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allopatric (14 points)
""Ecology Occurring in separate, nonoverlapping geographic areas. Often used of populations of related organisms unable to crossbreed because of geographic separation.""
A·1+L·1+L·1+O·1+P·3+A·1+T·1+R·1+I·1+C·3 = 14 pts
allophonic (17 points)
Of or pertaining to an allophone.
A·1+L·1+L·1+O·1+P·3+H·4+O·1+N·1+I·1+C·3 = 17 pts
allotropic (14 points)
Zero latitude given to everybody, in more than one form
Everything round earthly circle existing in more than one form
A couple of lines? Old line on map taking more than one form
A·1+L·1+L·1+O·1+T·1+R·1+O·1+P·3+I·1+C·3 = 14 pts
alphabetic (19 points)
Arranged just like these words? Yes!
Like some codes
Like characters in a script
A·1+L·1+P·3+H·4+A·1+B·3+E·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 19 pts
alphameric (19 points)
Could be ARIA 1100 HELP
A·1+L·1+P·3+H·4+A·1+M·3+E·1+R·1+I·1+C·3 = 19 pts
amphoteric (19 points)
Partly one and partly the other; neither acid nor alkaline; neutral.
A·1+M·3+P·3+H·4+O·1+T·1+E·1+R·1+I·1+C·3 = 19 pts
anaglyphic (21 points)
Done in low relief, as a cameo
A·1+N·1+A·1+G·2+L·1+Y·4+P·3+H·4+I·1+C·3 = 21 pts
anamorphic (19 points)
Kind of lens used by moviemakers
A·1+N·1+A·1+M·3+O·1+R·1+P·3+H·4+I·1+C·3 = 19 pts
anaplastic (14 points)
Of or pertaining to anaplasty.
A·1+N·1+A·1+P·3+L·1+A·1+S·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 14 pts
antipoetic (14 points)
POETIC pertaining to {poetry=n}
A·1+N·1+T·1+I·1+P·3+O·1+E·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 14 pts
antiseptic (14 points)
Application for injury benefit, perhaps
Preventing growth of microorganisms
Alcohol, for example.
A·1+N·1+T·1+I·1+S·1+E·1+P·3+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 14 pts
aphaeretic (17 points)
""Pl. aphaereses or aphereses (-s z ) The loss of one or more sounds from the beginning of a word, as in till for until.""
A·1+P·3+H·4+A·1+E·1+R·1+E·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 17 pts
aphoristic (17 points)
Inclined to quote maxims
Like an adage
Expressed pithily.
A·1+P·3+H·4+O·1+R·1+I·1+S·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 17 pts
apodeictic (17 points)
1. unquestionably true by virtue of demonstration
A·1+P·3+O·1+D·2+E·1+I·1+C·3+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 17 pts
apologetic (15 points)
In a sorry state (wordplay)
With hat in hand, perhaps
So sorry and disturbed, to ogle a pic
A·1+P·3+O·1+L·1+O·1+G·2+E·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 15 pts
apoplectic (18 points)
8 captain briefly could get mad
Red with rage
Overcome with anger
A·1+P·3+O·1+P·3+L·1+E·1+C·3+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 18 pts
aposematic (16 points)
""Having or designating conspicuous or warning colors or structures indicative of special means of defense against enemies, as in the skunk.""
A·1+P·3+O·1+S·1+E·1+M·3+A·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 16 pts
apotropaic (16 points)
Intended to ward off evil: an apotropaic symbol.
A·1+P·3+O·1+T·1+R·1+O·1+P·3+A·1+I·1+C·3 = 16 pts
ascocarpic (18 points)
ASCOCARP a spore-producing organ of certain fungi
A·1+S·1+C·3+O·1+C·3+A·1+R·1+P·3+I·1+C·3 = 18 pts
ascosporic (16 points)
ASCOSPORE One of the spores contained in the asci of lichens and fungi.
A·1+S·1+C·3+O·1+S·1+P·3+O·1+R·1+I·1+C·3 = 16 pts
asymptotic (19 points)
Type of curve, in math.
A·1+S·1+Y·4+M·3+P·3+T·1+O·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 19 pts
axoplasmic (23 points)
AXOPLASM the cytoplasm of an axon
A·1+X·8+O·1+P·3+L·1+A·1+S·1+M·3+I·1+C·3 = 23 pts
basophilic (19 points)
BASOPHILE
B·3+A·1+S·1+O·1+P·3+H·4+I·1+L·1+I·1+C·3 = 19 pts
biographic (20 points)
BIOGRAPH to write a biography of
B·3+I·1+O·1+G·2+R·1+A·1+P·3+H·4+I·1+C·3 = 20 pts
biomorphic (21 points)
BIOMORPH a decorative image of a living thing
B·3+I·1+O·1+M·3+O·1+R·1+P·3+H·4+I·1+C·3 = 21 pts
biospheric (19 points)
BIOSPHERE
B·3+I·1+O·1+S·1+P·3+H·4+E·1+R·1+I·1+C·3 = 19 pts
bryophytic (25 points)
Of or pertaining to bryophytes.
