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Group 761
Puzzle 1 Answers
Become friends again after a fight: Reconcile
Burn tissue to stop bleeding: Cauterize
Charlie Brown’s exclamation: Good grief
Directing content to a specific demographic: Targeting
Equation that has been squared at least once: Quadratic
Holmes or Miss Marple: Detective
Just say what you mean, dish the dirt (3 words): Spit it out
Photo-based social network loved by influencers: Instagram
Queen loved by Lancelot, King Arthur: Guinevere
Thor __, Pacific sailor aboard the raft Kon-Tiki: Heyerdahl
Uptown Funk singer of 24K Magic fame: Bruno mars
Women’s flat shoes with a strap across the ankle: Mary janes
Puzzle 2 Answers
42nd president of the United States: Clinton
A short book that’s too long to be a short story: Novella
A small oily fish: Sardine
A spot or mark on the face: Blemish
Drag-reducing bar on the rear of a car: Spoiler
Grunge band fronted by Kurt Cobain: Nirvana
Huskies are known for calling in this manner: Howling
It creates a vacuum to unclog toilets: Plunger
Portrait of a criminal after they’re arrested: Mugshot
President of France from 2007 to 2012: Nicolas __: Sarkosy
Religion of the Jewish people: Judaism
Rodent phrase for fast-paced business world: Rat race
Strong fears about something, like confined spaces: Phobias
The most populous country in the UK: England
The world where the Warcraft games series is set: Azeroth
Wonderful, astounding, perhaps like a labyrinth: Amazing
Puzzle 3 Answers
A person who opposes war, violence: Pacifist
Barbary apes that inhabit the Rock of Gibraltar: Macaques
Caribbean isles, both Lesser and Greater: Antilles
First name of Italian artist Da Vinci: Leonardo
Hawkeye and Black Widow are these: Avengers
Melville’s Opus: Moby dick
Phrase for a complete, over the top mistake: Epic fail
Planned timeline of when things will happen: Schedule
Recitation of mantras, ritual singing: Chanting
The British call it “petrol”: Gasoline
To steal from one’s own company: Embezzle
Underground tubular structure for transporting oil: Pipeline
Puzzle 4 Answers
Card deck in Monopoly: Chance
Colombian capital with El Dorado airport: Bogota
Dead __; something identical, exact duplicate: Ringer
Florentine family associated with four popes: Medici
Heavy African mammals in Taipei Zoo sculpture: Hippos
List of questions to determine opinions: Survey
Mathematician with a namesake triangle: Pascal
TV series subtitled “The Last Airbender”: Avatar
They accompany dirty martinis: Olives
Verbose in a romantic way; written in verses: Poetic
Puzzle 5 Answers
A male chicken that crows loudly in the morning: Rooster
An impossible undertaking by Tom Cruise: Mission
Chorizo and bratwurst are types of this: Sausage
Hamlet’s wife to be from Shakespeare’s tragedy: Ophelia
Italian composer of Madama Butterfly: Puccini
Japanese martial art developed from the samurai: Jujitsu
Non-branded chemical name of a medication: Generic
Roy Lichtenstein pop art sculpture at Miami Beach: Mermaid
Solution that gives locks a new shade: Hair dye
Struck by an iceberg, this ship sank: Titanic
Ten-sided, flat shape: Decagon
Where a river connects to the sea: Estuary
Group 762
Puzzle 1 Answers
Biggest blood vessels that take blood to the heart: Arteries
Decorative accessory for keeping hair out of eyes: Headband
Glass-like minerals with a lattice structure: Crystals
Highest-ranking leaders in military: Generals
Like Chrissy Teigen’s Cravings: Cookbook
Move into a smaller property: Downsize
Played Eddard Stark on Game of Thrones: Sean bean
Someone who safely jumps out of a plane: Skydiver
To be unsure: Confused
Turnover or pasty with sweet or salty filling: Empanada
Vessels that carry blood away from the heart: Arteries
__ Modi, Indian prime minister in 2015: Narendra
Puzzle 2 Answers
City-view artwork, as painted by Canaletto: Veduta
Country setting for Mamma Mia!: Greece
Daffy Duck is a __ Tunes character: Looney
Describes a national saint adopted by a country: Patron
Extravagant, luxurious: Lavish
Great serpent in Greek mythology, son of Gaea: Python
If you get a silver medal, you came in __ place: Second
Salt’s common partner: Pepper
Twenty One __, Blurryface musical duo: Pilots
__ Flashlight; invented by Canadian Ann Makosinski: Hollow
Puzzle 3 Answers
A DIY shelter dug by soldiers in the ground: Foxhole
Athena, Aphrodite, or Hera: Goddess
Bat-and-ball sport played in the West Indies: Cricket
Edges of an exercise book for writing comments in: Margins
George __, played the James Bond who married: Lazenby
Nickname of Agatha Christie, Queen of __: Mystery
People who perform choreographed pieces to music: Dancers
Pivot or hinge, on a seesaw for example: Fulcrum
Planet named after a sea god: Neptune
Portuguese coastal resort west of Lisbon: Cascais
Puzzle played one letter at a time, drawing lines: Hangman
Saint celebrated on March 17th: Patrick
Singer whose real name is Robyn Fenty: Rihanna
Staple of New York City: Statue of __: Liberty
Strong and powerful taste, as of garlic, say: Pungent
The territory where a royal family reigns: Kingdom
__ bronco, highly spirited, kicking horse: Bucking
Puzzle 4 Answers
A stethoscope lets doctors hear this: Heartbeat
Largest animal known to have ever existed: Blue whale
Menacing winged serpents with dragon tails: Basilisks
Movie with Amy Adams as a lost princess in NYC: Enchanted
Oval arena for indoor track cycling: Velodrome
Pattern pasted or plastered in a house to decorate: Wallpaper
Pod coffee brand made by Swiss food giant: Nespresso
Related to the skin: Cutaneous
Scientist of matter and energy, Einstein was one: Physicist
They’re rarely changed with enough frequency: Passwords
Young woman introduced into society at a ball: Debutante
Puzzle 5 Answers
Battling on horseback with lances: Jousting
Common aquatic pets in glass bowls, breed of karp: Goldfish
Doing something nice for, e.g. buying a night out: Treating
Ellie __; Love Me Like You Do songstress: Goulding
Fashion designer behind Fifth Element costumes: Gaultier
Female student known for gossip, bullying: Mean girl
Paddington Bear is this nationality: Peruvian
Scam emails for tricking people into sharing info: Phishing
Seller to the public with shop or online presence: Retailer
Space __, old-fashioned arcade game: Invaders
Strong Roman demigod, son of Zeus: Hercules
Surgery involving incision into the brain: Lobotomy
What the French call a parapluie: Umbrella
Group 763
Puzzle 1 Answers
A type of sweater with a hat built in: Hoodie
Computer storage was on __ disks pre memory sticks: Floppy
Lord Voldemort’s snake sidekick: Nagini
Mythical nature spirits: Nymphs
Oxide found in quartz and used as a flow agent: Silica
Respect your __: Elders
Someone dangerously out of control: Maniac
Strong, distinct-smelling bulbs that vampires hate: Garlic
These beloved animals crave bamboo shoots: Pandas
__ du Luxembourg, Paris garden: Jardin
Puzzle 2 Answers
Active text on a webpage that leads to other pages: Hyperlink
An original signature from a famous person: Autograph
Area outside of a driver’s field of vision: Blind spot
Belgian cheese with distinctive strong smell: Limburger
Breaking headline on TV that usually interrupts: News flash
Darwin’s theory of ancestry through all species: Evolution
He won an Oscar for playing Ray Charles in 2004: Jamie foxx
Person who misappropriates money: Embezzler
South African language with Dutch origins: Afrikaans
The world has 7 expanses of land with this name: Continent
Wooden shelled instruments used in Flamenco music: Castanets
Puzzle 3 Answers
A baby’s room: Nursery
Batman and Robin are the __ Duo: Dynamic
Curative treatment, positive thinking: Therapy
Don’t eat the pit of this green fruit: Avocado
Doorway, entrance, porch: Portico
Early performance at a cinema: Matinee
Florida city, once home to Ernest Hemingway: Key west
H Rider __; author of King Solomon’s Mines: Haggard
Highly intelligent and social sea mammal: Dolphin
Hourglass-shaped juggler’s prop: Diabolo
Log of past searches performed online: History
Moses got 10 commandments on these stone blocks: Tablets
Part of the inner ear needed for hearing: Cochlea
Player that strums or slaps low notes rhythmically: Bassist
Prestigious ancient Japanese warriors: Samurai
Vincent Van Gogh was this type of artist: Painter
Written record of a purchase: Receipt
Puzzle 4 Answers
A witch’s pot for making potions and spells: Cauldron
Daddy from Annie: Warbucks
Forest or bush flames that are out of control: Wildfire
Fried risotto balls stuffed with cheese: Arancini
Protective lower leg guards worn in sports: Shin pads
Robin is Batman’s this, War Machine is Iron Man’s: Sidekick
Smiling from ear to ear: Grinning
The C in UNESCO: Cultural
Tropical destination with over-water bungalows: Bora bora
Wild African cats with tufted ears: Caracals
__ peel, acidic facial treatment for glowing skin: Chemical
Puzzle 5 Answers
A device that converts motive power to electricity: Generator
A fashionably-arranged coiffure: Hairstyle
Agreement from all in a group: Consensus
