonesia.
SULFIDEChemical compound.
SULFONEOrganic compound.
SULIDAEBird family comprising the gannets and boobies.
SULKIERMore morose, bad-tempered, and resentful.
SULKIESLight two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicles for one person, used chiefly in trotting races.
SULKINGUnhappy.
SULLIEDBesmirched.
SULPHURYellow chemical element, symbol S, atomic number 16.
SULTANASeedless raisin. Dried grape.
SULTANS_ Of Swing, Dire Straits' debut single.
SULUSEARegion of the western North Pacific between northeastern Borneo and the southwestern islands of the Philippines.
SUMATRAA mountainous island in western Indonesia.
SUMMARYA brief account giving the main point of something.
SUMMERSAnnice, English businesswoman after whom a British lingerie retail chain founded in 1970 was named.
SUMMONSOrders to come.
SUNBEAMRay.
SUNBEARA small, mainly nocturnal animal which has a brownish-black coat with a light-coloured mark on the chest, native to SE Asia.
SUNBEDSPieces of equipment that induce an artificial tan in users.
SUNBELTRegion of the United States which stretches across the southeast and southwest.
SUNBURNErythema solare.
SUNDAESDesserts consisting of ice cream topped with sweet sauces, nuts, whipped cream etc.
SUNDAYSA month of ____ , a long unspecified period.
SUNDERSBreaks apart.
SUNDIALPiece of equipment of which one would find a gnomon.
SUNFISHLarge aquatic vertebrate of temperate and tropical seas, rounded compressed body.
SUNKINGNickname of Louis XIV of France.
SUNLAMPUV-ray device.
SUNLESSNot naturally lit.
SUNNIERLess cloudy.
SUNNILYBrightly, cheerfully.
SUNRISEDawn.
SUNROOFCar accessory.
SUNSPOTOne of the relatively dark patches that appear periodically on the surface of the sun and affect terrestrial magnetism and certain other terrestrial phenomena.
SUNTRAPA very hot sheltered place.
SUNWISETurning from east to west.
SUPPERSLate meals.
SUPPLERMore flexible.
SUPPORTProvide for.
SUPPOSEPresume to be true.
SUPREMEParamount.
SUPREMOInformal term for a person in overall authority.
SURANCE A statement or indication that inspires confidence; a guarantee or pledge.
SURANNE___ Jones, English actress who plays industrialist Anne Lister in Gentleman Jack.
SURBATETo make feet sore through walking.
SURBEATTo make feet sore through walking.
SURCOATA loose robe worn over armour.
SURESBYOne to be relied on.
SURFACECome up from under the water.
SURFEITExcess.
SURFINGSport in which a wax comb could be used.
SURGEONSawbones.
SURGERYBranch of medicine.
SURINAMA republic in north east South America which became independent from the Netherlands in 1975.
SURLIERMore bad-tempered.
SURMISEConjecture.
SURNAMEJones, say.
SURPASSGo beyond.
SURPLUSExcess.
SURREALDreamlike.
SURREINTo override; to exhaust by riding.
SURVIEWSurvey.
SURVIVEContinue to exist or live.
SUSANNA_ Reid, TV presenter.
SUSPECTDubious.
SUSPENDHang or defer. Stop for a period.
SUSPIREBreathe.
SUSSOUTRealize.
SUSTAINKeep up.
SUTLERSThose who followed an army and sold provisions to the soldiers.
SUTURESSurgical stitches.
SVERIGESwedish name for Sweden.
SWADDLESwathe. To wrap a baby up tightly in cloth or bandages.
SWAGGERStrut.
SWAGGIEAn itinerant Australian laborer who carries his personal belongings in a bundle as he travels around in search of work.
SWAGMANJolly man in Waltzing Matilda.
SWAHILIBantu language of east Africa that is the official language of Kenya and Tanzania.
SWALLOWSongbird with long pointed wings and a forked tail.
SWAMPEDBogged down.
SWANKEDDisplayed one's wealth, knowledge, or achievements in a way that is intended to impress others.
SWANOFFGo away irresponsibly.
SWANSEASouth Wales city.
SWANSONGloria _, US actress.
SWAPPEDExchanged.
SWARBIEThe black-backed gull (Larus marinus).
SWARDEDCovered with grass.
SWARMEDMoved somewhere in large numbers. Overran.
SWARTHYDark.
SWATHEDSwaddled.
SWATHERDevice on a mowing machine for raising uncut fallen grain.
SWATHESBroad sweeps.
SWATTEDOf flies etc., struck.
SWAYINGMovement.
SWEARBYTrust implicitly.
SWEARINAdminister an oath to.
SWEATEDPerspired.
SWEATERPullover.
SWEDISHOf Sweden.
SWEENEY_ Todd The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street.
SWEEPERCleaning device.
SWEEPUPBrush away.
SWEETENMake sugary.
SWEETERMore sugary.
SWEETIEDarling.
SWELTERSuffer under oppresive heat.
SWELTRYExcessively hot and humid or marked by sweating and faintness.
SWERTIAGenus in the gentian family containing plants sometimes referred to as the felworts.
SWERVEDVeered.
SWERVESTurns or causes to turn aside, usually sharply or suddenly, from a course.
SWIATEKIga _, Polish tennis player; the 2022 French and US Open champion.
SWIFTERQuicker.
SWIFTLYQuickly.
SWIMMEROne who moves in water.
SWINDLETo cheat someone out of money. Con.
SWINDONTown in south England.
SWINGBYVisit.
SWINGERLively and fashionable person who goes to a lot of social events.
SWINGITSucceed in bringing about.
SWINGLEThe _ Singers, group who recorded a version of Air On The G String with the Modern Jazz Quartet.
SWINKERA toiler; a labourer.
SWINTONTilda, the White Witch actress in the Chronicles of Narnia series.
SWIPINGStealing.
SWISHEDMoved with a hissing or rushing sound.
SWITHINSaint whose feast day is on July 15.
SWIVELSRotates.
SWIZZLEA mixed alcoholic drink, especially a frothy one of rum or gin and bitters.
SWOLLENInflated.
SWOONEDFainted.
SWOOPEDMoved rapidly downwards through the air.
SYCORAXMoon of Uranus.
SYENITEA coarse-grained grey igneous rock composed mainly of alkali feldspar and ferromagnesian minerals such as hornblende.
SYNAPSEWhere a nerve impulse is transmitted from an axon to an adjacent neuron.
SYNCHROAny of a number of electrical devices in which the angular position of a rotating part is transformed into a voltage, or vice versa.
SYNCOPEA temporary loss of consciousness usually related to insufficient blood flow to the brain. It's also called fainting or passing out.
SYNERGYCombined or co-ordinated action.
SYNODALRelating to an assembly of the clergy.
SYNONYMA word that means the same or nearly the same as another word.
SYRIANA2005 geopolitical thriller film starring George Clooney.
SYRINGAGenus to which the lilacs belong.
SYRINGEMedical instrument.
SYSTEMSMethods.
TABARDSSleeveless or short sleeved jackets.
TABARETAn upholstery fabric of alternate satin and watered silk stripes.
TABASCOMexican state after which a hot sauce is named. A variety of capsicum.
TABBIESBrindled felines.
TABETICA person with advanced syphilis including neurosyphilis.
TABITHASamantha's daughter on TV's Bewitched.
TABLEAUStriking or dramatic scene.
TABLETSPills.
TABLOIDPopular newspaper size.
TABOOEDForbidden; prohibited.
TABULARLike a table in form.
TACHYONA hypothetical particle capable of moving faster than light.
TACITLYBy unexpressed agreement.
TACITUSRoman historian who was the son-in-law of Agricola, the conqueror of Britain.
TACKIERMore sticky.
TACKING__ stitch, a long, loose temporary one used in dressmaking.
TACKLEDDealt with.
TACKLESTakes on. In sport, physical challenges to an opponent, as to prevent their progress with the ball.
TACTFULDiscreet.
TACTICSStrategy.
TACTILEOf, relating to, affecting or having a sense of touch.
TADPOLEFrog or toad larva.
TAEDIUM_ vitae, weariness or loathing of life.
TAEPINGA clipper ship built in 1863 by Robert Steele & Company of Greenock and owned by Captain Alexander Rodger of Cellardyke, Fife.
TAFFETAGlossy silk or silk-like fabric.
TAGALOGOfficial language of the Philippines, belonging to the Malayo-Polynesian family.
TAGETESA genus of strong-scented tropical American herbs.
TAGGARTTV detective series originally starring Mark McManus in the title role.
TAGINESFood.
TAGSOREAdhesion of the tail of a sheep to the wool from excoriation produced by contact with the feces.
TAGTEAMWrestling partnership.
TAHINISMiddle Eastern pastes or spreads made from ground sesame seeds.
TAILENDLatter part.
TAILFINA vertical surface situated at the rear of an aircraft to give stability.
TAILINGFollowing.
TAILOFFDecline.
TAILORSSuit makers.
TAILZIEAn entailment or deed whereby the legal course of succession is cut off, and an arbitrary one substituted.
TAINTEDTarnished.
TAIPANSLarge venomous Australian snakes.
TAKEAIMPrepare to shoot.
TAKENINAbsorbed.
TAKENONHired.
TAKEOFFBecome airborne.
TAKEOUTExtract or remove.
TAKESONTackles.
TAKESUPCollects.
TAKINGSReceipts.
TALARIAWinged sandals as an attribute of certain gods and goddesses.
TALCOSEConsisting largely of a clay mineral composed of hydrated magnesium silicate.
TALENTSGifts. Natural abilities.
TALIPESA congenital deformity of the foot by which it is twisted in any of various positions.
TALIPOTA palm tree of the East Indies, with large leaves used for fans, thatching houses etc.
TALKBIGBoast.
TALKIERContaining more dialogue.
TALKIESFilms with a soundtrack.
TALKINGChatting.
TALKSOFDiscusses.
TALLAGEA form of arbitrary taxation levied by kings on the towns and lands of the Crown, abolished in the 14th century.
TALLBOYHigh chest of drawers.
TALLESTHighest.
TALLIEDCounted.
TALLIESRecords of debits, credits, scores in a game.
TALLINNCapital of Estonia.
TALLITHA shawl with a ritually knotted fringe at each corner; worn by Jews at morning prayer.
TALLYHOHunter's cry.
TALONEDArmed with claws.
TAMALESSteamed filled Mexican maize husks.
TAMANDUA small arboreal edentate mammal of Central and South America.
TAMARINSmall marmoset.
TAMBALAMonetary unit of Malawi equal to one hundredth of a kwacha.
TAMBORAVolcanic mountain in Indonesia that exploded in 1815 in the largest volcanic eruption in recorded history.
TAMBOURA circular frame for holding fabric taut while it is being embroidered.
TAMPERSMeddles.
TAMPICOPort city of E Mexico, in the state of Tamaulipas on the Panuco River.
TAMPIONA wooden stopper for the muzzle of a gun.
TAMPONSPlugs of soft material inserted into the vagina to absorb menstrual blood.
TAMPOONThe stopper of a barrel; a bung.
TANAGERSmall American songbird.
TANBARKYellowish-brown colour.
TANDEMSBicycles with two sets of pedals and saddles.
TANGELOA hybrid of the tangerine and grapefruit.
TANGENTDigression.
TANGIERMore piquant.
TANGLEDKnotted.
TANGLESSnarls up.
TANGOEDDanced.
TANGOESDances.
TANGRAMChinese geometric puzzle.
TANKARDDrinking vessel.
TANKERSOil _, large ships.
TANKTOPGarment.
TANNERSOld sixpences.
TANNERYLeather-working building.
TANNISHAlmost a colour.
TANNOYSVoice amplifiers.
TANTRUMFit of bad temper. Childish anger.
TAPEREDBecame narrower.
TAPETISSmall South American cottontail rabbits.
TAPETUMA reflective layer of the choroid in the eyes of many animals, causing them to shine in the dark.
TAPIOCADessert. Granular starchy substance obtained from cassava root, used as a thickening agent in puddings, sauces etc.
TAPIRUSGenus of herbivorous chiefly nocturnal perissodactyl mammals of tropical America and southeastern Asia from Myanmar to Sumatra that have a heavy sparsely hairy body and the snout and upper lip prolonged into a short flexible proboscis.
TAPPICETo squat or lie close to the ground in order to hide.
TAPROOMPart of a pub.
TAPROOTThe central element or position in a line of growth or development.
TAPSHOEDancer's footwear.
TARANGOJeff, U.S. ex-tennis player noted for his bad boy antics and disqualified from Wimbledon in 1995.
TARBABYDoll to which Br'er Rabbit became stuck in the second of Joel Chandler Harris's Uncle Remus stories.
TARBUCKLiza, actress who plays Anne Hathaway in Upstart Crow.
TARDIERSlower, slacker.
TARGETSAims at.
TARIFFSTaxes or duties to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.
TARIQATSufi missionary.
