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MindfulMoments
CROSSWORDS
A Calming Collection of Brain-Boosting Puzzles to Help You Relax & Unwind
To those seeking a moment of calm, enjoy these brain-boosting, relaxing puzzles!
Puzzle solutions on page 150.
WELCOME
This collection of crosswords has been carefully crafted to be fun, mentally stimulating, and just challenging enough to be satisfying! You can make a great addition to your self-care ritual and unwind in style with the 130 delightful puzzles included. But this book is more than just a simple way to pass the time. With its eye-catching design, legible print, and fun bonus content, it provides the relaxed and casual vibe of flipping through a favorite magazine.
The crosswords in this book feature a wide variety of themes, including gardening, cooking, pop culture, hobbies, and more. You’ll love puzzling out how different words intersect as you fill up the grid letter by letter—and you’re certain to learn some new vocab or be inspired to look something interesting up when you’ve completed each puzzle!
Each puzzle comes with a corresponding fun fact or tip to enhance the experience. Plus, there are a few mini articles to read while taking a break between puzzles, featuring friendly advice, DIYs, and a focus on self-care. And, of course, a solution for every puzzle is provided so you’re never frustrated.
Puzzling for Self-Care
This book is designed to become a mindful, personal puzzling moment in your daily life. To help you create a nurturing experience, here are some tips for how to turn puzzling from a simple activity into a true part of your self-care mindset.
Make space.
Seek out a cozy space for puzzling. Find a comfy chair or sofa that gives you back support but isn’t too stiff. It might be nice to fetch a soft blanket or pillow too! If possible, look for a spot that has minimal clutter so that you can decompress without stressing about the area around you. It can be difficult to unwind when your space feels unruly. This is your “me time,” so the chores can wait! You can also puzzle away from home—just choose a place without too much noise or distraction, like a quiet coffee shop or a secluded park bench.
Get comfy.
Pull out a pair of fuzzy socks and your most comfortable duds for ultimate relaxation. When your body feels restricted by tight or uncomfortable fabrics, it can be hard to focus on winding down. Every part of your experience matters, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant. If you have a favorite pen, pencil, or marker that brings you joy, use it!
Feed your body.
Grab a tasty beverage to sip on while you’re going through the book. Coffee, tea, soda, or a cocktail—it’s totally up to you! And enjoy a snack too if you’re hungry. Make sure you set yourself up with a coaster, napkin, straw, or any other little accessories you might need so that once you start puzzling, you won’t have to interrupt yourself.
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.”
—ANNE LAMOTT
Breathe.
Now that you’ve found a place to sit and you’re feeling prepared, you’re almost ready to dive into the book. Before doing so, take a few deep breaths. Notice how your mind and body feel as you do this. If you’re stressed out, keep taking deep breaths until you feel your heart rate calm.
Pick your puzzle.
Flip through the whole book before you get busy on one of the puzzles. Take a mental note of which ones are especially intriguing to you, which ones look easy, and which ones look more advanced. If you’re feeling burnt out after a long day or week, try choosing a puzzle on the simpler side to ease you into the process. If it’s been a great day and you’re looking for a more mentally stimulating experience, try a more challenging puzzle!
Don’t take it too seriously. These puzzles are meant to ease your mind while gently exercising it. They aren’t meant to get you frustrated trying to think of an answer. And they cover such a wide range of topics that you won’t know every answer to every puzzle! If you find yourself getting stumped, simply put the puzzle aside and tackle a new one, or check an answer in the back—there’s no shame in that.
Take your time.
It’s better to complete just a few puzzles a day, or even one single puzzle, instead of flying through them one after the other. Even one puzzle a day can improve your overall mood and set the tone for your day, or ease you into the rest of your evening activities. Really take your time and soak in the happy, welcoming vibes of each page. Doodle in the margins if you feel inspired! Make it a moment that is meaningful to you.
LET’S PUZZLE
You’ll find 130 unique crossword puzzles, fun facts and tips, and six articles in this section of the book. Feel free to complete the puzzles in any order you like! Choose the puzzle that suits your mood.
20th-Century Slang
Don’t bug out!
Guess these funny slang words and terms of the 20th century!
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3. A word for the police
4. To burn refers to speeding in a car
5. Someone might say this after they’ve tricked you or lied
6. “Pop your ” refers to eyes
10. Ankle- is a term to refer to children
11. “Do me a ” means do me a favor
12. Cher from the movie Clueless says this
15. “Out to ” means to be checked out or not paying attention
17. A sandwich is a punch
19. A wet is someone who’s dampening the mood
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1. You might say, “Be there or be ” to a reluctant friend
2. Money
5. “Made in the ”
7. “Give me the ” means give me the gossip or a secret
8. “Let’s ” means let’s leave
9. A bachelor is a man’s apartment
13. You might catch someone on the side, or next time
14. A non-functioning machine is a hunk of
16. Dismiss someone by saying, “Talk to the ”
18. “Take a pill!”
Fun Fact: The phrase “the skinny” comes from slang during WWII.
60s Music
Time for a groovy throwback! Find these musicians and bands of the 1960s, as well as words related to their music.
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3. The Dead
5. In 1965, Bob Dylan famously went
7. He sang “Sunshine Superman”
10. Graham Nash was in the before Crosby, Stills, and Nash
11. “Parsley, sage, rosemary, and ”
12. The was talking about “My Generation”
14. His favorite food was a peanut butter banana sandwich
16. The legendary music festival of 1969
18. Eric Clapton’s band before going solo
19. The Mamas and the Papas were “California ”
23. The Rolling Stones hosted the Rock ‘n’ Roll in 1968
24. Otis who sang “(Sittin’ on) the Dock of the Bay”
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1. Jefferson Airplane sang “ Rabbit”
2. The band Springfield released a song called “For What It’s Worth”
4. The had a comedy TV show about their band
6. The Stones
8. Jimi who famously covered “Star Spangled Banner” on the electric guitar
9. The Animals’ hit “ of the Rising Sun”
13. Janis was the singer of Big Brother and the Holding Company
15. “ Together,” the Turtles hit
17. The Kinks was formed by brothers Ray and Dave
20. What Aretha Franklin asked for in her most legendary hit
21. “ and Peppermints,” Strawberry Alarm Clock’s hit
22. The Beach Boys’ visionary frontman was Wilson
Fun Fact: Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire” was actually written by June Carter about him.
70s Hollywood
Know your 70s stars? Fill in the blanks in the names of these iconic actors and actresses of the decade!
Marlon
Foster
Al
Travolta
Farrah
Wilder
Meryl
Goldie
Redford
Hamill Across 2. Reynolds 3. Nicholson 5. Dustin 6. Keaton
Carrie 9. Olivia -John 10. Harrison
Jane
McQueen
Lynda
Dunaway
Sheen
Eastwood
80s Movies
Are you a movie lover? Fill in the blanks of these movie titles from the 1980s in this nostalgic puzzle!
Fun Fact: Anthony Michael Hall and Molly Ringwald briefly dated after filming The Breakfast Club. Down
The Club
The Bride
When Met Sally
Weekend at
The Kid
Ferris Day Off
Miss Daisy
by Me
loose
Flash
Pretty in
The Big Across
Back to the
Purple
Top
Out of
The Dark
Candles
St. Fire
Business
Fast Times at High
Dead Society
Dancing 24. Die
80s Tunes
Throwback to the era of shoulder pads, leg warmers, and big hair! Guess these iconic musicians and hit songs from the period.
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3. Richie
6. Soft Cell’s “ Love”
7. The Human
11. Hall and
12. Their biggest hit was “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)”
13. She sang “Like a Virgin” and “Material Girl”
15. “Come on ” by Dexys Midnight Runners
17. “ Chameleon”
18. “ Like the Wolf”
20. Depeche
21. They played the iconic “Bohemian Rhapsody”
22. A-ha’s “ on Me”
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1. A Kenny Loggins hit as well as a film
2. David ’s “Space Oddity”
4. Rick who’s “never gonna give you up”
5. Lauper
8. They sang “Wake Me Up before You Go-Go”
9. Tears for
10. Houston
14. “Dancing in the ” by Bruce Springsteen
16. He sang “Purple Rain”
17. “ in America”
18. Van ’s “Jump”
19. “ Shack” by the B-52’s
Fun Fact: Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the USA” was the best-selling album of 1985 in the US.
80s TV
Time for a throwback!
Look for some of the most popular TV shows of the 1980s in this puzzle.
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5. First name of the detective in Murder, She Wrote
7. Soap opera about a family who owns an oil company; famous for its dramatic cliffhangers
10. Where everybody knows your name
13. The Girls
16. What the M stands for in M*A*S*H
17. The relationship between the Bunkers and the Jeffersons
19. Kevin’s crush-turned-girlfriend in The Wonder Years
20. This show earned Danny DeVito his big break
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1. The city Laverne & Shirley is based in 2. Features the beloved main character Richie Cunningham
3. Hill Blues
4. Stars famous twins with the catchphrase “You got it, dude!”
6. ... with Children
8. The Facts of
9. He can fix anything and he often diffuses bombs
11. Portrays a working-class family living in the fictional town of Lanford, Illinois
12. The state Magnum, P.I. takes place in
14. Robin Williams’s alien character; opposite Mindy
15. This show made Michael J. Fox famous: Family
18. The Love
Fun Fact: 60 Minutes was the highest-rated TV show in 1980.
90s Music
Ready for a fun music throwback?
Guess these famous musicians and bands of the 1990s!
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Fun Fact: The Spice Girls were originally called Touch.
1. Sheryl
2. Celine
3. The battle of Britpop: Oasis versus 6. Britney
7. Apple
9. Jackson, sister of Michael
10. The Girls
11. Snoop
12. The most famous grunge band
15. Missy
4. Houston
5. Smashing
8. Courtney Love’s band
12. Doubt
13. Braxton
14. The “Queen of Tejano Music”
16. Mariah
17. Morissette
18. Pearl
90s TV
Remember these 90s TV shows? Guess and fill in the blanks of these iconic titles! Which one keeps you glued to reruns?
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4. A show about a therapist with a radio show in Seattle
6. Full
7. Twin
9. My So-Called
10. Law and
12. Most episode titles of this show are “The One with ...” or “The One Where ...”
14. Ally
16. Freaks and
18. A show featuring three sisters who are witches
20. and Grace
21. Meets World
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1. about You
2. Matt Groenig’s most famous creation
3. An iconic hospital drama
5. Saved by the
8. A show about a group of four friends living in New York City
11. A show set in the fictional town of Lanford, Illinois
13. This show won Mayim Bialik fame
15. Dawson’s
17. Living
18. Sex and the
19. Place
Fun Fact: On Seinfeld, Kramer’s name was originally Kessler.
