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apprehending (21 points)
Apprehend
A·1+P·3+P·3+R·1+E·1+H·4+E·1+N·1+D·2+I·1+N·1+G·2 = 21 pts
apprehension (19 points)
Fear taking (wordplay)
Fear, perhaps, in one that's disturbed
Taking fright (wordplay)
A·1+P·3+P·3+R·1+E·1+H·4+E·1+N·1+S·1+I·1+O·1+N·1 = 19 pts
apprehensive (22 points)
Even I, perhaps, could be afraid
Even I, perhaps, could become so fearful
Anxious, perhaps even worried about one
A·1+P·3+P·3+R·1+E·1+H·4+E·1+N·1+S·1+I·1+V·4+E·1 = 22 pts
apprenticing (19 points)
Setting to work to learn from a master.
A·1+P·3+P·3+R·1+E·1+N·1+T·1+I·1+C·3+I·1+N·1+G·2 = 19 pts
approbations (18 points)
Acts of praise
A·1+P·3+P·3+R·1+O·1+B·3+A·1+T·1+I·1+O·1+N·1+S·1 = 18 pts
appurtenance (18 points)
Accessory (linked to a particular activity)
Net can be fitted in a quietly perfect accessory
Accessory developing rut in a quiet act of mortification
A·1+P·3+P·3+U·1+R·1+T·1+E·1+N·1+A·1+N·1+C·3+E·1 = 18 pts
appurtenants (16 points)
Appurtenant
A·1+P·3+P·3+U·1+R·1+T·1+E·1+N·1+A·1+N·1+T·1+S·1 = 16 pts
aquatintists (21 points)
Aquatintist
A·1+Q·10+U·1+A·1+T·1+I·1+N·1+T·1+I·1+S·1+T·1+S·1 = 21 pts
aquilinities (21 points)
Aquilinity
A·1+Q·10+U·1+I·1+L·1+I·1+N·1+I·1+T·1+I·1+E·1+S·1 = 21 pts
arabinosides (15 points)
Arabinoside
A·1+R·1+A·1+B·3+I·1+N·1+O·1+S·1+I·1+D·2+E·1+S·1 = 15 pts
arbitraments (16 points)
Arbitrament
A·1+R·1+B·3+I·1+T·1+R·1+A·1+M·3+E·1+N·1+T·1+S·1 = 16 pts
arbitrations (14 points)
Arbitration
A·1+R·1+B·3+I·1+T·1+R·1+A·1+T·1+I·1+O·1+N·1+S·1 = 14 pts
arborescence (18 points)
""The state of being arborescent; the resemblance to a tree in minerals, or crystallizations, or groups of crystals in that form; as, the arborescence produced by precipitating silver. as, the arborescence produced by precipitating silver.""
A·1+R·1+B·3+O·1+R·1+E·1+S·1+C·3+E·1+N·1+C·3+E·1 = 18 pts
arborization (23 points)
""The appearance or figure of a tree or plant, as in minerals or fossils; a dendrite.""
A·1+R·1+B·3+O·1+R·1+I·1+Z·10+A·1+T·1+I·1+O·1+N·1 = 23 pts
archdeaconry (23 points)
Anarchy with credo disturbed church office
A·1+R·1+C·3+H·4+D·2+E·1+A·1+C·3+O·1+N·1+R·1+Y·4 = 23 pts
archdiocesan (20 points)
Dean co-chairs shambles in one of the church provinces
Relates to clerical figure starting off in March around the sea reportedly
A·1+R·1+C·3+H·4+D·2+I·1+O·1+C·3+E·1+S·1+A·1+N·1 = 20 pts
archegoniate (18 points)
ARCHEGONIA
A·1+R·1+C·3+H·4+E·1+G·2+O·1+N·1+I·1+A·1+T·1+E·1 = 18 pts
archenterons (17 points)
Archenteron
A·1+R·1+C·3+H·4+E·1+N·1+T·1+E·1+R·1+O·1+N·1+S·1 = 17 pts
archosaurian (17 points)
English word
A·1+R·1+C·3+H·4+O·1+S·1+A·1+U·1+R·1+I·1+A·1+N·1 = 17 pts
armamentaria (16 points)
""Pl. armamentariums or armamentaria (- - ) The complete equipment of a physician or medical institution, including books, supplies, and instruments.""