TARNISHDiscolour.
TARPEIALegendary Roman woman who betrayed her city to the Sabines.
TARRANTChris _, TV presenter of Tiswas and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? fame.
TARRIEDLingered.
TARRIESLingers.
TARSALSBones of the foot.
TARSIERA small insectivorous, tree-dwelling, nocturnal primate with very large eyes, a long tufted tail, and very long hindlimbs, native to the islands of SE Asia.
TARTAREMayonnaise sauce mixed with egg yolks, herbs, gherkins and capers.
TARTLETSmall pastry.
TARTUFOBall-shaped Italian dessert of ice cream or light mousse-like chocolate; 'truffle'.
TARWEEDAny of several resinous western North American plants of the genus Madia and closely related genera of the composite family, having yellow flower heads and sticky aromatic foliage.
TASIMERAn instrument for detecting or measuring minute extensions or movements of solid bodies.
TASSELSOrnamental tufts.
TASTERSSamples or previews of products.
TASTIERMore flavoursome.
TATTERSTorn shreds.
TATTINGA kind of knotted lace made by hand with a small shuttle, used chiefly for trimming.
TATTLEDBlabbed.
TATTOOSMilitary displays.
TAUNTEDTeased or tantalised.
TAUNTERA person who causes repeated emotional pain, distress, or annoyance to another.
TAUNTONCounty town of Somerset.
TAUREANA person born under the star sign known as the Bull.
TAURINECrystalline derivative of cysteine found in bile, named after the Latin for bull.
TAUTOGSGreyish-olive edible wrasse (fish) which occurs off the Atlantic coast of North America.
TAVENERSong For Athene composer.
TAVERNAIn Greece, a guesthouse with its own bar or a restaurant.
TAVERNSInns.
TAWNIERMore yellowish brown in colour.
TAXALESPlant order; yews.
TAXFREESum of money that you don't have to pay to the Revenue.
TAXICABHire car.
TAYGETEMoon of Jupiter.
TAYSIDEFormer administrative region of central eastern Scotland.
TAZICEFAntibiotic tradename.
TBILISICapital of Georgia.
TEABAGSSachets for infusion.
TEACAKEGlazed currant bun.
TEACHEREducator.
TEACHESEducates.
TEACOSYInsulator for drink.
TEACUPSDrinking vessels.
TEAGOWNA long, loose decorative dress formerly worn when entertaining guests in the afternoon.
TEALADYOffice drink server.
TEALEAFRhyming slang, Cockney thief.
TEAMING_ up with, joining.
TEAPOTSBrew containers.
TEARFULInclined to cry. Weepy.
TEARGASRiot control agent.
TEARIERMore weepy.
TEARINGRipping.
TEAROFFRip free.
TEAROOMCafe.
TEAROSEHybrid prickly shrub with pink or yellow flowers and a delicate scent.
TEAROUTDetach a page.
TEARPITA sebaceous gland that opens beneath the lower eyelid of most deer and antelope, that can be controlled in its opening voluntarily, and that secretes a waxy odorous substance.
TEARSUPPulls to pieces.
TEASELSTall prickly Eurasian plants with spiny purple flower heads.
TEASERSTricky questions or tasks.
TEASHOPCafe. A small restaurant providing drinks and light refreshments.
TEASINGThe act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule).
TEATIMEPeriod of the day during which a late afternoon or early evening meal is eaten.
TEATRAYDrinks salver.
TEATREEAustralasian flowering shrub.
TEBBUTTMatt, English chef and presenter of TV cookery show Saturday Kitchen since 2016.
TECHIESExperts in computing.
TEDCRUZTexas senator; was runner-up in the Republican presidential nominations in 2016.
TEDDIESStuffed toy bears.
TEDIOUSMonotonous.
TEDLOWELegendary British snooker commentator of the popular BBC series Pot Black.
TEEDOFFBegan playing golf.
TEEMFULFruitful, productive, prolific.
TEEMINGAbounding in people, fish, insects, etc.
TEENAGEBeing of the age 13 through 19.
TEETERSWobbles.
TEGMINAForewings serving to cover the hindwings in grasshoppers and related insects.
TEGULAEParts of the wings attached to the mesothorax, in various insects.
TEHERANThe capital and largest city of Iran.
TEKTITESmall dark glassy object.
TELAMONIn Greek mythology, a king of Salamis; brother of Peleus and father of Teucer and Ajax.
TELAVIVCity on the Mediterranean coast of Israel.
TELECOMBT: British _.
TELEFONSpy film starring Charles Bronson, Donald Pleasence and Lee Remick.
TELEOSTA member of the group of ray-finned fishes.
TELESTOMoon of Saturn.
TELFORDThe largest town in Shropshire.
TELLERSCashiers.
TELLINGRevealing.
TELLOFFScold.
TELLSONReports. Informs against.
TELOGENThe resting phase of a hair follicle.
TELSTAREither of two low-altitude communications satellites launched in the 1960s by the US.
TEMPEANOf or pertaining to Temple, a valley in Thessaly, celebrated by Greek poets on account of its beautiful scenery; beautiful; delightful; charming.
TEMPERAA method of painting with pigments dispersed in an emulsion miscible with water, typically egg yolk.
TEMPESTThe _, Shakespeare play featuring Propero and his daughter Miranda.
TEMPLARSimon _, The Saint in a series of books by Leslie Charteris.
TEMPLESReligious structures.
TEMPTEDEnticed.
TEMPURAA Japanese dish of seafood or vegetables dipped in batter and deep-fried, often at the table.
TEMUJINBirth name of the Mongolian ruler Genghis Khan.
TENABLEAble to be maintained, supported etc.
TENANCYAn arrangement whereby one has the right to live in a building in exchange for rent.
TENANTSPeople who have use of a house, flat etc. subject to the payment of rent.
TENDERSOffers.
TENDINGLooking after.
TENDONSSinews.
TENDRILThin, curling, clinging plant part.
TENDRONA young shoot, sprout, or bud.
TENEDOSIsland in the northeast Aegean, the modern Turkish name of which is Bozcaada.
TENERALOf, relating to, or constituting a state of the imago of an insect immediately after molting during which it is soft and immature in coloring.
TENFOLDTimes 1000%.
TENNANTDavid _, Star of Broadchurch.
TENNIELJohn _, English artist most famous for his Illustrations in Lewis Carroll's Alice stories.
TENSELYIn a strained manner.
TENSEUPGet nervous.
TENSILEOf tension.
TENSIONStress. Strained state or condition.
TENTPEGCamping equipment item.
TENUATETo make thin.
TENUITYThinness.
TENUOUSSlight or flimsy.
TENUREDHaving or denoting a permanent academic post.
TENURESTerms of office.
TENZING_ Norgay, mountaineer.
TEQUILASpirit distilled in Mexico from an agave plant. Mexican liquor.
TERABITComputer storage quantity.
TERBIUMChemical element, symbol Tb, atomic number 65. Metallic element discovered in 1843 by the Swedish chemist Carl Gustav Mosander.
TEREBICPertaining to turpentine.
TEREDOSWormlike marine bivalves that bore into wooden piers and ships by means of drill-like shells.
TEREFAHNot conforming to dietary laws.
TERENCE_ Rattigan, 20th-century British dramatist whose plays included The Winslow Boy.
TERMINIEnds of railways, bus routes etc., or stations or towns at such points.
TERMITEA whitish ant-like insect of warm & tropical regions.
TERRACEPaved area next to a building. Row of houses.
TERRAINGround. Stretch of land.
TERRIERType of dog.
TERRIFYScare, frighten severely.
TERRINEFrench forcemeat loaf similar to a pate, made with more coarsely chopped ingredients.
TERROIRLocal conditions such as soil type and climate that give wine its distinctive character. French 'land'.
TERRORSYoung troublemakers.
TERSELYUsing few words.
TERTIALPertaining to any of a set of flight feathers situated on the basal segment of a bird's wing.
TESSERAA small square tile of stone, glass etc., used in mosaics; a die, tally etc. used in classical times that was made of bone or wood.
TESTATEHaving left a valid will.
TESTBANWeapons treaty.
TESTERSCanopies over four-poster beds.
TESTIERMore easily irritated; impatient and somewhat bad-tempered.
TESTIFYGive evidence in court.
TESTINGExamining.
TESTINOMario, Peruvian fashion photographer.
TESTONSFrench silver coins of the 16th century.
TESTUDOA protective screen formed by a body of troops holding their shields above their heads in such a way that the shields overlap.
TETANINA poisonous base (ptomaine).
TETANUSLockjaw.
TETHERSTies up.
TETRODEThermionic valve having four electrodes.
TETROSEAny of a group of monosaccharide sugars whose molecules contain four carbon atoms.
TEXTILEFabric.
TEXTUREThe surface of a material, especially as perceived by the sense of touch.
THALAMIBrain parts.
THALLUSPlant body not differentiated into leaf, stem and root, as with algae, fungi and lichens.
THALWEGA line connecting the lowest points of successive cross-sections along the course of a valley or river.
THANAGELand granted by the king or by a military nobleman, ranking between an ordinary freeman and a hereditary noble.
THEANTSThe backing band for Adam.
THEATOMSuperhero alter ego of Dr Ray Palmer.
THEATREPlayhouse.
THEBANDCanadian-American roots rock group whose final performance was filmed for Martin Scorsese's film The Last Waltz.
THEBANKThe man who broke _ _ at monte carlo.
THEBARDShakespeare.
THEBESTHope For _ _ And Prepare For The Worst.
THEBILLLong-running TV police procedural series that finished in 2010.
THEBLOBSci-fi movie of 1958 which gave Steve McQueen his first leading role.
THEBOSSNickname of U.S. singer/ songwriter Bruce Springsteen.
THECALL_ _ Of The Wild, 2020 adventure film starring Harrison Ford and Dan Stevens.
THECARSU.S. rock band formed in Boston in 1976, whose hits include You Might Think and Drive.
THECELL2000 science fiction thriller film starring Jennifer Lopez, Vince Vaughn and Vincent D'Onofrio.
THECHOPDismissal from employment.
THECITYSex and ____ , U.S. TV comedy drama series adapted from a book by Candace Bushnell.
THECROW1994 supernatural superhero film starring Brandon Lee and Ernie Hudson.
THECUBETV game show hosted by Phillip Schofield that first aired in 2009.
THEDAMEA music hall in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States.
THEDEEP1977 adventure film starring Robert Shaw, Jacqueline Bisset and Nick Nolte.
THEDOGSGreyhound racing.
THEDOVEThe Wings Of _ _, 1902 novel by Henry James.
THEEDGEHow U2's David Evans is better known.
THEETOAShall I Compare _ _ _ Summer's Day.
THEFAMELady Gaga album released in 2008.
THEFOUR_ _ Seasons, Vivaldi's most famous violin concertos.
THEFURYThe Sound and _ _, Novel by William Faulkner.
THEGATE2017 song by Icelandic singer Bjork, from the album Utopia.
THEGIRL2012 TV film about Hitchcock's relationship with actress Tippi Hedren.
THEGODSTop balcony in a theatre.
THEGOOD_ _ Samaritan, a famous parable.
THEJAZZ_ _ Singer, 1927 film that starred Al Jolson in the main role.
THEKISSEnglish name of the 1889 Auguste Rodin sculpture Le Baiser.
THELARK_ _ Ascending, musical work by Ralph Vaughan Williams.
THELAST_ _ Supper.
THELIFEOne Day In _ _ Of Ivan Denisovich.
THELIKESimilar things.
THELIONAndrocles and _ _.
THELORD_ _ Of The Rings.
THEMALLWestminster road providing a ceremonial approach to Buckingham Palace.
THEMOONEarth's only proper natural satellite.
THEMORE_ _ Things Change, _ _ They Stay The Same.
THEMULE2018 film directed by and starring Clint Eastwood.
THEOAKSRace run at Epsom Downs.
THEOPENWorld's oldest golf tournament.
THEORBOAn obsolete form of the lute, having two pegboxes, used during the Baroque music era.
THEOREMMathematical proposition to be proved. Hypothesis.
THEOVALHome ground of Surrey County Cricket Club.
THEPINK_ _ Panther, Peter Sellers film.
THEPITSAwful.
THEPOPEBishop of Rome.
THEPOST2017 film; historical political thriller starring Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep.
THERAPYHealing treatment of a physical or mental disorder.
THEREBYBecause of that.
THEREINWithin that place.
THEREIS_ _ Nothing New Under The Sun.
THEREONFollowing from the thing just mentioned.
THERESA_ Russell, actress.
THERESE_ Raquin, Zola novel.
THERETOTo that or that place.
THERIALMedicinal.
THERIME_ _ Of The Ancient Mariner.
THERING_ _ Of The Nibelung, Music drama by Richard Wagner.
THERMAEIn ancient Greece and Rome, hot baths used for public bathing.
THERMALHot or warm. Rising current of air.
