A traditional part of Muslim diets during Ramadan, these palm fruits are known as tamuru in Arabic
dates
In 2021, after becoming the second woman to throw this more than 80 meters--about 262'--we bet Deanna Price was Thor the next day
the hammer
This 3-letter word can refer to a state of intoxication, making a person incandescent
lit
Fresh Georgia this flavor "tasted great but couldn't last, 'cuz Georgia's quite a-ways away & trucks don't go that fast"
peach
This type of ball used in pool & in snooker is from a French word for the stick with which it's struck
billiard
"Minority Report" star that takes you from one Caribbean port to another
Tom Cruise ship
This sweet & seedy vine fruit sounds like it might inspire an intense desire for it
passion fruit
In 2023 Swedish-American Mondo Duplantis broke his own world record in soaring 6.22 meters, over 20 feet in this event
pole vault
Could you be any more this 5-letter word that means mainstream, like pumpkin spice lattes
basic
In the '90s we said hello & goodbye to the rhyming "Holy" this, a ricotta & pistachio ice cream
Cannoli
These perforated plastic balls are made for playing the same-named game in spaces that are too small for baseball
Wiffle balls
"Basic Instinct" actress from about 2.5 million years ago
Sharon Stone Age
Yup, those are ready to eat: you can quote me, Bartlett these get lighter in color as they ripen
pears
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Edwin Moses had a leg up on the competition for nearly 10 years, winning 107 straight finals in the 400m this race
hurdles
It's not just for brides! A man getting married can turn into this portmanteau monster
a groomzilla
A 1980s effort honored a Revolutionary War Vermont hero--not just almond but this first name preceding "Almond"
Ethan
In addition to its volleyballs, this company has been making the official NFL football since 1941
Wilson
"Gidget" TV actress who counts for 3 points in football
Sally Field goal
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Fresh these are only in U.S. markets from September to January but they keep in your freezer for a year
cranberries
At the 2020 Olympics, this 35-year-old mom became the most decorated U.S. track & field athlete ever
(Allyson) Felix
Also the title of a song by DJ Mustard, Ty Dolla $ign & Ashanti, these 2 words may sound rude but just mean "I understand"
say less
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"Aloha" the decadent flavor named for this nut, say Ben & Jerry, adding that it got sent off the aisle
macadamia
After a century with its original supplier, in 1976 MLB said "Goodbye, Mr." this & made Rawlings its new official ball
Spalding
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Desi Arnaz spouse secured to a prisoner to prevent escape
Lucille Ball & chain
Try a Pink Lady, also known as Cripps Pink, the first variety of this fruit to be trademarked
apple
This Finnish track star won an amazing 9 gold medals across 3 Olympic games in the 1920s
Paavo Nurmi
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Somewhat akin to down-low is this other "low" which can precede "goated when X is the vibe"
lowkey
The flavor graveyard includes the ice cream named for this Woodstock emcee, seen here
Wavy Gravy
The name of this golf ball brand used by champions like Jordan Spieth sounds like a champion
Titleist
"Who's the Boss?" & "Transparent" actress & oxymoronic pro boxing class going up to 175 pounds
Judith Light heavyweight