B·3+R·1+Y·4+O·1+P·3+H·4+Y·4+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 25 pts
cataleptic (16 points)
Maybe schizophrenic spasm after pet gets dreadfully pale
C·3+A·1+T·1+A·1+L·1+E·1+P·3+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 16 pts
cataphoric (19 points)
Used as a cataphor [adj] : CATAPHORICALLY
C·3+A·1+T·1+A·1+P·3+H·4+O·1+R·1+I·1+C·3 = 19 pts
coprolitic (16 points)
""Containing, pertaining to, or of the nature of, coprolites.""
C·3+O·1+P·3+R·1+O·1+L·1+I·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 16 pts
cryophilic (22 points)
Having an affinity for or thriving at low temperatures.
C·3+R·1+Y·4+O·1+P·3+H·4+I·1+L·1+I·1+C·3 = 22 pts
cryoscopic (21 points)
CRYOSCOPE an instrument for measuring freezing and melting points.
C·3+R·1+Y·4+O·1+S·1+C·3+O·1+P·3+I·1+C·3 = 21 pts
cyclopedic (22 points)
Containing all branches of knowledge
C·3+Y·4+C·3+L·1+O·1+P·3+E·1+D·2+I·1+C·3 = 22 pts
cytopathic (22 points)
Of or relating to degeneration or disease of cells.
C·3+Y·4+T·1+O·1+P·3+A·1+T·1+H·4+I·1+C·3 = 22 pts
cytophilic (22 points)
Having an affinity for cells.
C·3+Y·4+T·1+O·1+P·3+H·4+I·1+L·1+I·1+C·3 = 22 pts
diphyletic (21 points)
Descended from two ancestral lines or individuals.
D·2+I·1+P·3+H·4+Y·4+L·1+E·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 21 pts
diplomatic (17 points)
Tactful negotiator in charge
Prudent to claim foul after drop
College choice for jerk is sensitive
D·2+I·1+P·3+L·1+O·1+M·3+A·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 17 pts
dysplastic (18 points)
""Abnormal development or growth of tissues, organs, or cells.""
D·2+Y·4+S·1+P·3+L·1+A·1+S·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 18 pts
dystrophic (21 points)
""Medicine Of, relating to, or afflicted with dystrophy.""
D·2+Y·4+S·1+T·1+R·1+O·1+P·3+H·4+I·1+C·3 = 21 pts
empathetic (19 points)
Feeling your pain
Showing concern
Having the power of entering another's feelings
E·1+M·3+P·3+A·1+T·1+H·4+E·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 19 pts
emphysemic (24 points)
""A pathological condition of the lungs marked by an abnormal increase in the size of the air spaces, resulting in labored breathing and an increased susceptibility to infection. It can be caused by irreversible expansion of the alveoli or by the destruction of alveolar walls.""
E·1+M·3+P·3+H·4+Y·4+S·1+E·1+M·3+I·1+C·3 = 24 pts
endophytic (21 points)
ENDOPHYTE
E·1+N·1+D·2+O·1+P·3+H·4+Y·4+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 21 pts
endoscopic (17 points)
Crazy picosecond of peering into people
Final large policeman in charge of instrument for viewing organs
E·1+N·1+D·2+O·1+S·1+C·3+O·1+P·3+I·1+C·3 = 17 pts
epenthetic (17 points)
""Inserted in the body of a word; as, an epenthetic letter or sound. as, an epenthetic letter or sound.""
E·1+P·3+E·1+N·1+T·1+H·4+E·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 17 pts
epexegetic (22 points)
Former partner under extreme pressure say has to call up offering explanation
E·1+P·3+E·1+X·8+E·1+G·2+E·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 22 pts
epiblastic (16 points)
""Of or relating to, or consisting of, the epiblast.""
E·1+P·3+I·1+B·3+L·1+A·1+S·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 16 pts
epigastric (15 points)
Situated immediately over the stomach
E·1+P·3+I·1+G·2+A·1+S·1+T·1+R·1+I·1+C·3 = 15 pts
epigenetic (15 points)
Of or pertaining to the epigenesis; produced according to the theory of epigenesis.
E·1+P·3+I·1+G·2+E·1+N·1+E·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 15 pts
epiglottic (15 points)
""Pertaining to, or connected with, the epiglottis.""
E·1+P·3+I·1+G·2+L·1+O·1+T·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 15 pts
epigraphic (20 points)
EPIGRAPH an engraved inscription
E·1+P·3+I·1+G·2+R·1+A·1+P·3+H·4+I·1+C·3 = 20 pts
epipelagic (17 points)
Of or relating to the part of the oceanic zone into which enough sunlight enters for photosynthesis to take place.
E·1+P·3+I·1+P·3+E·1+L·1+A·1+G·2+I·1+C·3 = 17 pts
euphuistic (17 points)
""Belonging to the euphuists, or euphuism; affectedly refined.""