THERMICRelating to heat.
THERMOSA type of stoppered vacuum flask used to preserve the temperature of its contents.
THEROBE1953 epic film featuring the crucifixion of Jesus.
THEROCKDwayne Johnson's wrestling nickname.
THEROIDResembling an animal; bestial.
THEROUXPaul _, US writer whose works include The Mosquito Coast and The Kingdom By The Sea. Louis, British-American TV documentary maker and presenter.
THESAMEThe More Things Change, The More They Stay _ _.
THESEUSSlayer of the Minotaur.
THESNOW_ _ Queen, noted fairy tale.
THESOULBrevity Is _ _ Of Wit.
THESPISGreek poet of the 6th century B.C. credited with originating the role of the actor in drama.
THETREEThe Apple Never Falls Far From _ _.
THETUBE1982-7 Channel 4 music programme presented primarily by Jools Holland and Paula Yates.
THETURN_ _ Of The Screw, Henry James novella in which a ghost story is told from the viewpoint of a young governess, who is put in charge of taking care of two children.
THEWALL1979 concept double album by English rock band Pink Floyd.
THEWASHInlet of the North Sea.
THEWILDA free natural state.
THEWINDCandle In _ _, 1973 song written (originally) for Marilyn Monroe.
THEWIRE2002-8 crime drama series starring Dominic West and Lance Reddick.
THEWLISDavid, actor who played Remus Lupin in the Harry Potter film series.
THEWOODBabes in _ _, pantomime.
THEWORD1990s late-night, youth-oriented TV show whose presenters included Terry Christian and Mark Lamarr.
THEYAREDo not count your chickens before _ _ hatched.
THIAMINOne of the water-soluble B vitamins.
THICKETDense growth of small trees.
THICKLYDensely.
THIERRY_ Henry, French footballer who played for Arsenal from 1997 to 2007.
THIEVES_ In The Temple, a 1990 hit for Prince.
THIMBLESewing aid.
THIMPHUCapital of Bhutan.
THINAIRPlace where things vanish.
THINKERTheorist.
THINKUPInvent or devise.
THINNERStephen King novel written under the pseudonym Richard Bachman. A volatile liquid used to dilute paint.
THIRLEDPierced.
THIRSTYIn need of a drink.
THISTLEPrickly plant. Scottish emblem.
THOMSONTravel agent.
THOREAUHenry David, U.S. naturalist and author of "Walden, or Life in the Woods".
THORITEA yellow, brownish, or black radioactive mineral.
THORIUMChemical element, symbol Th, atomic number 90.
THOUGHTGuessed.
THREADSFibres.
THREATSDangers.
THRIFTYFrugal.
THRILLSSudden feelings of excitement and pleasure.
THRIVEDFlourished.
THRIVESProspers.
THRONEDMade monarch.
THRONESRoyal seats.
THRONGSCrowds.
THROUGHBy means of.
THROWINFootball term.
THROWONDon hastily.
THRUSTSPushes with force.
THULIUMChemical element, symbol Tm, atomic number 69.
THUMBEDHaving been read often and bearing marks of frequent handling.
THUMPERFictional pink-nosed rabbit in the 1942 Disney film Bambi.
THUNDERIt accompanies lightning.
THURBERJames _, US humorist and illustrator who wrote The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty.
THURMANUma, Kill Bill actress.
THUSFARUp to this point.
THWACKSStrikes loudly with a bat.
THWARTSFrustrates.
THYMINEOne of the four bases in the nucleic acid of DNA, in which it pairs with adenine.
THYROIDA large ductless gland in the neck which secretes hormones regulating growth and development through the rate of metabolism.
THYSELFReflexive form of Thou or Thee.
TIANJINPort city on the Grand Canal of eastern China whose name means 'Heavenly Ford'.
TIARAEDAdorned with a woman's semicircular jewelled headdress.
TIBETANFrom Lhasa.
TICKETSPieces of paper or card showing that the holder is entitled to certain rights, eg travel or entry.
TICKOFFReprimand.
TIDALLYAffected by sea level.
TIDDLERTiny fish.
TIDEWAYSeawater channel.
TIDIESTMost neat.
TIDINGSNews.
TIDYSUMSubstantial amount of money.
TIEBACKA length of cord used to secure a curtain to one side.
TIEBEAMA horizontal timber or the like for connecting two structural members to keep them from spreading apart.
TIEDOWNRestrict.
TIEPOLOGiovanni Battista _, Italian painter.
TIERACKNeckwear storage item.
TIERNEYGene _, US actress Oscar-nominated for her role in 1945's Leave Her to Heaven.
TIFFANYAmerican pop artist who sang the hit "I Think We're Alone Now".
TIGELLEAn Italian small, round, thickish flat bread that is traditional in Modena.
TIGHTENMake less loose.
TIGHTERMore close-fitting.
TIGRESSFemale tiger.
TILAPIAA freshwater fish native to Africa.
TILBURYBritish cruise port.
TILLERSNautical steering devices.
TIMBALEA mixture of meat, fish etc. in a rich sauce, cooked in a mould lined with potato or pastry.
TIMBRELA tambourine or similar instrument.
TIMCOOKSteve Jobs' successor as Apple CEO.
TIMEFULSeasonable; sufficiently early.
TIMELAGDelay in receiving. Period between cause and effect.
TIMEOFFPeriod away from work or school for rest or recreation.
TIMEOUSSufficiently early.
TIMEOUTA brief break in play in a game or sport.
TIMIDLYIn a shy or bashful manner.
TIMOTHYNew Testament book of the bible.
TIMPANIPart of percussion in an orchestra.
TIMPANOA deep-dish Italian pie consisting of a pastry shell filled with layers of pasta, salami, cheese, meatballs, hardboiled eggs, tomato sauce, and other ingredients that is covered with a crust and baked.
TIMRICELyricist for the musical Chess.
TIMROTHGeorge Wallace actor in Selma.
TINAMOUA ground-dwelling tropical American bird that looks somewhat like a grouse but is related to the ratites.
TINDALLMarried name of the Queen's granddaughter Zara.
TINEOLAMoth genus.
TINFOILThin metal.
TINGLESSlight prickling or stinging sensations.
TINHATSSoldier's helmets.
TINNIERMore metallic sounding.
TINROOFCat On A Hot _ _.
TINTACKA small, short nail; drawing pin.
TINTERNWelsh village.
TINTYPEAnother name for ferrotype - a photographic print produced on a sheet of metal.
TINWAREEarly kitchen utensils.
TINYTIMCharacter in Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
TIPPETSWomen's fur capes for the shoulders, often consisting of whole furs of foxes, martens etc.
TIPPETTSir Michael _, 20th-century English composer whose works include the operas The Ice Break and New Year.
TIPPING__ point, the crisis stage in a process when a significant change takes place.
TIPPLESDrinks.
TIPSIERMore squiffy.
TIPSTERSomeone who regularly provides information on the likely outcomes of sporting events.
TIPTOESWalks softly.
TIPUANASouth American tree.
TIPULAELong-legged dipterous insects.
TIPULASInsects.
TIRADESLong, angry speeches of criticism or accusation.
TIREDLYWearily.
TISANESHerbal infusions.
TISSUESPaper handkerchiefs.
TITANIAMoon of Uranus. The queen of the fairies in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.
TITANICIll-fated ship.
TITBITSTasty, small pieces of food.
TITHINGPractise of giving a tenth to the church or by way of a tax.
TITLARKAnother name for the meadow pipit.
TITMICESmall, cheery-voiced woodland birds.
TITRATETo ascertain the quantity of a given constituent by adding a liquid reagent of known strength and measuring the volume necessary to convert the constituent through a given reaction.
TITULARIn name only.
TOADIEDActed in an obsequious way.
TOADIESFawners.
TOADLETSmall amphibian that has recently developed from a tadpole.
TOASTEDDrank to.
TOASTERKitchen device, appliance.
TOASTIEToasted sandwich, informally.
TOATURNExactly.
TOBACCOPlant of the genus Nicotiana, the leaves of which are dried and prepared for snuff, chewing or smoking.
TOBYJUGA beer mug in the form of a stout seated man wearing a three-cornered hat.
TOCCATAA keyboard composition dating from the baroque period.
TOCSINSAlarm bells or signals.
TODDIESHot drinks.
TODDLEDAmbled.
TODDLERTot.
TODDLESWalks like a young child.
TODEATHUntil dead.
TODIDAEA family of birds of the order Coraciiformes.
TOECAPSPieces of leather or metal fitted over the end of shoes or boots to protect or strengthen them.
TOEHOLDSmall foothold.
TOENAILHard growth on foot.
TOERAGSRascals.
TOFFEESHard chewy sweets.
TOFFOLOGeorgia, Made in Chelsea star who won I'm A Celebrity in 2017.
TOGATEDDressed in a gown.
TOGGLEDSwitched.
TOGGLESWooden or plastic bar-shaped buttons inserted through loops for fastening.
TOGIDERTogether.
TOILERSHard workers.
TOILETSLavatories.
TOKELAUOverseas territory of New Zealand comprising the South Pacific islands of Nukunono, Atafu and Fakaofo.
TOKENEDSymbolized.
TOKILLA_ _ _ Mockingbird.
TOLKIENJ. R. R. _, The Hobbit author.
TOLMIEAA genus of dicotyledonous plants.
TOLSTOYLeo _, Russian novelist.
TOLTECSAmerican indigenous people dominant in Mexico before the arrival of the Aztecs.
TOLUENEColourless flammable liquid obtained from petroleum and coke, used as a solvent and in organic synthesis.
TOLURICAcid type.
TOMALEYThe liver of the lobster, which becomes green when boiled.
TOMBINGPutting a dead body in the earth.
TOMBOLALottery type. Revolving drum game.
TOMDEANBritish swimmer who won gold in the 200 metres freestyle at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
TOMENTALayers of matted woolly down on the surface of a plant.
TOMFOOLSilly.
TOMMIESHow British Army privates were sometimes known.
TONEARMAlternative name for the pick-up of a record player.
TONGUEDLicked
TONGUESLanguages.
TONIESTThe most fashionable among wealthy or stylish people.
TONIGHTThis evening. Duet from the musical West Side Story, written by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim.
TONIOLIBruno, Strictly judge.
TONKINGTrouncing.
TONNAGEWeight capacity of a ship. Weight of cargo.
TONNEAUThe part of a car, typically an open car, occupied by the back seats.
TONSILECapable of being clipped.
TONSILSTwo small masses of lymphoid tissue in the throat, one on each side of the root of the tongue.
TONSUREThe shaving of the head or crown in certain monastic orders.
TONTINEAn annuity scheme by which several subscribers accumulate and invest a common fund out of which they receive an annuity that increases as subscribers die until the last survivor takes the whole.
TOODLESGoodbye.
TOOKAIMPointed.
TOOLBARRow or column of selectable buttons displayed on a computer screen.
TOOLBOXContainer for hammers, saws, etc.
TOOLINGEquipping with utensils.
TOOLKITSet of implements.
TOOMUCHAn overabundance.
TOORDEROn demand.
TOOSOONPrematurely.
TOOTHEDA cog is this.
TOOTINGBeeping.
TOOTSIE1982 Dustin Hoffman film.
TOPARCHThe ruler of a small state or realm.
TOPCOATAn outdoor garment worn over a suit etc.
TOPGEARBBC TV programme devoted to cars.
TOPHATSHeadwear.
TOPHOLEOld-fashioned exclamation meaning excellent.
TOPIARYThe art of trimming bushes and trees into shapes.
TOPICALOf current affairs. Up-to-the-minute.
TOPKAPIPalace in Istanbul.
TOPKNOTRibbon worn on head.
TOPLESSHalf-dressed.
TOPMASTVertical spar on a ship.
TOPMOSTHighest.
TOPONYMThe name of a place.
TOPSAILBoat part.
TOPSIDELean cut of beef.
TOPSMANA chief drover of herding cattle.
TOPSOILSurface layer of the earth.
TORADOLA nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
TORAISEIt Takes A Village _ _ A Child.
TORCHESFlashlights.
TOREROSBullfighters, especially ones on foot.
TORMENTTorture.
TORNADOA violent storm with winds whirling around a small area of extremely low pressure.
TORONTOCapital of Ontario, Canada.
TORPEDOUnderwater missile.
TORPIFYTo numb.
TORQUAYTown and resort in Devon, on the "English Riviera".
TORQUESForces that tend to cause rotation.
TORRENTA fast, voluminous or violent stream of water.
TORREYAA genus of conifers comprising six or seven species.
TORSADEA decorative twisted braid, ribbon, or other strand used as trimming.
TORSIONThe action of twisting or the state of being twisted, especially of one end of an object relative to the other.
TORTEAUA roundel of a red colour.
TORTONIAn ice cream often topped with minced almonds or crumbled macaroons.
TORTUREAnguish.
TORULAEYeast-like fungi.
TORVILLJayne _, Ice skater.
