New York Times NYT Spelling Bee Answers and Solution for August 20, 2023

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Today’s pangrams are LINOCUT and LOCUTION.

LINOCUT is defined as a design carved in relief into a block of linoleum. It is also defined as a print that is made from a design carved in relief into a block of linoleum.

LOCUTION is defined as a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations.

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.

CLOUT is defined as a short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood. It is also defined as (boxing) a blow with the fist. It is also defined as special advantage or influence. It is also defined as a target used in archery. It is also defined as strike hard, especially with the fist.

COCONUT is defined as tall palm tree bearing coconuts as fruits; widely planted throughout the tropics. It is also defined as large hard-shelled oval nut with a fibrous husk containing thick white meat surrounding a central cavity filled (when fresh) with fluid or milk. It is also defined as the edible white meat of a coconut; often shredded for use in e.g. cakes and curries.

COLT is defined as a kind of revolver. It is also defined as a young male horse under the age of four.

CONCOCT is defined as devise or invent. It is also defined as prepare or cook by mixing ingredients. It is also defined as invent. It is also defined as make a concoction (of) by mixing.

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.

COOT is defined as slate-black slow-flying birds somewhat resembling ducks.

COTILLION is defined as a lively dance originating in France in the 18th century. It is also defined as a ball at which young ladies are presented to society.

COTTON is defined as erect bushy mallow plant or small tree bearing bolls containing seeds with many long hairy fibers. It is also defined as soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state. It is also defined as fabric woven from cotton fibers. It is also defined as take a liking to. It is also defined as thread made of cotton fibers.

COUNT is defined as put into a group. It is also defined as show consideration for; take into account. It is also defined as determine the number or amount of. It is also defined as have faith or confidence in. It is also defined as take account of. It is also defined as the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order. It is also defined as have weight; have import, carry weight. It is also defined as a nobleman (in various countries) having rank equal to a British earl. It is also defined as have a certain value or carry a certain weight. It is also defined as include as if by counting. It is also defined as name or recite the numbers in ascending order. It is also defined as the total number counted.

CULT is defined as an interest followed with exaggerated zeal. It is also defined as a system of religious beliefs and rituals. It is also defined as a religion or sect that is generally considered to be unorthodox, extremist, or false. It is also defined as followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices. It is also defined as followers of an unorthodox, extremist, or false religion or sect who often live outside of conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader.

The word CULTIC has no known definition.

CUTOUT is defined as a part that is cut out or is intended to be cut out. It is also defined as a photograph from which the background has been cut away. It is also defined as a switch that interrupts an electric circuit in the event of an overload.

ILLICIT is defined as contrary to or forbidden by law. It is also defined as contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention.

INTO is defined as To the inside of; within. It is used in a variety of applications..

INTUIT is defined as know or grasp by intuition or feeling.

INTUITION is defined as an impression that something might be the case. It is also defined as instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes).

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.

LINT is defined as cotton or linen fabric with the nap raised on one side; used to dress wounds. It is also defined as fine ravellings of cotton or linen fibers.

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.

LOTION is defined as liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin. It is also defined as any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin.

LOTTO is defined as a game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards.

LOUT is defined as an awkward stupid person.

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.

OCCULT is defined as supernatural forces and events and beings collectively. It is also defined as having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding. It is also defined as cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention. It is also defined as supernatural practices and techniques. It is also defined as become concealed or hidden from view or have its light extinguished. It is also defined as hidden and difficult to see. It is also defined as hide from view.

OCTILLION is defined as the number that is represented as a one followed by 27 zeros.

ONTO is defined as On the top of; upon..

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.

TINCT is defined as color lightly.

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.

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.

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.

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.

TOON is defined as a film made by photographing a series of cartoon drawings to give the illusion of movement when projected in rapid sequence.

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.

TOUT is defined as one who sells advice about gambling or speculation (especially at the racetrack). It is also defined as someone who buys tickets to an event in order to resell them at a profit. It is also defined as show off. It is also defined as someone who advertises for customers in an especially brazen way. It is also defined as advertize in strongly positive terms.

TUITION is defined as a fee paid for instruction (especially for higher education). It is also defined as teaching pupils individually (usually by a tutor hired privately).

TUNIC is defined as an enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue. It is also defined as any of a variety of loose fitting cloaks extending to the hips or knees.

The word TUTTI has no known definition.

TUTU is defined as South African prelate and leader of the antiapartheid struggle (born in 1931). It is also defined as very short skirt worn by ballerinas.

UNCTION is defined as excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm. It is also defined as anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual. It is also defined as semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation. It is also defined as smug self-serving earnestness.

UNCUT is defined as complete. It is also defined as not shaped by cutting or trimming. It is also defined as (used of grass or vegetation) not cut down with a hand implement or machine. It is also defined as not trimmed. It is also defined as not cut. It is also defined as (of pages of a book) having adjacent leaves still joined at the fore edge.

UNIT is defined as an organization regarded as part of a larger social group. It is also defined as any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange. It is also defined as an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity. It is also defined as a single undivided natural thing occurring in the composition of something else. It is also defined as an individual or group or structure or other entity regarded as a structural or functional constituent of a whole. It is also defined as a single undivided whole.

UNLIT is defined as not set afire or burning. It is also defined as without illumination.

UNTIL is defined as As far as; to the place or degree that; especially, up to the time that; till..

The word UNTO has no known definition.

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