Pet Shop Answers
Group 341
Puzzle 1 Answers
Skin scar left by acne.: Pock mark
A bangle, worn on the wrist.: Bracelet
Garden instruments for estimating time.: Sundials
Island off coast of Africa, Tanzanian archipelago.: Zanzibar
The capacity of man to choose his own path.: Free will
Moderator, middle person, peacemaker.: Mediator
Observatory set in central Los Angeles.: Griffith
Bittersweet drink made from yellow citrus.: Lemonade
Hamlet’s first victim.: Polonius
Indoor wire house for feathered pets.: Birdcage
Puzzle 2 Answers
Period of silence on the radio.: Dead air
Time when day and night are of equal length.: Equinox
Resulting, following.: Ensuing
Made of clay.: Ceramic
Saint __, expensive 6th district of Paris.: Germain
Roberto __, designer of sand-blasted denims.: Cavalli
Wearable gas-powered flying device.: Jetpack
Icing-topped finger-shaped pastries with cream.: Eclairs
North London football club, or weapons stash.: Arsenal
Shakespeare’s tragedy about the king of Scotland.: Macbeth
Egyptian hippo goddess, stands on two feet.: Taweret
From many places; varied.: Diverse
Puzzle 3 Answers
Inflammation of the intestines.: Enteritis
Orbits Earth transmitting data.: Satellite
Exploding colors for evening spectacle.: Fireworks
__ butter has been separated to create purer fat.: Clarified
Active at night.: Nocturnal
Incoherent state of mind.: Delirious
Ivy League university located in New Jersey, USA.: Princeton
Hollowness, bareness.: Emptiness
__ Sunday, the biggest US sports day of the year.: Super bowl
Study of seasonal natural phenomena.: Phenology
You get caught between a rock and here.: Hard place
The breaking up of a group or crowd.: Dispersal
Puzzle 4 Answers
Egyptian god of the dead.: Anubis
Moses __, small crib for newborn.: Basket
Tempests.: Storms
Exercise done face down, moving away from the floor.: Push up
They stop a car.: Brakes
Astrological sign with a bull as its symbol.: Taurus
Show off something.: Flaunt
Musical about Elphaba, the witch.: Wicked
Member of the Religious Society of Friends.: Quaker
Study of plants.: Botany
Sea directly under the sole of Italy’s boot.: Ionian
White, radish-like vegetable also called mooli.: Daikon
Latin phrase for “let the buyer beware”: caveat __.: Emptor
Puzzle 5 Answers
Italian composer who wrote Fountains of Rome.: Respighi
To distort a screen image or censor an area.: Pixelate
One who returns something to its original condition.: Restorer
Rough, jarring, grating.: Abrasive
Foremost part of an advancing army.: Vanguard
Fight Club and Troy actor.: Brad pitt
Alexander the Great’s mother.: Olympias
The study of wines.: Oenology
The first letters of your first name and surname.: Initials
City where the novel Birth of Venus takes place.: Florence
Forcefully advertising.: Hard sell
Group 342
Puzzle 1 Answers
A __ Named Desire, Tennessee Williams play.: Streetcar
Animal whose diet is only plant-based.: Herbivore
Blameless, naive people; word used about children.: Innocents
Hoofed animals, like horses, pigs or giraffes.: Ungulates
Long garment worn to bed.: Nightgown
Meticulous, paying great attention to detail.: Assiduous
Small horizontal piano.: Baby grand
Intellectual property denoted by TM.: Trademark
Ecuadorian islands frequented by Charles Darwin.: Galapagos
Name that the ancient Romans gave to Scotland.: Caledonia
Puzzle 2 Answers
Monkey with long snout, genus Papio.: Baboon
Peter Pan’s danced around instead of following him.: Shadow
Indicate, signify.: Denote
Salt used to dry out bodies before mummification.: Natron
Diego __, husband of Frida Kahlo.: Rivera
Composed and standing ready.: Poised
Nagging doubts, apprehensions, second thoughts.: Qualms
Greek god of sleep.: Hypnos
Country gaining independence from Serbia in 2008.: Kosovo
Section of broccoli.: Floret
Danger.: Hazard
Puzzle 3 Answers
Ocean on which Ecuador has its coastline.: Pacific
Fake or forge.: Falsify
Smoke escapes from it.: Chimney
Japanese dish of batter-dipped, deep-fried veggies.: Tempura
A period of new life or revival.: Rebirth
Tarnished, damaged.: Tainted
Half man and half horse mythological creature.: Centaur
Runners who exercise at a relatively steady pace.: Joggers
Words of encouragement.: Pep talk
Architect of the pyramid of Zoser.: Imhotep
Software that tracks and reports your keystrokes.: Spyware
Kinds of animals studied by an entomologist.: Insects
Collected and kept in piles.: Hoarded
Puzzle 4 Answers
Don’t throw the baby out with this.: Bathwater
Sealable glass container for growing plants.: Terrarium
Open space surrounded by walls within a building.: Courtyard
Impossible to put a value on.: Priceless
Receptacle for keeping cubes of sweetness in.: Sugar bowl
Sleuthing young woman penned by Carolyn Keene.: Nancy drew
The head of a school or amount advanced in a loan.: Principal
Misshapen, distorted, monstrous.: Grotesque
Winning distance for racehorses, more than a nose.: Short head
Heathland fruit, an accompaniment to roast turkey.: Cranberry
Land surrounded almost completely by water.: Peninsula
Puzzle 5 Answers
Not lacking in confidence.: Outgoing
The __ View has Warren Beatty as a reporter.: Parallax
Koh Samui island is this country’s 2nd largest.: Thailand
Facts, materials given to prove guilt or innocence.: Evidence
Next to where the boxing action takes place.: Ringside
Legume that hummus is made from.: Chickpea
Eats both plants and animals.: Omnivore
Irresistible pull.: Magnetic
Parisian prison; its capture heralded a revolution.: Bastille
Reed woodwind with keys.: Clarinet
Terrific, fabulous.: Splendid
Wounding fragments from an explosive device.: Shrapnel
Diverts the audience’s attention from an actor.: Upstages
Inflammation of fluid-filled sacs at the joints.: Bursitis
Group 343
Puzzle 1 Answers
Lucky.: Fortunate
Single outer shell of a racing car or boat.: Monocoque
Sand __, detailed model created on beaches.: Sculpture
__ on Elm Street, franchise with Freddy Krueger.: Nightmare
Travel the world.: Globetrot
Eating implement in China.: Chopstick
Follow closely, pursue, keep in one’s sight.: Subsecute
Operates the machine that records actors.: Cameraman
1983 collaboration between MJ and Paul McCartney.: Say say say
Puzzle 2 Answers
Left the army without permission.: Deserted
Tightening of wrinkles through surgery.: Facelift
Forgoes, goes without, misses.: Forfeits
Disorder of the pancreas.: Diabetes
Fighting or struggling against.: Battling
Car technician.: Mechanic
Receptacles for stubbing out cigarettes.: Ashtrays
Competitive sport which FINA oversees.: Swimming
Asian armored anteater.: Pangolin
Portuguese explorer killed in the Philippines.: Magellan
Watery air transport invented by Henri Fabre.: Seaplane
Board game where players buy houses and hotels.: Monopoly
Sliver of a moon, seen early in a lunar month.: Crescent
Dorian Gray was obsessed by one.: Portrait
Puzzle 3 Answers
Venetian boats.: Gondolas
Thirteen British settlements on America’s coast.: Colonies
Chinese decorating laws.: Feng shui
Long-tailed bird.: Pheasant
Temple in Rome constructed during Augustus’ reign.: Pantheon
Hugs.: Embraces
Get rid of completely, leave no trace.: Decimate
Medieval weapon also used to hurl objects.: Catapult
Extinct mammal, similar to an elephant.: Mastodon
Mocking, scornful, scathing.: Sardonic
Puzzle 4 Answers
Sri Lanka prior to 1972.: Ceylon
