2-3 letter words

[Michael]

AA rough, cindery lava [n -S]
AB an abdominal muscle [n -S]
AD an advertisement [n -S]
AE one [adj]
AG agriculture [n -S]
AH {aah=v} [v -ED, -ING, -S]
AI a three-toed sloth [n -S]
AL an East Indian tree [n -S]
AM <be=v> [v]
AN used before words beginning with a vowel sound
[indefinite_article]
AR the letter R [n -S]
AS to the same degree [adv]
AT in the position of [prep]
AW used to express protest, disgust, or disbelief [interj]
AX to work on with an ax (a type of cutting tool) [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
AY {aye=n} [n AYS]
BA the eternal soul, in Egyptian mythology [n -S]
BE to have actuality [v present sing. 1st person AM, 2d ARE or ART,
3d IS, past sing. 1st and 3d persons WAS, 2d WERE or WAST or WERT,
past participle BEEN, present participle BEING]
BI a {bisexual=n} [n -S]
BO a pal [n BOS]
BY a pass in certain card games [n BYS]
DE of; from -- used in names [prep]
DO the first tone of the diatonic musical scale [n DOS] / to begin
and carry through to completion [v DID or DIDST, DONE, DOING,
present sing. 2d person DO, DOEST or DOST, 3d person DOES, DOETH or
DOTH]
ED education [n -S]
EF the letter F [n -S]
EH used to express doubt or surprise [interj]
EL an elevated railroad or train [n -S]
EM the letter M [n -S]
EN the letter N [n -S]
ER used to express hesitation [interj]
ES {ess=n} [n ESES]
ET <eat=v> [v]
EX to cross out [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
FA the fourth tone of the diatonic musical scale [n -S]
FE a Hebrew letter [n -S]
GO to move along [v WENT, GONE, GOING or GWINE, GOES] / a Japanese
board game [n GOS]
HA a sound of surprise [n -S]
HE a male {person=n} [n -S]
HI used as a greeting [interj]
HM {hmm=interj} [interj]
HO a prostitute -- usually taken to be offensive [n HOS]
ID a part of the psyche [n -S]
IF a possibility [n -S]
IN to {harvest=v} [v INNED, INNING, INS]
IS <be=v> [v]
IT the 3d person sing. neuter pronoun [pron]
JO a sweetheart [n JOES]
KA the spiritual self of a human being in Egyptian religion [n -S]
KI the vital force in Chinese thought [n KIS]
LA the sixth tone of the diatonic musical scale [n -S]
LI a Chinese unit of distance [n -S]
LO used to attract attention or to express surprise [interj]
MA mother [n -S]
ME the objective case of the pronoun I [pron]
MI the third tone of the diatonic musical scale [n -S]
MM used to express assent or satisfaction [interj]
MO a {moment=n} [n MOS]
MU a Greek letter [n -S]
MY the possessive form of the pronoun I [pron]
NA no; not [adv]
NE born with the name of [adj]
NO a negative reply [n NOS or NOES]
NU a Greek letter [n -S]
OD a hypothetical force of natural power [n -S]
OE a whirlwind off the Faeroe islands [n -S]
OF coming from [prep]
OH to exclaim in surprise, pain, or desire [v -ED, -ING, -S]
OI {oy=interj} [interj]
OM a mantra used in contemplation of ultimate reality [n -S]
ON the side of the wicket where a batsman stands in cricket [n -S]
OP a style of abstract art [n -S]
OR the heraldic color gold [n -S]
OS an {orifice=n} [n ORA] / an {esker=n} [n OSAR] / a bone [n OSSA]
OW used to express sudden pain [interj]
OX a clumsy person [n -ES] / a hoofed mammal [n OXEN]
OY used to express dismay or pain [interj]
PA a father [n -S]
PE a Hebrew letter [n -S]
PI a Greek letter [n -S] / to jumble or disorder [v PIED, PIEING or
PIING, PIES]
QI the vital force that in Chinese thought is inherent in all things
[n -S]
RE the second tone of the diatonic musical scale [n -S]
SH used to urge silence [interj]
SI {ti=n} [n -S]
SO {sol=n} [n SOS]
TA an expression of gratitude [n -S]
TI the seventh tone of the diatonic musical scale [n -S]
TO in the direction of [prep]
UH used to express hesitation [interj]
UM used to indicate hesitation [interj]
UN one [pron -S]
UP to {raise=v} [v UPPED, UPPING, UPS]
US the objective case of the pronoun we [pron]
UT the musical tone C in the French solmization system now replaced
by do [n -S]
WE 1st person pl. pronoun in the nominative case [pron]
WO {woe=n} [n WOS]
XI a Greek letter [n -S]
XU a monetary unit of Vietnam [n XU]
YA you [pron]
YE you [pron]
YO used to call attention or to express affirmation [interj]
ZA a {pizza=n} [n -S]

AAH to exclaim in amazement, joy, or surprise [v -ED, -ING, -S]
AAL an East Indian shrub [n -S]
AAS <aa=n> [n]
ABA a sleeveless garment worn by Arabs [n -S]
ABO an aborigine (an original inhabitant) -- an offensive term [n -S]
ABS <ab=n> [n]
ABY to pay the penalty for [v ABOUGHT, ABYING, ABYS]
ACE to score a point against in a single stroke [v ACED, ACING, ACES]
ACT to do something [v -ED, -ING, -S]
ADD to combine or join so as to bring about an increase [v -ED, -
ING, -S] : ADDABLE [adj]
ADO bustling excitement [n ADOS]
ADS <ad=n> [n]
ADZ to shape (wood) with an adz (a cutting tool) [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
AFF off [adv]
AFT toward the stern [adv]
AGA a high-ranking Turkish military officer [n -S]
AGE to grow old [v AGED, AGING or AGEING, AGES]
AGO in the past [adv]
AGS <ag=n> [n]
AHA used to express surprise, triumph, or derision [interj]
AHI a marine food fish [n -S]
AHS <ah=v> [v]
AID to {help=v} [v -ED, -ING, -S]
AIL to cause pain or discomfort to [v -ED, -ING, -S]
AIM to direct toward a specified object or goal [v -ED, -ING, -S]
AIN {ayin=n} [n -S]
AIR {early=adv} [adv AIRER, AIREST] / to expose to the air (the
mixture of gases that surrounds the earth) [v -ED, -ING, -S]
AIS <ai=n> [n]
AIT a small island [n -S]
ALA a wing or winglike part [n ALAE]
ALB a long-sleeved vestment [n -S]
ALE an alcoholic beverage [n -S]
ALL everything that one has [n -S]
ALP a high mountain [n -S]
ALS <al=n> [n]
ALT a high-pitched musical note [n -S]
AMA {amah=n} [n -S]
AMI a friend [n -S]
AMP to {amplify=v} [v -ED, -ING, -S]
AMU a unit of mass [n -S]
ANA a collection of miscellaneous information about a particular
subject [n -S]
AND an added condition or stipulation [n -S]
ANE {one=n} [n -S]
ANI a tropical American bird [n -S]
ANT a small insect [n -S]
ANY one, no matter which [adj]
APE to {mimic=v} [v APED, APING, APES]
APO a type of {protein=n} [n APOS]
APP a computer program for a major task [n -S]
APT {suitable=adj} [adj APTER, APTEST]
ARB a type of stock trader [n -S]
ARC to move in a curved course [v ARCED, ARCING, ARCS or ARCKED,
ARCKING, ARCS]
ARE a unit of surface measure [n -S]
ARF a barking sound [n -S]
