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Group 361
Puzzle 1 Answers
Someone who lacks belief in the existence of gods.: Atheist
Lagos and Kano are this country’s largest cities.: Nigeria
Wrap arms around.: Embrace
Claude __, impressionist composer of Nocturnes.: Debussy
Ability to read one’s mind.: Psychic
World’s largest inland body of water: __ Sea.: Caspian
The third component with gases and solids.: Liquids
Teased or mocked.: Taunted
Largest city in Scotland, but not its capital.: Glasgow
__ delight, Ottoman inspired confections.: Turkish
Cupboard that cools food to low temperatures.: Freezer
Puzzle 2 Answers
Category of literature; made-up stories.: Fiction
One who scans for land on a ship.: Lookout
Bitterness, resentment.: Rancour
Freezing in hip-hop funk dance before continuing.: Locking
Largest city in Canada in terms of population.: Toronto
Green gem and Ireland’s nickname.: Emerald
French artist who painted “Joy of Life”: Henri __.: Matisse
Gift to mark a celebratory occasion.: Present
Lying under oath.: Perjury
Swarming insects, a Biblical plague of them.: Locusts
Study of mechanical systems used for body parts.: Bionics
Country that won the first FIFA World Cup.: Uruguay
Brazil’s highest mountain Pico da __.: Neblina
Another word for pubs.: Taverns
Puzzle 3 Answers
Unfounded, without grounds.: Baseless
Small thatched dwellings in the countryside.: Cottages
Where the Cyclops sported their single eye.: Forehead
Polish sausage.: Kielbasa
An immediate, unthinking emotional reaction.: Knee jerk
Once known as Constantinople; Turkish megacity.: Istanbul
Brits call it a lift, Americans call it an __.: Elevator
Very well.: Superbly
Eaten by whales in huge quantities.: Plankton
Smart city and India’s capital since 1931.: New delhi
Designates, nominates.: Appoints
Oldest Kardashian sister.: Kourtney
City with a tourist attraction called the Atomium.: Brussels
Puzzle 4 Answers
Actor Christian from Heathers.: Slater
__ Queen, she’s a dangerous woman.: Killer
__ Bergman who played Ilsa in Casablanca.: Ingrid
Educational facility.: School
Largest city entirely on European soil, in Russia.: Moscow
Aromatic flower buds, spice used during Christmas.: Cloves
Not certain; doubting.: Unsure
__ Raccoon; member of Guardians of the Galaxy.: Rocket
__ Griffin, the youngest member in Family Guy.: Stewie
__ Burner used for chemistry experiments.: Bunsen
Discover the presence of.: Detect
Italian denim, T-shirt and watches brand.: Diesel
Busiest port city in South Africa; not a capital.: Durban
Puzzle 5 Answers
Professional aquatic creature catcher.: Fisherman
__ City; most populated city in Central America.: Guatemala
Convinces, talks into.: Persuades
It can be harsh or constructive.: Criticism
Passed through or roamed around a place.: Traversed
Time marker for musicians.: Metronome
Dress shirt accessories.: Cuff links
A wild party with too much wine, as in Roman times.: Bacchanal
The D in DI in the police force; Sherlock was one.: Detective
Community of organisms and their environment.: Ecosystem
North Korean city with landmark Juche Tower.: Pyongyang
The second chamber of the ruminant stomach.: Reticulum
Busy, with a high volume of traffic.: Congested
Group 362
Puzzle 1 Answers
Lively resort city in Nevada, with casinos.: Las vegas
DC Comics feline antiheroine.: Catwoman
__ act; music festivals highest profile performer.: Headline
Flying __, phantom mariner fated to sail forever.: Dutchman
Meat tubes, often cooked on barbecues.: Sausages
Alleged stomping grounds for Robin Hood: __ Forest.: Sherwood
No longer in fashion, out of date.: Obsolete
Structure used in BMX, snow- and skateboarding.: Halfpipe
Tiny globes of water.: Droplets
Small exclusive shop.: Boutique
Coming of age film starring Saoirse Ronan.: Lady bird
High-heeled shoe and the name of a slim knife.: Stiletto
Delivers the news by bicycle.: Paperboy
Period when a computer is offline or unavailable.: Downtime
Ancient Greek festival where playwrights competed.: Dionysia
Puzzle 2 Answers
Large white avian with orange bill; it’s voiceless.: Mute swan
Breathing out.: Exhaling
Whitened artificially.: Bleached
Jeans company named after animal handlers.: Wrangler
Active volcano in central Ecuador.: Cotopaxi
__ Hall, New York concert hall for classical music.: Carnegie
Superman is faster than a __ bullet.: Speeding
Find a penny pick it up, all day long you have __.: Good luck
Mockery, ridicule.: Derision
Perfect and spotlessly clean.: Pristine
Queen __, monarch who oversaw a vast empire.: Victoria
Remove someone from contacts list on social media.: Unfriend
Related to or for cooking.: Culinary
Slip of paper with weekly salary or wages.: Paycheck
Organized 11-a-side game started in Sheffield.: Football
Puzzle 3 Answers
Tall, large bloom, also called Helianthus.: Sunflower
Hired driver.: Chauffeur
Estimate of a property’s value.: Appraisal
Adopted a new religion.: Converted
Concussive effect of an explosion.: Shock wave
Ceramic material used to make some figurines.: Porcelain
France’s second-largest city, on the Mediterranean.: Marseille
Most populous city in Scandinavia.: Stockholm
Single-mindedly obsessive.: Fanatical
Word for a supreme ruler, like a monarch.: Sovereign
Young people, not quite mature.: Juveniles
Puzzle 4 Answers
She released a Fenty Beauty makeup line in 2017.: Rihanna
Act of being absent from school without permission.: Truancy
Swiss pro tennis player ranked in top 2 in 2018.: Federer
Fiction genre with a crime to be solved.: Mystery
Wedding brought forward due to unplanned pregnancy.: Shotgun
A dog whose breed is mixed or undetermined.: Mongrel
Small-scale 3D model.: Diorama
Daughter of Latinus and Amata in Roman mythology.: Lavinia
Boldness, flashiness, bluster.: Bravado
Places with exhibits.: Museums
Kenyan city, home to an important stock exchange.: Nairobi
Puzzle 5 Answers
To dull, e.g. spirits, mood.: Dampen
Warnings.: Alerts
Meat from a sheep.: Mutton
One of the seasons for Paris Fashion Week.: Spring
Polish composer & pianist of the Romantic era.: Chopin
Type of wild dog that lives in Africa and Asia.: Jackal
Last known country to use the guillotine.: France
This element is used in graphite.: Carbon
Sacred Islamic shrine, site of Muhammad’s tomb.: Medina
Autonomous community in northern Spain.: Basque
Group 363
Puzzle 1 Answers
__ Mode, band meaning “hurried fashion”.: Depeche
Shapes of buildings, hills etc against a horizon.: Skyline
Straight route between two places.: Beeline
Person post employment.: Retiree
__ Comics; comic book that introduced Wonder Woman.: All star
Capital of and largest city in Wales.: Cardiff
Look after an infant while the parents are out.: Babysit
Harry Potter’s spoiled, bully cousin: Dudley __.: Dursley
Greek goddess of innocence, means “star-maiden”.: Astraea
Italian cornmeal mush.: Polenta
One who makes houses.: Builder
Puzzle 2 Answers
Fruity nickname of New York City.: Big apple
South Africa’s administrative capital city.: Pretoria
Classification grading for hurricanes.: Category
Killer of a political leader, such as a president.: Assassin
Falafel legume.: Chickpea
Uneasy, unable to relax.: Restless
__ warfare, military operations using poisoned gas.: Chemical
Quick-witted close friend of Shakespeare’s Romeo.: Mercutio
Blimps.: Airships
Son of Zeus, Ares’ title.: God of war
Someone who boasts about their possessions.: Braggart
Grilled Japanese dish of soy sauce and fish/meat.: Teriyaki
Puzzle 3 Answers
Female who carries a baby for another woman.: Surrogate
Gone in sixty seconds.: One minute
Muscular wall above the abdomen.: Diaphragm
An assistant referee runs up and down one.: Touchline
Infinite, endless, never-ending.: Unlimited
Ruin the appearance of, especially on the face.: Disfigure
Sell all of it.: Liquidate
Cabernet __, successful red wine grape variety.: Sauvignon
Color changing lizard.: Chameleon
Shoes with horizontal strap and a girl’s name.: Mary janes
Hopelessness; bare and empty state.: Bleakness
Puzzle 4 Answers
Gaps.: Spaces
1588 victory for England: defeat of the Spanish __.: Armada
Silas __, George Eliot’s weaver.: Marner
Dalai Lama’s winter home in Lhasa: __ Palace.: Potala