How to Create a Custom Skincare Routine
Skincare routines don’t have to be complicated, and they can be a big part of your self-care ritual!
It’s important to figure out what your skin needs so you can choose the right products and keep it simple. A skincare routine with two or three steps is perfectly sufficient, but you can expand if you’d like. Here are some tips to find the right products for you.
A gentle cleanser and a rich moisturizer are the best basics for your skin. No matter if your skin is dry, oily, or somewhere in between, moisturizer is crucial. It doesn’t just hydrate your skin—it protects its barrier too! After finding a reliable cleanser and moisturizer, you can start thinking about goals you have for your skin. For instance, do you want more brightness, improved texture, or less dryness?
Serums are a great way to supplement your routine to achieve goals like these. Vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide are all reliable ingredients to look for in serums. Make sure to buy products that are specific to your goals, and stick to introducing just one new product at a time so you don’t overwhelm your skin and so you can assess the new product’s effects.
Exfoliation is another big part of taking care of your skin. There are masks and scrubs you can buy to do this, or you can make your own. After exfoliating, your skin will feel so smooth and luscious, but make sure you don’t overdo it! You only need to exfoliate one to three times a week.
Now that you have a starting point for which products to buy, let’s talk about the relaxing and rejuvenating nature of a skincare regimen. Taking care of your skin can help you begin and end your days on a good note. Splashing cool water on your face in the morning while you’re cleansing can help wake you up, and with your bright, nourished skin, you’ll feel more confident starting your day. After your routine at night, you can go to sleep feeling fresh, soft, and ready for a good night’s rest. And occasionally applying a face mask and sitting down with your favorite movie or book can give you some much-needed me time. Sometimes, you won’t feel like doing your routine, but you’ll always be glad you did. So go get your skin glowing and refreshed!
All About Skincare
Pull your hair back and apply your favorite face mask! Look for these skincare essentials, ingredients, and terms in this puzzle.
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7. A black or gray substance used to draw out impurities
9. This is another word for lotion; it’s typically white
11. To hydrate the skin
12. A soothing plant ingredient that is sometimes found in drinks
13. Protects you from the sun
15. A translucent, jelly-like liquid
16. Apply one of these to skin, let it dry, and then rinse
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1. A green ingredient in some skincare products; also the main ingredient in guacamole
2. To calm or relieve
3. Use one of these to even skin tone
4. To clear out dead skin cells
5. A natural, gooey liquid that draws in moisture; also a food
6. A resinous ointment for soothing skin
8. To , you drink a lot of water
9. To wash skin
10. This adds and locks in moisture; varieties include olive, coconut, and argan
13. To physically exfoliate the skin
14. Use one of these between cleansing and moisturizing
Tip: If you’re applying a product to your face, you should be applying it to your neck too.
American Cuisine
Can’t get enough of American cuisine? Your tastebuds are sure to tingle as you guess these delicious dishes!
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5. Ground beef and other ingredients formed into a loaf shape
7. A meat patty in a bun
9. A sandwich with corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut on rye
10. Peanut butter and sandwich
11. New England chowder
13. Bacon, lettuce, tomato
16. A sushi roll containing avocado, cucumber, and crab
17. and waffles
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1. A Louisiana stew
2. A salad usually containing hard-boiled egg, bacon, and avocado
3. Chocolate and marshmallow between two graham crackers
4. A Philly sandwich containing beef and cheese
6. America’s favorite pie
8. Chicago-style pizza is -dish
9. A New England sandwich: lobster
12. and cheese
14. A Louisiana sandwich containing fried shrimp, lettuce, tomato, and pickles
15. Buffalo
18. A sausage in a long bun Fun Fact: The first recipe for s’mores was published in the 1920s.
American Vacay Spots
Pack your bags and book your flight! Guess these iconic and fun vacation destinations across the US.
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3. A peninsula in Massachusetts that is popular in the summertime
4. A stretch of the West Coast with pristine mountains and beaches
7. Park, a large park in Manhattan
8. The 50th US state
9. Valley, known for its wineries and vineyards
10. A theme park in Orlando, Florida
11. Home of the Space Needle
13. There are over 15 US locations of this amusement park
15. A destination in Pennsylvania with mountains, waterfalls, and lots of trees
18. The Florida , a string of islands off the tip of Florida
17. Falls, waterfall that straddles the Canadian border
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1. The capital of Tennessee and a music history destination
2. A famous section of seaside communities on Long Island
5. A city in South Carolina characterized by its cobblestone streets and pastel houses
6. The Lakes are bordered by eight US states and two Canadian provinces
12. A vacation spot known for its casinos and high-end hotels
13. A city in Georgia and home to the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
14. St. , the oldest city in the United States
15. Springs in Southern California, known for its hot springs and spas
16. The Grand
Fun Fact: Miami is the top domestic travel location for Americans.
Antiquing
Do you have an admiration for high-quality, older items? Time to go antiquing! Guess these words related to shopping for antiques.
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3. A sturdy material that comes from trees
4. Put flowers in this
8. Sofas, chairs, and desks are examples of
11. An object meant for display or ornamentation
14. Of significance from an older time
15. Made with intricacy or a complex pattern
17. Made in a traditional way in small batches
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1. Made by one person or a small group of people
2. A white ceramic material
5. A public sale involving bids
6. A time in which something was made; for example, Civil War
7. Something passed down within a family
9. Ornamentation for the body, usually made of metals
10. An item that is sought out by people who want many of a single type of item
12. You can use this term to describe something that is at least 20 years old
13. Ceramics
16. To shop for used items
18. The exchange of something for money Fun Fact: The first known piece of antique furniture is a stool made in ancient Egypt.
Aromatherapy
Ready to step into a world of wonderful scents? Relax with your favorite candle or incense and guess these aromatherapy-related words!
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2. A sour, yellow citrus fruit
3. It’s become popular to hang this plant in your shower
5. To calm down
6. A product that uses essential oils and reeds to disperse a scent
9. Plant-based and used for medicinal purposes
11. Pepper or spear
12. The smell of something is its
14. Can be used for aroma and soft lighting
15. The most common wax for candles
16. A processed form of soybean oil
17. The juice of this fruit is a common breakfast drink
18. “It’s none of your ”
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1. To become healthy again
4. A scented spray or roll-on for the body
5. The most romantic flower
7. Where you go for a soothing retreat
8. Parsley, , rosemary, and thyme
10. This can come in sticks, cones, or powder
12. wood is an essential oil
13. A relaxing purple flower
Tip: Always make sure your essential oils are stored in a cool, dry place.
Art History
Get ready to go to your favorite art museum! Fill in the blanks for these iconic painting titles and painters’ names.
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1. Gustav Klimt’s The
7. Picasso
8. Edward Hopper’s famous painting of a nighttime diner scene
9. Cafe at Night
12. O’Keeffe
14. Van Gogh’s most famous painting is The Night
15. Marcel
17. Magritte
19. Mona
21. Piet Mondrian’s Composition with Red, Blue, and
22. The Birth of
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2. The Last
3. The Raft of the
4. The Garden of Earthly
5. Claude
6. American
10. The of the Prodigal Son
11. Francisco de
13. Matisse
16. Girl with a Earring
18. Pierre Auguste
20. Edvard Munch’s The
Fun Fact: The oldest known painting of an animal is a cave painting of a pig in Indonesia.
Asian Cuisine
Get ready for the culinary exploration of your dreams! Find delicious, flavorful foods from all over the Asian continent.
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5. Vietnamese soup dish made with broth and noodles
8. Southeast Asian dish of meat grilled on a skewer
9. Japanese rice balls with filling that are wrapped in seaweed
11. A soft, fluffy Southeast Asian flatbread
13. A Chinese dish of steamed or fried dumplings, eaten as an appetizer or main course
16. Seafood or vegetables that are battered and deep-fried
18. Vietnamese sandwich with meat, pickled veggies, and chili peppers on a baguette
19. A saucy dish containing veggies and meat that is served with rice or noodles
20. Japanese noodle soup
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1. A savory Indian pastry commonly filled with potatoes and peas
2. A type of Chinese dumpling that is often served in soup with noodles
3. Rice and fillings rolled in seaweed and sliced
4. Ice cream or bean paste wrapped in a chewy rice casing
6. Japanese beef of high quality
7. A spicy Indian curry known for its heat and heavy use of vinegar
10. Korean salted and fermented vegetables
12. Chinese dish made by roasting duck in a specific way
14. An Indian dish of marinated chicken in a spiced sauce: tikka
15. Fresh, soft, cubed cheese that is a staple of Indian recipes
17. Thai stir fry containing rice noodles, peanuts, and eggs
Fun Fact: Traditional Chinese food is almost completely free of dairy!
Astrology
Ready to read your astrological chart? Guess all the zodiac signs as well as words related to astrology in this out-of-this-world puzzle.
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2. Born in the end of July or beginning of August
5. Born in the end of February or the beginning of March
7. Born in the end of December or beginning of January
8. Born in the end of November or beginning of December
9. The date that determines your astrological chart
11. Its symbol is a crab
14. Your main zodiac sign is also called your sign
15. Each astrological sign has one of these associated with it
17. Born in the end of August or beginning of September
18. Its symbol is a bull
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1. Its symbol is twins
3. Its symbol is a scorpion
4. Born in the end of September or beginning of October
6. If you like and/or study astrology, you might describe yourself as
10. Its symbol is a water bearer
12. Born in the end of March or beginning of April
13. A secondary sign; also a word that means going up
16. A secondary sign indicating the position of the when you were born
Tip: Looking up your full astrological chart can tell you a lot about your strengths and weaknesses!
Autumn Fun
Time for some fall fun!
Get yourself ready for the season and guess these autumn-related words.
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1. During spooky season, you might want to go on a tour
4. The scary holiday in autumn
5. An accessory that keeps your neck warm
7. A German-style beer festival
9. Apple or pumpkin are both popular fall desserts
12. The sport that’s in season in the fall
13. Many people eat this meat on Thanksgiving
14. To pick fresh fruit, you might go to an
15. A fun overnight getaway in nature
17. A warm stew with beans, beef, and tomato
18. Made with apples, this can be alcoholic or not
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2. A potato is an orange vegetable
3. Once it gets chilly outside, you can start wearing a again
5. A cozy, knitted garment
6. -picking
8. A hearty, leafy green that is sometimes massaged
10. spice latte
11. What falls off trees
16. grounds are where you might find a Ferris wheel
17. Try not to get lost in a maze
Tip: Try making your own caramel apples at home for a fun, yummy, and seasonal treat!
Baking
Grab your apron and set up your baking station! It’s time to perfect your technique and find these baking-related words.
