Words That End With: ALAS

• an esoteric theosophy of rabbinical origin based on the Hebrew scriptures and developed between the 7th and 18th centuries

• an esoteric or occult matter resembling the Kabbalah that is traditionally secret

• an underground banking system based on trust whereby money can be made available internationally without actually moving it or leaving a record of the transaction

• African antelope with ridged curved horns; moves with enormous leaps

• an esoteric theosophy of rabbinical origin based on the Hebrew scriptures and developed between the 7th and 18th centuries

• an esoteric or occult matter resembling the Kabbalah that is traditionally secret

• stout-bodied insect with large membranous wings; male has drum-like organs for producing a high-pitched drone

• sluggish tailless Australian arboreal marsupial with grey furry ears and coat; feeds on eucalyptus leaves and bark

• A wedlease (temporary marriage) to a stranger undertaken prior to remarriage to an ex, that is to make the remarriage halal, or the woman halala (f) to marry.

• A monetary unit of Saudi Arabia equal to one hundredth of a riyal.

• Any of many blends of spices used in Indian cuisine, most often containing cardamom, coriander, mace together with pepper, nutmeg, fennel seeds, jeera etc.