In Other Words
Cells and Salamanders
What is Dungeons & Dragons?
A signifier of death, as written by Poe
What are Ravens?
A lonely game, popular among sailors and grandmothers alike
What is Solitaire?
Michigan appears to dip a hand in
What are the Great Lakes?
Felines are equipped with this podal feature, specialized for moving silently to hunt their prey
What are paw pads?
Raise and Blaze
What is Wake and Bake?
Equal and opposite families battle for dominance of their shared board.
What is Chess?
Known for being crossed, as depicted in a famous presidential painting
What is the Delaware River?
Males are known as Toms, but females have their own name
What are Queens?
Michael Musculus (and friends)
Who is Mickey Mouse?
A not-so-subtle story of class division, as depicted by various domesticated creatures
What is Animal Farm?
What's more difficult than this grid-based puzzle is deciding how to pronounce it
What is Sudoku?
Artist Sigalit Landau submerged a dress in this briny body of water to create a crystalline salt sculpture
What is the Dead Sea?
The face and extremities are a darker color than the body in this fur pattern.
What is Sealpoint?
Frightening Farfalle
What is Creepypasta
Rikki-Tikki-Tavi is the namesake of one brave fighter of snakes in some short stories
What is a Mongoose?
Allows you to take the role of an explosives detector, without the risk of blowing up
What is Minesweeper?
The river spans nearly the full width of England, named for its dark water
What is the Thames?
A designer breed named for their tendency to go limp when handled.
What is a Ragdoll?
Stone Celebration; Shape Shindig
What is Jeopardy?
A spider from West African folklore whose tricks got him into trouble more often than not
Who is Ananse?
FIX THIS ANSWER Popular among 20-somethings was a digital one one which featured a space cadet, complete with flashing bumpers and sound effects
What is pinball?
The deepest lake in the world is also home to an unusually wide-eyed species of seal
What is Lake Baikal?
It's a cleverly named alternative to letting your kitty free roam outdoors, while still getting fresh air
What is a Catio?