12-letter words containing h, o, t, d, y
- the old days — the past
- the year dot — The year dot is used to mean a very long time ago.
- theory-laden — (of an expression) capable of being understood only within the context of a specific theory, as for example superego, which requires the apparatus of Freudian theory in explanation
- thioaldehyde — any of a class of compounds formed by the action of hydrogen sulfide on aldehydes, and regarded as aldehydes with the oxygen replaced by sulfur.
- thiodiglycol — C4H10O2S, a yellowish viscous liquid used as a solvent
- this-worldly — distinguished by or relating to material or earthly concerns; not spiritual or concerned with life in a future or imaginary world
- thomas hardy — Godfrey Harold, 1877–1947, English mathematician.
- to hold sway — If someone or something holds sway, they have great power or influence over a particular place or activity.
- trophy child — anything taken in war, hunting, competition, etc., especially when preserved as a memento; spoil, prize, or award.
- typhoid mary — Mary ("Typhoid Mary") 1869?–1938, U.S. cook, born in Ireland: known immune carrier of typhoid fever who infected many with the disease, institutionalized in 1914.
- unorthodoxly — not conforming to rules, traditions, or modes of conduct, as of a doctrine, religion, or philosophy; not orthodox: an unorthodox ideology.
- unroadworthy — not mechanically sound or suitable for use on the road
- wordsmithery — the craft or skill of a wordsmith
- youth leader — a person who has responsibility for the young people at a youth club etc