Definitions
Guide Words
Syllables
Plurals
Mystery
100

Define kingfisher.

Any of a family of crested, large-billed birds that feed on fish.

100

Tortoise falls between which two guide words?

torque and trace

100

Number of syllables in wheat

1

100

Make the word wife plural.

wives

100

Which is shorter: a tenpin or a duckpin?

A duckpin

200

Define shibboleth.

A word or phrase closely identified with a particular group or cause.

200

Pocket falls between which two guide words?

pneumococcus and police state

200

Number of syllables in aura

2

200

Make the word mouse plural.

mice

200

What is the first name of the Spanish explorer Pizarro?

Francisco

300

Define crony.

A close friend or companion.

300

Dumbbell falls between which two guide words?

due process and dyad

300

Number of syllables in gratitude

3

300

Make the word moose plural.

moose

300

The lev is the currency of what country?

Bulgaria

400

A crocus is a type of--

plant

400

Thunder falls between which two guide words?

thrift shop and tidewater

400

Number of syllables in coriander

4

400

Make the word louse plural.

lice

400

Which month comes after Tammuz in the Jewish calendar?

Av

500

In Greek mythology, the Lethe is --

The river of forgetfulness in Hades.

500

Helter-skelter falls between which two guide words?

heiress and herbivorous

500

Number of syllables in phantasmagoria

6

500

Make the word alumna plural.

alumnae

500

How many square feet are in an acre?

43,560

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