City where the band known as ABBA originated: Stockholm
Dominant social system in medieval Europe: Feudalism
John __; director of The Hunt for Red October: Mctiernan
Material from which the Great Sphinx is sculpted: Limestone
Small motorboat ferry, like in Venice: Water taxi
Study of edible and medicinal aromatics: Herbalism
TV show starring Eva Longoria: __ Housewives: Desperate
To move a criminal to another country: Extradite
Written and sworn statement of fact: Affidavit
Group 764
Puzzle 1 Answers
Alannah Myles’ song about Elvis: Black __: Velvet
App that hosts images and videos for sharing: Flickr
False front on a building: Facade
Greek sun god, son of Theia: Helios
Reflective wall hanging: Mirror
Scottish king, murdered by Macbeth: Duncan
Strong material used in bulletproof vests: Kevlar
Surname of film brothers Sam, Harry, Jack, Albert: Warner
Tropical orange fruit with many small round seeds: Papaya
__ beetle, insect held sacred by Egyptians: Scarab
__ the World in Eighty Days: Around
Puzzle 2 Answers
A pen where ink is rolled through a metal sphere: Ballpoint
Add false details to an account, exaggerate, gloss: Embellish
Dog with short legs and long body, like a sausage: Dachshund
Home to Australian Open tennis: Melbourne
In New York, concrete jungle where dreams __: Are made of
Italian pasta whose name means “thin strings”: Spaghetti
Litter and smog: Pollution
Right side of a ship: Starboard
Stiff bag for carrying work files: Briefcase
Tall yellow plant of the genus Helianthus: Sunflower
Upset kitty that became an internet meme: Grumpy cat
Puzzle 3 Answers
A company’s advertising motto: Slogan
Animal head that Anubis has: Jackal
Another word for a rook in chess: Castle
Charlotte’s best swine friend: Wilbur
Decaying or rotting with a foul stench: Putrid
Dry, red and itchy skin condition: Eczema
George __, The Beatles producer at Abbey Road: Martin
Japanese box lunch that keeps rice separate: Obento
One bit Peter Parker and drastically changed him: Spider
Spherical rotating maps devised by Ellen Fitz: Globes
Sport of Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder: Boxing
Stars __, Gilmore Girls’ hometown: Hollow
Turkey’s capital: Ankara
White radish and a key sushi ingredient: Daikon
Puzzle 4 Answers
Archaic, outdated: Obsolete
Dutch machine that harnesses the power of air: Windmill
Famous battle where Napoleon was defeated: Waterloo
Fluid protecting a baby in utero: Amniotic
Gifts given on the 12th day of Christmas, in song: Drummers
Hamlet’s uncle: Claudius
Highest mountain in the British Isles: Ben nevis
Hole in a stage for performers to descend through: Trapdoor
LEGO toy line about cyborg warriors known as Toa: Bionicle
Sweet Danish treats: Pastries
Was biker Eddie in The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Meat loaf
Word to describe an animal that produces poison: Venomous
Puzzle 5 Answers
Burning resins and herbs for smell and ambiance: Incense
Car safety cushions that inflate in an emergency: Air bags
Don __ yelled at windmills: Quixote
Fast-car maker of the Cayenne and 911: Porsche
Food that gives Popeye his strength: Spinach
French doctor who invented the stethoscope: Laennec
Greece’s chief sea port: Piraeus
Liza Minelli film musical set in decadent Berlin: Cabaret
Nationality of a Persian: Iranian
Physical phenomenon that keeps us grounded: Gravity
Small round sweet commonly found in Argentina: Alfajor
The world’s highest mountain located in Nepal: Everest
Wax sticks that can be scented: Candles
__ Bernstein composed West Side Story: Leonard
Group 765
Puzzle 1 Answers
Cream for the face: Lotion
Don __ protagonist of Mad Men: Draper
First name of 38th US president Ford: Gerald
Flik Flak watchmaker with Swiss flag logo: Swatch
In the body, they send impulses to the brain: Nerves
Italian canal city with St Mark’s Square: Venice
Pet monkey that belonged to Ross in Friends: Marcel
Popular secure online payment system: Paypal
Reptile named Bill in Alice in Wonderland: Lizard
Scientific word for salt, __ chloride: Sodium
Term for a person who rents a home: Tenant
Violet flowers painted by Vincent van Gogh: Irises
Water-surrounded spot where pirates bury gold: Island
What enlisted folk do upon seeing superior officers: Salute
__ of bad news; messenger of doom: Bearer
Puzzle 2 Answers
An office card index before digital alternatives: Rolodex
Brunch drinks made of champagne and orange juice: Mimosas
Camilla Parker Bowles’ husband: Charles
Cold climate flightless bird that mates for life: Penguin
Domed US Congress building in Washington DC: Capitol
Exercise system that works the core: Pilates
Food group found in fish, eggs, meat: Protein
Home to the fictional Count Dracula: Romania
Italian luxury car brand founded in 1939: Ferrari
Share someone else’s post on Twitter: Retweet
Someone knowledgeable about good food: Gourmet
Swiss alpine town at the foot of the Matterhorn: Zermatt
Puzzle 3 Answers
50s machines that select discs for audience play: Jukeboxes
Acceptable or expected office comportment: Etiquette
Amphitheater in the middle of Rome: Colosseum
Any type of media being publically transmitted: Broadcast
Arena in the middle of Rome: Colosseum
Blue-green birthstone of December: Turquoise
Dark mark used by pirates in Treasure Island: Black spot
Dora, Columbus, Magellan, Earhart: Explorers
E.T.’s most famous line, “E.T. “: Phone home
Fat Tuesday, in other words: Mardi gras
One who verbally defames someone else: Slanderer
Place to buy tickets for a play: Box office
Scientific tool that measures atmospheric pressure: Barometer
Snow-capped Asian peak, highest summit in Japan: Mount fuji
The practice of stuffing dead animals: Taxidermy
Puzzle 4 Answers
Browsing and buying goods online or out and about: Shopping
Category of fish includes gilthead and pink: Sea bream
Cylindrical glass vial used in science experiments: Test tube
Disparaging wording for a dirty, slovenly woman: Slattern
Emperor of Japan during World War II: Hirohito
Forgetting Sarah __ with Bell and Segel: Marshall
Hat, to a person who speaks Spanish: Sombrero
Object of sentimental value passed through family: Heirloom
Pain-relieving rub used by sportspeople: Liniment
Peoples of a country lying to the east of Italy: Slovenes
Songbird, where the male is mostly red: Cardinal
Topic that’s temporarily popular on social media: Trending
Puzzle 5 Answers
1st woman president of the Philippines: __ Aquino: Corazon
A swinging bed for sailors: Hammock
Blind readers use these raised dots: Braille
Container for hammers and nails: Toolbox
Diet where vegetables, fruits are eaten as liquids: Juicing
Hairy; describes dragons and collies: Bearded
High Renaissance artist of the Sistine Madonna: Raphael
Industry based on travel and visitors: Tourism
Leading innovation tech brand: Toshiba
Marksmen with powerful sights: Snipers
Material used to make the T-Birds jackets: Leather
Moderately hot, red pepper used in cooking: Cayenne
Nerve, extends from spinal cord to back of thigh: Sciatic
Norman king victorious in the Battle of Hastings: William
Percussion set with cymbal, snare and toms: Drum kit
Power form that’s atomic: Nuclear
The longest nerve in the human body: Sciatic
World’s largest ocean: Pacific
Written offers of work for contractual jobs: Tenders
Cortes, Spanish flamenco and ballet dancer: Joaquin
Group 766
Puzzle 1 Answers
Any crusty dish topped with cheese and breadcrumbs: Gratin
Begins, commences: Starts
Could be mushrooms or athlete’s foot: Fungus
Dance done at the Moulin Rouge: Cancan
First name of Elvis Presley’s father: Vernon
Giraffe in the Madagascar movie: Melman
Hagia __, Turkish museum, once a place of worship: Sophia
Historical car horn: Claxon
Mode of bathing by sprinkler; a short rain storm: Shower
Rogue, Phoenix, Magneto: Mutant
__ boxing, throwing air punches as practice: Shadow
Puzzle 2 Answers
Character who travels to Lilliput: Gulliver
Eastern kickboxing, aka the art of eight limbs: Muay thai
Element commonly used as a light bulb filament: Tungsten
French-Canadian city with an underground city: Montreal
Home owners in Monopoly are charged for it: Mortgage
Individual TV shows in a series: Episodes
Individual standing stone in Stonehenge: Monolith
Italian flatbread similar to pizza dough: Focaccia
Long-legged wading bird with pink plumage: Flamingo
Malaysia’s towering twin skyscrapers: Petronas
Maria __ von Paradis, composer of Sicilienne: Theresia
Medieval weapon used to fire bolts: Crossbow
Robin Hood’s weapon of choice: Crossbow
This is when teens angrily abandon a video game: Rage quit
Underwater missiles fired by submarines: Torpedos
Puzzle 3 Answers
Antonyms that perhaps attract: Opposites
Explorer who founded Quebec City: Samuel de __: Champlain
He voiced Mantis in Kung Fu Panda: Seth rogen
In the Birth of Venus the goddess stands in this: Clamshell
Jealous singer, did reunion tour with his brothers: Nick jonas
Master keymaker, helps you when you’re locked out: Locksmith
Microsoft Office design and DTP software: Publisher
Notre Dame bell ringer: Quasimodo
