Clues From The First Crossword Puzzle
A boy (3 letters)
What is a lad?
The Japanese gives us the name for this wide-sleeved garment tied with a sash called an obi.
What is a kimono?
This "floral" term refers to someone whose talents flourish after a long span of time.
What is a late bloomer?
For decades, cocoa puffs cereal has been represented by Sonny, this type of bird.
What is a cuckoo?
He won emmys for his portrayal of Tony Soprano.
Who was James Gandolfinni?
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This contains more than half of the total protein in an egg and almost none of the fat.
What is the albumen?
Found on the seashore
(4 letters)
What is sand?
Basque and pancake are 2 styles of this flat french-named hat.
What is a beret?
If you come up wanting, you're said to be "A Day Late" and this monetary phrase.
What is and a dollar short?
In 2021, this Jewish holiday begins at sunset on November 28 and ends at nightfall on December 6.
What is Hanukah?
This language is the most spoken worldwide.
What is Chinese?
Yes, my dear Watson, this adjective refers to carbon, or even potassium.
What is elementary? (or elemental)
To govern
(4 letters)
What is to rule?
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Wrap yourself up snug as a bug in its chrysalis state in this type of coat named for an insect structure. By definition it is a silky case spun by the larvae of many insects for protection in the pupal stage.
What is a cocoon?
"Carpool Karaoke" is a segment on this CBS show.
What is The Late Late Show with James Corden?
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Nearly 80% of the people of India follow this religion that dates back to around 1500 B.C.
What is Hinduism?
In a legendary tale, the "Galloping Hessian of the Hollow" is better known as this, which is certainly more terrifying.
What is the headless horseman?
This type of horse is a color breed, exhibiting a yellow or gold coat, and a white or light cream mane and tail.
What is a palomino?
To elude
(5 letters)
also starts and ends with "E"
What is to evade?
I say, Old Chap, wide neckties include the cravat and this one suitable for wear at the British racecourse of the same name.
What is an Ascot?
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Caused by a water mold, "Late" this caused the Irish potato famine?
What is "Blight"?
Thanks to the book and film "Mommie Dearest", we know that Joan Crawford had a real aversion to these wire objects.
What are wire hangers?
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On March 7, 1876 he was granted one of the most valuable patents ever - - a method of transmitting sound over a wire.
Who is Bell?
Hammurabi's code specified this as a payment of one piece of silver to a former wife by her former husband.
What is alimony?
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A daydream
(7 letters)
We'll spot you the first letter "R"
What is a reverie?
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This typically red and black checked pattern now popular at Christmas is said to be named for a herd of animals.
What is Buffalo plaid?
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In Italy the late Gothic period of Art was centered in Siena and this big City just to the North. This city is noted for its culture, Renaissance art and architecture and monuments.
What is Florence?
Of these famous "Tony's" this crooner has won 18 Grammy Awards - - the first in 1963 through and including 2016.
Who is Tony Bennet?
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This Prime Minister was re-elected by a landslide in 1983 and again, in 1987. She was the longest serving British prime minister of the 20th Century and the first woman to hold that office.
Who is Margaret Thatcher?
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It's the highest or utmost point of something. It is the highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time.
What is a culmination?