Amethyst Amelia Kelly: aka rapper Iggy __.: Azalea
The eighth month of the year.: August
Sum paid for capturing a fugitive.: Bounty
Spanish word for man.: Hombre
Oval fruits often stuffed or marinated.: Olives
Arnold __, golfer with drink named after him.: Palmer
Trousers that stop above the knee.: Shorts
Puzzle 5 Answers
Organ of the body that produces insulin.: Pancreas
Country where the enormous Angkor Wat Temple is.: Cambodia
Master of illusions, card tricks, and hand slights.: Magician
Jewish festival also called the Festival of Lights.: Hanukkah
French wine region on either bank of the Gironde.: Bordeaux
Is representative of, is a normal example of.: Typifies
One of the cardinal virtues, meaning reason.: Prudence
A chip off the __.: Old block
__ monarchy; where a ruler has unrestricted power.: Absolute
__ Steel, romance novelist since 1972’s Going Home.: Danielle
__ Husky, dog breed, thrives in cold climates.: Siberian
Octopus limb.: Tentacle
I Love Rock ‘n Roll and Bad Reputation crooner.: Joan jett
Hat maker.: Milliner
Irritation of the mucous membrane in the nose.: Rhinitis
Flame __, military weapons shooting fire.: Throwers
Puts at ease.: Comforts
Group 364
Puzzle 1 Answers
Holiday.: Vacation
__ bag, for hitting at the gym or in boxing.: Punching
Raised pathway across wet ground, used by giants.: Causeway
Jawbone.: Mandible
Uncovering something.: Exposing
Fluffy egg white and sugar dessert.: Meringue
Human-powered taxi in Asian countries.: Rickshaw
Patek __, Swiss luxury watchmaker.: Philippe
Without morals.: Bankrupt
Unsolicited sales pitch delivered via phone.: Cold call
Game __; indigenous wildlife conservation areas.: Reserves
Puzzle 2 Answers
Main cause of old age blindness: __ degeneration.: Macular
Cork plug placed in a bottle’s neck.: Stopper
Drooping like a parched plant.: Wilting
Argentinian cowboys; also wide, calf-length pants.: Gauchos
King Arthur’s court.: Camelot
Undermine authority.: Subvert
Firstborn of Beyoncé and Jay-Z.: Blue ivy
Popular online social network, before Facebook.: Myspace
Both an insect and a sport.: Cricket
Square, stuffed pasta parcels.: Ravioli
Highest female singing voice.: Soprano
Deceived.: Tricked
Held in high regard.: Exalted
Describes an animal that walks on two legs.: Bipedal
Puzzle 3 Answers
Liquid filled mattress.: Waterbed
Parasitic larvae infection through soil or water.: Hookworm
Chinese city with more than 300 skyscrapers.: Hong kong
Wearing thin garments one on top of the other.: Layering
Mankind; compassion.: Humanity
Moving on all fours.: Crawling
Maker of objects from clay and china.: Ceramist
Supervised, inspected.: Overseen
Religion associated with the Mahabodhi Temple.: Buddhism
Large city on the Congo River opposite Brazzaville.: Kinshasa
Puzzle 4 Answers
Italian dish of stuffed boneless pork roast.: Porchetta
Throat and stomach connector.: Esophagus
Small sun comes in white, black, red types.: Dwarf star
Leader of a clan.: Chieftain
Members of the family.: Relatives
Opinion, way of thinking.: Viewpoint
Author of Oedipus the King.: Sophocles
Country where the didgeridoo instrument originated.: Australia
Watch and fountain pen brand with mountain motif.: Mont blanc
Stretching before exercise.: Warming up
At a fast pace.: High speed
Puzzle 5 Answers
Cheerleading accessory.: Pom pom
“The City of a Hundred Spires”.: Prague
Chrissy __, model married to John Legend.: Teigen
Involve oneself in another’s business.: Meddle
Took a sneaky look.: Peeked
Hair flipped out at the sides like a plane.: Winged
Large drinking cup for wine.: Goblet
Celebration with floats and bands.: Parade
Large stinging wasp.: Hornet
Medical treatment for aches and pains.: Remedy
Group 365
Puzzle 1 Answers
Returning the ball to the goalkeeper.: Back pass
Marvel antihero, known as the Merc with a Mouth.: Deadpool
Type of science used in criminal investigations.: Forensic
Large California city, near the mexican border.: San diego
Process endured by babies while the canines grow.: Teething
Thorough, scrupulous.: Rigorous
Woman in Norse mythology and a Fleetwood Mac song.: Rhiannon
Written symbol represents a thought, not a sound.: Ideogram
Title given to a son of the Emperor of Austria.: Archduke
A job or profession; a calling.: Vocation
Released an egg from the ovary.: Ovulated
Wreaths of flowers and leaves, hung or worn.: Garlands
Puzzle 2 Answers
A depressed state.: Dejection
One who studies rocks.: Geologist
Domesday Book commissioner: William the __.: Conqueror
Pimples.: Blemishes
Magnesium sulfate that helps ease inflammation.: Epsom salt
Hidden explosive device set up for intruders.: Booby trap
Decade that saw the rise of disco music.: Seventies
Dangerous.: Hazardous
Spain’s second largest population center.: Barcelona
King Solomon’s mother, according to Hebrew Bible.: Bathsheba
Puzzle 3 Answers
Fatigue caused by flying across time zones.: Jet lag
Second largest city in Pakistan, after Karachi.: Lahore
A promise.: Pledge
National flower of Singapore.: Orchid
Epitomize, characterize.: Typify
One who runs for exercise.: Jogger
__ king, a custodian of the Holy Grail.: Fisher
Pointless.: Futile
Janis __, US rocker with distinctive raucous voice.: Joplin
Ranting; partying hard.: Raving
Rubber suction cup.: Sucker
Puzzle 4 Answers
Using a bike.: Cycling
Synthetic element, symbol Bh.: Bohrium
Polished, graceful, debonair.: Elegant
Largest city and commercial capital of Sri Lanka.: Colombo
Stronghold, defender.: Bastion
Title bestowed on the viceroy of Egypt.: Khedive
Awful, frightful.: Ghastly
Willy Wonka’s tiny factory workers: Oompa-__.: Loompas
Lover of Thisbe in A Midsummer Night’s Dream.: Pyramus
Traveling around, performing concerts.: Touring
__ sensors guide drivers safely into spaces.: Parking
Advanced in years, aged.: Elderly
Those who take prisoners.: Captors
Puzzle 5 Answers
Whimsical, unbelievable, far-fetched.: Fanciful
Booklet on one subject.: Pamphlet
Second largest city in Japan, after Tokyo.: Yokohama
Person with total power over a country.: Dictator
Five-pointed sea creature.: Starfish
Naturally occurring alloy of silver and gold.: Electrum
Transfer from the internet to your hard drive.: Download
A celebrity’s attractive companion.: Arm candy
Someone who happens to be walking past.: Passerby
Intricate Chinese folk art involving snipping.: Papercut
__ Park, big screen dinosaur theme park.: Jurassic
Restraint for car driver and passengers.: Seat belt
Defensive wooden barrier.: Stockade
Term for the first (higher) blood pressure number.: Systolic
Edge of a garment and how it lays across the chest.: Neckline
Immerse, hold underwater.: Submerge
Group 366
Puzzle 1 Answers
Large luxury boats.: Yachts
Nationality of Brigitte Bardot.: French
Third largest German city after Berlin and Hamburg.: Munich
Hired killer.: Hitman
Cloudy, opaque.: Turbid
Worn, in poor condition.: Shabby
Head protection.: Helmet
Crustacean that lives in water or land.: Isopod
Makes a frog noise.: Croaks
Ralph __, US designer with Polo brand.: Lauren
Container for mixing cocktails.: Shaker
Puzzle 2 Answers
__ Love, duet with Lionel Richie and Diana Ross.: Endless
Trial that led to Nelson Mandela’s imprisonment.: Rivonia
Linking together.: Joining
Thailand’s largest city, also called Krung Thep.: Bangkok
Make stronger with walls.: Fortify
Marked the skin by striking.: Bruised
Poetic conundrums.: Riddles
Incorrect belief.: Fallacy
Rises from the ashes.: Phoenix
Fortress like the Acropolis of Athens.: Citadel
Puzzle 3 Answers
Driving erratically from side to side.: Swerving
Brazilian city, largest in the Southern Hemisphere.: Sao paulo
Cause someone to feel isolated or estranged.: Alienate
The __ of cymbals as a band plays.: Clashing
Loss or lack of sleep.: Insomnia
Chemical element with the symbol Ti.: Titanium
Left on an island.: Marooned
Watch a sport from the stands.: Spectate
Feudal ruler.: Overlord
Kathy Kane’s comic book alter ego.: Batwoman
Puzzle 4 Answers
The act of asking someone to marry you.: Proposal
Opened a wine bottle.: Uncorked
Two different words that mean the opposite.: Antonyms
The New __, sonnet on the Statue of Liberty.: Colossus
