Popcorn Time Answers
Group 381
Puzzle 1 Answers
Eased someone’s distress.: Comforted
Biblical sea monster and 1989, 2012, and 2014 film.: Leviathan
Refined mineral, at hand during meals.: Table salt
There is no spoon says a bald boy in this movie.: The matrix
Infamous, well-known for something negative.: Notorious
Singer whose first single was “Ghost”: Ella __.: Henderson
Got better after a malady.: Recovered
Scheming slyly.: Conniving
Nautical vessel that delivers gravies or custards.: Sauceboat
Wimbledon Ladies Singles prize, Venus __ dish.: Rosewater
Holiday when William the Conqueror became king.: Christmas
Puzzle 2 Answers
Fleecy, like a sheep’s coat.: Woolly
Transfer data from a computer to a server.: Upload
Tequila is a city in this country.: Mexico
Every year.: Annual
Tore; shredded.: Ripped
Cuisine associated with a chicken dish called murgh.: Indian
If you had the same opinion as someone, you __.: Agreed
Worker who scrapes patterns into hard materials.: Etcher
Opening of the stomach, where the esophagus ends.: Cardia
Blood group system first observed in monkeys.: Rhesus
A financial plan for a certain period of time.: Budget
Character from The Arabian Nights: Sinbad the __.: Sailor
Metal cylinders used by relay runners.: Batons
Hit song from the Animals: “House of the __ Sun”.: Rising
Puzzle 3 Answers
Competitions to find the best.: Contests
Orange flower said to reduce black-eye bruising.: Marigold
Any animal existing in nature, a beast.: Creature
The opposite of takeoffs.: Landings
Yielded, admitted defeat.: Conceded
Showed sporting footage for a second time.: Replayed
Hamlet’s mother.: Gertrude
A non-alcoholic imitation of a drink.: Mocktail
Town of Mary and Joseph.: Nazareth
Tears on __; from the Grease soundtrack.: My pillow
Hemisphere with the Tropic of Capricorn.: Southern
Puzzle 4 Answers
Rules regarding clothing, in the workplace.: Dress code
A __ Mind starring Russell Crowe.: Beautiful
Rich French sauce of eggs, herbs, butter, vinegar.: Bearnaise
Withdraw, disengage.: Extricate
Blush usually enhances this portion of the face.: Cheekbone
Designer Stella’s famous musician father, Paul __.: Mccartney
Selling large quantities of goods at lower prices.: Wholesale
Expired, beaten by the clock.: Out of time
People who make headgear.: Milliners
Preside over a sporting event or wedding.: Officiate
Gladiator-slave, led an uprising against the Romans.: Spartacus
Land, as delineated by a government or state.: Territory
Steel __, women bond at a beauty shop.: Magnolias
Large South American country, known for the tango.: Argentina
Puzzle 5 Answers
Like a muffin, but with icing.: Cupcake
Day __ by the Beatles.: Tripper
Bike rider.: Cyclist
Fortress on high ground above a town.: Citadel
Displaying in abundance.: Exuding
Chemical element whose atomic number is 100.: Fermium
Particular group or class of animals or plants.: Species
To reference another username in a tweet.: Mention
He played Mr Orange in Reservoir Dogs.: Tim roth
Canada’s largest territory.: Nunavut
Amusing, funny.: Comical
Scapegoat, dupe.: Fall guy
Art that contains movement or depends on motion.: Kinetic
Palace central gallery, Versailles Hall of __.: Mirrors
Group 382
Puzzle 1 Answers
Was adequate, enough.: Sufficed
American machine gun; English poet.: Browning
John T. __, condensed soup creator, Campbell’s CEO.: Dorrance
Rectangular pad fitted in the bottom of a cot.: Mattress
Thomas __; inventor of practical steam engine.: Newcomen
A __ figure is close but maybe not precise.: Ballpark
Capital of Jamaica.: Kingston
And Then There __, Agatha Christie novel.: Were none
The lightest element in periodic table, symbol H.: Hydrogen
British monarch when Disraeli was Prime Minister.: Victoria
Music played by a suitor.: Serenade
Takes advance action to prevent something.: Preempts
Traditional angelic beings.: Seraphim
NS describes this type of calendar dating.: New style
Puzzle 2 Answers
Ocean sodium said to boost immune system.: Sea salt
Lack of enthusiasm or interest.: Boredom
Throws rubbish carelessly.: Litters
Electromagnetic field discoverer: Michael __.: Faraday
Spicy, seasoned.: Peppery
Ironed, made flat.: Pressed
1985 Bond film A View __.: To a kill
Father and son Flemish painters called Pieter.: Bruegel
The Eve of __, John Keats poem of 1820.: St agnes
Approaches someone aggressively.: Accosts
Puzzle 3 Answers
Arachnid with a stinging tail.: Scorpion
Tagliatelle al __, meaning with tomato.: Pomodoro
A game of cat __; constant pursuit and escape.: And mouse
Length or extent of time.: Duration
Became smaller in number, dropped off in number.: Dwindled
Rome’s enemy in the Punic Wars.: Carthage
Makes less polluted.: Purifies
Comfortable sitting furniture for one.: Armchair
Delivers a religious address, orates.: Preaches
Ian __, creator of Olivia the pig.: Falconer
Salad ingredient, often used in facials.: Cucumber
Don Vito and Michael __ of The Godfather.: Corleone
A painted cloth hung across the rear of the stage.: Backdrop
The 365 days just gone.: Last year
Puzzle 4 Answers
Pots for cooking liquid foodstuffs.: Saucepans
Social network used as a catalogue of ideas.: Pinterest
Won Best Actress Oscars for Klute and Coming Home.: Jane fonda
__ express, fruit-named Hawaiian weather phenomenon.: Pineapple
A celeb widely regarded to be very attractive.: Sex symbol
Cobbler, producer and mender of footwear.: Shoemaker
Type of pastry for making pain au chocolat.: Croissant
Deserted place with no remaining residents.: Ghost town
Covered from elements; protected.: Sheltered
Reverse one’s opinion, retrace one’s steps.: Backtrack
Puzzle 5 Answers
Fabric or yarn derived from Angora goats.: Mohair
Amount of freedom to move or act that is available.: Leeway
Mexican dish of steamed dough in a corn husk.: Tamale
Charlie Brown’s crush is the Little Red-__ Girl.: Haired
Wax around a wick for burning.: Candle
Least old.: Newest
Ngorongoro __; Tanzania Big Five safari hotspot.: Crater
Retired tennis player Steffi Graf’s nationality.: German
Shiny, used to describe well-conditioned hair.: Glossy
Creature from the Black __, 1954 horror film.: Lagoon
Waterway separating Alaska and Russia: __ Strait.: Bering
Group 383
Puzzle 1 Answers
Chemical used to brighten whites in the laundry.: Bleach
Unexpectedly, suddenly surrounded by many people.: Mobbed
Busy, participating, engaged physically.: Active
Star of And God Created Woman, Brigitte __.: Bardot
Events with thunder and lightning.: Storms
__ Tailor Soldier Spy.: Tinker
Someone who doesn’t turn up as planned.: No show
To formally accuse of a crime.: Indict
Spanish word for Easter.: Pascua
Litke Deep, deepest point in the __ Ocean.: Arctic
Slang word for a cheap cigar.: Stogie
Late morning meal usually eaten on weekends.: Brunch
A feline’s favorite herb, said to aid relaxation.: Catnip
Puzzle 2 Answers
Thin aluminium sheet for kitchen use.: Tin foil
He writes the songs that make the whole world sing.: Manilow
Country of King Leopold II.: Belgium
Tire wrecker, pavement flaw.: Pothole
Appropriate, suitable.: Fitting
Undeveloped film damaged by light has been.: Exposed
Juliette __, French lead in The English Patient.: Binoche
Energy source including fission/fusion processes.: Nuclear
City where the Air Canada Centre is located.: Toronto
Fold-away comfort feature between car seats.: Arm rest
Meat from a deer.: Venison
Puzzle 3 Answers
Also called ascorbic acid, found in citrus fruits.: Vitamin c
Second largest island in the Mediterranean.: Sardinia
Italian white bread, often used for sandwiches.: Ciabatta
Crime of deliberately killing a king.: Regicide
Tools used to cut hair or hedges.: Clippers
Celtic god of good fortune, with large hammer.: Sucellus
Collected and filed documents for future use.: Archived
Thought about to an unhealthy extent.: Obsessed
__ Bosses, 2011 dark comedy about abusive bosses.: Horrible
Whole kit and __, something in its entirety.: Caboodle
Puzzle 4 Answers
Rise and fall irregularly, as in a market.: Fluctuate
Normandy landing site of the Canadians in 1944.: Juno beach
A current of moving wind; American travel trailer.: Airstream
