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Today’s pangram is TAILWIND.
TAILWIND is defined as wind blowing in the same direction as the path of a ship or aircraft.
The word ALIT has no known definition.
ANTI is defined as a person who is opposed (to an action or policy or practice etc.). It is also defined as not in favor of (an action or proposal etc.).
ATILT is defined as departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal.
ATTAIN is defined as reach a point in time, or a certain state or level. It is also defined as find unexpectedly. It is also defined as to gain with effort. It is also defined as reach a destination, either real or abstract.
ATTAINT is defined as bring shame or dishonor upon. It is also defined as condemn by attainder.
AWAIT is defined as look forward to the probable occurrence of.
DIAL is defined as a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called. It is also defined as choose by means of a dial. It is also defined as operate a dial to select a telephone number. It is also defined as the circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments. It is also defined as the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning. It is also defined as the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours.
DILL is defined as aromatic threadlike foliage of the dill plant used as seasoning. It is also defined as aromatic Old World herb having aromatic threadlike foliage and seeds used as seasoning.
DINT is defined as interchangeable with `means’ in the expression `by means of’.
ILIAD is defined as a Greek epic poem (attributed to Homer) describing the siege of Troy.
INITIAL is defined as mark with one’s initials. It is also defined as occurring at the beginning. It is also defined as the first letter of a word (especially a person’s name).
INLAID is defined as adorned by inlays.
INLAND is defined as situated away from an area’s coast or border.
LAID is defined as set down according to a plan.
The word LAIN has no known definition.
LANAI is defined as an island of central Hawaii; a pineapple-growing area. It is also defined as a veranda or roofed patio often furnished and used as a living room.
LILT is defined as a jaunty rhythm in music. It is also defined as articulate in a very careful and rhythmic way.
LINT is defined as cotton or linen fabric with the nap raised on one side; used to dress wounds. It is also defined as fine ravellings of cotton or linen fibers.
NAIAD is defined as submerged aquatic plant having narrow leaves and small flowers; of fresh or brackish water. It is also defined as (Greek mythology) a nymph of lakes and springs and rivers and fountains.
NAIL is defined as hit hard. It is also defined as take into custody. It is also defined as complete a pass. It is also defined as locate exactly. It is also defined as succeed at easily. It is also defined as succeed in obtaining a position. It is also defined as a former unit of length for cloth equal to 1/16 of a yard. It is also defined as a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener. It is also defined as attach something somewhere by means of nails. It is also defined as horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits.
NITWIT is defined as a stupid incompetent person.
TAIL is defined as a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements. It is also defined as the rear part of a ship. It is also defined as go after with the intent to catch. It is also defined as any projection that resembles the tail of an animal. It is also defined as the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on. It is also defined as the rear part of an aircraft. It is also defined as remove or shorten the tail of an animal. It is also defined as the time of the last part of something. It is also defined as remove the stalk of fruits or berries. It is also defined as the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body. It is also defined as (usually plural) the reverse side of a coin that does not bear the representation of a person’s head.
TAINT is defined as the state of being contaminated. It is also defined as contaminate with a disease or microorganism. It is also defined as place under suspicion or cast doubt upon.
The word TALI has no known definition.
TANNIN is defined as any of various complex phenolic substances of plant origin; used in tanning and in medicine.
TIDAL is defined as of or relating to or caused by tides.
TILL is defined as a treasury for government funds. It is also defined as a strongbox for holding cash. It is also defined as unstratified soil deposited by a glacier; consists of sand and clay and gravel and boulders mixed together. It is also defined as work land as by ploughing, harrowing, and manuring, in order to make it ready for cultivation.
TILT is defined as a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances. It is also defined as move sideways or in an unsteady way. It is also defined as pitching dangerously to one side. It is also defined as heel over. It is also defined as a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement. It is also defined as the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical. It is also defined as to incline or bend from a vertical position. It is also defined as a slight but noticeable partiality. It is also defined as charge with a tilt.
TINT is defined as a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color. It is also defined as a dye for coloring the hair. It is also defined as a just detectable amount. It is also defined as color lightly.
TITAN is defined as a person of exceptional importance and reputation. It is also defined as (Greek mythology) any of the primordial giant gods who ruled the Earth until overthrown by Zeus; the Titans were offspring of Uranus (Heaven) and Gaea (Earth). It is also defined as the largest of the satellites of Saturn; has a hazy nitrogen atmosphere.
TWAIN is defined as two items of the same kind.
TWILIT is defined as lighted by or as if by twilight.
TWILL is defined as a weave used to produce the effect of parallel diagonal ribs. It is also defined as a cloth with parallel diagonal lines or ribs. It is also defined as weave diagonal lines into (textiles).
TWIN is defined as being two identical. It is also defined as a duplicate copy. It is also defined as (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Gemini. It is also defined as duplicate or match. It is also defined as a waterfall in the Snake River in southern Idaho. It is also defined as bring two objects, ideas, or people together. It is also defined as either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy. It is also defined as give birth to twins. It is also defined as grow as twins.
TWIT is defined as aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing. It is also defined as harass with persistent criticism or carping. It is also defined as someone who is regarded as contemptible.
WAIL is defined as emit long loud cries. It is also defined as a cry of sorrow and grief. It is also defined as cry weakly or softly.
WAIT is defined as the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something). It is also defined as look forward to the probable occurrence of. It is also defined as time during which some action is awaited. It is also defined as wait before acting. It is also defined as serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant. It is also defined as stay in one place and anticipate or expect something.
WILD is defined as in an uncontrolled and rampant manner. It is also defined as without civilizing influences. It is also defined as a wild primitive state untouched by civilization. It is also defined as without a basis in reason or fact. It is also defined as in a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated. It is also defined as fanciful and unrealistic; foolish. It is also defined as a wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition. It is also defined as talking or behaving irrationally. It is also defined as involving risk or danger. It is also defined as located in a dismal or remote area; desolate. It is also defined as (of the elements) as if showing violent anger. It is also defined as intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with. It is also defined as (of colors or sounds) intensely vivid or loud. It is also defined as deviating widely from an intended course. It is also defined as in a state of extreme emotion. It is also defined as marked by extreme lack of restraint or control. It is also defined as in a wild or undomesticated manner.
WILL is defined as a legal document declaring a person’s wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die. It is also defined as the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention. It is also defined as leave or give by will after one’s death. It is also defined as a fixed and persistent intent or purpose. It is also defined as decree or ordain. It is also defined as determine by choice.
WILT is defined as become limp. It is also defined as any plant disease characterized by drooping and shriveling; usually caused by parasites attacking the roots. It is also defined as causing to become limp or drooping. It is also defined as lose strength.
WIND is defined as raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help. It is also defined as catch the scent of; get wind of. It is also defined as a reflex that expels intestinal gas through the anus. It is also defined as form into a wreath. It is also defined as empty rhetoric or insincere or exaggerated talk. It is also defined as arrange or or coil around. It is also defined as to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course. It is also defined as extend in curves and turns. It is also defined as the act of winding or twisting. It is also defined as a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by an enclosed column of air that is moved by bellows or the human breath. It is also defined as air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure. It is also defined as coil the spring of (some mechanical device) by turning a stem. It is also defined as an indication of potential opportunity. It is also defined as a tendency or force that influences events. It is also defined as breath.