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To win at poker, you gotta know when to hold 'em, & know when to do this.
fold 'em
Before the feature presentation begins, audiences are often forced to sit through these.
previews / trailers
This informal term describes a sudden craving for snacks, often jokingly associated with cannabis use.
munchies
Name either of the two candy brands famous for their twisted red licorice shape.
Twizzlers / Red Vines
Passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 2023, this superstar holds the record for the most points scored in NBA regular-season history.
LeBron James
In craps, this highest possible number that can be rolled has nicknames like "boxcars" & "midnight."
12 (two 6s)
Name one of the two most popular candies sold at movie theaters.
M&M's / Reese's Pieces
Born roughly between 1981 and 1996, members of this generation came of age around the turn of the 21st century.
millennial
Often enjoyed at ballparks or with mustard, this baked treat is shaped in a looped twist.
pretzel
In 1962, this player set the NBA single-game scoring record by dropping 100 points for the Philadelphia Warriors.
Wilt Chamberlain
Have it your way--in blackjack, you can choose whether this card is worth 1 or 11 points.
the ace
Reese's Pieces surged in popularity after this 1982 film.
E.T.
A very large and densely populated city that serves as a major economic or cultural center is called this.
metropolis
You might use a screwdriver to drive one of these into wood or drywall.
screw
He holds the NHL record for the most career goals, with 894 tallied during his Hall of Fame career.
Wayne Gretzky
In sports betting, this type of wager isn’t about who wins the game but about a specific event, like how long the national anthem lasts at the Super Bowl or how many points a player scores.
a prop bet
In longer films or stage productions, this scheduled pause in the middle lets audiences stretch their legs or grab more popcorn before the show continues.
intermission
This molten rock exists beneath the Earth’s surface; once it erupts from a volcano, it’s known as lava.
magma
A sudden misstep on uneven ground might leave you limping with this common joint injury.
twisted ankle
With well over 900 official goals scored in competitive club and international matches, this Portuguese superstar holds the record for the most career goals by any male footballer.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Oddsmakers set this number to level the playing field between teams; if it’s -6.5, the favored team must win by more than that margin for bettors to cash in.
point spread
Check out this daytime movie showing whose name comes from the French for "morning."
matinee
An image, video, or phrase that spreads rapidly online, often altered or remixed for humor, is known by this four-letter term.
meme
This molecule carries genetic information in living organisms and is shaped like a double helix.
DNA
With over 10,600 career points, she is the all‑time leading scorer in Women’s National Basketball Association history.
Diana Taurasi