ARK a large boat [n -S]
ARM to supply with weapons [v -ED, -ING, -S]
ARS <ar=n> [n]
ART an esthetically pleasing and meaningful arrangement of elements
[n -S]
ASH to convert into ash (the residue of a substance that has been
burned) [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
ASK to put a question to [v -ED, -ING, -S]
ASP a venomous snake [n -S]
ASS a hoofed mammal [n -ES]
ATE blind impulse or reckless ambition that drives one to ruin [n -S]
ATT a monetary unit of Laos [n ATT]
AUK a diving seabird [n -S]
AVA at all [adv]
AVE an expression of greeting or farewell [n -S]
AVO a monetary unit of Macao [n AVOS]
AWA {away=adv} [adv]
AWE to inspire with awe (reverential fear) [v AWED, AWING or AWEING,
AWES]
AWL a pointed tool for making small holes [n -S]
AWN a bristlelike appendage of certain grasses [n -S] : AWNED,
AWNLESS, AWNY [adj]
AXE to {ax=v} [v AXED, AXING, AXES]
AYE an affirmative vote [n -S]
AYS <ay=n> [n]
AZO containing nitrogen [adj]
BAA to {bleat=v} [v -ED, -ING, -S]
BAD very good [adj BADDER, BADDEST] / not good in any way [adj
WORSE, WORST] / something that is bad [n -S]
BAG to put into a bag (a flexible container) [v BAGGED, BAGGING,
BAGS]
BAH an exclamation of disgust [interj]
BAL a {balmoral=n} [n -S]
BAM to strike with a dull resounding noise [v BAMMED, BAMMING, BAMS]
BAN a monetary unit of Romania [n BANI] / to {prohibit=v} [v BANNED,
BANNING, BANS]
BAP a small bun or roll [n -S]
BAR to {exclude=v} [v BARRED, BARRING, BARS]
BAS <ba=n> [n]
BAT to hit a baseball [v BATTED, BATTING, BATS]
BAY to {howl=v} [v -ED, -ING, -S]
BED to provide with a bed (a piece of furniture used for sleeping)
[v BEDDED, BEDDING, BEDS]
BEE a winged insect [n -S]
BEG to {plead=v} [v BEGGED, BEGGING, BEGS]
BEL a unit of power [n -S]
BEN an inner room [n -S]
BES {beth=n} [n BESES]
BET to {wager=v} [v BET or BETTED, BETTING, BETS]
BEY a Turkish ruler [n BEYS]
BIB to {tipple=v} [v BIBBED, BIBBING, BIBS]
BID to make a bid (an offer of a price) [v BADE, BIDDEN, BIDDING,
BIDS]
BIG of considerable size [adj BIGGER, BIGGEST] / an individual or
organization of importance [n -S]
BIN to store in a large receptacle [v BINNED, BINNING, BINS]
BIO a biography [n BIOS]
BIS {twice=adv} [adv]
BIT to {restrain=v} [v BITTED, BITTING, BITS]
BIZ {business=n} [n BIZZES]
BOA a large snake [n -S]
BOB to move up and down [v BOBBED, BOBBING, BOBS]
BOD a body [n -S]
BOG to {impede=v} [v BOGGED, BOGGING, BOGS]
BOO to cry ``boo'' [v -ED, -ING, -S]
BOP to hit or strike [v BOPPED, BOPPING, BOPS]
BOS <bo=n> [n]
BOT the larva of a botfly [n -S]
BOW to bend forward [v -ED, -ING, -S]
BOX to put in a box (a rectangular container) [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
BOY a male {child=n} [n BOYS]
BRA a brassiere [n -S]
BRO a {brother=n} [n BROS]
BRR {brrr=interj} [interj]
BUB young fellow [n -S]
BUD to put forth buds (undeveloped plant parts) [v BUDDED, BUDDING,
BUDS]
BUG to {annoy=v} [v BUGGED, BUGGING, BUGS]
BUM of little value; worthless [adj BUMMER, BUMMEST] / to live idly
[v BUMMED, BUMMING, BUMS]
BUN a small bread roll [n -S]
BUR to {burr=v} [v BURRED, BURRING, BURS]
BUS to transport by bus (a large motor vehicle) [v BUSED, BUSING,
BUSES or BUSSED, BUSSING, BUSSES]
BUT a {flatfish=n} [n -S]
BUY to {purchase=v} [v BOUGHT, BUYING, BUYS] : BUYABLE [adj]
BYE a side issue [n -S]
BYS <by=n> [n]
CAB to take or drive a taxicab [v CABBED, CABBING, CABS]
CAD an ungentlemanly man [n -S]
CAM a rotating or sliding piece of machinery [n -S]
CAN to put in a can (a cylindrical container) [v CANNED, CANNING,
CANS] / used as an auxiliary to express ability [v CANST, COULD,
COULDEST, COULDST present sing. 2d person CAN or CANST, past sing.
2d person COULD, COULDEST, or COULDST]
CAP to provide with a cap (a type of head covering) [v CAPPED,
CAPPING, CAPS]
CAR an automobile [n -S]
CAT to hoist an anchor to the cathead [v CATTED, CATTING, CATS]
CAW to utter the sound of a crow [v -ED, -ING, -S]
CAY a small low island [n CAYS]
CEE the letter C [n -S]
CEL a sheet of celluloid used in animation [n -S]
CEP {cepe=n} [n -S]
CHI a Greek letter [n -S]
CIG a cigarette [n -S]
CIS having certain atoms on the same side of the molecule [adj]
COB a {corncob=n} [n -S]
COD to {fool=v} [v CODDED, CODDING, CODS]
COG to cheat at dice [v COGGED, COGGING, COGS]
COL a depression between two mountains [n -S]
CON to study carefully [v CONNED, CONNING, CONS]
COO to make the sound of a dove [v COOED, COOING, COOS]
COP to {steal=v} [v COPPED, COPPING, COPS]
COR an ancient unit of measure [n -S]
COS a variety of lettuce [n -ES]
COT a light, narrow bed [n -S]
COW a farm animal [n -S or KINE] / to intimidate [v -ED, -ING, -S]
COX to {coxswain=v} [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
COY {shy=adj} [adj COYER, COYEST] / to {caress=v} [v -ED, -ING, -S]
COZ a {cousin=n} [n COZES or COZZES]
CRU a grade or class of wine [n -S]
CRY to {weep=v} [v CRIED, CRYING, CRIES] : CRYINGLY [adv]
CUB the young of certain animals [n -S]
CUD a portion of food to be chewed again [n -S]
CUE to give a signal to an actor [v CUED, CUING or CUEING, CUES]
CUM together with [prep]
CUP to place in a cup (a small, open container) [v CUPPED, CUPPING,
CUPS]
CUR a mongrel dog [n -S]
CUT to divide into parts with a sharp-edged instrument [v CUT,
CUTTING, CUTS]
CWM a {cirque=n} [n -S]
DAB to touch lightly [v DABBED, DABBING, DABS]
DAD father [n -S]
DAG a hanging end or shred [n -S]
DAH a dash in Morse code [n -S]
DAK transportation by relays of men and horses [n -S]
DAL a dish of lentils and spices in India [n -S]
DAM to build a barrier to obstruct the flow of water [v DAMMED,
DAMMING, DAMS]
DAN a level of skill in martial arts [n -S]
DAP to dip lightly or quickly into water [v DAPPED, DAPPING, DAPS]
DAW to {dawn=v} [v DAWED, DAWEN, DAWING, DAWS]
DAY the time between sunrise and sunset [n DAYS]
DEB a debutante [n -S]
DEE the letter D [n -S]
DEF excellent [adj DEFFER, DEFFEST]
DEL an operator in differential calculus [n -S]
DEN to live in a lair [v DENNED, DENNING, DENS]
DEV {deva=n} [n -S]
DEW to wet with dew (condensed moisture) [v -ED, -ING, -S]
DEX a sulfate used as a central nervous system stimulant [n -ES]
DEY a former North African ruler [n DEYS]
DIB to fish by letting the bait bob lightly on the water [v DIBBED,
DIBBING, DIBS]
DID <do=v> [v]
DIE to cut with a die (a device for shaping material) [v DIED,
