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Today’s pangram is EXTINCTION.
EXTINCTION is defined as complete annihilation. It is also defined as the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning. It is also defined as no longer in existence. It is also defined as a conditioning process in which the reinforcer is removed and a conditioned response becomes independent of the conditioned stimulus. It is also defined as no longer active; extinguished. It is also defined as the reduction of the intensity of radiation as a consequence of absorption and radiation.
CITE is defined as refer to for illustration or proof. It is also defined as a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage. It is also defined as advance evidence for. It is also defined as repeat a passage from. It is also defined as call in an official matter, such as to attend court. It is also defined as refer to. It is also defined as make reference to. It is also defined as commend.
COCCI is defined as any spherical or nearly spherical bacteria.
COIN is defined as form by stamping, punching, or printing. It is also defined as a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money. It is also defined as make up.
CONCEIT is defined as feelings of excessive pride. It is also defined as the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride. It is also defined as an artistic device or effect. It is also defined as an elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things. It is also defined as a witty or ingenious turn of phrase.
CONCOCTION is defined as the act of creating something (a medicine or drink or soup etc.) by compounding or mixing a variety of components. It is also defined as any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients. It is also defined as an occurrence of an unusual mixture. It is also defined as the invention of a scheme or story to suit some purpose.
CONIC is defined as (geometry) a curve generated by the intersection of a plane and a circular cone. It is also defined as relating to or resembling a cone.
CONNECTION is defined as the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination. It is also defined as shifting from one form of transportation to another. It is also defined as a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it). It is also defined as an instrumentality that connects. It is also defined as the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication). It is also defined as the state of being connected. It is also defined as a connecting shape. It is also defined as a supplier (especially of narcotics). It is also defined as (usually plural) a person who is influential and to whom you are connected in some way (as by family or friendship).
CONTENTION is defined as a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement. It is also defined as the act of competing as for profit or a prize. It is also defined as a point asserted as part of an argument.
CONTINENCE is defined as the exercise of self constraint in sexual matters. It is also defined as voluntary control over urinary and fecal discharge.
CONTINENT is defined as abstaining from sexual intercourse. It is also defined as one of the large landmasses of the earth. It is also defined as the European mainland. It is also defined as having control over urination and defecation.
COOTIE is defined as a parasitic louse that infests the body of human beings.
ENTICE is defined as provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion.
EXCITE is defined as cause to be agitated, excited, or roused. It is also defined as stir feelings in. It is also defined as stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of. It is also defined as act as a stimulant. It is also defined as raise to a higher energy level. It is also defined as stimulate sexually. It is also defined as arouse or elicit a feeling. It is also defined as produce a magnetic field in.
EXIT is defined as move out of or depart from. It is also defined as an opening that permits escape or release. It is also defined as pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life. It is also defined as euphemistic expressions for death. It is also defined as lose the lead. It is also defined as the act of going out.
EXOTIC is defined as being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world. It is also defined as strikingly strange or unusual.
EXTINCT is defined as no longer in existence; lost or especially having died out leaving no living representatives. It is also defined as being out or having grown cold. It is also defined as (of e.g. volcanos) permanently inactive.
ICON is defined as a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface. It is also defined as a conventional religious painting in oil on a small wooden panel; venerated in the Eastern Church. It is also defined as (computer science) a graphic symbol (usually a simple picture) that denotes a program or a command or a data file or a concept in a graphical user interface.
ICONIC is defined as relating to or having the characteristics on an icon.
INCITE is defined as give an incentive for action. It is also defined as provoke or stir up. It is also defined as urge on; cause to act.
INCONTINENCE is defined as indiscipline with regard to sensuous pleasures. It is also defined as involuntary urination or defecation.
INCONTINENT is defined as not having control over urination and defecation.
The word INNIE has no known definition.
INNOCENCE is defined as the quality of innocent naivete. It is also defined as the state of being unsullied by sin or moral wrong; lacking a knowledge of evil. It is also defined as a state or condition of being innocent of a specific crime or offense.
