New York Times NYT Spelling Bee Answers and Solution for May 9, 2023

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Today’s pangram is WINDFALL.

WINDFALL is defined as a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money). It is also defined as fruit that has fallen from the tree.

ALFALFA is defined as important European leguminous forage plant with trifoliate leaves and blue-violet flowers grown widely as a pasture and hay crop. It is also defined as leguminous plant grown for hay or forage.

ANAL is defined as a stage in psychosexual development when the child’s interest is concentrated on the anal region; fixation at this stage is said to result in orderliness, meanness, stubbornness, compulsiveness, etc.. It is also defined as of or related to the anus.

The word ANNAL has no known definition.

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.

FAIL is defined as disappoint, prove undependable to; abandon, forsake. It is also defined as be unsuccessful. It is also defined as fail to do something; leave something undone. It is also defined as stop operating or functioning. It is also defined as prove insufficient. It is also defined as fail to get a passing grade. It is also defined as fall short in what is expected. It is also defined as get worse. It is also defined as judge unacceptable. It is also defined as be unable. It is also defined as become bankrupt or insolvent; fail financially and close.

FALL is defined as move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way. It is also defined as the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions). It is also defined as come into the possession of. It is also defined as when a wrestler’s shoulders are forced to the mat. It is also defined as fall from clouds. It is also defined as lose an upright position suddenly. It is also defined as a sudden decline in strength or number or importance. It is also defined as fall or flow in a certain way. It is also defined as fall to somebody by assignment or lot. It is also defined as a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity. It is also defined as a free and rapid descent by the force of gravity. It is also defined as touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly. It is also defined as decrease in size, extent, or range. It is also defined as come as if by falling. It is also defined as a downward slope or bend. It is also defined as the season when the leaves fall from the trees. It is also defined as the time of day immediately following sunset. It is also defined as a sudden drop from an upright position. It is also defined as come under, be classified or included. It is also defined as be inherited by. It is also defined as a lapse into sin; a loss of innocence or of chastity. It is also defined as a movement downward. It is also defined as assume a disappointed or sad expression. It is also defined as be born, used chiefly of lambs. It is also defined as be captured. It is also defined as be cast down. It is also defined as be due. It is also defined as begin vigorously. It is also defined as come out; issue. It is also defined as descend in free fall under the influence of gravity. It is also defined as die, as in battle or in a hunt. It is also defined as drop oneself to a lower or less erect position. It is also defined as go as if by falling. It is also defined as lose office or power. It is also defined as lose one’s chastity. It is also defined as move in a specified direction. It is also defined as occur at a specified time or place. It is also defined as pass suddenly and passively into a state of body or mind. It is also defined as slope downward. It is also defined as suffer defeat, failure, or ruin. It is also defined as the lapse of mankind into sinfulness because of the sin of Adam and Eve. It is also defined as to be given by assignment or distribution. It is also defined as to be given by right or inheritance. It is also defined as yield to temptation or sin.

FILIAL is defined as designating the generation or the sequence of generations following the parental generation. It is also defined as relating to or characteristic of or befitting an offspring.

FILL is defined as make full, also in a metaphorical sense. It is also defined as any material that fills a space or container. It is also defined as occupy the whole of. It is also defined as become full. It is also defined as fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condtion ro restriction. It is also defined as assume, as of positions or roles. It is also defined as eat until one is sated. It is also defined as fill to satisfaction. It is also defined as appoint someone to (a position or a job). It is also defined as a quantity sufficient to satisfy. It is also defined as plug with a substance.

FINAL is defined as not to be altered or undone. It is also defined as an examination administered at the end of an academic term. It is also defined as occurring at or forming an end or termination. It is also defined as conclusive in a process or progression. It is also defined as the final match between the winners of all previous matches in an elimination tournament.

FINIAL is defined as an ornament at the top of a spire or gable; usually a foliated fleur-de-lis.

FLAIL is defined as move like a flail; thresh about. It is also defined as give a thrashing to; beat hard. It is also defined as an implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing.

FLAN is defined as open pastry filled with fruit or custard.

FLAW is defined as an imperfection in an object or machine. It is also defined as add a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective. It is also defined as an imperfection in a plan or theory or legal document that causes it to fail or that reduces its effectiveness. It is also defined as defect or weakness in a person’s character.

The word INFILL has no known definition.

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.

LAND is defined as material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use). It is also defined as the territory occupied by a nation. It is also defined as a politically organized body of people under a single government. It is also defined as United States inventor who incorporated Polaroid film into lenses and invented the one step photographic process (1909-1991). It is also defined as extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use. It is also defined as reach or come to rest. It is also defined as bring into a different state. It is also defined as the people who live in a nation or country. It is also defined as arrive on shore. It is also defined as cause to come to the ground. It is also defined as agriculture considered as an occupation or way of life. It is also defined as the solid part of the earth’s surface. It is also defined as shoot at and force to come down. It is also defined as territory over which rule or control is exercised. It is also defined as a domain in which something is dominant. It is also defined as bring ashore. It is also defined as deliver (a blow). It is also defined as the land on which real estate is located.

LANDFALL is defined as the first sighting of land from the sea after a voyage (or flight over water). It is also defined as the seacoast first sighted on a voyage (or flight over water).

LANDFILL is defined as a low area that has been filled in.

LAWN is defined as a field of cultivated and mowed grass.

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.

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.

WALL is defined as an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes. It is also defined as (anatomy) a layer (a lining or membrane) that encloses a structure. It is also defined as surround with a wall in order to fortify. It is also defined as a difficult or awkward situation. It is also defined as a layer of material that encloses space. It is also defined as a masonry fence (as around an estate or garden). It is also defined as an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure. It is also defined as anything that suggests a wall in structure or function or effect. It is also defined as a vertical (or almost vertical) smooth rock face (as of a cave or mountain).

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.

The word WILDLAND has no known definition.

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.

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