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atom (6 points)
Tiny bit of physics homework (wordplay)
N preceders (wordplay)
A bit of chemistry (wordplay)
A·1+T·1+O·1+M·3 = 6 pts
abohm (12 points)
A little resistance (wordplay)
Unit of electrical resistance
Unit of resistance
A·1+B·3+O·1+H·4+M·3 = 12 pts
axiom (14 points)
Old saying or precept 95)
Murphy's Law, for one
Widely accepted saying
A·1+X·8+I·1+O·1+M·3 = 14 pts
abloom (10 points)
Efflorescent answer by Orlando, perhaps
A flowery part of Ulysses
Flower of Ulysses
A·1+B·3+L·1+O·1+O·1+M·3 = 10 pts
anonym (11 points)
Mr. X, for one
John Smith might be one
It's assumed
A·1+N·1+O·1+N·1+Y·4+M·3 = 11 pts
aciform (14 points)
Needle-shaped
Needle-shaped
A·1+C·3+I·1+F·4+O·1+R·1+M·3 = 14 pts
acronym (14 points)
Mar cony (anagram)
NATO, for one
Am ringing friend in CID (wordplay)
A·1+C·3+R·1+O·1+N·1+Y·4+M·3 = 14 pts
aliform (12 points)
Wing-shaped
Wing-shaped
A·1+L·1+I·1+F·4+O·1+R·1+M·3 = 12 pts
allonym (12 points)
The name of another person assumed by the author of a work
So Gordius to his setter: 'Put the lot on Bunthorne's retirement'
A·1+L·1+L·1+O·1+N·1+Y·4+M·3 = 12 pts
alodium (10 points)
Freehold estate, in law.
Anglo-Saxon estate
Freehold estate
A·1+L·1+O·1+D·2+I·1+U·1+M·3 = 10 pts
antonym (12 points)
Oppo, perhaps, of Caesar, J (wordplay)
Choose to reject, say (wordplay)
Separated, for one (wordplay)
A·1+N·1+T·1+O·1+N·1+Y·4+M·3 = 12 pts
apothem (14 points)
A polygon's "radius."
A·1+P·3+O·1+T·1+H·4+E·1+M·3 = 14 pts
atomism (11 points)
Leucippus's theory
Lucretius's theory
Theory on makeup of universe.
A·1+T·1+O·1+M·3+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 11 pts
ausform (12 points)
To strengthen steel
A·1+U·1+S·1+F·4+O·1+R·1+M·3 = 12 pts
abomasum (14 points)
Old mother's filling a hobo's stomach
Nearly a lot of money, a 12 to stomach
A cow's fourth stomach
A·1+B·3+O·1+M·3+A·1+S·1+U·1+M·3 = 14 pts
accustom (14 points)
Make (someone) used to (something)
Get used (to)
Make used (to)
A·1+C·3+C·3+U·1+S·1+T·1+O·1+M·3 = 14 pts
aconitum (12 points)
Deadly poison from a ranunculaceous plant
Exercised caution with Mike's poisonous plant
A·1+C·3+O·1+N·1+I·1+T·1+U·1+M·3 = 12 pts
acrotism (12 points)
Absence of pulsation
A·1+C·3+R·1+O·1+T·1+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 12 pts
aeriform (13 points)
Light as gases
Light as gases
Gaseous
A·1+E·1+R·1+I·1+F·4+O·1+R·1+M·3 = 13 pts
aerobium (12 points)
""An organism that requires free oxygen, also AEROBE""
A·1+E·1+R·1+O·1+B·3+I·1+U·1+M·3 = 12 pts
aerogram (11 points)
Air letter (US spelling)
Air letter (in US)
Letter from a terrible ogre, beast
A·1+E·1+R·1+O·1+G·2+R·1+A·1+M·3 = 11 pts
algorism (11 points)
Arabic numeration heard as idiosyncrasy of US politician
A·1+L·1+G·2+O·1+R·1+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 11 pts
allodium (11 points)
""Land held absolutely, also ALOD, ALODIUM""
A·1+L·1+L·1+O·1+D·2+I·1+U·1+M·3 = 11 pts
ammonium (14 points)
