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Today’s pangrams are APLENTY, PATENTLY, and PENALTY.
The word APLENTY has no known definition.
PATENTLY is defined as unmistakably (`plain’ is often used informally for `plainly’).
PENALTY is defined as the act of punishing. It is also defined as a payment required for not fulfilling a contract. It is also defined as (games) a handicap or disadvantage that is imposed on a competitor (or a team) for an infraction of the rules of the game. It is also defined as the disadvantage or painful consequences of an action or condition.
ALLAY is defined as satisfy (thirst). It is also defined as lessen the intensity of or calm.
ALLEY is defined as a narrow street with walls on both sides. It is also defined as a lane down which a bowling ball is rolled toward pins.
ALLY is defined as an associate who provides cooperation or assistance. It is also defined as a friendly nation. It is also defined as become an ally or associate, as by a treaty or marriage.
The word ANALLY has no known definition.
APPLY is defined as be pertinent or relevant or applicable. It is also defined as avail oneself to. It is also defined as be applicable to; as to an analysis. It is also defined as apply to a surface. It is also defined as give or convey physically. It is also defined as ensure observance of laws and rules. It is also defined as put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose. It is also defined as apply oneself to. It is also defined as ask (for something). It is also defined as refer (a word or name) to a person or thing.
APTLY is defined as with competence; in a competent capable manner.
The word EELY has no known definition.
EYELET is defined as fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines. It is also defined as a small hole (usually round and finished around the edges) in cloth or leather for the passage of a cord or hook or bar.
LATELY is defined as in the recent past.
The word LATENTLY has no known definition.
LAYETTE is defined as kit consisting of a complete outfit (clothing and accessories) for a new baby.
The word LEANLY has no known definition.
NANNY is defined as a woman who is the custodian of children. It is also defined as female goat.
NATTY is defined as marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners.
NEATLY is defined as with neatness.
The word NETTY has no known definition.
PALELY is defined as in a manner lacking interest or vitality. It is also defined as in a pale manner; without physical or emotional color.
PANTY is defined as short underpants for women or children (usually used in the plural).
The word PAPALLY has no known definition.
PAPAYA is defined as tropical American shrub or small tree having huge deeply palmately cleft leaves and large oblong yellow fruit. It is also defined as large oval melon-like tropical fruit with yellowish flesh.
The word PAPPY has no known definition.
The word PATLY has no known definition.
PATTY is defined as small flat mass of chopped food. It is also defined as round flat candy. It is also defined as small pie or pasty.
PAYEE is defined as a person to whom money is paid.
PEATY is defined as of or pertaining to or of the nature of peat.
PENALLY is defined as in a punishing manner.
PENNY is defined as a coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit. It is also defined as a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound.
PEPPY is defined as marked by lively action.
PETTY is defined as contemptibly narrow in outlook. It is also defined as (informal) small and of little importance. It is also defined as larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale). It is also defined as inferior in rank or status.
PLAY is defined as contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle. It is also defined as pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind. It is also defined as manipulate manually or in one’s mind or imagination. It is also defined as a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage. It is also defined as the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully. It is also defined as a weak and tremulous light. It is also defined as gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement. It is also defined as activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules. It is also defined as consider not very seriously. It is also defined as cause to happen or to occur as a consequence. It is also defined as replay (as a melody). It is also defined as (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession. It is also defined as perform on a stage or theater. It is also defined as stake on the outcome of an issue. It is also defined as an attempt to get something. It is also defined as a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill. It is also defined as engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion. It is also defined as cause to emit recorded audio or video. It is also defined as movement or space for movement. It is also defined as behave carelessly or indifferently. It is also defined as the removal of constraints. It is also defined as engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously. It is also defined as the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize). It is also defined as verbal wit or mockery (often at another’s expense but not to be taken seriously). It is also defined as (in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds. It is also defined as play a role or part. It is also defined as act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome. It is also defined as a preset plan of action in team sports. It is also defined as a state in which action is feasible. It is also defined as a theatrical performance of a drama. It is also defined as be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children. It is also defined as behave in a certain way. It is also defined as be performed or presented for public viewing. It is also defined as bet or wager (money). It is also defined as cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space. It is also defined as discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream. It is also defined as emit recorded sound. It is also defined as employ in a game or in a specific position. It is also defined as exhaust by allowing to pull on the line. It is also defined as make bets. It is also defined as move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly. It is also defined as participate in games or sport. It is also defined as perform music on (a musical instrument). It is also defined as perform on a certain location. It is also defined as play on an instrument. It is also defined as pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity. It is also defined as put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game. It is also defined as shoot or hit in a particular manner. It is also defined as use or move. It is also defined as use to one’s advantage. It is also defined as utilization or exercise.
PLAYLET is defined as a short play.
PLAYPEN is defined as a portable enclosure in which babies may be left to play.
PLENTY is defined as as much as necessary. It is also defined as (often followed by `of’) a large number or amount or extent. It is also defined as a full supply.
TALLY is defined as gain points in a game. It is also defined as keep score, as in games. It is also defined as determine the sum of. It is also defined as a bill for an amount due. It is also defined as a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely. It is also defined as the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order. It is also defined as be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics.
TATTY is defined as tastelessly showy. It is also defined as showing signs of wear and tear.
TEENY is defined as (used informally) very small.
The word TELEPLAY has no known definition.
The word TELETYPE has no known definition.
TYPE is defined as a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities). It is also defined as identify as belonging to a certain type. It is also defined as write by means of a keyboard with types. It is also defined as all of the tokens of the same symbol. It is also defined as a small metal block bearing a raised character on one end; produces a printed character when inked and pressed on paper. It is also defined as a subdivision of a particular kind of thing. It is also defined as (biology) the taxonomic group whose characteristics are used to define the next higher taxon. It is also defined as printed characters.
The word YAPPY has no known definition.
YELL is defined as utter a sudden loud cry. It is also defined as utter or declare in a very loud voice. It is also defined as a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate). It is also defined as a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition.
YELP is defined as a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog). It is also defined as bark in a high-pitched tone.
YENTA is defined as (Yiddish) a vulgar shrew; a shallow coarse termagant. It is also defined as (Yiddish) a woman who talks too much; a gossip unable to keep a secret; a woman who spreads rumors and scandal.
The word YENTE has no known definition.
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It doesn’t seem right to disallow a common word with multiple uses, like NAPPY, just because one use is derogatory in a specific context.
If a word is derogatory in any use, it’s derogatory. It doesn’t belong in something people do for fun.