TOSCALEProportional.
TOSPAREMore than is required.
TOSSINGEgg _, a game associated with Easter.
TOSSOUTThrow away.
TOSTADACrisp fried tortilla.
TOTALISAlopecia _, the loss of all skull and facial hair.
TOTALLYWholly.
TOTARASNew Zealand coniferous trees.
TOTEMICHaving ritual associations in North American Inidan life.
TOTTERSWalks unsteadily.
TOUCANSTropical American birds.
TOUCHEDMoved to sympathy or emotion.
TOUCHESPuts a finger on.
TOUCHONRefer to in passing.
TOUCHUPMake slight improvements to.
TOUGHENMake or become stronger or more resilient.
TOUGHERStronger.
TOUGHIEA difficult problem or question.
TOUGHLYSeverely.
TOUPEESWigs.
TOURACOAny brightly coloured crested arboreal African bird of the family Musophagidae: order Cuculiformes (cuckoos, etc).
TOURINGThe activity of travelling on an extended journey.
TOURISMTravel industry.
TOURISTOne who travels for pleasure.
TOURNEYA knightly contest in the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
TOUSCHEA black liquid used in lithography for drawing and painting and in etching and the silk-screen process as a resist.
TOUSINGHandling roughly.
TOUSLEDRuffled and untidy.
TOUSLESMakes (a person's hair) untidy.
TOUTINGAdvertising boastfully.
TOWARDSIn the direction of.
TOWBOATA tug used for pulling other vessels.
TOWEREDReached a great height.
TOWEROF_ _ Babel, biblical entity.
TOWHEESNorth American songbirds of the bunting family, typically with brownish plumage but sometimes black and rufous.
TOWLINEPulling thread.
TOWNEESThose who live in built up areas.
TOWNIESPeople distinct from those who live in the country.
TOWNLETLarge village?
TOWPATHAs found by a canal.
TOXEMIABlood poisoning by toxins from a local bacterial infection.
TOXTETHDistrict of southern LIverpool bordered by Dingle, Edge Hill, Wavertree and Aigburth.
TOYLIKESimilar to a plaything.
TOYSHOPSeller of playthings.
TRABEAEPieces of Roman clothing.
TRACERYOrnamental work.
TRACHEAIn anatomy, the membranous tube that conveys inhaled air from the larynx to the bronchi. Windpipe.
TRACING_ paper, strong transparent paper used to transfer images.
TRACKEDFollowed the trail of.
TRACKERInvestment fund that aims to follow a stock market index in value.
TRACTORFarm vehicle.
TRADEINGive (something old) as part payment.
TRADEONExploit.
TRADERSDealers or merchants.
TRADINGBuying and selling.
TRADUCEDefame.
TRAFFICVehicles on a public highway.
TRAGEDYSerious disaster. A shocking or sad event. Story of disaster.
TRAILEDLagged behind.
TRAILERA series of short extracts from a film, used to advertise it in a cinema or on television.
TRAINEDTaught. Pointed.
TRAINEENew recruit.
TRAINELCommune in France.
TRAINERCoach. Sports shoe.
TRAIPSEWalk wearily. To walk about in an untidy way.
TRAITORJudas.
TRAMCARPublic transport.
TRAMMEDTravelled by streetcar.
TRAMMELHinder or restrain.
TRAMPLETread on and crush underfoot.
TRAMWAYSet of rails.
TRANCEDIn a hypnotic state.
TRANCESReveries.
TRANCHEPortion, especially of money.
TRANENTEast Lothian town 11 miles east of Edinburgh.
TRANSITPassage of goods or people. Conveyance.
TRANSOMHorizontal crossbar in a window.
TRAPANINorthwest Sicilian port; close to the Egadi Islands.
TRAPEZEAcrobat's bar.
TRAPPEDStuck.
TRAPPERPerson who captures animals for their fur.
TRASHEDRubbished.
TRAUMASDistressing events.
TRAVAILSuffering.
TRAVELSJourneys.
TRAVERSPL _, the Australia-born novelist who created the popular children's character Mary Poppins.
TRAVOISA sled formerly used by the Plains Indians of North America, consisting of two poles joined by a frame and dragged by an animal.
TRAWLERFishing boat.
TREACLEMolasses.
TREADERThe Voyage Of The Dawn _, the third book of the Chronicles Of Narnia series by C. S. Lewis.
TREADLEFoot-operated pedal.
TREADONTrample.
TREAGUEAn agreement to stop fighting.
TREASONTreachery or betrayal. Crime against one's country.
TREATEDProcessed. Behaved towards.
TREBLESScores in darts when players land their darts in the thin, inner ring of the board.
TREFOILThree-leafed plant. A three-lobed ornamentation, especially in tracery windows.
TREHALAAn edible, sugary substance secreted by certain Asiatic beetles of the genus Larinus, forming their pupal covering.
TREKKEDJourneyed, hiked.
TREKKERRambler.
TRELLISPlant lattice
TREMAINRose, English historical novelist whose books include Restoration.
TREMBLEQuiver.
TREMOLOVibrating effect on an electric guitar.
TREMORSInvoluntary quivering movements.
TRENAILHard wooden pin used for fastening timbers together.
TRENTONAmerican state capital of New Jersey.
TREPANGLarge sea cucumber of tropical Oriental seas.
TRESSESLong locks of hair.
TRESTLESupport for table.
TREVINOLee _, American golfer who won six major championships.
TREVISOA city in northern Italy, in the Veneto region.
TRIADICConsisting of groups of three.
TRIAGESDecides the order of treatment of (patients or casualties).
TRIBECAA neighbourhood in Lower Manhattan in New York City that hosts an annual film festival.
TRIBUNEIn ancient Rome, an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests.
TRIBUTEAccolade.
TRICEPSThree-headed muscle that extends the forearm.
TRICKLEDribble. Flow slowly.
TRICORNThree-pointed hat.
TRIDENTThree-pronged spear.
TRIDUANThree days long.
TRIEDONDonned experimentally.
TRIESONSamples (clothing).
TRIESTEA port and city in northeastern Italy; the capital of Friuli Venezia Giulia region, at the head of the Adriatic Sea.
TRIFFIDCarnivorous fictional plant from a 1951 John Wyndham novel.
TRIFLESDesserts.
TRIGGERRoy Rogers' horse.
TRILOGYWork in three parts.
TRIMBLEDavid, Northern Ireland politician who was its first First Minister from 1998 to 2002.
TRIMERAA division of Coleoptera, including those beetles whose tarsi have normally three joints apiece.
TRIMMEDPruned.
TRIMMERMore clean-cut.
TRINDERTommy _, Comedian.
TRINITYGroup of three.
TRINKETSmall ornament.
TRIODESThermionic valves having three electrodes.
TRIONYXReptile genus of the family Trionychidae to which the African softshell turtle belongs.
TRIPLEDTimes three (3).
TRIPLETOne of three offspring born from one pregnancy.
TRIPODSStands.
TRIPOLILibyan capital.
TRIPPEDStumbled.
TRIPPERExcursionist.
TRIPURASmall state of SE India bordered on three sides by Bangladesh; capital, agartala.
TRIREMEA galley with three banks of oars on each side that was developed as a warship by the ancient Greeks.
TRISECTCut into three parts.
TRISHAWA three-wheeled light vehicle pedalled by a driver behind the passenger seat.
TRISMUSSpasm of the jaw muscles, causing the mouth to remain tightly closed, typically as a symptom of tetanus.
TRISTAN_ Farnon, James Herriot character.
TRITESTMost hackneyed,
TRITIUMRadioactive isotope of hydrogen also known as hydrogen-3.
TRITOMAA plant of the genus Kniphofia having long grasslike leaves and tall scapes of red or yellow drooping flowers.
TRITOVAEmbryonic insects which have twice cast their skin before hatching from the egg.
TRIUMPHVictory.
TRIVAGOGlobal hotel search website founded in Amsterdam in 2005.
TRIVETSThree-legged metal stands.
TRIVIALPetty. Of little importance.
TROATEDMade the cry of a deer.
TROCHEEA metrical foot of two syllables, the first long and the second short.
TRODDENStepped.
TROIKASRussian vehicles pulled by a team of three horses abreast.
TROILUSIn Greek mythology, the youngest son of King Priam and Queen Hecuba, slain at Troy.
TROJANSNatives or inhabitants of ancient Troy.
TROLLEDCarefully and systematically searched an area for something.
TROLLEYShopping cart.
TROLLOPSlattern to remind you of novelist Anthony.
TROMMELRevolving cylindrical sieve used for washing and sizing pieces of ore or coal; German, 'drum'.
TROMPILAn aperture in an apparatus as for a Catalan forge.
TRONAGEMedieval toll or duty.
TROOPEDMarched.
TROOPERSoldier in a cavalry unit.
TROPINEA white, crystalline, poisonous alkaloid.
TROTSKYLeon _, Russian revolutionary and Communist theorist who largely created the Red Army.
TROTTERPig's foot.
TROUBLEDifficulty. Affliction.
TROUGHSCattle feeders.
TROUNCEThrash.
TROUPERAn actor or other entertainer, typically one with long experience.
TROUPESGroups of theatrical performers.
TROUSERReceive or take (something, especially money) for oneself; pocket.
TROWELSHand tools.
TRUANCYThe action of staying away from school without good reason.
TRUANTSChildren who bunk off school.
TRUCIAL_ States, a former name of the United Arab Emirates.
TRUCKERLorry driver.
TRUCKLEA small barrel-shaped cheese, especially Cheddar.
TRUDEAUPierre _, Canadian Liberal prime minister from 1968 to 1979 and 1980 to 1984. Justin, Canadian prime minister first elected in 2015.
TRUDGEDTraipsed.
TRUEINGBringing an object, wheel, or other construction into the exact shape or position required.
TRUEMANFred _, England cricketer who played for Yorkshire.
TRUERIBAny of the upper seven pairs of curved bones forming the chest wall in man.
TRUFFLEEdible subterranean fungus with a tuberous appearance, regarded as a delicacy.
TRUISMSAxioms.
TRUMPEDOutshone.
TRUMPETBrass musical instrument.
TRUMPUPInvent.
TRUNDLEHeavily move.
TRUSSEDTied up.
TRUSSESSurgical devices for holding a hernia in place, usually with a pad and belt.
TRUSTEDHad faith in.
TRUSTEEAgent.
TRYITONAttempt something risky.
TRYPSINDigestive enzyme secreted by the pancreas that breaks proteins down into polypeptides.
TSARDOMThe rule of an emperor in Russia or a king in Bulgaria formerly..
TSARINARussian empress.
TSARISMThe rule of Russian emperors.
TSARISTOne who supported the rulers of the Russian empire before the 1917 revolution.
TSELIOTThe Waste Land author.
TSETSESBiting flies bearing parasites that cause sleeping sickness.
TSHIRTSGarments.
TSQUAREType of ruler used in mechanical drawing that is used for drawing horizontal lines.
TSUNAMITidal wave.
TUATARANew Zealand reptile.
TUBBIERMore portly.
TUBULARPipe-like. _ Bells, debut studio album by Mike Oldfield released in 1973.
TUCKSINEats heartily.
TUESDAYWeekday.
TUFTIERMore clumpy.
TUGBOATSmall guiding craft.
TUITIONTeaching or instruction.
TUKTUKSMotorised rickshaws in Thailand.
TUMBLEDPerformed leaps, somersaults etc.
TUMBLERDrinking glass.
TUMBLESAcrobatic feats, especially somersaults.
TUMESCEExpand abnormally.
TUMULARLike a mound.
TUMULTSLoud, confused noises.
TUNABLEA good piano is this.
TUNEAGEEspecially in music journalism, music.
TUNEDINWatched or listened to.
TUNEFULMelodious.
TUNESUPWhat a musician does.
TUNICLEShort liturgical vestment which is traditionally worn over the alb by a subdeacon at celebrations of the Mass.
TUNISIANorth African country whose capital is Tunis.
TUNNELSUnderground passages.
TUNNIESTuna fish.
TUPAIIDAny one of several species of East Indian and Asiatic insectivores.
TUPOLEVAndrei, Soviet aeronautical engineer born in 1888 noted for his aircraft designs.
TUPPENYOf trifling worth.
TURACINNaturally occurring red pigment.
TURAKOOLarge brightly crested bird of Africa.
TURBANSHead coverings.
TURBINERotary motor.
TUREENSDeep covered dishes from which soup is served.
TURFIERMore grassy.
TURFITEA person devoted to horse racing.
TURFOUTEject.
TURFWARGang dispute over territory.
TURIOLEThe golden oriole.
TURKEYSBirds usually served roasted for Christmas dinner.
TURKISH_ delight, a sweetmeat consisting of gelatine boiled, cubed and dusted with sugar.
TURKOISArchaic form of turquoise.
TURMOILAgitation. Commotion.
TURNERYThe process or art of forming or shaping objects on a lathe.
