3-LETTER WORDS
A small child, or a form of potato.
tot
The NHL's ultimate prize, awarded annually to the league's championship team since 1893.
the Stanley Cup
You mess with this Bull, you get the horns, as the Cavs found out on May 7, 1989, when he hit "The Shot" to clinch a NBA playoff series.
Michael Jordan
The FIFA World Cup trophy is made of this precious metal.
18-karat solid gold
NPC, short for this, can be a diss for someone you regard as one of the sheeple.
non playable character
A sacred oath; in Catholicism, one can be for chastity, poverty or obedience.
a vow
Red, plastic, and 18 ounces — this brand's cup is synonymous with the American house party.
a Solo cup
This comedian famously lost the 2000 Best Actress Oscar to Hilary Swank for "Boys Don't Cry," despite being the heavy favorite for "Election."
Reese Witherspoon
The World Cup is held every this many years.
4
In slang, this word has come to mean to show off or brag.
flex
To bewitch someone or cast a spell upon them is to do this.
hex
Yorkshire Terriers and Chihuahuas are sometimes bred down to this size classification.
teacup
It was the first color film to win a Best Picture Oscar.
Gone With The Wind
He holds the all-time record for the most FIFA World Cup tournament matches played, with 27 appearances across six different tournaments for Argentina.
Lionel Messi
This word now describes your expert fashion sense.
drip
To dishonestly influence something to reach a predetermined outcome.
fix
According to legend, this sacred vessel was used by Jesus at the Last Supper and later sought by medieval knights.
the Holy Grail
In one of the biggest upsets in Super Bowl history, this 18-0 team lost to the NY Giants in Super Bowl 42, denying them a perfect season.
New England Patriots
This trio of countries is hosting the 2026 World Cup — the first tournament to span three nations and feature 48 teams.
Canada, USA, and Mexico
In art, it means the lighting is dim or dull; in slang, it means subtle, restrained, modest.
lowkey
This red, brimless cap is also called a tarboosh.
fez
This involuntary spasm of the diaphragm has no proven cure, despite what your friends insist.
hiccup
In 1941, this Orson Welles film lost Best Picture to "How Green Was My Valley" — widely considered one of the Academy's worst decisions ever.
Citizen Kane
This South American country has won the most World Cup titles, with 5.
Brazil
Cambridge Dictionary defines this term as: "a sudden feeling that you dislike someone... because of something they did."
the ick