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Today’s pangrams are ALACRITY, CLARITY, CRITICALITY, and CRITICALLY.
ALACRITY is defined as liveliness and eagerness.
CLARITY is defined as free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression. It is also defined as the quality of clear water.
CRITICALITY is defined as a state of critical urgency. It is also defined as a critical state; especially the point at which a nuclear reaction is self-sustaining.
CRITICALLY is defined as in a critical manner.
ACRYLIC is defined as polymerized from acrylonitrile. It is also defined as a glassy thermoplastic; can be cast and molded or used in coatings and adhesives. It is also defined as used especially by artists. It is also defined as a synthetic fabric.
ACYCLIC is defined as having an open chain structure. It is also defined as not cyclic; especially having parts arranged in spirals rather than whorls.
AIRILY is defined as in a flippant manner.
AIRY is defined as not practical or realizable; speculative. It is also defined as open to or abounding in fresh air. It is also defined as characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air. It is also defined as having little or no perceptible weight; so light as to resemble air.
ALLAY is defined as satisfy (thirst). It is also defined as lessen the intensity of or calm.
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.
ARRAY is defined as align oneself with a group or a way of thinking. It is also defined as especially fine or decorative clothing. It is also defined as lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line. It is also defined as an arrangement of aerials spaced to give desired directional characteristics. It is also defined as an impressive display. It is also defined as an orderly arrangement.
ARTY is defined as showily imitative of art or artists.
CARRY is defined as transmit or serve as the medium for transmission. It is also defined as transfer (entries) from one account book to another. It is also defined as have with oneself; have on one’s person. It is also defined as drink alcohol without showing ill effects. It is also defined as serve as a means for expressing something. It is also defined as continue or extend. It is also defined as include as the content; broadcast or publicize. It is also defined as win approval or support for. It is also defined as have on hand. It is also defined as behave in a certain manner. It is also defined as contain or hold; have within. It is also defined as propel. It is also defined as move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one’s hands or on one’s body. It is also defined as support or hold in a certain manner. It is also defined as be pregnant with. It is also defined as be able to feed. It is also defined as bear (a crop). It is also defined as bear or be able to bear the weight, pressure,or responsibility of. It is also defined as be conveyed over a certain distance. It is also defined as be equipped with (a mast or sail). It is also defined as be necessarily associated with or result in or involve. It is also defined as be successful in. It is also defined as capture after a fight. It is also defined as compensate for a weaker partner or member by one’s own performance. It is also defined as cover a certain distance or advance beyond. It is also defined as extend to a certain degree. It is also defined as have a certain range. It is also defined as have as an inherent or characteristic feature or have as a consequence. It is also defined as have on the surface or on the skin. It is also defined as have or possess something abstract. It is also defined as include, as on a list. It is also defined as keep up with financial support. It is also defined as pass on a communication. It is also defined as propel or give impetus to. It is also defined as pursue a line of scent or be a bearer. It is also defined as secure the passage or adoption (of bills and motions). It is also defined as sing or play against other voices or parts. It is also defined as take further or advance. It is also defined as the act of carrying something. It is also defined as transfer (a number, cipher, or remainder) to the next column or unit’s place before or after, in addition or multiplication. It is also defined as win in an election.
CARRYALL is defined as a capacious bag or basket.
CATALYTIC is defined as relating to or causing or involving catalysis.
CATALYTICALLY is defined as by catalytic action; in a catalytic manner.
The word CATTILY has no known definition.
CATTY is defined as any of various units of weight used in southeastern Asia (especially a Chinese measure equal to 500 grams). It is also defined as marked by or arising from malice.
CITY is defined as people living in a large densely populated municipality. It is also defined as a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts. It is also defined as an incorporated administrative district established by state charter.
CLAY is defined as the dead body of a human being. It is also defined as United States politician responsible for the Missouri Compromise between free and slave states (1777-1852). It is also defined as United States general who commanded United States forces in Europe from 1945 to 1949 and who oversaw the Berlin airlift (1897-1978). It is also defined as water soaked soil; soft wet earth. It is also defined as a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired.
CYCLIC is defined as recurring in cycles. It is also defined as conforming to the Carnot cycle. It is also defined as forming a whorl or having parts arranged in a whorl. It is also defined as marked by repeated cycles. It is also defined as of a compound having atoms arranged in a ring structure.
CYCLICAL is defined as recurring in cycles.
The word CYCLICALLY has no known definition.
ICILY is defined as in a cold and icy manner.
ILLICITLY is defined as in a manner disapproved or not allowed by custom. It is also defined as in an illegal manner.
The word ILLY has no known definition.
The word ITTY has no known definition.
LACY is defined as made of or resembling lace. It is also defined as having open interstices or resembling a web.
LAITY is defined as in Christianity, members of a religious community that do not have the priestly responsibilities of ordained clergy.
LICITLY is defined as in a manner acceptable to common custom.
LILY is defined as any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers.
LYRIC is defined as expressing deep emotion. It is also defined as a short poem of songlike quality. It is also defined as the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number. It is also defined as of or relating to a category of poetry that expresses emotion (often in a songlike way). It is also defined as relating to or being musical drama. It is also defined as used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range. It is also defined as write lyrics for (a song).
LYRICAL is defined as expressing deep emotion. It is also defined as suitable for or suggestive of singing.
LYRICALLY is defined as in a lyrical manner.
RACIALLY is defined as with respect to race.
RACILY is defined as in a racy manner.
RACY is defined as marked by richness and fullness of flavor. It is also defined as full of zest or vigor. It is also defined as suggestive of sexual impropriety. It is also defined as designed or suitable for competing in a race.
RALLY is defined as the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort. It is also defined as harass with persistent criticism or carping. It is also defined as a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm. It is also defined as call to arms; of military personnel. It is also defined as return to a former condition. It is also defined as gather or bring together. It is also defined as gather. It is also defined as (sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes. It is also defined as a marked recovery of strength or spirits during an illness. It is also defined as an automobile race run over public roads.
RARITY is defined as a rarified quality. It is also defined as noteworthy scarcity. It is also defined as something unusual — perhaps worthy of collecting.
The word RATTLY has no known definition.
RATTY is defined as showing signs of wear and tear. It is also defined as dirty and infested with rats. It is also defined as of or characteristic of rats.
RIYAL is defined as the basic unit of money in Saudi Arabia. It is also defined as the basic unit of money in Qatar.
TACITLY is defined as in a tacit manner; by unexpressed agreement.
TACTICALLY is defined as with regard to tactics.
TACTILITY is defined as the faculty of perceiving (via the skin) pressure or heat or pain.
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.
TARRY is defined as be about. It is also defined as leave slowly and hesitantly. It is also defined as having the characteristics of pitch or tar.
TARTLY is defined as in a tart manner.
TATTY is defined as tastelessly showy. It is also defined as showing signs of wear and tear.
TRAY is defined as an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food.
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