TURNINGBend.
TURNIPSVegetables.
TURNOFFA road leading away from a major road or a highway.
TURNOUTProve to be.
TURNSINSurrenders.
TURNSONActivates.
TURREAEAny of numerous trees and shrubs grown for their beautiful glossy foliage and sweetly fragrant starry flowers.
TURRETSSmall towers, often attached to a building, containing a spiral stair.
TURTLESLarge marine reptiles with a bony or leathery shell and flippers, coming ashore annually on sandy beaches to lay eggs.
TUSCANYRegion of W central Italy on the Ligurian and Tyrrhenian Seas; capital, Florence.
TUSHIESButtocks.
TUSSAUDMarie _, modeller in wax who founded a permanent exhibition in London of historical and contempory figures.
TUSSIVEOf or relating to a cough.
TUSSLEDFought.
TUSSLESScuffles.
TUSSOCKA dense tuft of grass.
TUSSORETussah.    
TUTELARServing as a protector, guardian, or patron.
TUTENAGAn alloy of copper and zinc.
TUTOREDTaught.
TUTUILALargest island of American Samoa, in the SW Pacific NE of Tonga.
TUXEDOSMan's dinner jackets.
TWADDLENonsense.
TWANGEDMade a noise like a guitar string.
TWANKEYWidow _, The mother of Aladdin in the pantomime of that name.
TWEAKEDFine-tuned.
TWEDDLEBeth _, British gymnast who won a bronze medal at the 2012 Olympics.
TWEETEDMade a weak chirping sound as of a small bird.
TWELFTH_ Night, Shakespeare play.
TWIDDLETwist, move, or fiddle with something, typically in a purposeless or nervous way.
TWIFOLDTwofold; double.
TWIGGEDSuddenly comprehended.
TWIGGERA person or animal that gives birth to many babies.
TWIGLOOA makeshift shelter made from branches, often one set up in an environmental protest.
TWINGEDSuffered a sudden, sharp localized pain.
TWINGESPains.
TWINKLEWhat some stars do.
TWINKLYSmiling with happiness or optimism.
TWINNEDLinked a town or district with another in a different country.
TWINSETA matching jumper and cardigan.
TWINTERAn animal that is two years old.
TWINTUBA washing machine with separate drums, one for washing and the other for spin-drying.
TWIRLERDrum majorette.
TWISTEDGnarled.
TWISTERTornado. Physical game played on a mat invented by Charles Foley in 1966.
TWITCHYNervous.
TWITTERJabber away.
TWOCKEDOf a car: stolen, especially for the purpose of joy-riding.
TWOFEET24 inches.
TWOFOLDEqual to twice as many or twice as much; double.
TWOSOMEPair.
TWOSTEPOld-time dance in duple time.
TWOTIMEBe unfaithful to.
TWOTONEHaving dual colours.
TYCOONSWealthy, powerful persons in business or industry.
TYINGUPTrussing.
TYMPANIKettledrums, especially when played by one musician in an orchestra.
TYNDALEWilliam _, English protestant and humanist who translated the New Testament into English.
TYNWALDThe _, the Parliament of the Isle of Man.
TYPESETProcess the data for text that is to be printed.
TYPHOID_ fever, an acute, infectious disease caused by a bacterium of the Salmonella genus.
TYPHOONViolent tropical storm.
TYPHOUSAn acute, infectious disease caused by several species of Rickettsia, transmitted by lice and fleas, and characterized by acute prostration, headache, and a peculiar eruption of reddish spots on the body.
TYPICALTrue to type.
TYPISTSTypewriter operators.
TYRANNYDespotism.
TYRANTSDespots.
UAKARISShort-tailed monkeys with a long, coarse coat and a bare red, white, or black face, found in the Amazon rainforest.
UCCELLOPaolo, Florentine painter born in 1397, whose work includes The Hunt In The Forest.
UGANDANFrom Kampala.
UGLIESTLeast attractive.
UKELELESmall guitar.
UKRAINECountry on the black sea, capital Kiev.
UKULELEA small four-stringed guitar, especially of Hawaii.
ULANOVAGalina _, Ballet dancer.
ULEXITEA white or transparent borate mineral.
ULNARIA_ ulna, Freshwater Diatom Flora of Britain and Ireland.
ULSTERSLoose overcoats of rough cloth, typically with a belt at the back.
ULULATEHowl or wail as an expression of strong emotion, typically grief.
ULYSSESLatin name for Odysseus. Mythical hero.
UMBERTO_ Eco, Italian author of The Name Of The Rose.
UMBONESSmall humps projecting from the centre of the cap in certain mushrooms.
UMBRAGEOffence.
UMBRATEDrawn in a faint or shaded manner.
UMBREREIn ancient armour, a visor, or projection like the peak of a cap, to which a fixed or movable faceguard was sometimes attached.
UMBRIELMoon of Uranus.
UMBRINEAny of several food fishes.
UMPIREDRefereed.
UMPIRESCricket officials.
UMPTEENVery many.
UNAIDEDWithout help.
UNAIMEDBeing without a fixed target.
UNAIREDNot previously broadcast.
UNALERTUnvigilant.
UNALIKEDissimilar, not identical.
UNARMEDWithout weapons. Weaponless.
UNARTEDNot artificial; plain; simple.
UNASKEDNot sought or requested.
UNAWAREOblivious.
UNBEGETTo undo the creation of something.
UNBLOCKClear an obstruction.
UNBOSOMRelieve oneself of troubling information.
UNBOUNDFrankenstein _, 1990 sci-fi horror film starring John Hurt, based on a 1973 novel by Brian Aldiss.
UNBOWEDFree or unconquered.
UNBOWELTo deprive of the entrails.
UNBRACERemove a support from.
UNBRAIDUntie hair.
UNCAGESSets free.
UNCANNY_ Valley, Feeling of unease or revulsion caused by observing human-like but non-human objects, eg robots, dolls etc.
UNCAREDNot looked after properly.
UNCASEDRemoved from a cover.
UNCHAINDelink.
UNCIVILDiscourteous.
UNCLASPRelease grip.
UNCLEANDirty, polluted.
UNCLEARObscure or uncertain.
UNCLOAKReveal.
UNCLOGSBecomes or causes to become unobstructed.
UNCLOSEOpen.
UNCOUTHLacking good manners, refinement, or grace.
UNCOVERReveal or disclose.
UNCRATERemove from a container.
UNCROWNDeprive (a monarch) of their ruling position.
UNCTIONExcessive suavity or affected charm; something soothing.
UNCUREDNot restored to health.
UNDATEDOf unknown age.
UNDERDOTo cook (as meat) rare.
UNDERGOEndure. Experience.
UNDOINGRuin or downfall.
UNDRAPEDenude.
UNDRESSRemove one's clothes.
UNDRIEDWet.
UNDULARHaving a wavelike motion or form.
UNDYINGUnending.
UNEAGERReluctant or unwilling.
UNEARTHDig up.
UNEATENNot having been consumed.
UNEQUALDisproportionate.
UNERECTNot upright in position or posture.
UNEXACTNot precise.
UNFAZEDNot disconcerted or perturbed.
UNFILEDNot stored.
UNFIXESDetaches or unfastens.
UNFOLDSDevelops, happens.
UNFROCKSack cleric.
UNGODLYWicked or sinful.
UNGRAVEDisinter.
UNGUEALOf, resembling, or bearing a hoof, nail, or claw.
UNGUENTHealing or soothing preparation for the skin; from Latin, to anoint.
UNGULAEHooves.
UNHANDSLets go of.
UNHAPPYMiserable.
UNHEARDNot listened to.
UNHINGEMake someone mentally unbalanced.
UNHITCHUnfasten.
UNHOPEDExceeding expectation.
UNHORSETo overthrow or dislodge, as from a powerful position.
UNICODEInternational character-encoding system, introduced in 1991, that incorporates symbols from all of the world's principal written languages.
UNICORNMythical creature. Imaginary creature usually depicted as a white horse with one long, spiralled horn.
UNIDEALNot perfect.
UNIFIEDAmalgamated.
UNIFIERA person who brings others together.
UNIFIESMakes as one.
UNIFORMRegular. Code word for U. Soldier's outfit. Unvarying.
UNIPODSOne-legged supports, as for cameras.
UNITARDA tight-fitting one-piece garment of stretchable fabric which covers the body from the neck to the knees or feet.
UNITARYForming a single or uniform entity.
UNITUDEThe state or condition of being a single, self-contained entity; oneness.
UNKEMPTUntidy. Tousled. Dishevelled or ungroomed.
UNKNOWNHidden, anonymous, not recognised.
UNLACEDShoes that are not tied are this.
UNLADENNot carrying a load.
UNLATCHOpen.
UNLEARNRid the mind of.
UNLEASHFree from restraint.
UNLINEDOf skin: smooth.
UNLIVESAnnuls, reverses.
UNLOADSRemoves goods from.
UNLOOSEFree.
UNLOVEDUncherished.
UNLUCKYUnfortunate.
UNMASKSExposes.
UNMATEDSingle.
UNMIXEDFree from other elements; pure.
UNMORALNot concerned with right and wrong.
UNMOVEDNot affected by emotion or excitement.
UNMUTEDAudible.
UNNAMEDAnonymous.
UNNERVETo cause to lose courage, strength, confidence, self-control etc.
UNNOBLEConsidered unworthy of honour or respect.
UNOILEDNot lubricated.
UNORDERCountermand.
UNOWNEDNot admitted to; unacknowledged.
UNPEACEStrife, disunity, dissension.
UNPILESTakes or disentangles from a heap.
UNPLEATTo undo the folds in.
UNRATEDNot having received an assessment.
UNRAVELUndo or untangle.
UNREADYNot prepared.
UNREELSUnwinds.
UNRISENDescribing bread made from a dough without a leavening agent or not left to leaven.
UNRIVETTo loosen or undo.
UNROOSTTo remove from a perch.
UNROOTSPulls out of the ground.
UNSATEDNot having been satisfied.
UNSAVEDWhat an atheist is according to Christians.
UNSCREWUnfasten by twisting.
UNSEALSOpens.
UNSEATSCauses someone to fall from a horse or bicycle.
UNSHAPEThrow out of form or into disorder.
UNSOUNDLacking solidity, strength or firmness.
UNSPEAKTo retract.
UNSPELLFree from a controlling power.
UNSPENTAs in money that is not used.
UNSTATETo downgrade ; remove rank from.
UNSTUCKFreed or loosened.
UNSWEATTo relieve from perspiration; to ease or cool after exercise or toil.
UNSWEETNot pleasant or agreeable.
UNSWEPTNot brushed.
UNTAMEDWild.
UNTAXEDDuty free.
UNTIREDUnwearied.
UNTREADTo retrace a course, path, etc.
UNTRIEDUntested.
UNTRUTHFalsehood.
UNTWISTUnravel.
UNUSUALStrange.
UNVEILSExposes, reveals.
UNWAGEDDescribing an office intern?
UNWINDSRelaxes.
UNYOKEDFreed.
UPBRAIDReprimand.
UPBREAKBurst upwards.
UPDATEDMade current. Modernised.
UPDATESMakes more modern, current or fashionable. News items containing the latest information about particular situations.
UPDRAFTWind from below.
UPENDEDDrastically affected.
UPEYGANThe borele; the 2-horned black rhinoceros.
UPFIELDIn sport, in or to a position nearer to the opponents' end.
UPFRONTBold and frank. Open and honest.
UPGRADEImprovement, increase.
UPLANDSArea of high ground.
UPLOADSMoves computer data to a server.
UPPSALAA city in east central Sweden; location of the country's oldest university.
UPRAISELift to a higher level.
UPRATEDIncreased the value of.
UPRATESIncreases the value of something.
UPREARSRaises.
UPRIGHTPerpendicular. Vertical or erect.
UPRISENStanding.
UPRIVERTowards or situated at a point nearer the source of a stream.
UPROARSCommotions or disturbances characterised by loud noise and confusion.
UPROOTSPulls (something, especially a tree or plant) out of the ground.
UPSHOTSConclusions, consequences.
UPSIDESThe more positive aspects of a situation.
UPSILONGreek letter.
UPSTAGESteal the show from.
UPSTAIRSituated on an upper floor.
UPSTANDUpright structure or object.
UPSTARELook upwards.
UPSTARTPerson who has risen suddenly from a humble position to wealth. Arrogant person.
UPSTATEThe north of New York state, for example.
UPSURGESudden large increase.
UPSWELLRise.
UPSWINGImprovement.
UPTEMPOA fast, lively or increased speed in music.
UPTIGHTHigh-strung.
UPTONOWAs yet.
UPTRAINLocomotive going in the direction of the metropolis or the main terminus.
UPTURNSImprovements.
UPWARDSWhere balloons go.
URACHUSA cord of fibrous tissue extending from the bladder to the navel and constituting the functionless remnant of a part of the duct of the allantois of the embryo.