Proportional relations between two amounts.: Ratios
Lining of a cloud.: Silver
Six-legged animal.: Insect
__ Hollow, book by Irving and film by Burton.: Sleepy
Internet bullies who comment maliciously.: Trolls
Type of puzzle first created by John Spilsbury.: Jigsaw
Walking up and down impatiently.: Pacing
Term used in the movies for organized gang thefts.: Heists
Whipped dessert.: Mousse
Puzzle 5 Answers
Removed the explosive device from a bomb.: Defused
A leader in a particular field, paving the way.: Pioneer
Study of mountains.: Orology
Humility and diffidence.: Modesty
Ancient Olympic foot race.: Stadion
Link between two parties.: Liaison
Alluring female bunny in Who Framed Roger Rabbit.: Jessica
Protective burrow dug in the ground by a soldier.: Foxhole
Pretty Woman star, Julia __.: Roberts
Lymphoid tissues in the throat.: Tonsils
Group 344
Puzzle 1 Answers
Precious blue stone.: Sapphire
Tanning room.: Solarium
Roman racing carts.: Chariots
Main body of an aircraft.: Fuselage
Admission charge.: Entry fee
Rum and lime cocktail with sweetener.: Daiquiri
Obsequious, subservient, oily.: Unctuous
Signal to indicate risk or hazard is over.: All clear
__ King Charles, spaniel dog named after a king.: Cavalier
Pulls back or reneges on a deal.: Retracts
Food of the gods.: Ambrosia
Fictional professor in Sherlock Holmes stories.: Moriarty
Connected without a cable.: Wireless
In Italian, it means “in the open air”.: Al fresco
Puzzle 2 Answers
Deep dish used to serve lettuce, cucumber, tomato.: Salad bowl
Not a realistic option.: Nonviable
Plant-based hot beverage, with health benefits.: Herbal tea
Aggression, anger and hatred.: Hostility
Writing surface for hand-written letters.: Note paper
Demolished.: Destroyed
Director of Edward Scissorhands and Corpse Bride.: Tim burton
Small dog breed hailing from Mexico.: Chihuahua
Capital of the Caribbean Island of Saint Vincent.: Kingstown
Personal listening devices for games or music.: Earphones
Puzzle 3 Answers
Playground area with buckets and shovels.: Sandbox
Country Nokia was founded in.: Finland
Moral story from the Bible.: Parable
Irritated.: Annoyed
Digital music service with green logo.: Spotify
Describes a property that is ready to move in to.: Turnkey
Price of a plane ticket.: Airfare
Conquistador who ended the Incan Empire.: Pizarro
Dense growth of bushes and trees.: Thicket
Augmented __; computer-generated images in games.: Reality
Examination of a body to find cause of death.: Autopsy
Puzzle 4 Answers
Writes in untidy strokes.: Scribbles
Team sport in a pool.: Water polo
Indicator to halt on the road.: Stop light
Fatty deposits, especially in the thighs.: Cellulite
Remains of a sunken galleon.: Shipwreck
Scientific study of the universe.: Astronomy
Before evening.: Afternoon
Natural attraction chemical.: Pheromone
Playwright who wrote the tragicomedy Cyclops.: Euripides
Clashing percussion musician.: Cymbalist
Jurassic World is inhabited by them.: Dinosaurs
Closeness, nearness.: Proximity
Puzzle 5 Answers
Goddess to whom the Parthenon was dedicated.: Athena
Title for chief of an Arab village or tribe.: Sheikh
Deep cracks in the Earth’s surface.: Chasms
Whole, not broken.: Intact
The Two __, double self-portrait by Kahlo.: Fridas
Sovereign city-state on French Riviera.: Monaco
Two-wheeled upright scooter.: Segway
Hand-held instrument played with a bow.: Violin
African antelope; Chevrolet sedan.: Impala
Ground chickpeas with lemon and garlic.: Hummus
St. __, company that makes self-tanning mousse.: Tropez
Very unpleasant stench.: Miasma
Group 345
Puzzle 1 Answers
Area between chest and waist exposed in summer.: Midriff
A mentor’s student.: Protege
Metal-wielding mutant associated with the X-Men.: Magneto
Shakespeare’s play with a character named Banquo.: Macbeth
Suggested what to do.: Advised
Paleontology is the study of these.: Fossils
Magic, alchemy.: Sorcery
Blue agave alcohol made in Mexico.: Tequila
Glow outwardly or give off heat.: Radiate
Flexible plastic-bladed tool for scraping up food.: Spatula
Shrieking female spirit in Irish mythology.: Banshee
Puzzle 2 Answers
Only living cats that belong to the Acinonyx genus.: Cheetahs
Widespread disease.: Epidemic
Excessive confidence, audacity.: Temerity
Portobello, shiitake, button.: Mushroom
Italian region whose major city is Milan.: Lombardy
Mirth, amusement.: Hilarity
Baby’s bed in the shape of a basket.: Bassinet
Tip, bonus.: Gratuity
Group of musicians or singers, gathered together.: Ensemble
Steeping; e.g. putting fruit into water.: Infusing
Puzzle 3 Answers
Abdominal organ that filters blood.: Spleen
English theologian who founded Methodism.: Wesley
Run naked across a sports’ pitch.: Streak
Hopping, long-eared mammal.: Rabbit
Calm, pacify a baby.: Soothe
This river and tributaries run through S. America.: Amazon
Country that includes the archipelago of Svalbard.: Norway
Overnight flight.: Red eye
A baked cheese, ham, or veggie flan pie.: Quiche
How Italians say 5.: Cinque
Take over, swamp, overwhelm.: Engulf
Puzzle 4 Answers
Apparently.: Seemingly
A bit too early.: Premature
Pen name of J.K. Rowling, Robert ____.: Galbraith
Songs in musical theater.: Show tunes
Marionette controller.: Puppeteer
Computer key that allows one to delete.: Backspace
Somersaults the opposite way.: Backflips
Crippling tissue inflammation in a horse’s hoof.: Laminitis
Abdominal muscles used in breathing.: Diaphragm
Top floor of an apartment building.: Penthouse
Puzzle 5 Answers
Augustus’ successor as Roman emperor.: Tiberius
Not an imitation.: Original
Lycanthrope.: Werewolf
The Danube bisects this city.: Budapest
Midpoint of a sports match.: Halftime
Fashion house for Meghan Markle’s bridal dress.: Givenchy
International police force.: Interpol
Climbing plant parts; slim wispy pieces of hair.: Tendrils
Spanish coastal city, birthplace of paella.: Valencia
First name of detective Holmes.: Sherlock
Group 346
Puzzle 1 Answers
__, NY: a frequent summer retreat for Mark Twain.: Elmira
Filet __; a tender cut of beef.: Mignon
This film is set on one of Pandora’s moons.: Avatar
Field of grass.: Meadow
Type of paper placed between sheets to make copies.: Carbon
PlayStation digital camera accessory.: Eye toy
Former church, then mosque, now a museum: Hagia __.: Sophia
US military general competed at the 1912 Olympics.: Patton
Stupidity.: Idiocy
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania: these states.: Baltic
Spanish nap.: Siesta
Watches & leather goods brand named after a relic.: Fossil
Puzzle 2 Answers
Outdoor grazing land for sheep from spring onwards.: Pasture
Diana’s surname before becoming Princess of Wales.: Spencer
Overloaded with work.: Swamped
__ City, state of the Holy See.: Vatican
Male fowl with long fanning tail feathers.: Peacock
Italian dish made with arborio rice.: Risotto
Unimportant, inconsequential.: Trivial
It rose from the ashes.: Phoenix
Glass display case.: Vitrine
A decorative twisted braid.: Torsade
Puzzle 3 Answers
Fancy dress for a dance.: Ball gown
Largest Canary Island; has Spain’s highest peak.: Tenerife
The oldest kitten in the Aristocats; a French city.: Toulouse
Mark with absolute precision or accuracy.: Pinpoint
Brief fight between small military groupings.: Skirmish
Inflammation of the substance of a bone.: Osteitis
Glass vessel used to separate wine from sediment.: Decanter
