Planet Earth Answers
Group 1
Puzzle 1 Answers
One of the days of the week.: Thursday
Parts of a TV show.: Episodes
Computer network without cables.: Wireless
Ocular covering worn by a pirate.: Eyepatch
Bread-making shops.: Bakeries
Compelling attractiveness.: Charisma
A person who works full-time for a company.: Employee
To be agitated or exhausted, troubled.: Stressed
Leaves of coriander used as a garnish.: Cilantro
90s Spanish dance craze; biggest one-hit wonder.: Macarena
Characteristic of rapid spreading disease.: Epidemic
Puzzle 2 Answers
The combination of ideas to form a theory.: Synthesis
A sport played during the Olympic Games.: Badminton
Animals that eat both plants and other animals.: Omnivores
To reduce or relieve suffering.: Alleviate
Bewitched.: Enchanted
Instrument popular in jazz music.: Saxophone
Loss of movement from nerve or muscle damage.: Paralysis
Fruit name which combines a tree and another fruit.: Pineapple
Picture-editing software program.: Photoshop
Sincere and emotional, from the cardiac organ.: Heartfelt
Sailboat with two hulls.: Catamaran
A person who designs buildings and houses.: Architect
Puzzle 3 Answers
Those who choose not to eat or use animal products.: Vegans
A famous comet was named after him.: Halley
A film about a historical person’s life.: Biopic
Largest city in the Republic of Ireland.: Dublin
Tan/light brown casual pants made of cotton.: Khakis
Currency note in the U.S..: Dollar
Response.: Answer
Long journey by sea.: Voyage
Annual.: Yearly
Anything relating to the skin.: Dermal
Part of the eye where images are created.: Retina
Defoliant used during Vietnam War: Agent __.: Orange
Vince __, actor who starred in Wedding Crashers.: Vaughn
Puzzle 4 Answers
Different pieces of cloth sewn together.: Patchwork
Plant with thistle-like flower, heart is cooked.: Artichoke
X-Men character famously played by Hugh Jackman.: Wolverine
Someone who is given an award or organ.: Recipient
Piece of art made of metal, stone, clay, etc.: Sculpture
Allocating a task or duty.: Assigning
Queen of England when Shakespeare was born: __ I.: Elizabeth
Paid to authors for sales of their work.: Royalties
Religion developed in Jamaica.: Rastafari
A pinch of this will make you fly like Tinker Bell.: Pixie dust
Greek who wrote the first history book.: Herodotus
Nine, eight, seven, six; the final ten seconds.: Countdown
Space where students are educated.: Classroom
Puzzle 5 Answers
Pleading for money.: Begging
A person who attends school or college.: Student
It is golden and appreciated in the cinema.: Silence
Creamy sauce served over fettucine.: Alfredo
Rabat is the capital of __.: Morocco
To enclose something within set boundaries.: Confine
Popular 90s video game, “Go” version was 2016 craze.: Pokemon
__ Fusion, Hydrogen turns into Helium in the Sun.: Nuclear
Calm, tranquil.: Relaxed
Medical condition of people over ideal weight.: Obesity
Person with a rank of authority in the military.: Officer
Opening her box can unleash evils on the world.: Pandora
Group 2
Puzzle 1 Answers
__ Crusoe, legendary shipwrecked character by Defoe.: Robinson
Next in line after tenth.: Eleventh
A native of the capital of France.: Parisian
Santa’s flying four-legged helper.: Reindeer
Intimate women’s apparel; lace, silk or satin.: Lingerie
Person who creates or sells artificial hair cover.: Wigmaker
Liquid put on salads or other foods.: Dressing
Uncontrolled emotional outburst.: Meltdown
Advance beyond established paramaters.: Encroach
Shapes with eight sides.: Octagons
Item used to cool the engine in a car.: Radiator
Involves general ideas, it’s not concrete.: Abstract
Puzzle 2 Answers
Return, go back to an earlier behavior.: Regress
Term for male spouse.: Husband
Statue of __; US pride; present from France.: Liberty
Collagen used in products from candy to cosmetics.: Gelatin
Someone who trespasses to catch animals illegally.: Poacher
Item from the past, not modern.: Antique
Bram Stoker’s most famous book.: Dracula
Deepest known part of the Pacific Ocean: __ Trench.: Mariana
Large soft fabric used as bed covering.: Blanket
Small breed of dog named after an island.: Maltese
Dakota __, actress in Fifty Shades of Grey.: Johnson
Puzzle 3 Answers
A small wooden home placed on trees for animals.: Birdhouse
Mechanical piece used to spray water.: Sprinkler
The story of somebody’s life.: Biography
Renounces the throne.: Abdicates
Picturesque Greek island on Aegean Sea.: Santorini
Silk canopy helps aircraft escapees.: Parachute
So easy to operate that it’s impossible to go wrong.: Foolproof
Significant, key, vital.: Important
A __, a good luck charm; should be hung facing up.: Horseshoe
Encouraged, given the impetus to go ahead.: Motivated
Famous British weekly.: Economist
US retired track and field athlete.: Carl lewis
Not showing care for the consequences of an action.: Imprudent
Wireless network that can be used to transfer data.: Bluetooth
Someone you tell secrets to.: Confidant
Artificial supports or braces for a body part.: Orthotics
Sang songs to impress or win someone’s heart.: Serenaded
Puzzle 4 Answers
__ of Miletus, early Greek philosopher.: Thales
Nearly 25,000 perished constructing this canal.: Panama
Member of the mint family that felines love.: Catnip
Housebuilding animal whose teeth never stop growing.: Beaver
GIF: Graphics Interchange __.: Format
He is known for his mathematical lithographs.: Escher
Dairy product made by churning milk.: Butter
Karen __, author of Out of Africa.: Blixen
What astronauts use to go into space.: Rocket
Popular Mexican destination.: Cancun
Arranging papers in an order.: Filing
Greek city-state depicted in the film 300.: Sparta
Image, video hosting site bought by Yahoo in 2005.: Flickr
Country music legend, cannabis activist, __ Nelson.: Willie
Put fluid in the body with a syringe.: Inject
Puzzle 5 Answers
Item brought into another country to be sold.: Import
Interstellar cloud of gas and dust.: Nebula
Life used to be gloomier before him.: Edison
A tree that weeps.: Willow
Another name for a stylus on a record-player.: Needle
To inflict harm on behalf of another harmed.: Avenge
Sauce commonly served with fish sticks.: Tartar
Gary __ almost played General Grievous in Star Wars.: Oldman
Person with special knowledge in a subject.: Expert
Also referred to as Scottish language.: Gaelic
Stocking holder used in wedding tradition.: Garter
Anagram of sprite.: Priest
Game of skill, throwing rings over blocks.: Hoopla
Puzzle, enigma with veiled meaning.: Riddle
Group 3
Puzzle 1 Answers
Arrow-firing sport.: Archery
Male perfume and a German city.: Cologne
To use yeast to change liquid to alcohol.: Ferment
Joint __: shared by two or more people.: Account
To finish something successfully, to accomplish.: Achieve
A type of ballroom dance developed in the 1910s.: Foxtrot
Green spaces that belong to homes.: Gardens
Style of hair cropped close to the scalp.: Buzzcut
Someone you can’t trust.: Traitor
Cold weather bird living in Southern Hemisphere.: Penguin
Teacher that counsels students in school.: Advisor
Puzzle 2 Answers
Breaking Bad star, Bryan __.: Cranston
Item used to decorate something.: Ornament
Horizontal long bone in the upper body.: Clavicle
Infrared shooting game.: Laser tag
Feeds himself in a library.: Bookworm
He won an Oscar for playing Forrest Gump.: Tom hanks
Large upright block of stone shaped like a pilar.: Monolith
Cranial pain usually relieved with Tylenol, Advil.: Headache
Mammal native to Africa and Asia.: Antelope
Not outstanding, only adequate.: Passable
Exact copies.: Replicas
Leave it behind after a meal.: Gratuity
No intersection.: Parallel
Cuisine associated with miso soup.: Japanese
Puzzle 3 Answers
Five-__ Discount, aka stealing.: Finger
Deadpool villain, MMA Strikeforce fighter, Gina __.: Carano
Little Red __ Hood, a French fairy tale.: Riding
Metallic element used for magnetic alloys.: Cobalt
Soldier trained in armed combat to serve a king.: Knight
Every time, every occasion, no exceptions.: Always
High school football favorite tune, Hang on __.: Sloopy
Intelligent primate found in Africa and Arabia.: Baboon
Funerary figurine used in Ancient Egypt.: Shabti
British rock band established in 1964.: The who
Large physical body in space; we live on one.: Planet
To demand something firmly.: Insist
Name of Britain’s withdrawal from the EU in 2016.: Brexit
John __, Monty Python co-founder.: Cleese
Puzzle 4 Answers
Second biggest country in South America.: Argentina
Love songs sung under a lover’s window.: Serenades
Study of matter; teams must have this.: Chemistry
A muscle involved in the breathing process.: Diaphragm
Rigid military position; eyes front, arms at side.: Attention
