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Today’s pangram is CYANIDE.
CYANIDE is defined as a chemical compound containing carbon and nitrogen that is highly toxic to living organisms. It is also defined as a salt or ester derived from hydrocyanic acid.
ACACIA is defined as a tropical or subtropical shrub or tree with yellow flowers and feathery leaves. It is also defined as the hard wood of the acacia tree used for furniture and construction.
ACAI is defined as a dark purple berry from a South American palm tree.
ACCEDE is defined as to agree or give consent to something. It is also defined as to assume a position of power or office.
ACCEDED is defined as past tense of accede; agreed to or consented to something.
ACED is defined as past tense of ace; achieved the highest score or performed excellently at something. It is also defined as past tense of ace; played or served an ace in a sport.
ACID is defined as a chemical substance that donates protons and turns litmus paper red. It is also defined as a caustic or corrosive substance. It is also defined as slang for lysergic acid diethylamide, a hallucinogenic drug.
ACIDIC is defined as containing or having the properties of an acid. It is also defined as having a sour or sharp taste or manner.
ACIDY is defined as somewhat acidic or having a slightly sour quality.
ACNE is defined as a skin condition characterized by pimples and inflamed sebaceous glands, typically on the face and upper back.
ADDED is defined as past tense of add; combined or joined together. It is also defined as past tense of add; included as a supplementary item.
ADDEND is defined as a number or quantity that is added to another in an arithmetic operation.
ADDENDA is defined as plural of addendum; additional items or matter appended to a text or document.
ADENINE is defined as a purine base that is one of the five nucleobases in nucleic acids.
AIDE is defined as an assistant or helper to a person in a position of authority. It is also defined as a military officer who acts as an assistant to a senior officer.
AIDED is defined as past tense of aid; helped or assisted someone.
CADDIE is defined as a person who carries a golfer’s clubs and provides advice during a golf game.
CADDIED is defined as past tense of caddie; carried clubs and assisted a golfer.
CADDY is defined as a small container for storing tea or coffee. It is also defined as a person who carries golf clubs; variant spelling of caddie.
CADENCE is defined as a rhythmic flow or pattern in music, speech, or movement. It is also defined as the concluding phrase or progression in a musical composition. It is also defined as the rate at which something happens or is done.
CANCAN is defined as a high-kicking dance with synchronized movements performed in line, originating from 19th-century Paris.
CANDID is defined as truthful and straightforward; frank. It is also defined as relating to unposed or natural photography taken without the subject’s knowledge.
CANDIDACY is defined as the state of being a candidate for an office or position.
CANDIED is defined as preserved or coated with sugar or candy. It is also defined as made sweet or sugared.
CANDY is defined as a sweet confection made primarily from sugar. It is also defined as to preserve or coat with sugar. It is also defined as to make something superficially attractive or pleasant.
CANE is defined as a flexible rod or stem, especially from a tropical plant like sugar cane or bamboo. It is also defined as a stick used as a walking aid or for support. It is also defined as to beat with a cane as punishment.
CANED is defined as past tense of cane; beaten with a cane as punishment. It is also defined as past tense of cane; furnished or made with cane.
CANID is defined as a member of the family Canidae, which includes dogs, wolves, foxes, and coyotes.
CANINE is defined as relating to or resembling a dog. It is also defined as a pointed tooth in humans and animals used for tearing food, located between incisors and premolars.
CANNA is defined as a tropical plant with large leaves and brightly colored flowers, often grown as an ornamental.
CANNED is defined as preserved and sealed in a can for storage. It is also defined as prerecorded or previously prepared, especially referring to laughter or music in broadcasts.
CANNY is defined as shrewd and careful in judgment; prudent. It is also defined as clever and skillful, especially in a way that avoids waste or risk.
CAYENNE is defined as a hot pepper ground into a pungent spice, used in cooking.
CICADA is defined as a large insect with transparent wings that makes a loud buzzing or whirring sound, especially in summer.
CYAN is defined as a greenish-blue color that is one of the primary colors in color printing.
DADDY is defined as an informal word for father. It is also defined as the most important or dominant person or thing in a particular field or area.
DANCE is defined as to move rhythmically to music, typically in a prescribed or improvised way. It is also defined as a series of rhythmic steps and movements performed to music. It is also defined as a social gathering where people dance.
DANCED is defined as past tense of dance; moved rhythmically to music.
DANDY is defined as a man excessively concerned with his appearance and dress. It is also defined as something that is excellent or particularly fine. It is also defined as used as an adjective meaning excellent or first-rate.
DEAD is defined as no longer alive; having ceased to live. It is also defined as lacking motion, energy, or vitality. It is also defined as complete or absolute, as in dead silence or dead center.
DEADEN is defined as to make something less intense, vigorous, or loud. It is also defined as to reduce the liveliness or strength of something.
DEADENED is defined as past tense of deaden; made less intense or vigorous.
DEADEYE is defined as a person with a keen eye or excellent marksmanship. It is also defined as a wooden block with holes through which rope passes, used in sailing.
DEAN is defined as the head or presiding officer of a college, faculty, or academic division. It is also defined as a senior member of a group or profession.
DECADE is defined as a period of ten years.
DECADENCE is defined as the state of being morally corrupt, self-indulgent, or in decline. It is also defined as a movement in art and literature from the late 19th century emphasizing aestheticism and hedonism.
DECAY is defined as to deteriorate or rot gradually over time. It is also defined as gradual decline in quality, power, or condition. It is also defined as the process of radioactive disintegration in physics.
DECAYED is defined as past tense of decay; rotted or deteriorated.
DYAD is defined as a pair of two things or people.
ENNEAD is defined as a group of nine things or people.
IDEA is defined as a thought, conception, or mental image. It is also defined as a suggestion or plan for action. It is also defined as a principle or belief.
INANE is defined as lacking substance or meaning; silly and trivial.
INDICA is defined as a subspecies of cannabis plant known for producing relaxing effects.
INDICIA is defined as signs, marks, or indications of something. It is also defined as plural of indicium; distinguishing marks or characteristics.
NAAN is defined as a soft, flatbread traditionally cooked in a tandoor oven, originating from Indian cuisine.
NADA is defined as nothing; not anything.
NAIAD is defined as in Greek mythology, a water nymph inhabiting a river, stream, or fountain. It is also defined as the aquatic larval form of certain insects like mayflies and damselflies.
NANA is defined as an informal word for grandmother. It is also defined as a foolish or simple-minded person.
NANNIED is defined as past tense of nanny; cared for as a nanny or treated in an overprotective manner.
NANNY is defined as a woman employed to care for children in a household. It is also defined as a female goat. It is also defined as to treat someone in an overprotective or meddlesome way.
NIACIN is defined as a B vitamin also known as vitamin B3, essential for energy metabolism and found in foods like meat and nuts.
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