AARDVARKA nocturnal burrowing mammal with long ears, a tubular snout, and a long extensible tongue, feeding on ants and termites. Native to Africa and has no close relatives. Also called ant bear.
AARDWOLFBlack-striped nocturnal African mammal of the hyena family that feeds mainly on termites; Proteles cristatus. Largely insectivorous quadruped.
ABACUSESAdding frames.
ABALONESEdible molluscs.
ABAMPEREThe cgs unit of current in the elctromagnetic system: equivalent to 10 amperes.
ABANDONSForsakes.
ABATISEDHaving a defensive obstacle formed by felled trees with sharpened branches facing the enemy.
ABATTOIRSlaughterhouse.
ABAZOVICDritan _, Prime minister of Montenegro who succeeded Zdravko Krivokapic on 28 April 2022.
ABBATIALOf or relating to an abbot, abbess, or abbey.
ABDERIANRelating to foolish or excessive laughter.
ABDERITEA native or inhabitant of an ancient city on the coast of Thrace.
ABDICATEGive up the throne.
ABDOMENSParts of bodies.
ABDUCTORMuscle that causes movement of a limb away from the body's midplane.
ABDULLAH--- II, King of Jordan from 1999.
ABEDNEGOShadrach, Meshach and _, devout characters in the book of Daniel.
ABERDAREAn industrial town in the Cynon Valley, south Wales.
ABERDEENThe third most populous city in Scotland after Glasgow and Edinburgh.
ABERRANTDeparting from accepted norms.
ABERSOCHWelsh resort on the south coast of the Llwn Peninsula.
ABETTINGAssisting or encouraging, especially in crime or wrongdoing.
ABEYANCESituation of an estate, title, etc. whose ownership has not been determined.
ABHORREDDetested.
ABIDESBYLives up to (a promise, agreement, etc).
ABIGAILS_ Party, television play starring Alison Steadman as Beverly Moss.
ABINGDONA market town in Oxfordshire.
ABINITIOFrom the start or beginning (Latin).
ABITMUCHHard to put up with.
ABLATIONThe removal of snow and ice from a glacier or iceberg by melting or evaporation.
ABLUTIONRitual washing.
ABNEGATERenounce.
ABNODATETo clear from knots.
ABNORMALUnnatural. Irregular.
ABOMASUMFourth compartment of a ruminant mammal's stomach, in which rennet is produced.
ABORTIONDeliberate termination of a human pregnancy.
ABORTIVEFailing to produce the intended result.
ABOVEALLPrimarily.
ABOVEPARBogey and double bogey are examples of this type of score in golf.
ABRADERSSharpening stones.
ABRAHAMSHarold _, 1924 Olympic champion in the 100m.
ABRASIONA scraped area or spot; graze.
ABRASIVEA substance or material such as sandpaper, pumice or emery, used for cleaning, grinding, smoothing or polishing.
ABRIDGEDOf a written work, shortened, condensed.
ABRIDGESShortens.
ABSCISSAHorizontal axis, usually called the x-axis, in a two-dimensional Cartesian system.
ABSCONDSLeaves hurriedly and secretly, typically to escape from custody or avoid arrest.
ABSEILEDDescended a cliff or rock face in a controlled way using a rope.
ABSENCESNo-shows.
ABSENTEDRemained away.
ABSENTEEMissing person. Person who is expected to be in a particular place but who is not there.
ABSENTIAIf something is done to you in this, it is done to you when you are not present.
ABSINTHEPotent alcoholic drink which was the ruin of many 19th-century artists.
ABSOLUTEComplete.
ABSOLVEDExonerated.
ABSORBEDTaken in.
ABSTAINSRefrains from voting.
ABSTERGETo cleanse especially by wiping.
ABSTRACTA condensed version of a piece of writing, speech etc.; summary.
ABSTRUDETo thrust away.
ABSTRUSENot easy to understand; esoteric. Recondite.
ABSURDLYRidiculously.
ABUDHABICapital of the United Arab Emirates.
ABUNDANTExisting in plentiful supply.
ABUTILONIndian mallow.
ABUTMENTIn architecture, a construction that supports the end of a bridge.
ACADEMIACollective term for the scientific and cultural community engaged in higher education and research. The scholastic world.
ACADEMICOf theoretical interest only.
ACANTHUSShrub or herbaceous plant.
ACAPELLASung without instrumental accompaniment.
ACAPULCOPort and resort in Guerrero state, southwest Mexico.
ACARINESSmall arachnids.
ACAULINEIn biology, having no stem.
ACCENTEDHaving graves and acutes.
ACCEPTEDGenerally believed to be correct.
ACCIDENTMishap.
ACCOLADEPublic honour. The salutation marking the bestowal of knighthood.
ACCORDEROne who agrees.
ACCOUNTSVerbal or written reports or descriptions of occurrences or events.
ACCOUTERClothe or equip in something noticeable or impressive.
ACCOUTREClothe or equip in something noticeable or impressive.
ACCREDITTo ascribe or attribute.
ACCURACYPrecision.
ACCURATEPrecise.
ACCUSERSPeople who say that another person has done something wrong, especially that he or she has committed a crime.
ACCUSTOMMake oneself familiar ( with something ).
ACELDAMAField near Jerusalem bought with the 30 pieces of silver Judas received for betraying Jesus (Matthew 27:8; Acts 1:19).
ACERBITYVitriolic or embittered speech or temper.
ACESCENTTurning sour; slightly sour; acidulous.
ACETONESColourless, volatile, pungent liquids, used in manufacturing of chemicals.
ACHELOUSA river god who changed into a snake and a bull while fighting Hercules but was defeated when Hercules broke off one of his horns.
ACHERNARBrightest star in the constellation Eridanus; from Arabic, 'end of the river'.
ACHIEVEDAccomplished.
ACHIEVERSuccessful person.
ACHIEVESAttains.
ACHILLEAA summer flowering herbaceous plant with lovely delicate flowers and light, feathered foliage.
ACHILLESIn Greek myths, the foremost of the Greek warriors at the siege of Troy, killed by Paris.
ACHIOTESTropical American trees that yield the fruit from which annatto is obtained.
ACHROMIACongenital or acquired deficiency of natural pigmentation.
ACIDDROPBoiled sweet.
ACIDOSISCirculation problem.
ACIDRAINBy-product of pollution.
ACIDROCKMusic type.
ACIDTESTReliable check.
ACINONYXAnimal genus in the cat family (Felidae) whose sole extant member is the cheetah.
ACONITESNorthern temperate plants such as monkshood or wolfsbane, many of which are poisonous.
ACONITUMGenus of plants to which the monkshood and wolfs bane belong.
ACONTIASGenus of limbless skinks, the lance skinks.
ACOUSTICNon-electric music. Of or related to sound, or the sense of hearing.
ACQUIRERA financial institution that processes credit and debit card transactions on behalf of the card issuers.
ACRIMONYBitterness or ill-feeling.
ACRITUDEPungency combined with heat.
ACROBATSThose skilled in feats of balance and agility in gymnastics.
ACROLEINA colorless irritant pungent liquid aldehyde used chiefly in organic synthesis.
ACROMIALRelating to the projection of the scapula (the shoulder blade) that forms the point of the shoulder.
ACROMIONThe outermost edge of the spine of the shoulder blade.
ACRONYMSAbbreviations formed from the initial letters of other words.
ACROSOMEAn organelle covering the head of animal sperm and containing enzymes that digest the egg cell coating, thus permitting the sperm to enter the egg.
ACROSTICA poem, or written lines, in which certain letters form a word, proverb, etc.
ACTEDOUTReproduced, often in mime.
ACTINIANSea anemone.
ACTINIDEChemical series.
ACTINIUMChemical element, symbol Ac, atomic number 89.
ACTINOSTOne of the bones at the base of a paired fin of a fish.
ACTIONEDPut into effect.
ACTIVATESet working.
ACTIVISMPolicy of taking direct, often militant, action to achieve change.
ACTIVISTPublic campaigner.
ACTIVITYLively movement.
ACTOFGODEarthquake, say. Term used in insurance for a natural event not predictable by human foresight.
ACTOFWARAn aggressive deed, usually employing military force, that constitutes an immediate threat to peace.
ACTRESSYSelf-consciously theatrical or emotionally volatile.
ACTUALLYAs the truth or facts of a situation.
ACTUATEDSwitched on.
ACUATIONAct of sharpening.
ACULEATEStinging insect of a group that includes the bees, wasps, and ants.
ACUPOINTSupposed energy spot.
ACUTANCEEdge contrast of a photographic image; one of the two components, with resolution, of sharpness.
ADABHANDVery good at doing something.
ADAMBEDEGeorge Eliot novel published in 1859.
ADAMSALEJocular description of water.
ADAMSHAWJournalist who co-hosted BBC Two's Working Lunch from 1994 to 2008.
ADAMSRIB1949 film starring Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn.
ADAPTERSDevices for connecting pieces of equipment that cannot be connected directly.
ADAPTIONModification.
ADAPTIVEAccepting change.
ADDENDUMSomething added.
ADDITIONThe process of calculating the total of two or more numbers or amounts.
ADDITIVESupplement.
ADDUCTORA muscle that draws part of the body towards the midline.
ADELAIDEAustralian city, capital of South Australia. Queen consort of the United Kingdom 1830-37, as the wife of William IV.
ADENAUERKonrad _, German statesman; first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany (1949-63).
ADENITISInflammation of a gland or lymph node.
ADENOIDSA mass of enlarged lymphatic tissue between the back of the nose and the throat, often hindering speaking and breathing in young children.
ADENOSISBenign breast condition.
ADEPTIONAn obtaining; attainment.
ADEQUATEEnough.
ADHERENTA supporter or follower.
ADHERETOFollow closely or exactly.
ADHESIONIn pathology, the abnormal union of structures or parts.
ADHESIVEA substance used for sticking objects together, like glue or gum.
ADIANTUMTechnical term for maidenhair fern.
ADJACENTNext to.
ADJOINEDAttached, abutted.
ADJUDGESPronounces formally; declares.
ADJUNCTSAppendices, supplements.
ADJUSTEDMade slight changes.
ADJUTAGEA nozzle or tube attached to a vessel to allow the discharge of liquid.
ADJUTANTArmy officer acting as an assistant to a more senior officer.
ADLIBBEROne who improvises.
ADMIRALSSenior naval officers.
ADMIRERSFans.
ADMIRINGCharacterized by or expressive of warm approval.
ADMITTEDConfessed.
ADMOBILEA vehicle used to display advertising posters and slogans.
ADMONISHReprimand.
ADOPTEESChildren who have been taken into families as those families' own children.
ADOPTERSFoster parents.
ADOPTINGTaking on.
ADOPTIONThe act of legally taking another person's child as one's own.
ADOPTIVEDenoting a place which a person has chosen as their permanent place of residence.
ADORABLEVery attractive.
ADORNERSThose who decorate.
ADRASTEASmall moon of Jupiter discovered in 1979 in photographs taken by the NASA space probe Voyager 2.
ADRIATIC_ Sea, a body of water separating the Italian and Balkan peninsulas.
ADRIENNE_ Rich, American poet, essayist and feminist who died in 2012.
ADROGATETo adopt (a person who is his own master).
ADROITLYSkilfully or dexterously.
ADSORBEDCaused to undergo a process in which a substance, usually a gas, accumulates on the surface of a solid forming a thin film, often only one molecule thick.
ADULARIAA white or colourless glassy variety of orthoclase in the form of prismatic crystals.
ADULATEDPraised excessively.
ADULATESPraises (someone) excessively.
ADULATORA person who uses flattery.
ADULTERYWhat Reginald Perrin attempted to commit with his secretary.
ADUNCITYThe quality of being hooked or curved inward.
ADUSTIONThe act of burning, or heating to dryness; the state of being thus heated or dried.
ADVANCEDMade progress.
ADVANCERPerson pushing forward.
ADVANCESPersonal overtures made in an attempt to become friendly, gain a favour, etc.
ADVISORSConsultants.
ADVISORYAn official announcement that warns people about e.g. bad weather or diseases.
ADVOCAATDutch drink made from eggs, sugar and brandy.
ADVOCACYPublic support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy.
ADVOCATEAdvise, recommend. Term for a barrister in Scotland.
AEGILOPSGenus of Eurasian and North American plants in the grass family, Poaceae.
AEGROTATA certificate stating that a university student is too ill to attend an examination.
AEGYPIUSGenus of Old World vultures.
AEONFLUXAnimated MTV series of the 1990s, later filmed with Charlize Theron.
AERATIONThe introduction of air into a material.
AERATORSPieces of equipment that adds air to water or soil.
AERIFORMLacking substance or real existence : intangible.
AEROBICSSystem of sustained exercises designed to increase the amount of oxygen in the blood. Exercising by means of rhythmic activities to improve fitness.
AEROBOTSPilotless aircraft.
AEROCLUBAviation organisation.
AEROCYSTOne of the air cells of algals.
AERODYNEA heavier-than-air aircraft.
AEROFLOTThe largest airline of the Russian Federation, founded in 1923.
AEROLITEA meteorite consisting mainly of stony matter.
AEROLITHA meteorite consisting mainly of stony matter.
AEROLOGYThe study of the atmosphere.
AERONAUTA traveller in a hot-air balloon, airship, or other flying craft.
AEROSOLSSpray cans.
AEROSTATA lighter than air craft, such as a balloon.
AESCULINGlucoside found in horse chestnut trees.
AESCULUSGenus of woody trees and shrubs that includes the horse chestnut.
AESTHETEA person with a highly developed appreciation of beauty, especially in poetry and the visual arts.
AESTIVALOf summer.
AESTIVUMTuber _, The summer truffle.
AFEBRILENot feverish.
AFFAIRATThe Mysterious _ _ Styles, 1920 debut novel by Agatha Christie.
AFFECTEDPretentious.
AFFERENTBringing to or leading toward an organ or part, as a nerve or arteriole.
AFFINITYA natural liking, taste or inclination towards a person or thing.
AFFLATUSInspiration.
AFFLICTSAils.
AFFLUENTRich; wealthy.
AFFOGATOItalian coffee-based dessert.
AFLUTTERIn a state of tremulous excitement.
AFRICANSNative people of Mauritania and Liberia, for example.
AFTERALLIn spite of everything.
AFTERSUNProduct applied to the skin.
AGAMETESReproductive cells, such as the merozoite of some protozoans, that develops into a new form without fertilization.
AGARAGARA gelatinous substance obtained from some red seaweeds and used as a thickener in foods.
AGARICUSLarge genus of mushrooms that includes the cultivated field and button varieties.
AGARTALACity in NE India two kilometres from the border with Bangladesh; capital of the state of Tripura.
AGASAGASPopular novels in semi-rural middle-class settings.
AGASTRICLacking a stomach or distinct digestive canal.
AGEDNESSThe condition of having advanced years.
AGEGROUPA cohort of people from the same era.
AGELIMITTime-related stipulation.
AGENCIESOrganisations.
AGERATUMPlant genus.
AGGRIEVEDistress, bother.
AGITATEDEdgy.
AGITATESExcites or troubles.
AGITATORTroublemaker, rabble-rouser.
AGITPROPA highly politicised leftist form of theatre which originated in 1920s Europe.
AGLITTERSparkling; reflecting light.
AGNATHANPrimitive vertebrate whose extant members are the lampreys and hagfishes; from Greek, 'without jaw'.
AGNATIONLine of descent traced exclusively through male relations.
AGNOSTICA person who holds that knowledge of a Supreme Being, ultimate cause, etc, is impossible. One who holds the view that nothing can be known of the existence of God.
AGNUSDEIIn Christianity, the figure of a lamb bearing a cross or banner, emblematic of Christ.
AGONISEDTook pains.
AGONISESUndergoes great mental anguish through worrying about something.
AGONISTSSubstances which initiate a physiological response when combined with a receptor.
AGOSTINIGiacomo _, Motorcycle road racer.
AGRAPPESHooks and eyes for armour, etc.
AGRARIANOf land cultivation.
AGREEINGConsenting.
AGRESTICOf or relating to the fields or country : rustic.
AGRICOLAGnaeus Julius _, Roman general, long-serving governor in Britain.
AGRIMONYPlant of the rose family which bears slender flower spikes and hooked fruits, found in north temperate regions.
AGRONOMYThe science of cultivation of land soil etc.
AGUILERAGenie In A Bottle US singer.
AIGRETTEA plume or tuft of feathers, especially the back plume of any of various herons, arranged as a head ornament.
AIGUILLEA sharp pinnacle of rock in a mountain range.
AILERONSFlaps hinged to the trailing edges of aircraft wings to provide lateral control.
AILMENTSIllnesses.
AIRBORNEFlying.
AIRBRUSHAn atomiser for spraying paint or varnish by means of compressed air.
AIRCARGOPlane's freight.
AIRCRAFTAny machine supported for flight in the air by buoyancy or by the dynamic action of air on its surfaces.
AIRDROMEA place or area where small aircraft can land and take off.
AIREDALEA large terrier of a rough-coated black and tan breed.
AIRFARESPlane ticket costs.
AIRFLOWSGaseous currents.
AIRFORCEPrince William has served in the Royal _ _ since 2009.
AIRHEADSSilly or foolish people.
AIRLIFTSPlane transportations.
AIRLINERLarge passenger plane.
AIRLINESPlane companies.
AIRMAILSPosts by plane.
AIRMILESFrequent flyer loyalty reward scheme.
AIRPLANEFlying machine.
AIRPLANTAn epiphyte, especially an orchid of the Old World tropical genus Aerides.
AIRPOWERPlane strength.
AIRRIFLEKind of small arms that propels projectiles by means of compressed gas.
AIRSCREWAn aircraft propeller.
AIRSPACESky subject to the jurisdiction of a particular country.
AIRSPEEDPlane velocity.
AIRSTRIPRunway.
AIRTIGHTSealed.
AIRWAVESRadio frequencies for broadcasting.
AIWEIWEIChinese contemporary artist whose 150-ton Kui Hua Zi (Sunflower Seeds) was exhibited at the Tate Modern from October 2010 to May 2011.
ALACARTEFrench term used in restaurants meaning "accoding to the card". (Of a menu) having dishes listed separately and individually priced.
ALACRITYLiveliness or briskness or speed.
ALANALDAHe plays Hawkeye in Mash.
ALANBALLThe youngest member of the England World Cup-winning team of 1966.
ALANBEANFourth man to walk on the moon.
ALANCARRComedian who switched on the Blackpool illuminations in 2009.
ALANLADDAmerican actor whose films included 1953's Shane, 1949's The Great Gatsby and 1946's The Blue Dahlia.
ALARMINGDismaying, startling.
ALARMISTCreating needless worry or panic.
ALASKANSPeople who come from the U.S. state that includes the cities of Anchorage and Juneau.
ALASTAIRMan's name.
ALBACORELarge long-finned tuna of warm seas valued as a food fish; Thunnus alalunga.
ALBANESEAnthony ---, politician who became prime minister of Australia in May 2022 .
ALBANIANEuropean.
ALBICOREA large tuna.
ALBINONITomaso, Italian Baroque composer noted for his Adagio in G Minor.
ALBIORIXMoon of Saturn.
ALBRECHT_ Durer, a painter, printmaker, and theorist of the German Renaissance.
ALBRIGHTMadeleine _, the first female US secretary of state.
ALBUMINSSimple water-soluble proteins found in many animal tissues and liquids.
ALCAHESTHypothetical universal solvent once sought by alchemists.
ALCAPONEAmerican gangster who led a crime syndicate during the Prohibition era in the US.
ALCATRAZIsland in San Francisco Bay in western California; the site of a federal prison between 1934-1963.
ALCESTISIn Greek mythology, the wife of King Admetus of Thessaly.
ALDANITIGrand National winner ridden by Bob Champion.
ALDEHYDEOrganic compound.
ALDERFLYInsect that has large, broad-based hind wings, produces aquatic larvae and occurs near water.
ALDERMANA co-opted member of an English county or borough council, next in status to the Mayor.
ALDERNEYThe most northerly of the Channel Islands, known in French as Aurigny.
ALDOMOROThe prime minister of Italy from 1963 to 1968 and 1974 to 1976.
ALDRIDGEJohn _, Republic of Ireland striker, he played for Liverpool from 1987-89.
ALEATORYIn Law, depending on a contingent event.
ALECOSTSAromatic plants of the daisy family.
ALEHOUSEPub. Tavern.
ALENTEJORegion and former province of east central Portugal south of the River Tagus.
ALERTINGForewarning.
ALEURONEProtein stored as granules in the cells of plant seeds.
ALEWIVESShad-like food fish that run rivers to spawn.
ALFENIDEAn alloy of nickel and silver electroplated with silver.
ALFIEBOEEnglish tenor and musical actor born in 1973.
ALFRESCOIn the open air.
ALGERIANNorth African.
ALGERNON_ Moncrieff, character in Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest.
ALHAMBRAA citadel and palace in Granada, Spain, built for the Moorish kings during the 13th and 14th centuries.
ALIBIINGCovering for.
ALICANTEA port and commercial centre in southeast Spain.
ALIENATEEstrange.
ALIENISTFormer term for psychiatrist.
ALIENORSGrantors.
ALIMENTSFood provisions.
ALISTAIR_ Cooke, Journalist.
ALITALIAThe Flag Carrier of Italy.
ALJOLSONStar of the 1927 movie The Jazz Singer. Russian-born American singer, comedian and actor dubbed 'The World's Greatest Entertainer'.
ALKAHESTThe hypothetical universal solvent sought by alchemists.
ALKALINE_ soil, a soil that gives a pH reaction of 8.5 or above.
ALKALOIDAny of a group of nitrogenous basic compounds found in plants, such as nicotine and caffeine.
ALLALONGSince the beginning.
ALLANITEA brownish-black mineral of the epidote group, consisting of a silicate of rare earth metals, aluminium, and iron.
ALLANPOEEdgar _ _, American writer, editor, and literary critic.
ALLATSEAIn a state of confusion or uncertainty.
ALLAYINGDiminishing fear, suspicion, or worry.
ALLBLACKNickname for a member of the New Zealand national rugby union team.
ALLBOATSA Rising Tide Lifts _ _.
ALLCLEARA signal, usually a siren, indicating that some danger is over.
ALLEGORYA fictional work in which the apparent meaning is used to symbolise a deeper moral or spiritual meaning.
ALLEGROSMusical passages performed in a quick, lively tempo.
ALLELUIACry of praise.
ALLENKEYL-shaped tool.
ALLERGENAny substance capable of inducing a hypersensitive reaction.
ALLERGICHaving an aversion.
ALLEYWAYNarrow passage.
ALLFOURS(On) hands and knees.
ALLIANCEUnion. Countries or political parties that are formally united and working together towards shared aims.
ALLINALLGenerally, everything considered.
ALLOCATEAssign.
ALLOPATHOne who treats disease by conventional means.
ALLOSAURA large carnivorous bipedal dinosaur of late Jurassic times.
ALLOTTEDAssigned, distributed.
ALLOWINGPermitting.
ALLRIGHTAdequate.
ALLSORTSLiquorice _.
ALLSOULSOxford University college founded by Henry VI of England and Archbishop of Canterbury Henry Chichele in 1438.
ALLSPICEPimento.
ALLTHERECompletely sane.
ALLUDINGReferring indirectly or briefly to something.
ALLURINGAttractive, tempting.
ALLUSIONAn indirect reference; oblique or obscure mention.
ALLUVIAL_ fan, an accumulation of silt, sand, gravel and boulders deposited by fast flowing mountain rivers when they reach flatter land.
ALMAGESTInfluential work written by the astronomer Ptolemy in the 2nd century AD; from Greek, 'greatest treatise'. An early text book of astrology and alchemy.
ALMANACSAnnual publications.
ALMAZBEK_ Atambayev, President of Kyrgyzstan from 2011, due to be succeeded by President-elect Sooronbay Jeenbekov in December 2017.
ALMIGHTYOmnipotent.
ALMONERSFormerly, people who distributed charitable donations on behalf of a household or institution.
ALMURRAYThe Pub Landlord comedian.
ALOEVERAPlant juice used as an emollient in hair preparations.
ALOPECIALoss of hair, particularly from the head.
ALOYSIUSMiddle name of the title character in the radio and TV series Hancock's Half Hour. Sebastian Flyte's teddy bear in Evelyn Waugh's Brideshead Revisited.
ALPACINOHe plays Michael Corleone in The Godfather.
ALPHABETSet of letters.
ALPINISTType of mountaineer.
ALSATIANLarge wolf-like breed of dog.
ALTAMIRACave of _, Unesco World Heritage Site in Spain famed for its Palaeolithic art.
ALTARBOYChild who assists a priest during services, especially in the Roman Catholic Church; an acolyte.
ALTEREGOA second self. Close friend.
ALTERINGChanging.
ALTHOUGHHowever.
ALTITUDEWith Azimuth, one of a pair of celestial coordinates. Height, elevation.
ALTRUISMThe principle or practice of unselfish concern for the welfare of others.
ALTRUISTA person who displays unselfish concern for the welfare of others.
ALUMROOTPlant.
ALYSSUMSLow-growing plants with yellow, white or mauve flowers, often found in rock gardens.
AMALGAMSAlloys of mercury with another metal; a blend or combination.
AMALTHEAMoon of Jupiter discovered by US astronomer Edward Emerson Barnard in 1892.
AMANDINECulinary term indicating a garnish of almonds.
AMARANTHPlant of a chiefly tropical family that includes love-lies-bleeding.
AMARCORDBest foreign language film 1975.
AMARELLEA variety of sour cherry.
AMARETTOAn Italian liqueur with a flavour of almonds.
AMARILLOTexas city sung about by Neil Sedaka and Tony Christie.
AMASSINGCollecting, gathering.
AMATEURSPeople who engage in an activity as a pastime rather than professionally. Hobbyists.
AMBIANCEThe atmosphere of a place.
AMBIENCEThe atmosphere of a place.
AMBITIONStrong desire for success.
AMBIVERTA person who has a balance of extrovert and introvert features in their personality.
AMBRIDGEFictional village setting in The Archers.
AMBROSIAFood of the gods.
AMBULANTMoving about from place to place.
AMBULATEWalk.
AMBUSHEDWaylayed.
AMBUSHESSurprise attacks from concealed positions.
AMELCORNVariety of wheat used to produce starch.
AMENABLEOpen and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled. Tractable.
AMENDINGCorrecting.
AMERICAN_ Beauty, a film directed by Sam Mendes.
AMERSHAMMarket town in Buckinghamshire.
AMETHYSTA purple or violet transparent variety of quartz, used as a gemstone.
AMICABLEAgreement characterised by friendliness.
AMICABLYIn a friendly way.
AMIDOGENA radical compound of nitrogen and hydrogen with the formula NH.
AMIOIDEIAn order of ganoid fish.
AMITOTICThe direct method of cell division, characterized by simple cleavage of the nucleus without the formation of chromosomes.
AMMETERSInstruments for measuring electric currents.
AMMONITEAn extinct sea creature often found as a fossil.
AMMONIUMNH4.
AMMONOIDExtinct marine mollusc.
AMNESIACA person suffering from a defect in memory.
AMNIOTESA clade of tetrapod vertebrates comprising the reptiles and mammals.
AMNIOTIC_ fluid, substance surrounding the developing foetus in the womb.
AMORALLYWithout principle.
AMORETTIRepresentations of Cupid in a work of art.
AMORETTORepresentation of Cupid in art.
AMORISTSThose who write about love.
AMORTISEGradually write off the initial cost of (an asset) over a period.
AMORTIZEGradually write off the initial cost of (an asset) over a period.
AMOUNTEDCame to be (the total) when added together.
AMPERAGEElectrical current value.
AMPHIBIAClass of cold-blooded vertebrates that includes frogs, toads, salamanders etc.
AMPHIPODA marine or freshwater crustacean such as the sand hopper.
AMPHORASJugs.
AMPOULESSmall sealed glass capsules containing liquids.
AMPULLAERoughly spherical Roman flasks with two handles.
AMPUTATEChop off.
AMPUTEESThose who have lost limbs.
AMRINONEDrug used in the treatment of congestive heart failure.
AMRITSARIndian city in NW Punjab.
AMULETICOperating as a charm.
AMUNDSENNorwegian explorer and navigator; the first man to reach the South Pole.
AMYELOUSWithout a spinal cord.
AMYGDALAIn anatomy, an almond-shaped part, such as a tonsil or a lobe of the cerebellum.
AMYWYATTEmmerdale character played by Chelsea Halfpenny from 2010 to 2013.
ANABATICOf an air current or wind, rising up a slope.
ANABOLICRelating to the phase of metabolism in which simple substances are synthesized into the complex materials of living tissue.
ANACONDAA very large, nonvenomous arboreal and semiaquatic snake which kills its prey by constriction.
ANACREONLyric poet of ancient Greece (c.582-c.485 BC) noted for his celebrations of love, wine and revelry.
ANAEROBEAny organism that does not require oxygen for growth.
ANAGRAMSRearrangements of words as found in crosswords.
ANALCITEA white or slightly colored zeolite mineral, generally found in crystalline form.
ANALECTASelected passages from the writings of an author or of different authors.
ANALECTSA collection of short literary or philosophical extracts.
ANALEMMAGraduated scale on a globe, sundial etc. showing the daily declination of the sun, shaped like a figure of eight.
ANALOGUEDescribing a clock or watch in which the hours, minutes and sometimes seconds are indicated by hands on a dial.
ANALYSERReviewer.
ANALYSESExamines (something) methodically and in detail, typically in order to explain and interpret it.
ANALYSISExamination, review, study. The scientific process of examining something in order to find out what it consists of.
ANALYSTSThey break down.
ANALYTICLogical.
ANALYZEDExamined.
ANAPAESTMetrical foot consisting of two short or unstressed syllables followed by one long or stressed one.
ANAPHASEThe third stage of mitosis, during which the chromatids separate and migrate towards opposite ends of the spindle.
ANAPHORAUse of a word such as a pronoun to refer back to a preceding word without repeating it.
ANARCHICChaotic, riotous, utterly confused. Disorderly. Lawless.
ANATHEMAA detested person or thing.
ANATOLIAThe Asian part of Turkey.
ANCESTORForefather.
ANCESTRYAntecedents.
ANCHISESTrojan prince in classical mythology; father, by Aphrodite, of the hero Aeneas.
ANCHOREDFastened - at sea.
ANDABDULVictoria _ _, 2017 biographical comedy-drama film starring Judi Dench and Ali Fazal.
ANDASHESSackcloth _ _, Mourning or penitence.
ANDCARRYSpeak Softly _ _ A Big Stick.
ANDERSENHans Christian _, Danish author, especially of fairy tales.
ANDERSONBrazilian footballer.
ANDESITEA fine grained tan or grey volcanic rock.
ANDORRANInhabitant of a Pyrenean principality whose official language is Catalan.
ANDOSITEDark grayish extrusive rock.
ANDPEACEWar _ _, Novel by Leo Tolstoy.
ANDRENIDType of bee.
ANDRETTIMario _, Racing driver. Italian-born American who competed in 128 Grand Prix, winning 16.
ANDROIDSHuman-like robots.
ANDROPOVYuri _, soviet leader from 1982-84.
ANDYCAPPWorking-class comic-strip character created by cartoonist Reg Smythe in 1957.
ANDYGIBBMusician whose three elder brothers formed the Bee Gees.
ANECDOTEA short, ususally amusing account of an incident.
ANEMONES200 species of flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae, native to temperate zones.
ANEMONICAn acrid, poisonous, crystallizable substance.
ANERGIESConditions in which the body's immune system fails to react to an antigen.
ANEROIDSBarometers.
ANEURINSB vitamins that prevent beriberi.
ANEURISMAn excessive localized swelling of the wall of an artery.
ANEURYSMSac formed by abnormal dilation of the wall of a blood vessel or heart ventricle, typically from disease or injury.
ANGELHAS_ _ Fallen, 2019 action thriller film starring Gerard Butler and Morgan Freeman.
ANGELICAA tall aromatic plant of the parsley family, with large leaves and yellowish-green flowers. It is used in cooking and herbal medicine. _ Kauffman, Swiss neoclassical painter born in 1741.
ANGELICOFra _, an Early Italian Renaissance painter.
ANGELINA_ Jolie, actress.
ANGERINGInfuriating.
ANGEVINSNatives, inhabitants, or rulers of Anjou.
ANGINOUSRealting to a type of chest pain.
ANGIOMASAbnormal growths produced by the dilatation or new formation of blood vessels.
ANGLESEYAn island and county of north Wales, separated from the mainland by the Menai Strait.
ANGLICANRelating to or denoting the Church of England or any Church in communion with it.
ANGOLESEA member of any of the Bantu peoples of Angola.
ANGRECUMGenus of epiphytic orchids found in tropical regions of the Old World.
ANGRIESTMost annoyed.
ANGSTROMUnit of atomic distances. Harry, protagonist of John Updike's Rabbit Run novels.
ANGUILLAOne of the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean; now a UK overseas territory.
ANGULATEBend or distort a part of the body.
ANGULOSEHaving corners.
ANGULOUSHaving corners.
ANHELOSEPanting.
ANHELOUSShort of breath; panting.
ANIMATEDSpirited, lively.
ANIMATESBrings to life.
ANIMATORCartoonist.
ANIMATOSMusic passages.
ANIMUSESThe basic impulses and instincts which govern one's actions.
ANISETTEClear Italian liqueur flavoured with aniseed, similar to sambuca and pastis.
ANISLANDNo Man Is _ _, Famous aphorism by English poet John Donne, in the 17th devotion, Meditation XVII, of the 1624 prose work Devotions upon Emergent Occasions.
ANJELICA__ Huston, actress who voices Queen Clarion in the animated film franchise Tinker Bell.
ANKERITECarbonate mineral.
ANNAFORDEnglish former journalist, television presenter and newsreader.
ANNARBORUS city that is home to the University of MIchigan.
ANNEFINEChildren's writer whose books include Madame Doubtfire.
ANNEHYDEFirst wife of James II of England and mother of Mary II and Queen Anne.
ANNELIDSSegmented worms.
ANNEMIEK_ Van Vleuten, Dutch cyclist who won the Tour de France Femmes on 31 July 2022.
ANNEREIDActress who plays Celia Dawson in Last Tango in Halifax.
ANNERICEUS author whose debut novel was 1976's Interview with the Vampire.
ANNIEMACIrish DJ and broadcaster who announced in 2021 she was leaving Radio 1.
ANNIGONIPietro _, Italian portrait and fresco painter.
ANNJONESBritish tennis player, 1969 Wimbledon ladies' singles winner.
ANNOTATEAdd notes to (a text or diagram) giving explanation or comment.
ANNOUNCEMake known publicly.
ANNOYINGVexatious.
ANNUALLYYearly.
ANNUELERA priest employed in saying anniversary Masses.
ANNULLEDInvalidated.
ANNULOSEHaving a body formed of a series of rings; segmented.
ANODISESCoats (a metal, especially aluminium) with a protective oxide layer by an electrolytic process.
ANODIZEDCoated a metal, such as aluminium, with a protective oxide film by electrolysis.
ANODIZESCoats with a protective film by chemical or electrolytic means.
ANODONTAGenus of freshwater mussels in the family Unionidae, the river mussels.
ANODYNESPainkilling drugs or medicine.
ANOINTEDApplied oil to as a sign of consecration or sanctification in a sacred rite.
ANOINTERReligious person.
ANONUEVOThe term for New Year in Latin American countries.
ANOPLURAAn order of insects that comprises the sucking lice.
ANOREXIAAn eating disorder characterised by a reduced appetite or total aversion to food.
ANORTHICHaving unequal oblique axes : triclinic.
ANSERINEOf or like a goose.
ANSWEREDReplied.
ANTABUSESynthetic compound used in the treatment of alcoholics to make drinking alcohol produce unpleasant after-effects.
ANTACIDSThey relieve indigestion and heartburn.
ANTBEARSAardvarks.
ANTEATERToothless edentate mammal.
ANTECEDEGo before, predate.
ANTEDATECome before.
ANTELOPEEland, impala say. A horned ruminant animal related to goats and cattle.
ANTENNAEFeelers.
ANTENNASThin sensory appendages on the heads of insects, crustaceans, and some other arthropods.
ANTEPOSTOf a bet, placed before the runners in a race are confirmed.
ANTERIORFront.
ANTEROOMWaiting place.
ANTHELIXA prominent curved fold of cartilage just inside the outer rim of the external ear.
ANTHEMICOf music, provoking a popular response from the audience.
ANTHILLSMounds of soil, leaves etc. near the entrances of insects' nests.
ANTIBODYBlood protein.
ANTICHAYAldous Huxley novel.
ANTICOUSFacing the axis of the flower.
ANTIDOTECounteracting remedy.
ANTIGONEDaughter of Oedipus and Jocasta in Greek mythology.
ANTIHEROBaddie in a story.
ANTILLESAn archipelago bordered by the Caribbean Sea to the south and west, the Gulf of Mexico to the northwest, and the Atlantic Ocean to the north and east.
ANTILOPEA genus comprising the Indian black buck.
ANTIMONYChemical element, symbol Sb, atomic number 51.
ANTIMUONSubatomic particle.
ANTIPHONA hymn or psalm, the parts of which are sung or recited alternately by two groups.
ANTIPODEThe direct opposite of something.
ANTIPOLEA position directly opposite.
ANTIQUESOld things.
ANTIRUSTDescribing a product that is effective against corrosion.
ANTITYPEA person or thing that represents the opposite of someone or something else.
ANTLEREDHorned.
ANTLIONSInsects.
ANTONIUSMarcus _, Roman Politician.
ANTONYMSWords of opposite meaning to another.
ANURETICRelating to an inability to urinate.
ANYOTHERA rose by _ _ name would smell as sweet.
ANYTHINGUnspecified item.
ANYWHERESong by Rita Ora that reached No. 2 in the UK charts in 2017.
ANZACDAYPublic holiday in Australia and New Zealand that is held on April 25.
AORISTICOf or being the verbal aspect that expresses a momentary or completed action, especially in past time.
AOTEAROAMaori name for New Zealand, meaning 'Land of the Long White Cloud'.
APERIENTA drug used to relieve constipation.
APERITIFAlcoholic appetiser.
APERTIONThe act of opening.
APERTUREHole or opening.
APHANITEA fine-grained rock, such as basalt, containing minerals that cannot be distinguished with the naked eye.
APHELIONThe point in the orbit of a planet, asteroid, or comet at which it is furthest from the sun.
APHICIDEAn insecticide used against aphids.
APHORISMOriginal thought, pithily stated, such as those written by Hippocrates.
APIARIESPlaces where bees are kept, usually in beehives.
APIARISTA person who studies or keeps bees.
APICTURE_ _ Paints A Thousand Words.
APIOLOGYStudy of bees.
APOCRINEDenoting a type of glandular secretion in which part of the secreting cell is lost with the secretion.
APODEMUSRodent genus of the family Muridae that contains the Eurasian field mice.
APOGRAPHTranscript.
APOLLYONThe angel of the bottomless pit in the Book of Revelation.
APOLOGIAFormal written defence or one's opinions or conduct.
APOLOGUEAllegory or moral fable, especially one with animals as characters.
APOLUNESPoints at which a spacecraft in lunar orbit is furthest from the moon.
APOMICTSPlants that reproduce asexually.
APOMIXESAsexual reproductions in plants.
APOMIXISAsexual reproduction without fertilization.
APOPLEXYUnconsciousness or incapacity resulting from a cerebral haemorrhage or stroke.
APOSTASYThe abandonment of one's religious faith, party, cause etc.
APOSTATEA person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.
APOSTEMEA swelling filled with purulent matter; abscess.
APOSTLESDisciples.
APOSTUMEAn abscess; a swelling filled with purulent matter.
APOTHEGMA short, pithy, instructive saying; a terse remark or aphorism.
APPARENTEvident.
APPEAREDWas present in court before a magistrate or judge.
APPEASERPacifier - like Chamberlain in Munich.
APPEASESPlacates (someone) by acceding to their demands.
APPENDIXBody of separate additional material at the end of a book.
APPESTATRegion of the hypothalamus of the brain which is believed to control a person's appetite for food.
APPETITEDesire for food or drink.
APPLAUSEShow of approval by clapping.
APPLEPIE_ _ order or perfect condition.
APPLETONNicole and Natalie _, members of All Saints.
APPLIERSThose who seek an office, honor, position, or award.
APPLIQUEA decoration or trimming of one material, sewn or fixed to another.
APPLYINGPutting in a request.
APPOINTSPuts in post.
APPOSITEApt in the circumstances or in relation to something.
APPRAISEEstimate the worth of something.
APPROACHDraw near to. In golf, a shot from the fairway designed to reach the putting green. Part of an aircraft's flight in which it descends towards an airfield or runway prior to landing.
APPROVALSanction.
APPROVEDFavoured, recommended.
APRESSKIEvening entertainment after winter sport.
APRICATETo bask in the sun.
APRICOTSFruit.
APTEROUSOf an insect, having no wings.
APTITUDEInherent or acquired ability.
APTPUPILStephen King story adapted into a film starring Ian McKellen.
APULEIUSLucius _, Numidian writer of ancient Rome best known for his novel Metamorphoses, also known as The Golden Ass.
APYRETICHaving no fever.
AQUALUNGJethro Tull album first released in 1971.
AQUARIUMFish tank.
AQUARIUSZodiac star sign of the water-bearer in astrology. Constellation.
AQUATICSSports or pastimes performed in or on the water.
AQUEDUCTA conduit used to convey water over a long distance, either by a tunnel or a bridge.
AQUILINETerm used to describe a nose having the curved or hooked shape of an eagle's beak.
ARABELLAA lyric comedy or opera in three acts by Richard Strauss, which premiered in 1933.
ARACHNIDMember of a class of arthropods, with four pairs of legs, such as a spider or scorpion.
ARANCINIFried Italian rice balls.
ARAPAIMAFreshwater fish of tropical South America which is among the world's largest; also called pirarucu and paiche.
ARAWDEALColloquial expression for harsh or inequitable treatment.
ARBALESTA medieval crossbow, usually cocked by mechanical means.
ARBITERSReferees.
ARBITRALOf or relating to the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee.
ARBOREALLiving in trees.
ARBORETABotanical gardens devoted to trees.
ARBORISEBranch out like trees.
ARBORISTA tree surgeon.
ARBORIZETo spread in a treelike branching pattern.
ARBOUREDContaining or situated close to trees.
ARBROATHA port and resort in Scotland on the North Sea coast. _ smokie, an unsplit smoked haddock.
ARBUCKLEFatty, U.S. comedian and director of the silent film era who died in 1933.
ARBUSCLEA small tree, or a plant halfway between a shrub and a tree.
ARCHAISMAn outdated word or expression.
ARCHDUKEFormerly, the son of the Emperor of Austria.
ARCHINESUnits of length formerly used in Russia and Turkey, equal to about 71 centimeters (28 inches).
ARCHIVALRegarding historical records.
ARCHIVESCollections of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people.
ARCLAMPSVery bright electric lights.
ARCLIGHTSource of intense illumination.
ARCTURUSRed giant and the brightest star in the constellation Bootes.
ARDENNESThe _, a wooded plateau in southeast Belgium, Luxembourg and northeast France; scene of heavy fighting in both World Wars.
AREACODEUS dialing prefix.
AREOLOGYThe study of the planet Mars.
AREQUIPAPeruvian city also called the White City.
ARETHUSAIn Greek mythology, a nymph who was changed into a spring on the island of Ortygia.
ARGANOILYellow nutty-flavoured substance extracted from the olive-like fruits of a thorny evergreen tree native to Morocco.
ARGEMONEAny of various plants, which are native to the Americas, have large white or yellow flowers and are covered in prickles.
ARGENTICOf or containing silver.
ARGENTRYArticles formed of silver; silver plate.
ARGONAUTOne of Jason's crew in the quest for the Golden Fleece.
ARGOSIESLarge merchant ships.
ARGUABLEOpen to interpretation.
ARGUFIEDQuarrelled.
ARGUFIESQuarrels.
ARGUMENTA quarrel.
ARIDNESSExcessive dryness.
ARILLODEA structure in certain seeds that is developed from the micropyle of the ovule.
ARISARUMGenus of flowering plants in the Araceae family.
ARIZONANA person from the US state that has Phoenix as its capital.
ARKANSASAmerican state whose capital is Little Rock.
ARKROYALFormer British aircraft carrier.
ARLLATEDHaving an aril.
ARMAGNACA dry brown brandy distilled in the French district of Gers.
ARMALITEType of light automatic rifle.
ARMAMENTWeaponry.
ARMATURESoft iron or steel bar placed across the poles of a permanent magnet to maintain its strength.
ARMCHAIRFurniture item.
ARMENIANPerson from Yerevan.
ARMIGERSThose entitled to heraldic arms.
ARMITAGESimon _, Yorkshire-born poet whose collections include Kid.
ARMLOADSStuff carried.
ARMLOCKSHolds in wrestling to force opponents into submission.
ARMORIESArsenals.
ARMOURERChain mail custodian.
ARMOZINEA plain silk, often black, used for clerical gowns and mourning purposes, as well as for women's dresses during and before the 18th century.
ARMRESTSSides of a chair.
ARMSRACEThe continuing competitive attempt by two or more nations each to accumulate more powerful weapons that the other(s).
ARMYWORMThe caterpillar of a noctuid moth that travels in vast hordes and is a serious pest of cereal crops in North America.
AROMATICHaving an aroma.
AROUSINGExciting.
ARPEGGIOIn music, a chord whose notes are played in rapid succession rather than simultaneously.
ARQUETTEDavid, U.S. actor and professional wrestler, ex-husband of Courteney Cox.
ARRAIGNSBrings a prisoner before a court to answer an indictment.
ARRANGESFixes up.
ARRESTED_ Development, U.S. TV sitcom featuring the Bluth family.
ARRESTEEOne who is nabbed.
ARRESTERPerson who deprives someone of their liberty by taking him or her into custody.
ARRIVALS_ hall, the area of an airport for incoming passengers.
ARRIVINGComing to a destination.
ARROGANTHigh and mighty.
ARROGATETake or claim something without justification.
ARROSIONA gnawing.
ARSENALSWeapons stores.
ARSENATESalt or ester of any oxyacid of arsenic.
ARSENIDECompound of a poisonous element.
ARSENITEChemical compound.
ARSONISTOne who sets things on fire.
ARSONOUSRelating to illegal burning.
ARTCLASSPainting lesson.
ARTEFACTA man-made object taken as a whole.
ARTERIALOf a blood vessel.
ARTERIESBlood vessels carrying blood from the heart.
ARTERTONGemma, English actress who played Sister Clodagh in the 2020 TV series Black Narcissus.
ARTESIANRelating to or denoting a well bored perpendicularly into water-bearing strata lying at an angle, so that natural pressure produces a constant supply of water with little or no pumping.
ARTFULLYIn a way that is clever or skilful and also cunning.
ARTHOUSEA type of cinema that specialises in showing films that are not part of the commercial mainstream.
ARTICLESStories in a newspaper or magazine.
ARTIFICEA clever expedient; ingenious stratagem.
ARTINESSCreativity.
ARTISANSCraftsmen.
ARTISTESPerformers. Professional entertainers, such as singers or dancers.
ARTISTICHaving a natural creative skill. _ licence, freedom to deviate from the truth in a creative work.
ARTISTRYCreative workmanship, ability or quality.
ARTOFWARThe _ _ _, ancient Chinese military treatise attributed to Sun Tzu.
ARTTATUMInfluential jazz pianist awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1989.
ARUMLILYOrnamental plant with a brilliant yellow spike of flowers in a funnel-like bract.
ARVICOLAWater voles genus.
ARVICOLEType of mouse or water vole.
ASAWHOLEConsidered altogether.
ASBESTOSInsulating material.
ASCENDEDRose higher.
ASCENDERThe upper part of a letter such as b or d.
ASCETICSPeople who practise great self-denial and abstain from worldly comforts, especially for religious reasons.
ASCIDIANA minute marine invertebrate animal such as the sea squirt.
ASCORBIC_ acid, vitamin C.
ASCRIBEDAttributed or credited to.
ASCRIBESAttributes or credits to.
ASHCROFTPeggy _, Oscar-winning actress made a Dame in 1956.
ASHGABATCapital of Turkmenistan.
ASHKELONResort city of SW Israel approximately 50 km (31 mi) south of Tel Aviv.
ASHTRAYSReceptacles for cigarette butts.
ASINKINGRats Desert _ _ Ship.
ASITWEREExpression meaning 'so to speak' or 'in a way'.
ASKFORITInvite trouble.
ASKROUNDInvite.
ASMODEUSPrince of demons in Jewish demonology.
ASOFLATERecently.
ASONEMANPhrase meaning 'with everyone acting together'.
ASPERATESomewhat rough or harsh to the touch.
ASPERGERHans _, 20th-century Austrian physician who first described a form of autism.
ASPERITYHarshness of tone or manner.
ASPEROUSRough, scabrous.
ASPERULAGenus of flowering plants in the Rubiaceae family, commonly known as woodruff.
ASPHALTSLays a bituminous cover.
ASPHERICLens type.
ASPHODELAny of several flowering plants of the lily family chiefly mediterranean.
ASPHYXIASuffocation.
ASPIRANTA wannabe.
ASPIRATEPronounce with an exhalation of breath.
ASPIRINGStriving for higher things.
ASPIRINSPain killers.
ASSAILERAttacker.
ASSASSIN_ bug, a long-legged, predatory, often blood-sucking insect. The Blind _ , novel by Margaret Atwood published in 2000.
ASSAULTSViolent attacks, either physical or verbal.
ASSAYERSThose who carry out analysis of a metal or ore to determine its components.
ASSEGAISSpears.
ASSEMBLEGather together.
ASSEMBLYA joining together. A number of people gathered together for a regular, formal meeting.
ASSENTEDExpressed approval or agreement.
ASSENTERPerson who agrees or complies.
ASSERTEDStated a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.
ASSESSEDEvaluated.
ASSESSESEvaluates.
ASSESSORPerson who estimates the value of damage to property for insurance purposes.
ASSIDEANOne of a body of devoted Jews who opposed the Hellenistic Jews, and supported the Asmoneans.
ASSIENTOContract or convention between other countries and Spain that allowed the other countries to supply slaves to Spanish colonies.
ASSIGNATOne of the notes issued as paper currency from 1789 to 1796 by the revolutionary government on the security of confiscated lands.
ASSIGNEDAllocated, gave out. Allotted.
ASSONATEOf a word or line, have a sound, especially a vowel sound, that corresponds to another.
ASSOONASAt the very moment that.
ASSORTEDConsisting of various kinds mixed together.
ASSUAGEDMitigated, softened.
ASSUAGESMakes milder.
ASSUMENTA patch; an addition; a piece put on.
ASSUMINGExpecting too much.
ASSURERSFirms supplying cover.
ASSURINGMaking something certain to happen.
ASSYRIANThe dialect of Akkadian. Inhabitant of an ancient Mesopotamian kingdom.
ASTATINEChemical element, symbol At, atomic number 85.
ASTERIASStarfish genus.
ASTERIONThe point behind the ear where the parietal, temporal, and occipital bones meet.
ASTERISKStar-shaped character.
ASTERISMA prominent pattern or group of stars that is smaller than a constellation.
ASTERNALNot reaching to or connected with the sternum.
ASTEROIDSmall celestial body.
ASTEROPEA butterfly genus.
ASTHENIAAbnormal physical weakness or lack of energy.
ASTHENICHaving a slender light body. Ectomorphic.
ASTILBESPlants.
ASTONIEDDeprived briefly of the power to act.
ASTONISHAmaze, astound.
ASTOPPED_ _ Clock Is Right Twice A Day.
ASTOUNDSSurprises.
ASTRAEUSTitan god of the dusk in Greek mythology.
ASTRAGALNarrow convex moulding (often a beading) around the top or bottom of a column.
ASTROFEL A bitter herb, probably the same as aster, or starwort.
ASTROITEA radiated or star-shaped mineral or fossil.
ASTURIANCharacteristic of a Spanish region.
ASTUTELYIn a wise or sagacious fashion.
ASUNCIONCapital of Paraguay.
ASWANDAMConstruction which helps regulate the flow of the Nile River.
ASWELLASIn addition to.
ASWOONEDDazed.
ATABRINEA drug used to treat certain worm infestations and once used to treat malaria.
ATAPINCHIf absolutely necessary.
ATAPRICEQuite expensive.
ATARAXIAA state of freedom from emotional disturbance and anxiety; tranquillity.    
ATBOTTOMFundamentally.
ATELIERSArtists' studios or workshops.
ATELODUSAtractoscion _, Australian fish.
ATENOLOLBeta blocker medication primarily used to treat high blood pressure and heart-associated chest pain.
ATHEISTSDisbelievers.
ATHELINGPrince of any royal anglo saxon dynasties.
ATHENIANUrban Greek.
ATHERINEA small marine fish.
ATHEROIDShaped like an ear of grain.
ATHEROMADegeneration of the walls of the arteries caused by accumulated fatty deposits and scar tissue.
ATHERTONMichael _, cricketer who first captained England's Test side in 1993.
ATHLETESRunners.
ATHLETICPhysically fit or strong. Wigan _ , football team that won the 2013 FA Cup.
ATKINSONRowan, Mr. Bean creator. Kate, English author who created the investigator Jackson Brodie. Gemma, actress who played Lisa Hunter in Hollyoaks.
ATLANTICThe world's second largest ocean.
ATLANTISIn ancient legend, a continent said to have sunk beneath the Atlantic Ocean.
ATLENGTHIn depth.
ATOMBOMBDestructive device in which the energy is provided by nuclear fission.
ATOMISEDConverted into very fine particles or droplets.
ATOMISERA device for emitting water, perfume, or other liquids as a fine spray.
ATOMISESConverts (a substance) into very fine particles or droplets.
ATOMIZERDevice for emitting water, perfume, or other liquids as a fine spray.
ATOMIZESConverts into very fine particles or droplets.
ATRANDOMHaphazardly.
ATREMBLEShaking.
ATROCITYCruel act.
ATROPINEA poisonous alkaloid obtained from deadly nightshade.
ATROPOUSGrowing straight, without inversion.
ATSCHOOLAttending class.
ATSOURCEFrom the point of origin.
ATSUGEWINative Americans residing in northeastern California.
ATTACHEDJoined, linked.
ATTACHESJoins or fastens (something) to something else.
ATTACKEDSet upon.
ATTACKERAssailant.
ATTAINEDAchieved.
ATTEMPTSTries.
ATTENDEDWent to.
ATTENDEEOne who is present.
ATTESTEDAffirmed the correctness or truth.
ATTESTORWitness.
ATTITUDEOpinion or way of thinking.
ATTORNEYAmerican lawyer.
ATTRACTSDraws towards.
ATTUNINGAdapting.
ATTWATERSam, former EastEnders actor who won the TV entertainment show Dancing on Ice in 2011.
ATYPICALNot representative.
AUCKLANDThe capital of New Zealand from 1840-65.
AUCTIONSSales.
AUDIENCEThe assembled spectators or listeners at a public event such as a play, film, concert, or meeting.
AUDITINGInspector's job.
AUDITIONScreen test.
AUDITORSAccount inspectors.
AUDITORYRelating to hearing.
AUERBACH_ Castle, fortress on the Bergstrasse in southern Hesse, Germany, originally built by King Charlemagne. Frank, German-born British portrait and cityscape painter.
AUGMENTSMakes something greater by adding to it.
AUGRATINSprinkled with breadcrumbs or grated cheese and browned.
AUGSBURGCity at the junction of the Wertach and Lech rivers in Bavaria, S Germany, named after the first emperor of Rome.
AUGUSTUSFounder of the Roman Principate and considered the first Roman emperor, controlling the Roman Empire from 27 BC until his death in AD 14. _ Pugin, English architect who co-designed the Palace of Westminster.
AULDLANG_ _ Syne, Scots poem written by Robert Burns in 1788.
AULNAGERA sworn officer in England, whose duty was to inspect woollen cloth and fix a seal upon it.
AUMBRIESSmall recesses or cupboards in the wall of a church.
AURELIANEmperor of Rome from 270 to 275, awarded the title Restitutor Orbis ('Restorer of the World') by the Senate.
AURELIUSMarcus _, Roman Emperor, author of Meditations.
AUREVOIRTill the next time in France.
AURICLESStructures resembling an ear or ear lobe.
AURICULAAlso called bear's-ear. a widely cultivated alpine primrose,
AUSPICESPatronage or guidance.
AUSTRIANArnold Schwarzenegger has this nationality by birth.
AUSTRINESouthern; southerly.
AUTARCHYAbsolute sovereignty.
AUTHOREDWrote a book or article.
AUTOBAHNA motorway in German-speaking countries.
AUTOCRATAbsolute ruler.
AUTODAFEPublic announcement of the sentences imposed by the Inquisition.
AUTODYNEDenoting or relating to an electrical circuit in which the same elements and valves are used as oscillator and detector.
AUTOGIROA form of aircraft with freely rotating horizontal blades and a propeller. It differs from a helicopter in that the blades are not powered but rotate in the slipstream, propulsion being by a conventional mounted engine.
AUTOHARPKind of zither fitted with a series of sprung and padded bars which allow the playing of chords by damping selected strings.
AUTOMATARobots.
AUTONOMYThe right or condition of self-government.
AUTOPENSMechanical devices that automatically reproduce a person's signature.
AUTOPSICRelating to a postmortem.
AUTUMNALDescribes the third season.
AUVERGNEA former administrative region of central France.
AVADAVATA type of Asian weaverbird, often kept as a cage bird.
AVAILINGBeing of use or value; having force or efficacy.
AVARITIAReprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins).
AVEMARIAChristian prayer that has been set to music by Bach and Schubert. Another name for the Catholic Hail Mary.
AVENGERSThe _, 1960s TV series starring Patrick Macnee.
AVENIOUSBeing without veins or nerves, as the leaves of certain plants.
AVENTAILThe movable front flap on a helmet.
AVENTINEOne of the seven hills on which ancient Rome was built.
AVERAGESCricket batsmen's and bowlers' statistics.
AVERCORNIn old law, corn paid by a tenant to his superior as rent or in lieu of service.
AVERMENTAn affirmation or allegation.
AVERRINGClaiming.
AVERSIONStrong feeling of dislike, opposition or repugnance. Antipathy.
AVERTINGPreventing.
AVIARIESBirds' homes.
AVIATIONArt of flying aircraft.
AVIATORSPilots.
AVIATRIXA female pilot.
AVIEMOREA winter sports resort in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland. Loch an Eilein is near to this Scottish ski resort.
AVIFAUNAA name for all the birds of a region.
AVIONICSThe electronic equipment on an aircraft or spacecraft.
AVOCADOSFruit.
AVOGADROAmedeo _, Italian chemist who helped develop molecular theory.
AVOUTRERAn adulterer.
AVOUTRIEAdultery.
AVOWEDLYOpenly, by public admission.
AVULSIONThe action of pulling or tearing away.
AWAKENEDRoused, revived.
AWARDINGGiving a prize.
AWATCHED_ _ Pot Never Boils.
AWEATHERToward the windward side.
AWNINGEDSong by Perception Jumbo.
AWRINKLE_ _ In Time, Film starring Oprah Winfrey and Reese Witherspoon.
AXLETREEA bar fixed across the underpart of a wagon or carriage that has rounded ends on which the wheels revolve.
AYIANAPAResort in eastern Cyprus whose name translates as 'holy dell'.
AYRSHIRECounty in south-west Scotland, located on the shores of the Firth of Clyde. Kilmarnock is in this historic Scottish county.
AYUBKHANMohammad _ _, Pakistani soldier and statesman; President 1958-69.
AYURVEDAThe traditional Hindu system of medicine.
AZURITESdeep blue minerals associated with copper deposits.
BABASSUSBrazilian palm trees with hard edible nuts yielding an oil used in making soap, margarine, etc.
BABBLING_ brook, a small, fast-running stream.
BABERUTHAmerican baseball player nicknamed the Bambino and the Sultan of Swat.
BABUSHKAIn Poland and Russia, an old woman or grandmother.
BABYBIRDBritish indie rock band noted for their 1996 song You're Gorgeous.
BABYBOOMPeriod of population explosion such as after the Second World War.
BABYDOLLProtagonist of the 2011 action thriller film Sucker Punch, played by Emily Browning.
BABYLOVEA 1964 Motown hit for the Supremes.
BABYTALKLanguage used by infants when they are just learning to speak.
BACCARATCard game.
BACCATEDHaving many berries.
BACHELORUnmarried man. _ pad, informal term for a single man's home.
BACKACHELumbar pain.
BACKBANDA moulding used at the edges of a window casing.
BACKBITEAttack the character or reputation of a person who is not present.
BACKBONESpine.
BACKCHATImpudent replies.
BACKCOMBDo this to hair.
BACKDOORBuilding's rear entrance.
BACKDOWNConcede defeat.
BACKDROPA painted cloth or curtain at the rear of a stage in a theatre.
BACKFIRERebound.
BACKFLIPForm of somersault.
BACKFOOTOn the ___ , phrase meaning 'at a disadvantage'.
BACKHANDTennis stroke.
BACKHEELKick in football in which a player strikes the ball with the rear part of the foot.
BACKLASHHostile reaction. An adverse reaction or consequence, sometimes violent.
BACKLOGSExcesses of things to do.
BACKPACKRucksack.
BACKRESTSeat part.
BACKROOMA place where secret, administrative, or supporting work is done.
BACKSAWSReinforced cutting tools.
BACKSEAT_ driver, informal term for one who criticises or tries to direct affairs without any responsibility.
BACKSIDEA person's buttocks.
BACKSTOPProtective screen.
BACTERIAMicro organisms.
BACTRIANA two-humped camel that is a beast of burden in central Asian deserts.
BACULINEPertaining to the rod or its use in punishing.
BADAPPLECorrupt person in a group.
BADBLOODEnmity.
BADDEBTSMoney owed that cannot be recovered.
BADFAITHDishonesty.
BADGEREDPestered.
BADIGEONA composition for patching surface defects in carpentry or masonry.
BADINAGEBanter.
BADLANDSEroded and barren plateau region of the western US, mainly in southwestern South Dakota and northwestern Nebraska. National Park.
BADLYOFFPoor.
BADMOUTHMalign.
BAEDEKERKarl _, 19th Century German publisher who gave his name to a series of travel guidebooks
BAFFLINGImpossible to understand.
BAGGIESTBulging the most.
BAGHEERABlack panther in The Jungle Book.
BAGPIPESWind instrument which may feature in Scots Hogmanay celebrations.
BAGUETTELong thin loaf.
BAIKONURRussian space centre in Kazakhstan.
BAILIFFSOfficials in a court of law who keep order, look after prisoners, etc. Agents or stewards of a landlord or landowner.
BAILMENTA contractual delivery of goods in trust to a person for a specific purpose.
BAILOUTSActs of giving financial assistance to a failing business or economy to save it from collapse.
BAIRSTOWJonny, Yorkshire right-handed batsman who scored England's second fastest Test fifty on record.
BAKELITEFirst plastic made from synthetic components invented by Belgian chemist Leo Baekeland in 1907.
BAKERIESPlaces where bread is made.
BAKERLOOThis is a line on the London Underground.
BAKEWELLDerbyshire town that gave its name to a famous tart and puddding.
BAKLAVASDesserts of thin pieces of flaky pastry, honey and nuts, usually cut in lozenge-shaped pieces.
BALAGUERJoaquin _, Dominican statesman; president of the Dominican Republic 1960-62, 1966-78 and 1986-96.
BALANCEDIn good proportions.
BALDACCIDavid, U.S. legal thriller writer whose first book Absolute Power was published in 1996.
BALDNESSLack of hair.
BALDRICKTony Robinson's character name in all four series of Blackadder.
BALDRICSSword belts.
BALEARICGroup of Spanish Islands.
BALEFIRELarge open-air blaze.
BALINESEFrom an island in SE Asia.
BALISTESA genus of triggerfish.
BALKIESTMost uncooperative.
BALLADRYSong type collectively.
BALLARATAustralian city dubbed The Golden City in the 1850s Gold Rush.
BALLBOYSWimbledon court officials.
BALLCOCKMechanical valve found in a toilet cistern or header tank for water systems.
BALLGAMEWhole New _, Expression we get from baseball meaning a situation changed so drastically as to need new solutions.
BALLGOWNFormal dress for a woman, often made from an expensive material and usually with a long skirt.
BALLISTACatapult used in ancient warfare to hurl stones and other large missiles over a distance.
BALLPARKIn the right ____ , expression meaning 'fairly accurate'.
BALLROOMLarge hall for dancing.
BALLUTESSmall inflatable parachutes for stabilization and deceleration of a jumper or object usually before a conventional parachute opens.
BALLYHOONoisy or confused situation.
BALMIESTThe most mild and pleasant.
BALMORAL_ Castle, private residence of the Queen in aberdeenshire.
BALSAMIC_ vinegar, ingredient made from white grapes aged in wooden barrels.
BALUSTERA short decorative pillar forming part of a series supporting a rail or coping.
BANCROFTAnne _, actress married to Mel Brooks.
BANDAGEDWrapped in a dressing.
BANDAGESStrips of woven material used to bind up a wound or to protect an injured part of the body.
BANDANASBrightly coloured pieces of cloth worn around a person's head or neck.
BANDANNALarge handkerchief or neckerchief.
BANDASEAPortion of the South Pacific Ocean lying south- west of Sulawesi and east of New Guinea.
BANDERASAntonio, Spanish actor who voiced Puss in Boots in the Shrek film sequels.
BANDIESTMost bow-legged.
BANDITRYThe practices of outlaws and brigands.
BANDITTIOutlaws in Italy.
BANDSAWSTools consisting of an endless moving steel belt with a serrated edge.
BANDSMANA member of a company of musicians.
BANEWORTAtropa belladonna, deadly nightshade.
BANISHEDGot rid of.
BANISTERSlender upright posts or rails guarding the side of a staircase.
BANJOISTMusician.
BANKHEADTallulah, Lifeboat actress.
BANKLOANA sum of money borrowed by an individual or business from a financial institution.
BANKNOTEPiece of paper money.
BANKROLLBack financially.
BANKRUPTInsolvent.
BANSHEESSpirits you'd associate with Siouxsie.
BANTEREDExchanged remarks in a good-humoured teasing way.
BANVILLEJohn, Irish novelist noted for The Sea.
BAPHOMETAn idol that the Knights Templar were said to have worshipped.
BAPTISESChristens.
BAPTISMSChristenings.
BAPTISTEDane, English stand-up comedian born in 1984 who starred in the TV sitcom Sunny D.
BAPTIZESChristens.
BARABBASIn the New Testament, the condemned robber released at the Passover instead of Jesus.
BARATHEAA fine woollen cloth, sometimes mixed with silk or cotton, used chiefly for coats and suits. Soft fabric of worsted.
BARBADOSCountry whose capital is Bridgetown.
BARBARICPrimative or brutal.
BARBECUEFood cooked outdoors. A meal cooked on a grill, usually over charcoal.
BARBICANPerforming arts centre in the city of London.
BARBIZONSchool of painters, part of an art movement towards Realism in art, which arose in the context of the dominant Romantic Movement of the time.
BARBOSSAHector, pirate played by Geoffrey Rush in the Pirates Of The Caribbean film series.
BARBULESMinute filaments projecting from the barb of a feather.
BARCHARTType of graph.
BARDOLPHMinor character in four of Shakespeare's plays; a follower of Falstaff.
BAREBACKWithout a saddle.
BAREBOATShip hired without a crew.
BAREFOOTWithout socks or shoes.
BAREHEADNo hat.
BARENESSNudity.
BARFLIESDrinkers.
BARGAINSGood deals.
BARGELLOFormer prison, now an art museum, in Florence, Italy.
BARGEMANOne who lives or works on a long narrow boat used on canals.
BARGRAPHHistogram.
BARGUESTA goblin in English folklore, often appearing in the shape of a large dog and believed to portend imminent death or misfortune.
BARISTASCoffee shop employees who make coffee.
BARITONEThe second lowest adult male voice.
BARMAIDSPub workers.
BARMCAKEIn Lancashire and parts of Yorkshire, a round, flat, soft bread roll.
BARMIESTMost crazy.
BARNABASSaint ____, fictional church in The Vicar Of Dibley.
BARNACLECrustacean on a ship hull.
BARNARDODr. Thomas John _, British philanthropist who founded homes for destitute children.
BARNOWLSNocturnal birds.
BARNSLEYFormer mining town in South Yorkshire.
BARNYARDFarm part.
BARONAGENobles collectively.
BARONESSAristocrat.
BARONETSNobles.
BARONIESSpheres of influence dominated by an industrial magnate or other powerful individual.
BAROUCHEA horse-drawn carriage having four wheels.
BARRACKSDormitories for soldiers. Buildings for housing troops.
BARRAGESConcentrated artillery bombardment over a wide area.
BARRETTEA clasp or pin for holding women's hair in place.
BARRIERSFences or other obstacles that prevents movement or access.
BARSTOOLSeat in pub.
BARTLETTCharacter (surname) played by Richard Attenborough in The Great Escape.
BARTONIAGenus of very small herbs (family Gentianaceae) with scalelike leaves and small yellow flowers.
BASANITEAn igneous, volcanic rock with aphanitic to porphyritic texture.
BASEBALLA team game that has nine players on each side and is played on a field known as a diamond. The St. Louis Cardinals are a team in this sport.
BASECAMPStaging area for mountaineers.
BASELESSUnfounded.
BASELINEBack end of a tennis court.
BASEMENTLowest floor.
BASERATEMinimal standard set by the Bank of England for banks to lend to their customers.
BASEUNITKitchen cupboard.
BASILDONTown in Essex.
BASILICAIn architecture, a Roman public building with a large, rectangular central nave with an aisle on each side.
BASILISKLegendary reptile able to kill with a glance.
BASINGERKim, L.A. Confidential actress.
BASSANIOThe Merchant of Venice character.
BASSCLEFMusic notation.
BASSDRUMPercussion instrument.
BASSINETA child's wicker cradle.
BASSISTSPlayers of double basses especially in jazz bands.
BASSOONSWoodwind instruments, tenors of the oboe family.
BASTILLEFormerly infamous prison in France.
BASTIONSStrongholds.
BATELEURShort-tailed African eagle whose name means 'juggler' in French; Terathopius ecaudatus.
BATHROBEA dressing gown, especially one made of towelling.
BATHROOMGet washed here.
BATHURSTCity in New South Wales that was the scene of a gold rush in 1851.
BATTEREDDamaged by blows or hard usage.
BATTIESTOddest.
BATTLEOF_ _ Agincourt.
BATUKHANMongol ruler of the 13th century who founded the Golden Horde.
BAUHINIAA climbing or shrubby plant of tropical and warm regions that is widely cultivated for ornament.
BAUTISTADave, U.S. actor and ex-wrestler who plays Drax the Destroyer in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
BAVAROISDessert containing gelatin and whipped cream, served cold.
BAWDIESTMost humorously indecent.
BAYBERRYNorth American shrub with aromatic leathery leaves.
BAYONETSWeapons consisting of a blade fixed to the end of a rifle.
BAYREUTHBavarian town famed for its annual festival of Wagner music.
BAYWATCH1989-2001 action drama series starring David Hasselhoff.
BAZOOKASPortable tubular rocket launchers that fire projectiles capable of piercing armour.
BDELLIUMSemi-transparent oleo-gum resin extracted from Commiphora wightii of India (also called false myrrh) and from Commiphora africana trees.
BEACHBUMSeaside idler.
BEACHINGStranding a whale.
BEACONEDSignalled a warning.
BEADIESTMost small, round, and gleaming.
BEADROLLA list of persons for whom prayers are to be offered.
BEADSMENPensioners provided for by a benefactor in return for prayers.
BEADYEYESuccessor band formed by the remaining members of Oasis after Noel Gallagher left in 2009.
BEANBAGSLarge round cushions fitted with tiny pieces of plastic or rubber.
BEANCURDSoft paste used in Chinese and vegetarian cookery.
BEANPOLETall thin person.
BEARARMSCarry weapons.
BEARAWAYAbduct.
BEARDINGBoldly confronting.
BEARINGSA sense of one's relative position or situation; orientation.
BEARSDENGlasgow suburb.
BEARSKINTall, fur, military cap.
BEASTIESInsects or other small animals.
BEATNIKSMembers of a generation of young adults in the 50s, who rejected the social and political systems of the West.
BEATRICEBenedick's lover in Much Ado About Nothing.
BEATTIMEKeep rhythm.
BEAUFORTScale of wind speed measurement.
BEAULIEUA small village located on the south eastern edge of the New Forest national park in Hampshire; location of Palace House, the home of the Montagu family.
BEAUMONTBill _, England rugby union captain and Question Of Sport star.
BEAUVAISCity in northern France noted for its Gothic Sainte-Pierre cathedral.
BEAUVOIRSimone de _, 20th-century French existential novelist and feminist.
BEBHIONNMoon of Saturn.
BECHAMELA thick, white sauce.
BECLOUDSMakes obscure or muddled.
BECOMINGSuitable.
BEDABBLETo spatter or soil all over.
BEDCHAIRA seat to sleep in?
BEDCOVERBlanket.
BEDEGUARA reddish mosslike growth on rose bushes, forming in response to the developing larvae of a gall wasp.
BEDIVEREKnight of the Round Table who returned Excalibur to the Lady of the Lake at the dying Arthur's request.
BEDKNOBS_ And Broomsticks, Disney film starring Angela Lansbury.
BEDLINENSheets and pillowcases.
BEDOUINSArab nomads.
BEDPLATEBase of a machine.
BEDROLLSSleeping bags.
BEDSOCKSNightwear.
BEDSORESUlcerations of tissue deprived of adequate blood supply by prolonged pressure.
BEDSPACEHospital capacity.
BEDSTEADThe framework of a bed on which the mattress and bedclothes are placed.
BEDSTRAWAny of numerous rubiaceous plants of the genus Galium, which have small white or yellow flowers and prickly or hairy fruits.
BEDWORTHMarket town in Warwickshire.
BEECHINGBritish Rail report.
BEECHNUTA brand of chewing tobacco.
BEEFCAKEAttractive muscleman.
BEEFWOODAny of several chiefly Australian trees of the genus Casuarina, having feathery branches that lack true foliage leaves.
BEERBOHMMax _, English writer who 'wove' A Christmas Garland, a 1912 collection of parodies.
BEERHALLThe _ _ Putsch, failed 1923 Nazi coup. Large drinking space.
BEESWINGA filmy crust on old port.
BEETLINGOf a rock or a person's eyebrows, prominent or overhanging.
BEETROOTVegetable or salad item.
BEFOREMEIs This A Dagger Which I See _ _.
BEFRIENDAct as an ally to.
BEGGARLYPitifully or deplorably meagre or bad.
BEGINNERNovice.
BEGIRDLETo surround.
BEGONIASPlants.
BEGOTTENFathered.
BEGRIMEDBlackened with ingrained dirt.
BEGRUDGEResent.
BEGUILERA person who charms others.
BEGUINESDances.
BEHANGEDOne Might As Well _ _ For A Sheep As A Lamb.
BEHEADEDDecapitated.
BEHEMOTHHuge monster.
BEHOLDENOwing thanks or having a duty to someone in return for help or a service.
BEHOLDEROnlooker.
BEIGNETSIn the US, square deep-fried pastries served hot and sprinkled with icing sugar.
BELABOURTo beat severely or to attack verbally.
BELAMOUROne who is loved.
BELCANTOA lyrical style of operatic singing using a full, rich, broad tone and smooth phrasing.
BELGIANSAntwerp residents.
BELGRADECapital of Serbia.
BELGRANOManuel _, politician and military leader who created the flag of Argentina.
BELGRAVE_ Square, London area home to several Embassies including that of Germany.
BELIEVERI'm A _, Monkees hit written by Neil Diamond.
BELITTLEDemean.
BELLBOOKThe phrase "_, _ and candle" refers to a Latin Christian method of excommunication by anathema, imposed on a person who had committed an exceptionally grievous sin.
BELLBUOYAn anchored float rung by the action of the waves to warn shipping of shallow waters.
BELLHOPSHotel porters who carry luggage and answer calls for service.
BELLJARSGlass covers used to protect flower arrangements or fragile ornaments, or to cover apparatus in experiments.
BELLUCCIMonica, Italian actress who played Persephone in sci-fi action films The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions.
BELMOPANCapital of Belize.
BELONITEMinute acicular or dendritic crystalline forms sometimes observed in glassy volcanic rocks.
BELOWPARNot feeling or performing as well as normal.
BELPAESEMild creamy Italian cheese whose name literally means 'beautiful country'.
BEMASTERBring under control.
BEMOANEDLamented.
BEMOANERPerson who laments.
BEMUSINGPuzzling.
BENCHLEYPeter _ (1940-2006), US author of novels including 1974's Jaws.
BENCROSSEnglish actor of the stage and screen, known for his portrayal of the British Olympic athlete Harold Abrahams in the 1981 film Chariots of Fire.
BENDIESTMost flexible.
BENEDICTName taken by Joseph Ratzinger when he became pope in 2005.
BENEFICEA position or post granted to an ecclesiastic that guarantees a fixed amount of property or income. A church living.
BENEFITSAdvantages.
BENELTONHe co-wrote The Young Ones.
BENFOGLEFormer Countryfile co-presenter.
BENGRIMMCharacter played by Jamie Bell in the 2015 superhero film Fantastic Four.
BENHOGANLegendary US golfer.
BENIDORMSpanish resort town on the Western Mediterranean.
BENIGNLYIn a way that is pleasant and kind or not harmful.
BENJAMIN_ Franklin, American whose face adorns the $100 bill.
BENMILESEnglish actor who played Peter Townsend in the first two seasons of The Crown.
BENNEVISMountain. 1980 Grand National winning racehorse.
BENTINCKTim _, actor playing Cliff Lawton in The Thick Of It, and the voice of David in The Archers.
BENTOBOXA container with several compartments used in Japan for sushi or cold food.
BENTWOODCurved furniture.
BENWYVISMountain near Dingwall in the Highlands, one of the Munros.
BENZOATESodium _, a white crystalline salt used as a food preservative and antiseptic.
BEQUEATHTo hand down; pass on, as to following generations.
BERAINEDMade wet by precipitation.
BERATINGRebuking.
BERBERISA large genus of shrubs that usually have prickly stems, yellow flowers, and red or blackish berries.
BERCEUSELullaby.
BERENGERTom, Platoon actor.
BERGAMOTFlavour in Earl Grey.
BERGERACPolice drama starring John Nettles.
BERGKAMPDennis, Arsenal's former Dutch striker.
BERIBERIDisease caused by a dietary deficiency of Vitamin B1.
BERKELEYBusby, U.S. film director and musical choreographer. Ballard, actor who plays Major Gowen in Fawlty Towers.
BERLINERIch bin ein _, a quote form JFK's 1963 speech in Europe.
BERMUDASCasual knee-length shorts.
BERNARDO__ Silva, Portuguese midfielder who joined Manchester City FC in 2017.
BERNOUSEA thick hooded cloak worn by Berbers and Arabs in Northwest Africa.
BERTLAHRActor best remembered for playing the Lion in the 1939 film The Wizard Of Oz.
BERTRANDPlastic, Belgian singer/songwriter noted for Ca plane pour moi.
BESMEARSCovers with a greasy or sticky substance.
BESMIRCHMake dirty, sully.
BESOFTONGently treat.
BESOTTEDStrongly infatuated.
BESOUGHTImplored.
BESSEMERSir Henry _, 19th-century British engineer who developed a process for producing steel.
BESTIARYA moralising medieval collection of descriptions and illustrations of real and mythical animals.
BESTLAIDThe ____ plans of mice and men, proverb stressing how even careful planning does not bring success.
BESTOWEDPresented (an honour, right, or gift).
BESTRIDEStraddle.
BETAKINGGoing to.
BETHESDAIn the New Testament, a pool in Jerusalem reputed to have healing powers.
BETJEMANSir John _, poet laureate 1972-84.
BETONIESSeveral plants of the widespread genus Stachys in the mint family.
BETRAYALAn act of treachery.
BETRAYEDDouble-crossed.
BEVATRONMachine used to accelerate protons to energies in the billion electronvolt range.
BEVERAGEDrink.
BEVERLEYThe county town of the East Riding of Yorkshire and location of a Gothic minster.
BEVINBOYYoung man selected to work in a British coalmine in World War II.
BEWILDERConfuse or puzzle.
BHELPURICrunchy Indian snack made from puffed rice and cubed vegetables, typically flavoured with tamarind sauce.
BIALETTIAlfonso, Italian engineer who invented the moka coffee pot in 1933.
BIANNUALOccurring twice a year.
BIARRITZTown and resort in southwest France, on the Bay of Biscay.
BIATHLONA contest in which cross-country skiers, carrying rifles, shoot at targets at four stops along a 12.5-mile course.
BIBLICALOf the Bible.
BIBULOUSAddicted to alcohol.
BICKEREDArgued.
BICONVEXShaped like a lentil.
BICRURALHaving two legs.
BICUSPIDTooth, especially a human premolar, that has two raised points.
BIDENTALA sacred place where lightning has struck.
BIENNALEVenice arts exhibition.
BIENNIALOccurring every two years.
BIERHOFFOliver, German ex-striker who scored Germany's golden goal in the UEFA Euro 1996 final.
BIERLEINBrigitte _, Chancellor of Austria who succeeded Sebastian Kurz on 3 June 2019.
BIFOCALSSpectacles with lenses combining distant and near-vision sections.
BIFORATEIn biology, having two openings, pores, or perforations.
BIGAMISTOne who is illegally married.
BIGAMOUSHaving two wives or husbands at the same time.
BIGAPPLEThe _ _, popular nickname for New York City.
BIGARADEA brown sauce flavored with the juice and grated rind of oranges.
BIGBREAKFormer TV show for which Captain Sensible's The Snooker Song was the theme tune.
BIGBUCKSHuge money.
BIGDADDYWrestling alter ego of Shirley Crabtree Jr.
BIGHEADSConceited people.
BIGMOUTHA noisy, indiscreet, or boastful person.
BIGSLEEPThe _ _, Raymond Chandler's first Philip Marlowe book.
BIGSTICK'Speak softly and carry a _ _' US President Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy.
BIGWHEELLarge, circular fairground attraction offering rides with views around its edge.
BILABIALOf or relating to a speech sound that is articulated using both lips.
BILBERRYAny of several primarily Eurasian species of low-growing shrubs in the genus Vaccinium.
BILLETEDAccommodated (soldiers) in a particular place, especially a civilian's house.
BILLHOOKA traditional cutting tool used widely in agriculture and forestry for cutting smaller woody material such as shrubs and branches.
BILLIARD_ table, sporting item.
BILLIONSVery large numbers.
BILLOWEDFlowed outward with an undulating motion.
BILLYCANCamping utensil.
BIMENSALHappening once in two months: bimonthly.
BINAURALRelating to, having or hearing with both ears.
BINDWEEDAny convolvulaceous plant of the genera Convolvulus and Calystegia that twines around a support.
BINNACLEA built-in housing for a ship's compass.
BINOMIALA two-part name for an animal or plant.
BIOMETRYThe application of statistical analysis to biological data.
BIOPSIESExaminations of tissue.
BIOSCOPEA cinema or film.
BIPAROUSBearing two offspring from the same pregnancy.
BIPLANESCraft with two wings.
BIRAMOUSEspecially of crustacean limbs and antennae, dividing to form two branches.
BIRDBATHGarden feature.
BIRDCAGEAvian coop.
BIRDCALLTweet.
BIRDLIMESticky substance used as a trap.
BIRDSEEDAvian food.
BIRDSEYEClarence, U.S. businessman who developed a process for freezing foods in small packages.
BIRDSOFA_ _ _ Feather Flock Together.
BIRDSONGBestselling novel by Sebastian Faulks.
BIRENDRAKing of Nepal murdered by his son, Crown Prince Dipendra, in 2001.
BIRIYANIHighly spiced Indian rice dish.
BIRKHALLThe Prince of Wales' residence on the Balmoral estate.
BIRTHDAYJoni Mitchell celebrates her 75th in 2018.
BIRTHING___ partner, a person chosen by a pregnant woman to support her when she is in labour.
BISCOTTIItalian oblong-shaped hard, dry cookies containing almonds or hazelnuts.
BISECTEDDivided into two parts.
BISECTORSomething that cuts an object into two equal parts.
BISERIALIn two rows.
BISETOUSHaving two bristles.
BISHOPEDMade a horse seem younger, particularly by manipulation of its teeth.
BISMARCKOtto von _, statesman who became the first Chancellor of the German Reich. American state capital of North Dakota.
BISTOURYA surgical knife with a long, narrow, straight or curved blade.
BITBYBITGradually.
BITESIZESmall enough to be eaten as a single mouthful.
BITPARTSVery small acting roles with few lines to speak.
BITTERLYIn an angry, hurt, or resentful way.
BITTERNSBirds.
BIVALENTPair of homologous chromosomes.
BLABBINGSpeaking (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly.
BLACKARTMagic.
BLACKBOXFlight recorder.
BLACKCAPBird.
BLACKDOGSong from the album Led Zeppelin IV.
BLACKEYEShiner.
BLACKFLYInsect.
BLACKICEDriving hazard.
BLACKINGPolish.
BLACKMANMalorie, British writer noted for her young adult novel series Noughts & Crosses.
BLACKOUTTemporary power failure or cut.
BLACKRODAn officer of the House of Lords, who summons the Commons at the opening of Parliament.
BLACKSEAInland body of water to the north of Turkey between southeast Europe and Asia. The Crimean peninsula is on the north coast.
BLACKTEAAssam and Darjeeling are two types of this drink.
BLACKTIESmart male evening attire.
BLACKTOPTwo-Lane _, 1971 road movie directed by Monte Hellman.
BLAHBLAHInformal term for pretentious nonsense.
BLAIRITESupporter of the Labour leader from 1997 to 2007.
BLAMEFULGuilty.
BLANCHESMakes white or pale by extracting colour.
BLANDESTMost plain.
BLANKERSFanny _-Koen, Dutch athlete who won four gold medals at the 1948 London Olympics.
BLANKETSBed covers.
BLANTYREDavid Livingston's Scottish birthplace, after which the second largest city in Malawi is named.
BLASTIDEA small, clear space in the segments of the ovum, the precursor of the nucleus.
BLASTINGUsing explosives.
BLASTOFFRocket's launch.
BLASTULEAn early embryonic form produced by cleavage of a fertilized ovum and consisting of a spherical layer of cells surrounding a fluid-filled cavity.
BLATHERSTalks in a long-winded way without making very much sense.
BLAZONERHerald.
BLAZONRYThe art of describing or painting heraldic devices or armorial bearings.
BLEACHEDMade white.
BLEACHERA raised tier of bench seats at a sports field or stadium.
BLEAKESTMost desolate.
BLEARIERBlurrier, less distinct.
BLEEDINGMarlon Brando's character was this at the end of On The Waterfront.
BLEEPINGMaking a short high-pitched sound or sounds as a signal or to attract attention.
BLEFUSCUAn island in Gulliver's Travels.
BLENDERSKitchen appliances.
BLENHEIM_ Palace, residence of the dukes of Marlborough. 1704 battle in the War of the Spanish Succession.
BLENNIESFish of a family living in coastal waters, with tapering scaleless bodies, long dorsal fins and long ray-like pelvic fins.
BLESSINGThe act of invoking divine protection or aid.
BLESSYOUGesundheit.
BLIGHTEDHaving a plant disease.
BLIGHTERBounder.
BLIMPISHHighly conservative and nationalistic.
BLINDERSTV series starring Cillian Murphy, set in Birmingham after World War I, Peaky _.
BLINKERSLeather sidepieces attached to a horse's bridle to prevent sideways vision.
BLINTZESThin, rolled pancakes of Jewish origin, usually filled with fruit or cream cheese.
BLIPVERTVery brief television advertisement, lasting one second.
BLISSFULExtremely happy; full of joy.
BLISTERSSore spots - perhaps caused by ill-fitting shoes.
BLITHELYIn a joyous manner.
BLIZZARDSnowstorm with high winds.
BLOATERSHerrings that have been salted in brine, smoked and cured whole.
BLOATINGSwollen state caused by retention of fluid or gas.
BLOCKADEClosure, restriction. The sealing off of a place by surrounding it with troops or ships.
BLOCKAGEObject causing an obstruction.
BLOCKERS2018 comedy starring John Cena, Leslie Mann and Ike Barinholtz.
BLOKEDOMInformal term for the world or lifestyle of males.
BLONDELLJoan _, movie actress once married to Dick Powell.
BLOOMERSOld-fashioned undergarment.
BLOOMINGFlowering.
BLOSSOMSSpring flowers of plants that bear fruit with stones or seeds.
BLOTTERSPads of absorbant paper.
BLOUSINGFalling in a fold.
BLOUSONSLoosefitting jackets.
BLOWAWAYDisprove.
BLOWHARDAn arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person.
BLOWHOLEThrough which a whale breathes.
BLOWLAMPBlowtorch.
BLOWOVERTo cease.
BLOWPIPEPoison dart device.
BLUDGEONCosh.
BLUEBELLWoodland plant also called the wild or wood hyacinth. Spring flower. _ Railway, volunteer-run heritage steam train line that operates between East Grinstead and Sheffield Park.
BLUEBIRDNorth American songbird.
BLUECHIPOf high prestige.
BLUEEYED'Boy' or 'girl' who enjoys favouritism.
BLUEEYESOl' ____ , nickname of U.S. singer Frank Sinatra.
BLUEFLAGAward given to a seaside resort that meets EU standards of cleanliness of beaches and water purity.
BLUEJAYSToronto's professional baseball team.
BLUEJOHNA purple-blue fibrous variety of fluorspar occurring only in Derbyshire.
BLUEMOONRodgers and Hart song popular with Manchester City fans.
BLUENILERiver originating at Lake Tana in Ethiopia.
BLUESIERMore like a certain music style.
BLUESMANOne who composes or performs a melancholy style of music, often with a rasping sound.
BLUETITSSmall birds.
BLUEWINGA variety of teal, Anas discors, native to the Americas.
BLUNKETTDavid _, Labour MP who was Home Secretary 2001-04.
BLURTOUTUtter unadvisedly.
BLUSHERSTypes of makeup.
BLUSTERSSpeaks aggressively but without authority.
BLUSTERYWindy with gusts.
BOARDMANStan _, Liverpool-born comedian.
BOASTERSThose who talk big.
BOASTFULTending to brag.
BOATBILLA wading bird of tropical America, related to the herons.
BOATFULSAmounts or numbers that could be carried by a water vessel.
BOATRACEAnnual Thames event.
BOATYARDAn enclosed area of land where marine vessels are built or stored.
BOAVISTAState capital of Roraima in NW Brazil, on the west bank of the Rio Branco.
BOBAFETTCharacter played by Daniel Logan in 2002's Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones. Helmeted bounty hunter hired by Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy.
BOBBINETA netted fabric of hexagonal mesh, made on a lace machine.
BOBBYVEEAmerican singer who had a hit with one of Burt Bacharach's songs.
BOBCRYERSergeant played by Eric Richard on ITV's The Bill from 1984 to 2004.
BOBDYLANUS singer-songwriter awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature.
BOBFOSSEAmerican dancer, musical theatre choreographer, director, screenwriter, film director and actor.
BOBHAWKEPrime Minister of Australia 1983-1991.
BOBSTAYSRopes used to hold down the bowsprit of a ship and keep it steady.
BOCASINEA sort of fine buckram.
BOCKERETA kind of long-winged hawk.
BODHRANSShallow one-sided Irish drums.
BODIERONCalifornia sea trout or a related greenling.
BODLEIANThe principal library of the University of Oxford.
BODYBLOWSevere setback.
BODYLINEBowling tactic by England in the 1930s.
BODYSHOPCar repair site.
BODYSUITA close-fitting one-piece garment for women.
BODYWORKThe outer shell of a motor vehicle.
BODYWRAPBeauty treatment.
BOERWARSTwo conflicts between Britain and South Africa, 1880-81 and 1899-1902.
BOGARTEDSelfishly appropriated or kept (something, especially a cannabis cigarette).
BOGEYINGPlaying (a hole) in one stroke over par.
BOGEYMANFungus the _ , illustrated children's book by Raymond Briggs published in 1977.
BOHEMIANA native or inhabitant of a historic region of present-day Czech Republic. An arty person with an unconventional lifestyle.
BOLDFACEIt's put on in adversity.
BOLDNESSWillingness to take risks and act innovatively; confidence or courage.
BOLIVIANFrom La Paz.
BOLLARDSStrong wooden or metal posts on wharfs or quays, used for securing mooring lines.
BOLSOVERThe Beast of _, nickname of combative MP Dennis Skinner.
BOLSTERSSupports or reinforces.
BOLTHOLEPlace of escape from danger.
BOLTONIAAny of several composite plants of the U.S., having blue, purple, or white asterlike flower heads.
BOLTROPEThe cordage sewn on the edges of a sail to strengthen it.
BONAFIDEReal or genuine.
BONARLAWAndrew _ _, The only British Prime Minister born outside the British Isles.
BONEIDLEVery lazy.
BONELESSFleshy.
BONEMEALFertiliser.
BONEUPONCollect information about.
BONFIRESThings seen on November 5.
BONGBONGMarcos, Philippines president..
BONHOMIEExuberant friendliness.
BONIATOSSweet potatos with white flesh.
BONIFACEAnglo-Saxon missionary who promulgated Christianity among the tribes in what is now Germany.
BONITOESMarine fish of the genus Sarda, that are related to and resemble the tuna.
BONSELLAA tip or bonus.
BONSPIELCurling match or tournament, typically held on a weekend.
BOOKCASEFurniture item.
BOOKCLUB2018 comedy film starring Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen.
BOOKENDSLiterary supports.
BOOKLICEMinute insects that may damage paper.
BOOKMARKRecord the address of (a website, file, etc.) to enable quick access in future.
BOOKWORMOne devoted to reading.
BOOMTOWNThe _ Rats, Irish rock band formed in 1975 whose front man was Bob Geldof.
BOOSTERSSupplementary injections of a vaccine given to maintain the immunisation provided by earlier doses.
BOOSTINGImproving, raising, advancing.
BOOTCAMPA training centre for military recruits.
BOOTLACEFootwear fastening.
BOOTSALEVehicle-based market.
BORACHTEA large leather bottle for liquors, etc., made of the skin of a goat or other animal.
BORACITEMineral.
BORDEAUXCity in France. Chateau Latour is an estate in this winegrowing region.
BOREALISAurora _, term for the northern lights.
BOREHOLEA cavity made in the earth's crust for geological investigation or for locating water and oil.
BORLOTTIType of bean used in Italian cuisine.
BORNFREEJoy Adamson book.
BORNITESPeacock ores.
BOROUGHSThe local authority districts that make up Greater London.
BORRELIAA genus of bacteria of the spirochete phylum.
BORROWEDTaken on loan.
BORROWERNeither A _ Nor A Lender Be.
BOSCOBEL_ Oak, hiding place for the future King Charles II in 1651.
BOSPORUSLink between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea.
BOSWORTH_ Field, site of the battle that ended the Wars of the Roses, at which Richard III was killed.
BOTAFOGOA dance step in the Brazilian samba.
BOTANISEStudy plants, especially in their natural habitat.
BOTANISTOne who studies plants.
BOTANIZEStudy plants, especially in their natural habitat.
BOTHEREDWorried.
BOTHWELLJames Hepburn, Earl of _, third husband of Mary, Queen of Scots.
BOTSWANACountry in Africa, much of which is covered by the Kalahari Desert, whose capital is Gaborone.
BOTTLERSThose who put things in glass containers.
BOTTLEUPHold back.
BOTTOMEDHaving a base or lowest point of the specified kind.
BOTULISMSevere, often deadly, poisoning from improperly prepared food.
BOUDICCAQueen of the Iceni who rebelled against the Romans occupying Britain.
BOUFFANTDescribing a hairstyle that is full and fluffy.
BOUILLONA plain unclarified broth or stock.
BOULDERSRocks.
BOULOGNE_-sur-Mer, French name of a port in northern France, on the English Channel.
BOULTINGSurname of the British brothers who together produced and directed many films between the 1940s and 60s.
BOUNCERSDoormen.
BOUNCINGRebounding.
BOUNDARYThe line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something.
BOUNDERSCads.
BOUNTIESSums paid for killing or capturing a person or animal.
BOUQUETSPerfumes associated with wines.
BOURBONSMembers of a European royal family descended from the grandson of the French king Louis IX.
BOUTADESSudden outbursts or outbreaks.
BOUTIQUESmall clothes shop.
BOUVIERSLarge, powerful dogs of a rough-coated breed originating in Belgium.
BOUZOUKIGreek stringed instrument.
BOWLOVERSurprise greatly.
BOWSPRITA spar projecting from the upper end of the bow of a sailing vessel, for holding the tacks of various jibs or stays and often supporting a jib boom.    