Scientist that studies organisms in nature: Ecologist
Sooty felines believed to bring bad luck: Black cats
Strong tasting Belgian white cheese: Limburger
Substances that ease bowel movements: Laxatives
The pulse of blood through a living thing’s body: Heartbeat
Yellow wildflower, seeds spread by floating: Dandelion
Puzzle 4 Answers
Celebratory Chinese pie with lotus seed paste: Mooncake
Featured on Clean Bandit’s 2016 hit Rockabye: Sean paul
Getting into a position to propose marriage: Kneeling
Group of people watching a play: Audience
Hard material made with cement: Concrete
Novel by Joanne Harris about a confectioner: Chocolat
Plastic-framed Ray Ban sunglasses: Wayfarer
Political party with the most representation: Majority
The populated lower area in a city: Downtown
This Jane appeared in Wild Bill Hickok’s show: Calamity
Traditional style of music and dance from Spain: Flamenco
What pencil lead is really made of: Graphite
What people hope fasting and a juice diet will do: Detoxify
Woman’s name or herb meaning remembrance: Rosemary
__ Duck, Drake Mallard’s alter ego: Darkwing
Puzzle 5 Answers
A mark left by the sun on the skin: Freckle
Aladdin’s love interest, Princess of Agrabah: Jasmine
Ancient Greek mythical white horse with wings: Pegasus
BNP __, French banking group that sponsors tennis: Paribas
Eggs done in a pot with vinegar: Poached
Hanseatic wharf district in Bergen, Norway: Bryggen
Medication used to treat malaria: Quinine
Online travel company that sounds fast: Expedia
Preview for a movie: Trailer
Rats, gerbils, and capybaras: Rodents
Ten-year blocks: Decades
__ Bloom; hero of James Joyce classic Ulysses: Leopold
Group 767
Puzzle 1 Answers
1995 film with Hugh Grant: An Awfully Big __: Adventure
Big Mac or Whopper: Hamburger
Connective tissue found in ears and nose: Cartilage
Country that boasts the world’s tallest waterfall: Venezuela
Dried petals used to add fragrance to a home: Potpourri
Explosive combination of chemicals once used in bullets: Gunpowder
It catches the worm: Early bird
Predatory winged insect that may be in distress: Damselfly
Rock and Roller front man of the Comets: Bill haley
Shakespearean rule breaker or villain: Miscreant
Swedish band; three dimensional laser images: Holograms
The study of family ancestry: Genealogy
To be polite and well mannered, thoughtful: Courteous
Puzzle 2 Answers
Accolades given by a crowd clapping their hands: Applause
Acrobatic Afro-Brazilian martial art: Capoeira
Another name for state of wedded bliss: Marriage
Back pain involving the body’s longest nerve: Sciatica
Ben __, Dustin Hoffman’s character in The Graduate: Braddock
Breed that serves as Seeing Eye Dogs: Labrador
Changeability of a situation: Fluidity
Christ the __; Rio de Janeiro’s towering sculpture: Redeemer
Crowning point on the top of Giza’s Great Pyramid: Capstone
Department that keeps track of the costumes: Wardrobe
Garden where trees are grown for scientific study: Aboretum
Julius Caesar was this type of leader: Dictator
Kitschy accessory that changes based on emotions: Mood ring
Literary governess in Charlotte Bronte novel: Jane eyre
Marvel comic and Netflix series with skull logo: Punisher
Person who works for a business: Employee
The study of inherited characteristics: Genetics
Units that show the energy value of food: Calories
When You __ a Star, Pinocchio song: Wish upon
Word for a rough estimate of cost, distance: Ballpark
Puzzle 3 Answers
A rainforest and an e-commerce giant: Amazon
Bitter leafy vegetable sometimes used in salads: Endive
Cuban capital: Havana
Daryl, who played a mermaid in Splash: Hannah
Doctor Who’s form of transport: Tardis
Fingernail parts also called the hyponychium: Quicks
Glass screw-top cylinder for preserving preserves: Jam jar
King who pulled sword from the stone: Arthur
Reflexive pronoun for the very thing in question: Itself
Ron and Russ Mael are the performers of this band: Sparks
Someone originally from the place you’re visiting: Native
They break up plays into parts: Scenes
To have two of something, ‘__ trouble’: Double
What tooth-brushers hope the dentist doesn’t find: Cavity
__ Moor, the isolated site of Jamaica Inn: Bodmin
Puzzle 4 Answers
Chemical pellets used in clothes storage: Mothballs
Diplomatic residences: Embassies
Dystopian film and Veronica Roth novel: Divergent
Galactic Empire’s superweapon in Star Wars films: Death star
Garment women wore under skirts to add volume: Petticoat
Handheld wind instrument used by Bob Dylan: Harmonica
Medical study of the nervous system: Neurology
This unpaid person often helps at soup kitchens: Volunteer
Tiny digital picture used to label files: Thumbnail
Venetian explorer __ Cabot, son of John: Sebastian
Word that sounds like another, like knew and new: Homophone
Puzzle 5 Answers
1985 charity pop concert in London: Live aid
Concern triggered by giving away info online: Privacy
Healing work both psychologically or medically: Therapy
Month whose name comes from Roman god of doors: January
Northernmost country in the European Union: Finland
Norwegian Ridgeback Dragon hatched by Hagrid: Norbert
One-eyed corrective lens: Monocle
Platform for making political speeches from: Soapbox
Rum brand whose logo features a black and gold bat: Bacardi
Small flower arrangement worn on wrist or chest: Corsage
Streaming service for TV shows like The Crown: Netflix
The ability to understand another’s feelings: Empathy
What athletes do before competing: Stretch
Where a person can wipe their feet before entering: Doormat
Where gold was struck in the Klondike, in __ Creek: Bonanza
__ Olmedo, Mexican friend of Frida Kahlo: Dolores
__ imaging, detecting radiation through heat: Thermal
__ manner, nurses are meant to exhibit a good one: Bedside
Group 768
Puzzle 1 Answers
30 Rock lead character, played by Tina Fey: Liz lemon
Buck __, film, Abbott and Costello go to war: Privates
DC Comics supervillain, an alter ego of Hal Jordan: Parallax
Figurative, illustrative: Symbolic
Fluid that babies float in while in the womb: Amniotic
Glossy Japanese soy sauce marinade: Teriyaki
Name given to Ireland by the ancient Greeks: Hibernia
Phrase referring to enmity, especially in a family: Bad blood
Snake-fighting relative of the meerkat: Mongoose
The Merchant __; Shakespeare’s moneylender play: Of venice
The act of changing instantly before your eyes: Morphing
The largest and best store representing a company: Flagship
UK dependency and tax haven; capital is The Valley: Anguilla
Puzzle 2 Answers
“Great” Russian Empress: Catherine
2004 movie with Ben Stiller as a gym owner: Dodgeball
Beetles that glow during twilight: Fireflies
Biscuit base layered with nut meringue, cream: Dacquoise
Brazilian music of the 1950s, smooth jazz: Bossa nova
Electrons, protons, neutrons: Particles
Inflammatory condition of the lungs: Pneumonia
It’s said to have killed the cat: Curiosity
Land surrounded by water on three sides: Peninsula
Requires a lot of time and energy: Laborious
Short recording that acts as a tagline: Soundbite
Slick, flat surface used to ride waves for sport: Surfboard
To think on the spot, often as performance: Improvise
Puzzle 3 Answers
Fly under the radar, attempt to go unnoticed: Lie low
Followed a rule: Abided
Greek goddess of witchcraft and magic: Hecate
Green salad with croutons and parmesan: Caesar
Invasion of Privacy rapper and songwriter: Cardi b
Literal setting for Lawrence of Arabia: Desert
Mexican natives predating the Spanish: Aztecs
Money left after subtracting expenses from income: Profit
Person who is engaged to another: Fiance
Primary train station in the Spanish capital: Atocha
Quick spray of liquid or small and sassy kid: Squirt
Someone from Kathmandu: Nepali
Spring flowers for which Amsterdam is famous: Tulips
Substance that has mass and volume: Matter
The Diary of a __, humorous book by the Grossmiths: Nobody
Walking outdoors in the wild: Hiking
__ waves, 1920s fashion hairstyle made with tongs: Marcel
Puzzle 4 Answers
Big measure for computer data: Gigabit
Dr. Beverly __ has a son named Wesley in Star Trek: Crusher
Huge diamond mine in Kimberley, South Africa: Big hole
Japanese rice bowl dish with meat or seafood: Donburi
Juliet’s surname in the Shakespeare play: Capulet
Lymphatic pads in the throat, swell from infection: Tonsils
Nickname for the Beatles quartet: Fab four
Patterns made of small pieces of glass or tiles: Mosaics
Reasons why someone didn’t do homework or chores: Excuses
The rules and structure of language: Grammar
Water birds with pronounced throat pouch for prey: Pelican
Puzzle 5 Answers
A movement going against rules and authority: Rebellion
Chinese grain dish with egg, vegetables, meat: Fried rice
Device used to remove water after shampooing: Hairdryer
Form of insurance against loss or damages: Indemnity
Little Big Town hit big with this ode to jealousy: Girl crush
Presentation tool in classrooms and cinemas: Projector
Temple complex in Cambodia, World Heritage Site: Angkor wat
The length of the sides of a 2D shape: Perimeter
Tuneful nickname for the beluga whale: Sea canary