Mud avalanche caused by rain, erosion.: Landslide
Steven __, US film director.: Spielberg
Animal blamed for everything.: Scape goat
British term for king, queen, or jack of any suit.: Court card
Type of surgery performed on lung cancer patients.: Lobectomy
Exact copy of a written material.: Facsimile
Someone riding on a ship, plane or car.: Passenger
A person who moves permanently to another country.: Immigrant
Animated film about a puppet whose nose grows.: Pinocchio
Small bitter berry with healing properties.: Cranberry
Puzzle 5 Answers
You can’t make an omelette without __ the eggs.: Breaking
Two openings at the bottom of your nose.: Nostrils
Small silver coin largely used in Ancient Rome.: Denarius
Someone who sells goods or services.: Merchant
System where the king or queen rules the country.: Monarchy
A trifoliate plant that’s symbol of Ireland.: Shamrock
Geologic period within the Mesozoic era.: Jurassic
David Bowie’s androgynous alter ego Ziggy __.: Stardust
Metabolic disorder associated with high blood sugar.: Diabetes
Strong feeling of missing home.: Homesick
Contains planets, nebulae, stars, etc..: Universe
Lake __, also known as the Sea of Galilee.: Tiberias
The way you think or feel about something.: Attitude
Group 4
Puzzle 1 Answers
A fruit pie with a rich crust on top.: Cobbler
As __ as punch.: Pleased
Condition of being unhealthy or sick.: Illness
Mixture, combination of shapes, pictures, etc.: Collage
1987’s Metal Gear was the 1st of the __ video games.: Stealth
Different forms of a gene; dominant or recessive.: Alleles
Nosey Parker, Paul Pry, __ Tom.: Peeping
A fictional reindeer with an unusual trait.: Rudolph
Large lavish meal or feast, celebration.: Banquet
Evil wizard in Lord of the Rings.: Saruman
__ Bening, actress, Warren Beatty’s wife.: Annette
Puzzle 2 Answers
Vest especially worn over a shirt.: Waistcoat
It protects cars, homes and lives against loss.: Insurance
American director known for his dark fantasy films.: Tim burton
German city where Nazis finally faced justice.: Nuremberg
Large piece of cloth used for drying the body.: Bath towel
To give up in a battle.: Surrender
Moon of Saturn with high geyser activity.: Enceladus
Band famous for its big lipped frontman.: Aerosmith
Study of your family tree.: Genealogy
Symbols used in comics to censor words.: Grawlixes
Home of the Pampas.: Argentina
__ Pope, English poet of satyrical verses.: Alexander
Deuteronomy is the fifth book of the Old __.: Testament
Puzzle 3 Answers
__ a Time, how many stories begin.: Once upon
Family of 210 flowering plants.: Magnolia
Nearby boxing or wrestling judge.: Ringside
Three cowboys of this brand died of lung cancer.: Marlboro
__ Crowley, English occultist and writer.: Aleister
Full doctor’s exam of a patient.: Physical
An outdoor shelter with a roof for a pet.: Doghouse
A phase of the moon, also a type of roll.: Crescent
Something that brings comfort, peace, calm.: Soothing
Person with absolute power over a country.: Dictator
Breed of cows yielding yellowish milk.: Guernsey
Penny __, movie with Cary Grant and Irene Dunne.: Serenade
Stimulant found in coffee and soft drinks.: Caffeine
Electronic file, predesigned for a use.: Template
Puzzle 4 Answers
Lost at sea.: Adrift
A sort of Trojan Odysseus.: Aeneas
Film depicting blue humanoids living in Pandora.: Avatar
TV show on the early life of Arthur’s court wizard.: Merlin
Chemical that whitens clothes.: Bleach
Language referred to as gypsy in the 19th century.: Romani
Bruno Mars funky part of the city.: Uptown
German Chancellor in 2016, Angela __.: Merkel
Someone who revises written or recorded works.: Editor
__ List, life goals, no regrets.: Bucket
Heavy starchy food.: Stodge
Not breakfast, not lunch.: Brunch
Breed of tiger, second largest tiger in the world.: Bengal
Style used in churchbuilding in late Middle Ages.: Gothic
Belgrade is the capital of __.: Serbia
Aerophobia is a fear of __.: Flying
Puzzle 5 Answers
Long period without rainfall.: Drought
Vitality and glamour combined.: Pizzazz
10 Cloverfield Lane, a 2016 movie with John __.: Goodman
Risk taken in business in hope of reward.: Venture
To perform surgery on a patient.: Operate
Place for the display or sale of works of art.: Gallery
Buttery, Danish cheese used in sandwiches.: Havarti
Narrator of The Outsiders.: Ponyboy
__ D’Angelo, American History X, Vacation actress.: Beverly
Ancient wind instrument shaped like an egg.: Ocarina
Group 5
Puzzle 1 Answers
Ernest __, won the Nobel of Literature.: Hemingway
NY island famously bought on the cheap.: Manhattan
The __ Before Christmas, produced by Tim Burton.: Nightmare
__ Manager, does online management of groups.: Community
A woman who teaches a child in a private home.: Governess
Chewing gum is illegal in this Asian country.: Singapore
Dubbed The Merrie Monarch.: Charles ii
To lose water or body liquids.: Dehydrate
Unforeseen or unplanned events.: Accidents
TV series about a woman with amnesia and tattoos.: Blindspot
Planetoids or minor planets.: Asteroids
Coffee chain competitor of Dunkin Donuts.: Starbucks
To sign up for a newsletter, newspaper.: Subscribe
Set of qualities that distinguish a person.: Character
Less scary name for halitosis.: Bad breath
Negative economic growth for two quarters in a row.: Recession
Puzzle 2 Answers
Reduction in price to attract consumers.: Discount
A rat, a strikebreaker.: Black leg
Hero of the Trojan War.: Achilles
The capital of Brazil.: Brasilia
Line that goes without turning.: Straight
Windowsill receptacle for greenery.: Plant pot
In golf, this indicates a player’s ability.: Handicap
Providing food for events, parties, ceremonies.: Catering
Use this key to shout online.: Caps lock
Light purple color; plant of aromatic scent.: Lavender
Neil __ Tyson, modern-day American astrophysicist.: Degrasse
Part of town where L. Bernstein musical happens.: West side
Puzzle 3 Answers
The official residence of a sovereign.: Palace
Strip of silk, satin, etc wrapped around packages.: Ribbon
Spoil; halt; put an end to.: Kibosh
__ Piven, starred in Entourage and The Goods.: Jeremy
A practice to learn something.: Lesson
To fill a spot.: Occupy
Small computer, easy to transport.: Laptop
In the 1987’s Contra video game you help __.: Rebels
Pink and white root vegetable.: Turnip
Papier-mache figure filled with candy.: Pinata
French writer who started realism.: Balzac
Season after Winter.: Spring
Anything that involves or pertains to the universe.: Cosmic
Self-centeredness.: Egoism
What Baku devours in Japanese mythology.: Dreams
Puzzle 4 Answers
Effect that can be observed in sirens or radar.: Doppler
Non-flying bird with enormous eggs.: Ostrich
Land controlled by the lord of the manor.: Demesne
Black by-product of petroleum used for paving.: Asphalt
Latin country home of largest salt fields.: Bolivia
A flying disc that can be used in competitions.: Frisbee
__ Graham, actress of The Hangover.: Heather
Type of hero inspired by a Romantic poet.: Byronic
Honored saint on Irish feast of green apparel.: Patrick
Rock singer who played with The Stooges.: Iggy pop
Puzzle 5 Answers
Etymological meaning of geisha.: Artist
The Dog Star.: Sirius
Boogie __, form of swing dance related to the blues.: Woogie
Large tropical fruit with pinkish-orange flesh.: Papaya
1980 American horror film: __ the 13th.: Friday
__ Mouse is one of the first Disney icons.: Mickey
Opposite of weak.: Strong
Fish that blows up when threatened.: Puffer
Where a spring or river begins.: Source
Joseph __, English-polish master of prose style.: Conrad
To get away from, out of a restraint.: Escape
Having every part needed; complete, whole.: Entire
Worn by actors and soldiers in ancient Greece.: Buskin
Produce an effect, change, action.: Affect
The Bolshoi Ballet is based in this city.: Moscow
No, Salieri didn’t kill him.: Mozart
In grammar, it is a verb that functions as a noun.: Gerund
Group 6
Puzzle 1 Answers
Heavily-disputed holy city of three religions.: Jerusalem
Galaxy named after a Greek princess.: Andromeda
The didgeridoo comes from this country.: Australia
A humorous name for a Model T Ford.: Tin lizzie
Fear of bees.: Apiphobia
Someone who travels or stays with you.: Companion
Social media made with photos of users.: Instagram
A billionaire engineer who became a superhero.: Tony stark
Jamaica competed in this 1988 Winter Olympic sport.: Bobsleigh
Expressionless, blank, numb, deadpan, impassive.: Catatonic
A musket should not be used to kill it.: Butterfly
A large geographic area.: Territory
Controversial English poet of the 19th century.: Lord byron
The fourth one was D’Artagnan.: Musketeer
Outstanding actions.: Prowesses