Gloves for the foot (not mitten-shaped).: Toe socks
Strait taking the Sea of Marmara to the Black Sea.: Bosporus
Crowded Serbian city on the Sava and Danube rivers.: Belgrade
Internal slippage of a body part.: Prolapse
Ancient roman building commissioned by Hadrian.: Pantheon
Throws away.: Discards
Approved with a signature.: Endorsed
Puzzle 5 Answers
Capital of Victoria, Australia.: Melbourne
Term for the killing a parent or close relative.: Parricide
Flinching, jerking back.: Recoiling
Cover furniture with cloth.: Upholster
He opens doors when homeowners have lost the keys.: Locksmith
Signs of authentication of silver pieces.: Hallmarks
Synthetic fabric with low moisture absorbency.: Polyester
Privacy, namelessness.: Anonymity
Into the water from a ship.: Overboard
Natural painkiller found in the brain.: Endorphin
“Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of __”.: Happiness
Overly ornate, pretentious, pompous.: Grandiose
World’s largest arboreal mammal.: Orangutan
__ World, Sam Cooke heart-melting song.: Wonderful
Group 367
Puzzle 1 Answers
What the Spanish word queso means in English.: Cheese
Meddle with evidence.: Tamper
Two houses attached by a wall in the middle.: Duplex
Memoirs of a __ by Arthur Golden.: Geisha
Coagulate, congeal, like spoiled milk.: Curdle
God of creation in Ancient Egypt.: Khepri
Save from peril.: Rescue
Firming up muscles.: Toning
Removed from office by force.: Ousted
Wax coloring stick for drawing.: Crayon
Puzzle 2 Answers
Confounding.: Puzzling
Collapses inwards.: Implodes
Caterpillar bred for clothing fibers.: Silkworm
Little red car that Prince sang about in 1982.: Corvette
Dried skin flakes in someone’s hair.: Dandruff
The orange pigment in carrots.: Carotene
Empty a building.: Evacuate
Gesture of approval.: Thumbs up
Put on a ____; hold someone in high regard.: Pedestal
One who studies plants.: Botanist
Spider.: Arachnid
Sherlock Holmes’ slow-witted inspector: Greg __.: Lestrade
Rebellions, revolts, sedition.: Mutinies
Puzzle 3 Answers
Wobbly, trembling like a sweet dessert.: Jellylike
Person who is paid to find people to fill jobs.: Recruiter
Description of sounds in a language.: Phonetics
The person someone is engaged to.: Betrothed
Nationality of author Paulo Coelho.: Brazilian
Boatfuls of cargo.: Shipments
Happening every 10 years.: Decennial
Stand under this green plant for a kiss.: Mistletoe
Condition of excess fluid in the lungs: __ edema.: Pulmonary
German model once married to Seal.: Heidi klum
Shown on a screen.: Displayed
Puzzle 4 Answers
Never appearing to grow older.: Ageless
Machine for turning beans into coffee.: Grinder
A side part of something.: Lateral
Memory loss.: Amnesia
Woman in line for an inheritance.: Heiress
Poisonous chemical element, atomic number 33.: Arsenic
Early record-keepers, who wrote on clay or papyrus.: Scribes
Severe storm in the South Pacific or Indian Ocean.: Cyclone
__ America; red, white and blue Marvel superhero.: Captain
The voice used as percussion.: Beatbox
Uranus moon named after the heroine of The Tempest.: Miranda
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of __.: Azkaban
Puzzle 5 Answers
Buying and selling products on the internet.: Ecommerce
Agency that deals with defusing explosives.: Bomb squad
Ordinary postal communication, not electronic.: Snail mail
Stoppage, conclusion.: Cessation
Cover these with mascara.: Eyelashes
Ladies shoe with a strap around the heel or ankle.: Slingback
Moves to a later date.: Postpones
Free-swimming, gelatinous organisms that can sting.: Jellyfish
Skilled person in a particular area.: Craftsman
Compound literary work in five parts.: Pentalogy
Devoted and loyal.: Dedicated
Group 368
Puzzle 1 Answers
Polishing.: Buffing
Creature with lion’s body and eagle’s head & wings.: Griffin
Created by humans, not naturally occurring.: Manmade
Licking the envelope.: Sealing
__ strength, a material’s maximum stretching force.: Tensile
Instructions for making certain dishes.: Recipes
Sharp bend in a road.: Hairpin
Highly unpleasant, gruesome.: Ghastly
Italian jewelry company with Latin script logo.: Bulgari
Connected to or related to the heart.: Cardiac
Music performance by soloist or small group.: Recital
“Today is a gift. That’s why we call it the __”.: Present
Remote-__, trucks with wire transmitters.: Control
Mountain that Tibetans call Chomolungma.: Everest
Holy spots to commemorate the deceased.: Shrines
French cosmetics house and perfumer of Tendre Nuit.: Lancome
Large, bristly pig; collective noun is a sounder.: Warthog
Puzzle 2 Answers
These are forbidden by social customs.: Taboos
The computer term HTML: hypertext __ language.: Markup
India’s “Pink City,” for colors of its buildings.: Jaipur
Sharp steel, hand-held weapon.: Dagger
Coffee rum liqueur.: Kahlua
__ heel, low dainty-heeled shoe with feline name.: Kitten
Film is wound onto them.: Spools
Food storage device patented by Peter Durand.: Tin can
NASA space telescope, the H in HST.: Hubble
To go back to the original state.: Revert
Open air market.: Bazaar
Roman chariot racetrack.: Circus
Denmark’s second largest city.: Aarhus
Puzzle 3 Answers
Alter ego of the White Queen in Marvel Comics.: Emma frost
Person who works with and lends out books.: Librarian
Changes in the speed and direction of the breeze.: Wind shear
Stifled, suffocated.: Smothered
In Greek myth, a hunter, son of nymph & river god.: Narcissus
Lightheartedness.: Frivolity
__ spiral, mathematical design found in nature.: Fibonacci
This earliest form of explosive came from China.: Gunpowder
Carrying container on a horse or bicycle.: Saddlebag
Hair with damaged tips.: Split ends
Removing belongings from a suitcase.: Unpacking
Puzzle 4 Answers
Sweet, pleasant smell.: Fragrance
A bank balance of less than zero.: Overdrawn
Those with endless lives.: Immortals
Someone who writes a regular piece for a newspaper.: Columnist
Speak slowly, clearly and deliberately.: Enunciate
He takes the wheel of a multi-occupant vehicle.: Bus driver
Superman’s cousin; real name of Supergirl.: Kara zor el
Underwater projectiles.: Torpedoes
Blocks, gets in the way of.: Obstructs
The science of the causes and effects of diseases.: Pathology
Puzzle 5 Answers
Hides from view.: Conceals
Unwavering, purposeful, determined.: Resolute
Hoops for keeping household locking items together.: Keyrings
Case on the deck of a ship where the compass is.: Binnacle
City in Spain where paella originated.: Valencia
Professionals who study reports and research.: Analysts
Act of giving birth to puppies.: Whelping
Indian religion with god Vishnu.: Hinduism
Plant with a two-year life cycle.: Biennial
Carbon copies, duplicates.: Replicas
Stops between connecting flights.: Layovers
Japanese video game empire.: Nintendo
Set of beliefs held and taught by a certain group.: Doctrine
A pretender, a fake, a deceiver.: Imposter
Something closer to the torso.: Proximal
It makes perfect.: Practice
Graduated highlighting hair dye technique.: Balayage
Group 369
Puzzle 1 Answers
Cured, fermented and air-dried sausage.: Salami
__ wave, woman’s hairstyle of the 1920s.: Marcel
Lexus parent company.: Toyota
Discourages, dissuades.: Deters
Isaac Newton is famous for three laws of __.: Motion
Give a line to an actor on stage.: Prompt
Someone who owes money.: Debtor
The boy in The Jungle Book who is raised by wolves.: Mowgli
Meal basket.: Picnic
Stamp a design on a surface, stands out in relief.: Emboss
Puzzle 2 Answers
St. Peter’s in Vatican City is one of them.: Basilica
Moore and Gibbons’ 1986 comic book series.: Watchmen
Destroy, ruin.: Demolish
Tufty yarn used to make soft, furry garments.: Chenille
Loud cutting tool with teeth, gas or electric.: Chainsaw
Branch of mathematics that means “pebble” in Latin.: Calculus
Shakespearean tragedy Troilus and __.: Cressida
Patting down someone’s body as a security measure.: Frisking
Area for building big boats.: Shipyard
Military aircraft.: Warplane
Collections of historical records.: Archives
Moroccan nut emollient for eating and cosmetics.: Argan oil
Marine mammals known for their double coats.: Fur seals
Puzzle 3 Answers
Round and often served with spaghetti.: Meatballs
