Noisy Who Toys
Every Christmas, the Grinch fears that Whos will dance with these tied to their heels. What are they called?
Jing-Tinglers
What are the names of the two Premier League sides in Manchester?
Manchester City and Manchester United
To “squash” something means to physically crush it, while to do this means to crush something — perhaps a rebellion or an argument — in a less physical sense. The two words sound very similar, though!
Quash
In this classic heist movie, stars George Clooney and Brad Pitt assemble a team to pull off a robbery on the Vegas Strip.
Ocean's Eleven (Eleven)
This Floridian university is often simply nicknamed “The U,” and its sports teams are called the Hurricanes.
University of Miami
What is this wind instrument called?
Floo-Floober
Which London-based club shares its name with a neighborhood of New York City, and a city just north of Boston?
Chelsea
If enough members of an assembly or group are present at a meeting to allow for the group’s votes and proceedings to be valid, then the group has reached a what?
Quorum
“How do you like them apples?” is an iconic quote from this 1997 drama.
Good Will Hunting (Will Byers)
In North America, tropical cyclones are referred to as hurricanes, while in much of the southern hemisphere, they are referred to just as cyclones. In much of East Asia, they are called this.
Typhoons
I’m not even sure if this is an instrument at all. What is its name?
Trum-Tooker
Which English club, located just a few miles from the border of Wales, does Mr. Ford support?
Liverpool
Someone wearing glasses can be described using this fun four-syllable word.
Bespectacled
“Beyond Thunderdome” is a 1985 film that’s part of this action franchise.
Mad Max (Max Mayfield)
The National Hockey League's Hurricanes play their home games in this city.
Raleigh, North Carolina
This device is part of a noisy game, which the Grinch describes as a roller-skate type of lacrosse and croquet. What is the name of the sport?
Zoozittacarzay
When we went to see Hibernian FC in Edinburgh, they played a friendly match against the northernmost premier league side. What side was it?
Newcastle
This adjective that anything relating to a state governor swaps the “v” sound for a “b.”
Gubernatorial
Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy are primary villains in this superhero film.
Batman and Robin (Robin Buckley)
This German rock band sings the hit song “Rock You Like a Hurricane.”
Scorpions
This great big toy produces ear-splitting noises deluxe. What is it called?
Electro Who-Cardio Floox
What London-based side has a name that sounds like it could be a dazzling residence for a member of the royal family?
Crystal Palace
Another name for a wildebeest, this word joins oft, apt, and poi as the only three-letter fun words on my list.
Hint (for half points): On Phineas and Ferb, the secret agent who is this type of animal is called Agent Silent G.
Gnu
In this comedy film, the title character is an adult who has to repeat grades one through 12
Billy Madison (Billy Hargrove)
What is the name of the phenomenon that describes why hurricanes rotate counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere, but clockwise in the southern hemisphere?
The Coriolis Effect