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3. Small cakes, usually made by the dozen
9. This extract adds flavor and moisture to baked goods
10. Wear this to protect your clothing from any spills
11. Tool used to eliminate clumps in flour
12. A staple food made from dough
15. The base ingredient for most baking recipes
16. To assess the right amount of each ingredient, you might use measuring
17. Dairy product that adds moisture and improves texture
18. Aerates ingredients while incorporating them
19. A blender is used to incorporate ingredients
21. To mix ingredients by hand, you would use a mixing
22. Use this with a back-and-forth motion to flatten dough
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1. A common wet ingredient; adds moisture and texture to baked goods
2. A crust with various types of filling inside
4. You use this to bake; a necessary kitchen appliance
5. It’s churned from heavy cream
6. The starter culture for bread
7. A sweetener in bakery items
8. Makes baked goods rise and become fluffy
13. You knead this to make bread!
14. Kitchen-Aid famously makes one of the best
16. You can have this and eat it too
20. Stir ingredients with a
Tip: Light-colored metal pans distribute heat more evenly than darker pans.
Beach Trip
Get your bags packed and head to the beach! Whether they’re part of a day trip or a resort stay, guess these beach-related words!
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3. These crash on the shore
4. A platform over a body of water
7. Something to remember your trip by
8. To move through water
9. Used to dry off
11. A car-free expanse of shops, restaurants, and entertainment along a beach
13. Get comfy in the sand on a beach
14. Used to hold your towel and sunscreen
15. Shoes you wear during summer
16. Something to read at the beach
17. will allow you to listen to music without bothering others
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1. Put this over your swimsuit after you’re done swimming
2. A two-piece swimsuit
5. An establishment that provides everything a vacationer might need
6. Wear this to protect your scalp from the sun
7. The ocean’s water is very , unlike a pool or a river
8. These can be found washed up on the shore or in shops
10. A large body of salt water
12. Protect your eyes from the sun with these
15. Although the ocean is a lovely sight, look up at the too
Tip: Don’t forget to bring some aloe vera gel along with you to your beach trip in case of sunburns.
Beauty Essentials
Are you ready for a fun makeover? Look for all the beauty essentials you’ll need, plus other makeup-related words, in this puzzle.
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3. Before applying mascara, you might use an eyelash
6. Used to color and define your lips
8. A dark, sultry eye makeup look
10. A powder or cream that matches your skin tone
11. Powder or cream for rosy cheeks
12. Apply this to make your lips look plump and dewy
14. Instead of mascara, you might use lashes
15. A no-makeup look
16. Refers to the intensity of a color in a product
18. Lacquer for your nails
19. Applied as a base before makeup
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1. To finish off a look, you might use setting
2. Used to apply makeup in powder form
3. Used to cover up skin imperfections
4. Use this to shape and smooth your nails
5. Winged eyeliner is sometimes called a -eye
7. Used to brighten parts of your face; also a pen to emphasize important words
9. Makes your lashes thicker and longer
11. Use this to look more tan and youthful
13. Powder that comes in every color imaginable: eye
17. A thin pencil for around your eyes
Tip: Try using a primer specifically for your eyes to prevent any transferring throughout your day.
Boardwalk Adventure
Let loose and have some fun on the boardwalk! Figure out a whole host of activities, foods, and other boardwalk-related words in this puzzle.
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7. A beach is always along the
8. You might order one (or more) of these at a bar on the boardwalk
11. Things that burst in the sky in a colorful display
13. cake is always dusted with powdered sugar
14. A place where you can gamble for money
15. Mini- involves putting
16. You can find these in shops or free in the sand
18. candy is a wispy, usually pink or blue sugary treat
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1. A refreshing and delicious treat that melts fast on a hot summer day
2. An establishment that provides most or all of a vacationer’s wants and needs
3. You might rent one of these to traverse the boardwalk quickly
4. A building or room full of game consoles
5. A spinning machine with model horses you can ride
9. A platform that leads out into the ocean
10. Where most people stay on a beach trip
12. This kind of food is extra fresh when you are right near the ocean
13. Long, thin fried potatoes
17. Small, grainy substance covering the beach
19. Saltwater
Fun Fact: Boardwalks were originally created only as a place to walk along the shore without getting sand on your feet.
Book Club Meeting
Are you ready for your book club to get together tonight? Guess these words related to running a book club!
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1. Iced or hot, it’s a delicious, caffeinated drink
4. The events of a book
6. Where a story takes place
9. You’ll need these for the club members to sit on
11. If your club likes a book enough, you might go on to read the entire
12. Lessons or overall points of a book
15. An introductory section that provides background info
17. If members have differing opinions, there might be a
19. A book you read on a tablet, phone, or computer
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2. The introduction of characters, location, and conflict
3. Make sure you have plenty of so no one goes hungry
5. Made by infusing water with leaves or flowers
7. The writer of a book
8. Discussion prompts often found at the end of a novel
10. Whom you invite to join your book club
13. A final section that tells readers what happened after the story’s end
14. The meeting is simply where you meet for book club
16. You might borrow books from the
18. Head here to buy books or inspire book club choices
Tip: Have the members of your book club each bring a discussion topic so that everyone gets to contribute.
Book Genres
Time to head to your local bookstore! Figure out a wide range of book genres in this puzzle. How many have you read?
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3. Frightening books
5. You have to have a good sense of this to be funny
7. Books that inform you about a specific topic
9. The chronological events of someone’s life
13. A futuristic, inventive, and speculative genre
14. Books that chronicle a dark, unjust fictional future
16. Books set in the American Old West
17. Books about exploring new places
18. Books where something gets solved
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1. A book contains recipes
2. Books that show or tell you the way to do something
4. Uses distinct styles and rhythms to convey ideas and emotions
6. Books containing illustrations and speech bubbles
8. A book someone writes about their life
10. Falling in love
11. Self- books are for improving yourself and your quality of life
12. Thoughts and theories on the meaning of life and behavior
15. Literature about imaginary worlds
Tip: Take your time at the bookstore—you might find an unexpected hidden gem!
Broadway Musicals
Time to see your favorite Broadway show! Fill in the blanks for these popular musical titles.
Fact: The Phantom of the Opera is the longest-running Broadway show in history.
Into the
The of Music
Rock of
Dear Hansen
Girl
Guys and
Hair
Boots
Little Shop of
The Book of
Side Story
The King
My Lady
Boys
on the Roof
in the Rain
Miss
Moulin
Mamma
Todd
Mary
Cakes and Pastries
Craving a sweet treat?
Satisfy your sweet tooth and guess these delicious and decadent desserts.
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1. A heavy, crumbly triangular single-serving cake
6. roll
8. Fruit wrapped in layers of filo dough
9. A long pastry filled with cream and topped with frosting
10. Small circular sandwich of baked meringue and filling
13. A claw is a sweet type of breakfast danish
14. A German donut; also someone who lives in the capital of Germany
15. au chocolat
16. Strawberry is a crumbly cake with strawberries and cream
17. A flaky French classic
18. Lady fingers, coffee, and mascarpone
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2. An Italian pastry filled with a sugar-andricotta mixture
3. A pastry shell typically filled with cream and blueberries, strawberries, and kiwi
4. cake is a soft, airy cake often found in store-bought, boxed treats
5. Layers of filo dough with nuts and honey
7. Made by folding a piece of dough over a filling
11. A cake made with soft cheese, eggs, and sugar
12. A little pastry ball filled with cream
Tip: Give savory pastries a try for a fun twist on your favorites!
Calligraphy
Time to grab your best paper and pen! Guess these artful calligraphy-related words. What beautiful sentiment do you feel like writing?
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3. A pen that dispenses ink from a rolling metal ball
7. To use a writing implement to create an image
9. A type of refillable pen
11. A style of writing in which letters are connected
12. A collection of pages bound together by sewing or glue
14. To make marks that create letters and words
15. A type of ink common in pens and colored pens
16. One unbroken movement of a writing implement
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1. A short letter or message
2. A sleeve for a written letter or piece of mail
4. The material you write on
5. A , not a pencil
6. A set of paper specifically designated for writing
8. A solution with dye used to make marks on paper
10. The pointed end of a pen
17. A style of standard block lettering with disconnected letters Fun Fact: It was only in the 15th century that plain handwriting was distinguished from calligraphy by the invention of printing.
11. A letter, digit, or punctuation mark
13. The alphabet is composed of these
Camping Trip
Ready to get a healthy dose of nature?
Pack your bags, lace up your boots, and guess these words related to camping!
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2. The type of shoes you’d wear for camping
4. A kind of place you might sleep in while camping
5. The easiest-to-carry kind of bag for a camping trip
6. An elevated landform with steep slopes
7. This could light your way at night
11. An area with a large concentration of trees
14. Tall, leafy plants with bark
16. To eat outside, typically on a blanket in a grassy area
17. What you look up at in the night sky
19. You’ll need these to create and feed a fire
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1. A large fire you sit around outside
3. A large body of fresh water completely surrounded by land
4. This device tells you which direction you’re going
8. An established path to follow when walking through the woods
9. The collective name for all the life you’re surrounded by outdoors
10. It’s bigger than a stream and smaller than a river
12. A temporarily assembled structure for sleeping and protection from the elements
13. To walk through the woods, usually on an incline
15. This will come in handy if you make a wrong turn
18. The most classic camping treat
Tip: Practice setting up your tent at home before your trip so that it’s a breeze when you actually get there!
Candy
Time to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Guess and fill in the blanks of some of the best candies and chocolate bars around.
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3. An ingredient made by caramelizing sugar or molasses
5. Patch Kids
7. Can be candy or simply breath fresheners
8. A brand of chocolate-covered chewy caramel
10. This bar’s catchphrase is “You’re not you when you’re hungry”
13. A brand of chocolate-covered raisins
14. A brand of wafer bar covered in chocolate
16. A gummy candy most people either love or hate
17. fish
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1. Chupa Chups and Dum Dums are examples of this
2. The most popular brand of peanut butter cup
4. Joy
6. A brand of candy bar made of shredded coconut and chocolate
9. A flaky, light ingredient in chocolate bars
11. A brand of tiny, sweet, chewy fruit candies
12. A massive chocolate company based in Pennsylvania
15. Saltwater
18. bears Fun Fact: The first mass-produced candy machine led to the invention of NECCO Wafers!
Classic Children’s Literature
Time to fall down the rabbit hole! Fill in the blanks in these classic children’s book titles.
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7. Everlasting
9.
11. Watership
12. The Little
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1. Green Eggs and 2. The Rabbit
5. The Duckling
6. Anne of Gables
8. George
10. Mary
16. The in the Hat
17. The Tree
18. Charlotte’s 19. and Ramona
Fun Fact: The Little Prince was inspired partially by the author’s involvement in a plane crash in the desert in 1935.
13. Goodnight 14. Longstocking 15. Little
Peter and
in Wonderland
21. The Garden
A in Time
Classic Hollywood
Love old movies?