Empire’s headquarters built and destroyed twice.: Death star
Puzzle 2 Answers
A piece of garment used by men and women.: Raincoat
Peter __ is Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones.: Dinklage
The genus of peppers.: Capsicum
Giant beast resembling an elephant in the Bible.: Behemoth
Stock __, where stocks can be bought and sold.: Exchange
Conspirators.: Plotters
Characterized by or showing a vindictive spirit.: Vengeful
A container for the disposal of garbage.: Trash can
Deflection; can happen with bullets.: Ricochet
Obstruction in the lungs is a __ of the airways.: Blockage
A bulbous perennial herb native to the Mediterranean.: Hyacinth
__ at the O.K. Corral, western with B. Lancaster.: Gunfight
Someone who is skilled with machines, appliances.: Engineer
Puzzle 3 Answers
The capital of Georgia (the country).: Tbilisi
Fettuccine is often covered by this white sauce.: Alfredo
Yuri __, first man to travel in outer space.: Gagarin
Man who saw the ghosts of Christmas.: Scrooge
Mini Hawaiian guitar.: Ukulele
Feeling of being unhappy.: Sadness
___ Hart, US country musician and songwriter.: Freddie
Winter, summer, autumn and spring.: Seasons
Something that occurs on its own without help.: Natural
Hedgehog-like animal aka spiny anteater.: Echidna
Puzzle 4 Answers
A lion-headed monster that breathes fire.: Chimera
The __, or sea cow, is a large marine mammal.: Manatee
A person who checks the accuracy of accounts.: Auditor
OTC: Over-the-__ drug.: Counter
Supply of weapons to be used.: Arsenal
Brightest Star in the constellation of Scorpius.: Antares
Liquid spread on art to dry shiny.: Varnish
War famed for the Charge of the Light Brigade.: Crimean
__ Duncan, US innovator, dancer and choreographer.: Isadora
Rubber bag inflated with air or helium.: Balloon
Initiates a car’s engine.: Starter
Slang for premature baby.: Preemie
A sublime state achieved in Buddhism.: Nirvana
Island nation in the African south-eastern coast.: Comoros
People use mascara to enhance each of them.: Eyelash
Layered pastry from Austria filled with sweets.: Strudel
Big __, reality show about contestants in a house.: Brother
High __, musical with Bing Crosby and Sinatra.: Society
Punk rock pioneers.: Ramones
Flattening, removing wrinkles from clothes.: Ironing
Puzzle 5 Answers
A typeface with characteristics of handwriting.: Script
Place for relaxation, rest, vacation.: Resort
Item dropped into the water to hold a boat in place.: Anchor
To go to an event, listen, watch.: Attend
Someone who analyzes and evaluates something.: Critic
Small bones in the foot.: Tarsal
__ Camus, contributed to the philosophy of absurdism.: Albert
Seven Minutes in __, teenage party game in a closet.: Heaven
Small amount of something that exemplifies the whole.: Sample
Stevie Wonder hit, My __ Amour.: Cherie
Timmy __ has fairy godparents.: Turner
WC.: Toilet
Part of a garment used to store small items.: Pocket
Next to Kenya, Congo, and South Sudan.: Uganda
Group 7
Puzzle 1 Answers
Process for reproducing shading in print.: Halftone
Fight, row, bicker.: Squabble
Live From New York It’s __ Night!.: Saturday
__ Gross, Austrian doctor convicted for his crimes.: Heinrich
Gangsta’s __, anthem of 90s Pfeiffer film.: Paradise
Ann Patchett book about opera hostage situation.: Bel canto
Bermuda __, vanishing geometry.: Triangle
Culinary term for garnishing with almonds.: Amandine
Causing great fear, terror.: Dreadful
French National Day; medieval prison in Paris.: Bastille
Home to a gold swimmer before being flushed.: Fish bowl
Literal meaning of planet.: Wanderer
Program written directly on hardware.: Firmware
Puzzle 2 Answers
Not seeming of this world, supernatural.: Unearthly
A new and exciting experience.: Adventure
Outer layer of cells covering the body.: Epidermis
She was the one who invented the miniskirt.: Mary quant
Maze, fantasy movie starring David Bowie.: Labyrinth
Famous get-out-of-trouble knife.: Swiss army
A collection of an artist’s work.: Portfolio
In Greek __, Sirens lure sailors to their death.: Mythology
Edible fruit; popular candy; gum flavor.: Raspberry
British Overseas Territory near Spain.: Gibraltar
A branch of the Christian group.: Mennonite
British king who had six wives, two were beheaded.: Henry viii
Increase in prices; reduction in purchasing power.: Inflation
What faith can move.: Mountains
Puzzle 3 Answers
Considered world’s language for business.: English
Starch from the cassava root; a pudding flavor.: Tapioca
Extremely intense or nervous.: Jittery
Someone spacey.: Airhead
Heir of Denethor II in The Lord of the Rings.: Boromir
To cut or separate tissues for study.: Dissect
Someone who plays a large stringed instrument.: Harpist
Italian painter and architect of the Renaissance.: Raphael
When an airplane leaves the ground to fly.: Take off
The letter in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s work.: Scarlet
This can be caused by peanuts, seafood, pollen.: Allergy
Puzzle 4 Answers
Something that can be felt with hands.: Palpable
Small wind instrument with whistle mouthpiece.: Recorder
Lunar phase when the moon is totally illuminated.: Full moon
Pasta shaped as small curved tubes.: Macaroni
A college classic drinking game with mini balls.: Beer pong
Lower jaw bone.: Mandible
Furniture with shelves used to store novels.: Bookcase
What you may buy as gift when traveling.: Souvenir
Computer key to make life easier.: Shortcut
Chiropractors, masseuses relieve this.: Back pain
He lives with the lost boys in Neverland.: Peter pan
Paul Thomas __, director of Magnolia.: Anderson
Puzzle 5 Answers
Hong Kong airline owned by Cathay Pacific.: Dragonair
Scheming, dishonest.: Deceptive
Cannot be described in words.: Ineffable
Computer name inspired by a type of apple.: Macintosh
Formal communications between governments.: Diplomacy
Dental __ helps the dentist to provide treatment.: Assistant
One of the British islands in the Irish sea.: Isle of man
Economic science on international exchange.: Cambistry
HBO show about stardom, later a movie.: Entourage
Rapscallion.: Scoundrel
Period of no more menstruation for a woman.: Menopause
Group 8
Puzzle 1 Answers
King of __, depicted in Love’s Labour’s Lost.: Navarre
Salad __, device used to remove excess water.: Spinner
Very vivid purple-red color.: Fuchsia
Ground cereal; usually crushed, steel cut or rolled.: Oatmeal
Someone who writes articles about a subject online.: Blogger
Dizzy feeling, spinning, also a Hitchcock film.: Vertigo
Indian soccer player for Dempo, __ Fernandes.: Aniston
Force that prevents us from floating into space.: Gravity
A politically organized region ruled by a monarch.: Kingdom
Stone that allowed a grasp of Egyptian hieroglyphs.: Rosetta
Punished with a fine not fixed by a statute.: Amerced
Riding a bike takes a good sense of __.: Balance
Puzzle 2 Answers
Public celebration on the street.: Parade
Number after twenty-nine.: Thirty
Fu __, asian, drooping moustache style.: Manchu
__ Kitt, Catwoman actress, singer, dancer.: Eartha
Engaged in some type of action, busy.: Active
Someone who runs a sort of goods store.: Grocer
Natives of this principality cannot gamble there.: Monaco
Meal packed to be eaten outdoors.: Picnic
Nation ruled by a powerful sovereign.: Empire
Romance language from top culinary country.: French
Violent encounter between military forces.: Battle
Car ride on tracks, __ coaster.: Roller
Puzzle 3 Answers
Italian cookies with anise.: Anisette
A weapon and a Beatles album.: Revolver
Country that suffered in the hands of Khmer Rouge.: Cambodia
Global computer network.: Internet
Words added as afterthought at the end of a book.: Addendum
Collection of information, people, lists.: Registry
This aspect of your blood rises and falls.: Pressure
Largest freshwater fish in the world.: Sturgeon
Robin Hood’s hideout.: Sherwood
Marked by diversity or variety.: Manifold
Villain in Shakespeare’s Hamlet.: Claudius
__ Strait, eastern channel of Korea Strait.: Tsushima
Puzzle 4 Answers
Horny growth on skin.: Keratosis
The study of the universe.: Cosmology
OCD: __ Compulsive Disorder.: Obsessive
William S. __, author of the Beat Generation.: Burroughs
Large pasta tubes that are stuffed and baked.: Manicotti
This container has been spiked in many movies.: Punch bowl
Type of legislative body with two branches.: Bicameral
Mr. Squarepants first name.: Spongebob
Language planned to become world language.: Esperanto
What secretive families hide in their closet.: Skeletons
The people Jonah refused to preach to.: Ninevites
A person who studies the earth and rocks.: Geologist
Panniers, useful for cyclists.: Saddlebag
William the __, winner of Battle of Hastings, 1066.: Conqueror
