Winter Holiday Words
Consider When I wear high heels I have a great vocabulary and I speak in paragraphs. I’m more eloquent. I plan to wear them more often. —Meg Ryan For writers, readers, Scrabble, crossword and word gamers like me, Succeed and Soar’s “Word Witty” posts offer little puzzles that strengthen a precious tool: Vocabulary. Please enjoy. Alphagrams are letters in alphabetical order that, when re-assembled, spell words. The 9-letter word in this post’s crossword puzzle means: A kissing cue. The Anglo-Saxon word means bird droppings on twig. What is the word? What Scrabble-winning-words can be made from these letters: EEILMOSTT Enter AlphaGram for Answers Here Please enjoy Succeed and Soar’s Winter Theme crossword. Click here or picture for puzzle and answers. Happy holiday season! The Wisdoms Collection Shop Enriching and Beautiful Posters Click Here
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CONSIDER To me, the job of the artist is to provide a useful and intelligent vocabulary for the world to be able to articulate feelings they experience everyday, and otherwise wouldn’t have the means to express in a meaningful and useful way. — Mos Def For writers, readers, Scrabble, crossword and word gamers like me, Succeed and Soar’s “Word Witty” posts offer little puzzles that strengthen a precious tool: Vocabulary. Scrabble Info Scrabble is sold in 121 countries and comes in 31 different languages. The English version has 100 tiles. Italian and Portuguese versions have the most, 120 tiles. The English version has 8 A tiles. Malaysia has 19 A’s. Word Match Should you wind up with several A’s in your rack, this post’s Word Match offers 11 ways to use two of them. Match letter in first column to their meaning and build vocabulary as well as chances of winning your next game. A Aa A type of cable. Two or more 3-D forms with a common axis. B Amazon Person who uses a chopping tool C Ammonia Volcanic rock D Arachnid A story showing life and action E Armada A powerful woman F Arrange A nitrogen, hydrogen compound with pungent smell G Aviary A fleet of warships H Aware To organize I Axman A class of arthropods that includes spiders, mites and scorpions J Coaxial To be knowledgeable. Alert. K Drama A large enclosure or building for keeping birds Answers below Quality of Life Wouldn’t you agree that two great achievements at this stage in human evolution would be: Peace and prosperity for all people Make violence and brutality, especially war extinct Homo sapiens are smart enough to create a flourishing planet and Win-Win [rather than Win-Lose] relationships. In the Marvin Gaye classic, “What’s Going On,” he sang, War is not the answer. Maybe, once upon a time when there were only a few million people, conquest was an option. Now, with billions and billions and high-powered weapons, there’s too little space for bickering. In personal affairs and of decision makers, consider: You can have everything you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want. — Zig ZiglarFor I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me. … Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me. — Matthew 25: 35-40The test of a civilization is in the way that it cares for its helpless members. — Pearl Buck “What’s Going On” official video [2019] view here Shop Sandra’s Succeed & Soar Art on Hooded Sweat Shirts As well as tote bags, tee shirts, journals, puzzles, phone cases, ornaments, face masks, towels, blankets, cups, pillows, shower curtains and more With autumn’s arrival, snuggle up artfully. These fine quality hoodies are: : 75% cotton, 25% polyester blend Five sizes [Small, Medium, Large, X Large, 2X Large, 3X Large] Two Art Locations [Full Chest or chest patch] Double-opening waist pouch Colors: White, Heather, Charcoal, Black, Navy Machine washable Price $48 NOTE: Sometimes art size must be adjusted for whole image to fit on item. Use CUSTOMIZE. tools with item to: Enlarge, reduce size of art Change placement of art and text Over 60 background colors can be chosen [shades of yellows, blues, greens, grays and more]. Purchase this Hooded Sweatshirt View All Hoodies Thanks for shopping! Word Witty Answers Aa Volcanic rock Amazon A powerful woman Ammonia A nitrogen, hydrogen compound with pungent smell Arachnid A class of arthropods that includes spiders, mites and scorpions Armada A fleet of warships Arrange To organize Aviary A large enclosure or building for keeping birds Aware To be knowledgeable. Alert. Axman Person who uses a chopping tool Coaxial A type of cable. Two or more 3-D forms with a common axis. Drama A story showing life and action
