Comic Book Villains
Superman’s archnemesis, this power-mad C.E.O. views the Man of Steel as a threat to humanity.
Lex Luthor
Greet your fellow pirates with this 4-letter word; it follows “Chips” in the name of a cookie brand.
Ahoy
The creator of this arcade game’s title character said he was inspired by a pizza with a single slice missing.
Pac-Man
This Greek monster had snakes for hair and could turn people to stone with her gaze.
Medusa
Used to indicate uncertainty or possibility.
Maybe
This foe of Spider-Man turned to crime after his mechanical harness became permanently fused in a lab accident.
Doctor Octopus/Doc Ock
Captain Hook’s ship is named for this pirate flag depicting a skull and crossbones.
Jolly Roger
In this classic arcade fighting game, two opponents face off using special moves, combos, and a whole lot of yelling.
Street Fighter
This son of Zeus, amongst many other feats, held the weight of the sky for a day.
Heracles / Hercules
Often found beside tuna salad, BLTs, and coleslaw, this creamy condiment is made primarily from oil and egg yolk.
Mayonnaise
Born Oroku Saki, he dukes it out with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as leader of the Foot Clan.
Shredder
Use this word, one letter short of a common tool, for a working-class woman.
Wench
The Russian folk tune “Korobeiniki” was the building block of this video game’s theme song.
Tetris
This Greek goddess sprang fully armed from Zeus's head.
Athena
Used internationally as a distress call, this word originated from a French expression meaning “help me.”
Mayday
Originally a psychiatrist at Arkham Asylum, she fell in love with the Joker and became his partner in crime.
Harley Quinn
The Confederacy could tell you “striking colors” is lowering a ship’s flag to indicate this.
Surrender
In this Atari classic, two players control paddles and attempt to bounce a square ball past each other.
Pong
This Egyptian god is often depicted with a falcon head and is associated with the sky and kingship.
Horus
In ancient Greek mythology, this word describes the state of confusion and destruction associated with battle and violence.
Mayhem
This alliterative hero was exiled to Earth after betraying Galactus with the help of the Fantastic Four.
Silver Surfer
Want rum on the high seas? Ask for this 4-letter drink.
Grog
First-person shooters were originally called clones of this 4-letter shooter from 1993.
Doom
This Norse goddess rules over a realm where many of those who die do not go to Valhalla.
Hel
This word describes the feeling of distress or concern caused by an unpleasant situation.
Dismay