Unfriendliness or anger, often leading to conflict.: Hostility
Biblical city of Jesus’ last supper.: Jerusalem
__ Chest, take a card and roll again in Monopoly.: Community
Person hired to look after a building or a person.: Caretaker
Gradually harmful, sinister, cunning.: Insidious
1959 Disney film about a boy and a stray dog.: Old yeller
US inventor of the modern sewing machine.: Elias howe
Africa’s last monarchies: Morocco, Lesotho, and __.: Swaziland
Henry the __, Portugal’s Age of Discovery patron.: Navigator
__ of health; no medical issues.: Clean bill
River barrier named after 31st US president.: Hoover dam
Head __; cushioned protection against whiplash.: Restraint
Puzzle 5 Answers
The boundary tennis players serve behind.: Baseline
__ toast, always falls spread side down.: Buttered
Synthetic materials made from polymers.: Plastics
Funfair, circus; annual festival.: Carnival
Aligned braids that sit close to the head.: Cornrows
Mixing with a spoon.: Stirring
Eddie __; guitarist who provided solo on Beat It.: Van halen
In astrology, feminine signs are __, not positive.: Negative
How the French say 40.: Quarante
Rich French pastry and name of a French emperor.: Napoleon
__ savings time, adjustment of clocks in spring.: Daylight
A __ to Arms, Hemingway on the WWI Italian Front.: Farewell
Group 384
Puzzle 1 Answers
A spontaneous, fanciful behavior or mood.: Whimsy
Informal, everyday style.: Casual
Dian __, American mountain gorilla researcher.: Fossey
Toasted Italian sandwich served in coffee shops.: Panini
Internal Chinese flowing martial art.: Taichi
Think of something in a specific way.: Regard
City that’s home to the Neues Muesuem.: Berlin
The least narrow.: Widest
First name of Mick Jagger’s first wife.: Bianca
Timothy __, who twice played James Bond.: Dalton
Bring me my arrows of __, Jerusalem by Blake.: Desire
Joined together metal parts using heat.: Welded
Puzzle 2 Answers
Rapper, 2 Fast 2 Furious star.: Ludacris
Brief, short-lived.: Fleeting
Skilled, gifted.: Talented
Alternative name for stuffing.: Dressing
Thiamin and Riboflavin are in this class.: Vitamin b
The Adventure of the __ Band, by Sherlock Holmes.: Speckled
Frogs in larval stage.: Tadpoles
Longest or shortest day of the year.: Solstice
Between E. Europe, W. Asia, borders Caucasus.: Black sea
Truthfully.: Honestly
__ Surprise, Madonna film, not well received.: Shanghai
Record-breaking Bambino of MLB.: Babe ruth
Wavy lock of hair stuck onto the face.: Kiss curl
Puzzle 3 Answers
South Atlantic island; Georgetown is its capital.: Ascension
Rhyming words meaning tiny or little bit.: Itty bitty
Felt or believed that someone was guilty.: Suspected
Former name of the chemical element roentgenium.: Unununium
The plot of a book or a film.: Storyline
Comfortable footwear with a maritime look.: Deck shoes
Requesting one’s hand in marriage.: Proposing
Detest, loathe.: Abominate
Ancient writing surface made of animal skin.: Parchment
Frances __, Oscar-winner for Fargo.: Mcdormand
Peak TV viewing time.: Primetime
Smaller, tart relative of an orange.: Tangerine
Pulsation of the large, vital circulatory muscle.: Heartbeat
Thumb a ride from a stranger.: Hitchhike
Infallible, fail-safe, guaranteed.: Foolproof
Rhizome starch, used as a flour or sauce thickener.: Arrowroot
Puzzle 4 Answers
Mad Max: __, Tom Hardy movie.: Fury road
World’s largest current land-dwelling animal.: Elephant
The whole of.: Entirety
__ probe, NASA craft with a mission to map Venus.: Magellan
Body __, Queen song; non-verbal signs.: Language
Italian dishes made by cooking grains with stock.: Risottos
Discussing via an exchange of opinions and ideas.: Debating
Residence made from fallen trees.: Log cabin
Synonym of buy.: Purchase
Follow too closely when driving.: Tailgate
Puzzle 5 Answers
Call into question the integrity of a practice.: Impeach
Jason __, 49th/50th Supporting Actor Oscar winner.: Robards
Hand held tool for food preparation.: Utensil
Shine On You Crazy __, by Pink Floyd.: Diamond
Having or showing unfriendly, aggressive feelings.: Hostile
Audible sign of possible sleep apnea.: Snoring
Highest mountain on Italian island Elba.: Capanne
__ Pursuit, factual questions board game.: Trivial
__ roll, a pilot’s celebratory maneuver.: Victory
Unwanted attention, such as a wolf-whistle.: Catcall
No __ For Old Men, movie based on McCarthy book.: Country
Tennis players Hingis or Navratilova?.: Martina
Became inflated, expanded.: Swelled
Group 385
Puzzle 1 Answers
Subscriber identity module in a phone (in short).: Sim card
1997 remake of The Absent Minded Professor.: Flubber
Made unclean.: Dirtied
Said to a horse to make it gallop.: Giddyup
Chops in two parts with butcher’s blade.: Cleaves
Rock band known for Cherry Pie.: Warrant
__ Freud, first name of the psychoanalyst.: Sigmund
Those born in the country of Nairobi city are.: Kenyans
Taking care of, tending to.: Nursing
How the British call the wooden home for birds.: Nest box
Emma __, actress of Scream Queens.: Roberts
Furiously; extremely crossly.: Angrily
Egyptian writing surface made from plants.: Papyrus
Puzzle 2 Answers
Molly Ringwald’s character in Sixteen Candles.: Samantha
Often, regular.: Frequent
A cattle ranch in a Latin American country.: Estancia
Amsterdam’s international airport.: Schiphol
Having a chip on your __, easily provoked.: Shoulder
Too young to legally engage in an activity.: Underage
Astrology sign across Feb/Mar; water carrier.: Aquarius
__ Twenty, Yourself or Someone Like You band.: Matchbox
When visibility is severely reduced by snow.: Whiteout
Clear one’s mind for relaxation.: Meditate
Internet sensation of lying horizontally.: Planking
Expelling air from lungs; please cover the mouth.: Coughing
Puzzle 3 Answers
Without receiving a fee or salary.: Unpaid
Public safety notices sent out with urgency.: Alerts
__ bread, sliced baguette, pungent clove topping.: Garlic
Rewards, competition awards.: Prizes
Notes played together harmoniously.: Chords
Essential organ or type of bean.: Kidney
Sing for your __ or you won’t eat.: Supper
More pious than another.: Holier
Request a formal change to an official decision.: Appeal
Barriers between gardens or homes; white picket.: Fences
Rely, need help from.: Depend
Puzzle 4 Answers
Influenced by, altered by.: Affected
Wooden shed for daytrippers at the seaside.: Beach hut
Fred Flintstone’s pet sabre-toothed tiger.: Baby puss
Clarice __ faced her adversary Hannibal Lecter.: Starling
One-piece garment originally for parachuters.: Jumpsuit
Official diplomatic procedure or system of rules.: Protocol
Known as the first citizen of Athens.: Pericles
Doctor __, Lewis as goofy medical practitioner.: Dolittle
Eye of __; 1982 hit for Survivor.: The tiger
Another name for table tennis.: Pingpong
Living thing such as a plant, virus or bacterium.: Organism
Weight __, company that helps with weight loss.: Watchers
Reddish-brown, dark hardwood used for furniture.: Mahogany
Puzzle 5 Answers
Comically exaggerated imitation; risque show.: Burlesque
Linked together, attached.: Connected
Practices for a play, show, or performance.: Rehearses
Muscular actor in xXx and Chronicles of Riddick.: Vin diesel
Abridged, made less long.: Shortened
Dangerous sliding of snow in the mountains.: Avalanche
The inner workings of a timepiece.: Clockwork
Floor-length spring/summer garment.: Maxi dress
Blissfully unaware, clueless.: Oblivious
1969 festival, held on a Catskills farm.: Woodstock
Expert estimate of the value of something.: Appraisal
“A stitch in time __”.: Saves nine
City of northern Colombia, a World Heritage Site.: Cartagena
Group 386
Puzzle 1 Answers
Second largest country in the UK.: Scotland
Gold-and-white horse color.: Palomino
Identifying moniker for logging in.: Username
__ from; originating from or caused by.: Stemming
Layered, coffee-flavored Italian dessert.: Tiramisu
Nestling hugs, cozy caresses.: Snuggles
Singing father and son, Julio and Enrique ___.: Iglesias
Menacing, terrifying, invoking fright.: Fearsome
Portable fire makers.: Lighters
Driving excessively fast.: Speeding