__ cats are known for their less-than-lengthy fur.: Shorthair
TV show spin-off on The Vampire Diaries.: Originals
An advancement in your job.: Promotion
Country made of 17,000 islands; capital Jakarta.: Indonesia
Puzzle 5 Answers
List of a team’s players.: Roster
Horses used for riding.: Steeds
Any set of numbers to be summated.: Addend
Just a small degree or amount; slender.: Slight
Red fruit, usually mistaken for a vegetable.: Tomato
Unable to understand written words; not aphasia.: Alexia
Cake made pouring batter with a conical object.: Funnel
Bruce Wayne, Caped Crusader, Dark Knight.: Batman
Happening annually.: Yearly
Toto’s 1983 number one hit about a continent.: Africa
__ Gally, galley ship captured by Samuel Bellamy.: Whydah
US independence is celebrated on this day in July.: Fourth
Traditional Japanese garment.: Kimono
Anagram of pieces.: Specie
Annie __, antagonist in S. King’s Misery.: Wilkes
The capital of Bahamas.: Nassau
Group 9
Puzzle 1 Answers
Place for medical care, surgery, emergency.: Hospital
Title of nobility, female.: Baroness
Freshwater rhipidistian fish within Dipnoi class.: Lungfish
Ryan __, Canadian Deadpool actor.: Reynolds
Mnemophobia is the fear of __ from your past.: Memories
Large unit of military ground forces.: Regiment
Small type of orange, sweeter than the regular ones.: Mandarin
Device to control a character in a computer game.: Joystick
A hair __ is where hair grows from.: Follicle
After effects of a night of drinking.: Hangover
Batted ball that rolls on the ground.: Grounder
Collection of information for a business.: Database
Main gas in Jupiter.: Hydrogen
To feel that all faith is gone.: Hopeless
Puzzle 2 Answers
Walter Scott novel that boosted the Middle Ages.: Ivanhoe
Small car.: Compact
Mobile phone brand with One Touch model.: Alcatel
Sea animal known for its eight legs.: Octopus
Grassy area to feed livestock.: Pasture
Bill for services or goods.: Invoice
Kaiser __, led Germany into World War I.: Wilhelm
A month with 31 days.: October
Most popular type of lettuce.: Iceberg
Telling someone about danger.: Warning
Crude painters.: Daubers
Medication in pill form; usually oblong.: Capsule
Someone who has permanently left employment.: Retiree
Woman who inherits a lot of money, property.: Heiress
Game played with balls, mallets and wickets.: Croquet
Good Will __ star Matt Damon.: Hunting
Puzzle 3 Answers
Anatomical term for womb.: Uterus
Reflection ratio for earth’s atmosphere or surface.: Albedo
Will Smith, the Fresh __ of Bel-Air.: Prince
Even-toed ungulates.: Camels
Scandinavian nation known for its fjords.: Norway
To feel fear, be scared of, apprehensive.: Afraid
Corned beef sandwich with Russian dressing.: Reuben
Utensil that skins fruits and vegetables.: Peeler
They explore the underground.: Cavers
Madams.: Ladies
__ will, directive for care if incapacitated.: Living
Oriental __ lizard: an ornate lizard found in Asia.: Garden
Native of the only UN state starting with a Q.: Qatari
The __, movie with Buster Keaton.: Garage
__ Hill, “refugee” who was miseducated.: Lauryn
Puzzle 4 Answers
Having several possible meanings.: Polysemic
Cat styled as the gentle giant.: Mainecoon
To arrange the parts and systems in a computer.: Configure
Sturdy table used for carpentry and other tasks.: Workbench
Mesopotamian rivers, Tigris and __.: Euphrates
Rather than all of the time.: Sometimes
ICU: __ care unit.: Intensive
The king of reggae and most famous Jamaican singer.: Bob marley
Tiny blood vessel in the body.: Capillary
Song featured in the movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s.: Moon river
Bristly item often used by women.: Hairbrush
Pulverised minerals used in bathing water.: Bath salts
Puzzle 5 Answers
The Lion Sleeps __.: Tonight
The collapsed core of a large star.: Neutron
Traditional sushi is wrapped in edible __.: Seaweed
The spice of life.: Variety
Book to write down your own thoughts.: Journal
Blood-sucking parasites.: Leeches
Under __, TV show based on a Stephen King’s book.: The dome
Indian gravity knife.: Rampuri
Spanish artist suspected of stealing the Mona Lisa.: Picasso
__ Crowe, actor known for the Gladiator movie.: Russell
To endure something like a surgery.: Undergo
__ Tell, Swiss folk hero with a crossbow.: William
Totalitarian movement started in Italy during WWI.: Fascism
Group 10
Puzzle 1 Answers
Public park in Manhattan built on an old railway.: High line
A deep sky blue.: Cerulean
__ Island, tale of “buccaneers and buried gold”.: Treasure
__ Beauty, a fairy tale version by Disney.: Sleeping
Company that manufactures Chuck Taylor sneakers.: Converse
Antonym of weak, helpless, insignificant.: Powerful
Rosie Huntington-__, a Victoria’s Secret model.: Whiteley
This green vegetable is 96% water.: Cucumber
Capital of Turkmenistan.: Ashgabat
Artform and genre of music in South Spain.: Flamenco
50’s western TV series about gambling brothers.: Maverick
Identification used to sign into a computer.: Username
Weapons and ammo used in combat.: Munition
The act of being gentle to other people.: Kindness
To find your way somewhere.: Navigate
A glass-enclosed room to allow in sunlight.: Solarium
Italian Renaissance painter, __ Daddi.: Bernardo
Puzzle 2 Answers
In chess, each player has sixteen of these.: Pieces
Hong Kong __ was a martial art cartoon in 1974.: Phooey
Transparent eye part that protects iris and pupil.: Cornea
__, rats and rabbits are animals that cannot vomit.: Horses
Icy celestial bodies that orbit around the Sun.: Comets
Dame Helen __, English actress.: Mirren
Plural for baby cows; lower leg muscle.: Calves
Sirens lived in the sea, __ in springs and brooks.: Naiads
Thick, sugary liquid made by flowers.: Nectar
Narrow valley with steep sides made by water.: Ravine
Territory invaded and occupied by a nation.: Colony
__ Weissmuller, swimmer who turned into Tarzan.: Johnny
Long collarless shirts from South Asia.: Kurtas
The name of a streetcar.: Desire
Last meal of the day, also called dinner.: Supper
Middle Eastern marketplace, shopping area.: Bazaar
Keep in custody by authority of the law.: Arrest
Puzzle 3 Answers
This is popped off to enjoy a soft drink.: Bottle cap
Annihilator.: Destroyer
To record events as they evolve.: Chronicle
Sport contest that consists of 10 different events.: Decathlon
Dr. No was the first film featuring this hero.: James bond
Group name of Cape Verde islands.: Sotavento
“Lonely game”, often played on computers.: Solitaire
Pain in or around fangs or gums.: Toothache
Amy __, English singer who died in 2011.: Winehouse
It knows no law.: Necessity
John __, originator of the flushing water closet.: Harington
Archaeologist, before the word was coined.: Antiquary
The dark time between evening and morning.: Nighttime
A prophetic priestess of Apollo.: Pythoness
Puzzle 4 Answers
Garment often worn before and after shower.: Bathrobe
How many words a picture is worth.: Thousand
Whispers words to forgetful actors.: Prompter
Storage space for food and dishes.: Cupboard
Control over all of a market; a famous board game.: Monopoly
Someone who just got married.: Newlywed
Compact self-contained gaming device.: Handheld
Opposite of Southern.: Northern
Chinese dog breed, also known as Tang Quan.: Chow chow
Convulsions is another name for __.: Seizures
Go-devil, hay sweep.: Buckrake
Edible spore bearing fruit of a fungus.: Mushroom
First part of the small intestine.: Duodenum
Mathematician played by Russell Crowe in a movie.: John nash
Apparition, specter, illusion of something.: Phantasm
Puzzle 5 Answers
No longer exists.: Extinct
Marvin the __ came from space to blow up the Earth.: Martian
Program that lets you surf the web.: Browser
Commander of a ship or airplane.: Captain
Acrophobia is the fear of __.: Heights
Paper proving you paid.: Receipt
Famous for unintentional (or not) word plays.: Spooner
Clothing worn by members of an organization.: Uniform
Cutout of a shape or design used multiple times.: Stencil
Multi-Unit Space Transport and Recovery Device.: Mustard
Country in Europe next to Kosovo and Greece.: Albania
The last one was in James F. Cooper’s novel.: Mohican
Food eaten to finish a meal, usually sweet.: Dessert
They look like snakes with feet.: Lizards
Group 11
Puzzle 1 Answers
__ Globetrotters, exhibition basketball team.: Harlem
A paternal kinsman.: Agnate
Sensitive area on each side of forehead.: Temple
Greek god of music, art and healing.: Apollo
Danny __, creator of iconic Simpsons opening tune.: Elfman
Country home to the archaeological site of Petra.: Jordan
To aim for a goal, ambition.: Aspire
Painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster.: Fresco
