9-Letter Words Containing: __RTU

• in essence or effect but not in fact

• (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

• a hypocrite who pretends to religious piety (after the protagonist in a play by Moliere)

• thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (`rattled' is an informal term)

• Requiring a high level of technical skill.

• Impressive and sometimes flamboyant.

• Chocolate prepared for covering cakes and sweets; such a covering.

• A common law doctrine developed in England during the Middle Ages, whereby a woman's legal existence, upon marriage, was subsumed by that of her husband, particularly with regard to ownership of property and protection.

• Shelter, hiding place.

• suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose

• beg persistently and urgently

• a plant of the genus Portulaca having pink or red or purple or white ephemeral flowers