Dita __, modern-day burlesque artist.: Von teese
Cosmetic surgery to remove wrinkles.: Facelift
Four-year period between international Games.: Olympiad
Puzzle 2 Answers
Nearer, less far.: Closer
Acid created in muscles during strenuous exercise.: Lactic
Shallow area of sea water separated by sand dunes.: Lagoon
Could be red, bell or chilli.: Pepper
Google __; web browser with four-colour logo.: Chrome
Ho Chi Minh City’s former name.: Saigon
Doesn’t play by the rules.: Cheats
The blank area on all sides of a page.: Margin
Forgive or absolve someone a misdeed.: Pardon
Swearing, solemnly promising.: Vowing
Puzzle 3 Answers
Ophthalmologists call it asthenopia.: Eyestrain
Second floor outdoor extensions on a house.: Balconies
__ Avenue, NY site of Ms Monroe’s dress updraught.: Lexington
Not the glass of an optimist.: Half empty
Checking, making sure something is legitimate.: Verifying
Unfeeling, showing no pity or soul.: Heartless
Pronged farming tool in American Gothic painting.: Pitchfork
Divide and allocate.: Apportion
Made louder.: Amplified
Name by which Mars is known.: Red planet
Writers of fiction books.: Novelists
Studious researchers.: Academics
Edible item marketed as being wonderful for health.: Superfood
Puzzle 4 Answers
Band that sang the line “Money can’t buy me love”.: Beatles
Liquorice-flavoured plant used in herbal teas.: Aniseed
__ House, Isle of Wight home of Queen Victoria.: Osborne
Jason __, England international rugby union player.: Leonard
Pieces of jewelry for warding off evil.: Amulets
To watch something closely.: Observe
Even darker than the darkest color.: Blacker
Ron Perlman’s character in film of the same name.: Hellboy
__ horse, indoor steed for children.: Rocking
__ Street; leading shopping area of Dublin.: Grafton
A whodunit or detective novel.: Mystery
A heavy cannabis consumer.: Pothead
Puzzle 5 Answers
Gave a sermon or proselytized, often in church.: Preached
Posh frock for formal dancing occasions.: Ball gown
Tribunal proceedings rendered invalid.: Mistrial
Country of birth.: Homeland
Persuasion through force or threats.: Coercion
__ press; major invention for publishing industry.: Printing
Brought up a difficult subject for discussion.: Broached
The length of space between two places.: Distance
__ Girl, Madonna song.: Material
__ Last Summer, Tennessee Williams’ play.: Suddenly
Tabletop game with rectangular tiles.: Dominoes
Passing through public streets, often with floats.: Parading
Fragrant blue, white, or pink bulbous flower.: Hyacinth
Removing impurities, e.g. from oil.: Refining
Story with a hidden meaning, often a moral.: Allegory
Group 387
Puzzle 1 Answers
Dribbles excess saliva like a bulldog.: Slobbers
Flat Italian bread made with olive oil.: Focaccia
The quick pulling of strings or feathers.: Plucking
An avalanche of sliding stones.: Rockfall
Fashion designer who said to conform is to give in.: Gaultier
Gathered list of signatures proposing changes.: Petition
__ in; initial installation of plumbing or wiring.: Roughing
Inadequate blood supply to an organ/body part.: Ischemia
__ South, novel by Mrs Gaskell about industry.: North and
Pole __, early arcade motor racing video game.: Position
Actress wife of Yves Montand: the late Simone __.: Signoret
Circus ball performers.: Jugglers
Puzzle 2 Answers
Day commemorates the signing of WW1 peace treaty.: Armistice
Pink, sticky, and sweet, for chewing.: Bubble gum
Drawn out, lengthy.: Prolonged
Wife of Ronald Reagan; 21st Academy Awards winner.: Jane wyman
Chicken and turkey, not lamb or beef.: White meat
Front chomper sticking out.: Bucktooth
Master gland of the endocrine system.: Pituitary
Their profession is researching plant life.: Botanists
Secret phrases for logging in.: Passwords
Informal term for Australia.: Down under
Puzzle 3 Answers
Severely critical review.: Scathing
Marine organisms eaten by whales.: Plankton
Texas nickname indicating stellar singularity.: Lone star
Medical term for a bone inflammation.: Osteitis
Structure with revolving sails for grinding grain.: Windmill
Cutting off, clipping.: Snipping
Christina __ knows what a girl wants.: Aguilera
Proclaims, states in a solemn manner.: Declares
French publisher of a gastronomic encyclopedia.: Larousse
Sneak peeks before the feature.: Previews
Captain America’s enemy, with scarlet cranium.: Red skull
__ Beach Memoirs, Neil Simon’s Depression-era play.: Brighton
Baseball players who stand on the mound.: Pitchers
The previous seven days.: Last week
Puzzle 4 Answers
Feeling of anxiety, discomfort, or discontent.: Unease
The dog star, the head of Canis Major.: Sirius
Ran after someone trying to catch them.: Chased
Raucous rocker of the 1960s, Janis __.: Joplin
Bed linens.: Sheets
Part of a meal, e.g. starter, main, or dessert.: Course
Beast of __, common poetic term for a pack animal.: Burden
Official language of Austria.: German
Base or slab on which a column stands.: Plinth
Husband or wife.: Spouse
Puzzle 5 Answers
Surname of Jaime, The Bionic Woman.: Sommers
Polo shirt brand with a crocodile motif.: Lacoste
Courage.: Bravery
Acoustic unit of sound measurement.: Decibel
Backs down, gives in, changes one’s mind.: Relents
Heavy ball-throwing athletics event.: Shot put
Lose consciousness, faint.: Pass out
Composer of the piano piece Clair de Lune.: Debussy
__ mark cream, for pregnant and new mothers.: Stretch
Cuisine associated with Hoisin sauce.: Chinese
Person guilty of a crime.: Culprit
Professionals who use keyboards to input data.: Typists
Group 388
Puzzle 1 Answers
Tooth caretaker professionals.: Dentists
Maintains water levels, causes to absorb water.: Hydrates
Marvellous, inspires delight.: Wondrous
Fa, a long, long __ (Do, Re, Mi).: Way to run
Job provider; the person/company one works for.: Employer
South American arabica coffee-producing nation.: Colombia
Salad fruits with plum and cherry varieties.: Tomatoes
Instant mood booster; breathe it in outdoors.: Fresh air
Recently; towards the end of a period.: Latterly
Play by Harold Pinter The __ Party.: Birthday
Puzzle 2 Answers
Scattering a liquid about haphazardly.: Splashing
Any specialized part of a cell.: Organelle
Not having any value, cheap, unusable.: Worthless
To be on your feet at a safe distance away.: Stand back
Haggled.: Bargained
Person who is obsessively self-centered.: Egomaniac
With an ugly, frightening appearance.: Monstrous
Political belief rejecting government/authority.: Anarchism
Monarch who first united Egypt ca. 3100 BC.: King menes
Spear-like green vegetable, sold in bundles.: Asparagus
A painting with inanimate subject matter.: Still life
Puzzle 3 Answers
Decision at the end of a trial.: Verdict
For wiping feet before entering a house.: Doormat
The least difficult.: Easiest
Camera cover piece, keeps safe from scratching.: Lens cap
Spice Girls debut hit single.: Wannabe
Cross the street illegally.: Jaywalk
Source of tofu.: Soybean
Injection to prevent future disease.: Vaccine
__ wheel, a regulating wheel such as in a watch.: Balance
The second M in MMA (the sport).: Martial
Puzzle 4 Answers
They protect your hearing organs from cold.: Earmuffs
Dedication, loyalty, possibly religious.: Devotion
Trapped at 90 degrees, without an escape route.: Cornered
Rude, insolent, lacking in manners.: Impolite
Types of dental restorations, sometimes gold.: Fillings
Philosophical principle of pleasure-seeking.: Hedonism
Frightening or spine-__.: Tingling
Spanish word for lunch.: Almuerzo
Venice’s opera house, meaning “the phoenix”.: La fenice
German troops in British service in the 1770s.: Hessians
Puzzle 5 Answers
Upturnings of the lips when happy.: Smiles
Lamp-dwelling magical figures.: Genies
Its capital is Charlottetown: Prince __ Island.: Edward
Hamper, impede.: Hinder
Song by Duran Duran: __ Like the Wolf.: Hungry
Electronic messages.: Emails
Creator of Mickey Mouse.: Disney
Present a TV show with another.: Cohost
To hunch or sit in a lazy way.: Slouch
Bread and __, classic yellow spread.: Butter
Group 389
Puzzle 1 Answers
Taking for granted, assuming.: Presuming
Celebrants, people who are gladdened.: Rejoicers
