12-letter words containing t, y, c, o
- protectively — having the quality or function of protecting: a protective covering.
- proteoglycan — a macromolecule composed of a polysaccharide joined to a polypeptide and forming the ground substance of connective tissue.
- prototypical — the original or model on which something is based or formed.
- protuberancy — protuberance.
- psammophytic — relating to psammophytes
- psychoactive — of or relating to a substance having a profound or significant effect on mental processes: a psychoactive drug.
- psychologist — a specialist in psychology.
- psychometric — Psychology. psychometrics.
- psychopathic — of, relating to, or affected with psychopathy.
- psychoticism — the state of being psychotic
- psychotronic — of or relating to a genre of usually low-budget movies that includes horror, fantasy, science-fiction, and underground films.
- psychotropic — affecting mental activity, behavior, or perception, as a mood-altering drug.
- psychrometer — an instrument for determining atmospheric humidity by the reading of two thermometers, the bulb of one being kept moist and ventilated.
- psychrometry — the employment of the psychrometer.
- punditocracy — influential media pundits collectively.
- pyrocatechol — catechol.
- pyroelectric — pertaining to, subject to, or manifesting pyroelectricity.
- pyrogenicity — the characteristic of causing fever
- pyrognostics — the characteristics of a mineral, such as fusibility and flame coloration, that are revealed by the application of heat
- pyromagnetic — (formerly) thermomagnetic (def 1).
- pyrotechnics — the art of making fireworks.
- pyrotechnist — a person skilled in pyrotechnics, especially in the manufacture or use of fireworks.
- quixotically — In a quixotic manner.
- recuperatory — of or relating to recovery or recuperation
- redwood city — a city in W California.
- renunciatory — an act or instance of relinquishing, abandoning, repudiating, or sacrificing something, as a right, title, person, or ambition: the king's renunciation of the throne.
- reticulocyte — a very young red blood cell, sampled as a measure of red blood cell formation; reticulated erythrocyte.
- rhetorically — used for, belonging to, or concerned with mere style or effect.
- rhytidectomy — face-lift.
- rock crystal — transparent quartz, especially when colorless.
- rockumentary — a documentary about rock music.
- romantically — of, relating to, or of the nature of romance; characteristic or suggestive of the world of romance: a romantic adventure.
- royal octavo — a book size, 61⁄4 by 10 inches
- safety touch — a two-point play
- satisfactory — giving or affording satisfaction; fulfilling all demands or requirements: a satisfactory solution.
- satyromaniac — a lascivious man; lecher.
- schizomycete — any of numerous microorganisms of the subkingdom (or phylum) Schizophyta, kingdom Monera, comprising the bacteria.
- schizophytic — of or relating to a schizophyte
- schizothymia — the condition of being schizoid or introverted. It encompasses elements of schizophrenia but does not involve the same depth of psychological disturbance
- scrupulosity — having scruples, or moral or ethical standards; having or showing a strict regard for what one considers right; principled: scrupulous about defending human rights.
- scrutinously — in a scrutinous manner
- second-story — of or located on the second story or floor.
- silk factory — plant where silk fabric is produced
- sixty-second — next after the sixty-first; being the ordinal number for 62.
- snotty-faced — having visible nasal mucus on the face
- snow crystal — a crystal of ice sufficiently heavy to fall from the atmosphere.
- socratically — of or relating to Socrates or his philosophy, followers, etc., or to the Socratic method.
- sole custody — custody, as of a child whose parents are separated, in which one person has sole responsibility.
- solicitously — anxious or concerned (usually followed by about, for, etc., or a clause): solicitous about a person's health.
- sonnet cycle — a group of sonnets composed by one poet and having a unifying theme or subject.