DIEING, DIES] / to cease living [v DIED, DYING, DIES]
DIF {diff=n} [n -S]
DIG to break up, turn over, or remove earth [v DUG or DIGGED,
DIGGING, DIGS]
DIM {obscure=adj} [adj DIMMER, DIMMEST] / to make {dim=adj} [v
DIMMED, DIMMING, DIMS]
DIN to make a loud noise [v DINNED, DINNING, DINS]
DIP to immerse briefly into a liquid [v DIPPED or DIPT, DIPPING,
DIPS]
DIS to insult or criticize [v DISSED, DISSING, DISSES]
DIT a dot in Morse code [n -S]
DOC doctor [n -S]
DOE a female {deer=n} [n -S]
DOG to follow after like a dog (a domesticated, carnivorous mammal)
[v DOGGED, DOGGING, DOGS]
DOL a unit of pain intensity [n -S]
DOM a title given to certain monks [n -S]
DON to put on [v DONNED, DONNING, DONS]
DOR a black European beetle [n -S]
DOS <do=n> [n]
DOT to cover with dots (tiny round marks) [v DOTTED, DOTTING, DOTS]
DOW to {prosper=v} [v DOWED or DOUGHT, DOWING, DOWS]
DRY having no moisture [adj DRIER, DRIEST or DRYER, DRYEST] / a
prohibitionist [n DRYS] / to make {dry=adj} [v DRIED, DRYING,
DRIES] : DRYABLE [adj]
DUB to confer knighthood on [v DUBBED, DUBBING, DUBS]
DUD a bomb that fails to explode [n -S]
DUE something that is owed [n -S]
DUG the teat or udder of a female mammal [n -S]
DUH used to indicate that something just stated is too obvious
[interj]
DUI <duo=n> [n]
DUN of a dull brown color [adj DUNNER, DUNNEST] / to make demands
upon for payment of a debt [v DUNNED, DUNNING, DUNS]
DUO an instrumental duet [n DUOS or DUI]
DUP to {open=v} [v DUPPED, DUPPING, DUPS]
DYE to treat with a dye (a coloring matter) [v DYED, DYEING, DYES]
EAR to form the fruiting head of a cereal [v -ED, -ING, -S]
EAT to consume food [v ATE or ET, EATEN, EATING, EATS]
EAU water [n EAUX]
EBB to {recede=v} [v -ED, -ING, -S]
ECU an old French coin [n -S]
EDH an Old English letter [n -S]
EDS <ed=n> [n]
EEK used to express sudden fright [interj]
EEL a snakelike fish [n -S]
EFF {ef=n} [n -S]
EFS <ef=n> [n]
EFT a {newt=n} [n -S]
EGG to incite or urge [v -ED, -ING, -S]
EGO the conscious self [n EGOS]
EKE to supplement with great effort [v EKED, EKING, EKES]
ELD old age [n -S]
ELF a small, often mischievous fairy [n ELVES] : ELFLIKE [adj]
ELK a large deer [n -S]
ELL the letter L [n -S]
ELM a deciduous tree [n -S]
ELS <el=n> [n]
EME an {uncle=n} [n -S]
EMS <em=n> [n]
EMU a large, flightless bird [n -S]
END to terminate [v -ED, -ING, -S]
ENG a phonetic symbol [n -S]
ENS an {entity=n} [n ENTIA]
EON an indefinitely long period of time [n -S]
ERA an {epoch=n} [n -S]
ERE previous to; before [prep]
ERG a unit of work or energy [n -S]
ERN {erne=n} [n -S]
ERR to make a mistake [v -ED, -ING, -S] : ERRABLE [adj]
ERS {ervil=n} [n -ES]
ESS the letter S [n -ES]
ETA a Greek letter [n -S]
ETH {edh=n} [n -S]
EVE {evening=n} [n -S]
EWE a female {sheep=n} [n -S]
EYE the organ of sight [n EYES, EYEN or EYNE] / to watch closely [v
EYED, EYING or EYEING, EYES] : EYEABLE [adj]
FAB something created or constructed [n -S] / {fabulous=adj} [adj
FABBER, FABBEST]
FAD a practice or interest that enjoys brief popularity [n -S]
FAG to make weary by hard work [v FAGGED, FAGGING, FAGS]
FAN to cool or refresh with a fan (a device for putting air into
motion) [v FANNED, FANNING, FANS]
FAR at or to a great distance [adv FARTHER, FARTHEST or FURTHER,
FURTHEST]
FAS <fa=n> [n]
FAT having an abundance of flesh [adj FATTER, FATTEST] / to make
{fat=adj} [v FATTED, FATTING, FATS]
FAX to transmit and reproduce by electronic means [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
FAY to join closely [v -ED, -ING, -S]
FED a federal agent [n -S]
FEE to pay a fee (a fixed charge) to [v FEED, FEEING, FEES]
FEH {peh=n} [n -S]
FEM a passive homosexual [n -S]
FEN a {marsh=n} [n -S]
FER {for=prep} [prep]
FES <fe=n> [n]
FET to {fetch=v} [v FETTED, FETTING, FETS]
FEU to grant land to under Scottish feudal law [v -ED, -ING, -S]
FEW amounting to or consisting of a small number [adj FEWER, FEWEST]
FEY {crazy=adj} [adj FEYER, FEYEST] : FEYLY [adv]
FEZ a brimless cap worn by men in the Near East [n FEZES or
FEZZES] : FEZZED, FEZZY [adj]
FIB to tell a trivial lie [v FIBBED, FIBBING, FIBS]
FID a square bar used as a support for a topmast [n -S]
FIE used to express disapproval [interj]
FIG to {adorn=v} [v FIGGED, FIGGING, FIGS]
FIL a coin of Iraq and Jordan [n -S]
FIN to equip with fins (external paddle-like structures) [v FINNED,
FINNING, FINS]
FIR an evergreen tree [n -S]
FIT {healthy=adj} [adj FITTER, FITTEST] / to bring to a required
form and size [v FITTED, FITTING, FITS]
FIX to {repair=v} [v FIXED or FIXT, FIXING, FIXES] : FIXABLE [adj]
FIZ a hissing or sputtering sound [n FIZZES]
FLU a virus disease [n -S]
FLY {clever=adj} [adj FLIER, FLIEST] / to move through the air [v
FLEW, FLOWN, FLYING, FLIES] / to hit a ball high into the air in
baseball [v FLIED, FLYING, FLIES]
FOB to {deceive=v} [v FOBBED, FOBBING, FOBS]
FOE an {enemy=n} [n -S]
FOG to cover with fog (condensed water vapor near the earth's
surface) [v FOGGED, FOGGING, FOGS]
FOH {faugh=interj} [interj]
FON {foehn=n} [n -S]
FOP to {deceive=v} [v FOPPED, FOPPING, FOPS]
FOR directed or sent to [prep]
FOU {drunk=adj} [adj]
FOX to {outwit=v} [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
FOY a farewell feast or gift [n FOYS]
FRO {away=adv} [adv]
FRY to cook over direct heat in hot fat or oil [v FRIED, FRYING,
FRIES] : FRYABLE [adj]
FUB to {fob=v} [v FUBBED, FUBBING, FUBS]
FUD an old-fashioned person [n -S]
FUG to make stuffy and odorous [v FUGGED, FUGGING, FUGS]
FUN providing enjoyment [adj FUNNER, FUNNEST] / to act playfully [v
FUNNED, FUNNING, FUNS]
FUR to cover with fur (a dressed animal pelt) [v FURRED, FURRING,
FURS]
GAB to {chatter=v} [v GABBED, GABBING, GABS]
GAD to roam about restlessly [v GADDED, GADDING, GADS]
GAE to {go=v} [v GAED, GANE or GAEN, GAEING or GAUN, GAES]
GAG to stop up the mouth [v GAGGED, GAGGING, GAGS]
GAL a {girl=n} [n -S]
GAM to visit socially [v GAMMED, GAMMING, GAMS]
GAN <gin=v> [v]
GAP to make an opening in [v GAPPED, GAPPING, GAPS]
GAR to cause or compel [v GARRED, GARRING, GARS]
GAS to supply with gas (a substance capable of indefinite expansion)
[v GASSED, GASSING, GASES or GASSES]
GAT a pistol [n -S]
GAY {merry=adj} [adj GAYER, GAYEST] / a homosexual [n GAYS]
GED a food fish [n -S]
GEE to turn to the right [v GEED, GEEING, GEES]
GEL to become like jelly [v GELLED, GELLING, GELS] : GELABLE [adj]