URALIANRelating to a set of Russian mountains.
URALITEAn amphibole mineral, similar to hornblende, that replaces pyroxene in some igneous and metamorphic rocks.
URANIUMChemical element, symbol U, atomic number 92.
URCEOLIUrn-shaped organs or parts of a plant.
URCHINSChildren that are mischievous or roguish.
URETHRADuct by which urine is conveyed out of the body from the bladder.
URGENCYImperativeness.
URGINEAA genus of bulbous herbs of the lily family native to the Old World and especially to the Mediterranean region.
URIDINECompound formed by partial hydrolysis of RNA.
URINALSToilets.
URINATEPee.
URINOSERelating to liquid waste.
URINOUSResembling liquid waste.
URODELAOrder of salamanders.
URODELEA newt or salamander.
UROHYALOf or pertaining to one or more median and posterior elements in the hyoidean arch of fishes.
UROLOGYThe branch of medicine and physiology concerned with the function and disorders of the urinary system.
UROMEREAn abdominal segment of an arthropod.
UROSTEAMedian ossifications at the back of the lophosteon in the sternum of some birds.
URSIDAEBear family.
URSINIAGenus of African plants in the chamomile tribe within the daisy family.
URUGUAYCountry whose capital is Montevideo.
USBPORTMeans of connecting peripheral devices to a personal computer.
USEDCARSecond-hand vehicle.
USELESSFutile.
USHANKAA Russian fur cap with ear-covering flaps.
USHEREDConducted or escorted.
USHERINTo be a precursor or herald of.
USHUAIACapital of Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province; one of the world's southernmost cities.
USINGUPConsuming completely, finishing supply of.
USTINOVPeter _, actor and writer. British dramatist who wrote an autobiography entitled "Dear Me".
USUALLYNormally.
USURERSPeople who lend money at exorbitant rates of interest.
USURINGCharging interest at a high or illegal rate.
USURPEDSupplanted, commandeered.
USURPEROne who takes over.
UTENSILTool or implement.
UTERINErelating to the womb.
UTILISEMake practical use of.
UTILITYAn organisation supplying the community with electricity, gas, water or sewerage.
UTINFRALatin phrase meaning as below.
UTOPIANIdeal.
UTOPISTAn idealistic social reformer.
UTRECHTDutch city in which a 1713 treaty was signed. Union of _, agreement signed in 1579 that created the Dutch Republic.
UTRICLEA small sac or baglike body, as an air-filled cavity in a seaweed.
UTRILLOMaurice _, French painter born in the Montmartre quarter of Paris and known for his cityscapes.
UTSUPRALatin phrase ('as above') used in books and other texts to refer to preceding material.
UTTEREDExpressed in speech.
UTTERLYTotally.
UVEITISInflammation of the eye between the sclera and the retina, affecting the iris, ciliary body and choroid.
UXORIALRelating to a wife.
VACANCYUnoccupied job.
VACATEDAbandoned. Left empty or unoccupied.
VACATESDeparts from.
VACCINEImmunogen consisting of a suspension of weakened or dead pathogenic cells injected in order to stimulate the production of antibodies.
VACUATEMake void, empty.
VACUITYEmptiness.
VACUOUSBereft of ideas or intelligence; mindless.
VAGRANTTramp.
VAGUELYRoughly.
VAGUESTLeast defined.
VAIMUREAn outer, or exterior, wall.
VAINESTMost conceited.
VALANCELength of decorative drapery.
VALENCEThe combining power of an element, especially as measured by the number of hydrogen atoms it can displace or combine with.
VALENCYCombining power of an atom, especially as measured by the number of hydrogen atoms it can combine with or displace.
VALERIESong by The Zutons, covered in 2007 by Mark Ronson and Amy Winehouse.
VALIANTCourageous, intrepid, or stout-hearted; brave.
VALINESA commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.
VALISESTravelling bags.
VALMONTVicomte de _, one of the rivals in the novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses.
VALONIAGenus of green algae.
VALUERSThose that assess.
VAMOOSELeave quickly.
VAMPINGImproving.
VAMPIRECount Dracula, say.
VAMPISHCharacteristic of a seductive woman.
VANDALSPeople who damage property.
VANDYKEDick _ _, American actor.
VANESSATV's _ Feltz.
VANEYCKJan, Early Netherlandish painter noted for his 1434 oil painting The Arnolfini Portrait.
VANGOGHDutch Post-Impressionist artist who famously cut off part of his left ear.
VANILLATropical climbing orchid with long fleshy pods containing seeds and beans used to flavour food. Ice cream flavour.
VANILLIMilli ____, R&B duo noted for the 1989 hit Girl I'm Gonna Miss You.
VANTAGEPlace or position affording a good view of something.
VANUATUCountry whose capital is Port-Vila, in the western Pacific, formerly the Condominium of the New Hebrides.
VAPORERAny of several tussock moths, especially of the genus Orgyia.
VAPOURSGases.
VAQUEROCowboy; a cattle driver.
VARIANTA form or version of something that differs in some respect from other forms of the same thing or from a standard.
VARIATEA quantity having a numerical value for each member of a group, especially one whose values occur according to a frequency distribution.
VARICESVeins that are enlarged or swollen.
VARIETYAssortment, diversity.
VARIOUSSeveral different.
VARNISHResin dissolved in a liquid for applying on wood, metal, or other materials to form a hard, clear, shiny surface when dry.
VARSITYRelating to a university, especially Oxford or Cambridge.
VASCODA_ _ Gama, a Portuguese explorer and the first European to reach India by sea.
VASQUEZMirtha _, Prime minister of Peru who replaced Guido Bellido on 6 October 2021.
VATICANThe palace of the popes in Rome.
VAUDOISMember of the Waldenses religious sect.
VAUGHANRalph _ Williams, Composer. Frankie, British theatre and cabaret singer dubbed Mr Moonlight.
VAULTEDJumped over.
VAULTERPole _, athlete.
VAUNTERVery boastful and talkative person.
VECTIONThe transference of a disease from one person to another.
VECTUREA token used to pay transportation fares.
VEDALIAA predatory ladybird beetle, Rodolia cardinalis.
VEDANTAOne of the six orthodox philosophical schools of Hinduism, based on the doctrine of the Upanishads.
VEERINGGoing off course.
VEGETALComposed of plants.
VEHICLEConveyance.
VEILINGCloaking.
VELOURSPlush woven fabrics resembling velvet, used for soft furnishings, casual clothing,and hats.
VELOUTEA white sauce made from a roux of butter and flour with chicken, veal, or pork stock.
VENDACEAn edible whitefish found in lakes in northern Europe.
VENISONDeer meat.
VENOMEDFull of malice or hate.
VENTOSEFull of wind or flatulence.
VENTRAL_ fin, one of two on a fish's belly.
VENTUREUndertaking.
VENTURIA short piece of narrow tube between wider sections for measuring flow rate or exerting suction.
VERANDARoofed gallery or terrace along the front or side of a building.
VERBENAGarden plant with red, white or purple fragrant flowers.
VERBOSELoquacious, long-winded.
VERDANTCovered with green vegetation.
VERDICTJury's decision. The _ , 1982 legal drama film starring Paul Newman.
VERDURELush vegetation.
VERGARASofia, actress who plays Gloria Delgado in Modern Family.
VERISMORealism in the arts.
VERITASIn Roman mythology, the goddess of truth, a daughter of Saturn.
VERMEERJan _, 17th-century Dutch painter whose works included Girl with a Pearl Earring and The Milkmaid. Johannes, Dutch Baroque painter.
VERMIANWormlike.
VERMONTAmerican state whose capital is Montpelier.
VERMUTHA liqueur made of white wine, absinthe, and various aromatic drugs.
VERNIERSmall sliding scale on a graduated scale that gives fractional readings, as on a barometer, sextant etc.
VERRUCAWart on the foot.
VERSACEGianni _, Italian fashion designer who was murdered in 1997.
VERSIONA type. Edition.
VERTIGODizziness at heights.
VERVAINA widely distributed herbaceous plant with small blue, white, or purple flowers and a long history of use as a magical and medicinal herb.
VESBIUMA supposed new chemical element announced in 1879 by Scacchi as present in lava from Vesuvius. It was afterward shown to be vanadium.
VESICALRelating to or affecting the urinary bladder.
VESPERSA service of evening prayer in the Divine Office of the Western Christian Church.
VESPINERelating to wasps.
VESTIGEA small trace, mark or amount; hint.
VETERANOld soldier.
VETOINGRefusing to accept or allow.
VETOISTOne who supports a political right to stop the process of a decision, a law etc.
VETTURAAn Italian four-wheel carriage usually for hire.
VIADUCTA bridge, especially for carrying a road or railway across a valley, consisting of a set of arches.
VIALLEDPut in a small container.
VIATICAEucharists as given to a person near or in danger of death.
VIBRANTSparkling.
VIBRATEMove continuously and rapidly to and fro.
VIBRATOA tremulous effect in an instrumental or vocal tone produced by slight and rapid variations in pitch.
VICEROYRegal official who runs a country or colony as the representative of an absent monarch. Governor of a country under the authority of a supreme ruler.
VICINALIn the neighbourhood.
VICIOUSAdopted surname of the bass player in The Sex Pistols.
VICOMTEA former title of the French nobility.
VICOUNTA nobleman ranking below an earl and above a baron.
VICTIMSPeople who have been tricked or swindled.
VICTORYTriumph.
VIDUAGEThe condition of widowhood.
VIETNAMCountry whose capital is Hanoi.
VIEWERSSpectators. Watchers.
VIEWINGThe act of watching television.
VIKINGSScandinavian invaders.
VILAYETA major administrative division of the later Ottoman Empire.
VILLAGESmall place.
VILLAINRogue, scoundrel.
VILLEINFeudal tenant entirely subject to a lord or manor to whom he paid dues and services in return for land.
VILLOSECovered with long soft hairs.
VILNIUSCapital of Lithuania.
VINCULAA bond signifying union or unity; tie.
VINEGARIt's used in pickling.
VINETIEGrape plant support.
VINLANDThe stretch of the east coast of North America visited by Leif Ericson and other Vikings from about 1000 AD.
VINTAGEThe oldness of wines.
VINTNERWine merchant.
VIOLATETo break, disregard or infringe a law, agreement etc.
VIOLENTActing with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity.
VIOLETSFlowers.
VIOLINSBowed stringed instruments that are held under the chin when played.
VIOLISTString player.
VIOLONEAn early form of double bass.
VIORICA_ Dancila, First female Prime Minister of Romania, elected in January 2018.
VIREMIAMedical term for viruses present in the bloodstream.
VIRGATEShaped like a rod or wand; long, slender, and straight. A varying measure of land, typically 30 acres.
VIRTUALNot physically existing as such but made by software to appear to do so.
VIRTUESAdmirable qualities.
VIRUSESMalware.
VISAGEDFaced.
VISAGESCountenances.
VISAYANOne of a Malay people, the most numerous native race of the Philippines.
VISCERAThe large internal organs of the body collectively.
VISCOSERayon fabric.
VISCOUSThick.
VISIBLEThat can be seen; perceptible to the eye.
VISIONSVivid mental images produced by the imagination.
VISITEDWent to see.
VISITORGuest.
VISOREDHaving a front piece of a helmet.
VISTAEDMade to form a distant view through or along an avenue or opening.
VISTULAA river in Poland, flowing N from the Carpathian Mountains past Warsaw into the Baltic near Danzig.
VISUALSPIctures.
VITAMINThiamine is such an organic nutrient key to human health in minute amounts.
VITELLIYolks of an egg or ovum.
VITIATEDestroy the force or legal effect (of a deed or contract).
VITORIARoman Catholic Diocese in the Ecclesiastical province of Burgos in Spain.
VITRAGEA light fabric used for curtains.
VITRINEGlass display case.
VITRIOLBitter criticism or malice. Oil of _ , another name for sulphuric acid.
VITRITEA kind of glass which is very hard and difficult to fuse, used as an insulator in electrical lamps and other apparatus.
VIVALDIAntonio _, Italian baroque composer and violinist; The Four Seasons.
VIVARIAEnclosures for living things.
VIVENDIModus _, Working arrangement that enables cooperation between parties with conflicting interests; Latin 'way of living'.
VIZSLASHungarian hunting dogs with smooth, rusty-gold coats.
VOCABLEA word, especially with reference to form rather than meaning.
VOCODERSynthesizer that produces sounds from an analysis of speech input.
VOGUISHFashionable.
VOICERSThose who regulate the tone quality of organ pipes or a piano.
VOICINGThe regulation of the tone of organ pipes.
VOIDERSContrivances in armour for covering unprotected parts of the body.
VOITUREA carriage, wagon, or other wheeled vehicle.
VOLANTETwo-wheeled carriage.
VOLATORA flying fish of California.
VOLCANO1997 action disaster film starring Tommy Lee Jones and Anne Heche.