Vishnu is this, just as Brahma is the creator: Preserver
Group 769
Puzzle 1 Answers
90s band known for American Idiot: Green day
A male horse with the ability to reproduce: Stallion
Annoyance, irritation: Nuisance
Artist known for geometry and primary shades: Mondrian
Cold viruses cause coughing and this: Sneezing
Dance number from Rocky Horror Picture Show: Time warp
Devices that convert wind power to electricity: Turbines
Flights that have landed; not departures: Arrivals
Goddess-centric Hinduism, worships Adi Parashakti: Shaktism
Italian dessert with coffee and sponge: Tiramisu
Merry old soul nursery rhyme man: King cole
Silicon Valley city, headquarters of HP and Tesla: Palo alto
Supervising, with top responsibility: In charge
Thin paper shapes thrown after a wedding ceremony: Confetti
This Jamaican capital is also its largest city: Kingston
Type of economic “Package” to boost the economy: Stimulus
Puzzle 2 Answers
Australia’s national carrier: Qantas
Belts, as used in yoga for stretches: Straps
Dennis the Menace’s pet pig friend: Rasher
First British actor to be knighted (1895): John __: Irving
Hundred Acre Woods’ gloomiest resident: Eeyore
Indian Ocean inlet rich in coral: Red sea
Remembrance address delivered during a funeral: Eulogy
Singing Chili Peppers are this: Red hot
Stitches that close a surgical incision: Sutures
To select the one you want: Choose
Traditional style of sushi originating in Tokyo: Edomae
Writing that uses cadence and rhythm abstractly: Poetry
__ Opera House, Utzon’s “sailing” auditorium: Sydney
__ Whale, also known as an Orca: Killer
Puzzle 3 Answers
Annual April 22 event about environmentalism: Earth day
Capital of Sardinia: Cagliari
Cough also known as pertussis: Whooping
Creative, imaginative: Artistic
French dish of snails: Escargot
Margaret Atwood’s Offred is one: Handmaid
Olympic throwing spears: Javelins
On __ Tides; 2011 Pirates of the Caribbean film: Stranger
Place where illegal things happen are dens of this: Iniquity
Sharp and separated, in music: Staccato
This causes a boat to float on water: Buoyancy
Xbox One and PlayStation 4 are two types of these: Consoles
__ Muray, Hungarian-US photographer and fencer: Nickolas
Puzzle 4 Answers
Boxers: Pugilists
Diluted espresso coffee, a tall black coffee: Americano
Gaining something through threats of defamation: Blackmail
Jointly owned holiday property: Timeshare
Often works in a lab or in the field: Scientist
Rodent with 30,000 quills covering its body: Porcupine
Shaw play that is the basis of My Fair Lady: Pygmalion
Slang for humans in Artemis Fowl books: Mud people
Tool used to keep tempo in music lessons: Metronome
Used for hand- or machine-smoothing of wood: Sandpaper
Written records of dates, holidays and moon phases: Calendars
Puzzle 5 Answers
All baggage brought with you on a plane: Luggage
Clear green gem, mainly produced in Colombia: Emerald
Earl __, brother of Diana, Princess of Wales: Spencer
Hindu Mother goddess of fertility, divine strength: Parvati
Language of Star Trek aliens with high foreheads: Klingon
Lead actor in “Shakespeare in Love”: Joseph __: Fiennes
Limb, from wrist to elbow: Forearm
Oye Como Va Latin rock band: Santana
Prison that held Rudolf Hess from 1947 to 1987: Spandau
Ready and eager to listen: All ears
Spicy pepper often powdered, like paprika: Cayenne
Subject you hope your doctor got an A in: Anatomy
What a bezoar is in a cat: Furball
Group 770
Puzzle 1 Answers
280-character social media site: Twitter
An arranged group of flowers: Bouquet
Anita’s pet and mother of pups in 101 Dalmatians: Perdita
Children of Espionage: Spy kids
Home country of Björk: Iceland
In hot __; following closely behind: Pursuit
Legumes; Charlie Brown’s clan: Peanuts
Mechanics who fix cars during a race: Pit crew
Mollify, placate: Appease
Month of fasting and prayer for Muslims: Ramadan
Produced by yeast fermentation of sugars: Ethanol
Roman goddess of the sea and wife of Neptune: Salacia
Smooth icing used to decorate cakes: Fondant
Structure with bars to safely contain a toddler: Playpen
Tanning makeup powder for pale skin: Bronzer
The eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II: Charles
Triumphant gesture at the end of a speech: Mic drop
William __, author of To the Ends of the Earth: Golding
Puzzle 2 Answers
A soft, loose-fitting garment worn after a shower: Bathrobe
Alien from Krypton who gets strength from the sun: Superman
Beijing’s Tiananmen means Gate of __ Peace: Heavenly
Degenerative shrinking of cell nucleus: Pyknosis
French quiche with bacon and sometimes cheese: Lorraine
Person who makes and supplies eyeglasses: Optician
Pop singer known for her song Poker Face: Lady gaga
Tennis shot not played across the body: Forehand
The __ of Catan, German board game: Settlers
Use them for cutting paper or even pizza: Scissors
Puzzle 3 Answers
A strong metal clasp designed for rock climbing: Carabiner
All of the people: Everybody
Aztec king with mysterious hidden treasure: Moctezuma
Celestial spot where people are really happy: Cloud nine
Electrical device used to remove water from hair: Hair dryer
Elvis’ home estate in Memphis, Tennessee: Graceland
Household pests that live on unwiped surfaces: Dust mites
Local anesthetic used in dental procedures: Novocaine
Local drug used in dental procedures: Novocaine
Shoshone woman who aided Lewis and Clark: Sacagawea
Tendon behind the knee needed to run and walk: Hamstring
Type of nuts in Hawaiian roll sushi: Macadamia
When cars slide because of water on the road: Aquaplane
Puzzle 4 Answers
40th president of the United States: Reagan
Angela Bassett’s character who got her groove back: Stella
Beach in LA California known for unique shows: Venice
Common insect that has hardened wings: Beetle
Elton John sang about a Tiny one: Dancer
Expensive fish roe with beluga and acipenser types: Caviar
First name of the author of To Kill a Mockingbird: Harper
Flat wooden boards used as flooring or decking: Planks
Greek god of beauty and Aphrodite’s lover: Adonis
Large singing groups entertain at Carnival: Choirs
Nuts with caps that fall from oak trees: Acorns
Protective headgear used in biking and sports: Helmet
To reach your destination: Arrive
Wearable health tracker brand: Fitbit
YouTube Conspiracy Series host Shane __: Dawson
Puzzle 5 Answers
180-degree turn for a soldier: About face
Angelina mouse is one of these: Ballerina
Blue stone symbolic of life to the Navajo people: Turquoise
Costing a lot of money: Expensive
Dwelling by an artificially made body of water: Lake house
Famous invention of Percy Spencer: Microwave
Mad Men character who made the finale’s Coke ad: Don draper
Marine creature that discharges water, a tunicate: Sea squirt
R&B singer of At Last and I’d Rather Go Blind: Etta james
Start of a hiking route: Trailhead
__ art, form pioneered by Paul Gauguin: Primitive
Group 771
Puzzle 1 Answers
“So proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last “: Gleaming
Actor or actress: Thespian
Describes fat on steaks and fancy book endpapers: Marbling
Figurative, represented by an image: Symbolic
Harry and Meghan won’t use this title any more: Highness
Innovative South African engineer of Tesla: Elon musk
Japan’s second-largest island; Sapporo is capital: Hokkaido
Larry __ wrote The Last Picture Show: Mcmurtry
Muscles on the sides of the abdominals: Obliques
Mythical lost city of gold in South America: El dorado
Rough crustacean found growing on boat bottoms: Barnacle
Some workers receive these on top of a salary: Benefits
Something you trade in on arrival: Currency
Three-wheeler ridden by Danny in The Shining: Tricycle
Turn one of these to pretend not to notice: Blind eye
When two words contradict each other: jumbo shrimp: Oxymoron
Puzzle 2 Answers
Army rank above major and lieutenant: Colonel
Brazilian who won the Golden Boot in 2002: Ronaldo
Couples __; 2009 Vince Vaughn holiday rom-com: Retreat
Crustacean order including woodlice: Isopods
Good __ we bring (We Wish You a Merry Christmas): Tidings
In dire __, a disastrous predicament: Straits
Most food storage tubs are made from this: Plastic
New Zealand’s skep-styled parliamentary home: Beehive
Photo-taking devices: Cameras
Roman God Neptune is always holding one: Trident
The original vampire novel by Bram Stoker: Dracula
Puzzle 3 Answers
Broadcast hit for R.E.M. in 1991: Radio song
Bull voiced by John Cena in film: Ferdinand
Chanel: Before going out, one should remove one: Accessory
Creamy, French blue cheese made by Bongrain: Saint agur
Land ruled by a Muslim sovereign, e.g. Brunei: Sultanate
Member of a fraternal group with lodges: Freemason
Online check to see how fast your internet is: Speed test
Period of the 19th century named after the Queen: Victorian
Saskatchewan city, a former temperance community: Saskatoon
Sir Andrew __, Twelfth Night’s foolish gentleman: Aguecheek
Study of nerves and the nervous system: Neurology
Superman and his League friends fight against this: Injustice
TV show about Hollywood, produced by Mark Wahlberg: Entourage