__ Day, film where Phil wakes to “I Got You Babe”.: Groundhog
Padded snow footwear, popular in the 80s.: Moonboots
Adjoining.: Bordering
Not restricted, infinite.: Unlimited
Espresso with added hot water.: Americano
Drugs used to reduce tension.: Relaxants
Becoming less intense, e.g. pain.: Subsiding
Confusing and difficult problem.: Conundrum
The Glass __, Tennessee Williams’ family drama.: Menagerie
Puzzle 2 Answers
Administrative subdivision of Switzerland.: Canton
Restart a computer.: Reboot
Building occupied by religous men e.g. Franciscans.: Friary
Creatures that use two legs to move.: Bipeds
City that is home to the Royal Castle of Poland.: Warsaw
The fourth state of matter.: Plasma
Played music in the street for money.: Busked
Maintain, sustain, keep.: Uphold
Anxiety disorder caused by a fear of something.: Phobia
Choose not to participate.: Opt out
Puzzle 3 Answers
Short supply, shortage, rareness.: Scarcity
Retrograde revolution applied to tennis balls.: Backspin
Texas town, Spanish for yellow.: Amarillo
The state of being in good health, not being ill.: Wellness
Vineyard method where buds are attached to roots.: Grafting
Petroleum-derived liquid used as fuel.: Gasoline
Sensitive keyboard surface, controls pointer.: Trackpad
Relating to an end-of-life ceremony.: Funerary
Avian term for a person who stays up late.: Night owl
Abusing, coercing, aggressively dominating others.: Bullying
At any time.: Whenever
Puzzle 4 Answers
Austin Powers: The Spy Who __ Me.: Shagged
Visual symbol of cosmos in Hinduism and Buddhism.: Mandala
Made a hole with a tool.: Drilled
Moved clumsily.: Fumbled
Teachers and trainers, often of athletes.: Coaches
A quick escape or change of scenery.: Getaway
“I shot the __” said both Clapton and Marley.: Sheriff
The usual hour someone goes to sleep.: Bedtime
Chewy, inedible parts of meat.: Gristle
Claims a crime has been committed.: Alleges
Hotel greeters and holders.: Doormen
Largest South American landlocked country by area.: Bolivia
Cardboard receptacle for footwear.: Shoebox
Chased or followed.: Pursued
Puzzle 5 Answers
El __; historical residence of the King of Spain.: Escorial
Extremely large mythological female.: Giantess
Sowing seeds.: Planting
Stored thoughts and feelings from the past.: Memories
Counter selling quick, inexpensive food.: Snack bar
Surface to cook on.: Stove top
Historically artistic side of the river in Paris.: Left bank
Pot for cowboys’ tobacco saliva.: Spittoon
Young female tennis match assistant.: Ballgirl
Synonym for drunk, hit like a nail.: Hammered
Group 390
Puzzle 1 Answers
Long hair on top, shaved sides.: Undercut
Martial arts film star, father of Brandon.: Bruce lee
Branch of biology concerned with the study of fungi.: Mycology
Big top entertainments.: Circuses
Person responsible for a flock.: Shepherd
Bang for __, good value for money.: Your buck
Shirley Temple’s On the Good Ship __.: Lollipop
Wickedness, dirtiness.: Foulness
Fermented tea with purported health benefits.: Kombucha
Entrance at the rear of a building.: Back door
Bloodsucking encephalitis-carrying insect.: Mosquito
Puzzle 2 Answers
Stewed meat and vegetables and its cooking pot.: Casserole
Italian merchant depicted in the Van Eyck portrait.: Arnolfini
Dignified politician, respected for his integrity.: Statesman
Coin-shaped pendant on a necklace.: Medallion
Written tasks or reminders to be ticked off.: Checklist
Unbiased, not taking sides.: Impartial
Spiced tea and milk drink originally made in India.: Chai latte
Having a large influence on a person’s development.: Formative
Unwillingness to speak about thoughts or feelings.: Reticence
Compressed as a result of physical pressure.: Compacted
Special features or services offered at a resort.: Amenities
Often luxurious top-floor apartment.: Penthouse
This vegetable’s heart is a delicacy.: Artichoke
Puzzle 3 Answers
Person who sells and/or prepares cuts of meat.: Butcher
Area or structure where automobiles are cleaned.: Car wash
Facilitated, empowered, made possible.: Enabled
Ancient city on the site of modern-day Mosul.: Nineveh
Metal with greatest resistance to magnetism.: Bismuth
__ soup helps fight colds.: Chicken
The __ Eight, Tarantino’s dabble into westerns.: Hateful
Jules Verne’s world traveler character: __ Fogg.: Phileas
Green fruit with round pit and leathery shell.: Avocado
Combat sport featured in all modern Olympic Games.: Fencing
Puzzle 4 Answers
Sports footwear with attached blade.: Ice skate
Cessation of trading for businesses.: Closures
Esoteric discipline followed by Madonna.: Kabbalah
Fictional Marvel country, home of Silver Sable.: Symkaria
Parasol, sunshade.: Umbrella
Violet-blue flower with creeping ground-level stems.: Harebell
Typically sweet layered pastries.: Strudels
Ability to read and write.: Literacy
__ Luke; 1967 prison film starring Paul Newman.: Cool hand
Requesting someone’s attendance at a party.: Inviting
Puzzle 5 Answers
Winter is __.: Coming
Country whose capital city is Bandar Seri Begawan.: Brunei
Mulling over.: Musing
Justly chargeable or responsible of wrongdoing.: Guilty
Lionel __; co-wrote We Are the World with MJ.: Richie
Bell-bottom style jeans.: Flared
__ Skelter.: Helter
The lingo for someone’s username URL on Twitter.: Handle
Sea mammal with ivory tusks.: Walrus
Look after, run a business.: Manage
Hopeless, depressing, gloomy.: Dismal
Search widely for food or provisions.: Forage
Group 391
Puzzle 1 Answers
1960 horror movie with famous shower scene.: Psycho
To calm or tranquilize, maybe with medication.: Sedate
Award given by the Recording Academy.: Grammy
A climb.: Ascent
Medieval weapons with long metal blades.: Swords
Bright, long-tailed parrots.: Macaws
One who sells.: Vendor
Two flexor muscles, the more famous in upper arms.: Biceps
Protects from sunlight.: Shades
Small room or space for food storage.: Pantry
Eastern European area states, incl. Kosovo, Serbia.: Balkan
Characteristics or features used to identify.: Traits
Vehicles traveling together, often for protection.: Convoy
Musical ensembles of singers.: Choirs
Puzzle 2 Answers
Person who publicly supports a particular cause.: Advocate
Produced in a residence, not a shop or factory.: Homemade
Basic task that a computer or website can perform.: Function
Naturally occurring volcanic glass.: Obsidian
Heavy snowstorm with strong winds.: Blizzard
Month containing Aquarius and Pisces.: February
Dead, no signs of breathing, unresponsive.: Lifeless
Father of __; 1991 film starring Steve Martin.: The bride
Treatment for kidney failure patients.: Dialysis
Pulled out of a competition.: Withdrew
Creates and posts videos to a popular sharing site.: Youtuber
Going around something; marking with a round shape.: Circling
Chaos __; treasure sought by Sonic the Hedgehog.: Emeralds
Puzzle 3 Answers
Making a journey by flight.: Air travel
Lunar eclipse with reddish tinge.: Blood moon
Raised position to alleviate swollen extremities.: Elevation
A shout or yell during combat.: Battle cry
Having no strength or influence.: Powerless
An animal that consumes mainly flesh.: Carnivore
Herbal drink leftovers used to predict.: Tea leaves
Country which has the highest waterfall.: Venezuela
Dried plant material used as home fragrance.: Potpourri
Two vertical bars often connected by a crossbar.: Goalposts
Puzzle 4 Answers
Carmen __, iconic actress with a headful of fruit.: Miranda
Rocket __; Guardians of the Galaxy marksman.: Raccoon
A person serving a prison sentence.: Convict
Raised from the dead by Jesus in the New Testament.: Lazarus
Desert in Chile known for salt and lithium mines.: Atacama
A __ sweep removes soot from flues.: Chimney
Moving ahead while followed by others.: Leading
To verbally tell a story or give commentary.: Narrate
Prince __ became Duke of Cambridge upon marriage.: William
Beliefs/customs of a particular group of people.: Culture
Embarassment or annoyance at having failed.: Chagrin
__ dress, attire worn by some women in the 1920s.: Flapper
Another name for Hansen’s disease.: Leprosy
Puzzle 5 Answers
__ pig, small porcine turned on a spit.: Suckling
Body frame.: Skeleton
