Culinary Arts Answers
Group 121
Puzzle 1 Answers
Tuxedos and gowns are __ wear.: Formal
Type of music from French Creole Louisiana.: Zydeco
Melted fat from an animal, flammable.: Grease
Craft for moving about on water.: Vessel
Long, thin food bowl, usually for pigs.: Trough
A fiend is an evil __, demon, or spook.: Spirit
Future right to buy or sell security.: Option
Characteristic of a certain group of people.: Ethnic
George of the __ animated series inspired by Tarzan.: Jungle
Lifeless human form aka cadaver.: Corpse
People who are connected by some activity.: Groups
Boxing without an opponent for training purposes.: Shadow
__ Hears a Who! Dr. Seuss book.: Horton
Peter Paul __ painted Prometheus Bound.: Rubens
Angler, kid card game.: Go fish
Puzzle 2 Answers
The shape of a fungus before it releases spores.: Puffball
The __, Disney’s smash African 1994 hit.: Lion king
__ Srihari, Indian sculptor.: Bholekar
Home heating device usually against a wall.: Radiator
Small toothed whales aka mereswine.: Porpoise
Used or seen daily.: Everyday
Hatred of marriage.: Misogamy
Pale round seed aka Garbanzo beans.: Chickpea
A procedure done to improve one’s appearance.: Facelift
To engage in combat with lances on horseback.: Jousting
Medicine usually comes in the form of pills or __.: Capsules
Knives designed to be tossed at targets.: Throwing
Someone who conducts a machine or other equipments.: Operator
Puzzle 3 Answers
Subterfuge is a __ mobile game.: Submarine
It only sells low-priced items.: Dime store
Obese cartoon character voiced by Bill Cosby.: Fat albert
Germany’s largest airline.: Lufthansa
What a dog shouldn’t bark up at.: Wrong tree
Political scandal that affected Nixon’s government.: Watergate
Cersei, Tyrion and Jaime __.: Lannister
Has the most ghosts per Capita in Canada.: Lunenburg
Pedro __, Spanish director of Talk to Her.: Almodóvar
Layered cake that used to be made with beets.: Red velvet
Public internet hub.: Cybercafe
Puzzle 4 Answers
Helps, attends to.: Assists
Red candy coloring made from cochineal bugs.: Carmine
Track from which ships are launched into water.: Slipway
Human father of comic book offspring.: Stan lee
Lower level of carbon dioxide than normal.: Acapnia
Silver __ Playbook, 2012 Oscar nominee.: Linings
__ oblongata, base of your brain.: Medulla
Musical that features the song Chim Chim Cher-ee.: Poppins
A newborn’s wardrobe.: Layette
A wind instrument consisting of a reed melody pipe.: Bagpipe
Nobody is a __ in his own land.: Prophet
Warty sea slug is __ with wart-like bumps.: Covered
Professional knows tulips from roses.: Florist
Puzzle 5 Answers
School or office cafeteria where food is served.: Lunchroom
__ Alexander Leach, Cary Grant’s real name.: Archibald
Temporary solution with whatever you have.: Makeshift
Distance marker.: Milestone
Family of mammals with pouches.: Marsupial
Bacteria, viruses cause an __ in the body.: Infection
Large round inflated object to play with.: Beach ball
The study of meaning.: Semantics
Tropical tree; its fruit can reach 80 lb.: Jackfruit
Laborer who sets hard surface flooring.: Tile layer
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Puzzle 1 Answers
Before things are easy they are like this.: Difficult
Two types of cars: manual and __.: Automatic
__ crab uses items around it to hide.: Decorator
Human-powered tool with a bit.: Hand drill
Type of glyph used in computing aka hack, whack.: Backslash
Greatest vertical drop on Earth.: Mount thor
These chips are found in classic American cookie.: Chocolate
Road movie that defined a generation.: Easy rider
Bart’s teacher, Skinner’s girlfriend.: Krabappel
Won the Printz Award for novel Looking for Alaska.: John green
To use heat to seal a wound or destroy diseases.: Cauterize
Puzzle 2 Answers
Wrapping, warmth, concealment, blankets.: Covers
Celtic language not recognized by the government.: Breton
Giant lion from the Jewish folklore.: Tigris
Way of gathering objects from bottom of a river.: Dredge
American __, stoic painting by Grant Wood.: Gothic
Sustenance for Bon Jovi.: Prayer
Apple’s iPad is one of these devices.: Tablet
Goree __, Atlantic slave trade, in Senegal.: Island
Nationality of the playwright Moliere.: French
Two-dimensional simple shape, 360 degrees.: Circle
__ percent of all animals have six legs.: Eighty
Japanese car brand.: Toyota
Emergency allergy device, its cost rose in 2016.: Epipen
Pool of natural tar where animals sink.: Tarpit
Many eat this stalk with peanut butter.: Celery
The __ in Their Eyes, Argentine 2009 Oscar winner.: Secret
Puzzle 3 Answers
To roast over hot coal or an open fire.: Barbecue
Patricia __, won an Oscar for Boyhood.: Arquette
Concise saying, maxim aka aphorism.: Apothegm
Scion of Aeolus transformed into a kingfisher.: Halcyone
Medical device allows for urinary drainage.: Catheter
FDR’s chats to a weary nation.: Fireside
Shoot, sprout.: Bourgeon
__ Bad, chemistry teacher turned meth lab owner.: Breaking
__ Persuasion, Civil War film with Gary Cooper.: Friendly
Foodscraps, leftovers.: Pickings
Spreads like __, with great speed.: Wildfire
The __, successful Motown girls’ group.: Supremes
Puzzle 4 Answers
Ally __, Calista Flockhart quirky legal show.: Mcbeal
Top 40 Casey Kasem voiced this Scooby Doo pal.: Shaggy
Certificate for a lower price.: Coupon
Long pastry with chocolate on top and cream inside.: Eclair
The __ of Pickpockets, French short film.: Mozart
Boldly display or parade yourself.: Flaunt
Sheet of paper voters use to vote.: Ballot
Thin cord or thread used for tying, binding.: String
Penn and __, mute half of comedy, magic duo.: Teller
Stone __, implement that clears fields.: Picker
Liquid in zero-gravity will always form a __.: Sphere
Initially conceived as a martial art.: Tai chi
Very high elevation, above tree growth.: Alpine
Female children of your brother or sister.: Nieces
Two-dimensional code developed in Japan.: Qr code
To be hit in the face may cause this secreting nose.: Bloody
__ Bell and the Lost Treasure.: Tinker
Every cloud is supposed to have a silver one.: Lining
Witches are said to have magical __.: Powers
Small vermin, shifty character.: Weasel
Puzzle 5 Answers
Area using this unit of land measurement.: Acreage
During a __, the dentist looks for cavities.: Check up
Foghorn __, the rooster on Looney Tunes.: Leghorn
Set of steel plates hit with hammers on a keyboard.: Celesta
Writer famous for the creation of Narnia.: Cs lewis
Country known for producing fancy chocolates.: Belgium
Most common type of computer.: Digital
__, luggage that stays with you, overhead.: Carry on
Bats always go left when __ their cave.: Leaving
Uncomfortable situation.: Hot seat
__ Tracy, American actor.: Spencer
Monday __ Quarterback, retrospect player.: Morning
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Puzzle 1 Answers
British four-wheeled vehicle brand.: Land rover
Slang for a dollar bill.: Greenback
Popular in American cuisine, Jolly Green Giant.: Green bean
__ pi, tiny “fruity” computer for teaching coding.: Raspberry
British band, Dark Side of the Moon.: Pink floyd
Study of the earth’s natural structures.: Geography
Plastic surgery for your love handles.: Tummy tuck
Swimming stroke named after flying insect.: Butterfly
Story about a person’s life.: Biography
Chilean animated movie, 2015 Oscar-winner.: Bear story
Puzzle 2 Answers
Springfield’s principal, still lives with mom.: Skinner
People making offers at an auction.: Bidders
The best way to a man’s heart goes through it.: Stomach
__ fiction; a book or movie genre.: Science
Call this if you want the front seat in a car.: Shotgun
Robert __, created the Sundance film festival.: Redford
__ lionfish is a venomous Pacific fish.: Andover
To look at something with scorn, contempt.: Disdain
Caribbean islands, Columbus’ first landing.: Bahamas
__ car, railroad car not for people, for goods.: Freight
Cut into fourths.: Quarter
Winter game with stones and brooms.: Curling
Visible evidence something is no longer there.: Vestige
Puzzle 3 Answers
Amy __, comedian co-wrote Trainwreck.: Schumer
