Under the sea Answers
Group 21
Puzzle 1 Answers
Popular cocktail allegedly created in Mexico.: Margarita
Computer electronic circuit on small plate.: Microchip
Stimulation of action or determination towards one.: Incentive
Where the highest mountains are.: Himalayas
Spacecraft in Galaxy Quest.: Protector
HBO’s sensual version of vampire genre.: True blood
Another name for surgery.: Operation
Large maze, intricate paths, hard to solve.: Labyrinth
Bacteria that do not require oxygen.: Anaerobic
Unscrupulous tradesman.: Profiteer
A floating residence.: Houseboat
Meaning a prosperous or flourishing colony, “abad”.: Meherabad
Occupation of the fictional character Popeye.: Sailor man
The oldest tennis tournament in the world.: Wimbledon
Gentleman’s __, aka GQ magazine.: Quarterly
Vertical drop like the Niagara or Iguazu falls.: Waterfall
Puzzle 2 Answers
Company that first produced the gummy bear.: Haribo
__ pig: small rodent that is also a pet.: Guinea
Mauricio __, Peruvian politician.: Mulder
Everyone related to you is your __.: Family
Tiny nation called “The Warm Heart of Africa”.: Malawi
Fraternize with.: Hobnob
Shallow pond, natural or artificial.: Lagoon
James __, actor, filmmaker, author, speaker.: Franco
Moses separated this to free his people.: Red sea
Two or more people in agreement.: Mutual
Forza Motorsport 6 is a __ video game.: Racing
Puzzle 3 Answers
Baseball position behind the batter.: Catcher
Person who confirms and certifies a person’s death.: Coroner
Center mass of a cell, holds chromosomes.: Nucleus
A long blade attached to the barrel of a gun.: Bayonet
Transparent quartz.: Crystal
Leo __, author of War and Peace.: Tolstoy
Tropical mosquito-borne disease; deadly.: Malaria
Hostile to rivalry; worries about unfaithfulness.: Jealous
Trading __, reality TV show about wife swapping.: Spouses
Art style of 17th century Europe.: Baroque
Standard.: Default
It is better to give than to __.: Receive
A bend in a sinuous watercourse or river.: Meander
Puzzle 4 Answers
Tight-fitting undergarment worn by ladies.: Corset
A __ was a common good luck charm in Egypt.: Scarab
To take something away from a place or area.: Remove
Child’s toy; dangerous desert snake.: Rattle
Clear protective coating put on some artwork.: Enamel
Helena __ Carter, Harry Potter villain.: Bonham
__ incident, Morocco site of French-German rivalry.: Agadir
A watercourse or creek in an arid region.: Arroyo
European river, once Roman Empire boundary.: Danube
Genderless term for husband or wife.: Spouse
Thin Greek pastry dough, also spelled filo.: Phyllo
A sort of Cajun-Caribbean blues.: Zydeco
Puzzle 5 Answers
Nobleman ranking next below an earl.: Viscount
To adorn something with ornaments.: Decorate
The word for 18 in German.: Achtzehn
Like a cauliflower with green heads.: Broccoli
Cable-stayed/suspension bridge in New York City.: Brooklyn
Elastic protein of the skin, bone, and tissues.: Collagen
Woodwind instrument used in Hungarian music.: Tarogato
A large area of land covered with ice.: Ice field
Echinoderm belonging to the class Asteroidea.: Starfish
Custom device to hold teeth in position.: Retainer
A period of six months.: Semester
Nightcrawler and __ actor, Jake Gyllenhaal.: Southpaw
Group 22
Puzzle 1 Answers
Imaginative, artistic.: Creative
Estadio Santiago __, Madrid royal stadium.: Bernabeu
Legal, political drama about a cheating politician.: Good wife
Top element of periodic table.: Hydrogen
A naked-eye observation; __ horse-riding.: Bareback
They say he played possessed by the devil.: Paganini
Cinema __, film that is a homage to the cinema.: Paradiso
Fear of poison.: Iophobia
Difference between things having similar natures.: Contrast
One of the Great Lakes of North America.: Michigan
Christian expeditions to Jerusalem in Middle Ages.: Crusades
Puzzle 2 Answers
Closely trimmed curved bones of pork (or beef).: Spareribs
Brass, like a tuba, smaller; can have a second bell.: Euphonium
Dead without a will.: Intestate
Memorial and museum in Oświęcim, Poland.: Auschwitz
Hollywood dubbed him the Man of a 1000 faces.: Lon chaney
St. __, pre ER and Grey’s Anatomy medical drama.: Elsewhere
“Sandbox” building video game of textured cubes.: Minecraft
Estuarine __ is the largest living reptile.: Crocodile
Not the author’s real name.: Pseudonym
American health supplements brand.: Herbalife
Heavily-visited online encyclopedia.: Wikipedia
Christian holiday celebrated 50 days after Easter.: Pentecost
To check if the government is acting correctly.: Oversight
Puzzle 3 Answers
Mayor __, Springfield’s corrupt politician.: Quimby
Building where cars are parked.: Garage
Round container; unit of measure.: Barrel
To repeat words from memory; related to poetry.: Recite
Invertebrate with porous body, no organs.: Sponge
Mascara, lipstick, etc; usually worn on the face.: Make up
2015 Adam Sandler, Kevin James movie.: Pixels
To be scared.: Afraid
Express formal consent to a treaty or contract.: Ratify
Simplifies mobile electronic purchases, digital __.: Wallet
Puzzle 4 Answers
Ira and George __, brothers and songwriters.: Gershwin
Fugu is a __ delicacy that contains a nerve toxin.: Japanese
Arthur __, Latin teacher of Goodbye, Mr. Chips.: Chipping
This element makes up 78% of the air you breathe.: Nitrogen
Long-distance running race, 42.195 kilometres.: Marathon
Island in California that used to be a prison.: Alcatraz
Something that does not vary.: Constant
Water falling over a surface; waterfall.: Cataract
It keeps hair in place.: Scrunchy
Reality show about people in the wild doing tasks.: Survivor
Sound, characters, or visual cue to gain access.: Password
Puzzle 5 Answers
Tube used to breathe underwater.: Snorkel
Bright purple-red, not fuchsia.: Magenta
Occurs in a specific region or population.: Endemic
Eel-shaped, slime-producing fish.: Hagfish
Walt __, American poet.: Whitman
Set of kettledrums in an orchestra.: Timpani
A love story.: Romance
Not up to __ = unsatisfactory.: Scratch
Doctor __, 1965 film starring Omar Sharif.: Zhivago
People who are able to break into computers.: Hackers
TV show about a family in Renaissance Italy.: Borgias
Sonar and laser are examples of this.: Acronym
Group 23
Puzzle 1 Answers
__ puncture, spinal fluid removed, spinal tap.: Lumbar
Customer of professional services.: Client
Someone who works in a home.: Butler
1960’s solo dance, knees bent, palms flat.: Watusi
Plants’ waste essential to human life.: Oxygen
To connect, to see eye-to-eye.: Relate
Berry Gordy’s music label.: Motown
Death’s walking stick, farming tool.: Scythe
Safety device in a car.: Airbag
Polished stone; glass ball used in games.: Marble
Mutant Professor.: Xavier
Puzzle 2 Answers
Singer/song writer of Candle in the Wind.: Elton john
Nickname of New Zealand’s rugby team.: All blacks
Fan worms strain water through their __.: Tentacles
The Spanish painter of Las Meninas.: Velazquez
Not made up of cells or complete cells.: Acellular
Cooking vessel used for preparing cheesy meal.: Fondue pot
One of the houses in the War of the Roses.: Lancaster
__ Carmelites, Spanish monastic community.: Discalced
Italian sweet bread loaf made for Christmas.: Panettone
A run-down hotel.: Flophouse
Greatest film director, in Bergman’s opinion.: Tarkovsky
Person responsible for where to go on boat.: Navigator
Large prized crab from western US.: Dungeness
Academic degree awarded by universities.: Doctorate
Dog from the underworld from worldwide mythology.: Hellhound
Puzzle 3 Answers
Blue whales are the __ marine animals.: Largest
Jerry __, Gooding Jr. shouted “Show Me the Money”.: Maguire
When you graduate high school, you get a __.: Diploma
Egg-based baked dish; means puffed.: Souffle
Stiff plastic strand on a toothbrush.: Bristle
Country in Europe, Berlin is the capital.: Germany
__ wrasse cleans parasites from fish.: Cleaner
Hugely popular modeling compound.: Play doh
Japanese technology company, laptops, TVs.: Toshiba
Palace of the Moorish kings in Seville, Spain.: Alcazar
Grease __, aircraft mechanics.: Monkeys
Henri __ painted The Snail.: Matisse
Puzzle 4 Answers
__, or Seed Shrimp, is a tiny crustacean in oceans.: Ostracod
Unit of measure of storage in a computer.: Gigabyte
Operation led by Germans to assassinate Hitler.: Valkyrie
Weapon that shoots bolts from a stock.: Crossbow
Someone who steers a ship.: Helmsman
Birth country of singer Rihanna.: Barbados
Determined, unwavering.: Resolute
A small deep cooking pot with a handle.: Sauce pan