Bark spice with anti-inflammatory properties.: Cinnamon
Confirm the authenticity of something.: Validate
Spanish lace scarf worn over head and shoulders.: Mantilla
Sentimental singing or serenading.: Crooning
Supply a crop with water.: Irrigate
Rare metal used for capacitors, named after Greek.: Tantalum
Disadvantage, negative aspect, downside.: Drawback
Hollow tube in which a piston moves.: Cylinder
A belt used to move items in a factory.: Conveyor
Group 392
Puzzle 1 Answers
Good looking person, usually masculine.: Handsome
Sucking blood, literally.: Leeching
French for 14, as in Le __ Juillet.: Quatorze
Not stated, uttered, although thought.: Unspoken
Mouth makeup.: Lipstick
“It’s close to __”, opening lyrics of Thriller.: Midnight
Herb that also goes by the name coriander.: Cilantro
2017 Nobel Prize for Literature winner: Kazuo __.: Ishiguro
Inherited lung disease abbreviated CF: cystic __.: Fibrosis
Articles manufactured or refined for sale.: Products
Supersonic jet that was retired in 2003.: Concorde
Making a nuisance of oneself online.: Trolling
Having or involving several elements.: Multiple
Occurs earlier than.: Predates
Puzzle 2 Answers
Quickly skimming through or copying a document.: Scanning
Marlene __, German-born actress of Der Blaue Engel.: Dietrich
Battle, fight.: Struggle
Winged animals get clean here.: Birdbath
Belarusian tennis Grand Slam winner, Victoria __.: Azarenka
A drink.: Beverage
Removed goods from a container, vehicle, etc..: Unloaded
__ earth metal family, group 2 of periodic table.: Alkaline
Breaks glass violently.: Shatters
When a storm moves from over sea to terra firma.: Landfall
Muscular, attractive man – not edible.: Beefcake
Puzzle 3 Answers
Away from the correct path.: Astray
Roman name for the modern city of Leeds.: Leodis
This fish swims upriver to spawn.: Salmon
Acute __ media; middle ear inflammation.: Otitis
__ Jean King, won 12 Singles Grand Slam titles.: Billie
To an unwarranted degree.: Unduly
Yellow, creamy Christmas drink.: Eggnog
Machu __, citadel in Peru.: Picchu
Representations of external form.: Images
Tight-__; good at keeping secrets.: Lipped
Social __, when high society and debutantes mingle.: Season
Song by the Beatles: “__ to Ride”.: Ticket
Private evening party or gathering (French).: Soiree
Perseus’s battle, Clash of the __.: Titans
__ shame, a tearful state of affairs.: Crying
Puzzle 4 Answers
Nuclear __; energy discovered by Otto Hahn.: Fission
Changes genetically over successive generations.: Evolves
Paul __, French painter, moved to Tahiti.: Gauguin
Minor who left their guardian without permission.: Runaway
Interferes, pokes one’s nose in.: Meddles
Detect, recognize something.: Discern
Pet rabbits live in these.: Hutches
Broadcast frequency used by a TV station.: Channel
Trotting or running at a slow pace.: Jogging
__ of Louvain; second wife of King Henry I.: Adeliza
Puzzle 5 Answers
Scotland’s most heavily populated city.: Glasgow
AKA Ricky Lamar Hawk.: Silento
Keeps you from slipping when leaving the shower.: Bathmat
Chewy toy for babies, to help soothe dental pain.: Teether
Part of the internet requiring special software.: Dark web
Buildings for storing aircraft.: Hangars
Feeling queasy on a boat.: Seasick
Feline name for a onesie.: Cat suit
Magical equine.: Unicorn
Painted Mona Lisa and her elusive smile.: Da vinci
Honeycombs are made of this natural moisturizer.: Beeswax
Create these doorways in time and space.: Portals
Shackled.: Chained
Chemical name for sugar in milk.: Lactose
Ryan __, star of La La Land.: Gosling
The Towering __, 70s movie with Newman and McQueen.: Inferno
Group 393
Puzzle 1 Answers
Disagreeing with, going against.: Opposing
Athletes who jump over obstacles while racing.: Hurdlers
Nintendo game for a daily mental workout.: Brain age
A very hot liquid that can burn.: Scalding
Canine that herds ovines.: Sheepdog
Verdi opera about Shakespeare’s fat knight.: Falstaff
Muscle contraction either concentric or eccentric.: Isotonic
Fidgeting, moving from side-to-side.: Wiggling
Extract of herbs or tea leaves soaked in liquid.: Infusion
Great public shame, disgrace, or embarrassment.: Ignominy
Give someone incentive to act in a certain way.: Motivate
Epidermal procedure checking for allergies.: Skin test
The Great __, film where Chaplin satirizes Hitler.: Dictator
Was president of the US in 1900.: Mckinley
Use this to figuratively kill two birds.: One stone
Usually symbolized with a gear; preferences.: Settings
Video recording devices mounted behind windshields.: Dash cams
Puzzle 2 Answers
Action of leaving.: Departure
European capital the Dambovita river runs through.: Bucharest
Starchier banana look-alikes, not eaten raw.: Plantains
Hastily, in a speedy manner.: Hurriedly
Helping another to remember, jogging their memory.: Reminding
Initials sewn onto clothing.: Monograms
With a hard outer coating, maybe of diamonds.: Encrusted
Letting something harden naturally, like clay.: Air drying
Stalk that links the spinal column to grey matter.: Brainstem
A detailed list of all items in stock.: Inventory
Conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.: Inference
Twitter feature for browsing after dark.: Night mode
Puzzle 3 Answers
Rung at the front of a house to gain attention.: Doorbells
__ Blue, come blow on your horn.: Little boy
Table-based arcade game with paddles and a puck.: Air hockey
Looking for something, perhaps on Google.: Searching
Seth Rogen and Kathryn Heigl with unexpected child.: Knocked up
Reduced to the basic, essential elements or facts.: Bare bones
Adjective describing male-associated attributes.: Masculine
Large or small component of the digestive system.: Intestine
Central part of a country, place of significance.: Heartland
Tempestuous, with a fiery temper.: Hot headed
Country most associated with black swans.: Australia
Puzzle 4 Answers
Small sovereign principality in Pyrenees region.: Andorra
A wind __ generates electricity, invented in 1887.: Turbine
The original creator of a company or organization.: Founder
Batman’s nemesis Dr. Edward Nygma.: Riddler
Hero in Greek mythology that killed the Minotaur.: Theseus
Irritated, provoked.: Annoyed
A repeated passage in music.: Reprise
King, queen, or butterfly.: Monarch
An underground prison, especially in a castle.: Dungeon
Said to have been discovered by Newton.: Gravity
An object or arrangement resembling a rose.: Rosette
Puzzle 5 Answers
The Great __, film with McQueen as the Cooler King.: Escape
Often diamond or sapphire, it reads a record.: Stylus
Petite, delicately small and pretty.: Dainty
Larry __; 2011 romantic comedy with Tom Hanks.: Crowne
Cayenne __; hot spice that helps flu sufferers.: Pepper
Hit where a batter reaches second base in baseball.: Double
Cross of two plants/animals of different species.: Hybrid
Parchment made from animal skins.: Vellum
Referring to a woman in the context of her wedding.: Bridal
What Lucy Locket lost according to the rhyme.: Pocket
Beau, potential love interest.: Suitor
Used to drip liquid onto roasting meat.: Baster
Where rainwater is channelled.: Gutter
Group 394
Puzzle 1 Answers
Detecting the scent of something with the nose.: Smelling
Term for polytheism first used by early Christians.: Paganism
Black carbon & ash residue, helps remove toxins.: Charcoal
Whipping on a pirate ship.: Flogging
Go over, prepare for a performance.: Rehearse
It holds a ship’s compass.: Binnacle
Drastic times call for drastic __.: Measures
Action of manipulating uncooked dough.: Kneading
The most fortunate.: Luckiest
Birds that are sleeping or resting are.: Roosting
Robots with a human appearance.: Androids
Early 70s music genre with glitter and make-up.: Glam rock
In a believable, convincing way; believably.: Credibly
Former spelling of Indian city Kolkata.: Calcutta
Stamp of authenticity for gold and silver.: Hallmark
Puzzle 2 Answers
Astray, not following the planned route.: Off course
Barricades for keeping hackers out of networks.: Firewalls
In an unlawful way.: Illegally
Largest Dutch city, but not seat of government.: Amsterdam
