9-Letter Words Containing: N,I,U,S

• the act of gripping and pressing firmly

• approximate (a signal varying continuously in amplitude) by one whose amplitude is restricted to a prescribed set of discrete values

• apply quantum theory to; restrict the number of possible values of (a quantity) or states of (a physical entity or system) so that certain variables can assume only certain discrete magnitudes that are integral multiples of a common factor

• the noise of squawking

• informal terms for objecting

• utter a harsh abrupt scream

• complain

• a treacherous situation that tends to entrap and destroy

• a pit filled with loose wet sand into which objects are sucked down

• marrow squash plant whose fruit are eaten when small

• small cucumber-shaped vegetable marrow; typically dark green

• either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator and day and night are of equal length

• (astronomy) either of the two celestial points at which the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic

• skillful performance or ability without difficulty

• intelligence as revealed by an ability to give correct responses without delay

• a rate that is rapid

• having eyes half closed in order to see better