BOYCOTTSRefuses to have dealings with.
BOYSCOUTThe Last _ _, 1991 action comedy film starring Bruce Willis and Damon Wayans.
BRACELETJewellery item.
BRACHIALRelating to the arm or an arm-like structure.
BRACHIUMThe part of the upper arm or forelimb extending from the shoulder to the elbow.
BRACKISHOf a salty taste.
BRADAWLSBoring tools.
BRADBURYAuthors Malcolm or Ray.
BRADFORDAn industrial city in West Yorkshire.
BRADPITTFight Club actor.
BRADSHAWGeorge _, English cartographer, printer and publisher. He developed _'s Guide, a widely sold series of combined railway guides and timetables. Carrie, Sex and the City protagonist played by Sarah Jessica Parker.
BRAEBURNLarge firm dessert apple with red and green skin, first grown in New Zealand.
BRAGANZAHouse of ____ , royal house that produced fifteen Portuguese monarchs.
BRAGGARTBighead.
BRAGGING_ rights, the notional privileges that are gained by defeating a close rival in sport.
BRAINBOXClever person.
BRAINIACClever person.
BRAKEMANBobsleigh crew member.
BRAKEPADIt helps a vehicle stop.
BRAMBELLWilfrid _, Irish actor best known for his role in the sitcom Steptoe And Son.
BRAMBLESPrickly herbaceous plants or shrubs, especially blackberry plants.
BRANCHESTree parts.
BRANCUSIConstantin _, Romanian-born sculptor, painter and photographer who was a pioneer of modernism.
BRANDADEProvencal dish consisting of salt cod mixed into a puree with olive oil and milk.
BRANDIESAlcoholic drinks.
BRANDISHFlourish or wave.
BRANDNEWFresh and unused.
BRANNINGMax, character played by Jake Wood in EastEnders.
BRANTUBSReceptacles in which small wrapped gifts are hidden; lucky dips.
BRANWELLOnly brother of writers Charlotte, Emily and Anne Bronte.
BRASILIAThe capital of Brazil since 1960.
BRASSEYEControversial TV comedy series that parodied news programmes, created by Chris Morris.
BRASSICAA plant of a genus that includes cabbage, swede, rape, and mustard.
BRASSIERMore brazen.
BRATPACKRob Lowe was in this set of young actors in 1980s coming-of-age films.
BRAUNITEA silicate mineral containing both di- and tri-valent manganese.
BRAWLINGFighting, roughhousing.
BRAWNIERShowing more muscular strength.
BRAZIERSPortable metal receptacles for burning charcoal or coal.
BREACHESViolations.
BREADBINA container for your daily loaf or baked goods.
BREADINGA coating on fried food.
BREADTHSThe distances in swimming pools from one side to the other.
BREAKAGEDamage.
BREAKERSLarge waves with white crests.
BREAKING___ Bad, neo-western TV crime drama series starring Bryan Cranston as Walter White.
BREAKOFFAbruptly stop.
BREAKOUTForcible escape.
BREAKUPSSeparations or disintegrations.
BREATHERA short rest.
BREATHESRespires.
BREECHESTrousers which stop at the knee, worn for riding.
BREEDINGRefinement.
BRETAGNEFrench name for the historic and modern region of Brittany.
BRETHRENFellow members of a religion, sect or society.
BREUGHELPieter _ The Elder, Flemish artist.
BREVIARYA book containing the service for each day, to be recited by those in orders in the Roman Catholic Church.
BREZHNEVLeonid _, President of the Soviet Union from 1977 to 1982.
BRIANCOXStar of the 2017 historical war drama film Churchill.
BRIANENOAmbient music genre creator.
BRIANMAYQueen guitarist.
BRIAREANPertaining to, or resembling a giant fabled to have a hundred hands.
BRICKBATA blunt criticism.
BRIDEMANA male attendant of the bridegroom at a wedding.
BRIDGENDTown in south Wales that is the birthplace of TV newsreader Huw Edwards.
BRIDGING_ loan, money that a bank lends for a short time.
BRIDOONSSnaffle bits which are frequently used in conjunction with a curb bit in a double bridle.
BRIEFESTShortest.
BRIEFINGA session for imparting information or instructions.
BRIEFMANA copier of a manuscript.
BRIGADESSubdivisions of an army.
BRIGANDSBandits.
BRIGHTENBecome more cheerful.
BRIGHTLYCheerfully.
BRIGHTONCity in East Sussex. The Lanes is a neighbourhood in this English resort.
BRIGITTEFirst name of Emmanuel Macron's wife.
BRIMOVERBegin to overflow.
BRINDISIItalian port city on the Adriatic Sea.
BRINDLEDAn animal's coat that has brown or grey streaks or patches of a darker colour.
BRINGOFFSuccessfully achieve.
BRINGOUTPublish.
BRINGSUPRears.
BRINKLEYChristie, U.S. model born in 1954 famous for her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue covers.
BRIOCHESBread rolls.
BRISANCEThe shattering capability of a high explosive, determined mainly by its detonation pressure.
BRISBANECapital of Queensland. The Gabba cricket ground is in this city.
BRISLINGNorwegian sprat, especially one seasoned, smoked and canned in oil.
BRISTLESStiff hairs.
BRITTAINVera _, author of the autobiography "Testament of Youth".
BRITTANYA region of NW France, the peninsula between the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay. Northwestern French region that includes the port of Saint-Malo.
BRITTNEYTom, British actor who plays the Reverend Will Davenport in TV drama series Grantchester.
BROADENSWidens.
BROADESTMost wide.
BROADWAYThe home of New York's theatres.
BROASTEDCooked.
BROCADESFabrics woven with a raised pattern, typically with gold or silver thread.
BROCCOLIAlbert R. _, American film producer of the Bond movies. Vegetable. Type of cabbage cultivated for its green leafy stalks and branched edible heads.
BROCHUREPromotional booklet.
BROCKMANKent, local TV news presenter in The Simpsons.
BROLLIESInformal term for umbrellas.
BROMELIAPlant.
BROMELINA protein-digesting enzyme found in pineapple.
BROMIDESHalogen compounds.
BROMLIFEA carbonate of baryta and lime, intermediate between witherite and strontianite; - called also alstonite.
BRONZINEResembling an alloy of copper and tin.
BRONZITEA type of orthopyroxene often having a metallic or pearly sheen.
BROOKINGTrevor _, England footballer who played at club level for West Ham from 1966 to 1984.
BROOKLYNOne of New York City's five boroughs.
BROOKNERAnita _, British novelist who won the Booker Prize with 1984's Hotel du Lac.
BROUGHAMA four-wheeled horse-drawn closed carriage with a raised open driver's seat.
BROUHAHAWord taken from French meaning fuss, excitement or clamour. A commotion or uproar.
BROWBEATIntimidate by overbearing looks.
BROWNALEDark-coloured mild beer.
BROWNBAGItem often used for carrying a packed lunch or alcohol.
BROWNIAN_ motion, irregular oscillatory movement observed in microscopic particles and molecules suspended in fluid.
BROWNIESMembers of one of the junior branches of Girlguiding UK, usually aged between seven and 10 years.
BROWNINGRobert _, 19th-century English poet noted for his dramatic monologues and The Ring and the Book.
BROWNLEESurname of the British brothers who won gold and bronze medals in the triathlon event at the 2012 Olympic Games.
BROWNLOWMr _ , fictional character in Oliver Twist who becomes Oliver's adopted father.
BROWNOWLFormerly, the adult leader of a pack of Brownies; known as Brownie Guider since 1968.
BROWNSEA_ Island, Dorset location of a 1907 camp which led to the formation of the Scout movement.
BROWSERSFirefox etc.
BRUCELEEUS actor and kung fu expert (1940-73) who developed the fighting technique Jeet Kune Do (Way of the Intercepting Fist).
BRUCKNERAnton _, 19th-century Austrian composer known for his symphonies masses and motets.
BRUISINGAggressively antagonistic.
BRUMAIRESecond month of the French revolutionary calendar, extending from Oct 23 to Nov 21; the month of mist.
BRUMMELLBeau _, iconic figure in Regency England.
BRUNETTEBrown-haired woman.
BRUNOISEMixture of finely diced vegetables fried in butter and used to flavour soups and sauces.
BRUSHINGSweeping.
BRUSHOFFDisdainful rejection.
BRUSQUERMore terse or curt.
BRUSSELSCapital of Belgium. The bronze fountain sculpture, Manneken Pis, is in this city.
BRYOLOGYStudy of mosses.
BUCATINIPasta in the shape of long thin tubes.
BUCHANANJames _, the 15th president of the United States from 1857 to 1861.
BUCKAROOGame.
BUCKSHEEFree of charge.
BUCKSHOTLead used in gun cartridges.
BUDAPESTCapital of Hungary. City created in 1873 by the union of two cities on opposite banks of the Danube.
BUDDHISMThe Dalai Lama is a leading Tibetan monk in this religion.
BUDDLEIAOrnamental shrub that is attractive to butterflies and has long spikes of mauve flowers.
BUGBEARSObjects of obsessive fear.
BUILDERSConstructors.
BUILDING_ society, institution that advances money to its members as mortgages for homes.
BULAWAYOCity in southwestern Zimbabwe; its main industrial centre.
BULGARIACountry whose capital is Sofia.
BULKHEADPartition in a ship or aeroplane.
BULLBARSA protective grille on the front of some vehicles, especially four-wheel drives.
BULLDOZEFlatten using a powerful machine.
BULLETINNews report.
BULLFROGAmphibian.
BULLNOSEA rounded or obtuse exterior angle, as the corner made by two walls.
BULLOCKSBeef cattle.
BULLSEYEA direct hit.
BULLWHIPA tool for working with livestock.
BULLYOFFStart game.
BUMPIESTMost uneven.
BUMPINTOChance upon.
BUMSTEERColloquial term for a piece of false information or unhelpful guidance.
BUNDCHENGisele, Brazilian supermodel born in 1980.
BUNFIGHTTea party, slang.
BUNGALOWOne-storey house.
BUNGHOLEAn aperture through which a cask can be filled or emptied.
BUNKEREDCaused difficulties to; hindered the progress of.
BUNTINGSFinch-like seed-eating birds with short, stout bills.
BUNTLINEOne of the ropes attached to the foot of a square sail to haul it up to the yard for furling.
BURBERRYA kind of lightweight belted raincoat.
BURDOCKSPlants.
BURGEONSBegins to grow or increase rapidly; flourishes.
BURGHERSThe _ of Calais, series of sculptures by Auguste Rodin portraying six French citizens in The Hundred Years War.
BURGHLEYA grand sixteenth-century country house near Stamford, Lincolnshire,
BURGLARYTrespass with intention of theft.
BURGUNDYFrench Region.
BURLIESTThe most heavily built.
BURNSIDEA moustache in combination with whiskers on the cheeks but no beard on the chin.
BURRITOSMexican dishes consisting of a tortilla rolled round a savoury filling, typically of minced beef or beans.
BURSITISThe inflammation of a small fluid-filled sac in the body, most common in the shoulders, hips, elbows or knees.
BURSTINGRupturing.
BUSHBABYNocturnal arboreal primate of southern Africa, also called a galago.
BUSHBUCKA large African antelope, Tragelaphus scriptus, of wooded and bushy regions, having a reddish body streaked or spotted with white.
BUSHVELDA subtropical terrain of thick scrubby trees in South Africa.
BUSINESSTrade or profession. A collective noun for ferrets.
BUSLANESParts of roads allocated for use by double-deckers and the like.
BUSLOADSMany.
BUSTAGUTMake a strenuous effort.
BUSTARDSBirds.
BUSTLINGVery busy.
BUSYBODYA meddling or prying person.
BUTCHERSMeat retailers.
BUTTEREDHot _ toast.
BUTTERISA steel instrument for paring the hoofs of horses.
BUTTERUPFlatter.
BUTTHEADBeavis And _-_, US animated sitcom.
BUTTONEDOf a garment, done up.
BUTTRESSA construction, usually of brick or stone, built to support a wall.
BUYSINTOAgrees with or accepts as valid.
BUZZARDSBirds of prey of the genus Buteo.
BUZZWORDA fashionable new term in the jargon of a particular subject.
BYCHANCEAccidentally.
BYDESIGNIntentionally.
BYHALVESIncompletely.
BYPASSESGoes around.
BYRIGHTSProperly.
BYRONBAYBeachside town in New South Wales, Australia, named by Captain Cook after a Royal Navy officer and explorer.
BYTHEBYEIncidentally.
BYTHEWAYIncidentally.
CABARETSEntertainment held in a nightclub.
CABBAGESVegetables.
CABERNET_ sauvignon, a red wine grape variety.
CABIRIANPertaining to certain deities greatly venerated by the ancient Pagans, in Greece and Phenicia.
CABLECARMountain transport system.
CABLETIEType of fastener.
CABOCHONA smooth-domed gem, polished but unfaceted.
CABOODLEThe whole number or quantity of people or things in question.
CABOTAGEPolicy or practice of limiting sea, air or other transport services to a country's own carriers.
CABRIOLEA jump in which one leg is extended into the air forwards or backwards, the other is brought up to meet it, and the dancer lands on the second foot.
CACHALOTAnother name for the sperm whale.
CACKLINGLaughing in a loud, unpleasant way.
CACOLOGYBad choice of words or poor pronunciation.
CACTUSESSucculent plants found in deserts, with fleshy stems that store water and bear spines.
CADAVERSHuman corpses, especially used for transplants or dissection.
CADDYINGActing as an assistant carrying clubs for a golfer.
CADELLESBeetles.
CADENZASVirtuoso solo passages inserted into a movement in a concerto or other musical work, typically near the end.
CADEWORMThe larva of the May-fly and other species of Phryganea.
CADILLACAmerican car manufacturer that built the Eldorado and Deville models.
CADUCEANRelating to a herald's wand or staff, especially in ancient times.
CADUCEUSRod carried by the Greek god Hermes.
CAERDYDDWelsh name for Cardiff.
CAERLEONWelsh village in Newport, site of the Roman fortress Isca Augusta.
CAESIOUSHaving a waxy bluish-grey coating.
CAESURAEMetrical pauses.
CAESURALRelating to a pause in a line of verse dictated by sense or natural speech rhythm rather than by metrics.
CAESURASIn Greek and Latin verse, breaks between words within a metrical foot.
CAFFEINETea and coffee stimulant.
CAGINESSReluctance to give information on account of caution or suspicion.
CAGLIARICapital of Sardinia.
CAGOULESWaterproof coats.
CAKEHOLEMouth.
CAKEWALKA sure thing.
CALABASHA tropical American evergreen tree that produces large round gourds.
CALABRIAA mountainous region of southwest Italy.
CALAMARISquid cooked for eating, especially cut into rings and fried in batter.
CALAMINEA pink powder consisting of zinc carbonate and ferric oxide, used to make a soothing lotion or ointment.
CALAMITYDisaster or misfortune.
CALANTHEAny of various tropical and subtropical orchids having racemes of white, reddish, or yellow flowers.
CALCSPARA common crystalline form of natural calcium carbonate that is the basic constituent of limestone, marble, and chalk.
CALCULUSProfessor Cuthbert, Tintin character.
CALCUTTACity in India. Oh! _!, theatrical revue created by Kenneth Tynan.
CALDERASLarge craters formed by volcanic explosion or by collapse of a volcanic cone.
CALDWELLErskine _, US author of novels including 1932's Tobacco Road.
CALENDARChart of the 12 months.
CALENNIGWelsh name for a New Year celebration or gift.
CALEXICOBand whose albums include Hot Rail and Edge Of The Sun.
CALFLOVEIntense but relatively shallow romantic attachment, associated with adolescents.
CALICOESPrinted cotton fabrics.
CALIGULARoman emperor, son of the general Germanicus, who was noted for his cruelty and tyranny.
CALIPERSMathematical tools.
CALLAHANSurname of Dirty Harry played by Clint Eastwood in the film series.
CALLEDINEnlisted someone's aid.
CALLEDONVisited.
CALLIOPEMuse who gives her name to a type of steam organ.
CALLISTOIn Greek mythology, a nymph who attracted the love of Zeus and was changed into a bear by Hera.
CALLSIGNLetters or numbers identifying a radio station.
CALLUSESAreas of thickened or hardened skin.
CALMDOWNBe more relaxed.
CALORIESUnits of heat energy.
CALOTYPEAn early photographic process introduced in 1841 by William Henry Fox Talbot.
CALUMETSNorth American Indian peace pipes.
CALVADOSA French apple brandy distilled from cider. A department of Normandy.
CALZAGHEJoe, The Italian Dragon, Welsh former boxer.
CAMARGUEA delta region in southern France between the channels of the Grand and Petit Rhone.
CAMBODIACountry whose capital is Phnom Penh.
CAMBRIAN___ Mountains, upland area in Wales whose highest point is Pumlumon.
CAMELEONA small to mid-size reptile.
CAMELLIAOrnamental shrub with glossy evergreen leaves and showy rose-like flowers.
CAMEROONCountry whose capital is Yaounde.
CAMEROUNCountry in Central Africa.
CAMISOLEA woman's undergarment with shoulder straps.
CAMOMILEAn aromatic European plant of the daisy family, with white and yellow daisy-like flowers.
CAMOUSEDDepressed; flattened.
CAMPAGNAA low-lying plain surrounding Rome, Italy: once fertile, it deteriorated to malarial marshes; but has since been reclaimed.
CAMPAIGNCoordinated crusade.
CAMPANIARegion of SW Italy including the islands of Capri and Ischia; capital, Naples.
CAMPBELLDonald _, Briton who set the world land and water speed records in 1964.
CAMPECHEA state of SE Mexico.
CAMPIESTMost ostentatiously and extravagantly effeminate.
CAMPIONSPlants of the carnation family, bearing red, pink or white flowers.
CAMPSITEPlace equipped for holidaymakers in tents, often with toilets and showers.
CAMSHAFTRotating element of an internal-combustion engine by which the valves of the cylinder are opened.
CANADIANActor Jim Carrey has this nationality.
CANAILLEThe common people; the masses.
CANARESEA member of a people living mainly in a district in SW India.
CANARIESA village on the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia.
CANBERRACapital of Australia.
CANDIDLYFrankly.
CANDLEIN_ _ The Wind, 1973 song written (originally) for Marilyn Monroe.
CANDYMANHorror film based on the story The Forbidden by Clive Barker.
CANETOADA large amphibian, native to Central and South America.
CANISTELThe ovoid orange-yellow mealy sweet fruit of a tropical tree of Florida and the West Indies. Called also eggfruit.
CANISTERA round or cylindrical container used for storing such things as food, chemicals, or rolls of film.
CANNABISIllegal drug type. Marijuana.
CANNIBALMan-eating human.
CANOEINGSport in which participants propel themselves in a light, narrow, open boat.
CANOEISTBoat using person.
CANONISEOfficially declare (a dead person) to be a saint.
CANONLAWBody of regulations within some Christian churches governing their existence.
CANOODLEKiss and cuddle amorously.
CANOPIEDHaving an ornamental awning.
CANOPIESOrnamental awnings.
CANOROUSOf song or speech, melodious or resonant.
CANTATASMusical settings of texts, especially religious texts.
CANTEENSRestaurants attached to factories and schools that provide meals for a large number of people.
CANTEREDA horse did this.
CANTICLENon-metrical hymn taken from biblical or holy texts other than the Psalms, e.g. the Magnificat.
CAPACITYMaximum number a stadium can hold.
CAPEFEARTidewater region of North Carolina that lent its name to a 1962 film which was remade in 1991.
CAPEHORNRocky headland at the extreme southern tip of South America.
CAPERINGCavorting.
CAPESKINA soft leather made from South African sheepskin.
CAPETOWNSouth African city.
CAPITALSMain cities.
CAPITULEA summary.
CAPOEIRAA movement discipline combining martial art and dance, originating among African slaves in Brazil.
CAPONATADish of aubergines, olives, and onions seasoned with herbs, served as an appetizer.
CAPONIERA covered passage across a ditch round a fort.
CAPONISECastrate a domestic cock.
CAPONIZECastrate a domestic cock.
CAPRELLALarge genus of skeleton shrimps.
CAPRIOLEA movement performed in classical riding, in which the horse leaps from the ground and kicks out with its hind legs.
CAPSICUMPod or bell-shaped fruit of a tropical American plant, used as a vegetable or ground to make a condiment.
CAPSIZESTurns turtle.
CAPSLOCKTypewriter key.
CAPSTONEItem on a wall.
CAPTAINSTeam leaders.
CAPTCHASSystems intended to distinguish human from machine input, typically as a way of thwarting spam and automated extraction of data from websites.
CAPTIONSTitles or brief explanations accompanying illustrations, cartoons, or posters.
CAPTIOUSTending to find fault or raise petty objections.
CAPTIVESPrisoners.
CAPTUREDTook prisoner.
CAPTURESTakes into one's possession or control by force.
CAPUCHINAny agile long-tailed South American monkey of the genus Cebus, having a cowl-like tuft of hair on the head.
CAPUTOVAZuzana _, President-elect of Slovakia, due to succeed Andrej Kiska on 15 June 2019.
CAPYBARAA large amphibious rodent that inhabits river banks in Central and South America.
CARAMELSConfectionery.
CARAPACEHard shell of a crab or tortoise.
CARAVANSEnclosed vehicles capable of being pulled by a car or lorry and equipped to be lived in.
CARBIDESCompounds of carbon.
CARBINESLong gun firearms with a shorter barrel than a rifle or musket.
CARBINOLMethanol.
CARBOLICPhenol, especially when used as a disinfectant.
CARCRASHCollision between vehicles.
CARDAMOMAn Asian plant, the seeds of which are used as a spice.
CARDGAMEPoker, for example.
CARDIGANGarment with buttons.
CARDINALFundamentally important. Roman Catholic clergyman.
CARDITISInflammation of the heart.
CARDOONSTall thistle-like southern European plants related to the globe artichoke, with leaves and roots that may be used as vegetables.
CAREEREDMoved in a fast and uncontrolled way.
CAREFREEWithout worries.
CARELESSSloppy. Negligent.
CARELINEManufacturers telephone service.
CARESSEDGently stroked.
CAREWORNTired and unhappy because of prolonged worry.
CARGOOSEAnother name for great crested grebe.
CARILLONSet of bells for playing tunes.
CARINATEHaving a keel-like ridge.
CARLISLECounty town of Cumberland.
CARLJUNGSwiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who founded analytical psychology.
CARLORFFCarmina burana composer.
CARMAKERA company that manufactures motor vehicles.
CARMINESVivid crimson colours.
CARNAUBAThe wax obtained from the young leaves of a Brazilian fan palm, used as a polish.
CARNEGIEAndrew _, US industrialist and philanthropist who was born in Scotland. _ Medal, British literary award.
CARNIVALTravelling fair.
CAROIGNEDead body; carrion.
CAROLANN_ _ Duffy, The Poet Laureate of the UK sincce May 2009.
CAROLINANorth and South _, the Tar Heel State and Palmetto State in the US.
CAROLINE_ Aherne, co-creator of The Royal Family. Sweet name for a Monegasque princess? _ of Brunswick, George IV's Queen consort.
CAROLLEDSaid happily.
CAROTENEAn orange or red plant pigment found in carrots and many other plant structures.
CAROTIDSArteries.
CAROUSALA merry drinking party.
CAROUSEDDrank alcohol and enjoyed oneself with others in a noisy, lively way.
CAROUSELA revolving amusement ride or merry-go-round; rotating conveyor belt for luggage. You'll Never Walk Alone is a song from this musical.
CAROUSEROne who drinks liberally and repeatedly.
CARPARKSWheels left here.
CARPETEDReprimanded severely.
CARPOOLSArrangements between people to make a regular journey in a single vehicle, typically with each person taking turns to drive the others.
CARRAWAYNick, The Great Gatsby's narrator.
CARRERASJose _, tenor.
CARRIAGERailway coach.
CARRIERSPersons or animals that transmits a disease-causing organism to others, especially without suffering from it themselves.
CARRIOLESmall open horse-drawn carriage for one person.
CARRYCOTBaby's portable bed.
CARRYOFFAbduct.
CARTHAGEAn ancient city state on the North African coast near present-day Tunis.
CARTLANDBarbara _, Author.
CARTLOADA great many.
CARTOONSFunny drawings.
CARUNCLEA wattle of a bird such as a turkeycock.
CARYATIDA stone carving of a draped female figure, used as a pillar to support the entablature of a Greek or Greek-style building. A female figure used instead of a column to support the top of a building in classical architecture.
CASAAMORThe second villa on the TV dating reality show Love Island introduced in 2017.
CASANOVA18th-century Venetian adventurer, author and womaniser.
CASAUBONEdward, character who marries Dorothea Brooke in Middlemarch.
CASCADESWaterfalls.
CASEBOOKA written record, especially one kept by a doctor or investigator.
CASELOADThe number of cases with which a doctor, lawyer, or social worker is concerned at one time.
CASEMENTWindow that opens on hinges located at one side.
CASEMIROBrazilian defensive midfielder who signed for Manchester United in 2022.
CASHBACKWithdrawal facility.
CASHCOWSBusinesses that generate money with minimal maintenance or management.
CASHFLOWThe movement of money into and out of a business.
CASHIERSTellers.
CASHINONTake advantage of.
CASHMEREType of fine soft wool.
CASSETTEContainer for magnetic tape.
CASSOCKSPriests' vestments.
CASTALIAFountain on Mount Parnassus in central Greece, sacred in classical times to Apollo and the Muses.
CASTANETRhythmic accompaniment to Spanish dancing.
CASTAWAYDesert Island Discs guest?
CASTIRONRigid or unyielding or unarguable.
CASTLINGSwapping rook and king in chess.
CASTOFFSPeople or things that are discarded or abandoned.
CASTRATERemove testicles.
CASTRIESCapital of Saint Lucia.
CASUALTYA and E.
CATACOMBEarly Christian burial place.
CATALYSTA substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself suffering any permanent chemical change.
CATAPHORWord or phrase that refers to or stands for a later word or phrase.
CATAPULTSlingshot. A Y-shaped weapon with a loop of elastic fastened to the ends of the two prongs.
CATARACTEye problem.
CATARINAGirl's name.
CATCHINGContagious.
CATEGORYClass or division of things. Grouping.
CATENOIDType of surface formally described in 1744 by the mathematician Leonhard Euler.
CATERERSParty food suppliers.
CATERESSA female who provides food and service for a party or event.
CATERINGThe provision of food and drink at a social event or other gathering.
CATFIGHTUnseemly scrap.
CATHEADSLarge wooden beams located on either side of the bow of a sailing ship.
CATHEDRABishop's throne.
CATHETERTube inserted into the body.
CATHODESThe negative terminals of electrolytic cells.
CATHOLICChristian faith.
CATHOUSEA nightclub in Glasgow.
CATILINERoman aristocrat turned demagogue who tried to overthrow the Republic.
CATLICKSPerfunctory washes.
CATRIONAGirl's name of Gaelic origin meaning 'pure'.
CATSEYESGlass reflectors placed at intervals along roads to indicate traffic lanes at night.
CATSUITSOne-piece garments.
CATWALKSNarrow platforms used by models in a fashion show.
CATWOMANComic book character whose alter ego is Selina Kyle.
CAUCASUSA mountain range in southwesst Russia, between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea.
CAUDATESNuclei of the corpus striatum in the cerebrum of the brain.
CAUDEXESThe trunks of a palm or tree fern.
CAUDILLOEl ____ , title given to Spain's nationalist leader General Francisco Franco.
CAULDRONThe Black _, the first Disney animated film to be rated PG. Large round metal pot used for cooking over a fire.
CAULKERSThose who make things watertight.
CAUSATORSomeone who produces an effect.
CAUSEWAYA raised path or road crossing water, marshland, sand etc.
CAUTIONSWarns.
CAUTIOUSGuarded.
CAVALIERA supporter of Charles I during the English Civil War.
CAVATINAClassical guitar piece by Stanley Myers that was the theme to the 1978 film The Deer Hunter.
CAVEATOROne who files a warning or clarification.
CAVILOUSApt to object or criticize without good reason; quibbling.
CAVITIESHoles in teeth.
CAVORTEDJumped or danced around excitedly.
CEILIDHSTraditional Gaelic social gatherings with folk music, singing, dancing and storytelling.
CEILINGSThings opposite floors.
CELERIACPlant with a large turnip-like root that is used as a vegetable.
CELERIESUmbelliferous Eurasian plants,
CELIBATEAbstaining from sex.
CELLISTSOrchestra members.
CELLMATEFellow prisoner.
CELLULAROf cells.
CEMENTALRelating to a substance used to stick things together.
CEMETERYNecropolis. A place where the dead are buried.
CENATORYOf or pertaining to dinner or supper.
CENCHRUSGenus of plants in the grass family.
CENOBITEMember of a monastic community.
CENOTAPHMonument to people buried elsewhere. British war memorial in Whitehall, London, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens.
CENOZOICPertaining to the present era, beginning 65 million years ago and characterized by the ascendancy of mammals.
CENSOREDBanned.
CENSURESReprimands.
CENSUSESOfficial counts or surveys, especially of a population.
CENTARESSquare meters.
CENTAURIAlpha _, Third-brightest star in the sky.
CENTAURSIn Greek mythology, creatures with the upper bodies of men and the lower bodies of horses.
CENTAVOSUnits of currency that are equal to a hundredth of the primary unit of currency in many Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries.
CENTIMESThere used to be one hundred of these in a French franc.
CENTREOFJourney to the _ _ the earth.
CENTRISTOne who supports a party in the middle of the political spectrum.
CENTRODEA locus produced by plotting the course of the instantaneous centre of two bodies in relative motion.
CENTUPLEMultiply by a hundred or by a very large amount.
CEPHALONIn some arthropods, especially trilobites, the region of the head, composed of fused segments.
CERAMICSThe art and techniques of producing articles of clay, porcelain, etc.
CERAMISTPotter.
CERASTESReptile genus of small, venomous vipers found in the deserts and semi-deserts of northern North Africa eastward through Arabia and Iran.
CERATINSFibrous scleroproteins that occur in the outer layer of the skin and in horny tissues such as hair, feathers, nails, and hooves.
CERBERUSThree-headed dog in Greek mythology that guarded the entrance to Hades.
CEREBRALOf or pertaining to the brain.
CEREBRUMThe principal and most anterior part of the brain in vertebrates. Part of the human brain containing two hemispheres.
CEREMONYFormal politeness.
CEROLITEA hydrous magnesium silicate like serpentine occurring in yellow or greenish waxlike masses.
CERULEANA deep blue colour; azure.
CERVELATSmoked sausage made from pork and beef.
CERVICESNarrow passages forming the lower end of the uterus.
CERVIDAEThe deer family comprising deer, caribou, elk, and moose, characterized by the bearing of antlers.
CESAREANBirth operation.
CESARIANOf or relating to any of the Caesars, esp Julius Caesar.
CESSPITSHoles or tanks in the ground into which waste water and sewage flow.
CESSPOOLA cistern, well, or pit for retaining the sediment of a drain or for receiving the sewage from a house.
CETACEANA whale, dolphin, or porpoise.
CETOLOGYStudy of whales.
CEVENNESMountain range in south central France on the south-east edge of the Massif Central.
CHABRIEREmmanuel, French composer noted for his orchestral work Espana.
CHADWICK_ Boseman, Star of the 2018 superhero film Black Panther.
CHAFFERYThe act of bargaining.
CHAGATAIA Turkic literary language of medieval Central Asia.
CHAINSAWA motor-driven portable cutting tool.
CHAIRMANMeeting president.
CHAIRMENPresidents, convenors.
CHALAMETTimothee, Call Me by Your Name actor.
CHALDEANA member of an ancient people who were renowned as astronomers and astrologers.
CHALDENEMoon of Jupiter.
CHALDRONOld unit of dry measure equal to 36 bushels, originally used for coal.
CHALICESLarge gold or silver cups with stems; used to hold wine in Christian Holy Communion.
CHALUPASFried tortillas in the shape of a boat, with a spicy filling.
CHAMBERSSurname of brothers William and Robert, who founded a publishing company in Edinburgh in the 19th century. Emma, late actress who played the verger Alice Horton in The Vicar of Dibley.
CHAMBRAYA smooth, light fabric of cotton or linen with a white weft and a coloured warp.
CHAMONIXFrench ski resort in the Alps at the foot of Mont Blanc.
CHAMPERSChampagne, slang.
CHAMPIONVictor, conqueror, winner.
CHANCEITTake a risk.
CHANCEONFind accidentally.
CHANCERSUnscrupulous opportunists.
CHANCERYThe chief court of equity in England and Wales until its abolition in 1873.
CHANCINGRisking.
CHANDLERA person who makes or sells candles.
CHANGSHACapital of the Hunan province of SE China, on the lower reaches of the Xiang River.
CHANNELSTV stations.
CHANNING_ Tatum, Foxcatcher actor.
CHANSONSFrench art songs of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
CHANTANTMelodious; tuneful.
CHANTERSBagpipe parts.
CHANTIESSongs with alternating solo and chorus, of a kind originally sung by sailors while performing physical labour together.
CHANTINGIntoning.
CHAPATTIA type of flat, round South Asian bread made without yeast.
CHAPERONFormerly an older or married woman who accompanied a young unmarried woman on social occasions.
CHAPITERThe capital or uppermost part of a column, upon which the roof and its decorations are supported.
CHAPLAINA clergyman. Cleric or lay member of a religious group attached to a private chapel or ministering to an institution, ship, regiment etc.
CHAPLETSGarlands or circlets for a person's head.
CHAPTERSSections of a book.
CHAPTRELA capital, as on a pilaster or vaulting shaft, engaged in masonry on one or more sides.
CHARADESParlour game.
CHARCOALBurnt wood or the fuel made from it.
CHARENTEDepartment of western central France, the capital of which is Angouleme.
CHARGERSBattle horses ridden by knights or cavalrymen.
CHARIESTMost cautiously or suspiciously reluctant to do something.
CHARIOTS_ Of Fire, film whose title was inspired by a line in Blake's Jerusalem.
CHARISMAPersonal magnetism.
CHARISSECyd _, American dancer and heroine of MGM musical dramas of the 1950s.
CHARITESIn Greek mythology, the Graces, goddesses of charm, beauty, nature, human creativity, goodwill, and fertility.
CHARLADYWoman employed as a cleaner.
CHARLENEPrincess consort of Monaco, a South African former Olympic swimmer.
CHARLOCKWild mustard with yellow flowers.
CHARLTON_ Athletic, football team that plays home games at The Valley.
CHARMINGDelightful.
CHARTISMPrincipals of a reform.
CHARTISTA stock market specialist who analyses and predicts market trends from graphs of recent price and volume movements of selected securities.
CHARTRESFrench city; the capital of the Eure-et-Loir department.
CHASSEURDesignating or cooked in a sauce consisting of white wine and mushrooms.
CHASTAINJessica, Interstellar actress.
CHASTISECastigate.
CHASTITYThe state or practice of refraining from extramarital, or especially from all, sexual intercourse.
CHASUBLEA sleeveless outer vestment worn by a Christian priest when celebrating Mass.
CHATAWAYSurname of athlete who paced Roger Bannister in the historic race.
CHATELETSmall French fortress, particularly one occupied by a governor or administrator.
CHATROOMOnline forum.
CHATSHOWType of TV programme.
CHATTELSOld-fashioned word for things that belong to you.
CHATTERSPrattles.
CHATTIERSpeaks more.
CHAYOTESSucculent green pear-shaped tropical fruits that resemble cucumber in flavour.
CHEAPESTLeast pricy, expensive.
CHEATERSThose who act dishonestly in order to gain an advantage.
CHEATING'A thing worth having is a thing worth _ for' - WC Fields.
CHECHNYARepublic in the northern part of the Caucasus in SW Russia bordered by Dagestan, Georgia and Ingushetiya.
CHECKERSBoard game.
CHECKOFFPut a tick against.
CHECKOUTShop till area. Total number of points in a darts player's final round.
CHECKSINRecords one's arrival at a hotel.
CHECKSUMA digit representing the contents of a piece of computer data, used to detect errors created by transmission, storage etc.
CHECKUPSExaminations to see if something is in order.
CHEDDITEAn explosive.
CHEEKIERSaucier, more impudent.
CHEEKINGSpeaking impertinently to.
CHEERFULBright.
CHEETAHSFast cats.
CHELIDONThe hollow at the flexure of the arm.
CHELIFERGenus of pseudoscorpions.
CHELONIATurtle genus.
CHEMICALDrug.
CHEMISTSShops where medicinal drugs are dispensed and sold.
CHEMNITZIndustrial city of eastern Germany formerly called Karl-Marx-Stadt.
CHENILLEFabric.
CHEPSTOWTown in Monmouthshire on the River Wye; the location of the racecourse that hosts the Welsh Grand National.
CHEQUERSThe Prime Minister's country residence.
CHEREMISOne of a Finnish people of eastern Russia that are farmers and forest dwellers in the Mari and Bashkir republics of the U.S.S.R.
CHEROKEENative American tribe formerly living around the Appalachian Mountains.
CHERTSEYSurrey town on the River Thames, birthplace of the cricketer Ashley Giles.
CHERUBICSweet and innocent - like a member of the second order of angels.
CHERUBIM A winged celestial being.
CHERWELLMajor tributary of River Thames.
CHESHIREEnglish county. Leonard, WWII RAF pilot who founded a charity for homes for the disabled.
CHESHUNTA town in South East Hertfordshire.
CHESSSETGame pieces.
CHESTNUTNorthern temperate tree.
CHEVIOTSThe ____ , a range of rolling hills straddling the England-Scotland border.
CHEWABLECan be manipulated with the teeth.
CHEYENNEMember of a native American people now living chiefly in Montana and Oklahoma. State capital of Wyoming.
CHICANESIn motor racing, short sections of sharp, narrow bends on a circuit.
CHICKENSThey're responsible for most of the eggs consumed in the world.
CHICKPEAA plant cultivated in Central Asia, the Med and Africa for its edible seeds. Seed that is ground and spiced in falafel.
CHIGNONSArrangements of long hair in rolls or knots at the back of the head.
CHIGWELLEssex town in which the sitcom Birds of a Feather (1989-98, 2014-) is set.
CHILDERSErskine _,author of the influential novel The Riddle of the Sands.
CHILDISHSilly and immature.
CHILDRENKids.
CHILLERSMachines for cooling something.
CHILLIESHot-tasting pods.
CHILLOUTTake it easy.
CHILTERN_ Hills, a range of low chalk hills in southeast England.
CHIMAERAFish.
CHIMENEAFree-standing clay fireplace or oven that has a bulbous, hollow body connected to a narrow smoke vent.
CHIMERALRelating to a fantastic creature with parts from different animals.
CHIMERASIn Greek mythology, fire-breathing female monsters with a lion's head, a goat's body, and a serpent's tail.
CHIMNEYSAs found above fireplaces.
CHINAMANIn cricket, a ball bowled by a left-handed bowler to a right-handed batsman, spinning from off to leg.
CHINCHINGood wishes before drinking.
CHINLESSIneffectual.
CHIPMUNKA burrowing rodent of North America and Asia.
CHIPOTLESmoke-dried ripe jalapeno pepper used in Mexican cooking. usually as a powder.
CHIPSHOPFast food outlet.
CHIRPIERSeemingly happier.
CHISINAUCapital of Moldova.
CHISWICKBridge over the Thames.
CHITCHATSmall talk.
CHITTELLChris, British actor who plays Eric Pollard in Emmerdale.
CHIVALRYThe combination of qualities that were expected of an ideal knight.
CHLORATEA chemical compound containing the group ClO3.
CHLORIDESodium _, salt.
CHLORINEChemical element, symbol Cl, atomic number 17. Yellowish-green pungent gas and halogen.
CHOCICESFrozen dessert items.
CHOIRBOYA young male in a band of singers.
CHOIRMANChurch singer.
CHOKEDARA watchman; an officer of customs or police.
CHOLERICExtremely irritable or easily angered.
CHOLIAMBA modification of the iambic trimeter, in which a spondee or trochee takes the place of the final iambus.
CHONDRINA resilient, translucent, bluish-white substance that forms the matrix of cartilage.
CHOOCHOOMember of Top Cat's gang.
CHOOSERSProverbially, what beggars can't be.
CHOPCHOPBe quick!
CHOPSUEYChinese-style dish.
CHORALESPieces of music sung in a church service.
CHORDATEType of animal that originated sometime earlier than 590 million years ago.
CHORIAMBMetrical foot consisting of two short syllables between two long ones.
CHORTLESChuckles in amusement.
CHORUSESParts of songs which are repeated after each verse.
CHOWMEINDish.
CHRETIENJean _, Canadian Liberal politician; prime minister 1993-2003.
CHRISHOYScottish cyclist who is Team GB's joint most decorated Olympian with six gold medals.
CHRISREAThe Road To Hell singer/songwriter.
CHRISSIE_ Hynde, founding member of the rock band The Pretenders.
CHRISTENBaptise.
CHRISTIEThe bestselling author (surname) of all time. Agatha, English crime writer who created Miss Marple.
CHROMATESalt in which the anion contains both chromium and oxygen.
CHROMIUMChemical element, symbol Cr, atomic number 24.
CHRYSLERAutomobile company.
CHUCKLESReaction to humour.
CHUGGERSThose who approach passers-by in the street asking for subscriptions or donations to a particular charity.
CHUPATTIA flat, unleavened, disk-shaped bread of northern India, made of wheat flour, water, and salt.
CHURLISHRude or surly.
CHUTNEYSPickles of Indian origin, made from fruit, vinegar, spices and sugar etc.
CHUTZPAHYiddish word meaning shameless audacity or impudence.
CIABATTAItalian white bread made with olive oil.
CIAMPINORome's second airport served mostly by budget airlines.
CIBORIUMLidded chalice-like vessel used in Christian churches to hold the Eucharist.
CICERONETerm for a guide.
CICISBEOA married woman's male companion or lover.
CIGARETSTobacco sticks.
CILANTROCoriander used as a seasoning or garnish.
CILIATESAlgae.
CIMBALOMHungarian dulcimer (musical instrument).
CIMOLITEMineral consisting of a hydrous aluminum silicate occurring in soft white to reddish claylike masses.
CINCHONAAn evergreen South American tree or shrub with fragrant flowers, cultivated for its bark from which quinine is extracted.
CINEASTEAn enthusiast for films.
CINERAMATrademarked movie widescreen process from the Fifties.
CINNABARA bright red or brownish red mineral. Mercury ore. Mineral called vermilion when used as a pigment.
CINNAMONA spice obtained from the yellowish-brown bark of a tropical Asian tree.
CINQUAINA stanza of five lines.
CIPRIANIDanny, English rugby union fly-half and full-back who has played for Wasps and Gloucester.
CIRCINUSConstellation - The Compass.
CIRCULARRound.
CIRCUSESBilly Smart was a noted impresario of these public entertainments.
CISLUNARBetween the earth and the moon.
CITADELSFortresses, typically on high ground above a city.
CITATIONThe quoting of a book or author.
CITHARASStringed musical instruments of ancient Greece, similar to lyres.
CITRANGEA citrus hybrid of the sweet orange and the trifoliate orange.
CITRUSESLemons, say.
CIVILIANNon military person.
CIVILITYThe act of showing regard for others.
CIVILWARThe American one was from 1861-65.
CLADDINGA covering or coating on a structure or material.
CLADONIAA genus of moss-like lichens.
CLAIMANTApplicant.
CLAMBAKEIn the US, a picnic by the sea, at which certain molluscs are cooked and eaten.
CLANGERSBritish stop motion TV series created by Oliver Postgate.
CLANGOURA loud resonant often repeated noise.
CLANSMANScottish community member.
CLAPTRAPContrived but foolish talk.
CLARABOW20th-Century American film actress known as the 'It Girl'.
CLARENCEA fourwheeled horse-drawn carriage named after the "Duke" who became King William. _ House, official residence of the Prince of Wales.
CLARINETA keyed woodwind instrument with a cylindrical bore and single reed.
CLARISSAEpistolary novel by British writer Samuel Richardson published in 1748.
CLARKSONJeremy _, one of the presenters of Top Gear. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? host.
CLARSACHSmall harp with wire strings, used in the folk and early music of Scotland and Ireland.
CLASSACTSomeone regarded as outstanding in quality or performance.
CLASSICOOf Italian wine, produced in the region from which the type takes its name.
CLASSICSHow many of the films made by the Boulting brothers could reasonably be described.
CLASSIERMore elegant or stylish.
CLASSIFYCategorise.
CLAUDINEProtaganist of a series of novels by Colette.
CLAUDIUSRoman Emperor from 41 to 54 AD; the first emperor born outside of Italy, he was succeeded by his adopted son Nero.
CLAUSTRAThin layers of grey matter in each cerebral hemisphere between the lentiform nucleus and the insula.
CLAVECINA harpsichord.
CLAVICLECollarbone.
CLAWFOOTAn excessively arched foot with an unnaturally high instep.
CLAYMOREA large, two-edged broadsword used formerly by Scottish Highlanders.
CLEANCUTGood image.
CLEANERSDomestics.
CLEANESTPurest, most spotless.
CLEANISHAlmost not dirty.
CLEANSEDRemoved dirt and filth from.
CLEANSERAgent used to remove dirt, filth etc; a detergent.
CLEANUPSActs of putting an end to immorality or crime.
CLEARCUTDefinite.
CLEARESTPlainest, most obvious.
CLEARINGPart of a wood with no trees.
CLEAROFFVamoose.
CLEARSUPImproves, weatherwise.
CLEARWAYA road on which you are only allowed to stop if your car stops working.
CLEAVERSHeavy knives, especially as used by butchers.
CLEAVINGSplitting.
CLEMATISA climbing plant or erect shrub cultivated for its large, colourful flowers. Sometimes called Old Man's Beard.
CLEMENCYMercy or leniency.
CLERGIALLearned; erudite; clerical.
CLERICALOf the clergy.
CLERIHEWA form of comic or satiric four-line verse containing the name of a well-known person.
CLERKESSFemale employed to manage office records.
CLEVERERBrighter, more intelligent.
CLEVERLYIn an intelligent, original, or skilful way.
CLIFFORDSian, actress who plays Fleabag's sister in the sitcom.
CLIMATESWeather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period.
CLIMATICRelating to weather conditions.
CLIMAXESThe highest points of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding.
CLIMBINGAscending.
CLINCHEDSealed, secured.
CLINCHERFact, argument, or event that settles a matter conclusively.
CLINICAL_ governance, a systematic approach to raising standards of health care.
CLIPCLOPSound of a horse walking.
CLIPPERSHairdresser's tool.
CLITORIAGenus of Old World, insect-pollinated flowering pea vines.
CLIVEDENBuckinghamshire mansion overlooking the Thames; the former home of Nancy Astor.
CLOBBERSBatters, beats, smashes.
CLOISTERConfine in a monastery or convent. A covered arcade forming part of a monastic or collegiate establishment.
CLOPPINGMaking the sound of a horse's hoof striking the ground.
CLOSEOUTConclude.
CLOSESETSeparated only by small intervals.
CLOSETEDKeeping something secret, especially the fact of being homosexual.
CLOSEUPSPhotographs or film images taken from a short distance from the subject.
CLOTHCAPWoollen headwear item.
CLOTHINGGarments collectively.
CLOTTING_ factor, any group of proteins in the blood essential in the process of coagulation.
CLOTURESProcedures for ending a debate and taking a vote.
CLOTWEEDCocklebur.
CLOUDAGEMass of water vepour.
CLOUDLETSmall rain source.
CLOUSEAUJacques, fictional inspector played by Peter Sellers in the original Pink Panther film series.
CLOVELLYVillage in Devon; famous for its steep, cobbled streets.
CLOWNINGMucking about.
CLUBBISHSocial or inclined to companionship with others.
CLUDGIESToilets.
CLUELESSHelpless or stupid.
CLUMSIERGawkier, more bumbling.
CLUPEOIDA marine fish of a group that includes the herring family together with the anchovies and related fish.
CLUTCHEDHeld firmly.
COADJUSTTo change by mutual adaptation.
COAHUILAThird largest state of Mexico, in the north on the border with Texas.
COALESCETo grow together or into one body.
COALFACEExposed surface in a mine.
COALMINEPit.
COALPORTA white, translucent bone china with richly coloured patterns made in the 19th century in Shropshire.
COALSACKDark nebula in Crux.
COAMINGSRaised frameworks around a hatchway on a ship to keep water out.
COARSESTMost rough.
COASTERSSmall mats for bottles or glasses.
COASTINGMoving easily without using power.
COATINGSThin layers or coverings of something.
COATLESSWithout winter clothing.
COATRACKStand for outer garments.
COAUTHORSomeone who writes something with someone else.
COBBLERSShoemakers and repairers.
COCACOLACarbonated soft drink first introduced in 1886.
COCHLEARRelating to the spiral tube that is shaped like a snail's shell and forms part of the internal ear.
COCKAPOOSmall mixed breed dog.
COCKATOOAny of various parrots of Australia and New Guinea; they generally have a black, grey or white plumage.
COCKCROWThe first light of day.
COCKERELFarmyard animal.
COCKEYEDCrooked.
COCKNEYSWorking-class natives of the East End of London.
COCKSPURAn annual grass widely distributed in tropical and warm temperate regions.
COCKTAILMixed alcoholic drink.
CODENAMEWord used for secrecy.
CODICILSSupplements to a will.
CODIRECTTo be in charge of an activity or organisation with another person.
CODPIECEA flap or cover for the crotch in men's hose or tight-fitting breeches, usually matching the costume and often decorated.
COERCIONIntimidation, compulsion, force.
COERCIVEIntimidatingly persuasive.
COEXISTSLives together at the same time or in the same place.
COGENIALFriendly or sociable.
COGITATEThink deeply about something; meditate or reflect.
COGNATESWords that have a common etymological origin.
COGNATUSA relative by blood especially on the mother's side.
COGNISEEOne to whom a fine of land was acknowledged.
COGNOMENNickname.
COHABITSLives together.
COHERENTUnderstandable, logical.
COHESIONThe act of uniting or sticking together.
COHESIVESticking together.
COIFFEURHairdresser.
COIFFUREA person's hairstyle.
COINCIDEAgree, meet.
COINSUREJointly arrange for compensation in the event of damage to or loss.
COISTRELA scoundrel; knave.
COLANDERPerforated pan. Strainer used in cookery.
COLATUREThe process of straining; the matter strained; a strainer.
COLDCALLSalesman's unsolicited visit.
COLDFEETITV comedy drama which starred James Nesbitt and Helen Baxendale.
COLDFISHUnemotional person.
COLDPLAYRock band fronted by Chris Martin.
COLDSNAPChilly spell.
COLDSOREAn inflamed blister in or near the mouth, caused by infection with the herpes simplex virus.
COLEONYXGenus of terrestrial geckos of the family Eublepharidae; banded geckos.
COLESLAWA salad of shredded cabbage, carrots, onions etc. mixed with mayonnaise.
COLISEUMA large theatre, cinema, or stadium.
COLLAGENFibrous protein forming the bulk of animal connective tissue, yielding gelatine when boiled.
COLLAGESArt works in which pieces of paper, photographs and other material are juxtaposed and glued on a surface.
COLLAPSECave in.
COLLAREDApprehended.
COLLATEDGathered.
COLLATOROne who compares and analyses (two or more sources of information).
COLLECTSAccumulates, as a hobby or for study.
COLLETTEToni, Australian actress who played Lynn Sear in the 1999 psychological thriller The Sixth Sense.
COLLIDEDBumped, crashed.
COLLIDERParticle accelerator in which accelerated beams of particles moving in opposite directions are made to impact each other.
COLLIERSCoal miners.
COLLIERYCoal mine.
COLLOQUYGathering for discussion of theological questions.
COLLUDEDConspired, schemed, connived.
COLLUDESCooperates in a secret or unlawful way in order to deceive or gain an advantage over others.
COLOGNESScented toilet waters.
COLOMBIAA republic in NW South America. Country whose capital is Bogota.
COLONIALOf, relating to or characteristic of a subject territory occupied by a settlement from the ruling state.
COLONISTA member of a body of people who settle in a country away from their homeland.
COLONSAYAn island in the Inner Hebrides, north of Islay and south of Mull.
COLOPHONPassage of text detailing a book's publication details, formerly at the end, now, more usually, at the front.
COLORADOAmerican state whose capital is Denver. Aspen and Vail are ski resorts in this U.S. state.
COLOSSALOf immense size.
COLOSSUSSomething very large.
COLTRANEJohn _ (1926-67), US jazz saxophonist and composer awarded a special Pulitzer Prize in 2007.
COLUBRIDSnake of a very large family which includes the majority of harmless species, such as grass snakes and garter snakes.
COLUMBIAAmerican state capital of South Carolina.
COLUMBUSAmerican state capital of Ohio. Christopher, Genoese navigator and admiral who landed in the Americas in 1492.
COLUMNARResembling an upright pillar.
COLUMNEAPlant genus. A common name is flying goldfish plant.
COMANCHENative American.
COMANECINadia _, Romanian gymnast; the first competitor awarded a perfect score of 10 in an Olympic gymnastic event.
COMATOSEIn a state of coma.
COMBATEDBattled against.
COMBUSTSBurns.
COMEBACKQuick retort.
COMEDIANComic.
COMEDIESFunny films.
COMEDOWNDescend.
COMELIERMore attractive.
COMENIUSJohn Amos _, Czech philosopher.
COMETRUEHappen.
COMITIESAtmospheres of social harmony.
COMMANDOA member of an amphibious military unit trained for raids.
COMMANDSOrders.
COMMENCEStart.
COMMENTSRemarks.
COMMERCEActivity of buying and selling.
COMMODUSRoman Emperor from 180-192, son of Marcus Aurelius.
COMMONEROne of the ordinary people, as opposed to the aristocracy or to royalty.
COMMONLYOften.
COMMUNALShared.
COMMUNEDShared one's intimate thoughts or feelings with (someone), especially on a spiritual level.
COMMUTEDTravelled regularly to work and back.
COMMUTERA person who travels to work over an appreciable distance, usually from the suburbs to a city centre.
COMMUTESRegular journeys between home and work.
COMPADREWay of addressing or referring to a friend or companion.
COMPAREDTested for similarity.
COMPARESChecks to see if things are similar.
COMPERESMasters of ceremonies who introduce cabaret, TV acts, etc.
COMPETEDTook part, engaged in a contest.
COMPILEDConverted a program into a machine-code or lower-level form in which the program can be executed.
COMPLAINGrumble.
COMPLETEEntire.
COMPLICEAn associate, especially in crime.
COMPLIEDActed in accordance with a wish or command.
COMPLINEThe seventh and last of the canonical hours.
COMPOSEDCalm.
COMPOSERMusic writer.
COMPOUNDIntensify by an added element. Chemical substance formed from atoms of two or more chemical elements held together by chemical bonds.
COMPRESSSqueeze together.
COMPRISEConsist of.
COMPUTERThe father of _ science is how Alan Turing is known.
COMRADESColleagues or fellow members of an organization.
CONATIVEDenoting a word or structure that expresses attempted action as opposed to action itself.
CONCEALSHides.
CONCEDEDAdmitted defeat in.
CONCEDESAdmits defeat in.
CONCERTOA musical composition for a solo instrument or instruments accompanied by an orchestra, especially one conceived on a relatively large scale.
CONCERTSMusical events.
CONCLAVEA secret meeting.
CONCLUDEBring to an end.
CONCOCTSPuts together.
CONCORDEThe first commercial supersonic airliner, in service between 1976 and 2003.
CONCRETEConstruction material.
CONDEMNSDenounces, criticises.
CONDENSEMake more concentrated.
CONDOLEDGrieved with.
CONDONEROne who gives tacit approval to.
CONDUITSDucts.
CONEHEADSmall bush cricket that is mostly active by day and sings for long periods without stopping.
CONFETTIBits of paper thrown at weddings.
CONFIDESTrusts (someone) enough to tell them of a secret or private matter.
CONFINEDRestricted.
CONFINESLimits or boundaries.
CONFLATECombine or blend two things so as to form a whole.
CONFLICTBattle.
CONFOUNDAstound.
CONFRIERA fellow member of a fraternity or profession; a colleague.
CONFRONTSquare up to.
CONFUOCOItalian musical direction literally meaning 'with fire'.
CONFUSEDBaffled.
CONGEALSBecomes semi-solid, especially on cooling.
CONGRESSThe bicameral federal legislature of the United States. Indian National _ , political party of six Indian PMs. The legislative body of the US.
CONGREVEWilliam _, English MP who invented a type of rocket artillery.
CONIFERSTrees or shrubs typically bearing cones and evergreen leaves.
CONISTONA village and civil parish in the Furness region of Cumbria.
CONJUGALRelating to marriage or the relationship between a married couple.
CONJUREDMade something appear by magic.
CONJURORMagician.
CONNACHTProvince of Ireland.
CONNIVEDConspired to do something immoral, illegal, or harmful.
CONNIVERCharlatan.
CONNOLLYStand-up comedy's The Big Yin. Billy, Mrs Brown actor.
CONNOTESImplies.
CONQUESTVanquishment.
CONSENTSAgrees, accedes.
CONSERVEKeep in an undamaged state.
CONSIDERContemplate mentally. Deem.
CONSOLESGames ____ , electronic devices used for playing computer games on a TV screen.
CONSOMMEFrench clear soup made from meat by slow boiling.
CONSORTSSpouses.
CONSPIREPlan together in secret.
CONSTANTUnchanging.
CONSTRUEInterpret (a word or action) in a particular way.
CONSULARRelating to diplomats who aid foreign nationals abroad.
CONSUMEDAte, absorbed.
CONSUMERUser, customer.
CONSUMESEats or drinks.
CONTACTSEye lenses.
CONTAINSHas within.
CONTEMPTScorn. _ of court, action showing disrespect to the authority or dignity of a judicial body.
CONTESSAAn Italian countess.
CONTESTSCompetitions.
CONTINUECarry on.
CONTOURSThe outlines of masses of land, figures or bodies; defining lines.
CONTRACTWhat a declarer bids to make in Bridge. Agreement. Become smaller.
CONTRAILWhite streak against the sky.
CONTRARYOpposed or completely different.
CONTRASTDegree of difference.
CONTRICKSwindle.
CONTRITERemorseful.
CONTRIVEManage ingeniously.
CONTROLSRegulates.
CONTUSESInjures (a part of the body) without breaking the skin, forming a bruise.
CONVENEDAssembled.
CONVENERA person whose job is to call people together for a meeting of a committee.
CONVERGEMeet.
CONVERSETalk.
CONVINCEPersuade.
CONVULSEShake or agitate violently.
CONYRINEA fluorescent blue oily base obtained from conine, regarded as a derivative of pyridine.
COOKWAREPots and pans.
COOLDOWNBecome less angry.
COOLIBAHSort of tree that offered shade to the Swagman in Waltzing Matilda.
COOLIDGECalvin _, 30th president of the US nicknamed Silent Cal.
COPILOTSSecond or relief operators of aircraft.
COPLANERLying in the same plane.
COPPELIAComic ballet by French composer Leo Delibes that premiered in 1870.
COPPICESAreas of woodland in which the trees or shrubs are periodically cut back to ground level to stimulate growth and provide firewood or timber.
COPULATEHave sexual intercourse.
COPYBOOKA volume containing models of handwriting, formerly used for teaching penmanship.
COQAUVINChicken in wine.
COQUETTEA crested Central and South American hummingbird, typically with green plumage, a reddish crest, and elongated cheek feathers.
CORALSEAArm of the western Pacific Ocean lying between Australia, New Guinea, and Vanuatu in which the Great Barrier Reef is located.
CORBETTSThe ____, Scottish mountains that are between 2,500ft and 3,000ft high.
CORBIERE1983 Grand National-winning horse.
CORDELIAMoon of Uranus.
CORDIALEEntente _, the understanding reached by France and Britain in April 1904, which settled colonial disputes.
CORDIESTMost string like.
CORDLESSVacuum cleaner type.
CORDUROYHeavy cotton pile fabric with lengthways ribs.
CORFIOTEA native or inhabitant of Corfu.
CORIDINEA colorless or yellowish oil, of a leathery odour, occuring in coal tar,
CORKIESTMost lively.
CORLEONESurname of the main family in The Godfather series.
CORNCOBSMaize cores.
CORNCRIBIn the US and Canada, a ventilated building used to dry and store maize.
CORNEOUSResembling horn; horny.
CORNETERMusician.
CORNETTIRenaissance woodwind instruments.
CORNETTOWoodwind instrument of the 16th and 17th centuries, typically curved, with finger holes and a cup-shaped mouthpiece.
CORNICESContinuous horizontal projecting courses or mouldings at the top of walls, buildings etc.
CORNICHECoastal road, especially one cut into the face of a cliff.
CORNIESTMost banal.
CORNMEALCoarse flour.
CORNROWSHair plaited in close, flat, parallel lines.
CORNUTEDBearing or having horns or shaped like a horn.
CORNWALLEnglish county. Duchess of _ , Camilla Parker Bowles' royal title.
CORNWELLDavid _, real name of the author John le Carre.
CORONACHIn Scotland or Ireland, a dirge or lamentation for the dead.
CORONALSConsonants articulated with the flexible front part of the tongue.
CORONARYRelating to or denoting the arteries which surround and supply the heart.
CORONETSSmall crowns.
CORPORALOf the body.
CORRIDORPassage in a building.
CORSAGESSprays of flowers worn pinned to a woman's clothes.
CORSAIRSPirates or buccaneers.
CORSELETA piece of armour covering the trunk.
CORSETEDType of dress.
CORSICANNative of an island in the Mediterranean Sea.
CORTEGESSolemn processions, especially for a funeral.
CORTICESOuter layers of tissue immediately below the epidermis of a stem or root.
CORTISOLHormone produced by the adrenal cortex.
CORUNDUMExtremely hard crystallized alumina, used as an abrasive. Ruby and sapphire are varieties.
CORVETTELightly armed escort warship. Small naval vessel.
CORVIDAECrow family.
COSENAGEA fraudulent business scheme.
COSINESSState of feeling warm and snug.
COSMETICSuperficial, surface.
COSSACKSWarrior-peasants of Ukraine who served as cavalry.
COSSETEDPampered.
COSTELLOElvis _ and the Attractions.
COSTLIERMore expensive.
COSTUMESSets of clothes worn by actors or at a fancy dress party in order to look like someone or something else.
COTENANTA person who holds property jointly or in common with others.
COTERIESGroups of people with shared interests or tastes.
COTOPAXIStratovolcano in Ecuador.
COTSWOLD_ Lion, breed of British sheep with a white face and corkscrew-like, curled fleece.
COTTAGEDCovered with small houses.
COTTAGEROne who lives in a small house, typically one in the country.
COTTAGESSmall simple houses, especially in a rural area.
COTTIERSRural labourers living in a cottage.
COTTISEDHeraldic term.
COTTONONTo understand something, usually without people telling you about it.
COUGHLANNicola, Irish actress who plays Clare Devlin in TV sitcom Derry Girls.
COULISSEA flat piece of scenery situated in the wings of the theatre.
COULOMBSDerived SI units of electric charge; the quantity of electricity transported in one second by a current of one ampere.
COULTERSVertical cutting blades fixed in front of a ploughshare.
COUNTERSSmall discs used in board games for keeping the score or as place markers.
COUNTESSA size of roofing slate, 508 x 254 mm  ( 20 x 10 in ).
COUNTIESHome _, These surround London.
COUPERINFrancois _, French Baroque composer.
COUPLANDDouglas _, author of Generation X and Microserfs.
COUPLINGBritish TV sitcom about six friends starring Jack Davenport and Sarah Alexander.
COURANTE16th-century court dance consisting of short advances and retreats.
COURANTOA sprightly dance.
COURIERSMessengers, usually traveling in haste, bearing urgent news, important reports or packages, diplomatic messages, etc.
COURSINGFlowing.
COURTESYPoliteness.
COURTIERAn attendant in the household of a sovereign.
COUSCOUSA type of semolina originating from North Africa.
COUSTEAUJacques _, 20th-century French underwater explorer.
COVALENTType of chemical bond.
COVENANTAn agreement.
COVENOUSDeceitful; collusive; fraudulent; dishonest.
COVENTRYEnglish Midlands city once nicknamed Britain's Detroit.
COVERAGEDegree to which something is covered.
COVERCLEA small lid.
COVERINGA thing used to protect, decorate, or conceal something else.
COVERLETAnother name for a bedspread or quilt.
COVETINGEnvying.
COVETOUSHaving or showing a great desire to possess something belonging to someone else.
COVINOUSFraudulent.
COWARDIELack of courage.
COWARDLYLily-livered.
COWERINGTrembling.
COWGIRLSWomen who herd and tend cattle, performing much of their work on horseback.
COWLICKSTufts of hair over the forehead.
COWORKERColleague.
COWRITESAuthors with.
COWSHEDSFarm buildings.
COWSLIPSYellow flowers.
COXSWAINThe person who steers a boat.
CRABMEATThe edible part of a crustacean that has stalked eyes and pincers.
CRABWISEMoving sideways, typically in an awkward way.
CRACIDAEBird family.
CRACKERSWafers.
CRACKNELLight, crisp, savoury biscuit.
CRACKPOTEccentric.
CRAGSIDENorthumberland mansion of the first Lord Armstrong, now a National Trust property.
CRAMOISYOf a crimson colour.
CRAMPONSMetal plates with spikes fixed to a boot for walking on ice or rock climbing.
CRANEFLYDaddy-longlegs.
CRANFORD1853 novel by English author Elizabeth Gaskell narrated by Mary Smith.
CRANIATEAn animal that possesses a skull.
CRANKISHMildly eccentric.
CRANNIEDHaving small chinks.
CRANNIESNarrow spaces.
CRANNOGEA small, artificial, fortified island constructed in bogs in ancient Scotland and Ireland.
CRANSTONBryan, Breaking Bad actor.
CRANWELLVillage in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England.
CRASHING2016 TV series starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
CRASHMATA thick mattress used by athletes and gymnasts to absorb the impact of landing.
CRASHPADA place to stay temporarily.
CRATCHITBob, fictional clerk of Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol.
CRAWDADSWhere The ____ Sing, 2018 novel by U.S. author Delia Owens that is partly a murder mystery.
CRAWFISHCrustacean.
CRAWFORDJoan, U.S. actress who starred with Bette Davis in the 1962 film What Ever Happened To Baby Jane?
CRAWLIERFeeling more as if covered with moving things.
CRAYFISHA nocturnal freshwater crustacean that resembles a small lobster and inhabits streams and rivers.
CRAYONEDDrew with a stick of colored wax, charcoal, or chalk.
CRAZYJOENickname of the New York City gangster Joseph Gallo.
CREAMERYButter factory.
CREAMTEAA light afternoon meal including scones; a speciality of Devon and Cornwall.
CREASINGCrumpling.
CREATINGMaking.
CREATIONInstitution.
CREATIVEImaginative or inventive.
CREATORSMakers.
CREATUREAn animal, especially a nonhuman.
CREDENCEBelief. In Christian churches, a small side table on which the bread and wine for the Eucharist are placed.
CREDENZAA sideboard or cupboard.
CREDIBLEBelievable or worthy of belief.
CREDITEDAscribed to.
CREDITORA person or business to whom money is owed.
CREEPILYIn a scary way.
CREEPINGMoving slowly and carefully in order to avoid being heard or noticed.
CREEPSUPDraws close.
CREMATESReduces (a dead body) to ashes by fire, especially as a funeral rite.
CRENATEDRound-toothed or having a scalloped edge.
CREOLIANRelating to a descendant of white European settlers who is born in a colonized country.
CREOSOTEA wood preservative prepared from coal tar.
CREPERIEA cafe or restaurant specialising in pancakes with different fillings.
CREPITUSA grating sound or sensation produced by friction between bone and cartilage or the fractured parts of a bone.
CRESCENTThe emblem of Islam or Turkey. The curved shape of the moon in its first and last quarters. Red _ , the equivalent of the Red Cross in Muslim countries.
CRESSIDAIn medieval versions of the story of Troy, the woman who deserts her lover Troilus for the Greek Diomedes.
CRETONNEA heavy cotton or linen fabric with a printed design that is used for furnishing.
CREVASSEA deep crack, cleft or fissure, found especially in the ice of a glacier.
CREVICESNarrow fissures or cracks.
CREWCUTSShort hairstyles.
CREWNECKT-shirt feature.
CRIBBAGEA game of cards for two to four, in which players try to win a set number of points before their opponents.
CRICHTONMichael _, author of Eaters Of The Dead and Rising Sun.
CRICKETSInsects with long antennae, the males of which have the ability to produce a chirping sound.
CRIMINALLaw-breaker.
CRIMPERSHairdresser's tool.
CRINATEDHaving hair; hairy.
CRISPATEOf a leaf, having curly or wavy edges.
CRISTATEHaving or forming a crest.
CRITERIAStandards by which something may be judged or decided.
CRITICALCarping, nit-picking.
CRITIQUECritical essay or commentary.
CROATIANGoran Ivanisevic's nationality.
CROCHETSMakes garments by looping and intertwining thread with a hooked needle.
CROCKERYChina dishes, earthen vessels, etc collectively.
CROCKETTDavy _, 19th-century American folk hero.
CROCUSESWidely cultivated plants producing small white, yellow or purple flowers in early spring.
CROFTERSThose who run small farms in Scotland.
CROISADEA holy war.
CROMARTYShipping forecast area.
CROMLECHA megalithic tomb consisting of a large flat stone laid on upright ones; a dolmen.
CROMPTONRichmal _, writer most famous for her stories featuring schoolboy William Brown.
CROMWELLSurname of the 17th-century Lord Protector of England.
CRONYISMThe practice of appointing friends to high-level, especially political, posts.
CROONERSMale singers of sentimental love songs, especially of the 1930s and '40s.
CROPREDYVillage near Banbury that holds an annual music festival set up by folk-rock band Fairport Convention.
CROSSBARBeam across a pair of goalposts.
CROSSBOWWeapon associated with William Tell. Medieval weapon.
CROSSPLYType of tyre.
CROSSTIEA railway sleeper.
CROSTINISmall pieces of toasted bread served with a savoury topping as a starter or canape; Italian, 'little crusts'.
CROTALESSmall tuned cymbals.
CROTCHETMusical note.
CROUPADEA movement performed in classical riding, in which the horse leaps from the ground with its legs tucked under its body.
CROUPIERA person who deals cards, collects bets etc. at a gaming table.
CROUTONSSmall pieces of toasted bread served in soup.
CROWBAITAn old horse.
CROWDOUTCompletely fill.
CROWTHERLeslie _, TV presenter of Crackerjack and The Price Is Right.
CRUCIATEEither of a pair of ligaments that cross each other in the knee.
CRUCIBLEThe _, 1953 play by Arthur Miller. _ Theatre, venue in Sheffield of the World Snooker Championship since 1977.
CRUCIFERPlant.
CRUCIFIXModel cross with Christ's figure on it.
CRUDEOILUnrefined petroleum.
CRUDITESMixed raw vegetables served as an hors d'oeuvre, typically with a sauce into which they may be dipped.
CRUETSETA collection of containers holding pepper, salt, vinegar or oil at table.
CRUISERSHigh-speed, long-range warships.
CRUISINGCarry On _, sixth in the series of Carry On films.
CRUMBLESBaked puddings made from fruit covered with a mixture of flour, butter and sugar.
CRUMPETSLight, soft yeast cakes full of small holes on the top side.
CRUNCHESCrucial points.
CRUNODESPoints at which two branches of a curve intersect, each branch having a distinct tangent.
CRUSADEDTook part in a vigorous campaign for social, political, or religious change.
CRUSADERA person who campaigns vigorously for the advancement of a political, social or religious cause.
CRUSADESA series of expeditionary religious wars undertaken during the 11th to 13th centuries.
CRUSHBAROutlet selling drinks in a theatre.
CRUTCHESWood or metal staffs, with a rest for the armpit, to support the weight of the body.
CRYOSTATAn apparatus for maintaining a constant low temperature.
CRYSTALSPieces of a homogeneous solid substance having a natural geometrically regular form with symmetrically arranged plane faces.
CTENIDIARespiratory organs or gills in a mollusc.
CUBICLESPartially or totally enclosed sections of a room.
CUCKOOINDelius: On Hearing The First _ _ Spring.
CUCUMBERCreeping plant cultivated for its cylindrical edible fruit.
CUCURBITAny trailing flowering plant of the family that includes the melon, pumpkin, squash and cucumber.
CUDDLINGHolding close; embracing or hugging.
CUDICINICarlo, Italian former goalkeeper for Chelsea and Spurs FC.
CUFFLINKDecorative fastening for a shirt.
CULDESACDead end.
CULIACAN_ Rosales, Capital of the state of Sinaloa in NW Mexico.
CULINARYOf the kitchen or cooking.
CULLINANThe largest gem-quality rough diamond ever found.
CULLODENScottish battle of 1746, the last battle fought on British soil.
CULOTTESWomen's flared trousers, cut to look like a skirt.
CULPABLEBlameworthy.
CULPEPERNicholas _, English botanist 1616-54, author of The Complete Herbal.
CULTIVARPlant selected for desirable characteristics.
CULTRATEShaped like a knife blade.
CULTURAL_ Revolution, anti-bourgeois purge led by Mao Zedong in China between 1966 and 1976.
CULTUREDShowing good taste or manners.
CULVERINKind of handgun of the 15th and 16th centuries.
CULVERTSArched channels enclosing a drain or watercourse under a road or railway.
CULYTINEEulytite, a mineral, consisting chiefly of the silicate of bismuth.
CUMARONEA colourless insoluble aromatic liquid obtained from coal tar and used in the manufacture of synthetic resins.
CUMMINGSE. E. _, 20th-century American poet who was noted for his unusual use of grammar and punctuation.
CUNEATICWedge-shaped.
CUPBOARDStore things here.
CUPFINALLast knockout game.
CUPOFTEAOne's _ , expression meaning 'something that appeals to one'.
CURARINEA poisonous alkaloid used as a muscle relaxant.
CURATINGThe selection and organisation of items in a collection or exhibition.
CURATIONThe action or process of selecting, organizing, and looking after the items in a collection or exhibition.
CURATIVEAble or tending to heal.
CURATORSAdministrative heads of museums or art galleries.
CURCULIOA type of American weevil that is a pest of fruit trees.
CURCUMINA yellow pigment that is the main active ingredient of turmeric.
CURITIBACity of southern Brazil southwest of Sao Paulo, capital of the state of Parana.
CURLICUEA fancy twist, especially in handwriting.
CURLIESTThe most wavy.
CURRANTSDried fruit; a traditional ingredient of British Easter biscuits.
CURRENCYSystem of money in general use.
CURRICLEA two-wheeled open carriage that is drawn by two horses side by side.
CURTAINSWindow drapes.
CURTSEYSGesture fit for a queen.
CURTSIEDMade deferential gesture.
CURTSIESA woman's or girl's formal greetings made by bending the knees with one foot in front of the other.
CUSHIONSFabric cases filled with soft material for sitting on.
CUSPATEDHaving points.
CUSPIDALHaving points.
CUSTOMERClient, consumer.
CUTADASHLook striking.
CUTBACKSActs of reducing expenditure.
CUTGLASSOrnamented transparent material.
CUTHBERTAnglo-Saxon monk, bishop and hermit; an important medieval saint. Patron saint of Northumbria.
CUTICLESAreas of dead skin around the base of finger or toe nails.
CUTLINESCaptions to a photograph or other illustration.
CUTLOOSEBreak free.
CUTPRICECheap, reduced.
CUTPURSEPickpocket or thief.
CUTSHORTCurtail.
CUTTINGSRailway _, Road in East Cheam where Tony Hancock lived.
CYANIDESPoisons.
CYANOGENColourless flammable toxic gas produced by oxidation of hydrogen cyanide.
CYCLADESA group of more than 200 islands in the Aegean Sea.
CYCLAMENWinter-flowering plant with upswept petals and variegated leaves; from Greek, 'circle'.
CYCLEWAYBike track.
CYCLICALDescribing a process in which a series of events happen again in the same order.
CYCLONESTropical storms.
CYLINDERThe chamber in a reciprocating engine or pump within which the piston moves.
CYNODONTA carnivorous mammal-like reptile of the late Permian and Triassic periods, whose specialized teeth were well developed.
CYNOLOGYStudy of dogs.
CYNOSUREPerson or thing that is the centre of attention or admiration.
CYPRINIDAny fish of the carp family, including the bream, minnow, tench etc.
CYPRIOTSCitizens of the Mediterranean island that has Nicosia as its capital.
CYRANODE_ _ Bergerac.
CYRILLICAlphabet used in Eastern Europe and Asia.
CYSTEINEA sulphur-containing amino acid, present in proteins.
CYTOLOGYScientific study of the structure, functions etc. of plant and animal cells.
CYTOSINEA compound found in living tissue as a constituent base of DNA. It is paired with guanine in double-stranded DNA.
DABBLINGThe fact of being involved in an activity in a frivolous or superficial way.
DADSARMYTV comedy starring Arthur Lowe.
DAEDALUSCreator of the Minotaur's Labyrinth in Greek mythology.
DAEMONICFiendish.
DAFFODILLent lily.
DAFTPUNKFrench electronic music duo formed in 1993.
DAGENHAMTown and district in East London, location of a major car factory.
DAGUERRELouis _, French inventor who devised one of the first photographic processes.
DAINTIERMore delicately small and pretty.
DAINTIESThings good to eat.
DAINTILYIn an elegant way.
DAINTRELA delicacy.
DAIQUIRIAn iced drink of rum, lime juice and syrup or sugar.
DAIRYMENMilk workers.
DALESMANNative of part of Yorkshire.
DALESMENInhabitants of part of Yorkshire.
DALGLISHKenny _, Scottish former international footballer who played for Celtic and Liverpool in the 1970s and 80s.
DALMATIAA region of W Croatia along the Adriatic.
DALSEGNOMusical direction indicating that a passage is to be repeated from a marked point; Italian, 'from the sign'.
DAMAGINGHarming.
DAMASCUSCapital of Syria.
DAMNABLESubject to or worthy of divine condemnation.
DAMOCLESin classical legend, a sycophant who was forced by Dionysius to sit under a sword suspended by a hair.
DAMPENERA device that reduces vibration, such as on the strings of a tennis racket.
DAMPNESSMoisture.
DANALITEAn iron beryllium silicate sulfide mineral.
DANBROWNAuthor of The Lost Symbol and Inferno and Origin published in 2017.
DANDIESTThe most enjoyable.
DANDRUFFScalp problem.
DANEGELDThe tax first levied in the late 9th century in Anglo-Saxon England to provide protection money for or to finance forces to oppose Viking invaders.
DANEVANSGB Davis Cup tennis player.
DANEWORTA dwarf Eurasian elder with a strong, unpleasant smell and berries yielding a blue dye.
DANGLIERSwinging more loosely.
DANIELLE_ Steel, author of Now And Forever and Season Of Passion.
DANNYBOYBallad written by English songwriter Frederic Weatherly in 1910, usually set to the Irish tune of 'Londonderry Air'.
DANSEUSEA female ballet dancer.
DARINGLYAudaciously, boldly.
DARIOLESSmall, flowerpot-shaped moulds in which an individual sweet or savoury dish is cooked and served.
DARKAGESIn European history, the period from about the late 5th century AD to about 1000 AD.
DARKBLUEThe _ _, 19th Century literary magazine that first serialised Le Fanu's vampire story Carmilla. Navy.
DARKNESSHeart of _, Novel by Joseph Conrad.
DARKROOMDevelop photographs here.
DARKSIDEThe _ _ Of The Moon.
DARTFORD_ Crossing, two tunnels and road bridge for traffic across the Thames.
DARTMOORNational park in southwest Devon. Prison in Princetown opened in 1809.
DASHIELL_ Hammett.
DASHWOODElinor, heroine in Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility.
DATABANKIn computing, a structured collection of information designed to be accessed by many users over a long period of time.
DATABASEComputer store of material.
DATEFROMTo have originated at.
DATELINEInternational _ _, an imaginary item on Earth's surface defining the boundary between one day and the next.
DATEPALMTree of western Asia and northern Africa that is cultivated also in the United States, South Asia, and Australia.
DATURINEA poisonous substance found in plants belonging to the Solanaceae family.
DAUGHTERFemale offspring.
DAUPHINEHistorically the wife of the direct heir to the french throne.
DAUPHINSEldest sons of the King of France.
DAVENANTWilliam, Poet Laureate 1638.
DAVENINGIn Judaism, reciting the prescribed liturgical prayers.
DAVENTRYTown in Northamptonshire; site of an important international radio transmitter.
DAVIDSONRuth, politician who led the Conservatives in Scotland from 2011 to 2019.
DAVISCUPAn annual international tennis championship for men's teams.
DAVYLAMPSafe source of illumination used by miners.
DAWDLERSThey lag behind.
DAWNRAIDPolice operation to search a property or arrest a suspect in the early morning.
DAYAFTERThe _ _ , 1983 U.S. TV film depicting the aftermath of a nuclear war.
DAYBREAKDawn.
DAYBYDAYGradually or progressively.
DAYDREAMReverie.
DAYLEWISCecil _-_, the Poet Laureate from 1968 to 1972 and father of Oscar-winning actor Daniel.
DAYLIGHTIt comes with the dawn.
DAYTIMERAppointment diary or an electronic organizer.
DAYTODAYRoutine.
DAZZLINGBrilliant or amazing.
DEADBEATVery tired.
DEADBOLTLocking device engaged by turning a knob or key, rather than by spring action.
DEADBORNStillborn.
DEADCALMOf a still body of water with no waves and no wind.
DEADCERTTotally sure thing.
DEADENDSBlind alleys.
DEADHANDAn undesirable persisting influence.
DEADHEADTo remove a withered flower from a plant in order to promote new growth.
DEADHEATTie for first.
DEADLIERMore lethal.
DEADLINEThe latest time or date by which something should be completed.
DEADLOCKStalemate.
DEADLOSSUseless person or thing.
DEADPOOL2016 superhero film directed by Tim Miller and starring Ryan Reynolds.
DEADWOODInformal term for useless person or encumbrance.
DEADZONEArea in which a mobile phone is unable to receive a signal.
DEALINGSTransactions or business relations.
DEALWITHPunish.
DEANRUSKUS Secretary of State under presidents Kennedy and Johnson.
DEANSHIPEducational or religious position.
DEARNESSThe quality possessed by something with a great price or value.
DEATHBED__ confession, one made at the very end of life, usually relating to a crime or secret.
DEATHCAPA poisonous woodland fungus similar in appearance to an edible mushroom.
DEATHROWPrison area for those awaiting execution, capital punishment.
DEBARREDProhibited.
DEBASINGLowering in character, quality, or value.
DEBATINGArguing about a subject, especially in a formal manner.
DEBILITYWeakness or infirmity.
DEBONAIRSuave and refined. Courteous and elegant in outward manner.
DEBRUYNEKevin, Belgian midfielder who joined Manchester City FC in 2015.
DEBUNKERPerson who exposes the falseness of an idea or belief.
DEBUTANTFirst-time performer.
DECADENTIn declining moral state.
DECAGONSClosed plane figures having 10 sides.
DECANTEDPoured wine or port from a bottle into a container.
DECANTERStoppered bottle, usually of glass, into which a drink is poured for serving.
DECAPODAOrder of ten-legged mostly marine crustaceans that includes the shrimps, crabs, lobsters and crayfish.
DECAPODSCrustaceans within the class Malacostraca, including crayfish, crabs, lobsters, prawns, and shrimp.
DECEASEDDead.
DECEIVERTrickster.
DECEMBERMonth.
DECENNIADecades.
DECIBELSUnits of measurement to indicate the loudness of sounds.
DECIDERSPlay-offs.
DECIDINGChoosing.
DECIMALSBase ten numbers.
DECIMATEGreatly reduce in size.
DECIPHERDecode, solve.
DECISIONAgreement, ruling, verdict.
DECISIVEInfluential or conclusive.
DECKHANDOrdinary sailor.
DECLAIMSUtters or delivers words in a rhetorical or impassioned way, as if to an audience.
DECLAREDOpenly or formally asserted or announced.
DECLARESStates emphatically.
DECLASSEHaving fallen in social status.
DECORATEAdorn.
DECOROUSCharacterized by propriety in manners, conduct, etc.
DECOYINGLuring.
DECREASEDwindle. Lessen.
DECREPITDilapidated.
DECUPLEDMultiplied by ten.
DECURIONRoman cavalry officer.
DEDICATEGive entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause.
DEDUCTEDSubtracted.
DEEDPOLLMeans by which a person can change their name.
DEEPBLUEA chess-playing computer developed by IBM.
DEEPDOWNIn one's heart of hearts.
DEEPNESSDepth.
DEERSKINAnimal hide.
DEFAULTSFails to fulfil an obligation, especially to repay a loan or to appear in a law court.
DEFEATEDBeaten.
DEFECTORA person who gives up allegiance to one state in exchange for allegiance to another.
DEFENCESFortifications.
DEFENDEDProtected.
DEFENDER_ of the faith, a title held by the Queen as head of the Church of England.
DEFERRALPostponement.
DEFIANCEOpen disobedience.
DEFILADEMilitary term for protection provided by obstacles against crossfire from the rear.
DEFINITEKnown for certain.
DEFLATESLets air or gas out of.
DEFLOWERDeprive (a woman) of her virginity.
DEFORESTClear of trees.
DEFRANCETour _ _.
DEFRAUDSTakes away or withholds money, rights to property from ( a person ) by deception.
DEFROCKSDeprives (a person in holy orders) of ecclesiastical status.
DEFROSTSThaws frozen food.
DEFTNESSThe quality of being clever, quick and skilful.
DEGAULLEFrench president from 1959-69.
DEGREASERemove oil from.
DEHISCEDOf a pod or seed vessel, or a cut or wound, burst open.
DEHISCESBursts open.
DEHORTEROne who dissuades someone from a course of action.
DEIANIRAWife of Heracles.
DEIGHTONLen _, British author of novels including The Ipcress File (1962) and SS-GB (1978).
DEIGNOUSHaughty; disdainful.
DEJECTEDMiserable.
DEJEUNERLe _ sur l'herbe, large-scale oil painting by Edouard Manet.
DELALUNEAu Clair _ _ _, French folk song of the 18th century.
DELAMAREThe Listeners poet.
DELATIONAn accusation or charge brought against someone, especially by an informer.
DELAUNAYRobert _, French painter who co-founded the Orphism (or Orphic Cubism) art movement.
DELAWAREAmerican state whose capital is Dover. Wilmington is its most populous city.
DELAYINGPutting off.
DELEGATEDepute. Person chosen or elected to act for or represent another or others.
DELETINGErasing.
DELETIONThe removal or obliteration of written or printed matter, especially by drawing a line through it.
DELETORYUsed for erasing.
DELIBATETo taste; to take a sip of; to dabble in.
DELICACYFineness or intricacy of texture or structure.
DELICATEDainty.
DELIGATETo bind up; to bandage.
DELIRANTDelirious.
DELIRATETo madden; to rave.
DELIRIUMAn acute, transient condition associated with fever.
DELIVERYIn sport, the act or manner of bowling or throwing a ball. Act of giving birth.
DELOREANJohn _, US engineer who designed vehicles including the sports car featured in the 1985 film Back To The Future.
DELOUSESRids of lice and other parasitic insects.
DELSARTEFrench musician and teacher.
DELSARTOAndrea _ _, Florentine High Renaissance painter.
DELTOIDSThick triangular muscles covering the shoulder joint and used for raising the arm away from the body.
DELUDINGMisleading.
DELUGINGFlooding.
DELUSIONBelief in something that is not true.
DELUSIVEGiving a false or misleading impression.
DELUSORYGiving a false or misleading impression.
DEMAGOGYPolitical activity appealing to ordinary people's emotions instead of rational argument.
DEMANDEDOrdered.
DEMARCHEPolitical step or initiative.
DEMENTEDInsane.
DEMENTIAA chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning.
DEMENTISOfficial denials of a published statements.
DEMERARABrown sugar.
DEMERSALLiving close to the floor of the sea or a lake.
DEMIJOHNA bulbous narrow-necked bottle, often with small handles and encased in wickerwork.
DEMILUNEHalf-moon shape.
DEMISUITLight armor covering less than the whole body.
DEMITONEAn interval equal to a half tone in the standard diatonic scale.
DEMIURGEA being responsible for the creation of the universe.
DEMIVOLTA half turn made by a horse with forelegs raised.
DEMOBBEDSet free from military service.
DEMOCRATIn America a political opponent of the Republican party.
DEMOLISHTear down.
DEMONIACA person supposedly possessed by an evil spirit.
DEMONIALOf or pertaining to a demon.
DEMONISEPortray as wicked and threatening.
DEMONIZEDescribe as evil or guilty.
DEMORAGEThe detention, as of a ship, beyond the scheduled departure time.
DEMORGANWilliam, English potter born in 1839 noted for his innovative tile designs.
DEMOTICSThe department of knowledge relative to the care and culture of the people; sociology in its broadest sense.
DEMOTINGMoving to a lower position or rank, usually as a punishment.
DEMOTIONReduction in rank or status.
DEMURELYIn a meek way.
DEMURRALThe act of raising an objection or showing reluctance.
DENARIUSSilver coin of ancient Rome originally with a value of ten asses.
DENATURETake away or alter the natural qualities of.
DENEBOLASecond-brightest star in the constellation Leo; from Arabic, 'tail (of the lion)'.
DENIANCEDenial.
DENISLAWFootballer.
DENOUNCEDeplore or condemn vehemently. Decry.
DENSTONE_ College, independent school in Staffordshire that opened in 1873.
DENTALIATusk shells.
DENTICLEAny small tooth-like or bristle-like structure.
DENTISTSPeople qualified to treat teeth.
DENTURESFalse teeth.
DEPARTEDWent away. The _ , 2006 crime film directed by Martin Scorsese for which he won the Best Director Oscar.
DEPARTERA person who refines metals by separating them from alloys.
DEPILATERemove hair from.
DEPILOUSCompletely hairless.
DEPLANEDDisembarked from an aircraft.
DEPLETED_ uranium, type of uranium used in anti-tank weapons and other armaments.
DEPLETESUses up the supply of.
DEPLORESExpresses strong disapproval of.
DEPLOYEDPut into action.
DEPOSINGRemoving from office suddenly and forcefully.
DEPOSITSSums of money or valuables entrusted to a bank or similar institution.
DEPRAVEDMorally bad.
DEPRAVEROne who debases.
DEPRIVESPrevents from having or using.
DEPTFORDPlaywright Christopher Marlowe died in a tavern brawl in this London suburb.
DEPURANTAn agent or means used to effect purification.
DEPUTIESMembers of the National Assembly in France.
DEPUTISETemporarily act or speak on behalf of someone else.
DERANGEDMad.
DERATINGThe operation of a device at less than its rated maximum capability to prolong its life.
DERELICTFalling into ruins.
DERISIONMockery.
DERISIVEMocking or scornful.
DERISORYInadequate.
DERIVATEA product obtained chemically from a raw material.
DERMATICOf or relating to the skin.
DEROGANTDisparaging; belittling.
DEROGATEDetract from.
DESCRIBEDelineate.
DESERTEDEmpty or abandoned.
DESERTERSoldier who runs away.
DESERVEDRightfully earned.
DESIGNEDCreated.
DESIGNERPerson who creates new clothing lines for a fashion house, e.g.
DESIROUSArdent.
DESKTOPSThe main screen displays on personal computers.
DESOLATEUninhabited.
DESPAIRSLoses hope.
DESPATCHSend off.
DESPOILSPlunders.
DESPOINAThe daughter of Demeter and Poseidon and sister of Arion.
DESPOTATThe dominion of a dictator.
DESPOTICTyrannical or dictatorial.
DESSERTSPuddings.
DESTINALFated.
DESTINEDCertain to be or do something.
DETACHEDDisconnected or standing apart.
DETAILEDComprehensive.
DETAILERA manufacturer's representative who calls on customers to supply information on products and visits stores to monitor sales and replenish stock.
DETAINEEA person held in custody, especially for political reasons.
DETECTORA mechanical sensing device.
DETESTEDHated.
DETHRONERemove a monarch from power.
DETONATESet off. Cause to explode.
DETORTEDTwisted.
DETRACTSTakes away a part of someone's reputation or achievements.
DETRAINSLeaves public transport.
DETRITALRelating to loose fragments or grains that have been worn away from rock.
DETRITUSDebris.
DEVALERANew York-born Irish president.
DEVALOISNinette _ _, Irish-born dancer who established The Royal Ballet in 1931.
DEVALUESReduces the worth of a currency.
DEVEINEDRemoved blood vessels.
DEVELOPSBrings to maturity.
DEVIANCEThe fact or state of diverging from usual or accepted standards.
DEVIANTSMisfits.
DEVIATESDeparts from an established course.
DEVIATOROne who turns aside from a path.
DEVILISHDiabolic.
DEVISINGInventing.
DEVISORSThose who leave property such as buildings or land to someone else in a will.
DEVONIANFourth period of the Palaeozoic era between the Silurian and Carboniferous periods.
DEVONREXA tall-eared, short-haired breed of cat noted for its elfin face and slender body.
DEVOTIONReligious worship.
DEVOUTLYPiously.
DEVPATELActor who played Jamal Malik in Slumdog Millionaire.
DEWBERRYA trailing European bramble with soft prickles and edible fruit.
DEWINESSMorning damp.
DEWPOINTAtmospheric temperature at which water vapour in the air begins to condense.
DEWSBURYTown in West Yorkshire, a former centre of the woollen industry.
DEWYEYEDNaively trusting.
DEXTROSEForm of glucose.
DEXTROUSShowing or having skill, especially with the hands.
DHANSAKSPopular Indian dishes.
DIABETESA group of disorders characterised by the excretion of an abnormally large amount of urine.
DIABETICHaving insulin deficiency.
DIABOLOSGames with wooden tops.
DIACONALRelating to a deacon, or to the role of a deacon.
DIAGNOSEIdentify.
DIAGONALSlanting, oblique.
DIALECTSForms of a language which are peculiar to specific regions or social groups.
DIALOGUEConversation. Lines spoken by characters in plays and films.
DIALYSISThe separation of particles in a liquid on the basis of differences in their ability to pass through a membrane.
DIAMANTEFabric decorated with glittering particles. Material given a sparkling effect by means of artificial gems.
DIAMETERThe thickness of something; a circular cross section.
DIAMINESChemical compounds.
DIAMONDSColourless, exceptionally hard minerals. Precious gemstones.
DIANTHUSA flowering plant of a genus that includes the pinks and carnations.
DIAPENTEThe interval or consonance of the fifth in ancient music.
DIAPHONELow-pitched fog signal operated by compressed air.
DIARYOFAThe _ _ _ Nobody, comic novel written by George and Wheedon Grossmith.
DIASPORAMigration of a community.
DIASPOREA white, yellowish or grey mineral found in bauxite and corundum.
DIASTEMAA space or gap between two teeth.
DIASTOLEThe phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle relaxes and allows the chambers to fill with blood.
DIATONICOf a musical scale, based on an octave containing five whole tones and two separated semitones.
DIATRIBEBitter attack.
DIAZEPAMTranquillising drug of the benzodiazepine group used especially to relieve anxiety and tension and as a muscle relaxant.
DIBORANEColourless, pyrophoric gas with a repulsively sweet odour.
DIBSTONEA pebble used in a child's game.
DICAPRIOActor (surname) who starred in The Revenant and Titanic.
DICENTRAAsian bleeding-heart.
DICKYBOWInformal name for a type of necktie, tied using a shoelace knot.
DICROTALHaving or relating to a double pulse for each heartbeat.
DICROTICMedical term describing a pulse with two beats for each cardiac cycle.
DICTAMENRule, pronouncement.
DICTATORTyrannical ruler. Tyrant.
DIDACTICDesigned or intended to teach.
DIDAPPERA little grebe or dabchick.
DIDDICOYOne of a group of caravan-dwelling roadside people who live like Gypsies but are not true Romanies.
DIEHARDSThose who strongly oppose change or who continue to support something in spite of opposition.
DIEMAKERMould creator.
DIESIRAEPart of the requiem mass, Day Of Wrath.
DIESTOCKHand tool used in the cutting of external screw threads.
DIETETICRelating to the regulation of food intake.
DIETRICHMarlene _, German-born actress and singer whose films included Shanghai Express.
DIFFUSERA device attached to a hairdryer.
DIGAMOUSPertaining to a second marriage.
DIGENOUSSexually reproductive.
DIGERENTDigesting.
DIGESTEDAssimilated.
DIGESTERContainer in which substances are treated with heat, enzymes, or a solvent in order to promote decomposition or extract essential components.
DIGESTIFA drink, especially an alcoholic one, drunk before or after a meal.
DIGESTORLarge steel stomach.
