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2 letters

GO
A board game for two players who place counters on a grid; the object is to surround and so capture the opponent's counters

3 letters

RUN
Perform as expected when applied; "The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in"; "Does this old car still run well?"; "This old radio doesn't work anymore"

ACT
Something that people do or cause to happen

USE
Exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage; "his manipulation of his friends was scandalous"

PLY
One of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination; "three-ply cord"; "four-ply yarn"

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SCUT
A short erect tail

RILE
Make turbid by stirring up the sediments of

RANT
A loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion

LICK
Touching with the tongue; "the dog's laps were warm and wet"

MAKE
The act of mixing cards haphazardly

TILL
A strongbox for holding cash

SUSS

TASK
A specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee; "estimates of the city's loss on that job ranged as high as a million dollars"; "the job of repairing the engine took several hours"; "the endless task of classifying the samples"; "the farmer's morning chores"

CROP
A pouch in many birds and some lower animals that resembles a stomach for storage and preliminary maceration of food

FORM
A printed document with spaces in which to write; "he filled out his tax form"

MOLD
Container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens

PLAY
The act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully

SOUR
Having a sharp biting taste

TURN
Get by buying and selling; "the company turned a good profit after a year"

TOIL
Productive work (especially physical work done for wages); "his labor did not require a great deal of skill"

OPUS
A musical work that has been created; "the composition is written in four movements"

SUPO

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ETHIC
The principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social group; "the Puritan ethic"; "a person with old-fashioned values"

STUDY
Preliminary drawing for later elaboration; "he made several studies before starting to paint"

KNEAD
Manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes; "She rubbed down her child with a sponge"

BRING
Induce or persuade; "The confession of one of the accused brought the others to admit to the crime as well"

WREAK
Cause to happen or to occur as a consequence; "I cannot work a miracle"; "wreak havoc"; "bring comments"; "play a joke"; "The rain brought relief to the drought-stricken area"

FORGE
Furnace consisting of a special hearth where metal is heated before shaping

MOULD
Container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens

SHAPE
The spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance; "geometry is the mathematical science of shape"

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LABOR
Productive work (especially physical work done for wages); "his labor did not require a great deal of skill"

SOLVE
Find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of; "did you solve the problem?"; "Work out your problems with the boss"; "this unpleasant situation isn't going to work itself out"; "did you get it?"; "Did you get my meaning?"; "He could not work the math problem"

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FIGURE
A predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating; "she made the best score on compulsory figures"

DOWORK
Be employed; "Is your husband working again?"; "My wife never worked"; "Do you want to work after the age of 60?"; "She never did any work because she inherited a lot of money"; "She works as a waitress to put herself through college"

LABOUR
Productive work (especially physical work done for wages); "his labor did not require a great deal of skill"

WORKON
Shape, form, or improve a material; "work stone into tools"; "process iron"; "work the metal"

OEUVRE
The total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it); "he studied the entire Wagnerian oeuvre"; "Picasso's work can be divided into periods"

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ACTUPON
Have and exert influence or effect; "The artist's work influenced the young painter"; "She worked on her friends to support the political candidate"

PROCESS
A sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states; "events now in process"; "the process of calcification begins later for boys than for girls"

MAKEFOR
Cause to happen or to occur as a consequence; "I cannot work a miracle"; "wreak havoc"; "bring comments"; "play a joke"; "The rain brought relief to the drought-stricken area"

EXPLOIT
A notable achievement; "he performed a great feat"; "the book was her finest effort"

FERMENT
A state of agitation or turbulent change or development; "the political ferment produced new leadership"; "social unrest"

OPERATE
Perform as expected when applied; "The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in"; "Does this old car still run well?"; "This old radio doesn't work anymore"

SUCCEED
Be the successor (of); "Carter followed Ford"; "Will Charles succeed to the throne?"

WORKOUT
The activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit; "the doctor recommended regular exercise"; "he did some exercising"; "the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit"

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EXERCISE
The activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit; "the doctor recommended regular exercise"; "he did some exercising"; "the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit"

EXERTION
Use of physical or mental energy; hard work; "he got an A for effort"; "they managed only with great exertion"

FUNCTION
The actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group; "the function of a teacher"; "the government must do its part"; "play its role"

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WORKPLACE
A place where work is done; "he arrived at work early today"

INFLUENCE
Causing something without any direct or apparent effort

CULTIVATE
Foster the growth of

PUTTOWORK
Cause to work; "he is working his servants hard"

FIGUREOUT
Find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of; "did you solve the problem?"; "Work out your problems with the boss"; "this unpleasant situation isn't going to work itself out"; "did you get it?"; "Did you get my meaning?"; "He could not work the math problem"

PUZZLEOUT
Find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of; "did you solve the problem?"; "Work out your problems with the boss"; "this unpleasant situation isn't going to work itself out"; "did you get it?"; "Did you get my meaning?"; "He could not work the math problem"

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OCCUPATION
The act of occupying or taking possession of a building; "occupation of a building without a certificate of occupancy is illegal"

BODYOFWORK
The total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it); "he studied the entire Wagnerian oeuvre"; "Picasso's work can be divided into periods"

EMPLOYMENT
The occupation for which you are paid; "he is looking for employment"; "a lot of people are out of work"

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PIECEOFWORK
A product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing; "it is not regarded as one of his more memorable works"; "the symphony was hailed as an ingenious work"; "he was indebted to the pioneering work of John Dewey"; "the work of an active imagination"; "erosion is the work of wind or water over time"