Coming out of somewhere hidden.: Emerging
Facial expression conveyed through symbol.: Emoticon
In driving, the A in ABS.: Anti lock
All-girl-group, once went by the name Primettes.: Supremes
Small unit of atmospheric pressure.: Millibar
Puzzle 4 Answers
Affronted, defamed.: Insulted
Pachyderm with a trunk.: Elephant
Celebratory hand gesture.: High five
Clamp used in surgery to control bleeding.: Hemostat
Water vessel propelled by fabric on a mast.: Sailboat
Competition between nations over military forces.: Arms race
Joins in on.: Partakes
Katy Perry’s explosive single.: Firework
Air mostly contains this chemical element.: Nitrogen
Jupiter’s largest satellite.: Ganymede
To step down from power, e.g. a monarch.: Abdicate
Greek hero who was dipped in the River Styx.: Achilles
Serves drinks as a job.: Bartends
Mountain range, the border between Europe and Asia.: Caucasus
Expecting different results from repetitive acts.: Insanity
Sliced cured pork belly, Italy’s answer to bacon.: Pancetta
Voting rights.: Suffrage
Puzzle 5 Answers
Art of cultivating and selling blooms.: Floristry
Statement of unhappiness or displeasure.: Complaint
Social system abolished by the French Assembly.: Feudalism
Edible lower leg of a game bird or wildfowl.: Drumstick
Piece of fabric for drying off plates.: Dishtowel
Join a party with no invitation.: Gatecrash
Ballet spin on one foot.: Pirouette
Annual calendar based on the moon cycle.: Lunar year
__ Presley, daughter of Elvis.: Lisa marie
Displace a body part out of its joint.: Dislocate
Homerun with the bases loaded.: Grand slam
Indigenous people of ancient Babylonia.: Sumerians
Their crystals adorn fashion items and jewelry.: Swarovski
Devious, shifty, crooked.: Dishonest
Group 347
Puzzle 1 Answers
Box for collecting road taxes.: Tollbooth
Disseminating.: Spreading
Roman amphitheater.: Colosseum
Relating to the body.: Corporeal
Bereft of courage; spinelessness.: Cowardice
A football result such as 1-1, 2-2 or 3-3 etc.: Score draw
Internal or external computer storage.: Hard drive
Safety person at the beach or pool.: Lifeguard
Ordinary ancient Roman citizens.: Plebeians
A possible characteristic of the quarantined.: Infection
Winning move in chess against the king.: Checkmate
Taking into account.: Factoring
Puzzle 2 Answers
The closest thing Pinocchio has to a father.: Geppetto
Without a saddle.: Bareback
Twice-fried plantains.: Tostones
First female UK Prime Minister: Margaret __.: Thatcher
François-Marie Arouet’s better known nom de plume.: Voltaire
Refute, debunk.: Disprove
They have been to war.: Veterans
Capital of Sardinia.: Cagliari
A country’s monetary unit.: Currency
In the manner of a true professional.: Expertly
Two-wheel passenger cart, originally used in Japan.: Rickshaw
Puzzle 3 Answers
Haute __, French for high fashion.: Couture
High singing voice.: Soprano
Low protective wall along the edge of a roof.: Parapet
Describes substances that are harmful, poisonous.: Noxious
Freedom to use one’s power as one wishes: carte __.: Blanche
Lustrous, glowing, luminous.: Radiant
Rotating funnel-shaped wind storm.: Tornado
Country where the Antwerp Diamond Heist took place.: Belgium
Boss, top dog of an organization.: Kingpin
__ Movement, 1960s Mexican civil rights movement.: Chicano
Diminish, wane.: Dwindle
Memory loss sometimes caused by emotional trauma.: Amnesia
Puzzle 4 Answers
German short-legged badger dog with a long body.: Dachshund
Stun grenade to visually and audibly disorientate.: Flashbang
Absorbent, spongelike, porous.: Permeable
Historically important river; flows through Iraq.: Euphrates
Covering a wide area.: Expansive
Underwater vessel.: Submarine
King of Babylon and creator of a code of law.: Hammurabi
Echoes, rings through the air.: Resonates
Athlete’s warmup outfit.: Tracksuit
For opening wine.: Corkscrew
Puzzle 5 Answers
Swipe, match, chat dating app.: Tinder
Substance that causes vomiting.: Emetic
Gambling venue.: Casino
To cunningly outwit.: Outfox
French department bordering Brazil and Suriname.: Guiana
Sealed in a cylindrical metal container.: Canned
Non-magical person in Harry Potter.: Muggle
The name of the warthog in The Lion King.: Pumbaa
Small dome on a roof.: Cupola
Ancient Persian kings: Darius I and his son __.: Xerxes
Group 348
Puzzle 1 Answers
One-handed steering device for computer games.: Joystick
Steal money from a company or organization.: Embezzle
Explosive, hot-tempered, unstable.: Volatile
Hugged or held close.: Embraced
Country sits between Guyana and French Guiana.: Suriname
Florence museum, formerly a medieval fortress.: Bargello
Matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid.: Sediment
Dog group; breeds work with sheep and cattle.: Pastoral
Unit of foot soldiers.: Infantry
Lit paper spheres used at festivals.: Lanterns
Sucks nutrients out of its host.: Parasite
Puzzle 2 Answers
Tattletales.: Snitches
Italian architect who built in classic Roman style.: Palladio
Alcoholic mixed drink, e.g. tequila sunrise.: Cocktail
To crown a sovereign.: Coronate
Mammalian jawbone.: Mandible
Identifying travel document.: Passport
Supplies have been used up.: Depleted
Busy city beneath South Africa’s Table Mountain.: Cape town
Purple gemstone, helps keeps people calm.: Amethyst
Venomous pit viper snake.: Moccasin
Puzzle 3 Answers
Insatiable greed.: Avarice
An absurd self-contradiction.: Paradox
A song that gets stuck in your head.: Earworm
Wide-bladed knife used to cut dense foliage.: Machete
Clue that gives away a movie plot.: Spoiler
Destroyers, pillagers.: Vandals
Pacify, placate someone.: Appease
Enemy; the Greek goddess of divine retribution.: Nemesis
French single-crust rustic pastry with a filling.: Galette
Turning the lights down gradually.: Dimming
Brown African cat with tufted ears.: Caracal
Thai capital city.: Bangkok
Consulate office.: Embassy
Puzzle 4 Answers
Enclosed railway freight wagon.: Box car
Alcohol.: Liquor
The Grim Reaper’s weapon of choice.: Scythe
Largest city in French-speaking Switzerland.: Geneva
Set of cards in Monopoly, not Community Chest.: Chance
Highest mountain in Antarctica: __ Massif.: Vinson
Forcible restraint or restriction.: Duress
__ Years’ War, bloody European conflict, 1618-48.: Thirty
Northern constellation, Latin for “swan”.: Cygnus
Japanese gaming company that made Frogger.: Konami
Unconscious action.: Reflex
Opt for something, decide.: Choose
Puzzle 5 Answers
Spiral galaxy between Pegasus and Cassiopeia.: Andromeda
Uses feet instead of hands to punch opponents.: Kickboxer
Hinged house for a bivalve.: Clamshell
Small device used for soldering metal.: Blowtorch
Country governed by a small group.: Oligarchy
Raining lightly.: Drizzling
Americans supporting Britain during the Revolution.: Loyalists
Strongly, powerfully.: Intensely
Detector of lies.: Polygraph
Tall bloom often painted by Van Gogh.: Sunflower
Butter substitute.: Margarine
Pillar of a staircase.: Newel post
Group 349
Puzzle 1 Answers
Online retailer that offers Prime membership.: Amazon
__ warrant, law officers’ permit to enter premises.: Search
He married Sophie Rhys-Jones in 1999: Prince __.: Edward
River that runs through Baghdad.: Tigris
Economize, be thrifty.: Scrimp
Conference with opposing side to discuss terms.: Parley
Stone or metal tribute to a person or animal.: Statue
Nun’s headgear.: Wimple
Device between PC and internet connection.: Router