GEM to adorn with gems (precious stones) [v GEMMED, GEMMING, GEMS]
GEN information obtained from study [n -S]
GET a divorce under Jewish law [n GITTIN] / to obtain or acquire [v
GOT, GOTTEN, GETTING, GETS] : GETABLE, GETTABLE [adj]
GEY very [adv]
GHI {ghee=n} [n -S]
GIB to fasten with a wedge of wood or metal [v GIBBED, GIBBING, GIBS]
GID a disease of sheep [n -S]
GIE to {give=v} [v GIED, GIEN, GIEING, GIES]
GIG to catch fish with a pronged spear [v GIGGED, GIGGING, GIGS]
GIN to {begin=v} [v GAN, GUNNEN, GINNING, GINS] / to remove seeds
from cotton [v GINNED, GINNING, GINS]
GIP to {gyp=v} [v GIPPED, GIPPING, GIPS]
GIT to {get=v} [v GITTED, GITTING, GITS]
GNU a large antelope [n -S]
GOA an Asian gazelle [n -S]
GOB to fill a mine pit with waste material [v GOBBED, GOBBING, GOBS]
GOD to treat as a god (a supernatural being) [v GODDED, GODDING,
GODS]
GOO a sticky or viscid substance [n GOOS]
GOR used as a mild oath [interj]
GOS <go=n> [n]
GOT <get=v> [v]
GOX gaseous oxygen [n -ES]
GOY a non-Jewish person -- an offensive term [n GOYS or GOYIM] :
GOYISH [adj]
GUL a design in oriental carpets [n -S]
GUM to smear, seal, or clog with gum (a sticky, viscid substance) [v
GUMMED, GUMMING, GUMS]
GUN to shoot with a gun (a portable firearm) [v GUNNED, GUNNING,
GUNS]
GUT to remove the guts (intestines) of [v GUTTED, GUTTING, GUTS]
GUV a {governor=n} [n -S]
GUY to {ridicule=v} [v -ED, -ING, -S]
GYM a room for athletic activities [n -S]
GYP to {swindle=v} [v GYPPED, GYPPING, GYPS]
HAD <have=v> [v]
HAE to {have=v} [v HAED, HAEN, HAEING, HAES]
HAG to {hack=v} [v HAGGED, HAGGING, HAGS]
HAH {ha=n} [n -S]
HAJ {hadj=n} [n -ES]
HAM to {overact=v} [v HAMMED, HAMMING, HAMS]
HAO a monetary unit of Vietnam [n HAO]
HAP to {happen=v} [v HAPPED, HAPPING, HAPS]
HAS <have=v> [v]
HAT to provide with a hat (a covering for the head) [v HATTED,
HATTING, HATS]
HAW to turn left [v -ED, -ING, -S]
HAY to convert into hay (grass, cut and dried for fodder) [v -ED, -
ING, -S]
HEH a Hebrew letter [n -S]
HEM to provide with an edge [v HEMMED, HEMMING, HEMS]
HEN a female chicken [n -S]
HEP {hip=adj} [adj HEPPER, HEPPEST]
HER the objective or possessive case of the pronoun she [pron]
HES <he=n> [n]
HET {heth=n} [n -S]
HEW to cut with an ax [v HEWED, HEWN, HEWING, HEWS] : HEWABLE [adj]
HEX to cast an evil spell upon [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
HEY used to attract attention [interj]
HIC used to represent a hiccup [interj]
HID <hide=v> [v]
HIE to {hurry=v} [v HIED, HIEING or HYING, HIES]
HIM a {male=n} [n -S]
HIN a Hebrew unit of liquid measure [n -S]
HIP aware of the most current styles and trends [adj HIPPER,
HIPPEST] / to build a type of roof [v HIPPED, HIPPING, HIPS]
HIS the possessive form of the pronoun he [pron]
HIT to strike forcibly [v HIT, HITTING, HITS]
HMM used to express thoughtful consideration [interj]
HOB to furnish with hobnails [v HOBBED, HOBBING, HOBS]
HOD a portable trough [n -S]
HOE to use a hoe (a gardening tool) [v HOED, HOEING, HOES]
HOG to take more than one's share [v HOGGED, HOGGING, HOGS]
HON a {honeybun=n} [n -S]
HOP to move by jumping on one foot [v HOPPED, HOPPING, HOPS]
HOS <ho=n> [n]
HOT having a high temperature [adj HOTTER, HOTTEST] / to {heat=v} [v
HOTTED, HOTTING, HOTS]
HOW a method of doing something [n -S]
HOY a heavy barge or scow [n HOYS]
HUB the center of a wheel [n -S]
HUE color [n -S] : HUED, HUELESS [adj]
HUG to clasp tightly in the arms [v HUGGED, HUGGING, HUGS]
HUH used to express surprise [interj]
HUM to sing without opening the lips or saying words [v HUMMED,
HUMMING, HUMS]
HUN a barbarous, destructive person [n -S]
HUP used to mark a marching cadence [interj]
HUT to live in a hut (a simple shelter) [v HUTTED, HUTTING, HUTS]
HYP hypochondria [n -S]
ICE to cover with ice (frozen water) [v ICED, ICING, ICES]
ICH a disease of certain fishes [n ICHS]
ICK used to express disgust [interj]
ICY covered with ice [adj ICIER, ICIEST]
IDS <id=n> [n]
IFF if and only if [conj]
IFS <if=n> [n]
IGG to {ignore=v} [v -ED, -ING, -S]
ILK a class or kind [n -S]
ILL an {evil=n} [n -S] / not well [adj ILLER, ILLEST]
IMP to graft feathers onto a bird's wing [v -ED, -ING, -S]
INK to mark with ink (a colored fluid used for writing) [v -ED, -
ING, -S]
INN to put up at an inn (a public lodging house) [v -ED, -ING, -S]
INS <in=v> [v]
ION an electrically charged atom [n -S]
IRE to {anger=v} [v IRED, IRING, IRES]
IRK to annoy or weary [v -ED, -ING, -S]
ISM a distinctive theory or doctrine [n -S]
ITS the possessive form of the pronoun it [pron]
IVY a climbing vine [n IVIES] : IVYLIKE [adj]
JAB to poke sharply [v JABBED, JABBING, JABS]
JAG to cut unevenly [v JAGGED, JAGGING, JAGS]
JAM to force together tightly [v JAMMED, JAMMING, JAMS] : JAMMABLE
[adj]
JAR to cause to shake [v JARRED, JARRING, JARS]
JAW to {jabber=v} [v -ED, -ING, -S]
JAY a corvine bird [n JAYS]
JEE to {gee=v} [v JEED, JEEING, JEES]
JET to spurt forth in a stream [v JETTED, JETTING, JETS]
JEU a game [n JEUX]
JEW to bargain with -- usually taken to be offensive [v -ED, -ING, -
S]
JIB to refuse to proceed further [v JIBBED, JIBBING, JIBS]
JIG to {bob=v} [v JIGGED, JIGGING, JIGS]
JIN {jinn=n} [n -S]
JOB to work by the piece [v JOBBED, JOBBING, JOBS]
JOE a fellow [n -S]
JOG to run at a slow, steady pace [v JOGGED, JOGGING, JOGS]
JOT to write down quickly [v JOTTED, JOTTING, JOTS]
JOW to {toll=v} [v -ED, -ING, -S]
JOY to {rejoice=v} [v -ED, -ING, -S]
JUG to put into a jug (a large, deep container with a narrow mouth
and a handle) [v JUGGED, JUGGING, JUGS]
JUN a coin of North Korea [n JUN]
JUS a legal right [n JURA]
JUT to {protrude=v} [v JUTTED, JUTTING, JUTS]
KAB an ancient Hebrew unit of measure [n -S]
KAE a bird resembling a crow [n -S]
KAF {kaph=n} [n -S]
KAS a large cupboard [n KAS]
KAT an evergreen shrub [n -S]
KAY the letter K [n KAYS]
KEA a parrot [n -S]
KEF hemp smoked to produce euphoria [n -S]
KEG to store in a keg (a small barrel) [v KEGGED, KEGGING, KEGS]
KEN to {know=v} [v KENNED, KENT, KENNING, KENS]
KEP to {catch=v} [v KEPPED, KEPPEN or KIPPEN, KEPPING, KEPS]
KEX a dry, hollow stalk [n -ES]
KEY to provide with a key (a device used to turn the bolt in a lock)
[v -ED, -ING, -S]
KHI {chi=n} [n -S]
KID to {tease=v} [v KIDDED, KIDDING, KIDS]
KIF {kef=n} [n -S]
KIN a group of persons of common ancestry [n -S]
KIP to {sleep=v} [v KIPPED, KIPPING, KIPS]
