OLYMPIC SPORTS
Alongside jumping events and throws like the javelin, these running races—such as the 100-meter dash—are key parts of this group of events often called “athletics.”
What is track and field?
In theater, this 10-letter term refers to the person who learns a lead role and is ready to step in if the primary actor is absent.
What is UNDERSTUDY?
Located in the Himalayas on the Nepal–China border, this mountain stands as the tallest peak on Earth above sea level.
What is Mount Everest?
King Arthur drew this legendary sword from a stone, signifying his birthright as ruler of Britain.
What is Excalibur?
On April 15, 1912, this “unsinkable” ocean liner struck an iceberg and went down, leading to over 1,500 fatalities.
What is the Titanic?
Invented by Dr. James Naismith, this sport made its official Olympic debut at the 1936 Berlin Games; its modern stars include LeBron James and Diana Taurasi.
What is basketball?
Describing forceful or confrontational behavior, this 10-letter adjective comes from the Latin for “to attack.”
What is AGGRESSIVE?
Stretching over 1,400 miles off the coast of Queensland, this vast coral ecosystem is the largest of its kind on Earth.
What is the Great Barrier Reef?
In Norse mythology, Thor’s hammer bears this name and can only be wielded by those deemed worthy.
What is Mjölnir?
In 1666, this blaze swept through England’s capital for four days, destroying much of the medieval city.
What is the Great Fire of London?
Debuting at the 1964 Tokyo Games, this Japanese martial art emphasizes throws and grappling techniques, and its name translates to “gentle way.”
What is judo?
Derived from a Latin root meaning “well-wishing,” this 10-letter noun refers to kindness or generous giving.
What is BENEVOLENCE?
Known locally as “The Smoke That Thunders,” this massive waterfall straddles the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
What is Victoria Falls?
Often associated with Odin, this magical spear in Norse tales never misses its mark once thrown.
What is Gungnir?
Peaking in Europe around 1347–1351, this pandemic is estimated to have killed up to a third of the continent’s population.
What is the Black Death (or the Bubonic Plague)?
Originally showcased as a demonstration in Seoul 1988, this martial art with high-flying kicks became an official medal event in 2000 at the Sydney Games.
What is taekwondo?
In both mathematics and art, this 10-letter word can mean a statement of values or the act of conveying emotion.
What is EXPRESSION?
Nicknamed the “cotton castle,” these white terraces formed by mineral-rich hot springs lie in southwestern Turkey.
What is Pamukkale?
Part of the Imperial Regalia of Japan, this mythical “grass-cutting” sword symbolizes the Japanese emperor’s divine power.
What is Kusanagi?
When this volcano erupted in A.D. 79, it buried the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum under ash and pumice.
What is Mount Vesuvius?
In this three-phase equestrian discipline—dressage, cross-country, and show jumping—horse and rider display both finesse and endurance.
What is eventing?
From Greek roots meaning “hate” and “humankind,” this 10-letter noun describes a deep-seated distrust or dislike of people in general.
What is misanthropy?
Located in New Zealand, these famous caverns glow thanks to bioluminescent larvae, creating a starry scene underground.
What are the Waitomo Glowworm Caves?
Known as “The Answerer” in Irish lore, this sword wielded by the hero Manannán mac Lir compels truth from adversaries.
What is Fragarach?
In December 1917, a collision between the SS Mont-Blanc and another vessel in Nova Scotia’s largest city caused the largest man-made explosion before the atomic age.
What is the Halifax Explosion?