Dental __: person who keeps your teeth clean.: Hygienist
Group exercise on studio bikes.: Spin class
Extensive online reference resource.: Wikipedia
Destructive attack.: Onslaught
Weakening, subsiding.: Relenting
Top part of a fraction.: Numerator
Study of the general physical aspects of rocks.: Lithology
Britain gained this Rock by the Treaty of Utrecht.: Gibraltar
Rules of politeness.: Etiquette
A young tearaway, a rascal, a scamp.: Scallywag
Puzzle 4 Answers
Suddenly and unexpectedly.: Abruptly
French pancake shop.: Creperie
One of the elements found in water.: Hydrogen
Region in southern Italy, Naples is its capital.: Campania
Without having been invited.: Unbidden
Officials appointed to supervise large events.: Stewards
Protective goddess of the dead in Ancient Egypt.: Nephthys
People who catch animals.: Trappers
Full moon transforms this creature.: Werewolf
Former name of Bangladesh: East __.: Pakistan
Puzzle 5 Answers
Abbreviation made of 1st letters of other words.: Acronym
Pushing roughly.: Shoving
Chocolate ganache treat named like a fungus.: Truffle
Sportsperson on rings, beam, floor and vault.: Gymnast
With a leg on each side of a horse.: Astride
Debbie Harry’s Atomic band.: Blondie
Bottom edge of stitching on a skirt.: Hemline
Sea that stretches from Somalia to India.: Arabian
Artist who first introduced Batman, in 1939.: Bob kane
Dense star derived from a supernova explosion.: Neutron
Series of three things, such as novels.: Trilogy
The __ Dead; zombie apocalypse TV series.: Walking
Female deity.: Goddess
Struck by love.: Smitten
Meet, gather.: Convene
Upset, worry, torment.: Anguish
Group 370
Puzzle 1 Answers
Road with no way out.: Dead end
Make something clear, define it.: Explain
The study of sacred buildings.: Naology
Large, winged scavenger.: Vulture
Both a moon of Saturn and type of caribbean music.: Calypso
Potato pasta.: Gnocchi
Hitchcock dizzying film with Stewart and Novak.: Vertigo
Symbol for categorizing messages on social media.: Hashtag
Greek goddess, she is connected with retribution.: Nemesis
Extreme confidence, with great style and flair.: Panache
Relating to the sense of touch.: Tactile
Flaming garden feature for toasting marshmallows.: Firepit
French grotto where Bernadette saw the Virgin Mary.: Lourdes
Puzzle 2 Answers
Marvel supervillain team, often versus the Hulk.: Riot squad
Seaport and second largest city in Madagascar.: Toamasina
Oval course for horses.: Racetrack
Person who uses a tannoy to provide information.: Announcer
Sending goods abroad for business.: Exporting
Medical analysis of red bodily fluid.: Blood test
Imaging technology developed by Godfrey Hounsfield.: Ct scanner
Malaysian shoe designer based in the UK.: Jimmy choo
Element with the chemical symbol Pu.: Plutonium
Hilly region at the base of a mountain.: Foothills
Somebody who is made to take the blame.: Scapegoat
Seating for toddlers.: High chair
Waiting place between Heaven and Hell.: Purgatory
Italian Renaissance sculptor of Zuccone.: Donatello
Marvin Gaye heard it through this vegetation.: Grapevine
Spreadable fruit.: Preserves
Lasting indefinitely.: Permanent
Puzzle 3 Answers
Kylian __; 2018 World Cup final teenage goalscorer.: Mbappe
Spanish word for rain.: Lluvia
Mortal __; fighting video game with dragon logo.: Kombat
Performing in a play.: Acting
__ latte; low fat, lower calorie hot drink option.: Skinny
Italy’s third largest city after Rome and Milan.: Naples
Sacred serpent on an Ancient Egyptian headdress.: Uraeus
Tedious.: Boring
Serve as evidence of.: Attest
Loses consciousness.: Faints
Short haircut named after Roman emperor Julius.: Caesar
This author introduced Mr. Darcy to the world.: Austen
Puzzle 4 Answers
Group representative.: Spokesman
Can be used to kill cancerous cells.: Radiation
Identifying item worn at festivals.: Wristband
A slope for boarders to do tricks.: Skate ramp
Defiantly, with conviction.: Adamantly
Italian opera singer, one of the Three Tenors.: Pavarotti
Spanish word for the numeral 16.: Dieciseis
Delicate, touchy, easily offended.: Sensitive
Providing, supplying.: Equipping
Victorian mechanics as fashion.: Steampunk
Puzzle 5 Answers
Chronic condition of too much sugar in the blood.: Diabetes
Cloudy day.: Overcast
3D image formed by light beams from a laser.: Hologram
One who has won an event at the Olympics.: Medalist
Peppa and George’s father in kids’ cartoon series.: Daddy pig
Female performer in a musical or stage recital.: Showgirl
Party game with a mouthpiece making talking hard.: Speak out
Vehicles in the Netherlands outnumbering cars.: Bicycles
Savory Australian spread made with brewers yeast.: Vegemite
Convince, encourage, impel.: Persuade
Wrote Murder on the Orient Express.: Christie
Defeated general in the Second Punic War.: Hannibal
Largest lake on the Peru-Bolivia border.: Titicaca
Get a tan while outside.: Sunbathe
He became France’s First Consul in 1799.: Napoleon
Place to sleep in tents.: Campsite
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Puzzle 1 Answers
The exchange of money for goods or services.: Payment
Small glazed ceramic container for cooking.: Ramekin
Long-lasting.: Durable
Filmed material for a tv show, for example.: Footage
Slang for abs that are well defined.: Six pack
Siblings Without __, book by Faber and Mazlish.: Rivalry
Morally offensive.: Obscene
Street musicians.: Buskers
Nauseous, sickly, queasy.: Bilious
Calendar which designates each year with an animal.: Chinese
Asian city called the Venice of the East.: Bangkok
A self-contradictory statement.: Paradox
Commissioner Gordon’s crime-fighting daughter.: Batgirl
Humility, lack of pretension.: Modesty
Car with a solid roof.: Hardtop
Baseball strike that gets batter around the bases.: Home run
Flour tortilla stuffed with fillings.: Burrito
Military hairstyle, short back and sides.: Crew cut
The Chiron is one of their most expensive models.: Bugatti
Puzzle 2 Answers
Required by law or moral duty.: Obligated
He mixes cocktails and sells drinks.: Bartender
Shrubby rose also called sweetbriar.: Eglantine
Duvet.: Bedspread
Tall shoes from the 1970s.: Platforms
Another word for the rising sign in astrology.: Ascendant
Flexible, able to adjust to new situations.: Adaptable
Paper currency.: Banknotes
__ to injury; make a bad situation even worse.: Add insult
Make an exact copy.: Replicate
Nationality of “Mi Gente” singer J. Balvin.: Colombian
Philip II of Macedon’s successor: __ the Great.: Alexander
Puzzle 3 Answers
These animals fight with their long necks.: Giraffes
Anatomical term for the lower jaw.: Mandible
Goodbye in French.: Au revoir
Profligate.: Wasteful
Buried in a vault.: Entombed
Exit point from a house to a garden.: Back door
Barbecued bone, used as a backup.: Spare rib
__ Kingdom, Nintendo place ruled by Princess Peach.: Mushroom
Channel built for water, in the form of a bridge.: Aqueduct
Woolen knitwear that buttons up the front.: Cardigan
Marble building in Agra, India.: Taj mahal
Unaccompanied musicians.: Soloists
Puzzle 4 Answers
With an impressive, grand appearance.: Imposing
Place to build furniture, learn a trade, etc..: Workshop
Space __; retro alien shooting arcade game.: Invaders
Walking with loud, heavy steps.: Stomping
Elder daughter of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier.: Caroline
Typed words along the bottom of a TV screen.: Subtitle
Jumping rope.: Skipping
White mass seen around a mountain’s peak.: Cap cloud
Country whose capital is Bratislava.: Slovakia
Rum and fruit juice cocktail, often strawberry __.: Daiquiri
Practical, level-headed, shrewd, wise.: Sensible
Relating to the fall season.: Autumnal
Puzzle 5 Answers
Small wave in the water’s surface.: Ripple
Simon the __, also called Simon the Canaanite.: Zealot
Portuguese capital and cultural heart.: Lisbon
Recently, not long ago.: Lately
Dry red wine grape originating from Bordeaux.: Merlot
Rough and harsh, such as a grade of sandpaper.: Coarse
Something with a depressing effect.: Damper
Rendered empty or invalid.: Voided
Metal fasteners such as on bags or jewelry.: Clasps
Exercises for thighs, bending as if sitting.: Squats