Thriller master of Psycho fame; Alfred __.: Hitchcock
Long overcoat with a removable cape.: Inverness
Self-absorbed, conceited.: Egotistic
Extremely tasty.: Delicious
An issue that’s irrelevant, not worth discussing.: Moot point
Retrograde planets appear to move not forwards but.: Backwards
Making a roof out of straw.: Thatching
Woman credited with sewing the first US flag.: Betsy ross
Commentary of an off-screen narrator.: Voiceover
Collage of inspirational bits and pieces.: Mood board
“God Rest Ye Merry __”.: Gentlemen
Puzzle 3 Answers
Point of connection for closing electric circuits.: Terminal
Funeral speeches.: Eulogies
Was important or significant.: Mattered
Buddhism, Islam, or Christianity for example.: Religion
Selecting.: Choosing
Method to decide which team kicks off in football.: Coin toss
Honeycomb cells are in this shape.: Hexagons
A type of verse; also a county and city in Ireland.: Limerick
Wrapped a wound.: Bandaged
Silver metal named after continent, atomic no. 63.: Europium
Formal gathering for mid-day meal.: Luncheon
Survived longer than somebody else.: Outlived
Just a spoon full of sugar helps this go down.: Medicine
One who estimates values, often for insurance.: Assessor
Puzzle 4 Answers
Tolkien’s Halflings.: Hobbits
Stretching your neck to see something.: Craning
Masculine sanctuary, e.g. a shed or garage.: Man cave
Second wife of John Lennon.: Yoko ono
Small onion.: Shallot
Official ban on trade with a particular country.: Embargo
Italian filmmaker who directed “8 1/2”: Federico __.: Fellini
Ralph __, who played Voldemort.: Fiennes
This empire annexed Crimea in 1783.: Russian
Used to soak up wet ink, protect writing surfaces.: Blotter
Remarkable, worthy of attention.: Notable
A specialist in the care of horses’ hooves.: Farrier
Puzzle 5 Answers
Wall plaster, generally rough and not smooth.: Stucco
Fixed, repaired; whether home or heart.: Mended
Person or animal lacking pigmentation.: Albino
Related to teeth.: Dental
Furthest point of orbit; climax or culmination.: Apogee
Dough used to make baklava.: Phyllo
A URL includes the protocol, the path, and this.: Domain
Bends down low.: Stoops
A __ dinner, where dress and decorum are observed.: Formal
Oscar Wilde play about a Biblical temptress.: Salome
Michael Jackson played the scarecrow in 1978 film.: The wiz
Boats you can paddle while sitting or kneeling.: Canoes
Near perfect eyesight, 20/20 __.: Vision
Group 395
Puzzle 1 Answers
Flat agriculture surfaces cut into slopes.: Terraces
Most populous city in New Zealand.: Auckland
Someone who travels without a destination.: Wanderer
The P in PALs, warning about explicit lyrics.: Parental
This keyboard key saves you time scrolling lower.: Page down
Best place to rest for a migraine sufferer.: Dark room
The mood created by a room’s decor.: Ambiance
Low support for legs when sitting in an armchair.: Footrest
Cold Andalusian soup of bread, tomatoes & veggies.: Gazpacho
Professional who takes expert measurement of land.: Surveyor
Close __, being uncomfortably close to someone.: Quarters
Razor blade company founded by King Camp __.: Gillette
Most cruel, most severe.: Harshest
Puzzle 2 Answers
Captivating, hypnotic, pulls you in.: Magnetic
Used for ocular relief, they remove redness.: Eye drops
Those with exceptional intelligence or creativity.: Geniuses
Computer programs that cost users nothing.: Freeware
Walking in step like a soldier.: Marching
E.g. a half, fifth, third, tenth.: Fraction
__ the Wind; song from Disney’s Pocahontas.: Colors of
Royal wedding transport for Windsor procession.: Carriage
Someone who contributes money expecting a return.: Investor
S Australia’s capital named after a British queen.: Adelaide
A huge or monstrous creature.: Behemoth
Person who preserves human remains.: Embalmer
Shakespearean character originally called Oldcastle.: Falstaff
Woven thick textile fabric with pictures, designs.: Tapestry
Puzzle 3 Answers
Fatal.: Deadly
A fixed, regular payment to an employee.: Salary
Force exerted by a machine.: Effort
__ Bueller’s Day Off.: Ferris
Fortified wine from Spain.: Sherry
The plant __; it grew new protuberances.: Budded
Chaos, extreme disorder.: Mayhem
Small and dainty.: Petite
Pursued and killed an animal.: Hunted
Waltzes, tangos, etc..: Dances
Dry up and shrink.: Wither
Porcelain drinking vessel that sits on a saucer.: Tea cup
Pulsates steadily and regularly.: Throbs
Locations.: Places
Necklace worn tightly around the neck.: Choker
Puzzle 4 Answers
Relocated to live in a different country.: Emigrated
Communications and promotions professional.: Publicist
Question-answer search engine with butler.: Ask jeeves
Seat with a tray used by babies when eating.: High chair
Tussle, struggle; an informal game in sport.: Scrimmage
To fire a weapon.: Discharge
Formed a duo with Art Garfunkel.: Paul simon
McDonalds combo for kids that includes a toy.: Happy meal
Guilty __; passions people are embarrassed about.: Pleasures
Someone attending shindigs, blasts, celebrations.: Partygoer
Separating from a path and taking a new direction.: Diverging
Last name of smooth-talking Friends character Joey.: Tribbiani
Divination using tea leaves.: Tassology
Excessively, to a great degree.: Profusely
Arty ancient Italians from modern-day Tuscany.: Etruscans
Puzzle 5 Answers
Examining, quizzing.: Testing
To show, display.: Exhibit
A house plagued by ghosts.: Haunted
Bright yellow-coloured gemstone.: Citrine
Snipping, chopping.: Cutting
Victor __ won an Oscar for Gone With the Wind.: Fleming
Country that gave the world Boris Becker.: Germany
Compactness, solidity.: Density
Radio broadcasting time devoted to specific music.: Airplay
Mouse noises.: Squeaks
An unpleasant immune reaction e.g. hayfever.: Allergy
Essential building site headwear.: Hard hat
Group 396
Puzzle 1 Answers
__ snacks, treat loved by cartoon detective dog.: Scooby
Information printed at the bottom of each page.: Footer
Not outside of the house.: Indoor
Large bodies of water, e.g. Atlantic and Pacific.: Oceans
Citrus fruits said to help reduce acne.: Lemons
Protection granted by a nation to a refugee.: Asylum
A particular feature, facet, or characteristic.: Aspect
Straightforward.: Direct
__ Globe, Marilyn Monroe won for Some Like it Hot.: Golden
Search __; tool for finding information online.: Engine
Outer covering of a piece of ammunition.: Casing
It heats the water for a cup of tea.: Kettle
Coast near Naples atop limestone cliffs.: Amalfi
Device for channeling liquids into a small opening.: Funnel
Abduct someone.: Kidnap
Puzzle 2 Answers
Small groups of words, sayings.: Phrases
Say very quietly.: Whisper
The abbreviation DM on Facebook: Direct __.: Message
Cassava root starch used to make a milky pudding.: Tapioca
Composer who wrote the “William Tell Overture”.: Rossini
Raiders of the __, Indiana Jones film.: Lost ark
Six-sided shape.: Hexagon
Personal view; people often polled for.: Opinion
Material often used to make belts and shoes.: Leather
Capital and largest city in Iraq.: Baghdad
Not eating/drinking for a set period of time.: Fasting
The witch from Shakespeare’s The Tempest.: Sycorax
Smooth to the touch, like a common soft fabric.: Velvety
Shows, represents.: Depicts
National flower of Scotland.: Thistle
MMA Submission, when an opponent __.: Taps out
Chameleons and geckos are these.: Lizards
Puzzle 3 Answers
Country with Bratislava as its capital.: Slovakia
__ can; garden container for giving plants a drink.: Watering
Someone who carves or etches a design.: Engraver
The __ Dead, 60s US band headed by Jerry Garcia.: Grateful
Ruthless, cruel, with no compassion.: Pitiless
Style, sophistication and good taste.: Elegance
A foreigner legally expelled from a country was.: Deported
Sandra ___, author of The House on Mango Street.: Cisneros
Computer doc without images or special formatting.: Text file
Advised, informed in an official manner.: Notified
Creative designs crafted on top of a cup of coffee.: Latte art
Squeezes muscles together.: Clenches
__ & Evelyn, body care products retailer.: Crabtree
Puzzle 4 Answers
Had a light sleep such as enjoyed by a feline.: Catnapped