__ chips and salsa.: Tortilla
Rio soccer stadium, venue of 1950 World Cup final.: Maracana
Cousin to dolphins with different nose and teeth.: Porpoise
Line that goes from one corner to the opposite one.: Diagonal
Puzzle 5 Answers
Infants cry a lot when these are growing in.: Baby teeth
Mechanical marvel used to cut yards.: Lawnmower
The plucking of strings. Also known as __.: Pizzicato
This professional keeps an office running.: Secretary
Staple of Central American cuisine eaten with rice.: Black bean
India’s movie industry.: Bollywood
Faithful to the end.: Love birds
Extinct giant shark, grew to 65 feet long.: Megalodon
Long car used to transport important people.: Limousine
What a company needs to pay; opposite of asset.: Liability
Ross seals are only found on the __ ice.: Antarctic
Capital of Nepal.: Kathmandu
He could turn the things he touched into gold.: King midas
Jingoist.: Warmonger
Group 24
Puzzle 1 Answers
Container for carrying water when outdoors.: Canteen
__ Brown and Snoopy are inseparable.: Charlie
Gift brought to a party.: Present
Comedy with Warren Beatty as a hairdresser.: Shampoo
Very intelligent social sea mammal.: Dolphin
Antagonist that actually means “farmhand”.: Villain
The science or study of the management of funds.: Finance
__ in the Sun, Violent Femmes hit.: Blister
The __ Link, TV game show first appeared in the UK.: Weakest
A closed space, usually a bedroom.: Chamber
A passage or path.: Walkway
The giant squid is one of the largest __.: Animals
Puzzle 2 Answers
Alaska was purchased from this country.: Russia
Doctor Who’s lifetime enemies.: Daleks
High Fidelity and Say Anything star, John __.: Cusack
Long romantic song.: Ballad
Connected to the Internet.: Online
Leafy herb can be used like lettuce.: Sorrel
Vertical support, usually decorative pillar.: Column
Nemertea; __ worms or proboscis worms.: Ribbon
Large endangered marine mammal.: Dugong
He serves food to people.: Waiter
The most recent item; current, new.: Latest
Puzzle 3 Answers
French pastry, puffy bread.: Brioche
Inigo __, a main character in The Princess Bride.: Montoya
Landlocked country in African Great Lakes region.: Burundi
Device used to light up an area, with oil.: Lantern
Tom Cruise, __ Impossible actor.: Mission
Cisco __, company sells networking equipment.: Systems
This rock monarch sang about a Blue Christmas.: Presley
Crustaceans in the ocean, similar to pillbugs.: Isopods
Homo __, primate about 3/4 size of humans.: Erectus
Unhappiness, grief.: Sadness
Arctic whale with long tusk on its head.: Narwhal
Waves that disappear quickly.: Ripples
Puzzle 4 Answers
Fruit; staple in desserts; flavoring for drinks.: Raspberry
Figurative Colombian artist, __ Fischer.: Alejandro
Right-hand side of a vessel on the sea.: Starboard
In a play, a member of the audience.: Spectator
Movement of a limb away from your body.: Abduction
__fish has lots of spines, can inflate.: Porcupine
Abstinence is a __ restrain.: Voluntary
Happening too soon or earlier than usual.: Premature
The Central Criminal Court in the UK.: Old bailey
Type of coding used to create links.: Hypertext
To catch, seize, arrest.: Apprehend
Puzzle 5 Answers
Form of baseball played with a larger ball.: Softball
What shouldn’t be mixed with pleasure.: Business
Non-commissioned Army officer.: Sergeant
Crustaceans with indigo shell, Maryland famous.: Blue crab
This Beatles’ wife was stolen by Eric Clapton.: Harrison
Lighter than air item, balloon.: Aerostat
__ seals have large, long noses.: Elephant
Where wealthy take their money to pay less taxes.: Tax haven
Country in western Africa, capital is Yaounde.: Cameroon
To lose consciousness.: Blackout
Group 25
Puzzle 1 Answers
Small fish eaten on pizza and other foods.: Anchovy
What both dying and living should be.: Natural
Boulevard, public garden, park having a walkway.: Alameda
Feeling when all hope is lost.: Despair
Rupophobia is the fear of __ or dirt.: Rubbish
A container in which food is cooked with hot vapor.: Steamer
One horned, mythical horse.: Unicorn
Samuel __, Irish avant-garde playwright.: Beckett
George Bush, the father, Middle East conflict.: Gulf war
Sabre-__ tiger, well-known extinct animal.: Toothed
Specialty item worn on a necklace or brooch.: Pendant
Eels are long-bodied fish that live in __ waters.: Shallow
Without help, relief, assistance.: Aidless
Puzzle 2 Answers
All things that occur in a certain environment.: Ecosystem
Russian Orthodox Church holiday observed January 7.: Christmas
Cryptid creature from East Africa.: Nandi bear
She was killed by an asp bite.: Cleopatra
Mickey Mouse __, animated series since 2006.: Clubhouse
Garment worn under a skirt or a dress.: Petticoat
Power to persuade someone to do something.: Influence
Lack of knowledge or awareness.: Ignorance
A small entrance hall or anteroom, lobby.: Vestibule
Tropical perch-like ocean creature.: Driftfish
Blockbuster based on Mario Puzo’s novel.: Godfather
Name given to an espresso with added water.: Americano
It’s the end of the world as we know it and __.: I feel fine
Spelunking is __ caves.: Exploring
Puzzle 3 Answers
Cord used to secure the edges of shoes.: Shoelace
May it really happen to one’s blood.: Curdling
Facial expression created with computer keyboard.: Emoticon
A position and form of affection between two people.: Spooning
Sons and daughters of human parents.: Children
World’s largest auditing firm, tax experts.: Deloitte
King __, or Kingfish, food fish in the Atlantic.: Mackerel
Greatest dog sled race in the world.: Iditarod
Early 20th century short documentary.: Newsreel
Birthplace of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.: Dartford
Tropical fish with dragon-like fins and eyes.: Dragonet
A death in war time is a __ of war.: Casualty
One that creates a new product style.: Designer
To coerce, make, obligate.: Pressure
Puzzle 4 Answers
Country bordered by Congo, Zambia and Namibia.: Angola
Serious disease also astrological sign.: Cancer
__ Davis, a pirate.: Howell
Territory.: Domain
Bugs Bunny is on __ Tunes.: Looney
A condition to guide present and future decisions.: Policy
Muscle in the mouth, contains taste buds.: Tongue
__ decompress as they float to the surface.: Divers
Scissors used to cut lambs wool.: Shears
To push or force someone to do something.: Compel
__ fish have wing-like pectoral fins.: Flying
Large piece of property; elaborate house.: Estate
Greek gorgon who could turn people into stone.: Medusa
Puzzle 5 Answers
__ Arcimboldo, Italian portrait painter.: Giuseppe
Wrote Gulliver’s Travels, __ Swift.: Jonathan
Widening of a blood vessel, can rupture.: Aneurysm
Jar or box in a kitchen to hold flour, etc.: Canister
Species of tuna highly prized.: Albacore
Marine carnivores like seals and walruses.: Pinniped
Baby transport contraption.: Stroller
The __, movie soundtrack included Mrs. Robinson.: Graduate
They are informally called ice.: Diamonds
A kind of menorah is lit during this festivity.: Hanukkah
Manager of a school, film, production.: Director
Paper item for mailing a letter in.: Envelope
People watching a performance.: Audience
Group 26
Puzzle 1 Answers
Keyboard made to be superior to standard one.: Dvorak
Chemical element with symbol C and atomic number 6.: Carbon
Largest rainforest in the world.: Amazon
Items for choosing, something that can be picked.: Option
Peter __ bought Manhattan Island.: Minuit
Leafy Sea __ has seaweed-like camouflage.: Dragon
Mr. Hyde’s medical counterpart.: Jekyll
__ Girl, TV show about a mysterious blogger.: Gossip
In finances, a __ asset can be converted into cash.: Liquid
Meal that serves as both breakfast and lunch.: Brunch
Dental piece made to replace a missing tooth.: Bridge
To reach a conclusion from the evidence shown.: Deduce
Puzzle 2 Answers
Reading of someone’s future from hand lines.: Palmistry
Disease with serious outbreak in Brazil in 2015.: Zika virus
Traditional beer mug, common in Germany.: Beer stein
Interest leading to inquiry.: Curiosity
Child sacrifice done by the Incas during famine.: Capacocha
Aum __, Japanese doomsday cult.: Shinrikyo
In business, person in charge of money.: Treasurer
Lance __, American former cyclist.: Armstrong
This gum is more known for helping addicts.: Nicorette
Annual gathering in a state with rides, etc.: Statefair
Swiss cantons __ Innerrhoden and __ Ausserrhoden.: Appenzell
Former US host of Whose Line Is It Anyway?.: Drew carey
Pasta made in solid sticks.: Spaghetti
Puzzle 3 Answers