Bask in the glamour and fill in the blanks of these classic Hollywood stars’ names!
Fonda
Marilyn
Chaplin
Reynolds
Irene
Grace
Bette
Audrey
Elizabeth
Bacall
Loren
Tippi
Hayworth
Humphrey
Crawford
Vivien
Garbo
Grant
Astaire
Gable
Temple
Mitchum
Garland
Dean
Fun Fact: Marilyn Monroe’s real name was Norma Jean Baker.
Classic Literature
Get cozy with a good book and figure out these classics! Find authors and book titles in this literary puzzle.
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3. Alice Walker’s novel The Color
4. and Prejudice
6. Morrison who wrote Beloved and The Bluest Eye
9. George who wrote 1984 and Animal Farm
11. Moby Dick was written by Herman
12. Leo who wrote War and Peace
15. Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Letter
16. John who wrote East of Eden and The Grapes of Wrath
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1. Harper Lee wrote To a Mockingbird
2. Ray who wrote Fahrenheit 451
5. The was adapted as a movie in 1983
6. First book in which a member of the Baggins family appears
7. Famous literary family including Charlotte, Emily, and Anne
8. William who wrote Lord of the Flies
10. Louisa May Alcott’s Women
13. F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote The Great
14. James Joyce’s masterpiece novel
17. Shelley who wrote Frankenstein Fun Fact: The author of Frankenstein was only 19 years old when she wrote it!
Making Coffee Work for You
Isn’t coffee everyone’s favorite morning beverage? It can perk you up on a busy day and serve as a little treat on more-relaxed, casual days.
Whether you’re having a big cleaning session at home, putting in long hours at work, or lounging in your leggings or sweats on the weekend, coffee is always a go-to pick-me-up! Even the ritual of crafting your morning brew or making some extra time to head to your favorite coffee shop can be therapeutic and set a positive mood for the rest of your day. Nothing beats that first sip!
But are there any benefits to your coffee obsession? The short answer is yes: Black coffee contains lots of antioxidants, which lower the risk of many diseases, like liver disease, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. Studies have shown that it’s one of the most antioxidant-rich items you can eat or drink!
However, the biggest part of what makes or breaks the benefits of your coffee habit is what you add to your coffee. Extra milk or creamer, artificial sweeteners, and lots of sugar lessen how much your coffee can do for you. That’s not to say you shouldn’t indulge in your favorite large frappe once in a while, but, as with all foods and drinks, moderation is key.
If you make your coffee at home, whether it’s a classic latte or a sweet coffee smoothie, you choose what goes into it.
The good news? You can have the best of both worlds! Using naturally sweet ingredients to flavor your coffee is a perfect way to keep it healthy and tasty. Vanilla extract, bananas, cinnamon, and cocoa powder are all great options for making your coffee extra flavorful while retaining its nutrition.
Want to craft a delicious morning beverage that satisfies your sweet-tooth and saves you some money? Here’s a quick and simple recipe for a yummy coffee smoothie that will not only help you reap the benefits of your coffee but also add to the nutritional value of your morning drink!
Go Bananas Coffee
Smoothie
6 oz. brewed coffee/cold brew or 2 shots of espresso
1/2 cup your choice of milk
1/2 frozen banana
1/2–1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add your coffee, cold brew, or espresso to a blender. Then add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Pour contents into a tall glass and enjoy!
Coffee Break
When don’t you need a coffee break?
Grab a cup at your favorite café and guess these coffee-related words!
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2. Where you go to purchase and drink coffee
4. Un-caffeinated coffee
7. Espresso weakened with hot water
9. A coffee with chocolate added
10. To add a flavor to your coffee, you might use a
11. To make coffee is to it
13. A small shot of very strong brewed coffee
14. Multiple types of coffee beans mixed together is a
15. A beverage made with coffee, steamed milk, and a thin layer of frothed milk
16. To aerate milk
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1. The person who makes your coffee
2. What you add to coffee to sweeten and lessen bitterness
3. This coffee is brewed using room-temperature or cold water
5. A chai is chai latte with a shot of espresso added
6. Coffee beans must be before they’re packaged and sold
8. What you might drink hot coffee out of
11. A hard baked treat to go with coffee
12. coffee is cold coffee
14. Coffee is made from these
16. A frozen coffee smoothie
Tip: Grind your own beans for coffee at home—coffee has a much-stronger flavor when the grind is fresh!
Cooking Supplies
Know your way around the kitchen?
Guess these essential kitchen supplies and utensils. How many do you have on hand?
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2. A large receptacle used for cooking
5. Rolling
6. A mesh strainer
7. A utensil for chopping and slicing
9. Used to weigh ingredients
12. Wear oven to protect yourself from burns
14. A utensil with a flat, flexible head
15. Used to strain the water out of pasta
17. Used to extract juice from fruits and veggies
18. Measures temperature
20. A utensil used for aerating while mixing
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1. Garlic
3. An object placed under a dish to prevent burns or stains
4. Can
8. A frying pan
10. board
11. Used to shred cheese and other ingredients
13. A utensil for removing the outer layer of a vegetable
14. A small pot for sauces
16. Use this to scoop large amounts of liquid, such as soup
18. A utensil used to grab and lift food
19. Dutch
Fun Fact: The garlic press was invented in Switzerland around 1950.
Cooking Up a Storm
Feel like whipping up something scrumptious?
Grab your apron and figure out these words related to cookbooks and their content!
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1. The items included in making a dish
5. Breaking the overnight fast
7. The Barefoot Cookbook by Ina Garten
10. The place to cook
12. Betty ’s Cookbook
14. Salty or spicy
15. Sugary
17. The instructions to make a dish
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2. Refers to the level of challenge in a recipe
3. Salt, Fat, Acid,
4. To add salt, herbs, and/or spices to food
6. A meal toward the end of the day
8. Someone who bakes
9. To estimate the proper amount of an ingredient
11. The of Cooking
13. Someone who cooks
16. To try out a new recipe
18. Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia
Tip: Investing in a new cookbook can provide you with unfamiliar recipes as well as fun twists on classics!
Cruise Vacation
Ready to embark on the cruise-ship journey of your life?
Sit back and take in the sights while you guess these related words!
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2. The exposed outer floors of a ship
4. Where you can eat all you can eat
7. A large watercraft
9. Have one of these during happy hour
13. Deep tissue and hot stone are types of this
15. A public room to sit and relax in
17. What a cruise ship usually sails on
18. Where you sleep on a cruise ship
19. A contained body of water to swim in
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1. Special occasions or activities
3. To set sail on a journey
5. Get relaxing and rejuvenating treatments here
6. Hot tub
8. Gambling room or establishment
10. A show with jokes
11. If you’re lucky, there will be a sighting
12. Singing to a backing track
14. A game of chance in which players fill out cards
16. Someone who leads a tour
18. The people who take care of passengers and sail the ship
Fun Fact: The largest cruise ship in the world has the capacity for 7,600 passengers!
Day at the Park
Gear up for a fun day at the park! Whether you’re relaxing or getting some exercise, solve this puzzle by guessing the park-related words.
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2. You could bring a book to at the park
3. There might be a you can sit at
8. Sturdy plants with leaves and bark
10. To eat outside with friends
11. If you want to get some exercise, you might through the park
12. An open expanse of land
14. The path you follow when walking or hiking
16. Lavender and daisies are examples of
18. The green plant that makes up most parks
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1. There are usually plenty of these to sit on at the park
2. A long, flowing body of water
4. If you’d like to sit on the grass for a while, you might want to bring a
5. To walk slowly, enjoying the sights
6. An animal known for loving nuts and acorns
7. This animal chirps and sings
9. If the park has a pool, you could
13. A contained body of fresh water
15. Pebbles and stones
17. You might bring this in case you get hungry
Tip: Make sure you carry a physical map when hiking—phones aren’t always reliable when you’re deep in nature!
Day at the Pool
Are you ready to hit the pool?
Get your swimsuit on, set up your chair, and guess these pool-related words.
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3. This accessory looks cute and protects your head and face from the sun
4. Footwear for the summertime
9. You might bring one of these to read by the pool
10. You might sit on a chair by the pool
11. The chemical that keeps a pool sanitary
14. To calm down and destress
15. To jump into the water headfirst
16. You wear this to swim
17. Use one of these to dry off
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1. You might flip through one of these while sitting poolside
2. If you don’t want to swim but you love the water and sunshine, you might sit or lie on one of these
5. To float in the water with ease, you might use a pool
6. Used to protect your eyes from the sun
7. You might sit under this for shade
8. You might wear this on your way to the pool or while hanging out near the pool
11. You might have one of these as a refreshment
12. After a lot of sunbathing, you’ll probably have a
13. A two-piece bathing suit
Tip: Always keep glass cups or bottles away from the pool.
Day at the Vineyard
Grab your picnic blanket and sun hat, because we’re spending a day at the vineyard. Let’s uncork the fun and see if you can find some wine types and related words in the puzzle below!
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7. Popular accompaniment to wine
8. Tall, narrow wine or champagne glass
9. Container for aging wine
12. Outdoor meal on the vineyard grounds
13. Plant that produces grapes
14. Different flavors you might notice when tasting a wine
16. Guided visit around a vineyard
17. Fruit grown in vineyards
18. Sampling many different wines
19. Facility where wine is made
20. Scenic view from the top of the vineyard
22. Person who makes wine
23. Wine expert
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1. Shallow, wide wineglass
2. Container for storing, preserving, and selling wine
3. Red wine variety
4. White wine variety
5. Alcoholic beverage made from grapes
6. Mixing different wines
10. Farm where grapes are grown
11. To pick grapes; also the total quantity of grapes picked
12. Serving dish for cheese and other snacks
15. What you drink wine from
21. To move wine within its glass to release aromas
Tip: For a gourmet picnic that pairs well with wine, pack artisanal cheeses, fresh fruits, and crunchy nuts.
Day in the City
Time to head downtown! Guess these city-related words including sights, transportation, and more! What will you do with your day of urban exploration?
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2. An establishment with objects to look at and learn about
4. A parking is almost always multi-leveled
5. A legal district within a larger city
6. Two wheels attached to a frame
8. A structure built to span a body of water
9. The organizational system most American cities are built along
11. A large vehicle used for public transport
15. Where pedestrians walk
16. An building is where many people rent spaces to live
17. An underground train system
18. A four-wheeled vehicle
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1. A small, local area of a city with distinct characteristics
3. A public green area
7. An area with greenery and paving surrounded by buildings
10. The central area of a city
12. An extremely tall building
13. A place to eat
14. An individual railroad car
Tip: When visiting a new city, download the local public-transit app to your phone for easy navigation!