United Nations children’s relief arm.: Unicef
Opioid developed as a morphine substitute.: Heroin
__ Platt, Canadian-American actor born in 1960.: Oliver
Fiery mass that enters Earth’s atmosphere.: Meteor
__ engine; program that explores the web.: Search
An address to God or a deity.: Prayer
Puzzle 2 Answers
When a woman carries a baby in her uterus.: Pregnancy
Huevos __, popular egg dish in Mexican cuisine.: Rancheros
__ watching, observing a type of insect in nature.: Butterfly
Bat __, Canadian lawman and journalist.: Masterson
Most common pants worn, denim.: Blue jeans
Vilnius is the capital of __.: Lithuania
Quick-spreading respiratory disease.: Influenza
Physical item in space; relating to heaven.: Celestial
The public conveyance in Venice.: Vaporetto
Carlo Collodi puppet tale: “The Adventures of __”.: Pinocchio
When your mind is not sure what something is about.: Confusion
Type of ram used to knock down walls and gates.: Battering
Puzzle 3 Answers
The human body’s filters.: Kidneys
Artistic paper-folding.: Origami
Capital of Papua New Guinea, Port __.: Moresby
Political state, nation or territory.: Country
Old Testament book that comes from a census.: Numbers
King Arthur’s enemy.: Mordred
Deficiency of carbon dioxide in tissues and blood.: Acapnia
One beats the bush, and another __ the birds.: Catches
__ Clay, Muhammad Ali’s previous name.: Cassius
Being behind or late on payments, obligations.: Arrears
French version of the Punch and Judy show.: Guignol
Giant from Greek mythology with only one eye.: Cyclops
Tonitrophobia is the fear of __ storms.: Thunder
Puzzle 4 Answers
Substantive of setting something on fire.: Ignition
Chemical element symbol Pt; used in jewelry-making.: Platinum
The __ bride, a comic opera by Smetana.: Bartered
Country north of England.: Scotland
Japanese company that brought us Mario and Luigi.: Nintendo
Semi-arid, southern African desert.: Kalahari
Stock with quality reputation according to the NYSE.: Blue chip
A person who investigates unknown regions.: Explorer
Interrogative sentence or clause.: Question
Damage to the skin wearing away the upper layer.: Abrasion
Small squirrel-like rodent with dark stripes.: Chipmunk
Something understood by very few.: Esoteric
Hans Christian __, author of The Little Mermaid.: Andersen
Puzzle 5 Answers
Victor Hugo’s character who lives in a church.: Quasimodo
Employees in a business.: Personnel
Name for ‘new’ Mexican coins from 1993 to 1996.: Nuevo peso
Worker who builds or repairs wooden things.: Carpenter
You shrug them sometimes.: Shoulders
Sky-divers use this after jumping out of a plane.: Parachute
Non-metal element with some metallic properties.: Metalloid
Device uses the shadow of the Sun for navigation.: Backstaff
Material of which a violin’s bow part is made.: Horsehair
John __, actor of Dangerous Liaisons.: Malkovich
Narrow-bladed tool with U-shaped frame.: Coping saw
Lifespan; how long you will live.: Longevity
A white vitrified translucent ceramic; china.: Porcelain
Machine to hatch eggs and keep them warm.: Incubator
Buttery pastry popular in continental breakfasts.: Croissant
Group 12
Puzzle 1 Answers
Belle fell in love with the Beast’s inner __.: Beauty
High-pitched stringed instrument.: Violin
Cheap accommodation popular with backpackers.: Hostel
Type of car that uses gas and electricity.: Hybrid
Type of seed used on buns and in salads.: Sesame
Professor Xavier in X-Men: First Class, James __.: Mcavoy
Robin Hood’s love interest, Maid __.: Marian
Wrap a corpse in a piece of cloth.: Shroud
__ Inspector, enforces sanitation rules.: Health
Antonym of moderation.: Excess
Explained the behavior of atoms for the first time.: Dalton
To turn from a normal path, detour, deflect.: Divert
Toy for two kids, one at each end, up and down.: Seesaw
Letter denoting Einstein’s cosmological constant.: Lambda
Marketing __, shortsighted view of marketing.: Myopia
Dot-eating arcade personality.: Pac man
Anagram of poster.: Presto
Parent’s sibling’s offspring.: Cousin
An organism that transmits a pathogen.: Vector
San __, land-locked country surrounded by Italy.: Marino
Puzzle 2 Answers
Good tempered, pleasant natured.: Agreeable
Large ship that carries cargo.: Freighter
Dali’s melting clocks were inspired by this cheese.: Camembert
Formal meeting for a job.: Interview
Birthplace of Alexander Graham Bell.: Edinburgh
Sausage-dog.: Dachshund
Electromagnetic radiation from a luminous body.: Starlight
Marsupials endemic to Australia.: Kangaroos
Scientist specialized in an old natural science.: Physicist
Celebration in June in honor of an Irish author.: Bloomsday
The Manchurian __, drama with Frank Sinatra.: Candidate
Puzzle 3 Answers
Group of educators in a school.: Faculty
The shrill sound a bird makes.: Whistle
Long light spear, thrown with hands.: Javelin
__ Little, 2005 Disney film; sky is falling fable.: Chicken
Minsk, the capital of this Eastern European country.: Belarus
A chamber in a house that has a lot of windows.: Sunroom
__ Joslyn Gage, US women’s rights activist.: Matilda
Baggage taken with you on a trip.: Luggage
“Careless Whisper” singer: George __.: Michael
You yell this game’s name when you hit all five.: Yahtzee
__ Churchill, Britain’s WWII Prime Minister.: Winston
Name for something made from clay.: Ceramic
Basin that is used to raise a boat out of water.: Drydock
Region where gravity effect is zero.: Agravic
Prevalent items in San Francisco in the 60s.: Flowers
Part of the body between the chest and the hips.: Abdomen
A common element to fraternities and societies.: Secrecy
Ultraviolet rays from sunlight cause __ burns.: Actinic
One of four equal sections of something.: Quarter
Puzzle 4 Answers
Son of a __ Man, US song by Dusty Springfield.: Preacher
Male of this marine species carries the unborn.: Seahorse
A well-known native-American tribe.: Comanche
Henri __ painted The Sleeping Gypsy.: Rousseau
Tegucigalpa is the capital of __.: Honduras
Sleeping disorder identified by the lack of sleep.: Insomnia
__ of Arabia, movie with Peter O’Toole.: Lawrence
The inside of something.: Interior
Beam emitted from our Solar System’s star.: Sunlight
Hockey officials who call icing violations.: Linesmen
Self-defense system used by Israeli military.: Krav maga
Puzzle 5 Answers
__ Greene, wrote Our Man in Havana.: Graham
Singin’ in the Rain depicts the demise of __ movies.: Silent
Type of farmhouse, common in alpine regions.: Chalet
Vampires are supposed to keep away from this.: Garlic
The capital of Mali.: Bamako
Bloody day of U2 song.: Sunday
SEO: Search __ Optimization.: Engine
Long piece of ice formed by dripping water.: Icicle
Muscles in the upper arm, bulge when bent.: Biceps
Kahlo painted The __ Column.: Broken
Damage done to a person’s body.: Injury
What Dracula sleeps in.: Coffin
Bird known for repeating.: Parrot
Forced bets by player to left of dealer in poker.: Blinds
Group 13
Puzzle 1 Answers
Queen __ thanks R2D2 for his bravery in Episode 1.: Amidala
The rock city according to the rock band Kiss.: Detroit
Two or more independent stable compounds.: Adducts
Comic strip revolving around a workplace.: Dilbert
Olympics were held there in 1996.: Atlanta
Oldest surviving long poem in English.: Beowulf
One of the many deities of Hinduism.: Krishna
Grocery section with fruits and vegetables.: Produce
Michael __, UK scientist who discovered benzene.: Faraday
Plant in buttercup family, windflower.: Anemone
Muscle from collarbone to upper arm.: Deltoid
RADAR is an acronym for radio detection and __.: Ranging
Hormone essential to regulate glucose level.: Insulin
A player’s position in baseball.: Baseman
Finders keepers, losers __.: Weepers
Known for its wrinkles and blue-black tongue.: Sharpei
Puzzle 2 Answers
__ arches, related to breathing; gills in fish.: Branchial
__ Page, star of Sweet Bird of Youth.: Geraldine
Woodworker by profession.: Carpenter
Musical percussion instrument; marimba, balafon.: Xylophone
__ Rock, Elvis goes to prison in this movie.: Jailhouse
Dismissal or refusal of something.: Rejection
Discuss something for mutual benefit.: Negotiate
Total lack of vision.: Blindness
The act of obtaining government or corporate secrets.: Espionage
French philosopher, mathematician.: Descartes
Item used to store something.: Container
Small device to measure pressure in wheels of a car.: Tire gauge
A comic book character in the Marvel universe.: Stonewall
Puzzle 3 Answers
A space station; movie with Matt Damon.: Elysium
Board on which an artist lays and mixes paints.: Palette
Large seabird that scoops prey in its beak.: Pelican
Narrow opening caused by the separation of rocks.: Fissure
Cap used to protect the end of finger when sewing.: Thimble
