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Today’s pangram is POTENTLY.
POTENTLY is defined as in a manner having a powerful influence.
The word EELY has no known definition.
ELOPE is defined as run away secretly with one’s beloved.
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.
LENT is defined as a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday.
LENTO is defined as in music. It is also defined as (of tempo) slow.
LOLL is defined as hang loosely or laxly. It is also defined as be lazy or idle.
LOLLOP is defined as walk clumsily and with a bounce.
LONE is defined as lacking companions or companionship. It is also defined as characterized by or preferring solitude. It is also defined as being the only one; single and isolated from others.
LONELY is defined as lacking companions or companionship. It is also defined as characterized by or preferring solitude. It is also defined as devoid of creatures. It is also defined as marked by dejection from being alone.
LOON is defined as a person with confused ideas; incapable of serious thought. It is also defined as large somewhat primitive fish-eating diving bird of the northern hemisphere having webbed feet placed far back; related to the grebes. It is also defined as a worthless lazy fellow.
LOONY is defined as someone deranged and possibly dangerous. It is also defined as informal or slang terms for mentally irregular.
LOOP is defined as wind around something in coils or loops. It is also defined as a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates. It is also defined as a flight maneuver; aircraft flies a complete circle in the vertical plane. It is also 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 (computer science) a single execution of a set of instructions that are to be repeated. It is also defined as make a loop in. It is also defined as the topology of a network whose components are serially connected in such a way that the last component is connected to the first component. It is also defined as a computer program that performs a series of instructions repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied. It is also defined as an inner circle of advisors (especially under President Reagan). It is also defined as an intrauterine device in the shape of a loop. It is also defined as anything with a round or oval shape (formed by a curve that is closed and does not intersect itself). It is also defined as fasten or join with a loop. It is also defined as fly loops, perform a loop. It is also defined as move in loops. It is also defined as the basic pattern of the human fingerprint.
LOOPY is defined as informal or slang terms for mentally irregular. It is also defined as consisting of or covered with or having loops.
LOOT is defined as goods or money obtained illegally. It is also defined as informal terms for money. It is also defined as take illegally; of intellectual property. It is also defined as steal goods; take as spoils.
LOPE is defined as a slow pace of running. It is also defined as a smooth three-beat gait; between a trot and a gallop. It is also defined as run easily.
LOTTO is defined as a game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards.
NETTLE is defined as sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation. It is also defined as cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations. It is also defined as any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae).
NOEL is defined as period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6.
NYLON is defined as a synthetic fabric. It is also defined as a thermoplastic polyamide; a family of strong resilient synthetic fibers.
OLEO is defined as a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute for butter.
ONLY is defined as without any others being included or involved. It is also defined as and nothing more. It is also defined as never except when. It is also defined as being the only one; single and isolated from others. It is also defined as exclusive of anyone or anything else.
OPENLY is defined as in an open way.
PEEL is defined as British politician (1788-1850). It is also defined as the rind of a fruit or vegetable. It is also defined as come off in flakes or thin small pieces. It is also defined as strip the skin off. It is also defined as get undressed.
PELLET is defined as a solid missile discharged from a firearm. It is also defined as a small sphere.
The word PELOTON has no known definition.
PELT is defined as attack and bombard with or as if with missiles. It is also defined as the dressed hairy coat of a mammal. It is also defined as rain heavily. It is also defined as body covering of a living animal. It is also defined as cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile.
PEOPLE is defined as the common people generally. It is also defined as the body of citizens of a state or country. It is also defined as fill with people. It is also defined as furnish with people. It is also defined as members of a family line. It is also defined as (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively.
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.
PLOP is defined as set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise. It is also defined as with a short hollow thud. It is also defined as drop something with a plopping sound. It is also defined as drop with the sound of something falling into water. It is also defined as the noise of a rounded object dropping into a liquid without a splash.
PLOT is defined as make a plat of. It is also defined as a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal). It is also defined as a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation. It is also defined as make a schematic or technical drawing of that shows interactions among variables or how something is constructed. It is also defined as a chart or graph showing the movements or progress of an object. It is also defined as devise the sequence of events in (a literary work or a play, movie, or ballet). It is also defined as plan secretly, usually something illegal. It is also defined as the story that is told in a novel or play or movie etc..
PLOY is defined as a maneuver in a game or conversation. It is also defined as an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker.
POLE is defined as a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves. It is also defined as a square rod of land. It is also defined as one of two points of intersection of the Earth’s axis and the celestial sphere. It is also defined as propel with a pole. It is also defined as one of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetism seems to be concentrated. It is also defined as a linear measure of 16.5 feet. It is also defined as a long fiberglass sports implement used for pole vaulting. It is also defined as a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic. It is also defined as a native or inhabitant of Poland. It is also defined as deoxidize molten metals by stirring them with a wooden pole. It is also defined as one of two antipodal points where the Earth’s axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface. It is also defined as one of two divergent or mutually exclusive opinions. It is also defined as support on poles.
POLL is defined as convert into a pollard. It is also defined as an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people. It is also defined as the top of the head. It is also defined as a tame parrot. It is also defined as get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions. It is also defined as get the votes of. It is also defined as the counting of votes (as in an election). It is also defined as the part of the head between the ears. It is also defined as vote in an election at a polling station.
POLLEN is defined as the fine spores that contain male gametes and that are borne by an anther in a flowering plant.
POLO is defined as Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324). It is also defined as a game similar to field hockey but played on horseback using long-handled mallets and a wooden ball.
POLYP is defined as a small vascular growth on the surface of a mucous membrane. It is also defined as one of two forms that coelenterates take (e.g. a hydra or coral): usually sedentary with a hollow cylindrical body usually with a ring of tentacles around the mouth.
POOL is defined as something resembling a pool of liquid. It is also defined as an association of companies for some definite purpose. It is also defined as the combined stakes of the betters. It is also defined as a small body of standing water (rainwater) or other liquid. It is also defined as a small lake. It is also defined as any of various games played on a pool table having 6 pockets. It is also defined as an excavation that is (usually) filled with water. It is also defined as an organization of people or resources that can be shared. It is also defined as any communal combination of funds. It is also defined as combine into a common fund. It is also defined as join or form a pool of people.
PYLON is defined as a large vertical steel tower supporting high-tension power lines. It is also defined as a tower for guiding pilots or marking the turning point in a race.
The word TELETYPE has no known definition.
TELL is defined as give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority. It is also defined as give evidence. It is also defined as narrate or give a detailed account of. It is also defined as inform positively and with certainty and confidence. It is also defined as express in words. It is also defined as a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer; according to legend an Austrian governor compelled him to shoot an apple from his son’s head with his crossbow (which he did successfully without mishap). It is also defined as mark as different. It is also defined as discern or comprehend. It is also defined as let something be known.
The word TENTPOLE has no known definition.
TOLL is defined as value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something. It is also defined as the sound of a bell being struck. It is also defined as a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance). It is also defined as charge a fee for using. It is also defined as ring slowly.
TOOL is defined as ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it. It is also defined as the means whereby some act is accomplished. It is also defined as a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else. It is also defined as obscene terms for penis. It is also defined as an implement used in the practice of a vocation. It is also defined as drive. It is also defined as furnish with tools. It is also defined as work with a tool.
TOOTLE is defined as play (a musical instrument) casually. It is also defined as the sound of casual playing on a musical instrument.
TOPPLE is defined as fall down, as if collapsing. It is also defined as cause to topple or tumble by pushing.
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.
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