KIR an alcoholic beverage [n -S]
KIS <ki=n> [n]
KIT to {equip=v} [v KITTED, KITTING, KITS]
KOA a timber tree [n -S]
KOB a reddish brown antelope [n -S]
KOI a large and colorful fish [n -S]
KOP a hill [n -S]
KOR a Hebrew unit of measure [n -S]
KOS a land measure in India [n KOS]
KUE the letter Q [n -S]
KYE a private Korean-American banking club [n -S]
LAB a laboratory [n -S]
LAC a resinous substance secreted by certain insects [n -S]
LAD a boy or youth [n -S] : LADDISH [adj]
LAG to stay or fall behind [v LAGGED, LAGGING, LAGS]
LAM to flee hastily [v LAMMED, LAMMING, LAMS]
LAP to fold over or around something [v LAPPED, LAPPING, LAPS]
LAR a tutelary god or spirit of an ancient Roman household [n -ES
or -S]
LAS <la=n> [n]
LAT a muscle of the back [n -S]
LAV a {lavatory=n} [n -S]
LAW to take a complaint to court for settlement [v -ED, -ING, -S]
LAX not strict or stringent [adj LAXER, LAXEST] / a vowel
articulated with relatively relaxed muscles [n -ES]
LAY to deposit as a wager [v LAID or LAYED, LAYING, LAYS]
LEA a {meadow=n} [n -S]
LED <lead=v> [v]
LEE shelter from the wind [n -S]
LEG to move with the legs (appendages that serve as a means of
support and locomotion) [v LEGGED, LEGGING, LEGS]
LEI a wreath of flowers [n -S]
LEK a monetary unit of Albania [n LEKS or LEKE or LEKU] / to
assemble for competitive displays during the mating season [v
LEKKED, LEKKING, LEKS]
LES {lez=n} [n LESES]
LET to {hinder=v} [v LETTED, LETTING, LETS]
LEU a monetary unit of Romania [n LEI]
LEV a monetary unit of Bulgaria [n LEVA]
LEX law [n LEGES]
LEY {lea=n} [n LEYS]
LEZ a lesbian -- an offensive term [n LEZZES]
LIB liberation [n -S]
LID to provide with a lid (a movable cover) [v LIDDED, LIDDING, LIDS]
LIE to be in or get into a horizontal position [v LAY, LAIN, LYING,
LIES] / to speak falsely [v LIED, LYING, LIES]
LIN {linn=n} [n -S]
LIP to touch with the lips (the folds of flesh around the mouth) [v
LIPPED, LIPPING, LIPS]
LIS <li=n> [n]
LIT the {litas=n} [n -S]
LOB to throw or hit in a high arc [v LOBBED, LOBBING, LOBS]
LOG to cut down trees for timber [v LOGGED, LOGGING, LOGS]
LOO to subject to a forfeit at loo (a card game) [v -ED, -ING, -S]
LOP to cut off branches or twigs from [v LOPPED, LOPPING, LOPS]
LOT to distribute proportionately [v LOTTED, LOTTING, LOTS]
LOW having relatively little upward extension [adj LOWER, LOWEST] /
to utter the sound characteristic of cattle [v -ED, -ING, -S]
LOX to supply with lox (liquid oxygen) [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
LUG to carry or pull with effort [v LUGGED, LUGGING, LUGS]
LUM a {chimney=n} [n -S]
LUV a sweetheart [n -S]
LUX a unit of illumination [n LUXES or LUCES]
LYE a solution used in making soap [n -S]
MAC a {raincoat=n} [n -S]
MAD {insane=adj} [adj MADDER, MADDEST] / to {madden=v} [v MADDED,
MADDING, MADS]
MAE {more=n} [n -S]
MAG a {magazine=n} [n -S]
MAN an adult human male [n MEN] / to supply with men [v MANNED,
MANNING, MANS]
MAP to delineate on a map (a representation of a region) [v MAPPED,
MAPPING, MAPS]
MAR to detract from the perfection or wholeness of [v MARRED,
MARRING, MARS]
MAS <ma=n> [n]
MAT to pack down so as to form a dense mass [v MATTED, MATTING, MATS]
MAW to {mow=v} [v MAWED, MAWN, MAWING, MAWS]
MAX to reach the upper limit [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
MAY to gather flowers in the spring [v -ED, -ING, -S] / used as an
auxiliary to express permission [v present 2d person sing. MAY,
MAYEST, or MAYST, past tense MIGHT]
MED medication [n -S]
MEG a {megabyte=n} [n -S]
MEL honey [n -S]
MEM a Hebrew letter [n -S]
MEN <mon=n> [n]
MET <meet=v> [v]
MEW to {confine=v} [v -ED, -ING, -S]
MHO a unit of electrical conductance [n MHOS]
MIB a type of playing marble [n -S]
MIC a microphone [n -S]
MID the middle [n -S]
MIG a type of playing marble [n -S]
MIL a unit of length [n -S]
MIM primly demure [adj]
MIR a Russian peasant commune [n MIRS or MIRI]
MIS <mi=n> [n]
MIX to put together into one mass [v MIXED or MIXT, MIXING, MIXES] :
MIXABLE, MIXIBLE [adj], MIXEDLY [adv]
MOA an extinct flightless bird [n -S]
MOB to crowd about [v MOBBED, MOBBING, MOBS]
MOC a {moccasin=n} [n -S]
MOD one who wears boldly stylish clothes [n -S]
MOG to move away [v MOGGED, MOGGING, MOGS]
MOL {mole=n} [n -S]
MOM mother [n -S]
MON {man=n} [n MEN]
MOO to make the deep, moaning sound of a cow [v -ED, -ING, -S]
MOP to wipe with a mop (an implement for cleaning floors) [v MOPPED,
MOPPING, MOPS]
MOR a forest humus [n -S]
MOS <mo=n> [n]
MOT a witty saying [n -S]
MOW to cut down standing herbage [v MOWED, MOWN, MOWING, MOWS]
MUD to cover with mud (soft, wet earth) [v MUDDED, MUDDING, MUDS]
MUG to assault with intent to rob [v MUGGED, MUGGING, MUGS]
MUM to act in a disguise [v MUMMED, MUMMING, MUMS]
MUN man; fellow [n -S]
MUS <mu=n> [n]
MUT {mutt=n} [n -S]
MYC a gene that transforms a normal cell into a cancerous cell [n -S]
NAB to capture or arrest [v NABBED, NABBING, NABS]
NAE no; not [adv]
NAG to find fault incessantly [v NAGGED, NAGGING, NAGS]
NAH no [adv]
NAM <nim=v> [v]
NAN a round flat bread [n -S]
NAP to sleep briefly [v NAPPED, NAPPING, NAPS]
NAW no [adv]
NAY a negative vote [n NAYS]
NEB the beak of a bird [n -S]
NEE born with the name of [adj]
NEG a photographic negative [n -S]
NET to catch in a net (a type of openwork fabric) [v NETTED,
NETTING, NETS]
NEW existing only a short time [adj NEWER, NEWEST] / something that
is new [n -S]
NIB to provide with a penpoint [v NIBBED, NIBBING, NIBS]
NIL {nothing=n} [n -S]
NIM to {steal=v} [v NAM or NIMMED, NIMMING, NIMS]
NIP to {pinch=v} [v NIPPED, NIPPING, NIPS]
NIT the egg of a parasitic insect [n -S]
NIX a water sprite [n NIXES or NIXE] / to {veto=v} [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
NOB a wealthy person [n -S]
NOD to briefly lower the head forward [v NODDED, NODDING, NODS]
NOG to fill in a space in a wall with bricks [v NOGGED, NOGGING,
NOGS]
NOH the classical drama of Japan [n NOH]
NOM a name [n -S]
NOO now [adv]
NOR and not [conj]
NOS <no=n> [n]
NOT in no way [adv]
NOW the present time [n -S]
NTH pertaining to an indefinitely large ordinal number [adj]
NUB a protuberance or knob [n -S]
NUN a woman belonging to a religious order [n -S]
NUS <nu=n> [n]
NUT to gather nuts (hard-shelled dry fruits) [v NUTTED, NUTTING,
NUTS]
OAF a clumsy, stupid person [n OAFS or OAVES] : OAFISH [adj],
OAFISHLY [adv]