Remove all items from one’s suitcases.: Unpack
Country with 2 official languages: Hebrew & Arabic.: Israel
Puzzle 2 Answers
Euphoric.: Blissful
Scottish lake with mysterious resident.: Loch ness
Hot Indian curry dish.: Vindaloo
Process for cleaning teeth with string.: Flossing
Blonde hair coloring of icons Monroe and Harlow.: Platinum
Florists’ arrangements of flowers.: Bouquets
Leave something to someone in a will.: Bequeath
Where professional photos were once developed.: Darkroom
Round lunar presence.: Full moon
Dainty, fragile, flimsy.: Delicate
Mexican folk stringed-band with a guitarron.: Mariachi
Scratch the surface with words.: Inscribe
Pulling devices on firearms.: Triggers
First emperor of Rome.: Augustus
Pursuit of pleasure and self-indulgence.: Hedonism
Absolute __, a despotic form of government.: Monarchy
Puzzle 3 Answers
Thick-skinned animal, such as an elephant or rhino.: Pachyderm
Post-toothpaste, swirled liquid.: Mouthwash
Supposed transfer of ideas from one mind to another.: Telepathy
Type of ram used to break fortress walls.: Battering
__ Path, Buddhist Middle Way leading to Nirvana.: Eightfold
Ocular hairs.: Eyelashes
Blemish, nevus.: Birthmark
Psychologically manipulative behaviors.: Mind games
Italian starter, with cured meat and olives.: Antipasto
Encouraged by something.: Motivated
Slang term for keen bird watchers.: Twitchers
Collection of synonyms.: Thesaurus
Puzzle 4 Answers
Knives and forks.: Cutlery
Fake pill.: Placebo
Northernmost country in Africa.: Tunisia
Fictional Marvel nation, home to Black Panther.: Wakanda
The one who is the best off financially.: Richest
Promises of retribution.: Threats
__ Crane, the hero of Sleepy Hollow.: Ichabod
Light-colored shades, often seen in springtime.: Pastels
Handheld Nintendo games console, released in 1989.: Game boy
Hormone gland in the neck.: Thyroid
Composer of the opera William Tell.: Rossini
Puzzle 5 Answers
Belief in or acceptance of something as true.: Credence
High-intensity fitness exercise.: Aerobics
Cattle breeds with lengthy white protrusions.: Longhorn
Quality of being poisonous.: Toxicity
Don __, Mozart opera about Don Juan.: Giovanni
Delivers the news.: Reporter
Fictitious place of untold gold and wealth.: El dorado
Mexican version of unleavened bread.: Tortilla
Stops from happening.: Prevents
Episode or sudden occurrence of disease.: Outbreak
Delight, glee, contentment.: Pleasure
Group 350
Puzzle 1 Answers
Influence, make a difference to.: Affect
Cylindrical car part, moves against fluid pressure.: Piston
Contrary to expectations, like Alanis Morissette.: Ironic
European nationality of Frida Kahlo’s father.: German
Calvin’s stuffed tiger sidekick.: Hobbes
Country where Kalamata olives are grown.: Greece
Fungus found on plants.: Mildew
Horus, Egyptian sky god, had the head of this bird.: Falcon
Watching someone covertly.: Spying
Force someone to move quickly.: Hustle
The world’s largest lizard: __ dragon.: Komodo
Twist of the ligaments in the wrist, for example.: Sprain
Frozen, treeless ground, like the Arctic.: Tundra
Puzzle 2 Answers
Form a theory about something without evidence.: Speculate
Circumference of an object.: Perimeter
Demanding, difficult, taxing.: Stressful
Building janitor.: Custodian
To be more numerous than.: Outnumber
Tiny purple fruit, said to be very healthy.: Acai berry
A painting of inanimate objects.: Still life
North, Saint and Chicago’s famous musician dad.: Kanye west
Indian Ocean island; Port Mathurin is its capital.: Rodrigues
Design drawings of a building’s structure.: Blueprint
Where you might find a roller coaster.: Theme park
Bargain, haggle, cut a deal.: Negotiate
Clawed marvel mutant, born as James Howlett.: Wolverine
Tropical trees cultivated for small sweet fruits.: Date palms
British prime minister during WWII.: Churchill
Puzzle 3 Answers
Careful and judicious.: Prudent
Replaces spent ammunition.: Reloads
Meat patties cooked on barbecues, served in buns.: Burgers
Ponte __, bridge in Florence with jewelry shops.: Vecchio
Very old, out of fashion, outdated.: Archaic
Gains money by deception.: Extorts
Author of the Summa Theologica: St. Thomas __.: Aquinas
Old-time sailing vessel, used as a naval war ship.: Galleon
Software for surfing the internet.: Browser
Long line of related rulers.: Dynasty
Puzzle 4 Answers
Instrument panel at the front of a vehicle.: Dashboard
Birds with webbed feet, such as ducks and swans.: Waterfowl
Large spider that is sometimes a pet.: Tarantula
Danny Tanner is the patriarch on this show.: Full house
Opera by Puccini: Madama __.: Butterfly
Feeling tired and sluggish.: Lethargic
Sedimentary rock, contains skeletal fragments.: Limestone
Fixed, upholstered bench seat.: Banquette
Toupée.: Hairpiece
World Heritage citadel in Athens, Greece.: Acropolis
Theatrical solo speech.: Monologue
Sugar from pure cane extract, spun in a cylinder.: Turbinado
Government application to own rights to a name.: Trademark
Perfumed grains used when relaxing in a tub.: Bath salts
Puzzle 5 Answers
Making look small by comparison.: Dwarfing
Witch’s pot.: Cauldron
Wandered without urgency.: Strolled
Spread throughout something, like a smell.: Permeate
Comfy living room seat.: Armchair
Conquered an army.: Defeated
Birth country of the discoverer of penicillin.: Scotland
Tying up poultry or game birds prior to cooking.: Trussing
Legal agreement.: Contract
Software that modifies a singer’s voice.: Autotune
Motor vehicle with four wheels and handlebars.: Quad bike
A cat can get it stuck in its throat.: Hairball
Table tennis.: Ping pong
Group 351
Puzzle 1 Answers
Advice from the Beatles: “Hey Jude, don’t be __”.: Afraid
Reflective accessory for seeing oneself in.: Mirror
Temporary technical malfunction.: Glitch
Purpose, intention, reason behind an action.: Motive
Cinderella had one the night of the ball.: Curfew
Italian toasted sandwich.: Panini
Funny TV show, typically about group of characters.: Sitcom
Lake __; largest manmade reservoir in Africa.: Kariba
The sale of goods to the public in small amounts.: Retail
An arrival in large numbers, being overrun.: Influx
Free from obligation.: Exempt
People who walk the catwalk.: Models
Iconic sunglasses brand responsible for Aviators.: Ray ban
Christian season preceding Christmas.: Advent
Via __, glamorous Roman street from La Dolce Vita.: Veneto
Join the army.: Enlist
Puzzle 2 Answers
Fills a space.: Occupies
Nitrous oxide administered by dentists: __ gas.: Laughing
Laws established by a legislative body.: Statutes
Canine dwelling.: Doghouse
Word game with tiles, Q and Z score high.: Scrabble
Dangerous road-covering in freezing weather.: Black ice
Branch of science, deals with classifying diseases.: Nosology
Interrupt someone’s attention span.: Distract
Ornate sideboard.: Credenza
Spotted, viewed.: Observed
Puzzle 3 Answers
Nine-month period in humans before giving birth.: Pregnancy
Conning.: Deceiving
He removed a thorn from a lion’s paw.: Androcles
Prince William’s royal title: Duke of __.: Cambridge
Embarrass, shame.: Humiliate
Exciting, nerve-shredding event.: Nailbiter
Shakespeare’s comedy: A _____ Night’s Dream.: Midsummer
Practice before the show.: Rehearsal
Chinese-born immigrants to Malaysia, Singapore etc.: Peranakan
Fake name.: Pseudonym
Professional key maker.: Locksmith
Computer-aided flight control.: Autopilot