A·1+R·1+M·3+A·1+M·3+E·1+N·1+T·1+A·1+R·1+I·1+A·1 = 16 pts
arpeggiating (17 points)
ARPEGGIATE
A·1+R·1+P·3+E·1+G·2+G·2+I·1+A·1+T·1+I·1+N·1+G·2 = 17 pts
arraignments (15 points)
An A of A&E
A·1+R·1+R·1+A·1+I·1+G·2+N·1+M·3+E·1+N·1+T·1+S·1 = 15 pts
arrangements (15 points)
Plans for a future event
Chord progressions, e.g
Stock in branch sent off for orders
A·1+R·1+R·1+A·1+N·1+G·2+E·1+M·3+E·1+N·1+T·1+S·1 = 15 pts
arsenopyrite (17 points)
""A mineral of a tinwhite color and metallic luster, containing arsenic, sulphur, and iron; also called arsenical pyrites and mispickel. arsenical pyrites and mispickel.""
A·1+R·1+S·1+E·1+N·1+O·1+P·3+Y·4+R·1+I·1+T·1+E·1 = 17 pts
arsphenamine (19 points)
""A yellow hygroscopic powder, C 12 H 12 As 2 N 2 O 2 2HCl2H 2 O, formerly used to treat syphilis, yaws, and other spirochetal infections.""
A·1+R·1+S·1+P·3+H·4+E·1+N·1+A·1+M·3+I·1+N·1+E·1 = 19 pts
artfulnesses (15 points)
Artfulness
A·1+R·1+T·1+F·4+U·1+L·1+N·1+E·1+S·1+S·1+E·1+S·1 = 15 pts
articulating (15 points)
Stating clearly
A·1+R·1+T·1+I·1+C·3+U·1+L·1+A·1+T·1+I·1+N·1+G·2 = 15 pts
articulation (14 points)
Clarity in speech
Tunic a tailor prepared for delivery
Term for off-road suspension compliance
A·1+R·1+T·1+I·1+C·3+U·1+L·1+A·1+T·1+I·1+O·1+N·1 = 14 pts
artilleryman (17 points)
Gunner can be taller in army
What Harry Truman was in World War I.
Soldier unwell in channel by island
A·1+R·1+T·1+I·1+L·1+L·1+E·1+R·1+Y·4+M·3+A·1+N·1 = 17 pts
artillerymen (17 points)
Gunnery soldiers
A·1+R·1+T·1+I·1+L·1+L·1+E·1+R·1+Y·4+M·3+E·1+N·1 = 17 pts
artisanships (17 points)
Artisanship
A·1+R·1+T·1+I·1+S·1+A·1+N·1+S·1+H·4+I·1+P·3+S·1 = 17 pts
ascendancies (17 points)
Ascendancy
A·1+S·1+C·3+E·1+N·1+D·2+A·1+N·1+C·3+I·1+E·1+S·1 = 17 pts
ascendencies (17 points)
Ascendency
A·1+S·1+C·3+E·1+N·1+D·2+E·1+N·1+C·3+I·1+E·1+S·1 = 17 pts
ascertaining (15 points)
Confirming seating in car trip
Working out in revolutionary Argentina (sic)
A carol about tried and tested type of working out, for sure
A·1+S·1+C·3+E·1+R·1+T·1+A·1+I·1+N·1+I·1+N·1+G·2 = 15 pts
asphyxiating (28 points)
ASPHYXIATE To bring to a state of asphyxia; to suffocate.
A·1+S·1+P·3+H·4+Y·4+X·8+I·1+A·1+T·1+I·1+N·1+G·2 = 28 pts
asphyxiation (27 points)
Suffocation
A·1+S·1+P·3+H·4+Y·4+X·8+I·1+A·1+T·1+I·1+O·1+N·1 = 27 pts
aspirational (14 points)
Characterised by hope or ambition
Like those trying to succeed
Relating to hope, since religious and sensible
A·1+S·1+P·3+I·1+R·1+A·1+T·1+I·1+O·1+N·1+A·1+L·1 = 14 pts
assassinated (13 points)
Fools dine at folly and get done in
Done in, two beasts of burden eat half of dinner, being shattered
Murdered
A·1+S·1+S·1+A·1+S·1+S·1+I·1+N·1+A·1+T·1+E·1+D·2 = 13 pts
assassinates (12 points)
Assassinate
A·1+S·1+S·1+A·1+S·1+S·1+I·1+N·1+A·1+T·1+E·1+S·1 = 12 pts
assassinator (12 points)
An assassin.