Disorder of severe uneasiness.: Anxiety
Official language of the Incan Empire.: Quechua
Political conflict that involved two world powers.: Cold war
Spice Girls smash hit.: Wannabe
South American country, capital is Sucre and La Paz.: Bolivia
Someone inexperienced at an activity.: Amateur
A variety of coffee bean.: Robusta
Puzzle 4 Answers
Dismount from a horse, vehicle, motorcycle.: Alight
This person dies for his/her beliefs.: Martyr
Mockery, humorous adaptation, imitation.: Parody
Device used to take photos.: Camera
Valley with deep, steep sides, stream at bottom.: Canyon
Pastry from India of triangular shape.: Samosa
Jupiter’s satellite with an oxygen atmosphere.: Europa
Island on which lies Tokyo.: Honshu
Thin-bodied animal kept as pet; weasel’s cousin.: Ferret
Public officer who can authorize legal paperwork.: Notary
Toy brand owns Barbie, Hot Wheels and Matchbox.: Mattel
Puzzle 5 Answers
Spiny mammal; Sonic’s species.: Hedgehog
Meeting of cardinals to elect a new pope.: Conclave
What doesn’t kill you makes you __.: Stronger
Sound, characters, or visual cue to gain access.: Password
Type of painting depicting maritime scenes.: Seascape
Team or person that is expected to lose.: Underdog
Saltwater clams, bivalves, used in seafood dishes.: Scallops
God of wine also known as Bacchus.: Dionysus
Don’t make a mountain out of this.: Molehill
Ed __, host of legendary American 60s music show.: Sullivan
An allotrope of carbon like the diamond.: Graphite
Fear of good news.: Euphobia
Response to a situation, stimulus or treatment.: Reaction
Country mostly covered by Kalahari Desert.: Botswana
Group 14
Puzzle 1 Answers
Rick __, 80’s hits singer.: Astley
__Eye, Brosnan’s Bond debut.: Golden
Money __, total amount of circulated money.: Supply
John __, Greek heartthrob, Full House uncle.: Stamos
Irrational fear of something, causes panic.: Phobia
Glass container used in laboratories.: Beaker
Highest point of a hill or mountain.: Summit
Another term for nauseated.: Queasy
Not a wide opening, not a lot of room.: Narrow
Papua New __.: Guinea
A space lacking matter.: Vacuum
They make the flares and flickers of a fire.: Flames
Puzzle 2 Answers
As with books, these should be few, but good.: Friends
European avant-garde art movement in 20th century.: Dadaism
Vanquishes.: Defeats
Goods being moved for money.: Freight
Reykjavik is the capital of __.: Iceland
Liza Minnelli song from a 1972 musical.: Cabaret
Half potato, half tomato plant aka Pomato.: Tomtato
Fish in North America, like a small shad.: Alewife
Gene __, won an Oscar for Unforgiven.: Hackman
Pre-videogame arcade game with flippers.: Pinball
Written piece for a newspaper or magazine.: Article
One object covers another, solar or lunar.: Eclipse
Puzzle 3 Answers
German city, home of Borussia.: Dortmund
Person who returns objects to former conditions.: Restorer
An optic hole that light can travel through.: Aperture
Images or designs, sometimes computer-generated.: Graphics
Small pieces of paper and plastic that are thrown.: Confetti
Unable to pay personal debts; insolvent.: Bankrupt
A filter or sieve.: Strainer
Opposite of forward.: Backward
__ pole, where a compass points to.: Magnetic
What doesn’t exist without pain.: Pleasure
Bard; troubadour.: Minstrel
__ Turner, actress from Peggy Sue Got Married.: Kathleen
Puzzle 4 Answers
A small bright spot on an object or painting.: Highlight
Lord __, allegedly cursed by Tutankhamun’s tomb.: Carnarvon
Herb widely used for infections and the flu.: Echinacea
Silverware used for the 1st dish.: Salad fork
Fresh Prince who became a Man in Black.: Will smith
Attorney’s assistant, not full lawyer.: Paralegal
Oldest woman in a family.: Matriarch
Someone who robs or steals goods.: Plunderer
Insect with the name of a young, unmarried woman.: Damselfly
It is used to keep rhythm in Aboriginal chants.: Clapstick
Puzzle 5 Answers
Coarse-grained metamorphic rock.: Gneiss
SNL alumnus who took over The Tonight Show in 2014.: Fallon
Brief affairs or short-lived relationships.: Flings
In fantasy, he who uses magic and sorcery.: Wizard
Havaianas sandals have been made here since 1962.: Brazil
Type of being like Bilbo Baggins.: Hobbit
Protagonist of the ballet Swan Lake.: Odette
Second-largest planet in the Solar System.: Saturn
Plan, program, design, plot to follow.: Scheme
Dark form that is cast from the light on an object.: Shadow
Plant used in medicines, teas, foods.: Ginger
George __, author of the classic 1984.: Orwell
Upper body, above abdomen, below the head.: Thorax
Money offered for recovery of lost items.: Reward
Group 15
Puzzle 1 Answers
Minions is an ___ comedy film.: Animated
Period between new moons.: Lunation
Another word for broken bone.: Fracture
The pen is __ than the sword.: Mightier
Place or thing that is frequently seen.: Familiar
An elevation on the ground, a summit.: Mountain
Type of woody herb, also a woman’s name.: Rosemary
__ Franklin, “First American” and Founding Father.: Benjamin
South American country, the capital is Asuncion.: Paraguay
Species of fish that lives in groups; forage.: Mackerel
Puzzle 2 Answers
Blackbeard’s first name.: Edward
Took small mouthfuls.: Sipped
House __, library for Egyptian physicians.: Of life
Another name for valley.: Hollow
Shape with four equal angles and sides.: Square
Kingdom of Heaven, award-winning actor, __ Irons.: Jeremy
__ Singing, aka overtone chanting.: Throat
Ownership stake in a company.: Equity
__ Space, a family traveling across the universe.: Lost in
Chess piece that can only move diagonally.: Bishop
Something shining, bright, clear.: Lucent
Puzzle 3 Answers
You can’t use others’ original work due to this.: Copyright
In Poland, a language spoken by an ethnic group.: Kashubian
Asian eating utensil usually made of wood.: Chopstick
Someone whose work is related to keys.: Locksmith
Barbra __, actress, singer and director.: Streisand
Pure love and devotion.: Adoration
Upper hand.: Advantage
Type of swing dance from early 1930s.: Jitterbug
French cooking term aka shish kebab.: Brochette
Decidedly not what a shrinking violet is like.: Extrovert
Fear of animals, especially all in one place.: Zoophobia
Misnamed island owned by Denmark.: Greenland
Ape that has long arms and reddish-brown hair.: Orangutan
Drawing type used to make cartoons.: Animation
To wear away the top layer of skin.: Exfoliate
80s, 90s family sitcom featuring the Olsen twins.: Full house
Study of objects in space.: Astronomy
Puzzle 4 Answers
An uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear.: Hysteria
It costs nothing.: Courtesy
Twice-baked Italian almond cookies, cantuccini.: Biscotti
You don’t want to run out of gas on this expressway.: Autobahn
Epic space franchise created by George Lucas.: Star wars
This sport can be synchronized.: Swimming
Musical instrument in the lute family.: Mandolin
Medicine based on fraud or ignorance.: Quackery
Another name for Cuban Contradanza dance.: Habanera
Method used to make patterned bed covers.: Quilting
A unit of power.: Kilowatt
Paul wrote them to the early Christian communities.: Epistles
Dream __ gather bad dreams.: Catchers
Item used to type information on a computer.: Keyboard
Puzzle 5 Answers
Amy __, comedian, actress, writer, producer.: Schumer
Traditional Halloween trip on vehicle.: Hayride
Multiple dishes in a meal.: Courses
National property in another country.: Embassy
The bottom edge of a dress, skirt, or coat.: Hemline
Skilled craft worker; makes furniture, art, etc.: Artisan
__ William, William Kidd’s pirate ship.: Blessed
Brussels is the capital of __.: Belgium
Small piece of something; sample of music.: Snippet
Place where pitchers warm up in baseball.: Bullpen
Going without food or drinks before surgery.: Fasting
A place where children stay while parents work.: Daycare
Anything related to heredity in living organisms.: Genetic
Place where historical documents are kept.: Archive
Slang for nonsense, foolishness.: Baloney
Large website advertisements.: Banners
Group 16
Puzzle 1 Answers
Port Vila is the capital of __.: Vanuatu
Sprightly.: Agilely
The decision made by the jury at a trial.: Verdict
Outline of the human face from one side.: Profile
Cousin of the bison; looks extremely similar.: Buffalo
When these fall out, honest men come by their own.: Thieves
Rubber-ended stick used to unclog toilets.: Plunger
Loose leaf plant, in salads and cooked, __ greens.: Collard
Largest planet in the Solar System.: Jupiter
Large military unit with its own headquarters.: Brigade
Two to six percent of the US population are.: Redhead
Competition between two or more people for a prize.: Contest
Agyrophobia is a fear of crossing __ or roads.: Streets
