New York Times Spelling Bee Solution and Answers for May 9, 2020

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Today’s pangram is FORTHWITH.

FORTHWITH is defined as without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening.

FIRTH is defined as English linguist who contributed to linguistic semantics and to prosodic phonology and who was noted for his insistence on studying both sound and meaning in context (1890-1960). It is also defined as a long narrow estuary (especially in Scotland).

FORT is defined as a fortified defensive structure. It is also defined as gather in, or as if in, a fort, as for protection or defense. It is also defined as a fortified military post where troops are stationed. It is also defined as enclose by or as if by a fortification. It is also defined as station (troops) in a fort.

FORTH is defined as forward in time or order or degree. It is also defined as a river in southern Scotland that flows eastward to the Firth of Forth. It is also defined as from a particular thing or place or position (`forth’ is obsolete).

FROTH is defined as a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid. It is also defined as make froth or foam and become bubbly. It is also defined as become bubbly or frothy or foaming. It is also defined as exude or expel foam.

HORROR is defined as intense aversion. It is also defined as intense and profound fear. It is also defined as something that inspires horror; something horrible.

RIFF is defined as look through a book or other written material. It is also defined as a Berber living in northern Morocco. It is also defined as a jazz ostinato; usually provides a background for a solo improvisation. It is also defined as play riffs.

RIFT is defined as a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions). It is also defined as a gap between cloud masses. It is also defined as a narrow fissure in rock.

RIOT is defined as a joke that seems extremely funny. It is also defined as a state of disorder involving group violence. It is also defined as a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity. It is also defined as engage in boisterous, drunken merrymaking. It is also defined as a public act of violence by an unruly mob. It is also defined as take part in a riot; disturb the public peace by engaging in a riot.

ROOF is defined as an upper limit on what is allowed. It is also defined as a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building. It is also defined as protective covering on top of a motor vehicle. It is also defined as provide a building with a roof; cover a building with a roof. It is also defined as the inner top surface of a covered area or hollow space.

ROOT is defined as a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes. It is also defined as someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent). It is also defined as become settled or established and stable in one’s residence or life style. It is also defined as (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed. It is also defined as the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation. It is also defined as the place where something begins, where it springs into being. It is also defined as dig with the snout. It is also defined as a number that, when multiplied by itself some number of times, equals a given number. It is also defined as (botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground. It is also defined as cause to take roots. It is also defined as cheer for. It is also defined as come into existence, originate. It is also defined as plant by the roots. It is also defined as take root and begin to grow. It is also defined as the embedded part of a bodily structure such as a tooth, nail, or hair.

The word ROTI has no known definition.

The word ROTO has no known definition.

ROTOR is defined as the rotating armature of a motor or generator. It is also defined as rotating mechanism consisting of an assembly of rotating airfoils. It is also defined as the revolving bar of a distributor.

THRIFT is defined as extreme care in spending money; reluctance to spend money unnecessarily. It is also defined as any of numerous sun-loving low-growing evergreens of the genus Armeria having round heads of pink or white flowers.

THROW is defined as cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation. It is also defined as convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture. It is also defined as the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam. It is also defined as organize or be responsible for. It is also defined as cause to be confused emotionally. It is also defined as put or send forth. It is also defined as get rid of. It is also defined as be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly. It is also defined as place or put with great energy. It is also defined as utter with force; utter vehemently. It is also defined as a single chance or instance. It is also defined as bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something. It is also defined as casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly. It is also defined as cause to fall off. It is also defined as make on a potter’s wheel. It is also defined as move violently, energetically, or carelessly. It is also defined as propel through the air. It is also defined as the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist). It is also defined as throw (a die) out onto a flat surface. It is also defined as to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly.

The word TORI has no known definition.

The word TORII has no known definition.

The word TORO has no known definition.

TORT is defined as (law) any wrongdoing for which an action for damages may be brought.

TRIO is defined as a set of three similar things considered as a unit. It is also defined as three people considered as a unit. It is also defined as the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one. It is also defined as a musical composition for three performers. It is also defined as three performers or singers who perform together.

TROT is defined as run at a moderately swift pace. It is also defined as a slow pace of running. It is also defined as a literal translation used in studying a foreign language (often used illicitly). It is also defined as radicals who support Trotsky’s theory that socialism must be established throughout the world by continuing revolution. It is also defined as a gait faster than a walk; diagonally opposite legs strike the ground together. It is also defined as cause to trot. It is also defined as ride at a trot.

TROTH is defined as a mutual promise to marry. It is also defined as a solemn pledge of fidelity.

WHIR is defined as make a soft swishing sound. It is also defined as sound of something in rapid motion.

WHIRR is defined as make a soft swishing sound. It is also defined as sound of something in rapid motion. It is also defined as make a vibrant sound, as of some birds.

WORT is defined as unfermented or fermenting malt. It is also defined as usually used in combination: `liverwort’; `milkwort’; `whorlywort’.

WORTH is defined as French couturier (born in England) regarded as the founder of Parisian haute couture; noted for introducing the bustle (1825-1895). It is also defined as (often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way. It is also defined as an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value. It is also defined as having a specified value. It is also defined as the quality that renders something desirable or valuable or useful.

WRIT is defined as (law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer.

WROTH is defined as vehemently incensed and condemnatory.

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