A·1+S·1+S·1+A·1+S·1+S·1+I·1+N·1+A·1+T·1+O·1+R·1 = 12 pts
assentations (12 points)
Assentation
A·1+S·1+S·1+E·1+N·1+T·1+A·1+T·1+I·1+O·1+N·1+S·1 = 12 pts
asseverating (16 points)
""ASSEVERATE To affirm or aver positively, or with solemnity.""
A·1+S·1+S·1+E·1+V·4+E·1+R·1+A·1+T·1+I·1+N·1+G·2 = 16 pts
asseveration (15 points)
Solemn statement
Stupid person the day before helping to produce solemn statement
A·1+S·1+S·1+E·1+V·4+E·1+R·1+A·1+T·1+I·1+O·1+N·1 = 15 pts
assignations (13 points)
Lovers' meetings
Gas is volatile, and countries have meetings
Son is against being involved in secret trysts
A·1+S·1+S·1+I·1+G·2+N·1+A·1+T·1+I·1+O·1+N·1+S·1 = 13 pts
assimilating (15 points)
Taking in and understanding
A·1+S·1+S·1+I·1+M·3+I·1+L·1+A·1+T·1+I·1+N·1+G·2 = 15 pts
assimilation (14 points)
""The act or process of assimilating or bringing to a resemblance, likeness, or identity; also, the state of being so assimilated; as, the assimilation of one sound to another. as, the assimilation of one sound to another.""
A·1+S·1+S·1+I·1+M·3+I·1+L·1+A·1+T·1+I·1+O·1+N·1 = 14 pts
associations (14 points)
Association
A·1+S·1+S·1+O·1+C·3+I·1+A·1+T·1+I·1+O·1+N·1+S·1 = 14 pts
assuagements (15 points)
Assuagement
A·1+S·1+S·1+U·1+A·1+G·2+E·1+M·3+E·1+N·1+T·1+S·1 = 15 pts
astonishment (17 points)
Instant homes? Surprise! Surprise!
Surprise shots at men in melee
End of quote
A·1+S·1+T·1+O·1+N·1+I·1+S·1+H·4+M·3+E·1+N·1+T·1 = 17 pts
astoundingly (17 points)
Astounding
A·1+S·1+T·1+O·1+U·1+N·1+D·2+I·1+N·1+G·2+L·1+Y·4 = 17 pts
astringently (16 points)
American series on hospital department initially leaving you in a severe way
A·1+S·1+T·1+R·1+I·1+N·1+G·2+E·1+N·1+T·1+L·1+Y·4 = 16 pts
astronautics (14 points)
Science of space travel
A·1+S·1+T·1+R·1+O·1+N·1+A·1+U·1+T·1+I·1+C·3+S·1 = 14 pts
astronomical (16 points)
Absolutely huge (in a heavenly way!)
Stellar location with Mars shot
High, as inflationary prices
A·1+S·1+T·1+R·1+O·1+N·1+O·1+M·3+I·1+C·3+A·1+L·1 = 16 pts
astutenesses (12 points)
Astuteness
A·1+S·1+T·1+U·1+T·1+E·1+N·1+E·1+S·1+S·1+E·1+S·1 = 12 pts
asynchronies (20 points)
Asynchrony
A·1+S·1+Y·4+N·1+C·3+H·4+R·1+O·1+N·1+I·1+E·1+S·1 = 20 pts
asynchronism (22 points)
The relation that exists when things occur at unrelated times.
A·1+S·1+Y·4+N·1+C·3+H·4+R·1+O·1+N·1+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 22 pts
asynchronous (20 points)
Happening at different times, soca dances with horny topless nuns
A·1+S·1+Y·4+N·1+C·3+H·4+R·1+O·1+N·1+O·1+U·1+S·1 = 20 pts
atomizations (23 points)
Atomization
A·1+T·1+O·1+M·3+I·1+Z·10+A·1+T·1+I·1+O·1+N·1+S·1 = 23 pts
attenuations (12 points)
Attenuation
A·1+T·1+T·1+E·1+N·1+U·1+A·1+T·1+I·1+O·1+N·1+S·1 = 12 pts
attestations (12 points)
Certain statements.