E·1+U·1+P·3+H·4+U·1+I·1+S·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 17 pts
evaporitic (17 points)
EVAPORITE
E·1+V·4+A·1+P·3+O·1+R·1+I·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 17 pts
exospheric (24 points)
EXOSPHERE
E·1+X·8+O·1+S·1+P·3+H·4+E·1+R·1+I·1+C·3 = 24 pts
geographic (19 points)
Regional
G·2+E·1+O·1+G·2+R·1+A·1+P·3+H·4+I·1+C·3 = 19 pts
geomorphic (20 points)
Of or resembling the earth or its shape or surface configuration.
G·2+E·1+O·1+M·3+O·1+R·1+P·3+H·4+I·1+C·3 = 20 pts
gyroscopic (20 points)
Providing stability through spin
Giving stability through high-speed rotation
Cog so pricy to fix, spinning as a ship's navigational aid, say (wordplay)
G·2+Y·4+R·1+O·1+S·1+C·3+O·1+P·3+I·1+C·3 = 20 pts
halophilic (20 points)
HALOPHILE
H·4+A·1+L·1+O·1+P·3+H·4+I·1+L·1+I·1+C·3 = 20 pts
halophytic (23 points)
""HALOPHYTE A plant found growing in salt marshes, or in the sea.""
H·4+A·1+L·1+O·1+P·3+H·4+Y·4+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 23 pts
hemiplegic (20 points)
Paralysis affecting only one side of the body.
H·4+E·1+M·3+I·1+P·3+L·1+E·1+G·2+I·1+C·3 = 20 pts
hemophilic (22 points)
""Of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or afflicted with hemophilia; hemophiliac.""
H·4+E·1+M·3+O·1+P·3+H·4+I·1+L·1+I·1+C·3 = 22 pts
hermatypic (22 points)
HERMAE herma
H·4+E·1+R·1+M·3+A·1+T·1+Y·4+P·3+I·1+C·3 = 22 pts
holophytic (23 points)
Wholly or distinctively vegetable.
H·4+O·1+L·1+O·1+P·3+H·4+Y·4+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 23 pts
homophobic (24 points)
Disliking or fearing homosexuals to an unreasonable degree.
H·4+O·1+M·3+O·1+P·3+H·4+O·1+B·3+I·1+C·3 = 24 pts
homophonic (22 points)
HOMOPHONE A letter or character which expresses a like sound with another.
H·4+O·1+M·3+O·1+P·3+H·4+O·1+N·1+I·1+C·3 = 22 pts
hydroponic (21 points)
Growing without soil
H·4+Y·4+D·2+R·1+O·1+P·3+O·1+N·1+I·1+C·3 = 21 pts
hyperbaric (22 points)
""Of, pertaining to, or using a pressure that is greater than normal atmospheric pressure; as, a hyperbaric chamber, where divers may decompress slowly to avoid the bends.as, a hyperbaric chamber, where divers may decompress slowly to avoid the bends.""
H·4+Y·4+P·3+E·1+R·1+B·3+A·1+R·1+I·1+C·3 = 22 pts
hyperbolic (22 points)
Over the top
Type of geometry
Like some geometric curves
H·4+Y·4+P·3+E·1+R·1+B·3+O·1+L·1+I·1+C·3 = 22 pts
hypergolic (21 points)
HYPERGOL a rocket fuel
H·4+Y·4+P·3+E·1+R·1+G·2+O·1+L·1+I·1+C·3 = 21 pts
hypermanic (22 points)
MANIC one who is affected with mania
H·4+Y·4+P·3+E·1+R·1+M·3+A·1+N·1+I·1+C·3 = 22 pts
hyperpneic (22 points)
Abnormally deep or rapid breathing.
H·4+Y·4+P·3+E·1+R·1+P·3+N·1+E·1+I·1+C·3 = 22 pts
hypersonic (20 points)
Faster than Mach 5
Very much faster than sound
Why person ice-skating circles very fast (wordplay)
H·4+Y·4+P·3+E·1+R·1+S·1+O·1+N·1+I·1+C·3 = 20 pts
hypertonic (20 points)
""Having a higher osmotic pressure than a comparison solution; -- of an aqueous solution. Increasing the concentration of dissolved solids increases the osmotic pressure, and thus the tonicity of a solution. Opposite of hypotonic and contrasting with isotonic.hypotonic and contrasting with isotonic.""
H·4+Y·4+P·3+E·1+R·1+T·1+O·1+N·1+I·1+C·3 = 20 pts
hypnagogic (22 points)
Leading to sleep; applied to the illusions of one who is half asleep.
H·4+Y·4+P·3+N·1+A·1+G·2+O·1+G·2+I·1+C·3 = 22 pts
hypnogogic (22 points)
Variant of hypnagogic .