Extreme positive emotion of love, lust.: Passion
Administrative autonomous provinces of Russia.: Oblasts
Role, character, aspect of one perceived by others.: Persona
Kid’s toy became fetch toy and ultimate sport.: Frisbee
Word that is the opposite of another.: Antonym
Sports rules enforcer.: Referee
A soiled or discolored spot.: Stained
Angela __, How Stella Got Her Groove Back actress.: Bassett
Raised flat land.: Plateau
Someone who establishes something.: Founder
To drive backwards.: Reverse
Large North American brown bear.: Grizzly
Disney’s The Sword and the Rose is based in __.: England
__ Wine, from grapes harvested in specific year.: Vintage
Another way of saying farewell.: Goodbye
60 __, 1 hour news show on Sundays.: Minutes
Puzzle 4 Answers
Capital of Turkmenistan.: Ashgabat
To have an opposite reaction than expected.: Backfire
GE, General __, is an American company.: Electric
Small, round cookie, made from almonds or coconut.: Macaroon
TV’s Batman, Quahog’s mayor.: Adam west
Jewish holiday, freedom from Egypt, Moses.: Passover
__ sea urchin has distinctive blunt spikes.: Imperial
Hero’s best moment in epic poetry.: Aristeia
An anchor chain __ the anchor to the ship.: Connects
__ University tells how Sulley and Mike met.: Monsters
Sauce for salads.: Dressing
Jack __, Nicholson’s Shining hotel visitor.: Torrance
Puzzle 5 Answers
NYC borough that gave the world the hip hop.: The bronx
Variation on fruit salad, usually marshmallow.: Ambrosia
Turin-based soccer club meaning “youth”.: Juventus
__ the bounty hunter captures Han Solo in Episode V.: Boba fett
Two pieces of bread with a filling.: Sandwich
Seeing a reflection of __ when looking at a mirror.: Yourself
Bronchitis is inflammation and __ in the lungs.: Swelling
Someone who eats the flesh of another human being.: Cannibal
People say she was made of iron.: Thatcher
Some parts of this literature genre seem silly.: Nonsense
Better an egg today than a hen __.: Tomorrow
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Puzzle 1 Answers
FAQ: Frequently Asked __.: Questions
Home __, redefined cable television.: Box office
Out of steam.: Exhausted
Dark, ugly acne lesions.: Blackhead
Fruit used to make sweet pies.: Blueberry
The __, picture book adapted into an Oscar winner.: Lost thing
A cast-iron kettle with a tight cover.: Dutch oven
James Brown was known as the __ of Soul.: Godfather
Quentin __, US actor and director.: Tarantino
Painted __ has large spines on dorsal fins.: Stingfish
Puzzle 2 Answers
Donors give __, blood, and sometimes organs.: Tissue
Multi-use utensil named after a relative, __ fork.: Granny
__ the Farm, US government payoff for deceased.: Bought
Christian holiday about the resurrection of Jesus.: Easter
“Shovel” suit in deck of cards.: Spades
Short for magnetic levitation transport.: Maglev
Popular red dressing for salads.: French
A fine place to leave your heart.: Frisco
Famous scientist who formulated the laws of motion.: Newton
Relating to sight, seeing, optical.: Visual
Head electrician on a TV or movie production set.: Gaffer
Red and yellow clathria is a type of __.: Sea fan
Stand Up __, a funny person with a mic.: Comedy
Omar __, starred in Doctor Zhivago.: Sharif
Puzzle 3 Answers
Regina __, Bette Davis in The Little Foxes.: Giddens
The capital of Falkland Islands.: Stanley
Long, barbed spear used for whaling, sealing.: Harpoon
Laurence __, Brit legend in Shakespearean roles.: Olivier
Dingos are a breed of __ from Australia.: Wilddog
__ Sheet, snapshot of assets and liabilities.: Balance
Excruciating pain, suffering, distress.: Anguish
Mechanical excavator found at construction sites.: Backhoe
Henri de Toulouse-__, French painter.: Lautrec
Breakfast food eaten in the evening.: Brinner
Chiantishire, in Italy.: Tuscany
Clear or plain sight, understanding.: Evident
A person’s purse.: Handbag
An emotional state or reaction.: Feeling
Puzzle 4 Answers
Garment worn for water-based activities.: Swimsuit
Camille __ painted Conversation.: Pissarro
To put a breathing tube in a patient.: Intubate
A drink made from lemon juice.: Lemonade
Armchair or sofa that can be tilted back.: Recliner
Common __ is brownish-red with white stripes.: Lionfish
Greek god of feasts and wine.: Dionysus
__ hypselodoris is a bright colored sea slug.: Bullocks
MTV’s adolescent show about lycanthrope.: Teen wolf
Anna __, novel written by Leo Tolstoy.: Karenina
Puzzle 5 Answers
Someone who seizes people or things.: Captor
Considered hotspot for wine, cheese and baguettes.: France
Egyptian goddess represented as a cat.: Bastet
Underside, opposite of top.: Bottom
A disease caused by Yersinia pestis.: Plague
Southern sky constellation; flying fish.: Volans
The son of a sovereign or king.: Prince
Jesus was betrayed three times on this weekday.: Friday
Anagram of listen.: Silent
Chemical element found in all plants and animals.: Carbon
Main antagonist in Lord of the Rings.: Sauron
Video Music __, aka VMAs, hosted by MTV.: Awards
Mix of African, Spanish and French cultures.: Creole
Film about a suicidal babysitter awarded in 2012.: Curfew
Projected stage, audience on three sides.: Thrust
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Puzzle 1 Answers
Restored Venetian opera house known as the Phoenix.: La fenice
Reality TV show with contestants in the wilderness.: Survivor
Dawn.: Daylight
Christmas song calls these devoted people.: Faithful
Specific feature on the Earth’s surface.: Landform
1984’s Spy Vs Spy, based on MAD __ comic.: Magazine
A person who writes music.: Composer
A Ghoul is a __ who eats children and the dead.: Creature
40s, 50s western movie actor; Shane.: Alan ladd
Horse act with dancelike movements.: Dressage
Puzzle 2 Answers
Someone who takes power by force or illegally.: Usurper
Little __ fell great oaks.: Strokes
To mix two things together.: Combine
Greenland’s Norse ruins, “Whale Island”.: Hvalsey
To be turned or cast back, mirror.: Reflect
To stay away from others without having any contact.: Isolate
Brittany __ is known as a bird hunting dog.: Spaniel
Colorful mighty warriors of 90s kids show.: Rangers
Becoming confused, muddled.: Addling
__ Of a Geisha, movie set in Japan.: Memoirs
Norma Jean & Marilyn actress, Mira __.: Sorvino
Add sugar to something.: Sweeten
Iconic Nicholson’s performance in horror flick.: Shining
Nationality of the poet Rumi of the 13th century.: Persian
Puzzle 3 Answers
Etch a __, draw and then shake to draw again.: Sketch
The Adventures of __, Belgian comic, movie.: Tintin
Element number type on periodic table.: Atomic
The classical Chinese Book of Changes.: I ching
Baby __, pre birth gift giving event.: Shower
Georges __ painted Le Chahut.: Seurat
Wound, hurt, damage to your body.: Injury
Bushy haired Seinfeld neighbor.: Kramer
Greek god of sleep.: Hypnos
A silk hat.: Topper
Guardians of the __ includes Groot.: Galaxy
James Taylor song, You’ve Got a __.: Friend
Quality of something attractive.: Beauty
Small World board game is published by Days of __.: Wonder
Ocean located in the Northern hemisphere.: Arctic
To rise out of water, come into view.: Emerge
Kidney-shaped nut grown from the fruit of a tree.: Cashew
Puzzle 4 Answers
To engrave drawings on animal bones.: Scrimshaw
The __ Redemption, movie with Tim Robbins.: Shawshank
Teen magazine just under the legal age.: Seventeen
After something has happened.: Afterward
Stanzas with no specific pattern.: Astrophic
Actor who played Dieter on SNL’s sketch Sprockets.: Mike myers
Yellow weed flower, edible.: Dandelion
Apes appeared during this geological epoch.: Oligocene
Pull, clout.: Influence
Used for sharpening blades.: Whetstone
Puzzle 5 Answers
King __ of Belgium in 2015.: Philippe
Circular mount from a slow flow of lava.: Lavadome
Weeping, wailing and the __ of teeth.: Gnashing
King of Ithaca, stayed twenty years away from home.: Odysseus
Rise in birthrates.: Babyboom
Smallest piece of anything, not down to atoms.: Molecule
__ and fried rice.: Omelette
Hall and Oates, male carnivore.: Maneater
Eyes __, Kubrick’s last motion picture.: Wide shut
Whistling sounds during breathing, asthma.: Wheezing
