Words of the week

Oct 12 to Oct 18, 2026

A few words worth knowing from 1 Nectary puzzle, and every pangram, each with its meaning. Today’s puzzle joins the list tomorrow, so nothing here gives it away.

Worth knowing

  • maraca

    noun. a percussion instrument consisting of a hollow gourd containing pebbles or beans; often played in pairs

    From puzzle #42

  • maharani

    noun. a great rani; a princess in India or the wife of a maharaja

    From puzzle #42

The week’s pangrams

  1. Monday, October 12, 2026rmhinac
    • chairman

      noun. the male officer who presides at the meetings of an organization

Other weeks

Words of the Week: Oct 12 to Oct 18, 2026 · Nectary