Television show that’s transmitted.: Broadcast
Measures atmospheric pressure.: Barometer
Puzzle 4 Answers
Supply water to crops to encourage growth.: Irrigate
Napa Valley is known for them.: Wineries
TV station companies.: Networks
Stringed instrument, like a lute.: Mandolin
__ Day marks the Spanish discovery of the Americas.: Columbus
Crossed the Alps with elephants.: Hannibal
Cover a piece of paper with plastic.: Laminate
To drive too close to the car in front.: Tailgate
Flower shop workers who make bouquets.: Florists
To use science to predict future weather.: Forecast
Class of warm-blooded animals.: Mammalia
Dangerous.: Perilous
Undergoes the process of sugar changing to alcohol.: Ferments
Puzzle 5 Answers
Korean pickled cabbage.: Kimchee
Colorless and odorless gas used for heating food.: Methane
Wealth in the form of money or assets.: Capital
A crease on the face.: Wrinkle
Closest planet to the Sun.: Mercury
Iraqi capital, on the Tigris River.: Baghdad
Intuition, discernment.: Insight
Cup for holding wine.: Chalice
One-eyed mythical monster.: Cyclops
Oversees a museum exhibit.: Curates
Chases.: Pursues
Group 352
Puzzle 1 Answers
Handheld firework.: Sparkler
Particularly articulate.: Eloquent
In a reverse direction.: Backward
Reading disorder.: Dyslexia
Someone who is required to be present, but isn’t.: Absentee
Guardianship.: Tutelage
First husband of Madonna.: Sean penn
Rules that govern the conduct of a church.: Canon law
Giant dinosaur creature from Japanese pop culture.: Godzilla
Island previously known as Van Diemen’s Land.: Tasmania
Puzzle 2 Answers
Continuing to live against all odds.: Surviving
On a skydiver’s back for a safe landing.: Parachute
Farm tool featured in American Gothic.: Pitchfork
Dessert ingredient in a Mexican mole dish.: Chocolate
Interlinked rings of metal forming flexible armor.: Chain mail
Pronounce very carefully.: Enunciate
Emergency medical technician.: Paramedic
Sign of surrender.: White flag
Racing game featuring famous Nintendo brothers.: Mario kart
Mechanical, robotic, self-operating toy.: Automaton
Structure from which a rocket takes off.: Launchpad
Porcine diva of The Muppets.: Miss piggy
Puzzle 3 Answers
Awful, dreadful; epithet added to Tsar Ivan.: Terrible
National __, French Revolution’s legislative body.: Assembly
Backspin stroke landing a ball just over the net.: Drop shot
Sent by a tourist, no envelope required.: Postcard
Greater and Lesser Caribbean island groups.: Antilles
Former Android OS version that you’d lick a lot.: Lollipop
Cordial.: Friendly
Floating frozen sheet attached to land.: Ice shelf
Main antagonist in Peyo’s comic strip The Smurfs.: Gargamel
Beer cocktail with Japanese rice wine.: Sake bomb
Sealed very well.: Airtight
Author of The Silent World: Jacques __.: Cousteau
French philosopher said “My life is a struggle”.: Voltaire
Field of expertise, occupation, trade.: Vocation
Puzzle 4 Answers
Hungarian stew seasoned with paprika.: Goulash
Calls the same number again.: Redials
Prove to be more powerful.: Prevail
Common term for the energy of a body in motion.: Kinetic
Opportunities.: Chances
Study of the body’s structure.: Anatomy
__ Perk, coffee shop frequented by famous Friends.: Central
Most populated city in the U.S. state of Illinois.: Chicago
Weakness, state of being delicate.: Frailty
Charged with crime, branded a criminal.: Accused
Puzzle 5 Answers
Leafy salad plant, same genus as chicory.: Endive
Country directly north of Rwanda.: Uganda
Cons someone.: Tricks
The openings through which tea is poured.: Spouts
Official language of Bahrain.: Arabic
Simba’s father and Sarabi’s mate in The Lion King.: Mufasa
Permanent body ink.: Tattoo
Laced men’s shoe; English university.: Oxford
Towers atop churches rising to a point.: Spires
Germanic imperial ruler.: Kaiser
Group 353
Puzzle 1 Answers
Night-time instrument for judging time.: Moondial
Nevada’s Sin City.: Las vegas
Pleasantness.: Niceness
Alternate route that saves time.: Shortcut
Language with the most native speakers.: Mandarin
Cat pursued relentlessly by Pepe Le Pew.: Penelope
Container for midday meal.: Lunchbox
Nobel had a blast with this invention.: Dynamite
Poet who wrote “The Charge of the Light Brigade”.: Tennyson
Gathering for fans of graphic novels.: Comic con
Type of fracture in which bone pierces the skin.: Compound
Business end of the White House.: West wing
Male singing voice that is very high.: Falsetto
Jupiter’s second largest moon.: Callisto
Puzzle 2 Answers
Capital of Nicaragua.: Managua
Device in exhaust pipe to quiet engine noise.: Muffler
Co-creator of Spider-Man, often does cameos.: Stan lee
Scientific study of the animal kingdom.: Zoology
To speak with superficial or limited knowledge.: Smatter
Satellite of Saturn discovered by Cassini in 1671.: Iapetus
Austrian pastry with fruit filling.: Strudel
Blood relationship.: Kinship
Shoulder blade.: Scapula
Protects from attack.: Defends
Song that mentions Father McKenzie: __ Rigby.: Eleanor
House for honey.: Beehive
Split a restaurant bill equally.: Go dutch
Character in Greek mythology and Hamlet’s killer.: Laertes
Confound or complicate.: Perplex
Person held for ransom.: Hostage
Puzzle 3 Answers
Small envelope of fire sticks.: Matchbook
Room for physical education at a school.: Gymnasium
Sombreness, gravity.: Solemnity
Without pausing, non-stop.: Incessant
Colorful outdoor sport, simulating battle.: Paintball
Plant container.: Flowerpot
Comic strip character with phenomenal powers.: Superhero
Infamous clown in Stephen King’s It.: Pennywise
State of messy lawlessness.: Anarchism
French war leader, Commander of the National Guard.: Lafayette
Dinner of choice for Lady and the Tramp.: Spaghetti
Bending one knee to the ground as sign of respect.: Genuflect
Cover a chair with cushion and fabric.: Upholster
Puzzle 4 Answers
Jumpsuit or playsuit.: Romper
Sentimental speech about a deceased person.: Eulogy
Pertaining to the season of spring.: Vernal
Le __ Bleu culinary school.: Cordon
Jim __; police commissioner of Gotham City.: Gordon
Flies in one place, like a helicopter.: Hovers
Special skill.: Talent
__ Khan; founder of the Yuan Dynasty in China.: Kublai
Central American country that connects to Colombia.: Panama
Taurus star cluster named after Atlas’s daughters.: Hyades
Anatomical name for the voice box.: Larynx
Group of bears.: Sleuth
Hate or loathe.: Detest
Puzzle 5 Answers
Golden Indian spice that can help heal wounds.: Turmeric
Program at a theater performance.: Playbill
One individual spot of precipitation.: Raindrop
Dwelling with no upstairs level.: Bungalow
Sled with a curved front.: Toboggan
Supplied.: Provided
Woman’s shirt neckline that hangs in draped folds.: Cowl neck
Devices on which video games are played.: Consoles
Males of this aquatic species give birth.: Seahorse
Landlocked country in the center of South America.: Paraguay
Opera by Mozart: The __ of Figaro.: Marriage
Business selling old car parts.: Junk yard
Group 354
Puzzle 1 Answers
An altercation between women.: Cat fight
__ Rhapsody by Queen.: Bohemian
A large number of, an excessive amount of.: Plethora
Mexican state whose name means “true cross”.: Veracruz
Whale considered the romantic of the sea.: Humpback
Exit hatch in the floor.: Trapdoor
Burping.: Belching
Caribbean country with a trident on its flag.: Barbados
Pig from Orwell’s Animal Farm.: Napoleon