Claims
A·1+T·1+T·1+E·1+S·1+T·1+A·1+T·1+I·1+O·1+N·1+S·1 = 12 pts
attitudinise (13 points)
ATTITUDE a posture or position
A·1+T·1+T·1+I·1+T·1+U·1+D·2+I·1+N·1+I·1+S·1+E·1 = 13 pts
attitudinize (22 points)
To assume affected attitudes; to strike an attitude; to pose.
A·1+T·1+T·1+I·1+T·1+U·1+D·2+I·1+N·1+I·1+Z·10+E·1 = 22 pts
attorneyship (20 points)
The office or profession of an attorney; agency for another.
A·1+T·1+T·1+O·1+R·1+N·1+E·1+Y·4+S·1+H·4+I·1+P·3 = 20 pts
attractances (16 points)
Attractance
A·1+T·1+T·1+R·1+A·1+C·3+T·1+A·1+N·1+C·3+E·1+S·1 = 16 pts
attributions (14 points)
Attribution
A·1+T·1+T·1+R·1+I·1+B·3+U·1+T·1+I·1+O·1+N·1+S·1 = 14 pts
augmentation (15 points)
Working out meaning at increase
A·1+U·1+G·2+M·3+E·1+N·1+T·1+A·1+T·1+I·1+O·1+N·1 = 15 pts
augmentative (18 points)
Having the quality or power of augmenting; expressing augmentation.
A·1+U·1+G·2+M·3+E·1+N·1+T·1+A·1+T·1+I·1+V·4+E·1 = 18 pts
augustnesses (13 points)
Augustness
A·1+U·1+G·2+U·1+S·1+T·1+N·1+E·1+S·1+S·1+E·1+S·1 = 13 pts
auscultating (15 points)
AUSCULTATE To practice auscultation; to examine by auscultation.
A·1+U·1+S·1+C·3+U·1+L·1+T·1+A·1+T·1+I·1+N·1+G·2 = 15 pts
auscultation (14 points)
The act of listening or hearkening to.
A·1+U·1+S·1+C·3+U·1+L·1+T·1+A·1+T·1+I·1+O·1+N·1 = 14 pts
authenticate (17 points)
Verify gold teeth? I can't when false
Confirm as genuine
Show to be genuine
A·1+U·1+T·1+H·4+E·1+N·1+T·1+I·1+C·3+A·1+T·1+E·1 = 17 pts
authenticity (20 points)
Genuineness
A·1+U·1+T·1+H·4+E·1+N·1+T·1+I·1+C·3+I·1+T·1+Y·4 = 20 pts
autoantibody (18 points)
""An antibody that reacts with the cells, tissues, or native proteins of the individual in which it is produced.""
A·1+U·1+T·1+O·1+A·1+N·1+T·1+I·1+B·3+O·1+D·2+Y·4 = 18 pts
autochthones (20 points)
Autochthon
A·1+U·1+T·1+O·1+C·3+H·4+T·1+H·4+O·1+N·1+E·1+S·1 = 20 pts
autogenously (16 points)
In an autogenous manner; spontaneously.
A·1+U·1+T·1+O·1+G·2+E·1+N·1+O·1+U·1+S·1+L·1+Y·4 = 16 pts
autografting (17 points)
Autograft
A·1+U·1+T·1+O·1+G·2+R·1+A·1+F·4+T·1+I·1+N·1+G·2 = 17 pts
autographing (19 points)
Autograph
A·1+U·1+T·1+O·1+G·2+R·1+A·1+P·3+H·4+I·1+N·1+G·2 = 19 pts
autohypnoses (20 points)
Plural or third person singular
A·1+U·1+T·1+O·1+H·4+Y·4+P·3+N·1+O·1+S·1+E·1+S·1 = 20 pts
autohypnosis (20 points)
In both senses also called self-hypnosis . The act or process of hypnotizing oneself.
A·1+U·1+T·1+O·1+H·4+Y·4+P·3+N·1+O·1+S·1+I·1+S·1 = 20 pts
autohypnotic (22 points)
Pert. to autohypnotism; self-hypnotizing.
A·1+U·1+T·1+O·1+H·4+Y·4+P·3+N·1+O·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 22 pts
autoimmunity (19 points)
AUTOIMMUNE
A·1+U·1+T·1+O·1+I·1+M·3+M·3+U·1+N·1+I·1+T·1+Y·4 = 19 pts
automatizing (24 points)
AUTOMATIZE same as automate.automate.
