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100

In 2009, this James Cameron sci-fi epic set on the lush moon of Pandora shattered box office records, becoming the highest-grossing film of all time.

What is Avatar?

100

Start girl dinner off with this spicy vodka cocktail that can be made with V-8, tomato juice, or even Clamato

What is a 'Bloody Mary?'

100

This iconic, highly reflective stainless-steel sculpture in Millennium Park was designed by Anish Kapoor, though locals almost exclusively call it "The Bean."

What is Cloud Gate?

100

Famous for its patented "FreeSip" spout—letting you either sip upright through a built-in straw or swig through a wide opening—this brand became a viral hit among hydration enthusiasts.

What is Owala?

100

Players who love hunting early vowels often open with this word, which can refer to a sound, a podcast, or a high-end stereo setup.

What is AUDIO?

200

Directed by Danny Boyle, this 2008 Best Picture winner tells the story of Jamal Malik, an 18-year-old orphan from Mumbai who answers his way to 20 million rupees.

What is Slumdog Millionaire?

200

If this BLACKPINK star ordered a chilled glass of her namesake beverage, the shade of the wine would be similar to the second half of her group's name.

Who is Rosé?

200

Step off the CTA red line at Cermak Road and you'll find yourself in this historic neighborhood, home to King KTV.

What is Chinatown?

200

While Stanley Cups caused chaos in Target aisles in 2024, the iconic sports trophy officially known as the Stanley Cup has been awarded by this professional sports organization since 1926.

What is the NHL?

200

NYT analysis reveals that this 5-letter French farewell—stacked with four vowels—is the most widely used opening guess in all of Wordle.

What is ADIEU?

300

For his legendary, sinister portrayal of the Joker in 2008's The Dark Knight, this Australian actor posthumously won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Who is Heath Ledger?

300

This Italian-style pizza reflects the colors of the Italian flag: red tomatoes, white cheese, & green basil leaves

What is 'Margherita' pizza

300

Nicknamed "Scarface," this infamous Prohibition-era Chicago mobster masterminded the 1929 St. Valentine's Day Massacre before finally being taken down for tax evasion.

Who is Capone?

300

"Sksksksk and I oop!" If you were a scrunchie-wearing "VSCO girl" in 2019, you definitely kept your water icy cold in this brightly painted stainless steel bottle.

What is a Hydroflask?

300

This word shares its name with both a long-necked bird and a heavy-duty machine.

What is CRANE?

400

Before playing Michael Scott on The Office, Steve Carell voiced the hyperactive squirrel Hammy in this 2006 DreamWorks animated movie.

What is Over the Hedge?

400

These classic Italian sponge biscuits, traditionally dipped in espresso to form the layers of tiramisu, get their delicate name from noblewomen.

What are lady fingers?

400

In the movie musical Chicago, one of the six merry murderesses of the Cook County Jail repeatedly insists her husband ran into her knife ten times while living in this western Illinois town.

What is Cicero?

400

Made iconic by squeeze-and-squirt designs, these bright green contour bottles are an absolute staple on middle school sports sidelines.

What are Gatorade bottles?

400

This starting word contains three high-value consonants and two prime vowels, and commonly follows "CLEAN" or "BLANK" in popular idioms.

What is SLATE?

500

For her powerful performance as Leticia Musgrove in the romantic drama Monster's Ball, this actress became the first Black woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress in 2002.

Who is Halle Berry?

500

You don't need to go to the beach to find these traditional French sponge cakes, easily recognized by their distinctive scallop-shell shape.

What are madeleines?

500

Track 13 on Taylor Swift's album Lover shares its name with this Lakeview street, located just three blocks south of Wrigley Field.

What is Cornelia Street (Avenue)?

500

Popularized in fitness culture, this shaker bottle features a patented wire whisk ball inside to smooth out protein powder and meal replacement shakes.

What is a BlenderBottle?

500

Paired with CLOUD and PINKY, this unblinking 5-letter starting word helps players knock out 15 unique letters in three guesses.

What is STARE?