H·4+Y·4+P·3+N·1+O·1+G·2+O·1+G·2+I·1+C·3 = 22 pts
hypodermic (23 points)
Like a flu shot
Type of syringe
Kind of needle
H·4+Y·4+P·3+O·1+D·2+E·1+R·1+M·3+I·1+C·3 = 23 pts
hypostatic (20 points)
STATIC random noise produced in a radio or television receiver
H·4+Y·4+P·3+O·1+S·1+T·1+A·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 20 pts
hypotactic (22 points)
TACTIC a manoeuvre for gaining an objective
H·4+Y·4+P·3+O·1+T·1+A·1+C·3+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 22 pts
idiopathic (18 points)
Clip of fool in 2 down in charge of disease with no known cause
I·1+D·2+I·1+O·1+P·3+A·1+T·1+H·4+I·1+C·3 = 18 pts
isentropic (14 points)
Having equal entropy.
I·1+S·1+E·1+N·1+T·1+R·1+O·1+P·3+I·1+C·3 = 14 pts
isomorphic (19 points)
Isomorphous.
I·1+S·1+O·1+M·3+O·1+R·1+P·3+H·4+I·1+C·3 = 19 pts
isopiestic (14 points)
Having equal pressure.
I·1+S·1+O·1+P·3+I·1+E·1+S·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 14 pts
isoplethic (17 points)
ISOPLETH a type of {isogram=n}
I·1+S·1+O·1+P·3+L·1+E·1+T·1+H·4+I·1+C·3 = 17 pts
karyotypic (24 points)
KARYOTYPE
K·5+A·1+R·1+Y·4+O·1+T·1+Y·4+P·3+I·1+C·3 = 24 pts
kiloparsec (18 points)
English word
K·5+I·1+L·1+O·1+P·3+A·1+R·1+S·1+E·1+C·3 = 18 pts
leukopenic (18 points)
An abnormally low number of white blood cells in the circulating blood.
L·1+E·1+U·1+K·5+O·1+P·3+E·1+N·1+I·1+C·3 = 18 pts
lipophilic (19 points)
Having an affinity for lipids; -- of chemical substances or parts of molecules. Contrasted to lipophobic or polar.lipophobic or polar.
L·1+I·1+P·3+O·1+P·3+H·4+I·1+L·1+I·1+C·3 = 19 pts
lipotropic (16 points)
Having an affinity for lipids.
L·1+I·1+P·3+O·1+T·1+R·1+O·1+P·3+I·1+C·3 = 16 pts
madreporic (17 points)
""Resembling, or pertaining to, the genus Madrepora.Madrepora.""
M·3+A·1+D·2+R·1+E·1+P·3+O·1+R·1+I·1+C·3 = 17 pts
megaparsec (17 points)
One million parsecs.
M·3+E·1+G·2+A·1+P·3+A·1+R·1+S·1+E·1+C·3 = 17 pts
megaphonic (20 points)
""MEGAPHONE A device to magnify sound, or direct it in a given direction in a greater volume, as a very large funnel used as an ear trumpet or as a speaking trumpet.""
M·3+E·1+G·2+A·1+P·3+H·4+O·1+N·1+I·1+C·3 = 20 pts
megascopic (19 points)
""MEGASCOPE A modification of the magic lantern, used esp. for throwing a magnified image of an opaque object on a screen, solar or artificial light being used.""
M·3+E·1+G·2+A·1+S·1+C·3+O·1+P·3+I·1+C·3 = 19 pts
megasporic (17 points)
MEGASPORE
M·3+E·1+G·2+A·1+S·1+P·3+O·1+R·1+I·1+C·3 = 17 pts
mesophytic (22 points)
MESOPHYTE
M·3+E·1+S·1+O·1+P·3+H·4+Y·4+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 22 pts
metaphoric (19 points)
Like "chariot of fire" for the sun
Not literal
Figurative way to omit chapter where model disappears
M·3+E·1+T·1+A·1+P·3+H·4+O·1+R·1+I·1+C·3 = 19 pts
metaphysic (22 points)
Philosophical groundwork
In what orchestras make, the pay varies - there's no universal system of thought
M·3+E·1+T·1+A·1+P·3+H·4+Y·4+S·1+I·1+C·3 = 22 pts
monocarpic (18 points)
MONOCARP a plant that yields fruit only once before dying
M·3+O·1+N·1+O·1+C·3+A·1+R·1+P·3+I·1+C·3 = 18 pts
monophonic (19 points)
Like most 1950s recordings
M·3+O·1+N·1+O·1+P·3+H·4+O·1+N·1+I·1+C·3 = 19 pts
mythopoeic (22 points)
Of or relating to the making of myths.
M·3+Y·4+T·1+H·4+O·1+P·3+O·1+E·1+I·1+C·3 = 22 pts
naphthenic (20 points)
NAPHTHENE A peculiar hydrocarbon occuring as an ingredient of Caucasian petroleum.
N·1+A·1+P·3+H·4+T·1+H·4+E·1+N·1+I·1+C·3 = 20 pts
neophiliac (17 points)
English word
N·1+E·1+O·1+P·3+H·4+I·1+L·1+I·1+A·1+C·3 = 17 pts
neoplastic (14 points)
""Of or pertaining to neoplasty, or neoplasia.""
