Vocabulary Building Blocks
20 Across snood NOUN 1. An ornamental net in the shape of a bag that confines a woman's hair; pins or ties at the back of the head. 2. A small netlike cap or bag, that holds the hair in place. [Derived from Old English snod.]
75 Across sedge NOUN 1. Grass-like or rush-like plant growing in wet places having solid stems, narrow grass-like leaves and spikelets of inconspicuous flowers. 2. Any of various grasslike herbs distributed in marshy places. [Derived from Old English secg.]
52 Down motif NOUN 1. A unifying idea that is a recurrent element in a literary or artistic work. Synonym: theme. 2. A design that consists of recurring shapes or colors. Similar words: design, figure, pattern. 3. In decoration, a distinct element of design. 4. A theme that is elaborated on in a piece of music. Synonym: motive. Similar: melodic theme, musical theme. [Derived from French.]
58 Down A matinee can be any performance or entertainment, such as a play, concert, or movie, that is held in the daytime, especially in the afternoon. However, the English usage of the word derives from the French word for "morning", matin.
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