Daily Word Challenge #6 · October 1, 2026
lucid
adjectiveLOO-sid
What it means
Lucid means expressed clearly and easy to understand. It can also describe a person who is thinking clearly, especially after a period of confusion.
Lucid in a sentence
Her lucid explanation made the tricky topic easy to follow.
Similar words: clear, coherent, plain
Where it comes from
From Latin lucidus, meaning bright or clear, related to lux, light.
Play puzzle #6 Today's challenge
Quick quiz
1. What does LUCID mean?
2. Which word is closest in meaning to LUCID?
3. Which word completes the sentence? "Her _____ explanation made the tricky topic easy to follow."
Unscramble challenge
Rearrange these letters to make a five-letter word meaning "to walk slowly and easily":
Show the answer
AMBLE, from Daily Word Challenge #3.