N·1+E·1+O·1+P·3+L·1+A·1+S·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 14 pts
nephelinic (17 points)
NEPHELINE
N·1+E·1+P·3+H·4+E·1+L·1+I·1+N·1+I·1+C·3 = 17 pts
nepotistic (14 points)
NEPOTIST one who practices {nepotism=n}
N·1+E·1+P·3+O·1+T·1+I·1+S·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 14 pts
nonplastic (14 points)
PLASTIC a synthetic mouldable substance
N·1+O·1+N·1+P·3+L·1+A·1+S·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 14 pts
ophthalmic (22 points)
Chimp loath to get hit about the eye
Located in the region of the eye
Regarding the eyes, doubly hard to claim pension, initially, after surgery
O·1+P·3+H·4+T·1+H·4+A·1+L·1+M·3+I·1+C·3 = 22 pts
optimistic (16 points)
Hopeful and confident
Happy-go-lucky
When Mr. Tebow is hopeful, he feels...
O·1+P·3+T·1+I·1+M·3+I·1+S·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 16 pts
optometric (16 points)
The practice or profession of an optometrist.
O·1+P·3+T·1+O·1+M·3+E·1+T·1+R·1+I·1+C·3 = 16 pts
orographic (18 points)
The study of the physical geography of mountains and mountain ranges.
O·1+R·1+O·1+G·2+R·1+A·1+P·3+H·4+I·1+C·3 = 18 pts
orthopedic (18 points)
Certain kind of shoe or brace
Like some shoes
Back in the USA? One could have such a problem
O·1+R·1+T·1+H·4+O·1+P·3+E·1+D·2+I·1+C·3 = 18 pts
pacifistic (19 points)
PACIFIST an advocate of {pacifism=n}
P·3+A·1+C·3+I·1+F·4+I·1+S·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 19 pts
paediatric (15 points)
A patricide (anagram)
I act with a pride, running round, dealing with sick children
P·3+A·1+E·1+D·2+I·1+A·1+T·1+R·1+I·1+C·3 = 15 pts
paedogenic (16 points)
Adjective (-ic)
P·3+A·1+E·1+D·2+O·1+G·2+E·1+N·1+I·1+C·3 = 16 pts
pancreatic (16 points)
Amid 17, shorten form of an organ
P·3+A·1+N·1+C·3+R·1+E·1+A·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 16 pts
pangenetic (15 points)
Of or pertaining to pangenesis.
P·3+A·1+N·1+G·2+E·1+N·1+E·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 15 pts
pantomimic (18 points)
Of wordless expression
Rubbish for parodying, like some theatrical entertainment
P·3+A·1+N·1+T·1+O·1+M·3+I·1+M·3+I·1+C·3 = 18 pts
parabiotic (16 points)
""Joining the uniting of two individual organisms or animals anatomically and physiologically, under either experimental or natural conditions. ; parabiotic,""
P·3+A·1+R·1+A·1+B·3+I·1+O·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 16 pts
parachutic (19 points)
""PARACHUTE A contrivance somewhat in the form of an umbrella, by means of which a descent may be made from a balloon, or any eminence.""
P·3+A·1+R·1+A·1+C·3+H·4+U·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 19 pts
paradisaic (15 points)
PARADISE a place of extreme beauty and delight
P·3+A·1+R·1+A·1+D·2+I·1+S·1+A·1+I·1+C·3 = 15 pts
paradisiac (15 points)
Often Paradise The Garden of Eden.
P·3+A·1+R·1+A·1+D·2+I·1+S·1+I·1+A·1+C·3 = 15 pts
paraffinic (20 points)
""PARAFFINE A white waxy substance, resembling spermaceti, tasteless and odorless, and obtained from coal tar, wood tar, petroleum, etc., by distillation. It is used in candles, as a sealing agent (such as in canning of preserves), as a waterproofing agent, as an illuminant and as a lubricant. It is very inert, not being acted upon by most of the strong chemical reagents. It was formerly regarded as a definite compound, but is now known to be a complex mixture of several higher hydrocarbons of the methane or marsh-gas series; hence, by extension, any substance, whether solid, liquid, or gaseous, of the same chemical series; thus gasoline, coal gas and kerosene consist largely of paraffins.paraffins.""
P·3+A·1+R·1+A·1+F·4+F·4+I·1+N·1+I·1+C·3 = 20 pts
parametric (16 points)
""Mathematics a. A constant in an equation that varies in other equations of the same general form, especially such a constant in the equation of a curve or surface that can be varied to represent a family of curves or surfaces.""
P·3+A·1+R·1+A·1+M·3+E·1+T·1+R·1+I·1+C·3 = 16 pts
paraplegic (17 points)
Blame taken by feeble soldier about having immobilised lower section
P·3+A·1+R·1+A·1+P·3+L·1+E·1+G·2+I·1+C·3 = 17 pts
paratactic (16 points)
""Of pertaining to, or characterized by, parataxis.""