Dinner Party
Get ready for a flavorful puzzle packed with culinary clues and a sprinkle of etiquette. Let’s gather around the table and feast on words together. Bon appétit!
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3. Large decorative item for the table
6. Background sounds to create atmosphere
8. Dishware for serving and eating food
11. You want to encourage this kind of interaction among guests
12. Expression of appreciation before drinking
16. Cloths for wiping mouths and hands
18. Salutation before drinking
19. Arrangement of tableware for one person
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1. List of all the dishes served
2. Person organizing the dinner party
4. Small dishes served before the main course
5. Formal request to attend the event
7. Soft illumination that shrinks as time passes
9. Warm welcome and good treatment of guests
10. Whom you might invite to a personal, casual gathering
13. Furniture at which everyone dines
14. Mixed alcoholic beverages
15. Arrangement and types of chairs
17. Sweet course to end the meal
Tip: Be sure to set the mood with soft lighting and background music for ambiance!
Disco
Time to get your groove on! Spin your favorite disco record and figure out the iconic artists and hit songs in this puzzle.
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1. and the Gang
5. “We Are
7. Sledge
9.
11.
12.
14.
16. Barry
17.
18.
15. Their biggest hit was “Dancing Queen”
Fun Fact: Disco music heavily influenced the eventual creation of electronic dance music (EDM).
2. Marmalade” by LaBelle
3. , Wind, and Fire
4. Diana
6. Bee Gees’ “You Should be ”
7. 54
8. CHIC’s biggest song
10. Village
12. Donna
13. “I’m So ” by the Pointer Sisters
KC and the Band
The Weather Girls’ “It’s Raining ”
Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will ”
“ My Bell” by Anita Ward
“Stayin’ Alive” was their biggest hit
Saturday Night
Disney Classics
Love getting nostalgic and watching some Disney movies? Test your knowledge of these Disney movie titles and characters!
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2. Pinocchio’s creator
4. He must prove himself worthy of living on Mount Olympus
5. Snow White and the Dwarfs
8. Winnie the Pooh’s donkey companion
9. She lost her glass slipper at the ball
13. The protagonist of The Lion King
14. He was raised by apes
15. Peter Pan’s enemy is Captain
16. The in the Stone
17. Ariel was the protagonist of The Little
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1. The Cat from Alice in Wonderland
3. Bambi’s rabbit friend
6. Princess turned warrior
7. Sleeping
10. The little elephant with big ears
11. Lady and the
12. A movie with animated imagery against classical music
15. The Fox and the
Fun Fact: Ariel’s looks were inspired by actress Alyssa Milano.
Dreamy Actors
Who’s your celebrity crush? Solve this steamy puzzle and guess the names of some of the dreamiest actors as well as characters they played!
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3. Lenny is also a musician
5. Ryan from La La Land and Blue Valentine
9. Andrew from St. Elmo’s Fire and Pretty in Pink
10. Robert who played the first Jay Gatsby on screen
14. John who was Uncle Jesse on Full House
15. Patrick who starred in Dirty Dancing
16. Orlando Bloom’s character from Lord of the Rings
18. Ledger played Patrick in 10 Things I Hate about You
19. Idris
20. George who rose to fame playing Dr. Doug Ross on ER
21. Tom who got his big break in Risky Business
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1. Ben Affleck’s friend and frequent collaborator, Matt
2. Hugh, the king of rom-coms
4. Channing
6. Rob from St. Elmo’s Fire and About Last Night
7. James from Rebel without a Cause
8. Brad from Fight Club and Thelma and Louise
11. Patrick who played Derek Shepherd, also known as McDreamy
12. McConaughey played Ben in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
13. Richard played Julia Roberts’s love interest in Pretty Woman
17. Leonardo DiCaprio’s character in Titanic
Fun Fact: At the age of 12 in 1993, Ryan Gosling got his start on the Mickey Mouse Club.
Dynamic Duos
You can’t have one without the other! Fill in the blanks of these iconic pairs in music, television, pop culture, and food.
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5. Orville and 6. and Coke
7. Bread and 9. Antony and 11. Captain Kirk and 12. and Louise
14. Mulder and 16. Luke and 17. Bert and 20. and Garfunkel
21. and Ken
22. and cookies
23. and McCartney
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1. Peanut butter and 2. Homer and 3. Timon and 4. Will and 8. Lucy and 9. Sonny and 10. Gin and 13. Mickey and 15. Mac and 18. Batman and 19. Hall and
Fun Fact: Walt Disney provided the original voices for both Mickey and Minnie Mouse.
Escape to India
Ready for an exciting vacation?
Book a flight to India and guess these Indian foods, locations, and more!
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6. The Sea lies on the western coast of India
7. Indian flatbread
9. The land of ; they’re also called seasonings
10. India’s largest film industry
13. Taj
15. A pastry filled with fried vegetables
17. The national animal of India
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1. Statue of ; meaning peace and harmony
2. The dye used to draw temporary art on the body
3. The longest river in India
4. A traditional dress for Indian women
5. A popular yogurt-based drink
8. The Hindu festival of lights
11. New is the capital of India
12. A physical and spiritual exercise that originated in India
13. Chicken tikka
14. A type of sauce served with rice and flatbread that comes in many flavors and kinds; it has a reputation for being spicy, but can also be mild
16. The continent India is a part of
Fun Fact: India is the second-most-populous country in the world, after China.
Everyday Delights
There are so many little happy things that can happen in a day! Guess what they are to solve this delightful puzzle.
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1. A present
5. A peaceful stroll
7. If you don’t have to go to work, you’re
8. Treat yourself to this after dinner
10. No clouds and no rain means there’s plenty of this
12. When your is excited to see you when you come home
13. The smell of fresh in the morning can be motivating
15. A bird is lovely to hear
16. A positive opinion someone expresses about you
17. Something you don’t have to pay for is
18. A glass of water from the fridge
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2. If there’s none of this on the road, it’s smooth sailing
3. Something unexpected
4. Someone who loves you might bring you a bouquet of these
6. A deep with someone can change your perspective
9. When you get a delicious just right
11. A long from someone you love
14. An unexpected from a good friend
Tip: Taking notice of just one positive thing per day can really boost your mood and outlook!
Fabrics and Materials
Love sewing or fashion?
Test your knowledge with this wide range of fabrics, fibers, and textiles!
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2. A semi-synthetic fiber also known as viscose
6. A light, smooth, luxurious natural fiber
7. A fabric with a soft, short, even pile
11. A heavy woolen fabric often used for suits and jackets
12. The most widely produced textile
13. A durable fabric known for its ridged texture
14. A natural fiber made from the flax plant
16. A synthetic fiber that was used to make 70s leisure suits
18. A heavy-duty, durable woven fabric used for shoes, among other things
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1. A very soft blend of wool
3. A textile made from sheep fur
4. An open-knit fabric often used for lingerie
5. Made from tanning animal skins
6. A type of leather made from the underside of an animal skin
8. This synthetic fabric is known for its exceptional stretchiness
9. A woven fabric used most commonly for towels
10. Jeans are most commonly made from this
15. Pantyhose and tights are usually made from this material
17. A smooth, shiny fabric with a similar feel to silk
Fun Fact: Denim dates all the way back to 17th-century France.
Family Farm
Ready to visit the family farm for a day? Put in an honest day’s work and guess these farming-related words!
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3. Cut and dried grass that serves as animal feed
4. It’s churned from cream
5. A liquid dairy product
7. A collective word for the animals on a farm
10. A wide-open outdoor expanse
11. This animal neighs
14. Made by coagulating the protein in milk
15. Corn, wheat, and rice are all types of this
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1. To plow, sow, and raise crops
2. Refers to the country
3. Family land for agriculture and keeping animals
6. A small outdoor building for tools and supplies
8. This animal is our main source of eggs
9. What are grown on a farm
12. Produced by chickens and other birds
13. Where farm animals are housed
14. We rely mainly on this animal for dairy products
Fun Fact: Almost half of the earth’s habitable land is used for farming.
Farmers’ Market
Love farm-fresh produce and goods?
Head to your favorite farmers’ market and guess these related words!
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2. It’s produced by bees
3. A healthy diet for cows; often associated with steak
8. Sustainable production practices; relating to things being regrown
9. Mangos, strawberries, and kiwis are examples of
10. A spread made with fruit and sugar
11. goods include pastries, bread, and pies
14. You can buy these freshly cut at many markets
16. Sage, basil, and cilantro are types of
18. Free- means that a product comes from an animal that has space to roam
19. These boxes are from one specific farm and are purchased or reserved in advance
20. The primary source of nutrition for calves
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1. Made by a single person or family
4. Belonging to a particular area; someone who lives in a place you are visiting is a
5. Products made traditionally, in small batches, and by hand are considered
6. -ripened means that something was allowed to ripen before being picked
7. Zucchini, beets, and broccoli are all examples of
12. They’re produced by chickens and other birds
13. Newly made or picked
15. Produced without chemicals or artificial agents
17. You’ll want to bring sturdy, reusable along to the market
Tip: Plan some meals before heading to the farmers’ market, but be open to trying a fruit or vegetable that’s new to you!
Fashion of the 70s
Time for a fun fashion throwback! Guess and fill in the blanks of these 1970s stylish staples.
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2. -bottoms
4. These were popularly sewn on clothes to communicate a message or to cover a hole
7. Sunglasses intended for pilots
9. Colorful swirling patterns on fabric, often done at home
10. pants refer to very short shorts
11. A loose outerwear garment with only a hole for the head
12. Small, shiny, disk-shaped ornaments added to clothing
13. A long, loose dress
14. Another name for knee-high boots: boots
15. A decorative border of tassels
16. A type of leather with a fibrous, textured finish
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1. A blouse is a puffy, looser-style blouse
3. shoes are extra-tall shoes
5. A top is a strapless top
6. A collar is a pointed, long collar
8. The most popular length of skirt at the time; runs to the middle of the calf
10. A top with straps that tie or attach behind the neck is a top
13. Wooden shoes
Fun Fact: One of the earliest known practices of tie-dying comes from Peru 1,500 years ago.
Favorite Sitcoms
Can’t get enough of classic sitcoms? Fill in the blanks to finish these vintage television show titles!
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1. House
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and Shirley
9.
12. Company
14. A TV show set in a bar in Boston
17. The : a 60s TV show based on the band of the same name
19. I Dream of
15. Larry
90s sitcom 16. Leave It to
Danny DeVito’s breakout TV show
Fun Fact: Three different actresses played blonde roommates on Three’s Company, but Jack and Janet were there through the whole series.
Days
All in the
about You
The Years
The Boat
The Girls
Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Phoebe, and Joey 13. Sanford and
David’s
5. The Bunch 6. and Mindy
8. I Love
The Couple 10. ’s Island
Female Actresses
Time for a movie day! Get cozy on the sofa with some popcorn and guess these famous actresses and words related to their films.