Someone born to your aunt or uncle.: Cousin
Rugby event with less than half of normal players.: Sevens
To lie or sit in a relaxed position, spread out.: Sprawl
__ fish have long, thin bodies, long jaws.: Needle
McDonald’s classic with its own song.: Big mac
__ Canal, connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.: Panama
Computer key allows you to flee.: Escape
Someone training for a position, often unpaid.: Intern
Prawns are usually __ than normal shrimp.: Bigger
Base of Kronos and Titans during Titanomachy war.: Othrys
Voice change, rough, raspy, lower, strained.: Hoarse
Puzzle 4 Answers
Island country in Pacific, capital is Majuro.: Marshall
Milla __, actress of Resident Evil.: Jovovich
Small, rectangular-shaped gem.: Baguette
Black __, uniquely pigmented jaguars and leopards.: Panthers
Spoken primarily in the Kashmir Valley.: Kashmiri
Called hickey in America.: Love bite
Don’t open this indoors.: Umbrella
Yellowish skin caused by high bilirubin levels.: Jaundice
Predator fish from Australia’s rocky shores.: Mulloway
Enlarged veins usually found in the legs.: Varicose
Free from war, strife, commotion, or violence.: Peaceful
Small Andean stringed instrument.: Charango
Cod are food fish found in the __ Ocean.: Atlantic
Puzzle 5 Answers
Song turned into a hit by Aretha Franklin.: Respect
Wide-mouthed construction equipment.: Backhoe
George S. __, a bright Broadway playwright.: Kaufman
Baked dessert with filling and covered with batter.: Cobbler
Hole formed by the wave action of the sea.: Sea cave
Put this over a wound to help it heal.: Bandage
Papal home, landlocked nation.: Vatican
The brain is the head of the central __ system.: Nervous
Love interest of Pip in Great Expectations.: Estella
Bright red-orange; a player in the game Clue.: Scarlet
Very thoughtful, usually sad.: Pensive
Group 27
Puzzle 1 Answers
Feeling cold, shivering, usually with a fever.: Chills
Square cloth or paper mouth cleaner.: Napkin
Type of antelope in Africa, also a type of car.: Impala
Method of preparing food; preserved; cured.: Smoked
__ counter is used to detect radiation.: Geiger
House __, prisoner in one’s own home.: Arrest
Scooby’s human best friend.: Shaggy
An artist’s lifework.: Oeuvre
An official document conferring a right or privilege.: Patent
Queen Conch is a large __ sea snail.: Edible
Two-shelled mollusc, found on shoreline rocks.: Mussel
Hair style of Native Americans and punk rockers.: Mohawk
Jewish prophet who gave his name to a book.: Isaiah
Female mythological creature, Medusa.: Gorgon
Blues royalty with two initials as his first name.: Bb king
Puzzle 2 Answers
Device that cooks food by exposing it to radiation.: Microwave
NPC means Non-Player __.: Character
US salad made with eggs, meat, cheese and lettuce.: Chef salad
Plant Jack climbed in the fairy tale.: Beanstalk
A means of guaranteeing protection or safety.: Insurance
Produces, creates.: Generates
This saint is celebrated every February in the US.: Valentine
Rebel slave leader who fought against the Romans.: Spartacus
Ground force unit with two or more companies.: Battalion
Prime meridian used as reference for maps.: Greenwich
__ ship: designed to carry cargo.: Container
Someone who maintains a property.: Custodian
Draw with small dots.: Stippling
Puzzle 3 Answers
Two or more atoms combined chemically.: Molecule
__ is the largest ray in the oceans.: Manta ray
Important city in the Mayan classical period.: Calakmul
Discontinue little by little.: Phase out
Full-contact combat sport, precursor of UFC.: Vale tudo
Small upright swimming fish with equine head.: Sea horse
Skillful strategies for military movements.: Tactical
Chinese art of arranging objects for well-being.: Feng shui
__ Huston, star of The Addams Family.: Anjelica
Cut food into tiny pieces, like matchsticks.: Julienne
Puzzle 4 Answers
Western drama series based in Dodge City.: Gunsmoke
City in Nevada sung by Elvis Presley.: Las vegas
Separation, opposite of multiplication.: Division
Amusement park “home” to scare and amuse.: Funhouse
Long-handled bartending utensil.: Bar spoon
Supreme leader of Iran in 2016, Ali __.: Khamenei
Building where business is done.: Facility
Feeling of compassion or pity for someone.: Sympathy
Scrabble is a __ for two to four players.: Word game
Mollusc with spiral shell and tentacles.: Nautilus
Narrow topographic depressions on the sea floor.: Trenches
Alcoholic drink with wine and soda water.: Spritzer
A male that’s nice to look at.: Handsome
Flow of water moving in a particular direction.: Currents
Fear of jumping from high places: __phobia.: Catapeda
Puzzle 5 Answers
Post Civil War western series at the Ponderosa.: Bonanza
This horizontal line cuts the Earth in half.: Equator
Reverend __, Springfield’s pastor.: Lovejoy
Your parent’s father.: Grandpa
Tom __, Rage Against the Machine guitarist.: Morello
Accumulated wealth for business.: Capital
Sheets of soft material used for stuffing quilts.: Batting
Mary Poppins starred Dick __ as the male lead.: Van dyke
__ of heaven, ancient Chinese governing belief.: Mandate
A sign of an illness or disease.: Symptom
Edible sea snail.: Abalone
Group 28
Puzzle 1 Answers
The capital of Turkey.: Ankara
Black __, dark weekday after Thanksgiving.: Friday
Pickle condiment, or to enjoy some memories.: Relish
Sleepy __ was directed by Tim Burton in 1999.: Hollow
Queensland __ has comb-like teeth.: Blenny
Millions speak this language in Western Africa.: Yoruba
Football league intended for young children.: Pee wee
A sea __ is circular and covered in long spines.: Urchin
Reproduction of information without permission.: Piracy
Something you cast your vote on.: Ballot
Feel unhappy about someone’s actions.: Resent
Puzzle 2 Answers
Mrs __, movie starring Robin Williams.: Doubtfire
Electric cord makes it easier to use appliances.: Extension
To fall off a ship.: Overboard
Someone who maintains a website.: Webmaster
Acting on the spur of the moment.: Impulsive
Sweet board game invented by polio victim.: Candy land
Neurologists specialize in __ of nervous disorders.: Treatment
A dictionary of geographical names.: Gazetteer
Pirate port in Jamaica.: Port royal
Popular team sport in Asian countries.: Badminton
Conflict involving Greeks, a woman and a horse.: Trojan war
The lark __, V. Williams piece for violin.: Ascending
Pogo is a possum and Albert an __.: Alligator
Long, slender fish found in the Pacific Ocean.: Quillfish
French writer of the naturalistic school.: Emile zola
Puzzle 3 Answers
Popular fish in the U.S..: Herring
Cephalopod with eight arms and two rows of suckers.: Octopus
Samurai sacred rules.: Bushido
Bush, the son, got this Iraqi dictator.: Hussein
Lower part of the ear with large blood supply.: Earlobe
Place where foods are put into containers.: Cannery
Several shrubs, honeysuckle.: Abelias
A mechanical piece of equipment.: Machine
Failure to attend a class.: Absence
The most grumbling of the Marx brothers.: Groucho
He painted The Three Dancers.: Picasso
Puzzle 4 Answers
Sand timer; body type.: Hourglass
Old-timer, senior citizen, elderly person.: Geriatric
The whales that sing.: Humpbacks
Greatest figure in Russian Romanticism.: Lermontov
The state of being spread out or transmitted.: Diffusion
Main Incan deity who created all living things.: Viracocha
David Bowie, the __ of rock.: Chameleon
Work done usually for a limited time.: Freelance
A system of living organisms; a barrier.: Coral reef
Side dish from Southern states made with maize.: Cornbread
Small southern African nation, Kingdom of eSwatini.: Swaziland
Puzzle 5 Answers
Most common pitch in baseball.: Fastball
Beauty is in the eye of the __.: Beholder
Process of producing books, etc by using machinery.: Printing
On site journalist.: Reporter
Famous stock market index first published in 1885.: Dow jones
Quedagh __, Indian ship captured by William Kidd.: Merchant
Saying hello to someone.: Greeting
A fancy delicacy or small trinket.: Kickshaw
Most common type of household battery.: Alkaline
__ Dead, band that had bears as mascots.: Grateful
Place where prescriptions are filled.: Pharmacy
Anna __, character who commits adultery.: Karenina
Equipment for breathing underwater.: Aqualung
Black cat said to haunt the Scottish Highlands.: Cat sidhe
__ teeth are also called premolars.: Bicuspid
Where military members live on base.: Barracks
Superficial compliance with the law.: Tokenism
Denoting grammatical person, a __ pronoun.: Personal
