Wordscapes Level 2250 Answers

DARE - To have enough courage (to do something).

DEAR - Loved; lovable.

DEER - A beast, usually a quadruped as opposed to birds, fish, etc.

EARL - A British nobleman next in rank above a viscount and below a marquess; equivalent to a European count. A female using the style is termed a countess.

READ - A reading or an act of reading, especially an actor's part of a play.

REAL - A commodity; see reality.

REED - Any of various types of tall stiff perennial grass-like plants growing together in groups near water.

REEL - A lively dance of the Highlanders of Scotland; also, the music to the dance; -- often called Scotch reel.

LEER - A significant side glance; a glance expressive of some passion, as malignity, amorousness, etc.; a sly or lecherous look.

LARD - Fat from the abdomen of a pig, especially as prepared for use in cooking or pharmacy.

ELDER - Comparative of old; greater than another in age or seniority.

ALDER - Any of several trees or shrubs of the genus Alnus, belonging to the birch family.

DEALER - One who deals things, especially automobiles; a middleman.

LEADER - Any person or thing that leads or conducts.