Without notice.: Abruptly
Group 126
Puzzle 1 Answers
Play boisterously, cavort.: Skylark
1 in every 4 __ lobsters are blue.: Million
Place on ship where things are stored.: Stowage
Shonda Rhimes take on political misdeeds.: Scandal
Mythical bird that is reborn from ashes.: Phoenix
Small country in South Africa, capital is Maseru.: Lesotho
Growth ring in a cross section of tree trunk.: Annulus
Chair filled with pellets.: Beanbag
__ Hook is Peter Pan’s nemesis.: Captain
ATV aka All __ Vehicle.: Terrain
Act of choosing and purchasing vacation, ticket.: Booking
__ Years’ War, conflict between France and England.: Hundred
Nutritious starch from a root, source of tapioca.: Cassava
Puzzle 2 Answers
__ Domine, Pink Floyd in space.: Astronomy
Superman’s bespectacled alter ego.: Clark kent
Superfruit beloved of dieting celebs.: Goji berry
Ahoy is a cry to draw __ to something.: Attention
Jean __, actress of All in the Family.: Stapleton
Someone who studies plant medications.: Herbalist
Price paid to get into a circus, fair.: Admission
Three __, Picasso’s distorted orchestra piece.: Musicians
70s TV show spoofing 50s culture.: Happy days
Branch of physical geography relating to mountains.: Orography
Next to a ship or the pier.: Alongside
Conflict with Finland after Soviet 1939 invasion.: Winter war
Puzzle 3 Answers
Number after nineteen.: Twenty
Polish capital known as “Phoenix City”.: Warsaw
Family that adopted Princess Leia in Star Wars.: Organa
Silky sharks have very __ skin.: Smooth
Electrical bulbs in a place.: Lights
The second son of Queen Elizabeth II.: Andrew
To neglect or pay no attention to.: Ignore
Act of traveling on a horse, car, plane, boat.: Riding
Only the item specified, nothing more, simply.: Merely
Soft film that builds on teeth.: Plaque
Separation of __, less concentrated influence.: Powers
Giant spider from Middle-earth.: Shelob
__ Carey, owned the 90s with 14 number one hits.: Mariah
Person with uniquely specialized skills, teachings.: Master
Puzzle 4 Answers
Ocean that extends from America to Europe.: Atlantic
The first __ device was completed in 1946.: Computer
Rodent responsible for tree planting.: Squirrel
__ Bogart, famous for film noir such as Casablanca.: Humphrey
Amanda __, A Million Ways to Die in the West.: Seyfried
Red-tops.: Tabloids
Weakest form of volition.: Velleity
A metal covering that sheathes a metal structure.: Cladding
Device invented in the Middle Ages.: Windmill
A type of stroke in tennis.: Backhand
Language spoken in the French Polynesia.: Tahitian
Female country star with TV sitcom.: Mcentire
Puzzle 5 Answers
Effect that is a change in frequency in a wave.: Doppler
Lot is slang for the circus show __.: Grounds
The __ Eight, 2015 Quentin Tarantino movie.: Hateful
Large type of dishware used for serving food.: Platter
__ & Clank, 2016 movie.: Ratchet
Human noses and ears never stop __.: Growing
Short-lived US band; David Foster and Jay Graydon.: Airplay
Lake __, fictitious town created by G. Keillor.: Wobegon
What happens to History over time.: Repeats
Domestic fowl, chickens, turkeys.: Poultry
Sometime in the future.: Someday
Being warned about problem, told about an issue.: Alerted
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Puzzle 1 Answers
The __, terrifying piece by Edvard Munch.: Scream
Common herb used on potatoes and other dishes.: Chives
US swimmer lied about robbery in Rio de Janeiro.: Lochte
Engaged in an action, moving, working.: Active
Device used to gain Internet access.: Router
__ Keys, broke through in 2001 with Fallin.: Alicia
Mega toy brand owns Playskool, Parker Brothers.: Hasbro
Character that goes through few changes.: Static
Particle that doesn’t undergo strong interactions.: Lepton
Call back, revoke or annul.: Repeal
Anti-colonial Kikuyu uprising in Kenya in the 50s.: Mau mau
Capital of Spain.: Madrid
The __, ABC sitcom about Midwestern family.: Middle
Committed a crime, offense, violation.: Guilty
Fry food in a pan without a lot of oil.: Panfry
Month between July and September.: August
Puzzle 2 Answers
The most common cuttlefish.: Broadclub
Space shuttle used in James Bond’s 1979 movie.: Moonraker
Dipping sauce for egg rolls or spring rolls.: Plum sauce
Russian Futurist painter, died 1913.: Elena guro
A particularly bad dream.: Nightmare
In the raw.: Undressed
Contract between two entities.: Agreement
The main event in the US football calendar.: Super bowl
Part of helmet that fits under the head.: Chinstrap
The thin end of the wedge is __.: Dangerous
Puzzle 3 Answers
Irregular, unkempt, ragged.: Scraggly
90s working class sitcom starring female comedian.: Roseanne
Frozen food made with sweetened and flavored cream.: Ice cream
Job level in a business.: Position
Pure gasoline without harmful metal.: Unleaded
Revenge comic book character; a 2004 movie.: Punisher
Pound __, official currency of the UK.: Sterling
White parrot with yellow crest.: Cockatoo
A narrow area of land that sticks out into the sea.: Headland
A general improvement in appearance.: Makeover
Inflammation of lymph glands in the body.: Adenitis
Puzzle 4 Answers
Jenga is based on the __ word meaning “to build”.: Swahili
Ornamental boat associated with Venice.: Gondola
A night street in New Orleans and a drink’s name.: Bourbon
2001: A Space __, Sci-Fi movie by Kubrick.: Odyssey
Liquid put under pressure with gas, hair spray.: Aerosol
Medicine to neutralize stomach acid.: Antacid
The English __, a large dog breed, has huge head.: Mastiff
__ One, credit card; “What’s In Your Wallet”?.: Capital
This type of placement happens in movies, shows.: Product
Sing evenly, slightly exaggerated, 50’s style.: Crooner
Barista of Central Perk.: Gunther
Puzzle 5 Answers
Burning sensation in chest caused by gastric acid.: Heartburn
Dogs of this breed are white with black spots.: Dalmatian
Lengthy plank usually used in surf or skating.: Longboard
Supernatural entities connected to a witch.: Familiars
Magnificent French tragedian.: Corneille
First man-made plastic invented in 1862.: Parkesine
Utensil designed to consume warm liquid dishes.: Soup spoon
Small fortified keeps intended as watch towers.: Peel tower
Austrian captain portrayed in the Schindler’s List.: Amon goeth
Relinquishment of control over territory.: Surrender
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Puzzle 1 Answers
One word, more than one stem.: Compound
Large flat space in front of a garage.: Driveway
Surgery to make people look younger.: Facelift
Lowest rating in military shooting.: Marksman
A small opening through which small arms are fired.: Loophole
__ Of Arabia, won the Academy Awards in 1963.: Lawrence
With the rain in __, Three Dog Night hit.: Shambala
Large ray with horns on each side of mouth.: Devil ray
One must break eggs to make this.: Omelette
__ Clothes, apparel by famous creators.: Designer
Puzzle 2 Answers
Assign someone a position.: Appoint
Bring before court to answer indictment.: Arraign
GM, __ Motors, is an American car company.: General
Extract of a flower or plant to create scents.: Essence
Broke free.: Escaped
Moving your body up and down.: Jumping
Three main colors: red, blue and yellow.: Primary
Pertaining to a government system.: Federal
Transformers: Dark of the Moon directed by __ Bay.: Michael
Knife designed for slicing fruits, vegetables.: Produce
Popular coupon website.: Groupon
Rapidly growing city on Indonesian island, Java.: Jakarta
Dried wild marjoram used as seasoning.: Oregano
African wild pig with curved tusks.: Warthog
Puzzle 3 Answers
Actress became singing nun in hit Sister Act.: Whoopi
Female leader of Germany in 2015.: Merkel
1984 Conan game had __ Schwarzenegger on it.: Arnold
Aliens do this.: Abduct
Agreement to hold funds until both parties agree.: Escrow
Not quite all, almost all.: Nearly
Group of military vehicles traveling together.: Convoy
Social site where users vote on favorite pieces.: Reddit
Young woman of noble birth.: Damsel
Thermonuclear __ was first tested in 1952.: Weapon
Injury that leaves a bluish-red mark on skin.: Bruise