DIGITISEPrepare for a computer.
DIHEDRALHaving or contained by two plane faces.
DILATIONCondition of becoming or being made wider, larger, or more open.
DILATORYSlow to act.
DILEMMASSituations necessitating choices between two equal, especially undesirable, alternatives.
DILIGENTPaying attention to detail.
DILUTIONWatering down.
DILUVIANOf, relating to, or produced by a flood.
DIMAGGIOJoe _, baseball player.
DIMATTEORoberto ____ , Italian exmidfielder who scored for Chelsea FC in the 1997 and 2000 FA Cup finals.
DIMBLEBYRichard _, reporter on Panorama's 1957 spaghetti tree April fool.
DIMERISECombine with a similar molecule.
DIMEROUSHaving parts arranged in groups of two.
DIMINISHReduce, decrease, lessen.
DIMMABLECan be made less light.
DINGBATSOrnaments, characters or spacers used in typesetting, sometimes known as "printer's ornaments".
DINGDONGBell sound.
DINGHIESSmall boats, powered by sail, oars or outboard motor.
DINKIESTMost attractively small and neat.
DINKLAGEPeter, Tyrion Lannister actor in Game of Thrones.
DINOSAURBrontosaurus, say. Enormous extinct creature.
DINSDALEBrother of Doug Piranha in a 1970 Monty Python's Flying Circus sketch.
DIOCESANRelating to bishop's jurisdiction.
DIOCESESDistricts under the pastoral care of a bishop in the Christian Church.
DIOGENESThe _ Club, a gentleman's club in the Sherlock Holmes stories.
DIOMEDESThe King of Argos and suitor of Helen.
DIONYSUSThe god of the grape harvest, winemaking and wine, of ritual madness, fertility, theatre and religious ecstasy in Greek mythology.
DIOPSIDEA monoclinic pyroxene mineral, calcium magnesium silicate, occurring in various colors, usually in crystals.
DIOPTASEA rare mineral occurring as emerald green or blue-green crystals.
DIOPTERSUnits of refractive power.
DIOPTRESUnits of refractive power, which is equal to the reciprocal of the focal length (in metres) of a given lens.
DIORAMASReplicas of a scene, typically a three-dimensional full-size or miniature.
DIORITESIntrusive igneous rocks.
DIPLOMASCertificates awarded by an educational establishment to show that someone has successfully completed a course of study.
DIPLOMATAn official engaged in the conduct of the relations of one state with another.
DIPLOPODAny arthropod of the class comprising the millipedes; from Greek, 'two foot'.
DIPSTICKA graduated rod for measuring the depth of a liquid, especially oil in a vehicle's engine.
DIPTERALHaving a double row of columns on all sides, as certain Greek temples.
DIPTERANA fly.
DIPTERONInsect having usually a single pair of functional wings.
DIPTYCHSPaintings, often altarpieces, on two hinged wooden panels that can close like a book.
DIRECTLYAt once.
DIRECTORFilm maker.
DISABLESPuts out of action.
DISABUSEPersuade (someone) that an idea or belief is mistaken.
DISADORNTo deprive someone or something of decoration.
DISAGREEArgue, contend, dispute.
DISALLOWReject, dismiss, forbid.
DISARMEDRemoved weapons from.
DISARMERA person who advocates or campaigns for the withdrawal of nuclear weapons.
DISARRAYA state of confusion or untidiness.
DISASTERCalamity.
DISBANDSSeparates, breaks up.
DISBURSEPay out.
DISCARDSThrows away or gets rid of something.
DISCERNSRecognizes or finds out.
DISCGOLFSport in which players throw flat, Frisbee-like objects into baskets.
DISCIPLEApostle.
DISCLAIMDeny.
DISCLAMETo expel.
DISCLOSEReveal, make known.
DISCOUNTReduction in the usual price.
DISCOVERFind after study or search.
DISCREETTactful.
DISCRETEIndividually separate and distinct.
DISEASEDSick.
DISEASESDisorders of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant.
DISENDOWDeprive (a Church) of the property and funds that it receives from the state.
DISGORGEPour something out.
DISGRACEState of shame or disrepute.
DISGRADETo degrade of rank or status.
DISGUISEMake unrecognisable.
DISGUSTSSickens or fills with loathing.
DISHEARTTo discourage someone by removing their enthusiasm or courage.
DISHORSETo dismount.
DISINTERTo dig up or exhume a corpse.
DISINURETo render unaccustomed.
DISLIKESVexations, loathings.
DISLOYALNot faithful.
DISMOUNTGet off a horse.
DISORDERDisarray. Chaos.
DISOWNEDRefused to acknowledge or maintain any connection with.
DISPATCHConsign, transmit.
DISPENSEManage without or get rid of.
DISPERSEDistribute over a wide area.
DISPLACESupplant.
DISPLAYSExhibits.
DISPONEROne who legally transfers his or her own property to another.
DISPONGETo sprinkle, as with water from a sponge.
DISPOSALAct of getting rid of something.
DISPOSEDInclined or willing.
DISPROVEFalsify.
DISPURSETo pay out, expend; usually from a public fund or treasury.
DISPUTEROne who argues.
DISPUTESArguments, conflicts.
DISQUIETFeeling of worry or anxiety.
DISRAELIBritish Prime Minister from 1874 to 1880.
DISRANGEMuddle up.
DISROBEDBare.
DISROBESTakes their clothes off.
DISSECTSAnalyses (a text or idea) in minute detail.
DISSOLVEMake or become liquid.
DISSUADEDeter someone through persuasion from a course of action.
DISTANCEThe extent or amount of space between two things, points, lines, etc.
DISTASTEAversion or repugnance.
DISTHENEGrey , green, or blue mineral.
DISTINCTObvious, unmistakable.
DISTORTSTwists out of shape. Deliberately misrepresents.
DISTRACTSidetrack.
DISTRAITDistracted or absent-minded.
DISTREAMTo flow.
DISTRESSTo damage furniture in order to make it appear older than it is.
DISTRICTAn area of land marked off for administrative or other purposes.
DISUNITECause a group to break up or separate.
DISUNITYDissension or disagreement.
DISVALUEDisparagement.
DITHEISMThe belief in two equal gods.
DITHEREDHesitated.
DITHERERA person who vacillates or wavers.
DIURETICA drink that increases the amount of urine produced by the body such as coffee.
DIVAGATEStray or digress.
DIVEBOMBMake aerial attack.
DIVERGESSeparates; goes in different directions from a point.
DIVERTEDSent elsewhere.
DIVIDENDShare of profits payable. Shareholder's payment.
DIVIDIVISmall tropical American tree whose seed pods yield tannin; Caesalpinia coriaria.
DIVINITYA god or other deity.
DIVISIONMathematical operation.
DIVORCEDSplit.
DIVORCESDissolves one's marriage.
DIVULGESDiscloses.
DJELLABALong loose robe with wide sleeves and a hood, traditionally worn in the Maghreb region of North Africa.
DJIBOUTIA republic in east Africa, on the Gulf of Aden.
DJOKOVICNovak _, Serbian tennis player.
DNIESTERA river in E Europe, rising in Ukraine, in the Carpathian Mountains and flowing generally southeast to the Black Sea.
DOBERMANA large, slender, muscular breed of dog originally from Germany.
DOCETISMThe doctrine, important in Gnosticism, that Christ's body was not human but either a phantasm or of real but celestial substance, and that therefore his sufferings were only apparent.
DOCHERTYJack, Scottish presenter, actor and one-time TV chat show host born in 1962.
DOCIMACYThe branch of metallurgy involved in the assaying of ores or metals.
DOCKHANDOne who loads and unloads vessels in a port.
DOCKSIDEPlace next to water where you will find ships.
DOCKYARDShips are built or repaired here.
DOCTORALRelating to Phd.
DOCTOROWE L _, American author whose novels include Ragtime (1975).
DOCTRINEDogma.
DOCUMENTRecord or report in detail.
DOEGLINGThe beaked whale.
DOGBERRYA foolish constable in Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing.
DOGEAREDWell used pages of a book. Shabby or worn.
DOGFIGHTFierce air battle.
DOGGERELComic verse, usually irregular in measure.
DOGHOUSEKennel.
DOGMATICIntolerantly authoritative.
DOGOODERA person who seeks to correct social ills in an idealistic, but usually impractical or superficial, way,
DOGSBODYDrudge.
DOGSLIFEMiserable existence.
DOGSTAILA grass of the genus Cynosurus.
DOGTIREDExhausted, informally.
DOGWATCHPeriod of duty at sea of two hours duration instead of the usual four.
DOGWOODSPlants of the genus Cornus.
DOLDRUMSA belt of light winds or calms along the equator.
DOLERITEA dark igneous rock.
DOLITTLE2020 fantasy adventure film starring Robert Downey Jr. and Harry Collett.
DOLMADESStuffed vine leaves.
DOLOMITEWhite crystalline mineral consisting primarily of calcium magnesium carbonate, used as an alternative to limestone in the manufacture of cement.
DOLOROSOPlaintive, as if expressing sorrow (used as a musical direction).
DOLOROUSFull of, expressing, or causing pain or sorrow; grievous; mournful.
DOLPHINSAquatic mammals.
DOMAINESVineyards.
DOMANIALRelating to the control or ownership of an area of territory by a ruler or government.
DOMESDAY_ Book, the record of a survey of the land of England completed in 1086.
DOMESTICOf the home or family.
DOMICILEResidence.
DOMINANTAuthoritative, prevalent, commanding.
DOMINATEHave control over.
DOMINEERAssert one's will over another in an arrogant way.
DOMINEESMinisters of the Dutch Reformed Church.
DOMINICACountry whose capital is Roseau.
DOMINIONA name formerly applied to a self-governing division of the British Empire.
DOMINOESGame played with small rectangular blocks.
DOMITIANRoman emperor who succeeded his brother Titus.
DONATARYThe receiver of any right bestowed by the king after its forfeiture to the crown.
DONATIONThe act of giving, especially to a charity.
DONATISMHeresy leading to schism in the Church of Carthage from the fourth to the sixth centuries AD.
DONATISTA member of a schismatic heretical Christian sect originating in N Africa in 311.
DONATIVEGift.
DONBUDGEUS tennis player who achieved the sport's first grand slam, in 1938.
DONLEAVYJ. P. _, Irish-American author of The Ginger Man.
DONNELLYTV presenter Dec's surname.
DONPEDROPrince of Aragon in Shakespeare's play Much Ado About Nothing.
DONREVIEFormer Leeds United and England football manager.
DONTWASH_ _ Your Dirty Linen In Public.
DOODLINGScribbling idly.
DOOLALLYBonkers.
DOOMSTERA person habitually given to predictions of impending disaster.
DOORBELLIts sound indicates visitors.
DOORCASEEntrance frame.
DOORJAMBOne of the two vertical members forming the sides of an entrance.
DOORKNOBEntry handle.
DOORMATSItems on which people can wipe their shoes on entering a building.
DOORNAILEntrance stud.
DOORSILLA horizontal member of wood, stone etc. forming the bottom of the frame of an entranceway.
DOORSTEPThreshold.
DOPAMINEA chemical found in the brain that acts as a neurotransmitter.
DORDOGNERiver flowing through South West France.
DORISDAYCalamity Jane actress.
DORKIESTMost socially inept or awkward.
DORMANCYDeep sleep.
DORMOUSESmall rodent.
DOROTHEA_ Brooke, heroine in George Eliot's Middlemarch.
DORTMUNDCity in the Ruhr district of Germany.
DOSSDOWNTo sleep, especially in a cheap lodging house.
DOSSIERSCollections of papers containing information on particular subjects or people.
DOTTERELSmall wading bird of the plover family.
DOUANIERAn officer of the French customs.
DOUBLEASServe two roles.
DOUBLETSClose-fitting men's jackets of the 15th, 16th and early 17th Centuries.
DOUBLEUPBend in two.
DOUBLOONOld Spanish gold coin, originally worth two pistoles.
DOUBTERSSceptics.
DOUBTFULUnlikely.
DOUBTING_ Thomas.
DOUGHNUTFood item.
DOVECOTEA structure for housing pigeons, often raised on a pole or set on a wall.
DOVETAILWedge-shaped tenon.
DOWAGERSWidows with a title or property derived from their late husbands.
DOWJONESAn indicator of stock market prices; based on the share values of 30 blue-chip stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
DOWNBEATDepressed or gloomy.
DOWNCASEChange an upper-case letter to a lower-case one.
DOWNCASTDejected.
DOWNFALLA sudden loss of position etc.
DOWNHILLTowards the bottom of a slope.
DOWNIESTMost feathery.
DOWNLOADTransfer data from another computer.
DOWNPLAYExaggerate lack of importance.
DOWNPOURA heavy continuous fall of rain.
DOWNSIDEThe disadvantageous aspect of a situation.
DOWNSIZEMake smaller.
DOWNTIMEPeriod during which a machine, especially a computer, is out of action or unavailable for use.
DOWNTURNReduction in the success of the economy.
DOWNWINDYou can smell something if you are this.
DRAFTERSThose who make detailed technical drawings.
DRAFTIERMore air flow.
DRAGLINEMechanical excavator used in quarrying and open cast mining.
DRAGNETSActions that are done by the police in order to catch criminals.
DRAGOMANAn interpreter or guide in Middle Eastern countries.
DRAGONETA marine fish which often lies partly buried in the seabed.
DRAGOONSMembers of any of several cavalry regiments in the British army.
DRAGRACETest of acceleration.
DRAGSTERA car specially built or modified for a type of racing.
DRAINAGEEmptying of liquid.
DRAMATICExciting, startling, thrilling.
DRAMBUIEA golden coloured, sweet liqueur made from Scotch whisky, honey, herbs and spices.
DRAMSHOPA bar or tavern where alcohol is sold in small units.
DRAUGHTSChequers.
DRAWBACKDisadvantage.
DRAWCORDA string in the seam of the material of a garment or a bag, which can be pulled to tighten or close it.
DRAWINGSSketches or pictures made by pen or pencil.
DRAWNEARApproach.
DREADFULExtremely disagreeable or bad. Penny _ , a cheap sensational serial or book.
DREADINGAnticipating fearfully.
DREAMERSFantasists.
DREAMILYCharmingly.
DREAMINGAbsent-minded.
DREDGERSVessels used for clearing channels or harbours.
DREDGEUPUncover.
DREIBUNDA triple alliance, esp that formed between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy (1882-1915).
DRENCHEDCompletely wet, soaked.
DRENCHESMakes completely wet; soaks.
DREPANISBird genus of Hawaiian honeycreeper.
DRESSAGEThe method of training a horse to perform manoeuvres in response to the rider's body signals. Equestrian competition.
DRESSERSSideboards with shelves above for storing and displaying plates and kitchen utensils.
DRESSINGPutting on clothes. A covering for a wound, sore, etc.
DRIFTAGEMatter that has been carried along or deposited by air or water currents.
DRIFTERSThose of no fixed abode.
DRIFTINGWithout direction at sea.
DRIFTNETLarge fishing trap.
DRILLBITHole-making tool.
DRILLERSOil seekers?
DRIPFEEDA device for passing a fluid slowly into a vein of the body.
DRIPPINGFat exuded from roasting meat.
DRISCOLLJim _, Welsh boxer who was nicknamed Peerless Jim.
DRIVEINSRestaurants or cinemas designed so that customers can stay in their cars.
DRIVEWAYPrivate road leading to a house.
DRJEKYLLEponymous character in 1886 novella by Robert Louis Stevenson.
DROGHEDAPort in northeast Ireland that was captured by Oliver Cromwell in 1649.
DROLLERYAmusing stuff.
DROMAIUS_ novaehollandiae, commonly known as the emu.
DROOLINGDropping saliva uncontrollably from the mouth.
DROOPIERMore saggy.
DROOPINGSagging.
DROPDEADExpire suddenly.
DROPDOWN___ menu, one that offers a list of choices on a computer screen after clicking on its title.
DROPGOALRugby term.
DROPLEAFTable type.
DROPOUTSRebels.
DROPSHOTTennis term.
DRORCHIDScientist who replaced housekeeper Mrs White as a suspect in the board game Cluedo in 2016.
DROUGHTSProlonged periods of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.
DROWNINGSinking below the water.
DRUBBINGTotal defeat.
DRUDGERYHard boring work.
DRUIDESSFemale member of an ancient Celtic priesthood.
DRUIDISMSystem of religion widespread in pre-Roman Britain, Ireland and Gaul.
DRUMBEATPercussion noise.
DRUMFIREHeavy continuous rapid artillery.
DRUMLINSEgg-shaped mounds formed by glacial erosion.
DRUMMERSPercussionists.
DRUMMONDBulldog _, fictional character created by Sapper.
DRUMROLLPercussive beat.
DRUNKARDLush, soak, drinker.
DRUPELETOne of the individual parts of an aggregate fruit (such as the raspberry).
DRYRISERA vertical pipe not containing water, having connections on different floors of a building for a fire hose to be attached.
DRYSTONEWall type.
DUALIZESMakes into two.
DUBLINERSomeone from Ireland.
DUBONNETA sweet aperitif wine flavoured with quinine and cinchona.
DUCHESSEA soft, heavy, glossy kind of satin, usually of silk.
DUCKBILLPlatypus.
DUCKLINGYoung water bird.
DUCKSOUP1933 Marx Brothers comedy film directed by Leo McCarey.
DUCKWEEDSmall, stemless aquatic plant found floating on still water in temperate regions.
DUELISTSFighters with pistols.
DUELLERSFighters.
DUELLISTFighter.
DUESOUTH1990s TV comedy drama set in Chicago and featuring Constable Benton Fraser, an officer of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police..
DUETTINOA duet that is brief and to the point.
DUJARDINCharlotte, British dressage rider.
DUKESHIPThe office of a high-ranking aristocrat.
DULCIMERA stringed percussion instrument struck with a pair of hammers.
DULCINEAFantasy woman of the hero of Don Quixote.
DULLARDSIdiots.
DUMBBELLExercising weight.
DUMFRIESScottish town nicknamed Queen of the South.
DUMMYINGFeigning a pass or kick in order to deceive an opponent.
DUMMYRUNPractise or rehearsal.
DUMPLINGA small savoury ball of dough (usually made with suet) which may be boiled, fried, or baked in a casserole.
DUMPSTERA large skip or container for refuse and building rubbish in the U.S.
DUNDIVERA female or immature merganser.
DUNGAREEA kind of coarse Indian calico.
DUNGEONSClose prison cells, often underground.
DUNGFORKA long-handled item used for moving manure in a stable.
DUNNOCKSHedge sparrows.
DUODENAL_ ulcer, one found in the lining of the small intestine.
DUODENUMFirst part of the small intestine.
DUOLOGUEPart of a play in which the speaking roles are limited to two actors.
DURABLESManufactured items, typically cars or household appliances, that are expected to have a relatively long useful life after purchase.
DURATIONTime span.
DURATIVENoting or pertaining to a verb aspect expressing incomplete or continued action.
DURELESSNot lasting.
DURKHEIMFrench sociologist.
DUSHANBECapital of Tajikistan.
DUSTBOWLThe _ _, area of the south central US that became denuded of topsoil by wind erosion during the droughts of the mid-1930s.
DUSTIESTCovered in fine particles the most.
DUSTPANSShort-handled hooded shovels into which dirt is swept from floors.
DUTCHCAPA woman's lace bonnet with triangular flaps on either side, characteristic of the national dress of the Netherlands.
DUTCHELMUlmus hollandica, a disease-prone hybrid tree.
DUTCHMANA male native or inhabitant of the Netherlands.
DUTYFREEThe sort of shops that don't apply national or local taxes.
DUVALIER'Papa Doc', Haitian president 1957-71.
DWARFINGSeeming small or insignificant in comparison.
DWARFISMThe condition of having unusually short stature.
DWELLINGA building or place of shelter to live in; place of residence; abode; home.
DWINDLESBecomes smaller and smaller.
DYNAMICSKinetics.
DYNAMISEGive power or energy to.
DYNAMISMGreat energy and enthusiasm. Energising action or drive.
DYNAMITEExplosive invented by Alfred Nobel.
DYNASTICCharacterising a series of rulers in the same family.
DYNATRONA vacuum tube in which the secondary emission of electrons from the plate results in a decrease in the plate current as the plate voltage increases.
DYSLEXIAReading disorder.
DYSPATHYThe condition of hostility or opposition.
DYSTOPIAAn imaginary place where all is as bad as it can be.
EAGLEEYEThe ability to notice small details.
EAGLEOWLLarge Eurasian bird of prey successfully bred in the UK since 1996; Bubo bubo, family Strigidae.
EAGLERAYA fish with a flattened body, large, triangular fins, flat teeth and a long tail.
EARACHESAural problems.
EARDRUMSTimpanic membranes.
EARINESSFear or timidity, especially of something supernatural.
EARLDOMSRanks in the Peerage.
EARLGREYTea named after the British Prime Minister 1830-34. Flavoured with bergamot.
EARLIESTSoonest.
EARLOBESParts of one's lugs.
EARLYISHJust before time.
EARLYMAN2018 animated film featuring the voices of Maisie Williams and Tom Hiddleston.
EARMARKSSets aside for a specific use.
EARMUFFSItem worn in cold weather.
EARNESTSThings intended or regarded as a sign or promise of what is to come.
EARNINGSMoney worked for.
EARPHONEListening device.
EARPIECEA device which converts electric currents into recognisable sound waves into a telephone receiver.
EARPLUGSAs worn by swimmers and people who work in noisy environments.
EARRINGSJewellery.
EARTHDINAn earthquake.
EARTHINGElectrical safety measure.
EARTHMANTerrestrial person.
EARTHNUTEurasian plant of the parsley family, which has an edible roundish tuber and is found in woodland and acid pasture.
EARWORMSMind tunes.
EASEMENTLegal right held by the owner of a dominant tenement, permitting use of another's land for a specific purpose.
EASINESSSimplicity.
EASTERLYWind blowing to the west.
EASTMOSTFurthest from west.
EASTWARD"Were this world an endless pain, and by sailing _ we could forever reach new distances" ( Herman Melville, Moby Dick ).
EASTWICKThe Witches Of _, John Updike novel.
EASTWOODClint _, actor. Barney, late boxing promoter and ex-manager of Barry McGuigan.
EASYMEATPawn.
EASYONMESong by Adele that won Song of the Year at the 2022 BRIT awards.
EATERIESRestaurants.
EAUDENILA pale greenish colour.
EAUDEVIEBrandy (literally 'water of life').
EBBWVALETown in Blaenau Gwent county borough, south Wales.
EBENEZER_ Scrooge, the main character in Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
EBONITESMaterials generically known as hard rubber.
EBORACUMRoman name for the settlement which became York.
EBURNINEOf or pertaining to ivory.
ECAUDATEWithout a tail or tail-like appendage.
ECCEHOMOTitle of Nietzsche's final book.
ECHELONSRanks.
ECHIDNASSpiny anteaters.
ECHINATECovered with spines, bristles, or bristle-like outgrowths.
ECHINOIDSea urchin.
ECLECTICBroad and not exclusive in matters of taste.
ECLIPSEDOvershadowed.
ECLIPSESInstances of the total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another.
ECLIPTICA great circle on the celestial sphere representing the sun's apparent path during the year.
ECLOGUESPoems in a classical style on pastoral subjects.
ECLOSINGOf an insect, emerging as an adult from the pupa or as a larva from the egg.
ECOLABELAn identifier for products which satisfy certain environmental conditions about their use etc.
ECOLOGICConcerned with preserving the environment.
ECONOMICProfitable.
ECOTOXICPoisonous to the environment.
ECSTATICRapturous. In seventh heaven. Over the moon.
ECTHOREASlender, hollow threads of a nettling cell.
ECTOSARCThe semisolid external layer of protoplasm in some unicellular organisms.
ECUMENICBelonging to the entire Christian church.
EDACIOUSRelating to or given to eating.
EDDYAMOOLead singer of soul group The Real Thing.
EDENLAKE2008 British horror thriller film starring Kelly Reilly and Michael Fassbender.
EDENTATAOrder of mammals having few or no teeth.
EDENTATELacking teeth.
EDGAMBLEEnglish stand-up comedian who presents the Off Menu podcast with James Acaster.
EDGEHILLFirst pitched battle of the First English Civil War.
EDGELORDPerson who affects a provocative or extreme persona, especially online.
EDHARRISThe Man in Black actor in Westworld.
EDIFICESBuildings, especially large or imposing ones.
EDITABLEOf text, can be changed.
EDITIONSThe total number of printings of a book, newspaper or other published material.
EDMONTONCapital of Alberta, Canada.
EDOMITESDescendants of the biblical Esau who lived south of the Dead Sea around the 13th century BC; later known as the Idumaeans.
EDONEILLActor who plays Jay Pritchett on Modern Family.
EDUCABLECan be taught.
EDUCATEDLearned, instructed.
EDUCATESTeaches.
EDUCATORTeacher.
EDUCTIONThe process of deducing or inferring.
EELGRASSA marine plant, Zostera marina, having ribbonlike leaves.
EERINESSSpook.
EFFECTORAn organ or cell that acts in response to a stimulus.
EFFICACYEffectiveness.
EFFIGIESCrude representations of someone disliked, used for purposes of ridicule.
EFFLUENTLiquid waste.
EFFUSIONAn instance of giving off something such as a liquid or gas.
EFFUSIVEGushing.
EGESTIONThe process of removing undigested waste material from the body by excretion.
EGGBOUNDUnable to lay.
EGGDANCEA traditional Easter game.
EGGHEADSBBC Television quiz show.
EGGPLANTAubergine.
EGGSHELLFragile substance. Paint finish.
EGGSLICEA spatula for removing omelettes from a pan.
EGGTIMERKitchen item.
EGGTOOTHIn embryonic birds, a projection of the beak used for piercing the eggshell.
EGGWHITEAlbumen.
EGOISTICPreoccupied with oneself.
EGOMANIAAn obsessive preoccupation with, and love for, oneself.
EGOTISTSConceited, boastful people.
EGOTRIPSActivities done in order to increase one's sense of self-importance.
EGREMOINA plant of the genus Agrimonia having spikelike clusters of small yellow flowers.
EGRESSESExits.
EGYPTIANFrom Cairo. Walk Like an _ , song by U.S. rock band The Bangles released in 1986.
EICHMANNNazi war criminal traced in Argentina in 1960.
EIGHTEENLegal voting age.
EIGHTIESDecade in which Abba broke up.
EINSTEINAlbert, Swiss physicist born in Ulm in Germany in 1879, best known for his theory of relativity.
EJECTINGThrowing out.
EJECTIONThe action of forcing or throwing something out; emission.
EKABORONName given by Dmitri Mendeleev to the predicted element scandium.
ELAOLITEA type of nepheline that has a greasy lustre.
ELAPHUREChinese deer with unusual antlers.
ELAPIDAEWidespread family of tropical and subtropical venomous snakes that includes the cobras and mambas.
ELAPSING(Of time) passing by.
ELAPSIONThe act of passing.
ELASTANESynthetic polyurethane material that recovers its original shape after being stretched, used for underwear, hosiery etc.
ELASTICABritpop band fronted by Justine Frischmann.
ELASTICSSpringy items.
ELATEDLYHappily, excitedly.
ELATERIDA click beetle.
ELATIONSFeelings of joy and pride.
ELDERISHSomewhat old.
ELDORADOFabled South American city of gold.
ELDRITCHWeird and sinister or ghostly.
ELECTIONThe process of choosing by public vote among candidates for a particular position.
ELECTIVEOptional.
ELECTORSVoters.
ELECTRICType of guitar used in a rock band.
ELECTRONNegatively charged particle.
ELECTRUMAn alloy of gold and silver, once used in coinage and jewellery.
ELEGANCEDignified grace in appearance, movement or behaviour, sophistication.
ELEGIASTOne who composes a lament.
ELEGISTSThose who write mournful poems or songs.
ELEMENTSBasic constituent parts.
ELEPHANTLarge animal with a trunk. Pachyderm.
ELEVATEDBeing at a higher level.
ELEVATESRaises.
ELEVATORLifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically.
ELEVENTHOrdinal number. _ hour, phrase meaning 'the latest possible time'.
ELICITEDDrew out.
ELIGIBLEFit, worthy.
ELISIONSOmissions of a sound or syllable when speaking.
ELITISTSSnobs who think themselves better than others.
ELKHOUNDDog of a powerful breed of the spitz type, with a thick, grey coat and tightly curled tail.
ELLIPSISIn printing, a sequence of three dots (...) indicating an omission of text.
ELLIPTICOf regular oval form.
ELOIGNEDRemoved or carried away to a distance, especially so as to conceal.
ELOINATETo remove.
ELONGATEStretch.
ELONMUSKSouth African-born entrepreneur; the founder, CEO and Chief Engineer at SpaceX.
ELOQUENTFluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.
ELOSCALERating system for chess players.
ELSINOREThe English name for a city in northeast Denmark that is the setting for William Shakespeare's Hamlet.
ELUTIONSProcesses of extracting one material from another by washing with a solvent.
EMANATEDIssued.
EMANATESSpreads out from.
EMBALMEDPreserved.
EMBALMERPerson who treats a dead body with preservatives.
EMBARKEDBoarded a ship.
EMBATTLEFortify.
EMBEDDEDInset.
EMBEZZLETo appropriate fraudulently to one's own use, as money or property entrusted to one's care.
EMBITTERMake (someone) resentful.
EMBLAZONDecorate with brilliant colours; add finishing touches. Portray conspicuously, as on a heraldic shield.
EMBOLDENEncourage.
EMBOLISMObstruction of an artery, typically by a blood clot or an air bubble.
EMBOSSEDHaving a moulded or carved design on the surface so that it is raised above the surface in low relief.
EMBRACEDHugged.
EMBRACESHugs.
EMCEEINGActing as a master of ceremonies.
EMENDINGEditing.
EMERALDSGemstones.
EMERGENTIn the process of coming into being or becoming prominent.
EMERGINGArising, developing.
EMERITUSRetired, but retaining one's title on an honorary basis.
EMERSIONThe reappearance of a celestial body after its eclipse or occultation.
EMIGRANTA person who leaves their own country in order to settle permanently in another.
EMIGRATETo leave one's native country to settle in another.
EMINENCEA position of superiority within a certain sphere, distinction.
EMIRATESThe _, Arsenal Football Club's home ground.
EMISSARYRepresentative.
EMISSIONA substance or fluid released into the atmosphere.
EMITTERSTransistor parts.
EMMANUEL"Oh, come to us, abide with us, Our Lord _!" (O Little Town Of Bethlehem). _ Adebayor, footballer who is Togo's all-time leading goalscorer.
EMMAPEELCharacter played by Diana Rigg in the 1960s British television series The Avengers.
EMMELINE_ Pankhurst, Political activist and leader of the British suffragette movement.
EMMENTALSwiss medium-hard, yellow cheese with holes.
EMMERICHRoland _, director of the 2016 science fiction film Independence Day: Resurgence.
EMOTICONFace depicted with punctuation marks. A pictorial combination of characters used in electronic communication.
EMOTIONSFeelings.
EMPANELSEnrols (someone) on to a jury.
EMPERORSSupreme rulers.
EMPHASISStress or accent. Special importance or significance.
EMPHATICForceful and positive.
EMPIREOF_ _ the Sun, Novel by J. G. Ballard.
EMPLANESPuts on board an aircraft.
EMPLOYEDIn work.
EMPLOYEEPaid worker.
EMPLOYERPerson or firm that hires workers.
EMPOISONTo corrupt.
EMPORIUMRetail concern.
EMPTYINGVacating, removing.
EMPYEMICRelating to the collection of pus in a body cavity.
EMULATEDTried to equal.
EMULATESTries to equal.
EMULATORSoftware or hardware that allows one computer to perform the functions of, or execute programs designed for, another type of computer.
EMULSIFYTo make a colloid in which both phases are liquids.
EMULSIONA fine dispersion of minute droplets of one liquid in another in which it is not soluble or miscible.
ENABLERSPersons or things that make something possible.
ENABLINGAllowing.
ENACTIVEHaving power to establish as a law.
ENACTORSThose who make a bill into law.
ENAMOURSFills with love for.
ENARGITEA mineral occurring in the form of black orthorhombic crystals having perfect cleavage: an important source of copper.
ENBROSSEOf hair, cut in a short and bristly style; French literally 'like a brush'.
ENCAENIAA festival of dedication or commemoration.
ENCARPUSA decoration of fruit or flowers on a frieze.
ENCASHEDConverted (a cheque, money order, bond, etc.) into money.
ENCASINGCovering in a close-fitting surround.
ENCEINTEAnother word for pregnant.
ENCHASEDDecorated (a piece of jewellery or work of art) by inlaying, engraving, or carving.
ENCIERRORunning of the bulls through the streets of a Spanish town, as during the annual San Fermin festival held at Pamplona in July.
ENCIPHERPut into code.
ENCIRCLESurround.
ENCLAVESParts of countries entirely surrounded by foreign territory.
ENCLITICDenoting or relating to a monosyllabic word or form that is treated as a suffix of the preceding word.
ENCLOSEDThe sort of space the characters of The Great Escape were in for most of the film.
ENCODINGHiding the meaning of.
ENCOLUREThe mane of a horse.
ENCOMIUMA formal or high flown expression of praise.
ENCROACHIntrude on.
ENCUMBERHamper, burden.
ENDANGERImperil.
ENDEAREDCaused to be beloved or esteemed.
ENDEIXISA sign or mark.
ENDEMIALPresent within a localized area or peculiar to persons in such an area.
ENDINGUPA novel by Kingsley Amis.
ENDOCARPThe stone of certain fruits.
ENDORSEDBacked, supported.
ENDORSESSanctions.
ENDOSTEAThin vascular membranes of connective tissue that line the inner surface of the bony tissue that forms the medullary cavity of long bones.
ENDPAPERA page at the beginning or end of a book, especially one fixed to the inside cover.
ENDPLATEEach of the discoid expansions of a motor nerve where its branches terminate on a muscle fibre.
ENDPOINTFinal stage.
ENDSWELLAll's Well That _ _.
ENDTOENDIn a row.
ENDURINGPermanent.
ENDUSERSConsumers.
ENDYMIONIn Greek mythology, a handsome youth visited by the moon goddess Selene.
ENERGISEInvigorate.
ENFEEBLEMake weak.
ENFILADEA volley of gunfire directed along a line from end to end.
ENFORCERThe _, third Dirty Harry film.
ENGAGINGAttractive.
ENGENDERProduce, generate.
ENGINEERMechanic.
ENGINOUSIngenious or clever.
ENGRAVEROne who cuts designs or words on metal, glass or wood.
ENGRAVESEtches.
ENHANCEDUpgraded.
ENHANCESImproves.
ENJOYINGReceiving pleasure from or having the benefit of.
ENLARGEDMade bigger.
ENLARGESMakes bigger.
ENLISTEDEnrolled in the army.
ENLISTEROne who enters the armed forces.
ENLIVENSMakes active, vivacious or spirited; invigorates.
ENNEADICPertaining to the number nine.
ENNEAGONA plane figure with nine sides.
ENNOBLEDExalted, elevated (in status).
ENNOBLEROne who dignifies.
ENNOBLESMakes honourable or excellent; dignifies, exalts.
ENOLAGAYAircraft which dropped the atomic bomb Little Boy on Hiroshima.
ENORMITYVastness of size or extent.
ENORMOUSGigantic.
ENOUNCEDStated (a proposition, theory, etc.) in definite terms.
ENPATRONTo defend, protect, or support.
ENQUIRERNational ____ , U.S. tabloid newspaper founded in 1926.
ENRAVISHTo transport with delight : enrapture.
ENRICHEDEnhanced.
ENROBINGCoating (an item of food) in chocolate, a sauce, etc.
ENROLLEDBecame a member; enlisted; registered.
ENSAMPLEAn example; a pattern or model for imitation.
ENSCHEDEA city in the eastern Netherlands, formerly a major centre of the Dutch cotton industry.
ENSCONCEEstablish or settle (someone) in a comfortable, safe place.
ENSEMBLEIn music, a group of soloists singing or playing together.
ENSHRINETo preserve or cherish as sacred.
ENSHROUDHide from view.
ENSIFORMShaped like a sword blade.
ENSLAVEDCaused (someone) to lose their freedom of choice or action.
ENSLAVERShackler.
ENSNAREDEntangled.
ENSNARESCatches in a trap.
ENSURINGMaking certain.
ENSWATHEEnvelop or wrap in a garment or piece of fabric.
ENTAILEDHad as a necessary consequence.
ENTANGLEEnsnare or enmesh.
ENTELLUSAn Old World langur monkey of South Asia that is regarded as sacred in India.
ENTHRALSCaptures the fascinated attention of.
ENTHRONETo seat in a place associated with a position of authority or influence. To place on a seat of royalty.
ENTHUSEDShowed great interest.
ENTHUSESExpresses eager enjoyment, interest, or approval regarding something.
ENTICERSPeople or things that offer temptation.
ENTICINGAlluring, beguiling.
ENTIRELYWholly.
ENTIRETYCompleteness.
ENTITLEDAllowed, permitted.
ENTITLESAllows.
ENTOILEDTrapped.
ENTRACTEAn interval between two acts of a play or opera.
ENTRAILSThe internal organs of a person or animal; intestines; guts.
ENTRANCEWay in. Portal.
ENTRANTSCompetitors, new members of groups, societies or institutions.
ENTREATSImplores.
ENTREATYEarnest request or petition.
ENTRENCHFix or establish firmly.
ENTREPOTA warehouse for commercial goods. Transshipment port where goods may be exempt from some duties.
ENTRESOLA low storey between the ground floor and the first floor of a building; a mezzanine floor.
ENTRYFEEAdmission payment.
ENTWINEDWound together.
ENUMBERSFood additive codes.
ENURESISInvoluntary urination, especially by children at night.
ENVELOPEBag of a balloon or non-rigid airship that contains the gas. Rectangular paper cover for a letter.
ENVELOPSSurrounds completely.
ENVIRONSThe surrounding area or district.
ENVISAGEVisualise.
ENVISIONImagine, think of.
EOHIPPUSThe earliest horse.
EOLITHICRelating to or denoting a period at the beginning of the Stone Age.
EPAULETSShoulder decorations.
EPENDYMAThe thin membrane of glial cells lining the ventricles of the brain and the central canal of the spinal cord.
EPERGNESOrnamental centrepieces for a dining table, typically used for holding fruit or flowers.
EPHEMERAA class of collectable items not originally intended to last for more than a short time.
EPICALYXA group of bracts as in a carnation or hibiscus.
EPICOTYLRegion of an embryo or seedling stem above the cotyledon.
EPICURESThose who take particular pleasure in fine food and drink.
EPICURUSGreek writer whose philosophy said that pleasure through right living is the highest aim.
EPICYCLEA circle that moves around the inside or outside of another circle.
EPIDEMICPlague, outbreak.
EPIDURALAn injection of anaesthetic into the space outside the dura mater enveloping the spinal cord.
EPIGRAMSWitty, often paradoxical remarks that are concisely expressed.
EPIGRAPHQuotation at the beginning of a book or chapter usually related to its theme.
EPILATESRemoves hair.
EPILATORElectrical appliance used to pluck out unwanted hairs.
EPILEPSYA chronic disease of the nervous system, commonly accompanied by convulsive seizures.
EPILOGUELiterary postscript.
EPIPHANYJanuary 6 in the Christian calendar.
EPIPHYTEPlant that grows on another plant without being parasitic on it, e.g. a fern on a tree trunk.
EPISCOPEAn optical device that projects an enlarged version of an opaque object on to a screen by means of reflected light.
EPISODALIrregular, occasional, or sporadic.
EPISODESSections into which a serialised novel or radio or TV programme is divided.
EPISODICLike a TV series.
EPISTLESIn the New Testament, the apostolic letters of Saints Paul, Peter, James, Jude or John.
EPISTOMAThe region between the antennae and the mouth, in Crustacea.
EPISTYLEAlternative name for an architrave; from Greek, 'upon pillar'.
EPITAPHSCommemorative inscriptions on tombstones or monuments.
EPITASISIn classical drama, the part of a play in which the main action develops and which leads to the catastrophe.
EPITHETSDescriptive words or phrases added to or substituted for a person's name.
EPITOPESThe parts of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself.
EPOXIDESCyclic ethers with a three-atom ring.
EPULOTICA substance that promotes the formation of scar tissue.
EQUALITYThe state of of having identical privileges, rights and status
EQUATINGConsidering one thing to be the same as another.
EQUATIONStatement saying that two mathematical expressions are the same.
EQUATORSPlanet's centre lines.
EQUULEUSConstellation - The Little Horse.
ERASABLECapable of being effaced.
ERASTIANAdvocating the doctrine of state supremacy in ecclesiastical affairs.
ERASURESRemovals of writing, recorded material, or data.
ERECTINGPutting up.
ERECTIONConstruction.
EREPTIONA sudden snatching away.
ERGOTINEA powerful astringent alkaloid that is used to produce contraction of the uterus.
ERGOTISMForm of poisoning from ingesting grains, typically rye, that have been infected by the ascomycete fungus Claviceps purpurea.
ERICBANAActor in the 2016 films The Finest Hours and Special Correspondents.
ERICDANEHe played Dr Mark Sloan in Grey's Anatomy.
ERICDIERVersatile Spurs and England defender.
ERICHILLEnglish author and illustrator of children's books who created the character Spot the Dog.
ERICIDLEMonty Python member.
ERICINOLA colorless oil, with a pleasant odour.
ERICOLINA glucoside found in the bearberry, and extracted as a bitter, yellow, amorphous mass.
ERICROTHScreenwriter of films including Forrest Gump and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
ERICSSONLars Magnus, Swedish inventor and founder of a telephone equipment manufacturer.
ERIDANUSConstellation - The River.
ERIGERONA large genus of plants in the daisy family, whose flowers resemble asters.
ERIKSSONSven-Goran _, a Swedish football manager and former player.
ERIOSOMAAphid genus.
ERLANGENCity in Germany.
ERMINOISIn heraldry, fur with black spots on a gold ground.
ERNIEELSSouth African golfer who won the British Open in 2002 and 2012.
ERODIBLEAble to be worn away.
EROGATEDDealt out.
EROTICALArousing sexual desire.
ERRANTIAA subclass of polychaete worms which have a large number of body segments.
ERRANTRYWandering in search of adventure.
ERUDIATETo instruct; to educate; to teach.
ERUPTINGBreaking out suddenly and dramatically.
ERUPTIONThe emergence of a tooth as it breaks through the gum.
ERYNGIUMPlant, sea holly.
ERYTHEMASuperficial redness of the skin, usually in patches, caused by a widening of the blood vessels near the surface.
ESCALADEAn assault by the use of ladders, especially on a fortification.
ESCALADOGame in which model racehorses that were once made of lead are propelled along a cloth track.
ESCALATEIncrease in extent or intensity. To develop by successive stages.
ESCALIEREsprit de l'_, a phrase coined by Diderot to describe thinking of the perfect reply too late.
ESCALOPEA thin slice of meat, often veal, coated with egg and breadcrumbs, fried and served with a rich sauce.
ESCAMBIOA license formerly required for the making over a bill of exchange to another over sea.
ESCAPADEAn exciting and often mischievous adventure.
ESCAPEESJail breakers.
ESCAPINGGetting free.
ESCAPISMThe tendency to seek distraction and relief from unpleasant realities, especially by seeking entertainment or engaging in fantasy.
ESCAPISTPerson fleeing everyday life.
ESCARGOTA variety of edible snail that is usually eaten with a garlic-butter sauce.
ESCAROLEA variety of endive with broad leaves used in salads.
ESCHALOTShallot.
ESCOLARSLarge, elongated predatory fish occurring in tropical and temperate oceans throughout the world.
ESCORIALSpanish royal palace near Madrid built by order of King Philip II in the late 16th century.
ESCORTEDAccompanied.
ESCULENTEdible.
ESCURIALA village in central Spain, northwest of Madrid: site of an architectural complex containing a monastery, palace, and college, built by Philip II between 1563 and 1584.
ESIOTROTChildren's novel by Roald Dahl published in 1990 featuring the shy Mr Hoppy.
ESOCIDAEFish family that includes pike.
ESOPHAGIThe parts of the alimentary canal which connect the throat to the stomach.
ESOTERICMysterious. Restricted to, or intended for, an enlightened or initiated minority.
ESPALIERA shrub or tree trained to grow flat against a wall, or the trellis on which it grows. A framework on which fruit trees or ornamental shrubs are trained.
ESPANOLEA rich beef stock with tomatoes and madeira and minced carrots and onions and celery.
ESPECIALParticular or distinguished.
ESPIRITO_ Santo, State on the Atlantic coast of SE Brazil north of Rio de Janeiro; capital, Vitoria.
ESPOUSALAdoption or support.
ESPOUSEDTook on as a cause.
ESPRESSOItalian coffee.
ESQUIRESTitles used on letters.
ESSAYISTLeo Tolstoy was also an important one.
ESSENCESDistinctive natures.
ESSOINERAn attorney who sufficiently excuses the absence of another.
ESSONITEA garnet ranging in color from yellow to brown.
ESTANCIAIn Spanish America, a large estate or cattle ranch.
ESTEEMEDValued, respected.
ESTHETICConcerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
ESTHONIAEarly spelling of a baltic country.
ESTIMATEBallpark figure. Calculate roughly.
ESTONIANPerson from Tallinn, for example.
ESTRAGONOne of the two main characters from Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot.
ESTRANGEAlienate.
ESTRILDAGenus of finch.
ESTROGENThe primary female sex hormone.
ESTUANCEHeat.
ESURIENTHungry or greedy.
ESWATINIModern name of Swaziland.
ETCETERAAnd the rest, and so on (Latin).
ETERNITYInfinity, timelessness. No 1 UK single for Robbie Williams in 2001.
ETHELRED_ II, King of England from 978-1013 and 1014-16 AD, known as "the Unready".
ETHEREALAlmost as light as air.
ETHERNETA local-area network protocol featuring a bus topology and a 10 megabit per second data transfer rate.
ETHIONICRelating to a type of liquid pesticide.
ETHIOPIACountry whose capital is Addis Ababa. The Blue Nile rises in this country.
ETHMOIDSNasal bones.
ETHNARCHRuler or governor of a people or province, as in parts of the Roman and Byzantine Empires.
ETHOLOGYStudy of animal behaviour.
ETHYLENEA colourless, flammable, gaseous alkene with a sweet odour, obtained from petroleum and natural gas.
ETIOLATEBleach, drain of colour.
ETONCROPHairstyle.
ETONIANSPupils at the same school attended by Bertie Wooster and James Bond.
ETONMESSDessert consisting of a mixture of strawberries, whipped cream and crushed meringue.
ETRANGERA foreigner.
ETRURIANFrom a region of Central Italy.
ETRUSCANDescribing the civilisation of an ancient state in North Italy. Language.
EUARCTOSA genus of bears comprising the American and sometimes the Asiatic black bears.
EUDYPTESPenguin genus.
EUGENICSImprovement of a population's hereditary characteristics, especially through the use of selective breeding.
EUGLENASGreen single-celled freshwater organisms with a flagellum, sometimes forming a green scum on stagnant water.
EUGLENIDMarine and freshwater green or colorless flagellate organism.
EUGUBIAN_ Tablets, a series of seven bronze tablets from ancient Iguvium (modern Gubbio), Italy. 
EUKELADEMoon of Jupiter.
EULACHONA small edible marine fish with oily flesh, occurring on the west coast of North America. Also called candlefish.
EULERIANPertaining to a Swiss mathematician.
EULOGIESSpeeches praising the recently deceased.
EULOGISEPraise highly in speech or writing.
EULOGISTA speaker who delivers a funeral oration for a deceased person.
EUONYMUSA shrub or small tree that is widely cultivated for its autumn colours and bright fruit.
EUPATRIDOne of the hereditary aristocrats of ancient Athens.
EUPHEMIAChristian martyr and saint.
EUPHORIASense of elation. An exaggerated feeling of wellbeing. A state of cheerfulness, sometimes based on overoptimism.
EUPHORICCharacterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness.
EUPHRASYEyebright.
EUPHUISMAn affected style in imitation of that of Lyly, fashionable in England about the end of the 16th century, characterized chiefly by long series of antitheses and frequent similes relating to mythological natural history, and alliteration.                    
EURASIANOf Europe and Asia.
EUROCRATA member of the administration of the European Union. Civil servant.
EUROPEANOne from the continent.
EUROPIUMChemical element, symbol Eu, atomic number 63.
EUROSTARRailway service connecting London with Paris.
EURYDICEThe wife of Orpheus.
EURYDOMEMoon of Jupiter.
EUTROPHYOverabundance of nutrients.
EVABRAUNHitler's wife at the time of his death.
EVACUANTOf a medicine or treatment, acting to induce some kind of bodily discharge.
EVACUATETo withdraw from danger to a place of greater safety.
EVADABLECan be avoided.
EVAGREENFrench actress who played Vesper Lynd in the 2006 Bond film Casino Royale.
EVALUATEAssess. To determine the worth of.
EVANESCEPass out of sight, memory, or existence.
EVANGELSThe Christian gospels.
EVAPERONArgentina's legendary First Lady.
EVARISTOBernadine, British author noted for her 2019 novel Girl, Woman, Other.
EVASIONSDodges.
EVECTIONRegular variation in the eccentricity of the moon's orbit around the earth, caused mainly by the sun's attraction.
EVEMYLESActress who played Gwen Cooper in Torchwood.
EVENFALLArchaic term for dusk.
EVENSONGIn the Christian Church, a service of evening prayers, psalms, and canticles, conducted according to a set form, especially that of the Anglican Church.
EVENTFULCharacterised by exciting or interesting incidents.
EVENTIDEEnd of the day.
EVENTINGAn equestrian sport in which competitors must take part in each of several contests, usually cross-country, dressage, and showjumping.
EVENTUALHappening in due course of time; ultimate.
EVENUPONRequite.
EVERDEENKatniss, main protagonist and narrator of The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins.
EVERMOREAlways.
EVERSIONThe process of turning inside-out.
EVERYBITEntirely.
EVERYDAYQuotidian.
EVERYMANA figure in literature who is an ordinary or typical human being.
EVERYONEMerry Christams _, the 1985 Christmas number one for Shakin' Stevens.
EVESDROP To listen secretly to the private conversation of others.
EVICTIONExpulsion (from a house). The act of expelling someone from a property or land.
EVICTORSThe _, a 1979 American crime-horror film written and directed by Charles B. Pierce, and starring Vic Morrow, Michael Parks, and Jessica Harper.
EVIDENCEProof.
EVILDOEROne who commits heinous acts.
EVULSIONThe act of extracting forcibly.
EWELAMBSYoung female sheep.
EXACTERSThose who make illegal or unreasonable demands; extortioners.
EXACTINGMaking rigorous or excessive demands.
EXALTATEExercising its highest influence; - said of a planet in astrology.
EXAMINEDTested, investigated.
EXAMINEEA person undergoing a test.
EXAMINERTester, adjudicator.
EXAMINESInspects carefully.
EXAMPLESInstances.
EXCAVATERemove by digging.
EXCERPTSParts or passages taken from books, speeches, plays etc.
EXCESSESImmoderate or abnormal amounts, numbers, extents or degrees.
EXCHANGESwap.
EXCISIONThe act of surgically removing an organ etc.
EXCLAVESParts of a country that are entirely surrounded by foreign territory.
EXECRATETo feel or express great loathing for.
EXECUTEDCarried out, effected, completed.
EXECUTESCarries out or completes.
EXECUTORA person appointed by a testator to carry out the wishes expressed in their will.
EXEGESISExplanation or critical interpretation of a text, especially the Bible.
EXEMPLARA person or thing to be copied or imitated; model.
EXEMPTEDExcepted, excused.
EXERCISEWork out.
EXERTIONPhysical effort.
EXGRATIAGiven as a favour.
EXHAUSTSWears out completely.
EXHIBITSObjects put on show.
EXISTANTBeing.
EXISTENTBeing.
EXITPOLLVoting survey indicating early election trends.
EXLIBRISBookplate inscribed to show the name of the book's owner.
EXNIHILOLatin phrase literally translating as 'out of nothing'.
EXOCRINEPertaining to the secretion of a substance out through a duct.
EXODUSESDepartures, usually of bodies of people from a country.
EXOGENICDerived or originating externally.
EXORCISERid (a person or place) of a supposed evil spirit.
EXORCISMFreeing evil spirits from a person or place believed to be possessed or haunted.
EXORCISTOne who expels evil spirits from a possessed person or place.
EXPANDERProcess or utility in audio processing that increases a signal's dynamic range, usually used to make quiet passages quieter.
EXPECTEDAnticipated, planned for.
EXPEDITETo hasten the progress of; hasten or assist.
EXPENSESOverheads.
EXPIATESMakes amends or reparation for (guilt or wrongdoing).
EXPLICITFully stated.
EXPLODESDetonates.
EXPLOITSBold or daring feats.
EXPLORERAny of the first series of US satellites.
EXPONENTA person or thing that acts as an advocate.
EXPORTEDSent abroad.
EXPORTERA country, firm or person that sells and sends goods to another country.
EXPOSURELack of shelter from the weather, especially the cold.
EXPOUNDSPresents and explains (a theory or idea) in detail.
EXPULSERAn expeller.
EXTENDEDDrawn out, stretched out.
EXTENSORA muscle whose contraction straightens a limb or other part of the body.
EXTERIORThe outside.
EXTERNALOuter.
EXTOLLEDPraised highly.
EXTRACTSTakes out.
EXTREMESZeniths and nadirs.
EXTRUDESForces out.
EXULTANTElated or jubilant.
EYEBROWSFacial hair - can be raised.
EYECANDYAn attractive guy.
EYECHARTUsed to test vision.
EYEGLASSA lens for aiding or correcting defective vision, especially a monocle.
EYELINERA type of cosmetic.
EYEPATCHRay _ _ Sawyer, singer in the Seventies band Doctor Hook.
EYERHYMEPoetic harmonisation based on spelling rather than sound.
EYESHADEIt protects you from direct light.
EYESIGHTAbility to see.
EYESLEFTMarching command.
EYESOPEN2006 album by Snow Patrol.
EYESORESThings that are very ugly, especially buildings.
EYESPOTSRounded markings on an animal, especially on the wing of a butterfly or moth.
EYESTALKA movable structure bearing a sight organ at its tip that occurs in crustaceans and some molluscs.
EYETOOTHCanine in the upper jaw.
EYEWATERTears.
FABULISTA creator or writer of stories.
FABULOUSAlmost unbelievable.
FACEACHEA mildly derogatory term for a miserablelooking person.
FACEBOOKOnline networking service founded in 2004.
FACEDOWNConfront successfully.
FACELESSWithout identity.
FACELIFTCosmetic surgery.
FACEMASKWe all learned to wear one during the pandemic.
FACEPACKCosmetic mixtue.
FACEPALMExpression of dismay, exasperation, embarrassment, etc.
FACETINGA process of cutting regular planes on stone in a predetermined pattern that is related to the stone's crystalline structure.
FACEUPTOConfront.
FACILELYWith little effort or difficulty.
FACILITYEase of action or performance.
FACTIOUSRelating or inclined to dissension.
FACTOREDConsidered as relevant when making a decision.
FACTOTUMMan-of-all-work.
FADDIESTMost fussy.
FADDISTSPeople who tend to like a style, activity or interest that is in fashion for a short while.
FADEOUTSFilm-making and broadcasting techniques whereby an image is made to disappear gradually or the sound volume is gradually decreased to zero.
FAILANCEFault.
FAILSAFEFoolproof.
FAILURESShortcomings, defeats.
FAINEANTAn idle or ineffective person.
FAINTERSThose who pass out.
FAINTESTMost pale.
FAINTINGPassing out.
FAIRGAME2010 biographical drama film starring Naomi Watts and Sean Penn.
FAIRHEADCharlie, Derek Thompson's Casualty role.
FAIRISLEShipping forecast area.
FAIRLADYMy _ _, musical based on Shaw's Pygmalion.
FAIRNESSEquity.
FAIRWAYSLong strips of short grass between the tees and the greens on golf courses.
FAITHFULRemaining true and loyal.
FALCONERBird of prey handler.
FALIRAKISeaside resort on Rhodes.
FALKLANDSouth Atlantic British crown colony the _ Islands.
FALLAWAYGradually decline.
FALLBACKWithdraw.
FALLDOWNDrop suddenly or collapse.
FALLFLATFail to achieve a desired effect.
FALLIBLELiable to be erroneous.
FALLUJAHIraqi city on the Euphrates River about 69 km west of Baghdad, in the province of Al Anbar.
FALMOUTHPort and resort on the South Coast of Cornwall.
FALSETTOA form of vocal production used by male singers to extend their range upwards. Unnaturally high voice.
FALSTAFFSir John _, Shakespearean character who leads Prince Hal into trouble in the two Henry IV plays.
FALTEREDLost strength or momentum.
FALTSKOGAgnetha _, ABBA member.
FAMILIARWell-known.
FAMILIESSocial units consisting of parents and their children.
FAMISHEDVery hungry.
FAMOSITYThe state or quality of being well known.
FANATICSEnthusiasts.
FANCIERSPigeon _.
FANCIESTMost elaborate in structure or decoration.
FANCIFULDubious or imaginary.
FANCYDANA show off lacking real skill (US slang).
FANDANGOOld Spanish courtship dance. A lively dance popular in Spain and Spanish America.
FANFARESShort tunes played on brass instruments to announce events.
FANLIGHTA semicircular window over a door or window.
FANTASIAPopular tunes woven freely into a loosely bound composition. U.S. animated film released in 1940 and produced by Walt Disney.
FANTIPPOFictional kingdom of west Africa in which Hugh Lofting's Doctor Dolittle's Post Office is set.
FANTIQUEA state of worry or excitement.
FANTUTTECosi _ _, Opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
FARADAICProduced by or associated with electromagnetic induction.
FARADISMThe use of pulsed or alternating electric currents to stimulate muscle contraction in order to maintain the health of paralysed muscles while awaiting regeneration or recovery in damaged motor nerves.
FARBAUTIMoon of Saturn.
FARCICALLudicrous.
FAREWELLGoodbye.
FARFLUNGWidely distributed.
FARINOSECovered with a whitish mealy powder.
FARMHANDAgricultural worker.
FARMYARDThe _ Connection, a 1983 song by Terry Hall's band Fun Boy Three.
FAROUCHESullen or shy in company.
FARQUHARGeorge _ (c1678-1707), Irish dramatist whose works include The Recruiting Officer (1706) and The Beaux' Stratagem (1707).
FARRELLYPeter, Green Book director.
FARRIERSPeople who shoe horses.
FARRUCASFlamenco dances.
FARTHINGFormer British coin.
FASCICLEA separately published instalment of a book or other printed work.
FASCIOLEOne of the spine-bearing bands of tubercles found on spatangoid sea-urchins.
FASCISTSRight wing extremists.
FASTBUCKMake a ____ , colloquial expression meaning 'to earn a lot of money quickly and easily'.
FASTENEDFixed.
FASTFOODCuisine such as chips and hamburgers that can be served quickly.
FASTLANEMotorway section.
FATALISTPessimistic person.
FATALITYAccident resulting in death.
FATHERLYPaternal.
FATHOMEDPenetrated a mystery or problem; discovered the meaning of.
FATIGUEDTired.
FATIGUESMakes tired.
FAULKNERWilliam _, Nobel prize-winning author who was born and raised in Mississippi. Lisa, actress who won Celebrity Masterchef in 2010.
FAULTIERMore wrong.
FAULTINGCriticizing.
FAUSTIANMade or done for present gain without regard for future cost or consequences.
FAUVISTSGroup of mostly French painters led by Henri Matisse who used pure, brilliant colour.
FAVORESSA woman who gives countenance.
FAVORINGAdvocating.
FEABERRYA gooseberry.
FEALTIESLoyalties.
FEARLESSIntrepid. Studio album released by Taylor Swift in 2008.
FEARSOMEFrightening, especially in appearance.
FEASIBLEAble to be done.
FEASIBLYIn a way that is possible or practical to do or achieve.
FEASTDAYChurch holiday.
FEASTERSThose who eat.
FEATHERSBirds have these.
FEATURESAttributes.
FEBRUARYMonth.
FECKLESSFeeble or weak.
FEDERICO_ Fellini, 20th-century Italian film director and screenwriter; his films include La Dolce Vita.
FEDERITASudanese sorghum having exceptionally large soft white grains.
FEEBLESTMost weak.
FEEDBACKCritical reaction.
FEELFREEGo ahead.
FEELGOOD_-_ factor, sense of well-being often leading to higher consumer spending.
FEELINGSEmotional sensitivities. Strong emotions.
FEELLIKEWant.
FEINTINGMaking mock attack or movement to distract an adversary.
FELDSPARAny of a group of hard rock-forming minerals; a principal constituent of igneous rocks.
FELICITY_ Kendal, Actress.
FELLFLATFailed to achieve the desired effect.
FELLOWESJulian, novelist and screenwriter who created the TV drama series Downton Abbey.
FELONOUSWicked , evil.
FEMININEOf a woman.
FEMINISTA person who advocates equal rights for women.
FENGSHUIChinese art of interior design.
FENIMOREJames _ Cooper, Writer.
FERACITYThe state of being fruitful.
FERETORYA shrine, usually portable, for a saint's relics.
FERGUSONAlex _, former Scottish football manager and player who managed Manchester United from 1986 to 2013.
FERMIONSSubatomic particles.
FERNANDO1976 song by Abba.
FERNBIRDA small, brown and white New Zealand swamp bird.
FERRANTEElena, Neapolitan Novels writer.
FERRITINAn amber-colored, crystalline protein, found in the liver, spleen, and bone marrow.
FERRULESMetal bands strengthening or forming a joint.
FERRYMANHe carries you across a river.
FESTEREDBecame septic.
FESTIVALJoyful celebration.
FETATIONPregnancy.
FETCHINGAttractive.
FETISHESFixations.
FETLOCKSProjections behind and above horses' hooves.
FETTEREDRestricted.
FEUDISTSThose taking part in a quarrel.
FEVERFEWA strong-scented bushy European perennial plant with white flower heads, formerly used in medicine.
FEVERISHHaving a high temperature.
FIANCEESWives to be.
FIASCOESComplete failures, esp ones that are ignominious or humiliating.
FIDDLERSViolinists.
FIDELITYLoyalty.
FIDGETEDMoved about restlessly.
FIDGETEROne who can't sit still.
FIELDDAYAn opportunity for action or success, especially at the expense of others.
FIELDINGHelen, Bridget Jones' Diary writer.
FIENDISHExtremely evil or cruel.
FIERCELYSavagely.
FIERCESTMost ferocious.
FIFTIETHThis wedding anniversary is called golden.
FIGEATERGreen June beetle.
FIGHTERSFoo ____, rock band in which Dave Grohl is lead vocalist.
FIGHTINGBattling, scrapping.
FIGHTOFFRepulse.
FIGURATEHaving a definite or particular shape.
FIGUREONExpect.
FIGURINEStatuette.
FIGURISTNumber user.
FILAGREEDelicate ornamental work of twisted gold, silver or other wire.
FILAMENTSlender part of a flower's stamen that supports the anther.
FILATORYMachine for spinning thread.
FILATUREA place where silk is obtained from silkworm cocoons.
FILIATEDFixed judicially the paternity of (a child, esp one born out of wedlock).
FILIGREEDelicate ornamental work of twisted gold, silver or other wire.
FILIPINOA native of the Philippines. Nationality of boxer Manny Pacquiao.
FILLINGSPie contents.
FILMGOERA person who attends movie showings.
FILMNOIRStyle or genre of cinematographic film marked by a mood of pessimism, fatalism, and menace.
FILMSTARActor or actress in movies.
FILTEREDCoffee type.
FILTHIERMore dirty.
FILTRATEA liquid or gas that has been cleaned of certain particles.
FIMBRIAEA series of threads or other projections resembling a fringe.
FINAGLEDObtained by dishonest or devious means.
FINAGLESObtains by dishonest or devious means.
FINALISESettle.
FINALISTOne of the last contestants.
FINANCEDProvided funds or capital for.
FINANCESFunds; condition in monetary terms.
FINDINGSConclusions from an inquiry.
FINEARTSGeneric term for painting and sculpture.
FINEDRAWSew together very finely.
FINEGAELMajor political party in the Republic of ireand that was formed in 1933.
FINERIESExpensive or ostentatious clothes or decorations.
FINESPUNDelicate in texture.
FINETUNEMake small adjustments to.
FINISHEDOver.
FINISHERA worker or machine involved in the last stage of making a product.
FINISHESBrings to an end.
FINITUDEThe state of having limits or bounds.
FINNEGANGregory, actor who plays James Nightingale in Hollyoaks.
FINSBURY_ Park, London Underground station on the Victoria line.
FIREARMSWeapons.
FIREBALLAn incendiary or illuminating projectile.
FIREBIRDThe ---, 1910 ballet and orchestral concert work by Igor Stravinsky.
FIREBOATSpecialized watercraft for fighting blazes.
FIREBOMBIncendiary.
FIREDAMPGas, chiefly methane, that forms an explosive mixture with air in coal mines.
FIREDOORAn entrance, often in a corridor or passageway, of non-combustible material.
FIREIRONA metal hearthside implement, such as a poker, shovel or tongs.
FIRENADO2022 film directed by Rhys Waterfield.
FIREROOMA coal bunker for a ship's furnace.
FIRESALECheap offer of goods.
FIRESIDEThe hearth.
FIRETRAPDangerous building.
FIREWALLMovie thriller of 2006 starring Harrison Ford and Paul Bettany.
FIREWARDIn the direction of a blaze.
FIREWORKRoman candle, say.
FIRMWAREPermanent inbuilt programs and procedures stored in an area of read-only memory (ROM).
FIRSTAIDImmediate medical assistance.
FIRSTMAN2018 biopic starring Ryan Gosling as US astronaut Neil Armstrong.
FISHBOWLSmall aquarium.
FISHCAKEFood item.
FISHTANKAndrea Arnold film which won the 2009 Cannes Jury Prize.
FISHWIFECoarse, loud-mouthed woman.
FISSURESLong narrow clefts or cracks, especially in rock.
FISTULARTubelike.
FITTINGSFixtures and ....
FIVEFEETA length of 60 inches.
FIVEFOLDSeveral times as numerous.
FIVESTARRain Or Shine British pop group.
FIXATIONObsessive interest.
FIXEDAIRThe original name for carbon dioxide.
FIXTURESFootball matches.
FLABBIERWeaker, floppier, less toned.
FLAGDOWNSignal to stop.
FLAGPOLEBanner support.
FLAGRANTOpenly outrageous.
FLAGSHIPA vessel, especially in a fleet, aboard which the commander of the fleet is quartered.
FLAKEOUTCollapse from tiredness.
FLAKIESTMost peeling.
FLAMBEAUA burning torch, as used in night processions.
FLAMBEEDCovered (food) with spirits and set it alight briefly.
FLAMENCOSpanish guitar music with an associated dance.
FLAMINESPriests serving a particular deity.
FLAMINGOLarge, tall wading bird with a pink and red plumage and a downward-bent bill.
FLANAGANJon _, Footballer.
FLANDERSDutch-speaking northern portion of Belgium.
FLANKERSForwards in rugby union who are generally classified as openside or blindside.
FLANNELSFace cloths.
FLAPJACKA chewy biscuit made with rolled oats.
FLASHGUNA device that simultaneously discharges a flashbulb and operates a camera shutter.
FLASHIERMore ostentatiously attractive or impressive.
FLASHINGWeatherproof material on roofs.
FLASHMANBully in Tom Brown's School Days.
FLASHMOBA group of people who arrange to meet suddenly in a public place to do something for a short time.
FLATBACKA book spine made without rounding.
FLATCAPSHeadwear items.
FLATFEETFallen arches resulting in the soles resting entirely on the ground.
FLATFISHPlaice, say.
FLATFOOTA slightly dated, slang term for a policeman.
FLATHEADAn edible tropical marine fish.
FLATIRON_ Building, famously triangular 22-storey landmark in Manhattan completed in 1902.
FLATLANDLevel terrain.
FLATMATECohabitant.
FLATPACKFurniture built by the buyer.
FLATRATEFixed charge.
FLATTERYExcessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests.
FLATWORMA parasitic invertebrate with no circulatory system.
FLAUBERTAuthor of Madame Bovary.
FLAUNTERShow-off.
FLAUTISTFlute player.
FLAVINESA series of yellow acridine dyes having antiseptic properties.
FLAVONESColourless crystalline compounds which are the basis of a number of white or yellow plant pigments.
FLAVOURSIn particle physics, quarks can be classified into six of these.
FLEABANEHerbaceous plant of the daisy family.
FLEAPITSDingy, dirty places, especially run-down cinemas.
FLECTIONThe bending of a limb or joint.
FLEDGINGTo bring up (a young bird) until it is able to fly.
FLEECINGOvercharging for bags of wool?
FLEETINGRapid and transient.
FLETCHERMaker of arrows. Duncan, Zimbabwean cricket coach in charge of England 1999-2007. Dexter, English director of the Elton John biopic Rocketman.
FLEXIBLEEasily bent.
FLIMFLAMNonsense.
FLINDERSSmall fragments or splinters.
FLINTOFFAndrew _, Former cricketer who played for Lancashire and England.
FLIPFLOPA type of casual sandal.
FLIPPANTFrivolous.
FLIPPERSFins.
FLIPSIDEAnother aspect.
FLITCHESSalted and cured sides of pork.
FLITWICKFilius _, character played by Warwick Davis in the Harry Potter films.
FLIXWEEDPlant, Descurainia sophia, a member of the family Brassicaceae.
FLOATAGEBuoyancy.
FLOATELSBoats used as hotels.
FLOATERSThings that are buoyant.
FLOATIERMore light and flimsy.
FLOATINGOn water.
FLOKATISGreek woven woollen rugs with a thick loose pile.
FLOODAGEInundation.
FLOODLITIlluminated at night.
FLORENCEItalian city. _ Nightingale, English nurse whose work during the Crimean War laid the foundations of modern nursing.
FLORIAGEBloom; blossom.
FLORIANO_ Peixoto, soldier and politician; the second president of Brazil.
FLORIKANControlled Release Fertilizer.
FLORISTSPeople who sell and arrange cut flowers.
FLOSSINGTeeth cleaning.
FLOTILLASmall fleet.
FLOUNCESMoves in an exaggeratedly impatient or angry manner.
FLOUNDERFumble, muddle, struggle. Small flat fish.
FLOURINGSprinkling a powder obtained by grinding grain.
FLOURISHThrive or prosper.
FLOWEREDHaving a floral design.
FLUENTLYNaturally, smoothly.
FLUFFLESPet poodle in the Wallace and Gromit film A Matter of Loaf and Death.
FLUIDITYSmooth elegance or grace.
FLUMMERYMeaningless flattery.
FLUNKIESServile and fawning people.
FLUORIDEAs found in toothpaste.
FLUORINEChemical element, symbol F, atomic number 9.
FLUORITEHalide mineral.
FLUTTERSFlaps.
FLYPAPERMaterial with a sticky or poisonous coating, usually hung from the ceiling to trap insects.
FLYSPRAYInsect-killing aerosol.
FLYTRAPSVenus _, insect eating plants.
FLYWHEELRotating engine part.
FOAMLESSWithout suds.
FOBCHAINA means of attaching a pocket watch to a waistcoat or other piece of clothing.
FOCACCIAA flat oven-baked Italian bread product similar in style and texture to pizza doughs.
FOCUSINGMeeting at a single point.
FOGEYISHOld-fashioned.
FOIEGRASThe liver of especially fattened geese or ducks. Pate de _ _, a smooth, rich paste made from the liver of a fattened goose.
FOINAVONFence on the Grand National course at Aintree named after the race's 1967 100-1 winner.
FOLDEDUPMade more compact.
FOLDEROLTrivial or nonsensical fuss.
FOLIATEDDecorated with leaves or leaflike motifs.
FOLIATESDecorates with leaves.
FOLKLORETraditional stories and beliefs.
FOLKSIERMore informal and unpretentious.
FOLLICLEAny small sac or cavity in the body having an excretory, secretory, or protective function. The gland at the root of a hair.
FOLLOWERDisciple or adherent.
FOLLOWONCricket term.
FOLLOWUPA further examination of a patient to monitor the success of earlier treatment.
FOMENTEDProvoked.
FONDNESSLiking.
FONTAINEJoan, British-U.S. actress who won an Oscar for her role in the 1941 Hitchcock film Suspicion.
FONTWELL_ Park, National Hunt racecourse in West Sussex.
FOODBANKPlace where basic provisions are supplied free of charge to people in need.
FOODHALLDepartment store section.
FOOLSCAPSize of writing or printing paper which derived its name from the watermark it used to carry.
FOOTAGESClips.
FOOTEREDFddled about.
FOOTFALLNumber of visitors to a shop.
FOOTGEARShoes.
FOOTHOLDA secure position from which further progress can be made.
FOOTNOTEAn additional piece of information printed at the bottom of a page.
FOOTPATHPaved way.
FOOTRACERunning contest.
FOOTROPEThick cable to which the lower edge of a sail is attached.
FOOTSLOGTo march.
FOOTSTEPOne pace.
FOOTSURENot liable to stumble or fall.
FORAGINGSearching for food.
FORALITEA tubelike marking, occuring in sandstone and other strata.
FORANEYEAn Eye _ _ _ Makes The Whole World Blind.
FORATIMETemporarily.
FORBEARSRefrains, avoids.
FORCEFULAssertive.
FORCIBLEStrong.
FORCIBLYUsing one's power.
FOREBEAMLoom part.
FORECASTPrediction.
FOREFENDPrevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening.
FOREGONE_ conclusion, one that is inevitable before examination of the evidence.
FOREHANDA stroke in tennis that is opposite to a backhand.
FOREHEADBrow.
FORELIMBFront leg.
FORELOCKA piece of hair that falls over the front of the head.
FOREMASTSailing vessel part.
FOREMOSTFirst.
FORENAMEPeter, for example.
FORENSICType of science relating to or connected with a court of law.
FOREPASTThat has passed; bygone.
FOREPLAYPre-sex.
FORERANKThe front.
FORESAIDSpoken of earlier.
FORESAILYacht part.
FORESEENKnown in advance.
FORESHIPProw.
FORESTALA solvent used in chromatography, composed of acetic acid, water, and hydrochloric acid in a 30:10:3 ratio by volume.
FORESTEDCovered with trees.
FORESTERC.S. _, English author known for his twelve novels featuring naval officer Horatio Hornblower.
FORESTRYCare of trees.
FORETOPSPlatforms around the head of the lower section of a sailing ship's mast.
FOREWORDA preface in a book.
FORGIVESPardons.
FORKLIFTA vehicle fitted with a pronged device in front for raising and carrying heavy goods.
FORMABLEMalleable.
FORMALINSubstance used as an antiseptic, disinfectant and preservative.
FORMALLYIn accordance with convention.
FORMERLYIn the past.
FORMIATEA salt or ester of formic acid.
FORNICESVaulted or arched structures in the body.
FORSAKENDeserted, forlorn, abandoned.
FORSHAPETo render misshapen.
FORSHORTAs an abbreviation.
FORSOOTHArchaic exclamation meaning 'In truth'.
FORSPEAKTo cast a bad spell over : bewitch.
FORTHREEThe Love _ _ Oranges, Opera by Sergei Prokofiev.
FORTIETHBirthday.
FORTKNOXA military reservation in North Kentucky, site of the US Gold Bullion Depository.
FORTNITEOnline video game released in 2017.
FORTREADDestroy by trampling.
FORTRESSMilitary stronghold.
FORTROSEHighland town on the Moray Firth, a popular dolphin spotting location.
FORTUNESLarge amounts of money.
FOSSDYKEHistoric canal in Lincoln leading to the river Trent.
FOSSEWAYRoman road in England that linked Exeter (Isca Dumnoniorum) in South West England to Lincoln (Lindum Colonia) in Lincolnshire.
FOSTEREDBrought up (a child that is not one's own by birth).
FOUCAULTJean Bernard Leon _, 19th-century French physicist who determined the velocity of light and proved that light travels more slowly in water than in air.
FOUGASSEType of bread associated with Provence, France.
FOULPLAYUnfair or treacherous conduct, especially with violence.
FOUNDERSThose who establishe an institution.
FOUNDINGThe _ Fathers, a loosely defined group of US statesmen including those behind the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
FOUNTAINJet of water. Water feature.
FOURFOLDQuadruple.
FOURLEAFI'm Looking Over A _ _ Clover, frequently recorded song of the 1920s.
FOURLINGA quadruplet.
FOURSOMEIn golf, a game between two pairs where each partner takes alternate strokes at the same ball.
FOURTEENNumber of 'Points' US president Woodrow Willson made in his pronouncement for peace at the end of the First World War.
FOXGLOVEEurasian plant with spikes of purple or white thimble-like flowers.
FOXHOUNDEither of two breeds of dog having a short smooth coat and pendent ears, usually kept for hunting.
FRACTIONSmall piece or fragment.
FRACTUREBreaking of a bone.
FRAENUMSFolds of membranes, as on the underside of the tongue, that checks or restrains motion.
FRAGMENTScrap.
FRAGRANTHaving a pleasant or sweet smell.
FRAILESTWeakest.
FRAMPOLDPeevish, cross, vexatious, quarrelsome.
FRAMPTONCarl, Northern Irish boxer and two-weight divisional world champion who retired in 2021.
FRANCIUMChemical element, symbol Fr, atomic number 87.
FRANCOIS_ Mitterrand, the President of France from 1981-95.
FRANCOMEJohn _, former jockey who was National Hunt Champion Jockey seven times in the 1970s and 1980s.
FRANKLINBenjamin _, American whose face adorns the $100 bill. Rosalind, British chemist noted for her research on DNA.
FRANKLYNWilliam _, actor remembered for his 'Schhh... You know who' mixer adverts.
FRASCATIA dry or semi-sweet white wine that comes from the Lazio region of Italy.
FRAULEINGerman miss.
FRAXINUSAsh tree genus.
FREAKINGWord used for emphasis or to express anger, annoyance, contempt, or surprise.
FRECKLEDCovered in small brownish spots.
FRECKLESSmall brownish spots on the skin.
FREDERIC_ Chopin, a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era.
FREEFALLRapid and unstoppable decline.
FREEFORMUnstructured.
FREEHANDUnrestricted right to act.
FREEHOLDForm of ownership.
FREEJACK1992 science fiction action film starring Emilio Estevez, Mick Jagger and Rene Russo.
FREEJAZZExperimental music performed by Coleman, Dolphy, Mingus and others.
FREELOADTo take advantage of the charity, generosity, or hospitality of others.
FREESIASPlants.
FREETOWNCapital of Sierra Leone.
FREEVOTEIn Britain, a parliamentary division in which members are not constrained by a party whip.
FREEWAYSMain roads.
FREEWILLThe power of acting without the constraint of necessity or fate; the ability to act at one's own discretion.
FREEZINGVery cold, informally.
FREIBURGCity in Germany's Black Forest that contains Albert Ludwig University.
FRENETICAgitated, frenzied.
FRENZIEDWild or frantic.
FREQUENTVisit often.
FRESCOESPaintings done rapidly in watercolour on wet plaster on a wall or ceiling, so that the colours penetrate the plaster and become fixed as they dry.
FRESHAIRNatural atmosphere.
FRESHERSInformal term for students in their first year at college or university.
FRESHMANA first year student at college or university.
FREUDIANSusceptible to analysis in terms of unconscious desires.
FRICTIONDisagreement or conflict.
FRIEDMANMilton _ (1912-2006), US economist who advised Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher; Nobel Prize for Economic Sciences.
FRIENDEDLiked on social media.
FRIENDLYAmiable.
FRIESIANBreed of large black and white dairy cattle originating in the Netherlands.
FRIGATESMedium-sized warships.
FRIGHTENCause fear in.
FRIMAIREThird month of the French Republican calendar, originally running from 21 November to 20 December.
FRISETTEA fringe of curled, often artificial hair, usually worn on the forehead by a woman.
FRISSONSShort, sudden feelings of excitement or fear.
FRITTATAA thick, well-cooked Italian omelette.
FRITTERSRound pieces of fruit, vegetables or meat that are dipped in batter and fried.
FROGGATTJoanne, English actress who played lady's maid Anna Bates in TV series Downton Abbey.
FROIDEURAloofness, coldness of manner.
FROMATOZOver the entire range.
FRONTAGEThe facade of a building.
FRONTIERThe region of a country bordering on another.
FRONTMANAnother term for the lead member of a musical group, usually the singer.
FRONTMENVocalists.
FRONTROWTerm for the hooker and two props in rugby in direct contact with opponents in the scrum.
FROSTIANOf or relating to an American poet.
FROSTINGAmerican term for icing.
FROTTAGEA work of art produced by taking a rubbing from an uneven surface.
FROUFROUFrills or other ornamentation, particularly of women's clothes.
FRUCTOSEA white, crystalline, water-soluble sugar occurring in honey and many fruits.
FRUGALLYIn an economical way.
FRUITAGEThe product or result of an action.
FRUITFULProductive or prolific.
FRUITIERMore spicy.
FRUITIONThe realization or fulfilment of a plan or project.
FRUMPIERMore dowdy and old-fashioned.
FUCHSIASPlants.
FUGITIVEA person who flees from arrest or pursuit.
FUGLEMENSoldiers designated as guides or models for a company's maneuvers or drills.
FULCRUMSPivots about which a lever turns.
FULLBACKRugby position.
FULLMOONPeriod of the lunar cycle associated with werewolves.
FULLSTOPPunctuation mark.
FULLTERMCompletion of a normal pregnancy.
FULLTIMEEnd of a football match.
FULLTOSSCricket delivery.
FUMANCHUSax Rohmer's literary villain.
FUMARINEAn alkaloid extracted from certain plants.
FUMIGANTIt decontaminates.
FUMIGATETo disinfect or purify by exposure to smoke.
FUMITORYAny plant of the genus Fumaria, especially a delicate herb, F. officinalis, having finely dissected, grayish leaves and spikes of purplish flowers.
FUNAFUTICapital of Tuvalu.
FUNCTIONThe purpose for which something is designed or exists.
FUNERALSCeremonies held in connection with the burial or cremation of a dead person.
FUNERARYRelating to the commemoration of the dead.
FUNEREALHaving a mournful, sombre character.
FUNFAIRSWhere you would find dodgems.
FUNGITESSoft corals.
FUNHOUSEBuilding in an amusement park with amusing or frightening objects or rooms.
FUNNIESTMost humorous.
FURBELOWA gathered strip or pleated border of a skirt or petticoat.
FURCATEDDivided into two or more branches; forked.
FURCATESForks.
FURLONGSUnits of length each equal to 220 yards.
FURLOUGHA vacation or leave of absence granted to an enlisted person.
FURNACESEnclosed structures in which material can be heated to very high temperatures, e.g. for smelting metals.
FURROWEDHaving long narrow shallow depressions (as grooves or wrinkles) in the surface.
FURTHESTMost distant.
FUSAROLEA type of architectural moulding often found below the echinus or quarter round of a column.
FUSELAGEMain body of an aircraft.
FUSILIERSoldier armed with a light musket.
FUTILITYLack of effectiveness or success.
FUTURISMItalian art movement founded in 1909.
GABALDONDiana _, author of the Outlander series of novels.
GABONESEFrom an African country.
GABORONECapital of Botswana.
GADABOUTA person who moves about restlessly or aimlessly, especially from one social activity to another.
GADGETRYMechanical or electronic contrivances.
GADSHILL_ _ Place, Kent house in which Charles Dickens died in 1870.
GAILLARDA commune of the Haute-Savoie departement, in France.
GAINLESSUnprofitable, unavailing.
GAINSOMEProfitable.
GALACTICOf the Milky Way, say.
GALANGALThe pungent, aromatic root of a plant of the ginger family, dried and used as a seasoning and in medicine.
GALAXIESsystems of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction.
GALBANUMA gum resin with a peculiar, strong odor, obtained from certain Asian plants of the genus Ferula, used in incense and formerly in medicine.
GALENISTA follower or disciple of an ancient physician.
GALGADOTActress who voices the racingdriver Shank in the 2018 animated film Ralph Breaks the Internet.
GALICIANThe Romance language or dialect of a former kingdom of northwest Spain.
GALILEANA native or inhabitant of a biblical sea.
GALLANTSSuitors.
GALLEONSLarge sailing ships with three or more masts, used as warships or traders from the 15th to 18th centuries.
GALLERIAA collection of small shops under a single roof; an arcade.
GALLIANOJohn _, fashion designer formerly with Christian Dior.
GALLIARDDance popular in 16th and 17th centuries.
GALLIPOTSmall container, typically of glazed earthenware, used by pharmacists to hold medicines or ointments.
GALLOPEDRode a horse at top speed.
GALLOWAYA breed of hardy beef cattle, usually black, originally bred in southwest Scotland.
GALOSHESWaterproof overshoes.
GALTIERIArgentine ruling general in the Falklands War.
GAMASHESLeggings or gaiters worn by horseback riders.
GAMBESONA quilted garment worn under mail.
GAMBETTALeon _, French statesman who was Prime Minister of France for less than three months from 1881 to 1882.
GAMBISONA defensive garment made of stuffed and quilted cloth.
GAMBLINGPlaying games of chance for money.
GAMEBIRDPoacher's quarry.
GAMEFOWLCock bred and trained for cockfighting; a fighting cock.
GAMEPLANStrategy.
GAMESHOWTelevised competition.
GAMESOMEPlayful; frolicsome.
GAMINESSSqualor or lewdness.
GAMMARAYRadiation type.
GANDOLFOCastel _, Summer residence of the pope.
GANGETICRelated to or bordering the Ganges river.
GANGLANDCriminal underworld.
GANGLIERMore lanky.
GANGLINGTall, lanky, and awkward in movement.
GANGLIONCollection of nerve cells usually located outside the brain and spinal cord.
GANGRENEA type of necrosis caused by a critically insufficient blood supply.
GANGSTERMobster. American _ , 2007 crime film starring Denzel Washington.
GANGUPONConcertedly attack.
GANGWAYSNaval term for passages on ships leading from the quarterdeck to the forecastle.
GANISTERClose-grained, hard siliceous rock found in the coal measures of northern England, and used for furnace linings.
GANNETRYSea bird colony.
GANTRIESTall frameworks supporting a space rocket prior to launching.
GANYMEDEJovian satellite, the solar system's largest moon.
GAOLBIRDA person who is or has been in prison, especially a criminal who has been jailed repeatedly.
GARBANZOAnother name for the chickpea.
GARDENEROne who mows lawns, say.
GARDENIAAn evergreen tree or shrub of warm climates, with large, fragrant waxy white or yellow flowers.
GARDINERThe _ Museum is Canada's national ceramics museum. Jason, Australian choreographer and ex-Dancing On Ice judge.
GARFIELDCartoon cat created by Jim Davis.
GARGAMELFictional enemy of the Smurfs.
GARGLINGWashing one's mouth and throat with a liquid that is kept in motion by breathing through it with a gurgling sound.
GARGOYLEGrotesque ornament or projection on a building.
GARLANDSWreaths of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as a decorations.
GARMENTSClothes.
GAROTTEDKilled by strangulation, especially with a length of wire or cord.
GAROTTESKills by strangulation, especially with a length of wire or cord.
GARPIKESFish.
GARRAWAYKate, Good Morning Britain TV and Smooth Radio presenter.
GARRETEDHaving an attic.
GARRISONThe troops who maintain and guard a base.
GARROTEDThrottled.
GARROTESKills (someone) by strangulation, especially with a length of wire or cord.
GARROTTEExecution by strangulation.
GARTEREDHaving an elastic band around the leg.
GARYROSSDirector and co-writer of the 2018 heist comedy film Ocean's 8.
GASGIANTLarge planet.
GASIFIEDConverted coal into vapour.
GASLIGHTPatrick Hamilton play also known as angel street.
GASMASKSSafety equipment to aid breathing.
GASOLENEA volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons.
GASOLIERA chandelier with gas burners rather than light bulbs or candles.
GASOLINE_ Alley, Rod Stewart's second studio album.
GASSTOVECooker, not electric.
GATEPOSTEntrance part.
GATEWAYSOpenings.
GATHEREDGleaned, amassed.
GAUDIESTMost ostentatiously ornamented.
GAUDLESSDestitute of ornament.
GAULTIERJean Paul _, French fashion designer who released the dance single How To Do That in 1988.
GAUNTLETLarge protective glove. Iron glove of armour.
GAVASKARSunil _, Indian cricketer who became the first batsman to score 10000 Test runs.
GAVOTTESDances of Alpine origin.
GAYETIESStates of joyful exuberance or merriment.
GAZANIASPlants with rayed flowers in variegated colours which close in the afternoon.
GAZELLESSmall, large-eyed African or Asian antelopes.
GAZPACHOA Spanish soup made from tomatoes, peppers etc. and served cold.
GEASTRUMMushroom genus.
GELATINEVirtually colourless and tasteless water-soluble protein prepared from collagen and used in food preparation, in photographic processes, and in glue.
GELATINSVirtually colourless and tasteless water-soluble proteins prepared from collagen and used in food preparation, in photographic processes, and in glue.
GELATIONSolidification by freezing.
GELCOATSThe smooth, hard polyester resin surface coatings of a fibreglass structures.
GELDINGSCastrated male horses.
GELIDITYThe quality or condition of being extremely cold or icy.
GELLHORNMartha, U.S. war correspondent married to Ernest Hemingway.
GELLMANNMurray _-_, Nobel prize-winning physicist, discoverer of the quark.
GEMARISTA student of or expert on the second book of the Talmud.
GEMINATEConsisting of identical adjacent speech sounds.
GEMINOUSFound in pairs.
GEMOLOGYThe science dealing with natural and artificial gemstones.
GEMSBUCKLarge South African oryx with a broad black band along its flanks.
GEMSHORNInstrument of the ocarina family historically made from the horn of a chamois or goat.
GEMSTONEDiamond, say.
GENDARMEA paramilitary police officer in France and other French-speaking countries.
GENEHUNTCharacter played by Philip Glenister in the BBC series Life On Mars and Ashes To Ashes.
GENEPOOLStock of inheritable material found in an interbreeding population.
GENERALSArmy commanders.
GENERATETo produce.
GENEROUSOpen-handed.
GENETICSBranch of biology.
GENITALSA person's or animal's external organs of reproduction.
GENITORSBiological fathers.
GENITUREA person's birth or parentage.
GENIUSESVery clever people.
GENOMICSAn interdisciplinary field of biology focusing on the structure, function, evolution, mapping, and editing of an organism's complete set of DNA.
GENTILESThose who are not Jewish.
GENTRIESUpper or ruling classes.
GENTRIFYTo alter the nature of an area by the influx of wealthier people, better housing etc.
GEOCARPYIn botany, the ripening of fruits below ground, as in the peanut.
GEODESIC_ dome, hemispherical thin-shell structure patented by R. Buckminster Fuller.
GEODETICPertaining to the science of measurement of the earth.
GEOFFREY_ Chaucer, English poet from the Middle Ages who wrote The Canterbury Tales.
GEOMETRYBranch of mathematics concerned with the properties and relations of points, lines, angles, curves, surfaces and solids.
GEOPHYTEA perennial plant that propagates by means of buds below the soil surface.
GEORDIESThose from Newcastle.
GEORGIANArchitectural style prevalent in England in the 18th century.
GEOTAXISThe motion of a motile organism or cell in response to the force of gravity.
GEPPETTOFictional woodcarver and creator of Pinocchio.
GERAGHTYBarry _, Jockey.
GERANIOLFragrant liquid present in some floral oils and used in perfumery.
GERANIUMCultivated plant of the genus Pelargonium, with scarlet, pink or white showy flowers.
GERMAINE_ Greer, Australian-born writer.
GERMATICRelating to egg cells.
GERMCELLGamete.
GERMFREECompletely clean; sterile.
GERMINAL1885 novel by Emile Zola.
GERONIMOApache Indian chieftain who led a campaign against the white settlers until his final capture in 1886.
GERONTESMagistrates in Sparta, who with the ephori and kings, constituted the supreme civil authority.
GERONTICRelating to old age, elderly people, or senescent animals or plants.
GERSHWINGeorge _, American composer who wrote Swanee.
GERTRUDEThe Queen of Denmark in William Shakespeare's play Hamlet.
GESNERIAPlant or moth genus.
GESTUREDMade a signal.
GETABOUTGo visiting.
GETAHEADTo be successful or improve oneself.
GETGOINGLeave.
GETREADYPrepare.
GETROUNDCircumvent.
GETWEIRDThird studio album by Little Mix released in 2015.
GETWORSEBecome less good.
GEYSEREDBurst out with great force.
GHANAIANNationality of Kofi Annan, United Nations Secretary-General from 1997 to 2006.
GHARIALSLarge fish-eating crocodiles with a long, narrow snout that widens at the nostrils, native to the Indian subcontinent.
GHASTFULDismal; afraid.
GHERAOEDPrevented (someone) from leaving a place of work until certain demands are met.
GHERKINSPickled cucumbers.
GHETTOESSlum areas.
GHILLIESAttendants for hunting or fishing.
GHOULISHMacabre.
GIAMATTIPaul, U.S. actor who played Miles Raymond in 2004 road film Sideways.
GIANTESSMythological figure.
GIANTISMTendency towards abnormally large size.
GIFTSHOPPlace that sells items that are suitable for giving as presents.
GIGABYTEIn computing, a unit equivalent to 1024 megabytes.
GIGAFLOPUnit of processing speed equal to a thousand million floating-point operations per second.
GIGANTICVery large. Huge.
GILLETTEKing Camp _, American inventor of the safety razor.
GIMCRACKA cheap, showy trifle or gadget.
GIMMICKYDesigned for publicity.
GINAGOLDInspector played by Roberta Taylor on ITV's The Bill from 2002 to 2008.
GINANDITCocktail consisting of a juniper-flavoured spirit with red vermouth.
GINGERLYIn a careful or cautious manner.
GINGERUPCreate enthusiasm.
GINHOUSECotton building.
GINRUMMYCard game.
GINSBERGAllen, U.S. poet associated with the Beat Generation, noted for the poem Howl.
GINSBURGRuth Bader _, lawyer and judge, a member of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1993 until her death in 2020.
GIOCONDALa _, alternative name for Leonardo da Vinci's painting Mona Lisa.
GIOVANNIDon _, a two-act opera composed by Mozart.
GIRAFFESLong-necked animals.
GIRASOLEA kind of opal reflecting a reddish glow.
GIRTHIERMore heavily built or overweight.
GISBORNENew Zealand port.
GIUDECCAIsland in the Venetian lagoon separated from the main part of the city.
GIULIANIRudy _, mayor of New York City from 1994-2001.
GIUSEPPE_ Verdi, Italian opera composer whose works included Aida.
GIVEAWAYDonate as a gift.
GIVENCHYHubert de, French designer who founded a fashion house in 1952.
GLABELLAPart of the forehead between the eyebrows.
GLABROUS(Chiefly of the skin or a leaf) free from hair or down; smooth.
GLACIATETo cover with ice.
GLACIERSSlowly moving masses of ice.
GLADHANDTo welcome or greet cordially.
GLADIATEShaped like a sword.
GLADIOLIBrightly coloured flowers.
GLADRAGSBest clothes, informally.
GLADSOMEArchaic word meaning joyful or cheerful. Happy.
GLANDERSMainly affecting horses, an infectious disease that is caused by the bacterium Burkholderia mallei.
GLAREOLAGenus of birds.
GLAREOUSGrowing in gravelly soil.
GLASNOSTThe policy or practice of more open consultative government and wider dissemination of information, initiated by leader Mikhail Gorbachev from 1985.
GLASSEYEReplacement sight organ.
GLASSIERMore vitreous.
GLASSITEA member of a Christian sect founded about 1730.
GLASSJAWInability to take a punch.
GLAUCINEMedication.
GLAUCOMAEye disease.
GLAUCOUSLight bluish-green or greenish-blue.
GLAVERERA flatterer.
GLAZUNOVAlexander _, Russian composer and conductor who died in 1936.
GLEAMINGGlowing.
GLEECLUBIn the United States, a group or society organised for singing choral music.
GLIMMERSFlashes of light (especially reflected light).
GLIMPSESBrief views.
GLISSADEA gliding step in ballet.
GLISTENSShines with a sparkling light.
GLITTERSShines with a bright, shimmering reflected light.
GLOATINGThe act or process of dwelling on something with malevolent smugness or exultation.
GLOBALLYThroughout the world. On a worldwide scale.
GLOBATEDFormed into a sphere.
GLOBULARRound or ball-shaped.
GLOBULETA small drop.
GLOBULINSimple protein found in blood serum, soluble in dilute salt solutions but not pure water.
GLOOMIERMore poorly lit.
GLOOMILYIn a mournful way.
GLOOPIERMore thick or sticky.