Charged particle derived from a pungent gas
A·1+M·3+M·3+O·1+N·1+I·1+U·1+M·3 = 14 pts
angstrom (11 points)
Unit of radiation wavelengths
Tiny length unit
Scientist in fear of a type of CD
A·1+N·1+G·2+S·1+T·1+R·1+O·1+M·3 = 11 pts
anteroom (10 points)
Gambling hall (wordplay)
Where waiter might be found (wordplay)
Place for a poker game (wordplay)
A·1+N·1+T·1+E·1+R·1+O·1+O·1+M·3 = 10 pts
antiatom (10 points)
An atom comprised of antiparticles
A·1+N·1+T·1+I·1+A·1+T·1+O·1+M·3 = 10 pts
antifoam (13 points)
Preventing foam
A·1+N·1+T·1+I·1+F·4+O·1+A·1+M·3 = 13 pts
aphorism (15 points)
Metaphor is maybe conveying proverb
A short wise saying or maxim
Short instructive saying
A·1+P·3+H·4+O·1+R·1+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 15 pts
apothegm (16 points)
Terse witty saying
Short saying
Saw the map go awry
A·1+P·3+O·1+T·1+H·4+E·1+G·2+M·3 = 16 pts
arciform (15 points)
Having the form of an arch
A·1+R·1+C·3+I·1+F·4+O·1+R·1+M·3 = 15 pts
armyworm (18 points)
Destructive moth larva
Technically, it's really a caterpillar
Larva takes my line, backing into weapon
A·1+R·1+M·3+Y·4+W·4+O·1+R·1+M·3 = 18 pts
atropism (12 points)
Toxic condition of armpit - so revolting!
Diseased state
A·1+T·1+R·1+O·1+P·3+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 12 pts
auriform (13 points)
Ear shaped
A·1+U·1+R·1+I·1+F·4+O·1+R·1+M·3 = 13 pts
axoplasm (19 points)
The cytoplasm of an axon
A·1+X·8+O·1+P·3+L·1+A·1+S·1+M·3 = 19 pts
algorithm (15 points)
Decision tree, for one
*Programmer's procedure
Netflix uses one to recommend you movies
A·1+L·1+G·2+O·1+R·1+I·1+T·1+H·4+M·3 = 15 pts
amoralism (13 points)
Movement largely unconcerned with human rights (wordplay)
A·1+M·3+O·1+R·1+A·1+L·1+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 13 pts
anabolism (13 points)
Process of molecular synthesis
A·1+N·1+A·1+B·3+O·1+L·1+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 13 pts
angiogram (13 points)
Cardiologist's X-ray
X-ray of blood or lymph vessels
Cardiologist's request
A·1+N·1+G·2+I·1+O·1+G·2+R·1+A·1+M·3 = 13 pts
angleworm (15 points)
Bait male? Wrong, wrong!
Fisherman's bait; meal grown (anagram)
Nightcrawler, to some Northerners
A·1+N·1+G·2+L·1+E·1+W·4+O·1+R·1+M·3 = 15 pts
anthodium (15 points)
The flower head of certain plants
A·1+N·1+T·1+H·4+O·1+D·2+I·1+U·1+M·3 = 15 pts
arboretum (13 points)
Where one can't see the wood, they say!
Place for ashes in the garden (wordplay)
A gathering of elders (wordplay)
A·1+R·1+B·3+O·1+R·1+E·1+T·1+U·1+M·3 = 13 pts
arrowworm (17 points)
Disputes either way accep-ted by member that's spine-less and transparent
A·1+R·1+R·1+O·1+W·4+W·4+O·1+R·1+M·3 = 17 pts
atonalism (11 points)
ATONAL lacking tonality
A·1+T·1+O·1+N·1+A·1+L·1+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 11 pts
audiogram (13 points)
Part of a hearing test, maybe
A·1+U·1+D·2+I·1+O·1+G·2+R·1+A·1+M·3 = 13 pts
autoecism (13 points)
Having all stages of a life cycle occurring on the same host.
