4 Letter Words
It's a song of praise, like "Rock Of Ages"
Hymn
Porcini & Portobello are types of these
Mushrooms
The Russian thistle is a species of this plant blown about the prairies
Tumbleweed
After a plea from his son, Abe Lincoln was the first to give a presidential pardon to one of these birds
Turkey
The fastest flying animal is the peregrine species of this bird of prey
Falcon
This soft underlayer of feathers from a duck or goose is used to stuff pillows
Down
In 1996 U.S. astronaut Shannon Lucid made this jiggly treat for her associates on the space station Mir
Jell-O
It's OK to kiss under this parasitic plant; just don't eat the berries -- that could be the kiss of death
Mistletoe
In 1890 William Kemmler was in the hot seat as he became the first criminal to die by this method
Electric Chair
The largest living reptile is probably the saltwater species of this animal, which may weigh more than a ton
Crocodile
It's the edge of a hat, or the topmost edge of a cup or bowl
Brim
In 2010 Wendy's introduced natural-cut these with the skins on, sprinkled with sea salt
French Fries
Of the 6 simple machines in physics, this one uses a spiral inclined plane
A Screw
The U.S. blockade of this country was made public October 22, 1962
Cuba
The "fire" type of this insect builds large mounds that interfere with harvesting hay
Fire Ants
Once you turn 18 it's your "duty" as a U.S. citizen to serve on one of these groups in court when called
Jury
These should be stored in the fridge pointed end down & should not be eaten raw; boiled or poached is okay
Eggs
Cinnamon & cork are obtained from this part of a tree
Bark
On August 21, 1959 it became our 50th state
Hawaii
Unlike the German species, the Asian variety of this kitchen insect is actually attracted to light
Cockroach
Despite its name, this pink wine is made from grapes, not flowers
Rose
It's simply Spanish for "sauce"
Salsa
In a rainbow this color appears between blue & violet
Indigo
In 1973 L. Patrick Gray resigned as head of this agency because he destroyed Watergate records
FBI
This tusked pinniped takes clams into its mouth & sucks the flesh from the shell
Walrus