GLORIANABenjamin Britten opera. A byname of England's Queen Elizabeth I.
GLORIOLEHalo.
GLORIOSAGenus of tropical African and Asian climbing plants of the family Colchicaceae commonly known by names including climbing lily, flame lily etc.
GLORIOUS_ Twelfth, grouse shooting season's start.
GLOSSARYAn alphabetical list of words relating to a specific subject, text, or dialect, with explanations; a brief dictionary.
GLOSSIERMore shiny.
GLOSSINABloodsucking African fly; transmits sleeping sickness etc.
GLOVEBOXA storage compartment that is above the front passenger seat's footwell in a motor vehicle.
GLOWEREDScowled.
GLOWWORMBeetle type.
GLOXINIAGenus of three species of tropical rhizomatous herbs in the flowering plant family Gesneriaceae.
GLUCAGONPeptide hormone formed in the pancreas that stimulates the release of glucose into the blood.
GLUHWEINThe German version of mulled wine.
GLUTTONSExcessively greedy eaters.
GLUTTONYThe act or practice of eating to excess.
GLYCEROLA colourless, sweet, viscous liquid formed as a by-product in soap manufacture. It is used as an emollient and laxative, and for making explosives and antifreeze.
GLYCOGENThe form in which carbohydrate is stored in the liver and muscles in humans and animals.
GNARLIERMore knobbly, rough, and twisted, especially with age.
GNASHERSTeeth, informally.
GNASHINGGrinding of teeth.
GOALBALLTeam sport devised for blind athletes in 1946.
GOALLESSA draw where neither team scores.
GOALLINEEdge of playing area.
GOALPOSTFootball item.
GOASTRAYBe missing.
GOATFISHAnimal similar to red mullet.
GOATHERDCaprine attendant.
GOATLIKECaprine.
GOATSKINCaprine layer.
GOATSRUEHerbaceous plant.
GOBSHITEA stupid, foolish, or incompetent person.
GOCOLDONLose enthusiasm for.
GODANDMY_ _ _ right, motto of the Monarch of the United Kingdom.
GODETIASPlants of an American genus, grown as showy-flowered annuals.
GODLIESTMost pious.
GODLIMANKerry, actress who won the seventh series of Taskmaster.
GODSPEEDAn expression of good wishes to a person starting a journey.
GODSPELLMusical which contains the song Day By Day.
GODZILLAFictional monster that debuted in a Japanese film in 1954.
GOEASYONUse in moderation.
GOEBBELSPaul Joseph _; German Nazi politician; minister of propaganda from 1933 to 1945.
GOGETTERAmbitious enterprising person. An energetic person eager to succeed.
GOHALVESShare equally.
GOHUNGRYLack fuel?
GOIDELICRelating to or denoting the northern group of Celtic languages, including Irish, Scottish Gaelic, and Manx.
GOINGOUTNot ____ , TV sitcom starring Lee Mack and Sally Bretton that first aired in 2006.
GOINGSONActions or conduct.
GOITROUSRelating to a noncancerous enlargement of the thyroid gland.
GOLDBERGThe _ Variations, a harpsichord composition by J. S. Bach.
GOLDDUSTMetaphorically, a valuable or rare thing.
GOLDFISHA small Eurasian carp, popular in ponds and aquaria.
GOLDLEAFGilding material.
GOLDMINESource of wealth.
GOLDRUSHThe _ _, Charlie Chaplin film made in 1925.
GOLFCLUBPutter, say.
GOLGOTHASite of the crucifixion, also known as Calvary.
GOMARISTA follower of a 17th-century Dutch Calvinist who strongly opposed the Arminians.
GOMARITEA follower of a 17th-century Dutch Calvinist who strongly opposed the Arminians.
GOMORRAHAncient city near the Dead Sea, destroyed by God, according to the Old Testament.
GONCOURTEdmond de _, writer born in northeast France, who founded a prestigious French literature prize in 1903.
GONDOLASLong, flat-bottomed boats featured in John Singer Sargent's painting La Riva.
GONEGIRLThriller novel by Gillian Flynn.
GONZALESSpeedy ____ , cartoon character noted for his yellow sombrero and Mexican accent.
GOODBYESFarewells.
GOODFORMAccepted usage.
GOODGUYSHeroes - put simply.
GOODHOPECape of _ _, rocky headland on the Atlantic coast of the Cape Peninsula in South Africa.
GOODISON__ Park, home ground of Everton FC.
GOODLUCKPositive fortune.
GOODNESSGenerosity.
GOODSHOWExcellent.
GOODTURNProverbially, one deserves another.
GOODWILLBenevolence.
GOODWOODHorse-racing course in West Sussex.
GOODYEARCharles _, the inventor of vulcanised rubber, after whom a tyre manufacturing company was named. Julie, actress who played Bet Lynch in Coronation Street.
GOODYERAWide-ranging genus of orchids in the tribe Cranichideae.
GOOFIESTThe most harmlessly eccentric.
GOOGLIESIn cricket, off breaks bowled with a leg-break action.
GOONSHOWThe _ _, radio programme in which the characters Eccles and Bluebottle appeared.
GOPLACESBecome successful.
GOPUBLICReveal private details.
GORDIMERNadine _, South African writer awarded the 1991 Nobel Prize in Literature.
GORDITASMexican pancakes.
GOREFESTA film, book, or video game involving a great deal of violence or bloodshed.
GORFLIESDung insects.
GORGEOUSBeautiful, glorious.
GORILLASLarge anthropoid apes.
GORINESSBloodiness; violence and bloodshed.
GORMLESSStupid, informally.
GOSCINNYRene _, French creator of the Asterix comic book series.
GOSFORTHSuburb of Newcastle in which Greggs bakery first opened a shop in 1951.
GOSHAWKSBirds of Eurasia and North America used in falconry.
GOSLINGSYoung geese.
GOSSAMERA gauze or silk fabric of the very finest texture. Fine thread spun by spiders in cobwebs.
GOSSIPERPerson who indulges in conversations involving malicious chatter.
GOTOJAILMonopoly square between Piccadilly and Regent Street.
GOTOSEEDExpression meaning 'to deteriorate through neglect'.
GOTOTOWNTo do something energetically or enthusiastically.
GOUGEOUTBurrow.
GOULDINGEllie, Love Me Like You Do singer.
GOURAMISSmall brightly coloured Asian labyrinth fish, popular in aquaria.
GOURMANDPerson who loves to eat - often to excess.
GOURMETSConnoisseurs of good food.
GOVERNEDRuled over; directed or controlled.
GOVERNORPrison chief.
GRACEFULElegant or stylish.
GRACIOUSKind and courteous.
GRADATESArranges in steps of size, amount, or quality.
GRADIENTA measure of a slope or inclination.
GRADINOSAltar shelf decorations.
GRADUATEThe _, film which featured Simon & Garfunkel's The Sound Of Silence and Mrs. Robinson.
GRAFFITIDrawings, messages etc. scribbled on walls in public places.
GRAINGERHolly _, English screen and stage actress.
GRALLOCHThe entrails of a deer.
GRAMERCYNeighbourhood in the New York City borough of Manhattan.
GRAMMARSSystems of rules and structure in languages.
GRAMPIANMountains in Scotland.
GRANDADSElderly males.
GRANDCRUWine from a famous vineyard. Highest classification of vineyards in Burgundy and Alsace.
GRANDEESHigh-ranking people or those who possess significant influence in a particular sphere.
GRANDESTMost magnificent.
GRANDEURPersonal greatness.
GRANDSONMale child of one's son or daughter.
GRANICUSAn ancient river in NW Asia Minor where Alexander the Great won his first major battle against the Persians.
GRANITESIgneous rocks.
GRANNIESOld ladies.
GRANTEESRecipients of money.
GRANTHAMLincolnshire town, the birthplace of Margaret Thatcher.
GRANULARConsisting of particles.
GRANULESSmall compact particles of a substance.
GRAPHEMEA minimal unit of a writing system.
GRAPHICSDesigns containing illustrations or drawings.
GRAPHITEAs used in pencils.
GRAPPLESWrestles.
GRAPSOIDOf a type of crab.
GRASMEREVillage in Cumbria, at the head of a lake of the same name; home of the poet William Wordsworth.
GRASSIERGreener?
GRATEFULAppreciative.
GRATINEESprinkled with breadcrumbs or grated cheese and browned.
GRATUITYA gift or reward, usually of money, for services rendered; tip.
GRAVAMENThat part of an accusation weighing most heavily against an accused.
GRAVELLYGritty.
GRAVENEYSmall but widely dispersed village located between Faversham and Whitstable in Kent, David, ex-cricketer and chairman of England Test selectors 1997-2008.
GRAVITASSeriousness, solemnity or importance.
GRAYLINGChris _, the Lord Chancellor from 2012.
GRAYNESSGloominess, dimness.
GRAZIANOAnthony _, New York City mobster.
GRAZIERSThose who rear or fatten cattle or sheep for market.
GREALISHJack, attacking midfielder and captain of Aston Villa.
GREASIERMore oily.
GREASINGApplying thick oil to.
GREATAPEPrimate such as the chimpanzee, orang-utan or gorilla.
GREATAUKA large flightless bird that became extinct in the mid-19th century.
GREATESTBest.
GREATTITBird.
GREATWARAnother name for the First World War.
GRECIANSNickname of Exeter City FC.
GREEDILYAvariciously.
GREEGREEAn African amulet.
GREENDAYUS rock band with drummer Tre Cool.
GREENERYA common term for foliage, growing plants and vegetation.
GREENFLYAn aphid commonly occurring as a pest on garden and crop plants.
GREENINGJustine _, Conservative MP who was Secretary of State for Education 2016-18.
GREENISHOf the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum.
GREENLETA small warbler-like vireo (songbird) with drab plumage, found in Central and South America.
GREENMANAnnual music and arts festival held in Wales that was founded in 2003.
GREENOCKPort in SW Scotland.
GREENTEAInfusion from leaves.
GREETINGThe act or an instance of welcoming or saluting on meeting.
GREGDYKEDirector-General of the BBC 2000-04 and chairman of the Football Association 2013-16.
GREMLINSCausers of unexplained faults.
GRENADESBombs thrown by hand.
GRENFELLJoyce, English actress and singer noted for playing Ruby Gates in the St Trinian's films.
GRENOBLEA city in southeast France, on the Isere River at the foot of the Alps.
GRETCHEN_ Mol, actress in the movies Celebrity and The Notorious Bettie Page.
GREVILLEFulke ---, 1st Baron Brooke, Chancellor of the Exchequer under James I from 1614-21.
GREYAREAAn ethical dilemma where the border between right and wrong blurs. Situation in which clear-cut distinctions are hard to draw.
GREYCOATConfederate soldier in the U.S. Civil War.
GREYNESSDullness, insipidity.
GREYOUTSTransient losses of vision caused by hypoxia and characterized by a perceived dimming of light and color.
GRIDDLESFlat iron cooking plates.
GRIDIRONA football field.
GRIDLOCKTraffic standstill.
GRIEVOUSVery severe or painful.
GRIFFINSFabled monsters, usually having the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion.
GRIFFITHMelanie, Working Girl actress.
GRILDRIGGulliver name.
GRILLADEMeat stew usually made with beef steak, typical of French regional and Cajun cooking.
GRIMACESContorts the face.
GRIMALDIJoseph _, clown who appeared in many London theatre pantomimes. Royal house of Monaco headed by Albert II since 2005.
GRIMNESSDepressing quality.
GRIMSHAWNick, Greg James' predecessor as presenter of The Radio 1 Breakfast Show.
GRINDERSDevices for crushing food such as coffee or meat into small pieces or into a powder.
GRINDINGThe act of reducing to powder.
GRIPIESTComplaining the most.
GRISELDAA figure from folklore and the subject of a tale in Giovanni Boccaccio's Decameron, who was noted for her patience and obedience.
GRISEOUSOf a light color or white mottled with black or brown : grizzled.
GROANINGDenoting a deep inarticulate sound conveying pain, despair, pleasure, etc.
GROENINGMatt _, American cartoonist who created The Simpsons.
GROMWELLAny of a genus (Lithospermum) of plants of the borage family having smooth glossy hard white nutlets.
GROSBEAKBird.
GROSCHENFormer unit of Austrian currency worth one hundredth of a schilling.
GROSSESTMost obese.
GROTTIERMore unpleasant and of poor quality.
GROUCHEDGrumbled.
GROUCHESVoices one's discontent ill-temperedly; grumbles.
GROUNDEDNot flighty.
GROUNDERBaseball term.
GROUPIESRock 'n' Roll chicks.
GROUPINGA set of associated people acting together, especially within a larger organization.
GROUPSETThe brakes and gears for a bicycle.
GROUTINGFine plaster for finishing ceilings and filling gaps between tiles.
GROUTNOLA lazy person; a blockhead.
GROWINTOSuitably adapt to.
GROYSMANVolodymyr _, Ukrainian Prime Minister who took office on April 14 2016.
GRUESOMEGhastly.
GRUMBLESComplains.
GRUNDIESUnderpants.
GRUNTLEDPleased, satisfied and contented.
GSTRINGSSkimpy undergarments.
GUARDANT(of an animal) depicted full-faced but with the body seen from the side.
GUARDIANCustodian.
GUDGEONSFreshwater fish.
GUEPARDEThe cheetah.
GUERDONSPoetic term for rewards or payments.
GUERIDONA small, ornately carved, table or stand.
GUERILLAA member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger regular forces.
GUERNICARenowned 1937 painting by Pablo Picasso.
GUERNSEYChannel Island.
GUERREROCoastal state of S Mexico whose largest city is Acapulco.
GUESDISTAn adherent of the principles of Marxian socialism as interpreted by a French socialist, editor, and writer.
GUESSWHOIt's said by mystery guest.
GUIDABLECan be steered.
GUIDANCESupervision, direction, advice.
GUIDEDOGAn animal that has been specially trained to live with and accompany a blind person.
GUILDERSGold or silver coins formerly used in the Netherlands, Germany, and Austria.
GUILTIERMore culpable of or responsible for a specified wrongdoing.
GUINNESSAlec _, English actor who won an Oscar for the Bridge On The River Kwai.
GUJARATIWestern India language.
GULLIBLEEasily taken in.
GULLIVERLemuel _, the protagonist of a novel by Jonathan Swift.
GUMDROPSSweets.
GUMPTIONCommon sense or resourcefulness.
GUMSHOESDetectives.
GUNBOATSArmed water vehicles.
GUNGADINOne of Kipling's Barrack Room Ballads.
GUNMETALA grey corrosion-resistant form of bronze containing zinc.
GUNPOINTAt _, under threat of being shot.
GUNSIGHTAiming device.
GUNSMITHA person who makes or repairs firearms.    
GUNWALESPacked to the ____ , expression meaning 'absolutely full'.
GURDWARAA Sikh place of worship.
GUTERRESAntonio, Portuguese diplomat who became United Nations Secretary-General in 2017.
GUYANESEOf a South American country.
GWYNIADSFish of a variety occurring only in Bala Lake in North Wales.
GYMKHANAEquestrian competition.
GYMNASIALarge rooms or halls equipped for games or physical training.
GYMSLIPSClothes worn for games.
GYNOBASEIn botany, a dilated base or receptacle, supporting a multilocular ovary.
GYNOECIAFemale parts of a flower, consisting of one or more carpels.
GYPAETUSBearded vulture genus.
GYRATINGTurning.
GYRATIONA rapid movement in a circle or spiral; a whirling motion.
GYRATORSElectronic circuits that invert the impedance.
GYRATORYA complex road junction or traffic system requiring the circulatory movement of traffic.
GYROIDALHaving the ability to move polarized light spirally in a certain direction.
HABAKKUKOld Testament book of the bible.
HABANERAA slow Cuban dance in duple time.
HABANEROHot South American chilli pepper (100,000350,000 Scoville heat units) named after the Cuban city of Havana.
HABITUALCustomary.
HABITUDETendency or way of behaving.
HABITUESResident of or frequent visitor to a particular place.
HACIENDASpanish estate.
HACKFORDTaylor, U.S. director whose films include An Officer and a Gentleman and Ray.
HACKSAWSMetal-cutting tools.
HADDOCKSFish.
HAEMATALRelating to the blood vessels or blood.
HAEMATICRelating to blood.
HAEMATINA bluish-black compound derived from haemoglobin by removal of the protein part and oxidation of the iron atom.
HAEMULONGenus of fish in the grunt family.
HAGGADAHIn Judaism, a book containing the order of service of the traditional Passover meal.
HAGGISESScottish puddings consisting of seasoned heart, liver and lungs minced with oatmeal.
HAILMARYRoman Catholic prayer.
HAILSHAMTown in East Sussex, mentioned in the Domesday Book.
HAIRCUTSHead styles.
HAIRGRIPGooming accessory.
HAIRIESTThe most hirsute.
HAIRLESSBald.
HAIRLINEVery thin or fine.
HAIRNETSPieces of fine mesh worn to keep one's hair in place.
HAIRPINSVery sharp bends in a road where the road turns back in the opposite direction.
HAKAINDE_ Hichilema, President of Zambia.
HAKKINENMika, 'The Flying Finn' racing driver.
HALATIONHazy blurring of a photograph's highlight's caused by unwanted light reflections.
HALBERTSWeapons that are a combined spear and battleaxe.
HALDAVIDUS lyricist, Burt Bacharach collaborator.
HALEBOPPBright comet visible to the naked eye throughout 1997.
HALESOMEWholesome.
HALFHOURPeriod of 30 minutes.
HALFMASTThe lower than normal position to which a flag is lowered as a sign of mourning or distress.
HALFMOONThe white, crescent-shaped area at the base of the human fingernail, also called the lunula.
HALFNOTEUsual US and Canadian term for a minim.
HALFPINTSmall glass of beer?
HALFPIPEConcave ramps connected by a flat section used in skateboarding.
HALFTERMWeek-long break for teachers and pupils alike.
HALFTIMEThe middle of a game.
HALFTONEReproduction of a photograph or other image in which the various tones of grey or colour are produced by variously sized dots of ink.
HALIBUTSLarge flatfishes used for food.
HALIMEDEMoon of Neptune.
HALIOTISA genus of gastropod mollusks comprising the abalones.
HALLMARKTypical feature or quality.
HALLOOEDShouted to someone to attract their attention.
HALLOUMIMild white Cypriot cheese made from goat or ewe milk, often eaten fried or grilled.
HALLOWEDSet apart as sacred.
HALLUCESBig toes.
HALLYDAYJohnny, stage name of French singer who is credited with bringing rock and roll to France.
HALOGENSElement group.
HALROACHFamous Hollywood producer who brought Laurel and Hardy together and nurtured their career.
HAMBLINGMaggi, British painter and sculptor noted for Scallop on Aldeburgh beach.
HAMILCARMagonid king of Carthage.
HAMILTONCapital of Bermuda.
HAMMIESTWorst at acting.
HAMPEREDObstructed.
HAMSTERSPets popular with children.
HANDBALLSport usually played on an indoor court by two teams of seven players each.
HANDBILLAdvertising leaflet.
HANDBOOKA guide or manual about a particular subject or machine.
HANDCARTSimple pushed vehicle.
HANDCUFFA ring-shaped metal device that can be locked around a person's wrist.
HANDFORDMartin, British children's author who created Where's Wally?
HANDGRIPHandle for holding something by.
HANDICAPGolf term. Disadvantage.
HANDIESTMost useful.
HANDLUKECool _ _, 1967 film starring Paul Newman, for which George Kennedy received an Oscar.
HANDMADENot made in a factory.
HANDOVERTransfer.
HANDRAILA narrow bar of wood or metal used for support when going up or down stairs.
HANDSETSComponents of telephones that users hold to the ear and mouth.
HANDSOFFStay away.
HANDSOMEGood-looking.
HANDYMANPerson hired to do small jobs around the house.
HANGAROACapital of Easter Island.
HANGBACKHesitate or be reluctant.
HANGERONUnwelcome, unwanted follower or dependant.
HANGNAILA piece of skin near the root of a nail that appears jagged and torn.
HANGOVERAfter-effects of alcohol.
HANKEREDFelt a strong desire for or to do something.
HANNIBAL1999 novel by author Thomas Harris; the sequel to The Silence of the Lambs.
HANUKKAHJewish holiday also known as the Festival of Lights.
HAPPENEDOccurred.
HAPPIESTMost cheerful.
HAPSBURGA former royal house of various European countries.
HARAKIRISelf-disembowelment with a sword, formerly practised as a form of ritual suicide by Japanese samurai.
HARANGUEScolding, intense verbal attack.
HARASSEDHassled.
HARBOURSSheltered ports.
HARDATITBusily occupied.
HARDBACKBook type.
HARDBAKESweetmeat of sugar or molasses and almonds.
HARDBALLBaseball.
HARDBEAMA tree of the genus Carpinus, of compact, horny texture.
HARDCASHPayment in the form of coins or notes rather than cheque or credit card.
HARDCOPYPrinted text on paper.
HARDENEDToughened by experience.
HARDIESTMost robust.
HARDLINEUncompromising course or policy.
HARDRADAHarald _, King of Norway who died at the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066.
HARDSELLAggressive Salesmanship.
HARDSHIPSuffering.
HARDTIMEUnpleasant experience.
HARDWAREMetal tools or implements.
HAREBELLA northern temperate plant, with slender stems and leaves, and pale-blue flowers.
HAREFOOTNickname of Harold I, King of England.
HARELIPSMouth splits.
HARGEISACapital of Somaliland.
HARICOTSBeans.
HARKBACKReturn to earlier point.
HARKENEDListened.
HARKNESSJack, lead in the Doctor Who spin-off series Torchwood played by John Barrowman.
HARMISONSteve, ex-fast bowler for Durham and England.
HARMLESSInnocuous.
HARMONICConcordant, melodic.
HARPISTSMusicians.
HARPOONSLarge pointed weapons with long ropes attached used to hunt whales.
HARRIDANA strict, bossy, or belligerent old woman.
HARRIERSKidderminster ---, football club who play at Aggborough Stadium.
HARRISON_ Ford, actor. The ninth or twenty-third president of the United States.
HARRUMPHTo clear the throat noisily.
HARRYINGHounding, chivvying.
HARTFORDAmerican state capital of Connecticut.
HARTNELLNorman _, designer of the Queen's wedding and Coronation dresses.
HARVESTSGathers in crops.
HASSOCKSFirm upholstered cushions used for kneeling on.
HASTENEDQuickened.
HASTIESTMost hurried.
HASTINGSResort town on the Strait of Dover in east Sussex, southeastern England. Battle of 1066 that ended in victory for William the Conqueror.
HATCHERYA place where people raise young chicken, fish, etc., from eggs.
HATCHETSShort axes used for chopping wood etc.
HATFIELD_ House, the seat of the Cecil family in Hertfordshire.
HATHAWAYAnne _, William Shakespeare's wife. Anne, actress who won a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for Les Miserables.
HATTRICKThree wickets in three balls.
HAUBERKSPieces of armour originally covering only the neck and shoulders but later consisting of a full-length coat of mail or military tunic.
HAULIERSPersons or firms employed in transporting goods by road.
HAUNCHESThe human hips or the fleshy hindquarters of an animal.
HAURIENTOf a fish or marine creature, depicted swimming vertically, typically with the head upwards.
HAUSFRAUGerman housewife.
HAUTBOYSArchaic word for oboes.
HAUTRHINDepartment in the Grand Est region of E France separated from Germany by the Rhine River.
HAVELOCKHenry _, 19th-century British general who was associated with India.
HAVERINGLondon borough that includes Romford.
HAVISHAMMiss _ , wealthy spinster in Great Expectations.
HAWAIIANOf a US state in the Pacific.
HAWFINCHBird.
HAWKMOTHFlying insect of the family Sphingidae.
HAWKWINDEnglish space rock group formed in 1969.
HAWTHORNThorny tree or shrub with white or pink flowers and reddish fruits, also called the may tree.
HAYFEVERAllergic rhinitis. Comic play by Noel Coward first performed in 1925.
HAYMAKERWild swinging punch.
HAYSTACKWhere to search for the proberbial needle?
HAZELNUTFilbert.
HEADACHECephalalgia.
HEADBANGNod one's head violently to the beat of loud rock music.
HEADBUTTStrike someone with your cranium.
HEADCASEUnstable person.
HEADCOLDComplaint.
HEADFISHSharptail mola.
HEADGEARHats, etc.
HEADHUNTLook for employees.
HEADIESTMost intoxicating.
HEADINGSTitles.
HEADLAMPCar light.
HEADLANDCape.
HEADLESSBody only.
HEADLINEA phrase at the top of a newspaper or magazine article, usually in larger, heavier type.
HEADLOCKWrestling hold.
HEADLONGRashly, at full speed.
HEADMOSTChiefly of a ship, holding a position in advance of others.
HEADRACEA channel that carries water to a water wheel, turbine, etc.
HEADRAILIn snooker, the end of the table from which play is started, nearest the baulkline.
HEADRESTChair or seat part.
HEADROOMThe space between the top of a vehicle and the underside of a bridge or other structure above it.
HEADSHIPSchool post.
HEADSMANA person in command of a whaling boat.
HEADTIESStrips of colourful fabric worn above the neck.
HEADWINDOpposing breeze.
HEADWORDThat which begins a separate entry in a reference work.
HEARHEARExpression of agreement.
HEARINGSTribunals.
HEARTENSMakes or becomes cheerful.
HEARTILYThoroughly or vigorously.
HEARTINGLoving.
HEATEDLYVehemently.
HEATHERSLow growing evergreen shrubs, with small bell shaped flowers.
HEATHROWThe UK's busiest airport, situated in west London.
HEATWAVEContinuous spell of abnormally warm weather.
HEAVENLYCelestial.
HEAVIESTWeightiest, heftiest.
HEAVYSETStout.
HEBETUDEThe state of being dull; lethargy.
HEBRAISMThe Jewish religion, culture, or character.
HEBRAISTA scholar of the Hebrew language.
HEBRIDESShipping forecast area.
HECATOMBIn ancient Greece or Rome, a great public sacrifice, originally of a hundred oxen.
HECKLERSThose who interrupt public speakers with derisive or aggressive comments.
HECKLINGInterrupting a speaker or performer with comments, questions or taunts.
HECTARESArea units.
HEDGEHOGSmall nocturnal mammal with a protective covering of spines on its back.
HEDGEROWBorder at side of road.
HEDONISMPursuit of pleasure.
HEDONISTPerson pursuing pleasure.
HEEDLESSNot taking notice.
HEELBALLA black waxy substance used by shoemakers to blacken the edges of heels and soles.
HEELBONENon-technical name for the calcaneus.
HEFTIESTMost large and heavy.
HEGEMONEMoon of Jupiter.
HEGEMONYThe domination of one power or state within a confederation or of one social class over others.
HEIGHTENMake higher.
HEIMDALLCharacter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe played by Idris Elba.
HEIMLICHManoeuvre for clearing blocked windpipes.
HEIRLOOMInherited item.
HELICONSLarge spiral bass tubas.
HELLBENTStrongly or rashly intent. Thoroughly determined.
HELLENICOf or relating to the Greeks or their language.
HELLHATH_ _ No Fury Like A Woman Scorned.
HELLHOLEUnpleasant or evil place.
HELLIONSRowdy or mischievous people, especially children.
HELMSMANPerson who steers a ship.
HELOTISMA system under which a nominally free social class or a religious, national, or racial minority is permanently oppressed and degraded.
HELPDESKA department of an organisation that offers a support service often by a free telephone line.
HELPINGSFood portions.
HELPLINETelephone advice service.
HELSINKICapital of Finland. 1952 Olympic Games venue.
HELVETIAThe Latin name for Switzerland.
HEMATOIDResembling blood.
HEMATOMAA solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues.
HEMIONUSEquus _, Asiatic wild ass.
HEMLINESThe lower edges of skirts and dresses.
HENCHMANA faithful attendant or supporter.
HENCOOPSChicken houses.
HENNIGHTA party held for a bride before she is married.
HENPARTYChicks' night out?
HEPATICSLiverworts.
HEPTAGONSeven sided figure.
HEPWORTHBarbara _, 20th-century British sculptor of abstract works.
HERALDICArmorial.
HERALDRYThe study of the classification of armorial bearings, the tracing of genealogies and so on.
HERALIBI1989 romantic comedy film starring Tom Selleck and Paulina Porizkova.
HERBARIASystematically arranged collections of dried plants.
HERCULESName of the horse in Steptoe and Son. Constellation - the Strongman. In classical mythology, a hero noted for his great strength and courage and for the performance of 12 immense labours.
HERDSMANCattle-breeder.
HERDWICKA breed of sheep with a mottled brown and grey fleece, native to the Lake District.
HEREDITYThe passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.
HEREFORDCathedral city in western England, on the River Wye.
HEREINTOInto this place, circumstance, etc.
HEREUNTOTo this document.
HEREWARD_ The Wake, 11th-century Anglo-Saxon leader who resisted the Norman conquest of England.
HEREWEGO_ _ _ round the mulberry bush.
HERITAGEThat which is handed down by ancestors.
HERMIONE_ Granger, one of the three central characters in JK Rowling's Harry Potter series of novels. In Greek mythology, the only child of Menelaus, king of Sparta, and his wife Queen Helen.
HERMIPPEMoon of Jupiter.
HERODIANRelating to a biblical king.
HEROINESBrave women.
HEROIZEDTreated as a champion.
HERSCHELWilliam _, Hanover-born British astronomer who discovered the planet Uranus and its moons Titania and Oberon. German astronomer who discovered several comets in the 18th century, Caroline _.
HESITANTUnable to act or decide quickly.
HESITATEDelay.
HESPERUSThe planet Venus.
HETARISMA theoretical early state of human society which was characterized by the absence of the institution of marriage in any form, and where women were the common property of their tribe, and the children never knew their fathers.
HETFIELDJames, co-founder and lead vocalist of U.S. heavy metal band Metallica.
HEUCHERANorth American plant with low-growing, heart-shaped leaves.
HEXAGONSSix sided figures.
HEXAPODAClass of six-legged arthropods that includes the insects.
HIAWATHANative American chief; the hero of an epic poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
HIBERNALOccurring in winter.
HIBERNIAThe Roman (Latin) name for Ireland.
HIBISCUSA tree or shrub of the mallow family, cultivated for its brightly coloured flowers.
HICCOUGHA quick, involuntary inhalation that follows a spasm of the diaphragm and is suddenly checked by closure of the glottis, producing a short, relatively sharp sound.
HIDEAWAYA place for concealing oneself, secluded spot.
HIDEOUTSPlaces to stay to avoid detection.
HIDROSISA technical word for sweating or sweat.
HIERATICOf or concerning priests.
HIGHBALLThe name for a family of mixed alcoholic drinks that are composed of an alcoholic base spirit and a larger proportion of a non-alcoholic mixer.
HIGHBORNOf noble birth.
HIGHBROWIntellectual, serious, erudite.
HIGHFIVEGesture of greeting.
HIGHJUMPAn athletic event in which a competitor has to pass over a bar set between two vetical supports.
HIGHLIFELuxurious existence.
HIGHMASSService.
HIGHNOON1952 western film starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly.
HIGHRISEA building with many storeys.
HIGHRISKPotentially dangerous.
HIGHSEASThe open ocean. International waters.
HIGHSPECOf an advanced standard of design and workmanship.
HIGHSPOTOutstanding event.
HIGHWIRETightrope.
HIJACKERCriminal commandeering a plane.
HILARITYMirth and merriment.
HILLFORTA prehistoric stronghold on elevated ground.
HILLIARDNicholas, English miniaturist portrait painter.
HILLSIDESkier uses this.
HINDMOSTFurthest back.
HINDUISMThe dominant religion of India.
HIPBATHSPortable tubs in which people may sit in water to wash themselves.
HIPFLASKA slim container for alcoholic spirits small enough to be carried in a pocket.
HIPSTERSPeople who follow the latest trends and fashions, especially those regarded as being outside the cultural mainstream.
HIROHITOEmperor of Japan 1926-89.
HISPANICRelating to Spain or to Spanish-speaking countries, especially those of Central and South America.
HISSYFITTantrum.
HISTOOLSA Bad Workman Always Blames _ _.
HISTORICOf the past.
HITCHENSChristopher _, author of God Is Not Great, who died in 2011.
HITCHERSPeople after a free ride.
HITHERTOUntil this time.
HOARDERSPeople who don't throw things away.
HOARDINGA screen for displaying advertisements or enclosing a building site.
HOARIESTMost frosty.
HOARSELYIn a rough voice.
HOARSESTMost croaky.
HOEDOWNSLively American square dances.
HOFFMANNThe Tales Of _, Offenbach opera.
HOGMANAYNew Year's Eve in Scotland.
HOGSHEADA large cask.
HOGWARTSSchool of magic in the Harry Potter series.
HOISTERSThose that lift.
HOKKAIDOSecond-largest and northernmost of the four main islands of Japan, separated from Honshu by the Tsugaru Strait.
HOLBROOKHal, U.S. actor who played the informant Deep Throat in the 1976 film All The President's Men.
HOLDALLSPortable cases for holding clothes and other articles.
HOLDBACKRestrain.
HOLDGOODApply.
HOLDINGSInvestments.
HOLDSWAYCarry authority.
HOLIDAYSThe _, a name given to the festive season in the US and Canada.
HOLINESSDivinity. Sanctity.
HOLISTICEmphasizing the organic or functional relation between parts and the whole.
HOLLANDEFrancois _, French president who succeeded Nicolas Sarkozy in 2012.
HOLLANDSDutch gin.
HOLLIDAYDoc ____ , U.S. gambler and dentist who fought in the gunfight at the O.K. Corral.
HOLLOWAYWomen-only prison in London.
HOLLYANDThe _ _ the Ivy.
HOLOCENEThe second geological epoch of the Quaternary period.
HOLOGRAMA three-dimensional photographic image created by laser beams.
HOLOTYPEThe original specimen from which a description of a new species is made.
HOLSTEINRegion in Germany.
HOLSTERSSheath-like leather cases for pistols, attached to a belt or saddle.
HOLYHEADAnglesey's ferry port.
HOLYROODHome of the Scottish Parliament building in Edinburgh.
HOLYWEEKPeriod before Easter, starting on Palm Sunday.
HOLYWRITThe scriptures.
HOMEBODYA person who seldom goes anywhere; one not given to wandering or travel.
HOMEBREWBeer made by oneself.
HOMEFREEAssured of finishing, accomplishing or succeeding.
HOMEHELPOne aiding vulnerable residents domestically.
HOMELANDMother country. U.S. TV drama series starring Claire Danes as a CIA operative.
HOMELESSHaving nowhere to live.
HOMELIERMore snug.
HOMELOANMortgage, informally.
HOMEMADEFood prepared domestically rather than in a factory.
HOMEPAGEIntroductory part of a website.
HOMERINGBaseball term.
HOMERULEThe government of a colony, dependent country, or region by its own citizens, in particular as advocated for Ireland 1870-1914. Self-government, especially in domestic affairs.
HOMESICKMissing familiar surroundings.
HOMESPUNHaving plain or unsophisticated character.
HOMEWARD_ Bound, Paul Simon song.
HOMEWORKAny preparatory study.
HOMINIESFood made from hulled corn (maize) kernels soaked in lye water, rinsed, then cooked and eaten.
HOMOGENYThe quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind.
HOMOGONYThe condition in a plant of having stamens and styles of the same length in all the flowers.
HOMONYMSWords having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins.
HONDURASCountry whose capital is Tegucigalpa.
HONECKERErich _, head of state of East Germany 1976-89.
HONESTLYTruthfully.
HONEYBEEInsect producing sweet substance.
HONEYBUNDarling (used as a form of address).
HONEYDEWA sweet, sticky substance excreted by aphids and often deposited on leaves and stems. A variety of melon with a greenish white rind and sweet greenish flesh.
HONEYPOTA decoy computer system for trapping hackers or tracking unconventional or new hacking methods.
HONEYSOPBread dipped in bee's liquid.
HONGKONGSpecial administrative region of China, on the south coast.
HONOLULUAmerican state capital of Hawaii.
HONORARYThe ____ Consul, novel by Graham Greene published in 1973.
HONOREDE_ _ Balzac, French novelist and playwright.
HONORIALOf or relating to a seignorial holding under English feudal law.
HONOUREDRegarded with great respect.
HOODLUMSSmall-time criminals or gangsters.
HOODWINKDeceive or trick.
HOOFMARKVisible impression left on the ground by a horse's leg.
HOOKWORMA disease causing abdominal pain and, if untreated, severe anemia.
HOOLIGANRuffian, yob. A rough, lawless young person.
HOOPSTERBasketball player.
HOOSIERSNickname for people from the US state of Indiana.
HOPELESSVery bad or incompetent.
HOPLITESFoot soldiers of ancient Greece armed with spears.
HORMONESChemical messengers.
HORNBEAMTree with smooth, grey bark and hard, white wood, also called the ironwood.
HORNBILLBird.
HORNIESTHaving the most antlers.
HORNPIPELively dance traditionally performed by sailors.
HOROLOGYThe art or science of making timepieces or of measuring time.
HOROWITZAnthony _, creator of the TV series Foyle's War and the Alex Rider books.
HORRIBLEDreadful.
HORRIFICTerrible.
HORROCKSJane _, actress who played Bubble in the sitcom Absolutely Fabulous.
HORSEBOXEquine trailer.
HORSEMANJockey. A person who practises equestrianism.
HORSIESTMost equine.
HOSEPIPEGarden implement.
HOSEREELA cylindrical object used for storing a flexible pipe.
HOSPITALInfirmary. An institution for the medical, surgical, obstetric or psychiatric care and treatment of patients.
HOSTAGESPeople seized or held as security for the fulfilment of a condition. Prisoners.
HOSTELRYOld-fashioned name for a pub or hotel.
HOTCAKESSell like ____, expression meaning 'to be bought in vast numbers'.
HOTCHPOTThe reunion and blending together of properties for the purpose of securing equal division, especially of the property of an intestate parent.
HOTCROSS_ _ bun, small, sweet roll made with spices andcurrents, traditionally eaten on Good Friday.
HOTDRINKWarm beverage.
HOTELIERPerson who owns or runs commercial premises where bedrooms are let by the night.
HOTFOOTSGoes somewhere in a hurry.
HOTHEADSMadcaps.
HOTHOUSEAn environment that encourages rapid growth or development, often in an intense way.
HOTPANTSVery brief tight shorts worn by women in the 1970s.
HOTPLATESmall stove top.
HOTSTUFFAttractive person.
HOTWATERDeep trouble in a bath?
HOULLIERGerard, French coach who managed Liverpool FC from 1998 to 2004.
HOUNDDOGBlues song recorded by Elvis Presley in 1956.
HOUSEDOGAnimal trained to guard a home.
HOUSEMANJunior hospital doctor.
HOUSESATStayed in a residence and cared for it while its residents were absent.
HOUSESITTo live in and look after a residence while the owner is away.
HOUSETOPThe roof of a dwelling.
HOVERFLYWasp-like insect.
HOWITZERCannon type. A short relatively light gun for the high-angle firing of shells at a low velocity.
HROTHGARSemi-legendary Danish king who appears in the Anglo-Saxon epic poem Beowulf.
HUANGHUAChinese diplomat instrumental in normalising relations with the US and Japan in the latter half of the 20th century; Minister of Foreign Affairs 1976-83.
HUCKNALLMick _, lead singer with Simply Red.
HUCKSTERRetailer of small wares.
HUGOBOSSGerman fashion designer who founded a self-named clothing company in Metzingen in 1923.
HUGUENOTA French Calvinist, especially of the 16th or 17th centuries.
HULAHOOPA large ring spun round the body by gyrating the hips, for play or exercise.
HULAHULAHawaiian dance.
HUMANDHAShilly-shally.
HUMANISEMake more civilized.
HUMBOLDTMedium-sized breed of penguins that inhabit the coast of Peru and Chile.
HUMIDITYAmount of water vapour in the air, usually expressed in grams per cubic metre.
HUMIFIESConverts (plant remains) into humus.
HUMILITYThe quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.
HUMMABLETune type.
HUMORISTFunny man.
HUMOROUSFunny.
HUMPBACKLarge type of whale with long pectoral fins.
HUMPHREY_ Bogart, actor.
HUMPHRYSJohn _, one of the presenters of Today.
HUNDREDS_ and thousands, tiny sugar beads of varying colours used for decorating cakes.
HUNKPAPAA member of a North American Indian people belonging to the Teton branch of the Dakota.
HUNTRESSArtemis say.
HUNTSMAN_ spiders, family of large, long-legged arachnids, grey to brown in colour.
HURTLINGMoving at high speed, typically in an uncontrolled manner.
HUSHHUSHSecret, confidential, classified.
HUSTINGSA meeting at which election candidates address potential voters.
HUSTLERS2019 crime drama film starring Constance Wu and Jennifer Lopez.
HYACINTHA liliaceous plant with a thick flower stalk bearing white, blue or pink fragrant flowers. Bell-shaped flower named after a lover of Apollo.
HYALINESClear translucent substances in tissues.
HYDEPARKOpen space in central London that is famous for its Speakers' Corner.
HYDRANTSWater supplies.
HYDRATEDCombined with water.
HYDRILLASubmersed plant with whorled lanceolate leaves and solitary axillary flowers.
HYDROGENChemical element, symbol H, atomic number 1.
HYDROMELDrink of honey and water that is similar to mead.
HYGIENICSanitary, disinfected.
HYMENIUMThe sporogenous layer in a fungus, composed of asci or basidia often interspersed with various sterile structures, as paraphyses.
HYOIDEALBone type.
HYOIDEANNoting or pertaining to a U-shaped bone at the root of the tongue in humans, or a corresponding bone or collection of bones in animals.
HYPERIONIn Greek mythology, a titan son of Uranus and Gaea, father of Helios, Eos and Selene.
HYPNOSISThe induction of a state of consciousness in which a person apparently loses the power of voluntary action and is highly responsive to suggestion or direction. The artificial inducement of a sleeplike state.
HYPNOTICTrance inducing.
HYPOGEUMAn underground vault, esp one used for burials.
HYSTERIADelirium.
HYWELDDAWelsh prince who united North and South Wales and codified Welsh law.
IAINGLENScottish actor who played Ser Jorah Mormont on the US fantasy TV series Game of Thrones from 2011 to 2019.
IANBEALEAdam Woodyatt's EastEnders character.
IANBLAIRMetropolitan Police Commissioner 2005-08.
IANBROWNLead vocalist of the Stone Roses.
IANKHAMAPresident of Botswana succeeded by Mokgweetsi Masisi in 2018.
IANNUCCIArmando, Scottish satirist who created the TV political sitcom The Thick of It.
IANSMITHPrime Minister of Rhodesia from 1964-79.
IBBETSONPeter _, Eponymous hero of an 1891 George du Maurier novel, also called Gogo.
IBERIANSPortuguese say.
ICEBERGSShipping hazards.
ICEBOATSVessels that clear frozen waterways.
ICEBOUNDStuck in frozen water.
ICEBOXESCold compartments.
ICECREAMDessert.
ICECUBESSmall frozen blocks.
ICEDANCEIt became a Winter Olympics medal sport in 1976.
ICEFIELDArea of sea covered with frozen water.
ICEFLOESAs found in the Arctic.
ICEHOUSEThe _ _, crime novel by Minette Walters filmed for TV with Daniel Craig.
ICELOLLYFrozen treat on a stick.
ICEPACKSItems applied to injured or painful parts of the body to cool, reduce swelling etc.
ICEPICKSClimbers' tools.
ICEPLANTMesembryanthemum crystallinum, native to the Mediterranean region, having fleshy leaves that are covered with glistening vesicles and are sometimes eaten as greens.
ICERINKSArenas for skating on.
ICESHELFFloating frozen mass.
ICESKATEWinter device worn on the foot.
ICETRAYSFreezer items.
ICKNIELD_ Way, old route in South East England.
ICTEROIDOf a yellow tint like that produced by jaundice.
IDARESAYUsed to indicate that one believes something is probable.
IDEALGASSubstance obeying Boyle's Law.
IDEALISEMake perfect.
IDEALISMPerfectionist philosophy.
IDEALISTVisionary.
IDEEFIXEIn psychology, an obsession.
IDENTIFYTo prove or recognise as being a certain person or thing.
IDENTISMThe doctrine taught by Schelling, that matter and mind, and subject and object, are identical in the Absolute.
IDENTITYThe individual characteristics by which a person is recognised. An equation true for all values of the symbols involved.
IDEOGRAMCharacter or symbol representing a concept rather than a particular word or speech sound, as in Chinese writing.
IDEOLOGYA body of ideas.
IDIOLECTThe variety or form of a language used by an individual.
IDIOTBOXSlang term for a television set.
IDLENESSInactivity.
IDLETIMEIn commerce, a period during which a machine or a worker could be working but is not.
IDLEWILDJFK International Airport's old name.
IDOCRASEAnother name for vesuvianite.
IDOLATEROne who blindly or excessively admires or adores another.
IDOLATRYImmoderate veneration for any person or thing.
IDOLISEDGreatly revered.
IDOLISERLover blind with admiration and devotion.
IDOLISESWorships.
IDOLIZEDRegarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god).
IDOMENEOMozart opera that premiered in 1781.
IECHYDDAWelsh drinking toast.
IGASURICPertaining to, or obtained from, nux vomica or St. Ignatius's bean.
IGNATIUS_ Loyola, Spanish priest who founded the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
IGNITERSDevices for causing an electric arc.
IGNITIONCar starting system.
IGNOMINYDisgrace or public shame.
IGNORANTLacking knowledge.
ILLFATEDDoomed or unlucky.
ILLINOISAmerican state whose capital is Springfield, in the Middle West of the USA, to the south and west of Lake Michigan.
ILLTIMEDInopportune, unsuitable.
ILLTREATMisuse.
ILLUSIONFantasy - as created by a magician.
ILLUSORYDeceptive or unreal.
ILSALUNDIngrid Bergman's character in the 1943 romantic drama film Casablanca.
IMAGINEDConceived, thought up.
IMAGINESHas a mental picture or idea of something.
IMBECILEIdiot.
IMBIBINGDrinking (alcohol).
IMBOLDENTo foster courage in.
IMBRUTEDMade brutal.
IMESATINA dark yellow crystalline substance.
IMITATEDMimicked. Copied.
IMITATESCopies the actions of.
IMITATORImpersonator.
IMMANTLETo cloak, enrobe.
IMMANUEL_ Kant, Philosopher.
IMMATUREPuerile.
IMMERSEDDipped or submerged in a liquid.
IMMERSESPlunges into liquid.
IMMINENTSoon.
IMMOBILENot going anywhere.
IMMODESTNot reserved.
IMMOLATEKill or offer as a sacrifice, especially by burning.
IMMORTALHaving perpetual life.
IMMUNISEVaccinate.
IMMUNITYThe ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells.
IMPAIREDWeakened or damaged.
IMPALINGSkewering.
IMPARKEDEnclosed animals in an area of land.
IMPARTEDMade information known.
IMPEDERSThose who obstruct.
IMPELLEDForced.
IMPELLERThe rotating disc of a centrifugal pump, compressor.
IMPERANTCommanding.
IMPERIALMajestic.
IMPERILSPuts at risk of being harmed, injured, or destroyed.
IMPETIGOA contagious, bacterial skin disease.
IMPLANTSInserts.
IMPLICITNot directly expressed.
IMPLODESCollapses violently inwards.
IMPLOREDBegged, beseeched.
IMPLORESBegs.
IMPOLITEDiscourteous.
IMPORTEDBrought in from abroad.
IMPORTERCompany or individual that buys or brings in goods or services from a foreign country.
IMPOSINGStriking.
IMPOSTEROne who pretends to be someone else.
IMPOSTORA person who deceives others, especially by assuming a false identity.
IMPOTENTUnable to take effective action; helpless or powerless.
IMPRISONLock up, jail.
IMPROPERNot seemly or fitting.
IMPROVEDBetter than before.
IMPROVESMakes higher in quality.
IMPUDENTMischievous or impertinent. Disrespectful or shamelessly bold.
IMPUGNEDChallenged or cast doubt upon (someone's motives).
IMPULSESSudden whims, desires or inclinations.
IMPUNITYExemption from punishment.
IMPURITYSubstance present in a small quantity in another substance, making it dirty or of unacceptable quality.
IMRENAGYHungarian communist statesman, Prime Minister 1953-5 and 1956.
INACCORDPhrase meaning 'exhibiting agreement'.
INACTIONIdleness, inertia.
INACTIVEDormant.
INACTOSEA variety of sugar, found in certain plants.
INAFLASHQuickly.
INAHURRYSpeedily.
INASTATEInformal phrase meaning 'agitated' or 'excited'.
INATIZZYWorked up.
INATRICEVery quickly.
INAURATETo cover in gold gild.
INBOARDSBoat's engines housed inside its hull.
INCAMERALegal term meaning not in open court.
INCANTEDChanted or intoned.
INCENSEDVery angry; enraged.
INCERTUMDoubtful; not of definite form.
INCHARGEHaving command.
INCHOATEUnfinished, rudimentary.
INCIDENTEvent. The Curious _ of the Dog in the Night-Time, novel by Mark Haddon.
INCISIONA cut made with a knife during a surgical operation.
INCISORSFront teeth.
INCISURADeep indentation or notch in an edge or surface.
INCLINESSlopes.
INCLOSEDCircled.
INCLOSEROne who fences off land from common grounds.
INCLOVERInformal phrase meaning in a state of ease or luxury.
INCLUDEDEnclosed.
INCLUDESComprises.
INCOMMONShared.
INCONVOYTravelling together as a group of vehicles.
INCREASEGo up.
INCREDITExpression meaning 'having a positive bank balance'.
INCUBATEDevelop.
INCURREDBecame subject to.
INDEBTEDOwing gratitude for a favour.
INDECENTShocking, gross, impure.
INDEMANDSought after.
INDENTEDSet in from the margin.
INDENTORA person who is a representative for a foreign company, product or a person, and who gets commission or royalty on any transaction which takes place in his home country irrespective of whether the transaction has taken place out of his effort or consent.
INDETAILComprehensively, fully.
INDEVOUTLacking religious devotion; irreligious.
INDIAINKWriting material.
INDIAMANTerm for a merchant ship operating in the British Empire, often preceded by East or West.
INDIAMENLarge merchant ships engaged in trade with India.
INDICATEDenote, suggest.
INDIGEENNative.
INDIGENENative.
INDIGENTPoor; needy.
INDIGOESPlants of the pea family, which were formerly widely cultivated as a source of dark blue dye.
INDIRECTSidelong.
INDOCILEDifficult to teach or discipline; not submissive.
INDOLENTWanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
INDORSEEA person to whom a cheque or bill of exchange is made payable instead of the stated payee.
INDORSEROne who declares public approval or support of.
INDREAMSSong that was a hit for Roy Orbison in 1963.
INDROVESColloquial expression for 'numerous'.
INDUCTEEU.S. term for a conscript.
INDULGEDSpoilt, pampered.
INDULGESAllows oneself to enjoy the pleasure of.
INDURAINSpaniard who shares the record of five wins of the Tour de France.
INDURATEHarden.
INDUSIALContaining the petrified cases of the larvae of certain insects.
INDUSTRYManufacturing enterprise.
INEDIBLEUnfit to be eaten.
INEFFECTActually.
INERMOUSWithout spines or thorns.
INERRANTIncapable of being wrong.
INERTGASNeon, say.
INESCATETo allure; to lay a bait for.
INEXPERTHaving or showing a lack of skill or knowledge.
INFAMOUSNotorious.
INFANTASDaughters of a Spanish or Portuguese monarch.
INFANTESSons of the ruling monarch of Spain or Portugal other than the heir to the throne.
INFANTRYFoot soldiers.
INFECTEDHaving caught bug.
INFECTUMAn aspectual category of tenses in Latin which includes all that indicate that action or state is in progress.
INFERIORLower in value or quality.
INFERNALHellish.
INFERNOSLarge fires that are dangerously out of control.
INFIDELSPeople rejecting religion.
INFIELDSThe lands around or near a farmstead, especially arable lands.
INFINITEHaving no limits or boundaries.
INFINITYEndless time, space or quantity. Avengers: _ War, 2018 U.S. superhero film produced by Marvel Studios. _ pool, outdoor swimming bath designed to give impression that it lacks edges and merges into the surrounding landscape.
INFLAMEDAroused, ignited.
INFLAMERSomething that excites.
INFLAMESProvokes.
INFLATEDOverblown.
INFLATERAir pump.
INFLATESBlows air into.
INFLOWERBlooming. Abloom.
INFORMALRelaxed and unofficial.
INFORMEDTold.
INFORMERStool pigeon.
INFRADIGAbbreviated Latin phrase meaning beneath one's dignity.
INFRAREDPart of the electromagnetic spectrum between visible light and radio waves.
INFRINGETo contravene the terms of a law, agreement or the like.
INFUSERSDevices used to make tea.
INFUSIONDrink prepared by soaking.
INGATHERAssemble or draw together.
INGENUESArtless, innocent or inexperienced girls or young women.
INGESTEDTook food, drink, or another substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it.
INGRATESPeople not saying thanks.
INGROUPSExclusive, typically small, sets of people with a shared interest or identity.
INHABITSLives in.
INHALANTMedicine.
INHALENTSomething breathed in.
INHALERSDevices used by people with lung conditions.
INHERITSReceives by succession.
INHUMANECruel or brutal.
INHUMATETo bury.
INIMICALUnfavourable.
INIQUITYLack of justice or righteousness; wickedness.
INITIALSThe writers Wodehouse, Eliot and Lewis all used these instead of names.
INITIATEBegin.
INKBERRYAn American holly tree with black fruits.
INKERMAN1854 battle in the Crimean War.
INKSPOTSAfrican-American pop vocal group who gained international fame in the 1930s.
INLANDEROne who lives away from the coast.
INLAYINGInserting pieces of metal as ornamentation.
INNATELYNaturally, inherently.
INNEREAREntity that contains the sensory organs for hearing and balance. Part of the human body featuring the cochlea.
INNOCENTBlameless. Presumed _ , 1990 legal drama film starring Harrison Ford.
INNODATETo bind up, as in a knot; to include.
INNOTIMEExpression meaning 'very quickly' or 'almost instantaneously'.
INNOVATEMake changes in something established, especially by introducing new methods, ideas, or products.
INNSIGNSLocal markers?
INNUENDOInsinuation. Studio album by Queen released in 1991. An allusive or oblique remark, usually disparaging. A veiled reference to something rude or unpleasant.
INOSITOLCyclic alcohol that is present in yeast.
INPERSONActually present.
INPIECESDisintegrated.
INPOCKETHaving profited by a transaction.
INPUBLICOpenly.
INQUESTSJudicial or legal inquiries to ascertain or decide matters of fact.
INRAILEDSurrounded with a barrier.
INROADEDInvaded.
INSAFETYInsecurity; danger.
INSCRIBEWrite dedication.
INSEASONOf food, available fresh.
INSECRETConfidentially.
INSECTEDFly-like.
INSECUREAnxious or afraid.
INSERTEDPlaced something into something else.
INSHADEDMarked with different shades.
INSIDERSThose in the know.
INSIGNIAA badge or emblem of membership, office or dignity.
INSISTEDReiterated, stressed.
INSNARERTrapper.
INSOLATETo expose to sunlight.
INSOLENTImpertinent.
INSOMNIADisorder that consists of an inability to fall or stay asleep.
INSPADESExpression meaning 'extremely' or 'emphatically'.
INSPIREDMotivated, roused.
INSPIREREncourager.
INSPIRESMotivates.
INSTANCEA case or a particular example.
INSTATEDSet up in position; installed or established.
INSTAURETo renew or renovate.
INSTINCTThe innate capacity to respond to a given stimulus in a relatively fixed way.
INSTROKEPiston movement.
INSTRUCTTo direct to do something, order.
INSULATETo prevent or reduce the transmission of electricity, heat or sound to or from a body, by surrounding with a non-conducting material.
INSULTEDSpoke to or treated with disrespect or scornful abuse.
INSULTEROffensive person.
INSURERSGuarantors.
INTAGLIOIncised design on a gem. A process of printing from an engraved design.
INTANDEMAlongside each other.
INTARSIAA decorative or pictorial mosaic of inlaid wood or ivory developed during the Italian Renaissance and used on wall panels.
INTEGERSWhole numbers.
INTEGRALAn essential part of; intrinsic.
INTENDEDPlanned or future.
INTERALLEntrail or inside.
INTERCOMInternal telephone system.
INTERCURTo intervene; to come or occur in the meantime.
INTERESTCuriosity. Money paid for the use of money lent.
INTERIORSituated on the inside.
INTERMIXMingle.
INTERNALInner.
INTERNEDHeld ( or restricted ) as an enemy during wartime.
INTERNEEA person confined to a prescribed area as a precautionary measure.
INTERNETA vast computer network linking smaller computer networks worldwide.
INTERPOLThe International Criminal Police Organization.
INTERREROne who buries.
INTERVALTwenty minutes between two acts of a play. Difference of pitch between two notes sounded successively (melodic) or simultaneously (harmonic).
INTERWARPeriod between 1918 and 1939.
INTHEAIRPrevalent in a vague form.
INTHEBAGAs good as secured.
INTHECANExpression meaning 'recorded and stored for future use'.
INTHEENDFinally.
INTHEORYHypothetically.
INTHEREDOwing money.
INTHESEAThere Are Plenty More Fish _ _ _.
INTHESUNDuel _ _ _, 1946 Technicolor epic Western film directed by King Vidor.
INTHRALLIn the state or condition of being in the power of another person.
INTIFADAPalestinian uprising against Israel which began at the end of 1987.
INTIMATEDeeply personal or private.
INTONATESay or recite with little rise and fall of the pitch of the voice.
INTRADOSInner curve or surface of an arch or vault.
INTRANETWebsite that is only accessible within a company or organisation.
INTREPIDFearless.
INTRIGUEMake curious, fascinate.
INTRORSETurned or facing inward, as anthers that open toward the gynoecium.
INTRUDEDPut oneself deliberately into a place or situation where one is unwelcome or uninvited.
INTRUDERInterloper. A person who enters a premises without invitation, often with criminal intentions.
INTUBATEInsert a tube into the trachea.
INTUITEDKnew by instinct.
INUNCTEDAnointed.
INUNDATESwamp.
INUNISONShowing complete agreement.
INUREDTOHardened towards.
INVADERSThe _, 1960s TV sci-fi series starring Roy Thinnes as architect David Vincent.
INVALIDSThose made weak or disabled by illness or injury.
INVALUEDInestimable.
INVASIONOnslaught.
INVASIVEDescribing a medical procedure that involves operating and entering the body's interior.
INVEIGLETo entice or lure by cajolery.
INVENTEDCreated.
INVENTORA person who creates or devises new ideas, machines etc.
INVERTEDPut upside down or in the opposite position, order, or arrangement.
INVERTERAn apparatus which converts direct current into alternating current.
INVESTEDLaid out money in the hope of profit.
INVESTORA person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, etc. with the expectation of achieving a profit.
INVICTUSPoem by English poet WE Henley, published in 1888 and noted for its evocation of stoicism.
INVITINGTempting.
INVOCATETo invoke.
INVOICESBills for goods or services.
INVOLUTEIntricate.
INVOLVEDComplicated.
INWALLEDEnclosed.
INWARDLYWithin the mind.
IODYRITEA mineral, AgI, that is a naturally occurring form of silver iodide.
IOLANTHEComic opera by WS Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan about a band of immortal fairies.
IRAKLIONCity in Greece.
IRALEVINAmerican novelist whose works included Rosemary's Baby and The Stepford Wives.
IRANIANSPeople from Tehran.
IRENIDAEA taxonomic family within the order Passeriformes - the fairy-bluebirds.
IRISATEDExhibiting the prismatic colours.
IRISCOPEAn instrument that displays the prismatic colours, consisting of a polished black glass which is breathed upon via a tube.
IRISHELKExtinct Eurasian deer of the Pleistocene epoch classified as Megaloceros giganteus.
IRISHISMA custom, manner, practice, idiom, etc., characteristic of the Irish.
IRISHMANThe _ , 2019 film directed by Martin Scorsese.
IRISHMENChaps from Ireland.
IRISHSEAShipping forecast area.
IRONBARKType of Australian eucalyptus tree with hard, rough bark.
IRONCLADWooden warship with armoured plating, especially a naval vessel of the mid to late 19th century.
IRONDOMEMobile air defence missile system developed by Israel that began service in 2011.
IRONDUKEThe nickname given to Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington.
IRONHANDMetaphorical term to denote firmness in attitude or behaviour.
IRONHEADGoldeneye duck.
IRONLADYNickname for Margaret Thatcher.
IRONLESSWithout Fe.
IRONLUNGA rigid case fitted over a patient's body, used for administering prolonged artificial respiration by means of mechanical pumps.
IRONMASKThe Man In The _ _, film in which Leonardo DiCaprio plays Louis XIV.
IRONSIDENickname of Edmund II of England.
IRONWAREFerrous articles, typically domestic implements.
IRONWORKMetal articles.
IROQUOISNorth American Indians formerly living between the Hudson and St. Lawrence Rivers and Lake Erie.
IRRIGATESupply water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels.
IRRITANTSomething that causes a bodily organ or part to become excessively stimulated, resulting in inflammation, tenderness etc.
IRRITATEAnnoy.
IRRUGATETo wrinkle.
ISABELLA_ of France, wife of Edward II of England.
ISABELLE_ Huppert, French actress who played the lead role in the 2016 thriller Elle.
ISAMBARD_ Kingdom Brunel, English civil engineer born in 1806.
ISARITHMA line drawn on a map or chart to connect points having equal numerical values.
ISATOGENA complex nitrogenous radical related to isatin.
ISCARIOTJudas _, the apostle who betrayed Jesus to his enemies.
ISEEFIRE2013 Ed Sheeran song written for the film The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.
ISENGARDFortress occupied by the wizard Saruman in J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.
ISENGRIMWolf character frequently outsmarted in the medieval tales of Reynard the Fox.
ISHIGUROKazuo _, author whose novel 'Remains of the Day' won the 1989 Booker Prize.
ISLAMISMType of religious militancy or fundamentalism.
ISLAMITEA Muslim.
ISLANDERPerson surrounded by water?
ISOBARICHaving equal atmospheric pressure.
ISOBRONTLine on a weather map marking points of simultaneous storm development.
ISOCLINELine on a diagram or map connecting points of equal gradient or inclination.
ISOGONALIndicating or connecting points of the earth's surface at which the magnetic declination is the same.
ISOGRAMSAnother name for isopleths, the lines on a map connecting places registering the same amount as some geographical or meteorological phenomenon.
ISOLATEDCut off, remote, outlying.
ISOLATESSets apart.
ISOLATORDisconnector.
ISOMERICRelating to two or more substances that have the same molecular formula but differ in the way their atoms are connected to each other.
ISOMETRYA transformation that is invariant with respect to distance.
ISOMORPHAn organism that doesn't change shape during growth.
ISOPLETHLine on a map connecting points having equal incidence of a specified meteorological feature.
ISOPRENEA colourless volatile liquid with a penetrating odour: used in making synthetic rubbers.
ISOPTERAAn order of insects that comprises the termites.
ISOSTASYThe equilibrium that exists between parts of the earth's crust, which behaves as if it consists of blocks floating on the underlying mantle, rising if material (such as an ice cap) is removed and sinking if material is deposited.
ISOTHERELine on a map connecting points with the same mean temperature in summer.
ISOTHERMA line on a map connecting points having the same temperature at a given time or on average over a given period.
ISOTONICOf a drink, designed to replace the salts and minerals lost by the body during strenuous exercise.
ISOTOPESTwo or more atoms with the same atomic number that contain different numbers of neutrons.
ISOTOPICRelating to different forms of an element.
ISRAELISTheir parliament is the Knesset.
ISSACHARAccording to the Book of Exodus, a son of Jacob and Leah (the fifth son of Leah, and ninth son of Jacob).
ISSUANCEThe action of supplying or distributing something, especially for official purposes.
ISSYKKULA lake in north Kyrgyzstan; second-largest mountain lake in the world.
ISTANBULTurkish city. The Topkapi Palace is in this city.
ISTHISIT2001 album by The Strokes.
ISTHMIANRelating to a narrow strip of land with sea on either side.
ITALIANSCitizens of Turin, say.
ITEMISEDListed.
ITERANCEThe repetition of a process or utterance.
ITERATESSays or does again.
ITISEASY_ _ _ To Be Dead, Book by Neil McPherson.
ITSALIVEHorror movie from 1974 whose title is also a phrase from Frankenstein.
ITTAKESA_ _ _ Village To Raise A Child.
IWANTYOUFourteenth studio album by US soul musician Marvin Gaye, released in 1976.
IZVESTIARussian daily newspaper founded in 1917.
JABORINEAn alkaloid that in its action resembles atropine.
JACKBOOTSturdy leather footwear reaching up over the knee, worn especially by soldiers.
JACKCADELeader of a rebellion against King Henry VI in 1450.
JACKDAWSLarge birds of the crow family with black and dark-grey plumage.
JACKEROOMale newcomer on a cattle or sheep station in Australia.
JACKRUBYMan convicted of the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald.
JACKRYANFictional intelligence analyst created by Tom Clancy.
JACOBEANCharacteristic of or relating to James I of England or to the period of his rule.
JACOBINEA breed of domestic pigeon (known for its feathered hood over its head).
JACOBITEAn adherent of James II after his overthrow in 1688, or of his descendants in their attempts to regain the throne.
JACOBSONHoward _, author whose novel The Finkler Question won the Man Booker Prize in 2010.
JACQUARDA fabric in which the design is incorporated into the weave instead of being printed or dyed on.
JAGGEDLYWith a ragged and uneven appearance.
JAILBIRDConvict.
JAKEBUGGSinger-songwriter whose song Trouble Town is the theme tune to Happy Valley.
JALAPENOVery hot type of green chilli pepper used in Mexican cookery.
JALFREZIMedium-hot Indian curry made with green chillies.
JALOUSIEA blind or shutter made of a row of angled slats.
JAMAICANDescription of people from Kingston. Usain Bolt's nationality.
JAMBERRYMexican annual naturalized in eastern North America having yellow to purple edible fruit resembling small tomatoes.
JAMBOREEParty or celebration.
JAMESMAYOne of the presenters of Top Gear.
JAMESWANAustralian director of films including Furious 7 (2015) and Aquaman (2018).
JAMMIESTMost fortunate.
JANEEYRECharlotte Bronte novel first published in 1847.
JANEGREYLady _ _, the great granddaughter of Henry VII, who was Queen of England for nine days in 1553.
JANITORSIn the US and Canada, the caretakers of buildings, especially schools.
JAPANESEAsian language that uses hiragana as its most common syllabic script.
JAPONICAA japanese rosaceous shrub cultivated for its red flowers and yellow fruits.
JARGONEDSpoke in specialized language.
JARNDYCEMr ____, guardian of Esther in Charles Dickens's novel Bleak House.
JARNSAXAMoon of Saturn.
JAROSITEAn ocher-yellow or brown mineral.
JASMINESPopular deciduous, semi-evergreen or evergreen climbing plants.
JASSIDAEA family of leafhoppers.
JAUNDICEMedical condition also known as icterus, caused by an excess of bilirubin.
JAUNTIERMore cheerful.
JAYWALKSCrosses the road unlawfully or without regard for approaching traffic.
JEALOUSYEnvy.
JEANBOHTActress who played Nellie Boswell in the 1986- 91 Carla Lane sitcom Bread.
JEANETTE_ Winterson, English author of the 2019 novel Frankissstein.
JEANKINGBillie _ _, American tennis player who won the Wimbledon women's singles title six times in the 1960s and 1970s.
JEANPAUL_-_ Marat, Swiss-born radical journalist and politician in the French Revolution, killed in his bath tub.
JEANRHYSBritish novelist whose Wide Sargasso Sea (1966) was a prequel to Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre (1847).
JEHADISTAn Islamic militant.
JELLICLEFictional type of cat from TS Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats.
JELLICOEJohn _, Admiral of the fleet who served as First Sea Lord from 1916-17.
JENNIFER_ Saunders, creator and one of the stars of Absolutely Fabulous. _ Aniston, who played Rachel Green in Friends.
JENNINGSKeaton _, Cricketer. Alex, actor who played Alan Bennett in The Lady in the Van.
JEOPARDYDilemma.
JEREMIADLong, mournful complaint or lamentation; a list of woes.
JEREMIAHOld Testament book of the bible.
JEROBOAMKing of northern Israel.
JERRYCANA flat-sided container used for transporting or storing liquids.
JETBLACKProfessional name of late ex-drummer and founding member of The Stranglers.
JETPLANEAircraft.
JETTISONThrow overboard.
JEWELLERDealer in gems.
JEWSHARPMusical instrument.
JHABVALARuth Prawer _, German-born British writer who won the Booker Prize and two Oscars.
JIGABOOSBlack people.
JIMBOWENEnglish stand-up comedian who presented the TV game show Bullseye.
JIMCLARKScottish motor racing driver who won two Formula 1 titles, in 1963 and 1965.
JIMDAVISUS illustrator who invented the cartoon cat Garfield in 1978.
JIMLAKEREngland cricketer who was the first player to take all 10 wickets in a Test match innings.
JINGOISMPatriotism in the form of belligerent foreign policy.
JINGOISTAn extreme bellicose nationalist.
JIPIJAPAA tropical American, palmlike plant.
JIUJITSUA Japanese system of unarmed combat and physical training.
JOANBAEZFolk singer and activist who performed three songs at Woodstock in 1969.
JOANMIROSpanish surrealist painter.
JOBSHAREWork undertaken by two people on a part-time basis instead of one full-time.
JODHPURSRiding breeches, tight-fitting below the knee.
JOEALLENSwansea City FC midfielder who made his full debut for Wales in 2009.
JOEBIDENFormer Vice President of the United States.
JOEDANTEGremlins director.
JOEDAVISWinner of the first fifteen World Snooker Championships.
JOELGREYActor who won an Oscar and a Tony for the same role ( in Cabaret ).
JOELOUISAmerican boxer who was world heavyweight champion (1937-49); nicknamed "the Brown Bomber".
JOEORTONBritish playwright who was murdered in 1967 at the age of 34.
JOESWASH2008 I'm A Celebrity winner.
JOEWICKSBritish fitness coach born in 1986 noted for his high intensity workouts.
JOHANNES_ Kepler, German mathematician, astronomer, and astrologer.
JOHNBIRDEnglish late actor and comedian born in 1936, who was noted for his satirical sketches.
JOHNBULL_ _'s Other Island, a 1904 comedy by George Bernard Shaw.
JOHNBYNG18th-century Royal Navy Admiral who lost Minorca in the Seven Years War.
JOHNCAGE20th-century American experimental composer whose works included the controversial 4' 33".
JOHNCENAUS WWE star who voiced the title character in the 2017 animated film Ferdinand.
JOHNDALYU.S. golfer nicknamed Wild Thing, who won The Open in 1995.
JOHNDORYEdible sea fish with a large spot and spiny dorsal fin.
JOHNFORDFilm director.
JOHNGRAYMen Are From Mars, Women Are From venus author.
JOHNHURTThe Elephant Man actor.
JOHNKNOX16th-century Scottish theologian and historian; a leader of the Protestant Reformation.
JOHNNASHEnglish Regency architect.
JOHNPAULThe name of two popes.
JOHNROSSFull first names of Larry Hagman's J. R. Ewing in TV's Dallas.
JOHNSTONSue, actress who played Barbara in The Royle Family. Albert Sidney _, Confederate general killed at the Battle of Shiloh in 1862.
JOHNTHAWInspector Morse actor.
JOHNVENNEnglish mathematician who invented a diagram for representing relationships between sets.
JOHNWICKAction thriller film series starring Keanu Reeves as the title character.
JOINTERSPlanes used for preparing a wooden edge for fixing to another.
JOINTUREAn estate settled on a wife for the period during which she survives her husband, in lien of a dower.
JOKESTERWag.
JOLTHEADStupid or foolish person.
JONATHAN_ Edwards, British former athlete who holds the world record for the triple jump.
JONWATTSDirector of the 2017 superhero film Spider-Man: Homecoming.
JOTTINGSBrief, informal written notes.
JOUNCIERMoving  with bumps and jolts more.
JOURNALSPeriodical publications containing news or matters of current interest.
JOUSTINGMedieval competition between two lance-bearing knights on horseback.
JOYRIDERPerson who drives around in a stolen car for pleasure.
JOYSTICKPlane control.
JUANGRISPortrait of Pablo Picasso was a noted 1912 work by this painter.
JUBILANTFull of joy.
JUDICIALRelating to justice.
JULIENNE(Of vegetables) cut into thin shreds. A soup made of various thinly sliced vegetables cooked in broth.
JUMBOJETVery large airliner.
JUMPEDUPUndeservedly promoted.
JUMPLEADCable that can convey electric charge from one car battery to another.
JUMPSHIPTo desert.
JUNCTIONMotorway exit.
JUNCTUREPoint in time.
JUNGFRAUA mountain in S Switzerland, in the Bernese Alps.
JUNKANOOStreet parade that occurs in the Bahamas on New Year's Day.
JUNKMAILUnsolicited letters.
JUNKSHOPBric-a-brac store.
JURASSICRelating to or denoting the second period of the Mesozoic era, between the Triassic and Cretaceous periods. _ Coast, coastline stretching from Exmouth in East Devon to Studland Bay in Dorset.
JUVENILEYoung person.
JUVENTUSProfessional football club based in Turin.
KABBALAHAn ancient Jewish mystical tradition based on an esoteric interpretation of the Old Testament.
KAKEMONOA Japanese paper or silk wall hanging, usually long and narrow with a roller at the bottom.
KALAHARILarge Southern African desert.
KALEVALAFinnish national epic compiled from old ballads and incantations.
KAMIKAZEReckless or self-destructive. Divine Wind.
KANARESEOf or pertaining to Kanara, a part of the Maharashtra province in W India.
KANGAROOAny large herbivorous marsupial of the family Macropodidae, found in Australia and New Guinea.
KAOLINESFine usually white clays.
KARENINAAnna _, Major novel by Leo Tolstoy.
KARLBENZFirst practical car designer.
KARLMARXGerman philosopher who co-wrote The Communist Manifesto.
KASABIANRock band formed in Leicester in 1997.
KASHMIRIA type of curry from the north of India that is sweet, creamy and rich.
KASPAROVGarry _, Russian chess grandmaster.
KATARINA_ Witt, Figure skater who won Olympic gold medals for East Germany in 1984 and 1988.
KATEADIEBroadcaster who was appointed Deputy Lieutenant of Dorset.
KATEBUSHBritish singer-songwriter who had a number one debut single in 1978 with Wuthering Heights.
KATEMOSSFamous model.
KATMANDUSong written and recorded by American rock artist Bob Seger.
KATOWICEIndustrial city of SW Poland formerly called Stalinogrod.
KATYCARRProtagonist of a series of books by Susan Coolidge.
KATYDIDSNorth American long horned grasshoppers.
KAWASAKIJapanese city. Shozo, Japanese trader who formed a company in 1878 later noted for its motorbikes.
KAYAKERSThose who use small, narrow boats, propelling them with a double-bladed paddle.
KEDGEREERecipe with fish and rice.
KEELHAULTo drag a person by a rope underwater below a vessel as a punishment.
KEELOVERCapsize.
KEENNESSAvidity.
KEEPDOWNHold in submission.
KEEPNETSFishing items.
KEEPONATBadger.
KEEPSAKEMemento.
KEEPSMUMStays silent.
KEEPSTEPTo remain dancing in unison or in a specified rhythm.
KEEPWARMTemporarily occupy.
KEEPYOUR_ _ Mouth Shut And Your Eyes Open.
KEESHONDBreed of dog of the spitz type, with a shaggy greyish coat and tightly curled tail.
KEIGHLEYTown in north England.
KEKKONENUrho _, eighth and longest serving President of Finland, in office from 1956 to 1981.
KENBRUCEScottish broadcaster born in 1951 noted for his midmorning radio show.
KENDRICK_ Lamar, Good Kid, M.A.A.D City rapper.
KENKESEYUS author of novels including 1962s One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest.
KENLOACHDirector of the Palme d'Or-winning 2016 drama film I, Daniel Blake.
KENSTOTTScottish actor who played Balin in The Hobbit film trilogy.
KENTUCKYAmerican state whose capital is Frankfort.
KENYATTAJomo _, the first president of Kenya.
KERASINEResembling horn; horny; corneous.
KERATINSFibrous proteins forming the main structural constituent of hair, feathers, hoofs, claws, horns, etc.
KERATOIDResembling horn ; horny.
KERATOSAAn order of sponges having a skeleton composed of hornlike fibers.
KERCHIEFBandana.
KERENSKYAleksandr, moderate revolutionary who headed Russia's provisional government in 1917.
KEROSENELiquid hydrocarbon mixture also called paraffin.
KEROSINEA liquid mixture consisting mainly of alkane hydrocarbons.
KERRIDGETom, celebrity chef who presents Food and Drink.
KERRIGANNancy _, American figure skater who was famously attacked after a practice session in 1994. Sarah, StarCraft video games villain called Queen of Blades.
KERSHNERIrvin, The Empire Strikes Back director.
KESTRELSSmall falcons that tend to hover against the wind and feed on small mammals on the ground.
KEYBOARDWhat a computer or an organ has.
KEYFRUITAnother name for a samara, a one-seeded winged fruit.
KEYLARGO1948 crime thriller starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall in the last of their four on-screen pairings.
KEYSTAGEAny one of the four broad age-group divisions to which each level of the National Curriculum applies.
KEYSTONEThe _ Cops, Mack Sennett's silent movie comedy troupe.
KHARTOUMCapital of Sudan.
KHOMEINIRuhollah, Iranian cleric who led his country's revolution of 1979 that overthrew the Shah.
KICKBACKMoney paid in return for protection.
KIDNAPERAbductor.
KIDOLOGYPractise of bluffing or deception.
KIELBASAType of highly seasoned Polish sausage, typically containing garlic.
KILKENNYA county of the southeast Republic of Ireland.
KILLDEERAn American plover, having two black bands around the upper breast.
KILLINGSMurders, slayings.
KILLJOYSPeople who spoil other people's pleasure.
KILOGRAMOne thousand grams. A metric unit of mass equivalent to approximately 2.205 pounds.
KILOTONSUnits of mass.
KILOWATTA unit of power typically used to express the power consumption of electric motors, tools, machines and heaters.
KIMWILDEKids In America was her first single in the UK top 10.
KINABALUA mountain in Malaysia; the highest peak in Borneo.
KINDLINGMaterial for starting a fire, such as dry wood, straw, etc.
KINDNESSBenevolence.
KINETICSDynamics.
KINGBIRDAny of several large American flycatchers of the genus Tyrannus.
KINGCOLENat _ _, American singer whose daughter Natalie also had a successful musical career.
KINGCRABLarge crustacean valued as food.
KINGCUPSYellow-flowered perennial plants; marsh marigolds.
KINGDOMSCountries or territories ruled by monarchs.
KINGGARYTV sitcom starring Tom Davis in the title role that first aired in 2018.
KINGJOHNMonarch who signed Magna Carta.
KINGKONGA giant movie monster, resembling a colossal ape. Fictional gorilla monster seen in several films.
KINGLEARShakespearean tragedy featuring Edgar and Edmund.
KINGLETSVery small warblers of a group that includes the goldcrest, having an orange or yellow crown.
KINGPAIRIn cricket, if a player suffers a golden duck in both innings.
KINGSIZEB. B. King album released in 1977.
KINGSLEYCharles _, 19th-century historian, novelist and chaplain to Queen Victoria who wrote the children's classic The Water Babies. Ben, English actor who played Itzhak Stern in the 1993 film Schindler's List.
KINGSMANSpy action comedy film series starring Taron Egerton.
KINGSTONCapital of Jamaica.
KINKAJOUAn arboreal nocturnal fruit-eating mammal with a prehensile tail and a long tongue, found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
KINSELLASophie, English author noted for her Shopaholic series.
KINSFOLKOne's family or relatives.
KINSHASACapital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
KIPCHOGEEliud _, Kenyan athlete who ran a marathon course in less than two hours in Vienna in October 2019.
KIRCHNERNestor, Argentinian president 2003-07 whose wife succeeded him.
KIRIBATICountry whose capital is Tarawa.
KIRKWALLCapital of the Orkney Islands.
KISTVAENA tomb or burial chamber formed from flat stone slabs in a box-like shape.
KITEMARKOfficial indication of reliability.
KITTYCATFeline, informally.
KLEFTIKOGreek dish of lamb and lemon juice.
KLINGONSStar Trek race.
KLONDIKEA region in northwest Canada, in the Yukon; the scene of a famous gold rush.
KLOSTERSTown in Switzerland.
KNAPSACKA canvas or leather bag carried strapped on the back or shoulder.
KNAPWEEDAny composite plant of the genus Centaurea, especially C. nigra, having rose-purple flowers set on a dark-coloured, knoblike bract.
KNEADINGSqueezing - as though making bread.
KNEECAPSParts of the legs.
KNEEDEEPImmersed, thoroughly involved.
KNEEHIGHAbove the shins.
KNEEJERKOf a response, automatic and unthinking.
KNEELINGGenuflecting.
KNEESUPSInformal term for lively parties.
KNITTINGContestant in 2023's The Masked Singer revealed as Steps singer Claire Richards.
KNITWEARWoollen clothing. Jumpers, cardigans, etc.
KNOCKING_ copy, advertising material that denigrates competing products.
KNOCKOUTThe act of rendering unconscious.
KNOTLESSA piece of string might be this.
KNOTWEEDPolygonaceous plant with small flowers and jointed stems.
KNOTWORKOrnamentation consisting of a mass of intertwined cords.
KNOWALLSSmart alecs.
KNUCKLESBone joints that protrude when the fingers are bent.
KOHINOORLarge diamond, part of the British Crown Jewels since Victoria's reign.
KOHLERIANew World genus of the flowering plant family Gesneriaceae.
KOHLRABIA cultivated variety of cabbage, whose thickened stem is eaten as a vegetable.
KOHSAMUIResort island in the Gulf of Thailand noted for its Big Buddha Temple.
KOLNIDREJewish declaration or prayer recited at the service on the eve of Yom Kippur; Aramaic, 'all vows'.
KOMBUCHAA drink produced by fermenting sweet tea with a culture of yeast and bacteria.
KOMONDORA powerful dog with a long white coat in woolly or matted form used to guard livestock.
KORCHNOIViktor, Soviet and Swiss chess grandmaster.
KORDOFANA former province of central Sudan.
KORFBALLGame invented in 1902 by an Amsterdam schoolmaster.
KORSAKOVNikolai Rimsky _, Russian composer of the orchestral suite Scheherazade.
KOUPREYSVery rare grey oxen found in the forests of SE Asia.
KOWALSKIFictional penguin who is second-in-command to Skipper in the animated Madagascar film series.
KRAKATOAVolcanic island between Java and Sumatra.
KRAVMAGASystem of unarmed fighting developed initially by the Haganah Jewish defence forces in Palestine in the 1940s; Hebrew, 'contact combat'.
KREPLACHSmall dumplings filled with chopped meat or cheese and served with soup in Jewish cuisine.
KREUTZERByname of Beethoven's Violin Sonata No 9.
KRISTOFFIce harvester in the Frozen film franchise voiced by Jonathan Groff.
KRYOLITEAn uncommon, white, vitreous natural fluoride of aluminum and sodium. Also called Greenland spar.
KUROSAWAAkira _, Japanese director of films including 1954's The Seven Samurai and 1980's Kagemusha.
KUWAITISArab Gulf state citizens.
KWARTENGKwasi, Conservative politician who was appointed chancellor in September 2022.
LABELLUMEach of a pair of lobes at the tip of the proboscis in some insects.
LABOHEMEOpera by Giacomo Puccini that premiered in Turin in 1896.
LABORANTA chemist.
LABORDAYPublic holiday in the U.S. and Canada on the first Monday in September.
LABOUREDWorked.
LABOURERNavvy.
LABRADORMainland district of North West Canada. Breed of medium-large short-coated retriever. Dog.
LABURNUMA leguminous tree or shrub with clusters of yellow drooping flowers.
LACEBARKAnother name for ribbonwood.
LACERATETear jaggedly.
LACERTUSA bundle or fascicle of muscular fibers.
LACEWINGInsect with membranous wings that preys on aphids.
LACINESSThe quality of resembling a web.
LACKLANDNickname of King John.
LACONIZETo incline to the Spartan cause or manner.
LACORUNAPort city in the Galicia region of northwest Spain.
LACROSSEBall game.
LACRYMALOf or relating to tears or to the glands that secrete tears.
LACTEOUSMilky, white.
LACTOGENAny agent that enhances milk production.
LACTONESCyclic carboxylic esters.
LACUNARSVaults or ceilings consisting of recessed panels.
LACUNOSEFurrowed or pitted; having shallow cavities.
LADETTESColloquial term for young women who enjoy boisterous social drinking sessions.
LADLEFULAmount of food.
LADRONESHighwaymen or pirates in Spain or Spanish America.
LADYBIRDBeetle type.
LADYGAGAJust Dance in 2009 was her first UK No 1 hit.
LADYJANE_ _ Grey, NIne day queen.
LADYLIKESimilar to or befitting a woman of high social position in manners or bearing.
LADYLUCKAnthropomorphic personification of fortune or chance.
LADYMUCKWoman assuming aristocratic airs.
LAETRILEA compound extracted from peach stones, formerly used controversially to treat cancer.
LAGERLOFSelma _, Swedish novelist and first woman to be awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.
LAGGARDSPeople who fall behind or loiter too much.
LAHDIDAHAffecting exaggeratedly genteel manners or speech.
LAICISESWithdraws clerical character, control, or status from.
LAIDBACKEasy-going and unhurried.
LAKECITYSalt _ _, capital of Utah.
LAKECOMOBody of water in northern Italy.
LAKEEYREAustralia's largest inland body of water, noted for its salt, that is also its lowest natural point.
LAKELAND_ Terrier, small black and tan dog originating from north-west England.
LAKEMEADLargest reservoir in the United States, formed on the Colorado River by the Hoover Dam.
LAKESIDE_ Country Club, venue of the BDO World Darts championships 1986-2019. Out-of-town shopping centre in Essex that opened in 1990.
LALALAND2016 musical drama film starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling.
LALLEGROPastoral poem by John Milton published in 1645.
LAMANCHADon Quixote's home village in Spain.
LAMANCHEThe French name for the English Channel.
LAMBADASBrazilian dances.
LAMBASTECriticize (someone or something) harshly.
LAMBASTSBeats or whips severely; reprimands or scolds.
LAMEDUCKHelpless person. Term for a politician in office who will not or cannot stand for re-election.
LAMENTEDMourned, grieved.
LAMENTEROne who mourns.
LAMINATETo separate or split into thin layers. Any material made from multiple sheets bonded together.
LAMNIDAEFamily of mackerel or white sharks.
LAMPETERTown in Ceredigion in South West Wales.
LAMPOONSMocks.
LAMPPOSTStreet light.
LAMPREYSFish-like vertebrates.
LANCELETMarine animal that is closely related to vertebrates, also called amphioxus.
LANCELOTKnight who betrayed King Arthur. Father of Galahad.
LANDCRABTerrestrial crustacean.
LANDFALLNearing the shore.
LANDFILLPlace where rubbish is buried.
LANDGIRLNIckname for a member of the British civilian organisation created during the two World Wars so women could work in agriculture.
LANDGRABThe act of seizing territory in an opportunistic or unlawful manner.
LANDINGSAreas at the top of a staircase.
LANDLADYA woman who keeps lodgings, a boarding house, or (British) a pub.
LANDLINEFixed telephone.
LANDLORDPerson who owns and leases property.
LANDMARKAn object or feature that is easily seen and recognized from a distance, especially one that enables someone to establish their location. A conspicuous object denoting a locality or serving as a guide.
LANDMINEHidden explosive device.
LANDRACEBritish _ , large, white, lop-eared breed of pig.
LANDRAILCorncrake.
LANDSEERSir Edwin Henry _, English painter, noted for his studies of animals.
LANDSENDCornwall location at the opposite end of the country to John O'Groats.
LANDSIDEThe side of an airport terminal to which the general public has unrestricted access.
LANDSLIPMovement of a large mass of rock material or soil down the side of a mountain or cliff.
LANDTIESBeams or pieces of masonry supporting a wall or other vertical structure by connecting it with the ground.
LANDWITHEncumber.
LANFRANCArchbishop of Canterbury under William I.
LANGELLAFrank _, Film actor.
LANGLANDWilliam _, conjectured author of the 14th-century poem Piers Plowman.
LANGLANGChinese classical pianist born in 1982.
LANGLAUFCross-country skiing.
LANGOSTASpiny lobster, especially when prepared and cooked.
LANGSIDEA district in the Scottish city of Glasgow.
LANGSYNEAuld _ _, poem written by Robert Burns in 1788, based on a Scottish folk song.
LANGUAGEEnglish, say.
LANGUETSTongue-shaped implements.
LANGUISHLose or lack vitality; grow weak.
LANKIESTThe most ungracefully thin and tall.
LANSBURYGeorge, former Labour Party leader who edited the Daily Herald from 1913 to 1922.
LANTERNSPortable lamps.
LANYARDSRopes used to secure or raise and lower something such as the shrouds and sails of a sailing ship or a flag on a flagpole.
LAPIDARYRelating to the engraving, cutting, or polishing of stones and gems.
LAPIDATETo pelt or kill with stones.
LAPLANTELynda, Prime Suspect creator.
LAPORTEAGenus of plants in the family Urticaceae. Wood nettles.
LAPPONICOf a nomadic people living chiefly in N Scandinavia and the Kola Peninsula of Russia.
LAPSTONEA rounded device on which leather is beaten with a hammer by a cobbler.
LAPWINGSBlack and whiite birds, usually with crested heads.
LARBOARDA former nautical word for port.
LARDIESTMost fat.
LARGESSEA generous bestowal of gifts, favours or money.
LARIATEDLassoed.
LARKSPURDelphinium. Plant. Flower.
LAROUSSEPierre, French lexicographer noted for his dictionary.
LARRIGANA knee-high oiled leather moccasin boot worn by trappers etc.
LARRIKINA street rowdy; hoodlum.
LARRUPEDThrashed or whipped.
LARTIGUEJacques-Henri, early 20th century French photographer.
LASAGNASLarge, flat, rectangular strips of pasta.
LASAGNESPasta dishes.
LASIURUSGenus comprising hairy-tailed bats.
LASPEZIAItaly's chief naval base, on the Ligurian Sea.
LASSLORNAbandoned in love by a young girl.
LASSOERSCowboys?
LASSOINGCatching with a noose.
LASTGASPDying breath.
LASTPOSTBugle call.
LASTWORDEnd of an argument.
LASVEGASCity in Nevada.
LATCHKEY_ kid.
LATENESSThe fact or quality of happening or arriving after the expected or usual time; unpunctuality.
LATHEREDCoated with foam or froth formed by the action of soap or detergent in water.
LATITUDEAt the equator it is zero. Annual music festival held near Southwold in Suffolk that began in 2006.
LATRINESToilets in the trenches.
LATTERLYRecently.
LATTICESOpen frameworks of strips of wood or metal arranged to form an ornamental pattern.
LATVIANSTheir country joined the euro in 2014.
LAUDABLEPraiseworthy.
LAUDANUMTincture of opium.
LAUDATORSomeone who communicates high praise.
LAUGHERSAmused people.
LAUGHTERChuckling.
LAUGHTONCharles _, Oscar-winning star of the 1933 film The Private Life of Henry VIII.
LAUNCHEDTook off.
LAUNCHERDevice for sending off a rocket.
LAUNDERSWashes clothes.
LAUREATEPerson who is honoured with an award for outstanding creative or intellectual achievement.
LAURENCEMan's name.
LAURINOLOrdinary camphor.
LAUSANNECity in western Switzerland on Lake Geneva.
LAVALAMPSeventies ornament.
LAVATERAPlant genus closely resembling mallow. named after two 18th century Swiss brothers. Shrub bearing pink, white or purple flowers named after two Swiss naturalists.
LAVATIONThe act or an instance of washing or cleansing.
LAVATORYToilet.
LAVENDERShrub with flagrant flowers.
LAVISHEDBestowed something in generous or extravagant quantities on.
LAVISHLYExtravagantly.
LAWCOURTTribunal.
LAWGIVERA legislator.
LAWMAKERLegislator.
LAWRENCETE _, British military officer renowned for his liaison role during the Arab Revolt of 1916-1918. Jennifer, Silver Linings Playbook actress.
LAWSONIAA genus of plants in the Lythraceae family.
LAXATIVETending to stimulate or facilitate evacuation of the bowels.
LAYABOUTA loafer.
LAYASIDEDiscard.
LAYERINGHair cutting method.
LAYWASTEDevastate, destroy.
LAYWOMENNon-clerical females.
LAZARISTA member of the Congregation of the Priests of the Mission.
LAZINESSIdleness.
LEACHATEWater that carries salts dissolved out of materials through which it has percolated, esp polluted water from a refuse tip.
LEACHINGRemoving from a substance by a percolating liquid.
LEADMINEMetal quarry.
LEADSMENThose who determine depth of water.
LEADTIMEThe period between the design of a product and its production.
LEADUPTOPrecede.
LEADWORTAn evergreen flowering shrub or climber which is widely distributed in warm regions and grown elsewhere as a greenhouse or indoor plant.
LEAFBIRDFlier found in a tree?
LEAFIESTMost densely foliaged.
LEAFLETSFlyers.
LEAFSPOTPlant disease.
LEAGUERSSports players.
LEAKAGESUndesirable or unintended escapes of liquid.
LEANINGSTendencies or inclinations.
LEANNESSThe property of having little body fat.
LEANONMEBill Withers song first released in 1972.
LEAPFROGChildren's game.
LEAPYEARPeriod of 366 days. The date February 29 occurs only in a _ _, such as 2020.
LEARNERSBeginners.
LEARNING'A little _ is a dangerous thing' - Alexander Pope.
LEASHINGTethering.
LEATHERSMaterials made from the skin of an animal by tanning or a similar process.
LEATHERYResembling tanned hide.
LEAVENEDMade light by aerating, as with yeast or baking powder.
LEAVEOUTExclude or omit.
LEAVINGSRemains.
LEBANESEMiddle East inhabitant.
LEBOWSKIThe Big _, a Jeff Bridges movie of 1998.
LECITHINE322.
LECRUNCHInformal term for a match between England and France in rugby union.
LECTERNSStands with a slanted top, used to hold a book, speech, etc., at the proper height for a standing reader or speaker.
LECTURERUniversity teacher.
LECTURESTalks or speeches given at universities.
LEEBOARDOne of a pair of lifting foils used on sailing vessels to reduce sideways drift.
LEECHILDJack Reacher creator.
LEEDIXONFormer Arsenal and England right back.
LEEEVANSBritish comedian who played Norm Phipps in the 1998 comedy film There's Something About Mary.
LEEJCOBBActor who played the villain in On The Waterfront.
LEFTBANKDistrict of Paris south of the Seine River noted for its intellectual and artistic life.
LEFTISTSSocialists.
LEFTOVERUnused.
LEFTWINGSocialist.
LEGACIESThings left behind.
LEGALESEComplicated jargon in the world of law.
LEGALITYState of being lawful.
LEGATIONDiplomatic minister, especially one below the rank of ambassador, and their staff.
LEGBREAKCricket delivery.
LEGERITYPhysical or mental quickness; nimbleness; agility.
LEGGINGSClose-fitting trousers.
LEGIONEDArranged in military units.
LEGOLANDTheme park opened in Billund, Denmark in 1968.
LEGUMINABeans.
LEHENGASAnkle-length skirts worn by Indian women, usually on formal or ceremonial occasions.
LEIBNITZA city in the Austrian state of Styria.
LEIGHTONJim, goalkeeper who won 91 caps for Scotland.
LEINSTERProvince of Ireland.
LEMAITREGeorges _ (1894-1966), Belgian priest and astronomer who first proposed the big bang theory of the universe in 1927.
LEMMINGSVole-like rodents of northern and arctic regions.
LEMONADEType of drink. Studio album released by Beyonce in 2016. Pop flavour.
LEMONTEACitrus-flavoured brew.
LEMPICKATamara de _, Polish Art Deco painter.
LEMUROIDRelating to primates of Madagascar.
LENDERBENeither A Borrower Nor A _ _.
LENGTHENTo make or become longer.
LENINISTAdvocate of the political and economic theories of the first premier of the Soviet Union.
LENITIVESoothing or alleviating pain or distress.
LENTANDOBecoming slower, used as a direction in music.
LENTICELAny of numerous pores in the stem of a woody plant allowing exchange of gases between the plant and the exterior.
LENTLILYAnother name for the daffodil.
LEOMINORConstellation - The Lion Cub.
