Classic v2-12: answers

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POTENTIAL

4 letters

AEON noun

an immeasurably long period of time WordNet

ALOE noun

succulent plants having rosettes of leaves usually with fiber like hemp and spikes of showy flowers; found chiefly in Africa WordNet

ALTO noun

the lowest female singing voice WordNet

ATOP adverb

on, to, or at the top WordNet

ENOL noun

an organic compound that contains a hydroxyl group bonded to a carbon atom which in turn is doubly bonded to another carbon atom WordNet

INTO preposition

To or towards the inside of. Wiktionary

IOTA noun

the 9th letter of the Greek alphabet WordNet

LENO noun

A type of weave used to make light, open cotton fabric used for window curtains. Wiktionary

LINO noun

a floor covering WordNet

LION noun

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male WordNet

LOAN noun

the temporary provision of money (usually at interest) WordNet

LOIN noun

a cut of meat taken from the side and back of an animal between the ribs and the rump WordNet

LONE adjective

lacking companions or companionship WordNet

LOPE verb

run easily WordNet

LOTA noun

a globular water bottle used in Asia WordNet

LOTI noun

the basic unit of money in Lesotho WordNet

NOEL noun

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6 WordNet

NOLE noun

Alternative spelling of noll (“the head”) — The part of the body of an animal or human which contains the brain, mouth, and main sense organs. Wiktionary

NOTE verb

make mention of WordNet

OINT verb

To anoint. Wiktionary

ONIE adverb

Scots: any Wiktionary

OPAL noun

a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color; some varieties are used as gemstones WordNet

OPEN verb

cause to open or to become open WordNet

PEON noun

a laborer who is obliged to do menial work WordNet

PION noun

a meson involved in holding the nucleus together; produced as the result of high-energy particle collision WordNet

PLOT noun

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal) WordNet

POET noun

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry) WordNet

POLE noun

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic WordNet

PONE noun

cornbread often made without milk or eggs and baked or fried (southern) WordNet

TOEA noun

100 toea equal 1 kina in Papua New Guinea WordNet

TOIL verb

work hard WordNet

TOLE noun

enameled or lacquered metalware (usually gilded and elaborately painted); popular in the 18th century WordNet

TONE noun

the quality of a person's voice WordNet

TOPE noun

a dome-shaped shrine erected by Buddhists WordNet

TOPI noun

a large South African antelope; considered the swiftest hoofed mammal WordNet

TOTE verb

carry with difficulty WordNet

5 letters

ALONE adverb

without any others being included or involved WordNet

ANOLE noun

small arboreal tropical American insectivorous lizards with the ability to change skin color WordNet

ATONE verb

make amends for WordNet

LENTO adverb

in music WordNet

LOTTE noun

fishes having large mouths with a wormlike filament attached for luring prey WordNet

NOPAL noun

cactus having yellow flowers and purple fruits WordNet

OATEN adjective

of or related to or derived from oats WordNet

OLEIN noun

a naturally occurring glyceride of oleic acid that is found in fats and oils WordNet

OPINE verb

expect, believe, or suppose WordNet

PATIO noun

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence WordNet

PIANO noun

a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds WordNet

PILOT noun

someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight WordNet

PINTO noun

a spotted or calico horse or pony WordNet

PITON noun

a metal spike with a hole for a rope; mountaineers drive it into ice or rock to use as a hold WordNet

POINT noun

a geometric element that has position but no extension WordNet

TALON noun

a sharp hooked claw especially on a bird of prey WordNet

TONAL adjective

employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words WordNet

TOTAL adjective

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete WordNet

6 letters

LEIPOA noun

Australian mound bird; incubates eggs naturally in sandy mounds WordNet

LEPTON noun

100 lepta equal 1 drachma in Greece WordNet

LIONET noun

a small or young lion WordNet

NOTATE verb

put into notation, as of music or choreography WordNet

OPIATE noun

a narcotic drug that contains opium or an opium derivative WordNet

PELOTA noun

a Basque or Spanish game played in a court with a ball and a wickerwork racket WordNet

PINOLE noun

meal made of finely ground corn mixed with sugar and spices WordNet

PIOLET noun

an ax used by mountain climbers for cutting footholds in ice WordNet

POLITE adjective

showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc. WordNet

POTENT adjective

having great influence WordNet

POTTLE noun

a pot that holds 2 quarts WordNet

TEAPOT noun

pot for brewing tea; usually has a spout and handle WordNet

TIPTOE verb

walk on one's toes WordNet

TOILET noun

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets WordNet

7 letters

ELATION noun

a feeling of joy and pride WordNet

OPALINE adjective

having a play of lustrous rainbow colors WordNet

POINTEL noun

a tool used by an engraver WordNet

POLENTA noun

a thick mush made of cornmeal boiled in stock or water WordNet

TALIPOT noun

tall palm of southern India and Sri Lanka with gigantic leaves used as umbrellas and fans or cut into strips for writing paper WordNet

TOENAIL verb

drive obliquely WordNet

9 letters

POTENTIAL noun

the inherent capacity for coming into being WordNet

All 75 eligible answers in this edition are listed. Every eligible discovery counts; milestones do not require particular answers.

Meanings from WordNet (licence) and Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Some wording is adapted.