Group 29
Puzzle 1 Answers
Musical instrument with a small, key-shaped frame.: Jawharp
Significant city in Ancient Mesopotamia.: Babylon
Person who works in the army.: Soldier
When one thing partially covers another.: Overlap
Small areas off walls of larger rooms.: Alcoves
Superman home planet, noble gas.: Krypton
A popular way of dressing during a particular time.: Fashion
Patrick __, France’s 2014 Nobel of Literature.: Modiano
Mackerel is a food fish with __ backs.: Striped
Equipment other than a yoke of a draft animal.: Harness
Related to the Dugong, large sea mammal.: Manatee
Roman goddess of wisdom and divine counsel.: Minerva
Puzzle 2 Answers
To actively not notice someone or something.: Ignore
Bright bird, usually yellow or orange with black.: Oriole
Comes from a Greek word meaning choice.: Heresy
2015 James Bond star, __ Craig.: Daniel
Ren and __ loved toilet humor and craziness.: Stimpy
Plural of leaf, pile of them off a tree.: Leaves
The loudness of music on a device.: Volume
__ Island, South African prison that held Mandela.: Robben
Water __, appliance that makes warm showers possible.: Heater
__ Dodger, Oliver Twist pickpocketer.: Artful
Moveable symbol to show where pointer is.: Cursor
Casts protect __ bones.: Broken
Handgun with only one chamber.: Pistol
To hear what someone is saying attentively.: Listen
Puzzle 3 Answers
__ Crusoe, novel by Daniel Defoe.: Robinson
Small onions, used in the same way as regular ones.: Shallots
Latin term often used to refer to another self.: Alter ego
Marky Mark __, actor, singer, rapper, model.: Wahlberg
__ Gymnastics, sport with balls, hoops and more.: Rhythmic
Name given to an abnormal curvature of the back.: Kyphosis
Road going over another.: Overpass
Coral live in __ and make up the reefs.: Colonies
To remove troops from a combat area.: Evacuate
Amusement park attraction aka log ride.: Log flume
Data that proves the facts.: Evidence
Sea __ is a squishy, sausage-shaped animal.: Cucumber
Puzzle 4 Answers
Scientist known for lectures on physics.: Feynman
The wicked witch of the west in a Broadway musical.: Elphaba
Verbatim.: Literal
Barophobia: fear of __.: Gravity
Country bordered by China, Laos and Cambodia.: Vietnam
Child-eating hobgoblin from Celtic mythology.: Bugbear
Eternal vigilance is its price.: Liberty
Something that is old and collectible.: Antique
20th __ Fox.: Century
Freedom from vanity or boastfulness.: Modesty
Strong Mexican liquor, reality TV star surname.: Tequila
Big mouth, stubby fish that can change its sex.: Grouper
Organic matter being recycled, usually a heap.: Compost
Puzzle 5 Answers
Web __, programmer of the web sites.: Developer
Charlie and the __ Factory starring Johnny Depp.: Chocolate
Father of Liberalism, inspired US revolution.: John locke
Ramallah is the administrative center of __.: Palestine
Folding fan knife with two handles aka balisong.: Butterfly
This act involves the performer’s disappearance.: Vanishing
Vague, uncertain.: Equivocal
Wooden, romantic cutlery.: Lovespoon
A rock and roll festival and a Peanuts character.: Woodstock
Etymologically, out of breath.: Exhausted
Mickey Mouse first appeared in __ Willie.: Steamboat
Underwater vessel.: Submarine
Group 30
Puzzle 1 Answers
First name of prodigious composer.: Wolfgang
__ Woolf, known for stream of consciousness writings.: Virginia
Hector’s little son thrown from a rock.: Astyanax
Super smart person; Superman’s android foe.: Brainiac
__ theft, stealing someone’s information; a crime.: Identity
Fop, dandy.: Popinjay
Food retailers.: Butchers
These lines will never cross.: Parallel
Tooth between canine and molar.: Premolar
Frying appliance uses hot air, not oil.: Air fryer
Wax used in pedicures and manicures.: Paraffin
Hake is a __ with a long body and large head.: Food fish
The starting points of philosophical arguments.: Premises
This game is known as checkers in the US.: Draughts
Puzzle 2 Answers
The __ Race: a world racing competition.: Amazing
Large marine mammal, not actually a feline.: Sea lion
Medicine used for pain and to thin blood.: Aspirin
Japanese hand drum that consists of a wooden body.: Tsuzumi
Hurricane __ devastated New Orleans in 2005.: Katrina
Timetables, programs, dockets, schedules.: Agendas
City where the NBA was founded in 1946.: New york
Meet the Fockers and Zoolander actor, Ben __.: Stiller
A symbol of Judaism since ancient times.: Menorah
Invasions, raids.: Attacks
File hosting service.: Dropbox
To share a ride.: Carpool
School’s caretaker, normally locks things up.: Janitor
One fourth of a year.: Quarter
Dry white wine from Burgundy.: Chablis
Hand implements used in food preparation or eating.: Cutlery
Puzzle 3 Answers
Violent conflict, fighting.: Combat
Widely cultivated legume; makes a famous butter.: Peanut
__ seals are small, earless, live in Arctic.: Ringed
Nautical unit of depth; to understand something.: Fathom
Application that communicates with a remote server.: Client
To perturb, upset, dishearten, daunt.: Dismay
__ Break, FOX TV show about escaping from jail.: Prison
Person who shoots a bow and arrow.: Archer
Crown-of-__ is a large starfish that eats coral.: Thorns
Flowers naturally associated with the Netherlands.: Tulips
Randy __ one of the best known film composers.: Newman
__ Dumpty, English nursery rhyme about eggs.: Humpty
Puzzle 4 Answers
Jellystone’s most infamous picnic thief.: Yogi bear
Braiding of narrow strips, crop hair style.: Cornrows
Government’s finance and taxation department.: Treasury
Small furry mammal from North Pacific.: Sea otter
Medieval play about the birth of Jesus.: Nativity
Spiders and similar creepy-__.: Crawlies
Agent, something causing diseases.: Pathogen
Stationary metal bells, hit by hammers for sound.: Carillon
“Jumping” frying, usually with vegetables.: Sauteing
Culture responsible for first written language.: Sumerian
Father of linguistics and developer of sign theory.: Saussure
Rocco and His __, movie with Alain Delon.: Brothers
Mad __, not so festive gathering with hatted man.: Tea party
Quebec’s largest city, former home to the Expos.: Montreal
Related to hens.: Chickens
Puzzle 5 Answers
According to the saying, what beggars can’t be.: Choosers
Torpedo-looking fish in the pike family.: Pickerel
Enrique __, Spanish composer of Goyescas.: Granados
Capital of Syria.: Damascus
On the day after today.: Tomorrow
Sea __ are huge creatures in many different forms.: Monsters
International __ Fund, aka IMF.: Monetary
Military foot soldiers, first wave of attacks.: Infantry
Alvin, the __, is the lead singer of his group.: Chipmunk
Italian artist and inventor, __ da Vinci.: Leonardo
Tailor-made costume for women.: Tailleur
Gigantic, huge, a __ effort.: Colossal
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Puzzle 1 Answers
Roaming about stealthily.: Prowling
Automotive doctor often covered in grease.: Mechanic
Mobster who crumbled to tax evasion.: Al capone
Military leave of absence for enlisted persons.: Furlough
Small marine animal of the Malacanthidae family.: Tilefish
Wealthy older woman in Dickens’ Great Expectations.: Havisham
There is no place __.: Like home
Spanish vegetable soup.: Gazpacho
Balkan capital on the Danube River.: Belgrade
Tiny marine organism, Mr. Krabs’ nemesis.: Plankton
Puzzle 2 Answers
Conch is a shellfish with a large __ shell.: Spiral
Winnie’s low-energy burro friend.: Eeyore
Lingua __, also known as trade language.: Franca
beat, cadence.: Rhythm
Self-portrait shared on social media.: Selfie
__ Heller, American novelist who wrote Catch-22.: Joseph
Solid floor or bottom of the ocean.: Seabed
Italian island where the Mount Etna volcano erupts.: Sicily
Not formal.: Casual
Large citrus fruit, great for juice.: Orange
Thick sideburns, __ chops.: Mutton
Small fork used for eating __ at wine tastings.: Cheese
Puzzle 3 Answers
Group of players who try to score points.: Offense
Proposed the term “schizophrenia” in 1908.: Bleuler
Large metal plates struck together or with a stick.: Cymbals
Centers for __ Control and Prevention.: Disease
Etch a design into a hard object, usually names.: Engrave
Prolific English writer of science fiction.: Hg wells
You can’t teach them new tricks.: Old dogs
Unintended facial hair, need for a shave.: Stubble
Duracell or Energizer are brands of this.: Battery
Oral or written description of events.: Account
Vizier to Djoser, healer god.: Imhotep
Title of ancient Indian emperor.: Samraat
Waterfalls on the US-Canada border.: Niagara