A boat with two hulls.: Catamaran
It takes rainwater from the roof to the ground.: Drainpipe
Southern highest point in Zodiac at birth, MC.: Midheaven
Bring something under control, dominate.: Subjugate
Device for showing a film on a screen.: Projector
How quickly the breeze is blowing.: Wind speed
The meaning of MX in BMX.: Motocross
Branch of linguistics dealing with meaning.: Semantics
French word for the ninth month of the year.: Septembre
Jodie __, she plays the first female Doctor Who.: Whittaker
Made someone feel isolated or estranged.: Alienated
Heavy emotional or mental burden; grinding.: Millstone
Italian chicory/endive with red leaves.: Radicchio
Compound released by cells due to allergies.: Histamine
Set of seven works.: Heptalogy
Puzzle 5 Answers
Triumphed over adversity.: Overcame
Colonists’ slogan: “No __ without representation”.: Taxation
Explosive devices with pins.: Grenades
Conflicting, argumentative; that causes a split.: Factious
Detecting the texture of something with fingers.: Touching
Metalloid, symbol Sb, alloyed with lead/tin.: Antimony
Luxury food made from duck or goose liver.: Foie gras
Fiercely, aggressively, wildly.: Savagely
Reactions given to an online post or a product.: Feedback
Putting hands together to make appreciative sound.: Clapping
Reserves or hires a vehicle for a special purpose.: Charters
Legal officials who examine the dead.: Coroners
Angry outbursts over driving incidents.: Road rage
Native of Lima, Arequipa, Trujillo etc..: Peruvian
Dress code for formal functions, requires a tuxedo.: Black tie
Fragrant herbal sprig said to aid memory.: Rosemary
Brand of permanent colored markers.: Sharpies
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Puzzle 1 Answers
A half-year term in a school or university.: Semester
Tripped – over words or feet.: Stumbled
Unexpected drop in winter temperatures.: Cold snap
Chemical sphere to protect clothing from insects.: Mothball
Codename of Windows XP operating system.: Whistler
Play by George Bernard Shaw: Man and __.: Superman
Desert in Southern Africa.: Kalahari
__ in disguise, means a bad thing turns out good.: Blessing
The science of creating cocktails.: Mixology
Happy, in a good mood.: Cheerful
Wrongdoings, illegal acts.: Misdeeds
Puzzle 2 Answers
Often served with tomato sauce and meatballs.: Spaghetti
Loves and values a person or possession.: Cherishes
Reduced to fertiliser.: Composted
Process for stiffening fabrics.: Starching
Someone or something with no chance of success.: Lost cause
State of anxiety, nervous excitement.: Agitation
It can be constructive at times.: Criticism
Canines on guard.: Watchdogs
Anatomical term for the outer layer of skin.: Epidermis
Group 16 of the periodic table, __ family e.g. O.: Chalcogen
Puzzles, bewilders.: Mystifies
Removing, subtracting; often with taxes.: Deducting
Leader of a tribe or clan.: Chieftain
Passing cotton through the eye of a needle.: Threading
Band with which Sting rose to fame.: The police
Originally tried to convert metal into gold.: Alchemist
When a father is killed by his child.: Patricide
Personal description and history in online profile.: Biography
A large room or residence hall for students.: Dormitory
Puzzle 3 Answers
Pacific Rim __, sequel to the 2013 original.: Uprising
__ rugs, patterned floor coverings from the East.: Oriental
Former colonial ruler of Sao Tome & Principe.: Portugal
Pilot leaving a jet in an emergency.: Ejecting
False teeth.: Dentures
Chemical process of determining authenticity.: Acid test
They are enrolled in an educational institution.: Students
__ identity; wrong person.: Mistaken
Small shop specialized in fashionable items.: Boutique
Complete from beginning to end, totality.: Entirety
Flamboyant US pianist, first name Wladziu.: Liberace
Having more prickles or barbs.: Thornier
Advertisers pay for __ media to show in timelines.: Promoted
One who designs and fits corrective lenses.: Optician
Made a meal warm again.: Reheated
Puzzle 4 Answers
Short vinyl record.: Single
Branched horn on the head of a deer.: Antler
People who manage online groups.: Admins
Richard Branson’s Caribbean island.: Necker
To raise or elevate, especially in mood.: Uplift
Sheriff’s assistant.: Deputy
State of bliss in Hindu philosophy.: Ananda
Floating at sea unanchored.: Adrift
To determine an outcome, choose one thing.: Decide
Part of the foot between the ball and the heel.: Instep
Skylight-covered central space.: Atrium
Java, joe.: Coffee
The Good Witch of the South from The Wizard of Oz.: Glinda
__ Emperor; legendary Chinese sovereign.: Yellow
His hair was his strength.: Samson
Puzzle 5 Answers
You’ll get relief from this Dr. Hoffmann invention.: Aspirin
Another word for a person’s last name.: Surname
Goes against someone’s viewpoint.: Opposes
Dog, could be Cocker or Springer.: Spaniel
High-dressmaking in French.: Couture
Beer factory.: Brewery
Become less flexible, make more rigid.: Stiffen
Little assistants, yellow with dungarees.: Minions
School __, required dress code.: Uniform
When a ship hits the bottom or shore it runs __.: Aground
__ Peninsula is the largest in the world.: Arabian
Sudden involuntary diaphragm contractions.: Hiccups
Resolves a dispute.: Settles
Sixth actor cast as James Bond in films: Pierce __.: Brosnan
Glazed sugar long thin buns from Valencia.: Fartons
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Puzzle 1 Answers
Strip of shiny material for tying bows.: Ribbon
__ Crue, US rockers with drummer Tommy Lee.: Motley
Buddhist tower many storeys high.: Pagoda
The Two Gentlemen of __, by Shakespeare.: Verona
Very poor person, as opposed to a prince.: Pauper
A cure or treatment.: Remedy
Anagram of briefs.: Fibres
The capital of Tasmania.: Hobart
Drinks company, owner of Baileys and Guinness.: Diageo
Tremble from the cold.: Shiver
Having or showing a mild, tender temperament.: Gentle
Puzzle 2 Answers
Material used to make a cast for broken bones.: Plaster
Guilt or regret for a past mistake.: Remorse
Type of machine that sells small items like snacks.: Vending
Spanish word for “heart”.: Corazon
A mountain or hill that might erupt.: Volcano
Alternative name for Vitamin A1.: Retinol
Major taxonomic group, between domain and phylum.: Kingdom
Sea nymph who imprisoned Odysseus.: Calypso
Not strict, more merciful than expected.: Lenient
Tom Jones hit about an unfaithful woman.: Delilah
__ lenses, vision correctors on the eyeballs.: Contact
Short tube for launching rockets.: Bazooka
Traveller on holiday.: Tourist
Puzzle 3 Answers
This feline is said to bring bad luck.: Black cat
Inconsiderate, without concern for consequences.: Mindless
Lacking knowledge.: Ignorant
Bird poem by Edgar Allan Poe.: The raven
Stop developing; become inactive.: Stagnate
Got rid of, threw away.: Disposed
Backs up, supports; promotes a specific product.: Endorses
Electrical system, sparks fuel to start the engine.: Ignition
Element with atomic no. 89, discovered by Giesel.: Actinium
Topics or stories becoming popular on social media.: Trending
Padded seat that leans back and elevates feet.: Recliner
Non-believers.: Atheists
Chile’s capital city.: Santiago
Plant-based liquid fat used for cooking and salads.: Olive oil
Brush hair in reverse to achieve volume.: Backcomb
Shaped or carved with a knife.: Whittled
Makes a noise like a fire.: Crackles
Melanie Griffith’s ex: Zorro portrayer Antonio __.: Banderas
Puzzle 4 Answers
Worries, tensions, strains.: Stresses
External window coverings that open and close.: Shutters
Trader, retailer.: Merchant
To put at risk.: Endanger
Betrayers, especially to their country.: Traitors
In poor conditions, ignored, abandoned.: Derelict
Place to secure your cycle.: Bike rack
Serbian top tennis player, Novak __.: Djokovic
South Africa tourist attraction: Table __.: Mountain
To pause or delay action temporarily.: Hesitate
Blatant, obvious, unabashed.: Flagrant
Arthur __, the husband of Charlotte Bronte.: Nicholls
Unfortunate, morose, evoking sympathy.: Wretched
Puzzle 5 Answers
MS operating system launched in 2001.: Windows xp
A Murder is __, detective fiction from 1950.: Announced
