Autumn Approaches
This ancient monument in England appears to be aligned with the winter and summer equinoxes, but celebrations are also hosted here during the autumn and spring equinoxes.
Stonehenge
In “The Little Mermaid,” this is the name of the evil sea witch who steals Ariel’s voice and plots to take over the Kingdom of Atlantica.
Ursala
This massive mountain range spans across five countries: Nepal, China, Pakistan, Bhutan, and India.
Himalayas
Eleven letters, starting with CO. A machine or device that appears strange or unnecessarily complicated, often badly made or unsafe.
Contraption
This herding dog is medium sized and has a pointed snout. They are energetic, agile, and generally very intelligent. The famous dog “Lassie” is this breed.
Collie
Despite its name implying otherwise, Oktoberfest actually begins in this month.
September
In “Mulan,” China is being invaded by this culture of horse-riding warriors.
Huns
This European mountain range stretches from eastern France through Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Austria, and Slovenia
Alps
Nine letters, starting with V. The era of history between approximately 1820 and 1914, corresponding roughly to the reign of a particular English monarch.
Victorian
One of the smallest dog breeds, they tend to have an “apple-shaped” forehead. This breed is native to the Americas and shares a name with a region in Mexico.
Chihuahua
Since pumpkins stem from a single flower, have hundreds of seeds, and do not have a pit, they are technically classified as this type of fruit.
Berry
In the 1959 version of “Sleeping Beauty,” this is the name of the evil figure who causes the lovely young princess to fall into a deep slumber. The same character reappeared as a misunderstood protagonist in a 2014 live-action film.
Maleficent
This mountain range extends from north to south through seven South American countries: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
Andes
Three letters, ending with N. An atom or molecule with a positive or negative electric charge caused by the loss or gain of one or more electrons.
Ion
This breed specializes in gathering downed prey, usually birds, for a hunter. They were developed to have “soft mouths” so they would not damage the carcass with their bite, and they are also characterized by a great willingness to learn, please, and obey.
Retriever
This species of tree, which also produces a tasty edible sap, generally has the longest and one of the most spectacular color changing cycle each fall
Maple
This story, which almost always involves a villainous stepmother and abusive stepsisters, is one of the oldest folk tales known to exist, likely extending all the way back to approximately 7 BC. The animated Disney version premiered in 1950.
Cinderella
The vast majority of this mountain range lies in the state of California, with a small section extending into Nevada.
Sierra Nevadas
Eight letters, starting with T and ending with E. To shorten the duration or extent of something. More literally, to shorten something by removing the top or end.
Truncate
This dog was bred for racing, but it can also help with hunting or be a great family pet. They are fast, muscular, and have long skinny legs.
Greyhound
The word “September” comes to English from Latin, based on the numeric word “septem,” which means this.
Seven
In “Beauty and the Beast,” this is the name of the narcissistic hunter who unsuccessfully tries to romance Belle.
Gaston
From north to south, this mountain range runs mostly through central Russia, from the coast of the Arctic Ocean down to Kazakhstan. It is considered by many to be the conventional boundary between the continents of Europe and Asia.
Urals
Six letters, the second letter is B. The name of the southwestern peninsula of Europe that contains Spain and Portugal.
Iberia
This medium-sized herding dog has a layer of thick, distinctive white fur. They were bred by the native people of Siberia to assist with herding, hunting, and sled-pulling, and they blend in seamlessly with the snow.
Samoyed