Dr Pepper ad slogan: What’s __ that could happen?.: The worst
Soccer’s biggest tournament.: World cup
Puzzle 2 Answers
Clark Kent’s girlfriend from the Daily Planet.: Lois lane
Non-metal element Se used in photocells.: Selenium
US punk rockers with a song titled American Idiot.: Green day
Male property owner who collects rent.: Landlord
Turncoat, runaway, renegade.: Defector
Country home to Mount Kilimanjaro.: Tanzania
Drink of wine and sparkling water mixed.: Spritzer
Sky with dense cloud cover.: Overcast
Habit of eating earth.: Geophagy
Cause suffering.: Torments
Glass fish house.: Aquarium
Puzzle 3 Answers
A place visited by peace seekers.: Retreat
Small round glass spheres, loved by children.: Marbles
Flagrant, obvious.: Blatant
Wicked and odious.: Heinous
Frank Miller’s noir crime graphic novel.: Sin city
Relating to earthquakes.: Seismic
Creation, beginning, origin.: Genesis
Charm, bewitch.: Beguile
Tube leading from the larynx to the lungs.: Trachea
Kangaroo’s leaf-eating smaller cousin.: Wallaby
Cruel and oppressive government.: Tyranny
Brightest star in the Earth’s night sky.: Dog star
A double reed bass instrument from the oboe family.: Bassoon
Goddess of agriculture and mother of Persephone.: Demeter
Author of War and Peace.: Tolstoy
Puzzle 4 Answers
Official in a financial building.: Bank clerk
Japan’s highest peak, on Honshu Island.: Mount fuji
Someone’s true identity concealed.: Incognito
Radioactive element named for a former planet.: Plutonium
Exterminator’s tool.: Pesticide
Teen drama series based on Archie Comics.: Riverdale
Cranium out in front.: Head first
Right side of a ship.: Starboard
Imagery or allegorical representation.: Symbolism
Nemo’s species.: Clownfish
Looked at thoroughly.: Inspected
Buttery half moon-shaped bread.: Croissant
Puzzle 5 Answers
Military underground shelter or accommodation.: Bunker
The word for “thank you” in Italian.: Grazie
Green tea powder.: Matcha
SI units of energy.: Joules
Egyptian king who abdicated the throne in 1952.: Farouk
Skip like a horse.: Prance
Gas that makes up around 24 percent of the Sun.: Helium
Unlucky.: Cursed
Go on board an aircraft.: Embark
East African nation, home to Kibale National Park.: Uganda
Comfortable top with head protection.: Hoodie
Group 355
Puzzle 1 Answers
Asian mint used as a perfume.: Patchouli
Not explored.: Uncharted
Romantic partners, besotted in avian way.: Lovebirds
Chorus line ladies singing and dancing on stage.: Showgirls
Formal written statements of claims in a courtroom.: Pleadings
Second-most populous city in Australia.: Melbourne
Arthropod that doesn’t actually have 1,000 legs.: Millipede
Astronomical term for the explosion of a star.: Supernova
This U.S. town’s nickname is “music city”.: Nashville
Connective tissue in the body, like ears & nose.: Cartilage
Burgundian red wine grape also used in Champagne.: Pinot noir
Withdrew.: Retracted
Take-it-or-leave-it deal.: Ultimatum
Frank Lloyd Wright’s profession.: Architect
Linemen who protect their quarterback.: Offensive
People-powered taxis.: Rickshaws
Puzzle 2 Answers
Spinal discomfort.: Backache
Plant extracts used in scents or flavorings.: Essences
Government representative abroad, in an embassy.: Diplomat
One who tends plants.: Gardener
Hooved animal, with even or odd toe numbers.: Ungulate
Diabolical, horrific.: Infernal
Accumulation of winter precipitation.: Snowfall
Appliance for grilling food outdoors.: Barbecue
__ cap, work boots that protect on building sites.: Steel toe
America was named after the explorer Amerigo __.: Vespucci
Japanese Manga character from Mighty Atom series.: Astro boy
Pounds, beats steadily.: Pulsates
Gland that secretes digestive enzymes.: Pancreas
Bull on top, man on bottom.: Minotaur
The __; TV series about Italian-American mobsters.: Sopranos
Animation type, fast flicks with physical pages.: Flip book
Accused, censured.: Indicted
Period when insects evolved.: Devonian
Transfer data onto a computer.: Download
Puzzle 3 Answers
Celebrated, renowned.: Fabled
Mythical fire-breather.: Dragon
The black horse of the apocalypse represents this.: Famine
Discuss by stating different arguments.: Debate
Capital of the Republic of Macedonia.: Skopje
The two moons of Mars: Deimos and __.: Phobos
Dried plums.: Prunes
SI unit of electric current.: Ampere
Carried out or introduced gradually.: Phased
Talkative.: Chatty
Smooth and shiny.: Glossy
Puzzle 4 Answers
Long distance in space.: Lightyear
Personal security officer.: Bodyguard
Mysterious, baffling, perplexing.: Enigmatic
Protective blockade.: Barricade
Electronic step tracker.: Pedometer
Study of the origin and evolution of the universe.: Cosmology
Guiding of actors to produce a movie.: Directing
Brininess, essence of sodium chloride.: Saltiness
Book with a soft, flexible cover.: Paperback
An eddy, vortex or waterspout.: Whirlpool
Inflammation of the tongue.: Glossitis
Puzzle 5 Answers
Suspend, as in a court case.: Adjourn
Ode on a __ Urn, John Keats poem on art and beauty.: Grecian
Marvel or wonder, can’t be explained with logic.: Miracle
Annoying, vexatious.: Irksome
Metal loop for keeping unlocking devices together.: Keyring
Formal disapproval or criticism.: Censure
Dreamy, pensive.: Wistful
Italian city in Massa, known for marble.: Carrara
Natural environment where an animal makes its home.: Habitat
__ novels; books based around comic strips.: Graphic
Final resting place for Greek heroes: __ Fields.: Elysian
Group 356
Puzzle 1 Answers
Exercise machine with a never-ending belt.: Treadmill
Group of holding rooms in a jail.: Cell block
Early years.: Childhood
First balcony in a symphony hall.: Mezzanine
Existing in the absence of free oxygen.: Anaerobic
A triangular Swiss chocolate bar.: Toblerone
__ strike, bombing that pinpoints the target.: Precision
Cathedral in Paris, known for a hunchback.: Notre dame
Fleeting, momentary, brief.: Ephemeral
Profane talk about sacred things.: Blasphemy
Sandy’s love interest in Grease.: Danny zuko
Plant that needs little water to thrive.: Succulent
To play music along with another musician.: Accompany
Charles Darwin was one.: Biologist
Tuneful vocal pattern from largest sea mammals.: Whalesong
Supreme Incan being, creator of sun and moon.: Viracocha
Deep-rooted, established.: Ingrained
Puzzle 2 Answers
Pomegranate syrup used in cocktails.: Grenadine
Control exerted to restrain impulses.: Willpower
Adolescents.: Teenagers
Actress, first wife of Ronald Reagan.: Jane wyman
Grooming tool for locks.: Hairbrush
Officially declared a saint in the Catholic church.: Canonized
They follow celebrities with a camera.: Paparazzi
Term for the second (lower) blood pressure number.: Diastolic
House for a tomb.: Mausoleum
Close interaction between two different organisms.: Symbiosis
Puzzle 3 Answers
Gymnastic entertainer.: Acrobat
Moving on a slick surface.: Sliding
Singer-songwriter Boy George’s band: __ Club.: Culture
Colorless gas common in cleaning products.: Ammonia
Ancient Greek city near Temple of Artemis.: Ephesus
Dried, cured strips of southern African beef.: Biltong
Narrow-minded, inward-facing.: Insular
Rare loss of ability to recognize sensory stimuli.: Agnosia
Author of the Lord of the Rings trilogy: J.R.R. __.: Tolkien
Mat-based game with colorful spots and contortion.: Twister
Draw over the lines of a picture again.: Retrace