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8. Amy who received her first Academy Award nomination for Junebug
9. Sandra Bullock played Miss
11. Jennifer who played Katniss Everdeen
13. Johansson whose breakout role was in Lost in Translation
15. Kathy Bates’s breakout role was in this 1990 film
16. Meryl Streep played the titular character in ’s Choice
17. Roberts who starred in many rom-coms
18. Julianne who played Maude in The Big Lebowski
20. Betty who played Rose in The Golden Girls
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1. Spencer whose performance in The Help catapulted her to fame
2. Hepburn who was in Breakfast at Tiffany’s
3. Davis who has won all four major North American entertainment awards
4. Carrie who played Princess Leia
5. Emma who starred in La La Land
6. Margot Robbie played the role of this iconic American doll
7. Kate who starred in Titanic
10. Jennifer who had a starring role in the sitcom Friends
12. Jodie Foster’s character in Silence of the Lambs
14. Elizabeth who played Cleopatra
19. First name of Reese Witherspoon’s character in Legally Blonde
Fun Fact: Meryl Streep has received the most Academy Award nominations of any female actress.
Female Authors
Can’t stop reading? Finish the names of these prolific female writers and prove your literary knowledge!
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4. Shelley, author of Frankenstein
6. Toni , author of Beloved
7. Harper , author of To Kill a Mockingbird
11. Atwood
13. Woolf, author of Orlando
14 Jackson, author of “The Lottery”
15. Didion, an iconic essayist
16. Tan, author of The Joy Luck Club
17. Wharton
18. Octavia
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1. Louisa Alcott
2. Austen
3. Christie
5. Neale Hurston
8. Dickinson
9. Tartt, author of The Goldfinch
10. Gertrude
12. Maya , author of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
14. Plath, a confessionalist poet
15. Carol Oates
Fun Fact: A contest in Vogue kickstarted Joan Didion’s writing career.
Female TV Characters
It’s time for some TV trivia! Do you know all the full names of these female characters? Solve this puzzle to find out!
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4. Meredith’s best friend from Grey’s Anatomy
5. Deanna from Star Trek: Next Generation
6. Elaine from Seinfeld
8. Detective Drew
11. Captain from Star Trek: Voyager
13. Claire from Outlander
14. Rory’s mom in Gilmore Girls
16. Pam from The Office
18. The narrator of and writer in Sex and the City
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1. Ms. Fletcher from Murder, She Wrote
2. Rachel from Friends
3. Carol from ER
7. Buffy
9. Phoebe from Friends
10. The sisters from Charmed
12. Monica from Friends
15. The eldest girl in The Brady Bunch
16. The Walsh sister from Beverly Hills 90210
17. Amy Poehler in Parks and Recreation
19. Scully from The X-Files Fun Fact: Sarah Jessica Parker almost turned down her role in Sex and the City!
Tips for Fabulous Festivities
The holidays are a festive, cheerful time that’s supposed to be joyful for everyone involved, but there always seems to be so much going on!
It’s easy to get weighed down by all the activities, planning, and stress that come with the season. Here are a few ideas for keeping your holidays fun and low stress. First, set realistic expectations for your holiday season. As the colder months are approaching, think about how you envision the holidays you plan to celebrate. We all wish for everything to be perfect, but remember that things don’t always go according to plan; try to be flexible. If something goes wrong or doesn’t work out, focus on what is working and on spending quality time with the people around you.
Part of setting realistic expectations (and avoiding unnecessary stress) is setting a budget and sticking to it. This may sound challenging, but don’t worry; there are lots of ways to keep costs down. DIYs are a fantastic, budget-friendly option for gifting—homemade baked goods are always a hit! Feel free to pair homemade gifts with small store-bought gifts if that’s what works for you. Wrapping paper can be expensive and feel wasteful, since it usually ends up in the garbage
anyway. So get creative and repurpose things like newspaper, fabric, or cloth bags as wrapping. If you don’t have anything to repurpose, a large roll of plain brown paper is an inexpensive option, and you can decorate it yourself!
Another way to keep stress levels down is to accept help if you are offered it. Part of the joy of the holiday season is togetherness, after all. If you let your friends and family help, you can bond while working together, and everyone will feel more connected to the celebration. You’ll be glad to have the help, get things done quicker, and have someone to chat with while you do it! As you’re working on wrapping, baking, party prep, decorating, or whatever tasks you have to complete, you could also put on a comforting movie that makes you happy. Choose something you don’t have to pay close attention to so you’re not distracted by it.
Take a breath, keep your friends and family close, and know that it will all turn out all right. Have a happy holiday!
Festive Spirit
Time to spread some holiday cheer! Guess these festive words related to the winter holiday season.
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3. Positive holiday spirit
6. A tied ribbon that often adorns a present
7. “ Christmas!”
10. Hot
11. You put these on the tree
12. These ring
13. A sweet drink made from cream, eggs, and sugar
14. A candelabrum with religious significance
18. A custom passed through generations
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1. To happily observe an event or holiday
2. Bells, garlands, and Christmas trees are examples of
4. A circular formation of greenery
5. Let it !
8. Water vapor that becomes solid
9. A popular flavor during winter
15. A display of figurines depicting a specific Christian event
16. A species of deer
20. You kiss a loved one under this Fun Fact: Wreaths originated as headdresses in ancient societies!
17. A Jewish festival lasting eight days
19. Trim the
Floral Garden
Get your gardening gloves on and start planting! Solve this puzzle by guessing these garden-related words.
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3. A popular, round, annual flower that’s found at the end of the alphabet
5. A flower known for its large, showy, divided petals; it’s also a traditional floral symbol of China
6. What you sow to grow flowers
8. A cup-shaped flower; you’ll find fields full of them in the Netherlands
10. A tool used to dig in the garden
11. Plants that regrow every year
14. A plant that flowers in its second year
15. A sugary secretion in plants to encourage pollination
17. The delicate “leaves” of a flower
18. A flower with white or yellow petals surrounding a trumpet; it’s known for springtime and is also known as narcissus
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1. A bright orange flower with dark spots
2. A flower with thin white petals and a bright yellow center
4. Used to give your plants nutrients
7. An annual, trumpet-shaped flower; also a woman’s name
9. What you plant flowers in
12. You plant this kind of flower every year
13. To water your flowers, you might use a watering
14. The main pollinators in your garden
16. Part of a plant that is an underground storage structure
Tip: Remove dead flower heads from your garden regularly to promote more growth.
Foreign Films
Love foreign films? Solve this puzzle by figuring out the missing blanks in these movie titles, as well as a few one-word titles!
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3. La aux Folles
5. Paradiso
7. Monsoon
9. The of Others
10. Away, a Studio Ghibli film
12. A Korean thriller film from 2019
15. Kung Fu
18. The Motorcycle
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1. ’s Labyrinth
2. Samurai
4. Like for Chocolate
6. Is Beautiful, an Italian film from 1998
8. Kiki’s Service
11. Crouching Tiger, Hidden
13. A French movie in which an imaginative woman tries to find love
14. Instructions Not
16. The Girl with the Dragon
17. Y Tú También
Fun Fact: Studio Ghibli has made more than 20 feature-length films.
French Vacation
Book that flight to Paris and start packing your luggage!
Guess these words related to France, including foods, language, and more!
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1. The , a French art museum
4. The most famous tower in Paris
5. French for “bread”
9. A very thin pancake, stuffed and/or topped with sweet or savory foods
10. A long, thin bread that’s crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside
12. A city famous for its palace and the signing of a treaty
16. French for “hello”
17. A place to purchase and drink coffee
19. French for “yes”
20. The most famed French mountain range
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2. French soup
3. A large country house or castle
6. French for “goodbye”
7. A popular sparkling wine
8. A flaky pastry shaped like a crescent moon
11. French for “thank you”
13. A French pastry filled with creme and topped with chocolate
14. The major river of France
15. Arc de
18. Steak : steak and fries
Fun Fact: The original name of Paris was “Lutetia Parisiorum.”
Fun Home Features
Time to dream big! Think of all the exciting and innovative ways you could upgrade your home, and find them in this puzzle!
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3. Relaxing heated pool
8. Used to heat your home
9. If you love working out, you might want a home
11. A pit is built-in seating to a depressed section of the floor
15. Bookworms would love to have a personal
16. Movie buffs would like a home
17. Creates steam for health benefits
18. A man-made habitat for amphibians or fish
19. Wine lovers would enjoy a wine in their house
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1. A room full of games
2. A window on your ceiling
3. You might love the storybook feel of a passageway in your home
4. For stargazing or watching the sunrise, you’ll want to stand or sit on this
5. A comfy hanging contraption to relax or nap in
6. If you’re into fashion, you might like a walk in
7. Stock this to make cocktails at home
10. Can be in-ground or aboveground
12. A space for creating music or art
13. This is a great addition if you work from home
14. A separate faucet for filling pots directly over the stove
Fun Fact: Most houses in the US were built before the 1980s.
Fun Ways to Get Fit
First figure out these exercises, equipment, and other words related to exercise, then get up and get moving!
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2. A collection of actions in an exercise
5. A weight-training contraption for freeweight barbell lifting
8. Two wheels attached to a frame
9. Wear these for running and walking to support your feet and ankles
11. To work toward a goal or mastery of a skill
15. The ability to keep going over a long distance or time
17. A high-intensity fitness program involving elements of many different sports
18. A mat-based discipline that connects the body, breath, and mind
20. To hold an object up
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1. You do this to increase flexibility and to warm up
3. Jazz, ballet, and hip-hop are all styles of this
4. A system of exercise involving a specialized machine for precise movements and controlled breathing
6. You might go here to work out
7. Exercise designed to get your heart rate up
10. Building muscle will give you more of this
12. You do this on a treadmill
13. A fitness program involving cardio and Latininspired dance moves
14. A single execution of an exercise; you usually do a lot of these
16. A planned exercise sequence; you might also say “What a great !”
19. To move through water
Tip: Make sure the clothes you wear for exercise are comfortable and allow for full range of movement.
Furry Friends
Love having pets? Look for fun words related to the most-popular pets and how to care for them!
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2. Any animal companion you take care of
5. toys make a high-pitched noise when squeezed
6. Used to detangle your pet’s fur
7. Dogs like to chew on this dense, white object
10. You put a pet in this for travel
11. A very young dog
12. An herb that reduces anxiety and pain in cats
14. A strong, twisted cord that many dogs play tug-ofwar with
15. Your dog might get very excited to take one of these
17. You put this around your pet’s neck for identification
18. A very young cat
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1. Used to keep your pet from running off without you
3. Most pets sleep on this—their own or yours
4. Bring your pet here for a bath and a fresh trim
8. Where you bring your pet for medical care
9. Some dogs like to fetch these
10. Another word for an animal’s fur
11. Where you might take your dog to play
13. The foot of a dog or cat
16. How dogs give you a kiss
17. A feline friend
Games
Ready for a family game night? Try to win by figuring out these fun games, including board games, card games, and more!