OAK a hardwood tree or shrub [n -S] : OAKEN, OAKLIKE [adj]
OAR to propel with oars (long, broad-bladed poles) [v -ED, -ING, -S]
OAT a cereal grass [n -S]
OBA a hereditary chief in Benin and Nigeria [n -S]
OBE {obeah=n} [n -S]
OBI {obeah=n} [n -S]
OCA a South American herb [n -S]
ODA a room in a harem [n -S]
ODD {unusual=adj} [adj ODDER, ODDEST] / one that is odd [n -S]
ODE a lyric poem [n -S]
ODS <od=n> [n]
OES <oe=n> [n]
OFF to go away [v -ED, -ING, -S]
OFT {often=adv} [adv OFTER, OFTEST]
OHM a unit of electrical resistance [n -S] : OHMIC [adj]
OHO used to express surprise or exultation [interj]
OHS <oh=v> [v]
OIL to supply with oil (a greasy liquid used for lubrication, fuel,
or illumination) [v -ED, -ING, -S]
OKA a Turkish unit of weight [n -S]
OKE {oka=n} [n -S]
OLD living or existing for a relatively long time [adj OLDER, OLDEST
or ELDER, ELDEST] / an individual of a specified age [n -S]
OLE a shout of approval [n -S]
OMS <om=n> [n]
ONE a number [n -S]
ONO a large mackerel [n ONOS]
ONS <on=n> [n]
OOH to exclaim in amazement, joy, or surprise [v -ED, -ING, -S]
OOT out [n -S]
OPE to {open=v} [v OPED, OPING, OPES]
OPS <op=n> [n]
OPT to {choose=v} [v -ED, -ING, -S]
ORA <os=n> [n]
ORB to form into a circle or sphere [v -ED, -ING, -S]
ORC a marine mammal [n -S]
ORE a mineral or rock containing a valuable metal [n -S]
ORS <or=n> [n]
ORT a scrap of food [n -S]
OSE an {esker=n} [n -S]
OUD a stringed instrument of northern Africa [n -S]
OUR a possessive form of the pronoun we [pron]
OUT to be revealed [v -ED, -ING, -S]
OVA <ovum=n> [n]
OWE to be under obligation to pay or repay [v OWED, OWING, OWES]
OWL a nocturnal bird [n -S]
OWN to have as a belonging [v -ED, -ING, -S] : OWNABLE [adj]
OXO containing oxygen [adj]
OXY containing oxygen [adj]
PAC a shoe patterned after a moccasin [n -S]
PAD to line or stuff with soft material [v PADDED, PADDING, PADS]
PAH used as an exclamation of disgust [interj]
PAL to associate as friends [v PALLED, PALLING, PALS]
PAM the jack of clubs in certain card games [n -S]
PAN to criticize harshly [v PANNED, PANNING, PANS]
PAP a soft food for infants [n -S]
PAR to shoot in a standard number of strokes in golf [v PARRED,
PARRING, PARS]
PAS a dance step [n PAS]
PAT to touch lightly [v PATTED, PATTING, PATS]
PAW to strike or scrape with a beating motion [v -ED, -ING, -S]
PAX a ceremonial embrace given to signify Christian love and unity
[n -ES]
PAY to give money or something of value in exchange for goods or
services [v PAID or PAYED, PAYING, PAYS]
PEA the edible seed of an annual herb [n -S]
PEC a chest muscle [n -S]
PED a natural soil aggregate [n -S]
PEE to urinate -- sometimes considered vulgar [v PEED, PEEING, PEES]
PEG to fasten with a peg (a wooden pin) [v PEGGED, PEGGING, PEGS]
PEH {pe=n} [n -S]
PEN to write with a pen (an instrument for writing with fluid ink)
[v PENNED, PENNING, PENS]
PEP to fill with energy [v PEPPED, PEPPING, PEPS]
PER for each [prep]
PES a foot or footlike part [n PEDES]
PET to caress with the hand [v PETTED, PETTING, PETS]
PEW a bench for seating people in church [n -S]
PHI a Greek letter [n -S]
PHT used as an expression of mild anger or annoyance [interj]
PIA a membrane of the brain [n -S]
PIC a photograph [n -S]
PIE to {pi=v} [v PIED, PIEING, PIES]
PIG to bear pigs (cloven-hoofed mammals) [v PIGGED, PIGGING, PIGS]
PIN to fasten with a pin (a slender, pointed piece of metal) [v
PINNED, PINNING, PINS]
PIP to break through the shell of an egg [v PIPPED, PIPPING, PIPS]
PIS <pi=n> [n]
PIT to mark with cavities or depressions [v PITTED, PITTING, PITS]
PIU more -- used as a musical direction [adv]
PIX {pyx=n} [n -ES]
PLY to supply with or offer repeatedly [v PLIED, PLYING, PLIES] :
PLYINGLY [adv]
POD to produce seed vessels [v PODDED, PODDING, PODS]
POH used to express disgust [interj]
POI a Hawaiian food [n -S]
POL a politician [n -S]
POM an English immigrant to Australia or New Zealand -- an offensive
term [n -S]
POO to defecate -- usually considered vulgar [v -ED, -ING, -S]
POP to make a sharp, explosive sound [v POPPED, POPPING, POPS]
POT to put in a pot (a round, fairly deep container) [v POTTED,
POTTING, POTS]
POW an explosive sound [n -S]
POX to infect with syphilis [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
PRO an argument or vote in favor of something [n PROS]
PRY to inquire impertinently into private matters [v PRIED, PRYING,
PRIES] : PRYINGLY [adv]
PSI a Greek letter [n -S]
PST {psst=interj} [interj]
PUB a {tavern=n} [n -S]
PUD {pudding=n} [n -S]
PUG to fill in with clay or mortar [v PUGGED, PUGGING, PUGS]
PUL a coin of Afghanistan [n PULS or PULI]
PUN to make a pun (a play on words) [v PUNNED, PUNNING, PUNS]
PUP to give birth to puppies [v PUPPED, PUPPING, PUPS]
PUR to {purr=v} [v PURRED, PURRING, PURS]
PUS a viscous fluid formed in infected tissue [n -ES]
PUT to place in a particular position [v PUT, PUTTING, PUTS]
PYA a copper coin of Burma [n -S]
PYE a book of ecclesiastical rules in the pre-Reformation English
church [n -S]
PYX a container in which the eucharistic bread is kept [n -ES]
QAT {kat=n} [n -S]
QIS <qi=n> [n]
QUA in the capacity of [adv]
RAD to {fear=v} [v RADDED, RADDING, RADS]
RAG to {scold=v} [v RAGGED, RAGGING, RAGS]
RAH used to cheer on a team or player [interj]
RAI a style of popular Algerian music [n -S]
RAJ dominion; sovereignty [n -ES]
RAM to strike with great force [v RAMMED, RAMMING, RAMS]
RAN <run=v> [v]
RAP to strike sharply [v RAPPED, RAPPING, RAPS]
RAS an Ethiopian prince [n -ES]
RAT to hunt rats (long-tailed rodents) [v RATTED, RATTING, RATS]
RAW {uncooked=adj} [adj RAWER, RAWEST] / a sore or irritated spot
[n -S]
RAX to stretch out [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
RAY to emit rays (narrow beams of light) [v -ED, -ING, -S]
REB a Confederate soldier [n -S]
REC recreation [n -S]
RED of the color of blood [adj REDDER, REDDEST] / to {redd=v} [v
REDDED, REDDING, REDS]
REE the female Eurasian sandpiper [n -S]
REF to {referee=v} [v REFFED, REFFING, REFS]
REG a regulation [n -S]
REI an erroneous English form for a former Portuguese coin [n -S]
REM a quantity of ionizing radiation [n -S]
REP to represent [v REPPED, REPPING, REPS]
RES a particular thing or matter [n RES]
RET to soak in order to loosen the fiber from the woody tissue [v
RETTED, RETTING, RETS]
REV to increase the speed of [v REVVED, REVVING, REVS]
