“AL” Words from Arabic
It’s a small recess in a wall or room.
Alcove
November 6 is national these day, a dish from Northern Mexico that consist of heated tortilla chips and melted cheese. Pass the sour cream!
Nachos
Kevin James stars in this situation comedy, “King of _______.”
Queens
Born in 1901, I was an actor who was often referred to as “The King of Hollywood” and starred in such movies as “Gone with the Wind” and “Mutiny on the Bounty.”
Clark Gable
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof but this song performed by Pharrell Williams, was written for the movie Despicable Me 2.
Happy
It’s from Arabic for “Calendar” and the first one printed in America was “For New England for the Year 1639”. Poor Richard puts one out yearly.
Almanac
The flambe dessert called Bananas Foster was created at Brennan’s restaurant in this city in the 1950s. Be sure to toss your beads before going in.
New Orleans
J. Lo charms the room: “Maid in _______.”
Manhattan
Tristar showed me a reported $600,000 for “Jerry Maguire.”
Cuba Gooding, Jr.
This year mark is known as the "the golden anniversary," so it's no surprise that the traditional gift to give a couple is gold.
50th
From Arabic for “The Ashes,” it will neutralize an acid. Plop, plop, fizz, fizz.
Alkaline
Served hot or chilled, it’s the 4-letter name for Japanese buckwheat noodles.
Soba
Steve Buscemi and Bill Burr are firefighters: “The King of _______ Island.”
Staten
You know I fronted Gnarls Barkley and coached on “The Voice”, but did you know I sang backup on “Waterfalls”?
CeeLo Green
Most people think that December 25, 0000 was Jesus' this, but it was more than likely January 6, 4 B.C.
Birthday
It is a perennial flowering plant in the legume family, often used in cooking. Also, a character on the Little Rascals with a funny haircut.
Alfalfa
Any way you slice it, this iconic brand with its colorful balloons on the wrapper celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2021.
Wonder Bread
De Niro’s directorial debut: “A _______ Tale.”
Bronx
I played Count Rugen, and yes, I know your name is Inigo Montoya!
Christopher Guest
With the last name King, the first name of the co-host of CBS This Morning and Oprah's best friend is this.
Gayle
A set of rules to be followed in computer calculations, it comes from the name of a 9th century mathematician.
Algorithm
A popular Thai dish, it’s bite-sized skewered pieces of meat usually served with peanut sauce.
Satay
Eddie Murphy sinks his teeth into a role: “Vampire in _______.”
Brooklyn
In the 1970s I had a giant hit with the song, “Don’t it make my brown eyes blue.”
Crystal Gayle
Now...think back and repeat, in order, the answers to all of this category's clues. (Help will be given by the host if needed).
HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY GAYLE!