CROSSWORD CLUES "E"
Zealous, like a beaver
What is eager?
He broke the tradition of serving only 2 terms as president & in 1945 was sworn in for a 4th
Who is Franklin Roosevelt?
They can be crew, knee, or bobby
What are socks?
These blood-sucking worms are used in medicine today to drain hematomas
What are leeches?
This thick, spicy tomato sauce is the traditional American accompaniment for french-fried potatoes
What is ketchup?
Mistaken
What is erroneous?
"H.U.G." & "Unconditional Surrender" were among his many nicknames
Who is (Ulysses S.) Grant?
This Channel Island has a close-fitting knitted shirt or sweater named for it, in addition to a cow
What is Jersey?
Light flashes in the field of vision may mean this optic tissue has become detached
What is the retina?
While these small bread cubes often top salads, larger versions can be used to catch drippings
What are croutons?
On-screen, they're "special"
What are effects?
"A Thousand Days" by Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. is an account of his administration
Who is (John) Kennedy?
A plastron is the quilted pad worn by competitors in this sport to protect their torso & sides
What is fencing?
This artificial sweetener has been associated with bladder cancer in animal experiments
What is saccharin?
A raw egg yolk usually accompanies this raw meat dish
What is Steak Tartare?
Count off one-by-one
What is enumerate?
He was the only chief executive reelected to the presidency after being defeated
Who is Grover Cleveland?
This apron for young girls has a ruffled bibbed top & a gathered skirt
What is a pinafore?
Apnea is the temporary cessation of this
What is breathing?
Butternut refers to both an actual nut & this type of gourd
What is squash?
The "bigger picture"
What is enlargement?
President to whom Edwin Stanton was referring when he said, "Now he belongs to the ages"
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
It's the fur pouch that a Scotsman wears on the front of his kilt
What is a sporon?
In vitiligo, a common disorder, patches of skin lose this
What is pigment (or color)?
It's an Italian version of an omelet, served pancake-style
What is a frittata?