To be separated from everyone else is to be in __: Isolation
Puzzle 4 Answers
Asian religion with gods including Brahma, Vishnu: Hinduism
Body of water between Canada and Greenland: __ Sea: Labrador
Creating a masterpiece on canvas with brushes: Painting
Dance that won’t help gums but seems like it might: Flossing
Extra paid work hours: Overtime
Fingerprints, DNA, footprints, etc.: Evidence
Flat computer mouse alternative: Trackpad
Furry animal who likes nuts; some can even fly: Squirrel
Hit 1990s movie adaptation of Jane Austen’s Emma: Clueless
Olympic gold-winning German figure skater Witt: Katarina
Person who tells the story in a book: Narrator
The last name of David Bowie’s alter ego: Stardust
Type of green citrus used in Earl Grey tea: Bergamot
Where genealogy buffs go digging: Archives
Yellow-tinted skin condition: Jaundice
Puzzle 5 Answers
Ancient calculating tool with beads: Abacus
Different hand positions during meditation: Mudras
Hitchcock classic starring Anthony Perkins: Psycho
Katherina’s sister in The Taming of the Shrew: Bianca
Largest feline in South America: Jaguar
Lung issue that causes wheezing, breathing trouble: Asthma
Metal the Statue of Liberty is largely made from: Copper
Popular search engine: Google
Purple dinosaur on a children’s show: Barney
Stubbornly, securely: Firmly
Tea that doesn’t have caffeine, made from plants: Herbal
The Cape of Good Hope was formerly Cape of __: Storms
Thin cotton fabric used in making summer dresses: Muslin
Wyvern, Hydra, or Cockatrice: Dragon
Mouse, pseudonym of hitmaker Brian Burton: Danger
__ Tiger, era of rapid economic growth in Ireland: Celtic
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Puzzle 1 Answers
Alyson __; Buffy and American Pie actress: Hannigan
Casino game played by James Bond in a novel: Baccarat
Collectible knick knacks, memorabilia: Ephemera
Dion song about a man who roams from town to town: Wanderer
Distance across a circle: Diameter
Distance across the middle of a circle: Diameter
Edible flower called the poor man’s saffron: Marigold
Essential nutrients such as A, C, and D: Vitamins
French aviation firm that made Mirage and Rafale: Dassault
In sport, getting the ball from an opponent: Tackling
In sport, taking down an opponent to stop the ball: Tackling
Largest state of Brazil: Amazonas
Phineas and Ferb’s pet Perry’s species: Platypus
Place of depravity, often linked to Sodom: Gomorrah
Sam, who played George W. Bush in Vice: Rockwell
San Francisco island that housed a famous prison: Alcatraz
Self-__ litter box, no poop scooping required: Cleaning
Shakespearean character that’s Romeo’s best friend: Mercutio
Wild horses of Robert Glen’s Las Colinas sculpture: Mustangs
Puzzle 2 Answers
18th-century Venetian painter of city views: Canaletto
City where the Sagrada Familia cathedral is found: Barcelona
Colloidal soil people sometimes get trapped in: Quicksand
Conifer trees produce these to protect their seeds: Pine cones
German fried meat dish: Schnitzel
Helen Fielding’s hero of Bridget Jones’s Diary: Mark darcy
Korean martial art focused on kicking and blocking: Taekwondo
Medical name for chronic bad breath: Halitosis
Movie musical about Elton John’s life: Rocketman
Phrase about chilled legumes that means awesome: Cool beans
Sign up, pay the fee and use the service: Subscribe
Singer of You Can Call Me Al and Kodachrome: Paul simon
The career of Mad Men: Marketing
Undying creatures; Fall Out Boy song: Immortals
Puzzle 3 Answers
Animal that builds dams: Beaver
Animal whose milk is used to make Pule cheese: Donkey
Cone-shaped tent, usually made of animal skins: Teepee
Cu on the periodic table: Copper
Doctor Who’s time machine: Tardis
Hardened plaque on teeth: Tartar
Nineteen Eighty-Four writer George: Orwell
Physical award given to the winner to display: Trophy
Pot calling the __ black: Kettle
Werewolves in Underworld: Lycans
Puzzle 4 Answers
Deadly sin of overeating: Gluttony
Frozen water cut with a blade with syrup topping: Shave ice
Greek god’s instrument made from reed tubes: Panpipes
Italian island above Sicily: Sardinia
J.D. Rockefeller was a captain of it: Industry
Japanese producer of photo mediums: Fujifilm
Leader of the Others in Lost, aka Henry Gale: Ben linus
London fashion designer with a focus on plaid: Burberry
Petty argument or row, most often between children: Squabble
Put a letter in one before sending it: Envelope
Repository of groceries for those in need: Food bank
Small __ Saturday: Business
Small organ of the skin where hair grows: Follicle
Sophocles’ Greek Tragedy about Oedipus’s daughter: Antigone
Study and use of technology, mechanics and science: Robotics
Throwing in the towel, quitting: Giving up
When cheeks heat up when embarrassed or shy: Blushing
When cheeks turn red when embarrassed or shy: Blushing
Puzzle 5 Answers
Afternoon naps in Spain: Siestas
Another term for tetanus: Lockjaw
Dirty clothes that need to be washed: Laundry
French word for a composed art scene: Tableau
Hill site of Christ’s Crucifixion near Jerusalem: Calvary
It’s such sweet sorrow, according to Shakespeare: Parting
Japanese monkey: Macaque
Long, thick corkscrew-shaped pasta: Fusilli
Person you’re friendly with but secretly dislike: Frenemy
Racing track championship, __ 1: Formula
Someone who deliberately spoils fun for others: Killjoy
Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture uses these weapons: Cannons
Veiled, shrouded: Cloaked
What Dorothy’s friend the Lion was searching for: Courage
__ S Grant, Civil War general under Lincoln: Ulysses
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Puzzle 1 Answers
A boneless cut of fish: Fillet
A storage vessel or hideaway, usually underground: Bunker
Capital of Czech Republic: Prague
Celebration playwright Harold: Pinter
Ceremony to give a child its moniker: Naming
Electric guitar make or the front of a car: Fender
Japanese empty hand combat sport: Karate
Lake __, monster crocodile movie: Placid
Leg parts between the hip and the knee: Thighs
Particle representing a quantum of light: Photon
Sherlock’s crime-solving partner: Watson
Showed one’s feelings: Emoted
To be fast __ is to be dead to the world: Asleep
__ Neville, mother of King Edward IV of England: Cecily
__ devil; desert lizard with prickles: Thorny
__ tunnel syndrome, wrist impairment: Carpal
Puzzle 2 Answers
An eagle with 13 arrows appears on this symbol: Great seal
Big fish in a __, have influence over a tiny area: Small pond
Casual trousers associated with Levi and Lee: Blue jeans
Cat-like ballet step: Pas de chat
Cate __, starred with Brad Pitt in Babel: Blanchett
Collective words for whales and dolphins: Cetaceans
Game using tweezers to remove a funny bone: Operation
Salty __, confection enjoyed in Nordic countries: Liquorice
What parents say to a child who didn’t say please: Ask nicely
__ Airlines, tourist carrier with hummingbird logo: Caribbean
Puzzle 3 Answers
10-day international jazz festival held in Toronto: Beaches
A card certifying abilities to drive or a permit: License
Actress Gwyneth and CEO of Goop: Paltrow
Baked goods similar to cupcakes, but with fruit: Muffins
Bodies of stars: Astrals
Card game where one card cannot be paired up: Old maid
German city and scent: Cologne
In art, the side view of a face: Profile
James __; alter ego of Wolverine: Howlett
Precedes Dum and Dee in Through the Looking Glass: Tweedle
R in RSVP means this in English: Respond
Senior rank in the Royal Navy: Admiral
Sore, causing a person to say ouch: Painful
Tax __; people who dodge paying their taxes: Evaders
Where incoming electronic messages sit: Mailbox
Puzzle 4 Answers
A biblical and magical angel: Seraphim
Deep and meaningful: Profound
Ending contact, often romantic, with no warning: Ghosting
Fizzy celebratory Italian drink. Cheers!: Prosecco
Half-man, half-horse creatures: Centaurs
Highest rank in professional sumo wrestling: Yokozuna
Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael: Jacksons
Jawbone: Mandible
Nationality of someone native to Manila or Cebu: Filipino
Peaceful, calm: Tranquil
Petroleum commonly used as a household ointment: Vaseline
Princess Leia’s home planet in Star Wars films: Alderaan
Recommended but not compulsory: Advisory
The witch in TV series Bewitched: Samantha
Writer of vampire novels based in New Orleans: Anne rice
Puzzle 5 Answers
Bowie album, its title meaning “absolutely fine”: Hunky dory
Clove pink variety grown to have double flowers: Carnation
Element number 32 which is inspired by a country: Germanium
Extremely, messily inexpensive: Dirt cheap
Fighter whose style involves using their legs: Kickboxer
French flaky breakfast pastry: Croissant
Kurosawa historical drama aka Shadow Warrior: Kagemusha
My Fair Lady is based on this play: Pygmalion
Owner of Amazon and the Washington Post: Jeff bezos
Scientific term for trees that shed leaves in fall: Deciduous
The queen of England’s first name: Elizabeth
Topping up: Refilling
You might jump on or off depending on your mood: Bandwagon
Group 774
Puzzle 1 Answers
A superhero or villain double personality: Alterego