A·1+U·1+T·1+O·1+E·1+C·3+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 13 pts
absolutism (14 points)
Doctrine of unlimited power
Total power lost, I am taking bus, sadly
Moral theory that doesn't allow for shades of gray
A·1+B·3+S·1+O·1+L·1+U·1+T·1+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 14 pts
alcoholism (17 points)
Focus of the group started by Bill W.
Addiction to drink
Habitual intoxication
A·1+L·1+C·3+O·1+H·4+O·1+L·1+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 17 pts
androecium (15 points)
""Pl. androecia (-sh - , -sh ) The stamens of a flower considered as a group.""
A·1+N·1+D·2+R·1+O·1+E·1+C·3+I·1+U·1+M·3 = 15 pts
angiosperm (15 points)
A plant which has its seeds inclosed in a pericarp.
A·1+N·1+G·2+I·1+O·1+S·1+P·3+E·1+R·1+M·3 = 15 pts
antagonism (13 points)
Man in toga's set about opposition
Crude sign to a man provoking conflict
Moan at sign that's whipped up hostility
A·1+N·1+T·1+A·1+G·2+O·1+N·1+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 13 pts
antemortem (14 points)
During one's lifetime
Before passing
Like some injuries discovered in forensic science
A·1+N·1+T·1+E·1+M·3+O·1+R·1+T·1+E·1+M·3 = 14 pts
antireform (15 points)
Opposed to change
A·1+N·1+T·1+I·1+R·1+E·1+F·4+O·1+R·1+M·3 = 15 pts
apophthegm (23 points)
Its precise to say it's not worth the paper it's written on
Saw dad in strange hat, trim having bit of gold in it
A widely favoured hot article by general manager occasions pithy remark
A·1+P·3+O·1+P·3+H·4+T·1+H·4+E·1+G·2+M·3 = 23 pts
apothecium (19 points)
""The ascigerous fructification of lichens, forming masses of various shapes.""
A·1+P·3+O·1+T·1+H·4+E·1+C·3+I·1+U·1+M·3 = 19 pts
ascogonium (15 points)
Pl. ascogonia (-n - ) The female reproductive organ of ascomycetous fungi.
A·1+S·1+C·3+O·1+G·2+O·1+N·1+I·1+U·1+M·3 = 15 pts
auditorium (13 points)
Sitting-room with a view (wordplay)
Room for performances
The principal's classroom
A·1+U·1+D·2+I·1+T·1+O·1+R·1+I·1+U·1+M·3 = 13 pts
automatism (14 points)
Action which does not involve conscious intention
A·1+U·1+T·1+O·1+M·3+A·1+T·1+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 14 pts
achromatism (20 points)
Being without color
A·1+C·3+H·4+R·1+O·1+M·3+A·1+T·1+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 20 pts
adoptianism (16 points)
Noun denoting doctrine or practice
A·1+D·2+O·1+P·3+T·1+I·1+A·1+N·1+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 16 pts
adoptionism (16 points)
ADOPTION the act of {adopting=v}
A·1+D·2+O·1+P·3+T·1+I·1+O·1+N·1+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 16 pts
agnosticism (16 points)
Unbelievable state
Scepticism shown by eccentric stoic gains 1,000 in support
A·1+G·2+N·1+O·1+S·1+T·1+I·1+C·3+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 16 pts
anachronism (18 points)
Untimely mistake (wordplay)
Thing that belongs to another time
A case of mixed dates
A·1+N·1+A·1+C·3+H·4+R·1+O·1+N·1+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 18 pts
archdukedom (24 points)
An archduchy.
A·1+R·1+C·3+H·4+D·2+U·1+K·5+E·1+D·2+O·1+M·3 = 24 pts
archegonium (19 points)
""The pistillidium or female organ in the higher cryptogamic plants, corresponding to the pistil in flowering plants.""
A·1+R·1+C·3+H·4+E·1+G·2+O·1+N·1+I·1+U·1+M·3 = 19 pts
arteriogram (14 points)
Pl. arteriographies Examination of the arteries using x-rays following injection of a radiopaque substance.