Sour liquid used for pickling and in dressings.: Vinegar
Puzzle 4 Answers
Baseball player known as the Iron Horse.: Lou gehrig
Holiday celebrated on December 25.: Christmas
They cling to you, even against your will.: Hangerson
Hand, foot, outer limb of the body.: Extremity
Fear of your home.: Ecophobia
“Peppered bread”, Italian Christmas cake.: Panpepato
American actor who died prematurely in 1955.: James dean
Area where land and water meet.: Shoreline
Substance created by mold that damages the liver.: Aflatoxin
Remains of a ship that crashed.: Shipwreck
Puzzle 5 Answers
Water spirit in the form of a horse.: Kelpie
Public road through a town or city.: Street
Ruud __, captained Dutch, 1988 Euro winning squad.: Gullit
Changes the sound of a vowel, in German.: Umlaut
__ Games, trilogy of books later on big screen.: Hunger
Ruling government in power.: Regime
SPAM, popularly short for __ ham.: Spiced
Japanese gangster or member of a crime syndicate.: Yakuza
Biblical character whose power rested in his hair.: Samson
Nerve layer in the back of the eye.: Retina
Tower built for 1889 World’s Fair in Paris.: Eiffel
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Puzzle 1 Answers
__ de Goya painted Witches’ Sabbath.: Francisco
Dwelling on the top floor of a building.: Penthouse
Licensed dental professional; teeth cleaning.: Hygienist
Plastic popular in pipes aka PVC.: Polyvinyl
Sega’s final home console from the late 90’s.: Dreamcast
Pirates of the __: The Curse of the Black Pearl.: Caribbean
Too eager to offer advice not asked for.: Officious
Distance event includes running, swimming, biking.: Triathlon
Mecca of American country music.: Nashville
Wiener __, a well-known Austrian dish.: Schnitzel
A change to a constitution, US has 27.: Amendment
Papillae that sense sweet, sour, bitter, salty.: Taste buds
Puzzle 2 Answers
Croat capital on Sava River.: Zagreb
Course of planks on a ship, hull, deck, etc.: Strake
A scientific principle to explain a phenomenon.: Theory
Group of sports teams that compete.: League
The city where Batman lives.: Gotham
Popular social media, blogging website.: Tumblr
Josef __, Soviet leader during World War II.: Stalin
All white cetacean with no dorsal fin.: Beluga
Mother or father.: Parent
Blanket-like cloak from South America.: Poncho
Person or company that sells items.: Vendor
Modest or meek, usually a coveted quality.: Humble
Ship or boat; a drinking container.: Vessel
Puzzle 3 Answers
Name of Edward and Bella’s daughter in Twilight.: Renesmee
Broadway’s modern operas.: Musicals
__ zone is the shore around a body of water.: Littoral
Where gasoline is placed in an automobile.: Fuel tank
To become in charge of a company or situation.: Takeover
Group of young actors in teen movies in the 1980s.: Brat pack
Davy Jones’ locker.: Seafloor
Face disappears behind hands in this child’s game.: Peekaboo
Polytheistic religion.: Paganism
Legal, world’s most popular drug.: Caffeine
It takes him 10 years to come back from the war.: Odysseus
Puzzle 4 Answers
Only living language derived from Doric Greek.: Tsakonian
Loudspeaker for low bass frequencies.: Subwoofer
Conscientious __ refuse to bear arms in military.: Objectors
Keyboard key commonly known as “and” sign.: Ampersand
A vessel designed to carry goods.: Cargo ship
Sports event, grand prize in French.: Grand prix
Paid time off for being ill or injured.: Sickleave
Followers of the Church of England.: Anglicans
Area of land surrounded on three sides by water.: Peninsula
Study of celestial objects for information.: Astrology
Puzzle 5 Answers
__fish swim vertically to blend in.: Trumpet
Roller __, amusement park mainstay.: Coaster
Capital of Brunei, Bandar Seri __.: Begawan
Thermodynamic variables as temperature.: Entropy
The end of a marriage.: Divorce
Ultimate goal in NHL, __ Cup.: Stanley
__ Millionaire, won the Oscar in 2009.: Slumdog
To violently burst, fly into pieces, break up.: Explode
Purchase at less than usual cost.: Bargain
Dom __, actor, comedian, chef, director.: Deluise
Plant with large, dark green leaves.: Spinach
Rubber container filled with helium or air.: Balloon
Female cone shaped hairstyle aka B-52.: Beehive
Room or area where food is prepared and cooked.: Kitchen
Arabic mathematical system.: Algebra
Someone who sells items in the street.: Peddler
Lower part of a river where it meets the sea.: Estuary
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Puzzle 1 Answers
Google’s parent company.: Alphabet
Tracks that trains run on.: Railroad
Game of vertical tiles and physical questions.: Guess who
Small mammal known for curling up in a ball.: Hedgehog
Ocean surrounding Antarctica.: Southern
Singer known for her bizarre sense of fashion.: Lady gaga
Oceanic trench noted for its very abrupt slope.: Kermadec
Single handed axe, long range missile.: Tomahawk
Pain in the head, many causes.: Headache
Resist change stubbornly.: Stand pat
A certain feline who hates Mondays.: Garfield
Comes from Greek words for bad and star.: Disaster
Puzzle 2 Answers
Holy __, sacrament for bishops, priests, deacons.: Orders
A sight for sore eyes.: Eyeful
Square root of 144.: Twelve
__ Nyong’o, won an Oscar for 12 Years a Slave.: Lupita
Robinson __, Daniel Defoe novel about shipwreck.: Crusoe
13 instead of 12 units round up a dozen for __.: Bakers
Former rebel who became Zimbabwe’s head of state.: Mugabe
Steve Carell and Ricky Gervais starred in The __.: Office
Planet with a distinct ring around it.: Saturn
Largest mammals in the world.: Whales
Brian May’s musical instrument.: Guitar
Cuban cocktail of white rum and lime juice.: Mojito
Short female hair style cut at the jaw.: Bob cut
Arid, bare region with little rain or vegetation.: Desert
Evening meal you might have with a loved one.: Dinner
To offer counsel, opinion, suggestions.: Advise
Puzzle 3 Answers
First Latin American pope.: Francis
Being or seeming to be without limits.: Endless
Tiger Sharks are large and have dark __.: Stripes
Someone who carries luggage to people’s rooms.: Bellhop
Pirate known as Black Sam.: Bellamy
Diabolical boiled egg dish.: Deviled
In mythology she is linked to a box.: Pandora
Etiquette blunder, embarassing social mistake.: Faux pas
Copper, Box, Grand and Todra.: Canyons
Decree, declare, pronounce formally.: Adjudge
__ Endearment, won the Academy Awards in 1984.: Terms of
Puzzle 4 Answers
Devoted love, worship.: Adoration
Jason was the Commander of the __.: Argonauts
Unexpected piece of news.: Bombshell
Fictional Brit spy better known by three digits.: James bond
Large fish known for its teeth and aggression.: Barracuda
A box of matches, in days of yore.: Vesta case
Typical Irish food made with sodium bicarbonate.: Soda bread
Your handwritten name on a line.: Signature
Cosmetic designed to remove dead skin.: Exfoliant
Russian instrument, triangle with guitar neck.: Balalaika
Captain Scott’s Antarctic ship.: Terra nova
Renovate, upgrade.: Refurbish
Lines of longitude.: Meridians
Puzzle 5 Answers
Firefox was developed by this company.: Mozilla
Game knocking balls through metal wickets.: Croquet
Bucharest is the capital of __.: Romania
Large crustacean, two claws, dish in US.: Lobster
Similar to a frying pan.: Skillet
Feature for comfort, pleasure, convenience.: Amenity
Breakwater, groyne.: Seawall
Time between flights before final destination.: Layover
A messenger who transports goods or documents.: Courier
Persian painter from Isfahan, __ Farshchian.: Mahmoud
Low-pitched wind instrument.: Bassoon
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Puzzle 1 Answers
Men’s formal wear, usually black pants and jacket.: Tuxedo
__ Kingdom, Disney’s nature park, zoo.: Animal
Attests who you are.: Id card
Whaler ship featured in Moby-Dick.: Pequod
Anagram of finder.: Friend
Home of Norsemen and “Nobel” men.: Sweden
Land plowed and left alone for a season.: Fallow
Mozzarella __, fried US snack to dip in sauce.: Sticks
Protective covering for the head.: Helmet
Solid surface to stand on; land, Earth.: Ground
JP __, investment bank with long history.: Morgan
Jamie __, British celebrity chef; The Naked Chef.: Oliver
2016 slang for hard core, badass.: Savage
Felix __ , animated series about a black feline.: The cat
Women singing in the sea.: Sirens
Puzzle 2 Answers
Second president of Indonesia, created a New Order.: Suharto
Jawless fish, eel like, sucks blood from animals.: Lamprey
Milk powder comes in chocolate and strawberry.: Nesquik