Medium-sized feline found in America, bobbed tail.: Bobcat
Legendary dragon-like creature.: Wyvern
Teachers in this country have been paid in vodka.: Russia
Puzzle 4 Answers
Antiseptics slow growth of micro__.: Organisms
Light red wine from province of Verona.: Bardolino
Surname common to two American presidents.: Roosevelt
Source of energy for nuclear weapons.: Plutonium
Person who sells or gathers fares on public transport.: Conductor
Country known for executing drug traffickers.: Indonesia
Blackspotted __ have large yellow lips.: Rubberlip
At times virtues are made of this.: Necessity
Latin expression meaning the other way around.: Vice versa
Stamp collecting is gathering __ stamps.: Different
Puzzle 5 Answers
__ pennant, flown to show absence of an officer.: Absentee
Camelot is a strategy game by Parker __.: Brothers
Something that establishes or serves as a pattern.: Template
Fortified tower, small fortress, citadel.: Bastille
Better Call Saul star Bob __.: Odenkirk
The __, won the Academy Awards in 2007.: Departed
Someone not married for religious reasons.: Celibate
Metabolic disease related to high blood sugar.: Diabetes
A __ place, a spa.: Watering
__ Beauty is a 1959 Walt Disney film.: Sleeping
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Puzzle 1 Answers
The edible muscle of a shellfish.: Scallop
Joan Miro painted Portrait of Vincent __.: Nubiola
An important organ of the digestive tract.: Stomach
Difficulty to speak, pausing or repeating parts.: Stutter
__ Dunst, actress of Spider-Man.: Kirsten
Atypical means __ or uncharacteristic.: Unusual
Rock formed through the solidification of lava.: Igneous
Japanese heating device, small cooking stove.: Hibachi
George Costanza’s favorite arcade game.: Frogger
Apples and __.: Oranges
Saint __, brown and white, rescue dogs.: Bernard
March __, popular college basketball tournament.: Madness
Puzzle 2 Answers
Cigar __ is enjoying different types of cigars.: Smoking
Picture __.: Perfect
Pet rodent with a short tail and large cheeks.: Hamster
Mean __, a Scorsese’s movie with De Niro.: Streets
Largest satellite of Uranus.: Titania
Japanese-Swiss painter, Leiko __, born 1951.: Ikemura
Bone __, scan for osteoporosis.: Density
Prayer recited by Jewish mourners.: Kaddish
Word for ocean in Greek.: Okeanos
Hanging fabric over a window.: Curtain
Small, soft skin growths.: Skin tag
Lively Polish dance.: Mazurka
Car device used for listening to music.: Speaker
Running, jumping hybrid, Olympic sport.: Hurdles
Puzzle 3 Answers
__ Hours, time when businesses are open.: Office
Fractured into pieces.: Broken
Someone who only reads discussions, never talks.: Lurker
A night counsellor.: Pillow
The __ Night, Van Gogh evening masterpiece.: Starry
__ Room, people have to solve puzzles to break out.: Escape
Fifty __ of Grey.: Shades
Endocardium is the inside __ of the heart.: Lining
What livestock eats.: Fodder
Professional who takes clients in cars or limousines.: Driver
Stretch out, hold out, make larger or longer.: Extend
Lettered dice, word finding game.: Boggle
Aerialists who jump through the air to be caught.: Flyers
Showtime series about lovable serial killer.: Dexter
The capital of Bahrain.: Manama
Wood for building ships and houses.: Timber
Popular for seasoning; will keep vampires away.: Garlic
__, the Bruce, King of Scots revered as a hero.: Robert
Found in plaster of paris.: Gypsum
Puzzle 4 Answers
Cubic silver sulfide.: Argentite
To be made publicly known.: Transpire
Round panel used as a target for small projectiles.: Dartboard
Pianist and singer, recorded the hit Piano Man.: Billy joel
Ivy, Oak and Sumac __.: Poisoning
A small staircase at the end of a house.: Back stoop
Discipline of light refraction.: Dioptrics
Juicy, square fruit, celestial fruit candies.: Starburst
Person who saves swimmers.: Lifeguard
Technique in which a painter applies paint.: Brushwork
Character played by Jessica Tandy on a 1989 movie.: Miss daisy
Puzzle 5 Answers
__ Plates, circus act of balance and timing.: Spinning
Intellectual, adjective meaning of the brain.: Cerebral
Enrique Iglesias’ attempt to get us to dance.: Bailamos
__ turtle, powerful jaws snap hard.: Snapping
Dough pieces, sweet or salty, sometimes stuffed.: Dumpling
Truth is __ than fiction.: Stranger
Month to celebrate love and valentines.: February
Original Scarface, also played Louis Pasteur.: Paul muni
Mashed __ and gravy.: Potatoes
To explode something, such as dynamite.: Detonate
Skip, hop board game also known as draughts.: Checkers
Tiny, colorful, poisonous frog found in tropics.: Dart frog
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Puzzle 1 Answers
Out on the water.: Offshore
Generation X writer, Douglas __.: Coupland
The Manx is a __ breed of cat with no tail..: Domestic
Not a beginner, not intermediate, an __ level.: Advanced
Better than something else, opposite of inferior.: Superior
Movie with Woody, Buzz, Mr. Potatohead and others.: Toy story
Hound of Hades, multi headed canine.: Cerberus
Popular Italian white bread invented in 1982.: Ciabatta
Great __, ruined ancient African city.: Zimbabwe
Michael J Fox’s 90s political sitcom.: Spin city
Carpet clowns work the __ or arena floor in circus.: Audience
Puzzle 2 Answers
Enzyme that helps digest starches in the body.: Amylase
Post WWII rivalry, conflict between US and USSR.: Cold war
Perfect for summer barbecues, uses propane.: Griller
Something clean, unable to bear children.: Sterile
__ 5, 90’s space series.: Babylon
Knuckle __, stupid person, caveman tendencies.: Dragger
Southern state in Oh! Susanna.: Alabama
Less exciting name for cowboy.: Rancher
Top ranked Swiss tennis player: Roger __.: Federer
Section of a book.: Chapter
The kind of wheel that gets the grease.: Squeaky
Place to grow young plants.: Nursery
Unable to resist for long.: Quitter
To clap and cheer after a performance.: Applaud
Collection of weapons and ammunition.: Arsenal
Puzzle 3 Answers
__ shell, sea slug that has a spotted skirt.: Umbrella
__ Lake, actress of This Gun for Hire.: Veronica
Substance that increases the bulk of a product.: Extender
__ Pfeiffer, actress of Scarface.: Michelle
Love __, star studded romantic comedy.: Actually
An ancient military device for hurling stones.: Catapult
Grinding, or __, the teeth at night.: Gnashing
Neverending.: Infinite
The most populous borough of New York City.: Brooklyn
Eastern European country’s capital is Bratislava.: Slovakia
Gullies, canyons, mesas, ravines, hoodoos.: Badlands
Puzzle 4 Answers
Sodium bicarbonate aka this common “soda”.: Baking
__ and Terri, twins at school in The Simpsons.: Sherri
Couch __, a lazy person, TV aficionado.: Potato
Greek goddess of magic and witchcraft.: Hecate
Drum shaped like a tapered cylinder from Nigeria.: Ashiko
Small bag you hold with your hands.: Clutch
__, the redhead on Scooby Doo.: Daphne
Starchy dough stuffed in a corn husk, Mexican dish.: Tamale
The Road__ is known for speed, a cartoon character.: Runner
A seat on a camel’s/elephant’s back.: Howdah
Country with the same name as its capital, __ City.: Panama
Spaceship in the first Planet of the Apes.: Icarus
Backgammon is one of the __ board games.: Oldest
Shaun White’s nickname, The Flying __.: Tomato
First, nonbelieving stage of grief.: Denial
Write something down as evidence.: Record
Secretion plugging a pore, blackhead, zit.: Comedo
Puzzle 5 Answers
A hit by The Beatles.: I feel fine
Quilled mammal, third largest rodent.: Porcupine
A “frog-like” mushroom.: Toadstool
Make something known in order to sell it.: Advertise
Best known for her Assassin’s Apprentice series.: Robin hobb
American WWI soldiers.: Doughboys
A Woman Under the __, movie with Gena Rowland.: Influence
Amazon uses this performance-based marketing.: Affiliate
Movie about a St. Bernard named after a composer.: Beethoven
Disentangle.: Extricate
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Puzzle 1 Answers
Condition of being short and plump.: Pudginess
Wrote Principia Mathematica with B. Russell.: Whitehead
Type of country dance done in a sequence.: Line dance
