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This color, a blend of blue and green, is often associated with the ocean and is named after a body of water.

Sea Green

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Na

Sodium 

100

Al Pacino permanently damaged his nasal passages from snorting so much fake cocaine in this crime drama

Scarface

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A synonym for labyrinth, it comes from the Old English word masian, meaning "'to confuse"

Maze

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This NCAA basketball team hasn't been the 1 ranking in AP poll since 2009. Jan

Uconn Huskies (Mens)

100

If you touch the metal edge of the cavity, you'll set off the buzzer & make Sam's nose light up!

Operation 

100

"A naive girl has a bad day after she fails to notice that her grandmother is actually a hungry wolf"

Little Red Riding Hood

200

Named after a delicate flower, this color falls within the purple spectrum and is known for its soft and feminine appeal.

Orchid

200

Fe

Iron

200

Three Stephen King novels made it to the big screen in 1983: "The Dead Zone", "Christine", & this film about a rabid St. Bernard

Cujo

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The Greek for "flat-footed" gives us the name of this duck-billed mammal

The Platypus  

200

Alliterative nickname for just the last 2 rounds of the NCAA basketball championship, featuring a quartet of teams

The Final Four

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On one foot, jump through the squares, skipping the square with the marker in it

Hopscotch 

200

"A kid trades his cow for some magic beans & before you know it, a huge vine grows up to the clouds where an angry giant lives"

Jack and the Beanstalk  

300

With a name inspired by a fruit, this color is a rich and earthy shade that brings warmth and depth to the palette.


Burnt Orange 
300

Cu

Copper

300

Ponyboy and Johnny get into a brawl that ends in the death of a the rival gang, the boys are forced to go into hiding.

The Outsiders

300

A partial wig used to cover baldness, its name comes from Old French for "tuft of hair"

A Toupee

300

In 2022 this numeric conference announced plans to grow to 16 schools, 2 in Calif.; no word about a possible name change

The Big Ten

300

Blocks may be tapped or knocked in order to find a loose one that is safe to move

Jenga 

300

"Lost & hungry, two siblings stumble upon a house made of gingerbread but the owner is a lunatic who wants to eat them"

Hansel and Gretel 

400

This color, reminiscent of a sweet and juicy fruit, is a warm and comforting shade often found in sunsets.

Apricot 

400

Pb

Lead

400

In "A Christmas Story", Ralphie says the "Queen Mother of dirty words" but this other "F" word is swapped in to keep it clean

Fudge

400

The name of this bed pad comes from the Arabic taraha, meaning "to throw"

A mattress

400

This SEC school won the 2023 NCAA football title game in convincing fashion with a 65-7 drubbing of TCU

Georgia 

400

Any bag which comes to rest anywhere on top of the board is worth 1 point

Cornhole

400

"A vain leader is swindled by con men who claim to make beautiful garments that are invisible to the unwise or incompetent"

"The Emperor's New Clothes"

500

Found in the realm of crayon boxes, this vibrant and whimsical color invites you to think of giggles and delight, as its name suggests a gentle, cheerful touch.

Tickle Me Pink

500

Sb

Antimony

500

Thanks to the Griswolds' pea-green Family Truckster, sales of these plummeted after the release of "Vacation"

A station Wagon 

500

The name of this type of legislative body comes from French for "to talk"

A parliament

500

Gable Steveson won the 2022 NCAA heavyweight title in this, with 2 quick takedowns to beat Greco specialist Cohlton Schultz

Wrestling 

500

Be the first player to go from "onesies" to "tensies" & you win the game

Jacks

500

"A talking cat requests proper footwear before playing a deceitful game to get himself & his owner ahead in life"

Puss in Boots