arctic char
nounSmall trout of northern waters.
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noun Meaning 2
small trout of northern waters; landlocked populations in Quebec and northern New England
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change purse
nounA small purse for carrying coins.
Daily puzzle explanationcomedy roast
nounAn event where a guest of honor is humorously insulted by friends and fellow comedians.
Daily puzzle explanationdoc brown
proper nounThe eccentric scientist Emmett Brown who builds the time machine in the Back to the Future films.
Daily puzzle explanationflux capacitor
nounThe fictional device that makes time travel possible in the Back to the Future films.
Daily puzzle explanationgladiator sandals
nounFlat sandals with straps that wrap up the foot and ankle.
Daily puzzle explanationgood heavens
interjectionAn exclamation of surprise or dismay.
Daily puzzle explanationgreat scott
interjectionAn old-fashioned exclamation of surprise or astonishment.
Daily puzzle explanationholy smokes
interjectionAn exclamation of surprise or amazement.
Daily puzzle explanationjiminy cricket
proper nounThe cricket who serves as Pinocchio's conscience in the Disney film.
Daily puzzle explanationmarty mcfly
proper nounThe teenage time traveler played by Michael J. Fox in the Back to the Future films.
Daily puzzle explanationmoonlight sonata
proper nounBeethoven's Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, one of his best-known works.
Daily puzzle explanationrocky road
nounAn ice cream or candy flavor made with chocolate, nuts and marshmallows.
Daily puzzle explanationshift dress
nounA simple, straight dress that hangs loosely from the shoulders.
Daily puzzle explanationswing set
nounA play structure with swings, typically in a backyard or playground.
Daily puzzle explanationyou're toast
phraseAn informal way of saying someone is in serious trouble or about to lose.
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