Study of stamps and postal history.: Philately
It’s supposed to have one hundred feet.: Centipede
Carrot-eating menace, What’s Up Doc?.: Bugs bunny
Orson Welles’ bad guy role in The Third Man.: Harry lime
Overly wasteful.: Throw away
Decoration of a surface with paper cut-outs.: Decoupage
Raisins dropped in __ will never stop bouncing.: Champagne
Puzzle 2 Answers
To illegally carry away a person, kidnap.: Abduct
Relating or referring to something from France.: French
Harass a public speaker, performer, etc.: Heckle
Emma __, Hermione Granger actress.: Watson
Something that you can eat.: Edible
Add spices or flavorings to food.: Season
__ Botticelli painted Adoration of the Magi.: Sandro
Walking under this is considered bad luck.: Ladder
Lacking the ability to do something.: Unable
Thin growth from the base of blades of grass.: Ligule
Traditional practice, habits, uses.: Custom
Hollow item with beans or pebbles inside.: Rattle
DM: __ message or private message.: Direct
Non-essential characters in a Movie or TV series.: Extras
Puzzle 3 Answers
Found on top of spaghetti, inside sub sandwiches.: Meatball
Oldest Celtic language now extinct.: Lepontic
World’s largest freshwater lake by area: Lake __.: Superior
Smile Pinki’s face deformity.: Cleft lip
The front of the body.: Anterior
Large deer live in tundra regions, pulls sleighs.: Reindeer
Drinking fast.: Guzzling
Business ought to precede __.: Pleasure
Genetic characteristics passed from parent to kid.: Heredity
Someone who plays music.: Musician
Puzzle 4 Answers
Stir one’s __ = hurry up.: Stumps
Individual pieces that make up a fence.: Paling
Super small quantity of something.: Scarce
Tech company working on driverless car fleet.: Google
Fiji is an __ nation.: Island
The Black __ killed millions in the 14th century.: Plague
Band of tissues connecting muscles to bone.: Tendon
Beer is one of the world’s __ alcoholic beverages.: Oldest
__ Down Shirt, more formal shirt requires ironing.: Button
Kill Doctor Lucky is a humorous __ of Clue.: Parody
Categories of literature, music, art and movies.: Genres
Venus is also called the Earth’s __ planet.: Sister
Broadcasting on TV or radio.: Airing
Champion racecar driver, __ Villeneuve.: Gilles
Dwarf like demon, mischievous monster.: Goblin
Coin operated game, place for kids to play.: Arcade
__ grouper has brown and white stripes.: Nassau
Puzzle 5 Answers
Prosperity or earnings of a country.: Economy
Frankenstein, novel by Mary __.: Shelley
Dig Dug’s hero wins by __ and killing monsters.: Digging
Biology dealing with organisms and environment.: Ecology
Often identified as the first Empire in History.: Akkadia
Unnaturally or acutely uneasy or apprehensive.: Nervous
At any moment, regardless of hour.: Anytime
__ Bligh, antagonist of Mutiny on the Bounty.: Captain
Luke and Leia are __ and sister in Star Wars.: Brother
Sweet and tangy sauce typically made from tomatoes.: Ketchup
Fruit used for pies and scary jack-o’-lanterns.: Pumpkin
Chemical element of atomic number 14.: Silicon
Badejo, actor in Alien, is from this African country.: Nigeria
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Christians believe it is the word of God.: Scripture
Albert Einstein was a world-known __.: Physicist
Australian rite of passage.: Walkabout
The King’s castle in Memphis.: Graceland
Doom: The Board game is an __ game from 2004.: Adventure
__ Anguissola, Italian Renaissance painter.: Sofonisba
Corn tortilla stuffed, covered with sauce.: Enchilada
Film based on a Russian Grand Duchess’ story.: Anastasia
Small citrus fruit with orange skin.: Tangerine
A room or building equipped for physical exercise.: Gymnasium
Puzzle 2 Answers
The Lady in __ 6: Music Saved My Life, a film.: Number
Gone to seed.: Shabby
__ Hat, “Gilligan” hat with sloping brim.: Bucket
Some E. coli strains are dangerous and __.: Deadly
Higglytown __, Disney Junior animated show.: Heroes
Capital of Chechnya.: Grozny
When you need to eat.: Hungry
A case for arrows.: Quiver
To go on a trip on a boat.: Voyage
Robert __ Jr. Sherlock Holmes, Iron Man.: Downey
Sick person’s soup that also contains chicken.: Noodle
The Peruvian camel.: Alpaca
Body part where you find the lap.: Thighs
Two homes that share a common wall.: Duplex
Reddish-brown metal, used in pennies.: Copper
To select from a number of items or options.: Choose
Someone who breaks through computer security.: Hacker
Puzzle 3 Answers
Crumbly topping for muffins or pies.: Streusel
__ is known as the purebred long-haired Siamese.: Balinese
The bearing of an object in relation to the North.: Absolute
Dermatological condition also known as baldness.: Alopecia
Merci __, “thank you very much” in French.: Beaucoup
Formerly under Iron Curtain, Sofia is its capital.: Bulgaria
American football field marked by each yard.: Gridiron
Highly awarded Judy Garland offspring.: Minnelli
Peer __.: Pressure
Born in the country of the maple leaf.: Canadian
The devil’s home in Australia.: Tasmania
Puzzle 4 Answers
Artificial heart experiment implanted in 15 men.: Abiocor
Flatfish mainly eaten on Catholic holy days.: Halibut
A small powerboat used for towing waterskiers.: Skiboat
High-strung emotion.: Tension
Able to be added to something else.: Addable
Black silk worn as mourning.: Cypress
Spanish pork sausage.: Chorizo
A person who prepares cuts of meat and sells them.: Butcher
A winding path or trail, indirect course.: Meander
Power unit is measured in __.: Wattage
__ Nimoy, Spock actor, died 2015.: Leonard
Puzzle 5 Answers
Flower whose seeds are eaten raw and on foods.: Sunflower
Important infield position in baseball.: Short stop
One of the most frequent musical guests of the SNL.: Dave grohl
Empire State Building sways with a severe __.: Rainstorm
Utensil designed for baking quiches.: Quiche pan
Bandana worn in Japanese culture.: Hachimaki
American actress, activist and fitness guru.: Jane fonda
Self-indulgent.: Sybaritic
Convert into meters.: Metricise
European city home to canals and coffee shops.: Amsterdam
Delusional parasitosis is a belief you have __.: Parasites
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__ Night, a Shakespeare’s comedy.: Twelfth
Clusters of friends on social media.: Circles
Mental tendency toward something.: Incline
Market __, subsets of consumers.: Segment
Art, science or military school.: Academy
Saw that requires human power to work.: Hand saw
The proof of the __ is in the eating.: Pudding
Insect that produces a rhythmical chirping sound.: Cricket
70 percent of all boats are sold for __.: Fishing
Pocahontas’s English name, __ Rolfe.: Rebecca
Baseball hit takes you around the bases.: Home run
Material that can be stretched.: Elastic
Oscar Issac plays Poe __ in Star Wars: Episode 7.: Dameron
Puzzle 2 Answers
Farmhouse, barn and other buildings.: Homestead
Antiderivative or integral, differentiable function.: Primitive
Broken, bankrupt.: Insolvent
TV drama about an ageing country star.: Nashville
White __, belief whites are a superior race.: Supremacy
__ wrasse are bright yellow and white.: Canarytop
Chevy Chase’s National Lampoon family.: Griswolds
__ Dumas, author of The Three Musketeers.: Alexandre
Deformity, cauliflower ears aka __.: Boxer ears
Type of baseball pitch thrown to spin.: Curveball
Puzzle 3 Answers
Black-ball sponge is a black __.: Sphere
Occupation usually associated with the circus.: Barker
Lung disorder including difficulty breathing.: Asthma
__ Spielberg’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.: Steven
One was named after Jonathan Swift on martian moon.: Crater
Utensil used to suck up excess liquid.: Baster
To pierce the body with a sharp stake or item.: Impale
Japanese stock exchange.: Nikkei
Basis for an action, event, belief, fact.: Reason
Separate viewing spot on a computer screen.: Window
Real-life mannequins.: Models
Hungry Hungry __, marble-eating mammals.: Hippos
Second chance in court case.: Appeal
Building used for spiritual rituals.: Temple
Year of __; zodiac sign that is happy in mud.: The pig
Vehicle to lean, tip to one side while moving.: Careen