Broken bit of road that needs filling.: Pothole
Monument, stone pillar, often with a pyramidal top.: Obelisk
Disarray.: Turmoil
Puzzle 4 Answers
After Dubai, second-most populous city of UAE.: Abu dhabi
Tall building with sails for generating power.: Windmill
Jim Henson puppets who lived on a rock.: Fraggles
Plays devil’s __, presents a counter-argument.: Advocate
Origin of a family.: Ancestry
Silver Linings __, film nominated for 8 Oscar.: Playbook
Quarrel, dispute, altercation.: Argument
Passengers get a rise out of this Otis invention.: Elevator
Distressed, flustered.: Dismayed
Amount of water vapor in the atmosphere.: Humidity
Type of medication used to treat water retention.: Diuretic
Extra period of play in ice hockey.: Overtime
Singers J. Balvin and Shakira both come from here.: Colombia
Outer garment for keeping warm.: Overcoat
Puzzle 5 Answers
Relating to high mountains.: Alpine
Stories that occur while sleeping.: Dreams
Oliver’s clever mate Dodger.: Artful
Very formal, high-rise headwear.: Top hat
Silvery-white metal, a base for blue pigments.: Cobalt
Tooth decay.: Caries
Small tower on a medieval castle.: Turret
The __, French museum, purchased Kahlo’s The Frame.: Louvre
City that hosted the 2000 Summer Olympics.: Sydney
It comes after summer and before winter.: Autumn
Olivia Newton-John song: “Have You Never Been __”.: Mellow
__ Conventions, the rulebook in war.: Geneva
Made beer.: Brewed
The name of the donkey in Winnie the Pooh.: Eeyore
Group 357
Puzzle 1 Answers
The consequence or result of an action.: Effect
Boundary between states or countries.: Border
Bright spot in the sky, also called parhelion.: Sundog
Cuisine in which Basmati rice is popular.: Indian
Join, fasten.: Attach
Hammers used by judges.: Gavels
Given the wrong advice, deceived.: Misled
“A friend in need is a friend ____”.: Indeed
Fiber of the palm tree used to weave into mats.: Raffia
The radiation counter he invented bears his name.: Geiger
Greek goddess of the moon.: Selene
Roadside places to stay overnight.: Motels
Keep out of sight, avoid detection.: Lie low
A sound that’s high-pitched and piercing.: Shrill
Puzzle 2 Answers
Protection against burned skin.: Sunscreen
Not derived from anything else.: Primitive
Glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream.: Endocrine
Female supervillain, enemy of Wonder Woman.: Dark angel
Backup power source in a building.: Generator
Police restraint around the wrists.: Handcuffs
Progeny, children, kids.: Offspring
Motioning with finger to approach.: Beckoning
Dystopian series by Veronica Roth.: Divergent
Extortion.: Blackmail
Archaic term for sulfur.: Brimstone
Imbalance, a great difference.: Disparity
Due __, care required by a prudent person.: Diligence
Country bordering Costa Rica to the North.: Nicaragua
Spotted dog breed coveted by Cruella de Vil.: Dalmatian
Puzzle 3 Answers
Bitterness, sharpness of taste.: Acridity
Cagliari is this island’s capital city.: Sardinia
Having no idea, being out of touch.: Clueless
Taking place every other year.: Biennial
One of the individual small bones in the spine.: Vertebra
The murder of a king.: Regicide
Expensive, underground edible fungi.: Truffles
Roman emperor, nominated himself perpetual censor.: Domitian
One-wheeled transport.: Unicycle
Purgative drug used to treat constipation.: Laxative
Greek legend’s lowest region of the underworld.: Tartarus
Break a code.: Decipher
Two different words that mean the same thing.: Synonyms
__ dog, yoga position.: Downward
Series of written symbols that represent numbers.: Notation
Once a play finishes, the actors do this on stage.: Take a bow
Plant with yellow flowers and edible leaves.: Marigold
Puzzle 4 Answers
No consideration for others.: Selfish
Designs made from small, colorful tiles.: Mosaics
Follow a winding course.: Meander
Apple’s CEO; began in 2011.: Tim cook
Ancient city known for its Hanging Gardens.: Babylon
Faults, imperfections.: Defects
Hometown of The Flintstones.: Bedrock
Type of short-grained rice used to make risotto.: Arborio
Skin pigment.: Melanin
Household waste collected for fertilizer.: Compost
European country where the Black Forest is located.: Germany
Annual calendar with important upcoming events.: Almanac
Ground, dried sweet red pepper sold in a jar.: Paprika
Collective term for a bunch of cats.: Clowder
Puzzle 5 Answers
This hero was born on planet Krypton.: Superman
Toxic element named for Madame Curie’s birthplace.: Polonium
A naturally occurring sugar found in fruits.: Fructose
Landing screen of a website.: Home page
In the form of a haze or cloud.: Nebulous
Appropriate for the situation.: Suitable
World’s second largest landlocked country.: Mongolia
They are better to eat you with.: Big teeth
Place where tents can be pitched.: Camp site
A sum given to a charity.: Donation
Blooms of love.: Red roses
__ Murphy, actress of Clueless.: Brittany
Male massage therapists.: Masseurs
Group 358
Puzzle 1 Answers
Mail from tourists.: Postcards
Breaks in activity.: Intervals
Branch of medicine dealing with brain system.: Neurology
Immature, sophomoric.: Infantile
Ornamental objects used to hold a sleeve closed.: Cufflinks
Sega’s 6th generation games console.: Dreamcast
Cut him out and do it yourself.: Middleman
To give in, especially in battle.: Surrender
Ten specific athletic events over two days.: Decathlon
Han Solo’s co-pilot.: Chewbacca
Nepalese valley named after national capital.: Kathmandu
Someone who brings a civil action in court.: Plaintiff
Deliberately destroy property.: Vandalize
Self-employed, working on contract.: Freelance
Puzzle 2 Answers
Moment of sudden revelation.: Epiphany
Bullet rebound.: Ricochet
Barely, hardly.: Scarcely
Flip through a book quickly, not in great depth.: Skim read
Revolving wheel gambling game.: Roulette
Grew wider.: Expanded
Nickname for Boeing 747.: Jumbo jet
Substance that precipitates a chemical reaction.: Catalyst
Track event to determine who leaps the farthest.: Long jump
Characters assumed by authors, or game-players.: Personas
Puzzle 3 Answers
A private room.: Chamber
Appears in the sky at the start of a lunar month.: New moon
Given a less important job title.: Demoted
Late American singer, nicknamed “Ol’ Blue Eyes”.: Sinatra
Rapunzel’s Disney movie.: Tangled
The practice of cleanliness.: Hygiene
Misconception or delusion.: Fallacy
Those who watch from the shadows.: Lurkers
Chemical element, atomic number 45.: Rhodium
Operating a car.: Driving
Jackson __, paint-splatter artist.: Pollock
Long period without sufficient rainfall.: Drought
Puzzle 4 Answers
A weakness leading to one’s downfall: __ heel.: Achilles
Terry cloth post-shower garment.: Bathrobe
Lined like a prune, or an elephant.: Wrinkled
Ruining.: Spoiling
Rich white sauce in French cuisine, contains cream.: Bechamel
In Christianity: manifestations of bodily wounds.: Stigmata
Old school audio format using magnetic tape.: Cassette
__ Ali; The Greatest boxer of all time, perhaps.: Muhammad
Person applying for state benefits.: Claimant
Advocates equality for women.: Feminism
Slim medical tubes for sucking up liquids.: Pipettes
Prolific reader.: Bookworm
Small weight to keep entrance open.: Doorstop
Puzzle 5 Answers
Swollen, distended.: Turgid
Glacial period in time.: Ice age
Alongside ambrosia, it sustained the gods.: Nectar
Austria’s capital city.: Vienna