__-Prussian War; 1870 conflict in Rhine Province.: Franco
Auction participant.: Bidder
Circus jokers.: Clowns
Element of fear for globophobics.: Helium
Studious schoolgirl with a crush on Charlie Brown.: Marcie
Carrie __ played Princess Leia.: Fisher
Group 372
Puzzle 1 Answers
Spinal column.: Backbone
Say in a different way.: Rephrase
Trashy news newspapers.: Tabloids
Early spring flower the English call the Lent lily.: Daffodil
Imbibers.: Drinkers
South-African actress __ Theron.: Charlize
Graffiti artist’s paint dispenser.: Spray can
“A little __ is a dangerous thing”: Alexander Pope.: Learning
Machine that adds shine to floors.: Polisher
Writ to attend the court.: Subpoena
The surrounding area.: Vicinity
Spent recklessly and compulsively.: Splurged
Walking aids, sticks placed under arms.: Crutches
Open-topped two-seater car.: Roadster
Staunch supporter of a cause or party.: Partisan
Puzzle 2 Answers
To be obvious is to stick out like a __.: Sore thumb
Empire Polo Club’s annual music extravaganza.: Coachella
Century when Shakespeare was born.: Sixteenth
Admired.: Respected
Taking accurate land measurements.: Surveying
To begin legal proceedings against someone.: Prosecute
Group of four related literary or operatic works.: Tetralogy
Sunny flowers come in French and African varieties.: Marigolds
Retro cocktail, Brandy __.: Alexander
Criminal, delinquent.: Miscreant
Puzzle 3 Answers
A mobile phone that can’t be traced.: Burner
Individual drawings in a comic strip.: Panels
Less rapid, not as fast.: Slower
Informal, nonchalant, relaxed.: Casual
Large groups of flying insects.: Swarms
Remove from office forcefully.: Depose
Anglo-Saxon king with power to turn the tide.: Canute
Worker who attends to a system of ropes on a ship.: Rigger
Literary work that uses irony, wit and sarcasm.: Satire
Caramel-colored liqueur made from distilled wine.: Brandy
Receptacle used by patients on hospital wards.: Bedpan
The principle of cosmic order in Hinduism.: Dharma
Puzzle 4 Answers
Three of these and the batter is out.: Strikes
Gifting money in return for an illegal favor.: Bribing
Cotton cloth, typically with a checkered pattern.: Gingham
The side of a coin that has the principal design.: Obverse
Doesn’t take sides.: Neutral
British manufacturer of the F1LM racing car.: Mclaren
Array of eyeshadow colors or an artist’s paints.: Palette
Passes on germs.: Infects
Silvery-white transition metal, atomic number 77.: Iridium
Softly sung to entice sleep.: Lullaby
A minor deity.: Demi god
City in which the Titanic was built.: Belfast
Chopped off.: Severed
Criticism aimed at an easy target.: Potshot
Pumbaa from The Lion King is one of these.: Warthog
Perceivable by sight.: Visible
Undermine the power of an institution.: Subvert
Standoff, deadlock.: Impasse
Pair of related artistic works such as films.: Duology
Puzzle 5 Answers
Result of dividing one quantity by another.: Quotient
Logo or initials, added to shirts and hankies.: Monogram
February 29th is celebrated in one.: Leap year
Simple hanging cloth beds.: Hammocks
Blaze surrounded by tents.: Campfire
One who travels to work.: Commuter
Do these to target the abdominal muscles.: Crunches
The name of The Jungle Book black panther.: Bagheera
Christina __, Madonna kissed her on stage.: Aguilera
Social media website with co-founder Zuckerberg.: Facebook
Spanish spelling of largest Balearic island.: Mallorca
Film character who adopts Annie: Oliver (Daddy) __.: Warbucks
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Puzzle 1 Answers
Red gemstones.: Rubies
Person in front.: Leader
Short sleep.: Catnap
Ground spice used in some autumnal desserts.: Nutmeg
Someone worth hanging on to.: Keeper
Third most populous city in South Africa.: Durban
The way text is set on a page before publishing.: Lay out
Party __; celebratory mini explosive.: Popper
Unauthorized use or reproduction of another’s work.: Piracy
__ bra, supportive garment for physical exercise.: Sports
Something __ This Way Comes, by Bradbury.: Wicked
Puzzle 2 Answers
Riddled with, overrun with.: Infested
Wildebeest do this panicked rush during migration.: Stampede
Explanatory information at the bottom of a page.: Footnote
A croissant gets its name from this shape.: Crescent
Bacon from Italy.: Pancetta
Open mesh stockings.: Fishnets
Perfect, unblemished.: Flawless
International one hit wonder for Los del Río.: Macarena
Guessing game, where clues are acted out.: Charades
Fashionable phrase.: Buzzword
Puzzle 3 Answers
Of Mice and Men author.: Steinbeck
Grand __; city-based driving and car-stealing game.: Theft auto
Space rock that gets through Earth’s atmosphere.: Meteorite
Release of strong emotions.: Catharsis
Professional oddsmaker and bet taker.: Bookmaker
Red Italian leafy vegetable.: Radicchio
Practical and sensible.: Pragmatic
Time of year to witness mass wildebeest migration.: Dry season
Surpasses, eclipses.: Outshines
First name of King Henry VIII’s first wife.: Catherine
Bringing goods into a country.: Importing
Laugh lines around the eyes.: Crows feet
Puzzle 4 Answers
Garden plot devoted to blooms.: Flowerbed
Being the property of.: Belonging
Body that examines evidence before going to trial.: Grand jury
Group of individuals who promote a common interest.: Syndicate
Vacation after the wedding.: Honeymoon
Recluse, loner, shrinking violet.: Introvert
Remote areas of trees far from civilization.: Backwoods
Ancient Egyptian pharaoh succeeded by Thutmose I.: Amenhotep
1995 gunslinger film starring Antonio Banderas.: Desperado
One who examines for quality, or works in police.: Inspector
Process of forcing someone to leave a place.: Expulsion
Puzzle 5 Answers
Forcefully departed from a crashing plane.: Ejected
Highly prized red spice, turns risotto yellow.: Saffron
Study of how organisms relate to their environment.: Ecology
Mountain sport transport.: Ski lift
London designer of leather goods.: Aspinal
Gather disparate items to form a list or archive.: Compile
A tooth meant for cutting, humans have four.: Incisor
The Game Plan stars Dwayne “The Rock” __.: Johnson
Evergreen trees don’t have leaves, but these.: Needles
Strength of sunburn-producing radiation.: Uv index
Algeria’s busiest port city.: Algiers
Sonic the Hedgehog and Knuckles the __.: Echidna
Harsh criticism.: Vitriol
Usually black, brush this onto lashes.: Mascara
Group 374
Puzzle 1 Answers
Thin sheets of precious metal used for gilding.: Gold leaf
Calm and undisturbed, peaceful.: Tranquil
Scottish woodwind instrument with reeds.: Bagpipes
Jean Paul __, haute couture fashion designer.: Gaultier
A four-line stanza in poetry.: Quatrain
Sweat.: Perspire
Dry, barren terrain with canyons and ravines.: Badlands
Legal notice to leave a dwelling.: Eviction
Lock on a door that doesn’t use a spring.: Deadbolt
Set of six works, like Mission Impossible films.: Hexalogy
Italian tomato sauce with herbs and spices.: Marinara
Compensated an employee with too much money.: Overpaid
Signs of a malady.: Symptoms
Sisterhood.: Sorority
Triskaidekaphobia: superstition about this number.: Thirteen
Country where the national animal is the unicorn.: Scotland
Puzzle 2 Answers
Headstrong, difficult to control.: Wayward
Fraction whose denominator is a power of ten.: Decimal
Actress __ Dietrich.: Marlene
Tufty hair growing in the wrong direction.: Cowlick
Dull, bland, wishy-washy.: Insipid
Israel’s financial center, with many skyscrapers.: Tel aviv
Livestock, not plants.: Animals
German maker of 911, Boxster, and Carrera.: Porsche
Princess Diana’s maiden name.: Spencer
Professional who measures and manages risk.: Actuary
Object kept as a reminder or souvenir.: Memento
Storage for cigars.: Humidor
Flemish painter gave his name to a type of beard.: Van dyck
Puzzle 3 Answers
Who can take a sunrise, sprinkle it with dew.: Candy man
Advice given to help solve a problem.: Guidance
Element with the chemical symbol Ti.: Titanium
Smashing, breaking with a huge ball.: Wrecking
Largest French wine region, on the Garonne river.: Bordeaux
Sold, advertised.: Marketed
Cartilage between the surfaces of some joints.: Meniscus
Braid that looks like an aquatic animal.: Fishtail
Country where Kilimanjaro Park is located.: Tanzania