LEONARDO_ Da Vinci, Italian Renaissance painter whose works included The Last Supper.
LEONBLUMFrench socialist statesman; Prime Minister 1936-7, 1938 and 1946-7.
LEONIDASLegendary king of Sparta portrayed by Gerard Butler in the 2006 film 300.
LEONOTISSmall genus of tropical herbs and subshrubs of South Africa.
LEONURUSGenus of flowering plants in the family Lamiaceae.
LEOPARDSPanthers.
LEOSAYERWhen I Need You in 1977 was his first UK No 1 hit.
LEOTARDSCostumes worn by gymnasts.
LEPADOIDA stalked barnacle.
LEPIDOTECovered with small, scurfy scales.
LEPORIDSRabbits and hares.
LEPORINEHarelike.
LESBIANSHomosexual women.
LESBLEUSNickname of France's national football and rugby union teams.
LESSENEDDiminished.
LESTRADE'Sallow, rat-faced' Scotland Yard Inspector appearing in thirteen of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories.
LETALONEMuch less.
LETHARGYSluggishness, slowness or dullness.
LETITRIPExpression meaning 'to allow a process to continue recklessly'.
LETLOOSESet free.
LETSDOWNDisappoints.
LETSINTOAllows to enter.
LETSLIDEAllow to deteriorate.
LETTUCESVegetables.
LEVATORSMuscles whose contraction causes the raising of a part of the body.
LEVERAGE2008-12 drama series starring Timothy Hutton and Gina Bellman.
LEVERETSYoung hares.
LEVIRATEA custom of the ancient Hebrews and some other peoples by which a man may be obliged to marry his brother's widow.
LEVITATERse or cause to rise and hover in the air, typically by means of supposed magical powers.
LEWDNESSIndecency.
LEWGRADEMedia impresario whose nephew Michael became chief executive of Channel 4.
LEWINSKYMonica _, ex-white House employee involved in a 1990s scandal with former US president Bill Clinton.
LEWISGUNFirst World War-era firearm.
LEWISHAMA borough of southern Greater London, on the River Thames.
LEXICONSDictionaries.
LEYLINESPaths joining points in the landscape; thought to be routes of prehistoric tracks.
LIAISONSCommunications and contacts between groups or units.
LIAODONGLarge peninsula of NE China extending southwards into the Yellow Sea between the gulf of Bo Hai and Korea Bay.
LIAONINGSmall province of NE China separated from North Korea by the Yalu River.
LIBATIONThe pouring out of wine etc., in honour of a deity.
LIBECCIOItalian name for a southwesterly wind, especially that which predominates in Corsica throughout the year.
LIBELLEDDefamed in writing.
LIBERACEFlamboyant US pianist.
LIBERALSEg. David Lloyd George, jo Grimond and Jeremy Thorpe.
LIBERATESet free.
LIBRATEDVibrated as a balance does before resting in equilibrium.
LIBRATESOf the moon, oscillates or seems to oscillate.
LIBRETTOText or words of an opera or musical composition.
LICENCESDocuments giving official permission to do something.
LICENSEDAllowed.
LICENSEEA person who is legally permitted to sell alcoholic drink.
LICENSERApprover.
LICHENEDCovered in a group of tiny plants that look like moss.
LICHENINA white, gelatinous, polysaccharide starch.
LIEDOGGOSlang term for 'to keep out of sight'.
LIEDOWNSSpells of rest in bed.
LIEGEDOMAllegiance (historical).
LIEGEMANVassal, person under a feudal tenure.
LIEGEMENPeasants.
LIFEBELTBuoyancy aid. Buoyant ring for keeping a person afloat in water.
LIFEBOATRescue craft.
LIFELESSInanimate or dead.
LIFELIKERealistic, authentic.
LIFELINE'Phone a friend' is one such option for contestants on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
LIFEPEERNon-hereditary lord or baroness.
LIFERAFTSmall boat for emergencies.
LIFESPANThe length of time for which a person or animal lives or a thing functions.
LIFETIMEDuration of a person's existence.
LIFTBOYSEmployees who operate elevators in hotels and large public or commercial buildings.
LIGAMENTBand of tissue joining bones.
LIGATIONThe joining of two DNA strands or other molecules by a phosphate ester linkage.
LIGATUREA thing used for tying or binding something tightly.
LIGHTENSEases.
LIGHTERSSmokers' items.
LIGHTPENHandheld photoelectric device used to enter or alter data on a computer screen.
LIGNEOUSWoody.
LIGURIANSea lying between NW Italy and Corsica, part of the northern Mediterranean.
LIKEHELLVery much.
LIKELIERFeasible, more probable.
LIKENESSSimilarity.
LIKEROUSGreedy; desirous.
LIKEWISESimilarly.
LILLIPUTIsland in Gulliver's Travels.
LILONGWECapital of Malawi.
LILYCOLEEnglish actress, model and entrepreneur, founder of Impossible.
LILYPADSThe floating leaves of aquatic plants of the Nymphaea genus.
LILYRABEActress in the US series American Horror Story, whose characters include Misty Day.
LIMABEANPlant native to tropical America and cultivated in the US for its flat pods containing pale-green, edible seeds.
LIMASSOLCyprus' second largest city.
LIMATUREThat which is filed off; filings.
LIMBERUPLoosen stiff muscles by exercising.
LIMBOINGGoing under a bar.
LIMERICKForm of comic, humorous verse.
LIMEWASHMixture used for coating walls.
LIMITERSCircuits whose outputs are restricted to a certain range of values irrespective of the size of the input.
LIMONITEA mixture of similar hydrated iron oxide minerals.
LIMOUSINFrench region consisting of Correze, Creuse and Haute-Vienne.
LINACEAEFamily of flowering plants of the order Malpighiales to which the flaxes belong.
LINALOOLColourless fragrant liquid used in perfumery.
LINCHPINA person or thing vital to an enterprise or organization.
LINDGRENAstrid _, Swedish author who wrote the Pippi Longstocking children's stories.
LINDYHOPAmerican dance that evolved in Harlem, New York City, in the 1920s and 1930s.
LINEAGESLines of descent from ancestors.
LINEATEDMarked with lines; streaked.
LINECUTSEngravings or prints obtained from a line drawing.
LINEFISHThose not caught by nets.
LINEOUTSIn rugby, means of restarting play after the ball has gone into touch.
LINESMANFootball official.
LINESMENFootball officials.
LINGEREDWaited.
LINGERIEWomen's underwear.
LINGUINEPasta in the form of narrow flat strips; literally, 'little tongues'.
LINGUINIPasta in the shape of thin, slightly rounded strands.
LINGUISTA person skilled in foreign languages.
LINIMENTMedicinal liquid rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular pain or stiffness, typically containing alcohol.
LINKABLEDescribing a related item.
LINKAGESChains.
LINKEDINSocial media site launched in 2003 for professional networking and job advancement.
LINNAEUSCarl, Swedish botanist who created the binomial system of classifying organisms.
LINOCUTSPrints made from designs cut in relief and mounted on wooden blocks.
LINOLEUMFloor covering.
LINSTOCKLong staff to hold a lighted match, formerly used to fire cannons.
LINTIESTMost like a wound dressing cloth.
LIONCUBSYoung animals in a pride.
LIONHEADA small long-haired breed of rabbit.
LIONISEDTreated as a celebrity.
LIONKINGThe _ _ , 1994 animated musical Disney film about Simba.
LIONSDENScene of a Biblical story involving Daniel.
LIPARITEA light-coloured, igneous rock made of quartz.
LIPGLOSSType of cosmetic.
LIPOGRAMA composition from which the writer systematically omits a certain letter or certain letters of the alphabet.
LIPPMANNGabriel _, French physicist who devised the earliest process of colour photography; Nobel Prize for Physics (1908).
LIPSCOMBSuzannah, English historian who presents the podcast Not Just The Tudors.
LIPSTICKCosmetic item.
LIQUEURSAlcoholic preparations sweetened and flavoured with aromatic substances.
LIQUORED_ up, drunk.
LISOWSKIJack, English snooker player who reached the 2022 World Championship quarter-finals.
LISTENEREar.
LISTENINto intercept radio communications.
LISTERIAA bacterium of a genus that causes a serious form of food poisoning.
LISTLESSLacking vigour.
LITANIESSeries of petitions for use in church services or processions, usually recited by the clergy and responded to in a recurring formula by the people.
LITERACYAbility to read and write.
LITERARY_ Festival, Gathering of writers and readers.
LITERATEAble to read and write.
LITERATIScholarly people interested or well-versed in books.
LITIGANTA party to a lawsuit.
LITTEREDScattered untidily.
LITTERERRubbish dropper.
LITTLEMONickname of tennis player Maureen connolly.
LITTORALRelating to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake. Coastal.
LITURGICOf or relating to the Eucharistic service.
LIUYIFEITitular star of the 2020 action drama film Mulan.
LIVEITUPGo on a spree.
LIVELIERFriskier, chirpier, busier.
LIVENERSThings with an invigorating effect, especially alcoholic drinks.
LIVERIESUniforms, such as those worn by some menservants and chauffeurs.
LIVEWIREDynamic person.
LIVTYLERActress who played the Elf maiden Arwen Undomiel in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy.
LLANELLIAn industrial town in South Wales.
LLEWELYNDesmond _, Welsh actor who played Q in 17 James Bond films between 1963 and 1999.
LOAFINGSIdle behaviours.
LOAMIESTThe most high-quality earth.
LOATHERSThose who hate.
LOATHINGFierce hatred.
LOBBYERSActivists.
LOBBYISTA person employed by a particular interest to attempt to influence legislators.
LOBEFINSFish.
LOBELIASChiefly tropical or subtropical plants of the bellflower family.
LOBOTOMYCommon name for a prefrontal leucotomy, originated by Portuguese neurologist Antonio Egas Moniz in 1935.
LOBSTERSSea food.
LOBULATEHaving or consisting of a small lobe or lobes.
LOCALISERestrict (something) to a particular place.
LOCALITYNeighbourhood or area.
LOCATEESThose to whom a grant or allocation of land has been made.
LOCATINGSituating.
LOCATIONSite or position.
LOCHNESSBody of water in Scotland lying on the Great Glen Fault.
LOCKDOWNConfining of prisoners to their cells, especially to regain control during a riot.
LOCKSLEY_ Hall, poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson.
LOCKSTEPA method of marching such that the marchers follow one another as closely as possible.
LODESTARA guiding principle, or a luminous point used as a point of reference in navigation or astronomy.
LODGINGSDigs.
LODGMENTPlace in which a person or thing is located.
LODOVICOVenetian noble and cousin of Desdemona in Shakespeare's Othello.
LOFTLESSHaving no attic.
LOGANROYMedia tycoon played by Brian Cox in Succession.
LOGCABINWooden hut.
LOGICIANA person skilled in philosophical reasoning.
LOGOTYPEA trademark, company emblem or similar device.
LOISLANEThe love of Superman's life.
LOITEREDWaited around without apparent purpose.
LOITERERPerson who lingers in an aimless way or spends time idly.
LOKSABHALower house of the parliament of India; from Hindi, 'people's assembly'.
LOLLARDSFollowers of the 14th century religious reformer John Wyclif.
LOLLIPOPA boiled sweet or toffee stuck on a small wooden stick. _ lady/man, road-crossing warden carrying a pole with a disc at the end.
LOMBARDIVince, U.S. football coach after whom the Super Bowl trophy is named.
LOMBARDOGuy _, Canadian-American band leader who was known as "Mr. New Year's Eve" in the US.
LOMBARDYA region of Northern Central Italy, the capital of which is Milan.
LONDONERSomeone from the smoke.
LONESOMESolitary.
LONESTARThe _ _ State, Texas' nickname.
LONEWOLFSolitary person.
LONGBOATShip class.
LONGERONSpar-like longitudinal component of an aircraft's fuselage, used in conjunction with stringers.
LONGFACEGlum expression.
LONGFORDA county in the Republic of Ireland, in Leinster province.
LONGHAIROpposite of a crew cut.
LONGHANDOrdinary writing.
LONGHAULExtended journey.
LONGHORNTexas _, a breed of beef cattle.
LONGINUSGaius Cassius _, leading conspirator in the plot to kill Julius Caesar.
LONGJUMPAthletic event.
LONGLEAT_ House, stately home in Wiltshire; seat of the marquesses of Bath.
LONGLEGSDaddy-_, an informal name for a crane fly.
LONGLIFEMilk which lasts for months - until it's opened.
LONGORIAEva, actress who played Gabrielle Solis in Desperate Housewives.
LONGSHIPA narrow seagoing vessel propelled by oars, often with a single mast and square sail.
LONGSHOTA bet against heavy odds. Remote possibility.
LONGSOMESo protracted as to weary or cause boredom.
LONGSPURAny of various Arctic and North American buntings of the genera Calcarius and  Rhyncophanes, all of which have a long claw on the hind toe.
LONGSTOPFielder far behind the wicket in cricket.
LONGSUITPersonal quality or talent.
LONGTAILThe segment of a market representing the large number of products that sell in small quantities.
LONGTIMEPracticed.
LONGWAVERadio frequency.
LONGWAYSHorizontally.
LONGWISELengthways.
LONICERAHoneysuckle genus.
LONSDALEThe _ Belt, awarded in British boxing.
LOOKBACK_ _ in Anger, Play by John Osborne.
LOOKHEREPay attention!
LOOKINTOExamine.
LOOKOUTSThose who keep watch.
LOOKOVERExamine.
LOOKUPTOHave respect for.
LOONIESTMost crazy.
LOOPHOLEGap in the law. An omission or ambiguity that allows the terms of a contract to be circumvented.
LOOPIESTMost crazy.
LOOSEBOXA stable, or an enclosed area in a stable building, in which a horse is kept and within which it does not need to be tied.
LOOSEENDDetail that is left unsettled, unexplained or incomplete.
LOOSENEDSlackened.
LOOSENUPGently exercise.
LOPEARED__ rabbit, one with drooping hearing organs.
LOPSIDEDTilted in one direction.
LORDLIERMore aristocratic.
LORDOSISAbnormal forward curvature of the spine.
LORDOTICReferring to the forward curvature of the lumbar spine.
LORDSHIPSupreme power or rule.
LORICATETo enclose in or cover with a protecting substance.
LORIKEETSmall parrot.
LORRAINE_ Kelly, Scottish broadcaster who has presented TV-am and GMTV.
LOSEFACESuffer indignity.
LOSETIMEFall behindhand.
LOSTBOYSGroup of children who live in Neverland in JM Barrie's play Peter Pan.
LOTHARIOA rake, libertine or seducer. A philanderer or someone who habitually seduces women.
LOTHIANSThe _ was one of the eight electoral regions of the Scottish Parliament (Holyrood) from 1999 to 2011.
LOUCHESTMost disreputable or sordid in a rakish or appealing way.
LOUDNESSVolume.
LOUGANISGreg _, US diver who won gold medals at the 1984 and 1988 Olympics.
LOUNGERSComfortable chairs.
LOUSIESTWorst.
LOVEBIRDAny of various small parrots, especially of the genus Agapornis, of Africa, noted for the affection shown one another and often kept as pets.
LOVEBOMBA lavish display of affection or concern towards someone in order to impress them.
LOVEGOODLuna ____, character in Harry Potter played on screen by Irish actress Evanna Lynch.
LOVELACERichard _, 17th-century poet who fought for the King during the English Civil War.
LOVELESSCold-hearted.
LOVELORNJilted.
LOVEMEDOThe Beatles' debut single, released in 1962.
LOVESICKPining for a sweetheart.
LOVESOUP2005-8 BBC comedy drama series written by David Renwick and starring Tamsin Grieg.
LOWERINGMaking less.
LOWLIESTMost humble.
LOYALISTConstant supporter.
LOZENGESMedicated tablets held in the mouth until they have dissolved.
LUBBERLYClumsy and unskilled.
LUBITSCHErnst _, German-American director of films including Ninotchka (1939) and Heaven Can Wait (1943).
LUCENTIOSuitor of Bianca in Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew.
LUCKLESSUnfortunate.
LUCKYDIPA container or tub in which to draw a prize.
LUCKYJIM1957 film made by the Boulting brothers.
LUCRETIAIn Roman legend, a woman whose rape and suicide were the cause of the revolution that overthrew the monarchy.
LUCREZIA_ Borgia, daughter of Pope Alexander VI.
LUDDITESMembers of a movement of British workers (1811-16) who destroyed factory machinery that they saw as a threat to their jobs, especially in the textile industry.
LUDERICKEdible herbivorous fish of Australasian coastal waters and estuaries.
LUGHOLESEars.
LUGWORMSFishing bait.
LUHRMANNBaz _, Australian director of films including Moulin Rouge! and The Great Gatsby.
LUKECAGEComic book superhero who formed a crime-fighting duo with Iron Fist.
LUKEWARMTepid.
LUMBERERPerson employed in felling and sawing timber.
LUMINARYFamous person.
LUMINATELight up.
LUMINOUSReflecting or giving off light.
LUMPFISHA North Atlantic fish with a globular body covered with tubercles and an edible roe.
LUMPIESTMost knobbly.
LUNACIESPsychoses.
LUNARIANAn astronomer concerned with the moon; a selenographer.
LUNCHEONMidday meal.
LUNETTESWindows.
LUNGFISHAny of various slender, air-breathing fishes of the order (or subclass) Dipnoi.
LUNGWORMParasite.
LUNGWORTA herbaceous rhizomatous evergreen perennial plant of the genus Pulmonaria, belonging to the family Boraginaceae.
LUNIFORMResembling the moon in shape.
LUNKHEADA stupid person.
LUPERCALCave on the Palatine in Rome where Romulus and Remus were suckled.
LURCHERSCrossbred hunting dogs, usually greyhound/collie crosses.
LUSATIANSorbian.
LUSCINIANightingale genus.
LUSCIOUSSweet and juicy.
LUSITANOPortuguese horse breed, often used in ranching and bullfighting.
LUSTRATEPurify by expiatory sacrifice, ceremonial washing, or some other ritual action.
LUSTRINEGlossy silk fabric, or a satin-weave fabric resembling it.
LUSTROUSGlossy.
LUTANISTMusician.
LUTENISTOne who played an old stringed instrument shaped like half a pear.
LUTETIUMChemical element, symbol Lu, atomic number 71.
LUTHERANA follower of the German leader.
LUTHIERSMakers of stringed instruments such as violins or guitars.
LUTONHOOBedfordshire mansion designed by Robert Adam for the 3rd Earl of Bute.
LUTRINAESubfamily which includes otters.
LUXATIONComplete dislocation of a joint.
LUXURIESIndulgencies.
LUZHNIKISports stadium in central Moscow, host of the 2018 FIFA World Cup final.
LYCOPENERed carotenoid pigment chiefly occurring in tomatoes, used in food as the colouring E160d.
LYMPHATEFrightened into madness.
LYNCHMOBVigilantes seeking to administer unofficial punishment.
LYNCHPINEssential thing or person.
LYONNAISHistorical province of France.
LYREBIRDMenura.
LYRICISTA person who writes the lyrics for songs.
LYSANDERHermia's lover in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.
LYSITHEAMoon of Jupiter.
LYSOSOMEAny of numerous small particles, containing digestive enzymes, that are present in the cytoplasm of most cells.
MACAQUESMonkeys.
MACARENA1993 hit by Spanish pop duo Los del Rio that started an international dance craze.
MACARONI_ cheese, savoury dish of short narrow tubular pasta baked with usually a cheddar sauce.
MACAROONA light biscuit made with egg white, sugar, and ground almonds or coconut.
MACASSARPlant based oil used in Victorian and Edwardian times to make men's hair smooth and shiny.
MACAULAY_ Culkin, actor. Fred, Scottish stand-up comedian born in 1956.
MACERATEPulp.
MACHETESBroad heavy knives.
MACHINESMechanical devices.
MACHISMOExaggerated masculine pride.
MACILENTOf a person or animal, thin; lean.
MACKERELEdible sea fish.
MACLAINETerms of Endearment actress.
MACNEICELouis _, Irish poet and playwright who was one of the Auden Group in the 1930s.
MACONITEA hydrated aluminosilicate of potassium, magnesium, ferric iron, and aluminium.
MACROPODA member of the family of marsupials that includes kangaroos.
MACROTUSLarge-eared greyish bat of southern California and northwestern Mexico.
MADDENEDMarked by extreme anger.
MADELINEChildren's book about a Parisian schoolgirl.
MADHOUSEScene of pandemonium.
MADISONSCycle relay races for teams of two or more riders, typically held over several days.
MADRAGUEA kind of large fishing-net, especially used in Mediterranean waters for capturing tuna.
MADRIGALUnaccompanied song.
MADWORLDDebut song by English pop rock band Tears For Fears released in 1982.
MAEGBOTE(Anglo-Saxon Law) Compensation for the injury done by slaying a kinsman.
MAESTOSOMusical term meaning to be played in a dignified way.
MAESTROSDistinguished musicians.
MAFEKINGThe old name of a town in the northern part of South Africa.
MAGAZINEStorehouse for explosives or arms.
MAGDALENOxford University college founded in 1458.
MAGELLANThe Strait of _ links the south Pacific with the south Atlantic. Ferdinand _, Portuguese navigator who led part of the first expedition around the world.
MAGESHIPOffice of a practitioner of magic.
MAGGIOREItalian wine grape that is also known as Verdicchio.
MAGICEYE3-D optical illusions technically called random dot autostereograms.
MAGICIANRaymond E. Feist fantasy novel of 1982, first in The Riftwar Saga.
MAGISTERA master or teacher in ancient Rome or at a medieval university.
MAGNESIAA white, tasteless substance, MgO, used in medicine as an antacid and laxative.
MAGNESICContaining a metal element.
MAGNETARType of neutron star.
MAGNETICExhibiting magnetism.
MAGNETOSElectrical generators.
MAGNOLIAA tree or shrub of a North American and Asian genus that is cultivated for its showy flowers.
MAGNUMPI1980-88 crime drama series for which star Tom Selleck won an Emmy in 1984 and a Golden Globe in 1985.
MAGRITTERene _, Belgian surrealist artist whose works included The Son of Man.
MAGWITCHFictional character from Charles Dickens' 1861 novel, Great Expectations.
MAHARAJAIndian royal, especially the ruler of a state.
MAHARANIWife of an Indian Prince.
MAHAWELILongest river in Sri Lanka.
MAHAYANAMost widespread form of Buddhism, especially in China, Tibet and Japan; Sanskrit, 'great vehicle'.
MAHIMAHIAnother name for the dolphin fish or dorado.
MAHJONGGTile-based game of Chinese origin.
MAHOGANYWood type.
MAIEUTICOf or relating to the method used by Socrates of eliciting knowledge in the mind of a person by interrogation and insistence on close and logical reasoning.
MAILDROPPostal delivery.
MAILLOTSTights, especially as worn by ballet dancers and circus artistes.
MAILSACKA bag used for transporting or delivering post.
MAILSHOTA dispatch, especially promotional material, to a large number of people.
MAINLANDOrkney's largest island.
MAINLINERailway item.
MAINMASTShip part.
MAINOURSStolen articles found on the person of or near the thief.
MAINROADHighway.
MAINSAILShip's largest canvas.
MAINSTAYChief support.
MAINTAINClaim. Keep in proper or good condition.
MAINTOPSPlatforms at the head of the mainmast.
MAIOLICAItalian tin-glazed pottery dating from the Renaissance period.
MAIZEOILCooking ingredient extracted from corn.
MAJESTICGrand.
MAJOLICAA type of porous pottery glazed with bright metallic oxides that was originally imported into Italy and later made there.
MAJOROAKTree in Sherwood Forest that was the legendary meeting-place for Robin Hood and his men.
MAKEFASTTie up a boat.
MAKEGOODCompensate.
MAKEOVERA complete transformation or remodelling.
MAKESTHEAn Eye For An Eye _ _ Whole World Blind.
MAKESUREAscertain.
MALADIESIllnesses.
MALAMIDESubstance derived from malic acid, as a white crystalline substance metameric with asparagine.
MALAMUTEAn Alaskan sled dog of the spitz type, having a dense greyish coat.
MALAPROPMrs _, character in Richard Brinsley Sheridan's play The Rivals who misused words.
MALARKEYAbsurd behaviour.
MALAYSIACountry whose capital is Kuala Lumpur.
MALCOLMXUS human rights activist who was assassinated in February 1965. Black Muslim civil rights movement leader.
MALDEMERSeasickness.
MALDIVESCountry whose capital is Male.
MALFATTIDumplings or gnocchi made with spinach and ricotta.
MALIGNEDSlandered, defamed.
MALINGERSwing the lead.
MALLARDSDucks common over most of the northern hemisphere, the males of which have a dark green head.
MALLARMEStephane _, 19th-century French symbolist poet and critic.
MALLORCAThe largest of the Balearic Islands.
MALODOURA very unpleasant smell.
MALONATEA competitive inhibitor of the enzyme succinate dehydrogenase.
MALPIGHIMarcello _, Italian physiologist who founded the science of microscopic anatomy in 1661, discovering the alveoli, capillaries etc.
MALVINASThe Argentine name for the Falkland Islands.
MALVOLIOCharacter in Twelfth Night who wears yellow stockings to impress Olivia.
MAMMAMIA1975 number one for Abba.
MAMMOTHSLarge, extinct, elephantlike mammals.
MANABOUT_ _ The House, 1970s British sitcom.
MANACLEDShackled.
MANACLESHandcuffs.
MANAGERSIn short, Klopp, Mourinho, Wenger, Revie and Clough.
MANASSEHOld Testament patriarch; the first son of Joseph and Asenath.
MANATEESWhale-like mammals of tropical waters, having a prehensile upper lip and a broad, flattened tail.
MANCHEGOHard fatty cheese produced in La Mancha in Spain, traditionally from ewes milk.
MANCIPLEA steward who buys provisions, especially in a college, Inn of Court or monastery.
MANDALAYA city in central Myanmar, on the Irrawaddy River; a former capital of Burma.
MANDARINA small citrus tree.
MANDATESOfficial or authoritative instructions or commands.
MANDIBLEThe lower jawbone in vertebrates.
MANDOLINStringed round backed lute-like musical instrument.
MANDRAKEA Eurasian plant with purple flowers and forked roots.
MANDRILLMonkey of west Africa with a red and blue muzzle, nose and hindquarters.
MANEATERNelly Furtado hit.
MANESKINItalian rock band who won the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest with the song Zitti e buoni.
MANGABEYLarge, agile, arboreal Old World monkey of central Africa.
MANGIESTMost scabby.
MANGONELMedieval war engine for throwing stones etc, also known as a traction trebuchet.
MANGROVESwampland tree.
MANHOLESSmall covered openings in a paved area allowing access beneath, especially ones leading to a sewer.
MANICURECare of the hands and nails.
MANIFESTEasily noticed or perceived.
MANIFOLDMany and various.
MANITOBACanadian province whose capital is Winnipeg.
MANIWALLPrayer feature in a Tibetan Buddhist temple.
MANLIESTMost macho.
MANNEREDWell _, polite.
MANNHEIMA city in South West Germany, at the confluence of the Rhine and Neckar.
MANOFGODA phrase for a male member of the clergy.
MANOFWARFrigate bird that might put you in mind of the Royal Navy. Portuguese _-_-_ , floating jellyfish-like organism with stinging tentacles.
MANPOWERAvailable number of workers.
MANROPESItems on the side of a ship's gangway or ladder, for support in walking or climbing.
MANSIONSLarge houses.
MANTEAUSLoose gowns or cloaks worn by women in the 17th and 18th centuries.
MANTEGNATriumphs Of Caesar painter.
MANTIDAEMantis family.
MANTILLAA traditional Spanish lace or silk veil or shawl worn over the head and shoulders.
MANTISESInsects.
MANTISSAPart of a logarithm that follows the decimal point.
MANUELDE_ _ Falla, one of the most important early 20th-century Spanish composers.
MANURINGApplying dung to land.
MANVILLELesley, English actress who played the couturier's sister in the 2017 film Phantom Thread.
MAORIHENAnother name for the weka, a flightless New Zealand bird.
MARABOUTMuslim holy man or hermit, especially in North Africa.
MARADONADiego _, Argentine former footballer famous for his "Hand of God" goal against England in 1986.
MARAINEYAmerican singer nicknamed the "Mother of the Blues".
MARALAGOResort in Palm Beach, Florida, owned by Donald Trump.
MARANHAOState of NE Brazil bordered by Piaui, Tocantins and Para; capital, Sao Luis.
MARATHONLong race.
MARAUDERWanderer or raider in search of plunder.
MARAVEDIMedieval Spanish copper coin and monetary unit.
MARBELLACoastal resort on Spain's Costa del Sol between Malaga and Gibraltar.
MARCCOHNU.S. folk rock singer/songwriter noted for Walking in Memphis.
MARCELLATV detective series that began in 2016, starring English actress Anna Friel in the title role.
MARCELLO_ Malpighi, Italian physiologist who founded the science of microscopic anatomy in 1661, discovering the alveoli, capillaries etc.
MARCHESEIn Italy, a nobleman ranking below a prince and above a count; marquis.
MARCIANORocky _, world heavyweight boxing champion in the Fifties.
MARDIESTMost grumpy.
MARGARET_ Mitchell, American author and journalist who wrote the novel Gone With The Wind. _ Atwood, Canadian author who was joint winner of the 2019 Booker Prize for her novel The Testaments. _ Beckett, Tony Blair's third Foreign Secretary.
MARGATESDeep-bodied greyish fish which occur in warm waters of the western Atlantic.
MARGINALNegligible.
MARGINEDHaving an edge or border.
MARIACHIStyle of Mexican music with guitars, trumpets and violins.
MARIANNEA female figure personifying the French republic after the Revolution.
MARIGOLDGarden flower. A plant of the genus Calendula with an orange-yellow flower.
MARINADEMeat left in liquid before cooking.
MARINARAItalian pasta sauce made with tomatoes, onions, garlic and herbs.
MARINATESoak food.
MARINERSSailors.
MARITIMEConnected with the sea, especially in relation to seaborne trade or naval matters.
MARJORAMHerb.
MARJORIE_ Kinnan Rawlings, American author who lived in rural Florida and wrote novels with rural themes and settings.
MARKADDYActor who played Robert Baratheon in Game Of Thrones.
MARKDOWNPrice reduction.
MARKSMANA person skilled in shooting.
MARMOSETSmall South American monkey with a long hairy tail, clawed digits and tufts of hair around the head and ears.
MAROCAINDress fabric of ribbed crepe, made of silk or wool or both.
MARONITEA member of a Christian sect of Syrian origin, living chiefly in Lebanon and in communion with the Roman Catholic Church.
MARQUESSA member of the British peerage ranking below a duke and above an earl.
MARQUISEA finger ring set with a pointed oval gem or cluster of gems.
MARRIAGEWedding.
MARRIEDSHusbands and wives.
MARRINERNeville, British violinist and conductor who founded the Academy of St Martin in the Fields.
MARSHALL_ Islands, republic in the Micronesia region of the Pacific. Malcolm, former West Indian fast bowler. Kris, actor who played Nick Harper in My Family.
MARSHIEROf land, more poorly drained.
MARSHTITA small European songbird, with a black head and greyish-brown body.
MARSILEAGenus of aquatic ferns. Water clover.
MARSUPIAPouches.
MARTELLO_ towers, small circular forts used for coastal defence.
MARTIANSInvaders from Mars.
MARTINETA person who demands complete obedience; a strict disciplinarian.
MARTINEZEmiliano, Argentinian goalkeeper for Aston Villa FC.
MARTINISDrinks for James Bond.
MARTYREDKilled because of religious beliefs.
MARYLAMBPoet who collaborated with her brother Charles on the children's book, Tales from Shakespeare.
MARYLANDAmerican state whose capital is Annapolis.
MARYMARY_ _ , Quite Contrary, English nusery rhyme.
MARYRANDFirst female UK Olympic gold track and field athlete.
MARYREADFemale English pirate of the early 18th century.
MARYROSENaval warship of King Henry VIII sunk in the Solent in 1545 and raised in 1982.
MARZIPANGround almond and sugar paste used to top an Easter simnel cake.
MASAKELAHugh, South African jazz trumpeter and composer.
MASCAGNIComposer of the opera "L'Amico Fritz".
MASERATIAlfieri, Ernesto and Ettore, Italian brothers who founded a car company in 1914.
MASONBEEInsect that builds a hard dome-like nest of sand, clay etc., held together with saliva.
MASONINGStrengthening with stone.
MASONITEFibreboard made from wood fibre pulped under steam at high pressure.
MASONJARLarge wide-mouthed glass container with an airtight screw top, used for preserving food.
MASORITEJewish scribe of the 10th century.
MASSACRESlaughter.
MASSAGEDRubbed down.
MASSAGESKneads muscles.
MASSENETNatalie _, internet entrepreneur who was made a Dame in the 2016 New Year's Honours. Jules _, French composer best known for his operas, which include Manon and Werther.
MASSETERA muscle which runs through the rear part of the cheek from the temporal bone to the lower jaw on each side and closes the jaw in chewing.
MASSEURSThose who provide massage professionally.
MASSEUSEA woman who provides massage professionally.
MASTEREDAcquired complete knowledge or skill in.
MASTERLYShowing great skill; very accomplished.
MASTIFFSLarge, powerful, short-haired dogs.
MASTODONExtinct elephant-like mammal.
MATADOREThe principal bullfighter who is appointed to kill the bull.
MATADORSBullfighters.
MATAHARIDutch dancer who was executed as a German spy during the First World War.
MATCHBOXThere's a museum in Portugal dedicated to this smoker's aid.
MATELESSHaving no friends.
MATERIALTextile.
MATERIELMilitary equipment.
MATERNALMotherly.
MATHURINFrench saint.
MATINEESAfternoon performances in a theatre or cinema.
MATRICESRectangular arrays of quantities or expressions in rows and columns that are treated as single entities and manipulated according to particular rules.
MATRIXESThe cultural, social, or political environments in which something develops.
MATRONLYStaid and dignified in a manner associated with a middle-aged, usually plump woman.
MATTEREDImportant.
MATTGOSSBros lead singer.
MATTHEWSBernard, English businessman born in 1930 who founded a company selling turkey meat products.
MATTHIASApostle chosen by lot to replace Judas Iscariot after the death of Jesus (Acts 1:15-26).
MATTOCKSLarge picks used to loosen soil, cut roots, etc.
MATTRESSSleep on this.
MATTYLEEBritish diver and Olympic gold medallist who competed in I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! in 2021.
MATURELYIn an adult way.
MATURINGRipening.
MATURITYFull development.
MATUTINEOf a star : rising in or just before the dawn.
MAULINGSAttacks by an animal causing serious injury.
MAUNAKEATallest mountain in Hawaii; Hawaiian, 'white mountain'.
MAUNALOAAn active volcano in Hawaii, on southern Hawaii island.
MAUNDERSTalks in a rambling manner.
MAURESMOAmelie _, former tennis player.
MAUSOLEABuildings with a tomb of a famous person.
MAVERICKOne with unorthodox views. Call sign of Tom Cruise's Lieutenant Pete Mitchell in the 1986 film Top Gun.
MAXERNSTGerman surrealist whose alter ego was the bird Loplop.
MAXIMISEIncrease or enhance to the utmost.
MAXIMOFFPeter, Marvel character also known as Quicksilver, played in the X-Men films by Evan Peters.
MAXROACHU.S. jazz drummer and composer born in 1924.
MAXZORINChief antagonist of the 1985 James Bond film A View To A Kill, played by Christopher Walken.
MAYAJAMAEnglish TV presenter and radio DJ who became Love Island's third host in 2023.
MAYAPPLEAmerican spring-flowering plant of the barberry family yielding a yellowish, eggshaped fruit; Podophyllum peltatum.
MAYFIELDCurtis, U.S. singer/ songwriter who wrote the gospel-influenced 1965 track People Get Ready.
MAYFLIESAquatic insects belonging to the order Ephemeroptera.
MAYORESSCivic official.
MAYPOLESDance around these in Spring.
MAYQUEENSpring girl.
MCALEESEMary _, President of Ireland 1997-2011.
MCCALLUMDavid, British actor known for playing Illya Kuryakin in TV series The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
MCCARTHYSurname shared by the late US senators Eugene and Joseph. US Republican senator who led investigations of alleged Communist infiltration into the US government in the 1950s. Mick, two-time Republic of Ireland national football manager. Cormac, Blood Meridian novelist.
MCCLARENSteve, ex-England manager.
MCDANIELHattie _, the first African American to win an Academy Award.
MCFADDENJoe, 2017 Strictly winner. Brian, Irish singer/songwriter who left Westlife in 2004.
MCFERRINBobby, folk and jazz singer noted for his 1988 song Don't Worry, Be Happy.
MCGILLISKelly, U.S. actress who played instructor Charlie Blackwood in the 1986 film Top Gun.
MCGINLEYPaul, Europe's Ryder Cup captain in 2014.
MCGREGORMoulin Rouge! actor.
MCGUIGANBarry _, Irish former world featherweight boxing champion.
MCINTYREDrew, ring name of the Scottish professional wrestler who won his second WWE title in 2020.
MCKELLARKenneth, Scottish tenor who made regular TV appearances on Hogmanay in the 1960s and 1970s.
MCKELLENIan _, actor who played Gandalf.
MCKINLEYMount _, the highest mountain peak in North America.
MEACULPAAcknowledgment of guilt; Latin, literally, 'my fault'.
MEALTIMEBreakfast, lunch, supper.
MEALWORMEdible larva of the beetle Tenebrio molitor, commonly found in grain and flour stores.
MEALYBUGAny of several scalelike, homopterous insects of the families Pseudococcidae and Eriococcidae that are covered with a powdery wax secretion and feed on plants.
MEANDERSFollows a winding course.
MEANINGSConnotations.
MEANNESSAn ungenerous or small-minded quality.
MEANTIMEThe intervening period.
MEANWELLHave good intentions.
MEANWHATSay What You Mean And _ _ You Say.
MEASELRYLeprosy.
MEASLIERSmaller.
MEASUREDDetermined the extent of.
MEASURESFinds the length of.
MEATBALLNon-vegetarian savoury.
MEATIESTMost beefy.
MEATLESSVegetarian.
MEATLOAF'Bat Out Of Hell' singer.
MEATUSESPassages or openings leading to the interior of the body.
MECHANICEngineer.
MEDDLERSThose who interfere.
MEDFLIESMediterranean fruit flies.
MEDIANTSThe third notes of the diatonic scale of any key.
MEDIATESIntervenes, arbitrates, moderates.
MEDIATORPerson intervening.
MEDICAGOGenus of flowering plants, commonly known as medick or burclover.
MEDICAIDState- and federally-funded US health insurance programme for people with low incomes, created in 1965.
MEDICALSHealth examinations.
MEDICATEAdminister a drug to someone.
MEDICINEThe science of preventing, diagnosing, alleviating or curing disease.
MEDIEVALRelating to the Middle Ages.
MEDIOCREUndistinguished, middling.
MEDITATEConsider thoughtfully.
MEDUSOIDRelating to or resembling a jellyfish.
MEEKNESSDocility..
MEERKATSSouth African mongooses with lemur-like faces and four-toed feet.
MEETINGSGatherings.
MEGABITSComputer amount.
MEGABYTEUnit of storage capacity in a computer system, equal to 1048576 bytes.
MEGADONTHaving or characterized by large teeth.
MEGAFLOPSlang term for a complete failure.
MEGALITHA large stone that forms a prehistoric monument.
MEGALOPSA free-swimming larval stage in the development of crabs.
MEGAPODEBird.
MEGARONSPrincipal rooms used for feasts, parties, important religious rituals, or receiving visits by kings or important dignitaries.
MEGASTARVery famous person.
MEGATONSBomb measure.
MEGATRONLeader of the Decepticons in the comics, films etc. of the Transformers franchise.
MEGAVOLTLarge potential difference.
MEGAWATTA unit of measurement of electrical power.
MEGCABOTU.S. author of The Princess Diaries.
MEGMARCHOldest of the four sisters making up Louisa May Alcott's Little Women.
MEINHERRSong from the musical Cabaret.
MEIONITEMineral:a tectosilicate belonging to the scapolite group.
MELAMINEA white crystalline compound made by heating cyanamide and used in making plastics.
MELANGESMixtures; confusions.
MELANITEA black variety of andradite (garnet).
MELANOMAA malignant tumour associated with skin cancer.
MELANOSEPlant disease characterized by blackening of tissue.
MELBLANCVoice actor who played the Flintstones character Barney Rubble from 1960 to 1989.
MELCHETTBlackadder character played by Stephen Fry.
MELCHIORIn Christian tradition, one of the three Magi.
MELEKEOKCapital of Palau.
MELITOSEA variety of sugar isomeric with sucrose, extracted from cotton seeds.
MELODEONA small accordion of German origin, played especially by folk musicians.
MELODIASWooden flue-pipe stop organs resembling the clarabella in tone.
MELODICAA wind instrument with a small keyboard controlling a row of reeds, and a mouthpiece at one end.
MELODICSThe branch of musical science concerned with the pitch and succession of tones.
MELODIESTunes.
MELODIONMusical instrument.
MELODISTComposer.
MELTDOWNAn unforeseen and disastrous failure with possible wide-reaching effects.
MELTORMEU.S. actor and singer nicknamed The Velvet Fog because of the smoothness of his voice.
MELVILLEHerman _, 19th-century US writer famous for the works Moby Dick and Billy Budd.
MEMBRANEThin, flexible sheet.
MEMENTOSKeepsakes, souvenirs.
MEMORIALA statue or structure established to remind people of a person or event.
MEMORIESRecollections.
MEMORISELearn by heart.
MEMSAHIB(Formerly in India) a term of respect used of a European married woman.
MENANDERComic dramatist of ancient Greece (c. 342-291 BC) whose only complete extant play is Dyskolos.
MENARCHEThe first occurrence of menstruation.
MENELAUSA king of Sparta, the husband of Helen and brother of Agamemnon, to whom he appealed for an army against Troy in order to recover Helen from her abductor, Paris.
MENGISTUEthiopian leader who overthrew Haile Selassie in 1974.
MENINGESThe three membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord.
MENISCUSA crescent shaped fibrous cartilage between the bones at certain joints, especially at the knee.
MENOPOMEThe hellbender salamander.
MENSURALOf or relating to measure.
MENSWEARClothing for males.
MENTALLYIn the mind.
MENTIONSRefers to something briefly and without going into detail.
MEPHISTO_ Waltzes, four waltzes composed by Franz Liszt.
MERALGIAPain especially in the thigh.
MERCALLI_ scale, Richter alternative measuring the intensity of earthquakes by their effect.
MERCATORGerardus, 16th century Flemish cartographer who introduced the term 'atlas'.
MERCEDESFormula One racing team with whom Lewis Hamilton has won five drivers' titles.
MERCHANTShopkeeper.
MERCIFULCompassionate.
MERCOURIMelina _, Greek actress and singer who became a political activist.
MERCUTIORomeo's close friend and relative of Prince Escalus in Romeo and Juliet.
MEREDITHBurgess _, US actor who played The Penguin in the 1960s TV series Batman and Mickey Goldmill in the Rocky films. George, English Victorian novelist who wrote The Egoist.
MERENGUELively dance music originating in the Dominican Republic.
MERESMANA person appointed locally to ascertain the exact boundaries of a parish, etc.
MERIDIANA circle of constant longitude passing through a given place on the earth's surface and the terrestrial poles.
MERIDIUSMaximus Decimus _, Character played by Russell Crowe in the 2000 film Gladiator.
MERINGUEStiffly beaten egg whites mixed with sugar and baked.
MERITINGDeserving.
MERMAIDSImaginary sea creatures fabled to have the heads and upper bodies of women and the tails of fish.
MERODACHThe chief Babylonian god; his consort was Sarpanitu.
MERRIESTMost jolly.
MERRYMENThe group of outlaws who followed Robin Hood in English folklore.
MESARAICRelating to the mesentery.
MESDAMESUsed as a title to refer to more than one woman simultaneously.
MESHLIKENet, say.
MESMERICHypnotic.
MESOCARPMiddle layer of the pericarp of a fruit, between the endocarp and the exocarp.
MESOLABEAn instrument of the ancients for finding two mean proportionals between two given lines, required in solving the problem of the duplication of the cube.
MESOTRONAn elementary particle responsible for the forces in the atomic nucleus.
MESOZOICGeological era from the beginning of the Triassic to the end of the Cretaceous that includes the Jurassic period when dinosaurs flourished.
MESPILUS_ germanica, known as the medlar or common medlar, is a large shrub or small tree, and the name of the fruit of this tree.
MESQUITETrees native to the southwestern United States and Mexico.
MESSAGESCommunications sent to or left for recipients.
MESSHALLA military dining room, usually large.
MESSIAENOlivier _, 20th-century French composer and organist who was inspired by birdsong.
MESSIDORTenth month of the French revolutionary calendar, originally running from June 19 to July 18.
MESSUAGEA dwelling house with outbuildings and land assigned to its use.
MESTIZOSIn Latin America, people of mixed race, especially those having Spanish and American Indian parentage.
METADATAInformation about information, e.g. details of computer files, web pages or other digital resources.
METALLICTinny.
METAPHORRhetorical comparison.
METARULEA directive that describes how other directives should be used.
METAZOANAnimal type.
METEORICRemarkably rapid like a shooting star.
METERINGMeasuring.
METHANOLWood alcohol.
METONYMSSubstituted words referring to an attribute for the thing with which it is closely associated, for example, 'the ring' to mean 'boxing'.
METRICALOf or involving measurement.
METRITISInflammation of the uterus.
MEUNIERELike fish coated in flour and fried in butter.
MEXICALICity in Mexico.
MEZEREONUrasian thymelaeaceous shrub with fragrant early-blooming purplish-pink flowers and small scarlet fruits.
MIAOWINGMaking a cat noise.
MICAWBERWilkins _, a character in Charles Dickens' David Copperfield.
MICELLESLipid molecules that arrange themselves in a spherical form in aqueous solutions.
MICHAELA_ Coel, Ghanaian-British actress who played the lead in the 2020 TV drama series I May Destroy You.
MICHELINThe surname of French brothers Edouard and Andre, who founded a famous tyre company in 1888.
MICHELLE_ Obama, First Lady of the US.
MICHIGANAmerican state with Lansing as its capital.
MICROBATFlying mammal.
MICROBESTiny organisms, especially disease-causing bacteria.
MICROCARSmall and fuel-efficient vehicle.
MICRODOTA photograph of usually secret material reduced to the size of a speck.
MIDFIELDArea of a football pitch.
MIDLANDSThe central counties of england.
MIDNIGHTZero hour.
MIDRANGEOf a fair size.
MIDSHIPSCentre of a boat.
MIDWIVESBirthing assistants.
MIERKATSBurrowing members of the mongoose family.
MIGHTIERMore powerful.
MIGRAINESick headache.
MIGRATEDWent from one country, region, or place to another.
MIGRATESMoves from one region or habitat to another according to the seasons.
MIKEBATTBright Eyes songwriter.
MIKECATTSouth Africa-born ex-England rugby union player.
MILANESERelating to an Italian city.
MILDNESSDocility.
MILEAGESDistances.
MILEPOSTMarker set up to indicate how distant a particular place is.
MILIBANDDavid _, The Labour Foreign Secretary from 2007 to 2010.
MILITANTWarring.
MILITARYOf soldiers or the armed forces.
MILKIESTMost opaque.
MILKSOPSFeeble men. Ineffectual youths.
MILKWOODUnder _ _, 1954 play for radio by Welsh poet Dylan Thomas that was later adapted for the stage and screen.
MILKWORTPlant with small blue, pink or white flowers with two petal-like sepals.
MILKYWAYThe galaxy that contains our Solar System.
MILLIAMPSmall current.
MILLIARYRelating to or marking a distance equal to an ancient Roman mile of a thousand paces.
MILLIBARUnit of pressure.
MILLICANSarah, English comedian.
MILLIGANSpike _, co-creator, main writer and principal cast member of the Goon Show.
MILLINERHat maker.
MILLIONSLarge number.
MILLREEF1971 Epsom Derby winning horse.
MILTONIAAny of various tropical American orchids which have large and brightly coloured flowers.
MINARETSSlender towers of mosques, having one or more balconies from which the muezzin calls the faithful to prayer.
MINATORYExpressing or conveying a threat.
MINCEPIEA small round festive pastry tart filled with a mixture of dried fruit, spices etc.
MINDANAOSecond-largest island of the Philippines, known as the Land of Promise.
MINDLESSStupid or careless.
MINDSETSAssumptions, attitudes and notions held by one or more people.
MINDSEYEVisual memory or imagination.
MINEHEADCoastal town in Somerset that features a Butlins holiday camp.
MINERALSOres.
MINGLINGCirculating, hanging out.
MINIBARSSmall refrigerators in hotel rooms containing a selection of alcoholic drinks.
MINICABSTaxis that require pre-booking.
MINIGOLFGame.
MINISTERPrime _, Most senior politician in the country.
MINISTRYA department of a government.
MINNELLIVincente _, US stage and film director who married Judy Garland in 1945.
MINORATETo diminish.
MINORESSA Franciscan nun of the second order.
MINORITYSmaller number or part.
MINOTAUROn Crete, a labyrinth-dwelling monster in Greek myth.
MINSTRELA medieval wandering musician who performed songs or recited poetry with instrumental accompaniment.
MINUENDSNumbers from which another is to be subtracted.
MINUTELYIn great detail.
MINUTIAEDetails.
MIRACLESEvents that are contrary to the established laws of nature and attributed to a supernatural cause.
MIREPOIXA mixture of sauteed root vegetables used as a base for braising meat or for various sauces.
MISALIGNPut askew.
MISBODENWronged; did injury to.
MISCHIEFPranks or scrapes.
MISCOUNTAdd up incorrectly.
MISCUINGPlaying a bad snooker shot.
MISDATEDFrom the wrong era.
MISDOINGCarrying out badly, wrongly, or improperly.
MISEASEDHaving discomfort or misery; troubled.
MISENTERPress the wrong key.
MISEREREA psalm in which mercy is sought, especially Psalm 51 or the music written for it.
MISERIESAfflictions.
MISFILEDPut in the wrong place.
MISFIREDOf a gun, didn't work properly.
MISGUIDETo lead or direct wrongly or badly.
MISHEARDMisunderstood.
MISHMASHHotchpotch.
MISJUDGEMisconstrue, miscalculate.
MISLAYEROne who loses things.
MISLEADSGives a wrong impression.
MISMATCHUnequal sporting contest.
MISNAMEDAssigned the wrong title.
MISNOMERIncorrect or unsuitable name.
MISORDERArrange incorrectly.
MISPLACEForget the location of, lose.
MISQUOTEWrongly state what a person has said.
MISRATEDValued incorrectly.
MISREADSInterprets wrongly.
MISREFERTo make a wrong allusion.
MISROUTEDirect to the wrong place.
MISSIONSSettlements for charitable, medical or religious work in districts.
MISSOURIAmerican state whose capital is Jefferson City.
MISSPELLVitiate.
MISSPOKEExpressed oneself in an insufficiently clear or accurate way.
MISSTATETake out of context.
MISSTYLEWrongly term.
MISSWEARTo vow falsely.
MISTAKENWrong.
MISTAKEROne who errs.
MISTAKESErrors.
MISTIESTMost foggy.
MISTIMEDDone at an inappropriate moment.
MISTRALSWinds.
MISTREATHarm, handle roughly.
MISTRIALCourt case rendered invalid.
MISTRUSTSuspicion.
MISTUNEDA piano might be this.
MISTYPEDMade a keyboard error.
MISURATOA directive to perform the designated passage of a composition in a measured or strict tempo.
MITCHELLMargaret _, American author and journalist who wrote the novel Gone With The Wind. RJ, British aeronautical engineer who designed the Spitfire.
MITIGATEModerate.
MITOGENSSubstances that induce or stimulate mitosis.
MIXTURESAssortments.
MIYAZAKIHayao _, Japanese film maker whose work includes Spirited Away and Ponyo.
MNEMONICMemory aid.
MOABITESSemitic people of the Old Testament living east of the Dead Sea, traditionally descended from Lot.
MOANIESTGrumbling the most.
MOBILITYAbility to move physically.
MOBILIZEDeploy.
MOBSTERSUS slang term for criminal members of a gang.
MOBYDICKNovel by Herman Melville, featuring Captain Ahab and the Pequod.
MOCASSINShoe type.
MOCCASINSoft deerskin shoe worn by Native Americans, also a venomous snake.
MOCKTAILA non-alcoholic blended drink.
MODALISTOne who holds to the unorthodox belief that God is one person who has revealed himself in three forms.
MODALITYA particular method or procedure.
MODERATEMild.
MODERATOMusical direction.
MODESTLYIn unassuming fashion.
MODIOLARRelating to part of the ear.
MODIOLUSThe central bony pillar of the cochlea.
MODISTESFashionable milliners or dressmakers.
MODULATETo vary the amplitude, frequency, or phase of a carrier wave or a light wave for the transmission of information.
MODULISEMake into each of a set of standardized parts or independent units that can be used to construct a more complex structure.
MOEENALIWorcestershire and England all-rounder who made his Test debut in 2014.
MOHAMMEDIslamic prophet.
MOHEGANSMembers of an Algonquian people formerly inhabiting part of Connecticut.
MOISTUREWater or other liquid diffused in a small quantity as vapour, within a solid, or condensed on a surface.
MOLARITYThe concentration of a solution expressed as the number of moles of solute per litre of solution.
MOLASSESThick, brown syrup obtained from sugar during refining.
MOLDAVIAHistorical region which united with Wallachia in 1859 to form (modern) Romania.
MOLDIESTMost mildewy.
MOLECULEThe simplest unit of a chemical compound that can exist.
MOLEHILLDebris left by digger.
MOLERATSBurrowing African rodents.
MOLESKINA thick, strong cotton fabric with a shaved pile surface.
MOLESTEDAssaulted.
MOLESTERA person who sexually assaults or abuses someone, especially a woman or child.
MOLINARIFrancesco _, Italian golfer who won the 2018 Open Championship in July.
MOLINEUXStadium in which Wolverhampton Wanderers play their home games.
MOLINISTA follower of the opinions of a Spanish Jesuit.
MOLLIENTServing to soften.
MOLLINETA little mill.
MOLLUSCSInvertebrate animals with no segments or limbs such as oysters or snails.
MOLUCCASA group of islands in Indonesia.
MOMENTUMImpetus gained by movement.
MOMOWLAMBritish Secretary of State for Northern Ireland who presided over the signing of the Good Friday Peace Agreement in 1998.
MONAGHANA county of the northeast Republic of Ireland, in Ulster province.
MONALISAPainting in the Louvre.
MONAMIDEChemical compound.
MONARCHSLarge butterflies with orange and black wings.
MONARCHYRoyalty.
MONASTICRelating to monks, nuns, or others living under religious vows, or the buildings in which they live.
MONAURALRelating to, having, or hearing with only one ear.
MONAZITEA yellow to reddish-brown mineral consisting of a phosphate of thorium, cerium, and lanthanum in monoclinic crystalline form.
MONDAINEBelonging to fashionable society; worldly.
MONDRIANPiet _, Dutch painter whose works, characterized by intersecting perpendicular lines and planes of primary colors, and writings, notably Neoplasticism (1920), profoundly influenced the development of abstract art. Exponent of the abstract art movement De Stijl.
MONECIANIn botany, one of that class of plants, whose male and female flowers are on the same plant.
MONERULAA germ in that stage of development in which its form is simply that of a non-nucleated mass of protoplasm.
MONETARYThe second initial in the name of the global body founded in 1944, the IMF, stands for this word.
MONETISEUse to make cash.
MONGOLIACountry whose capital is Ulaanbaatar.
MONGOOSESmall, predatory, viverrine mammal, typically having a long tail and brindled coat.
MONGRELSDogs which are a mixture of different breeds.
MONICKERName.
MONIKERSNames.
MONKEYEDBehaved in a silly or playful way.
MONKFISHAny of various anglers of the genus Lophius.
MONMOUTHThe Duke of ---, title of the eldest illegitimate son of Charles II.
MONOBROWContinuous hair above the eyes.
MONOCYTELarge phagocytic leucocyte with a spherical nucleus and clear cytoplasm.
MONOGAMYHaving just one husband or wife.
MONOGLOTPerson who speaks one language.
MONOGRAMWoven initials.
MONOKINIWoman's topless swimsuit.
MONOLITHLarge block of stone.
MONOPOLYProperty board game.
MONORAILRailway type.
MONOTONELacking variation in colour.
MONOTONYWearisome routine.
MONOTYPESingle print made from metal or glass.
MONOXIDECarbon _, CO.
MONROVIACapital city of Liberia.
MONSIEURA title or form of address used of or to a French-speaking man, corresponding to Mr or sir.
MONSOONSSeasonal winds of Sout Asia, which bring heavy rain in the summer.
MONSTERAGenus of about 50 species of flowering plants in the arum family.
MONSTERSUgly terrifying beings.
MONTAGESThe techniques of selecting, editing, and piecing together separate sections of film to form a continuous whole.
MONTAGUERomeo's family name in Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet.
MONTANIC_ acid, a saturated fatty acid.
MONTEITHA large ornamental bowl, usually silver, used for cooling wine glasses.
MONTEREYA city in western California; the setting of some of John Steinbeck's work.
MONTFORTSimon de ---, 13th-Century Earl of Leicester who led the baronial rebellion against Henry III.
MONTICLEA little hill.
MONTREALCanadian city and port at the junction of the Ottawa and St. Lawrence Rivers.
MONTREUXSwiss city that contains a statue of Freddie Mercury on its waterfront.
MONTROSEPort in Angus, East Scotland, between the mouths of the North and South Esk rivers.
MONUMENTA statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.
MOOCHERSThose who live off others without giving anything in return.
MOODIESTMost sulky.
MOONFISHJerusalem haddock.
MOONGLOWNight light.
MOONIESTMost dreamy and unaware of one's surroundings.
MOONRISESatellite up.
MOONSHOTThe act or procedure of launching a rocket or spacecraft to the moon.
MOONWALKDance move first used by Michael Jackson in 1983.
MOORAGESPlaces for boats.
MOORCOCKMichael, English science fiction and fantasy writer.
MOORHENSMarsh birds.
MOORINGSRopes, chains, cables etc. by which a boat or other vessel is secured in a particular place.
MOORLANDAn area of uncultivated ground with peaty soil.
MOORWORTA low-growing pink-flowered ericaceous evergreen shrub, Andromeda polifolia, that grows in peaty bogs of northern regions. Also called: marsh andromeda, bog rosemary.
MOPHEADSPeople with shaggy hair.
MORAINESMasses of rocks and sediment carried down and deposited by a glacier, typically as ridges at its edges or extremity.
MORALISETo think, write, or speak about matters of right and wrong, often in a self-righteous or tedious way.
MORALISMPreaching.
MORALISTPriggish type.
MORALITYPrinciples concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behaviour.
MORASSESTracts of swampy, low-lying land.
MORAVIAN_ Gate, a low mountain pass linking Poland and a region of the eastern Czech Republic.
MORAYEELpredatory fish with a long ribbon shaped body noted for its aggression when disturbed.
MORBIFICCausing disease.
MORDAUNTPenny _, Secretary of State for International Development from November 2017.
MORDECAIThe cousin and guardian of Esther who delivered the Jews from the destruction planned by Haman. Esther 2-8.
MOREFISHThere Are Plenty _ _ In The Sea.
MORENESSThe state of being greater than something else.
MORESQUEOf art or architecture, Moorish in style or design.
MORIARTYFictional character in some of the Sherlock Holmes stories.
MORIBUNDNear death.
MORIKAWACollin, U.S. golfer who won the 2021 British Open at Royal St George's.
MORPHEANOf, relating to, or producing sleep.
MORPHEMEIn liguistics, the smallest component of a word that has semantic meaning.
MORPHEUSIn Greek mythology, the god of sleep and dreams.
MORPHINAAlbum by Zea Mays.
MORPHINEAn analgesic and narcotic drug obtained from opium and used medicinally to relieve pain.
MORRISONToni _, American author who won the Nobel Prize in LIterature in 1993. Jim, U.S. singer/songwriter and lead vocalist of The Doors.
MORTGAGEHome loan.
MORTICEDJoined securely.
MORTICIAMatriarch and wife of Gomez in The Addams Family.
MORTIMERRoger _, 1st Earl of March who deposed Edward II. Tony, original member of boy band East 17 who wrote the song Stay Another Day.
MORTISEDJoined securely.
MORTLAKESouthwest London suburb that is the end point of the annual Oxford and Cambridge boat race.
MORTUARYMorgue.
MOSASAURAny of various extinct Cretaceous giant marine lizards.
MOSIMANNAnton, Swiss chef and restaurateur formerly at the Dorchester Hotel.
MOSQUITOThe _ Coast, Paul Theroux novel adapted for film with Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren. Insect. Small biting or stinging fly that can suck blood and transmit malaria.
MOSSBACKAn old sluggish fish.
MOSSSIDEManchester area lying south of the city centre.
MOTELIEROne who owns and manages a lodge with accommodation for drivers of vehicles.
MOTHBALLPostpone work on.
MOTILITYIn biology, the ability to move spontaneously and actively using energy in so doing.
MOTIONEDDirected, indicated.
MOTIVATEGive incentive to.
MOTJUSTEAppropriate word.
MOTLIESTThe most incongruously varied in appearance or character.
MOTORCAROld-fashioned name for a vehicle with four wheels and an engine.
MOTORIALRelating to nerves and nerve impulses.
MOTORINGDriving.
MOTORISEAdd an engine.
MOTORISTCar driver.
MOTORWAYMajor road.
MOUCLADEDish made of mussels.
MOULDIERMore stale.
MOULDINGShaping.
MOULINETA commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in southeastern France.
MOULTINGShedding old feathers, hair, or skin to make way for a new growth.
MOUNTAINPeak, pinnacle.
MOUNTERSThose who climb up.
MOUNTINGClimbing up.
MOUNTJOYDoug, Welsh ex-snooker player who was runner-up in the 1981 World Championship.
MOURINHOJose _, Portuguese football manager.
MOURNERSPeople at a funeral.
MOUSELETSmall or young rodent.
MOUSEMATFlat, frequently rectangular computer accessory.
MOUSEPADComputer item.
MOUSIESTMost fearful.
MOUSSAKAA dish originating in the Balkan states consisting of meat, aubergines and tomatoes, topped with cheese sauce.
MOUSSINGStyling hair.
MOUTHIERMore inclined to talk a lot, especially in a rude or insolent way.
MOUTHOFFBoast.
MOVABLESProperty or possessions not including land or buildings.
MOVEABLEPortable.
MOVEINONAdvance towards.
MOVEMENTMotion.
MRSBROWN1997 film about Queen Victoria and her Scottish attendant starring Judi Dench and Billy Connolly.
MRSDOYLEThe housekeeper in Father Ted.
MRSPOTTSHead housekeeper voiced by Angela Lansbury in the 1992 film Beauty And The Beast.
MRSWHITEHousekeeper and one of the original main characters in Cluedo.
MRTICKLEOrange Mr Men character with elongated arms and a small blue hat.
MUCIVOREAn insect which feeds on mucus, or the sap of plants.
MUCKRAKETo seek out and expose scandal concerning public figures.
MUCKWORMThe larva of any of several insects, as the dung beetle, which lives in or beneath manure.
MUCOIDALResembling mucus.
MUCONATEChemical compound, C6H4O4.
MUDDIESTDirtiest.
MUDFLAPSItems that hang behind the wheel of a vehicle and are designed to prevent water and stones thrown up from the road from hitting the bodywork or any following vehicles.
MUDGUARDA curved part of a motorcycle, bicycle, etc, attached above the wheels.
MUDPUPPYA large aquatic salamander of the eastern US, reaching sexual maturity while retaining an immature body form with feathery external gills.
MUDSLIDEA mass of earthy material that is falling or has fallen down a hillside or other slope.
MUENSTERA semi-hard cheese often with caraway or aniseed flavours.
MUGURUZAGarbine _, Women's Singles winner at the 2017 Wimbledon Championships.
MUHAMMAD_ Ali Jinnah, a founder and first Governor-General of Pakistan.
MUIRHEADEve, Scottish ex-curler who captained GB's winning 2022 Winter Olympics women's team.
MULBERRYThe edible, berrylike collective fruit of any tree of the genus Morus.
MULETEERMule-driver.
MULLIGANA second chance given to an opponent in a game of golf.
MULLOVERStudy or ponder.
MULLOWAYA large Australian marine sciaenid fish, Sciaena antarctica, valued for sport and food.
MULRONEYBrian, Canadian prime minister 1984-93.
MULTEITYManifoldness.
MULTIGYMAn exercise apparatus incorporating a number of weights.
MULTIPLEHaving several parts.
MULTIPLYTimes.
MUNCHIESHunger pangs.
MUNCHKIN"Little person" in the classic movie The Wizard Of Oz. Any of the diminutive characters usually dressed in blue from the Oz books by L Frank Baum.
MUNDOWIEFootstep.
MUNGBEANEdible seed of the Asian plant Vigna radiata, also known as the green gram.
MUNIMENTA document, as a title deed or a charter, by which rights or privileges are defended or maintained.
MUNSTERSThe _, TV family whose members include Herman, Lily, Eddie and Marilyn.
MURAKAMIHaruki, Japanese writer noted for Kafka on the Shore.
MURALISTOne who puts paintings on walls or ceilings as part of a decorative scheme.
MURDEREDKilled.
MURDERERAssassin.
MURIATEDPut in brine.
MURIATICRelating to brine.
MURICATECovered with short, sharp points.
MURKIESTMost dark and gloomy.
MURMANSKRussian seaport north of the Arctic Circle.
MURPHIESPotatos.
MUSCADELA grape, especially as grown for drying to make raisins.
MUSCADETA white grape, grown especially in the Loire valley, France, and used for making wine.
MUSCATELGrape.
MUSCIDAEHouse flies.
MUSCULARBrawny or strong.
MUSETTESSets of bagpipes with bellows popular in France during the 17th and 18th centuries.
MUSEVENIYoweri ___, Ugandan statesman; president since 1986.
MUSGRAVEThe Adventure Of The _ Ritual, a Sherlock Holmes story by Arthur Conan Doyle.
MUSHIESTPeas might be this.
MUSHROOMEdible fungus.
MUSICALEConcert.
MUSICALSPlays that contain songs.
MUSICBOXCase for trinkets which is good to listen to as well as look at.
MUSICIANInstrument player.
MUSKDEERAnimal native to Asia.
MUSKETRYArms.
MUSKRATSLarge semiaquatic North American rodents.
MUSLINETA heavy plain-woven sheer to coarse cotton fabric.
MUSQUASHAnother name for muskrat, used esp to refer to its fur.
MUSTAIBAA close-grained, heavy wood from Brazil.
MUSTANGSSmall wild or half-wild horses, found in the western US.
MUSTELIDMammal of the weasel family.
MUSTEREDSummoned up (a feeling, attitude, or response).
MUSTWHENNeeds _ _ the devil drives.
MUTATIONChange.
MUTESWANLarge aquatic bird with white plumage and an orange-red bill; Cygnus olor, family Anatidae.
MUTILATEMaim.
MUTINEERSoldier or sailor who refuses to continue obeying a person in authority. A member of the crew of HMS Bounty?
MUTINIESRebellions.
MUTINOUSSeditious, rebellious.
MYCOLOGYThe scientific study of fungi.
MYELITISInflammation of the spinal cord.
MYFAMILYTV sitcom starring Robert Lindsay and Zoe Wanamaker.
MYFUTURESong by U.S. singer-songwriter Billie Eilish released in 2020.
MYOSOTISA plant of a genus which includes the forget-me-nots.
MYRIAPODAn arthropod of a group that includes the centipedes, millipedes, and related animals.
MYRMIDONOne of the warriors commanded by Achilles in Homer's Iliad.
MYRNALOYU.S. actress born in 1905, who was dubbed the Queen of Hollywood in her heyday.
MYSTICALSupernatural.
MYSTIQUEAtmosphere of mystery or power.
MYTHICALFabulous or imaginary.
NACREOUSConsisting of or resembling mother-of-pearl.
NAGALANDState of NE India created from parts of Assam in 1962; capital, Kohima.
NAGASAKIJapanese city, target of a Second World War atomic bomb.
NAILEDONConstituting a certainty.
NAILFILEManicure aid.
NAILHEADAn ornament used chiefly in architecture and on clothing.
NAINSOOKA light, soft, plain-weave cotton fabric used especially for baby clothes.
NAISMITHJames, Canadian-U.S. sports coach who invented the sport of basketball in 1891.
NAISSANTOf a charge, especially an animal, issuing from the middle of an ordinary, especially a fess.
NAKATOMI_ Plaza, fictional skyscraper that is the setting of the 1988 action film Die Hard.
NAKEDEYEVision unassisted by any optical aids.
NAKEDGUNThe _ _, Detective Frank Drebin's first feature length film.
NAMASKARTraditional Indian greeting or gesture of respect, made by bringing the palms together before the face or chest and bowing.
NAMEDROPMention important people or institutions within a conversation, story, song, online identity, or other communication.
NAMELESSAnonymous.
NAMESAKEPerson who has identical nomenclature.
NANKIPOOSon of the Mikado in Gilbert and Sullivan's 1885 comic opera, who courted Yum-Yum.
NANTWICHCheshire market town that, in Roman times, supplied salt to the garrison at Deva Victrix.
NAPERIAN_ logarithms, logs to base e.
NAPERIESHousehold linens, especially table linens.
NAPHTHOLChemical Compound.
NAPIFORMShaped like a turnip.
NAPOLEON_ Solo, one of the men from UNCLE. 1927 epic silent film directed by Abel Gance.
NAPPIESTOf hair, most frizzy.
NARCEINEAn opium alkaloid produced by the Papaver somniferum plant.
NARCISSISpring-flowering plants with yellow, orange or white trumpet-shaped blooms.
NARCOSISDrowsiness or unconsciousness produced by a sleep-inducing drug.
NARCOTICType of drug.
NARGHILEAn oriental tobacco pipe with a long flexible tube connected to a container where the smoke is cooled by passing through water.
NARKIESTMost irritable.
NARRABLEThat can be related or told.
NARRATEDProvided a voiceover.
NARRATESGives a spoken or written account of.
NARRATORStoryteller.
NARROWEDBecame less wide.
NARROWLYBy the smallest of margins.
NARUHITOCrown Prince of Japan due to succeed his father Akihito as Emperor on 1 May 2019.
NARWHALSSmall Arctic whales, the male of which has a long forward-pointing spirally twisted tusk developed from one of its teeth.
NASARAWAState of north central Nigeria created in 1996; capital, Lafia.
NASIFORMHaving the shape of a nose.
NASTIESTMost unpleasant, most vile.
NATATIONAn act or the skill of swimming.
NATHMORENo longer.
NATIONALOf a country.
NATIVISMThe theory that concepts, mental capacities, and mental structures are innate rather than acquired by learning.
NATIVITYThe birth of Jesus, or an artistic representation of it.
NATTEREDChatted.
NATTIESTVery smart.
NATURISMAnother name for nudism.
NATURISTNudist.
NAUPLIUSSon of Poseidon and the Danaid Amymone in Greek mythology, famed as a navigator.
NAUSEATESicken, disgust.
NAUSEOUSDistasteful to the mind or senses.
NAUSICAADaughter of King Alcinous, in the Odyssey.
NAUTICALOf ships, navigation etc.
NAUTILUSA type of cephalopod mollusc. Captain Nemo's submarine in Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.
NAVARINOSea battle of 1827 in the Greek War of Independence.
NAVARINSCasseroles of lamb or mutton with vegetables.
NAVIGATEPlot a course.
NAVYBLUENautical colour.
NAYSAYEROne who generally refuses to do or agree to something.
NAZARENEJesus.
NAZARETHJesus' home in his youth.
NDJAMENACapital of Chad.
NEAPTIDEWhen there is least difference between high and low water.
NEARDARKVampire movie of 1987 starring Lance Henriksen and Bill Paxton.
NEAREASTFormerly, the Balkan States and the area of the Ottoman Empire.
NEARGALEA wind of force seven on the Beaufort scale.
NEARMISSNarrowly avoided collision.
NEARSIDEThe side of a vehicle normally closest to the kerb.
NEATNESSGood order.
NEBRASKAAmerican state whose capital is Lincoln. 2013 black and white road movie starring Bruce Dern.
NEBULOUSUnclear, cloudy, ambiguous.
NECKLACEJewellery item.
NECKLINEGarment part.
NECKWEARTies, scarvers etc.
NECROPSYA post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease.
NECROSISThe death of most or all of the cells in an organ or tissue due to disease, injury, or failure of the blood supply.
NECTAREDDeliciously sweet or fragrant.
NEDKELLY19th-century Australian horse and cattle thief.
NEEDLESSUnnecessary.
NEEDLINGProvoking, irritating.
NEGATIONThe opposite or absence of something.
NEGATIVEPhotographic image in which the lights and shades are reversed.
NEGLIGEEA woman's light dressing gown, esp one that is lace-trimmed.
NEGLIGESLoose dressing gowns for women.
NEGRITOSEthnic groups who inhabit isolated parts of Southeast Asia and the Andaman Islands.
NEGRONISCocktails made from gin, vermouth, and Campari.
NEHEMIAHOld Testament book of the bible.
NEIGHINGThe action or sound of the high-pitched cry of horses.
NEITHERA_ _ Borrower Nor A Lender Be.
NELLGWYNCharles II's orange-selling mistress.
NEMALITEA fibrous variety of brucite.
NEMATODARoundworms.
NEMATODEAn unsegmented worm, such as the hookworm or roundworm.
NEMATOIDRelating to a type of worm.
NEMERTEASmall phylum that comprises the ribbon worms.
NEOLITHSStone implements dating from 9000 to 2400BC.
NEOMYCINAntibiotic obtained from the bacterium Streptomyces fradiae, used to treat skin and eye infections.
NEONATALRelating to newborn children (or other mammals) or to the period just after birth.
NEONATESInfants less than four weeks old.
NEONLAMPA form of illumination giving a red glow, used e.g. in advertising signs.
NEOPHILEPerson with a love of novelty.
NEOPHOBEA person with a tendency to dislike anything new.
NEOPHYTEA beginner or novice.
NEOPLASMNew and abnormal growth of tissue in a part of the body, especially as a characteristic of cancer.
NEOPRENEA synthetic rubber used in waterproof products such as diving suits, paints etc.
NEOTERICNew or modern; recent.
NEPALESEOf Nepal,
NEPENTHEA drug described in Homer's Odyssey as banishing grief or trouble from a person's mind.
NEPHRITEVariety of jade consisting of calcium magnesium silicate, ranging in colour from white to dark green; from Greek, 'kidney'.
NEPOTISMFavouritism towards relatives.
NEPOTISTPerson with power or influence who shows favouritism to relatives or close friends.
NERITINAGenus of small aquatic snails.
NERVEGASChemical weapon.
NERVIESTMost easily agitated.
NESTEGGSFunds of money kept in reserve; savings.
NESTLINGYoung bird.
NETIZENSUsers of the internet.
NETSCAPEWeb browser that lost to Internet Explorer in the first browser war.
NETSUKESOriental carved ornaments.
NETWORKSInterconnected groups or systems.
NEURITISInflammation of a peripheral nerve or nerves, usually causing pain and loss of function.
NEUROPILDense network of interwoven nerve fibres and their branches and synapses, together with glial filaments.
NEUROSESMental disorders.
NEUROSISA relatively mild mental illness that is not caused by organic disease, involving symptoms of stress but not a radical loss of touch with reality.
NEUROTICObsessive and hypersensitive.
NEUTRALSUnbiased people.
NEUTRINOUncharged elementary particle with zero rest mass.
NEUTRONSSubatomic particles.
NEVADITEA volcanic rock, a highly porphyritic variety of rhyolite, rich in quartz phenocrysts.
NEVERTOOYou Are _ _ Old To Learn.
NEWBLOODFresh talent.
NEWBROOMA person recently installed in a job who intends to make sweeping changes.
NEWBUILDRecently constructed house.
NEWCOMENEnglish inventor who developed an early steam engine.
NEWCOMERNovice.
NEWDELHIThe capital of India.
NEWFOUNDRecently-acquired.
NEWHAVENA ferry port and resort in East Sussex.
NEWLYWEDRecently married person.
NEWMODEL_ _ Army, founded by Cromwell.
NEWORDERBritish rock band whose hits include 'Blue Monday' and 'World In Motion'.
NEWRULESSong by English singer/songwriter Dua Lipa released in 2017.
NEWSCASTA radio or television broadcast of current affairs.
NEWSPEAKAmbiguous euphemistic language used chiefly in political propaganda.
NEWSREELA short film of current affairs, formerly made for showing as part of the programme in a cinema.
NEWSROOMThe _, Aaron Sorkin television drama starring Jeff Daniels.
NEWTOWNSStevenage was the first of these post-WWII planned communities.
NEWUNDERThere Is Nothing _ _ The Sun.
NEWWORLDFrom The _ _, Dvorak's Symphony No. 9.
NEZPERCEA US National Historical Park comprising 38 sites located in the states of Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington.
NGULTRUMStandard monetary unit of Bhutan, divided into 100 chetrum.
NIBELUNGIn German mythology, one of the race of dwarfs who possessed a treasure hoard stolen by Siegfried.
NIBLICKSGolf clubs.
NICETIESExamples of delicacy.
NICEWORKWell done!
NICHOLAS_ II, the last tsar of Russian, who ruled from 1894-1917. Saint traditionally associated with the festival of Christmas.
NICHOLLSSue, actress who plays Audrey Roberts in Coronation Street. David, English author of Starter for Ten and One Day.
NICKCAVEThe Bad Seeds vocalist.
NICKFURYComic book character played by Samuel L. Jackson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
NICKLAUSJack _, renowned American golfer nicknamed the Golden Bear.
NICKLEBYNicholas _, Third novel by Charles Dickens, featuring the schoolmaster Wackford Squeers.
NICKNACKScaramanga's diminutive aide in The Man with the Golden Gun.
NICKNAMESobriquet. A familiar designation or moniker.
NICKPARKEnglish director, writer, and animator best known as the creator of Wallace and Gromit and Shaun the Sheep.
NICOLSONHarold _, British diplomat, author and politician who was married to the writer Vita Sackville-West.
NICOTINEThe principal alkaloid in tobacco.
NICTATEDBlinked.
NIDULATETo make a nest, as a bird.
NIFLHEIMMist-shrouded region of the dead in Norse mythology ruled over by the goddess Hel.
NIGERIANWest African. Jay-Jay Okocha was a footballer of this nationality.
NIGGLINGPetty.
NIGHNESSThe quality or state of being near.
NIGHTCAPBedtime drink.
NIGHTIESBed gowns, informally.
NIGHTJARNocturnal bird of the family Caprimulgidae.
NIGHTOWLA person who is or prefers to be up and about late in the evening.
NIHILISMA complete denial of all established authority and institutions.
NIHILISTUnbeliever.
NIJINSKYSurname of a Russian ballet dancer and choreographer who joined the Ballets Russes in 1909.
NIMBUSESHaloes.
NIMBYISMSupporting a development unless it takes place in your own locality.
NINEDAYS_ _ Queen, Lady Jane Grey.
NINEPINSSkittles.
NINETEENCardinal number.
NINETIESDecade before the Noughties.
NINJUTSUA Japanese martial art characterised by stealthy movement and camouflage that is practised by ninja.
NINOROTAItalian film composer who scored The Godfather.
NINTENDOVideo game company founded as a playing card company in Kyoto, Japan, in 1889.
NIRVANASIdeal or idyllic states or places.
NITPICKSFinds fault with insignificant details.
NITRARIAGenus of flowering plants native to Africa, Europe, Asia, Russia and Australia.
NITRATEDTreated with acid.
NITRATESNatural chemicals that are found in the soil, air and water.
NITRITESSalts of a specific weak monobasic acid.
NITROGENGaseous element which forms 78 per cent of Earth's atmosphere by volume, symbol N, atomic number 7.
NITWEEDSAnnual wiry-stemmed North American plants with minute scalelike leaves and small yellow flowers.
NOAHSARKIn the Old Testament, the ship built by a Hebrew patriarch to survive the Flood.
NOAHWYLEDr. Carter in US TV drama ER.
NOBELISTA winner of a Nobel Prize.
NOBELIUMChemical element, symbol No, atomic number 102.
NOBILITYPeople who have titles and belong to a high social class.
NOBLEMANPeer.
NOBLEMENEarls, say.
NOBLEROTMould on grapes adding to a wine's richness.
NOBLESSEThe nobility of a foreign country.
NOBODIESUnknowns.
NOCTUARYA record of what passes in the night; a nightly journal.
NOCTUIDSFamily of moths whose members typically have dull forewings and pale or colourful hindwings.
NOCTURNEA short, lyrical piece of music, especially one for the piano.
NODULOSEFinely knobby.
NOEMATICOf or pertaining to the understanding.
NOFRILLSLacking decoration.
NOGOAREALocality barred to certain individuals or groups.
NOHITTERBaseball game in which the pitcher allows the opponents no base hits.
NOISETTEA small, round, boneless slice of lamb from the fillet or leg.
NOISIESTProviding biggest din.
NOLONGERNot any more.
NOMADIZEMake into a wanderer.
NOMATTERRegardless of.
NOMINATESuggest as a candidate.
NOMINEESThose put forward as candidates for election or recipients of honours.
NOMOGRAMA graph, usually containing three parallel scales graduated for different variables so that when a straight line connects values of any two, the related value may be read directly from the third at the point intersected by the line.
NONAGONSNine-sided figures.
NONDAIRYContaining no milk or milk products.
NONESUCHArchaic word for a matchless person or thing.
NONEVENTAn occasion without significance.
NONISSUESomething that really doesn't matter.
NONNATUS_ House, fictional convent in Poplar where nuns work in the TV series Call the Midwife.
NONSENSEFlimflam.
NONSTICK(of surfaces especially of cooking utensils) permitting easy removal of adherent food particles.
NONTOXICBenign.
NONUNIONWorkers unprotected by collective bargaining for conditions.
NONUPLETA child born in a multiple birth of nine siblings.
NOONTIDEMidday.
NORDBERGDetective played by O. J. Simpson in the 1988 comedy film Naked Gun.
NORMALLYAs a rule.
NORMANDYA former province of northern France, on the English Channel; scene of the 1944 Allied landings. The Bayeux Tapestry is normally on display in this French region.
NORMARAEFilm for which Sally Field won an Oscar in 1979.
NORSEMANViking. Scandinavian.
NORSEMENPeople who lived in Scandinavian countries in medieval times.
NORTHERNAurora Borealis or _ lights. _ Rock, former British high street bank based in Newcastle that collapsed in 2007. Line on the London Underground coloured black on maps.
NORTHOLTOldest RAF base in the UK that opened in Ruislip in 1915.
NORTHPAWA right-handed person.
NORTHSEAAn arm of the Atlantic between Great Britain and the European mainland.
NOSEBANDPart of a horse's bridle attached to the cheek straps.
NOSECONEThe foremost section of a missile or spacecraft, designed to withstand high temperatures.
NOSECRETNot concealed.
NOSEDIVEA sudden headlong plunge with the front pointing downwards, especially of an aircraft.
NOSEGAYSBunches of flowers.
NOSERAGSInformal term for handkerchiefs.
NOSERINGNasal adornment.
NOSGALANAn annual road race held on New Year's Eve in Mountain Ash, South Wales.
NOSINESSTendency to pry.
NOSOLOGYThe branch of medicine concerned with the classification of diseases.
NOSTRILSThe two external openings of the organ of smell.
NOSTROMO1904 novel by Joseph Conrad subtitled A Tale of the Seaboard.
NOSTRUMSRemedies.
NOTABLESFamous or important people.
NOTAHOPENo chance.
NOTANDUMA memorandum of a noteworthy fact.
NOTARIALRelating to a person authorised to perform acts in legal affairs.
NOTARIESThose authorized to perform certain legal formalities.
NOTARISEHave the signature on a document attested to.
NOTATALLYou're welcome.
NOTATINGWriting something down on paper, eg, music, in a set of symbols.
NOTATIONAny series of signs or symbols used to represent quantities or elements in a specialised system, such as music or mathematics.
NOTEBOOKSmall portable computer.
NOTECASEWallet.
NOTECHISA genus including the tiger snakes.
NOTELESSUndistinguished.
NOTEPADSJotters.
NOTIFIEDInformed.
NOTIFIESTells.
NOTIONALHypothetical or imaginary.
NOUMENALOf or pertaining to the realm of things as they are in themselves.
NOUMENONThe intellectual conception of a thing as it is in itself, not as it is known through perception.
NOUVELLE_ cuisine; a light style of cooking where delicate dishes are served in unusual combinations.
NOVELISEMake a book of a film or screenplay.
NOVELISTA writer of extended fictional works in prose.
NOVEMBERMonth. Code word for N.
NOVERCALOf, relating to, or characteristic of a stepmother.
NOWADAYSIn these times.
NOWONDERIt's hardly surprising!
NUBILATETo cloud.
NUBILITYThe condition of being marriageable.
NUBILOSECloudy.
NUBILOUSCloudy or foggy.
NUCLEONSProtons or neutrons.
NUDATIONThe process of removing coverings or garments or of causing to be bare or uncovered.
NUDITIESBook by Giorgio Agamben.
NUGATORYOf no value or importance.
NUISANCEPest.
NUMBNESSThe quality of having a diminished power of sensation.
NUMERACYThe ability to use numbers, especially in arithmetical operations.
NUMERALSFigures or symbols denoting a number.
NUMERARYOf or relating to a number or numbers.
NUMERATEMathematically competent.
NUMEROUSBeing many.
NUMINOUSSpiritual or supernatural.
NUMPTIESStupid or ineffectual people.
NUNCHAKUOkinawan martial arts weapon consisting of two short sticks connected by a length of chain or rope.
NUNEATONThe largest town in the county of Warwickshire.
NUPTIALSWeddings.
NUTCAKESFood type.
NUTCASESCrackpots.
NUTHATCHSongbird with strong feet and a powerful bill, which feeds on insects, seeds and nuts.
NUTHOUSEA mental hospital; insane asylum.
NUTRIENTSubstance providing nourishment.
NUTSHELLIn a _, summary.
NYSTATINAntifungal medication.
OAKAPPLE_ _ Day, May 29 English celebration of the restoration of the Monarchy.
OAKRIDGETennessee city and major site in the U.S. Manhattan Project.
OATCAKESBrittle, unleavened biscuits; a traditional Scottish food.
OBDURACYPigheadedness, obstinacy.
OBDURATEImpervious to persuasion.
OBEDIENTComplying with demands; carring out orders.
OBELIONSPoints in the sagittal suture of the skull.
OBELISKSTapering pillars of stone with a pyramidal apex, set up as monuments or landmarks.
OBITUARYA published announcement of a death, often with a short biography of the dead person.
OBLATIONIn Christianity, the offering of the bread and wine of the Eucharist to God.
OBLIGATERequire or compel (someone) to undertake a legal or moral duty.
OBLIGATOAn instrumental part, typically distinctive in effect, which is integral to a piece of music and should not be omitted in performance.
OBLIGINGAccommodating.
OBLIQUESForward slashes.
OBLIVIONThe state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening around one.
OBSCUREDHidden from view.
OBSCURESMakes unclear, vague or hidden.
OBSERVEDWatched, saw, detected.
OBSERVEROnlooker.
OBSERVESWatches carefully.
OBSESSEDPreoccupied.
OBSIDIANDark glass formed by the rapid cooling of lava.
OBSOLETENo longer in use.
OBSTACLEHurdle. Hindrance.
OBSTRUCTBlock up.
OBTAINEDAcquired.
OBTAINEROne who gets.
OBTRUDESBecomes noticeable in an unwelcome or intrusive way.
OBTUNDEDMentally clouded or dulled.
OBTUNDERThat which blunts; especially, that which blunts sensibility.
OBTUSELYInsensibly.
OBTUSESTMost blunt.
OBVIATESRemoves (a need or difficulty).
OCARINASSmall egg-shaped ceramic (especially terracotta) or metal wind instruments with holes for the fingers.
OCCASIONTime.
OCCIDENTThe _, countries of Europe and America.
OCCUPANTA person who has possession of something, especially an estate, house etc.; tenant.
OCCUPIEDEngrossed.
OCCUPIEROne in possession of a house.
OCEANAUTA skilled worker who can live in underwater installations and participate in scientific research.
OCEANIDSGreek mythology nymphs. 
OCHREATEProvided with sheathformed stipules, as the rhubarb, yellow dock, and knotgrass.
OCOMEALL_ _ _ Ye Faithful.
OCOTILLOA spiny scarlet-flowered desert shrub of the south-western US and Mexico, which is sometimes planted as a hedge.
OCTAGONSEight sided figures.
OCTANGLEPolygon having eight sides.
OCTAVIANName by which Augustus was known before he became emperor of Rome in 27 BC.
OCTAVIUSEighth son of King George III.
OCTONARYRelating to or based on the number eight.
OCTOPINEChemical compound.
OCTOPODAOrder of cephalopod molluscs that comprises the octopuses.
OCTOPUSHUnderwater hockey game invented in England in 1954 by Alan Blake.
OCTUPLETOne of eight derived from a single birth.
ODDBALLSStrange or eccentric people.
ODDITIESIrregularities.
ODDMENTSBits and pieces. Leftover small things, objects, or pieces of something.
ODDSOCKSMismatched hosiery items.
ODETOJOYSchiller poem used in the last movement of Beethoven's Ninth.
ODOBENUSWalrus genus.
ODOHERTYDavid, Irish comedian and author born in 1975.
ODOMETERAn instrument for measuring the distance travelled by a wheeled vehicle.
ODONATESDragonflies.
ODONTOID_ Process, Toothlike projection on the second vertebra of the neck (axis) on which the first (atlas) pivots when rotating the head.
ODYSSEUSMythical king of Ithaca, hero of an epic poem by Homer.
OENOLOGYThe study of wines.
OERSTEDSCgs units of magnetic field strength.
OESTRIANOf or pertaining to the gadflies.
OESTRIOLHormone.
OESTRUALOf or pertaining to sexual desire; -- mostly applied to brute animals.
OFATHENSTimon _ _, a play by William Shakespeare.
OFBRUNEISultan _ _.
OFCHOICEPreferred.
OFCLEVESAnne _ _, the fourth wife of Henry VIII.
OFCOURSEAs you'd expect.
OFDORIANThe Picture _ _ Gray.
OFFANDONNow and then.
OFFBREAKType of cricket delivery.
OFFENCESCriminal acts.
OFFENDERCriminal.
OFFERINGPutting forward.
OFFGUARDUnprepared.
OFFICERSThose with duties to perform.
OFFICIALFormal or ceremonial.
OFFIGAROThe Marriage _ _, famous opera written by Mozart.
OFFLOADSGets rid of something unwanted.
OFFPISTEBackcountry skiing activity away from the marked, patrolled areas.
OFFSHOOTA bud or branch growing from the main stem of a plant.
OFFSHORE(of winds) coming from the land.
OFFSTAGEBehind the scenes.
OFFSTUMPPart of the wicket in cricket.
OFFTOPICNot relevant.
OFFWHITEColour.
OFLONDONTower _ _, historic castle.
OFMEMORYThe Persistence _ _, 1931 Surrealist painting by Salvador Dali featuring seemingly melting clocks.
OFMEXICOThe Gulf _ _, Ocean basin largely surrounded by the North American continent.
OFNARNIAThe Chronicles _ _, a series of seven high fantasy novels by C. S. Lewis.
OFORIENTWe three Kings _ _ are, Christmas carol.
OFPRAISESongs _ _, TV programme.
OFSCILLYThe Isles _ _, an archipelago off the Cornish coast, in southwest England.
OFSPRINGThe Rite _ _, ballet and orchestral concert work by the Russian composer Igor Stravinsky.
OFTHANETIsle _ _, The most easterly point of Kent.
OFTHEDAYThe Remains _ _ _, Novel for which Kazuo Ishiguro won the 1989 Booker Prize.
OFTHENEWThe Children _ _ _ Forest, Novel by Frederick Marryat.
OFVENICEThe Merchant _ _.
OFWESSEXEarl _ _, Title held by Prince Edward.
OFWONDERStar _ _, line from We Three Kings.
OHIGGINSBernardo _, Chilean independence leader who freed Chile from Spanish rule.
OHMMETERAn instrument for measuring electrical resistance.
OHURUOGUChristine, British ex-400m runner who won gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
OILCLOTHWaterproofed cotton fabric.
OILDEPOTIndustrial facility for the storage of petrochemical products.
OILFIELDAn area containing reserves of petroleum.
OILGAUGEA device indicating the levels of lubricant in a vehicle or machine.
OILINESSThat property of lubricants by virtue of which one fluid gives lower coefficients of friction than another fluid of the same viscosity.
OILPAINTAs used by an artist.
OILSKINSWaterproofs.
OILSTONEItem used for putting the final edge on certain cutting tools by abrasion.
OILSTOVEDevice for heating or cooking.
OINTMENTSalve. A smooth greasy healing or cosmetic preparation for the skin.
OKAVANGORiver of SW Africa forming part of the border between Angola and Namibia.
OKLAHOMAAmerican state. Musical. The Wichita and Arbuckle Mountains are in this U.S. state.
OLAZABALJose Maria _, Captain of Europe's 2012 Ryder Cup-winning team. Spanish golfer.
OLDDIXIEThe Night They Drove _ _ Down, 1969 song by The Band.
OLDFIELDSurname of musician Mike and fashion designer Bruce.
OLDFLAMEFormer lover.
OLDFOGEYDerogatory term for an antiquated person or one with outdated notions.
OLDGLORYA nickname for the flag of the US.
OLDGUARDPolitical party traditionalists.
OLDHARRYA slang term for the Devil.
OLDNORSEThe language of medieval Scandinavia and Iceland.
OLDSAXONLanguage that evolved into Middle Low German in the 12th Century.
OLDSPEAKNormal English usage as opposed to technical or propagandist language.
OLDSTYLEThe former method of reckoning dates using the Julian calendar.
OLDTIMERVeteran or antiquated figure.
OLDWORLDAfrica, Europe, and Asia.
OLEACEAEFamily of flowering plants of the order Lamiales that includes the olive, ash, privet and jasmine.
OLEANDERA poisonous evergreen shrub or tree with fragrant white, pink or purple flowers.
OLEANDRAGenus of fern.
OLEASTEREurasian shrub or small tree cultivated as an ornamental. Wild olive.
OLEOSITYThe state or quality of being oily or fat; fatness.
OLFERSIAA genus of ferns in family Dryopteridaceae.
OLIBANUMFrankincense.
OLIGARCHVery powerful person.
OLIGURIAMedical term for decreased urinary output.
OLIVEOILSalad dressing.
OLIVEOYLPopeye's girlfriend.
OLIVETTESmall oval weight threaded on a fishing line.
OLIVETTIItalian typewriter manufacturer established in 1908.
OLLYMURS2009 X Factor runner-up.
OLYMPIANLondon 2012 competitor.
OLYMPICSInternational sporting events with summer and winter variants held every four years.
OMADHAUNFoolish man or boy; from Irish Gaelic, amadan.
OMDURMANA city in the central Sudan, on the White Nile, opposite Khartoum.
OMELETTEDish that is proverbially not capable of being made without breaking eggs.
OMISSIONSomething left out.
OMISSIVELeaving out : failing or neglecting to do.
OMNIVORETerm for a species that eats plant and animal material.
OMOPHAGYThe eating of raw food, especially raw meat.
OMOPLATEThe shoulder blade.
OMPHALICOf or relating to the navel.
OMPHALOSThe centre or hub of something.
ONANDOFFIntermittently.
ONAPLATEAcquired without trouble.
ONCEOVERInformally, a quick examination or appraisal.
ONCHESIL_ _ Beach, 2007 novella by Ian McEwan which he adapted into a 2017 film.
ONCOLOGYBranch of medicine concerned with tumours.
ONCOMINGApproaching.
ONCOURSEFollowing the right route.
ONCREDITWith payment to be made at a future date.
ONDAATJEMichael _, Sri-Lankan born novelist who won the Booker Prize for The English Patient.
ONDEMANDAs soon as requested.
ONEBYONESingly in order.
ONEDAYIN_ _ _ The Life Of Ivan Denisovich.
ONEDOZENTwelve.
ONEHORSEInferior and on a small scale (esp. of a settlement).
ONELINERShort joke or witty remark.
ONEORTWOA few.
ONEPIECEA type of bathing costume.
ONERATEDBurdened.
ONESIDEDBiased, unfair.
ONETRACKObsessive, single-minded.
ONEVOICEBarry Manilow album released in 1979.
ONLOOKERSpectator.
ONMYMINDState song: Georgia _ _ _.
ONPAROLEAlbum by Motorhead.