A·1+U·1+T·1+O·1+M·3+A·1+T·1+I·1+Z·10+I·1+N·1+G·2 = 24 pts
automobiling (17 points)
""AUTOMOBILE a self-propelled vehicle used for transporting passengers, suitable for use on a street or roadway. Many diferent models of automobiles have beenbuilt and sold commercially, possessing varied features such as a retractable roof (in a convertible), different braking systems, different propulsion systems, and varied styling. Most models have four wheels but some have been built with three wheels. Automobiles are usually propelled by internal combustion engines (using volatile inflammable liquids, as gasoline or petrol, alcohol, naphtha, etc.), and sometimes by steam engines, or electric motors. The power of the driving motor varies from under 50 H. P. for earlier models to over 200 H. P. larger models or high-performance sports or racing cars. An automobile is commonly called a car or an auto, and generally in British usage, motor cars.convertible), different braking systems, different propulsion systems, and varied styling. Most models have four wheels but some have been built with three wheels. Automobiles are usually propelled by internal combustion engines (using volatile inflammable liquids, as gasoline or petrol, alcohol, naphtha, etc.), and sometimes by steam engines, or electric motors. The power of the driving motor varies from under 50 H. P. for earlier models to over 200 H. P. larger models or high-performance sports or racing cars. An automobile is commonly called a car or an auto, and generally in British usage, motor cars.""
A·1+U·1+T·1+O·1+M·3+O·1+B·3+I·1+L·1+I·1+N·1+G·2 = 17 pts
autonomously (17 points)
Autonomous
A·1+U·1+T·1+O·1+N·1+O·1+M·3+O·1+U·1+S·1+L·1+Y·4 = 17 pts
autorotating (13 points)
AUTOROTATE
A·1+U·1+T·1+O·1+R·1+O·1+T·1+A·1+T·1+I·1+N·1+G·2 = 13 pts
autorotation (12 points)
AUTOROTATE
A·1+U·1+T·1+O·1+R·1+O·1+T·1+A·1+T·1+I·1+O·1+N·1 = 12 pts
autotomizing (24 points)
AUTOTOMIZE cause a body part to undergo autotomy.
A·1+U·1+T·1+O·1+T·1+O·1+M·3+I·1+Z·10+I·1+N·1+G·2 = 24 pts
autoxidation (20 points)
(Chemistry) Chem a.   oxidation by exposure to atmospheric oxygen
A·1+U·1+T·1+O·1+X·8+I·1+D·2+A·1+T·1+I·1+O·1+N·1 = 20 pts
aversenesses (15 points)
Averseness
A·1+V·4+E·1+R·1+S·1+E·1+N·1+E·1+S·1+S·1+E·1+S·1 = 15 pts
aversiveness (18 points)
AVERSIVE relating to aversion
A·1+V·4+E·1+R·1+S·1+I·1+V·4+E·1+N·1+E·1+S·1+S·1 = 18 pts
avitaminoses (17 points)
Disease and Illness
A·1+V·4+I·1+T·1+A·1+M·3+I·1+N·1+O·1+S·1+E·1+S·1 = 17 pts
avitaminosis (17 points)
Disease and Illness
A·1+V·4+I·1+T·1+A·1+M·3+I·1+N·1+O·1+S·1+I·1+S·1 = 17 pts
avitaminotic (19 points)
""Pl. avitaminoses (-s z) A disease, such as scurvy, beriberi, or pellagra, caused by deficiency of one or more essential vitamins.""
A·1+V·4+I·1+T·1+A·1+M·3+I·1+N·1+O·1+T·1+I·1+C·3 = 19 pts
avuncularity (20 points)
AVUNCULAR Of or pertaining to an uncle.
A·1+V·4+U·1+N·1+C·3+U·1+L·1+A·1+R·1+I·1+T·1+Y·4 = 20 pts
axiomatizing (31 points)
AXIOMATIZE
A·1+X·8+I·1+O·1+M·3+A·1+T·1+I·1+Z·10+I·1+N·1+G·2 = 31 pts
azathioprine (26 points)
An immunosuppressive agent used especially to prevent organ rejection in kidney transplant recipients.
A·1+Z·10+A·1+T·1+H·4+I·1+O·1+P·3+R·1+I·1+N·1+E·1 = 26 pts

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