REX an animal with a single wavy layer of hair [n -ES] / king [n
REGES]
RHO a Greek letter [n RHOS]
RIA a long, narrow inlet [n -S]
RIB to poke fun at [v RIBBED, RIBBING, RIBS]
RID to free from something objectionable [v RID or RIDDED, RIDDING,
RIDS]
RIF to dismiss from employment [v RIFFED, RIFFING, RIFS]
RIG to put in proper condition for use [v RIGGED, RIGGING, RIGS]
RIM to provide with a rim (an outer edge) [v RIMMED, RIMMING, RIMS]
RIN to run or melt [v RAN, RINNING, RINS]
RIP to tear or cut apart roughly [v RIPPED, RIPPING, RIPS]
ROB to take property from illegally [v ROBBED, ROBBING, ROBS]
ROC a legendary bird of prey [n -S]
ROD to provide with a rod (a straight, slender piece of wood, metal,
or other material) [v RODDED, RODDING, RODS]
ROE the mass of eggs within a female fish [n -S]
ROM a Gypsy man or boy [n -S]
ROT to decompose [v ROTTED, ROTTING, ROTS]
ROW to propel by means of oars [v -ED, -ING, -S] : ROWABLE [adj]
RUB to move along the surface of a body with pressure [v RUBBED,
RUBBING, RUBS]
RUE to feel sorrow or remorse for [v RUED, RUING, RUES]
RUG to tear roughly [v RUGGED, RUGGING, RUGS]
RUM {odd=adj} [adj RUMMER, RUMMEST] / an alcoholic liquor [n -S]
RUN to move by rapid steps [v RAN, RUNNING, RUNS]
RUT to make ruts (grooves) in [v RUTTED, RUTTING, RUTS]
RYA a Scandinavian handwoven rug [n -S]
RYE a cereal grass [n -S]
SAB to {sob=v} [v SABBED, SABBING, SABS]
SAC a pouchlike structure in an animal or plant [n -S]
SAD {unhappy=adj} [adj SADDER, SADDEST]
SAE so [adv]
SAG to bend or sink downward from weight or pressure [v SAGGED,
SAGGING, SAGS]
SAL salt [n -S]
SAP to deplete or weaken gradually [v SAPPED, SAPPING, SAPS]
SAT <sit=v> [v]
SAU {xu=n} [n SAU]
SAW to cut or divide with a saw (a type of cutting tool) [v SAWED,
SAWN, SAWING, SAWS]
SAX a saxophone [n -ES]
SAY to {utter=v} [v SAID, SAYING, present sing. 2d person SAY,
SAYEST, or SAYST, 3d person SAYS or SAITH] : SAYABLE [adj]
SEA the {ocean=n} [n -S]
SEC {secant=n} [n -S]
SEE to perceive with the eyes [v SAW, SEEN, SEEING, SEES] : SEEABLE
[adj]
SEG one who advocates racial segregation [n -S]
SEI a {rorqual=n} [n -S]
SEL {self=n} [n -S]
SEN a monetary unit of Japan [n SEN]
SER a unit of weight of India [n -S]
SET to put in a particular position [v SET, SETTING, SETS]
SEW to mend or fasten with a needle and thread [v SEWED, SEWN,
SEWING, SEWS] : SEWABLE [adj]
SEX to determine the sex (the property by which organisms are
classified according to reproductive functions) of [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
SHA used to urge silence [interj]
SHE a female {person=n} [n -S]
SHH {sh=interj} [interj]
SHY {timid=adj} [adj SHIER, SHIEST or SHYER, SHYEST] / to move
suddenly back or aside, as in fear [v SHIED, SHYING, SHIES]
SIB a {sibling=n} [n -S]
SIC to urge to attack [v SICCED, SICCING, SICS]
SIM simulation [n -S]
SIN to commit a sin (an offense against religious or moral law) [v
SINNED, SINNING, SINS]
SIP to drink in small quantities [v SIPPED, SIPPING, SIPS]
SIR a respectful form of address used to a man [n -S]
SIS sister [n SISES or SISSES]
SIT to rest on the buttocks [v SAT, SAT or SITTEN, SITTING, SITS]
SIX a number [n -ES]
SKA a popular music of Jamaica [n -S]
SKI to travel on skis (long, narrow strips of wood or metal) [v -
ED, -ING, -S]
SKY to hit or throw toward the sky (the upper atmosphere) [v SKIED
or SKYED, SKYING, SKIES]
SLY {crafty=adj} [adj SLIER, SLIEST or SLYER, SLYEST] : SLYLY [adv]
SOB to cry with a convulsive catching of the breath [v SOBBED,
SOBBING, SOBS]
SOD to cover with sod (turf) [v SODDED, SODDING, SODS]
SOL the fifth tone of the diatonic musical scale [n -S]
SOM a monetary unit of Kyrgyzstan [n SOMS]
SON a male {child=n} [n -S]
SOP to dip or soak in a liquid [v SOPPED, SOPPING, SOPS]
SOS <so=n> [n]
SOT an habitual drunkard [n -S]
SOU a former French coin [n -S]
SOW to scatter over land for growth, as seed [v SOWED, SOWN, SOWING,
SOWS] : SOWABLE [adj]
SOX <sock=n> [n]
SOY the {soybean=n} [n SOYS]
SPA a mineral spring [n -S]
SPY to watch secretly [v SPIED, SPYING, SPIES]
SRI mister; sir -- used as a Hindu title of respect [n -S]
STY to keep in a pigpen [v STIED or STYED, STYING, STIES]
SUB to act as a substitute [v SUBBED, SUBBING, SUBS]
SUE to institute legal proceedings against [v SUED, SUING, SUES]
SUK {souk=n} [n -S]
SUM to add into one total [v SUMMED, SUMMING, SUMS]
SUN to expose to the sun (the star around which the earth revolves)
[v SUNNED, SUNNING, SUNS]
SUP to eat supper [v SUPPED, SUPPING, SUPS]
SUQ {souk=n} [n -S]
SYN {syne=adv} [adv]
TAB to name or designate [v TABBED, TABBING, TABS]
TAD a small boy [n -S]
TAE {to=prep} [prep]
TAG to provide with a tag (an identifying marker) [v TAGGED,
TAGGING, TAGS]
TAJ a tall, conical cap worn in Muslim countries [n -ES]
TAM a tight-fitting Scottish cap [n -S]
TAN brown from the sun's rays [adj TANNER, TANNEST] / to convert
hide into leather by soaking in chemicals [v TANNED, TANNING, TANS]
TAO the path of virtuous conduct according to a Chinese philosophy
[n -S]
TAP to strike gently [v TAPPED, TAPPING, TAPS]
TAR to cover with tar (a black viscous liquid) [v TARRED, TARRING,
TARS]
TAS <ta=n> [n]
TAT to make tatting [v TATTED, TATTING, TATS]
TAU a Greek letter [n -S]
TAV a Hebrew letter [n -S]
TAW to convert into white leather by the application of minerals [v -
ED, -ING, -S]
TAX to place a tax (a charge imposed by authority for public
purposes) on [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
TEA a beverage made by infusing dried leaves in boiling water [n -S]
TED to spread for drying [v TEDDED, TEDDING, TEDS]
TEE to place a golf ball on a small peg [v TEED, TEEING, TEES]
TEG a yearling sheep [n -S]
TEL an ancient mound in the Middle East [n -S]
TEN a number [n -S]
TET {teth=n} [n -S]
TEW to work hard [v -ED, -ING, -S]
THE used to specify or make particular [definite_article]
THO {though=conj} [conj]
THY a possessive form of the pronoun thou [pron]
TIC to have an involuntary muscle contraction [v TICCED, TICCING,
TICS]
TIE to fasten with a cord or rope [v TIED, TYING or TIEING, TIES]
TIL the sesame plant [n -S]
TIN to coat with tin (a metallic element) [v TINNED, TINNING, TINS]
TIP to {tilt=v} [v TIPPED, TIPPING, TIPS]
TIS <ti=n> [n]
TIT a small bird [n -S]
TOD a British unit of weight [n -S]
TOE to touch with the toe (one of the terminal members of the foot)