ONPATROLCitizens _ _, subtitle of the film Police Academy 4.
ONRECORDStated in a public document; publicly known.
ONREMANDIn custody or on bail awaiting trial.
ONRUSHESSurges.
ONSTREAMUp and running.
ONSTRIKEEngaged in an industrial dispute.
ONTARGETPhrase meaning 'due to meet its objective'.
ONTHEAIRPhrase meaning in the act of broadcasting.
ONTHEDOTExactly at a particular time.
ONTHEFLYImprovised.
ONTHEHOPActive or busy.
ONTHEJOBAt work.
ONTHEMAPOf some account or importance.
ONTHENODA phrase meaning 'by general assent without discussion or taking of a vote'.
ONTHERUNInstrumental track between Breathe and Time on Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon.
ONTHESLYIn a secretive manner.
ONTHEWAYIn progress.
ONTOLOGYThe branch of metaphysics that studies the nature of existence or being as such.
OOLOGISTPerson involved in the collection or scientific study of bird eggs.
OPALISEDMade into a gem.
OPAQUESTLeast transparent.
OPENABLEA window might be this.
OPENBOOKType of exam in which candidates use notes, texts or resource materials.
OPENCASTDenoting a method of mining in which coal or ore is extracted at or from a level near the earth's surface, rather than from shafts.
OPENDOORFreedom to enter. Describing a policy of unrestricted admission or immigration.
OPENEDUPConfessed, allowed people an insight into oneself.
OPENEYEDAstonished or watchful.
OPENFIREBegin to shoot.
OPENGOALEasy opportunity.
OPENINGSOpportunities.
OPENMIKEA session in a pub or club where members of the public are invited to perform comedy or sing.
OPENMINDReadiness to receive and consider new ideas.
OPENNESSThe literal meaning of the Russian policy of Glasnost.
OPENPLAN(Of an interior) having no or few dividing walls between areas.
OPENSHOPA place of work not restricted to union labour.
OPENSIDEPart of a rugby field between the scrum and the far touchline.
OPERANCEThe act of working something.
OPERANDIModus _, someone's habits of working, particularly in the context of business or criminal investigations.
OPERANDSNumbers, say.
OPERATEDUsed.
OPERATESPerforms a surgical procedure.
OPERATICExtravagantly theatrical.
OPERATORPerson working a machine.
OPERETTAA type of comic or light-hearted musical drama.
OPHIDIANSnakelike.
OPHIURANA star-shaped echinoderm.
OPIATINGDulling the senses.
OPINABLEThinkable.
OPINIONSPoints of view.
OPIUMWAROne of the two conflicts between China and Britain in the 19th Century.
OPOSSUMSThick-furred marsupials of the americas, with elongated snouts and hairless prehensile tails.
OPPONENTPerson with whom one competes.
OPPOSINGConflicting.
OPPOSITESituated or being on the other side or at each side of something between.
OPPUGNEDCalled into question; disputed.
OPTATIVEIndicating or expressing choice, preference, or wish.
OPTICIANEye specialist.
OPTIMATEA member of the patrician order in ancient Rome.
OPTIMISMHopefulness.
OPTIMISTPositive person.
OPTIONALPossible but not compulsory.
OPULENCEGreat wealth or luxuriousness.
OPUNTIASCacti of a genus that comprises the prickly pears.
ORACULARProphetic.
ORANGEATKnown in Austria as Aranzini, the candied peel of the bitter orange.
ORANGERYGreenhouse. A place in which citrus fruit trees are grown and kept.
ORANGISHYellowish red.
ORANGITEAn variety of thorite, found in Norway.
ORATIONSFormal speeches.
ORATORIOA dramatic but unstaged musical composition for soloists, chorus and orchestra, based on a religious theme.
ORATRESSA female public speaker.
ORBITERSSpace probes.
ORBITINGMoving around a celestial body in a curved path.
ORCADIANPerson from Stromness or Kirkwall, say.
ORCHARDSAreas of land devoted to the cultivation of fruit trees.
ORCHITISInflammation of the testis.
ORDAINEDMade a priest.
ORDERINGCommanding.
ORDINALESuccessive.
ORDINANDPotential priest. A candidate for holy orders in the Christian Church.
ORDINARYNot special.
ORDINATEThe distance of a point from the x-axis on a graph.
ORDNANCECannon or artillery.
OREAMNOSA genus of ruminant mammals consisting of the mountain goat.
OREODUBATV presenter and musical theatre actor who won Strictly Come Dancing in 2016.
ORGANDIEA fine and slightly stiff cotton fabric, used for dresses.
ORGANISEArrange.
ORGANISMAn individual animal, plant etc.
ORGANISTKeyboard player.
ORGANITYThe quality of being an organism.
ORGASMICVery enjoyable.
ORIENTALEastern.
ORIENTEDPositioned relative to the points of a compass or other specified positions.
ORIGANUMPlant genus of the family Lamiaceae that includes the herbs marjoram and oregano.
ORIGINALArchetype, prototype. Fresh and unusual.
ORINASALSpeech sound.
ORMSKIRKLancashire market town close to Liverpool and St. Helens.
ORNAMENTDecorative object. Knick-knack.
ORNATELYWith decoration.
ORNATUREAdornment, decoration; embellishment, finery.
ORNITHICOf, relating to, or characteristic of birds.
OROMETERAn aneroid barometer with an altitude scale.
ORPHANEDLost parents.
ORPHANETA little child whose parents are dead.
ORPIMENTBright yellow mineral consisting of arsenic trisulphide, formerly used as a dye and artist's pigment.
ORRERIESModels of the Solar System.
ORSELLICPertaining to, or designating, an acid found in certain lichens, and called also lecanoric acid.
ORTHODOXConforming with established or accepted standards, as in religion, behaviour or attitudes.
ORTHOSIEMoon of Jupiter.
ORVIETANA kind of antidote for poisons.
OSBOURNEKelly _, Actress and singer, daughter of Black Sabbath's lead singer.
OSCITANTYawning from drowsiness.
OSCULATETo kiss, embrace.
OSMANLISOttomans.
OSNABURGKind of coarse linen or cotton used for such items as furnishings and sacks.
OSOLEMIOWidely known Neapolitan song dating from 1898.
OSSIFIESConverts into bone.
OSTEITISInflammation of the substance of bone.
OSTERMANThe _ Weekend, a Robert Ludlum novel filmed with John Hurt and Rutger Hauer.
OSTINATOA continuously reiterated musical phrase.
OSTIOLESSmall pore through which spores are discharged.
OSTRACEAA division of bivalve mollusks including the oysters and allied shells.
OSWESTRYLargest market town and civil parish in Shropshire.
OTHERINGTreating (a person or group of people) as intrinsically different from and alien to oneself.
OTOCYSTSEmbryonic structures in vertebrates that develop into the inner ear in the adult.
OTOSCOPEMedical instrument for examining the ear.
OTTOHAHNGerman chemist awarded the 1944 Nobel Prize for Chemistry for his co-discovery (with Lise Meitner) of nuclear fission.
OTTOMANSMembers of a Turkish dynasty and empire that ended in 1922.
OURMANIN_ _ _ Havana, Graham Greene novel.
OUTBOARD__ motor, a portable engine on a boat with a propeller, often attached externally to the stern.
OUTBOUNDExiting or departing.
OUTBRAVEBe more courageous than.
OUTBREAKDustin Hoffman disaster movie of 1995.
OUTBURSTA sudden release of strong emotion.
OUTCASTSPeople who are rejected or excluded from a social group.
OUTCLASSSurpass in quality.
OUTCRIERHuckster.
OUTCRIESStrong expressions of public disapproval or anger.
OUTCROPSParts of rock formations or mineral veins that appear at the surface of the Earth.
OUTDANCEMove better than.
OUTDATEDObsolete.
OUTDATESMakes obsolete.
OUTDOINGBeing better than.
OUTDOORSIn the open air.
OUTDREAMTo surpass in imagination.
OUTDRINKconsume more alcohol than someone else.
OUTFACESDisconcerts or defeats an opponent by confronting them boldly.
OUTFIELDIn baseball, the place beyond the diamond.
OUTFIGHTBeat at boxing.
OUTFOXESDefeats (someone) by being more clever or cunning than them.
OUTGOINGFriendly and sociable.
OUTGROWNHad got too big for.
OUTGUESSAnticipate the expectations, intentions, or actions of.
OUTHOUSEShed or barn.
OUTLANDSThe outlying regions of a country : provinces.
OUTLAUGHBe more amused than.
OUTLAWEDMade illegal; banned.
OUTLEAPSJumps further than.
OUTLEARNSurpass in education.
OUTLIERSBook by Malcolm Gladwell.
OUTLINEDGave a summary of.
OUTLINERType of computer program.
OUTLINESSilhouettes.
OUTLIVERA person who survives.
OUTLIVESDies after.
OUTMODEDPasse, old-fashioned.
OUTOFUSENot currently being employed.
OUTPACEDWas faster than.
OUTPRIZETo surpass in value or estimation.
OUTRACEDExceeded in speed, amount, or extent.
OUTRAGEDIn high dudgeon.
OUTRAGESAngers.
OUTRAISEGet more financial support for a political campaign than.
OUTRANCEThe last extremity.
OUTRANGEExceed in scope.
OUTRANKSExceeds in importance.
OUTREACHA systematic effort to provide unsolicited and predefined help to groups or individuals deemed to need it.
OUTREIGNStay on the throne for longer.
OUTRIDERA scout.
OUTRIDESOf a ship, comes safely through a storm.
OUTRIGHTComplete or total.
OUTRIVALSurpass in competition or comparison.
OUTROARSClamours louder than.
OUTROWEDSculled better than.
OUTSAILSSurpasses with a yacht.
OUTSHINEBe much better than.
OUTSIDERSomeone who does not belong.
OUTSINGSVocalises better than.
OUTSLIDEAdvance in continuous contact with a surface.
OUTSPENDUse up more money than someone else.
OUTSTARELook at for longer.
OUTSTRIPMove faster than and overtake (someone else).
OUTSWIMSIs better at water sports.
OUTTAKESParts of a film, TV or music recording removed in the editing process.
OUTTWINETo disentangle.
OUTWEARSLasts longer than.
OUTWEIGHCounterbalance, eclipse.
OUTWRITEHave better penmanship than.
OVALIPESA genus of crabs in the family Polybiidae.
OVARITISOophoritis, inflammation of an ovary.
OVARIUMSEgg producers.
OVATIONSCarousel received many of these on its opening night. Large amounts of applause for a particular performance.
OVENBIRDA migratory brown North American warbler that builds a domed nest of vegetation on the ground.
OVENWAREVessels such as casserole dishes that withstand heat in a cooker.
OVERAGEDToo old to be useful.
OVERAGESAmounts, as of money or goods, that are actually on hand and exceed the listed amounts in records or books.
OVERALLSAs worn when doing a messy job.
OVERAWEDImpressed (someone) so much that they are silent or inhibited.
OVERBEARDominate in a 'rave robe'?
OVERBIDSOffers too much at auction.
OVERBITEAn extension of the upper front teeth over the lower front teeth when the mouth is closed.
OVERBOOKTo make more reservations than the number of places actually available.
OVERCASTCloudy.
OVERCOATWinter wear.
OVERCOOKRemove the flavour from food by preparing it for too long.
OVERDATEVariety of a coin.
OVERDEALThe excess.
OVERDOSEAn excessive quantity or amount.
OVERDRAWGo into the red.
OVEREASY(Of a fried egg) served cooked on both sides.
OVEREATSHas too much food.
OVERFLOWDrainage outlet.
OVERHAIRThe outer coat of an animal.
OVERHALETo overcome.
OVERHAULA thorough examination and repair.
OVERHEADA type of stroke in racket games. A cost or expense of a business.
OVERHEATMake too hot.
OVERKILLScarlet _, Supervillain voiced by Sandra Bullock in the 2015 animated film Minions.
OVERKINGA supreme king.
OVERLADETo overburden.
OVERLAIDCovered the surface of something with a coating.
OVERLAINRested upon.
OVERLAPSExtends so as to cover partly.
OVERLATEExcessively tardy.
OVERLAYSTransparent sheets giving extra details to maps or diagrams.
OVERLEADTo domineer over; to affront; to treat with indignity.
OVERLINETypographical feature of a horizontal bar drawn immediately above some text.
OVERLOADExcessive amount of something.
OVERLOCKIn sewing, a type of stitch used for hemming or seaming etc.
OVERLOOKFail to notice.
OVERLORDOperation _, code name for the Battle of Normandy during the Second World War.
OVERMANSProvides more staff than is necessary.
OVERMASTTo provide a ship with too high or too heavy a sail support.
OVERPAIDGiven excessive wages.
OVERPAYSGives too much money.
OVERRATEAssess too highly.
OVERRIDETo set aside or disregard with superior authority or power.
OVERRULEVeto.
OVERSAILOf a part of a building, project beyond a lower part.
OVERSALTAdd too much condiment.
OVERSEASBritish _ Territory.
OVERSEERSupervisor, foreman.
OVERSHOEA protective item of footwear worn on top of ordinary footwear.
OVERSIDEOf a phonograph record: The _ selections are more agreeably sung.
OVERSLIPTo escape the attention of.
OVERSMANAn arbiter; specifically a person appointed to decide on the outcome of an arbitrated dispute where the arbiters previously appointed have been unable to agree on a settlement.
OVERSNOWGet too much wintery white stuff.
OVERSOLDExaggerated.
OVERSOULIn Transcendentalism, a divine spirit.
OVERSPINA rotating motion given to a ball when throwing or hitting it, used to give it extra speed or distance or to make it bounce awkwardly.
OVERSTAYLeave later than intended.
OVERSTEPGo beyond.
OVERTAKEMove past another vehicle.
OVERTILTUpset.
OVERTIMEWork done beyond standard hours.
OVERTOILWork too hard.
OVERTONEAn additional meaning or nuance.
OVERTOOKDrew level with and went past, say, in a vehicle.
OVERTRIPTo tread lightly over.
OVERTUREOrchestral piece, often the introduction to an opera or play.
OVERTURNTo invalidate; reverse.
OVERUSEDHackneyed, timeworn, played out.
OVERVIEWA conspectus or general survey.
OVERWEAKToo feeble.
OVERWINDDon't do this to an old clock.
OVERWORKExhaust through too much employment.
OWLERIESPlaces inhabited by nocturnal birds of prey.
OWNGOALSPoints scored by players accidentally playing the ball into their team's net.
OWNLABELGeneric brand.
OXALATESChemical compounds.
OXBRIDGETwo prestigious English universities when referred to collectively.
OXIDATESCombines chemically with oxygen.
OXYMORONA figure of speech that combines two normally contradictiory terms.
OXYTOCINA polypeptide hormone, secreted by the pituitary gland.
OZONISESConverts oxygen.
PACATIONThe act of making peace.
PACHOULISmall East Indian shrubby mint; fragrant oil from its leaves is used in perfumes.
PACIFICOA peaceful person.
PACIFIEDPlacated, appeased.
PACIFISMThe belief that violence of any kind is unjustifiable.
PACIFISTA person who supports the belief that violence of any kind is unjustifiable.
PACKAGESParcels.
PACKITINGive up.
PACQUAIOManny, Filipino former boxer who was world champion in eight different weight divisions.
PADELIONA plant with pedately lobed leaves; the lady's mantle.
PADLOCKSSecurity devices.
PADRONESMafia bosses.
PAEONIESHerbaceous or shrubby plants of north temperate regions, which have long been cultivated for their showy flowers.
PAGANININiccolo _, Italian violinist and composer known for his Caprice No. 24 In A Minor.
PAGANISTNon-Christian.
PAGINATETo indicate the sequence by placing numbers or other characters on each leaf of a book.
PAGODITEA soft mineral carved in China into decorative figurines.
PAGOPAGOCapital of American Samoa.
PAIGNTONTown and resort in Devon.
PAINABLEHurtful.
PAINLESSWithout hurt.
PAINTERSArtists.
PAINTINGA work of art.
PAINTUREThe art or act of painting.
PAIRINGSTwos.
PAKENHAMKitty, woman who married the 1st Duke of Wellington in Dublin in 1806.
PAKISTANAsian country whose capital is Islamabad.
PALADINSKnightly champions.
PALATIALOf a palace.
PALATINEHaving royal privileges.
PALEFACEA white person, as distinguished from a North American Indian.
PALESTRAA public place in ancient Greece or Rome devoted to the training of wrestlers and other athletes.
PALETTESArtist's boards.
PALINODEA poem in which the poet retracts a view or sentiment expressed in a former poem.
PALISADEStrong fence.
PALLADIOAndrea, Italian architect born in 1508 noted for designing villas in and around Vicenza.
PALLIARDAn expert beggar ; an unsavoury character.
PALLIESTMost friendly.
PALLMALLUK monopoly property.
PALMEDORThe Cannes Film Festival's highest award.
PALMETTOAny of several usually low-growing fan-leaved palms.
PALMIERSFrench pastries.
PALMIESTMost flourishing or successful.
PALMISTSFortune tellers.
PALOALTOCity in the San Francisco Bay area of the US of western California in which Stanford University is located.
PALOMINOA golden horse with a cream or white mane and tail.
PALPABLEObvious.
PALTEREDEquivocated or prevaricated in action or speech.
PALUDINEMarshy.
PAMGRIERU.S. actress who played the title role in the 1997 film Jackie Brown.
PAMPEREDCosseted.
PAMPHLETBooklet.
PAMPLONACity in northern Spain.
PANABASEA complex ore of copper, a mixed sulfide of copper, iron, zinc, silver and antimony.
PANACEASUniversal cures.
PANCAKESThin, flat cakes made from batter and fried on both sides, often served rolled and filled.
PANCETTALightly spiced cured bacon from Italy. Italian belly of pork.
PANCREASA large gland behind the stomach which secretes digestive enzymes into the duodenum.
PANDACARA name used for a police patrol vehicle.
PANDARUSTrojan aristocrat who appears in stories about the Trojan War.
PANDEIROType of hand frame drum popular in Brazil.
PANDEMICExtensively epidemic.
PANDEREDGave in to.
PANDERERSomeone who tries to please others, not to help them but for an ulterior motive.
PANDOWDYIn the US, a deep-dish fruit pie with a cake topping.
PANELISTA person who is a part of a group of people who answer questions, give advice or opinions, etc.
PANELPINLight slender nail.
PANFORTETraditional chewy Italian dessert containing fruits and nuts.
PANGALOSTheodoros _, Greek general and dictator, President of Greece for a short spell in 1926.
PANGLOSS'Professor of metaphysico-theologocosmolo-nigology' who tutors the title character of the 1759 satire Candide by French writer Voltaire.
PANGOLINScaly anteater.
PANICKEDThrown into a state of intense fear or desperation.
PANNIERSBags or boxes fitted on either side of the rear wheel of a bicycle or motorcycle.
PANNIKINSmall metal drinking cup.
PANORAMABBC TV current affairs programme first broadcast in 1953.
PANORPIDInsect whose larvae feed on plant lice.
PANPIPESA number of reeds or whistles of graduated lengths, bound together to form a musical wind instrument.
PANTECHSTrailers forming the rear part of an articulated lorry.
PANTHEONIn ancient Greece or Rome, a temple to all the gods. A building serving as a burial place of great people, such as those in Paris and Rome.
PANTHERSBig cats. Carolina _ , U.S. football team based in Charlotte.
PANTILESAs found on a roof.
PANTOBLEA slipper.
PANTRIESLarders.
PAPERBOYNews bringer?
PAPERHATHeadwear found in a Christmas cracker.
PAPERING___ over the cracks, expression meaning 'hiding problems'.
PAPILLONA breed of toy spaniel with large ears.
PARABLESStories used to illustrate moral or spiritual lessons, as told by Jesus in the Gospels.
PARABOLAA symmetrical open plane curve.
PARADIGMIn grammar, a set of all the possible inflections of a word.
PARADINGWalking or marching, especially as part of a procession.
PARADISEEden. Heaven.
PARADORSHotels in Spain owned and administered by the Spanish government.
PARAFFINFuel and solvent that is also called kerosene used in heaters and lamps.
PARAFOILA structure of light fabric, shaped like a plane wing, that can be inflated by wind, used in windsports.
PARAGOGEIn grammar, the addition of a sound, syllable or letter to the end of a word, as the st of amongst.
PARAGUAYCountry whose capital is Asuncion.
PARAKEETParrot type.
PARALLAXApparent change in the position of an object caused by a change in position of the observer.
PARALLEL_ Lines, Blondie album featuring the songs Sunday Girl and Heart Of Glass.
PARALYSEImmobilise.
PARAMOUROld-fashioned word for a secret lover.
PARANOIABaseless and exaggerated fear and suspicion.
PARANOIDTending to mistrust others.
PARAPETSLow protective walls along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony.
PARASAILBe towed by a speedboat while wearing a parachute.
PARASITELeech, sponger. Best Picture Academy Award at the 2020 ceremony.
PARASOLSUmbrella-like objects providing shade.
PARATHASIn Indian cookery, unleavened flatbreads that may be plain or stuffed.
PARCHESIAn ancient board game resembling backgammon.
PARDONEDAbsolved.
PARDONERIn medieval times, a person licensed to sell papal indulgences.
PARDONMEI'm sorry.
PARELCONThe addition of a syllable or particle to the end of a pronoun, verb, or adverb.
PARENTALOf a parent or parenthood.
PARENTEDRaised.
PARERGONA piece of work that is supplementary to or a by-product of a larger work.
PARGETEDCovered with plaster or mortar that typically bears an ornamental pattern.
PARGETERLucy, actress who plays Chas Dingle in Emmerdale.
PARHELICRelating to a bright spot in the sky due to the refraction of the sun's image by ice crystals.
PARIETALRelating to or denoting the wall of the body or of a body cavity or hollow structure.
PARIETESWalls of a body part, organ, or cavity.
PARIETICPertaining to chrysophanic acid.
PARISHENRelating to a church area.
PARISIANOf the French capital.
PARKHEADDistrict in the East End of Glasgow which is the home to Celtic FC.
PARKIESTMost chilly.
PARKLANEUK monopoly property. Major London thoroughfare on which The Dorchester Hotel stands.
PARKLIFEStudio album released by Britpop group Blur in 1994.
PARLANCEIdiom. Manner of speaking.
PARLANTETo be sung in a style suggestive of speech.
PARMAHAMCured meat from Italy.
PARMELIAA large genus of chiefly alpine foliaceous lichens.
PARMESANItalian cheese, usually served grated or curled for sprinkling.
PARODIEDSatirised.
PARODIESProduces a humorously exaggerated imitation of (a writer, artist, or genre).
PARODISTOne who creates satirical or burlesque works.
PAROLEESReleased prisoners.
PAROLINGReleasing a prisoner early.
PAROQUETAny of numerous small usually brightly coloured long-tailed parrots.
PAROTIDSLarge salivary glands situated just in front of each ear.
PAROTOIDAny of various warty poison glands on the head and back of certain toads and salamanders.
PAROUSIAGreek word for 'presence', used as an alternative term for the Second Coming in Christian theology.
PAROXYSMAn uncontrollable outburst; a sudden attack or recurrence of a disease.
PARQUETSOrchestra pits.
PARROTEDRepeated mechanically.
PARSIFALA three act opera by Wagner.
PARSNIPSVegetables.
PARSONEDOf a parish, etc.: provided with a clergyman.
PARTAKENEaten.
PARTAKESShares ( in something ).
PARTERREA level space in a garden occupied by an ornamental arrangement of flower beds.
PARTICLESmall piece of matter.
PARTINGSFound in hair.
PARTISANOne-sided. Biased.
PARTNERSAllies or companions.
PARTTIMEJob type.
PARTWITHGive up.
PARTYMANA loyal member of a political organisation.
PASADENACalifornian city that hosts the annual Rose Bowl football game.
PASHMINAA fabric or garment, especially a shawl, wrap, or scarf.
PASIPHAEMoon of Jupiter.
PASITHEEMoon of Jupiter.
PASQUALEJoe, 2004 I'm A Celebrity winner.
PASSABLESatisfactory, quite good.
PASSERBYA person who happens to be going past something, especially on foot.
PASSOVERA Jewish festival celebrated in commemoration of the sparing of the Israelites in Egypt. Seven- or eight-day Jewish spring festival beginning on the 15th of Nisan; also called Pesach.
PASSPORTAn official document issued by a government, allowing an individual to travel abroad. Travel permit.
PASSWORDSequence of characters used to gain access to a computer system.
PASTICHEArt made from other works. A work of art that mixes styles, materials, etc.
PASTILLEA small sweet or lozenge.
PASTIMESHobbies.
PASTORALOf rural life, scenery etc.
PASTOREDPreached?
PASTORIEResidence of a minister of one of the Dutch Reformed Churches.
PASTRAMIHighly seasoned smoked beef.
PASTRIESIndividual tarts from Denmark?
PASTUREDPut animals out to graze.
PASTURESFields.
PATCHETTAnn _, author who won the Orange Prize for her novel Bel Canto.
PATCHIERMore bitty.
PATCHINGMending clothing.
PATELLAEKneecaps.
PATENTLYObviously.
PATERNALFatherly.
PATERSONBill, actor who plays Fleabag's father in the sitcom.
PATHETICMoving to pity.
PATHNAMEFull description of the location of a file or other item within a hierarchy of directories.
PATHOGENAgent such as a virus or bacterium that can cause disease.
PATIENCECard game for one player.
PATIENTSThose receiving or registered to receive medical treatment.
PATRICIA_ Highsmith, American novelist who created the character Tom Ripley. _ Hodge, actress who played Penny in Miranda.
PATRIOTSThose who vigorously support their country and are prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors.
PATRONNEA woman who is the owner (or wife of an owner) of a business such as a bar or restaurant.
PATTERNSArrangements of repeated or corresponding parts, decorative motifs etc.; decorative designs.
PATTISONVicky, 2015 I'm A Celebrity winner.
PAULDRONA component of plate armor.
PAULFEIGDirector of the 2018 mystery thriller film A Simple Favor.
PAULKLEESwiss-German artist.
PAULNASHBritish wartime landscape painter.
PAUNCHESBeer bellies.
PAVEMENTSidewalk.
PAVESADEA canvas screen, formerly sometimes extended along the side of a vessel in a naval engagement, to conceal from the enemy the operations on board.
PAVILIONExhibition building.
PAVLOVASMeringue cakes topped with whipped cream and fruit.
PAVONINEOf or like a peacock.
PAWNSHOPPlace where money is lent on the security of personal property.
PAYLOADSSatellites carried by a spacecraft.
PAYPHONEPublic communications device.
PEACEFULTranquil.
PEACENIKMember of a pacifist movement.
PEACHICKYoung bird.
PEACHIERMore satisfactory.
PEACOATSGarments.
PEACOCKSShowy birds.
PEAGREENColour.
PEARDROPHalf-pink and half-yellow boiled sweet.
PEARLASHPartly purified potassium carbonate.
PEARLIESPerson's teeth.
PEARLINGFishing for oysters.
PEARLITEA finely laminated mixture of ferrite and cementite present in cast iron and steel, formed by the cooling of austenite.
PEARMAINRed-skinned apple.
PEARTREESource of fruit.
PEASANTSMembers of a social class that depended on cottage industry or agricultural labour for subsistence.
PEASTONEGravel type.
PECORINOHard yellow Italian cheese made from sheep milk.
PECTORALRelating to the chest.
PECULIARStrange.
PEDAGOGYThe principles, practise or profession of teaching.
PEDALOESSmall pleasure boats.
PEDANTICHairsplitting. Overly insisting on a strict interpretation of rules.
PEDANTRYNitpicking.
PEDARIANOne of a class eligible to the office of senator, but not yet chosen, who could sit and speak in the senate, but could not vote.
PEDARIESSandals.
PEDERASTA man who has sexual relations with a boy.
PEDESTALBase for a column or statue.
PEDICURETreatment of the feet.
PEDIFORMResembling a foot.
PEDIGREEBloodline of a purebred animal.
PEDIMANEAn opossum.
PEDIMENTGable-like structure over the front of a classical building.
PEDIPALPEither member of the second pair of head appendages of arachnids: specialized for feeding, locomotion, etc.
PEDUNCLEMain stalk of an inflorescence.
PEEKABOOA game played with young children in which a person's face is hidden.
PEEPHOLEOpening for viewing.
PEEPSHOWBritish sitcom that starred David Mitchell and Robert Webb.
PEERGYNTPlay by Henrik Ibsen.
PEERLESSUnrivalled, without equal.
PEGASOIDOf or pertaining to a family of fishes with wide-spreading pectoral fins.
PEGGOTTYCharacter (surname) in David Copperfield who marries Mr. Barkis.
PEGGYSUESong released by Buddy Holly in 1957.
PEGROOTSA plant, the setterwort.
PEIGNOIRDressing gown, a garment originally worn for combing one's hair.
PEKINESEOne of a Chinese breed of small dogs having a long, silky coat.
PELAGICSBirds inhabiting the open sea and returning to the shore only to breed.
PELAGIUSAncient British theologian whose denial of original sin led to denunciations from St Augustine.
PELICANSLarge long-winged warm-water seabirds having a large bill with a distensible pouch for fish.
PELOPIUMA supposed chemical element, later found to be a mixture of niobium and tantalum.
PELVISESStructures at the top of the legs.
PEMBROKEA borough in Dyfed, in SW Wales: birthplace of King Henry VII.
PENAEIDSShrimps.
PENALISEHandicap.
PENANCESPunishments inflicted on oneself as an outward expression of repentance for wrongdoing.
PENCHANTStrong inclination or liking.
PENCILINArrange or note down provisionally.
PENDANTSOrnaments that hang from pieces of jewellery.
PENDULARResembling the movement of a clock part.
PENDULUMThe Pit and the _, short story written by Edgar Allan Poe. A weighted rod used to regulate a clock's works by the regularity of its motion.
PENELOPEThe wife of Odysseus in Homer's Odyssey. Lady _ Creighton-Ward, Thunderbirds character whose chauffeur was Aloysius Parker.
PENGOLINScaly anteater.
PENGUINSFlightless marine birds of Antarctic regions, with wings modified as flippers and webbed feet.
PENITENTFeeling remorse.
PENKNIFESmall folding blade.
PENNAMESAuthors' pseudonyms.
PENNINESRange of hills in central England separating Yorkshire from Lancashire. Mickle Fell is a mountain in this range. Major upland mass in northern England extending southward from Northumberland to Derbyshire.
PENSIONEA small hotel or boarding house in Italy.
PENSIONSOld people's allowances.
PENSTOCKSluice or gate for controlling the flow of water, originally used in watermills.
PENTACLETalisman or magical object, typically disc-shaped and inscribed with a pentagram, used as a symbol of the element of earth.
PENTAGONFive-sided figure. American defence building.
PENTLAND__ Hills, a range of elevated ground southwest of Edinburgh in Scotland .
PENTODESThermionic valves.
PENUMBRAHalf shadow.
PENZANCEWesternmost town in England. Resort and fishing port in southwest Cornwall.
PEPERONIThe Italian word for bell peppers.
PEPPAPIGAnimated children's TV series first aired in 2004.
PEPTALKSColloquial term for morale-boosting speeches.
PERACUTEOf a disease, very severe and of very short duration, generally proving quickly fatal.
PERANNUMFor each year.
PERCEIVEObserve, gather, see.
PERCEVALA knight in the legendary court of King Arthur.
PERCOIDSFish group.
PERFORMSActs on stage.
PERFUMEDScented.
PERFUSEDPermeated or suffused with a liquid, colour, or quality.
PERGOLASArched structures in a garden or park consisting of a framework covered with climbing or trailing plants.
PERIAGUAA dugout canoe.
PERIANTHThe outer part of a flower, consisting of the calyx (sepals) and corolla (petals).
PERICLESStatesman called the first citizen of Athens by Thucydides. He was responsible for the construction of the Parthenon. Play by Shakespeare subtitled Prince of Tyre.
PERICOPEExtract from a text, especially a passage from the Bible read at a religious service.
PERIDERMThe corky outer layer of a plant stem formed in secondary thickening or as a response to injury or infection.
PERIDIUMThe outer skin of a sporangium or other fruiting body of a fungus.
PERIDOTSGreen semi-precious minerals, a variety of olivine.
PERIGNONDom Pierre _, French Benedictine monk.
PERIGONECollective term for the outer parts of a flower consisting of the calyx and corolla and enclosing the stamens and pistils.
PERILOUSRisky.
PERILUNEThe point in an orbit around the moon where the orbiting body is closest to the moon.
PERINEUMThe area between the anus and the scrotum or vulva.
PERIODICSporadic, intermittent.
PERIOTICOf or relating to the structures situated around the internal ear.
PERISHEDDied.
PERISOMAThe body wall of an invertebrate.
PERIVALEEaling suburb, home to the Hoover Building.
PERJUREROne who is guilty of swearing falsely or of willfully making a false statement under oath or solemn affirmation.
PERKIESTMost cocky.
PERMATANInformal term for a complexion that appears to remain bronzed throughout the year.
PERMEATEPenetrate, pervade.
PERONATEA term applied to the stipes or stalks of certain fungi which are covered with a woolly substance which at length becomes powdery.
PERONEALRelating to the outer side of the calf of the leg.
PEROXIDESubstance used for bleaching hair.
PERRAULTCharles _, French author and member of the Academie Francaise.
PERSHINGJohn, U.S. WWI military commander.
PERSIANSNatives, citizens or inhabitants of the country now called Iran.
PERSISTSContinues steadfastly.
PERSONAECharacters.
PERSONALOne's own. Individual.
PERSPIRESweat.
PERSUADEConvince.
PERTAINSConcerns.
PERTNESSSaucy demeanour.
PERUGINOPietro _, Italian Renaissance painter whose works included a pieta.
PERUSINGReading, typically in a thorough or careful way.
PERUVIANA person from Lima, perhaps.
PERVERSEContrary or intransigent.
PESANTEDMade heavy or dull.
PESHAWARCity in Pakistan that is near the eastern end of the Khyber Pass.
PESHITTOThe name of the oldest and in every respect most valuable of the Syriac translations of the Bible.
PESHWARI_ naan, yeast-leavened bread filled with desiccated coconuts, sultanas and pistachios.
PESSIMALHaving conditions that present the lowest chance of survival for a creature.
PESTLINGGrinding.
PETABYTELarge data unit.
PETALOIDResembling a flower part.
PETALOUSFlower quality.
PETANQUEA game similar to boules played chiefly in Provence.
PETECHIASmall red or purple spot caused by bleeding into the skin.
PETERINGFading gradually before coming to an end.
PETERKAYComedian who switched on the Blackpool illuminations in 2014.
PETERLEEA new town in County Durham, founded in 1948.
PETERLOO_ Massacre, 1819 incident in Manchester, in which a radical meeting was broken up by a cavalry charge.
PETERMANTerm for a safe-blower.
PETERPANPanotmime based on character created by J. M. Barrie.
PETERSONOscar _, Canadian jazz pianist and composer.
PETETONGEnglish disc jockey born in Dartford in 1960.
PETIOLARRelating to the stalk that attaches the leaf blade to the stem.
PETIOLEDHaving a stalk by which a leaf is attached to a stem.
PETIOLESStalks that attache leaf blades to the stem.
PETITIONRequest signed by many.
PETITORYAsserting a person's claim to possession of something.
PETRARCH14th-century Italian lyric poet and scholar.
PETRCECHEx-Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper who kept a record 202 clean sheets in the English Premier League.
PETRONAS_ Towers, twin skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004.
PETRONEL16th or 17th century firearm.
PETROSALThe dense part of the temporal bone at the base of the skull, surrounding the inner ear.
PETTERIAA genus of dicotyledonous plants.
PETTIFERBrian, actor who played Andra in the TV comedy series Rab C. Nesbitt.
PETULANTChildishly sulky or bad-tempered.
PETUNIAS35 species of flowering plants of South American origin.
PETUNINGSpraying (tobacco) with a liquid intended to produce flavor or aroma.
PEVENSEYVillage and civil parish in the Wealden district of East Sussex, England.
PEVENSIESurname of the siblings in The Chronicles of Narnia series.
PFEIFFERMichelle _, Actress who was a beauty queen in 1978.
PFENNIGSGerman money once.
PHAETHONSon of the sun god Helios and the sea nymph Clymene in Greek mythology.
PHAETONSVarious light, four-wheeled carriages, with or without a top, having one or two seats facing forward, used in the 19th century.
PHANTASMGhost.
PHANTOMSSpectres.
PHARAOHSTitles given to the ancient Egyptian kings.
PHARISEEA member of an ancient Jewish sect, distinguished by strict observance of the traditional and written law, and commonly held to have pretensions to superior sanctity.
PHARMACYA dispensary for medicine and medical supplies.
PHASEOUTDiscontinue gradually.
PHEASANTGame bird.
PHILEMONNew Testament book of the bible.
PHILIPPA_ Gregory, English historical novelist.
PHILIPPELouis _, Last king of France, known as the Citizen King.
PHILLIPSSurname.
PHILTRUMVertical groove between the base of the nose and the upper lip.
PHISHINGPractice of sending e-mails purporting to come from legitimate companies in order to obtain sensitive data.
PHLEGMONA medical term describing an inflammation of soft tissue that spreads under the skin or inside the body.
PHOCIDAEA family of mammals comprising the hair seals and lacking external ears.
PHOLIDAEFish family.
PHONATEDProduced speech sounds.
PHONEBOXCommunication kiosk.
PHONEINSRadio programmes featuring calls from members of the public giving their opinions.
PHONETICRelating to speech sounds.
PHOSPHORAny of a number of substances that exhibit luminescence when struck by light.
PHOTOFITIdentikit method using photographs of facial elements. Composite picture of a criminal suspect's face.
PHREATICOf a volcanic eruption, caused by the heating and expansion of groundwater.
PHYLLODEFlattened leafstalk (petiole) that resembles and functions as a leaf, as on trees and shrubs of the Acacia genus.
PHYLLODYThe abnormal transformation of a floral structure into a foliage leaf.
PHYSALISPlant genus of the nightshade family (Solanaceae) that includes the Cape gooseberry and tomatillo.
PHYSICALMaterial.
PHYSIQUEShape and size of a human body.
PIACENZAItalian city in the Po Valley nicknamed The City of a Hundred Churches.
PIANETTEA small piano.
PIANISTSMusicians.
PIASSAVAAlso called monkey grass. a coarse, woody fiber used in making brooms, mats, etc.
PIASTERSMonetary units of several Middle Eastern countries, equal to one hundredth of a pound.
PIASTRESMonetary units of several Middle Eastern countries, equal to one hundredth of a pound.
PICADORSBullring performers.
PICAROONA rogue, vagabond, thief, or brigand. A person who lives by his or her wits.
PICAYUNEOf little value or account; small; trifling.
PICCOLOSSmall, flute-like instruments.
PICKAXESDigging tools.
PICKFORDJordan, Everton and England goalkeeper.
PICKMEUPTonic. A stimulating drink with a reviving or invigorating effect.
PICKUPONDetect error in.
PICKWICKSamuel _, protagonist of Charles Dickens' first novel.
PICOTINEA flower, especially a carnation, having petals edged by a contrasting color.
PICTUREDRepresented in a photograph.
PICTURERA painter.
PICTURESFilms.
PIEBALDSHorses that are marked or spotted in two different colours.
PIECHARTCircular graph.
PIECRUSTFood part.
PIEDMONTItalian region.
PIEDNESSVariegation.
PIEMONTEItalian name of Piedmont.
PIEPLANTThe garden rhubarb.
PIERCINGA small hole in a part of the body, typically other than the ears, made so as to insert a ring, stud, or other piece of jewellery.
PIERHEADThe seaward end of a platform on pillars projecting from the shore into the sea.
PIERIDESNine maidens of Thessaly, who were defeated in a singing contest by the Muses and turned into magpies for their effrontery.
PIGEONRYDovecote.
PIGMENTSColorants.
PIKELETSA dialect word for 'crumpets', thinner and freeform in shape.
PILASTERA shallow rectangular column attached to the face of a wall.
PILCHARDFood fish.
PILEINTOCollide with.
PILEWORMAn aquatic sedentary polycheate annelid that can grow up to 19 cm long.
PILEWORTThe celandine plant ( Ranunculus ficaria ).
PILFERERPetty thief.
PILGRIMSTravellers to a holy place.
PILIFERAMammalia.
PILIPINOThe language spoken by many of the people living in Manila.
PILLAGERSomeone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war).
PILLAGESLoots.
PILLAREDAdorned with columns.
PILLBUGSWoodlice capable of rolling up into a ball when disturbed.
PILOTMANRailway worker who directed trains through hazardous stretches of track.
PILSENERA type of pale lager.
PILTDOWN_ Man, supposed early human dug up in East Sussex in 1912 subsequently exposed as a hoax.
PIMENTOSRed sweet peppers.
PIMIENTOA spanish pepper used in salads, as a vegetable and stuffing. Medium-sized heart-shaped aromatic variety of sweet red pepper.
PINAFOREApron.
PINASTERThe maritime pine.
PINATUBOMount _ , volcano in the Philippines that erupted in 1991.
PINCENEZEyeglasses that are held in place only by means of a clip over the bridge of the nose.
PINECONEHanging festive adornment.
PINERIESPlaces where pineapples are grown.
PINETREELarge plant.
PINEWOODFilm and TV studios in Buckinghamshire.
PINHEADSStupid people.
PINMONEYExtra cash.
PINNACESSmall boats.
PINNACLEHighest point.
PINOCHETAugusto _, Chilean general and statesman; president of Chile (1974-90) following his overthrow of Allende (1973): charged (2001) with murder and kidnapping but found unfit to stand trial.
PINOCHLEA card game for two to four players similar to bezique.
PINOTAGEA red grape variety of South Africa.
PINPOINTLocate exactly.
PINPRICKVery small dot or hole.
PINSCHERDobermann _, muscular black and tan dog originally from Germany.
PINTADOSThe tattoed indigenous people of Cebu during the Spanish occupation of the Philippines.
PINTAILSDucks.
PINTSIZEVery small.
PINWHEELA small firework.
PIONEERSTrailblazers.
PIPEDOWNStop talking.
PIPELINEA large tube for carrying oil or gas over a long distance.
PIPERACKTobacco related item.
PIPETTESGlass tubes used to tansfer or measure known volumes of liquid.
PIQUILLOSweet red pepper variety of northern Spain whose name means 'little beak'.
PIRACIESRobberies at sea.
PIRANESIItalian draftsman and printmaker born in 1720.
PIRANHASFish.
PIRIPIRISpicy sauce made with red chilli peppers.
PISCATORFisherman, angler.
PISMIRESAnts.
PISSABEDThe dandelion.
PISSARROCamille _, French impressionist painter.
PISTACHEA very twiggy foliage with 100's of small green leaves.
PISTOLESGold coins used in Europe or Scotland in the 17th and 18th centuries.
PITCAIRNIsland in the South Pacific, part of a UK Overseas Territory; uninhabited until the landing of the mutineers of the Bounty in 1790.
PITCHERSThrowers.
PITCHINGThrowing.
PITFALLSHidden dangers.
PITHEADSThe tops of mine shafts and the buildings, hoisting gear, etc. situated around them.
PITHSOMERobust.
PITIABLEContemptibly poor or small.
PITILESSWithout mercy.
PITTANCEA small amount or portion, esp a meagre allowance of money.
PIUMOSSOItalian musical direction to perform with a little more speed or movement.
PIZZERIAA restaurant that serves circles of flat bread baked with toppings.
PLACARDSPosters.
PLACATEDPacified.
PLACATESPacifies.
PLACEBOSIn medicine, inactive substances or other sham forms of therapy administered to a patient.
PLACEMATDining item.
PLACENTAThe organ which supports a fetus during pregnancy.
PLACIDLYIn a quiet and tranquil manner.
PLAINESTThe most undecorated.
PLANCHETPlain metal disc ready to be stamped as a coin, medal etc; from French, 'little board'.
PLANGENTHaving a loud deep sound.
PLANKTONThe organisms inhabiting the surface layer of a sea or lake, consisting of small drifting plants and animals, such as diatoms. Microscopic marine organisms.
PLANTAINA green-skinned, banana-like tropical fruit.
PLANTLETSapling.
PLANTPOTContainer for flowers.
PLASTIDEAny of various organelles found in the cells of plants and algae, often concerned with photosynthesis.
PLASTRONBony plate forming the under portion of the shell of a tortoise or turtle.
PLATEAUSAreas of fairly level high ground.
PLATEFULA generous helping.
PLATELETBlood particle.
PLATFORMRaised floor. Stage.
PLATINUMChemical element, symbol Pt, atomic number 78. _ disc, an album in the UK certified to have sold 300,000 units.
PLATONICType of love which is free from physical desire.
PLATOONSIn the military, subunits of companies, usually divided into three sections.
PLATTERSThe _, group that popularised the song Smoke Gets In Your Eyes with their 1958 version.
PLATYPUSAmphibious egg-laying mammal found in Australia.
PLAUDITSApplause of an audience.
PLAUSIVEExpressing praise or approval; applauding.
PLAYAREAA site of outdoor recreation for young children.
PLAYAWAYFormer children's TV programme whose presenters included Brian Cant and Toni Arthur.
PLAYBACKRelisten to a recording.
PLAYBALLGo along, cooperate.
PLAYBILLA poster advertising a play, or the programme of a play.
PLAYBOYSRich, leisured and hedonistic young males.
PLAYDOWNMinimise the importance of. To treat as unimportant or improbable.
PLAYGOERA person who goes to the theatre, especially frequently.
PLAYLISTA set of songs, albums and artists that a radio station broadcasts.
PLAYMATECompanion.
PLAYPENSSmall portable enclosures for a baby or small child.
PLAYSAFEAct cautiously.
PLAYSOMEWanton, sportive.
PLAYSUITA woman's or child's outfit, usually comprising shorts and a top.
PLAYTIMEA period of recreation for young schoolchildren.
PLAYUPTOTo try to gain favour through flattery.
PLEADINGThe act of presenting a case in court, as by a lawyer on behalf of his client.
PLEASANTAgreeable.
PLEASERSSomeone or something which makes you glad.
PLEASINGSatisfying or appealing.
PLEASUREDelectation.
PLEATINGFolding.
PLEBEIANOne of the common people, especially in ancient Rome.
PLECTRONImplement for plucking a string, such as a small piece of plastic, wood, etc, used to strum a guitar.
PLECTRUMA pick - as used to strum a guitar.
PLEIADESIn Greek myths, the seven daughters of Atlas, placed as stars in the sky.
PLENTIESGreat amounts.
PLEONASMIn rhetoric, the use of more words than are necessary to convey a meaning.
PLEONASTSomeone who uses more words than necessary.
PLETHORASuperfluity or excess; overabundance.
PLEURISYInflammation of the lining surrounding the lungs.
PLIMSOLEGym shoe.
PLIMSOLLGym shoe. A light rubber-soled canvas shoe worn for sport.
PLIOSAURA plesiosaur with a short neck, large head, and massive toothed jaws.
PLONGEURPerson employed to wash dishes and carry out other menial tasks in a restaurant or hotel.
PLOTINUSRoman philosopher, born in Egypt c. 205 AD, regarded as the founder of Neoplatonism.
PLOTLESSWithout a story.
PLOTLINENarrative.
PLOTTERSConspirators.
PLOUGHEDField type.
PLOUGHERFarm worker.
PLOUGHONLaboriously continue.
PLOWBOTEWood or timber allowed to a tenant for the repair of instruments of husbandry.
PLUCKIERMore courageous.
PLUGAWAYWork steadily informally.
PLUGHOLEBath drain.
PLUMAGESCoverings of feathers on birds.
PLUMBAGOGenus of flowering Mediterranean and tropical plants commonly known as the leadworts.
PLUMBINGThe fitting and repair of pipes relating to a building's water supply, sanitation or heating.
PLUMBISMTechnical term for lead poisoning.
PLUMDUFFSteamed flour pudding made with raisins.
PLUMERIAA fragrant flowering tropical tree of a genus which includes frangipani.
PLUMIERADeciduous shrubs and trees of tropical America having branches like candelabra and fragrant white or pink flowers.
PLUMIESTMost decorated with feathers.
PLUMPESTMost fat.
PLUMPFORChoose one from a selection.
PLUNDERSSteals goods, typically using force and in a time of disorder.
PLUNKETTOliver ---, 17th-Century Irish Roman Catholic churchman and martyr executed as a supposed conspirator in the Popish Plot.
PLUSSIGNArithmetic symbol.
PLUTARCHGreek biographer and philosopher noted for his Parallel Lives of distinguished Greeks and Romans.
PLUVIOSEThe fifth month of the French Republican calendar (1793-1805), originally running from 20 January to 18 February.
PLYMOUTHShipping forecast area.
POACHERSPeople who illegally hunt animals on other people's land.
POCHARDSDucks.
POCHETTESmall handbag usually carried by women.
POCKETEDStole.
POCKMARKA pitted scar left on the skin after the healing of smallpox or similar pustule.
PODALGIAPain in the foot.
PODARGUSA bird of South East Asia and Australia.
PODIATRYAnother word for chiropody.
POEMATICResembling verse.
POETICALWritten in verse.
POETISEDWrote in verse.
POETISERWriter who composes rhymes.
POETRIESLiterary works.
POGHADENAny of several species of fish in the genera Brevoortia and Ethmidium, used for fish meal, fish oil, fertilizer, and bait.
POIGNANTCausing sadness or pity.
POINTERSHints as to what might happen in the future.
POINTIERTapering more.
POINTINGCement filling in the gaps between bricks.
POINTMANSoldier who walks at the front of an infantry patrol in combat.
POINTOUTIndicate.
POINTRELAn engraving tool.
POISONEDGave harmful substance to.
POISONERMurderer.
POITIERSCity in France; scene of a 1356 battle where the English defeated the French.
POLANSKIRoman _, film director.
POLAROIDCompany that introduced instant, self-developing photos in 1972.
POLEAXEDCaused great shock to.
POLECATSWoodland mammals closely related to weasels.
POLEMICSPractice or art of engaging in controversial debate or dispute.
POLESTARCelestial body in Ursa Minor aligned with Earth's axis of rotation.
POLEWARDIn the direction of the North or South Pole.
POLICIERA film based on a novel, portraying crime and its detection.
POLISHEDMasterly.
POLISHERShiner.
POLISTESPaper Wasps genus.
POLITELYIn a civil manner.
POLITESTMost well mannered.
POLITICS'_ is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly and applying the wrong remedies': Groucho Marx.
POLITUREGloss.
POLKADOTFabric pattern of small circular spots.
POLLSTERPerson or organisation that asks large numbers of people questions to find out their opinions on particular subjects.
POLLUTEDContaminated with poisonous substances or affected by excessive levels of noise or waste.
POLLUTERA person or thing responsible for contaminating the environment with harmful or poisonous substances.
POLONECKJersey with a high close-fitting collar.
POLONIESSmoked sausages.
POLONIUMChemical element, symbol Po, atomic number 84.
POLONIUSFather of Ophelia in William Shakespeare's Hamlet.
POLTROONAn abject or contemptible coward.
POLYCARP2nd Century bishop of Smyrna martyred in AD 167.
POLYGAMYThe practice of having more than one wife or husband at the same time.
POLYGLOTA person with a command of many languages.
POLYMATHOne who knows a lot.
POMANDERClove-studded orange.
POMARINEHaving the nostrils somewhat roofed over by the horny plate forming the ridge of the bill.
POMPEIANA native of an ancient city in western Italy, south-east of Naples.
POMPIDOUGeorges _, Prime Minister (1962-8) and President (1969-74) of France.
PONDEREDConsidered.
PONDWEEDUnderwater plant.
PONGIDAEAn obsolete primate taxon containing the gorillas, chimpanzees, and orangutans.
PONGIESTMost smelly.
PONIARDSSmall, slim daggers.
PONTAGESTaxes paid for the maintenance of a bridge.
PONTIFEXIn ancient Rome, a member of the principal college of priests.
PONYCLUBIt was founded in 1929 to educate young people in horse riding.
PONYTAILPulled back hairstyle.
POOHPOOHDisregard.
POOLROOMPotting place.
POOLSIDENear a lido.
POOPDECKRaised area towards ship's stern.
POOTLINGMoving or travelling in a leisurely manner.
POPESEYE_ steak, thinly sliced rump cut for frying that originated in Scotland.
POPINJAYA parrot. A vain, foppish or conceited person, especially one who dresses or behaves extravagantly.
POPPADOMA large circular spiced wafer of bread in Indian cuisine.
POPSICLEPiece of flavoured ice or ice cream on a stick; an ice lolly.
POPULACEThe people living in a particular country or area.
POPULATESupply with inhabitants.
POPULISMPolitical activities that claim to promote the interests of ordinary people.
POPULISTA politician who strives to appeal to ordinary people who feel disaffected by elite groups.
POPULOUSContaining many inhabitants.
PORIFERAA phylum of aquatic invertebrate animals that comprises the sponges.
PORINESSThe state or condition of being porous.
PORKIESTMost chubby.
PORKLINGYoung or small pig; a piglet.
PORPHYRYA very hard rock of a purple and white colour that is used in sculpture.
PORPOISESmall cetacean mammal.
PORRIDGEBreakfast food.
PORTABLEEasily carried.
PORTAGESCarries a boat or its cargo between navigable waters.
PORTAGUEPortuguese gold coin of the 16th century.
PORTANCEThe manner in which one carries oneself; behaviour.
PORTHOLEShip's window.
PORTIEREHeavy fabric curtain hung over a door or doorway; from French.
PORTIGUEA 16th century Portuguese gold coin.
PORTILLOMichael, former Conservative Defence Secretary as MP for Enfield Southgate.
PORTIONSParts of a whole.
PORTLANDShipping forecast area.
PORTLIERPlumper.
PORTOISEThe gunwale of a ship.
PORTRAITPicture.
PORTRUSHRoyal ____ , golf course in Northern Ireland that staged the 2019 British Open.
PORTSALEAuction.
PORTSIDEShip's left flank.
PORTUGALCountry whose capital is Lisbon.
PORTVILACapital of Vanuatu.
PORTWINE_ _ stain, deep red, slightly raised birthmark.
POSEIDONIn Greek mythology, the god of the sea and earthquakes.
POSITIVE___ discrimination, e.g., action in job hiring to benefit previously disadvantaged groups.
POSITRONIn physics, the antiparticle of the electron, having the same mass but an equal and opposite charge.
POSITUREPlacing, situation, locality.
POSSIBLECapable of being achieved.
POSSIBLYPerhaps or maybe.
POSTABLELetter?
POSTCARDSend this when on holiday.
POSTCODECharacters identifying your street.
POSTDATETo occur later than; follow in time.
POSTGAMEAfter the match.
POSTGATEOliver, English animator who created The Clangers.
POSTGRADSuccessful student.
POSTHORN__ Galop, traditional tune composed by Germanborn cornet player Herman Koenig.
POSTICHEHairpiece.
POSTILEROne who writers marginal notes; one who illustrates the text of a book by notes in the margin.
POSTLUDEClosing piece of music, especially an organ voluntary at the end of a church service.
POSTMARKPrinted sign on mailed items showing the date and place of despatch.
POSTNATESubsequent.
POSTPAIDA letter or parcel may be this.
POSTPONEPut off in time.
POSTROADRoute taken by mail once.
POSTUREDBehaved in a way that is intended to impress or mislead.
POSTURERSomeone who behaves in a manner calculated to impress or mislead others.
POTABLESSnooker balls?
POTATOESThe edible, starchy, oval tubers of a widely cultivated plant.
POTAUFEUFrench stew of beef and vegetables.
POTBLACKFormer TV snooker series that ran annually from 1969 to 1986.
POTEMKINGrigori _, Russian soldier and statesman; lover of Catherine II.
POTHERBSPlants whose leaves, stems, or flowers are cooked and eaten or used as seasoning.
POTHOLERParticipant of a sport that involves exploring underground caves.
POTIPHARIn the Old Testament, one of Pharaoh's officers, who bought Joseph as a slave.
POTROASTWhat Americans call a casserole.
POTSHERDEarthenware fragment.
POTTEREDOccupied oneself in a desultory but pleasant way.
POULTICEA soft, moist mass of cloth, bread, meal, herbs, etc., applied hot as a medicament to the body. Skin application usually with bandage or dressing to promote healing.
POUNDAGEWeight, especially when regarded as excessive.
POUNDERSQuarter-_, hamburgers.
POUNDINGRepeated and heavy striking or hitting of someone or something.
POUTERIAA genus of flowering trees in the gutta-percha family, Sapotaceae.
POVERISHMake poor.
POWERCUTDisruption in supply.
POWERFULStrong.
POWERNAPRestorative snooze.
PRACTICERepetition or exercise of an activity in order to achieve mastery and fluency.
PRACTISERepeat regularly.
PRACTIVEDoing; active.
PRAEDIALRelating to land or the cultivation of land.
PRAESEPEAn open cluster of stars in the constellation Cancer, also known as the Beehive Cluster.
PRAIRIESFlat grassy lands in North America.
PRAISINGLauding.
PRANCINGMoving friskily.
PRATTLEROne who talks volubly and inconsequentially.
PRATTLESTalks at length in a foolish or inconsequential way.
PREACHERCleric, evangelist, missionary.
PREADULTJuvenile.
PREAMBLEPreface.
PREAXIALPertaining to the radial side of the upper limb and the tibial side of the lower limb.
PRECEPTSRules or principles for action.
PRECINCTAn area in a town, often closed to traffic, that is designed or reserved for a particular purpose.
PRECIOUSValuable.
PRECLUDEPrevent from happening; make impossible.
PREDATESOccurs at an earlier time.
PREDATORAnimal that preys on others. 1987 sci-fi action film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.
PREDICTSForecasts.
PREEMPTSAcquires in advance or to the exclusion of others.
PREENINGTitivation, especially by birds cleaning and arranging their feathers.
PREFECTSIn France, Italy etc. the chief administrative officers of departments.
PREFORMSCreates beforehand.
PREGNANTIn the family way.
PREJUDGEArrive at an opinion before knowing all the facts.
PRELATESChurch dignitaries of high rank, such as cardinals, bishops or abbots.
PRELIMITRestrict beforehand.
PRELUDESActions or events serving as an introduction to something more important.
PREMIEREThe first performance of a musical or theatrical work or the first showing of a movie, film.
PREMIOUSRich in gifts.
PREMISEDBased an argument, theory, or undertaking on.
PREMISESBuildings for business.
PREMIUMSAmounts paid regularly for an insurance policy.
PREMOLARAny one of eight bicuspid teeth in a human adult.
PRENASALA bone in the front of the nose.
PRENATALOccurring or present before birth; during pregnancy.
PRENTICETrainee.
PREORDERRequest something in advance of it being available.
PREPAREDReady.
PRESCOTTJohn _, MP who represented the constituency of Hull East from 1970-2010.
PRESCUTAPieces composing the dorsal part, or tergum, of a thoracic segment of an insect.
PRESENCEImmediate proximity of a person.
PRESENTSGifts.
PRESERVEFruit etc. that is prepared by cooking with sugar.
PRESIDESSits in or holds a position of authority.
PRESIDIOA fortified post or settlement in Spanish America.
PRESSBOXArea for reporters at a stadium.
PRESSINGDemanding immediate attention.
PRESSIONA kind of massage using various muscle-compressing techniques.
PRESSMANJournalist.
PRESSUPSExercises in which the body is alternately raised from and lowered to the floor by the arms only.
PRESSUREForceful persuasion.
PRESTIGEReputation or standing.
PRETENCEAffectation, facade.
PRETENDSPlay-acts.
PRETORIACapital of South Africa.
PRETTIERMore attractive.
PRETTIESAttractive things.
PRETZELSBrittle savoury biscuits in the form of knots or sticks.
PREUNIONA meeting in advance of a permanent assembly.
PREVIEWSPerformances of a play before opening night.
PREVIOUSComing or happening before.
PRICEITEA mineral occurring as a snow-white massive calcium borate.
PRICETAGThe cost of something.
PRICKINGInjuring with a needle.
PRICKLEDHurt by thorns.
PRIDEAND_ _ Prejudice, Novel by Jane Austen.
PRIDEFULHaving an excessively high opinion of oneself.
PRIEDIEUA piece of furniture for use during prayer, consisting of a kneeling surface and a narrow upright front with a rest for the elbows or for books.
PRIESTLYClerical.
PRIMATESType of mammals that includes humans.
PRIMEVAL2007-11 ITV science-fiction drama series starring Andrew-Lee Potts and Hannah Spearritt.
PRIMNESSThe characteristic of being fussily formal.
PRIMROSE_ Hill, fashionable London district. County flower of Devon chosen by the charity Plantlife.
PRINCELYGenerous or lavish.
PRINCESSThe daughter of a monarch.
PRINTERSComputer devices that require ink.
PRINTINGPublishing.
PRINTOUTComputer hard copy.
PRINTRUNTotal extent of a publication.
PRIORATEThe dignity, office, or government of a prior.
PRIORIESAbbeys, monasteries.
PRIORITYRight of precedence over others.
PRISONEDLocked up.
PRISONERConvict.
PRISTINACapital of Kosovo.
PRISTINESpotless.
PRIVATESSoldiers of the lowest rank in the army.
PROBABLELikely.
PROBATEDEstablished the validity of a will.
PROBATESEstablishes the validity of a will.
PROBLEMSDifficulties.
PROCAINESynthetic compound derived from benzoic acid, used as a local anaesthetic, especially in dentistry.
PROCEEDSProfit or return derived from a commercial transaction or investment.
PROCLAIMAnnounce to the world.
PROCOELEA lateral cavity of the prosencephalon; a lateral ventricle of the brain.
PROCUREDObtained.
PROCURESObtains.
PRODIGALThe son who featured in a famous parable.
PRODUCEDManufactured.
PRODUCERThe person who takes overall administrative reponsibility for a film.
PROEMIALIntroductory; prefatory; preliminary.
PROFANEDTreated something sacred with irreverence or disrespect.
PROFANESTreats something sacred with irreverence or disrespect.
PROFFERSSuggests, proposes, submits.
PROFILESOutlines.
PROFITEDGained.
PROFORMALatin expression meaning 'for the sake of procedure' often used to describe an official document, such as an invoice.
PROFOUNDVery great or intense.
PROGRESSAdvancement. Move forward.
PROHIBITBan.
PROLAPSESlippage or sinking of a part or organ of the body, especially the womb.
PROLIFICVery productive. Generating many works.
PROLOGUEIntroduction to a play or book.
PROMERITTo oblige; to confer a favour on.
PROMISEDAssured someone that one will definitely do something or that something will happen.
PROMISESPledges.
PROMOTERA person or company that finances or organizes a sporting event, concert, or theatrical production.
PROMOTESAdvertises.
PRONATEDOf a hand, turned so that the palm is facing downwards.
PRONATESTurns or holds (a hand, foot, or limb) so that the palm or sole is facing downwards or inwards.
PROPERTYA thing or things belonging to someone; possessions collectively.
PROPHECYA prediction of what will happen in the future.
PROPHETSSeers.
PROPOSALMarriage offer.
PROPOSEDSuggested.
PROPOSESPuts forwards.
PROPOUNDPut forward (an idea or theory) for consideration by others.
PRORATEDAllocated.
PRORATESAllocates, distributes.
PROROGUETo adjourn or discontinue the meetings of a body for a period of time.
PROSECCOAn Italian wine.
PROSEMANWriter.
PROSIESTMost commonplace.
PROSIMIIA suborder of Primates.
PROSPECTOutlook for the future.
PROSPEROThe rightful Duke of Milan in The Tempest. Miranda's father.
PROSPERSThrives.
PROSTATEGland in male mammals found below the neck of the bladder.
PROTAGONA nitrogenous phosphorized principle found in brain tissue.
PROTEASEAn enzyme which breaks down proteins and peptides.
PROTEGEEFemale trainee.
PROTEGESThose guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person.
PROTEIDAA suborder of Caudata comprising aquatic salamanders with persistent gills and two pairs of weak limbs.
PROTEINSNitrogenous organic compounds which have large molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids and are an essential part of all living organisms.
PROTEOSEAny of various water-soluble compounds that are produced during digestion by the hydrolytic breakdown of proteins.
PROTESTSDemonstrates against.
PROTISTAA taxonomic kingdom in old system of classification.
PROTOCOLThe Fourth _, Michael Caine movie based on a Frederick Forsyth novel.
PROTOZOAMinute unicellular organisms.
PROUDESTThe most pleased with.
PROUDISHHaving a somewhat high opinion of oneself.
PROVENCEFormer province of southeast France, on the Mediterranean and the River Rhone.
PROVERBSOld Testament book of the bible.
PROVIDEDOn the condition or understanding that.
PROVINCEAdministrative division of Canada, distinct from a territory.
PROVISOSConditions or qualifications attached to an agreement or statement.
PROWLINGMoving stealthily.
PRUDENCECaution in practical affairs.
PRUINATEHaving a white, powdery covering or bloom.
PRUINOSECovered with white powdery granules; frosted in appearance.
PRUNELLA_ Scales, actress who played Sybil in the sitcom Fawlty Towers.
PRURIENTUnusually interested in sexual thoughts or practices.
PRUSSIAN_ blue.
PRYTANISA chief official in various ancient Greek states.
PSALMISTA composer of devotional songs or hymns.
PSALMODYSinging in church.
PSALTERYAn ancient stringed instrument with a trapezoidal sounding board.
PSAMATHEMoon of Neptune.
PSELLISMA defect of speech; especially stammering.
PSOCIDAEBooklice.
PSORALEAWidely distributed genus of herbs or shrubs with glandular compound leaves and spicate or racemose purple or white flowers.
PSYCHICSPeople who are sensitive to parapsychological forces.
PSYCHOUTIntimidate an opponent or rival by appearing very confident or aggressive.
PTERETISTaxonomic synonym of matteuccia.
PTOMAINEAny of a group of amine compounds of unpleasant taste and odour formed in putrefying animal and vegetable matter and formerly thought to cause food poisoning.
PUBCRAWLDrinking tour of bars.
PUBERTALRelating to the period during which adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of reproduction.
PUBLICANHe or she might be busy serving you drinks on New Years eve.
PUCKFISTA puffball fungus.
PUDDINGSDesserts.
PUDGIESTFattest.
PUFFBALLName for a spheroidal fungus and also a style of skirt popular in the 1980s.
PUGILISMThe art or practice of fighting with the fists; boxing.
PUGILISTBoxer.
PULASSANEast Indian fruit tree bearing fruit similar to but sweeter than that of the rambutan.
PULITZERJoseph _, US newspaper publisher who established a group of prizes awarded yearly since 1917. _ Prizes, annual awards given by Columbia University for achievement in U.S. journalism and the arts.
PULLOVERGarment type.
PULLRANKTo get one's way through status?
PULSATEDThrobbed.
PULTENEYWilliam _, 1st Earl of Bath, British Whig politician who was George I's Secretary at War 1714-17.
PUMPKINSGourds.
PUMPROOMPlace at a spa where medicinal water is dispensed.
PUNCHBAGBoxer's item.
PUNCHEONShort post, especially one used for supporting the roof in a coal mine.
PUNCTUALOn time.
PUNCTUREHole in a tyre.
PUNDITRYExpressing of expert opinions.
PUNISHEDCastigated, disciplined.
PUNISHERThe _, screen superhero played by Dolph Lundgren and Thomas Jane.
PUNITIVEInflicting or intended as punishment.
PUNITORYDisciplinary, penal.
PUNKIESTMost worthless.
PUPATIONLarva development.
PURCHASEBuy.
PUREBREDPedigree.
PUREEINGMashing food into a smooth, thick paste.
PURIFIEDMade free from anything that debases, pollutes, adulterates, or contaminates.
PURITANSPeople who adhere to strict moral or religious principles.
PURLOINSSteals.
PURPOSEDIntended or determined to do (something).
PURPOSERA person who intends or plans a particular thing.
PURSLANEA low, trailing plant, Portulaca oleracea, having yellow flowers, used as a salad plant and potherb.
PURSUANTLegal term meaning in agreement or conformity.
PURSUITSOccupations, hobbies or pastimes.
PURVEYORA person who sells or deals in particular goods.
PUSHBIKEBicycle.
PUSHIESTMost forceful.
PUSHOVEROne who is easily defeated.
PUSSYCATWhat's New _, Bacharach and David song, a hit for Tom Jones.
PUTAMENSOuter parts of the lentiform nucleus of the brain.
PUTANISMHabitual lewdness or prostitution of a woman; harlotry.
PUTASIDESave for later.
PUTATIVECommonly thought to be.
PUTDOWNSInsults.
PUTTOSEABegin trip by boat.
PUTUPJOBDishonest scheme.
PYGIDIUMThe terminal segment, division, or other structure in certain annelids, arthropods, and other invertebrates.
PYINKADOLeguminous Asian tree (Xylia xylocarpa) whose durable reddish heartwood is used in construction; also known as Sokram.
PYORRHEAPurulent inflammation of the teeth sockets.
PYRAMIDSEgyptian tourist attractions.
PYRAUSTAA specious genus of moths of the family Crambidae.
PYRENEESMountain range between France and Spain.
PYRIFORM(esp of organs of the body) pear-shaped.
PYROXENEAny of a large class of rock-forming silicate minerals, generally containing calcium, magnesium, and iron and typically occurring as prismatic crystals.
QUACKERYThe methods or practices of people who dishonestly claim medical or surgical skill.
QUADBIKEA motorcycle with four large tyres for off-road use.
QUADRANTThe fourth part of a circle or its circumference.
QUAESTORIn ancient Rome, any of a number of officials who had charge of public revenue and expenditure.
QUAGMIREAn area of wet, boggy land that gives way under foot.
QUAINTERMore twee.
QUANDARYA state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation.
QUANDONGAustralian tree with edible flesh and edible nutlike seed.
QUANTICOTraining academy of the FBI, located on a Marine Corps base in northern Virginia.
QUANTITYA particular or indefinite amount of anything.
QUARRIERPerson who works in or manages an open-pit mine.
QUARTENEHydrocarbon.
QUARTILEEach of four equal groups into which a population can be divided according to the distribution of values of a particular variable.
QUARTINEA supposed fourth integument of an ovule, counting from the outside.
QUASHINGCancelling.
QUATRAINA stanza of four lines.
QUAYSIDEPlatform beside the sea or a river where vessels can be loaded or unloaded.
QUEASIERMore nauseated.
QUEENBEEFertile female in a hive.
QUEENMABThe fairies' midwife first referred to by Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet.
QUEERISHSlightly odd.
QUENELLEA finely sieved mixture of cooked meat or fish, shaped into various forms and cooked in stock or fried as croquettes. A poached dumpling of finely chopped chicken, fish or veal.
QUESTINGMaking a long or arduous search for something.
QUESTIONQuery.
QUETZALSBirds.
QUIBBLEROne who raises petty or irrelevant objections.
QUICKENSAccelerates.
QUICKFIXRapid but inadequate solution.
QUIDNUNCA person who is eager to know the latest news and gossip; a gossip or busybody.
QUIETESTLeast noisy.
QUIETINGBecoming silent, calm, or still.
QUIETUDECalmness.
QUINCUNXGeometric pattern of five points arranged in a cross.
QUINTAINMedieval tilting target.
QUINTETSGroups of five singers or musicians.
QUIPSTERPerson who makes witty remarks.
QUIRINAL__ Palace, official residence in Rome of the Italian president since 1946.
QUISLINGA traitor who collaborates with an enemy force occupying their country.
QUIXOTICUnrealistic, idealistic, romantic.
QUOTIENTA result obtained by dividing one quantity by another.
RABATINEA type of collar or cape worn over the shoulders.
RABELAISFrench writer of The Life Of Gargantua And Of Pantagruel.
RACCOONSAmerican mammals that wash their food.
RACECARDMeeting programme.
RACEGOEROne who attends equestrian events.
RACEMOSEHaving the form of a cluster.
RACEMULEA little raceme.
RACHIDESThe series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord.
RACINESSPungency.
RACKRENTExtortionately hire out.
RACLETTEA Swiss dish of melted cheese served on boiled potatoes.
RACQUETSSquash _, former name for squash.
RADETZKY_ March, title of a Joseph Roth novel taken from a piece of music by Strauss.
RADIANCEGlow.
RADIATESEmits heat, light etc.
RADIATORHeating device.
RADICALSPeople who advocate thorough or complete political or social reform.
RADICLESParts of a plant embryo that develop into the primary root.
RADIOHAMOne showing an enthusiasm for the waves?
RADIOLUSThe barbule of a feather.
RADIOMANDj.
RADIOMENAmerican science fiction novel by Eleanor Lerman.
RADISHESVegetables.
RADIUSESCircle parts.
RADUCANUEmma, British teenage tennis player who won the women's singles title at the 2021 U.S. Open.
RAFFERTYBaker Street singer.
RAFTSMENThose who work on floating logs.
RAGDOLLSCats.
RAGNAROKUltimate battle in norse mythology.
RAGSTONEAny of various hard rocks.
RAGTRADEClothing business.
RAILCARDIdentity card that allows people to buy train tickets cheaply.
RAILINGSType of barrier.
RAILLERYLight-hearted satire or ridicule; banter.
RAILLEURA banterer; a jester; a mocker.
RAILROADTrain route.
RAIMENTSClothing.
RAINBOWSColoured arcs.
RAINCOATWet weather garment.
RAINDROPWater from the sky.
RAINFALLPhenomenon measured using an udometer or pluviometer.
RAINFORDMolly, English singer who partnered Carlos Gu on the 2022 series of Strictly Come Dancing.
RAINHILL_ Trials, 1829 locomotive test won by George Stephenson's Rocket.
RAINLESSDry.
RAINONMESong by U.S. singers Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande that was a UK No 1 hit in 2020.
RAINOUTSEvents that have been or will be canceled due to inclement weather.
RAINTREEA leguminous tree native to Central America, widely planted in the tropics for ornament.
RAINWASHThe sweeping away of soil or other material by precipitation.
RAINWEARWaterproof attire.
RAINWORMSoil-dweller which often comes to the surface after wet weather.
RALLYINGOf the stock exchange, increasing sharply after a decline. Colin McRae was a noted figure in this sport.
RAMAYANAA Sanskrit epic poem, composed about 300 bc.
RAMBLERSPeople who take country walks.
RAMBLINGTaking country walks for pleasure.
RAMBUTANSapindaceous fruit tree of the lychee family native to SE Asia with a spiny outer skin.
RAMEKINSSmall bowls used for food preparation and serving of food.
RAMIFIEDFormed branches or offshoots.
RAMIFIESForms branches or offshoots.
RAMPAGEDRushed around violently.
RAMPAGESAngry or destructive behaviours.
RAMPARTSDefensive walls of a castle.
RAMPLINGCharlotte, The Verdict actress.
RAMSGATESeaside town on the North Sea coast of East Kent.
RAMULOSE(of the parts or organs of animals and plants) having many small branches.
RANARIUMA place for keeping or rearing frogs.
RANCHEROSpanish cowboy.
RANCHINGCattle _, breeding animals.
RANDIESTMost lustful.
RANDOLPH_ Churchill, journalist and politician, only son of Winston.
RANDOMLYHaphazardly.
RANGIESTMost long-limbed.
RANGNICKRalf, German coach appointed interim manager of Manchester United FC in 2021.
RANSACKSGoes through (a place) stealing things and causing damage.
RANSOMEDReleased after paying a certain price.
RANTINGSLengthy, angry, and impassioned speeches.
RAPACITYAvarice. Greedy behaviour.
RAPESEEDPlant.
RAPHANUSPlant genus of the family Brassicaceae to which the radish belongs.
RAPHIDESThe needle-shaped crystals usually of calcium oxalate that develop as metabolic by-products in plant cells.
RAPIDITYCelerity.
RAPINOUSGiven to the seizure of someone's property by force.
RAPSHEETCriminal record.
RAPTORESTaxonomic synonym of falconiformes.
RAPTURESTransports (a believer) from earth to heaven at the Second Coming of Christ.
RARAAVISPerson or thing of a kind seldom encountered; Latin, 'rare bird'.
RAREBITSCheeses on toast.
RAREFIEDEsoteric, exclusive.
RARIFIEDMade uncommon.
RARITIESUncommon items.
RASGULLAAn Indian sweet consisting of a ball of paneer (curd cheese) cooked in syrup.
RASHFORDMarcus, Manchester United and England striker.
RASHNESSCarelessness.
RASPUTINGrigori _, Russian religious mystic who wielded great influence over Tsarina Alexandra.
RATCHETSDevices in which a toothed rack or wheel is engaged by a pawl to permit motion in one direction only.
RATEABLECan be graded.
RATHOLESCramped or squalid rooms or buildings.
RATICIDERodent poison.
RATIFIEDFormally sanctioned.
RATIFIERSomeone who expresses strong approval.
RATIFIESSanctions.
RATIONALReasonable.
RATIONEDAllowed each person to have only a fixed amount.
RATLINESRopes fastened across a sailing ship's shrouds like the rungs of a ladder, used for climbing the rigging.
RATOONEDSprung up from the root.
RATSBANEA white powdered poisonous trioxide of arsenic.
RATSTAILThin plait of hair.
RATTIGANTerence _, dramatist whose plays included The Winslow Boy and Separate Tables.
RATTLINGMaking a series of knocking sounds.
RAVENOUSFamished.
RAVIGOTESauce with herbs and shallots used in French cuisine.
RAWLINGSAngela _, Canadian author and poet.
RAYLEIGH_ scattering, light distribution phenomenon named after J. W. Strutt.
RAYMEARSSurvival technique specialist on TV.
REACHOUTTo try to establish friendly relations.
REACTANTIn chemistry, a substance that participates in and is altered by a chemical reaction.
REACTINGResponding.
REACTIONA response to some foregoing action or stimulus.
REACTIVEShowing a response to a stimulus.
REACTORSNuclear _.
READABLELegible.
READAPTSBecomes adjusted to changed conditions again.
READIESTThe most prepared.
READINGSFigures or amounts shown by a meter or other measuring instrument.
READJUSTAdapt, reacclimatise.
READMITSLets in again.
READOPTSStarts to follow (a principle or course of action) again.
READOUTSVisual records or displays of the output from a computer or scientific instrument.
READVISECounsel again.
READYINGPreparing.
READYMIXConsisting of pre-blended food ingredients that usually require only liquid added for cooking.
REAFFIRMState again strongly.
REAGENTSChemicals.
REALALESTraditional beers.
REALGARSArsenic minerals.
REALIGNSRestores to a different or former position or state.
REALISEDUnderstood.
REALISESBrings a plan or ambition to fruition; makes actual or concrete.
REALISTSPragmatists.
REALIZESComes to understand.
REALTIMEOf a computer system, processing and updating data as soon as it is received.
REAPPEARMaterialise again.
REARISESComes up again.
REARLAMPLight on the back of a vehicle.
REARMINGGiving weapons to again.
REARMOSTFurthest behind.
REARWARDTo the back.
REASCENDClimb again.
REASONEDDeduced, resolved.
REASSAILAttack again.
REASSERTReaffirm.
REASSESSRe-evaluate.
REASSIGNAllot again.
REASSORTRearrange.
REASSUMETake on or gain something again.
REASSUREHearten.
REATTACHRefasten.
REAWAKENRaise from slumber again.
REBATINGPaying back a sum of money.
REBELLEDRevolted.
REBOILEDCooked again.
REBOUNDSSprings back.
REBUFFEDRejected in an abrupt or ungracious manner.
REBUILDSConstructs again.
REBUTTALRefutation or contradiction.
REBUTTEDDisproved.
RECALLEDRecollected.
RECANTEDWithdrew declaration.
RECEDINGDecreasing, diminishing - like some hairlines.
RECEIPTSCounterfoils.
RECEIVEDGot.
RECEIVERThe part of a telephone containing the earpiece and mouthpiece.
RECENTLYOf late.
RECEPTORA sensory nerve ending that changes specific stimuli into nerve impulses.
RECESSESSecluded spots or alcoves.
RECHARGERevive energy.
RECISIONAn act of cancelling or voiding.
RECITALSPerformances of a programme of music by a soloist or small group.
RECKLESSDaryl Hannah and Aidan Quinn movie released in 1984.
RECKONEDWas of the opinion.
RECKONERReady ____ , a table of numbers used to facilitate simple calculations.
RECLINEDLay back in a relaxed position with the back supported.
RECLINERA type of armchair with a back that can be adjusted to slope at various angles.
RECLINESLeans or lies back in a relaxed position with the back supported.
RECLOSEDSealed again.
RECOATEDApplied another layer.
RECODINGEncrypting again.
RECORDERMusical instrument.
RECOUNTSTells the story or details of; narrates.
RECOURSEA source of help in a difficult situation.
RECOVERSGets better.
RECOVERYRecuperation.
RECREATEMake again.
RECUSANTPerson who refuses to submit to authority.
RECYCLEDReused, reprocessed.
RECYCLESConverts waste materials into usable objects.
REDADAIRRenowned American oil well firefighter who died in 2004.
REDALERTWarning of danger.
REDBARONNickname of Manfred von Richthofen, German First World War fighter pilot.
REDBRICKDenoting a modern, non-Oxbridge university.
REDCEDARNorth American coniferous tree; especially a type of juniper with fragrant wood that is used for making pencils.
REDCHINAHow the World's most populous country was known during the Cold War.
REDCOATSOrganizers and entertainers at a Butlin's holiday camp.
REDCROSSHumanitarian organisation founded in Switzerland in 1863.
REDDITCHWorcestershire town on the River Arrow formerly a centre for the needle and fishing tackle industry.
REDDWARFType of star.
REDEEMERChrist The _, statue of Jesus Christ overlooking the city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.
REDESIGNRemodel.
REDGIANTStar of high luminosity.
REDGRAVESteve _, knighted British rower who won a gold medal at five consecutive Olympic Games.
REDHEADSDistinctive women.
REDIRECTTurn aside.
REDLIGHTStop signal.
REDLINEDDrove with (a car engine) at or above its rated maximum revolutions per minute.
REDLINESDrives with (a car engine) at or above its rated maximum revolutions per minute.
REDMAIDSAnnual branching herb (Calandrinia menziesii) of the Pacific coast of North America cultivated for its crimson flowers.
REDMAYNEEddie _, Star of the 2018 film Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.
REDMEATSPork and venison are examples of these food types.
REDNECKSWorking-class white people from the southern US, especially politically reactionary ones.
REDNOSEDAdjective used to describe the lead character in a 1939 festive story by Robert L May.
REDOLENTStrongly reminiscent or suggestive of.
REDOUBTSStrongholds.
REDOUNDSContributes greatly to a person's credit or honour.
REDPANDASmall mammal with a ringed tail resembling a raccoon, of the mountain forests of Asia.
REDRAFTSDraws again.
REDROSESNickname for England's women's rugby union team.
REDROUTEUrban thoroughfare with severe parking penalties.
REDSHANKLarge, common sandpiper with brightly coloured legs.
REDSHIFTApparent increase in wavelength of radiation from a receding astronomical object.
REDSHOESThe _ _, a 1993 Kate Bush album.
REDSONJA1985 sword and sorcery action film starring Brigitte Nielsen and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
REDSTARTA Eurasian and North African songbird related to the chats.
REDTAILS2012 American war film directed by Anthony Hemingway.
REDUCINGMaking less.
REDWATERThe disease babesiosis in cattle.
REDWOODSGiant coniferous trees of coastal regions of California.
REEDBUCKAny of three African antelopes making up the genus Redunca having a distinctive whistling call.
REEDITEDCorrected/adapted (a book or film) again.
REEDMACEBulrush.
REELECTSPuts back in power.
REEMERGEMake a comeback.
REENACTSDoes again.
REENLISTEnter the armed forces again.
REESMOGGJacob ____, Conservative politician who became Leader of the House of Commons in 2019
REFACINGUpdating a building.
REFEREESFootball officials.
REFERENTThe thing in the world that a word or phrase denotes or stands for.
REFERRALThe directing of a patient to a medical specialist by a GP.
REFINERYA factory for the purification of a crude material, such as ore, sugar or oil. A place for removing impurities.
REFLATEDExpanded the level of output of (an economy) by government stimulus, using either fiscal or monetary policy.
REFLECTSThrows back (heat, light, or sound) without absorbing it.
REFLEXESInvoluntary responses.
REFLOATSPuts on water again.
REFORESTReplant with trees.
REFORMATArrange again.
REFORMEDMade better.
REFORMERPerson who works to improve existing institutions, laws and practices.
REFRAINSStops.
REFREEZEMake or become frozen again.
REFUGEESPeople who have been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.
REFUSINGTurning down.
REFUSIONA second or fresh melting.
REFUTINGDisproving.
REGAINEDGot back.
REGALINGAmusing with talk.
REGALISMThe doctrine of a sovereign's supremacy in ecclesiastical matters.
REGALISTAn advocate of royal supremacy especially in church affairs.
REGALITYThe state of being a king or queen.
REGATTASBoat or yacht race meetings.
REGICIDEKilling of a king.
REGIMENTMilitary formation.
REGINALDMan's name.
REGIONALRelating to or characteristic of an area.
REGISTERNotice and remember. Official list or record.
REGISTRYA database of configuration settings in Microsoft Windows operating systems.
REGRATEDBought in advance so as to raise their price for profitable resale.
REGROWTHRenewed expansion.
REGULARSThose who do the same thing often.
REGULATEControl.
REHEARSEPractise.
REHEATEDWarmed up (food).
REHOBOAMA wine bottle holding the equivalent of six normal bottles.
REHOMINGFinding a new place to live.
REHOUSEDFound a home again.
REHOUSESFinds a new home for.
REIGNINGIncumbent (monarch).
REIGNITELight again.
REIMPORTBring in from another country again.
REINDEERCaribou.
REINEDINRestrained.
REINFORMTell again.
REINVENTCreate again.
REINVESTFind somewhere else for one's capital.
REISSUEDPublished again.
REJOICEDDelighted.
REJOINEDConnected again.
REKINDLELight up again.
RELAPSEDWorsened, deteriorated.
RELAPSESOf a sick or injured person, deteriorates after a period of improvement.
RELATERSStory tellers.
RELATINGShowing a connection between.
RELATIONKinship.
RELATIVEFamily member.
RELAUNCHNew start for an existing product.
RELAXANTSedative.
RELAYINGPassing on.
RELEASEROne who liberates.
RELEASESSets free.
RELEASORA person who surrenders a claim on an estate.
RELEGATEDemote.
RELENTEDSoftened or became less severe.
RELEVANTPertinent.
RELIABLEDependable and trustworthy.
RELIABLYFaithfully.
RELIANCEDependence, confidence, or trust.
RELIEVEDGrateful.
RELIEVESAlleviates.
RELIGIONOrganised worship.
RELININGAttaching a new backing canvas to a painting.
RELISHEDEnjoyed greatly.
RELISHESSavours.
RELOANEDLent again.
RELOCATEMove elsewhere.
RELOOKEDRe-examined something.
RELUCENTReflecting light : shining.
RELUMINGRekindling.
REMAINEDStayed.
REMAINERName given to a person who voted for the UK to stay in the EU in the 2016 referendum.
REMAKINGCrafting again.
REMARQUEAuthor of the novel All Quiet On The Western Front.
REMEDIALIntended as a cure.
REMEDIESDrugs or agents that cure a disease or control its symptoms.
REMEMBERRecall.
REMINDERMemory jogger.
REMISINGIn fencing, making a second thrust after the first has failed.
REMISSLYNegligently.
REMITTEDRevoked.
REMITTERA person who sends a payment.
REMITTOROne who pardons.
REMNANTSLeftovers.
REMORATESong by Vaporwave.
REMOTELYDistantly.
REMOUNTSClimbs up again.
REMOVALSActions of taking away.
RENEGADETraitor.
RENEGADOA person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles.
RENEGUESGoes back on a promise.
RENEWALSInstances of resuming something after an interruption.
RENIFORMKidney-shaped.
RENMINBIAlternative name for the Chinese yuan; literally 'people currency'.
RENOUNCEGive up.
RENOVATERefurbish.
RENTAMOBA group of people considered to be protesting irrationally as if hired to do it.
REOBTAINGet again.
REOFFENDCommit another crime.
REOPENEDUnlocked again.
REOPPOSEGo against again.
REORDERSAsks for again.
REPAINTSDecorates again.
REPAIREDFixed, mended.
REPARTEEWitty retort.
REPAVINGDoing a path again.
REPEATERType of firearm.
REPETENDIn maths, the digit or series of digits in a recurring decimal that repeats itself.
REPHIDIM'They made camp at _, but there was no water there to drink' (Exodus).
REPHRASEExpress in different words.
REPLACEDSuperseded, supplanted.
REPLICASExact copies or reproductions, especially on a smaller scale.
REPLUNGEImmerse again.
REPOINTSBuilder does this to a wall.
REPOLISHShine again.
REPORTEDCited on bulletins.
REPORTERNewspaperman.
REPOSINGResting.
REPRIEVEPardon, amnesty.
REPRISALAct of retaliation.
REPROACHRebuke, blame, reprimand.
REPTILESLizards, say.
REPTILIAA song by indie rock band the Strokes.
REPUBLICA state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.
REPULSEDFelt intense distaste and aversion.
REPUTINGAscribing a particular fact or characteristic to.
REQUESTSAsks politely.
REQUITALSomething given in return, compensation, or retaliation.
REQUITESReturns a favour to someone.
RERECORDLog again.
REROUTESTakes a different path.
RESALGARA soft orange-red arsenic ore.
RESAMPLETry again.
RESCINDSAnnuls or repeals.
RESCRIPTRevise text.
RESCUERSThe _, Disney animated film released in 1977.
RESEARCHSystematic investigation to establish facts or principles or to collect information on a subject.
RESEMBLEBe like.
RESENTEDFelt bitter or aggrieved at.
RESERVEDCool or formal in manner. Reticent.
RESERVESWithholds. Funds that an insurer sets aside to pay future claims.
RESETTLEGo to live somewhere else.
RESEWINGStitching again.
RESHAPEDFormed again.
RESIDENTInhabitant.
RESIDINGLiving in.
RESIDUALRemaining.
RESIDUESLeftovers.
RESIGNEDLeft.
RESINATEFlavour with a gum or sap type substance.
RESINOUSGummy.
RESISTEDOpposed.
RESISTORElectronic component.
RESOLINGMending shoes.
RESOLUTESteadfast. Determined or having a fixed purpose.
RESOLVEDFirmly determined to do something.
RESONANT(Of a sound) clear, deep and strong.
RESONATEresound.
RESOURCESupply, facility.
RESPAWNSOf a character in a video game, reappears after having been killed.
RESPIGHIOttorino _, Italian composer best known for his "Roman Trilogy".
RESPIRESBreathes.
RESPITEDPostponed.
RESPITESPauses from exertion, intervals of rest.
RESPONDSSays something in reply.
RESPONSEReaction.
RESPRAYSSecond or further applications of new coats of paint on a motor vehicle.
RESTAGESPresents a performance again.
RESTCUREIdle recuperation.
RESTHOMEPlace for the elderly to live.
RESTLESSFidgety.
RESTORALRepair.
RESTOREDReinstated, re-established.
RESTORERA person whose job is to repair old buildings, paintings or furniture.
RESTRAINHold back.
RESTRICTImpose limits on.
RESTROOMU.S. term for a toilet in a restaurant or other public place.
RESTRUNGWith new wires.
RESTYLEDRedesigned, reshaped, retailored.
RESUBMITHand in ( a paper etc.) again.
RESULTEDFollowed as the consequence of something.
RESUMINGBeginning again.
RESUPPLYProvide again.
RESURVEYStudy something again.
RETAGGEDLabelled again.
RETAILEDSold.
RETAILERA person or business that sells goods to the public.
RETAINALThe act of keeping.
RETAINEDKept.
RETAINERIn history, a supporter or dependant of a person of rank, especially a soldier.
RETAKINGSitting an exam again.
RETAXINGPlacing a duty on again.
RETCHINGMaking the sound and movement of vomiting.
RETICENTTaciturn or reserved.
RETICLESFine lines or fibres in the eyepiece of an optical device, such as a telescope or microscope.
RETICULAFine networks.
RETICULEIn the 18th and 19th centuries, a woman's small bag or purse, usually in the form of a pouch with a drawstring.
RETINOIDAny of various natural or synthetic derivatives of vitamin A, used medically to treat skin conditions.
RETINUESBodies of aides and retainers attending important people such as royalty.
RETINULAA cluster of pigment-containing photosensitive cells in each ommatidium of the compound eye of an arthropod.
RETIPPEDFixed a snooker cue.
RETIREESPensioners.
RETIRINGShy, reserved.
RETITLEDNamed again.
RETOOLEDAltered the form or character of; reshaped.
RETOSSEDThrew again.
RETREADSGoes back over (a path or one's steps).
RETREATSBacks off.
RETRENCHTo cut down expenses.
RETRIALSFurther hearings.
RETRIEVERegain possession of.
RETROACTTo have reference to or influence on past occurrences.
RETROFITAdd (a component or accessory) to something that did not have it when manufactured.
RETRONYMNew term coined to restore the original meaning of a word now commonly used to indicate something else, as in snail mail and acoustic guitar.
RETRORSETurned or pointing backwards; used especially of plant parts.
RETSINASGreek white or rose wines flavoured with resin.
RETURNEDCame back, reappeared.
REUNIONSGet-togethers, gatherings.
REUNITEDFriends _ , former social-networking site launched in 2000 by Julie and Steve Pankhurst and Jason Porter.
REUNITESBrings together again.
REUPTAKEThe absorption by a presynaptic nerve ending of a neurotransmitter that it has secreted.
REUSABLENot throw away.
REVALUESRecalculates cost.
REVAMPEDGave new and improved form, structure, or appearance to.
REVEILLEA signal given to awaken soldiers or sailors (armed forces personnel) in the morning.
REVELLERA celebrant who shares in a noisy party.
REVENANTThe _ , 2015 adventure film starring Leonardo DiCaprio as frontiersman Hugh Glass.
REVERENDClergyman's title.
REVERENTRespectful.
REVERIESDreams.
REVERSALA complete change or turn to an opposite direction, order or position.
REVERSEDMoved backwards.
REVERSESGoes backwards.
REVIEWERA person who gives their opinion on new books, films, plays, etc. as for a newspaper.
REVISIONPreparatory study for an examination.
REVOKINGOfficially cancelling.
REVOLTEDDisgusted, or mutinied.
REVOLVERPistol type.
REWAREWATall New Zealand tree yielding a valuable reddish timber used in furniture-making; Knightia excelsa.
REWEIGHSMeasures again how heavy something is.
REWIRINGProvision of new electric cables into an appliance, building or vehicle.
REWRITESPens again.
REYNOLDSSir Joshua _, 18th-century English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy. Debbie, Singin' in the Rain actress. Ryan, actor who plays the title role in Deadpool.
RHAPSODEA person who recites epic poems, especially one of a group in ancient Greece whose profession it was to recite the Homeric poems.
RHAPSODYEcstatic music.
RHEMATICPertaining to the formation of words.
RHEOLOGYThe branch of physics concerned with the flow and shape of matter.
RHEOSTATA variable resistance, usually consisting of a coil of wire with a terminal at one end and a sliding contact that moves along the coil. Similar to a potentiometer.
RHETORICOratory. The theory and practice of eloquence as a means of persuasion. The art of using language effectively to influence or persuade others.
RHIANNONWife of Pwyll, often identified with the Gaulish horse goddess Epona.
RHINITISInflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose.
RHIZOGENOne of a proposed class of flowering plants growning on the roots of other plants and destitute of green foliage.
RHIZOMESThe thick horizontal underground stems on plants like mint and iris.
RHODANICOf or relating to thiocyanic acid.
RHODESIAA former British colony in S Africa: name changed to Zimbabwe, 1979.
RHOMBOIDA parallelogram in which adjacent sides are of unequal lengths and angles are non-right angled.
RHONCHALA wheezing or snoring sound heard upon auscultation of the chest, caused by an accumulation of mucus or other material.
RHUBARBSFruity sounds made by actor saying nothing on stage?
RHYOLITEA fine-grained igneous rock; the volcanic equivalent of granite.
RHYTHMICA form of gymnastics involving movements using hand apparatus.
RIBALDRYCoarse jesting.
RIBOSOMEMinute particle of RNA and associated proteins occurring in all living cells; the site of protein synthesis.
RIBROASTStanding _ _, cut of beef.
RICEBOWLFood dish.
RICHARDSViv _, former West Indian cricketer who scored more than 100 first-class centuries. Keith, co-founder and guitarist of the Rolling Stones. Gordon, British flat racing Champion Jockey in 26 seasons between 1925 and 1953.
RICHHALLU.S. stand-up comedian noted for playing Otis Lee Crenshaw, a fictional country singer.
RICHMONDDuring the Queen's early years, one of her family's homes was White Lodge in _ Park. American state capital of Virginia.
RICHWEEDA smooth-stemmed medicinal plant of the mint family.
