Crossword Clues "G"
World History
Oscars
Common Bond
Miscellaneous
100

Spectacles worn on the face; (7)

What is Glasses

100

In July 1962 this Soviet leader began building missile sites in Cuba; in October, the U.S. noticed them.

Who is Kruschev

100
Although it had been associated with movies starting in 1922, it wasn't until 1961 that it was first walked on at the Oscars.

What is Red carpet

100

Musketeer, Stooge, Wise man.

What is 3

100

On March 10th, 2026, Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat became the second highest scoring person for a single game in this sport with 83 points.

What is Basketball

200

French device that took a little off the top; (10)

What is Guillotine

200

The bacteria Yersinia pestis was the cause of this, which ravaged London in the mid-17th century.

What is Black Plague

200

The hills were alive with her singing the title song in "The Sound of Music" for which both she and the song took home an award.

Who is Julie Andrews

200

Pride, Envy, Wrath.

What is Deadly Sins

200

Washington is the USA's leading grower of these, the state's official fruit.

What is Apples

300

Total traffic jam; (8)

What is Gridlock

300

George Washington crossed this river before the Battle of Trenton.

What is Delaware

300

Mario Puzo, writer of this book and its screen adaptation, had never written a screenplay before winning the Oscar. When he picked up a book about screenwriting afterwards, it said to study him.

What is The Godfather

300

Cinnamon, Honor, Bread.

What is Roll

300

At 22,000 square miles, it's the largest lake entirely within one country.

What is Lake Michigan

400

Early record player; (10)

What is Gramophone

400

This president was known for his "Fireside Chats" on the radio.

Who is FDR

400

Boos interrupted Native American activist Sacheen Littlefeather's 1973 refusal of the Best Actor award on behalf of this man.

Who is Marlon Brando

400

Pizza, Pumpkin, Mud.

What is Pie

400

It was the first geyser to be named in Yellowstone. It was named due to its rare reliability on eruptions.

What is Old Faithful

500

Uncredited author; (11)

What is Ghostwriter

500

The Allies began the invasion of Italy on July 10, 1943 by landing on this island.

What is Sicily

500

After Meryl Streep won Best Supporting Actress for this 1979 drama film, she accidentally left her statue in the ladies room. Don't worry, she got it back.

What is Kramer Vs Kramer

500

Platter, Bullet, Lining.

What is Silver

500

Finish they lyric of this famous song by the Andrews Sisters; "Drinkin' rum & Coca-Cola... both mother & daughter, workin' for the ____ dollar."

What is Yankee

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