[v TOED, TOEING, TOES]
TOG to {clothe=v} [v TOGGED, TOGGING, TOGS]
TOM to be a black person eager to win the approval of white people --
an offensive term [v TOMMED, TOMMING, TOMS]
TON a unit of weight [n -S]
TOO in addition [adv]
TOP to cut off the top (the highest part, point, or surface) of [v
TOPPED, TOPPING, TOPS]
TOR a high, craggy hill [n -S]
TOT to {total=v} [v TOTTED, TOTTING, TOTS]
TOW to pull by means of a rope or chain [v -ED, -ING, -S] : TOWABLE
[adj]
TOY to amuse oneself as if with a toy (a child's plaything) [v -ED, -
ING, -S]
TRY to {attempt=v} [v TRIED, TRYING, TRIES]
TSK to utter an exclamation of annoyance [v -ED, -ING, -S]
TUB to wash in a tub (a round, open vessel) [v TUBBED, TUBBING, TUBS]
TUG to pull with force [v TUGGED, TUGGING, TUGS]
TUI a bird of New Zealand [n -S]
TUN to store in a large cask [v TUNNED, TUNNING, TUNS]
TUP to copulate with a ewe [v TUPPED, TUPPING, TUPS]
TUT to utter an exclamation of impatience [v TUTTED, TUTTING, TUTS]
TUX a {tuxedo=n} [n -ES]
TWA {two=n} [n -S]
TWO a number [n TWOS]
TYE a chain on a ship [n -S]
UDO a Japanese herb [n UDOS]
UGH the sound of a cough or grunt [n -S]
UKE {ukelele=n} [n -S]
ULU an Eskimo knife [n -S]
UMM {um=interj} [interj]
UMP to {umpire=v} [v -ED, -ING, -S]
UNS <un=pron> [pron]
UPO {upon=prep} [prep]
UPS <up=v> [v]
URB an urban area [n -S]
URD an annual bean grown in India [n -S]
URN a type of {vase=n} [n -S] : URNLIKE [adj]
URP to {vomit=v} [v -ED, -ING, -S]
USE to put into service [v USED, USING, USES]
UTA any of a genus of large lizards [n -S]
UTE a utility vehicle [n -S]
UTS <ut=n> [n]
VAC a vacuum cleaner [n -S]
VAN to transport in a van (a type of motor vehicle) [v VANNED,
VANNING, VANS]
VAR a unit of reactive power [n -S]
VAS an anatomical duct [n VASA] : VASAL [adj]
VAT to put into a vat (a large container for holding liquids) [v
VATTED, VATTING, VATS]
VAU {vav=n} [n -S]
VAV a Hebrew letter [n -S]
VAW {vav=n} [n -S]
VEE the letter V [n -S]
VEG to spend time idly [v VEGGED, VEGGING, VEGES]
VET to treat animals medically [v VETTED, VETTING, VETS]
VEX to {annoy=v} [v VEXED or VEXT, VEXING, VEXES]
VIA by way of [prep]
VID a {video=n} [n -S]
VIE to strive for superiority [v VIED, VYING, VIES]
VIG a {vigorish=n} [n -S]
VIM {energy=n} [n -S]
VIS force or power [n VIRES]
VOE a small bay, creek, or inlet [n -S]
VOW to make a vow (a solemn promise) [v -ED, -ING, -S]
VOX voice [n VOCES]
VUG a small cavity in a rock or lode [n -S]
VUM used to express surprise [interj]
WAB a web [n -S]
WAD to form into a wad (a small mass of soft material) [v WADDED,
WADDING, WADS]
WAE {woe=n} [n -S]
WAG to move briskly up and down or to and fro [v WAGGED, WAGGING,
WAGS]
WAN unnaturally pale [adj WANNER, WANNEST] / to become {wan=adj} [v
WANNED, WANNING, WANS]
WAP to {wrap=v} [v WAPPED, WAPPING, WAPS]
WAR to engage in war (a state of open, armed conflict) [v WARRED,
WARRING, WARS]
WAS <be=v> [v]
WAT {wet=adj} [adj WATTER, WATTEST] / a hare [n -S]
WAW {vav=n} [n -S]
WAX to coat with wax (a natural, heat-sensitive substance) [v -ED, -
ING, -ES] : WAXABLE [adj]
WAY a method of doing something [n WAYS]
WEB to provide with a web (an interlaced fabric or structure) [v
WEBBED, WEBBING, WEBS]
WED to {marry=v} [v WEDDED, WEDDING, WEDS]
WEE very small [adj WEER, WEEST] / a short time [n -S]
WEN a benign tumor of the skin [n -S]
WET covered or saturated with a liquid [adj WETTER, WETTEST] / to
make {wet=adj} [v WETTED, WETTING, WETS]
WHA {who=pron} [pron]
WHO what or which person or persons [pron]
WHY the reason or cause of something [n WHYS]
WIG to provide with a wig (an artificial covering of hair for the
head) [v WIGGED, WIGGING, WIGS]
WIN to {winnow=v} [v WINNED, WINNING, WINS] / to be victorious [v
WON or WAN, WINNING, WINS]
WIS to know -- WIS and WIST are the only accepted forms of this
verb; it cannot be conjugated further [v past tense WIST]
WIT intelligence [n -S] / to {know=v} [v WIST, WITING or WITTING,
present sing. 1st person WOT, 2d WOST, 3d WOT, present pl. WITE]
WIZ a very clever or skillful person [n WIZZES or WIZES]
WOE tremendous grief [n -S]
WOG a person of color, especially a person from northern Africa or
western or southern Asia -- an offensive term [n -S]
WOK a cooking utensil [n -S]
WON to {dwell=v} [v WONNED, WONNING, WONS]
WOO to seek the affection of [v -ED, -ING, -S]
WOP an Italian -- an offensive term [n -S]
WOS <wo=n> [n]
WOT to {know=v} [v WOTTED, WOTTING, WOTS]
WOW to excite to enthusiastic approval [v -ED, -ING, -S]
WRY contorted [adj WRIER, WRIEST, WRYER, WRYEST] : WRYLY [adv] / to
{contort=v} [v WRIED, WRYING, WRIES]
WUD {insane=adj} [adj]
WYE the letter Y [n -S]
WYN {wynn=n} [n -S]
XIS <xi=n> [n]
YAG a synthetic garnet [n -S]
YAH used as an exclamation of disgust [interj]
YAK to {chatter=v} [v YAKKED, YAKKING, YAKS]
YAM a plant having an edible root [n -S]
YAP to bark shrilly [v YAPPED, YAPPING, YAPS]
YAR {yare=adj} [adj]
YAW to deviate from an intended course [v -ED, -ING, -S]
YAY {yea=n} [n YAYS]
YEA an affirmative vote [n -S]
YEH yeah [adv]
YEN to {yearn=v} [v YENNED, YENNING, YENS]
YEP an affirmative reply [n -S]
YES to give an affirmative reply to [v YESSED, YESSING, YESSES or
YESES]
YET up to now [adv]
YEW an evergreen tree or shrub [n -S]
YID a Jew -- an offensive term [n -S]
YIN the feminine passive principle in Chinese cosmology [n -S]
YIP to {yelp=v} [v YIPPED, YIPPING, YIPS]
YOB a {hooligan=n} [n -S]
YOD a Hebrew letter [n -S]
YOK a boisterous laugh [n -S]
YOM {day=n} [n YOMIM]
YON {yonder=adv} [adv]
YOU something identified with the person addressed [n -S]
YOW to {yowl=v} [v -ED, -ING, -S]
YUK to laugh loudly [v YUKKED, YUKKING, YUKS]
YUM used to express pleasurable satisfaction [interj]
YUP {yuppie=n} [n -S]
ZAG to turn sharply [v ZAGGED, ZAGGING, ZAGS]
ZAP to kill or destroy instantaneously [v ZAPPED, ZAPPING, ZAPS]
ZAS <za=n> [n]
ZAX a tool for cutting roof slates [n -ES]
ZED the letter Z [n -S]
ZEE the letter Z [n -S]
ZEK an inmate in a Soviet labor camp [n -S]
ZEP a long sandwich [n -S]
ZIG to turn sharply [v ZIGGED, ZIGGING, ZIGS]
ZIN a dry red wine [n -S]
ZIP to move with speed and vigor [v ZIPPED, ZIPPING, ZIPS]
ZIT a {pimple=n} [n -S]
ZOA <zoon=n> [n]
ZOO a place where animals are kept for public exhibition [n ZOOS]
ZUZ an ancient Hebrew silver coin [n ZUZIM]
ZZZ used to suggest the sound of snoring [interj]