RICKSHAWA small, two-wheeled, passenger vehicle drawn by one or two men.
RICOCHETAction of a bullet rebounding from a surface, usually with a whining or zipping sound.
RIDDANCEGood _.
RIDGELETLittle rim.
RIDGETOPCrest.
RIDGEWAYBritain's oldest road. The _ , ancient, pre-Roman grass track that stretches from Wiltshire to Buckinghamshire.
RIDICULEDerision.
RIESLINGType of dry white wine.
RIEVAULXYorkshire village, site of a Cistercian abbey dissolved by Henry VIII.
RIFFRAFFRabble. Worthless people.
RIFLEMANA person skilled in the use of a long-barrelled fireaarm, especially a soldier.
RIGATONIType of Italian food. Pasta.
RIGHTFULProper or just.
RIGHTIESOpposite of left-handers.
RIGHTISTA person who supports a type of political views.
RIGHTOFFImmediately.
RIGOROUSThorough, painstaking, scrupulous.
RINGBONEIn horses, a painful condition characterized by new bone growth.
RINGDOVEA small Old World bird, Streptopelia risoria, having a black half ring around the nape of the neck.
RINGFORTCircular fortified settlement of the Iron Age and later; commonly known in Ireland as a rath.
RINGGITSMonetary units of Malaysia.
RINGHALSHighly venomous snake of southern Africa able to spit venom up to seven feet.
RINGLETSLocks of hair hanging down in spiral curls.
RINGMAINA domestic electrical supply with outlet sockets connected to the mains supply through a continuous circuit.
RINGPULLThing on the top of a can.
RINGROADRoute around a city.
RINGSIDENear to the action.
RINGTAILAny of several types of opossum with a curling prehensile tail used to grasp branches.
RINGTONESound made by a mobile phone.
RINGTOSSA game where hoops are thrown around pegs, common at fairs.
RINGWORMContagious itching skin disease.
RIOBRAVOWestern with John Wayne, Dean Martin and Ricky Nelson.
RIOTGEARProtective clothing and equipment worn by police in situations where crowds are violent.
RIPARIANRelating to or situated on the banks of a river.
RIPENESSReady to eat.
RIPOSTEDMade a quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism.
RIPOSTESReturn thrusts in fencing.
RIPTIDESStretches of turbulent water in the sea.
RISSOLESA mixture of minced cooked meat, coated in egg and breadcrumbs then fried.
RITENUTOIn music, held back momentarily.
RIVALESSA female enemy.
RIVETINGCompletely engrossing; compelling.
RIVULETSSmall streams.
ROADBEDSLayers of ballast that support the sleepers of a railway track.
ROADKILLThe American name for the remains of animals hit by vehicles.
ROADLESSWithout a street.
ROADMAPSPlans or guides for future actions.
ROADRAGEDriver's fury. Song by Catatonia released in 1998.
ROADSHOWA series of TV or radio programmes broadcast on location from different venues.
ROADSIDEVerge.
ROADSIGNTraffic notice.
ROADSTERAn open-top car with two seats.
ROADTESTAn examination to ensure that a vehicle is safe to drive.
ROADTOWNCapital of the British Virgin Islands.
ROASTERSOvens.
ROASTERYPlace where coffee beans are processed.
ROASTINGCooking in an oven.
ROBCROSS2018 PDC World Darts champion.
ROBINDAYPolitical broadcaster whose questioning once caused John Nott to remove his microphone and walk off set.
ROBINSONSmokey _, American singer/songwriter who had a major role in the success of the Motown label.
ROBOREANMade of oak.
ROBOTNIKDoctor played by Jim Carrey in the 2020 film Sonic the Hedgehog.
ROBUSTERTougher.
ROBUSTLYVigorously.
ROCHDALETown in Greater Manchester, a former centre of the textile industry.
ROCHELLELa _, a port in France, on the Bay of Biscay.
ROCKCAKEA small hard bun with an irregular top.
ROCKDOVECommon bird of the family Columbidae from which the domestic pigeon is descended; Columba livia.
ROCKETEDIncreased very rapidly and suddenly.
ROCKFALLAn avalanche of loose stones that has come down a cliff face.
ROCKFISHFish of North American Pacific coastal waters.
ROCKIESTMost stony.
ROCKLINGFish which has an elongated body with barbels around the mouth and occurs mainly in the North Atlantic Ocean.
ROCKNESSMusic festival held annually near the Scottish village of Dores.
ROCKSALTPut this on roads in icy weather.
ROCKSTARPopular singer.
ROCKWELLSam _, star of the romantic action comedy film Mr Right.
RODENTIAAn order of mammals.
RODERICK_ Alleyn, inspector created by Ngaio Marsh.
RODERIGOSecondary antagonist of Shakespeare's Othello, in love with Desdemona.
RODLAVERAustralian former tennis player nicknamed Rocket who won a Grand Slam of singles titles in 1962 and 1969.
ROEBUCKSMales of a type of medium-sized European deer.
ROENTGENUnit used to measure exposure to X-rays and gamma rays, symbol R.
ROGATIONIn the Christian Church, a solemn supplication consisting of the litany of the saints chanted on the three days before Ascension Day.
ROISTERSEngages in noisy merrymaking; revels.
ROLEPLAYPsychotherapy technique.
ROLLBACKRestoration to an earlier state.
ROLLCAGEFrame in a racing car to protect the driver and passengers.
ROLLCALLChecking of those present.
ROLLICKSPlays boisterously.
ROLLMOPSHerring fillets rolled, usually around onion slices, and pickled in spiced vinegar.
ROLLNECKA type of sweater.
ROLLOVERIndeterminately defer.
ROLYPOLYPlump or rotund. A cylindrical pudding made with suet pastry and jam.
ROMAINESLettuces of a variety with crisp narrow leaves that form a tall head.
ROMANCEDCourted.
ROMANCESLove affairs.
ROMANIANFrom a European country.
ROMANIZETo write or print (something, such as a language) in the Latin alphabet.
ROMANLAWOld rules.
ROMANSCHLanguage.
ROMANTICLovey-dovey.
ROMEOAND_ _ Juliet.
ROMPHOMEWin a race easily.
RONDAVELTraditional circular African dwelling with a conical thatched roof.
RONDELETFrench form of poetry.
RONDOLETSong by Duke Ellington.
RONDONIAState of NW Brazil on the border with Bolivia; capital, Porto Velho.
RONSTADTLinda, retired US singer inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014.
ROOFLINEThe design or proportions of a vehicle's top.
ROOFRACKCar accessory.
ROOFTREEHouse ridge.
ROOMIESTMost spacious.
ROOMMATEFellow lodger.
ROOSTERSCockerels.
ROOSTINGOf a bird or bat, settling for rest or sleep.
ROOTBEERAmerican soft drink.
ROOTCROPCarrots for example.
ROOTLESSHaving no settled home or social or family ties.
ROOTLINGRummaging.
ROPEDOFFIsolated with cord.
ROPEWALKLong piece of ground where ropes are made.
ROPEWAYSTransport systems for materials or people, used especially in mines or mountainous areas.
ROPINESSThe property of being cohesive and sticky.
RORATIONA falling of dew.
RORIDULAGenus of evergreen, insect-trapping shrubs.
RORQUALSWhalebone whales which have a dorsal fin and a series of grooves along the throat and chest.
RORYBESTFormer hooker and rugby union captain of Ireland.
ROSALINDThe heroine of Shakespeare's As You Like It. _ Russell, His Girl Friday actress.
ROSAMOTAPortuguese ex-marathon runner who won Olympic gold in 1988.
ROSAMUND_ Pike, Jack Reacher actress.
ROSARIESCatholic devotions.
ROSEANNE1988-97 sitcom returning for a tenth season in March 2018.
ROSEBOWLThe _ _, former title of the home of Hampshire County Cricket Club.
ROSEBUDSFlower parts.
ROSELITEA rare arsenate mineral.
ROSEMARYGirl's name.
ROSETTESBadges made of ribbon or silk that are pleated or gathered to resemble flowers.
ROSEWALLKen _, Australian former amateur then professional tennis player who won eight Grand Slam singles titles.
ROSEWOODDoor woes? Not with this timber.
ROSIELEETea in Cockney rhyming slang.
ROSKILDECapital of Denmark from the 11th century to 1443.
ROSSDALEGavin, lead vocalist of rock band Bush, former The Voice UK coach.
ROSSETTIChristina _, 19th-century British poet who wrote Goblin Market.
ROSSITERLeonard _, Star of Rising Damp.
ROSSLAREIrish port in County Wexford near the southeasternmost point of the country.
ROSTRATEHaving a beak or beaklike snout or proboscis.
ROSTRULAThe proboscises of fleas.
ROSULATEArranged in small rose-like clusters.
ROTALITEFossil abundant in the chalk formation.
ROTARIANBranch member of a global charitable organisation for those in business.
ROTARIESTurning machines.
ROTATINGTurning.
ROTATIONA succession in definite order, as of crops.
ROTATIVETurning like a wheel.
ROTATORSThings that turn.
ROTHESAYTown on the east coast of the Isle of Bute.
ROTIFERSMinute aquatic multicellular invertebrates.
ROTTENLYAbominably.
ROTUNDASRound buildings, especially ones with a dome.
ROUGHAGEDietary fibre.
ROUGHCUTPreliminary version of a film.
ROUGHESTMost unsmooth.
ROUGHSEAInclement marine conditions.
ROULADESFlorid passages of runs in classical music for a solo virtuoso.
ROULETTEGambling game.
ROUNDELSNational insignia used on military aircraft, generally circular in shape and usually comprising concentric rings of different colours.
ROUNDERSBall game similar to baseball.
ROUNDISHSomewhat curved.
ROUNDOFFMake less jagged.
ROUNDONEStart of boxing match.
ROUNDTHEHere we go _ _ mulberry bush.
ROUNDTOPA platform at the masthead of a sailing ship.
ROUNDUPSCollections of facts or information.
ROUSSEAU18th-century philosopher (surname) known for The Social Contract.
ROUTEONEFootball tactic involving long high kicks upfield towards a central striker.
ROUTINESSequences of actions regularly followed.
ROWDIESTThe most noisy and disorderly.
ROWDYISMNoisy and disorderly behaviour.
ROWLOCKSSwivelling devices attached to the gunwale of a boat, used to hold oars in place.
ROWNTREEHenry Isaac, founder of a confectionery company in York in 1862.
ROYALISTSupporter of a monarchy.
ROYALOAKThe tree within which the future Charles II hid to escape the Roundheads following the Battle of Worcester.
RUBAIYATA traditional Persian verse form consisting of a collection of quatrains.
RUBALONGCo-exist satisfactorily.
RUBIALESAn order of flowering plants in the Cronquist system.
RUBICONSIn piquet, acts of winning a game against an opponent whose total score is less than 100, in which case the loser's score is added to rather than subtracted from the winner's.
RUBIDIUMChemical element, symbol Rb, atomic number 37.
RUBRICALA title or heading of a statute or chapter in a code of law.
RUBYTAILSpecies of cuckoo wasp with a red abdomen.
RUCKSACKBackpack. A strong, typically waterproof bag carried on the back, often used by hikers and climbers.
RUCTIONSDisturbances.
RUDDIESTHaving a more healthy red colour.
RUDENESSIncivility.
RUDIMENTThe first principles of a subject.
RUFFIANSHooligans.
RUGGIERO_ Leoncavallo, Italian composer of operas including 1892'a Pagliacci.
RUGOSITYThe state or quality of being wrinkled, as the skin.
RUMINANTA mammal that chews the cud and has a stomach of four compartments.
RUMINATEChew the cud.
RUMMAGEDSearched unsystematically and untidily through something.
RUMPUNCHA mixed drink featuring an alcoholic beverage.
RUMSFELDDonald _, US politician who served two terms as Secretary of Defense.
RUMTODDYDrink of a molasses-based spirit, hot water, sugar and spices.
RUNABOUTSmall vehicle.
RUNAGATEA deserter.
RUNAMILEBe very alarmed or frightened.
RUNCIBLE_ spoon, a fork-like utensil with two broad prongs and one sharp, curved prong. Fictional implement in Edward Lear's The Owl and The Pussycat.
RUNNERUPPerson finishing second.
RUNNIESTMost liquid-like.
RUNSHORTLack.
RURALISTOne who lives in the countryside.
RURALITECountry dweller.
RUSEDSKIGreg, 1997 BBC Sports Personality of the Year. Canadian-born British tennis player who was a finalist in the 1997 U.S. Open men's singles.
RUSHHOURPeriod of heaviest traffic. Comedy film franchise starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker.
RUSHMOREMount _, a mountain in the Black Hills of South Dakota; a national memorial.
RUSTBELTArea suffering industrial decline, especially the steel-producing region of America's Midwest and NE states.
RUSTIESTHaving the most iron oxide.
RUSTLERSIn the US and Canada, cattle or horse thieves.
RUTABAGAThe American and Canadian name for a swede.
RUTHENIAHistoric region south of the Carpathian mountains in modern-day Ukraine; source of the name of chemical element 44.
RUTHLESSShowing no mercy.
RYDERCUPBiennial men's golf competition between Europe and the US.
RYEBREADFoodstuff of which pumpernickel and schwartzbrot are German varieties.
RYEHOUSEA location in Hoddesdon in the English county of Hertfordshire.
SAARINENEero, Finnish architect who designed St Louis' Gateway Arch.
SABATINIGabriela _, winner of a silver medal for tennis in the 1988 Olympic Games.
SABERINGCutting with a type of sword.
SABOTAGEDeliberate destruction.
SABOTEURPerson who deliberately commits damage for a military or political purpose.
SABOTIERA maker of wooden shoes.
SACKRACEChildren's competition.
SACRISTYAn apartment in or a building connected with a church or a religious house, in which the sacred vessels, vestments, etc., are kept.
SADDENEDMade or became miserable or unhappy.
SADDUCEEA member of a Jewish sect or party of the time of Christ that denied the resurrection of the dead, the existence of spirits, and the obligation of oral tradition, emphasizing acceptance of the written Law alone.
SADISTICCruel, vicious.
SADLERIAGenus of six species of ferns in the family Blechnaceae, all endemic to Hawaii.
SAFEHOLDA refuge especially from attack.
SAFESEATAn area where a candidate from a particular political party always wins by a large majority.
SAFETIESDevices that prevents a gun being fired or a machine being operated accidentally.
SAGACITYAbility to make good judgments.
SAGAMOREA subordinate chief of the Algonquian Indians of the North Atlantic coast.
SAILFISHAnimal of the genus Istiophorus.
SAILINGSTrips made by ships.
SAINTDOMThe condition or quality of being a holy person.
SAINTINGCanonizing.
SAKHAROVAndrei _, Soviet physicist and human-rights campaigner awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1975.
SALARIEDPaid a fixed or set amount of money each year.
SALARIESWages. Fixed regular payments made by employers for professional or office work.
SALEABLEFit for selling.
SALESMANShop assistant. Death of a _ , Arthur Miller play published in 1949.
SALESMENVenders.
SALEWORKWork done carelessly or slightingly.
SALICLAWIn many a royal house in Europe, this ensured that women were excluded from dynastic succession.
SALIENCEThe quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence.
SALINATEMake salty.
SALINGERJ. D. _, author of The Catcher In The Rye.
SALINOUSSalty.
SALIVARYRelating to spit.
SALIVATEGet excited, like one of Pavlov's dogs.
SALMINEOAmerican actor nominated for an Oscar for the 1955 film Rebel Without A Cause.
SALMONETYoung fish.
SALONICAProvince of the Ottoman Empire.
SALONIKAGulf of _, an arm of the Aegean, in NE Greece.
SALOPIANPerson, native or inhabitant of Shropshire.
SALPICONA dish of one or more ingredients diced or minced and bound with a sauce or liquid.
SALPIDAEA small family of tunicates in the class Thaliacea.
SALTBUSHAny of various plants or shrubs of the genus Atriplex, having mostly alternate leaves and clusters of inconspicuous flowers, often growing in saline or alkaline soil.
SALUTARYPromoting or conducive to good health.
SALUTINGAcknowledging a superior officer.
SALVADOR_ Dali, Painter.
SALZBURGA city in western Austria; the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
SAMANTHA_ Cameron, wife of the Prime Minister.
SAMARIUMChemical element, symbol Sm, atomic number 62.
SAMAROIDResembling a winged seed vessel.
SAMEHEREAgreed.
SAMIZDATIn the former Soviet Union, clandestine printing and distribution of banned literature; literally, 'self-publishing house'.
SAMNEILLNew Zealand actor who played detective Chester Campbell in TV series Peaky Blinders.
SAMOYEDSMedium-sized herding dogs with white, double layer coats.
SAMPHIREEdible coastal plant with fleshy, divided leaves and clusters of small, greenish-white flowers.
SAMPLERSElectronic musical devices.
SAMRAIMIThe 2002-2007 Spider-Man film trilogy director.
SAMRYDERSinger-songwriter who came second in Eurovision 2022 for the UK with Space Man.
SAMSMITHSinger of Writing's on the Wall, the Spectre Bond film theme song.
SAMSNEADGolfer.
SAMSPADEDetective created by Dashiell Hammett.
SAMTYLERTime-travelling detective played by John Simm in the sci-fi series Life on Mars.
SAMURAISJapanese warriors.
SANATIVEConducive to physical or spiritual health and well-being; healing.
SANCERREA light white French wine produced in the Loire valley in France.
SANCOCHEThick soup consisting of meat and root vegetables.
SANCTIONGive authority to.
SANCTITYThe condition of purity or holiness.
SANCTUMSSacred places.
SANDBAGSSacks filled with loose material, used as protection against gunfire, floodwater etc.
SANDBANKProblem for shipping.
SANDBERGSheryl, U.S. business executive appointed COO of Facebook in 2008.
SANDIEGOCity in America.
SANDLIKEGranular.
SANDPILEWhat you might find on a beach.
SANDRAOHActress who plays Eve Polastri in Killing Eve.
SANDSHOEPlimsoll.
SANDTRAPAnother name for a bunker on a golf course.
SANDWICHBread snack.
SANDWORTAny of numerous caryophyllaceous plants of the genus Arenaria, which grow in dense tufts on sandy soil and have white or pink solitary flowers.
SANGSTERRobert, English thoroughbred racehorse breeder and owner who was a major investor in the Coolmore Stud.
SANGUINECheerful and confident.
SANITARYHygienic.
SANPEDRO_ _ Sula, the second largest city and chief industrial centre of Honduras.
SANSERIFA category of typeface without decorative feet at the end of strokes.
SANSKRITAncient Indian language used in Hinduism.
SANTAANAFamous wind in California.
SANTIAGOCapital of Chile.
SANTONINWhite crystalline compound obtained from the wormwood plant Artemisia cina, used medicinally as an anthelmintic.
SAOPAULOLargest city of South America, in Brazil on a plateau of the Serra do Mar mountains. Brazil's most populous city.
SAPIENCEWisdom, sagacity.
SAPLINGSYoung trees.
SAPONITEA clay mineral that is a hydrous silicate of aluminum and magnesium and occurs in soft amorphous masses in the cavities of certain rocks.
SAPPHIREPrecious stone.
SAPREMIABlood poisoning resulting from the absorption of the products of putrefaction.
SARABANDA slow stately Spanish dance of the 17th and 18th centuries.
SARACENSEnglish rugby union side who play at Allianz Park.
SARAJEVOCapital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. 1984 Winter Olympic Games venue.
SARANDONThelma and Louise actress. Susan _, winner of the Best Actress Oscar for 1995's Dead Man Walking.
SARATOGATown in New York state.
SARCENETFine, soft silk fabric, used as a lining material and in dressmaking.
SARCOMASMalignant tumours of connective or other non-epithelial tissue.
SARDINEDPacked closely together.
SARDINESSmall, marine food-fish of the herring family.
SARDINIAMediterranean island.
SARDONICGrimly mocking or cynical.
SARDONYXA chalcedony that is used for cameos and has sard and chalcedony of another color, usually white, arranged in straight parallel bands.
SARGASSO_ Sea, calm Atlantic area.
SARPLIERA coarse cloth made of hemp, and used for packing goods, etc.
SARSENETFine, soft silk fabric, used as a lining material and in dressmaking.
SASHAYEDWalked in an ostentatious yet casual manner, typically with exaggerated movements of the hips and shoulders.
SASSANIDAncient Persian empire of the 3rd to 7th century AD, also called the Empire of Iranians.
SASSOLINNative boric acid, found in saline incrustations on the borders of hot springs near a town in Italy.
SATANISEPortray as evil.
SATANISMDevil worship.
SATCHELSSchool bags.
SATIABLECan be satisfied.
SATINPODSoutheastern European plant cultivated for its fragrant purplish flowers and round flat papery silver-white seedpods that are used for indoor decoration.
SATIRISTAnglo-Irish author Jonathan Swift is considered one of the foremost writers of this kind.
SATIRIZEParody.
SATSUMASCitrus fruits that have loose rinds and easily separable segments.
SATURATESoak.
SATURDAYWhen _ Comes, a football movie starring Sean Bean and Emily Lloyd.
SATYRIONAny one of several kinds of orchids.
SAUCEPANCooking vessel.
SAUCIESTMost suggestive.
SAUNDERSJennifer _, Dawn French's comedy partner.
SAUNTERSStrolls.
SAUROPODDinosaur.
SAUSAGESTube shaped food items containing finely minced meat mixed with fat, cereal or bread and seasonings.
SAUSSURESwiss linguist.
SAUTEINGFrying quickly in a little hot fat.
SAUTERNECalifornian sweet to semi-dry white wine blended from several types of grape.
SAVAGERYViciousness and cruelty.
SAVANNAH_ Phillips, the Queen's first great grandchild. U.S. seaport in Georgia founded in 1733.
SAVEFACEAvoid humiliation.
SAVELOYSSmoked sausages made from salted pork.
SAVORINGTasting (good food or drink) and enjoying it to the full.
SAVOYARDGilbert and Sullivan enthusiast.
SAVVIESTMost shrewd.
SAWBONESSlang term for a surgeon or doctor.
SAWGRASSGolf course in Florida that hosts the annual Players' Championship, established in 1974.
SAWMILLSIndustrial establishments where timber is sawn into planks etc.
SAXATILELiving or growing on or among rocks.
SAXONITEAny peridotite rock composed mainly of olivine and orthopyroxene.
SAYAGAINTo repeat something vocally.
SAYONARAJames Michener novel about a US soldier in love with a Japanese woman.
SCABBARDSword holder. Sheath.
SCABIOSAA nectar-rich genus of the honeysuckle family, also called pincushion flowers.
SCABIOUSMediterranean plant with blue, red or whitish dome-shaped flower heads.
SCABROUSSalacious or bordering on the indecent.
SCAFFOLDFramework to support workers.
SCALDINGInjuring with steam.
SCALIESTMost dry and flaking.
SCALLIONAnother name for the spring onion or green onion.
SCALLOPSEdible molluscs.
SCALPELSSurgical knives with short, thin blades.
SCANDALSOutrages.
SCANDIUMChemical element, symbol Sc, atomic number 21.
SCANNERSA 1981 horror film starring Patrick McGoohan and Michael Ironside.
SCANSIONThe analysis of metrical patterns in verse.
SCANTIERMore meagre.
SCAPHITEA fossil cephalopod.
SCAPHOIDLarge carpal bone articulating with the radius below the thumb.
SCAPULARRoman Catholic garment suspended from the shoulders.
SCARCELYBarely, only just. Rarely.
SCARCESTRarest, least abundant.
SCARCITYShortage.
SCARFACEAl Capone.
SCARGILLTrade unionist. Arthur _, president of the National Union of Mineworkers from 1982 until 2002.
SCARIESTMost chilling.
SCARIOUSOf plant parts, membranous, dry, and brownish in colour.
SCARLETT_ O'Hara, the main character in Margaret Mitchell's novel Gone With The Wind. Played on film by Vivien Leigh.
SCATHINGWithering, sarcastic.
SCATTERSDisperses.
SCAVENGETo search for anything usable among discarded material.
SCENARIOA predicted sequence of events.
SCEPTICSPeople who habitually doubt the authenticity of accepted beliefs.
SCEPTREDEndowed with authority.
SCEPTRESOrnamented staffs carried by rulers on ceremonial occasions as a symbol of sovereignty.
SCHEDULETimetable.
SCHEIDERRoy _, Oscar-nominated star of the 1979 musical drama film All That Jazz.
SCHEMERSThose involved in making secret or underhand plans.
SCHEMINGPlotting. Conspiratorial.
SCHEMISTAn astrologer.
SCHEPISIFred _, Australian director of films including Roxanne and The Eye Of The Storm.
SCHIEDAMA port in the SW Netherlands, in South Holland province west of Rotterdam.
SCHIFFERClaudia, German supermodel.
SCHIFRINLalo, Argentine-U.S. pianist and composer who wrote the scores for the Dirty Harry film series.
SCHILLERFriedrich _, German poet, dramatist, historian and critic.
SCHIMMELWilhelm, German piano maker.
SCHIZAEAA small genus of specialized ferns.
SCHLEGELThe surname of the siblings Margaret, Tibby and Helen in EM Forster's 1910 novel Howards End.
SCHMALTZExcessive sentimentality, especially in music or films; from German via Yiddish, 'melted fat'.
SCHNABELJulian _, American painter and filmmaker.
SCHNAPPS(in Europe) any strong, dry spirit, as slivovitz, aquavit, or kirsch.
SCHOLARSAcademics, learned people.
SCHOONERVessel with at least two masts.
SCHUBERTAustrian composer.
SCHUMANNClara, German pianist and composer born in 1819.
SCHWERINState capital of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania in NE Germany, chartered in 1160.
SCIAPODEA member of a mythical race of humans living in Africa, who have one single, large foot which they use to shade themselves from the rays of the sun.
SCIATICAForm of neuralgia.
SCIENCESBiology, physics etc.
SCIENTERThe fact of an act having been done knowingly, especially as grounds for civil damages.
SCIMITAROriental sword.
SCISSIONThe act or an instance of cutting, splitting.
SCISSORSCutting instrument.
SCIUROIDResembling a squirrel.
SCLERITEComponent section of an exoskeleton, especially each of the plates forming the skeleton of an arthropod.
SCOFIELDPaul _, Actor who won an Oscar and a Tony for the same role ( in A Man for All Seasons ).
SCOOPFULPortion of ice cream.
SCOOTINGGoing or leaving somewhere quickly.
SCOPULAEDense tufts of hair at the end of a spider's legs.
SCORCHEDCharred.
SCORCHERVery hot day.
SCORNFULDerisive, contemptuous.
SCORPIONArachnid with a sting.
SCORPIUSConstellation - The Scorpion.
SCORSESEMartin _, seven-times Best Director Oscar nominee.
SCOTCHEDDecisively put an end to.
SCOTFREEUnscathed.
SCOTLANDCaledonia.
SCOTSMANFlying _ steam locomotive.
SCOTTISHEpithet given to Mendelssohn's Symphony No.3.
SCOTTKAYDominic, U.S. actor who voiced the pig Wilbur in the 2006 comedy fantasy film Charlotte's Web.
SCOTTKEYFrancis _ _, poet who wrote the lyrics to the US national anthem The Star-Spangled Banner.
SCOURAGERefuse water after scouring.
SCOURERSRough pads used for cleaning cookware.
SCOURGEDWhipped someone as a punishment.
SCOURGESThings that causes great trouble or suffering.
SCOURINGCleaning.
SCOUTINGThe action of gathering information about enemy forces or an area.
SCRABBLEBoard game for word lovers.
SCRAMBLEMad rush.
SCRAMMEDGot away hastily.
SCRAPEBYTo earn just enough money to be able to survive.
SCRAPERSTools with a small handle and a metal or plastic blade, used in DIY.
SCRAPINGA small amount.
SCRAPPERInformal term for someone who is belligerent and quarrelsome.
SCRATCHYThe Itchy & _ Show, fictional animated TV series featured in The Simpsons.
SCREAKEDMade a harsh shrill noise.
SCREAMEDYelled, shrieked.
SCREAMERGoose-like aquatic bird of tropical and subtropical South America.
SCREECHYShrill and harsh.
SCREENEDTested or checked so as to determine suitability for a task.
SCREENERA person whose job is to search airport luggage for dangerous items.
SCREWTOPLid.
SCRIABINRussian composer and pianist.
SCRIBBLEWrite or draw carelessly.
SCRIPTEDWritten.
SCROFULAKing's evil.
SCROGGINMixture of dried fruit, nuts, and other food eaten as a snack by hikers.
SCROOGEDA 1988 film starring Bill Murray that was based on A Christmas Carol.
SCROUNGETo get things, especially money or food, by asking for them instead of buying them or working for them.
SCRUPLESMoral principles.
SCRUTINYClose or minute investigation or examination; a searching look.
SCUDETTODecoration worn by the champions of Italy's top football division (Serie A) since 1929; literally, 'little shield'.
SCUFFINGBrushing.
SCULLERYA small room or part of a kitchen where washing-up, vegetable preparation and other tasks were traditionally done.
SCULLIONA servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks.
SCULPINSChiefly marine fish of the northern hemisphere, with a broad flattened head and spiny scales and fins.
SCULPTEDMade a statue.
SCULPTORConstellation - The _'s Workshop. Henry Moore was a noted English artist of this type.
SCURRIESHurries briskly.
SCUTIPEDHaving the anterior surface of the tarsus covered with transverse scales.
SCUTTLEDWrecked.
SEABIRDSMarine life.
SEABORNETransported by ship.
SEABOUNDHeading for the ocean.
SEABREAMA deep-bodied, medium-sized marine fish whose meaty flesh is valued as food.
SEACOASTShoreline.
SEAEAGLEFish eating bird of prey that lives near the coast; having a brown plumage and white tail.
SEAFARERSailor. A traveller who goes by ocean.
SEAFEVERPoem by John Masefield featured in the collection Salt-Water Poems and Ballads.
SEAFLOOROcean bottom.
SEAFRONTPart of a coastal town.
SEAGULLSCoastal birds.
SEAHAWKSThe name of Seattle's U.S. football team founded in 1974.
SEAHEATHSmall, tough, perennial plant of Eurasian salt marshes, with minute leaves and pink flowers.
SEAHENGEBronze Age timber circle discovered off the coast of Norfolk in 1998, thought to date from the 21st century BC.
SEAHOLLYA European plant of sandy shores, with spiny, bluish-green stems and blue flowers.
SEAHORSESmall bony fish with a prehensile tail.
SEALANTSSubstances that are used to fill up holes, cracks or gaps.
SEALEVELZero point for map heights.
SEALSKINMarine animal fur.
SEALYHAMShort-legged wire-haired breed of terrier.
SEAMIESTMost sordid and disreputable.
SEAMLESSContinuous or flowing.
SEAMOUNTA large geologic landform that rises from the ocean floor but does not reach to the water's surface.
SEAMSTERA person whose occupation is making and altering garments.
SEANBEANEnglish actor who starred as soldier Richard Sharpe on television.
SEANLOCKEnglish stand-up comedian and team captain on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.
SEANPENNU.S. actor married to Madonna from 1985 to 1989.
SEAOTTERMarine mammal of north Pacific coasts, formerly hunted for its thick, dark brown fur.
SEAPLANEAn aircraft with floats or skis instead of wheels, designed to land on and take off from water.
SEAPORTSHarbours.
SEAPOWERNaval strength.
SEARCHEDExplored, looked, investigated.
SEARCHESQuests. Looks for.
SEAROBINBottom-feeding scorpaeniform fish.
SEASCAPEA painting or photograph of a maritime scene.
SEASHORECoast.
SEASNAILSmall spiny-finned fish of cold seas, with a soft scaleless body and the pelvic fins fused into a sucker.
SEASONALAt a certain time of year - eg, summer.
SEASONEDExperienced.
SEASONERA cook might be this.
SEATBELTStrap worn in a vehicle.
SEAWATEROcean liquid.
SEAWEEDSMulticellular marine algae that grows on the seashore, in salt marshes, in brackish water, or in the ocean.
SECEDINGWithdrawing formally from membership of a federal union, an alliance, or a political or religious organization.
SECLUDEDSheltered, private, isolated.
SECONDEDExpressed formal support of a proposal.
SECONDESFencing term.
SECRETESOf a cell, gland, or organ: produces and discharges a substance.
SECRETINHormone produced in the duodenum that stimulates the production of digestive enzymes in the pancreas and bile in the liver.
SECRETLYOn the quiet.
SECTATORA member or follower of a sect.
SECTIONSPortions.
SECTORALRelating to a distinct part or area.
SECURESTSafest, most protected.
SECURITYState of being free from danger.
SEDATELYComposedly.
SEDATINGDrugging.
SEDATIONThe action of administering a drug to produce a state of calm or sleep.
SEDATIVEA drug or agent having a soothing or calming effect.
SEDERUNTIn Scotland, a sitting of an ecclesiastical assembly or other body.
SEDIMENTMatter that settles to the bottom of a liquid.
SEDITIONSpeech or behaviour directed against the peace of a state.
SEDUCERSThose who entice someone into sexual activity.
SEDUCINGEnticing someone into sexual activity.
SEDULOUSOf a person or action, showing dedication and diligence.
SEEABOUTConsider.
SEEDCORNAssets set aside for generating profit in the future.
SEEDLESSFruit that doesn't give you the pip.
SEEDLINGYoung plant after germination.
SEESENSETo realise that one is wrong and start acting reasonably.
SEESTARSBe dazed.
SEETHINGFilled with or characterized by intense but unexpressed anger.
SEGMENTSPortions.
SEICENTOThe 17th century with reference to Italian art and literature.
SEIDLITZA mild laxative.
SEIGNEURA feudal lord; the lord of a manor.
SEIGNIORA man of rank in the ancient regime.
SEINFELDJerry, US sitcom actor.
SEIZURESFits.
SELADANGGaur, a wild ox.
SELANGORState of western Malaysia also known as Darul Ehsan ('Abode of Sincerity'); capital, Shah Alam.
SELASSIEHaile _, Former Emperor of Ethiopia.
SELECTORSports official.
SELENIUMChemical element, symbol Se, atomic number 34.
SELFLESSAltruistic, self-denying.
SELFRULEThe government of a country, state or nation by its own people.
SELFSAMEIdentical.
SELVEDGEThe border on woven fabric during manufacture that stops it fraying.
SELZNICKDavid O. _, Film producer.
SEMANTICRelating to meaning.
SEMESTERAcademic half-year.
SEMIDARKNot quite nighttime.
SEMIHARDCan be cut with little difficulty.
SEMINARSConferences or other meetings for discussion or training.
SEMINARYAn academy for the training of priests, rabbis etc.
SEMINOLENative American people of Creek origin who moved into Florida in the 18th century.
SEMINOMAGerm cell tumor of the testicle.
SEMINOSEA carbohydrate of the glucose group found in the thickened endosperm of certain seeds, and extracted as yellow sirup having a sweetish-bitter taste.
SEMIOTICRelating to signs and symbols.
SEMIOVALHalf an ellipse.
SEMISOFTFirm but easily cut.
SEMITONEHalf a note. In music, the distance in pitch between a note and its nearest neighbour on the piano keyboard.
SEMOLINAThe large, hard grains of wheat left after flour has been bolted, used for puddings, soup etc.
SEMUNCIAA bronze coin produced during the period of the Roman Republic.
SENATORSAncient Roman governors.
SENDDOWNTo expel from a university, especially permanently.
SENORITASpanish form of address for an unmarried woman, corresponding to Miss.
SENSEAND_ _ Sensibility, novel by Jane Austen.
SENSIBLEHaving or showing good judgment. Wise and prudent.
SENSORIAThe entire sensory systems of the body.
SENTENCESequence of words. Impose imprisonment on.
SENTIENTAble to perceive or feel things.
SENTINELA person, such as a soldier, assigned to keep guard.
SENTRIESSoldiers who guard places, keep watch etc.
SEPALINEResembling part of a flower.
SEPALOIDResembling a flower part.
SEPARATEDisunited or apart.
SEPHARDIA Jew of Spanish, Portuguese or North African descent.
SEPTAGONSeven-sided figure.
SEPTARIAGenus of freshwater and brackish water snails, gastropod mollusks in the family Neritidae.
SEPTUARYSomething composed of seven; a week.
SEQUENCEThe following of one thing after another.
SEQUINEDCovered with beads or jewels. gemmed, jewelled, spangled, spangly.
SERAGLIOThe sequestered living quarters used by wives and concubines in an Ottoman household.
SERAPHICAngelic.
SERAPHIMAngels in the highest of the nine ranks in the Christian hierarchy.
SERBIANSNatives of a European country.
SERENADESing romantically to. Moonlight _, swing ballad composed by Glenn Miller.
SERENATAA form of secular cantata, often of a dramatic or imaginative character.
SERENDIPOld Persian name for Sri Lanka, as in The Three Princes Of _.
SERENITYCalm, peace, stillness.
SERGEANTNon-commissioned officer. John, ex-BBC political reporter and Strictly contestant in 2008.
SERIALLYIn a way that repeatedly follows a characteristic, predictable behaviour pattern.
SEROLOGYScientific study of blood serum, especially the immune responses induced in it by antigens.
SEROTINEA medium-sized insectivorous bat found in Eurasia and Africa.
SERPASILAntihypertensive drug consisting of an alkaloid extracted from the plant Rauwolfia serpentina.
SERPENTSSnakes.
SERRANIDFish of the sea bass family.
SERRATEDHaving a jagged edge.
SERVANTSEmployees who perform household duties.
SERVICEDChecked over.
SERVITOROxford undergraduate performing menial duties in exchange for assistance from college funds.
SESAMOIDA small independent bone or bony nodule developed in a tendon where it passes over an angular structure, typically in the hands and feet.
SESSIONSThe sittings or a sitting of justice in court.
SESSPOOLA covered hole or pit for receiving drainage or sewage, as from a house.
SESTERCEA silver or, later, bronze coin of ancient Rome that was worth a quarter of a denarius.
SETABOUTBegin or take steps towards.
SETASIDEReserve for a special purpose.
SETBACKSBlows, hiccups.
SETFORTHStart a journey.
SETMENUSLists of dishes of a prescribed number of courses at a fixed price, typically limited to a few options.
SETPIECEA start of play in football from a deadball situation, such as a corner or free-kick.
SETTLERSPeople who take up residence in a new country or a colony.
SETTLEUPPay what is owed.
SEVERELYHarshly.
SEVERITYAustere quality.
SEWERAGEDrainage system.
SHACKLESFetters. Leg irons.
SHADDOCKCitrus fruit (Citrus maxima) of Southeast Asia; the pomelo.
SHADEFULSheltered from the glare of light.
SHADOOFSMechanisms for raising water, consisting of a pivoted pole with a bucket at one end and a counterweight at the other.
SHADRACHIn the Old Testament, one of Daniel's three companions, miraculously saved from Nebuchadnezzar's furnace.
SHAGGIEROf hair or fur, longer, thicker, and more unkempt.
SHAGPILECarpet.
SHAGREENSharkskin used as a decorative material or, due to its natural rough surface of pointed scales, as an abrasive.
SHAHALAMCity that replaced Kuala Lumpur as the state capital of Selangor, W Malaysia, in 1978.
SHAKEOFFEscape from.
SHAKEOUTAn upheaval in or radical reorganization of a business, market, or organization, typically involving streamlining and redundancies.
SHAKEUPSMajor changes.
SHALLOPSLight sailing boats used mainly for coastal fishing.
SHAMBLESPlace of great disorder.
SHAMEFULDisgraceful.
SHAMPOOSHair soaps.
SHAMROCKA low-growing clover-like plant with three-lobed leaves, used as the national emblem of Ireland.
SHANDIESBeers with lemonade.
SHANGHAITo kidnap (a man or seaman) for enforced service at sea, esp on a merchant ship.
SHANKLINSeaside resort on Sandown Bay in the Isle of Wight.
SHANTIESSmall, crudely built shacks.
SHANTUNGA dress fabric spun from tussore silk with random irregularities in the surface texture.
SHARLEENScottish singer, _ Spiteri.
SHARPISHPromptly or quickly.
SHARPLESEna _, Coronation Street character played by Violet Carson.
SHEADINGEach of the six administrative divisions of the Isle of Man.
SHEANUTSThe oil-yielding fruit of a tropical African tree.
SHEARINGCutting the wool off sheep.
SHEBEENSIn Ireland, Scotland and South Africa, places where alcoholic drinks are sold illegally.
SHEDDINGCasting off or losing.
SHEEPDOGA canine used for herding, such as a Border collie.
SHEEPISHShowing or feeling embarrassment from shame or a lack of self-confidence.
SHEEPPENAn enclosure for a type of livestock.
SHEETINGMaterial used to cover things.
SHELDUCKAquatic bird.
SHELLOUTPay up.
SHELTERSTakes cover. Finds refuge.
SHENYANGCity in China.
SHENZHOUChinese space programme ('divine craft') whose fifth flight carried the first Chinese astronaut, Yang Liwei, into space in 2003.
SHEPHARDBen, Tipping Point host.
SHEPHERDOne who tends sheep.
SHERATONThomas _, English furniture maker known for The Cabinet-Maker and Upholsterer's Drawing Book.
SHERBETSFlavoured sweet effervescent powders.
SHERIDANRichard Brinsley _, Irish playwright and MP who wrote The Rivals and The School for Scandal. Jim, Irish playwright and My Left Foot film director. _ Smith, Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps actress.
SHERIFFSIn the US, the chief law enforcement officers of particular counties.
SHERLOCK_ Holmes, fictional detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
SHERRIESFortified wines.
SHERWOOD_ Forest, area north of Nottingham associated with Robin Hood.
SHETLANDGroup of islands off the north coast of Scotland.
SHIELDEDProtected.
SHIELDERA person who cares for persons or property.
SHIFTIERMore furtive.
SHIFTILYIn a guilty way.
SHIFTINGFluctuating.
SHIGELLAGenus of bacteria, some species of which cause dysentery.
SHIITAKEAn edible mushroom native to East Asia.
SHILLINGTwelve old pence.
SHINBONETibia.
SHINDIGSLively celebrations.
SHINGLESAcute viral disease.
SHINLEAFAny of various Eurasian and North American woodland perennial herbs of the genus Pyrola of the heath family.
SHIPMATEFellow sailor.
SHIPMENTA quantity of goods; a consignment.
SHIPYARDA place or facility for the building, maintenance and repair of watercraft.
SHIRALEEThe blanket roll of a tramp.
SHIRKERSPeople who evade work, duty, responsibility, etc.
SHIVEREDShuddered.
SHOADINGIn mining, the tracing of veins of metal.
SHOALINGOf water, becoming shallower.
SHOCKINGFrightening, ghastly.
SHODDILYInferiorly, tattily.
SHOEBILLBird: whale-headed stork.
SHOEGAZEDream pop, a subgenre of indie and alternative rock music that emerged in the United Kingdom in the late 1980s.
SHOEHORNForce into an inadequate space.
SHOELACEFootwear tie.
SHOETREEA support, usually of wood or metal, inserted in footwear when not being worn to preserve its shape.
SHOOTIESHigh heel woman's shoes that cover the ankle.
SHOOTISTThe ____ , 1976 swansong film for John Wayne in which he played an ageing gunfighter.
SHOOTOFFRush away.
SHOOTOUTConclusive gunfight.
SHOPLIFTSteal from a store.
SHOPSIGNStore indicator.
SHORTAGELack.
SHORTCUTQuicker route.
SHORTLEGFielding position near the batsman's wicket.
SHOSHONEA member of a Native North American people of the southwestern US.
SHOTGUNSWeapons.
SHOTOKANStyle of karate developed in the first half of the 20th century.
SHOTSILKFabric made up of warp and weft yarns of two or more colours, producing an iridescent appearance.
SHOULDERThe part of the vertebrate body where the arm or a corresponding forelimb joins the trunk.
SHOUTERSLoud people.
SHOUTINGSpeaking loudly.
SHOVEOFFGo away.
SHOWALEGGet out of bed.
SHOWBOATA paddle-wheel river steamer with a theatre and a repertory company.
SHOWCASEExhibit or display.
SHOWDOGS2018 family comedy film starring Will Arnett and Natasha Lyonne.
SHOWDOWNAction that brings matters to a head; important confrontation.
SHOWEREDWashed.
SHOWIESTMost gaudy, flashy, or ostentatious.
SHOWOFFSPeacocks.
SHOWPONYAn informal term for a person who tries to be the centre of attention.
SHOWROOMPlace where cars are on display.
SHOWTIMEStart of performance.
SHRAPNELShell fragments. Henry, English officer and inventor of a form of artillery case shot.
SHREDDERDevice for destroying documents.
SHREWDERMore canny.
SHREWDLYAstutely
SHREWISHLike Shakespeare's Kate.
SHRIEKEDScreamed, yelled.
SHRIEVALOf or relating to a sheriff.
SHRIMPEROne who fishes for small, edible pink crustaceans.
SHROUDED_ in mystery.
SHRUGGEDShowed indifference.
SHRUGOFFDisregard.
SHUDDERSShivers, shakes, trembles.
SHUNTERSSmall locomotives.
SHURIKENHand held throwing star used by ninja warriors.
SHUTDOWNFactory closure.
SHUTTLESSpace rockets with wings enabling them to land like aircraft and to be used repeatedly.
SHYSTERSShady practitioners.
SIBELIUSFinnish composer and violinist.
SIBERIAN_ husky, a breed of Arctic sled dog with a thick, dense coat, pricked ears and a curled tail.
SIBILANTLetter pronounced with a hissing sound.
SIBLINGSBrothers and/or sisters.
SICAMOREA large British and European species of maple, Acer pseudoplatanus.
SICKNESSAny illness or disease.
SICKNOTEA doctor's letter to an employer confirming an employee's absence due to illness.
SICKROOMInfirmary.
SIDEARMSWeapons carried on the person by sling, belt or holster, such as a sword, pistol etc.
SIDEBURNA strip of hair grown by a man down each side of the face in front of his ears.
SIDECARSThey are joined to motorbikes.
SIDEDISHAccompanying food. A supplementary serving at a meal.
SIDEDOORAlternative entrance.
SIDEDRUMPercussion item.
SIDEKICKSuperhero's assistant.
SIDELINEPrevent from taking part in.
SIDELONGSurreptitious.
SIDEREALWith respect to the distant stars.
SIDERITEA minor ore of iron.
SIDEROADA minor or subsidiary street, especially one leading off a main street.
SIDESHOWSubordinate event or incident.
SIDESMANA churchwarden's assistant, who performs such duties as showing worshippers to their seats and taking the collection during a church service.
SIDESPINGiven to the cue ball in snooker and billiards.
SIDESTEPDodge or circumvent.
SIDEWALKAmerican pavement.
SIDEWALLThe part of a pneumatic tire between the edge of the tread and the rim of the wheel.
SIDEWAYSAlongside for a 2004 film about wine?
SIDJAMESCarry On film star.
SIGHTERSIn archery or shooting, the practice shots that are allowed to each competitor in a tournament.
SIGHTINGThe act of observing.
SIGHTSEETo visit the famous or interesting landmarks of a place.
SIGNALEDConveyed information or instructions by means of a gesture, action, or sound.
SIGNALERCommunicator.
SIGNEDINLogged on.
SIGNORETSimone, French actress noted for her role as the jilted older woman in the 1958 film Room at the Top.
SIGNPOSTDirection indicator.
SIKORSKYIgor _, Russian-American engineer who dessigned the first successful helicopter.
SILENCERThing attached to a gun.
SILENCESQuietens.
SILENTLYWith no sound.
SILESIANA native or inhabitant of a region of central Europe around the upper and middle Oder valley.
SILICATESi and O salt.
SILICONESynthetic material used to make cooking utensils, and in cosmetic and plastic surgery.
SILKROADExtensive interconnected network of trade routes across the Asian continent, connecting it with the Mediterranean world.
SILKWOOD1983 film starring Meryl Streep.
SILKWORMThe larva of the Chinese moth Bombyx mori, that feeds on the leaves of the mulberry tree.
SILLABUBA whipped cream dessert, typically flavoured with white wine or sherry.
SILLIESTDaftest.
SILLITOEAlan _, author of the novel Saturday Night And Sunday Morning.
SILOXANEChemical compound.
SILURIANOf a Palaeozoic period.
SILVANUSRoman god of woods, fields and flocks, identified with the Greek Pan.
SIMMEREDHeated just below boiling point while bubbling gently.
SIMMONDSEllie _, British swimmer who has won four Paralympic gold medals.
SIMONYTEIngrida _, Prime Minister of Lithuania who assumed office on 25 November 2020.
SIMPEREDSmiled in an affectedly coquettish, coy, or ingratiating manner.
SIMPLIFYMake more easy.
SIMULATEImitate the appearance or character of. Reproduce.
SINAPATEA salt or ester of sinapic acid.
SINCIPUTFront of the skull from the forehead to the crown; from Latin, 'half head'.
SINCLAIRClive _, British entrepreneur and inventor. John Gordon, Gregory's Girl actor.
SINECUREA paid office or post involving minimal duties.
SINEWOUSStringy and tough.
SINFIELDKevin, ex-rugby league player appointed England's rugby union defence coach.
SINFONIASymphony.
SINGSINGMaximum security prison in the state of New York.
SINGULARUncommon - not plural!
SINISTEROminous.
SINKHOLEA cavity in the ground, especially in a limestone formation, caused by water erosion and providing a route for surface water to disappear underground.
SINNFEINA political organization in Ireland, founded about 1905, advocating the complete political separation from Great Britain of a unified Ireland.
SINOLOGYThe study of Chinese languages and culture.
SINTAXESInformal term for duties levied on items such as alcohol and tobacco.
SINTEREDCoalesced into a solid or porous mass by means of heating and compression without liquefaction.
SINUATEDHaving a wavy indented margin, as a leaf.
SIRCAROL_ _ Reed, English film director.
SIRDAVID_ _ Attenborough.
SIRENIANA member of an order of aquatic herbivorous mammals; sea cow.
SIROCCOSHot winds, often dusty or rainy, blowing from North Africa across the Mediterranean to southern Europe.
SISERARYA loud noise.
SISYPHUSKing in Greek myths punished by having to roll a rock repeatedly up a hill.
SITHENCEThereupon; subsequently, afterwards.
SITKAMERSitting room.
SITTIDAENuthatches.
SITTIGHTStay just where you are.
SITTINGSScheduled periods of time when a number of people are served a meal in a restaurant.
SITUATEDLocated.
SITUATESLocates.
SIXGEESE_ _ a-Laying, the twelve days of Christmas.
SIXPACKSAbdominal muscles.
SIXPENCECoin also known as a tanner.
SKEGNESSSeaside town, home of the first Butlins holiday camp. Lincolnshire resort.
SKELETALHaving only a framework or outline.
SKELETON_ Key, Anthony Horowitz's third Alex Rider book. Bony framework that supports and protects the soft parts of an animal's body.
SKENEDHUAnglicised term for Highland dress dagger.
SKETCHEDDrew roughly.
SKETCHESRough drawings.
SKEWARCHBuilding item, esp one used in a bridge or tunnel, that is set at an oblique angle to the span.
SKEWBALDHorse marked in white and any other colour than black.
SKEWEREDStabbed.
SKIAGRAMA picture made by outlining and shading a subject's shadow.
SKIATHOSGreek island in the Aegean Sea; the westernmost of the Northern Sporades group.
SKIDDINGSliding in a car.
SKIDPADSLarge usually circular areas of asphalt that are oiled to make them slick and that are used for testing automobiles and motorcycles.
SKILLETSSmall metal cooking pots with a long handles, typically having legs. Small frying pans.
SKILLSETA person's range of abilities.
SKIMMIASEvergreen shrubs growing to about 1m (3ft) high and roughly the same spread. They originate from Japan, China and spread West to the lower parts of the Himalayas.
SKIMPIERMore revealing.
SKINCAREMoisteriser, say.
SKINDEEPShallow, superficial.
SKINHEADA young man of a subculture characterized by close-cropped hair and heavy boots, often perceived as aggressive.
SKINNIERLess fat.
SKIPANTSTrousers made of stretch material, kept taut by a strap under the foot.
SKIPJACKTuna fish occuring in all tropical seas with a striped abdomen.
SKIPLANEAircraft with special undercarriage.
SKIPPINGMissing out.
SKIRMISHBrisk clash or encounter.
SKIRTINGGoing round.
SKISLOPEWinter sports site.
SKITTLESNinepins.
SKULLCAPItem that is worn especially by Jewish men and Catholic clergymen.
SKYDIVESJumps out of a plane.
SKYLARKSBirds.
SKYLIGHTA window placed in a roof or ceiling to admit daylight.
SKYLINESHorizons.
SKYPILOTInformal term for a military chaplain.
SLACKINGLessening.
SLAMDUNKIn basketball, a scoring shot in which a player jumps up to force the ball down through the basket.
SLAPDASHCareless and hurried.
SLAPSHOTA 1977 Paul Newman movie about a minor league hockey team.
SLATTERYTony, comedian and regular on the TV comedy show Whose Line Is It Anyway? John, actor who played Roger Sterling in Mad Men.
SLAVONICOf or relating to Russia, Poland, Bulgaria, and other countries of central and eastern Europe.
SLEAVINGSeparating into filaments, as silk.
SLEAZIERMore seedy.
SLEDGINGAbusing an opposing batsman in cricket.
SLEEPERSSpies planted in advance.
SLEEPIERMore tired.
SLEEPINGNot awake.
SLEETINGAlmost snowing.
SLEEVINGPart of a garment covering the arm.
SLEIPNIREight-legged horse ridden by Odin in Norse mythology.
SLIGHTEDDisregarded, neglected. Snubbed.
SLIGHTENTo treat as of little importance.
SLIGHTERSmaller in degree.
SLIGHTLYSomewhat, a little.
SLIGOBAYInlet on the west coast of Ireland that includes beaches at Rosses Point and Strandhill.
SLIMIESTMost sycophantic.
SLIMLINEOf food or drink, low in calories.
SLINKIERMore seductive in movement.
SLIPKNOTOpenable fastening.
SLIPOVERFall.
SLIPPAGEThe difference between the expected price of a trade and the price at which the trade is executed.
SLIPPERSComfy indoor shoes.
SLIPPERYCunning and untrustworthy.
SLIPROADMotoring term.
SLIPSHODNegligent or careless.
SLIPWAYSRamps on the shore by which ships or boats can be moved to and from the water.
SLITHERYWriggly like an eel.
SLOPSHOPA store that sells cheap ready-made clothing.
SLOSHIERMore wet and sticky.
SLOTHFULLazy.
SLOVAKIACountry whose capital is Bratislava.
SLOVENIACountry whose capital is Ljubljana.
SLOVENLYCareless and untidy.
SLOWDOWNA decline in productivity or demand.
SLOWWORMEurasian legless lizard with a brownish-grey, snake-like body.
SLUDGIERMuckier.
SLUGFESTA tough and challenging contest, especially in sports such as boxing and baseball.
SLUGGARDHabitually indolent person.
SLUGGISHInactive or slowmoving.
SLUGHORNProfessor Horace, sometime Head of Slytherin in the Harry Potter series.
SLUICINGMethod used in a creek or river to separate gold from gravel.
SLUMBERSSleeps deeply.
SLUMLORDOne who rents out properties in poor, overcrowded neighbourhoods.
SLUMMOCKA dirty, untidy, or slovenly person.
SLYBOOTSPerson having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature.
SMALLADSClassifieds.
SMALLFRYInsignificant people or things.
SMALLINGChris, former Manchester United defender who joined Roma in 2020.
SMALLPOXIllness cured by a vaccine developed by Edward Jenner.
SMALTINEA white mineral ore of cobalt.
SMALTITEA grey metallic mineral consisting chiefly of cobalt arsenide, typically occurring as cubic or octahedral crystals.
SMARTESTMost clever.
SMARTISHRather clever.
SMASHHITHuge success.
SMASHINGExcellent, informally.
SMEARINGCoating or marking messily or carelessly with a greasy or sticky substance.
SMELTINGHeating ore in order to extract metal.
SMIDGENSSmall amounts.
SMIDGEONA very small quantity or portion.
SMILEDONGenus of saber-toothed tigers.
SMITHERSExecutive assistant to Mr. Burns in The Simpsons.
SMITHERYWhere you might find an anvil.
SMOCKINGDecoration on a garment created by gathering a section of the material into tight pleats and holding them together with parallel stitches in an ornamental pattern.
SMOLENSKCity in western Russia, on the Dnieper River.
SMOLLETTTobias _, 18th-century Scottish poet and author best known for novels such as The Adventures of Roderick Random.
SMOOCAVELarge cavern and tourist location in Durness, Sutherland.
SMOOTHERSleeker, more polished.
SMOOTHIEA thick drink made with pureed fresh fruit and yoghurt, ice cream or milk.
SMOOTHLYWithout difficulty.
SMOULDERBurn without flame.
SMUGGLERIllegal importer.
SMUGNESSSmuggery.
SMUTTIERMore obscene.
SNACKBARA place where one can buy small amounts of food ready to eat.
SNAEFELLHighest mountain on the Isle of Man.
SNAFFLESSteals, informally.
SNAKEOILAny pseudo-medical remedy endorsed by a non-qualified person.
SNAKIESTMost long and sinuous.
SNAPCHATAn instant messaging app released in 2011 in which videos etc are only briefly available.
SNAPHEADA riveters' swaging-tool.
SNAPSHOTInformal photograph.
SNAPWEEDTouch-me-not.
SNARLIERMore tangled.
SNATCHED2017 action comedy film starring Amy Schumer and Goldie Hawn.
SNATCHESGrabs.
SNEAKERSSoft shoes worn for sports or casual occasions.
SNEAKIERMore underhand.
SNEERERSCarpers, detractors.
SNICKERSConfectionery bar formerly known as a Marathon in the UK.
SNIFFLEDInhaled audibly through the nose.
SNIGGERSLaughs in a sly or disrespectful manner.
SNIPPETSSmall scraps or fragments.
SNIVELERSomeone with a cold.
SNOBBERYCondescension.
SNOBBISHSnooty, stuck-up.
SNOOTIERShowing more disapproval or contempt towards others, especially those considered to belong to a lower social class.
SNORKELSShort tubes for swimmers to breathe through while under water.
SNORTERSThings outstandingly impressive or difficult.
SNOTTIERShowing a more conceited attitude.
SNOWBALLFrozen missile.
SNOWBOOTWarm, generally waterproof or water-resistant footwear used in extreme wintry weather.
SNOWDROPPlant of the genus Galanthus with white bell-shaped flowers.
SNOWEDINStranded in winter.
SNOWFALLWinter weather.
SNOWHOLEA temporary shelter dug in very wintry conditions.
SNOWIESTMost white in winter.
SNOWSHOEItem of footwear that is useful in winter.
SNOWSUITA one-piece garment designed to keep children warm in very cold weather.
SNOWYOWLA large bird of prey of tundra regions, with a white plumage flecked with brown.
SNUFFBOXTobacco container.
SNUGGERYA separate small compartment in a bar.
SNUGGESTMost comfortable.
SNUGGLEDDrawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection.
SOAKAWAYA pit filled with rubble etc. into which surface water drains.
SOANDSOSNasty types.
SOAPIESTMost lathery.
SOAPSUDSLather.
SOAPWEEDTall arborescent yucca of southwestern United States.
SOAPWORTA plant, Saponaria officinalis, of the pink family, whose leaves are used for cleansing.
SOARAWAYExceedingly successful.
SOBERINGCreating a more serious, sensible, or solemn mood.
SOBRIETYTwist In My _, a Tanita Tikaram single released in 1988.
SOBSTORYTale intended to arouse pity.
SOCALLEDCommonly designated or known as.
SOCIABLEConvivial.
SOCIALLYIn the company of others.
SOCIETALCommunal.
SOCRATESAthenian philosopher whose students included Plato and Xenophon.
SOCRATIC_ method, a form of debate name after an Athenian philosopher. _ irony, the pretence of ignorance in a discussion to expose the fallacies in an opponent's logic.
SODALIMEWhite granular mixture of calcium hydroxide and sodium hydroxide that absorbs carbon dioxide and water vapour.
SODALITEA rich royal blue tectosilicate mineral widely used as an ornamental gemstone.
SODDENLYWith moisture.
SODOMITEA resident of a Canaanite city.
SOFTBALLA U.S. game similar to baseball played on a smaller field with underarm pitching.
SOFTENERSubstance added to hard water.
SOFTPLAYRecreational area for children.
SOFTSELLRestrained salesmanship.
SOFTSHOERelating to a type of tap dancing performed without wearing metal taps.
SOFTSOAPPersuasive flattery.
SOFTSPOTA sentimental fondness.
SOFTWAREComputer programs.
SOGGIESTWettest.
SOISSONSA city in N France, on the Aisne River: has Roman remains and an 11th-century abbey.
SOJOURNSTemporary Stays.
SOLANDERA protective box made in the form of a book, for holding such items as botanical specimens, maps, papers, etc.
SOLANINEA poisonous alkaloid found in various plants, including potatoes which have gone green through exposure to light.
SOLANOIDResembling a potato; - said of a kind of cancer.
SOLANUMSPlants of a genus that includes the potato and woody nightshade.
SOLARDAYThe time between successive meridian transits of the sun at a particular place.
SOLARIUMA room built largely of glass to afford exposure to the sun.
SOLATIUMLegal term, chiefly in the US and Scotland, for compensation awarded to a party for injury to feelings.
SOLDIERSTroops.
SOLDIERYMilitary training or knowledge.
SOLECISMBreach of syntax or nonstandard grammatical construction; from Greek, 'speaking incorrectly'.
SOLENOIDWire coil.
SOLIDAGOPlant genus of the family Asteraceae that includes the goldenrods.
SOLIDAREAn old coin.
SOLIDARYMarked by unity of interests, responsibilities, etc.
SOLIDATETo make firm.
SOLIDESTMost dense.
SOLIHULLWest Midlands town close to Birmingham.
SOLINGENCity in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, a centre of the cutlery industry.
SOLIPEDEA mammal having a single hoof on each foot; a solidungulate.
SOLITARYSingle or sole.
SOLITUDESolitariness
SOLOMONSAlfie, Jewish gang leader played by Tom Hardy in TV drama series Peaky Blinders.
SOLSTICEEither of the two times in the year, the summer and the winter, when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, marked by the longest and shortest days.
SOLUTIONAnswer to a problem.
SOLVABLEWhat a puzzle might be.
SOLVENCYSound financial state.
SOLVENTSLiquids capable of dissolving other substances.
SOMALIANPerson from a country in Africa.
SOMATISTA psychiatrist who considers all mental illnesses to have physical origins.
SOMATIZEManifest psychological distress through physical symptoms.
SOMBERLYEarnestly, quietly, sedately.
SOMBREROHat worn in Mexico.
SOMEBODYNotable figure.
SOMEDEALA portion.
SOMERSETEnglish county.
SOMETIMEAt an unspecified future date.
SOMEWHATRather.
SONATINASimple or short sonata.
SONDHEIMComposer of the musicals Sweeny Todd and Into The Woods.
SONGBIRDLark e.g.
SONGLIKEMelodious.
SONGSTERSinger.
SONINLAWA daughter's spouse.
SONNETERComposer of 14 lines.
SONNYJAYCapital Radio DJ who won the TV entertainment show Dancing on Ice in 2021.
SONOFMANJesus Christ.
SONOGRAMA three-dimensional representation of a sound signal, using co-ordinates of frequency, time and intensity.
SONORANTIn phonetics and phonology, a type of speech sound.
SONORITYThe relative loudness of a speech sound.
SONOROUSBooming.
SONSIESTHaving the most attractive and healthy appearance.
SOOTHINGCalming.
SOPRANOSThe _, organised crime drama on TV 1999-2007.
SORBITOLA white, water-soluble, crystalline alcohol with a sweet taste that is found in certain fruits and berries.
SORBONNEA part of the historical university of Paris founded in the mid 13th century.
SORCERERWizard or magician. One who uses magic or enchantment.
SOREDIUMAn organ of vegetative reproduction in lichens.
SORICINEResembling a shrew in form or habits.
SORORITYIn the US, a society of female university or college students.
SORPTIONAbsorption and adsorption considered as a single process.
SORRENTOA port and resort in Campania, southwest Italy.
SORTANCESuitableness.
SOTADEANCharacteristic of an ancient Greek poet.
SOTHEBYSInternational auction house founded in 1744 as Baker and Leigh.
SOUCHONGA fine black variety of China tea.
SOUFFLESBaked egg-based dishes which originated in early eighteenth century France.
SOULLESSLacking animation or spirit.
SOULMATEPerson ideally suited to another.
SOULSTERSinger.
SOUNDBOXPart of an instrument.
SOUNDMANAudio engineer.
SOUPCONSVery small quantities of something.
SOURMASHWhiskey such as bourbon distilled from a combination of old and new grains.
SOURNOTEAn unfortunate or unwelcome topic, comment or piece of news, figuratively.
SOURPUSSEmbittered person.
SOUSCHEFThe top assistant in a UK professional kitchen.
SOUSVIDEOf food, sealed in plastic bags and cooked gently over a long period in a water bath; French, 'under vacuum'.
SOUTACHEA narrow braid used as a decorative trimming.
SOUTANESCassocks worn by Roman Catholic priests.
SOUTHENDPlace in Essex.
SOUTHERNThe _ Cross, constellation.
SOUTHPAWLeft-handed boxer.
SOUVENIRMemento of a foreign holiday.
SOUVLAKIGreek dish consisting of pieces of meat grilled on a skewer.
SOWBREADA cyclamen with pale pink or white flowers and leaves that do not appear until late summer after flowering, native to southern Eurasia.
SOYSAUCEItem used in Chinese and Japanese cooking.
SPACEBARKeyboard feature for inserting gaps in text.
SPACEMANA _ Came Travelling, festive song by Chris de Burgh.
SPACEMENMale astronauts.
SPACEOUTSet apart.
SPACIOUSRoomy.
SPADICESInflorescences with many small flowers borne on fleshy stems.
SPADILLEThe ace of spades.
SPAGYRICRelating to alchemy.
SPAMALOTMusical adapted from Monty Python And The Holy Grail.
SPAMMINGSending junk email.
SPANGLESSmall thin pieces of glittering material.
SPANIELSDogs.
SPANNERSWrenches.
SPARABLEA small nail with no head, used for fixing the soles and heels of shoes.
SPAREFULNot lavish; not disposed to give freely.
SPARERIBFood type. British feminist magazine first published in 1972.
SPARKIERMore lively and high-spirited.
SPARKLEDShone brightly with flashes of light.
SPARKLERBonfire night novelty.
SPARKOFFBring into being or action.
SPARRINGBoxing using light blows, as in training.
SPARROWSFinch-like birds with a brown or grey plumage that feed on seeds or insects.
SPARSELYIn small numbers.
SPARSESTMost scattered.
SPARSITYPaltry state.
SPARTANSBlyth _, English football club based in Northumberland.
SPATIATETo rove; to ramble.
SPATULASImplements with a flat elongated form used for stirring mixtures or spreading ointments.
SPAWNINGGiving rise to.
SPEAKERSLindsay Hoyle is the latest of these in the House of Commons.
SPEAKFORRepresent.
SPEAKINGDelivering speeches.
SPEARGUNDevice for shooting a barbed missile under water.
SPEARINGPiercing or striking with a pointed object.
SPEARMENType of soldiers.
SPECIALSEnglish 2 Tone and ska revival band formed in 1977 in Coventry.
SPECIFICParticular.
SPECIMENSample.
SPECIOUSApparently correct or true, but actually wrong or false.
SPECKLESSmall, slight marks, usually of a contrasting colour, as on the skin, bird's eggs, etc.
SPECTATEWatch a sporting event.
SPECTRALLike a wraith.
SPECTRESGhosts.
SPECTRUMSpread of visible light. The range of colour produced by a prism or diffraction grating.
SPECULARRelating to or having the properties of a mirror.
SPECULUMMedical tool that dilates a body cavity for examination, Latin for mirror.
SPEEDINGDriving too fast.
SPEEDWAYSport of motorcycle racing on cinder tracks.
SPELLINGWhat good writers get right.
SPENGLERHarold Ramis' character in the Ghostbusters films.
SPERGULASmall genus of Old World annual herbs.
SPHECOIDAny of various solitary wasps.
SPHENOIDButterfly-shaped bone at the base of the cranium featuring a depression, the sella turcica, that contains the pituitary gland.
SPHEROIDShaped like a ball.
SPHINXESMysterious or inscrutable people.
SPICATEDHaving the form of a spike, or ear; arranged in a spike or spikes.
SPICCATOA style of playing a bowed stringed instrument in which the bow bounces lightly off the strings.
SPICULAEHard, pointed projections on part of a plant or animal; spines or prickles.
SPIFFIERSmarter in appearance.
SPIFFINGSplendid.
SPIKELEEDirector of the 2018 American biographical drama film BlacKkKlansman.
SPILLAGEAmount wasted.
SPILLANEMickey _, US crime novelist who created the detective Mike Hammer.
SPILLWAYChannel or slope built to carry away surplus water, as from a reservoir.
SPINDLESRods or sticks with a notch in the top, used to draw out natural fibres for spinning into thread.
SPINIESTMost thorny.
SPINNERSFishing tackle.
SPINNEYSSmall woods or copses.
SPINSTEROlder woman who has never been married.
SPINYRATRodent with bristly fur, inhabiting forests of Central and South America.
SPIRABLECapable of being breathed.
SPIRACLEBreathing hole in an animal.
SPIRAEICOf, pertaining to, or derived from, the meadowsweet; formerly, designating an acid which is now called salicylic acid.
SPIRITEDLively or courageous.
SPITEFULVindictive.
SPITFIREFighter aircraft.
SPITHEADAn extensive anchorage between mainland England and the Isle of Wight, off Portsmouth.
SPITTING_ Image, satirical TV puppet show that first aired in 1984.
SPITTOONCuspidor - as used by people who chew tobacco.
SPLASHEDAgitated water.
SPLASHESSpatters.
SPLATTERSplash with small blobs.
SPLENDIDVery good or satisfactory.
SPLENIUSEither of two muscles attached to the vertebrae in the neck and upper back which draw back the head.
SPLINTERSliver.
SPLITENDFaulty hair.
SPLITPEADried legume used in soups and to make pease pudding.
SPLODGESHeavy splashes.
SPLUTTERMake a series of short explosive spitting or choking sounds.
SPOILAGEProcess where a food product becomes unsuitable to ingest by the consumer.
SPOILERSAerodynamic devices.
SPOILERYProviding information about the plot of a television show, film, or book which if previously known may reduce surprise or suspense for a first-time viewer or reader.
SPOILINGDestroying the value or quality of.
SPOLIATERob of something; plunder.
SPONGERSPeople who habitually borrow or live off others.
SPONGIAEPseudoalteromonas _, a marine bacterium.
SPONGIERMore porous.
SPONSORSPeople or groups that provide funds for an activity.
SPOOKINGFrightening a person or animal.
SPOONFEDGiven doled out doses of cut-and-dried information.
SPOONFULA ____ Of Sugar, song in the 1964 film musical Mary Poppins.
SPOORINGFollowing the track or scent of an animal or person.
SPORADESGreek archipelago in the Aegean Sea that includes Skiathos and Skyros.
SPORADICIntermittent.
SPORIDIASmall spores produced on the basidia or promycelia of fungi, etc.
SPORRANSAs worn by men in kilts.
SPORTING_ Lisbon, Portuguese football club that was founded in 1906.
SPORTULEA charitable gift or contribution; alms.
SPOTLESSFree from stains.
SPOTTIERMore speckly.
SPOUTINGSending out (liquid) forcibly in a stream.
SPRAINEDWrenched or twisted the ligaments of (an ankle, wrist, or other joint) violently so as to cause pain and swelling but not dislocation.
SPRAYCANAn atomiser or aerosol.
SPRAYGUNA device for applying paint evenly.
SPRAYINGUsing an aerosol.
SPREADERDevice used for scattering a substance over a wide area.
SPREEINGTaking part in a bout of indulgence.
SPRINGER_ spaniel, either of two breeds of large, quick-moving spaniels bred to rouse game.
SPRINKLEScatter in tiny drops over.
SPRINTERVery fast runner.
SPRITELYLively; full of energy.
SPRITZERMixture of wine and soda water.
SPROCKETA relatively thin wheel with teeth tha project radially from the rim, especially one that drives a chain.
SPROUTEDPut out shoots.
SPRUCEUPTo make smart and neat.
SPUMANTEItalian sparkling white wine.
SPURIOUSNot genuine or real.
SPUTNIKSSoviet spacecraft.
SPYGLASSA small telescope.
SQUABBLEBicker.
SQUACCOSEuropean herons with a short thick neck and a buff-coloured plumage with white wings.
SQUADCARPolice vehicle.
SQUADDIEA private soldier.
SQUADRONAn RAF unit comprising a number of aircraft.
SQUAMATALargest order of reptiles, comprising the snakes, lizards and worm lizards.
SQUANDERTo waste.
SQUARELYDirectly, without deviating to one side.
SQUAREUPTo settle for example an account or bill.
SQUASHESPresses into a flat mass or pulp; crushes.
SQUATTERUnauthorised occupant.
SQUEALERFictional pig, Napoleon's deputy in Animal Farm.
SQUEEGEEWindow cleaner's item.
SQUELCHYMaking the sound of something soft and wet when pressed.
SQUIGGLEWavy scribbled line.
SQUINTEDLooked with the eyes partly closed.
SQUIREENThe landowner of a small estate.
SQUIRRELArboreal rodent.
SRILANKACountry whose capital is Colombo.
SRINAGARLargest city and summer capital of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, in the Kashmir Valley.
SRINIGARSummer capital of Jammu and Kashmir in northern India.
SRIRACHASpicy sauce made from red chilli peppers, vinegar and garlic, used in Thai and Vietnamese cuisine.
STABLINGAccommodation for horses.
STABROEKThe name of Georgetown, Guyana, between 1784 and 1812.
STACCATOIn music, a term referring to notes that are short, clipped and separate. Musical direction meaning 'in a detached manner'.
STADDLESSupports or props, especially low, flat-topped stone structures for supporting hay or corn stacks.
STADIUMSArenas.
STAFFIERAn attendant bearing a stick.
STAFFORDTown in England. Ed, British explorer who walked the length of the river Amazon in 2010.
STAGESETThe scenery and props used to create a particular scene in a theatre.
STAGGERSWalks unsteadily.
STAGHORNAntler used to make handles for knives and walking sticks.
STAGIESTThe most excessively theatrical; exaggerated.
STAGNANTStale or foul from standing - as a pool of water.
STAGNATELanguish, lie dormant.
STAININGTarnishing.
STAIRWAY_ to Heaven, song by Led Zeppelin released in 1971.
STAKEOUTA period of secret surveillance of a building or an area by police in order to observe someone's activities.
STALBANSThe only city in Hertfordshire.
STALLIONMale horse.
STALLMANRichard _, founder of the Free Software Foundation.
STALLONESurname of the US film actor best known for playing the characters Rocky Balboa and John Rambo.
STALWARTStrong and sturdy.
STAMFORD_ Bridge, village east of York; site of a battle that King Harold won three weeks before the Battle of Hastings.
STAMPACTThe first attempt by the British parliament to raise tax in the American colonies in 1765.
STAMPEDESudden rush of animals.
STAMPOUTSuppress by force.
STANDAGEA reservoir in which water accumulates at the bottom of a mine.
STANDARDCommon.
STANDFORBe an abbreviation of.
STANDINGGetting up.
STANDISHA small town in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester, England.
STANDOFFDeadlock.
STANDOUTBe easily noticeable.
STANDSINReplaces someone who is ill or away.
STANFORDUniversity located near Palo Alto, California.
STANHOPEA light one-seater carriage with two or four wheels. Vera, detective created by writer Ann Cleeves and played on TV by Brenda Blethyn.
STANNITEA grey metallic mineral that is a source of tin.
STANNOUSOf tin with a valency of two.
STANSTEDAirport in Essex that opened in 1943 as a US Air Force bomber base.
STAPELIAPlant.
STARBUCKFirst mate of the Pequod in the 1851 Herman Melville novel Moby-Dick.
STARCHEDOf clothing, made stiffer.
STARDUSTSong by Hoagy Carmichael, which is regularly voted the best of all time.
STARFISHPointed marine creature. _ sites, large-scale nighttime decoys created by Britain in WWII to simulate burning cities.
STARGAZELook at the sky at night.
STARJUMPSpread-eagled leap.
STARKERSCompletely naked.
STARLESSAs overcast nights.
STARLIKEResembling a celestial body.
STARLINGA murmuration is the collective noun for this bird.
STARSHIPInterstellar vehicle. U.S. rock band noted for We Built This City.
STARSIGNVirgo, for example.
STARTERSSmall dishes served as the first part of a meal.
STARTINGBeginning.
STARTLEDScared, shocked, surprised.
STARTLESShocks.
STARTOUTTake the first steps in one's career. Begin journey.
STARTREKUS science fiction franchise created by Gene Roddenberry in the 1960s.
STARTUPSBusinesses or companies that have recently sprung into existence.
STARTURNChief item in a performance.
STARVINGDying of hunger.
STARWARSSci-fi film series.
STARWORTAny of a number of plants with starlike flowers or leaves.
STASHINGStoring - for safekeeping.
STATERUNNot privately owned.
STATIONSWhere trains stop.
STATUARYAnother term for sculptures.
STATUTESEnactments made by a legislature.
STAVEOFFTo avert something undesirable or harmful, especially temporarily.
STEADIEDStabilised.
STEADIERMore stable.
STEADILYAt a constant pace.
STEADINGA farm and its buildings.
STEADMANAlison _, actress who took the lead role in Mike Leigh's 1977 TV play Abigail's Party.
STEAKPIEMeat dish.
STEALINGThieving.
STEALTHYFurtive, sly.
STEAMCARAn early, pre-electric motor vehicle propelled by an external combustion engine.
STEAMERSTypes of ships.
STEAMIERMore water vapour.
STEAMINGWater turning to gas.
STEAPSINA digestive enzyme of pancreatic juice that catalyzes the hydrolysis of fats to fatty acids and glycerol.
STEARONEA white crystalline substance.
STEATITEThe mineral talc occurring in consolidated form, especially as soapstone.
STEATOMAA sebaceous cyst or tumour of a sebaceous gland.
STEELERSName of Pittsburgh's U.S. football team.
STEELINGMentally preparing (oneself) to do or face something difficult.
STEELMANA stronger version of an argument that one is about to refute.
STEENBOKA small antelope of central and southern Africa, with a reddish-brown coat and straight, smooth horns.
STEEPESTMost precipitous.
STEEPLESTall ornamental towers that form the superstructure of churches, temples etc.
STEERAGECheapest place to travel on old ships.
STEERINGGuiding.
STEFANIASong with which Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra won the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest.
STEFANOS_ Tsitsipas, Greek tennis player who won the 2019 ATP Finals at the O2 Arena in London.
STEGODONA mammal of Pliocene to Pleistocene times, similar to the mastodon.
STEINWAYHenry E _, German-American who founded a famous piano company.
STELLARYPertaining to stars.
STELLATEResembling a star in shape; radiating from the centre.
STELLIONAn olive-green Mediterranean lizard with black star-shaped spots.
STEMCELLNatural raw material.
STEMMINGOriginating in.
STEMWAREA collective name for glasses, goblets etc., having a support between the base and the bowl.
STENCHESStrong, very unpleasant smells.
STENCILSDevices for applying designs to a surface.
STENDHALThe Red And The Black writer.
STENGUNSFirearms.
STENOSISAn abnormal narrowing of a bodily canal or passage.
STEPDOWNResign from a position.
STEPHANE_ Mallarme, French symbolist poet.
STEPHANOMoon of Uranus.
STEPHENSSloane, tennis player,  2017 U.S. Open women's singles winner.
STEPONITGet cracking.
STEPSONSYoung(er) men who are relatives by marriage.
STEPUPTO_ _ _ The Plate, Expression we get from baseball meaning to rise to the occasion.
STERCORYExcrement; dung.
STERIGMAIn some fungi, a spore-bearing projection from a cell.
STERLINGBritish money.
STERNESTMost severe.
STEROIDSOrganic compounds containing a characteristic chemical ring system, the majority of which have important physiological action.
STETSONSFelt hats with broad brims and high crowns, worn traditionally by cowboys.
STEWARDSTrain employees responsible for the comfort of passengers. _ enquiry, official examination of evidence after a horse race to assess possible rule violations.
STGALLENA canton of North East Switzerland, on the Rhine, or its capital.
STHELENAIsland in the Atlantic Ocean.
STHELENSA large town in Merseyside, England.
STHELIERCapital of Jersey in the Channel Islands.
STIBNITEAntimony source.
STICKERSAdhesive labels.
STICKLERPernickety person. A punctilious insister on prescribed ways, especially for something trivial.
STICKOUTProtrude.
STICKPINItem used for holding an ascot or necktie in place.
STICKUPSRobberies at gunpoint.
STIFLINGOppressively hot or stuffy.
STIGMATAIn Christianity, marks corresponding to Jesus Christ's crucifixion wounds.
STILETTOKind of small dagger with a small tappered blade. A tall, thin heel on a woman's shoe.
STIMULUSSomething that stimulates.
STINGERSNettles.
STINGIERMore mean.
STINGRAYTV puppet show featuring Troy Tempest.
STINKERSDifficult tasks.
STINKIERMore smelly.
STIPENDSFixed regular sums paid as a salary or as expenses to a clergyman, teacher, or public official.
STIPULAEStalks.
STIRLINGA city in central Scotland on the River Forth; the location of a famous castle.
STIRRAGECommotion.
STIRRINGRousing.
STIRRUPSPair of devices attached to each side of a horse's saddle.
STITCHESSutures.
STITCHUPInformal term for a rigged outcome.
STIZIDAEA family of sphecoid wasps that includes the cicada killer.
STMIRRENScottish professional football club based in Paisley, Renfrewshire, founded in 1877.
STMORITZVillage in Switzerland.
STOCKADEAn enclosure or barrier of stakes and timbers.
STOCKCARVehicle that has been strengthened for use in a type of race in which they collide with each other.
STOCKIERMore thickset.
STOCKINGKeeping in a shop.
STOCKISTA retailer that has goods of a particular type for sale.
STOCKLEY_ Park, West London site in which the Premier League's VAR system is based.
STOCKPOTCooking item.
STOCKTON_-on-Tees, a former port and industrial centre in County Durham.
STODGIERMore Indigestible and starchy.
STODGILYIn a stuffy manner.
STOICISMIndifference to pleasure and pain.
STOLYPINPyotr _, Russian conservative statesman; prime minister 1906-11.
STOMACHSTummies. Internal organs in which food is stored and partially digested.
STONEAGEA period in human culture identified by the use of rock based implements.
STONKINGEnormous.
STOODOUTWas distinctive.
STOOLINGThrowing up shoots from the root.
STOOPINGBending one's head or body forwards and downwards.
STOPCOCKA valve used to control or stop the flow of fluid in a pipe.
STOPGAPSTemporary substitutes for something else.
STOPOVERA short stay overnight in the course of a journey.
STOPPAGEDiscontinuation.
STOPPARDSir Tom _, British dramatist whose works include the play Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead.
STOPPERSPlugs or bungs.
STOREMANOne responsible for goods.
STORERIAGenus of colubrid snakes, endemic to North America and Central America.
STORMIERRougher, wilder, more turbulent.
STORMONTLocation in Belfast and name of the Northern Ireland Assembly.
STOTINKAA monetary unit of Bulgaria, equal to one hundredth of a lev.
STOWAWAYA person who hides aboard a vehicle, ship or aircraft in order to gain free passage.
STPETERS_ _ Basilica, Vatican City church in which the Pope normally celebrates midnight mass at Christmas.
STRABANENorthern Ireland town on the river Foyle in County Tyrone.
STRACHANUK TV presenter, Michaela.
STRACHEYLytton _, British writer and critic whose works included the biographical Eminent Victorians.
STRADDLEAn act of sitting or standing with one's legs wide apart.
STRAIGHTWithout a curve or bend. Direct.
STRAINEDTense.
STRAINERSmall sieve or filter.
STRAITENMake or become narrow.
STRAITERMore narrow.
STRANDEDHigh and dry.
STRANGERUnknown person. _ Things, U.S. supernatural TV series created by the Duffer Brothers.
STRANGLEThrottle.
STRAPPEDFastened securely.
STRATEGILeaders or commanders of an army; generals.
STRATEGYGame plan.
STRATIFYTo form or be formed in layers.
STRAYINGDigressing, wandering away.
STREAKEDRan naked in a public place so as to shock or amuse others.
STREAKERNaked runner.
STREAMEDFlowed.
STREAMERLong, narrow, coiled ribbon of coloured paper that becomes unrolled when tossed.
STRENGTHFortitude, toughness.
STRESSEDUnder pressure.
STRESSESEmphasises.
STRETCHYCharacterised by elasticity.
STREWINGScattering.
STRICKENAfflicted.
STRICKERSteven _, Captain of the United States golf team that defeated Europe in the 2021 Ryder Cup on September.
STRICTERMore uncompromising.
STRICTLYHarshly.
STRIDENTVociferous.
STRIGATEOf animals, streaked with different colours.
STRIKERSForward players in football whose role is to score goals.
STRIKEUPBegin to play music.
STRIKINGHitting. Bold.
STRIMMERGrass-cutting machine.
STRINGER_ Bell, Idris Elba's character in the TV drama series The Wire.
STRINGUPHang by the neck.
STRIPPERExotic dancer.
STROBILASegmented part of a tapeworm.
STROBILEA reproductive structure characterized by overlapping scalelike parts, as a pine cone or the fruit of the hop.
STROLLEDWalked nonchalantly.
STROLLERAnother name for a child's buggy or pushchair. Albert, character played by Robert Vaughn in Hustle.
STRONGERMore powerful.
STRUGGLEProgress with difficulty.
STRUMMEDPlayed a guitar.
STRUMMERJoe, co-founder and lead vocalist of punk rock band The Clash.
STRUMOSEOf, related to, or suffering from a form of tuberculosis tending to cause enlarged lymph nodes and skin inflammation.
STRUMPETArchaic word for a prostitute or promiscuous woman.
STRUNGUPTense.
STRUTHIOOstrich genus.
STRUTTEDSwaggered.
STUBBLEDUnshaven.
STUBBORNObstinate.
STUDBOOKAn official record of the pedigree of purebred animals.
STUDENTSPeople following courses of study. Pupils.
STUDFARMPlace where horses are bred.
STUDIOUSHard-working.
STUDLIERMore sexually attractive in a strongly masculine way (typically used of a man).
STUDYINGRevising, learning.
STUFFINGMixture of ingredients put inside eg turkey.
STUMBLEDTripped.
STUMBLERTottering person.
STUMPIERMore squat.
STUMPINGDismissal by wicketkeeper in cricket.
STUNNINGAstounding.
STUNTMANA person who performs dangerous acts in a film or TV show in place of an actor.
STUNTMENFilm extras.
STUPIDERMore idiotic.
STUPIDLYFoolishly.
STURDIERMore strongly and solidly built.
STURGEONNicola _, leader of the Scottish National Party.
STUTTERSStumbles over words.
STYLISEDDepicted or treated in a non-realistic fashion.
STYLIZEDShown or done in a way that is not natural in order to create an artistic effect.
SUBAGENTReal estate term in the United States and Canada.
SUBBUTEOA table-top football game in which toy players are flicked.
SUBDEPOTA warehouse within a larger warehouse.
SUBEDITSCorrects written or printed material.
SUBERONEThe liquid ketone cycloheptanone.
SUBEROUSOf the nature of cork; corklike; corky.
SUBIMAGOA stage in the development of some insects.
SUBJECTSPeople who live under the rule of a monarch, government etc.
SUBLEASESublet.
SUBLIMEDChanged from solid to vapour.
SUBMERGECause to be under water.
SUBOCEANBelow the sea.
SUBORDERBiological group.
SUBORNEDInduced secretly to do an unlawful thing.
SUBOVATEAlmost egg-shaped.
SUBPLOTSStories separate from, and less important than, the main narratives in plays, films or novels.
SUBPOENALegal writ compelling testimony by a witness or production of evidence in court; Latin, 'under penalty'.
SUBPRIMEOf loans, made to borrowers with a poor credit rating, usually at a high rate of interest.
SUBSIDESBecomes less intense or severe.
SUBSISTSExists, survives, lives - barely.
SUBSONICDescribing aircraft that typically fly at less than the speed of sound.
SUBSPACEIn science fiction, a hypothetical method of communication which is faster than the speed of light.
SUBTEPIDSlightly lukewarm.
SUBTITLECaption.
SUBTONICMusical note type.
SUBTOPICMinor subject that forms part of a larger one.
SUBTRACTDeduct.
SUBURBIALeafy outskirts of the city, or the life and customs of the people living there.
SUBVERTSTopples.
SUCCEEDSThrives, triumphs.
SUCCINCTMarked by brevity and clarity; concise; compressed into a small area.
SUCCOURSHelps.
SUCHLIKESimilar.
SUCKLINGAn unweaned infant or young animal.
SUCTORIAA class of complex protozoans.
SUDATIONThe action or process of sweating.
SUDDENLYUnexpectedly.
SUFFRAGERight to vote. The collective vote of a group of people.
SUGARPEAMangetout, especially of a variety with thicker and more rounded pods.
SUGARRAY_ _ Robinson, American professional boxer.
SUGGESTSProposes, recommends.
SUIJURISLatin phrase used in law to refer to someone as legally competent.
SUITABLEApt.
SUITCASELuggage item.
SUKIYAKIA Japanese dish consisting of very thinly sliced beef with vegetables and seasonings usually cooked at the table.
SULAWESIIsland in eastern Indonesia also called Celebes.
SULCATEDHaving long, narrow grooves, as plant stems, or being furrowed or cleft, as hoofs.
SULFATESSalts or esters of sulphuric acid.
SULFIDESChemical compounds.
SULINDACA nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
SULKIESTMost moody.
SULLENLYWith a gloomy face.
SULLIVANSurname of the man who created and wrote Only Fools And Horses.
SULPHATEA group of atoms with the formula SO4 and two negative charges.
SULPHINEAny one of a series of basic compounds which consist essentially of sulphur united with hydrocarbon radicals.
SULPHONEAny of a class of organic compounds containing the divalent group SO2 linked to two other organic groups.
SULTANASSeedless raisins.
SULTRIERMore hot and humid.
SUMATRAN_ tiger, critically endangered wild cat inhabiting a large island off mainland Asia.
SUMMONED_ by Bells, Book by John Betjeman.
SUMMONERFormerly, an officer of an ecclesiastical court, one of whom features in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
SUMPITANA kind of blowgun for discharging arrows, - used by the savages of Borneo and adjacent islands.
SUNBATHEWhat some people do on holiday.
SUNBEAMSRays of natural light.
SUNBLOCKA cream applied to the skin to protect it from ultraviolet rays and reduce the danger of burning.
SUNBURSTA pattern or design consisting of rays or beams radiating from a central disc.
SUNDEREDSplit.
SUNDIALSPrimitive time keepers.
SUNDRIESVarious items.
SUNLIGHTDaytime feature.
SUNNIESTMost cheerful.
SUNRISESDawns.
SUNROOFSCar parts.
SUNSHADEParasol, say.
SUNSHINEThe light received directly from the sun.
SUNSPACERoom or area in a building having a glass roof and walls.
SUNSPOTSTemporary phenomena on our star's photosphere.
SUNSTONEA chatoyant gem consisting of feldspar, with a red or gold lustre.
SUNVISORA headband with a shade attached to it.
SUPERBIAA fictional mobile city-state in the DC Comics universe.
SUPERBUGAn informal term for a type of bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics.
SUPEREGOPart of the unconscious mind together with the ego and the id.
SUPERHITFilm, song, or other work that is extremely popular or successful.
SUPERIOROne of the Great Lakes.
SUPERMANHero created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in 1933.
SUPERMEXNickname of US golfer Lee Trevino, 1971's PGA Player of the Year.
SUPERNALRelating to the sky or the heavens; celestial.
SUPINATETo turn or rotate (the hand or forearm) so that the palm faces up or forward.
SUPPLANTSupersede and replace.
SUPPLIERPerson or organization that provides something needed such as a product or service.
SUPPLIESFood or equipment needed for a campaign or trip.
SUPPORTSBears the weight of.
SUPPOSESThinks.
SUPPRESSForcibly put an end to.
SUPREMESThe _, successful US female singing group of the 1960s.
SUPREMOSThose in charge.
SURBASEDOf or being an arch having a rise less than half its span.
SURBATEDMade sore through walking.
SUREFIRECertain to succeed.
SURFACEDEmerged.
SURFACESComes to the top of water.
SURFEITSExcessive or immoderate amounts.
SURGEONSSenior doctors who perform operations.
SURGICALRelating to the branch of medicine concerned with treating disease, injuries etc. by means of manual or operative procedures.
SURICATEA gregarious burrowing meerkat with dark bands on the back and a black-tipped tail, native to southern Africa.
SURINAMECountry whose capital is Paramaribo.
SURMISEDSupposed that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.
SURMOUNTTriumph over.
SURPLICEA loose, wide-sleeved liturgical vestment of linen.
SURPRISEAstonishment.
SURROUNDEncompass, envelop.
SURVEILSClosely monitors or observes.
SURVEYORA person whose chief occupation is to inspect land or buildings and their structures.
SURVIVALAct of continuing to live or exist.
SURVIVEDLasted, pulled through.
SURVIVESContinues to live after.
SURVIVOREye of the Tiger US rock band.
SUSPECTSPeople believed, though not proved, guilty of particular offences.
SUSPENDSDebars temporarily from privilege, office etc. as a punishment.
SUSPENSEExcitement, anticipation, tension.
SUSPIREDBreathed.
SUSPIRIA2018 supernatural horror film starring Dakota Johnson and Tilda Swinton.
SUSTAINSWithstands, endures.
SUTTUNGRMoon of Saturn.
SUZERAINA sovereign or state having some control over another state that is internally autonomous.
SVENGALIA person who controls another's mind with sinister intentions, named after a character in George Du Maurier's Trilby.
SWADESHIMade in India from materials that have also been produced in India.
SWAGGERSStruts with a defiant or insolent air.
SWALLOWSSmall birds associated with Arthur Ransome.
SWAMPIERMore marshy.
SWANLAKEA ballet composed by Tchaikovsky, premiered by the Bolshoi Ballet in 1877.
SWANSONGFinal performance of an actor or singer, referring to the fabled dying cry of a bird.
SWAPSHOPAn agency for putting people with articles to exchange or trade in touch with one another.
SWASTIKACross-shaped emblem of Nazi Germany.
SWATCHESSamples of cloth.
SWATTINGKilling a fly.
SWAYBACKExcessive inward or downward curvature of the spine, especially in a horse.
SWEARINGCursing.
SWEARSINTakes oath of office.
SWEATERSPullovers.
SWEATIERPerspiring more freely.
SWEATILYWith perspiration.
SWEATINGPerspiring.
SWEEPINGComprehensive and wide-ranging.
SWEETBAYAmerican magnolia, Magnolia virginiana, having large oblong leaves and fragrant, white flowers, common on the Atlantic coast.
SWEETEST"_ Success is counted by those who ne'er succeed" - Emily Dickinson.
SWEETPEAA climbing leguminous plant widely cultivated for its butterfly-shaped fragrant flowers of delicate pastel colours.
SWEETSOPA small West Indian tree, Annona squamosa, having yellowish-green fruit.
SWELLINGExpanding.
SWELTERSSuffers under oppressive heat.
SWIFTLETSmall Asian bird living in caves, the nests of which are used in oriental cookery.
SWIMMINGMoving through water.
SWIMSUITBathing costume.
SWIMWEARClothing worn by people engaging in water fun.
SWINBURNWalter _, late jockey who rode Shergar to victory in the 1981 Derby.
SWINDLERFraudster.
SWINGBINType of rubbish holder.
SWINGERSLively and fashionable people who go to a lot of social events.
SWITCHEDChanged (to a different task or system).
SWOONINGWeak and likely to lose consciousness.
SWOOPINGPouncing.
SWOTTINGStudying assiduously.
SWOTUPONPore over.
SYBARITEA person who is self-indulgent in their fondness for sensuous luxury.
SYCAMINEBlack mulberry tree.
SYCAMOREEurasian maple tree.
SYDENHAMSuburban district of south-east London.
SYLLABLEA unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or a part of a word.
SYLLABUBA cold British dessert made from milk or cream beaten with sugar, wine and lemon juice.
SYLLABUSAn outline of a course of studies.
SYMBIONTOrganism living in close association with another of a different kind.
SYMBIOTEVenom in the spiderman comics is such a life form.
SYMBOLICRepresentative, emblematic.
SYMMETRYSimilarity, correspondence, or balance among systems or parts of a system.
SYMPATHY_ For The Devil, a Rolling Stones song, the opening track on Beggars Banquet.