Bright, tropical, edible, Hawaii’s state flower: Hibiscus
French kids’ books about a girls’ boarding school: Madeline
Italian bread, its name means “slipper”: Ciabatta
John __, builder of the first marine chronometer: Harrison
Judas, Brutus and Benedict Arnold carried out this: Betrayal
Musical featuring Ol’ Man River: Show boat
Not stated, but understood because of context: Implicit
Piano musician of The Luckiest and Brick: Ben folds
The Black __ is a 1985 dark fantasy adventure film: Cauldron
They say this is a dirty business: Politics
Puzzle 2 Answers
Aggressive types who intimidate kids at school: Bullies
Diabetics take this medicine by injection: Insulin
Fat from a sheep’s coat: Lanolin
George __, maker of Kodak film for the masses: Eastman
Ice Age’s woolly mammoth character: Manfred
Iceland’s Eyjafjallajökul, a fiery eruptor: Volcano
Islamic leader of the Crusades: Saladin
Ms. Portman, Wood, and Dormer: Natalie
Music passage where a soloist can show off: Cadenza
Only major character in Hamlet who survives: Horatio
Pardon a sin: Forgive
Passenger cabin on a Ferris wheel or cable car: Gondola
Popular mostly human-created Honolulu beach: Waikiki
Spongebob flipped patties with this tool: Spatula
Tasty crustacean, served thermidor: Lobster
Verdicts passed in a court of law: Rulings
__, Sunset from Fiddler on the Roof: Sunrise
Puzzle 3 Answers
A method of chopping vegetables into strips: Julienne
A plant with distinctive, scented, purple flowers: Lavender
Annual celebration, such as Holi: Festival
Choreographer of Cabaret and Sweet Charity: Bob fosse
Dance routine in 13 Going on 30: Thriller
Family name of Romeo in the play: Montague
He defeated Marc Antony at the Battle of Actium: Octavian
Hygienic, very clean: Sanitary
Monkees hit __ Valley Sunday: Pleasant
Power, brawn: Strength
Team sport using a stick with a net to catch balls: Lacrosse
The Prime one is located at 0 degrees longitude: Meridian
When causing drama, one is __ the pot: Stirring
Puzzle 4 Answers
4 sided shape with 1 set of parallel sides: Trapezoid
Beneficial relationship between two species: Symbiosis
Famous Caribbean creator of Reggae Reggae brand: Levi roots
Fennel-like spice that comes from a pointed fruit: Star anise
Formal cessation of hostilities during wartime: Armistice
Front rows of the low balcony in a theater: Mezzanine
Hospital transport vehicle: Ambulance
Lacy headscarves worn by Spanish women: Mantillas
Lady Gaga and Beyoncé collaboration: Telephone
Male worker who operates points on a railway track: Signalman
Mythical personification of winter weather: Jack frost
Opinion piece in a newspaper: Editorial
Orange sandwich filling loved by Paddington Bear: Marmalade
Pellet of frozen rain: Hailstone
Software protection that might need updating: Antivirus
Puzzle 5 Answers
Australian city, home of a distinctive Opera House: Sydney
Broadway and West End play from The Wizard of Oz: Wicked
Bunny __, Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction: Boiler
Character created by Jacqueline Wilson: Tracy __: Beaker
Company known as the Mouse House: Disney
David, French DJ who recorded Titanium: Guetta
Not private, also area where everyone can see you: Public
Relating to the skin: Dermal
Rowan Atkinson plays this silent character: Mr bean
This burner is critical in chemistry labs: Bunsen
Tiny seeds on a burger bun: Sesame
Upper layer of habitat in a forest, tree tops: Canopy
Upper part of a dress to the waistline: Bodice
Webby, Streamy, Shorty: Awards
__ Melodies, series of Porky Pig and Daffy Duck: Merrie
__ San Marco; Italian name for St Mark’s Square: Piazza
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Puzzle 1 Answers
Cleaning with elbow grease: Scrubbing
Close Encounters of the __, 1977 sci-fi drama: Third kind
Come into existence and develop.: Germinate
Copper green gem with lighter bands: Malachite
Crumbly blue cheese made from ewe’s milk: Roquefort
Eighth and last leader of the Soviet Union: Gorbachev
First trip as a married couple: Honeymoon
Garden watering system: Sprinkler
Master patterns for stencils: Templates
Quick tempered, easily angered: Irascible
To be unaware of surroundings; spacey: Oblivious
Puzzle 2 Answers
Describes itinerant wanderers in the desert: Nomadic
Envious; resentful of someone for what they have: Jealous
Forces, applies influence in politics: Lobbies
Matrimonial, to do with a wedding: Nuptial
Meat patties in bread buns with garnishes: Burgers
Proof of purchase given when you pay: Receipt
Russian dictator’s territory: Tsardom
Samba is the most notable form of this at carnival: Dancing
Self-respect or pride in oneself: Dignity
Sound of __, 1965 hit for Simon & Garfunkel: Silence
Standing straight with an aligned spine: Posture
Technological gadgets that save time: Devices
Territory ruled by a Russian emporer: Tsardom
These aquatic flightless birds have Happy Feet: Penguin
Titanic construction city: Belfast
__ Manor; Thomas Land Staffordshire theme park: Drayton
Puzzle 3 Answers
A collection of written music for learning: Songbook
Evening star; another name for the planet Venus: Hesperus
Female counterpart to testosterone: Estrogen
Four-time Best Play Tony winner: Tom __: Stoppard
Jane Fonda made this exercise popular: Aerobics
Local paper or brochure including news and info: Bulletin
Not knowing information; lacking education: Ignorant
Thread-holding pins on sewing machines: Spindles
Way of saying hello: Greeting
Weddings and the celebrations that go with them: Nuptials
Puzzle 4 Answers
1969 rock concert held in New York: Woodstock
2014 heist movie with Ewan McGregor: Son of a gun
Air-dried cod from Norway: Stockfish
Bald enemy of Superman: Lex luthor
Bright beam that follows actors around the stage: Spotlight
Fair vehicle that is okay to crash: Bumper car
Glossy newspapers or online feature collections: Magazines
Lack of knowledge: Ignorance
Morning-after results of drinking too much: Hangovers
Not getting enough wages for work done: Underpaid
Sincerest form of flattery: Imitation
Thick, brown paper material used for packaging: Cardboard
Thin blood vessel that leads to capillaries: Arteriole
To have casual affairs: Philander
Whales, dolphins, and porpoises: Cetaceans
Puzzle 5 Answers
A disorderly house, with everything out of place: Untidy
Berry Gordy Jr. founded this record label in 1959: Motown
Beyoncé sings “__ than you, __ than we”: Bigger
Bucking horse, ridden at rodeos: Bronco
First real name of author Mary Westmacott: Agatha
Follower of Judaism: Jewish
Followers of Judaism are this: Jewish
French for pepper, it goes with sel: Poivre
Gas that fills party balloons so they float: Helium
Hail __ well met: Fellow
Hammers used by judges to call order: Gavels
Heaven Can Wait and Dick Tracy actor Warren __: Beatty
One of the Google search services, for pictures: Images
Sculpture of a person or animal: Statue
Ski pole attachment at the base of the stick: Basket
To be discreet and avoid drawing attention: Subtle
To open bent paper; revealing something hidden: Unfold
White __, label of worker linked to office jobs: Collar
You’re __ in line if seven people arrived first: Eighth
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Puzzle 1 Answers
A group of people getting together to hang out: Gathering
A pen where ink is rolled through a metal sphere: Ballpoint
Author of 1998 thriller novel Rainbow Six: Tom clancy
Canadian island located near to Greenland: Ellesmere
Crabs named after the Straits of Juan de Fuca: Dungeness
Depose, topple: Overthrow
Find this liquid in the entrance to a church: Holy water
Japanese noodle soup: Miso ramen
Kick __; idiom for passing away: The bucket
Liquid found in the entrance to a Catholic church: Holy water
Shows like Survivor, The Circle are in this genre: Reality tv
Star of Rebel Without a Cause and East of Eden: James dean
Strong personal attraction: Magnetism
Treatment and repair of teeth: Dentistry
Puzzle 2 Answers
Beverages: Drinks
Buildings for monks or nuns: Abbeys
Fabric wrapped around the body, as worn by Beckham: Sarong
Flaky crust that covers pies: Pastry
Shakespeare’s shortest play, The __ of Errors: Comedy
Skate under flashing lights in this kind of rink: Roller
Small green or black fruits, can be Kalamata: Olives
Surname of Irish rocker Bono: Hewson
TV drama, Edward Woodward plays a state assassin: Callan
Uninhabited islet near Oahu, aka rabbit island: Manana
Whale with bristles rather than teeth: Baleen
Puzzle 3 Answers
1950s TV show starring Lucille Ball: I love lucy
A white blood cell: Leukocyte
Actress played by Julia Roberts in Notting Hill: Anna scott
Ancient wonder of the world: __ at Halicarnassus: Mausoleum
Artform of carefully gluing paper cutouts as decor: Decoupage
Artform of carefully sticking paper cutouts: Decoupage
Devices used for directional orientation: Compasses
Ecuadorian islands famous for blue-footed boobies: Galapagos
Emperor Caligula’s most-loved horse: Incitatus
Long car driven by a chauffeur: Limousine
Name given to a espresso with a bit of foamed milk: Macchiato
