Famous People
She was a fictional character promoting civilian factory service to many American women during World War II, assuring them “We can do it!”
Rosie the Riveter
He played with the Detroit Tigers from 1905 – 1927 and still holds the batting average record of .3664.
The study of the heart.
Cardiology
A five-letter word meaning to furnish or provide with whatever is needed for use or for any undertaking; to fit out, as a ship or army.
Equip
A welcome harbinger of spring and the state bird of Connecticut, Wisconsin and Michigan.
American Robin
This Austrian-born actor turned politician was the 38th governor of California, from 2003 – 2011.
This left fielder played 22 seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants, received seven NL MVP awards, eight Gold Glove awards, 12 Silver Slugger awards, 14 All-Star selections, and holds the record for most home runs.
Barry Bonds
The study of weather.
Meteorology
A nine-letter word meaning an animal, especially a mammal, having four feet.
Quadruped
Aptly named for the male's brilliant red throat, these are the most common hummingbird species east of the Mississippi River.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
This beloved child actress from the 30s charmed movie audiences and set a very distinctive hairstyle for a generation of little girls. She grew up to be the United States ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia and serve as Chief of Protocol of the United States.
Shirley Temple Black
Making his MLB debut with the Atlanta Braves in 1954, this player, now serving as their senior VP, broke Babe Ruth’s record for RBI’s in 1975.
Hank Aaron
The study of past cultures through the analysis of material remains.
Archaeology
A six-letter word meaning to affect with sharp irritation and resentment, especially by some wound to pride.
Pique
Brightly colored and crested, this beautiful bird is often associated with Christmas.
Northern Cardinal
This television host, comedian, writer and producer hosted late night talk shows for 33 years, surpassing Johnny Carson as the longest-serving late night talk show host in American television history.
David Letterman
This former MLB player consistently threw pitches that were clocked above 100 miles per hour, which helped him establish his records for most strike outs and most no hitters.
Nolan Ryan
The scientific study of crime.
Criminology
A six-letter word meaning not transparent nor translucent; impenetrable to light; not allowing light to pass through.
Opaque
This black and orange songbird is not only the state bird of Maryland, but also lent its name to a major league baseball team.
Baltimore Oriole
While no one knows if she really rode naked on a horse through the streets of Coventry to protest a tax imposed by her husband, this lady was indeed a real person from the 11th century.
Lady Godiva
This pitcher set the record for most wins in a season with 59 in 1884 playing for the Providence Grays, more than twice that of any pitcher in the 21st century.
Charles "Old Hoss" Radburn
The study of relationships within families, particularly with a view to constructing family trees.
Genealogy
An eight-letter word meaning ornamentation in the form of a cutout design, that is sewn on to or otherwise applied to a piece of material.
Applique
The most common bird in the world, there are more than 50 billion of these short-flighted fouls worldwide.
Domestic Chicken