A little tower often at a corner of a building.: Turret
Seed of a tree, common food.: Almond
Oscar the Grouch was originally __, not green.: Orange
Oval __, where the US President works.: Office
Puzzle 4 Answers
It never ends.: Infinity
Small squirrel with stripes on its face.: Chipmunk
Swedish actor, director, martial artist, Dolph __.: Lundgren
Unit of electric power; one billion watts.: Gigawatt
Ebola causes high fever and internal __.: Bleeding
Someone who writes texts for songs.: Lyricist
Filled into poultry before cooking.: Stuffing
What liars should have.: Memories
__ is another day, quote from Gone with the Wind.: Tomorrow
Chilean town shaken by a massive earthquake.: Valdivia
Turncoat, collaborator.: Quisling
Puzzle 5 Answers
Eight sides, Stop sign shape.: Octagon
Island in E. Caribbean, north of Antigua.: Barbuda
Cher’s comeback, club hit in 1999.: Believe
__ Havisham, character in Great Expectations.: Estella
A painting by Alex Colville.: Pacific
Happy Meals make up 40% of McDonald’s __.: Profits
Angiitis is inflammation of the blood __.: Vessels
Name given to the leader of ancient Egypt.: Pharaoh
Ran late.: Delayed
Type of bread eaten on Jewish celebrations.: Challah
Paulette __, actress of The Great Dictator.: Goddard
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Thorny, security fencing.: Barbwire
Lady and __, 1955 romantic Disney film.: The tramp
Sport uses underhand pitches when recreational.: Softball
Red sauce used to dip mozzarella sticks.: Marinara
Hotel chain now owned by Marriott International.: Sheraton
Makes nothing who makes no __.: Mistakes
Addis Ababa is the capital of.: Ethiopia
Japanese for divinity wind.: Kamikaze
Author of “Bridget Jones’s Diary”: Helen __.: Fielding
Nonverbal communication, Sign __.: Language
__ bleeding occurs in the body, not seen.: Internal
Badge or mark of honor or office.: Insignia
Puzzle 2 Answers
This bird’s egg is equal to 24 chicken eggs.: Ostrich
Breakfast in __, top-seller Supertramp album.: America
Tick-borne virus discovered in the summer of 2014.: Bourbon
23rd James Bond film with Bardem as a bad guy.: Skyfall
The main constituent of marsh gas.: Methane
Place, name, number, state where you live.: Address
Movement with your hands to show something.: Gesture
Ms. Puff runs a __ school on SpongeBob.: Boating
Chagall painted I and the __.: Village
Jean __, actress of Spartacus.: Simmons
Wild West days, the first to do something.: Pioneer
Capital of Solomon Islands.: Honiara
Puzzle 3 Answers
Fruit __, colorful zebra-like chewing gum.: Stripe
Fibers that carry messages to the brain.: Nerves
Mammal known for aggression, white and black head.: Badger
Silly sitcom that spoofed medical dramas.: Scrubs
Hold your breath when passing through this.: Tunnel
Confirmation sacrament, gifts of the Holy __.: Spirit
__ Hunters is a board game from Japan from 2005.: Shadow
__ Panda 3, 2016 movie.: Kung fu
__ Night, females pay half or nothing.: Ladies
High redshift sources of electromagnetic energy.: Quasar
Ghosts are the souls of __ after they have died.: Humans
Turn up the earth for farming with a plow.: Plough
Ancient Indian city, site of the Great Stupa.: Sanchi
Unpleasant in temper, stubborn.: Ornery
Do not cast your __ before swine.: Pearls
Puzzle 4 Answers
To set up something; to determine rules.: Establish
American retired basketball player and coach.: Larry bird
DiCaprio’s film about the subconscious.: Inception
Devoted love, worship.: Adoration
Ocean inhabitant related to marlins.: Swordfish
__ is 20/20.: Hindsight
A kind of three dimensional form of visual art.: Sculpture
Historical account in order of happenings.: Chronicle
Press __, White House’s official voice.: Secretary
Protrusion of the protoplasm used for movement.: Pseudopod
Puzzle 5 Answers
Heloise loved him dearly.: Abelard
Cactus “tree” native to Southwest Sonora Desert.: Saguaro
China has more __ speakers than the US.: English
Oceans’ 11 original cast.: Rat pack
Regular payment, ex. mortgage, pension payment.: Annuity
Run, jump and climb through an urban area.: Parkour
Alexander __, greatest Russian poet.: Pushkin
__ and butter, a cinema snack duo.: Popcorn
Licking stamps burns half a __.: Calorie
There is one for every person in the world.: Chicken
Tradeable contracts not for now.: Futures
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Marsupial from Australia, largest in possum species.: Cuscus
Scooping constellation, can be big or small.: Dipper
Mechanism that shows data measurement.: Analog
__ Puzzle, 500, 1,000 pieces to put together.: Jigsaw
Back to __, dreaded by kids, anticipated by parents.: School
Rain before seven, fine by __, goes the proverb.: Eleven
Alternate route around construction.: Detour
Typically a golfer’s last club.: Putter
Robin __, House of Cards, Princess Bride actress.: Wright
Guardians of the __ actor Chris Pratt.: Galaxy
__ Eruption, dissolved CO2, aka lake overturn.: Limnic
Low-lying land tract enclosed by dikes.: Polder
Season when leaves change color, fall.: Autumn
Large container to keep dirty clothes.: Hamper
Shere Khan the __ tiger, Disney’s Jungle Book.: Bengal
Italian artist of Renaissance religious works.: Giotto
Young pigeons.: Squabs
Anything to do with nerves, nerve cells.: Neural
Inflamed oil gland, infected, pus pocket on skin.: Pimple
Handheld grain-cutting agricultural tool.: Sickle
To put money or time into a venture or person.: Invest
Puzzle 2 Answers
Ailurophobia is an __ fear of cats.: Abnormal
Dish made with ground beef and other ingredients.: Meatloaf
Acting fiendishly, diabolically.: Devilish
Convicted pyromaniac.: Arsonist
Red __ sea slug has beautiful red coloring.: Sidegill
Seizure disorder, electrical issues in the brain.: Epilepsy
__ films include Volcano, Twister, and Deep Impact.: Disaster
It shows the level of oil.: Dipstick
There are two sides to every __.: Question
Avalanche.: Landslip
Soap opera based in Harmony, New England.: Passions
Actress known for her unique laugh, Fran __.: Drescher
Hannibal’s ancient Tunisian civilization capital.: Carthage
Puzzle 3 Answers
A puppet diva who starred films and TV shows.: Miss piggy
Insect with large wings covered with tiny scales.: Butterfly
Evita sang for this country not to cry for her.: Argentina
Japanese electronics, appliance company.: Panasonic
Men’s protective sport device invented in Canada.: Jockstrap
Catch not at the shadow and lose the __.: Substance
Long sandwich aka hoagie, hero, grinder.: Submarine
Akhenaten’s wife; Miles Davis album.: Nefertiti
Need for Speed’s __ installment was released in 2013.: Twentieth
__ Bennet, one of Jane Austen’s heroines.: Elizabeth
Helical screw blades used in drills.: Auger bits
Person who moves scenery and props.: Stagehand
Puzzle 4 Answers
Secret service agent who fancies a specific drink.: James bond
Hell, but for a limited time.: Purgatory
They are all for monarchic rule.: Royalists
__ Oddparents, cartoon about Timmy Turner.: The fairly
Hypothesis involving Jupiter.: Grand tack
America’s great swimmer before Phelps.: Mark spitz
The capital of Anguilla.: The valley
It is bliss.: Ignorance
Toys, balloons etc sold in circus stands.: Novelties
Utensil used to open preserved tin food.: Can opener
Puzzle 5 Answers
Gravestone __ is color grinding to make prints.: Rubbing
There are 1 __ ants for every human.: Million
Astronomical event happens in spring, autumn.: Equinox
It is the soul of wit.: Brevity
__ Eco, Italian semioticist and modern novelist.: Umberto
A person trained in a specific branch of science.: Chemist
Interview with the Vampire, Spider-Man, __ Dunst.: Kirsten
Mel Blanc, Bugs Bunny voice, was allergic to this.: Carrots
__ Paltrow, won an Oscar for Shakespeare in Love.: Gwyneth
Cow dung, also slang for nonsense.: Cowplop
African country closest to Italian shores.: Tunisia
One who acts opposite of his/hers religious views.: Heretic
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Protagonist of the ballet Swan Lake.: Odette
Dishwasher __, small dishwashers.: Drawer
Cars 2 is the __ to the 2006 original film.: Sequel