A·1+R·1+T·1+E·1+R·1+I·1+O·1+G·2+R·1+A·1+M·3 = 14 pts
autoerotism (13 points)
""Self-satisfaction of sexual desire, as by masturbation.""
A·1+U·1+T·1+O·1+E·1+R·1+O·1+T·1+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 13 pts
abolitionism (16 points)
The principles or measures of abolitionists.
A·1+B·3+O·1+L·1+I·1+T·1+I·1+O·1+N·1+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 16 pts
aeroembolism (18 points)
Embolism that occurs as a result of the entrance of air bubbles into a blood vessel after surgical procedures or trauma.
A·1+E·1+R·1+O·1+E·1+M·3+B·3+O·1+L·1+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 18 pts
allomorphism (21 points)
The property which constitutes an allomorph; the change involved in becoming an allomorph.
A·1+L·1+L·1+O·1+M·3+O·1+R·1+P·3+H·4+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 21 pts
anecdotalism (17 points)
""ANECDOTAL Pertaining to, or abounding with, anecdotes; as, anecdotal conversation. as, anecdotal conversation.""
A·1+N·1+E·1+C·3+D·2+O·1+T·1+A·1+L·1+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 17 pts
anisotropism (16 points)
Not isotropic.
A·1+N·1+I·1+S·1+O·1+T·1+R·1+O·1+P·3+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 16 pts
antinepotism (16 points)
NEPOTISM favouritism shown to a relative
A·1+N·1+T·1+I·1+N·1+E·1+P·3+O·1+T·1+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 16 pts
apocalyptism (23 points)
Noun denoting doctrine or practice
A·1+P·3+O·1+C·3+A·1+L·1+Y·4+P·3+T·1+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 23 pts
appressorium (18 points)
""Pl -ria [-rɪə] (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) Botany a flattened hypha of a parasitic fungus that penetrates the host tissues [from New Latin, from Latin appressus ; see appressed ]""
A·1+P·3+P·3+R·1+E·1+S·1+S·1+O·1+R·1+I·1+U·1+M·3 = 18 pts
archesporium (21 points)
A primitive cell or group of cells from which a mother cell develops.
A·1+R·1+C·3+H·4+E·1+S·1+P·3+O·1+R·1+I·1+U·1+M·3 = 21 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
automorphism (21 points)
Automorphic characterization.
A·1+U·1+T·1+O·1+M·3+O·1+R·1+P·3+H·4+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 21 pts
aldosteronism (16 points)
ALDOSTERONE
A·1+L·1+D·2+O·1+S·1+T·1+E·1+R·1+O·1+N·1+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 16 pts
anticommunism (21 points)
""COMMUNISM A scheme of equalizing the social conditions of life; specifically, a scheme which contemplates the abolition of inequalities in the possession of property, as by distributing all wealth equally to all, or by holding all wealth in common for the equal use and advantage of all.""
A·1+N·1+T·1+I·1+C·3+O·1+M·3+M·3+U·1+N·1+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 21 pts
antilogarithm (19 points)
""The number corresponding to a logarithm. The word has been sometimes, though rarely, used to denote the complement of a given logarithm; also the logarithmic cosine corresponding to a given logarithmic sine.""
A·1+N·1+T·1+I·1+L·1+O·1+G·2+A·1+R·1+I·1+T·1+H·4+M·3 = 19 pts
antinomianism (17 points)
The tenets or practice of Antinomians.
A·1+N·1+T·1+I·1+N·1+O·1+M·3+I·1+A·1+N·1+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 17 pts
antiterrorism (15 points)
""TERRORISM The act of terrorizing, or state of being terrorized; a mode of government by terror or intimidation.""
A·1+N·1+T·1+I·1+T·1+E·1+R·1+R·1+O·1+R·1+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 15 pts
autoeroticism (17 points)
""AUTOEROTIC sexually self-satisfying, as by masturbation.""
A·1+U·1+T·1+O·1+E·1+R·1+O·1+T·1+I·1+C·3+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 17 pts
autoradiogram (17 points)
An image produced upon photographic film by exposure of the film to a radioactive substance in close proximity to (usually in contact with) the film.