Second most populated city in Australia.: Melbourne
Preparedness, willingness.: Readiness
Piece of a whole.: Component
Utter sounds or words; enunciate correctly.: Pronounce
Small, dark skin blemish that appears with age.: Liver spot
Mounds of earth pushed up by underground mammals.: Molehills
Charades is an example of one of these.: Party game
Your Body is a Wonderland artist.: John mayer
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Puzzle 1 Answers
Venezuela’s capital and largest city.: Caracas
Pioneer of radio transmission: Guglielmo __.: Marconi
TV’s __ Island, where wishes and desires came true.: Fantasy
Enthusiastic and eager.: Excited
Bank __, where you store and withdraw money.: Account
A disease or period of sickness.: Illness
Communications of an intent to inflict harm.: Threats
Style of comedy with a comic and live audience.: Stand up
The opposite of departure.: Arrival
The process or period of gathering crops.: Harvest
Artist Mrs. Knowles-Carter.: Beyonce
Another term for a masochist: “__ for punishment”.: Glutton
Hair’s tactile appearance; e.g. uneven, choppy.: Texture
Act of spending money extravagantly.: Splurge
Texts at the page top, separate from the body.: Headers
Puzzle 2 Answers
Ceramic material often used to make teacups.: Porcelain
Hormone supplement used to help induce sleep.: Melatonin
Science that most incorporates the Periodic Table.: Chemistry
To be easy to understand, have a clear meaning.: Make sense
Self-evident; undisputed.: Axiomatic
Red wine grape also called Primitivo.: Zinfandel
To score a run in baseball you must step on this.: Home plate
Thought transference.: Telepathy
Used to hold computer cords together and organize.: Cable ties
Adaptable, useful, flexible.: Versatile
State of legally belonging to you.: Ownership
Baggage that has not been collected.: Unclaimed
Designed for efficiency and comfort when working.: Ergonomic
Clinging or adhering closely, persistent.: Tenacious
Wife that Henry VIII had the longest: __ of Aragon.: Catherine
Puzzle 3 Answers
Made less tight.: Loosened
Provided goods or services to another party.: Supplied
Moving downwards; reducing in amount or value.: Lowering
Observing, looking at over a period of time.: Watching
Restoring back to life or consciousness.: Reviving
Palace in Granada, Spain.: Alhambra
Moved troops into position for action.: Deployed
A long, thin loaf of French bread.: Baguette
Mixes cards.: Shuffles
List of updates shown on one’s Facebook home page.: News feed
__ and torn; in a poor state.: Tattered
Cooling water Egyptian goddess, daughter of Anubis.: Kebechet
National Lampoon’s __; film series with road trips.: Vacation
Organism that lives off its host.: Parasite
Puzzle 4 Answers
__ colour, used for emphasis in a room’s scheme.: Accent
Sport played with a stick and a puck.: Hockey
Where one thing hits another, point of ___.: Impact
Wear this to brace and support an injured wrist.: Splint
__ bath, a foamy way to relax.: Bubble
A foul smell, stink.: Stench
Add a location to an online message, e.g. a Tweet.: Geotag
Bold and shameless.: Brazen
Shoulder __, flat bones also called scapulae.: Blades
Lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern.: Random
__ Jones, producer on MJ’s Off the Wall album.: Quincy
Modest, without an excess of pride.: Humble
Desired, e.g. a specific food.: Craved
A smooth liquid preparation applied onto the skin.: Lotion
French __, South American country, capital Cayenne.: Guiana
Tiny pieces of underwear, or flip-flops.: Thongs
Send away forever.: Banish
Puzzle 5 Answers
Officially accepted, allowed, or agreed to.: Approved
Chocolate squares of cakey gooeyness.: Brownies
__ awkward; uncomfortable around others.: Socially
People with great regard for someone, maybe secret.: Admirers
In large quantity, very many.: Numerous
__ earth, tactic of leaving nothing for the enemy.: Scorched
Africa’s leading coffee-producing country.: Ethiopia
Animals, birds, and insects in nature.: Wildlife
Place where boats are repaired.: Dockyard
Across the __, Beatles song transmitted into space.: Universe
Carved with spooky faces at Halloween.: Pumpkins
Margaret __, the Iron Lady.: Thatcher
Athletic event with a sand pit.: Long jump
Elegant and poised, like a ballet dancer.: Graceful
Cowboy movie starring Grace Kelly, Gary Cooper.: High noon
__ reaction: a bodily reflex without thought.: Knee jerk
Computer equipment, not programs.: Hardware
Group 400
Puzzle 1 Answers
Olympic commentator Mark Foster’s sport.: Swimming
Enclosures where horses can exercise.: Paddocks
Male __ products include aftershave, razors etc..: Grooming
A person who provides instruction, teaches.: Educator
Cartoonist Matt __; creator of The Simpsons.: Groening
Large rocks, as seen in Bedrock city.: Boulders
Soaked up a liquid.: Absorbed
Wine process achieved by swirling it in a glass.: Aerating
Animated film about an infant businessman: The __.: Boss baby
Extroverted, gregarious, convivial.: Outgoing
Type of controller used in helicopter simulation.: Joystick
Cavity from which a hair grows.: Follicle
Bermuda __. don’t go too near said Barry Manilow.: Triangle
To make secret or new information known.: Disclose
Spoke quietly and incoherently.: Muttered
Puzzle 2 Answers
Mr. __ & Sherman is a 2014 DreamWorks film.: Peabody
English translation of “leche de coco”: __ milk.: Coconut
Halloween month.: October
To preserve a corpse as was popular in Egypt.: Mummify
Stephen King’s pen name.: Bachman
Pleading, incessantly asking for something.: Begging
What a barber might give you.: Haircut
__ spikes, long hair stuck out proud with gel.: Liberty
Explode inwards.: Implode
Less expensive, less pricey.: Cheaper
Guy __, Snatch director, Madonna’s ex-husband.: Ritchie
Atlanta NFL team.: Falcons
Clearly set out; explained.: Defined
Underwater missile.: Torpedo
Puzzle 3 Answers
Turning down, denying.: Refusing
Barring someone from interaction on social media.: Blocking
The __ of the Moon; 1973 Pink Floyd album.: Dark side
Emotional states, sentiments.: Feelings
Makes faster, speeds up.: Quickens
Entering into combat with an enemy.: Engaging
To introduce changes in the way something is done.: Innovate
Relating to the smallest unit of an organism.: Cellular
Person or business that sells goods.: Retailer
Shaft of light from Earth’s satellite.: Moonbeam
Hair spirals a.k.a. corkscrew curls.: Ringlets
Priscilla’s surname before she married Elvis.: Beaulieu
Witch who wiggled her nose on Bewitched.: Samantha
Sarah __; commoner who married Prince Andrew.: Ferguson
Trans-__ Railway runs from Moscow to Vladivostok.: Siberian
Paul __, Trump campaign manager.: Manafort
Gatherings for sampling wine, etc..: Tastings
Fulfills legal requirements or standards.: Complies
What the C in Washington, D. C. stands for.: Columbia
Puzzle 4 Answers
Linguistics is the study of __.: Languages
__ penguins, birds appearing to be wearing helmets.: Chinstrap
__ Park, Jane Austen’s Fanny Price novel.: Mansfield
Dress with no visible means of support.: Strapless
An infection that inflames the lungs.: Pneumonia
Rhyming phrase meaning ‘very simple’.: Easy peasy
The grate or hearth at the base of a chimney.: Fireplace
Uptown Funk and 24K Magic singer.: Bruno mars
A difficult challenge (maybe vertically so).: Tall order
Six, e.g. a box of eggs.: Half dozen
Making you lose confidence, worrying.: Unnerving
Puzzle 5 Answers
Red/orange metal shined up and used for pans.: Copper
Rigor __, stiffness that follows death.: Mortis
Mass departure.: Exodus
City through which the Manzanares River passes.: Madrid
To blur or smear ink by rubbing.: Smudge
Used to moor a ship to the sea bottom.: Anchor
Making quiet or hiding people from an online feed.: Muting
Grim __, personification of death with a scythe.: Reaper
Best of both __.: Worlds
Café __; French way of serving coffee – with milk.: Au lait
Monetary sums expected exchanged in a purchase.: Prices
Calm, peaceful.: Serene
River that runs through London.: Thames
Chong’s comedic partner.: Cheech
Keyboard instruments.: Pianos
Famous Five author Enid __.: Blyton