Penumbra Play [puh-nuhm-bruh] (noun) A partially shaded area, especially the outer region between complete shadow and full illumination. SYNONYMS shade shadow twilight cover adumbration ANTONYMS light brightness clarity The moon cast a faint penumbra on the ground during the eclipse. Daily Wordshake Saturday, October 25th "Talking circles in straight lines" PLAY Previous Daily Puzzle Words Saturday, October 25th "Pasta Night" PLAY Previous Latest Blog Posts September 22nd, 2025 10 of the Longest Words in the English Language (and How to Use Them) September 17th, 2025 20 Fun Facts About the English Language June 9th, 2025 Love Word Puzzles? Try These New Word Riddles! May 26th, 2025 Word Game Lovers, Can You Solve These Clever Riddles?