Letter Perfect
Holidays & Observances
The Language of Sports
Spell It Out For Me
Bring It
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ESPN hosts these "Games" with events like rallycross & skateboard

the X Games

100

According to tradition, if this critter sees its shadow on February 2, there will be 6 more weeks of winter

a groundhog

100

A football player isn't necessarily clumsy when he does this, drops the ball & loses possession of i

fumble

100

This gaming console that comes in PS4 & PS Vita models

P-L-A-Y-S-T-A-T-I-O-N

100

To school:
A mechanical one of these, like the Paper Mate Sharpwriter with a yellow barrel

a pencil

200

As far as NFL standings go, this letter represents a game in which neither team won or lost

T

200

Presidents' Day honors these two presidents in particular, who were both born in February

George Washington & Abraham Lincoln
200

In boxing, K.O. is short for this

a knockout

200

The current president's last name

B-I-D-E-N

200

On a picnic:
This sweet gourd fruit that comes in Desert King & Dixie Queen varieties

a watermelon

300

In chess, the piece designated by this letter can only move diagonally

B

300

Flag Day & Father's Day are both observed during this month

June

300

Lutz & camel spin are terms used in this sport

figure skating

300

This title monster who squares off with the MUTOs in a 2014 film

G-O-D-Z-I-L-L-A

300

To a Little League game:
A Nokona Alpha Select one of these, made with buffalo leather

a glove

400

To change "I'll go" into a conditional statement, replace the LL with this letter

D

400

This holiday, November 11, coincides with Canada's Rembrance Day

Veterans Day

400

In soccer, it's the proper term for hitting the ball with your noggin

a header

400

This Olympic sport that consists of 10 track & field events

D-E-C-A-T-H-L-O-N

400

On a hike:
An Odwalla "Monster" drink with 20 grams of this muscle-building amino-acid-based stuff

protein

500

Potassium's symbol on the periodic table of elements isn't P but this letter

K

500

In 2010, in honor of the 40th anniversary of this observance, a climate rally & concert was held in Washington, D.C.

Earth Day

500

In bowling, roll triple strikes & it's called this, but hold the gravy

turkey

500

This dinosaur also known as Brontosaurus

A-P-A-T-O-S-A-U-R-U-S

500

To band practice: o
One of these small flutes with a name that's Italian for "small"

a piccolo