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4. Involves taking wooden blocks out of a tower
6. A card game in which players say, “Go !”
7. A game where you form words using letter tiles
8. Eights
12. Chutes and
14. A board game for two players played on a grid
15. Pursuit
16. A card game where the goal is to have no cards left in your hand
17. A card game popularly used for gambling
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1. A game played with stones and rows of holes in a board
2. A game of strategy involving a king and queen
3. Simulates a person’s travels and achievements through time
5. A board game involving property, income, and the bank
9. A two-player board game in which pieces change color between black and white as you play; a popular variant of this is Othello
10. Four
11. Involves shaking a cylinder full of dice in order to roll
13. A war board game that takes a notoriously long time to play
14. A mystery game in which players solve a murder
Fun Fact: Mancala is one of the oldest games to still be widely played.
Hair Care
Ready to head to the salon?
Guess these words related to hair care and styling!
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3. Any style that holds the hair up
5. Ringlets in hair that can range from loose to tight
7. Beachy
9. To remove product from hair
10. Shorter section of hair that frames the face
12. To moisturize hair
14. Also known as a plait
16. Used to straighten hair
17. If you want to change your hair color, use
18. Lighter streaks in hair
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1. Used to cut hair
2. A short, even haircut that falls above the shoulders
4. A very short haircut for women
6. Applied to deeply condition and nourish hair
8. Product used to clean hair
11. These are installed to make hair longer
13. To take just a little off the ends
14. A salon technique to style hair using a blowdryer
15. Differing lengths within a haircut
Tip: For a cut that’s new to you, always bring reference pictures to your salon appointment.
Herbs and Spices
Why not get experimental in the kitchen and try something new with the spice rack? Guess these delicious herbs and spices to solve this puzzle.
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5. red pepper
6. Chili
10. Star
12. Bay
13. A woody perennial herb that is velvety to the touch
14. Spear
16. Lemon
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1. A spice with a deep red, thread-like appearance
2. extract
3. An herb with dark green leaves similar to carrot tops
4. A small perennial herb with many thin, wiry stems
7. An evergreen herb with needle-like leaves
8. An herb with green leaves that is as good on pizza as it is in Thai food
9. The most basic seasoning; has the power to preserve meat
18. Cracked pepper Fun Fact: Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world.
11. A spice seed with a distinct, warm flavor; popular in eggnog
15. It’s classified as an herb, spice, and root vegetable
17. Mustard
High-End Fashion
Ready to splurge on a beautiful high-end fashion item? Guess these luxury brands and the models who wore them!
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2. A brand known for its trench coats and iconic plaid pattern
4. A brand known for its No. 5 perfume
7. Oscar de la
8. & Gabbana
9. A purse and bag brand; also someone who trains a sports team
11. Campbell was the first black model to appear on the cover of many luxury fashion magazines
14. Kors
15. Louis
17. Claudia was an iconic German supermodel in the 90s
18. Iconic 80s/90s supermodel Cindy
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1. Yves Saint
3. Calvin
5. Ralph
6. Kate is a British model known for her waifish figure
10. Tommy
12. Alexander
13. Christian is a brand known for its hyperfeminine designs
16. Jimmy is known for its shoes
Fun Fact: Gucci was founded all the way back in 1921 in Italy!
Home Bar
Time to get creative and start mixing some drinks! Figure out these bar-related words and get shaking.
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3. A drink containing alcohol(s) mixed with other ingredients
6. 1 ounce of alcohol, often consumed in a single large gulp
7. A typical Long Island Iced Tea contains this many types of liquor
8. You can coat this with salt, sugar, or Tajin
9. To mash cocktail ingredients
12. A metal cup with a lid used for making drinks
13. Not on the rocks or over ice
15. The most common garnish for an Old Fashioned is an orange
16. A fruit or sprig of herbs that complements the look and scent of a drink
17. You might drink this immediately after taking a shot
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1. Measure of alcohol content defined as twice the ABV percent
2. A complementary drink to go with liquor; examples include soda, orange juice, and tonic water
4. Martinis go great with these
5. Any sweetened, lower-percentage liquor
6. To sweeten a drink, you can use this syrup
10. You could order a martini regular or
11. Examples include Angostura, Peychaud’s, and orange
14. Used to measure ingredients when making cocktails
Fun Fact: The first bartender’s guide was published in 1862.
Home Décor
Let’s decorate! Guess these furniture pieces and home décor items to enliven your living space.
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10. A single person can sit on this 11. pillow or blanket
13. Furniture for a kitchen or living room that stores items
16. You sit on this; usually placed in living rooms
19. Books belong on a
21. A long, thin tablecloth for a longer table
22. Reflective object
24. This lights up a room
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1. A piece of furniture for storing clothing
2. A cushioned piece of furniture to put your feet up on
3. This tells you the time
4. A decorative fixture mounted to the wall
5. You might put extra blankets in this next to the couch
6. Usually made from paraffin or soy wax
7. These can be opened or closed for lighting and privacy purposes
9. A chair with typically three legs and no back
12. You work or create at one of these
14. Coffee or dining
15. You put flowers in this
17. The television goes in or on a
18. You might have one of these by the front door for putting shoes off and on
20. You might place a picture or artwork in a
23. A cozy addition to a room with hard floors
Tip: When arranging chairs and sofas, make sure they all face each other in some way to encourage easy conversation.
Hors d’oeuvres
Feeling hungry?
Get ready to get your snack on and guess these delectable appetizers!
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3. Fried balls of risotto
8. Chips and 9. Jalapeño
10. Small rolls of thin, fried dough filled with vegetables and meat
11. Crushed avocado with tomato, onion, and cilantro
14. eggs are typically topped with paprika
15. A popular flavor is buffalo
17. Dough pockets with fillings; can be steamed or fried
18. Onion
19. Blended chickpea spread
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1. Fried sticks of potato
2. ganoush
4. Chips with melted cheese and other toppings
5. Garlic are tasty balls of bread
6. Fried pickle
7. A board or plate with cheeses and meats
12. Salty fruit often served with a martini
13. Potato are fried potatoes in a triangular shape
16. Mozzarella
Fun Fact: Deviled eggs can be traced all the way back to ancient Rome.
Houseplants
Love being a plant mom?
Solve this nutrient-rich puzzle by guessing these plant-related words!
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5. Plants whose stems or vines grow upward and around an object can be described as
6. What you plant a houseplant in
8. Some plants need this to avoid drying up or burning in the sun
9. Flat outgrowths from a plant
10. plant, named for a slithering animal
11. A large houseplant also known as a Swiss cheese plant
13. A material or liquid introduced to the soil to aid growth
15. Every plant needs this in order to avoid becoming waterlogged
17. The part of a plant that sucks up nutrients and water
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1. Fiddle-leaf
2. A plant that blooms or blossoms
3. Plants need this to conduct photosynthesis
4. Dirt that contains nutrients for plants
6. lily; named for a state of harmony
7. To hydrate plants
10. The particular classification and name of a plant
12. plant, named for an arachnid
14. A succulent with spines
16. Known for its healing gel
Tip: Repot your plants regularly to promote healthy growth and to give the roots ample space to spread.
Ice Cream Shop
Time to head to the ice cream shop and figure out these ice cream–related words! What’s your favorite flavor?
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3. On a hot day at the boardwalk, you might enjoy some -serve ice cream
4. Drizzle this warm sauce on top of ice cream
5. Tiny pieces of candy or sugar for decoration
7. Vanilla ice cream, peanut butter cups, and fudge is called Tracks
8. Italian-style ice cream
10. It’s made with only fruit puree and sugar
11. The type of cream you might put on top of ice cream
13. Made from pureed fruit and a small amount of milk
15. Blended ice cream and milk
16. Three different flavors of ice cream in the same tub
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1. You would put a cherry on top of this
2. Chocolate ice cream with nuts and marshmallows is called Road
6. Banana
7. Ice cream wrapped in a gummy rice casing
9. A crispy, sweet, edible container for ice cream
12. Flavored ice or ice cream on a stick
13. You would use this to dollop ice cream in a bowl or cone
14. and Jerry’s
Fun Fact: The ice cream float was invented in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1874.
Iconic Female Singers
Time to dig through the record bin! Solve this puzzle to find these iconic female singers, as well as words related to their work.
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2. All of her album titles correspond with her age
6. The Lady who famously wore a dress made of meat
7. Joan of the Blackhearts and the Runaways
11. The King with the album Tapestry
12. Fiona Apple’s biggest hit; also someone who has done something illegal
17. Franklin who demanded r-e-s-p-e-c-t
18. Whom Dolly Parton pleaded with not to take her man
19. Barbra Streisand acted and sang in “A Is Born”
21. O’Connor who sang “Nothing Compares 2 U”
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1. Debbie Harry’s “Heart of ”
3. Stevie Nicks’s “Gold Woman”
4. The Sinatra whose boots were made for walking
5. She was one of Destiny’s children
8. The Mitchell who sang “Big Yellow Taxi”
9. Carly Simon sang “You’re So ”
10. Janis Joplin’s only solo album
13. Linda of the Stone Poneys
14. Alanis Morissette’s hit album, Jagged Little
15. Joan the folk singer
16. The queen of pop
20. Taylor Swift’s iconic 2012 album; also a primary color
Fun Fact: Debbie Harry was a Playboy Bunny before she formed Blondie!
Icons of Fashion
Are you a fashionista? Fill in the blanks of these fashion icons’ names as well as their famous designers!
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6. Jett
7. Josephine
9. Naomi
10. Audrey
11. Jennifer who is known for jaw-dropping red-carpet looks
12. Marilyn
13. Chanel
14. Known for her short haircut and huge eyelash look
17. Beckham
18. Grace
19. Diana , disco and Motown queen
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1. Princess
2. Moss
3. Sarah Jessica
4. Elizabeth
5. Kennedy
7. Brigitte
8. Birkin
12. 80s pop star who had some wild fashion choices
13. Crawford
15. Saint Laurent
16. Versace
Fun Fact: While Grace Kelly was pregnant, she often used a large Hermès bag to hide her baby bump from paparazzi.
Interior Design
Time for a new look! Start designing your dream house and guess these words related to interior design.