Chart showing days, weeks, months.: Calendar
Almost too late, long overdue.: High time
Like an unmoving ship.: Anchored
Illegal scribblings or paintings on public walls.: Graffiti
Indonesian island; was called Celebes.: Sulawesi
Puzzle 4 Answers
Gangrenous reaction to extreme cold.: Frostbite
Makes a lepidopterophobe’s heart flutter.: Butterfly
Material that is resistant to fire.: Retardant
Small figurine.: Statuette
Putting money into a project or financial scheme.: Investing
Short-lived, ephemeral, on the move.: Transient
Lying down in a chair.: Reclining
Hollywood actress, won an Oscar for La La Land.: Emma stone
Awards won.: Accolades
Transmitting music in a continuous flow.: Streaming
Iguazu Falls bordering countries: Brazil and __.: Argentina
Hidden openings.: Trapdoors
Embalmed and wrapped in cloth.: Mummified
Century when Christopher Columbus was born.: Fifteenth
Active at night time.: Nocturnal
Breakfast patty of shredded potato.: Hash brown
Repeating.: Replaying
Puzzle 5 Answers
Rock and roll dad of model Georgia May; Mick __.: Jagger
Chemically treated hair set in a wave or straight.: Permed
Rough wooden storage containers.: Crates
Discuss something with someone.: Confer
Mind-bending word problem.: Riddle
Grimaces in pain.: Winces
Austin __, groovy 60s spy played by Mike Myers.: Powers
Sun god in Ancient Egyptian mythology.: Amun ra
Righteousness.: Virtue
Robert Ludlum’s Jason __ series.: Bourne
Capital of Cuba.: Havana
Chicken in French.: Poulet
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Puzzle 1 Answers
Mark __, Hulk and Bruce Banner.: Ruffalo
Dutch painter of Girl With a Pearl Earring.: Vermeer
__ imaging system, infrared device for detection.: Thermal
Make ready for.: Prepare
Contacted over the airwaves.: Radioed
Shoes with hole patterns at the front.: Brogues
Randomly and rapidly search through something.: Rummage
Water ceremony for church initiation.: Baptism
Mistake caught on camera.: Blooper
Connected system, e.g. a company’s computers.: Network
Covered with wool, like a sheep.: Fleeced
Rich Italian cheese made with mozzarella and cream.: Burrata
Puzzle 2 Answers
Base unit of mass in International System of Units.: Kilogram
Restaurants and cafes.: Eateries
Arm ornament worn around the wrist.: Bracelet
Acclaimed musical featuring ABBA’s music.: Mamma mia
Danger-loving actor’s replacement.: Stuntman
Tapered, decreased in width.: Narrowed
Traveling broadcast or musical entertainment.: Roadshow
Skater’s semicircle.: Half pipe
Playing music unplugged.: Acoustic
Underground story of a building, like a cellar.: Basement
Final, unavoidable confrontation.: Showdown
Han Dynasty trade route for luxury goods.: Silk road
Second largest city in Indonesia.: Surabaya
Puzzle 3 Answers
Allow room for someone to pass, move aside.: Make way
Día de los __: Day of the Dead, in Spanish.: Muertos
Inverted V-shaped line on a uniform, shows rank.: Chevron
Drawing guessing game with gruesome ending.: Hangman
Find a solution, settle an argument.: Resolve
Leather fringe adornments on loafers.: Tassels
High-end maker of the Flying Spur car.: Bentley
Country whose capital is Abuja.: Nigeria
A double-bladed paddler.: Kayaker
Authored Great Expectations and Oliver Twist.: Dickens
Warrior goddess of healing in Egyptian mythology.: Sekhmet
N Italian city, famous for a pasta sauce.: Bologna
__ leopard, blotchy wild cat from SE Asia.: Clouded
Religious campaign.: Crusade
Arising from a common origin.: Genetic
Puzzle 4 Answers
Disease of the liver.: Cirrhosis
Operated by air or gas under pressure.: Pneumatic
Elvis’s daughter.: Lisa marie
Expert in building design.: Architect
Scares.: Frightens
Stopped from happening.: Prevented
Open summer footwear, known as thongs in Australia.: Flipflops
City with Germany’s largest and busiest airport.: Frankfurt
Yellow character from the Transformers franchise.: Bumblebee
Nintendo interactive tennis, golf and boxing games.: Wii sports
Point out faults in a disapproving way.: Criticize
The __ Rabbit by Margery Williams.: Velveteen
Pleasant to taste.: Palatable
King’s clown that preys on children.: Penny wise
Puzzle 5 Answers
Electronic messages sent via the internet.: Emails
Sandwich company with elongated offerings.: Subway
Santa Cruz del__, densely populated Colombian isle.: Islote
Mass of space “cloud” gasses, such as the Crab __.: Nebula
Rock __, 60s movie star, played opposite Doris Day.: Hudson
Ancient Gaelic festival marking start of spring.: Imbolc
Not whole or functional anymore, faulty.: Broken
Slightly annoyed.: Miffed
Detective Sherlock __.: Holmes
Support, ratify.: Uphold
Manic __; post-weekend blues for The Bangles.: Monday
__ acquisition, a recruiter.: Talent
Beetle central to Ancient Egyptian mythology.: Scarab
Americans call them bangs, Brits call it a __.: Fringe
Playground toy of a plank with a pivot.: Seesaw
Foot- and legwear worn by fishermen in rivers.: Waders
A true principle or belief.: Verity
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Puzzle 1 Answers
Rich, wealthy.: Affluent
US founding father with musical based on his life.: Hamilton
Least light.: Heaviest
Offensiveness, repulsiveness.: Vileness
Norman __, US painter of Four Freedoms.: Rockwell
Maintains a vehicle.: Services
Management of a museum or gallery collection.: Curation
Prediction or forecast of future happenings.: Prophecy
Garfield’s hopeless owner, Jon __.: Arbuckle
Phytonutrient that gives tomatoes their red color.: Lycopene
Hall for slain warriors in Norse mythology.: Valhalla
Made an excited sound, like a pig.: Squealed
Person who funds government.: Taxpayer
Puzzle 2 Answers
Stumble over words.: Stutter
Shakespearean play known as the “Scottish Play”.: Macbeth
Figures that represent players in videogames.: Avatars
Leaves, goes.: Departs
Tactile writing system used by visually impaired.: Braille
Make someone lose courage.: Unnerve
Making up for a bad deed, religiously.: Atoning
Legally, it means “guilty mind”, from Latin.: Mens rea
Muscle located at the top of the shoulder.: Deltoid
Deliberately messy hair, as if just woken up.: Bed head
Math that uses letters.: Algebra
Optical illusions seen on hot roads.: Mirages
What the M stands for in BMW car company.: Motoren
Professionals in horse racing, riders.: Jockeys
Go off on a tangent.: Digress
Lamented a death.: Mourned
Puzzle 3 Answers
The second of Prince William’s four names.: Arthur
Egyptian god of the dead had a head of this animal.: Jackal
Sweet red-brown bean used in vegetarian dishes.: Adzuki
Big hit song for the Animals: House of the __ Sun.: Rising
Capable of moving.: Mobile
Approach with aggression.: Accost
__ voyage, a ship’s first trip, think Titanic.: Maiden
Character created by J.K. Rowling: Harry __.: Potter
Japanese car company, makes Corolla & Camry models.: Toyota
Fragile, easily damaged.: Flimsy
Open a flag or sail.: Unfurl
Mario’s archenemy in Super Mario.: Bowser
__ balcony, named after a Shakespeare heroine.: Juliet
Outlined.: Traced
Prize for winning a sporting event.: Trophy
City where John F. Kennedy was assassinated.: Dallas
Easy to control, placid.: Docile
Region of Italy containing the province of Palermo.: Sicily
Puzzle 4 Answers
Way in, doorway.: Entrance
Burt __, who starred in Deliverance.: Reynolds
The __ Zone, long-running supernatural TV series.: Twilight
1983 Bond film Never __ __ Again.: Say never
Grouping like geese.: Flocking
Monthly house payment to bank.: Mortgage
Only tepid, or not showing any enthusiasm.: Lukewarm
Heir __; first in line of royal succession.: Apparent
Animal whose bite can transmit dengue fever.: Mosquito
Long-haired fairy tale princess locked in a tower.: Rapunzel
Explosive sticks for demolition.: Dynamite
Where the locks frame the face around the forehead.: Hairline
Green, anise-flavored spirit.: Absinthe
Attractive, tempting.: Alluring
Loyalty rewards for frequent flyers.: Air miles
Puzzle 5 Answers
Conceited and knowing person, cocky and arrogant.: Smart alec
English band had albums OK Computer and The Bends.: Radiohead
Relating to the preparation of material to publish.: Editorial
Treating serious issues with inappropriate humour.: Facetious
