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Today’s pangram is COCKTAIL.
COCKTAIL is defined as an appetizer served as a first course at a meal. It is also defined as a short mixed drink.
The word ALIT has no known definition.
ALLOT is defined as give out. It is also defined as allow to have. It is also defined as administer or bestow, as in small portions.
ALTO is defined as the highest adult male singing voice. It is also defined as of or being the lowest female voice. It is also defined as the lowest female singing voice. It is also defined as of or being the highest male voice; having a range above that of tenor. It is also defined as a singer whose voice lies in the alto clef. It is also defined as (of a musical instrument) second highest member of a group. It is also defined as (of a musical instrument) the second highest instrument in a family of musical instruments. It is also defined as the pitch range of the lowest female voice.
ATILT is defined as departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal.
ATOLL is defined as an island consisting of a circular coral reef surrounding a lagoon.
ATTACK is defined as ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation. It is also defined as attack in speech or writing. It is also defined as (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons). It is also defined as take the initiative and go on the offensive. It is also defined as a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase. It is also defined as intense adverse criticism. It is also defined as launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with. It is also defined as attack someone physically or emotionally. It is also defined as the act of attacking. It is also defined as an offensive move in a sport or game. It is also defined as a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition. It is also defined as begin to injure. It is also defined as set to work upon; turn one’s energies vigorously to a task. It is also defined as strong criticism. It is also defined as the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent).
ATTIC is defined as informal terms for a human head. It is also defined as floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage. It is also defined as the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken and written in Attica and Athens and Ionia. It is also defined as (architecture) a low wall at the top of the entablature; hides the roof. It is also defined as of or relating to Attica or its inhabitants or to the dialect spoken in Athens in classical times.
The word CACTI has no known definition.
CATCALL is defined as a cry expressing disapproval. It is also defined as utter catcalls at.
CATTAIL is defined as tall erect herbs with sword-shaped leaves; cosmopolitan in fresh and salt marshes.
CLOT is defined as a lump of material formed from the content of a liquid. It is also defined as turn into curds. It is also defined as change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state. It is also defined as cause to change from a liquid to a solid or thickened state. It is also defined as coalesce or unite in a mass.
COAT is defined as put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface. It is also defined as a thin layer covering something. It is also defined as form a coat over. It is also defined as growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal. It is also defined as an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors. It is also defined as cover or provide with a coat.
COATI is defined as omnivorous mammal of Central America and South America.
COATTAIL is defined as the loose back flap of a coat that hangs below the waist.
COCKATOO is defined as white or light-colored crested parrot of the Australian region; often kept as cage birds.
COITAL is defined as of or relating to coitus or copulation.
COLT is defined as a kind of revolver. It is also defined as a young male horse under the age of four.
COOT is defined as slate-black slow-flying birds somewhat resembling ducks.
ILLICIT is defined as contrary to or forbidden by law. It is also defined as contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention.
IOTA is defined as a tiny or scarcely detectable amount. It is also defined as the 9th letter of the Greek alphabet.
ITALIC is defined as a branch of the Indo-European languages of which Latin is the chief representative. It is also defined as a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right. It is also defined as a typeface with letters slanting upward to the right. It is also defined as characterized by slanting characters. It is also defined as of or relating to the Italic languages.
KILT is defined as a knee-length pleated tartan skirt worn by men as part of the traditional dress in the Highlands of northern Scotland.
LACTIC is defined as of or relating to or obtained from milk (especially sour milk or whey).
LICIT is defined as authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law. It is also defined as sanctioned by custom or morality especially sexual morality.
LILT is defined as a jaunty rhythm in music. It is also defined as articulate in a very careful and rhythmic way.
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.
LOTTO is defined as a game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards.
OCTAL is defined as of or pertaining to a number system having 8 as its base.
TACIT is defined as implied by or inferred from actions or statements.