Stranger __; Netflix series starring Winona Ryder.: Things
Extravagant, excessively showy.: Lavish
Good luck in Spanish: “buena __”.: Suerte
Americans eat this bird at Thanksgiving.: Turkey
Physical strength.: Muscle
Truman __ wanted Ms. Monroe to play Ms. Golightly.: Capote
Wooden support below the waist utilized by pirates.: Peg leg
The color of the Beatles’ submarine.: Yellow
Martial art, practiced by the “Kid”.: Karate
Pluto’s closest-known satellite, a Greek ferryman.: Charon
Group 359
Puzzle 1 Answers
Clumsily, gracelessly.: Awkwardly
Trusting someone with a secret.: Confiding
Accumulation of winter precipitation blown by wind.: Snowdrift
Eight babies born at the same time.: Octuplets
Pop singer who co-wrote Candle in the Wind.: Elton john
Deeply discounted merchandise.: Clearance
Story that you can listen to on a journey.: Audiobook
Minimizes friction.: Lubricant
Echoed, rang through the air.: Resonated
Small organ of the immune system.: Lymph node
Native girl who pines for Peter Pan.: Tiger lily
Ale made by local producers, not large corporations.: Craft beer
Sunny-colored tuna.: Yellowfin
Tummy pain.: Bellyache
Puzzle 2 Answers
Wasteful, extravagant.: Prodigal
Handrail on a staircase.: Banister
Fungal skin infection, can affect scalp and body.: Ringworm
Coordinate for north-south position of a place.: Latitude
Insincere and excessive praise.: Flattery
Volume; maximum possible attendance.: Capacity
Traffic stop signal.: Red light
Celebratory clinking of wine glasses.: Toasting
Space between eyes and hairline.: Forehead
The words of an opera, the spoken and sung parts.: Libretto
She drinks the poisoned wine intended for Hamlet.: Gertrude
Deliberately tricking or deceiving.: Scamming
Novak __, Serbian Grand Slam-winning tennis star.: Djokovic
Relating to the period of the year before winter.: Autumnal
Elongated, goofy girlfriend of Popeye.: Olive oyl
The wife of an earl.: Countess
Three-pronged forks.: Tridents
Canal or river.: Waterway
Carrie __; newspaper columnist in Sex and the City.: Bradshaw
Puzzle 3 Answers
Ocean liquid.: Saltwater
Green nut with a hard shell.: Pistachio
Fanciful and amusing, quirky.: Whimsical
ID adopted by Batman’s ex-sidekick Dick Grayson.: Nightwing
Without a sound.: Noiseless
Long car, often hired for fancy events.: Limousine
Device used to beam images onto a wall.: Projector
__ Rock, Presley hit from a movie of the same name.: Jailhouse
Roadside advertiser.: Billboard
Rock face, crag, cliff.: Precipice
Puzzle 4 Answers
Not see-through.: Opaque
Small file to identify user of a web browser.: Cookie
Small shovel for mortar.: Trowel
A small, shallow stretch of water.: Stream
Paris’s executioner during the French Revolution.: Sanson
Overseas, in a foreign country.: Abroad
__ Wood played Frodo and Mumble.: Elijah
Digs deeper into something.: Delves
Food made according to Jewish dietary laws.: Kosher
Wilson’s disease causes an excessive buildup of it.: Copper
Alexei __, first Russian to walk in space.: Leonov
It boils water for tea.: Kettle
Plaything that’s a vehicle.: Toy car
Simultaneous discharge of missiles or firearms.: Volley
Ginger __, dancer starred with Astaire in Top Hat.: Rogers
African animal adventure.: Safari
Country where the ancient Lescaux cave is located.: France
Kimchi is a staple in this type of cuisine.: Korean
Jeweled headpieces.: Tiaras
Puzzle 5 Answers
Type of sale where items go to the highest bidder.: Auction
Tall animal with a long neck.: Giraffe
In typography, adjusting spaces between letters.: Kerning
They hold photos around the neck.: Lockets
6-sided shape.: Hexagon
French botanist formulated a theory of evolution.: Lamarck
Wizard in Lord of the Rings.: Gandalf
Developed gradually.: Evolved
Herb from a shrub; pop one in stew for flavor.: Bay leaf
Took covering off peas.: Shelled
Group 360
Puzzle 1 Answers
Exceedingly, exceptionally.: Extremely
Instruction to cling on for dear life.: Hold tight
Craft that leaves the atmosphere.: Spaceship
Street purveyor of magazines and daily papers.: Newsstand
Normandy seashore, site of WWII Allied invasions.: Gold beach
Guitarist with Nirvana and Foo Fighters.: Dave grohl
__ Four; Marvel superhero team.: Fantastic
Force into believing or doing something.: Brainwash
Dutch artist believed to have stereo blindness.: Rembrandt
How hot it feels; temperature with humidity.: Heat index
Film actor who plays Harry Potter: Daniel __.: Radcliffe
Yellow lawn flower used in tisanes and teas.: Dandelion
Car for driving on sandy hills.: Dune buggy
Special right or advantage given to certain groups.: Privilege
Uncontrollable red nasal drip.: Nosebleed
Guards of Azkaban.: Dementors
Political system followed by Marx and Lenin.: Communism
Puzzle 2 Answers
Catherine __; mother of Mary I, Queen of England.: Of aragon
Organ of speech, the larynx.: Voicebox
Singer and guitarist supported by Heartbreakers.: Tom petty
First major battle of the English Civil War.: Edgehill
Agricultural produce grown to sell.: Cash crop
Players who stand behind batters.: Catchers
Hot, humid climate, like in a rainforest.: Tropical
Only sea with no coastline.: Sargasso
Piling one on top of the other.: Stacking
Aubergine.: Eggplant
Satisfied by an amount of water.: Quenched
Puzzle 3 Answers
Icy crystal unlike another.: Snowflake
Electronic voice amplifier.: Megaphone
DC Comics botany expert and supervillain.: Poison ivy
Blood cells that control post-injury bleeding.: Platelets
Facial hair named after a Civil War soldier.: Sideburns
Wall-hanging circle for tiny arrows.: Dartboard
The relationship between cause and effect.: Causality
First American to orbit the Earth.: John glenn
__ 64; computer used by 1980s gamers.: Commodore
Italian unsmoked cured pork jowl.: Guanciale
Without end.: Unceasing
Small wooden tool for removing trapped food.: Tooth pick
Rays of natural nighttime light from the sky.: Moonbeams
French Protestants of the 16th and 17th centuries.: Huguenots
Attraction between people.: Chemistry
Without instruments.: A cappella
City nicknamed Venice of the North.: Amsterdam
Puzzle 4 Answers
Online page.: Website
Shortness, briefness.: Brevity
Showy display, describes a grand performance.: Bravura
Dizzying sensation, a medical condition.: Vertigo
A small independent coprincipality in the Pyrenees.: Andorra
Sandy’s best friend in Grease.: Frenchy
One who assists with births.: Midwife
Extraordinarily skilled at a young age.: Prodigy
Italian term for an undulating musical note.: Vibrato
Army and soldiers on horseback.: Cavalry
Places for storing cadavers.: Morgues
Italian curd cheese, creamy white texture.: Ricotta
Oceanic earthquake outcome.: Tsunami
Puzzle 5 Answers
Express remorse for sins.: Repent
Acting dame, often playing the Queen, Helen __.: Mirren
Cold __; weather systems with chilly air.: Fronts
Woman from Spanish-speaking South American country.: Latina
Fairy tale about two siblings: Hansel and __.: Gretel
Ho Chi Minh City formerly.: Saigon
Cow or horse excrement for fertilizer.: Manure
Objects in poor taste because they are tacky.: Kitsch
Small tropical climbing lizards.: Geckos
Chemical element used as medical disinfectant.: Iodine
Carl Sagan TV series that covered astronomy.: Cosmos
Destined to fail.: Doomed
Ambulance signalers.: Sirens
Marvel supervillain created by Hank Pym.: Ultron
Country whose army lost the Battle of Marathon.: Persia