P·3+A·1+R·1+A·1+T·1+A·1+C·3+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 16 pts
parodistic (15 points)
PARODIST one who {parodies=v}
P·3+A·1+R·1+O·1+D·2+I·1+S·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 15 pts
pathogenic (18 points)
Causing disease
Notice gap in organisation - hospital cuts could cause disease
Route around soldier in charge may carry infectious consequences
P·3+A·1+T·1+H·4+O·1+G·2+E·1+N·1+I·1+C·3 = 18 pts
pathologic (18 points)
Of or relating to pathology.
P·3+A·1+T·1+H·4+O·1+L·1+O·1+G·2+I·1+C·3 = 18 pts
patronymic (19 points)
Russian middle name
Sort of name unusual for Cypriot man
Name derived from forefather
P·3+A·1+T·1+R·1+O·1+N·1+Y·4+M·3+I·1+C·3 = 19 pts
pederastic (15 points)
Of or pertaining to pederasty.
P·3+E·1+D·2+E·1+R·1+A·1+S·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 15 pts
pedophilic (20 points)
PEDOPHILE A person who has pedophilia.
P·3+E·1+D·2+O·1+P·3+H·4+I·1+L·1+I·1+C·3 = 20 pts
pegmatitic (17 points)
""Of, pertaining to, or resembling, pegmatite; as, the pegmatic structure of certain rocks resembling graphic granite. as, the pegmatic structure of certain rocks resembling graphic granite.""
P·3+E·1+G·2+M·3+A·1+T·1+I·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 17 pts
pentatonic (14 points)
Like the scale C-D-E-G-A-C
Description of scale that could be found in ancient pot
P·3+E·1+N·1+T·1+A·1+T·1+O·1+N·1+I·1+C·3 = 14 pts
pericyclic (21 points)
PERICYCLE
P·3+E·1+R·1+I·1+C·3+Y·4+C·3+L·1+I·1+C·3 = 21 pts
periphytic (22 points)
""Sessile organisms, such as algae and small crustaceans, that live attached to surfaces projecting from the bottom of a freshwater aquatic environment.""
P·3+E·1+R·1+I·1+P·3+H·4+Y·4+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 22 pts
periscopic (18 points)
Viewing on all sides
P·3+E·1+R·1+I·1+S·1+C·3+O·1+P·3+I·1+C·3 = 18 pts
petrologic (15 points)
PETROL to supply with petrol (gasoline)
P·3+E·1+T·1+R·1+O·1+L·1+O·1+G·2+I·1+C·3 = 15 pts
phagocytic (23 points)
""PHAGOCYTE A leucocyte which plays a part in retrogressive processes by taking up (eating), in the form of fine granules, the parts to be removed.""
P·3+H·4+A·1+G·2+O·1+C·3+Y·4+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 23 pts
phantasmic (19 points)
Spectral tailless rodents seen by parking area in southern county
Eerie
P·3+H·4+A·1+N·1+T·1+A·1+S·1+M·3+I·1+C·3 = 19 pts
phenotypic (22 points)
PHENOTYPE
P·3+H·4+E·1+N·1+O·1+T·1+Y·4+P·3+I·1+C·3 = 22 pts
philatelic (17 points)
Drunken hack almost lit pile of stamps
Relating to postage stamps
For stamp collectors
P·3+H·4+I·1+L·1+A·1+T·1+E·1+L·1+I·1+C·3 = 17 pts
phlegmatic (20 points)
Being thus makes the GP calm, I fancy
Precarious plight came without emotion
Calm on pitch with game left in the air
P·3+H·4+L·1+E·1+G·2+M·3+A·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 20 pts
phlogistic (18 points)
""Of or pertaining to phlogiston, or to belief in its existence.""
P·3+H·4+L·1+O·1+G·2+I·1+S·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 18 pts
phonematic (19 points)
PHONEME a unit of speech
P·3+H·4+O·1+N·1+E·1+M·3+A·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 19 pts
phonologic (18 points)
Pl. phonologies The study of speech sounds in language or a language with reference to their distribution and patterning and to tacit rules governing pronunciation.
P·3+H·4+O·1+N·1+O·1+L·1+O·1+G·2+I·1+C·3 = 18 pts
phosphatic (22 points)
""Pertaining to, or containing, phosphorus, phosphoric acid, or phosphates; as, phosphatic nodules. as, phosphatic nodules.""
P·3+H·4+O·1+S·1+P·3+H·4+A·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 22 pts
phosphoric (22 points)
The acid in Coca Cola
Relating to a particular element
P·3+H·4+O·1+S·1+P·3+H·4+O·1+R·1+I·1+C·3 = 22 pts
photogenic (18 points)
Liable to be shot (wordplay)
Pretty as a picture (wordplay)
Welcome adjective for screen hopefuls.
P·3+H·4+O·1+T·1+O·1+G·2+E·1+N·1+I·1+C·3 = 18 pts
photolytic (20 points)
""Decaying the breakdown of matter or materials under the influence of light. ; photolytic , adj . Light ()""
P·3+H·4+O·1+T·1+O·1+L·1+Y·4+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 20 pts
phototoxic (24 points)
Rendering the skin susceptible to damage by light. Used of certain medications and cosmetics.
