Words that Start with 'H'
A large, colorful flower grown in warm climates
It's also Hawaii's state flower
Hibiscus
A free throw, where the player is given a chance to shoot the ball without interference from the other team, counts for this many points
One
This Michigan city is nicknamed "Motor City" because it is the historic heart of the American automotive industry
Detroit
(Fun Fact: 1917 was the first years that Detroit produced 1 million cars in one year)
Yukon Gold, Fingerling and Little Red are varieties of this garden vegetable
Potato
(Fun Fact: potatoes are botanically and culinarily classified as a vegetable—specifically a starchy, underground tuber vegetable)
A vacuum manufacturing company
Also, the last name of our 31st President
Hoover
The Knicks are a professional NBA team from this state
New York
(Fun Fact: This team was founded in 1946, and play home games at Madison Square Garden)
The flower from this fruiting tree was chosen as Michigan's state flower in 1897
Apple Tree
Butterhead, Iceberg and Red leaf are popular varieties of this garden vegetable
Lettuce
(Fun Fact: Since it is 95% water, Iceberg lettuce has the least nutritional value of all lettuces)
Small, metal wind instrument often used in Blues, Folk, and Jazz music
Harmonica
This is the name of the violation occurring when a player holding the ball moves both feet without dribbling the basketball
Travel
(Fun Fact: This results in a turnover, where the other team gets possession of the ball)
This city became the capital of Michigan in 1847, and it's remained the capital ever since
Lansing
(Fun Fact: Detroit was the first capital from 1805 until 1847).
Cherry, Roma, Early Girl and Beefsteak are popular varieties of this popular garden plant
Tomatoes
(Fun Fact: The world's heaviest tomato ever grown weighs 17.155 lbs (7.78 kg). Grown in 2023)
A device which uses falling sand to measure time, invented in the 8th Century CE
Hourglass
The Bulls are a professional NBA team from this state
Illinois
(Fun Fact: The team was founded in 1966, and has won 6 NBA Championships)
This company, which produces Corn Flakes, Rice Krispies, and Fruit Loops was founded in Battle Creek, Michigan
Kellogg
(Fun Fact: Battle Creek, Michigan is nicknamed "Cereal City")
Sugar Snap, Snow and Shelling are the three main types of this garden vegetable
Peas
A valuable object that has belonged to a family and been passed down for several generations
Heirloom
10 feet
Michigan borders 4 of the 5 Great Lakes, this is the only one it does not border
Lake Ontario
Silver Queen, Butter, and Kandy are all varieties of this tall garden plant
Corn
(Fun Fact: Kandy Korn is spelled that way to distinguish if from the Candy Corn candy)