Feverish condition.: Pyrexia
Shows open contempt for the law.: Flouter
Travelling for pleasure.: Tourism
Means of transportation with two wheels.: Bicycle
One __ and One Dalmatians, a Disney animation.: Hundred
Homo __, modern humans.: Sapiens
Short but comprehensive explanation.: Concise
Thick as __.: Thieves
Puzzle 3 Answers
The __ Zone, TV show consisting of various tales.: Twilight
Channel where a river flows, or has flowed.: Riverbed
“Juiced” eel you don’t want to touch.: Electric
For a kid, the sound a train makes.: Choo choo
Fear of being tied up is __phobia.: Merintho
The act of looking out for the welfare of others.: Altruism
__ Kant, renowned German philosopher.: Immanuel
Recurrent headache that is often very painful.: Migraine
__ Buddha is especially lucky for wealth.: Laughing
Travel book that is technically government property.: Passport
Christian group that celebrates Christmas in January.: Orthodox
This band’s lead singer married Gwyneth Paltrow.: Coldplay
In IP address, the P stands for Internet __.: Protocol
Competed for the first time at the 2016 Olympics.: Refugees
Hope __ makes the heart sick.: Deferred
Puzzle 4 Answers
Male leader of a committee or board.: Chairman
Famous undersea explorer succeded by his son.: Cousteau
Cloth or plastic strips to cover a wound.: Bandages
Same as boldface.: Fullface
Brown spice used in baking, drinks, and desserts.: Cinnamon
Someone in charge of renting places.: Landlord
Frequent visitors.: Habitués
Chemical element meaning heavy stone in Swedish.: Tungsten
2016 slang for really good, on point.: Snatched
Dress with small shoulder straps; worn in summer.: Sundress
Close combat between armed aircraft.: Dogfight
This computer key gives you room to breathe.: Spacebar
Land along the sea or ocean.: Seashore
Long necked lute from modern Greece.: Bouzouki
Puzzle 5 Answers
Leader of the Tibetan Buddhists.: Dalai lama
Doctor’s identification of an illness, disease.: Diagnosis
Very large indeed.: Humongous
Prominent US author from 1920s, Lost Generation.: Hemingway
Organ of a worm or spider emitting silk.: Spinneret
Opposite of a dictatorship.: Democracy
The outermost part of the Earth’s atmosphere.: Exosphere
Works with law but not in the level of a lawyer.: Paralegal
Doubts, questions, dubitates.: Hesitates
Sea between India, Maldives, Lakshadweep.: Laccadive
Generic, adaptable.: Universal
Supply needed for a specific purpose.: Equipment
Burn scented oils aka diffusers.: Aroma lamp
Wife of pharaoh who started a revolution in Egypt.: Nefertiti
Something that is unclear, not exact.: Ambiguous
Founder of Ford Motor Company.: Henry ford
Raw material, crop bought and sold.: Commodity
70s romantic comedy starring Allen and Keaton.: Annie hall
Overall; made usually of blue denim.: Dungarees
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Puzzle 1 Answers
Reluctant to give or spend; hoarding.: Stingy
Beach currency, Sand __.: Dollar
Rules that dictate the structure of sentences.: Syntax
__ Private Ryan, WWII drama directed by Spielberg.: Saving
TV show centered in a hip-hop company.: Empire
Largest city in the Bahamas.: Nassau
Reanimated corpse that feeds on human flesh.: Zombie
Item worn by babies on their rears.: Diaper
Akinetic means loss of __ ability to move muscles.: Normal
Verb meaning to modify something to increase power.: Soup up
Puzzle 2 Answers
Circus act with muscular performer.: Strong man
Shiitake and Portobello are edible types of __.: Mushrooms
Sport where balls are thrown and must be avoided.: Dodgeball
Ergophobia is the fear of the __.: Workplace
Received money after a loved one’s passing.: Inherited
Formal word for the term pirate.: Buccaneer
Chronic liver damage, result of alcoholism.: Cirrhosis
Sea monster referred in the Old Testament.: Leviathan
Deputy sheriff, gunslinger at the O.K. Corral.: Wyatt earp
A yacht or other boat with twin hulls in parallel.: Catamaran
Last name of the main character in Star Wars.: Skywalker
Puzzle 3 Answers
A well-known native-American tribe.: Cheyenne
Study of soil, natural environment.: Pedology
Viral infection that causes a painful rash.: Shingles
__ and Cheese, Thomas Jefferson’s favorite meal.: Macaroni
Winged creature that comes alive from stone.: Gargoyle
Small unimportant details.: Minutiae
Ball game similar to baseball.: Rounders
Agatha __, also known as the Queen of Crime.: Christie
Written piece of information.: Document
Long and narrow land next to the ocean.: Seacoast
British city best known for its Cathedral.: Coventry
Person who buys goods and services.: Consumer
Made of clay that has been hardened by heat.: Ceramics
Have eased worry or anxiety.: Relieved
Olive __ is an extremely venomous swimming serpent.: Sea snake
A room or compartment with a toilet and washbasin.: Lavatory
Puzzle 4 Answers
Biggest ocean on the planet.: Pacific
Medium-sized cat with beautiful spots.: Leopard
The __, launched Donny and Marie’s careers.: Osmonds
King Arthur’s castle, court.: Camelot
George __, won an Oscar for Syriana.: Clooney
To convict, sentence.: Condemn
To afflict with great bodily or mental suffering.: Torment
Council for advising a leader on a topic.: Cabinet
Large wave caused by underwater earthquake.: Tsunami
Charles __, notable writer of the Victorian era.: Dickens
Long upper bone in your arm, above the elbow.: Humerus
Equipped with talent or quality; money, resources.: Endowed
That’s how Moses crossed the Red Sea.: Dryshod
Magical influence; to bewitch an item.: Enchant
Someone who has a deep knowledge of a subject.: Scholar
Legume used to make milk for those allergic.: Soybean
Puzzle 5 Answers
Famous recording studio located in London.: Abbey road
Large ship used to carry oil.: Oiltanker
To make someone feel self-conscious.: Embarrass
Morpheus in The Matrix; CSI actor, Laurence __.: Fishburne
Cakes with icing, example is Twinkies.: Snack cake
A person who works with books.: Librarian
Don’t forget this tool when drinking wine.: Corkscrew
Study of sound, mechanical waves.: Acoustics
Title of an important Islamic cleric in Iran.: Ayatollah
Post Carnival celebration Ash __.: Wednesday
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Puzzle 1 Answers
Hero who killed the Minotaur.: Theseus
To care for a child while parents are away.: Babysit
Large, pale antelopes from North Africa.: Addaxes
The mysterious final word of Charles Foster Kane.: Rosebud
To cheer, clap; show approval or praise.: Applaud
Gem-quality olivine.: Peridot
Item with lenses worn on the nose to see better.: Glasses
Fear of __ is kopophobia.: Fatigue
Someone torn by an inner conflict.: Agonist
Simon and Garfunkel paradoxical song, Sound of __.: Silence
A very large piece of ice floating in the ocean.: Iceberg
A term for newspaper, The Phoenix __.: Gazette
Item or service a business offers.: Product
African leader was jailed for 27 years.: Mandela
Kitchen utensil to mix ingredients in high speed.: Blender
Puzzle 2 Answers
Italian word for writings on walls.: Graffiti
Colombo is the commercial capital of __.: Sri lanka
US car brand now controlled by Fiat.: Chrysler
The Texas __ Massacre, a cult horror movie.: Chainsaw
Don’t cut the bough you are __ on.: Standing
A piece of garment used by women.: Lingerie
Venomous sea animal, covered in stripes and spines.: Lionfish
Folk string instrument, played with a hammer.: Dulcimer
Clean, sharp edged cut; usually surgical.: Incision
Protective covering found on mollusks.: Seashell
Puzzle 3 Answers
Constitution, character, complexion, personality.: Nature
Sufficient amount for the purpose needed.: Enough
Bowler’s first goal; all ten pins in one roll.: Strike
Shrunken cucumber with a sour taste.: Pickle
Large white dog breed native to Turkey.: Akbash
Professional whose fingers travel 12.6 miles a day.: Typist
Related to the smallest component of an element.: Atomic
Arabic title; elder of a tribe.: Sheikh
Easing of pain, distress or worry.: Relief
Lily-livered, fearful.: Craven
Clear space around printed words.: Margin
Haley Joel __, actor in The Sixth Sense and Sex Ed.: Osment
Double-breasted jacket worn by sailors.: Reefer
Between first and third.: Second
Apple makes the __, iPad, and Mac computers.: Iphone
Wooden statue of a Greek deity.: Xoanon
A boat carrying passengers to a larger ship.: Tender
Crowded Taiwanese headquarters.: Taipei
Something expensive, high priced, lavish.: Costly
Demonophobia is the fear of evil __.: Demons
Puzzle 4 Answers
Sperm whales.: Cachalots
