Crossword Clues "R"
Sidewinder or diamondback (11)
Rattlesnake
In 1999 this General Mills cereal came out with Millenios, featuring 2s as well as the usual Os.
Cheerios
Earn these “points” by currying favor; it’s also a Girl Scout aged 6 to 8.
Brownie
Lettuce fit for a Caesar
Romaine
This fruit that’s named for a bird looks like a brown egg that’s covered with fuzz.
Kiwi
Cosmetic that makes you blush (5)
Rouge
In the ‘70s they called a “blended flavored (cherry & other flavorings) carbonated beverage” Mr. this
Mr. Pibb
Term for an educator’s spaniel or tabby, or a favorite pupil.
A teacher's pet
By definition, a poem of 4 lines
Quatrain
A sweet cherry is named for this Washington State landmark
Mt. Rainier
“Buyer’s” guilt (7)
Remorse
Calistoga mineral water is from this California valley that’s famous for its vineyards.
Napa
Like ‘70s rocker Jon Anderson, when mindlessly acquiescing to the head honcho, you could be considered this.
A Yes Man
To instill with ministerial authority
Ordain
It’s the most important fruit export of Costa Rica & Honduras
Like a lizard (9)
Reptilian
This marshmallow brand is named for the manufacturing process that infuses air into the marshmallows.
Jet-Puffed
A sycophant, especially one who shines shoes oddly
A bootlicker
When the chorus sings the chorus, it has sung this.
Refrain
The name of this Pacific island fruit of the genus Artocarpus implies that it’s starchy
Breadfruit
Garibaldi’s gang (9)
Redshirts
Mr. T was featured in Busta Rhymes’ 2002 video “Pass” this Napoleonic cognac.
Courvoisier
5-letter amphibious word for one who engages in excessive deference through motives of self-interest.
A toady
It was known to the ancients as Dilmun; the al-Khalifa dynasty rules it today.
Bahrain
This Japanese apple was created in part from the Ralls Janet, an antique apple that dates back to Thomas Jefferson.
The Fuji