A·1+U·1+T·1+O·1+R·1+A·1+D·2+I·1+O·1+G·2+R·1+A·1+M·3 = 17 pts
abstractionism (20 points)
""ABSTRACTION The act of abstracting, separating, or withdrawing, or the state of being withdrawn; withdrawal.""
A·1+B·3+S·1+T·1+R·1+A·1+C·3+T·1+I·1+O·1+N·1+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 20 pts
allelomorphism (23 points)
""ALLELOMORPH One of the pure unit characters commonly existing singly or in pairs in the germ cells of Mendelian hybrids, and exhibited in varying proportion among the organisms themselves; same as allele, 2. Allelomorphs which under certain circumstances are themselves compound are called hypallelomorphs. See Mendel's law.allele, 2. Allelomorphs which under certain circumstances are themselves compound are called hypallelomorphs. See Mendel's law.""
A·1+L·1+L·1+E·1+L·1+O·1+M·3+O·1+R·1+P·3+H·4+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 23 pts
antialcoholism (21 points)
Opposed to alcoholism
A·1+N·1+T·1+I·1+A·1+L·1+C·3+O·1+H·4+O·1+L·1+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 21 pts
apocalypticism (27 points)
APOCALYPTIC
A·1+P·3+O·1+C·3+A·1+L·1+Y·4+P·3+T·1+I·1+C·3+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 27 pts
associationism (18 points)
The doctrine or theory held by associationists.
A·1+S·1+S·1+O·1+C·3+I·1+A·1+T·1+I·1+O·1+N·1+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 18 pts
anthropopathism (27 points)
Cruel seas, for example
"Cruel seas," for example
A·1+N·1+T·1+H·4+R·1+O·1+P·3+O·1+P·3+A·1+T·1+H·4+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 27 pts
anticolonialism (19 points)
Widespread feeling in the East.
Trend in world national setup.
A·1+N·1+T·1+I·1+C·3+O·1+L·1+O·1+N·1+I·1+A·1+L·1+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 19 pts
antirationalism (17 points)
""RATIONALISM The doctrine or system of those who deduce their religious opinions from reason or the understanding, as distinct from, or opposed to, revelation.""
A·1+N·1+T·1+I·1+R·1+A·1+T·1+I·1+O·1+N·1+A·1+L·1+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 17 pts
antiromanticism (21 points)
""ROMANTICISM A fondness for romantic characteristics or peculiarities; specifically, in modern literature, an aiming at romantic effects; applied to the productions of a school of writers who sought to revive certain medi<?/val forms and methods in opposition to the socalled classical style.""
A·1+N·1+T·1+I·1+R·1+O·1+M·3+A·1+N·1+T·1+I·1+C·3+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 21 pts
assimilationism (19 points)
""ASSIMILATION 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+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 19 pts
A·1+N·1+T·1+H·4+R·1+O·1+P·3+O·1+C·3+E·1+N·1+T·1+R·1+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 25 pts
A·1+N·1+T·1+H·4+R·1+O·1+P·3+O·1+M·3+O·1+R·1+P·3+H·4+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 30 pts
A·1+N·1+T·1+I·1+E·1+V·4+O·1+L·1+U·1+T·1+I·1+O·1+N·1+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 21 pts
A·1+N·1+T·1+I·1+R·1+E·1+D·2+U·1+C·3+T·1+I·1+O·1+N·1+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 21 pts
authoritarianism (21 points)
novelist stirring one martini as a rule (16)
A·1+U·1+T·1+H·4+O·1+R·1+I·1+T·1+A·1+R·1+I·1+A·1+N·1+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 21 pts
A·1+N·1+T·1+I·1+C·3+O·1+M·3+M·3+E·1+R·1+C·3+I·1+A·1+L·1+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 27 pts
A·1+N·1+T·1+I·1+F·4+E·1+R·1+R·1+O·1+M·3+A·1+G·2+N·1+E·1+T·1+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 26 pts
A·1+N·1+T·1+I·1+A·1+U·1+T·1+H·4+O·1+R·1+I·1+T·1+A·1+R·1+I·1+A·1+N·1+I·1+S·1+M·3 = 25 pts

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