Take for granted, without proof, suppose.: Assume
To help, give support, aid.: Assist
Desert horned __ has many different horns all over.: Lizard
Major US airline headquartered in Chicago.: United
Assignees, representatives.: Agents
Dance music causing change of consciousness.: Trance
Endocrine gland produces melatonin, serotonin.: Pineal
Indiana Jones’ favorite hat.: Fedora
Slender tube of wood with a core of graphite.: Pencil
Imperial Garden Lions, __, ward off evil.: Fudogs
The man who works the circus lights.: Shanty
Distress signal for planes, ships and boats.: Mayday
Area of a river where currents run extremely fast.: Rapids
Pagurus hermit crab is the __ hermit crab.: Common
Thinking something specific will happen, anticipate.: Expect
Robert __ Jr, actor in Iron Man.: Downey
Small flat round millennial seed.: Lentil
Liam __, actor in Taken.: Neeson
Puzzle 2 Answers
__ sponge shrimp pairs live inside barrel sponges.: Commensal
Popular herb aka cilantro or Chinese parsley.: Coriander
Person who creates utensils for specific tasks.: Toolmaker
Place light behind a subject.: Backlight
Tractor implement for tillage aka flat lifter.: Subsoiler
Schrodinger’s famous cat question, quantum __.: Mechanics
Monk and the highest authority in Tibetan Buddhism.: Dalai lama
Comic strip turned into a Warren Beatty movie.: Dick tracy
A place to sleep in when travelling.: Hotel room
Birthing surgery from Roman times.: Caesarean
Puzzle 3 Answers
Bank account abroad, common in Cayman Islands.: Offshore
Job board social media site; endorsements allowed.: Linkedin
Language that has three degrees of phonemic length.: Estonian
The Sword in __, 1963 Disney film, King Arthur.: The stone
Dish __ Closet, dries dishes, fits with kitchen.: Draining
Formal name for jaw bone.: Mandible
Acorn worms live mainly in __ ocean bottoms.: Sediment
Bird __ is studying birds in nature.: Watching
__ Lang, journalist who died in Afghanistan.: Michelle
Airport area where you pick up family and friends.: Arrivals
Pamphlet with ballads sold by peddlers.: Chapbook
EU headquarters, home of stinky sprouts.: Brussels
Puzzle 4 Answers
Key to job growth in a country.: Economy
__ aggressively protect nests, unlike other wasps.: Hornets
Wrote Good Will Hunting with friend, Damon.: Affleck
Erased, rub out, obliterated something.: Effaced
Something beside the bed, table, chair.: Bedside
Used to organize digital content and search.: Keyword
Blubberlips are known by big __ lips.: Rubbery
Crisp biscuit shaped like a knot.: Pretzel
O mistress mine, where are you __?.: Roaming
Beach sun __ is enjoying lying on the beach.: Tanning
Suitable hemp for duffel bags.: Hessian
Puzzle 5 Answers
Single-line poem.: Monostich
It is power.: Knowledge
Spirit of St. Louis pilot; baby died in scandal.: Lindbergh
William, the __, created a cross-channel Empire.: Conqueror
Compulsive urge to buy things.: Oniomania
Sheepskin.: Parchment
Popular red licorice often used as a fun straw.: Twizzlers
Its clock doesn’t tick.: Dandelion
Toy Story features Woody and Buzz __.: Lightyear
Control panel found in cars.: Dashboard
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Puff __, flaky treat with layers of fat.: Pastry
Egyptian god of embalming.: Anubis
Sliding paper walls in Japanese houses.: Fusuma
__ Knoxville of Jackass fame.: Johnny
School notebook bound by metal wire.: Spiral
Male equivalent of witch, magical powers.: Wizard
Detective __ Harris, Denzel’s role in Training Day.: Alonzo
Bristle-__ tube worm has long hairs all over.: Headed
Kid’s card game with questions and answers.: Go fish
Decorative piece of a car wheel.: Hubcap
Healthy, strong, stout.: Robust
Hitchcock film known for freaky shower scene.: Psycho
Highest point of a hill or mountain.: Summit
Steering __, connects steering wheel to mechanism.: Column
Salty pie with meat and vegetables.: Pot pie
Puzzle 2 Answers
Wear on, go by (time).: Tick away
The capital of Jersey.: St helier
Fragrant flowers from South Africa.: Freesias
The act of sliding down a small hill with snow.: Sledding
1991’s Hardball was 1st in a series of __ games.: Baseball
The World’s __ Athlete, a 1973 Disney Tarzan movie.: Greatest
Usually two days shorter than any other.: February
He that __ pitch shall be defiled.: Toucheth
An African ant-eater.: Aardvark
Fiber is the part of food that cannot be __.: Digested
Cigarette mascot designed to attract children.: Joe camel
__ gaps, found in the distribution of semi-major axis.: Kirkwood
Puzzle 3 Answers
Brush this over pastries to give color.: Egg wash
Scheduled combat between two people.: Dueling
Russian author, lepidopterist and synesthete.: Nabokov
Phenomenon when sunlight is blocked from a planet.: Eclipse
Singer, Whitney Houston’s cousin.: Warwick
Acting on __ instead of thinking first.: Impulse
Herbie Rides Again is a sequel to The __.: Love bug
__ are members of the peach family.: Almonds
Also called Malines.: Mechlin
Day __, speculation of stocks, currencies.: Trading
Covering in a book that binds the pages.: Binding
__ rockfish are dark red and tan.: Madeira
Flowering part of a plant, when open.: Blossom
Zealous supporter of a team.: Fanatic
__ or perish.: Publish
Spectacles; lenses mounted in a frame.: Glasses
Something made from clay and fired in a kiln.: Ceramic
Puzzle 4 Answers
Family to which poinsettia belongs.: Euphorbia
In line after primary.: Secondary
Crusades aimed to seize __ from muslim control.: Jerusalem
Make a fault seem less serious.: Extenuate
Uranus and Neptune are both __.: Ice giants
Open to more than one interpretation.: Equivocal
The __, movie with John Wayne as a war veteran.: Searchers
A person trained to give emergency medical care.: Paramedic
The __ are look-alike parents for Timmy Turner.: Turnbaums
Jane Eyre’s byronic hero, Mr. __.: Rochester
Green vegetable, also known as string beans.: Green bean
Old farmer in a classic kid’s song.: Macdonald
Pyrosome __ can be pink, yellow, or blue.: Jellyfish
Puzzle 5 Answers
This face is sure to make someone happy.: Smiley
Order to report for military duty.: Call up
Specific type of fisherman.: Angler
Lizard, well-known for being a pet.: Iguana
Food that may be consumed according to halakha.: Kosher
To go beyond the quantity, amount, rate.: Exceed
Second largest city in Western Asia.: Tehran
Ralph __, American luxury clothing brand.: Lauren
__ Boy, codename for the bomb that hit Hiroshima.: Little
Burnt piece of coal or wood which can still be lit.: Cinder
Dissertation.: Thesis
Online payment system previously owned by eBay.: Paypal
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Produces smoke, but not flames.: Smoulders
Sang the song My Guy.: Mary wells
1.000.000 of this unit makes a gram.: Microgram
2015 Pixar and Disney movie with Joy and Sadness.: Inside out
Spuds __, Bud Light’s party dog.: Mackenzie
Large ocean fish with a jaw that resembles a sword.: Swordfish
Paper __ do desk jobs routinely.: Shufflers
They are allegedly made in heaven.: Marriages
Stew that is cooked slowly in a deep dish.: Casserole
Keeps post at the Tower of London.: Beefeater
Puzzle 2 Answers
Existing in fact, real.: Actual
The Force Awakens is set __ years after Episode 6.: Thirty
Barn is __ quarters for the circus.: Winter
From one side to the opposite one.: Across
Long rod inserted into foods to hold while cooking.: Skewer
Taxi, Always Sunny star married to Rhea Perlman.: Devito
Parcheesi is an adaptation of __ cross and circle.: Indian
Utensil used to remove skin from foods.: Peeler
Koyukon name for Alaska’s highest mountain.: Denali
__ shrimpgoby live with snapping shrimp.: Arcfin
Fictional race of human-like brutes.: Yahoos
__ cord, nerve tissue protected by vertebrae.: Spinal
“Fever” caused by airborne fungal spores.: Valley
Collar, ring, shaft on a pipe for strength.: Flange
The middle number, not the average.: Median
Pigs represent __ in Asia and Europe, piggy banks.: Wealth
Type of disco dance with its own song.: Hustle
Puzzle 3 Answers
The front side of a coin or medal.: Obverse
The speed at which electricity moves.: Current
Leonid __, artist born in Belarus.: Afremov