Q Words Spelled Without U
CONSIDER: Reading the dictionary helps me express myself better. I can spend hours flicking through a thesaurus, too. It’s not about expanding my vocabulary, it’s just that I have a very specific taste with words. I’ll sit and write lists of them to help me better describe my life. — Arlo Parks * For writers, readers, Scrabble, crossword and word gamers like me, Succeed and Soar’s “Word Witty” posts offer little puzzles that strengthen a precious tool: Vocabulary. Please enjoy. Scrabble History James Brunot was a social worker looking to start a business in his home when he bought Alfred Butts’ word game and renamed it Scrabble. He silk screened letters onto strips of scrap lumber. Brunot and his wife assembled 2,251 copies in their living room in 1949 and lost $450 [$5,657 in 2023 dollars]. Word Match Q [along with Z] score 10 points, the highest amount in Scrabble. Most words with Q require a U. In the American version, there are 100 tiles. Four are U. Should you draw a Q, here are five Official Scrabble words that don’t require a U. Match to their meaning and improve chances of winning your next game. A Qaid or Qadi A drug used to calm or make unconscious B Qanat Monetary unit of Azerbaijan C Qapik The vital life force that flows through the body D Qi An Islamic Judge E Tranq A hillside tunnel used to lead water to village below Answers below. The Wisdoms Collection Shop Enriching and Beautiful Posters Click Here Word Witty Answers Qaid or Qadi An Islamic Judge Qanat A hillside tunnel used to lead water to village below Qapik Monetary unit of Azerbaijan Qi The vital life force that flows through the body Tranq A drug used to calm or make unconscious By the way, several dozen Q words that don’t use U are Scrabble eligible, including: Qhat: an obsolete form of what Qipao: a traditional, Chinese dress Qoph: 19th letter of Hebrew alphabet Yaqona: an intoxicating, Fijian beverage See more
Scrabble Winning Sounds
CONSIDER Vocabulary enables us to interpret and to express. If you have a limited vocabulary, you will also have a limited vision and a limited future. – Jim Rohn For writers, readers, Scrabble, crossword and word gamers like me, Succeed and Soar’s “Word Witty” posts offer little puzzles that strengthen a precious tool: Vocabulary. Please enjoy. Sandra Gould Ford Presenting arts experiences to encourage, refresh, enrich creative thinking and inspire. COMMENT. Word Match Here are five ‘sound’ words that can now score points in Scrabble games. Match words to their definitions. Answers below. Ew or Eew 1. An expression of frustration Tsk or Tsktsk 2. An expression of joy or excitement often associated with cowboys Yeehaw 3. Expression of disgust Yeesh 4. An expression of approval, excitement or enthusiasm Yowza 5. Expressing disapproval or annoyance Be sure to see a film adaptation of “The Gold Bug” below. Also hear Vincent Price read the story that inspired Scrabble. Write. Let me know if you’d like to join a Tournament Scrabble Club. [We have several in Pittsburgh!] Shop Sandra’s Succeed and Soar Art on Weekender Totes As well as beach towels, tee shirts, journals, puzzles, phone cases, ornaments, face masks, towels, blankets, cups, pillows, shower curtains and more These chic weekender bags are 24” x 16” Soft spun polyester fabric Have double-stitched seams One-inch thick, white cotton handles Can spot clean or dry cleanhone styles. Either slim or tough case styles available. Price: $43.25 CUSTOMIZE. Use tools with item to: Enlarge, reduce size of art Change placement of art and text Choose background colors Shop Weekender Totes Visit Gallery Thanks for supporting! Thanks for shopping! Click here to view a young Anthony Michael Hall starring in this ABC Saturday Special adaptation of Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Gold Bug.” [45 minutes] * Listen to Vincent Price read Edgar Allen Poe’s classic mystery about a man bitten by a golden beetle” HERE Word Witty Scrabble Answers Ew or Eew Expression of disgust Tsk or Tsktsk Expressing disapproval or annoyance Yeehaw An expression of joy or excitement often associated with cowboys Yeesh An expression of frustration Yowza An expression of approval, excitement or enthusiasm
Scrabble Winning Foods