VOLLEYSTennis shots heard in war?
VOLPONEPlay by Ben Jonson that was first produced in 1606.
VOLTAGEPotential difference.
VOLTAICRelating to electricity produced by chemical action in a battery; galvanic.
VOLUBLEReadily given to talking.
VOLUMEDFormed or moving in rolling or rounded masses.
VOLUMESLarge books.
VOLUTEDIn the shape of a coil.
VOLUTESSpiral ornaments, found especially in the capitals of the Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite orders.
VOMITEDThrew up.
VOMITEROne who throws up.
VORSTERJohn, South African politician born in 1915 who served as his country's prime minister and president.
VOUCHEDConfirmed.
VOUCHERCoupon.
VOUCHESConfirms that someone is who they say they are or that they are of good character.
VOYAGERSpacecraft.
VOYAGESTravels.
VOYEURSThose who gain sexual pleasure from watching others when they are naked or engaged in sexual activity.
VULGATEThe 4th-century version of the Bible produced by Jerome.
VULPINEResembling a fox.
VULTUREAny of several large, primarily carrion-eating Old World birds of prey of the family Accipitridae, often having a naked head and less powerful feet than those of the related hawks and eagles.
WACKIERMore eccentric, erratic or unpredictable.
WADDINGSoft, thick material used to line garments or pack fragile items, especially cotton wool formed into a fleecy layer.
WADDLEDWalked like a duck.
WADDLESWalks like a duck.
WAFFLEDBlathered.
WAFFLEROne who rabbits.
WAFFLESSmall crisp batter-cakes eaten hot with syrup, butter etc.
WAGECAPA limit on the amount of money that a team can spend on players' salaries.
WAGEREDGambled.
WAGGINGMovement of a tongue or tail.
WAGGISHMischievous.
WAGONEDConveyed by a four-wheeled, horse-drawn vehicle.
WAGONERA person who drives a horse-drawn carriage.
WAGTAILPasserine bird of the genus Motacilla.
WAHINESMaori or Polynesian (especially Hawaiian) women.
WAIKATOLongest river of New Zealand, flowing from Lake Taupo at the centre of North Island to the Tasman Sea.
WAIKIKINeighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii.
WAILERSBob Marley & the _.
WAILINGBawling.
WAIMENTGrief.
WAISTERA sailor who performs menial duties.
WAITERSFood servers. People who serve at tables in a restaurant.
WAITINGPausing.
WAITRONServer in a restaurant.
WAIVERSRenunciations.
WAKANDAFictional African country in Marvel Comics.
WAKEFULUnable to sleep.
WAKEMANRick, English keyboardist and songwriter who was in the prog rock band Yes.
WALCOTTTheo _, Arsenal footballer formerly with Southampton.
WALDORFHotel giving its name to a salad of apples, walnuts, celery and mayonnaise.
WALFORDEastEnders' fictional London borough.
WALKIESPeriod of exercising a dog.
WALKOUTA sudden angry departure, especially as a protest or strike.
WALLABYHerbivorous marsupial of Australia and New Guinea.
WALLACEWilliam _, Scottish patriot who defeated the army of Edward I at Stirling.
WALLACHEli _, Calvera in The Magnificent Seven.
WALLEYEFish related to the perch.
WALLIESNitwits.
WALLOONMember of Belgium's second-largest cultural and linguistic group after the Dutch-speaking Flemings.
WALNUTSNuts with hard, wrinkled shells.
WALPOLERobert _, statesman who was effectively the first British Prime Minister.
WALSALLAn industrial town in the West Midlands.
WALTERSMamma Mia actress Julie.
WALTRONA walrus.
WALTZEDDanced - perhaps with actor Christoph?
WALTZERFairground ride.
WALTZESBallroom dances, in moderately fast triple meter, in which the dancers revolve in perpetual circles, taking one step to each beat.
WANDERSRoams.
WANGLEDManaged to obtain (something) by persuading or cleverly manipulating someone.
WANHOPEAnguish or despondency.
WANNABEAspiring.
WANNESSPaleness.
WANTAGESomething, as an amount that is lacking, desired, or needed. Market town in south Oxfordshire that was Alfred the Great's birthplace.
WANTINGDeficient.
WANTWITA person who lacks good sense; a fool.
WAPATOOEither of two plants of the genus Sagittaria having edible tubers.
WAPITISAmerican elks.
WAPPINGDockside district of east London that contains the Thames River Police Museum.
WARBECKPerkin _, 15th Century pretender to the English throne who claimed to be one of the Princes in the Tower.
WARBLERSongbird.
WARDENSThose responsible for the supervision of a particular place or activity or for enforcing the regulations associated with it.
WARDINGGuarding.
WAREFULCautious.
WAREHOUFish found off southern Australia and around New Zealand.
WARFAREMilitary conflict or struggle.
WARHEADExplosive front part of a missile.
WARHOLMKarsten, Norwegian athlete who broke the 400 metres hurdles world record in 2021.
WARIESTMost alert.
WARISONA bugle call to assault.
WARLIKEBellicose.
WARLOCKA man who practises black magic.
WARLORDMilitary commander.
WARMSTOBecomes fond of.
WARMUPSPreparatory exercises done to get the muscles ready for a sporting activity.
WARNINGCautionary advice.
WARPATHAngry and ready or eager for confrontation.
WARRANTAuthorisation.
WARRENSGroups of interconnected underground holes in which rabbits live.
WARRIORBrave soldier or fighter. Fighting man.
WARROOMCentre of military operations.
WARSHIPDestroyer, say.
WARTHOGWild pig of southern and east Africa, with heavy tusks and a mane of coarse hair.
WARTIERHaving more of a skin problem.
WARTIMEA period of armed fighting between two countries.
WARWICKEnglish town with a castle.
WARZONEArea of conflict.
WASHERSFlat metal rings.
WASHIERMore watery.
WASHINGCleaning.
WASHOUTFailure.
WASSAILChristmas song.
WASTAGELoss.
WASTINGSquandering.
WASTOURA thief.
WASTRELA spendthrift, prodigal or idler.
WATCHEDObserved.
WATCHERSpectator.
WATERED_ down, diluted.
WATERERA device from which livestock or poultry may drink.
WATFORDHertfordshire town.
WATKINSJason, English actor who plays Prime Minister Harold Wilson in the third series of The Crown.
WATLING__ Street, ancient Roman road that went from Dover to Wroxeter.
WATTAGEElectrical appliance rating.
WATTEAUJean-Antoine _, Painter.
WATTLESLoose folds of skin hanging from the necks or throats of certain types of bird or lizard.
WAVENEYRiver that forms part of the boundary between the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk.
WAVERERHesitant person.
WAVIESTMost curly.
WAXWINGWinter bird visitor to the UK with a yellow-tipped tail and a crested head.
WAYSIDEEdge of a road.
WAYTOGOWell done.
WAYWARDCapricious or unpredictable.
WCHANDYAmerican composer and musician who referred to himself as the 'Father of the Blues'.
WEAKESTLeast strong.
WEALDENDistrict in East Sussex whose administrative centre is Hailsham.
WEALTHYRich.
WEAPONSArms.
WEARIEDBecame tired.
WEARILYDrowsily, labouriously.
WEARINGCausing fatigue or exhaustion; tiring.
WEARISHTasteless, having a sickly flavour; insipid.
WEAROFFDecrease in intensity gradually.
WEAROUTTo exhaust or tire.
WEASELSStoat-like mammals.
WEASLEYWizarding family in the Harry Potter series which includes Ginny and Ron.
WEATHERAtmospheric conditions.
WEAVERSLoom users.
WEAVINGInterlacing threads to make fabric.
WEBSITEOnline location.
WEBSTERJohn _, English dramatist; The White Devil (1612), The Duchess of Malfi (1613).
WEDDINGWhite _, a Billy Idol song of 1982.
WEDGIESActs of forcibly pulling a person's underpants upwards from the back.
WEDLOCKState of being married.
WEEDINGGetting rid of unwanted plants.
WEEDOUTIdentify and remove.
WEEKDAYMon, Tues etc.
WEEKENDSaturday and Sunday.
WEEPING_ willow, a hybrid willow tree with long hanging branches that is widely planted for ornament.
WEEVILSBeetles with elongated snouts that feed on plants and plant products.
WEIGELAAn Asian shrub with clusters of pink, purple, red or white showy bell shaped flowers.
WEIGHEDMeasured the weight of.
WEIGHINOfficial checking of a boxer or wrestler's weight prior to a bout.
WEIGHTYImportant.
WEIGHUPAssess.
WELCOMEEncourage visits from.
WELDERSMetal joiners.
WELFAREHealth, prosperity and wellbeing in general.
WELLANDLowland river that rises in Northamptonshire.
WELLFEDNourished indulgently.
WELLIESWellingtons, in short.
WELLOFFModerately rich.
WELLSETStrongly built.
WEMBLEYFormer borough of north west London that merged with Willesden in 1965 to create the borough of Brent.
WENCHEROne who chases women in a lecherous manner.
WENDELLFootballer.
WENDIGOEvil cannibalistic spirit in Algonquin lore.
WENNISHResembling a sebaceous cyst, esp one occurring on the scalp.
WENTOFFLost affection for.
WEROOLEAn Australian lorikeet.
WERTHERThe Sorrows of Young _, epistolary novel by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, published in 1774.
WESERVEIn Which _ _, 1942 British patriotic war film.
WESHALLFast bowler for both Barbados and West Indies.
WESTENDArea of London containing many of the city's major tourist attractions.
WESTERNHorse opera.
WETHREE_ _ Kings of Orient are, Christmas carol.
WETLANDA swampy or marshy area, especially considered as part of an ecological system.
WETNESSHumidity.
WETROOMUnenclosed shower space.
WETSUITGarment worn by divers.
WEXFORDFictional police inspector created by Ruth Rendell.
WGGRACEEnglish cricketer whose career lasted from 1865 to 1908; 'The Champion'.
WHACKEDWeary.
WHALERSAhab and crew.
WHARTONEdith _, American author of the Pulitzer Prize winning 1920 novel The Age Of Innocence.
WHATFORChastisement.
WHATNOTA nondescript person or thing. Furniture item.
WHATYOUTwelfth Night, or _ _ Will.
WHAUDENEnglish-born poet born in 1907 whose poems include Funeral Blues (Stop All The Clocks).
WHEATENA pale yellow-beige.
WHEEDLECajole.
WHEELEDPushed along on tyres.
WHEELERMortimer, British archaeologist born in 1890.
WHEELIEMotorcycle stunt.
WHEREASBut on the other hand.
WHEREONOn which.
WHICKER(Of a horse) to whinny or neigh.
WHIMPERSob.
WHINGERComplaining type.
WHIPPETSmall fast dog.
WHIRLEDMoved or caused to move rapidly round and round.
WHISKERShort stiff hair on the face.
WHISKEYCode word for W.
WHISTLEReferee's item. Term in Cockney rhyming slang for a suit.
WHITENSBleaches.
WHITESTPalest.
WHITHERTo what place or state.
WHITINGFood fish.
WHITLAMGough ___, Australian Labor statesman; Prime Minister 1972-5.
WHITMANWalt _, US poet.
WHITSUNChristian festival of Pentecost,
WHITTLEFrank _, British engineer who invented the jet engine for aircraft.
WHOOPEDShouted.
WHOOPEE_ cushion, one that emits sound like the breaking of wind.
WHOOPER_ swan, semiaquatic bird with white plumage and a yellow and black bill.
WHOPPEREnormous thing.
WHORLEDSpiralled.
WHOSWHOAnnual publication detailing British people of note.
WHOWAITAll Things Come To Those _ _.
WICCANSWitches.
WICHITALargest city in Kansas.
WICKETSCricket items.
WICKIUPIn the US and Canada, a crude shelter made of brushwood, mats or grass and having an oval frame.
WICKLOWCounty of Ireland known as the Garden of Ireland.
WIDEBOYPetty criminal.
WIDEGABAnglerfish.
WIDEGAPThe angler, a monkfish in the family Lophiidae.
WIDEGUTThe angler, a monkfish in the family Lophiidae.
WIDENEDExpanded.
WIDGEONA dabbling duck with mainly reddish-brown and grey plumage, the male having a whistling call.
WIDOWERBereaved husband.
WIEGMANSarina, Dutch coach who masterminded the Lionesses' tournament victory in Euro 2022.
WIELDEDExercised (power e.g.).
WIGEONSDucks.
WIGGLEDMoved up and down or from side to side with small rapid movements.
WIGGLERTerrestrial worm that burrows into and helps aerate soil.
WIGLESSHaving no false hair.
WILDCATA feral feline that resembles the domestic tabby.
WILDESTThe least tame.
WILFRED_ Owen, war poet.
WILIESTMost cunning.
WILKINSRay _, English former footballer.
WILLETTWilliam _, British builder known for promoting British Summer Time.