Publication containing a collection of poems: Anthology
SI unit of measurement of radioactivity: Becquerel
Traditional Oktoberfest beverage container: Beer stein
Unicorn-like creature in Greek mythology: Monoceros
Puzzle 4 Answers
A fizzing ball of carbonation used for fun hygiene: Bath bomb
Edible Asian mushroom, meaning oak tree: Shiitake
First game with this controller was Sega Missile: Joystick
Grungy Seattle band headed by Eddie Vedder: Pearl jam
Harry Potter’s school: Hogwarts
Incorrect or wrong: Mistaken
Lane the Desperate Housewives lived on: Wisteria
Terms that are used frequently on search engines: Keywords
The digestive gland that produces insulin: Pancreas
Two movies, __ Park and World about dinos: Jurassic
Puzzle 5 Answers
A public display of disagreement or disapproval: Protest
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland writer Lewis: Carroll
Central character in Dickens’ A Christmas Carol: Scrooge
Cheese of choice for a French onion soup garnish: Gruyere
Common __; social convention of respect: Decency
Cut up and inspect an organ: Dissect
Eagle and lion hybrid creature in mythology: Griffin
Facility for searching the Web, e.g. Chrome, Opera: Browser
Golf tournament that awards a Green Jacket: Masters
He played the 60s Mad Man Don Draper: Jon hamm
In song, the last day of Christmas: Twelfth
JFK, Robin Hood, The Bodyguard actor, Kevin __: Costner
John, Paul, Ringo, and George: Beatles
Knitting technique with a hook: Crochet
Lagos and Abuja are in this country: Nigeria
Month Halloween is celebrated: October
Most populous city in Pakistan: Karachi
Not the official US language, but many think it is: English
One of these destroyed Pompeii: Volcano
Pair of soft tissue lumps in back of the throat: Tonsils
Reduce, reuse, __: Recycle
Richard Branson is one for Virgin Group, Ltd: Founder
Smokestack on a roof: Chimney
Spanish prince other than the heir to the throne: Infante
Spin-off of MTV’s 16 and Pregnant series: Teen mom
Surface for Japanese martial art: Judo mat
Tequila __; 1988 Mel Gibson thriller: Sunrise
The angel who visited Mary before she gave birth: Gabriel
Unit of measurement for edible energy: Calorie
Wooden rice paddle used in Asian cuisine: Shamoji
World famous British primatologist: Dame Jane __: Goodall
Dream, song by Katy Perry: Teenage
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Puzzle 1 Answers
Another name for Academy Awards: The oscars
Dog comes in 3 types: giant, standard, miniature: Schnauzer
Expression that hides one’s true fears or worries: Brave face
Felons, offenders, lawbreakers: Criminals
Fitness app that tracks training routes with GPS: Runkeeper
Former Irish prime minister 2011-17: Enda kenny
Game of balls on velvet hit by cues: Billiards
Historical, large, hooped petticoat: Crinoline
It can be risky to do this in the stock market: Speculate
Obelisk in South Africa: __ Language Monument: Afrikaans
Of __; compos mentis, lucid: Sound mind
Parent show of Green Acres: __ Junction: Petticoat
Singer Carrie with an album called Cry Pretty: Underwood
The state of being alive: Existence
Water area for visitors to stroke rays at aquarium: Touch pool
What leprechauns leave at the end of the rainbow: Pot of gold
Puzzle 2 Answers
1920s fashion movement: Flapper
1980s TV show, The Dukes of __: Hazzard
Always eternal; a very long time: Forever
Animal’s burrow used as shelter by soldiers: Foxhole
Biology, chemistry, or physics: Science
Blood-sucking wormlike parasites: Leeches
Breathe Again singer-songwriter, Toni __: Braxton
David, who married Spice Girl Posh: Beckham
Dry biscuit for cheese: Cracker
Extra or leftover goods: Surplus
Fast-drying artists’ paint: Acrylic
Fastest wildcat that can’t climb trees very well: Cheetah
Feeling guilty about having done a bad deed: Ashamed
First point earned in tennis, __ love: Fifteen
Henri -Bresson, French humanist photographer: Cartier
Italian island group between Malta and Tunisia: Pelagie
Long, slender-grained aromatic rice: Basmati
Mountain in Greece, thought to be home of the Gods: Olympus
Mr. Peanut of the Planters logo used this eyewear: Monocle
Not the fruit, but with one letter added, a scarf: Bandana
Ordained ministers ranked below priests: Deacons
Person who adamantly denies the existence of God: Atheist
Playwright George Shaw’s middle name: Bernard
Popular scouting campfire song: Kumbaya
Rent, 1776, or Dear Evan Hansen: Musical
Selecting dancers or models for a show: Casting
Site of ancient cave drawings in France’s Dordogne: Lascaux
Street __; Florence Parpart’s road-cleaning device: Sweeper
Surface __, elastic appearance on top of water: Tension
They join bones and muscles: Tendons
Welsh Hannibal actor, __ Hopkins: Anthony
You get a lot of them from life: Lessons
egg; collectors’ item from Russia: Faberge
Puzzle 3 Answers
An underground cemetery: Catacomb
Athletes often hurt this, the L in ACL: Ligament
Clawed insect with a curved, poisonous stinger: Scorpion
Declan MacManus’ better known stage name: Elvis __: Costello
Inflatable latex toys: Balloons
It took this Greek hero 20 years to get home: Odysseus
Navigational instrument, quarter of an astrolabe: Quadrant
Overstitching that prevents fraying: Whipping
Something that has to do with the Good Book: Biblical
Stimulant found in coffee: Caffeine
The study of tumors and cancer: Oncology
Valuable, treasured: Precious
Victorian (Australian) town founded by gold miners: Ballarat
Puzzle 4 Answers
Baby insects or worms in grub form: Larvae
Brain __; challenging clue or word puzzle: Teaser
Brothers who created Stranger Things: Duffer
Central area of the retina: Macula
Former comms process using a modem and phone line: Dial up
Genie’s house, according to Christina Aguilera: Bottle
Key ingredient in marzipan: Almond
Large painful lump on the big toe: Bunion
Paulo __, Brazilian best-selling author: Coelho
Taxonomic rank between life and kingdom: Domain
Think of a __; mathematical mind-reading: Number
Where openly emotional people wear their heart: Sleeve
Women’s head and neck covering of the Middle Ages: Wimple
Yearly wage paid for work: Salary
Puzzle 5 Answers
Brendan Fraser’s Egyptian tomb romp film: The mummy
Creaky, frail, infirm: Decrepit
Forename of the wives of Kings George II and IV: Caroline
Italian cow’s milk cheese made in square blocks: Taleggio
Month during which Thanksgiving falls in the US: November
Musical by Eric Idle based on the Arthurian legend: Spamalot
Often compared by PC gamers: Hardware
Scout’s older brother in To Kill a Mockingbird: Jem finch
Small, decorative statue of a person: Figurine
Snitches get these: Stitches
Soldier with three stripes on the arm: Sergeant
Spanish lace or silk shawl worn over the hair: Mantilla
These created the Hawaiian Islands: Volcanos
To walk on a person’s land without permission: Trespass
__ Mars: played by Kristen Bell: Veronica
Group 778
Puzzle 1 Answers
Buyer, counterpart of a seller: Purchaser
Chilled legumes; popular 90s phrase for awesome: Cool beans
Classic Neil Simon comedic play, The __: Odd couple
Heater made specifically for Italian pies: Pizza oven
Illegal whiskey made in southern US: Moonshine
Ms. Bach’s TV character, and her very short denims: Daisy duke
Olympic sport of ice track racing in a __: Bobsleigh
Periodical found online or in print: Newspaper
Small sour fruit used for making jelly: Crab apple
Wobbly sea creature with fronds: Jellyfish
Puzzle 2 Answers
BoJack’s last name: Horseman
Bridge that carries water: Aqueduct
Cultural stories that exist through word of mouth: Folklore
District of Central France known for red wines: Burgundy
Emulsifier in both egg yolk and cooking spray: Lecithin
Geometric shape with three sides and three angles: Triangle
Google’s parent company: Alphabet
Makes appear magically: Conjures
Medical care of the whole being to fix problems: Holistic
Military structure to block enemies and hide: Fortress
Mr. Magorium’s Wonder __, 2007 film: Emporium
Russian and really strong X-Men: Colossus
Sam __, Sun Studio boss where Elvis first recorded: Phillips
Succulent plant with healing gel: Aloe vera
Vegetable name for a bean bag game: Cornhole
Puzzle 3 Answers
A box of chocolates delivered with a song: Candygram
Air Force units of roughly 12 aircraft: Squadrons
Bands that holds cartilage and bone together: Ligaments
Day-Lewis’s character in There Will Be Blood: Plainview
December 26 in the UK and Canada: Boxing day
Home town of Hal Jordan/Green Lantern: Coast city
In one __; with a single blow: Fell swoop
Preserving animals for a lifelike display: Taxidermy
Prince Harry’s grandfather’s title; the Duke of __: Edinburgh
Red card repercussions: Ejections
Sirloin or T-bone cuts of cow meat, for example: Beef steak
Technical drawing for an architect’s plans: Blueprint
The body’s system of hormone creation: Endocrine
The time following a disaster: Aftermath
US dance that Wham! sang about: Jitterbug
Wood-carving occupation of Master Geppetto: Carpenter
Zodiac sign represented as a goat, Dec. – Jan.: Capricorn
Puzzle 4 Answers