__ Ford Coppola, director of The Godfather.: Francis
Ancient Syrian city destroyed by the Islamic State.: Palmyra
Surgical instrument designed for scraping.: Curette
Violent rotating column of air.: Tornado
Way something feels, usually in art or clothing.: Texture
Puzzle 2 Answers
Someone who helps you with a project, a group.: Cohort
Amount made after expenses.: Profit
This system needs to be strong to fight diseases.: Immune
Russian folk dance with one man and two women.: Troika
Chicago community in Lower West side.: Pilsen
In a __ far, far away.: Galaxy
Area beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.: Armpit
Ocean that covers 20% of Earth with water.: Indian
Sweet canary on look out for “putty tat”.: Tweety
Similar to the first garden.: Edenic
Object used to remove pencil errors.: Eraser
Puzzle 3 Answers
Roman emperor who wanted to make his horse consul.: Caligula
Owner of a building who rents places to others.: Landlord
Shot when the 7 and 10 pins are split in bowling.: Bedposts
Social media platform by Mark Zuckerberg.: Facebook
Often stubbed, can be painted.: Toenails
Da Vinci’s enigmatic dame.: Mona lisa
Bright red; a bird; Catholic church member.: Cardinal
Massive snowstorm that dumps tons of snow fast.: Blizzard
Harare is the capital of __.: Zimbabwe
Foo __, Dave Grohl formed this band after Nirvana.: Fighters
To persuade someone of something.: Convince
Branch of the US armed forces that runs Area 51.: Air force
A plant apt to bring forgetfulness.: Nepenthe
Puzzle 4 Answers
What candidates in the US must go through.: Campaigns
Medical treatment requiring hospital stay.: Inpatient
To rise rapidly, spacecraft fashion.: Skyrocket
Sam __, US actor campaigned to rebuild The Globe.: Wanamaker
Code of __, Middle Ages text on the Byzantine Empire.: Justinian
Swiss town with ancient abbey on Lake Constance.: Rorschach
Of Mice and Men, by John __.: Steinbeck
Software creator.: Developer
Exact copy; machine that sends a copy.: Facsimile
Describes a car with a hinged rear door.: Hatchback
Lively or animated in spirit or body.: Vivacious
__ 2, 2016 Ben Stiller movie.: Zoolander
Female employee of Playboy clubs.: Bunny girl
The final David Bowie album.: Blackstar
Puzzle 5 Answers
Part of grammar that refers to inflections in words.: Accidence
British city famed by its port and music.: Liverpool
Sea-horse in Greek mythology.: Hippocamp
First city to be attacked with an atomic bomb.: Hiroshima
Person who travels into space.: Astronaut
Large rodent with quills.: Porcupine
Inflammation of joints in the body.: Arthritis
Long solid pasta, most popular noodle.: Spaghetti
US track and field star, 9 time gold medal winner.: Carl lewis
Ladies and __.: Gentlemen
Skintight item worn by women over their legs.: Pantyhose
Group 17
Puzzle 1 Answers
Complete and total, __ faith in someone.: Absolute
Chemical in tobacco, incredibly addictive.: Nicotine
Thick, sweet, dark syrup made from raw sugar.: Molasses
Small sacs of tissue next to the tonsils.: Adenoids
Galaxy that contains our system.: Milky way
Mesmerizing autocratic coach.: Svengali
Insects that live in colonies and eat wood.: Termites
World War I was also known as the __.: Great war
Bat-eating singer of Crazy Train.: Osbourne
Raft used in emergencies.: Lifeboat
A person who acts for another in legal matters.: Attorney
Cosmetic product, used to contour facial feature.: Eyeliner
Puzzle 2 Answers
Injected medicine to create an immune response.: Vaccine
Checkered fabric of workers and grunge fans.: Flannel
Metal once used widely in dental amalgams.: Mercury
Individual cake treat, doesn’t go bad for a while.: Twinkie
Furniture to hold or display something.: Cabinet
Gérard de Nerval kept this as a pet.: Lobster
A style of floral design that originated in Japan.: Ikebana
Wellington is the capital of New __.: Zealand
Good Will __, written by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.: Hunting
To turn a boat over in the water.: Capsize
Dissimilar, non-identical , distinctive, different.: Diverse
Line of rulers from the same family.: Dynasty
Puzzle 3 Answers
Mamas & the Papas least favorite day of the week.: Monday
__ Tomei, My Cousin Vinny actress.: Marisa
Amount of a medicine to take.: Dosage
Johnny __, late night legend succeeded by Jay Leno.: Carson
Slowly raise temperature by adding hot liquid.: Temper
This type of dragon is actually a giant lizard.: Komodo
You’re an actor if you tread the __.: Boards
A tax on imports or exports.: Tariff
Small dish for cups; flying alien transport.: Saucer
To bring down to a smaller size, number, etc.: Reduce
Item used to attach pieces of clothing together.: Button
Brooms made of twigs.: Besoms
A curse, an evil eye.: Whammy
Not small, not large.: Medium
Long-nosed, but not Pinocchio.: Cyrano
World famous doll criticized for its body shape.: Barbie
The capital of Mozambique.: Maputo
Vertebrae also known as tailbone.: Coccyx
Puzzle 4 Answers
A cascade of water falling from a height.: Waterfall
A hermit (near the sea).: Anchorite
Something urgent, rapid, state of __.: Emergency
__, the Great, conquered Mesopotamia in 330 BC.: Alexander
Optical object used to view items in space.: Telescope
Prince of Thieves played by Kevin Costner in 90s.: Robin hood
Figure designed to frighten birds or spirits.: Scarecrow
Teddy bears are named after this American president.: Roosevelt
One of the Three Bs in classical music hierarchy.: Beethoven
A sport played during the Olympic Games.: Water polo
Fruit used for salsas known as Mexican husk tomato.: Tomatillo
An item of clothing.: Tracksuit
__ formula, elementary algebra formula.: Quadratic
Medical term for a bruise.: Contusion
Useful animals kept or raised on a farm.: Livestock
Skopje is the capital of __.: Macedonia
Puzzle 5 Answers
__ Houston, Costner’s co-star in The Bodyguard.: Whitney
The line around a specific shape in an art piece.: Contour
Word made out of the letters of another word.: Anagram
Being in good physical and mental condition.: Healthy
__ King, author of The Shining.: Stephen
Fast-paced British car show full of stunts.: Top gear
Japanese pop group from Hiroshima.: Perfume
Baked bread dough twisted into a knot.: Pretzel
Ancient burial ground in Egypt.: Saqqara
Fine mesh sieve; means “Chinese” in French.: Chinois
Used to heat houses, melt ores or produce steam.: Furnace
Area where an animal naturally lives.: Habitat
Group 18
Puzzle 1 Answers
Bacteria in the shape of a sphere.: Coccus
Rate of __; gain on investment over time.: Return
Man or woman of the sea.: Sailor
Popular kissing game requires player to spin this.: Bottle
Husband or wife.: Spouse
Material used to make clothing.: Fabric
America’s most macabre TV family.: Addams
Healthy cereal used in beer production.: Barley
Influential prose writer in ancient Rome.: Cicero
Something that you aim at.: Target
To reach your destination; to finally happen.: Arrive
A quantum of electromagnetic radiation.: Photon
Ugly small/giant mythical creatures; live in caves.: Trolls
Official number of people who live in a place.: Census
A new version, new information, latest items.: Update
Ribbon-like parasite, white nerve fibers.: Taenia
Puff, the Magic __, a childhood favourite.: Dragon
__ of the Shrew, a Shakespeare comedy.: Taming
Puzzle 2 Answers
Insurance risk manager.: Actuary
A trip from one place to another.: Journey
A person with the inability to feel touch.: Anaptic
Three boneheads, slapstick legends.: Stooges
Comic actress who was part of the SNL cast.: Tina fey
Cocks have crests, bulls horns and deer __.: Antlers
May torture your feet.: Verruca
Not a synonym.: Antonym
Venue used for outdoor sports.: Stadium
Baltic nation, Finland’s southern neighbor.: Estonia
Edible fish or shellfish from the ocean.: Seafood
Animal or creature that strikes fear.: Monster
Google’s Linux-based operating system.: Android
Age of __, series of history based strategy games.: Empires
Types includes Swedish, shiatsu and deep tissue.: Massage
Pirate known as the Prince of Pirates.: Bellamy
Short curtain piece hung on edge of canopies.: Valance
Gloria __, biggest star of the silent movie era.: Swanson
Steadfast Tin __, fellow loves a paper ballerina.: Soldier
Weapon shell launched and guided to target.: Missile
Puzzle 3 Answers
Religious wars; personal undertakings.: Crusades
A state of intense happiness and self-confidence.: Euphoria
Fahrenheit 451, by Ray __.: Bradbury
__ Ford, played Indiana Jones.: Harrison
Process of voting for a leader.: Election
When the top teeth close over the bottom teeth.: Overbite
The plant source of digitalis.: Foxglove
Group of flatfish found on ocean bottoms.: Flounder