P·3+H·4+O·1+T·1+O·1+T·1+O·1+X·8+I·1+C·3 = 24 pts
phytotoxic (27 points)
Poisonous to plants.
P·3+H·4+Y·4+T·1+O·1+T·1+O·1+X·8+I·1+C·3 = 27 pts
planktonic (18 points)
PLANKTON the minute animal and plant life of a body of water
P·3+L·1+A·1+N·1+K·5+T·1+O·1+N·1+I·1+C·3 = 18 pts
pleochroic (19 points)
Having the property of pleochroism.
P·3+L·1+E·1+O·1+C·3+H·4+R·1+O·1+I·1+C·3 = 19 pts
pleonastic (14 points)
PLEONASTE A black variety of spinel.
P·3+L·1+E·1+O·1+N·1+A·1+S·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 14 pts
pleustonic (14 points)
PLEUSTON aquatic vegetation
P·3+L·1+E·1+U·1+S·1+T·1+O·1+N·1+I·1+C·3 = 14 pts
polyatomic (19 points)
Having more than one atom in the molecule; consisting of several atoms.
P·3+O·1+L·1+Y·4+A·1+T·1+O·1+M·3+I·1+C·3 = 19 pts
polyclinic (19 points)
Hospital able to treat wide variety of diseases
P·3+O·1+L·1+Y·4+C·3+L·1+I·1+N·1+I·1+C·3 = 19 pts
polycyclic (24 points)
CYCLIC moving in complete circles
P·3+O·1+L·1+Y·4+C·3+Y·4+C·3+L·1+I·1+C·3 = 24 pts
polycystic (22 points)
CYSTIC pertaining to a {cyst=n}
P·3+O·1+L·1+Y·4+C·3+Y·4+S·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 22 pts
polydipsic (20 points)
Excessive or abnormal thirst.
P·3+O·1+L·1+Y·4+D·2+I·1+P·3+S·1+I·1+C·3 = 20 pts
polymathic (22 points)
Pertaining to polymathy; acquainted with many branches of learning.
P·3+O·1+L·1+Y·4+M·3+A·1+T·1+H·4+I·1+C·3 = 22 pts
polyphasic (22 points)
PHASIC relating to a phase
P·3+O·1+L·1+Y·4+P·3+H·4+A·1+S·1+I·1+C·3 = 22 pts
polyphonic (22 points)
Having a multiplicity of sounds.
P·3+O·1+L·1+Y·4+P·3+H·4+O·1+N·1+I·1+C·3 = 22 pts
populistic (16 points)
POPULIST a member of a party which represents the common people
P·3+O·1+P·3+U·1+L·1+I·1+S·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 16 pts
postatomic (16 points)
Adjective (-ic)
P·3+O·1+S·1+T·1+A·1+T·1+O·1+M·3+I·1+C·3 = 16 pts
postexilic (21 points)
Subsequent to the Babylonian captivity, in Jewish history
P·3+O·1+S·1+T·1+E·1+X·8+I·1+L·1+I·1+C·3 = 21 pts
pozzolanic (32 points)
POZZOLAN a finely divided material used to make cement
P·3+O·1+Z·10+Z·10+O·1+L·1+A·1+N·1+I·1+C·3 = 32 pts
premeiotic (16 points)
MEIOTIC pertaining to {meiosis=n}
P·3+R·1+E·1+M·3+E·1+I·1+O·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 16 pts
premycotic (21 points)
MYCOTIC pertaining to {mycosis=n}
P·3+R·1+E·1+M·3+Y·4+C·3+O·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 21 pts
presbyopic (21 points)
""Affected by presbyopia; also, remedying presbyopia; farsighted.""
P·3+R·1+E·1+S·1+B·3+Y·4+O·1+P·3+I·1+C·3 = 21 pts
prevocalic (19 points)
VOCALIC a vowel sound
P·3+R·1+E·1+V·4+O·1+C·3+A·1+L·1+I·1+C·3 = 19 pts
procryptic (21 points)
Zoology Having a pattern or coloration adapted for natural camouflage.
P·3+R·1+O·1+C·3+R·1+Y·4+P·3+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 21 pts
prognostic (15 points)
Favoring Simon Magus's sect (wordplay)
Looking ahead
Omen.
P·3+R·1+O·1+G·2+N·1+O·1+S·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 15 pts
pronephric (19 points)
Of or pertaining to the pronephros.
P·3+R·1+O·1+N·1+E·1+P·3+H·4+R·1+I·1+C·3 = 19 pts
prosthetic (17 points)
Like artificial body parts
Peg cheers German man with facial twitch
Like Captain Hook's hook
P·3+R·1+O·1+S·1+T·1+H·4+E·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 17 pts
prototypic (19 points)
""PROTOTYPE An original or model after which anything is copied; the pattern of anything to be engraved, or otherwise copied, cast, or the like; a primary form; exemplar; archetype.""