Emergency hospital vehicle.: Ambulance
Number check of people present.: Headcount
Sign on paper money only visible under light.: Watermark
Strangely, uncommonly.: Unusually
Study of the origin & development of the universe.: Cosmology
Country where the Tanami Desert is located.: Australia
Elvis’ house.: Graceland
She transformed Pinocchio into a real boy.: Blue fairy
Someone who is scared of feet.: Podophobe
A traveler, but not the vehicle’s driver.: Passenger
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Puzzle 1 Answers
Meryl __, acting royalty, has over 20 Oscar noms.: Streep
Much imitated French handbag designer: Coco __.: Chanel
Vessel for pouring stewed hot drink.: Teapot
Secure, fasten with planks of wood or metal.: Batten
Acronym for the US first lady.: Flotus
The 2012 Summer Olympics were held here.: London
Childhood home of Harry Potter: 4 __ Drive.: Privet
Body of water separated from the sea by a reef.: Lagoon
Confirmed, endorsed.: Upheld
Have significance.: Matter
Loops in ropes tied with a knot used by hangmen.: Nooses
Rags to __; to come upon good fortune.: Riches
Banish out of a country.: Deport
Hordes of people.: Crowds
Puzzle 2 Answers
Singer famous for Poker Face and Born This Way.: Lady gaga
Early jewelry pieces used to hold cloaks closed.: Brooches
Political undoing and descent.: Downfall
Bits of strewn paper for celebrations.: Confetti
Regulator or overseer; canine that guards/protects.: Watchdog
Changing over time.: Evolving
Jennifer __, played Katniss Everdeen.: Lawrence
Vista, an all-around view.: Panorama
Light ramekin dishes made with egg whites.: Souffles
Red, sore, infected.: Inflamed
Person who lives in a building.: Occupant
Dark skin patches caused by UV exposure.: Sunspots
Shoes that extend over the wearer’s ankle.: High tops
Creator of expensive fashion.: Designer
China’s largest city.: Shanghai
Another name for table tennis.: Ping pong
Puzzle 3 Answers
Eighth and last leader of the Soviet Union.: Gorbachev
Club __, Wham No.1 record with crickets intro.: Tropicana
Cues, sticks, balls, and a table.: Billiards
Nearly, almost.: Virtually
Unused parts of meals, reheated the following day.: Leftovers
Holiday when people sing carols.: Christmas
Lacking any obvious principle of organization.: Haphazard
First European to reach Kilimanjaro summit.: Hans meyer
Best place on a route to stop and take photos.: Viewpoint
Occurring every six years.: Sexennial
Keratin covering on the first digit of a hand.: Thumbnail
Free from blame.: Guiltless
Counselor, psychoanalyst, psychiatrist.: Therapist
John Wayne’s headwear.: Cowboy hat
Disappearing without a trace.: Vanishing
Basic print device that uses ink to create images.: Woodblock
Dustin Hoffman drives this brand in The Graduate.: Alfa romeo
Puzzle 4 Answers
Someone who spends winters in warmer climates.: Snowbird
Rock band founded by Jimmy Page: Led __.: Zeppelin
To damage and destroy beyond repair.: Demolish
African nation with the Serengeti National Park.: Tanzania
Position behind the driver.: Backseat
Thin bars that keep an avian in captivity.: Birdcage
Money off an item.: Discount
Capital city of Malta.: Valletta
Greek battle with runner Pheidippides.: Marathon
In the UK the game is called draughts, in the US _.: Checkers
Hair raised high, Marie-Antoinette style.: Bouffant
Took part in an athletic event.: Competed
Comic verse composed in irregular rhythm.: Doggerel
Incautious.: Careless
Puzzle 5 Answers
Runs, oversees.: Manages
Energetic and vital.: Vibrant
“Hope __ eternal”.: Springs
Crimes against the king or queen.: Treason
Patio for tanning.: Sundeck
Get better from illness.: Recover
Testosterone is one of these.: Hormone
Physical training based on military obstacles.: Parkour
The only female judge in the Book of Judges.: Deborah
__ Stone, decoding tablet found by Napoleon’s army.: Rosetta
To decorate or embellish; often found on a plate.: Garnish
Dead Poets __.: Society
Japanese city, venue of the 1972 Winter Olympics.: Sapporo
Sold objects via numbered tickets in a draw.: Raffled
Sea of the Philippines, also called Sulawesi.: Celebes
Wood-eating insect.: Termite
Group 378
Puzzle 1 Answers
Mirror; think deeply.: Reflect
Holes in shoes through which laces are passed.: Eyelets
__ vane, for breezy predictions.: Weather
Department of imported goods, at an airport.: Customs
The Fairy Queen in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”.: Titania
Removed impurities.: Detoxed
Hasbro game with a whipped cream surprise.: Pieface
Royal house of Queen Elizabeth II.: Windsor
Of the color of green, lush grass.: Verdant
Northern hemisphere annual March event: vernal __.: Equinox
Study of living organisms.: Biology
Cooked in simmering water, eggs for example.: Poached
A business or a firm.: Company
Dr. Jones’s nickname, maybe an ophidiophobe.: Indiana
Letters of a word rearranged to form another.: Anagram
Aggressive regional, independent military commander.: Warlord
The nicer police officer in an interrogation.: Good cop
Puzzle 2 Answers
Mythical creature: head of a human, body of a lion.: Sphinx
Second largest Greek island, after Crete.: Euboea
An official count of a population.: Census
Testing process or rehearsal.: Dry run
Made amends or reparations.: Atoned
__ Woman; superhero alter ego of Diana Prince.: Wonder
Men’s hair stylist.: Barber
A swelling of the thyroid gland.: Goiter
Where you plug electrical devices in.: Socket
Whole-page illustrations printed separately.: Plates
Root often served alongside sushi.: Ginger
Required, necessary.: Needed
The Roman Empire’s two centuries of peace: Pax __.: Romana
Patrick __, Dirty Dancing Hollywood actor.: Swayze
To build a piece of art from stone or clay.: Sculpt
When people receive their wages.: Payday
The two longest rivers in the UK: Thames and __.: Severn
Six-stringed musical instrument.: Guitar
African country, home to Volcanoes National Park.: Rwanda
Particles shed from hair or feathers of animals.: Dander
Puzzle 3 Answers
Kidnapper, captor.: Abductor
String goes through eyes/hooks in winter footwear.: Bootlace
The most rapid, quickest.: Swiftest
Metallic resounding of bells.: Clanging
Refused to see or care for any longer.: Disowned
Big semi-aquatic snake found in South America.: Anaconda
Walk Like an __; pharaonic hit for The Bangles.: Egyptian
Decade when Madonna came to prominence.: Eighties
World of __; multiplayer online role-playing game.: Warcraft
Keep an __; remain non-judgmental.: Open mind
Redford and Newman 1920s betting caper.: The sting
Cramped, restricted.: Confined
Puzzle 4 Answers
Form of marriage with multiple spouses.: Polygamy
Northwest Pacific tropical storms.: Typhoons
Naming word substitutes, e.g. I, we, he, she.: Pronouns
Beauty is only __.: Skin deep
Male who is an expert shot.: Marksman
The less-medical term for alopecia.: Hair loss
Worked soap into bubbles.: Lathered
Absolved of a crime.: Pardoned
Wading in shallow water.: Paddling
Three precious stones on Meghan’s engagement ring.: Diamonds
Westernmost country in continental Europe.: Portugal
Hard Italian cheese for grating on pasta.: Parmesan
Road for leaving a highway.: Exit ramp
The __; a villain turned antihero.: Punisher
Whoopi __, comedian, actress, star of Sister Act.: Goldberg
Airship named after a German Count.: Zeppelin
Frame enabling goods to be carried on top of a car.: Roof rack
Advance tactical strategy for a sports match.: Game plan
Puzzle 5 Answers
Short visit or trip to a tourist attraction.: Excursion
__ biology; scientific study of essential proteins.: Molecular
Younger sister of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.: Elizabeth
Unconscious desire for one’s own fatality.: Death wish
Money given to children for completing chores.: Allowance
The __ Itch; 1955 film starring Marilyn Monroe.: Seven year
Saxon king Edward the __, succeeded Harthacnut.: Confessor
Audience member.: Spectator
Unwilling, hesitant.: Reluctant
Annoys, irks.: Irritates
Prime Minister who replaced Neville Chamberlain.: Churchill
City that’s world famous for its Irish crystal.: Waterford
Rose rapidly or grew dramatically in size.: Ballooned