One type of dog training.: Obedience
Ancient Egypt history is divided into 31 of them.: Dynasties
Profession whose word origin means “star sailor”.: Astronaut
Jamaican speedster gold in Rio, London and Beijing.: Usain bolt
Exacerbate: to make a medical __ worse.: Condition
Later learners or bloomers.: Opsimaths
Special way of doing something; a skill.: Technique
Aquatic animal considered the largest on Earth.: Blue whale
Most common flower; also a breakfast drink.: Carnation
The capital of Palau.: Ngerulmud
Corrosive resistant element used in biomedicine.: Zirconium
Orson __, known for the sci-fi series Ender’s Game.: Scott card
Puzzle 5 Answers
Small bone at the bottom of the spine.: Coccyx
Aura that surrounds the sun and other stars.: Corona
Native American name for the blackfish.: Tautog
Substitute “baby” for “Jesus” in this music genre.: Gospel
Martin__, translated the Bible to German.: Luther
Devices used to stop a car.: Brakes
Ten years.: Decade
Etch a __, draw and then shake to draw again.: Sketch
Person who boats for pleasure.: Boater
The order that players are up to bat in baseball.: Lineup
Old time infantry firearm.: Musket
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Puzzle 1 Answers
Saltwater fish; food favorite.: Haddock
Strong insult, offense; extreme disgust.: Outrage
Legume plant with blue-purple flowers.: Alfalfa
Songs written for company commercials.: Jingles
Too deep in the sea for sunlight to reach.: Aphotic
Penelope Cruz, first __ actress to win an Oscar.: Spanish
What pompous people’s chests are like.: Stuffed
__ Finch, a Gregory Peck character.: Atticus
A section of a book, usually medium in length.: Passage
Robin Hood Olympic sport.: Archery
Puzzle 2 Answers
Four __ and a Funeral, a British comedy.: Weddings
Between ages 13 and 19.: Teenager
A little pause from work or exercise.: Breather
1st cruise ship to sink in Antarctic Ocean (2007).: Explorer
Leading GMO research company.: Monsanto
Salsa, bachata, waltz, tango.: Merengue
Jerusalem artichoke.: Girasole
The __ whale is one of the largest whale species.: Humpback
Brain __ is considered delicacy in Scandinavia.: Mushroom
Intelligence __ is decided by Stanford Binet scale.: Quotient
Former word for psychologist, from Latin & French.: Alienist
Four __, messengers of the Apocalypse.: Horsemen
Island nation of tiny people depicted in a book.: Lilliput
Social media website founded by Mark Zuckerberg.: Facebook
Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie.: Simpsons
Venetian lagoon island linked to Daphne du Maurier.: Torcello
Puzzle 3 Answers
Large and bright constellation listed by Ptolemy.: Centaurus
The land of the Philistines.: Philistia
Super fast vehicle; also used in races.: Sportscar
Ordained minister, member of the clergy.: Clergyman
Ship on which James Cook sailed to Australia.: Endeavour
Regular profit payments to shareholders.: Dividends
Greek goddess of love and desire.: Aphrodite
Type of water in the ocean; not fresh.: Saltwater
Unknown.: Anonymous
Looks like a person; set up to frighten birds.: Scarecrow
Puzzle 4 Answers
Time __: placing items to dig up in the future.: Capsule
Maya __, US actress of Bridesmaids.: Rudolph
Delete, erase.: Expunge
Dreamland.: Fantasy
One cannot make smoke __ fire.: Without
A high-ranking military member.: General
Tumor of the nerve tissue.: Neuroma
Poisonous gas containing carbon and nitrogen.: Cyanide
Dante’s hell with nine circles of suffering.: Inferno
Generous actions or donations to the needy.: Charity
Voodoo priest in Haiti.: Houngan
These type of novels are full of pictures.: Graphic
They used to infest the Caribbean Seas.: Pirates
Tomb of the __ Soldier.: Unknown
Respiratory tract that sends air to the lungs.: Bronchi
Ancient solar clock.: Sundial
Friendly, agreeable.: Amiable
Algae that grows in the sea.: Seaweed
Puzzle 5 Answers
Baby pig.: Piglet
Unlike anything else out there.: Unique
Grim __, personification of death.: Reaper
__ and Her Sisters, a film by Woody Allen.: Hannah
Sharp taste or smell; not sweet or salty.: Bitter
Substance that can damage organs and cause death.: Poison
Blacque __ Shellacque is a Looney Toon villain.: Jacque
Gestures, words and objects set by tradition.: Ritual
Crustacean with long body and tiny legs.: Shrimp
Grass field in a forest; large pasture.: Meadow
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Puzzle 1 Answers
Capital of Pakistan.: Islamabad
Edible snails, often on a French menu.: Escargots
Electrolysis is __ hair and root removal.: Permanent
Irregular soldiers that don’t follow rules.: Guerrilla
Can be verified by observation or logic.: Empirical
Almost certainly; highly probable.: Doubtless
Big seabird with the largest wingspans.: Albatross
Renaissance and Baroque dance type.: Allemande
Armed ship privately owned; hired to fight.: Privateer
Jedi played by Samuel L Jackson in Star Wars.: Mace windu
Puzzle 2 Answers
Something related to the sea or ships.: Maritime
Abhorred, detested.: Anathema
Letter pad on computers; can be found on a piano.: Keyboard
Crystalline form of aluminium oxide.: Corundum
Caliphate founded in the Arabian Peninsula in 632.: Rashidun
Flowers on a tree.: Blossoms
Beta, test version of a nearly __ product.: Finished
Produces digestive hormones including insulin.: Pancreas
A group of military aircrafts.: Squadron
Only this woman could love her demonic baby.: Rosemary
Money comes easily from it.: Milch cow
Ben __ won an Oscar for playing Gandhi.: Kingsley
Masonic group that wear fezzes and runs hospitals.: Shriners
Monstrous reptile with magical powers.: Basilisk
Irukandji is a tiny __ jellyfish from Australia.: Venomous
Large estate, used for farming or ranching.: Hacienda
Puzzle 3 Answers
The most famous Pokemon.: Pikachu
American Nobel Prize winning economist.: Krugman
Place on a website where you find old news.: Archive
__ Trench, deepest known part of the ocean.: Mariana
Michael Phelps is a retired __.: Swimmer
Breed of cat known for its size and calm attitude.: Ragdoll
Regarding something with esteem, love, honor.: Adoring
To prorogue, recess, suspend.: Adjourn
Large scale rotating air mass.: Cyclone
The usual time when someone sleeps.: Bedtime
Exaggerated movement.: Flounce
Rapid, brisk tempo.: Allegro
Mental disorder of two halves.: Bipolar
Gigantic tentacular monster created by Lovecraft.: Cthulhu
Flat heated surface found in restaurant kitchens.: Griddle
Geometric shape with nine sides.: Nonagon
Puzzle 4 Answers
__ zone of sea water, from 0 to 1200 feet.: Euphotic
Capital of Paraguay.: Asunción
Spend the summer in a torpid state.: Estivate
The act of cooking in simmering liquid.: Poaching
Intertwined sticks hold up marbles in this game.: Kerplunk
Max __, false identity used to deposit stolen gold.: Heiliger
Lighthearted, fun social news website.: Buzzfeed
Yellow fish friend of Ariel in Little Mermaid.: Flounder
Sir and one of the Knights of the Round Table.: Lancelot
Series of games to determine a championship.: Playoffs
Remnants.: Oddments
Below your hair, above your eyes.: Forehead
Free, exaggerated and highly energetic street dance.: Krumping
Christmas season house-to-house singing.: Caroling
HBO’s mafia series with Gandolfini.: Sopranos
Word seen same when upside down, like “swims”.: Ambigram
Anagram of oriental.: Relation
San Francisco transport.: Cable car
Puzzle 5 Answers
Public auction.: Vendue
Existing right now; physically being there.: Actual
Strike this tool with mallet to shape material.: Chisel
Homicidal cetacean aka orca; Free Willy.: Killer
Taiwanese-born director of Brokeback Mountain.: Ang lee
Largest Andean, Colombian city.: Bogota
German, three striped sports brand.: Adidas
Being allowed to do something, like fishing.: Permit
The smallest ocean.: Arctic
Large area controlled by one ruler.: Empire
Last major Mauryan emperor, promoter of Buddhism.: Ashoka
Group 39
Puzzle 1 Answers
Winter sport; dogs, horses or a motor vehicle pull.: Skijöring
__ in the Night, Sinatra, 1967 Grammy winner.: Strangers
Sick from overeating or drinking, hangover.: Crapulent
Good __, someone who helps another person.: Samaritan
Attachment to a helmet to stop it from falling off.: Chinstrap
Wrote a diary about the time she spent hiding.: Anne frank
Psychological evaluation method involving inkblots.: Rorschach
German waterway, flows through Essen and Dortmund.: River ruhr
__ manipulation is heavenly influence.: Celestial
Rough and inharmonious sounds, especially in music.: Cacophony