P·3+R·1+O·1+T·1+O·1+T·1+Y·4+P·3+I·1+C·3 = 19 pts
protreptic (16 points)
Adjective (-ic)
P·3+R·1+O·1+T·1+R·1+E·1+P·3+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 16 pts
pugilistic (15 points)
Indulging in fighting
Of prize-fighting
P·3+U·1+G·2+I·1+L·1+I·1+S·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 15 pts
pyromaniac (19 points)
One who loves lighting (wordplay)
One who goes up on flames (wordplay)
He's a flaming nutter!
P·3+Y·4+R·1+O·1+M·3+A·1+N·1+I·1+A·1+C·3 = 19 pts
pyrometric (19 points)
Any of various thermometers used for measuring high temperatures.
P·3+Y·4+R·1+O·1+M·3+E·1+T·1+R·1+I·1+C·3 = 19 pts
pyrophoric (22 points)
PYROPE a variety of garnet
P·3+Y·4+R·1+O·1+P·3+H·4+O·1+R·1+I·1+C·3 = 22 pts
saprogenic (15 points)
""Of, producing, or resulting from putrefaction.""
S·1+A·1+P·3+R·1+O·1+G·2+E·1+N·1+I·1+C·3 = 15 pts
saxophonic (24 points)
""SAXOPHONE A wind instrument of brass, containing a reed, and partaking of the qualities both of a brass instrument and of a clarinet.""
S·1+A·1+X·8+O·1+P·3+H·4+O·1+N·1+I·1+C·3 = 24 pts
semipublic (18 points)
PUBLIC people as a whole
S·1+E·1+M·3+I·1+P·3+U·1+B·3+L·1+I·1+C·3 = 18 pts
semitropic (16 points)
Like Paraguay's climate
S·1+E·1+M·3+I·1+T·1+R·1+O·1+P·3+I·1+C·3 = 16 pts
septicemic (18 points)
SEPTIC an agent producing sepsis
S·1+E·1+P·3+T·1+I·1+C·3+E·1+M·3+I·1+C·3 = 18 pts
simplistic (16 points)
Ignoring real complexity
Not recognising true complexity
Naive; ignoring complexities
S·1+I·1+M·3+P·3+L·1+I·1+S·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 16 pts
sophomoric (19 points)
Pertaining to a second-year student (US)
Like a lot of humor in this puzzle, maturity-wise, admittedly
S·1+O·1+P·3+H·4+O·1+M·3+O·1+R·1+I·1+C·3 = 19 pts
splanchnic (19 points)
Of or pertaining to the viscera; visceral.
S·1+P·3+L·1+A·1+N·1+C·3+H·4+N·1+I·1+C·3 = 19 pts
sporogenic (15 points)
Biology ()
S·1+P·3+O·1+R·1+O·1+G·2+E·1+N·1+I·1+C·3 = 15 pts
sporogonic (15 points)
""Reproduction by multiple fission of a spore or zygote, characteristic of many sporozoans. Sporogony results in the production of sporozoites.""
S·1+P·3+O·1+R·1+O·1+G·2+O·1+N·1+I·1+C·3 = 15 pts
stenotopic (14 points)
Having poor ecological adaptability
S·1+T·1+E·1+N·1+O·1+T·1+O·1+P·3+I·1+C·3 = 14 pts
supersonic (14 points)
Very fast - 11 (anagram)
Boom-causing, perhaps
*Anthropocentric jet type (wordplay)
S·1+U·1+P·3+E·1+R·1+S·1+O·1+N·1+I·1+C·3 = 14 pts
supertonic (14 points)
Inspector cunningly concealing university second degree in music
S·1+U·1+P·3+E·1+R·1+T·1+O·1+N·1+I·1+C·3 = 14 pts
supraoptic (16 points)
Adjective (-ic)
S·1+U·1+P·3+R·1+A·1+O·1+P·3+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 16 pts
syphilitic (20 points)
Of or pertaining to syphilis; of the nature of syphilis; affected with syphilis.
S·1+Y·4+P·3+H·4+I·1+L·1+I·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 20 pts
taphonomic (19 points)
The study of the conditions and processes by which organisms become fossilized.
T·1+A·1+P·3+H·4+O·1+N·1+O·1+M·3+I·1+C·3 = 19 pts
telepathic (17 points)
More than sensitive (wordplay)
Always in one's thoughts (wordplay)
Like a meeting of the minds (wordplay)
T·1+E·1+L·1+E·1+P·3+A·1+T·1+H·4+I·1+C·3 = 17 pts
telephonic (17 points)
Like some communication
Long-distance, for instance.
T·1+E·1+L·1+E·1+P·3+H·4+O·1+N·1+I·1+C·3 = 17 pts
telescopic (16 points)
Police sect (anagram)
Like some gun sights
Like some lenses
T·1+E·1+L·1+E·1+S·1+C·3+O·1+P·3+I·1+C·3 = 16 pts
theophanic (20 points)
""Of or pertaining to a theopany; appearing to man, as a god.""
T·1+H·4+E·1+O·1+P·3+H·4+A·1+N·1+I·1+C·3 = 20 pts

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