Secondary act at a circus or fair.: Sideshow
Yiddish courage.: Chutzpah
A flammable liquid mix, powers most cars.: Gasoline
Puzzle 4 Answers
__ Hepburn, won four Oscars for Best Actress.: Katharine
The usual epithet of Mars.: Red planet
Somehow the longest day of the week.: Wednesday
Writer known for his crime novels about the Mafia.: Mario puzo
Country with the world’s largest Muslim population.: Indonesia
__ the Cat never catches Tweety Bird.: Sylvester
Founding member of The Eagles band.: Glenn frey
Nemo and his father in Disney film are this.: Clownfish
The Mad Max video game is set in an apocalyptic __.: Wasteland
Craters appearing in Siberia without explanation.: Sink holes
Anesthetic once used in dentistry.: Novocaine
The capital of Mayotte.: Mamoudzou
Political scandal named after a hotel in Washington.: Watergate
Someone responsible for the movements of a boat.: Navigator
Said never to strike twice at the same place.: Lightning
Lymphatic system, blood flow science.: Angiology
Irish potato and cabbage dish.: Colcannon
Puzzle 5 Answers
Type of surgery that is not a medical emergency.: Elective
French schoolgirl created by an Austrian writer.: Madeline
White House intern involved in a sex scandal.: Lewinsky
Enterprise is the name of the ship in __.: Star trek
Hypothetical shortcut linking 2 points in space-time.: Wormhole
Just below boiling point, used often with eggs.: Coddling
Empire State __.: Building
Strong dislike or disgust.: Loathing
Sublime song, syncretic, Caribbean religion.: Santeria
Stretch your legs according to your __.: Coverlet
Written guarantee about a product or service.: Warranty
Having a very bad reputation.: Infamous
Group 19
Puzzle 1 Answers
Walking under one is said to be bad luck.: Ladder
Vinegar that is made from ale.: Alegar
Extreme, serious, critical, harsh.: Severe
Department that takes care of radioactive waste.: Energy
Joey Potter on Dawson’s Creek, Katie __.: Holmes
Charlie Brown’s beagle pilot.: Snoopy
Cattle catching, cowboy sport.: Roping
Someone who sews and repairs clothing.: Tailor
Outlaw, highwayman, robber.: Bandit
Strap-shaped organ or body part of an insect.: Ligula
Geronimo Indian tribe from Southwest.: Apache
Nearly all, but not quite.: Almost
Compact round clouds forewarning rain.: Cumuli
Planet whose name derives from Greek mythology.: Uranus
__ Hero Live, game that lets you play in rock bands.: Guitar
Type of large wheeled ride, __ wheel.: Ferris
Tom __, Rush song inspired by a character.: Sawyer
Puzzle 2 Answers
Marks used to represent one’s speech.: Quotation
Jamaican who runs “as fast as lightning”.: Usain bolt
Someone who investigates crimes.: Detective
Debts or money owed.: Liability
Name of Elvis Presley’s house.: Graceland
Medulla __, part of hindbrain controls vomiting.: Oblongata
Third book of Torah.: Leviticus
Gravity pull that light can’t escape.: Black hole
Constant need to move a body part; disorder.: Akathisia
What the one who denies all eventually does.: Confesses
Study of meaning-making.: Semiotics
Conan Doyle’s Prof Challenger found this place.: Lost world
Pungent smelly cheese with sandwich of same name.: Limburger
Animated series about mystery-solving with a dog.: Scooby doo
Puzzle 3 Answers
It makes your eyes water.: Tear gas
Mandy is sung by Barry __.: Manilow
’60s cartoon space family with robotic maid.: Jetsons
An atrium is a __ of the heart.: Chamber
Latin dance with lots of hip movements.: Lambada
Blind literature is written in this bumpy text.: Braille
Outermost.: Extreme
Screen used to see computer information.: Monitor
Strictly orthodox Muslim sect of Arabia.: Wahhabi
Iron __, invisible line once separating Europe.: Curtain
Carl Sagan taught astronomy here.: Cornell
A woman’s bedroom or private room.: Boudoir
List of actors, crew at the end of a movie.: Credits
North American fish comes in yellow and blue.: Walleye
Puzzle 4 Answers
The horse capital of the US, in Kentucky.: Lexington
Cinderella’s Fairy __ helps her go to the ball.: Godmother
Type of park with rides and games.: Amusement
Oldest male in a family.: Patriarch
Religious holiday coinciding with winter solstice.: Christmas
Astronaut who took a “giant leap for mankind”.: Armstrong
Liver disease with major scarring.: Cirrhosis
The main one.: Principal
Dog breed that shares name with a Mexican state.: Chihuahua
Type of tree that never loses its leaves.: Evergreen
X-ray of your blood vessels with dye.: Angiogram
Assertion.: Statement
Puzzle 5 Answers
Military uniform, soldier’s everyday clothing.: Fatigues
__ Belt, between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.: Asteroid
Nation state in Central Europe, capital Ljubljana.: Slovenia
When something doesn’t develop in the body.: Agenesis
Fairy tale character with long hair.: Rapunzel
Large cooking container to make soups or stews.: Stockpot
Interchange of items, goods, foods.: Commerce
Chameleons’ eyes rotate to help them with __.: Climbing
Sugary, fried snack, breakfast staple.: Doughnut
Person you’re descended from.: Ancestor
Group 20
Puzzle 1 Answers
A negligible amount of money.: Peanuts
Sovereign country was Russia’s breadbasket.: Ukraine
Sweet __, a teenager’s coming of age party.: Sixteen
The white of an egg.: Albumen
Sailing ship used on the voyages of discovery.: Carrack
Program used to study the outer Solar System.: Voyager
Row of icons on a computer screen.: Toolbar
Retain basic contents by omitting details.: Abridge
Situated away from an axis.: Abaxial
Greek king of Ithaca also called Odysseus.: Ulysses
Cord for securing something around the neck.: Lanyard
Movie starring Dustin Hoffman dressed as a woman.: Tootsie
Small breed native to Asia, good companion dog.: Shihtzu
Fake treatment for a medical issue.: Placebo
Something extremely unusual or unexpected.: Bizarre
Puzzle 2 Answers
Mounted knights’ weapons, long sticks for charging.: Lances
English-speaking country in Central America.: Belize
Meteorite bruise on a planet.: Crater
Disease associated with dogs and foaming mouths.: Rabies
This movie’s song Let It Go melted hearts.: Frozen
To receive something with approval.: Accept
Scotch __, hot chili pepper of the Caribbean.: Bonnet
Opposite of opened.: Closed
Four-armed Hindu god of protection.: Vishnu
Aerophobia is a fear of __.: Flying
Spirits of nature depicted as beautiful maidens.: Nymphs
Puzzle 3 Answers
French card game popular in casinos.: Baccarat
Woman of high social rank; a title of nobility.: Countess
Philoprogenitive.: Prolific
New __, spacecraft sent to Pluto.: Horizons
Literary work that idealizes rural life.: Pastoral
Semi-solid, greasy thick oil; medical use.: Ointment
Once bitten, __.: Twice shy
Opinionated, doctrinaire, pontifical.: Dogmatic
The outcome of lemons added to water.: Lemonade
__ Heston, won an Oscar for Ben-Hur.: Charlton
Island country in the Caribbean, capital is Roseau.: Dominica
Stadio __, Naples field of famous 1990 match.: San paolo
POW stands for __ of war.: Prisoner
Puzzle 4 Answers
British sci-fi TV show about time-travelling.: Doctor who
Baseball position between 2nd and 3rd base.: Shortstop
Central American nation, home to Mayans.: Guatemala
__, psychedelic fungi found in pastures.: Mushrooms
Piece of an asteroid after impact on a planet.: Meteorite
Venustraphobia is fear of __ women.: Beautiful
Boneless ocean animal with tentacles.: Jellyfish
He wrote about a homosexual relationship in 1948.: Gore vidal
Tech company that brought us Windows.: Microsoft
Someone who explains a theory in detail.: Expounder
Drinking receptacles.: Glassware
Signs and symptoms of cancer go away.: Remission
Please __, song by The Marvelettes.: Mr postman
Noir mystery movie with Nicholson and Dunaway.: Chinatown
Puzzle 5 Answers
Pat Morita, Mr. __ in The Karate Kid movies.: Miyagi
C in WC.: Closet
Estimate the value of something for taxes.: Assess
Umbrella term for formal leaders of religions.: Clergy
Pinocchio’s cricket friend; conscience.: Jiminy
Broad piece of defensive armor carried on the arm.: Shield
Person who takes care of the bats in baseball.: Batboy
Wood stick used to make shish kebabs.: Skewer
Country in Europe, capital is Paris.: France
This part of an URL can be .com, .gov or .edu.: Domain
Major valve of the human heart.: Aortic
A golem is a __ folklore monster.: Jewish
Reptilian creatures live in this body of water.: Lagoon
Feast, banquet, spread, regale.: Dinner
More formal term for “plant science”.: Botany
Very young female chicken.: Pullet
The Legend of __ Hollow, story by Washington Irving.: Sleepy
Book used to tell all about an item, car, appliance.: Manual
How you feel when you need to eat.: Hungry
Characterized by unexpected traits, unique.: Quirky