SYMPHONYSinfonia.
SYMPOSIAMeetings to discuss a particular subject.
SYMPTOMSSigns of illness.
SYNAPSESIn the nervous system, structures that permit neurons to pass signals to other neurons.
SYNAPTICRelating to a nerve part.
SYNARCHYJoint rule.
SYNCOPALRelating to fainting.
SYNDROMEA group of symptoms which consistently occur together, or a condition characterized by a set of associated symptoms.
SYNONYMSWords that mean the same or nearly the same as other words.
SYNOPSISBrief outline of the plot of a work of fiction.
SYNOVIALDescribing a joint in the body in which fluid is present.
SYNTONICEmotionally in harmony with one's environment.
SYRACUSEA port in southeast Sicily on the Ionian Sea, founded in 734 BC by Greeks from Corinth.
SYRINGEDCleaned the ear.
SYSTEMICDenoting the part of the circulatory system concerned with the transport of oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the body in general, especially as distinct from the pulmonary part concerned with the transport of oxygen from and carbon dioxide to the lungs.
TABBYCATBrindled feline.
TABLEBAYBody of water overlooked by Cape Town.
TABLETOPWork surface.
TABLOIDSTypes of newspaper.
TABORINEA small, shallow drum.
TABORITEMember of a militant group of Bohemian Hussite reformers.
TACITURNUncommunicative.
TACKIESTMost tawdry.
TACONITELow-grade iron ore consisting largely of chert, occurring chiefly around Lake Superior in North America.
TACTICALShowing skilful planning.
TACTLESSIndiscreet. Lacking in diplomacy.
TADPOLESLarval amphibians also called pollywogs or porwiggles.
TAFFRAILThe upper part of the stern of a ship.
TAGALONGAccompany without being invited.
TAILBACKA long queue of stationary or slow-moving traffic.
TAILBONELowermost segment of the vertebral column, known by the technical name coccyx.
TAILCOATFormal dress.
TAILGATEA door at the rear of a hatchback vehicle. Drive too closely behind.
TAILOREDFashioned, fitted.
TAILPIPEVehicle part.
TAILSPINSpiral dive of a plane.
TAILWINDHelpful breeze.
TAJMAHALA white marble mausoleum in Agra, central India, on the Jumna River, commissioned by emperor Shah Jahan in 1632.
TAKEABOWAcknowledge applause.
TAKEAWAYSubtract.
TAKECAREBe cautious.
TAKEDOWNMade or constructed so as to be easily dismantled or disassembled.
TAKEFIVEHave a break.
TAKEHEEDPay attention.
TAKEHOLDBecome entrenched.
TAKENOTEObserve carefully.
TAKEOVERAssume control.
TAKEPARTParticipate, join in.
TAKEROOTBecome fixed or established.
TAKESILKAn expression meaning 'to become a Queen's Counsel'.
TAKETHATUK pop group.
TALCUMEDPowdered.
TALENTEDGifted.
TALESMENAdditional jurors summoned to complete a jury.
TALEWISEGiven to gossip.
TALISMANMagical charm.
TALKBACKImpudently reply.
TALKDOWNBelittle.
TALKOVERDiscuss.
TALKSHOPDiscuss work when meeting socially.
TALLBOYSChests of drawers.
TALLSHIPA seagoing vessel with a high mast and square sails.
TALLYMANA salesperson specialising in hire-purchase.
TALMUDICRelating to the primary source of Jewish religious law.
TALPIDAEFamily of mammals of the order Eulipotyphla to which the moles belong.
TAMANDUAA small arboreal anteater of Central and South America.
TAMARINDEvergreen tree.
TAMARISKAn ornamental Mediterranean shrub or small tree with slender, feathery branches.
TAMELESSNot able to be domesticated.
TAMENESSProperty of not being wild.
TAMPABAY_ _ Buccaneers, American football team that won the 55th Super Bowl on 7 February 2021.
TAMPEREDInterfered with (something) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.
TAMWORTHBreed of long-bodied pigs with golden-red hair.
TANAGERSSongbirds of the family Thraupidae inhabiting chiefly tropical New World forests and gardens.
TANDOORIAn Indian method of cooking meat or vegetables on a spit in a clay oven.
TANGIBLECapable of being touched or felt; having real substance.
TANGIERSMoroccan port.
TANGIESTSharpest tasting.
TANGOINGDancing.
TANKARDSLarge one-handled drinking vessels that are commonly made of silver, pewter or glass and sometimes fitted with a hinged lid.
TANKTOPSSleeveless upper garments with wide shoulder straps and low necks, usually worn over a shirt, etc.
TANTALUMChemical element, symbol Ta, atomic number 73.
TANTALUSGreek mythological figure who had to suffer a terrible eternal punishment.
TANTRUMSChildish fits of rage; outbursts of bad temper.
TANZANIAAfrican country.
TAPADEROA leather hood covering the stirrup of a stock saddle and used especially to protect the boot when riding through brush.
TAPDANCERhythmic routine.
TAPENADESavoury paste made from pureed capers, olives and anchovies, used especially in Provencal cuisine.
TAPERINGGetting narrower.
TAPEROFFBecome gradually less.
TAPESTRYA heavy ornamental fabric, often in the form of a picture, used for wall hangings, furnishings etc. Album by Carole King released in 1971.
TAPEWORMRibbon-shaped segmented parasite, any cestode.
TAPHOUSEPlace where alcoholic drinks, especially beer, were available; a pub.
TAPIDEROOne of the leather hoods that cover the stirrups of a Mexican saddle.
TAPINAGEA lurking or skulking.
TAPROOMSBars, as in hotels or pubs.
TAPROOTSThe single underground organs of plants, such as the dandelion, growing vertically downwards.
TAPWATERServed free in restaurants.
TAQUERIAMexican restaurant specializing in tacos.
TARAKINGCharacter played by Linda Thorson in TV's The Avengers from 1968 to 1969.
TARBOOSHA felt or cloth brimless cap resembling the fez, usually red and often with a silk tassel.
TARGETEDAimed at.
TARKATHE_ _ Otter.
TARLATANA thin, open-weave muslin fabric, used for stiffening ball dresses.
TARNHOWSMountain lake of the Lake District National Park.
TARPEIANOf, relating to, or being a cliff or rock of the Capitoline Hill in Rome used in ancient times for hurling condemned criminals to their deaths.
TARRAGONAromatic perennial herb of the daisy family; Artemisia dracunculus.
TARRIESTHaving the most bitumen.
TARRYINGStaying longer than intended.
TARSIERSNocturnal arboreal primates of southeast Asia, with huge eyes and long hind legs.
TARTANRYArtefacts or imagery that are self-consciously Scottish.
TARTARIC_ acid, found naturally in many fruits.
TARTARUSIn Greek mythology, an abyss under Hades where the Titans were imprisoned.
TARTLETSIndividual pastry cases.
TARTNESSThe quality of being sour or acidic.
TARTUFFEFamous comedy by Moliere first performed in 1664.
TARWHINEA bream of eastern Australia that is silver in colour with gold streaks.
TASHKENTCapital of Uzbekistan.
TASMANIAAustralian state whose capital is Hobart. Island of which the major population centres include Launceston and Devonport.
TASTEBUDAn elevated oval-shaped sensory end organ on the surface of the tongue.
TASTEFULShowing good judgement.
TATOOINEFictional desert planet, Luke Skywalker's home in the Star Wars series.
TATTEREDRagged or worn.
TATTIESTMost unkempt.
TATTOOEDHaving bodily decorations.
TAUNTERSNeedlers.
TAUNTINGIntended to provoke someone in an insulting or contemptuous manner.
TAURANGAA port on North Island, New Zealand, on the Bay of Plenty.
TAURIDORA bullfighter.
TAURINESOrganic compounds.
TAUTONYMTaxonomic name in which the same word is used for both genus and species, as in Rattus rattus.
TAVERNASSmall Greek restaurants or cafes.
TAVERNERIn old English law, a seller of wine.
TAWDRIERMore showy but cheap and of poor quality.
TAWDRIESCheap and gaudy finery.
TAWNIESTThe most orange-brown or yellowish-brown.
TAWNYOWLWoodland bird, also formerly a Brownie assistant.
TAXATIONImposition of duty.
TAXHAVENRefuge from duty.
TAXICORNOne of a family of beetles whose antennae are largest at the tip.
TAXONOMYThe process of naming and classifying things such as animals and plants into groups within a larger system.
TAYBERRYA cross between a blackberry and a red raspberry.
TEABREAKRefreshment pause in the working day.
TEACADDYBox for cha.
TEACAKESFlat cakes made from a yeast dough with raisins in it, usually eaten toasted and buttered.
TEACARTSSmall tables on wheels.
TEACHERSEducators.
TEACHESTCase used as a bass in a skiffle group.
TEACHINGEducating.
TEAHOUSEA restaurant or other establishment, especially in the Far East.
TEAMAKERBrewer.
TEAMGAMERugby, say.
TEAMMATEA colleague or other member of a sports side.
TEAMSTERUS lorry driver.
TEAMWORKCombined effort.
TEAPARTYAfternoon get together.
TEARAWAYReckless impetuous person.
TEARDROPLachrymal emission.
TEARLESSWithout crying.
TEAROOMSRestaurants where hot drinks and pastries are served, especially in the afternoon.
TEASHOPSWhere better for our afternoon cuppas?
TEASPOONItem of cutlery used as a unit of capacity in cooking.
TEATOWELCloth for drying dishes.
TEAZLINGProducing a napped surface on a fabric.
TECTONIC_ plate, separate section of the lithosphere in the theory of continental drift.
TEDBAKERBritish luxury clothing retailer.
TEDDYBOYOne of a cult of youths, especially in the 1950s, who wore mock Edwardian fashions.
TEDHEATHFormer Conservative Prime Minister who used to sail in his yachts called Morning Cloud.
TEDLASSOTV comedy series about a U.S. college football coach hired to run an English football side.
TEENAGERPerson aged 14, say.
TEENWOLF1985 fantasy-comedy film starring Michael J Fox and Susan Ursitti.
TEESSIDEIn the Northeast of England, the industrial region that includes Middlesbrough.
TEETHINGBaby's oral development.
TEETOTALPractising abstinence from alcoholic drink.
TEETOTUMAny small top spun with the fingers.
TEKANAWAKiri _ _, New Zealand soprano who was made a dame in the 1982 Queen's Birthday Honours.
TELECINEBroadcasting of cinema film on television, or the equipment used for it.
TELEGONYA former belief that a sire can influence the characteristics of the progeny of the female parent and subsequent mates.
TELEGRAMA communication transmitted by telegraph. Samuel Morse sent the first one from Washington to Baltimore in 1844.
TELEMANNGeorg Philipp _, German Baroque composer and multi-instrumentalist.
TELEMARKIn skiing, a turn in which one ski is placed far forward of the other and turned gradually inwards. The Heroes of _ , 1965 war film starring Kirk Douglas.
TELEPORTMove by telekinesis.
TELESEMEAn old-fashioned electric signalling system.
TELETEXTTV information system such as ceefax and oracle.
TELETHONLengthy TV show in which money is raised for charity.
TELEVISEPut on TV.
TELLTALERevealing or betraying something. A person who reports the private concerns and misdeeds of others.
TEMERITYRashness or boldness. Cheek.
TEMEROUSAudacious.
TEMPESTSStorms.
TEMPLATEA pattern cut out in card or plastic, used in various crafts to reproduce shapes.
TEMPORALSecular.
TEMPTINGInviting.
TENACITYPersistence.
TENAILLEA type of fortification; a low outwork in the main ditch between two bastions.
TENANTEDOccupied and paid rent.
TENANTRYEstate occupants.
TENDENCYInclination.
TENDERLYIn a gentle way.
TENDRILSSpecialised thread-like parts of leaves or stems that attach climbing plants to a support by twining or adhering.
TENEMENTEspecially in Scotland, a large building divided into separate flats. A building divided into dwellings for a number of families.
TENERIFEThe largest of Spain's Canary Islands,
TENESMUSContinual or recurrent inclination to evacuate the bowels, caused by disorder of the rectum or other illness.
TENLORDSIn the twelve days of Christmas, _ _ a-leaping.
TENNYSONAlfred Lord _, the Poet Laureate (1850-92) whose works included The Charge of the Light Brigade.
TENONSAWA small, fine-toothed hand tool with a strong brass or steel back.
TENORISTMusician.
TENORMINA beta-blocker.
TENOROONA woodwind instrument which is a cross between a tenor bassoon and an oboe.
TENOTOMYSurgical division of a tendon.
TENSIONSEmotional strains.
TENTACLEFeeler.
TENTORIAFolds of the dura mater forming a partition between the cerebrum and cerebellum.
TENTPEGSCampers need these.
TENTROPEA means of securing a portable canvas shelter.
TEOCALLIA temple of the Aztecs or other Mexican peoples, typically standing on a truncated pyramid.
TEOSINTEMexican grass which is grown as fodder and is considered to be one of the parent plants of modern maize.
TEQUILASMexican alcoholic spirits made from an agave.
TERABYTEUnit of information.
TERAFLOPUnit of computing speed equal to a trillion floating-point operations per second.
TERAGLINEdible marine fish, Zeluco atelodus, of Australia.
TERATISMA malformed animal or human, esp in the fetal stage; monster.
TERATOIDAn abnormal tumor.
TERATOMAA tumour composed of tissues not normally present at the site.
TERESINACapital city and chief port of the state of Piaui in NE Brazil, on the Parnaiba River.
TERGIANTShowing its back, having its back turned to the viewer.
TERIGARRUS actress who played Phoebe Buffay's mother in the sitcom Friends.
TERIYAKICooking technique with soy sauce and rice spirit.
TERMINALA Steven Spielberg film of 2004 starring Tom Hanks. Final station.
TERMINUSFinal station.
TERMITESSmall, pale soft-bodied insects that live in large colonies with several different castes, typically within a mound of cemented earth. Many kinds feed on wood and can be highly destructive to trees and timber.
TERPINOLAny oil substance having a hyacinthine odor.
TERRACESPaved areas alongside a building.
TERRAPINWater turtle. A reptile which has a thick shell covering its body and which lives partly in water and partly on land.
TERRASSEA flat, paved area outside a cafe where people sit to take refreshments.
TERRAZZOFlooring material made of chips of marble or granite set in concrete and polished.
TERREOUSConsisting of earth.
TERRIBLEUnpleasant or bad. Ivan the _ , first proclaimed Tsar of Russia born in 1530.
TERRIBLY"Being a woman is a _ difficult task since it consists principally in dealing with men." ( Joseph Conrad )
TERRIERSNickname of Huddersfield Town F.C.
TERRIFICMarvellous.
TERTIARYThird in degree or order.
TERYLENECrease-resistant synthetic fibre.
TESSELLAVery small block of stone, glass etc., used in mosaics.
TESSERAESmall blocks of stone, tile, glass, or other material used in the construction of a mosaic.
TESTABLECan be tried.
TESTATORA person who has made a will or given a legacy.
TESTCARDStill television picture, typically a geometric pattern, broadcast to help viewers fine-tune their reception.
TESTCASEIt sets a precedent.
TESTTUBELaboratory vessel.
TETANOIDOf lockjaw.
TETHEREDFastened - like a goat.
TETRAPODA four-footed animal, especially a member of a group which includes all vertebrates higher than fishes.
TETRARCHThe ruler of one fourth of a country.
TETROSESMonosaccharide sugars whose molecules contain four carbon atoms.
TEUTONICThe _ Order, AKA the religious Order of Brothers of the German House of Saint Mary in Jerusalem.
TEXAVERYAmerican animator, cartoonist, voice actor and director.
TEXTBOOKClassroom manual.
TEXTURALOf or relating to the surface of a material.
THACKERYColin, English Korean War veteran who won Britain's Got Talent in 2019.
THAILANDCapital is Bangkok. Ko Samui is an island of this Asian country.
THALAMUSPart of the brain.
THALASSAMoon of Neptune.
THALLINEAny of several derivatives of quinoline used as an antipyretic.
THALLIUMChemical element, symbol Tl, atomic number 81.
THANATOSGreek personification of death, brother of Hypnos.
THANEDOMThe jurisdiction of a man who held land granted by the king.
THANKFULGrateful and appreciative.
THANKSTOBecause of.
THANKYOUA conventional expression of gratitude.
THATCHERBritish Prime Minister between Callaghan and Major.
THEABYSS1989 James Cameron science fiction film starring Ed Harris and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio.
THEAGONY_ _ And The Ecstasy, 1965 film starring Charlton Heston.
THEALAMOA mission in San Antonio, Texas.
THEAPPLE_ _ Never Falls Far From The Tree.
THEARCHYRule by a god or gods.
THEASHESTest cricket series played between England and Australia.
THEATEAMFictional TV crimefighters. 1980s U.S. TV series about a group of soldiers of fortune that included 'Hannibal' and B.A. Baracus.
THEATRESPlayhouses.
THEBEANOPerhaps the most famous comic in the UK.
THEBEASTChaser Mark Labbett's nickname.
THEBENDSDisease from decompression. Radiohead's second studio album, released in 1995.
THEBIRDSNovelette by British writer Daphne du Maurier that inspired a 1963 Alfred Hitchcock film of the same name.
THEBLACK_ _ Tulip, Novel by Alexandre Dumas.
THEBLUESBout of depression.
THEBRIDE_ _ of Lammermoor, Novel by Walter Scott.
THEBRIEF_ _ Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, 2007 novel written by Dominican American author Junot Diaz.
THEBRONXA mainland borough of New York City.
THECHAIRTallest fence on the Grand National course at Aintree.
THECHASETV quiz show hosted by Bradley Walsh.
THECLASHPunk rock band led by Joe Strummer.
THECLOTHTerm for religious ministry.
THECOLOR_ _ Purple, Novel by Alice Walker.
THECONGORepublic of _ _, country on western coast of Africa.
THECORRSIrish family musical band of three sisters and one brother founded in 1990.
THECROSSStations Of _ _, In the Roman Catholic Church, a series of artistic representations commemorating the 14 stages in Christ's journey to Calvary.
THECURSE_ _ of Frankenstein, Hammer Productions' first colour horror film in 1957.
THEDANDYComic that ran from 1937 to 2012.
THEDEMONSweeney Todd _ _ Barber Of Fleet Street.
THEDERBYAn annual horse race run at Epsom Downs in Surrey since 1780.
THEDEVILLucifer, Satan.
THEDREAM_ _ of Gerontius, poem written by Blessed John Henry Newman consisting of the prayer of a dying man, and angelic and demonic responses.
THEEAGLE_ _ Has Landed, Jack Higgins' novel about a fictional plot to kidnap Churchill.
THEEARTHJourney to the centre of _ _.
THEFIELDPlay _ _, to disperse one's interests or attentions among a number of activities, people etc.
THEFIRST_ _ Purge, 2018 action horror film starring Y'lan Noel and Lex Scott Davis.
THEFLIESLord of _ _ , William Golding novel.
THEGABBANickname of Brisbane Cricket Ground in Australia.
THEGLOBE_ _ Theatre, Elizabethan playhouse associated with Shakespeare and the Lord Chamberlain's Men.
THEGOONSComedy radio group.
THEGREAT_ _ Escape, 1963 film.
THEHAGUEDe facto capital of the Netherlands.
THEHALLESymphony orchestra based in Manchester.
THEHEARTAbsence Makes _ _ Grow Fonder.
THEHOLLY_ _ and the ivy, a famous Christmas Carol.
THEHOUSE2017 comedy film starring Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler.
THEHUMANHope Springs Eternal In _ _ Breast.
THEILIADEpic poem by Homer.
THEJUDGE2014 drama film starring Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Duvall.
THELIONSNickname of England's men's rugby league team.
THEMAGIC_ _ Flute, Opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
THEMANOF_ _ _ Mode, a Restoration comedy by George Etherege, written in 1676.
THEMATICRelating to a unifying idea or topic.
THEMEKONTreen leader who was the arch-enemy of British comic book character Dan Dare.
THEMERRY_ _ Widow, Operetta by Franz Lehar premiered in Vienna in 1905.
THEMISTOMoon of Jupiter.
THEMUMMY2017 action-adventure film starring Tom Cruise and Annabelle Wallis.
THENAKED__ Civil Servant, autobiography by English humorist Quentin Crisp, later adapted for film.
THENIGHT_ _ They Drove Old Dixie Down, 1969 song by The Band.
THEOCRATAdvocate of government by a deity or by a priesthood.
THEODICYThe branch of theology concerned with defending the attributes of God against objections resulting from physical and moral evil.
THEODORAByzantine empress by marriage to emperor Justinian.
THEODORE_ Roosevelt, US president after whom teddy bears are named.
THEOGONYThe origin and descent of the gods.
THEOLOGYThe study of the nature of God and religious belief.
THEONOMYThe state of being governed by God.
THEOPERAThe Phantom Of _ _.
THEOREMSIn mathematics, statements or formulas.
THEORIESSpeculative or conjectural views or ideas.
THEORISESpeculate.
THEORISTA person who considers given facts and comes up with a possible explanation.
THEPIANOFilm which shared the Palme d'Or at Cannes in 1993.
THEPLATEStep Up To _ _, Expression we get from baseball meaning to rise to the occasion.
THEPROMSAnnual season of musical concerts founded in 1895, mostly held at London's Royal Albert Hall.
THEQUEENOscar-winning 2006 British film starring Helen Mirren and Michael Sheen.
THEQUIET_ _ American, Novel by Graham Greene.
THERAKES_ _ Progress, an opera in three acts and an epilogue by Igor Stravinsky.
THERANGEBacking band for U.S. singer-songwriter and pianist Bruce Hornsby.
THERAVENPoem by American writer Edgar Allan Poe.
THEREARE_ _ Plenty More Fish In The Sea.
THEREMINAn electronic musical instrument, played by moving the hands through electromagnetic fields created by two metal rods.
THERIACAPoem by Nicander of Colophon.
THERMALSClothes designed to keep one warm in cold weather.
THERMIONAn ion or electron emitted by a substance at high temperature.
THEROPODA bipedal dinosaur such as a tyrannosaur.
THEROYAL_ _ British Legion, Charity supporting veterans of the armed forces, founded in 1921.
THESAINTSimon Templar.
THESAURIBooks of synonyms.
THESHARDHighest skyscraper in London designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano.
THESIGERWilfred, British soldier and travel writer.
THESMALL_ _ Faces, English rock band from East London.
THESOMMEFirst World War Battle.
THESPACE_ _ Between Us, 2017 science fiction film starring Asa Butterfield and Gary Oldman.
THESPIANActor.
THESSALYA region of eastern central Greece, on the Aegean.
THESTING1973 caper film.
THETFORDMarket town in Norfolk that contains the Dad's Army Museum.
THETHING1982 science fiction horror film directed by John Carpenter and starring Kurt Russell.
THETHREE_ _ Sisters, play by Anton Chekhov.
THETOUCH1971 Ingmar Bergman film starring Eliot Gould and Bibi Andersson.
THETOUGHWhen The Going Gets Tough, _ _ Get Going.
THETRIALFranz Kafka novel describing the arrest of Josef K.
THETYGERPoem by William Blake published in 1794.
THEUNIONState of --- ---, an annual address given by the US president to both Houses of Congress.
THEUSUALRegular drink.
THEVOICETV talent show whose coaches have included Will.i.am since its inception in 2012.
THEWASPSAncient Greek comedy by Aristophanes.
THEWATER_ _ Gipsies, Book by A. P. Herbert.
THEWEALDSoutheast England wooded area.
THEWHEELTV game show hosted by comedian Michael McIntyre that first aired in 2020.
THEWIDOWThriller written by Fiona Barton published in 2016.
THEWORKSFull or extreme treatment.
THEYSTAYThe More Things Change, The More _ _ The Same.
THIAMINEVitamin B1.
THICKEARA blow to the side of the head inflicted as a punishment or in anger.
THICKETSDense groups of bushes or trees.
THICKSETStocky in build.
THIEVINGStealing.
THIMBLESSmall metal caps used when sewing.
THINGASAThere's No Such _ _ _ Free Lunch.
THINKBIGBe ambitious.
THINKERSIntellectuals.
THINKINGMeditating.
THIRDAGEPeriod in the history of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth in which the events of The Lord of the Rings took place.
THIRDMANFielding position in cricket.
THIRSTEDWanted to drink.
THIRTEENThe number of players in a rugby league side.
THIRTIESDecade.
THISISMESong from the 2017 musical film The Greatest Showman largely sung by Keala Settle.
THISTLESPrickly plants.
THOLEPINItem inserted into a gunwale to provide a fulcrum for an oar.
THOMPSONDaley _, British athlete who won the decathlon at the 1980 and 1984 Olympic Games.
THORACESParts of the body of a mammal between the neck and the abdomen.
THORACICOf or relating to the part of the human body enclosed by the ribs.
THORAXESMiddle parts in the bodies of mammals between the head and abdomen.
THORBURNCliff _, Canadian snooker player who won the 1980 world championship.
THORNTONBilly Bob ____ , U.S. actor who played hitman Lorne Malvo in the first season of TV series Fargo.
THOROUGHCareful and detailed. Complete.
THOUGHTS"Nurture your mind with great _. To believe in the heroic makes heroes" (Benjamin Disraeli).
THOUSANDA Journey Of A _ Miles Begins With A Single Step.
THRALDOMThe state of being under the control of another person.
THREADEDInterwoven.
THREAPEDArgued or protested obstinately.
THREATENIntimidate.
THRENODYOde or song of lamentation, for the dead; Greek, 'lament song'.
THRESHERLarge shark with a very long, whip-like tail.
THRILLERExciting book or film.
THROATEDRed-_ Diver, bird.
THROMBINBlood clotting enzyme.
THRONGEDPacked into.
THROTTLEStrangle.
THROWINGTossing.
THROWOFFDisengage from.
THRUSHESBirds.
THRUSTERA small rocket engine used as a booster rocket.
THUGGERYRough and violent behaviour.
THUMBSUPSign of approval.
THURIBLEA container for burning incense, swung from metal chains during religious ceremonies.
THURIFEROne who carries burning incense in religious ceremonies.
THURSDAYWeekday.
THWARTEDFoiled.
THYESTESThe son of Pelops.
TIAMARIAA coffee-flavoured liqueur from the Caribbean.
TIANGONGChinese space station.
TIBERIUSThe second Roman emperor, who ruled from 14-37 AD.
TICKLINGProvoking mirth.
TICKOVERFunction smoothly.
TICKSEEDAny of numerous plants of the genus Coreopsis having a profusion of showy usually yellow daisylike flowers over long periods; North and South America.
TICKWEEDAny of numerous plants of the genus Coreopsis having a profusion of showy usually yellow daisylike flowers over long periods; North and South America.
TIDDLERSSmall fish.
TIDDLIERMore drunk.
TIDELINESea mark.
TIDEMARKA line of waste left on a beach that marks the highest point the sea reaches.
TIDESMANCustoms official at a port.
TIDIESUPPuts things back in their proper places, makes neat.
TIDINESSNeatness.
TIEBEAMSHorizontal timbers or the like that connect two rafters in a roof.
TIEBREAKTennis term.
TIENTSINRelief of ____, battle of the Boxer Rebellion that occurred in July 1900.
TIERCELSMales of a hawk, especially a peregrine or a goshawk.
TIGERBAYArea of Cardiff.
TIGEREYEA striped semiprecious quartz gem used in jewellery.
TIGERISHFierce and determined.
TIGHTFITEnglish pop group noted for their cover version of The Lion Sleeps Tonight in 1982.
TIGHTWADAmerican term for a miser or skinflint.
TILAPIASAfrican freshwater cichlid fish.
TILERIESPlaces where slabs of clay are made.
TILTYARDA place where jousts took place.
TIMALLENStar of the TV sitcoms Home Improvement and Last Man Standing.
TIMBALESPaired cylindrical drums played with sticks in Latin American dance music.
TIMBUKTUCity in central Mali, a great Muslim centre from the 14th to the 16th centuries.
TIMEBOMBA developing and problematic situation which will eventually become dangerous if not addressed.
TIMECARDItem that records when an employee starts and stops work.
TIMELESSAgeless.
TIMELINEMichael Crichton time travel novel first published in 1999.
TIMEOUTSBrief breaks in play in a game or sport.
TIMESLOTA particular part of the schedule allocated to a TV or radio programme.
TIMEWARPHypothetical distortion in which people and events from one age can be moved to another.
TIMEWORNDamaged or made less interesting or attractive as a result of age or much use.
TIMONEERSomeone who steers a ship.
TIMOROUSShowing or suffering from nervousness or a lack of confidence.
TIMORSEABody of water by Australia.
TIMOUSLYIn good time; sufficiently early.
TIMPANIC_ membrane, eardrum.
TIMPEAKEThe first British citizen to be selected as an astronaut by the European Space Agency.
TINAMOUSGround-dwelling tropical American birds.
TINCTUREIn pharmacology, a medicinal extract in a solution of alcohol.
TININESSThe property of being very small in size.
TINNITUSA ringing, hissing or booming sensation in one or both ears.
TINPLATEMetal covering.
TINSMITHMetal worker.
TINSNIPSHand shears for cutting sheet metal.
TINTAGELCornish village having a castle associated with Arthurian legends.
TIPPLINGDrinking, often of a habitual nature.
TIPSTAFFA sheriff's officer; a bailiff. Rod with a cap of metal carried as a badge by some officials.
TIRAMISUAn Italian dessert made with sponge soaked in coffee and Marsala, topped with soft cheese and powdered chocolate.
TIREDOUTExhausted.
TIRELESSIndefatigable.
TIRESIASIn Greek mythology, a blind soothsayer of Thebes, who revealed to Oedipus that the latter had murdered his father and married his mother.
TIRESOMEBoring and irritating.
TITANIUMMetallic element with the atomic number 22.
TITANOUSOf titanium with a lower valency, usually three.
TITCHIERSmaller.
TITHEWARIrish period of nonviolent civic disobedience against church taxes.
TITICACALake _, a large lake between southern Peru and western Bolivia, in the Andes.
TITIVATEMake minor enhancements to.
TITLARKSAnother name for meadow pipits (Anthus Pratensis).
TITMOUSEAny of several small insectivorous songbirds of the family Paridae of woodland areas.
TITTEREDGiggled, sniggered.
TIVERTONTown in Devon on the River Exe.
TLAXCALASmallest state of Mexico, bordered by Puebla, Mexico and Hidalgo.
TOADFISHAny of a number of fish with a wide flattened head.
TOADFLAXEurasian plant of the figwort family, typically having yellow or purplish flowers which resemble snapdragons and slender leaves.
TOADHALLToad of _ _ , AA Milne play.
TOADYINGThe act of fawning on and flattering someone.
TOADYISMFawning or obsequious behaviour.
TOAFAULTExcessively.
TOAMOUSE1785 poem by Robert Burns beginning 'Wee, sleekit, cow'rin, tim'rous beastie'.
TOANDFROFrom side to side.
TOASTERSKitchen items.
TOASTINGPraising ( with drink in hand ).
TOBESURECertainly.
TOBOGGANSleigh.
TOCCATASMusical compositions.
TODDLERSYoung children.
TODIEFORHighly desirable.
TODOLISTSet of tasks for completion.
TODOWITHConcerning.
TOELOOPSSimple jumps in figure skating, in which the skater takes off and lands on the same backward outside edge.
TOENAILSAs found on the feet.
TOETOTOEDirectly opposed - like a pair of boxers.
TOEXCESSImmoderately.
TOGETHERWith another person or thing.
TOGOLESERelating to a country in West Africa bordered by Ghana to the west, Benin to the east and Burkina Faso to the north. Nationality of the people whose capital is Lome.
TOGVALUERating given to thermal insulation provided by a fabric.
TOILETRYAn article or preparation (such as toothpaste, shaving cream, or cologne) used in cleaning or grooming oneself.
TOILSOMELaborious.
TOKENISHInsignificantly small.
TOKENISMThe practice of making only a perfunctory or symbolic effort to do a particular thing.
TOLERANTPermissive.
TOLERATEEndure or put up with.
TOLINASEA drug used in treating stable adult-onset diabetes mellitus.
TOLLGATEBarrier demanding payment.
TOMAHAWKNative American axe.
TOMALLENThe Apprentice: You're Fired! host.
TOMALLEYThe digestive gland of a lobster, which turns green when cooked, and is considered a delicacy.
TOMATOESRed, fleshy, many-seeded, edible fruits eaten in salads or as vegetables.
TOMBAUGHClyde William _, US astronomer who discovered Pluto in 1930.
TOMBOLASLotteries, especially at fetes, in which tickets are drawn from a revolving drum.
TOMCURRYSale Sharks flanker who suffered a hamstring injury during a Six Nations match against Ireland.
TOMDALEYBritish diver born in 1994.
TOMELLISGary Preston actor in the sitcom Miranda.
TOMHANKSStar of the 2016 comedy-drama film A Hologram for the King.
TOMHARDYBritish actor who played Bane in the 2012 film The Dark Knight Rises.
TOMJONESWelsh singer who performed the theme song for the 1965 James Bond film Thunderball.
TOMMYGUNWeapon.
TOMMYLEE____ Jones, U.S. actor Oscar-nominated for his roles in JFK and Lincoln.
TOMMYROTSlightly dated, colloquial expression for utter nonsense.
TOMORROWFollowing day.
TOMTHUMBDiminutive character from English folklore.
TOMWOLFEAuthor whose works include The Right Stuff and The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test.
TONALITEA coarse-grained plutonic rock consisting chiefly of sodic plagioclase, quartz, and hornblende or other mafic minerals.
TONCANETA small toucan.
TONEDEAFUnable to distinguish subtle differences in musical pitch or to sing in tune.
TONEDOWNMake or become more moderate.
TONELESSOf a voice or musical sound, lacking expression or interest.
TONEPOEMPiece of orchestral music, typically in one movement, on a descriptive or rhapsodic theme.
TONLESAPLargest freshwater lake of Southeast Asia, in W central Cambodia draining into the Mekong River.
TONNAGESWeights, especially of cargo or freight.
TONSUREDShaved the hair on top of a monk's or priest's head.
TONSURESShaves the head or crown of a person in accordance with the practise of a certain religious order.
TONYBENNPolitician who became the Baby of The House of Commons in 1951.
TONYHARTChildren's art TV presenter noted for working with the clay character Morph.
TOOLBELTAccessory worn around the waist, with pockets or other parts for holding items of equipment.
TOOLSHEDStorehouse for implements.
TOOLTIMEFictional TV series hosted by Tim Allen's character in the 1991-9 sitcom Home Improvement.
TOOTLINGMaking a series of sounds by blowing a horn, trumpet, or similar instrument.
TOPBRASSMilitary VIPs.
TOPCLASSExcellent.
TOPHEAVYUnevenly balanced.
TOPNOTCHExcellent, superb.
TOPTABLEBride and groom sit here.
TORCHEREA tall stand for a candelabrum.
TOREADORBullfighter.
TOREUTICDesignating or of work done in relief or intaglio, esp. on metal, as by embossing, chasing, or engraving.
TORNADICLike a twister.
TORNILLOA shrub which is found in Mexico and some south-western states of the US.
TOROSITYThe state of being cylindrical with alternate swellings and contractions.
TORRANCEJack, fictional writer played by U.S. actor Jack Nicholson in the 1980 horror film The Shining.
TORRENTSFast, voluminous or violent streams of water.
TORRIDGERiver in north west Devon that follows a long loop before flowing into the Bristol Channel.
TORSHAVNCapital of the Faroe Islands.
TORTEAUSIn heraldry, roundels of a red color.
TORTELLICarla _, Sharp-tongued waitress played by Rhea Perlman on the 1982-93 US sitcom Cheers.
TORTILLAMexican pancake. A thin round unleavened bread made from cornmeal.
TORTOISESlow-moving creature.
TORTUOSEWreathed; twisted; winding.
TORTUOUSTwisted or winding.
TORTUREDTormented.
TOSTADASDishes.
TOTALISMThe practice of a dictatorial one party state that regulates every form of life.
TOTALITYThe whole amount.
TOTRAVELIt Is Better _ _ Hopefully Than To Arrive.
TOUCHINGMoving.
TOUCHPADIn computing, a flat area for moving a cursor.
TOUGHENSMakes stronger so that it will not break easily. 
TOUGHESTStrongest, hardest.
TOUGHIESDifficult problems or questions.
TOULOUSEFrench city.
TOURETTEGeorges Gilles de la _, French neurologist who identified a brain disorder.
TOURISTSHoliday travellers.
TOURNEYSKnightly contests in the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
TOUSLINGMaking something, especially a person's hair, untidy.
TOVARISHComrade.
TOWERINGVery tall.
TOWHEADSPeople with blond or yellowish hair.
TOWNHALLA building used for the administration of local government.
TOWNLETSSmall places.
TOWNSENDPeter, equerry to King George VI once romantically linked to Princess Margaret.
TOWNSHIPUrban settlement.
TOWPLANEAn aircraft that pulls gliders.
TOXAEMIACondition characterised by the presence of bacterial or other toxins in the blood.
TOXICITYDegree or strength of a poison.
TOYMAKERPlaything producer.
TOYSHOPSPlaces that sell objects that children play with.
TOYSTORY1995 animated film featuring the voices of Tom Hanks and Tim Allen.
TRACHEAEWindpipes.
TRACHEALOf the windpipe.
TRACHEIDAn elongated, tapering xylem cell having lignified, pitted, intact walls, adapted for conduction and support.
TRACHYTEGrey fine-grained volcanic rock consisting largely of alkali feldspar.
TRACKPADIn computing, a device with a flat surface upon which the finger can be moved to control the cursor on the screen.
TRACTIONThe act of drawing or pulling, especially by motive power.
TRACTORSFarm vehicles.
TRADEGAPThe amount by which the value of a country's imports exceeds that of its exports.
TRADEOFFAn exhange, especially as a compromise.
TRADESINOffers an old car to a dealer in the hope of getting a lower price on a new one.
TRADEWARSituation in which two or more states raise or create tariffs or other mercantile barriers on each other.
TRADUCEROne who maligns another by making malicious and false or defamatory statements.
TRADUCESMakes false or malicious statements about in order to cause humiliation or disgrace.
TRAFFORD_ Centre, shopping area in Greater Manchester that opened in 1998.
TRAGOPANA type of pheasant of south and southeast Asia with a brilliant plumage.
TRAILERSThings pulled by vehicles.
TRAILMIXChiefly in the US and Canada, a high-energy snack food consisting of dried fruit, nuts and seeds.
TRAILOFFDiminish.
TRAINEESApprentices.
TRAINERSSports shoes.
TRAININGInstruction in a discipline.
TRAINMENRailway employees.
TRAINSETChild's model railway.
TRAIPSEDTrudged.
TRAIPSESWalks or moves wearily or reluctantly.
TRAITEURThe keeper of a French or Italian eating house.
TRAITORSRenegades.
TRAMLINETennis court marking.
TRAMPLEDTrod on and crushed.
TRAMPLESSquashes underfoot.
TRANQUILCalm, peaceful.
TRANSACTTo do, conduct, or negotiate (business, a deal, etc).
TRANSECTCut across.
TRANSEPTCathedral wing.
TRANSFATAn unhealthy substance created by hydrogenating vegetable oils.
TRANSFERTo change or go or cause to change or go from one thing, person, or point to another.
TRANSFIXHold motionless.
TRANSHIPChange from one conveyance to another.
TRANSKEIFormer South African territory.
TRANSMITBroadcast.
TRANSUDETo pass through pores or interstices in the manner of perspiration.
TRAPDOORA hinged or removable panel in a floor, ceiling, or roof.
TRAPEZESFree-swinging bars attached to two ropes, used by acrobats.
TRAPEZIAQuadrilaterals with one pair of sides parallel.
TRAPPERSPeople who capture animals for their fur.
TRAPPISTA member of the branch of the Cistercian order of Christian monks noted for their rule of silence.
TRAPUNTOType of quilting in which stitched designs are raised with extra padding to give an embossed effect; Italian, 'embroidered'.
TRASHCANU.S. term for a dustbin.
TRASHIERMore rubbishy.
TRASHILYIn a tasteless way.
TRASHINGDestroying.
TRAVAILSPainful or excessive labours or exertions.
TRAVELOGFilm, book, or illustrated lecture about places visited.
TRAVERSETo pass or go over or back and forth over something; cross.
TRAVESTYFarce.
TRAVOLTAJohn, Pulp Fiction actor. Danny actor in Grease.
TRAWLNETA large mesh, usually in the shape of a sock or bag, drawn at deep levels behind special boats to catch fish.
TREACHERBill, late English actor who played Arthur Fowler in EastEnders.
TREADINGWalking in a specified way.
TREADLEDOperated a machine with the feet.
TREADLESRocking levers operated by the feet to drive a machine.
TREASURECherish.
TREASURYGovernment department.
TREATIESFormally concluded and ratified agreements between states.
TREATINGDealing with medically.
TREATISEA formal work on a given subject.
TRECENTOThe 14th century, especially with reference to Italian art and literature.
TREEFERNPlant.
TREEFROGAmphibian.
TREENAILHard wooden pin used for fastening timbers together.
TREERINGConcentric shape in trunk.
TREETOPSLodge in Kenya where the Queen was staying when King George VI died in 1952.
TREFOILSSmall European plants of the pea family, with yellow flowers and three-lobed clover-like leaves.
TREMANDOTrembling; - used as a direction to perform a passage with a general shaking of the whole chord.
TREMBLEDQuivered.
TREMBLESQuivers.
TREMELLAA genus of fungi with gelatinous fruit bodies.
TRENAILSHard wooden pins used for fastening timbers together.
TRENCHERA wooden board on which food was formerly served or cut.
TRENCHESDitches with steep sides.
TRENDIERMore fashionable.
TRENDINGCurrently popular or prevalent on social media networks.
TRENDOIDPerson who follows fashion blindly or excessively.
TREPANGSLarge sea cucumbers of tropical Oriental seas.
TREPHINEHole saw used in surgery to remove a circle of tissue or bone.
TRESPASSIntrude on private land.
TRESPOLOAn Italian type of small, spindly three legged table, especially popular in 18th century Venice.
TRESTLESFrameworks consisting of a horizontal beam supported by two pairs of sloping legs, used in pairs to support a flat surface such as a table top.
TRIALISTA player under consideration for a place in a sports team.
TRIALRUNTest.
TRIAMIDEChemical.
TRIANDERAny one of a Linnean class of plants having three distinct and equal stamens.
TRIANGLEPercussion instrument. Three sided shape.
TRIARIANOccupying the third post or rank.
TRIASSICGeological period between the Permian and the Jurassic.
TRIBADESLesbians.
TRIBRACHA metrical foot of three short or unstressed syllables.
TRIBUNALA court of justice or any place where justice is administered.
TRIBUNESOfficers elected by the plebeians in ancient Rome to protect their rights.
TRIBUTESGifts or statements made in acknowledgements.
TRICHINAParasitic nematode worm of humans and other mammals, the adults of which live in the small intestine.
TRICHIONPoint where the hairline meets the midpoint of the forehead.
TRICKERYThe use of dishonest methods in order to achieve something.
TRICKIERMore difficult.
TRICORNSHats with the brim folded up against the crown to form three sides.
TRICYCLEThree-wheeled vehicle, especially one driven by pedals.
TRIDENTSThree-pronged spears.
TRIENNIAA period of three years.
TRIFFIDSThe Day Of The _, 1951 post-apocalyptic novel by John Wyndham.
TRIFLINGInsignificant or petty.
TRIGGERSSmall projecting levers that activate the firing mechanisms of firearms.
TRIGONALTriangular in cross section.
TRIGONIAAn extinct genus of saltwater clams.
TRIGRAPHGroup of three letters representing a single sound, as in the igh of light.
TRILBIESSoft felt hats with indented crowns.
TRILEMMAA difficult choice from three options.
TRILLIONA very large number.
TRILOBEDLeaf description.
TRILOGUEMeeting between three people or groups.
TRIMARANThree-hulled vessel. Yacht with three hulls.
TRIMETERA line of verse consisting of three metrical feet.
TRIMURTITrinity comprising the three chief gods of Hinduism (Brahma, Vishnu and Siva).
TRINCULOSatellite of Uranus named after a character in The Tempest.
TRINERVEHaving three ribs extending unbranched from the base to the apex; - said of a leaf.
TRINIDADAn island in the West Indies off the northeast coast of Venezuela.
TRINKETSSmall ornaments or items of jewellery that are of little value.
TRIOLEINA naturally occurring glyceride of oleic acid, found in fats and oils.
TRIOMPHEArc de _, famous monument in Paris which stands at the Western end of the Champs-Elysees.
TRIPEDALHaving three feet.
TRIPHANEMineral: spodumene.
TRIPLANEEarly type of aircraft with three pairs of wings, one above the other.
TRIPODALHaving three feet or legs.
TRIPPIERKieran, Spurs and England right back.
TRIPPINGStumbling.
TRIPTYCHPanel painting divided into three hinged sections.
TRIREMESAncient Greek or Roman war galleys with three banks of oars.
TRISECTSDivides into three parts.
TRISTRAM_ Shandy, protagonist of a nine-volume 18th Century novel by Laurence Sterne.
TRITICUMGenus of cereal grasses of the family Poaceae to which wheat belongs.
TRIUMPHSVictories.
TRIUMVIRIn ancient Rome, any one of a group of three administrators.
TROCHLEAIn anatomy, a bony part with a grooved surface.
TROILITEA mineral, iron sulfide, FeS, occurring in meteorites.
TROLLEYSWheeled carts pushed by hand.
TROLLIUSA plant of a genus that comprises the globeflowers.
TROLLOPEAnthony _, English writer who created the fictional county of Barsetshire and wrote the Palliser series of political novels. Barchester Towers author. The Way We Live Now novelist.
TROLLOPSSlatterns to remind you of novelist Anthony?
TROMBONEMusical instrument.
TROOPIALAny of several Central and South American birds of the genus Icterus.
TROOPING_ the Colour, annual parade to mark the Queen's official birthday.
TROPEINEAny one of a series of artificial ethereal salts.
TROPHIESCups or other decorative objects awarded as prizes for a victory or success.
TROPICALHot and humid; torrid.
TROTTERSPig's feet. Nickname of Bolton Wanderers FC.
TROUBLEDBeset by difficulties.
TROUBLESWorries, burdens.
TROUNCEDDefeated heavily in a contest.
TROUNCESBeats or defeats utterly; thrashes.
TROUPERSSuccessful entertainers who have had a lot of experience.
TROUPIALA gregarious songbird of the American oriole family, typically having orange and black plumage and yellow eyes.
TROUSERSGarment type.
TROUVEREMedieval epic poet in northern France in the 11th-14th centuries.
TRUANTEDStayed away from school.
TRUCKLESSmall barrel-shaped cheeses.
TRUEBLUEUnwaveringly loyal, especially to a country.
TRUELIES1994 action comedy film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis.
TRUELIFEDirectly comparable to reality.
TRUELOVEMy _ _, giver of gifts in the festive song The Twelve Days of Christmas.
TRUFFAUTFrancois _, film critic and filmmaker, one of the founders of the French New Wave.
TRUFFLESStrong-smelling underground fungi.
TRUMPERYAttractive articles of little value or use.
TRUMPTONAnimated 1960s children's TV series.
TRUNCATEMake short.
TRUSTEESPeople with legal control of money or property that is kept or invested for another person or organisation.
TRUSTFULNot prey to doubt.
TRUSTIESPrisoners who are given special privileges or responsibilities in return for good behaviour.
TRUTHFULHonest. Veracious.
TSARINASRussian empresses.
TSARITSASlavic form of the title used for a Russian empress.
TSIMIKASKostas, left-back for Greece and Liverpool FC, signed from Olympiacos in 2020.
TSUNAMISVery high sea waves.
TSUSHIMAJapanese island.
TUBELIKESimilar to a pipe.
TUBERCLEAny small rounded nodule or elevation, especially on the skin, on a bone, or on a plant.
TUBEROSEA perennial Mexican agave plant with spikes of white fragrant lily-like flowers.
TUBICORNAny ruminant having horns composed of a bony axis covered with a horny sheath.
TUBIPORESoft coral.
TUBTHUMPTo rant as a preacher or public speaker.
TUCKINTOStart eating eagerly.
TUCKSHOPSchool retail endeavour.
TUCOTUCOAny rat-like burrowing rodent of the South American genus Ctenomys, related to the degus.
TUESDAYS__ With Morrie, bestselling memoir by Mitch Albom about his college professor .
TUGBOATSAquatic towing vehicles.
TUGOFWARStrength contest.
TULLIVERMill on the Floss family.
TUMBLINGFalling.
TUMBRELSCarts that were used to take condemned prisoners to the guillotine during the French Revolution.
TUMEFIESBecomes swollen.
TUMPLINEA strap or sling passed around the chest or forehead to help support a pack carried on a person's back.
TUMULOSEHaving many mounds or small hills.
TUMULOUSHaving mounds; full of mounds.
TUNAFISHPopular sandwich filler.
TUNELESSHaving no melody.
TUNGSTENA hard, malleable, ductile, greyish-white element, used in lamp filaments. Symbol W, atomic number 74. Wolfram.
TUNICATASea squirts.
TUNICATEOf a plant bulb, e.g. an onion, having concentric layers.
TUNICLESShort liturgical vestments which are traditionally worn over the alb by a subdeacon at celebrations of the Mass.
TUNSTALLKT, Scottish singer/songwriter noted for her single Suddenly I See.
TUPPENCECoin.
TURANDOTPuccini's final opera.
TURBINESMachines for producing continuous power in which a wheel or rotor, typically fitted with vanes, is made to revolve by a fast-moving flow of water, steam, gas, air, or other fluid.
TURBOCARVehicle with boosted power.
TURBOFANA type of by-pass engine widely used for aircraft propulsion.
TURDINAEThrushes.
TURFMOORBurnley FC's home ground.
TURGENEVRussian author of the novel Fathers And Sons.
TURIONESShoots or sprouts from the ground.
TURKOMANHorse breed.
TURMERICA tropical Asian plant with an aromatic underground stem, which is ground into a powder and used as a condiment.
TURMOILSStates of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.
TURNBACKRetrace one's footsteps.
TURNBLADTracy, overweight teenager who loves dancing in the film and stage musical Hairspray.
TURNBULLMalcolm _, the Prime MInister of Australia.
TURNCOATRenegade.
TURNDOWNReject.
TURNOVERTotal business sales.
TURNPIKEUS highway.
TURNSOLEMediterranean plant of the spurge family.
TURNSPITCooking servant.
TURONIANOne of the subdivisions into which the Upper Cretaceous formation of Europe is divided.
TURQUOISA greenish-blue fine-grained secondary mineral consisting of hydrated copper aluminium phosphate.
TUTELAGEInstruction or guidance.
TUTORAGECharge for instruction.
TUTORIALSeminar.
TVDINNERConvenience food.
TWEEDIERMore outdoorsy.
TWEENESSThe quality of being affectedly dainty or quaint.
TWEEZERSA small instrument like a pair of pincers for plucking out hairs and picking up small objects.
TWIDDLEDAdjusted.
TWIGLOOSMakeshift shelters made from branches in trees, often in environmental protests.
TWIGSOMECovered with small branches.
TWILIGHTDusk.
TWINBEDSMatching sleeping arrangements.
TWINKLESGleams or glows intermittently.
TWINTOWNAffiliated settlement. Medium-sized community paired with a foreign one for social, commercial and cultural exchanges.
TWINTUBSWashing machines with two drums, one for washing and one for spin-drying.
TWISTERSInformal US or Canadian name for tornadoes.
TWISTIERMore windy.
TWITCHERBird watcher.
TWOBYTWO1970 Broadway musical with music by Richard Rodgers, based on the story of Noah and the Flood.
TWOEDGEDDual bladed.
TWOFACEDHypocritical.
TWOPENCE_ piece, coin.
TWOPENNYCheap or worthless.
TWOPIECESuit.
TWOSTEPSDances.
TWOWOMENEnglish title of the 1960 war film for which Italian actress Sophia Loren won an Oscar.
TYPECASTRepeatedly assign an actor the same role.
TYPEFACESet of characters.
TYPHOONSViolent tropical storms or cyclones.
TYPIFIESCharacterises, is representative of.
TYPOLITEA stone or fossil which has on it impressions or figures of plants and animals.
TYROLEANA native or inhabitant of an Austrian state.
TYROLITEA translucent mineral of a green color and pearly or vitreous luster. It is a hydrous arseniate of copper.
TYROSINEHydrophilic amino acid which is a constituent of most proteins and is important in the synthesis of some hormones.
TZATZIKIA Greek dip made from yoghurt, chopped cucumber and mint.
UBISUPRALatin phrase meaning 'where (mentioned or cited) above', used e.g. in scholarly papers.
UDOMETERTechnical term for a rain gauge.
UGANDANSAfrican nationals whose capital is Kampala.
UGLESOMEDispleasing to the eye.
UGLINESSLack of beauty.
UGOBETTIItalian author of plays including Corruzione al Palazzo di Giustizia (Corruption in the Palace of Justice, 1949) and La fuggitiva (The Fugitive, 1953).
UGOMONYEEx-Harlequins and England rugby union winger turned rugby pundit.
ULBRICHTPresident of the German Democratic Republic from 1960 to 1973.
ULCERATEDevelop skin problem.
ULLAPOOLScottish Highland coastal village.
ULTERIORExisting beyond what is obvious or admitted; intentionally hidden.
ULTIMATAFinal demands or statements of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation or a breakdown in relations.
ULTIMATELast or final.
ULTRAVOXBritish new wave band whose hits include 1981's 'Vienna'.
UMBECASTTo consider, ponder.
UMBONATEHaving or resembling a knob or knoblike protuberance.
UMBRELLABrolly.
UMBRIDGEDolores, fictional bureaucrat in the Harry Potter series played by Imelda Staunton.
UMPIRAGERefereeing.
UNACORDAOf a piano piece, to be played with the soft pedal depressed; Italian, 'one string'.
UNAFRAIDNot frightened.
UNAHEALYIrish singer/songwriter in The Saturdays.
UNALMSEDNot having received money or goods given as charity.
UNAMUSEDNot getting the joke.
UNAWARESUnexpectedly.
UNBEATENUndefeated.
UNBELIEFAtheism.
UNBOILEDNot cooked.
UNBOTTLELet loose; release.
UNBRIDLEFree from control or restraint.
UNBROKENComplete or whole.
UNBUCKLETo loosen the fastening for a band or strap.
UNBURDENRelieve (someone) of something that is causing them anxiety or distress.
UNCAPPEDNever having been chosen as a member of a particular sports team, especially a national one.
UNCARINGIndifferent, unmoved.
UNCARVED_ Block, the third studio album by Flux of Pink Indians.
UNCASHEDA cheque may be this.
UNCHURCHTerm meaning to excommunicate.
UNCLESAMThe US personified.
UNCLETOM_ _'s Cabin, 1852 anti-slavery novel by Harriet Beecher Stowe.
UNCLOTHEUndress.
UNCOATEDBare.
UNCOILEDStraightened or caused to straighten from a curled position.
UNCOMELYEspecially of a woman, not attractive.
UNCOMMONRare.
UNCOUPLEDetach.
UNCOVERSReveals or discloses.
UNCRATESRemoves from a container.
UNCTUOUSExcessively flattering or ingratiating.
UNDENIEDNot contested or disputed.
UNDERACTPerform with restraint.
UNDERAGEToo young to engage legally in a particular activity.
UNDERAIDTo aid clandestinely.
UNDERARMWay to throw a ball.
UNDERCUTCharge less than a competitor.
UNDERDOGThe competitor least likely to win a fight or contest.
UNDEREATHave too little food.
UNDERFEDHaving been given too little food.
UNDERHITDidn't strike hard enough.
UNDERLAYCarpet addition.
UNDERLIETo be a hidden cause of or strong influence on something.
UNDERLIPLower part of the mouth.
UNDERLITNot bright enough.
UNDERPARA birdie or eagle in golf would be so termed.
UNDERPINSupport from beneath.
UNDERSEABelow the ocean.
UNDERSETA current of water below the surface and flowing in a direction contrary to the water on the surface.
UNDERTIPGive too little to a waiter.
UNDERTOWSub-surface seaward pull of water away from the shore after the breaking of a wave.
UNDERWAYProgressing.
UNDOABLEImpracticable.
UNDRAPESUnveil.
UNDREAMTNot thought to be possible.
UNDULATEMove in waves.
UNEARNEDNot deserved.
UNEARTHSDigs up.
UNEASIERMore anxious.
UNEASILYIn a way that shows anxiety or discomfort.
UNENDINGWith no conclusion.
UNERASEDNot deleted.
UNEVENLYRoughly, irregularly, unequally.
UNFASTENUndo or untie.
UNFETTERTo release from bonds or restraints.
UNFOLDEDSpread out.
UNFRAMEDA picture may be this.
UNFROCKSDeprives (a person in holy orders) of ecclesiastical status.
UNGAINLYLacking grace when moving.
UNGEAREDOf a company or its balance sheet, having or showing no debt.
UNGOTTENNot obtained.
UNGRADEDNot requiring or subject to evaluation.
UNGUENTSSoothing preparations for the skin; ointments. Salves.
UNGULATEHoofed animal.
UNHARMEDSafe and sound.
UNHEATEDCold.
UNHINGED2020 thriller film starring Russell Crowe and Caren Pistorius.
UNHONESTDiscreditable.
UNHORSEDFell from a steed.
UNHORSESDislodges from the saddle.
UNICORNSMythical animals with a single straight horn.
UNICYCLEOne-wheeled mode of transport seen in the circus.
UNIFORMSOutfits worn for work or in the forces.
UNIMODALOf a statistical distribution, having one maximum.
UNIONISTUlster _ Party, political party founded in Northern Ireland in 1905.
UNIRONEDCreased.
UNISONALHaving a sound of the same pitch.
UNITABLECapable of union by growth or otherwise.
UNITARDSTight-fitting one-piece garments of stretchable fabric which cover the body from the neck to the knees or feet.
UNITEDLYDone together.
UNITISEDSeparated into individual things.
UNIVALVEAnother term for gastropod.
UNIVERSEIn astronomy, the aggregate of all existing matter, energy and space. Cosmos.
UNKNOWNSPeople who aren't famous.
UNLASHEDUnfastened.
UNLASHESUnfastens (something tied in place with a cord or rope).
UNLAWFULIllegal.
UNLEADEDPetrol with less tetraethyl to reduce environmental pollution.
UNLIKELYImprobable.
UNLOADEROne who removes cargo.
UNLOOSEDFreed from restraint.
UNLORDEDNot raised to the rank of a lord.
UNMANNEDLacking personnel or crew.
UNMANTLEUncover.
UNMONIEDPoor.
UNMOOREDWeighed a vessel's anchor.
UNOPENEDStill sealed.
UNPACKEDEmptied suitcases.
UNPAIREDA single sock is this.
UNPARTEDTogether.
UNPERMEDOf hair, having no waves or curls.
UNPERSONOne whose existence is officially denied or ignored.
UNPLACEDIn horse racing, not one of the first three to finish.
UNPOISEDNo longer held in readiness or expectation.
UNPRAISETo express disapproval or condemnation of.
UNPRIESTDefrock.
UNPRIMEDNot made ready for use or action.
UNPROPERNot according with fact or reason; wrong, irregular.
UNPROVEDNot demonstrated.
UNRAISEDNot containing or made using yeast or leaven.
UNREASONNonsense; absurdity.
UNREAVEDUntangled.
UNREMOTENear.
UNRESTEDTired; fatigued.
UNRIOTEDFree from a wild or turbulent disturbance created by a large number of people.
UNROLLEDOpened out.
UNROTTEDNot decomposed.
UNRULIERRowdier, wilder.
UNRUSTEDNot corroded.
UNSADDENCheer up.
UNSAFETYInsecurity.
UNSALTEDNot seasoned.
UNSANDEDNot smooth.
UNSCALEDA mountain might be this.
UNSEALEDNot completely closed.
UNSEATEDStanding.
UNSEEMLYImproper, indecent.
UNSETTLECause discomfort.
UNSHAPEDVague in form.
UNSHAREDNot given out.
UNSHAVENBearded.
UNSIGNEDWhat Dire Straits were until the DJ Charlie Gillett 'discovered' them.
UNSLICEDA loaf of bread may be this.
UNSLOPEDNot inclined.
UNSMOKEDBacon and cigars may be this.
UNSOCIAL_ hours, working period in the night or early morning when few normally work.
UNSOILEDClean.
UNSOLDERDisconnect electronically.
UNSORTEDUnordered, unarranged.
UNSPACEDWithout gaps.
UNSPOILTOf a place, not marred by development.
UNSPOKENTacit.
UNSTABLEWavering, temperamental, volatile.
UNSTAGEDNot presented to an audience.
UNSTAPLERemove metal fasteners.
UNSTATEDNot said.
UNSTEADYWonky.
UNSUBTLEObvious or blatant.
UNSWATHEUnwrap from several layers of fabric.
UNTANNEDHasn't caught the sun.
UNTAPPEDNot yet used.
UNTASTEDNot eaten.
UNTESTEDUntried.
UNTHAWEDFrozen.
UNTHREADTake cotton out of a needle.
UNTIDILYIn a messy way.
UNTIMELYAt an unsuitable moment.
UNTIRINGIndefatigable.
UNTITHEDAgainst which no tax is charged.
UNTITLEDUnnamed.
UNTOWARDUnexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient.
UNTRUTHSLies.
UNTWINEDUnwound or untwisted.
UNUNBIUMChemical element, symbol Uub, atomic number 112.
UNVALUEDNot considered to be important or beneficial.
UNVARIEDNot involving change.
UNVEILEDRevealed.
UNVOICEDNot spoken.
UNWARMEDStill cold.
UNWARPEDUndistorted.
UNWIELDYOf an object, difficult to move because of its size, shape, or weight.
UNWISELYImprudently.
UNWORTHYUndeserving.
UPCOMINGAbout to happen.
UPDATINGModernising.
UPGRADEDGiven a better aeroplane seat or hotel room.
UPGRADESImproves.
UPHEAVALA strong, sudden or violent disturbance.
UPINARMSAngered or indignant, especially in defence of a particular cause.
UPLANDERChevrolet _, minivan.
UPLIFTEDRaised.
UPMARKETDesigned for consumers with high incomes.
UPPERCUTA short, swinging, upward blow with the fist, delivered at an opponent's chin.
UPRAISEDHeld in a higher position than usual.
UPREAREDRaised up.
UPRIGHTSPianos.
UPRISINGRebellion, insurrection.
UPSNATCHTo seize.
UPSTAGEDOvershadowed, eclipsed.
UPSTAGESBetters.
UPSTAIRSOn a higher floor.
UPSTARTSDerogatory term for those who have suddenly risen to wealth, importance or power.
UPSTICKSTo move elsewhere ( informal ).
UPSTREAMNearer river's source.
UPTODATEModern, current or fashionable.
URBANISEMake into a town or city.
URBANITEA person who lives in a town or city.
URBANITYSuave quality.
URGENTLYWithout delay.
URINATEDPeed.
URINATESPasses water.
URINATORA diver, especially someone who searches for things underwater.
UROSTEONA median ossification at the back of the lophosteon in the sternum of some birds.
UROSTYLEBony rod forming the last segment of the vertebral column of frogs and related amphibians.
URQUHARTCastle that stands on a rocky promontory on the north shore of Loch Ness.
URSULINEMember of an order of Roman Catholic nuns founded by St Angela Merici in Brescia in 1535, devoted to the education of girls.
USATODAYU.S. daily national newspaper launched in 1982.
USERNAMEComputer identification.
USHERINGEscorting.
USTILAGOGenus of approximately 200 smut fungi parasitic on grasses.
USURIOUSExtortionate.
USURPERSThose who seize, take over or appropriate without authority.
UTENSILSImplements, tools.
UTILISEDEmployed.
UTILISESMakes practical and effective use of.
UTOPICALIdeal.
UTTERINGSpeaking, pronouncing.
UXBRIDGE__ and South Ruislip, the constituency in outer London held by Boris Johnson since 2015.
VACATIONAnother word for holiday.
VACCINESBiological preparations that provide active acquired immunity to a particular disease.
VACUOLESMembrane-bound cell organelles.
VAGABONDIdle wandering beggar.
VAGARIESUnexpected and inexplicable changes in a situation or in someone's behaviour.
VAGINULEA little sheath, as found on the stalk of mosses.
VAGRANTSTramps.
VALANCIATown in Pakistan.
VALENCIASpanish city. Football club managed by Rafa Benitez before joining Liverpool. A province and a region of eastern Spain.
VALERIANRoman emperor who succeeded the murdered Aemilian in 253 AD.
VALHALLAOdin's hall, the home of dead warriors in Norse mythology.
VALIDATEConfirm or corroborate.
VALKYRIEA handmaiden of Odin, a chooser of the slain in Norse mythology.
VALLANCEPatrick _, British physician who was appointed the UK government's Chief Scientific Adviser in 2018.
VALLETTACapital of Malta.
VALUABLEPrecious.
VAMBRACEPiece of armour used to protect the arm, especially the forearm.
VAMPIRESBlood suckers.
VANADITEA mineral belonging to the apatite group of phosphates.
VANADIUMChemical element, symbol V, atomic number 23.
VANALLEN_ _ radiation belt, layer of charged particles around the planet Earth.
VANBRUGHSir John _, English architect and dramatist who designed Blenheim Palace and Castle Howard.
VANBURENMartin _ _, eighth president of the United States. The first U.S. president born after U.S. independence was declared.
VANCLEEFLee, the Bad actor in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.
VANDAMME'The Muscles from Brussels' strongman actor.
VANDROSSLuther, Never Too Much singer.
VANESSIDAny brightly coloured butterfly of the group that includes the red admiral, Camberwell beauty etc.
VANGELISLate Oscar-winning composer of the score for the 1981 film Chariots Of Fire.
VANGUARDMost advanced group or position.
VANHALENUS hard rock band who wrote Jump.
VANISHEDDisappeared.
VANISHERA fictional character and mutant supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
VANITIEDWith units consisting of a washbasin set into a flat top with cupboards beneath.
VANITIESThe Bonfire of the _, Tom Wolfe novel.
VANOUTENDenise, presenter who regularly appears on Celebrity Gogglebox with partner Eddie Boxshall.
VANQUISHDefeat thoroughly. Conquer.
VANTAGESPositions affording superiority or benefits.
VANZANDTTownes _ _, singer whose albums include Flyin' Shoes.
VARADKARLeo, Ireland's taoiseach from 2017 to 2020.
VARANASIA city sacred to Hinduism on the Ganges River in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
VARIABLEChangeable.
VARIANCEDifference.
VARIATESTerm in statistics.
VARICOSE_ veins, swollen and painful blood vessels in a person's legs.
VARICOUSAbnormally swollen or knotted.
VARIORUMHaving notes by various editors or commentators.
VARMINTSTroublesome wild animals.
VATICINEA prediction.
VAULTINGJumping.
VAUXHALLSite of a public garden in London that was a fashionable meeting place from the mid-17th century to the mid-19th century.
VEGANISMThe practice of eating only food not derived from animals and typically of avoiding the use of other animal products.
VEHEMENTForceful. Emphatic, zealous.
VEHICLESTrucks, for example.
VELARIUMAn awning used to protect the audience in ancient Roman theatres and amphitheatres.
VELOCITYSpeed or motion.
VELUTINAVespa _, Asian Hornet.
VENACAVALarge vein to the heart.
VENANTESThe hunting spiders.
VENDETTABlood feud.
VENENOSEPoisonous.
VENERATEHold in deep respect.
VENEREANA sex addict.
VENETIANRelating to Venice or its people.
VENGEFULSeeking to harm someone in return for a perceived injury.
VENOMOUSDescribing snakes that are capable of secreting toxin.
VENOSITYAn unusually large number of blood vessels in an organ or part.
VENTOLINSalbutamol inhaler brand name.
VENTOUSEcup-shaped suction device applied to the baby's head in childbirth, to assist the birth.
VENTURISShort tubes with a constricted throat used to determine fluid pressures and velocities.
VENUSIANOf the second planet from the sun.
VERACITYTruth.
VERACRUZState in eastern Mexico.
VERALYNN"the Forces' Sweetheart".
VERANDAHOpen porch.
VERANDASRoofed platforms along the outside of a house level with the ground floor.
VERATRIC_ acid, a white to slightly reddish crystalline powder.
VERATRUMA plant of a genus that includes the false helleborines.
VERBATIMWord for word.
VERBIAGEExcessive words.
VERDELHOA white wine grape variety associated with the fortified wines of Madeira.
VERDERERA judicial officer of a royal forest.
VERITIESTrue principles or beliefs.
VERLAINEPaul _, 19th-century French Decadent movement poet who was closely associated with his fellow poet Arthur Rimbaud.
VERMOUTHAny of several wines containing aromatic herbs and some other flavourings.
VERONESEItalian Renaissance painter.
VERONICAGenus of plants including the speedwells.
VERSICLEA short sentence recited or sung by the minister at a liturgical ceremony and responded to by the congregation.
VERSIONSVarieties.
VERTEBRAOne of the bony segments of the spinal column.
VERTICALStraight up and down.
VERYSOFTPianissimo.
VESICANTTending to cause blistering.
VESPUCCIAmerigo _, Florentine navigator in the New World, after whom the Americas were named.
VESTIARYRelating to clothes or dress.
VESUVIUSVolcano that destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum.
VETERANSOld soldiers.
VEXATIONThe state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried.
VIADUCTSBridges.
VIAMEDIALatin phrase meaning a compromise between two extremes, middle course.
VIAMETERAn instrument attached to the wheel of a vehicle, to measure the distance traveled.
VIBRANCYHaving the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant.
VIBRATESShakes or judders.
VIBRISSABristle-like sensitive hair on the face of many mammals, a whisker.
VICARAGEClergyman's residence.
VICEROYSGovernors acting for sovereign.
VICINITYNeighbourhood.
VICTORIAThe only Britiah monarch to have celebrated a Diamond Jubilee other than Elizabeth II. Capital of the Seychelles. Australian state whose capital is Melbourne. Capital of British Columbia, Canada. Woman's name.
VICTUALSFood supplies; provisions.
VIENNESE_ waltz, ballroom dance in which dancers constantly turn in either a clockwise or anticlockwise direction.
VIETCONGArmed political organisation that fought the US from 1959-75.
VIETMINHCommunist-led independence movement formed in Vietnam in 1941 to fight against French rule.
VIEWINGSAs arranged by estate agents.
VIGILANTWatchful.
VIGNETTEShort, graceful literary essay or an illustration at the end of a book.
VIHUELAS15th-century fretted plucked Spanish string instruments.
VIKANDERAlicia, Swedish actress who starred in The Danish Girl.
VILIFIEDDisparaged.
VILLAGERAn inhabitant of a small settlement in the countryside.
VILLAGESSmall places.
VILLETTE1853 novel by Charlotte Bronte.
VILLIERSTheresa _, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland from 2012.
VINBLANCFrench term for white wine.
VINDALOOHot Indian curry.
VINEYARDWhere wine grapes are produced.
VINOLENTFond of drinking wine, especially to excess.
VINTAGERA person who harvests grapes.
VINTAGESWines obtained from particular grape harvests in outstandingly good years.
VINTNERSWine merchants.
VIOLATEDContravened.
VIOLENCEThe use of extreme physical force.
VIOLETTAPrincipal female role in the opera "La Traviata".
VIOLISTSPlayers of a stringed musical instrument called a Bratsche in German.
VIOLONESEarly double basses.
VIPEROIDLike or pertaining to a type of snake.
VIRAGOESDomineering, violent, or bad-tempered women.
VIRGATEDStriped; streaked.
VIRGATESLand measures.
VIRGINALA smaller version of the harpsichord, but oblong in shape.
VIRGINIAAmerican state whose capital is Richmond.
VIRIDIANA bluish-green pigment.
VIRTUOSIThose highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit.
VIRTUOSOA person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit.
VIRTUOUSEthical, righteous high-principled.
VIRULENTExtremely bitter and hostile.
VIRUSOIDEntity which affects plants and which has its RNA arranged in a circle.
VISCERALOf, relating to or affecting the large internal organs of the body collectively.
VISCONTIItalian company manufacturer of fine fountain pens.
VISCOUNTBritish nobleman ranking above a baron and below an earl.
VISIGOTHAnti-Roman Germanic tribe member.
VISITANTA temporary resident; guest.
VITAMINSGroup of organic compounds which are essential for normal growth and nutrition and are required in small quantities in the diet because they cannot be synthesized by the body.
VITELLINChief protein constituent of egg yolk.
VITELLUSThe yolk of an egg or ovum.
VITIATEDSpoiled or impaired the quality or efficiency of.
VITILEVULargest island of Fiji, location of the national capital Suva.
VITILIGOA condition in which the pigment is lost from areas of the skin, causing whitish patches, often with no clear cause.
VITRELLAOne of the transparent lens-like cells in the ocelli of certain arthropods.
VITREOUSOf or resembling glass.
VIVARIUMAn enclosure, container, or structure adapted or prepared for keeping animals under semi-natural conditions for observation or study or as pets; an aquarium or terrarium.
VIVIENNE_ Westwood, fashion designer associated with the 1970s punk movement.
VIVISECTDissect the living body of (an animal).
VIZARDEDMasked.
VLADIMIR_ Putin, President of Russia.
VOCALISTA singer, esp one who regularly appears with a jazz band or pop group.
VOCATIONCalling.
VODANIUMA supposed element, afterward found to be a mixture of several metals, as copper, iron, lead, nickel, etc.
VOICEBOXAnother term for the larynx.
VOIDABLEIn law, is a transaction or action that is valid but may be annulled by one of the parties to the transaction.
VOIDANCEAn annulment of a contract.
VOIRDIREIn law, the preliminary examination on oath of a proposed witness by the judge.
VOLATILEEasily evaporated at normal temperatures.
VOLCANICOf Etna, say.
VOLCANOSThese erupt.
VOLITIONFree will.
VOLLEYEDPlayed a tennis shot.
VOLTAIREPseudonym of French writer Francois Marie Arouet, who wrote Candide.
VOLUTIONA spiral or twisted formation or object.
VOMITERSSick people?
VONNEGUTKurt _, author of Cat's Cradle and Breakfast Of Champions.
VONTRAPPSurname of the Austrian singing family whose story formed the basis of The Sound Of Music.
VORTICESWhirling masses of fluid or air, especially whirlpools or whirlwinds.
VOTARIESThose who have made vows of dedication to religious service.
VOTARISTA person who is bound by solemn religious vows, as a monk or a nun.
VOUCHFORGive personal assurance.
VOUSSOIRA wedge shaped stone or brick used to construct an arch or vault.
VOYAGERSSpacecraft that have left the solar system.
VOYAGEURIn Canada, a boatman employed by the fur companies to transport goods and passengers to and from the trading posts on the lakes and rivers.
VULTURESBirds of prey.
WADLEIGHMichael _, director of the Woodstock documentary and the horror film Wolfen.
WAGGLERSFishing floats.
WAGONERSDrivers of a horse-drawn entities.
WAGONLITA sleeping car on a European railway.
WAGTAILSBirds.
WAHLBERGMark, U.S. actor and former rapper whose early stage name was Marky Mark.
WAINSCOTWood panelling applied to the interior lower walls of a room.
WAITEDONServed.
WAITRESSRestaurant worker.
WAITUPONAttend.
WALDHEIMSecretary-general of the United Nations from 1972-81.
WALKINTOUnexpectedly meet.
WALKONBYSong composed by Burt Bacharach, with lyrics by Hal David, for Dionne Warwick in 1963.
WALKOVERUnopposed victory.
WALKTALLBe proud.
WALLAROOLarge stocky marsupial found in open country in Australia; Macropus robustus.
WALLASEYTown within the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, in Merseyside, England,
WALLIAMSDavid _, comedian and children's author whose books include Gangsta Granny.
WALLOONSMembers of a people who speak a French dialect and live in southern and eastern Belgium and neighbouring parts of France.
WALLOPEDHit.
WALLSENDLarge town in North Tyneside.
WALRUSESLarge gregarious marine mammals related to the eared seals, having two large downward-pointing tusks and found in the Arctic Ocean.
WALTZING_ Matilda.
WANDERERNomad.
WANDEROOIn Sri Lanka, a leaf monkey or langur.
WANTONLYIn a deliberate and unprovoked way.
WARBIRDSVintage military aircraft.
WARBLINGAct or an instance of singing with trills, runs, and other embellishments.
WARBRIDEActive serviceman's wife.
WARCHESTCampaign fund.
WARCRAFTPopular massively multiplayer online role-playing game.
WARCRIMEAn offence against the rules of conflict, such as the mistreatment of prisoners.
WARDANCEThing performed before a battle.
WARDROBEClothes closet.
WARDSHIPCustody.
WARFARINAnticoagulant that was initially used as a pesticide against rats.
WARHORSENovel by Michael Morpurgo.
WARINESSState of being alert.
WARLOCKSMagicians.
WARLORDS_ Of Atlantis, fantasy film starring Doug McClure, Cyd Charisse and John Ratzenberger.
WARMEDTOBegan to like.
WARMEDUPPrepared.
WARNINGSMessages informing of danger.
WARPAINTMake-up.
WARPLANEConflict machine.
WARRANTSAuthorizations.
WARRANTYGuarantee.
WARRIORSWigan _ , rugby league Super League team.
WARSHIPSBattle cruisers.
WARTHOGSwild pigs with heavy tusks and manes of coarse hair.
WARTIMESPeriods of conflict.
WASHABLEClothes that can be cleaned in water without being damaged.
WASTEBINRubish receiver.
WASTEFULExtravagant.
WATCHDOGMonitoring organisation. Person acting as a protector or guardian against inefficiency, illegal practices etc.
WATCHFULVigilant or alert.
WATCHMANGuard.
WATCHMEN1986-7 comic book series by British writer Alan Moore featuring characters including Ozymandias and Doctor Manhattan.
WATCHOUTBeware.
WATERAGEThe transportation of cargo by means of ships or the charges for such transportation.
WATERERSGardeners perhaps.
WATERINGGiving plants a drink.
WATERLOONapoleon Bonaparte's last battle, which took place in Belgium in June 1815.
WATERMANDennis _, actor who played the title role in Minder.
WATERPOTContainer for liquid.
WATERRATRodent.
WATERSKIRide over water while holding a rope towed by a speedboat.
WATERWAYA canal, river, or narrow channel of sea which ships or boats can sail along.
WATTYLERPeasants' Revolt leader.
WAVEBANDA range of frequencies, especially radio frequencies, such as those assigned to communication transmissions.
WAVEFORMSquare or sawtooth, for example.
WAVERINGMoving in a quivering way; flickering.
WAVERLEYEdinburgh railway station named after a Walter Scott novel. _ Novels, series of historical novels by Walter Scott published between 1814 and 1832.
WAXWINGSPasserine songbirds with red wing tips and crested heads.
WAXWORKSAs found at Madame Tussauds.
WAYFARERA person who travels on foot.
WCFIELDSLate American actor, comedian and juggler, born William Claude Dukenfield.
WEAKNESSDeficiency or failing.
WEAKSPOTPlace where defences are assailable.
WEALSMENStatesmen.
WEAPONRYCollective term for instruments of defence or offence.
WEARABLECharacteristic of a good garment?
WEARAWAYTo become smaller or thinner through contact over a long period.
WEARIESTMost tired.
WEARTHINBecome unconvincing with use.
WEARYINGProducing exhaustion.
WEATHERSWithstands.
WEBSITESInternet locations with a domain name, each typically run by a single person or organisation.
WEDGWOODJosiah _, 18th-century British potter and industrialist.
WEEKDAYSMonday to Friday.
WEEPIESTMost teary.
WEGOTISMAn obtrusive and too frequent use of the first person plural by a speaker or writer.
WEIRDESTStrangest.
WEISKOPFTom, U.S. golfer who won the British Open in 1973.
WEISMANNAugust, German evolutionary biologist born in 1834.
WELCOMESGladly and cordially receives or admits.
WELLBORNAristocratic.
WELLBREDPolite, cultivated.
WELLCOMEHenry, U.S.-born pharmaceutical entrepreneur and philanthropist.
WELLDONEBravo!
WELLKEPTTidy.
WELLKNITOf a person, strongly and compactly built.
WELLLIVEYou might as _ _, the last line of Dorothy Parker's poem Resume.
WELLMADESkilfully constructed.
WELLMEET_ _  Again, 1939 British song made famous by singer Vera Lynn.
WELLNIGHAlmost.
WELLREADErudite.
WELLTODOModerately wealthy.
WELLUPINKnowledgeable about.
WELSHMANBloke from Wales.
WELSHMENChaps from Cardiff and Swansea.
WEREWOLFLupine human?
WESLEYANAdherent of the main Methodist tradition.
WESTBANKThe _ _, semi-autonomous Palestinian region on the River Jordan.
WESTBURY_ White Horse, chalk figure on a Wiltshire hillside thought to mark a victory by Alfred the Great.
WESTEROSFictional continent in which Game of Thrones is mostly set.
WESTLIFEBoy band formed in Dublin in 1998.
WESTSIDE_ _ Story, musical inspired by Romeo and Juliet.
WESTWARDAway from the east.
WESTWINGThe _ _, US TV series starring Martin Sheen.
WESTWOODVivienne _, fashion designer awarded a damehood.
WETHERBYYorkshire racecourse.
WETLANDSSwampy or marshy areas, especially considered as part of an ecological system.
WETNURSEA woman paid to breastfeed another woman's baby.
WEYMOUTHDorset seaside town.
WHANNELLLeigh _, director of the 2020 science fiction horror film The Invisible Man.
WHATEVERSong by Oasis that was released in 1994.
WHATGOES_ _ Around Comes Around.
WHATNOTSItems that are not identified but are felt to have something in common with items already named.
WHATSAPPA free, cross-platform messaging service allowing contact using a wi-fi connection.
WHATSNEW_ Pussycat?, song recorded by Welsh singer Tom Jones in 1965.
WHEATEARA mainly Eurasian and African songbird related to the chats, with black and buff or black and white plumage and a white rump.
WHEEDLEDCajoled.
WHEELIESManoeuvres on bicycles or motorbikes in which the front wheel is raised off the ground.
WHIMBRELA small migratory curlew of northern Eurasia and northern Canada, with a striped crown and a trilling call.
WHINCHATOld World songbird with a mottled brown and white plumage and pale cream underparts.
WHINGERSThose who complain.
WHIPHANDAdvantage.
WHIPLASHA neck injury often associated with car crashes. 2014 film about a jazz drummer starring J.K. Simmons.
WHIPPETSSmall, slender dogs which are similar to greyhounds in appearance.
WHIPSTERA scholastic often pedantic person, wise guy.
WHIRLINGThe act of rotating in a circle or spiral.
WHISKERSStiff facial hairs.
WHISPERSMurmurs.
WHISTLEDPut your lips together and blew.
WHISTLERJames McNeill _, artist celebrated for a painting of his mother.
WHITEANTTermite.
WHITEFLYWinged insect covered with powdery wax.
WHITEHATOne who benignly hacks computers in order to test security systems and stop illegal acts.
WHITELAWWilliam _, Deputy Prime Minister from 1979 to 1988.
WHITELEYRichard, original presenter of the TV game show Countdown.
WHITELIEHarmless untruth.
WHITENEDMade less dark.
WHITENERPowdered substitute for milk or cream.
WHITEOAKNorth American hardwood tree, Quercus alba.
WHITEOUTA condition of heavily falling or blowing snow in which visibility is very poor.
WHITETIETraditionally, the most formal evening dress code.
WHITLOCKMax, British artistic gymnast who has won two Olympic golds.
WHITLOWSAbscesses in the soft tissue near a fingernail or toenail.
WHITTLEDMade or shaped by paring of shaving wood.
WHITTRETA male weasel.
WHOBROKEThe man _ _ the bank at monte carlo.
WHODUNITA story or play about a murder in which the identity of the murderer is not revealed until the end.
WHOLENEW_ _ Ballgame, Expression we get from baseball meaning a situation changed so drastically as to need new solutions.
WHOOPSIEUsed to show recognition of a mistake or minor accident.
WIDEBANDLarge range of radio frequencies or wavelengths.
WIDEEYEDInnocent or credulous.
WIDENESSBreadth.
WIDGEONSDabbling ducks with mainly reddish-brown and grey plumage.
WIDOWERSBereaved husbands. Men whose wives have died and have not remarried.
WIGGLERSTerrestrial worms that burrow into and helps aerate soil.
WIGHTMANJake, British runner who won the 1500 metres at the 2022 World Athletics Championships.
WILDBILL_ _ Hickok, folk hero of the American Old West.
WILDBOAREurasian species of pig.
WILDCARDUnqualified competitor given special entry.
WILDEYEDGlaring in a distracted or demented way.
WILDFELLThe Tenant Of _ Hall.
WILDFOWLGame birds.
WILDRICEPlant yielding edible grain.
WILDWESTTerm for a part of the U.S. furthest from the Atlantic in its lawless frontier period.
WILINESSArtfulness.
WILLIAMSRowan _, the sixth Archbishop of Canterbury of the Queen's reign. Variety of pear.
WILLIWAWA gust of cold wind blowing seawards from a mountainous coast.
WILLSELFUmbrella author.
WIMBORNE_ Minster, market town in East Dorset in South West England.
WINDDOWNGradually close.
WINDFALLA large amount of money that is won or received unexpectedly.
WINDFARMAn area of land with a group of turbines producing energy from air currents.
WINDHOEKCapital of Namibia.
WINDIESTMost blowy.
WINDLASSA winch, especially one on a ship or in a harbour.
WINDMILLStructure with revolving vanes.
WINDPIPETrachea.
WINDRUSHHMT Empire _, passenger liner that gave its name to a generation of Caribbean immigrants to the UK.
WINDSOCKMeans of gauging air speed.
WINDWARDIslands in the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean.
WINELISTA menu of alcoholic drinks.
WINESHOPVintner's store.
WINGBACKIn football, a defender who also takes part in attacking play.
WINGBEATBird activity.
WINGCHUNSimplified form of kung fu practiced in its modern form by Hong Kong grandmaster Ip Man.
WINGSPANMaximum width of a bird.
WINNABLECan be won.
WINNINGSMoney won in gambling.
WINNIPEGCapital of Manitoba.
WIPEDOUTExtremely weary.
WIRELESSRadio.
WIRETAPSListening devices used to conduct surveillance, typically connected to a phone line.
WIREWOOLFine strands of steel matted together into a mass, used as an abrasive.
WISEACREPerson with an affectation of wisdom or knowledge, regarded with scorn or irritation by others; a know-all.
WISELINGOne who pretends to be wise.
WISENESSThe quality of erudition, common sense or insight.
WISHBONETwo clavicles fused at their median or lower end.
WISTERIAA twining, woody, climbing plant with blue, purple or white flowers in large, drooping clusters.
WITELESSBlameless or innocent.
WITHDRAWRetire.
WITHEREDDry and shrivelled.
WITHFIREPlaying _ _, 2019 family comedy film starring John Cena and Keegan-Michael Key.
WITHHOLDSupress or restrain.
WITHOUTARebel _ _ Cause.
WITTEREDSpoke at length about trivial matters.
WIZARDRYHogwarts School of Witchcraft and ____ , fictional setting for the Harry Potter book series.
WOLFCUBSOriginal name for the junior section of the Scout movement founded in 1916.
WOLFGANG_ Amadeus Mozart.
WOLFHALLTV series starring Mark Rylance and Damian Lewis.
WOLFPACKTerm for an attacking group of German submarines in World War Two.
WOMANISEOf a man, engage in numerous casual sexual affairs.
WONDEREDPondered, questioned, speculated.
WONDROUSInspiring feeling of amazement.
WOODBINEA species of honeysuckle with fragrant, creamy flowers.
WOODBURNKim, How Clean Is Your House? presenter.
WOODCHATSmall songbird of the shrike family with black-and-white plumage and a reddish-brown crown; Lanius senator.
WOODCHIPA type of wallpaper that has many small lumps on its surface.
WOODCOCKAn Old World game bird resembling the snipe but larger and having shorter legs and neck.
WOODFERNAny of various plants of the genus Dryopteris.
WOODIESTHaving the most trees.
WOODLANDWhere you'll find lots of trees.
WOODLICESmall terrestrial isopod crustaceans with flattened, segmented bodies.
WOODPILEKindling, stove-lengths.
WOODRATSRodents that accumulate a mound of sticks and debris in the nest hole, native to North and Central America.
WOODRUFFPlant, the sweetscented bedstraw.
WOODSIERHaving more trees.
WOODVINEJohn who played the father of Doc Martin.
WOODWINDMusical instrument category comprising flutes, clarinets, bassoons etc.
WOODWORKCarpentry.
WOODWORMLarva of many species of beetle.
WOODYATTAdam, Ian Beale actor in EastEnders.
WOOKIEESTall hairy humanoid species in the Star Wars universe to which Chewbacca belongs.
WOOLFELLThe skin of a sheep or similar animal with the fleece still attached.
WOOLLENSWarm, knitted garments.
WOOLPACKFictional public house on the popular ITV soap opera Emmerdale.
WOOLSACKTraditionally, the seat of the Lord Chancellor in the House of Lords. Speaker's seat.
WORDGAMELiterary puzzle.
WORDIESTMost verbose.
WORDPLAYPun.
WORKABLECapable of manipulation.
WORKADAYDull or prosaic.
WORKCAMPA place where volunteers, often from religious organisations, take part in community projects.
WORKLOADJobs to be done.
WORKMATEFellow employee.
WORKRATEEfficiency.
WORKSHOPA room or building in which goods are manufactured or repaired.
WORKSITEArea where an industry is located.
WORKUPONTry to persuade.
WORKWEARClothes, such as overalls, worn in a factory or shop.
WORLDCUPQuadrennial Fifa football tournament.
WORLDWARConflict.
WORMHOLEIn theoretical physics, a tunnel through space-time.
WORMIESTOf wood, with the most holes.
WORMWOODEuropean plant yielding a bitter extract used in making absinthe.
WORSENEDDeteriorated.
WORSHIPSShows profound religious devotion and respect to.
WORTHIERHaving more merit.
WORTHIESThose notable or important in a particular sphere.
WORTHINGSeaside resort in West Sussex, once home to Oscar Wilde and Harold Pinter.
WRANGLERIn the US and Canada, a herder or cowboy.
WREATHEDEncircled.
WRECKAGEThe remains of something that has been badly damaged or destroyed.
WRECKING_ Ball, song by U.S. singer Miley Cyrus released in 2013.
WRENTITSBirds.
WRESTINGForcibly pulling (something) from a person's grasp.
WRESTLEROne who takes part in a sport of grappling and pinning an opponent to the ground.
WRETCHEDMiserable.
WRITABLERAM is this but ROM isn't.
WRITEOFFA car wrecked in an accident might be thus described.
WRONGFULUnjust or illegal.
WRYBILLSNew Zealand plovers with beaks deflected to one side, enabling them to search for food beneath stones.
WYCLIFFEJohn _, English religious reformer who died on New Year's Eve, 1384.
WYNJONESAlun, Welsh rugby union lock and captain who is the all-time most-capped player.
XANTHINEA crystalline, nitrogenous compound related to uric acid, occurring in urine, blood, and certain animal and vegetable tissues.
XANTHOUSHaving yellowish, red, auburn, or brown hair.
XENOGAMYIn botany, cross-fertilization between the flowers of genetically different plants.
XENOLITHRock fragment from an external source that has been incorporated into magma.
XENOPHONGreek philosopher, author of Anabasis.
XERAPHIMAn old monetary unit of Bombay, equal to three fifths of a rupee.
XIAOPINGDeng, Chinese leader born in 1904 who adapted communism to incorporate elements of the free market system.
XMASTREESeasonal decoration.
YACHTINGA regatta is a competition in this sport.
YAHRZEITAnniversary of the death of a parent or other close relative.
YAKISOBAA Japanese dish of fried wheat noodles.
YAKITORIA Japanese dish consisting of small pieces of chicken skewered and grilled.
YALELOCKPin tumbler security feature named after its American manufacturer.
YAMAMOTOIsoroku _, (1884-1943), Japanese Navy admiral who planned the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.
YARDARMSShip parts.
YARDBIRDUS slang for a prisoner.
YARMELKEA skullcap worn by religious Jews (especially at prayer).
YARMOUTHGreat _, a port and resort in east Norfolk.
YARMULKEA skullcap worn in public by Orthodox Jewish men or during prayer by other Jewish men.
YASHMAKSVeils concealing all of the face except the eyes, worn by some Muslim women in public.
YATAGHANA Turkish sword or long dagger, usually with a curved blade.
YAWMETERAn instrument used to detect changes in the direction of flow round an aircraft or other body.
YAWNIESTMost tired.
YEARBOOKAn almanac published annually and containing details of events of the previous 12 months.
YEARLINGThoroughbred racehorse counted as being 12 months old until the second January 1 after its birth.
YEARLONGFrom one January to the next.
YEARNINGLonging.
YEARSEVENew _ _, December 31st.
YEASTIERContaining more fungus.
YEOMANRYA group of men who held and cultivated small landed estates.
YEORLINGEuropean yellow-hammer.
YESHIVOTSeminaries for the training of rabbis.
YIELDINGProducing.
YODELLEDSang falsetto in the Alps.
YODELLERAlpine singer.
YOGHURTSThese can be fat-free, full-fat, greek and live.
YOGIBEARBoo-Boo's friend and antagonist of Ranger Smith on TV.
YOKEMATEAn associate or companion, especially at work; partner.
YOKOHAMASecond-largest city of Japan, on SE Honshu on Tokyo Bay.
YOKOZUNAA grand champion sumo wrestler.
YORKCITYFootball team that plays its home matches at Bootham Crescent.
YORKTOWNVirginia site of battles in both the American Civil War and War Of Independence.
YOSEMITEThe rock El Capitan is in this US National Park located in California.
YOUANDMETitle of a George Raft movie and a children's TV programme 1974-95.
YOUNEVER_ _ know what you can do till you try.
YOUNGMANA Portrait of the Artist as a _ _, Novel by James Joyce.
YOUNGVICLondon theatre whose artistic director is Kwame Kwei-Armah.
YOURSELFIf You Want A Thing Done Well Do It _.
YOUTHFULFresh-faced.
YPSILOIDIn anatomy, having the shape of a 'Y'.
YTTERBIAOxide which is a compound of element 70.
YTTERBICRelating to a soft, bright, silvery element of the lanthanide series.
YUGOSLAVName for a citizen of the former country in the Balkans ruled by Marshal Tito.
YULELOGSLarge blocks of wood traditionally used as the foundation of fires in hearths at Christmas.
YULETIDEJeeves And The _ _ Spirit, festive short story that appears in Very Good, Jeeves by PG Wodehouse.
ZACEFRONHairspray and The Greatest Showman actor.
ZAIBATSUJapanese term for a large business or industrial conglomerate.
ZAMENHOFEsperanto inventor.
ZANEGREYU.S. author noted for Riders of the Purple Sage.
ZANZIBARAn archipelago in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Africa.
ZARAGOZAReal _, Spanish winners of the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1995. City in northeast Spain on the River Ebro; capital of the Kingdom of Aragon from the 12th century.
ZARZUELAA Spanish dish of various kinds of seafood cooked in a rich sauce.
ZASTRUGISharp irregular grooves or ridges formed on a snow surface by wind erosion, saltation of snow particles, and deposition, and found in polar regions and open sites such as frozen lakes in cold temperate regions.
ZEDEKIAHLast king of Judah, who rebelled against Nebuchadnezzar and died in captivity at Babylon.
ZELENSKYVolodymyr _, actor and comedian elected President of Ukraine in April 2019.
ZEMECKISRobert, Forrest Gump director.
ZEOLITESMinerals.
ZEPHYRUSGod of the west wind in Greek mythology, counterpart of the Roman Favonius.
ZEPPELINGerman airship used in the First World War.
ZIEGFELDFlorenz _, American theatrical producer noted for his series of extravagant revues or follies.
ZIGGURATA pyramid-like temple tower found in ancient Mesopotamia.
ZILLIONSAn extremely large but unspecified number.
ZIMBABWELandlocked country in southern Africa whose capital is Harare.
ZINGIBERGenus of tropical plants to which ginger belongs.
ZIRCONIAA white solid used in ceramic glazes and refractory coatings, and as a synthetic substitute for diamonds in jewellery.
ZOETROPEAn early animation device in which a sequence of pictures is viewed through vertical slits as the toy is rotated.
ZOOMEDINMagnified.
ZOOMLENSDevice attached to a camera to magnify the image.
ZOONOSISAny infection or disease that is transmitted to man from lower vertebrates.
ZOONOTICDescribing a disease that can be transmitted naturally from animals to humans.
ZUCCHINIUS term for courgettes.
ZWIEBACKA small type of rusk, which has been baked first as a loaf, then sliced and toasted.
ZYMOLOGYThe chemistry of fermentation.