Ca’ Vendramin __; palace on Venice’s Grand Canal: Calergi
Celine Dion’s late husband: Rene __: Angelil
Delicate French cookie sandwich: Macaron
Framework with two mattresses, one above the other: Bunk bed
French beauty chain, named after Zipporah: Sephora
Held, brandished: Wielded
Main shortcut key on a Mac: Command
Miss Piggy and Gonzo are these: Muppets
Provisions or conditions in a contract: Clauses
Sailors supposedly once mistook this for a mermaid: Manatee
The big win after gambling; a grand prize: Jackpot
To be or __, wrote Shakespeare: Not to be
US president on the right of Mount Rushmore: Lincoln
When a kid asks why, a parent says: __ I said so: Because
Puzzle 5 Answers
A.C. __ often finds trouble with Zack Morris: Slater
Breakfast food made with a honeycomb-shaped iron: Waffle
Brendan Fraser’s character George hung out here: Jungle
Challenging activity such as a Rubik’s Cube: Puzzle
Charm that brings good luck: Amulet
Dancing penguin in Happy Feet: Mumble
Dior perfume in purple bottle, sounds toxic: Poison
Hood of a car or the hat worn at Easter: Bonnet
Instrument sometimes called a fiddle: Violin
Performances by Evel Knievel: Stunts
Sea mammals with blue, sperm and humpback types: Whales
Sharp or quick-witted: Clever
Short song used in an advertisement: Jingle
Small recessed section of a room: Alcove
Sounds reverberating in caves or wide open spaces: Echoes
South American country with Carnival celebrations: Brazil
Wall is a famous one in New York City: Street
Yelled warning of a falling tree by Lumberjacks: Timber
__ shrine, basilica and colonnade in Portugal: Fatima
Group 779
Puzzle 1 Answers
“You are __ no matter what they say” says Aguilera: Beautiful
Cold-blooded vertebrate that is born as a tadpole: Amphibian
Decorated half-mask worn at Venice Carnival: Colombina
Gaining something through threats of defamation: Blackmail
German supermodel with intimate lingerie brand: Heidi klum
Island where Central Park is found: Manhattan
Particle accelerators in physics research labs: Colliders
Premier of China, 1998-2003, followed Li Peng: Zhu rongji
Someone who takes risks, sometimes foolishly: Daredevil
This X-Men character also goes by Logan: Wolverine
Witch at Hogwart’s School of Witchcraft: Pansy __: Parkinson
Puzzle 2 Answers
An angle that’s more than 90 degrees: Obtuse
Australian slang for a woman: Sheila
Both a frozen dessert and mid-meal palate cleanser: Sorbet
Britney who sang Baby One More Time: Spears
Cry of approval for Shakespeare: Huzzah
Easy card game for kids that requires memory: Go fish
Equal __, unbiased basic entitlements: Rights
Fashion designer Vanderbilt: Gloria
Fish avatar of Hindu deity Vishnu: Matsya
Hitchcock made a movie about a rear one: Window
J.D. and Sacred Heart’s TV residency adventures: Scrubs
Last name of the pioneer artist of Pop Art: Warhol
Massachusetts place, the Athens of the New World: Boston
Melon __, creator of perfect spheres for starters: Baller
Recording on video or cassette: Taping
Ring __, person who carries the ring at a wedding: Bearer
Two people together, eg doing a surf on same board: Tandem
__ cough, respiratory condition of dogs: Kennel
Puzzle 3 Answers
2007 movie with a character named McLovin: Superbad
Ability to keep things decluttered and tidy: Neatness
Adding sealant between ceramic tiles: Grouting
Body of water on which Sochi and Varna are located: Black sea
Connects cervical to lumbar spine: Thoracic
Detective agency TV show investigating infidelity: Cheaters
Doberman __; black and tan watchdog breed: Pinscher
Element number 1 in the Periodic Table: Hydrogen
Measuring out ingredients using scales: Weighing
Part man part bull creature of the labyrinth: Minotaur
Prank that involves Never Gonna Give You Up: Rick roll
Red bird or red-robed church official: Cardinal
Sea animal treading on the whiting’s tail: Porpoise
State of independence and self-government: Autonomy
The Beatles sang “They say it’s your “: Birthday
Towers, Kuala Lumpur’s double skyscraper: Petronas
Puzzle 4 Answers
Avian that catches the worm: Early bird
C. Ponzi scammed people of millions, a known __: Charlatan
French Canadian deep dish meat pie: Tourtiere
Grind or crush down to powder: Pulverize
Place in Alaska beneath the Chugach Mountains: Anchorage
Say sorry, make amends: Apologize
Slippery table game with paddles and a puck: Air hockey
Smaller blood vessel that connects veins: Capillary
Software that protects a PC from infected files: Antivirus
Puzzle 5 Answers
A rapper; makes your drinks cold: Ice cube
Business in the front, party in the back hairdos: Mullets
By flicking through the tv, you’re __ surfing: Channel
Charge of the Light __; action during Crimean War: Brigade
Chris __; lead vocalist of Soundgarden: Cornell
East African country, setting for Black Hawk Down: Somalia
Fortified area at the heart of a settlement: Citadel
Lakshmi, Kali, or Artemis, for example: Goddess
Math with letters and numbers making equations: Algebra
Obvious, flagrant: Blatant
Online check to verify that a user is not a robot: Captcha
Slang for ventriloquist puppets: Dummies
The bearer of __; messenger of doom: Bad news
Tomato sauce condiment: Ketchup
__ Hicks, contractions that aren’t the real thing: Braxton
__ Hicks, contractions that may be a false alarm: Braxton
Group 780
Puzzle 1 Answers
A feeling of losing your balance for a moment: Dizziness
A sudden change of perspective; to open one’s eyes: Awakening
Big old nag used to pulling wheeled vehicles: Carthorse
Brewer, sponsor of global yacht race before Volvo: Whitbread
Change to a lower gear or simpler way of life: Downshift
Cylindrical sponge with jam filling: Swiss roll
Fancy dishware only used on special occasions: Fine china
Friend of King Richard and robber of the rich: Robin hood
Listen Without __ Vol 1; 1990 George Michael album: Prejudice
Move towards, be attracted to someone: Gravitate
Person who understands without conscious reasoning: Intuitive
Pseudonym with same initials for Emily Brontë: Ellis bell
Squid-headed sailors’ devil from bottom of the sea: Davy jones
Star, famous person: Celebrity
The essential skeleton of a building: Framework
The quality of gaining knowledge from feelings: Intuitive
What pops up when characters have an idea: Light bulb
Work out sums, do subtractions, assess weight, etc: Calculate
Puzzle 2 Answers
An authority on how languages work: Linguist
Corvette racing car that came out in 1959: Stingray
Footwear hung over the fire at Christmastime: Stocking
High __; superior quality of sound reproduction: Fidelity
Light singing production pioneered by Offenbach: Operetta
Making things such as cards, or sewing: Crafting
Person talented at languages: Linguist
Putting a seat on a horse: Saddling
Reality TV show where couples exchange partners: Wife swap
Special Weapons and Tactics squad in the police: Swat team
To take someone’s attention away: Distract
Puzzle 3 Answers
60s film with David Hemmings as a photographer: Blow up
Ammunition shells, cartridges: Rounds
Extraction of cells to test for diesease in a lab: Biopsy
Portuguese capital city: Lisbon
Processed Japanese fish paste: Surimi
State when the truck is full or slang for rich: Loaded
Term for enlightenment in Japanese Buddhism: Satori
Tiny insect found in flour: Weevil
Type of musical piece; Moonlight is a famous one: Sonata
Unpiloted aerial vehicles used in spying: Drones
Watches from Switzerland; sample of fabric: Swatch
What the prince did to wake the sleeping princess: Kissed
Writing typified by verses and stanzas: Poetic
__ Service Announcement; important broadcast: Public
__ license, writing convention to misuse the rules: Poetic
Puzzle 4 Answers
Book that contains lists of synonyms: Thesaurus
Destructive storm of heavy wind and rain: Hurricane
Dirtiness, filthiness: Griminess
Feeling of love, offering kisses and tenderness: Affection
Having six sides: Hexagonal
Low-pitched brass instrument like a tuba: Euphonium
Plaque on an office for giving occupant details: Nameplate
Platform for feeding feathered garden visitors: Bird table
SMERSH operative with dangerous footwear: Rosa klebb
Small oven that goes ping: Microwave
Smelly prank beloved of schoolkids: Stink bomb
Sticky and fruity, they used to be Opal Fruits: Starburst
Tall top hat associated with Abraham Lincoln: Stovepipe
The most prominent (fruity) person in a group: Top banana
Venice citizen who explored North American coast: John cabot
When a television series ends: Cancelled
Where a batter heads after hitting the ball: First base
Puzzle 5 Answers
A black jungle cat with yellow eyes: Panther
Aid or donations for benevolent purposes: Charity
Alexander __, British boundary-pushing designer: Mcqueen
Come into a bequest: Inherit
Current Spanish royal house: Bourbon
Exterior scenes shot outside a film studio: Backlot
Horseshoe-shaped waterfall in North America: Niagara
Long strings of dough in Italian and Asian cuisine: Noodles
Olivia Newton-John is Hopelessly __ to You: Devoted
Outdoor area in a movie studio for exterior shots: Backlot
Prince of Monaco, married Grace Kelly: Rainier