Champagne of choice of Patsy and Edina.: Bollinger
Said to a child who has fallen over.: Upsy daisy
Agnes __, actress of Bewitched.: Moorehead
Head of State or __; the leader of Vatican City.: Sovereign
Protects the body against infectious diseases.: White cell
Human __, department aka human capital.: Resources
Won the 73rd Academy Award for Best Movie.: Gladiator
Glittery mirrored sphere for dance parties.: Disco ball
Puzzle 2 Answers
Plan or outline to be done.: Agenda
Francesco __, Italian Baroque painter.: Albani
Gloria __, sang about surviving before Beyonce.: Gaynor
The capital of Oman.: Muscat
Young man who died when flying towards the Sun.: Icarus
Stitch used to hold tissue together in the body.: Suture
US tennis Grand Slam tournament.: Us open
Informal trousers for men or women.: Slacks
Where the devil usually is.: Detail
Sassy elderly “girls” sitcom starring Betty White.: Golden
Misfortune, reversal.: Whammy
Large heavy artillery that fires stone balls.: Cannon
In India, widow once burnt at husband’s pyre.: Suttee
Sea cradles, coat-of-mail shells, formally loricate.: Chiton
Outdoor meal often eaten at parks.: Picnic
Fluffs up cushions.: Plumps
Another name for the universe as a whole.: Cosmos
Puzzle 3 Answers
Small community in the countryside.: Village
Law enforcement officer; leader elected.: Sheriff
Extended mass of ice covering a large area.: Glacier
One who actually saw something happen.: Witness
Castoff with Hagar in the desert.: Ishmael
Base of an argument or theory.: Premise
A large vessel used to carry warriors.: Warship
__ Kerr, star of The King and I.: Deborah
Sports arena with tiers of seats for spectators.: Stadium
The capital of Cyprus.: Nicosia
Flaky, Mid East pastry with ground nuts and honey.: Baklava
Pong-like video game console sold 1 million units.: Telstar
The final step to becoming a practicing lawyer.: Bar exam
Constellation named after a mythical winged horse.: Pegasus
Type of romantic love originated from Geoffrey Chaucer.: Courtly
Ukrainian stringed lute-type instrument.: Bandura
Henri de Toulouse-__, French artist.: Lautrec
Another name for starfish.: Seastar
Controversial drug to control ADHD in children.: Ritalin
They’re usually in distress.: Damsels
Puzzle 4 Answers
Diana Ross and The __.: Supremes
World wide network of computers.: Internet
Teacher, professor.: Educator
The state or quality of being calm, tranquil.: Serenity
Constant __ wears away the stone.: Dripping
Synchronized __ is an underwater dance event.: Swimming
The game of poker usually requires that.: Gambling
Someone who practices law.: Attorney
It literally means the green of earth.: Verditer
Related to the father of psychoanalysis.: Freudian
Jennifer __, actress of The Hunger Games.: Lawrence
This city, not Rio, is Brazil’s capital.: Brasilia
Anything to do with a mother, grandmother.: Maternal
Faust’s love.: Gretchen
Woman spirit that shifts into a spider in Japan.: Jorogumo
Being recommended to another type of doctor.: Referral
Organ that grows throughout pregnancy.: Placenta
A much sweeter type of vinegar.: Balsamic
Miner stampede to San Francisco in 1849.: Gold rush
Puzzle 5 Answers
Get up from lying or sitting; move forward.: Uprise
Princess __, Disney’s Sleeping Beauty.: Aurora
Cloud of dust and elements in space.: Nebula
Capital of Czech Republic.: Prague
Apple’s app, online music store.: Itunes
Growth of abnormal tissue.: Nodule
Vessel commanded by the timelord in Doctor Who.: Tardis
Sharp utensils used in the kitchen.: Knives
To remember, recollect; bring out of memory.: Recall
Large sea duck mostly black.: Scoter
Sea __, found all over the world’s oceans.: Turtle
A paper size.: Quarto
__ O’Conor, Irish singer from early 1990s.: Sinead
Metal made of copper and tin; bright brown.: Bronze
Astrological sign represented by a fish.: Pisces
Ancient Greek name for clear upper sky area.: Aether
Group 40
Puzzle 1 Answers
Points one gets for currying favor.: Brownie
20,000 __ Under the Sea, a Jules Verne novel.: Leagues
One of the fundamental compounds of nucleic acids.: Adenine
Country of Tintin, Poirot and The Smurfs.: Belgium
Connie __, American Horror Story, Nashville.: Britton
Test used to ensure you are human and not a robot.: Captcha
Wrote the libretto for Così fan tutte.: Da ponte
Breast bone; bone in the middle of the chest.: Sternum
Even, moderately slow tempo.: Andante
Man someone is married to.: Husband
Pain you feel when your organ of hearing hurts.: Earache
Clothing to disguise someone.: Costume
Huge, long fish with a compressed body.: Oarfish
The meat of a deer.: Venison
Related to the shoreline.: Coastal
Having marks of an earlier period, antique.: Archaic
Puzzle 2 Answers
Uplifting, illuminative.: Edifying
1024 Gigabytes is equal to 1 __.: Terabyte
Villains in Another Brick in the Wall.: Teachers
Point farthest from the sun of orbiting space body.: Aphelion
Stone used by the Maya to enhance their weapons.: Obsidian
Used for injured optical; part of pirate getup.: Eyepatch
1st woman to get the Pulitzer for poetry, Sara __.: Teasdale
Made to be broken, just like piecrusts.: Promises
A plantation of grapes aimed to wine production.: Vineyard
The Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge is here.: Hatteras
Drainage bowl for pasta.: Colander
Popeye starred Robin __ and Shelley Duvall.: Williams
Infernal determination to achieve something.: Hell bent
Italian scientist with a gas law named after him.: Avogadro
Cooking in a gridiron with heat coming from below.: Grilling
Tchaikovsky’s failed ballet, now famous.: Swan lake
A basketball player.: Hoopster
Puzzle 3 Answers
The most notable inhabitant of the Sherwood Forest.: Robin hood
__ missiles have predetermined trajectories.: Ballistic
__ Tentacles lives next to SpongeBob.: Squidward
Home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.: Cleveland
Pert little ones.: Whipsters
The __, 80s movie about a martial art.: Karate kid
Unduly held as faultless.: Sacred cow
In __, in bad condition due to neglect.: Disrepair
A private eye who grew orchids.: Nero wolfe
Someone who studies the past.: Historian
Fashion style, baggy clothes for women.: Boyfriend
EEG brain exam aka __ Test.: Brain wave
Popular hot chocolate brand, comes in packets.: Swiss miss
A bathroom sink.: Wash basin
Puzzle 4 Answers
Little Richard’s favorite flavor, Tutti __.: Frutti
Table __, aka ping pong; an Olympic sport.: Tennis
Character in Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities.: Sydney
Gaul who fell in a cauldron of magic potion.: Obelix
Where dead bodies are kept for autopsy.: Morgue
Cut and polished precious stones, gems.: Jewels
Large building in India.: Bhavan
They also built pyramids.: Aztecs
Power needed to do something.: Energy
Large area full of trees and bushes.: Forest
Roof of the mouth; referred to in wine tasting.: Palate
__ Burns, smoking comedian lived to 100.: George
Small dish to hold a cup or mug.: Saucer
Alexander __ Bell, inventor of the telephone.: Graham
Person who commits illegal actions at sea.: Pirate
To give approval, agreement, consent.: Accede
Memorial said to contain relics of Buddha.: Dagoba
The kitchen of an aircraft.: Galley
A smash hit duet by Santana and Rob Thomas.: Smooth
A goal a business is trying to reach.: Target
MP3 __, digital music device, iPod.: Player
Puzzle 5 Answers
They eat just about anything.: Omnivores
Anti-__: drugs to help control blood sugar.: Diabetics
Idiomatic expression regarding oceans.: Seven seas
A person who gives information on TV or radio.: Announcer
Formal agreement to stop fighting.: Armistice
Marine, transparent and with stinging tentacles.: Jellyfish
A hit by The Beatles.: Oh darling
Pain in the hands and feet only.: Acrodynia
A three-dimensional work of art.: Sculpture
Street food vehicle.: Food truck
Prehistoric giants.: Dinosaurs
Economic system where power is in the hands of few.: Oligopoly
A high-brow word for whiskers.: Vibrissae
Country with large oil reserves, ruled by Maduro.: Venezuela
Wrote one of the Great American Novels.: Mark twain
A Woody Allen film starring Diane Keaton.: Manhattan
Leviathan is a monster from the Old __.: Testament
Used in everything from toys to remote controls.: Batteries
Person/object the name of which you can’t remember.: Thingummy
This device joins two pieces of metal together.: Crimp tool
Armpit perfume, fights body odor.: Deodorant
NASA mission sent to photograph Mercury.: Messenger