__ Lion, biggest of the species.: African
The __, 2015 Matt Damon movie.: Martian
Shaped like a wing, wing-like.: Aliform
__ and forget.: Forgive
Kicking __ means following the circus.: Sawdust
Government coming to financial rescue of business.: Bailout
Official act forgiving and setting prisoners free.: Amnesty
Large ensemble during Swing Era.: Big band
Pearls can be found inside these.: Oysters
Puzzle 4 Answers
__ Race, global reality show competition.: Amazing
Special chair for a child in a vehicle.: Carseat
A bodyguard is someone who __ and protects a person.: Escorts
Various things and the like.: Whatnot
Amputation is the __ of a body part.: Removal
Particular version of a paper or book.: Edition
To clap hands in approval.: Applaud
Blood-__ swimming crab, Indo-Pacific crustacean.: Spotted
Moon of Saturn that has no craters.: Methone
2 player strategy game published in 1990.: Abalone
Desk box for papers you’ve dealt with.: Out tray
Anagram of spotter.: Protest
Scottish biologist who discovered penicillin.: Fleming
Creators of Twinkies, Ho Hos and Ding Dongs.: Hostess
Puzzle 5 Answers
Mexican resort on the Pacific Coast.: Acapulco
Indo-European language spoken in this Asian country.: Armenian
Toothed knife great for cutting bread.: Serrated
Embroidery technique, allows fabric to be stretched.: Smocking
Cloris __, Raising Hope actress, born 1926.: Leachman
The Prince of Egypt is a __ animated film.: Biblical
__fish are ray-finned ocean fish.: Cardinal
Name of a French soup.: Bouillon
Plastic ring children spin round their waist.: Hula hoop
When a baby’s primary teeth come in.: Teething
An Edgar Allan Poe’s poem.: The raven
Group 139
Puzzle 1 Answers
A captain of __ manages or owns a large company.: Industry
The Virgin __, first film by Sofia Coppola.: Suicides
Strobilus, reproductive organ in Pinophyta plants.: Pinecone
Apple pie with a biscuit-crust top.: Pandowdy
Saying hello to a person when you meet.: Greeting
Imaginary line used to indicate latitude.: Parallel
Old time device flattened male neckwear.: Tie press
__ 66 is an American oil and gas company.: Phillips
Wayne Gretzky’s nickname, The __.: Great one
One of the seven deadly sins.: Gluttony
Worldwide social media with online profiles.: Facebook
Puzzle 2 Answers
A box-shaped musical instrument.: Accordion
Skiing event includes aerials, moguls, halfpipe.: Freestyle
Created with a holographic projector.: Holograms
Right to use properties bought for vacations.: Timeshare
A skin condition in humans.: Psoriasis
State of having two sides that are not the same.: Asymmetry
A round patty of ground beef in a split bun.: Hamburger
Effect reduces value of money over time.: Inflation
Great __, a gravitational anomaly in space.: Attractor
Capital of Pakistan.: Islamabad
Puzzle 3 Answers
One of two nations enclaved in South Africa.: Lesotho
Atlantic reef game fish, most popular is red.: Snapper
Work of art made by glueing different materials.: Collage
Some deny this change with scientific consensus.: Climate
Two major groups of these people are Shia, Sunni.: Muslims
What fair exchange is not.: Robbery
To teach or train someone, provide schooling.: Educate
Alice in Wonderland is based on books by Lewis __.: Carroll
Clear mineral that looks like glass or ice.: Crystal
Handwriting that links all letters together.: Cursive
Popular winter sport.: Skating
Device or room for keeping food at low temperature.: Freezer
Different fake names used by criminals.: Aliases
Bent or warped under heat or pressure.: Buckled
Puzzle 4 Answers
Held as holy men by Hindus.: Swamis
Large drum used by the Mongols in battle.: Naqara
Out of __, won the Academy Awards in 1986.: Africa
__ Baum, author of the Wizard of Oz series.: L frank
Hand tools for holding, turning objects.: Pliers
Second main gas in Saturn.: Helium
__ is a game of assault and defense.: Asalto
Adverb for away, hence.: Avaunt
Country better known for canal that divides it.: Panama
A plan regarding expenses and revenue or income.: Budget
Online photo sharing social media site.: Flickr
Red berry, often found on top of sundaes.: Cherry
Fairies are said to have magical __.: Powers
Metal, reddish-brown color, can be a hair color.: Copper
Doctor in first year of training in a hospital.: Intern
Mr. Krabs runs the __ Krab.: Krusty
Puzzle 5 Answers
A person who makes gold articles.: Goldsmith
Adults only laugh __ times a day.: Seventeen
Hunger Games star Liam __.: Hemsworth
Where the ocean meets the land.: Coastline
Easily disgusted, shocked.: Squeamish
__ Kids, a not sweet movie candy staple.: Sour patch
Focus lamp.: Spotlight
In law, honesty of intention.: Bonafides
Pax__, peace in China after the Mongol invasion.: Mongolica
Stellar Explosion.: Supernova
TV show about the FBI and terrorists.: Blacklist
Group 140
Puzzle 1 Answers
Small, red, acid berry used in cooking.: Cranberry
Name of a character from the Addams Family.: Wednesday
International language envisaged by Zamenhof.: Esperanto
An employee who serves or helps customers.: Attendant
Folding of a vehicle towing a trailer.: Jack knife
Mexican __ toads dig down into the ground to hunt.: Burrowing
Where children with no family are sent.: Orphanage
The father of American Literature to Faulkner.: Mark twain
Contamination; disease caused by germs.: Infection
Ancient Persian city capital of two empires.: Ctesiphon
Purpose-built capital of Pakistan.: Islamabad
Puzzle 2 Answers
Rome airport named after famed artist.: Da vinci
90s powerhouse sitcom based in Manhattan.: Friends
A useful tool or implement.: Utensil
Band of singable lullaby More Than Words.: Extreme
One going back in a commitment.: Reneger
Jason __, English, famous for his action films.: Statham
Determine by calculating, usually on a computer.: Compute
Ending of a personal romantic relationship.: Breakup
Outer opening of the nose.: Nostril
Cheese puff snack with Cheetah mascot.: Cheetos
Species best known by male, peacock.: Peafowl
Excise is a total __ with a laser or scalpel.: Removal
US Army anti-tank rocket launcher.: Bazooka
Keel-shaped ridge of rock formed by wind.: Yardang
Puzzle 3 Answers
Discovered the properties of oxygen combustion.: Lavoisier
The Bold and the __, LA fashion soap opera.: Beautiful
__ Tears, insincere expression of sorrow.: Crocodile
Popular pasta usually topped with red sauce.: Spaghetti
Operation __, movie with Cary Grant.: Petticoat
X-ray of blood or lymph vessels.: Angiogram
30 Seconds is a general __ game.: Knowledge
Cheap imitation of gold.: Pinchbeck
Birthplace of literary greats, Doyle, Stevenson.: Edinburgh
Food __, an electric kitchen appliance.: Processor
Puzzle 4 Answers
One of the Seven Wonders of Nature; waterfalls.: Iguazu
Muscle contraction felt by women during period.: Cramps
__ Chan, Hong Kong actor, martial artist, director.: Jackie
Wedding Crashers, Scooby-Doo actress, Isla __.: Fisher
Fisherman.: Angler
State created in 1948, after WWII.: Israel
A set of teams that plays against each other.: League
Chausie is bred to look like __ cats.: Jungle
Thickening the liquid of a soup by boiling.: Reduce
Tail bone at the very bottom of the spine.: Coccyx
Hot __, mini metal cars loved by kids.: Wheels
__ and Hardy, Classical Hollywood slapstick duo.: Laurel
Difference between bid and stock asking prices.: Spread
Los Angeles soccer team that landed Beckham.: Galaxy
The whole thing, amount, extent.: Wholly
Barque is a sailing __ with three or more masts.: Vessel
Puzzle 5 Answers
__ Yard, London police force, northern UK country.: Scotland
__ Lewis got the 1st US Nobel of Literature.: Sinclair
Computer key aka return button.: Enter key
Antonym of exterior.: Interior
Space behind a house, not in front.: Backyard
Site of the massacre at India’s Golden Temple.: Amritsar
War planes at close quarters combat.: Dog fight
12 __, classic courtroom drama movie.: Angry men
Deliberate destruction or failure.: Sabotage
Piece of sweet fried dough shaped like a ring.: Doughnut
Amber __, or Pinna carnea, is a bivalve mollusc.: Penshell
Fine type of cashmere wool or scarf.: Pashmina