CONSIDER: I’ve read that an average dog possesses a vocabulary of 200-300 words, which is enough for him to have his own Twitter account. — W. Bruce Cameron * For writers, readers, Scrabble, crossword and word gamers like me, Succeed and Soar’s “Word Witty” posts offer little puzzles that strengthen a precious tool: Vocabulary. Please enjoy. Sandra Gould Ford Presenting arts experiences to encourage, refresh, enrich creative thinking and inspire. COMMENT. About Scrabble Alfred Butts was a shy architect from Jackson Heights, Queens, New York. He’d lost his job during the Great Depression and decided to make a game he could sell. No toy manufacturers were interested [not even Parker Brothers]. Now, Hasbro Mattell produces the game and at least 30,000 Scrabble games are started every hour. Word Match Here are five food words just added to the Official Scrabble Dictionary. Match words to their definitions. Answers below. Guac Zucchini sliced into thin strips to resemble noodles Macaron A small round cake made with egg whites, consisting of two halves sandwiching a creamy filling Matcha A breed of Japanese cattle. The tender beef has high percentage of unsaturated fat. Zoodle A dip made of mashed avocados Wagyu Powdered green tea leaves dissolved in hot water Shop Sandra’s Succeed & Soar Art on Stickers As well as tote bags, tee shirts, journals, puzzles, phone cases, ornaments, face masks, towels, blankets, cups, pillows, shower curtains and more. The high quality and unique Stickers produced by Fine Art America are: Vinyl in 3 sizes: 2×2, 3×3, 4×4, 6×6 Kiss-cut w 1/8” border Available with transparent or white background Adhesive back clings to smooth surfaces, easy to remove Adhesive backing with plenty of stickiness Clings to any smooth surface yet easy to remove Priced from $3.50 to $9.20 CUSTOMIZE. Use tools with item to: Enlarge, reduce size of art Change placement of art and text Buy Stickers Here Shop All Art and Collections HERE. Thanks for your support! Word Witty Answers Guac A dip made of mashed avocados Macaron A small round cake made with egg whites, consisting of two halves sandwiching a creamy filling Matcha Powdered green tea leaves dissolved in hot water Zoodle Zucchini sliced into thin strips to resemble noodles Here are 35 gorgeous recipes. Wagyu A breed of Japanese cattle. The tender beef has high percentage of unsaturated fat. Click here to view See why this beef is so expensive. [Virgins are the most valuable.] Length: 6 minutes
New Scrabble Words
CONSIDER: The limits of my language are the limits of my mind. All I know is what I have words for. — Ludwig Wittgenstein For writers, readers, Scrabble, crossword and word gamers like me, Succeed and Soar’s “Word Witty” posts offer little puzzles that strengthen a precious tool: Vocabulary. Please enjoy this post’s puzzle below. Sandra Gould Ford Presenting arts experiences to encourage, refresh, enrich creative thinking and inspire. Word Match Alfred Butts invented the word game now called Scrabble in 1936. He first called his invention Lexiko. When Butts later added a board, he called the game Criss-Cross Words.Here are five words Butts never knew. They were just added to the Official Scrabble Dictionary. Match words to their definitions. Answers below. bae In photography, the deliberate blurring of items around the subject bokeh Outing someone’s personal information online dox , doxx A person one loves eggcorn A misheard slip of the ear jedi Knights trained to guard peace and justice throughout the universe Shop Sandra’s Art on Mugs As well as tote bags, tee shirts, journals, puzzles, phone cases, ornaments, face masks, towels, blankets, cups, pillows, shower curtains and more These unique, sturdy mugs are: Ceramic Dishwasher and Microwave safe Two sizes: 11 oz and 15 oz Prices, $15 and $18 CUSTOMIZE. Use tools with item to: Enlarge, reduce size of art Change placement of art and text Choose background colors Purchase this cup View All Collections HERE. Thanks for shopping! Word Witty Answers bae A person one loves bokeh In photography, the intentional blurring of items around the subject dox doxx Outing someone’s personal information online eggcorn A misheard slip of the ear jedi Knights trained to guard peace and justice throughout the universe [The word is no longer a Proper Noun and is not capitalized] Click here to see deleted scenes from the Star Wars movie Return of the Jedi. Length: 9 minutes