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Wednesday, October 7, 2026

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All these words are verbs (or used as verbs) that mean to keep something, often money or supplies, to use at a later time or date.

Individual words:

•BANK: As a verb, to deposit money into a financial institution. You 'bank' your money to keep it safe and save it for future needs or spending.

•SQUIRREL: Used as a verb, 'to squirrel away' means to hide or save something, like money or items, for future use, just like the animal saves nuts.

•STASH: To hide a supply of something in a secret place for future use. It can also refer to the hidden collection of items itself.

•STORE: As a verb, 'to store' means to keep things in a specific place for use later. For example, storing food in a pantry or clothes in a closet.

KINDS OF BUNS

Each of these words can be placed before 'bun' to name a specific type of bread roll or sweet pastry. For example, a 'cinnamon bun' is a popular sweet treat.

Individual words:

•CINNAMON: This refers to a 'cinnamon bun,' a popular sweet pastry in America. It's a rolled dough with cinnamon sugar, often covered with icing. It's eaten for breakfast or dessert.

•HAMBURGER: This refers to a 'hamburger bun.' It's a soft, round bread roll specifically designed to hold a hamburger patty. It's a staple for American barbecues.

•HOT DOG: This refers to a 'hot dog bun.' It's a long, soft bread roll with a split, perfect for holding a hot dog sausage. It's common at sporting events and casual meals.

•STICKY: This refers to a 'sticky bun,' a sweet pastry often made with nuts and a sweet, sticky glaze like caramel. It’s a popular treat for breakfast or brunch.

GREEK NUMERICAL PREFIXES

All these words contain a prefix from Greek that means a number. 'Di-' means two, 'mono-' means one, 'tetra-' means four, and 'tri-' means three.

Individual words:

•DICHOTOMY: Dichotomy means a division or contrast between two very different things. For example, 'good versus evil' is a common dichotomy.

•MONOLOGUE: A monologue is a long speech given by one person, often in a play or movie. Only one person speaks for a while.

•TETRACYCLINE: Tetracycline is a type of medicine, an antibiotic, used to fight infections. The 'tetra' part refers to its chemical structure involving four rings.

•TRIDENT: A trident is a spear with three sharp points. It is famously held by Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea, in myths.

BEST ___ TONY AWARDS

These are all categories for which a 'Best ___' award is given at the Tony Awards, which celebrate excellence in Broadway theater.

Individual words:

•CHOREOGRAPHY: This is the art of designing and arranging dance moves for performers in a show. A choreographer creates these dances. The Tony Awards honor the best dance creators.

•MUSICAL: A 'musical' is a type of play that tells a story using acting, singing, and dancing. Broadway is famous for musicals. The Tony Awards honor the best new musical show.

•ORCHESTRATIONS: This describes how a show's music is arranged for different instruments in the orchestra. It decides which instrument plays what part. The Tonys honor the best musical arrangements.

•PLAY: A 'play' is a theatrical show with actors performing a story using mostly spoken words. It usually has no singing or dancing. The Tonys honor the best new non-musical play.