INNOCENT is defined as not knowledgeable about something specified. It is also defined as lacking in sophistication or worldliness. It is also defined as completely wanting or lacking. It is also defined as a person who lacks knowledge of evil. It is also defined as free from evil or guilt. It is also defined as free from sin. It is also defined as lacking intent or capacity to injure. It is also defined as (used of things) lacking sense or awareness.
INTENT is defined as giving or marked by complete attention to. It is also defined as an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions. It is also defined as the intended meaning of a communication.
INTENTION is defined as an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions. It is also defined as an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out. It is also defined as (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal.
INTO is defined as To the inside of; within. It is used in a variety of applications..
INTONE is defined as speak carefully, as with rising and falling pitch or in a particular tone. It is also defined as recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm. It is also defined as utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically.
IONIC is defined as the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken and written in Attica and Athens and Ionia. It is also defined as containing or involving or occurring in the form of ions. It is also defined as of or pertaining to the Ionic order of classical Greek architecture. It is also defined as of or relating to Ionia or its inhabitants or its language.
NICE is defined as done with delicacy and skill. It is also defined as excessively fastidious and easily disgusted. It is also defined as socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous. It is also defined as exhibiting courtesy and politeness. It is also defined as a city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean; the leading resort on the French Riviera. It is also defined as pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance.
NICOTINE is defined as an alkaloid poison that occurs in tobacco; used in medicine and as an insecticide.
NIECE is defined as a daughter of your brother or sister.
NINE is defined as the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one. It is also defined as one of four playing cards in a deck with nine pips on the face. It is also defined as denoting a quantity consisting of one more than eight and one less than ten. It is also defined as a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together.
NINETEEN is defined as being one more than eighteen. It is also defined as the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one.
The word NITE has no known definition.
NONTOXIC is defined as safe to eat. It is also defined as not producing or resulting from poison.
NOTICE is defined as make or write a comment on. It is also defined as discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of. It is also defined as a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement. It is also defined as a request for payment. It is also defined as the act of noticing or paying attention. It is also defined as express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with. It is also defined as notice or perceive. It is also defined as advance notification (usually written) of the intention to withdraw from an arrangement of contract. It is also defined as an announcement containing information about an event. It is also defined as a short critical review. It is also defined as polite or favorable attention.
NOTION is defined as a vague idea in which some confidence is placed. It is also defined as an odd or fanciful or capricious idea. It is also defined as a general inclusive concept. It is also defined as (usually plural) small personal articles or clothing or sewing items.
ONION is defined as bulbous plant having hollow leaves cultivated worldwide for its rounded edible bulb. It is also defined as an aromatic flavorful vegetable. It is also defined as the bulb of an onion plant.
TECTONIC is defined as of or pertaining to construction or architecture. It is also defined as pertaining to the structure or movement of the earth’s crust.
TINCT is defined as color lightly.
TINE is defined as prong on a fork or pitchfork or antler.
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.
TONIC is defined as a medicine that strengthens and invigorates. It is also defined as (music) the first note of a diatonic scale. It is also defined as employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words. It is also defined as lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine. It is also defined as a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring. It is also defined as (used of syllables) bearing the principle stress, usually accompanied by a change in pitch. It is also defined as imparting vitality and energy. It is also defined as of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue. It is also defined as relating to or being the keynote of a major or minor scale.
TONTINE is defined as a form of life insurance whereby on the death or default of a participant his share is distributed to the remaining members. It is also defined as an annuity scheme wherein participants share certain benefits and on the death of any participant his benefits are redistributed among the remaining participants; can run for a fixed period of time or until the death of all but one participant.
The word TOONIE has no known definition.
TOXIC is defined as of or relating to or caused by a toxin or poison.
TOXIN is defined as a poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species.
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Why can’t this use the same dictionary as Spelling Bee. If an entry is valid in Spelling Bee, it should have an entry AND DEFINITION here.