WILLIAM_ Hague, politician. _ Bligh, Captain of the Royal Navy ship HMS Bounty cast adrift by mutineers in 1789. _ Morris, 19th century English furniture and textile designer and artist associated with the British Arts and Crafts Movement. _ Tell, 14th-century hero.
WILLINGKeen and obliging.
WILLOWSNumerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix.
WILLOWYTall and slender - like a tree?
WILLYOU_ _ Love Me Tomorrow, song originally recorded by The Shirelles in 1960.
WIMPIERMore feeble.
WIMPLESPieces of cloth draped around the head to frame the face, still worn as part of the habit of some nuns.
WINBACKRegain.
WINCERSFlinchers.
WINCHESLifting devices.
WINCINGShrinking movement.
WINDBAGTedious talker.
WINDERSMechanisms in a clock or watch.
WINDINGHaving a twisting or spiral course.
WINDOREA window.
WINDSORHouse of _, royal house of the United Kingdom founded in 1917.
WINEGUMA sweet that is fruit-flavoured.
WINFREYOprah _, American media proprietor, talk show host, actress, producer, and philanthropist.
WINGLETSmall aeroplane flap.
WINGNUTItem with a pair of projections for the fingers to turn it on a screw.
WINGTIPThe part of an aircraft's horizontal structure most distant from the fuselage.
WINKERSHorse's blinders.
WINNERSPeople with a record of successes.
WINNINGProverbially this doesn't count - but try telling that to the participants.
WINSLETActress Kate.
WINSOMEEngaging, attractive.
WINSTON_ Churchill.
WINTERAGenus of dicotyledonous flowering plants regarded as among the most primitive of extant angiosperms.
WINTERSCold times.
WINTERYTypical of a cold period.
WINTOURAnna, English journalist based in New York, who has edited Vogue since 1988.
WINWOODSteve, English singer-songwriter noted for his song Higher Love, released in 1986.
WIPEOUTDestroy completely.
WIREMANJournalist working for a news agency.
WIREMENJournalists working for a news agency.
WIRETAPAn act of using a listening device to conduct surveillance, typically over a phone line.
WIRIESTMost sinewy.
WISBECHTown in east England.
WISEGUYSmart aleck.
WISEMENThe Three _ _, alternative name used for the Magi of the Biblical Christmas story.
WISENTSAnother name for European bison.
WISHFULHaving a desire.
WISHINGHoping.
WISPIERMore feathery.
WISTFULMelancholy, pensive.
WITARNAWooden object which makes a loud noise when whirled around, used in Aboriginal rituals and considered to be sacred.
WITCHESThere are 13 in a coven.
WITHERSHighest part of the back of a horse, lying at the base of the neck above the shoulders.
WITHOUTSans.
WITLESSStupid.
WITLOOFAnother name for chicory.
WITNESSPerson giving evidence.
WITTILYIn a droll manner.
WITTINGDone in full awareness or consciousness; deliberate.
WIVERNSWinged two-legged dragons with a barbed tail.
WIZARDSSorcerers.
WIZENEDShrivelled, withered.
WIZZARDEnglish rock band noted for their 1973 song I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday.
WOLFCUBYoung lupine animal.
WOLFRAMAnother name for the element tungsten.
WOMBATSBurrowing marsupials.
WONDERSThinks about curiously.
WONKIERMore crooked or askew.
WOODALLTrinny, English fashion expert noted for her TV collaborations with Susannah Constantine.
WOODARDNathaniel, Anglican priest born in 1811, who founded 11 schools in England.
WOODCUTArtistic print.
WOODIERHaving more trees.
WOODLETGarden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth.
WOODMENForesters.
WOODRATRodent that accumulates a mound of sticks and debris in the nest hole, native to North and Central America.
WOODSIASmall fern.
WOOLERTThe barn owl.
WOOLFATAnother name for lanolin.
WOOLLENMade of fleece.
WOOLMENSheep hair merchants.
WOOLSEYTown in Georgia, US.
WOOMERAAn Aboriginal stick used to throw a spear more forcibly.
WOORALIA dark resinous extract obtained from several tropical American woody plants.
WOOSHEDMoved quickly or suddenly with a rushing sound.
WOOSNAMIan, Welsh golfer who was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2017.
WOOSTERBertie _, character created by P. G. Wodehouse.
WOOTTONRoyal _ Bassett, Small town in Wiltshire, recognised for its role in military funeral repatriations in the 21st Century.
WORDAGEAmount of speech or writing.
WORDIERMore verbose.
WORDINGText.
WORKERSLabourers.
WORKINGPlying.
WORKMANA Bad _ Always Blames His Tools.
WORKOFFEliminate by exertion.
WORKOUTCalculate.
WORKSHYLazy.
WORKSOPNottinghamshire town, the Gateway to the Dukeries.
WORKTOPKitchen surface.
WORLDLYExperienced.
WORMIAN_ bones, extra bone pieces in the skull.
WORNOUTExhausted.
WORRELLCricketer who first became captain of the West Indies in 1960-61.
WORRIEDFretful.
WORRIESFeels or causes to feel anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems.
WORSENSDeteriorates.
WORSHIPShow religious devotion to.
WORSTEDSmooth woollen fabric.
WOULDBEAspiring.
WOUNDEDThe _ Land, a 1980 fantasy novel written by Stephen R. Donaldson. Injured or hurt.
WOUNDUPAggravated.
WOURALIA South American plant, Strychnos toxifera, from which is obtained the poison curare.
WOZNIAKUS computer scientist who co-founded Apple Inc. with Steve Jobs in 1976.
WRACKEDCaused extreme pain, anguish, or distress to.
WRAITHSApparitions or ghosts.
WRANGLEArgue, fight.
WRAPPERPaper or cellophane cover.
WRASSESMarine fish of tropical and temperate seas, with thick lips, strong teeth and a bright coloration.
WREATHECoil.
WREATHSGarlands.
WRECKEDDestroyed.
WRECKEROne who sank ships for profit.
WRESTEDForcibly pulled (something) from a person's grasp.
WRESTLEGrapple with.
WREXHAMTown in Wales.
WRIGGLETwist.
WRINGERMangle.
WRITERSAuthors.
WRITEUPReview.
WRITINGOne of the three Rs.
WRITTENPenned.
WROCLAWPolish city.
WRONGEDTreated unfairly.
WRONGLYWithout justice or fairness.
WROUGHT_ iron.
WRYNECKAn Old World bird of the woodpecker family.
WYANDOTA member of a North American people belonging to the Huron nation and originally of Ontario, now living mainly in Oklahoma and Quebec.
WYCHELMBroadleaf tree native to the UK and much of Europe.
WYKEHAMWilliam of _, Chancellor of England 1367-71 and 1389-91 who founded New College, Oxford.
WYNDHAMJohn _, English author of science fiction novels; The Day of the Triffids, The Midwich Cuckoos.
WYOMINGAmerican state whose capital is Cheyenne. 'Equality State' of the western US, mostly acquired as part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.
WYSIWYGComputer display acronym.
WYVERNSIn heraldry, two-legged dragons with the hindparts of serpents.
XENOPUSAfrican clawed frog, much used in embryological research and formerly in pregnancy testing, as it produces eggs in response to substances in the urine of a pregnant woman.
XEROMASConditions of dryness of the eye.
XEROXESCopies.
XIOMARA_ Castro, president of Honduras.
XYLARIAFungi genus.
XYLITOLSugar alcohol used as a sugar substitute.
XYLOSMAShrub or small tree grown as an ornamental in mild climates for its neat evergreen foliage and fragrant late flowers; native of China.
YACHTEDSailed.
YAFFLESDialect word for green woodpeckers.
YAKUTSKCapital of the Sakha republic of eastern Russia, on the Lena River.
YAMMERSComplains whiningly.
YANGTZEThe longest river in China.
YANKEESNew York _, professional baseball team in the US.
YAOUNDECapital of Cameroon.
YARDAGEDistance to go on a golf course.
YARDARMShip's item.
YARNOLDLizzy _, double Olympic gold medal-winning British skeleton racer.
YASHMAKMuslim veil.
YAWNINGGaping.
YAZIDISA religious sect found in Kurdish areas of Iraq, Turkey and Syria.
YEARENDDecember 31.
YEARNEDExpressed longing.
YEARNERPerson with an intense desire or longing for something.
YELLINGShouting, screaming or cheering in a loud or piercing way.
YELLOWSFungal or viral disease of plants, characterised by discolouration and stunting.
YELTSINFormer Russian President.
YEREVANCapital of Armenia.
YESHIVAOrthodox Jewish college or seminary.
YEWTREEConifer with the scientific name Taxus baccata.
YFRONTSBoy's or men's underpants.
YIDDISHLanguage spoken as a vernacular by Jewish emigrants from Europe.
YIELDEDSurrendered.
YIELDERA stock, company, etc., that produces or generates a specified level of gain or financial return.
YITZHAK_ Rabin, Israeli prime minister (1974-77, 1992-95) who shared the 1994 Nobel Peace Prize with Shimon Peres and Yasser Arafat.
YNGLINGThree-person racing keelboat designed by Norwegian Jan Linge in 1966 as a smaller version of his earlier Soling; literally, 'youngster'.
YNYSMONWelsh name for Anglesey; also the name of the Parliamentary constituency that covers it.
YOBBISHBehaving like a lout.
YODELEROne who sings so that the voice fluctuates rapidly between the normal chest voice and a falsetto.
YOGHURTDairy product.
YOJIMBOKurosawa film starring Toshiro Mifune as a wandering samurai.
YOKEAGEParched Indian corn, pounded up and mixed with sugar.
YOKOONOJapanese artist who married John Lennon in 1969.
YOLDRINA yellowhammer.
YOMPINGLaboriously trekking, especially when heavily laden over difficult terrain.
YONKERSA city in New York State, on the Hudson River.
YORKERSBalls bowled to pitch just under or just beyond the bat.
YORKISTLancastrian opponent in Wars of the Roses.
YOUDONTIf At First _ _ Succeed, Try Try Again.
YOUNGERCole, Jim, John and Bob _, outlaws in a gang with Frank and Jesse James.
YOUONLY_ _ Live Twice.
YOURMANStand By _ _, Chart-topping 1968 hit by US country singer Tammy Wynette.
YOUTUBEVideo sharing platform created in 2005.
YTTRIUMChemical element, symbol Y, atomic number 39.
YUCATANPeninsula that separates the Gulf of Mexico from the Caribbean Sea.
YULELOGObject traditionally burnt in the hearth on Christmas Eve.
YUPPIESFashionable young middle-class people with well-paid jobs.
ZAIREANPerson from Africa.
ZAMBEZIA river in south central and east Africa, rising in northwest Zambia and eventually emptying into the Indian Ocean.
ZAMOUSEWest African buffalo with short horns and fringed ears.
ZANIESTMost odd.
ZAPTIEHA Turkish policeman.
ZEALANDNew _, Country. The largest and most populous island of Denmark.
ZEALOTSThose who are fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals.
ZEALOUSFervent.
ZEBEDEEJames and John's father in the New Testament. The jack-in-the-box in The Magic Roundabout.
ZEBRINERelated to, resembling, or characteristic of a striped animal.
ZELEZNYJan _, Olympic gold medalist who holds the world record in the javelin.
ZEMSTVO(in tsarist Russia) an elective provincial or district council established in most provinces of Russia by Alexander II in 1864 as part of his reform policy.
ZENDAYAUS actress and singer who played MJ in 2019's Spider-Man: Far From Home.
ZENOBIA3rd-century queen of Palmyra who conquered Egypt and much of Asia Minor before being captured by the Roman emperor Aurelian.
ZEPHYRSGentle, mild breezes.
ZERMATTMountain ski resort in southern Switzerland.
ZEROSUM__ game, a situation in which one person wins only by causing another to lose.
ZESTIERMore lively.
ZIGZAGSWeaves in and out.
ZIMOCCAA sponge of the Adriatic sea which is used as a bath sponge.
ZINNIASPlants cultivated for their variously and brightly coloured flower heads.
ZIONISTMember of a movement originally concerned with the establishment of a national homeland for Jews in Palestine.
ZITHERSPlucked musical instruments.
ZODIACSStar signs.
ZOLAISTOne who writes in the style of a French writer.
ZOLAIZETo write in, or adapt to, the style of a French writer.
ZOOGENYThe doctrine of the formation and evolution of animals or living things.
ZOOLOGYA branch of science that relates to the animal kingdom.
ZOOTOMYStudy of the anatomy of animals, especially comparative anatomy.
ZORILLEA small, striped, black and white, musteline carnivore (Ictonyx striatus) of the drier parts of Africa: it looks and smells like the skunk.
ZULEIKA_ Dobson, 1911 novel by Max Beerbohm.
ZYGOSISThe union of two gametes; conjugation.
ZYMURGYBranch of chemistry concerned with fermentation processes in brewing, winemaking, distilling etc.