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Puzzle 1 Answers
Inflicts, forces.: Imposes
Distorting, bending, deforming.: Warping
Greek epic poem by Homer.: Odyssey
Soothing, oily stick for chapped mouth.: Lip balm
Gloria __, singer with the Miami Sound Machine.: Estefan
Seasonal wind that brings weather changes.: Monsoon
Microsoft’s electronic encyclopedia.: Encarta
Forename of artist Doré and engineer Eiffel.: Gustave
National park with the tallest trees on Earth.: Sequoia
Gift __, a coupon for a shop, preloaded with cash.: Voucher
Semi-frozen dessert of sugar, water & fruit flavor.: Granita
Clean the outside of a vehicle.: Car wash
Never-ending nickname for Rome: the __ City.: Eternal
Person in charge of lighting crew on a film set.: Key grip
Sport played on a court with curved wicker basket.: Jaialai
Second largest city in Ukraine.: Kharkiv
The mother of all those 101 Dalmatians.: Perdita
Graduated hair, from long to short.: Tapered
Weather __; alert for extreme weather conditions.: Warning
Puzzle 2 Answers
Redirects mail to a new address.: Forwards
Poem in which the letters in each line form a word.: Acrostic
Arm protection for skateboarders.: Elbow pad
Great wealth.: Opulence
Actress Rita __; wed sultan’s son Prince Aly Khan.: Hayworth
Branch of tech that deals with moving machines.: Robotics
Silver animal guardian spell from Harry Potter.: Patronus
Famous ancient Roman temple, now a Catholic church.: Pantheon
White sauce of cheese and milk, in French cuisine.: Bechamel
Safety restraint for car drivers and passengers.: Seatbelt
Person highly skilled in music.: Virtuoso
Remain in place, don’t move, stay put.: Sit tight
Macabre, gruesome, grotesque.: Ghoulish
Witch’s pot.: Cauldron
Strong urges for food, especially during pregnancy.: Cravings
Smallest country by area in South America.: Suriname
Make less severe or painful.: Mitigate
Puzzle 3 Answers
Legal __; a country’s official currency.: Tender
A blacksmith’s workplace.: Smithy
To come into view.: Appear
Double burger with cheese from McDonald’s.: Big mac
Compelling, pleading.: Urging
Statement ender.: Period
This sea witch stole Ariel’s voice.: Ursula
Tie, e.g. secure an animal with a rope.: Tether
Casual, loose-fitting trousers.: Slacks
Layer that forms on copper over time.: Patina
Liam __; Irish Hollywood actor in Taken films.: Neeson
This animal’s foot is said to bring good luck.: Rabbit
An emasculated man.: Eunuch
Jack __; The Joker’s real identity.: Napier
__ shake or Albee, dance craze and meme.: Harlem
On __ knee; traditional proposal pose.: Bended
Decreasing in power.: Waning
Dried plums; an effective natural laxative.: Prunes
Ran steadily for exercise.: Jogged
Puzzle 4 Answers
Strong wind blowing loose sand over deserts.: Dust storm
Someone who is scared of traveling by plane.: Aerophobe
Also known as halitosis.: Bad breath
Event watcher.: Bystander
Barbra __, singer-actress of Evergreen and Yentl.: Streisand
Quality of being serious and dignified.: Solemnity
Raise this to surrender.: White flag
Thrilled, delighted, extremely happy.: Overjoyed
Make it up as one goes along, on the spot.: Improvise
Story written about someone’s life.: Biography
Damage to metal from exposure to air and water.: Corrosion
Feathered headdress of Egyptian gods.: Amun crown
Puzzle 5 Answers
US missile named after an Algonquin axe.: Tomahawk
Deliriously happy.: Ecstatic
Document relating to a legal investigation.: Case file
Hawaii’s capital.: Honolulu
Nike’s slogan.: Just do it
Almond meal confection often found in desserts.: Marzipan
Spanish word for aggressive masculine pride.: Machismo
Organized collection of information on a computer.: Database
Traditional sayings that pass on wisdom.: Proverbs
Refined, classy, cultured.: Tasteful
Musical avian.: Songbird
Card game with a board and pegs for adding parts.: Cribbage
Group 380
Puzzle 1 Answers
Monkey that is named after the loud noise it makes.: Howler
Human joints between foot and leg.: Ankles
Person who fuses metal together by heating.: Welder
Crown __; precious gems presented to a monarch.: Jewels
An angry look, scowl.: Glower
Storm __; coastal floods caused by cyclones.: Surges
Chemical element with the lowest melting point.: Helium
Nestle closely together.: Huddle
Polynesian cocktail: rum, lime and curaçao liqueur.: Mai tai
To act disloyally.: Betray
Outback, Forester, Impreza car model maker.: Subaru
__ and Scully, the protagonists of The X-Files.: Mulder
“Still __ run deep”.: Waters
Band who sings “Message in a Bottle”: the __.: Police
__ Frost; Doctor Who comic strip character.: Muriel
Evil spirits.: Demons
Bends, curves.: Twists
Van made for sleeping in.: Camper
Robert __; Taxi Driver and Raging Bull actor.: De niro
Puzzle 2 Answers
Filling a travel bag.: Packing
Avoiding capture.: Evading
Italian luxury sports car manufacturer.: Ferrari
Include something or someone in an act.: Involve
Leading someone.: Guiding
Elf protagonist in Lord of the Rings.: Legolas
Young genius with exceptional skills.: Prodigy
Expensive red spice derived from flowers.: Saffron
High flat area.: Plateau
Town of Lazarus, where he was raised from the dead.: Bethany
This Monopoly token speeds around the board.: Racecar
In a sleeping state, hibernating.: Dormant
Opposite end of the scale to the maximum.: Minimum
Golfing spectators surrounding a green.: Gallery
Black-spotted __ is a species of stingray.: Whipray
Attempting to fix or patch up.: Bodging
Cut-out for painting images on walls.: Stencil
Tallest mountain in Mexico: Pico de __.: Orizaba
Reduced in value.: Debased
Puzzle 3 Answers
Felons, criminals.: Convicts
Raised area for giving speeches.: Platform
Small grains or particles, e.g. coffee.: Granules
Where homeless canines stay.: Dog pound
Selina Kyle is this superhero’s real name.: Catwoman
Able to be endured.: Bearable
Greatly reducing, e.g. prices.: Slashing
Someone sharing the same moniker.: Namesake
Boxing blow that starts low to hit the chin.: Uppercut
Great deals.: Bargains
Relating to the structure of the earth’s crust.: Tectonic
Facilitates bowel movement.: Laxative
Femme fatale.: Man eater
Cowboys working at home.: Ranchers
Usually the lead singer.: Vocalist
Less sugary, green banana from the Caribbean.: Plantain
Survival game that became hugely popular in 2018.: Fortnite
Popeye’s girlfriend.: Olive oyl
Puzzle 4 Answers
Special events, e.g. birthdays, anniversaries.: Occasions
Variety, especially among different peoples.: Diversity
Became rigid.: Stiffened
Popular 90s store to connect to the Internet.: Cybercafe
Informing, formally advising.: Notifying
Single shot of espresso with a dash of foamy milk.: Schiumato
Where the ocean and sea meet.: Coastline
Circumstance, position.: Situation
Change gears from 4 to 3.: Downshift
Get back on good terms.: Make peace
Jane __; TV comedy about artificial insemination.: The virgin
Karl __, designer noted for shocking white hair.: Lagerfeld
The movement of people from place to another.: Migration
__ Aguilera, Genie in a Bottle singer.: Christina
Laws concerned with the punishment of crime.: Penal code
You buy these in gift shops to remember your trip.: Souvenirs
__ Mountain, Ang Lee film about cowboys.: Brokeback
Close fighting technique used to gain advantage.: Grappling
Performer’s rest area during a concert or play.: Backstage
Puzzle 5 Answers
The Lantern __ marks the end of Chinese New Year.: Festival
Gas that makes up around 74 percent of the Sun.: Hydrogen
Someone who writes song words for a living.: Lyricist
Connective tissue holding joints together.: Ligament
Guarding from the side.: Flanking
Continental __, Philadelphia meeting of 1774.: Congress
Spanish word for dancing; an Enrique Iglesias song.: Bailando
Prediction of upcoming weather.: Forecast
Owing money or gratitude to someone.: Indebted
Dashboard compartment for valuables.: Glove box
Raise a barbell from the ground to hips.: Deadlift
Smoked dried hot chili pepper.: Chipotle
Permitting.: Allowing
Pain at the top of the body.: Headache
Upholstered seat with limb support.: Armchair
Prize money, spoils.: Winnings
Jewelry worn on the throat.: Necklace
Probably the Genghis Khan’s burial place.: Mongolia