TACK is defined as gear for a horse. It is also defined as reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action). It is also defined as turn into the wind. It is also defined as (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind. It is also defined as (nautical) the act of changing tack. It is also defined as create by putting components or members together. It is also defined as sew together loosely, with large stitches. It is also defined as fix to; attach. It is also defined as a short nail with a sharp point and a large head. It is also defined as fasten with tacks. It is also defined as sailing a zigzag course. It is also defined as the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails.
TACO is defined as (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Mexican descent. It is also defined as a tortilla rolled cupped around a filling.
TACT is defined as consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense.
TACTIC is defined as a plan for attaining a particular goal.
TACTICAL is defined as of or pertaining to tactic or tactics.
TAIL is defined as a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements. It is also defined as the rear part of a ship. It is also defined as go after with the intent to catch. It is also defined as any projection that resembles the tail of an animal. It is also defined as the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on. It is also defined as the rear part of an aircraft. It is also defined as remove or shorten the tail of an animal. It is also defined as the time of the last part of something. It is also defined as remove the stalk of fruits or berries. It is also defined as the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body. It is also defined as (usually plural) the reverse side of a coin that does not bear the representation of a person’s head.
TAILCOAT is defined as formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men.
TALC is defined as a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder. It is also defined as apply talcum powder to (one’s body).
The word TALI has no known definition.
TALK is defined as exchange thoughts; talk with. It is also defined as use language. It is also defined as an exchange of ideas via conversation. It is also defined as express in speech. It is also defined as deliver a lecture or talk. It is also defined as reveal information. It is also defined as a speech that is open to the public. It is also defined as idle gossip or rumor. It is also defined as divulge confidential information or secrets. It is also defined as discussion; (`talk about’ is a less formal alternative for `discussion of’). It is also defined as the act of giving a talk to an audience.
TALL is defined as too improbable to admit of belief. It is also defined as lofty in style. It is also defined as a garment size for a tall person. It is also defined as great in vertical dimension; high in stature. It is also defined as impressively difficult.
The word TALLIT has no known definition.
TATTOO is defined as a design on the skin made by tattooing. It is also defined as a drumbeat or bugle call that signals the military to return to their quarters. It is also defined as stain (skin) with indelible color. It is also defined as the practice of making a design on the skin by pricking and staining.
TICK is defined as a metallic tapping sound. It is also defined as make a sound like a clock or a timer. It is also defined as sew. It is also defined as make a clicking or ticking sound. It is also defined as a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.. It is also defined as put a check mark on or near or next to. It is also defined as a light mattress. It is also defined as any of two families of small parasitic arachnids with barbed proboscis; feed on blood of warm-blooded animals.
TICKTOCK is defined as steady recurrent ticking sound as made by a clock. It is also defined as make a sound like a clock or a timer.
The word TIKI has no known definition.
The word TIKKA has no known definition.
TILL is defined as a treasury for government funds. It is also defined as a strongbox for holding cash. It is also defined as unstratified soil deposited by a glacier; consists of sand and clay and gravel and boulders mixed together. It is also defined as work land as by ploughing, harrowing, and manuring, in order to make it ready for cultivation.
TILT is defined as a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances. It is also defined as move sideways or in an unsteady way. It is also defined as pitching dangerously to one side. It is also defined as heel over. It is also defined as a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement. It is also defined as the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical. It is also defined as to incline or bend from a vertical position. It is also defined as a slight but noticeable partiality. It is also defined as charge with a tilt.
TOCCATA is defined as a baroque musical composition (usually for a keyboard instrument) with full chords and rapid elaborate runs in a rhythmically free style.
The word TOCK has no known definition.
TOIL is defined as productive work (especially physical work done for wages). It is also defined as work hard.
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.
The word TOOK has no known definition.
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.
The word TOOLKIT has no known definition.
TOOT is defined as make a loud noise. It is also defined as revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party. It is also defined as a blast of a horn.
TOTAL is defined as determine the sum of. It is also defined as the whole amount. It is also defined as add up in number or quantity. It is also defined as constituting the full quantity or extent; complete. It is also defined as a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers. It is also defined as complete in extent or degree and in every particular. It is also defined as damage beyond the point of repair.
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