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3. Something more than 100 years old is considered to be an
5. longue
7. chromatic, meaning all variations of one color
9. Color or shade
11. An object’s pigment is its
12. wall
13. Mid modern
14. The opposite of minimalism
16. Compare and
17. A point is an area or item that draws the eye and attention
18. Walking on a tightrope requires this
20. Having style and taste from a broad range of inspirations
21. A style involving very few items for a clean, polished look
22. Textile covering that is part of a piece of furniture
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1. Another word for an area
2. A repeating design or symbol
4. Lacking symmetry
6. A light fixture on the wall
8. Laid-back, hippie-style design concept
10. A Chinese design concept based on spatial flow
15. Coffee
19. A style that looks vintage
Tip: An understanding of proportions is crucial to having an aesthetically pleasing room.
Italian Getaway
It is one of the most popular tourist destinations for a reason! Guess these foods, locations, and phrases of Italy.
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5. A type of pasta filled with cheese and/or vegetables
6. A place to buy and drink coffee
9. A frozen dessert similar to ice cream or sorbet
10. A dish featuring rice cooked in broth until creamy
12. A salty, dense, and versatile cheese
15. A round food with sauce, cheese, and toppings
17. Also known as the Floating City
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1. Tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, and balsamic reduction go into this salad
2. Glass-blowing capital of Italy
3. A red wine made in Tuscany
4. Leaning Tower of
7. “Thank you” in Italian
8. “Goodbye” in Italian
11. The starting point of many recipes is oil
12. Spaghetti, rigatoni, and penne are all types of this
13. The capital city of Italy
14. Fried balls of risotto that are a tasty appetizer
16. English translation of “buongiorno”
Fun Fact: The last king of Italy only ruled for 34 days in 1946.
Jam Making
Ready to start making some delicious homemade jam?
Solve this puzzle by finding words related to jam making!
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3. The sweetener in jams and jellies
5. Container for jam
9. A type of jam that includes peels and rinds to give it a more tart flavor
11. A smoother, less chunky version of jam
12. Used to boil water and cook in
14. Cover for a container
15. A method of preserving food in airtight containers using heat processing
17. To process food so it lasts a long time
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1. A sweet-and-sour condiment similar to relish
2. A small fruit that grows on vines
4. A soft, yellow and pink, fuzzy fruit with a pit
6. A classic autumn fruit
7. Jam’s essential main ingredient
8. You must do this to all jam-making supplies for optimum safety
10. The gelling agent in jam
13. Using a bath is one technique to seal jam jars
16. A small, round fruit without a pit
18. A metal band used to keep the top of a jar on
Tip: Try making a spicy or savory jam with jalapeños or onions for a scrumptious experiment!
Jewelry
Prepare to be dazzled!
Guess these jewelry-related words to solve this glittering puzzle.
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3. A series of metal links that fasten
4. Refers to the purity level of gold
6. A short chain or material that is snug around the neck
7. “If you like it, then you should have put a on it”
9. Small, shaped pieces of material with a hole for attaching them to a garment or string
10. A gray metal material
11. A carving into a piece of jewelry
12. A white bead from an oyster
14. A silvery metal material that doesn’t tarnish
15. A yellow metal material
17. A chain that goes around the neck
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1. A clear, crystalline stone
2. Can be a post or drop
5. Jewelry for your wrist
8. Something with meaning that is passed down in a family
9. A decorative pin
13. A bracelet for the bottom of the leg
16. The part that fastens a piece of jewelry
Fun Fact: One ounce of gold could be stretched to a length of 50 miles!
Kitchen Staples
Let’s get cooking! Solve this puzzle by guessing all of these kitchen necessities.
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4. Heavy
6. A starchy food popularly eaten with tomato sauce
8. Bone, chicken, and vegetable are all types of this
11. The edible part of a plant
13. A go-to sweetener
15. Dairy product beverage
16. Often used as a thickening agent in sauces and soups
18. A small grain often used in Asian dishes
19. Legumes
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1. The base of many baked goods
2. Berries, mangoes, and oranges are all examples of
3. Sodium
5. Bees make this
7. Baking can be used for cleaning as well as baking
8. Used to make sandwiches and toast
9. Steel-cut or rolled
10. Freshly cracked black is the best
12. A flavorful herb and spice from the onion family
14. This is perfect on popcorn
17. Use this to fry food in
Fun Fact: Honey is the only food item that never spoils.
Landmarks of the World
Ready to pack your bags and travel the world?
Look for some of the most famous landmarks from the US to China!
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3. The iconic tower in Paris
4. The kind of needle in Seattle
5. An archeological city in southern Jordan
7. This French art museum is the most visited museum in the world
9. The Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro
10. Remains of the ancient Greek civilization found in Athens
13. A circular arrangement of large stones in England
15. A Chilean island; also a Christian holiday that happens in the spring
16. In Egypt, the Great is missing its nose
17. St. ’s Basilica is found in Vatican City
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1. Located in India, this is one of the Seven Wonders of the World
2. The name of the large clock in London
3. The State Building is found in New York City
6. Mount features four US presidents
8. Arizona is home to the very large Grand
11. The statue of this was given to the US by France
12. This city’s wall was knocked down in 1989
14. The Wall of China is very long
Fun Fact: The Taj Mahal is actually a mausoleum.
Laundry Day
Is the laundry starting to pile up?
Throw a load in the washer and guess these laundry-related words while you wait!
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1. To air out and allow moisture to evaporate
6. Dryer soften clothes and keep static at bay
7. Freed of dirt and stains
8. What you wear
10. A back-and-forth motion when washing by hand
11. Laundry soap
13. These are used to protect your mattress
15. Used to brighten dull white fabrics
17. You might put an essential on dryer balls for a nice smell
18. A of laundry
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2. To remove soap
3. Used to remove creases and wrinkles
4. To clean
5. You do this before putting laundry away
7. One run of a washer or dryer
9. Clean laundry has a pleasant
12. Used to dry things
13. Water vapor
14. Washers and dryers use this motion to get the job done
16. What you collect dirty laundry in
Tip: Using cold water to wash and hanging clothes to dry significantly reduces your energy use.
Leaders of Rock ’n’ Roll
Love rock ’n’ roll? Guess these iconic leaders of the classic and everlasting genre! How many have you listened to?
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4. Janis , singer of Big Brother and the Holding Company
6. David of Pink Floyd
7. Glenn of the Eagles
8. Mick of the Rolling Stones
10. Osbourne of Black Sabbath
11. Robert of Led Zeppelin
12. Jimi who played “All Along the Watchtower”
15. Freddie from Queen
16. David who sang “Space Oddity”
17. Roger who sang “Won’t Get Fooled Again”
19. Tyler of Aerosmith
21. John of Creedence Clearwater Revival
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1. Jim who sang “Light My Fire”
2. Young of AC/DC
3. Sisters Ann and Nancy formed the group Heart
5. Debbie of Blondie
8. Joan of the Blackhearts and the Runaways
9. Eric who played “Layla”
13. The Kinks’ Davies
14. Stevie of Fleetwood Mac
15. The Steve Band
18. John sang “Crocodile Rock”
20. Tom and the Heartbreakers
Fun Fact: Joan Jett was initially turned down by record labels 23 times.
Luxurious Linens
Time to reorganize! Let’s rearrange and restock that linen closet and guess these related words.
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4. case
6. A block of wax with a wick
7. These tell you where which items are in your closet
9. There are paper and cloth versions of these
12. This keeps you warm at night
13. You might put this on after a shower or bath
15. A small towel for washing your face or body
17. Lotion, soap, and shampoo are all
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1. Used to dry things
2. Where you put dirty laundry
3. The count in sheets makes a big difference in quality
5. Used to wash hair
6. Used to hydrate hair
8. The flat surfaces inside a closet for storage
10. Can come as a bar or a gel
11. These protect your mattress
14. Comforters, blankets, etc. can all be called
16. These are used for organized storage
Tip: Try storing things like cotton balls and Q-tips in decorative glass jars for a classy look.
Mediterranean Food
Ready to delight your tastebuds and explore different foods from the Mediterranean region? Solve this puzzle to find dishes and common ingredients that are part of the Mediterranean diet!
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4. Some people pronounce this sandwich “hero”
7. A sauce made from yogurt, cucumber, and fresh herbs
8. Spinach and feta pie
9. A crumbly, tart goat cheese
10. A Spanish dish usually consisting of saffron rice, seafood, and vegetables
13. Fish, shrimp, and scallops are all different kinds of
15. A French vegetable stew; also a famous Pixar movie about a rat
16. A dip and spread made from blended chickpeas
17. A Greek dessert made of phyllo dough, honey, and nuts
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1. A small root vegetable that is actually both an herb and a spice; it packs a punch
2. A round, red fruit that is often mistaken for a vegetable
3. A type of bread for dipping or in small sandwiches
5. A small stone fruit; oil is made from them
6. Pasta with tomato sauce and eggplant is called pasta alla
9. Deep-fried balls or patties, most commonly containing chickpeas
11. The more common word for legumes
12. Greek meat or vegetables grilled on a skewer
14. A dip made from eggplant; baba
Tip: Incorporating more Mediterranean foods into your diet can decrease the risk of heart disease and diabetes!
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3.
4.
7.
8.
9.
13.
16.
17.
Memoirs
Love learning about people and their lives through reading? Fill in the blanks to finish these popular memoir titles!
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1. The Year of Thinking by Joan Didion
2. Anthony Bourdain’s Confidential
3. Angela’s by Frank McCourt
6. I Know Why the Bird Sings
10. Running with
11. Becoming by Michelle
12. Just by Patti Smith
14. A Moveable by Ernest Hemingway
15. Know My
Tip: Try writing journal entries regularly—you could eventually compile them into your own memoir!
When Breath Becomes
Stephen King’s On
5. Into Air
Mary Karr’s The ’ Club
Jeannette Walls’s The Glass
Mommie
pants by Tina Fey
In the House by Carmen Maria Machado
Britney Spears’s The in Me
Me Time
You deserve a day off! Treat yourself to your favorite things and look for these rejuvenating and fun words.
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4. Apply this to your face, wait for a few minutes, then peel or rinse off
8. A popular skin treatment
9. A frozen, creamy treat
13. A shopping one is preferable to a crime one!
16. A sweet treat made from cocoa beans
17. To knead muscles for pain relief and relaxation
18. A delicious drink made from grapes
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1. Go for a to move your muscles and see a bit of the world
2. Sink into a bath
3. Treat yourself to a nice out at a restaurant
4. Go to the cinema and see a
5. Head here for relaxing treatments and massages
6. -pedi
7. Arrange these in a vase for a visual delight
10. You might pick one of these up while out and about or brew your own
11. Listen to some live music by attending one of these
12. Go here for a fresh trim
14. A beverage consisting of alcohol mixed with other ingredients
15. A block of wax with a wick
Tip: Try having an at-home spa day to save money and still achieve ultimate relaxation!
Mexican Food
Time to make a reservation at your favorite Mexican restaurant! Guess these delicious and flavorful foods and drinks.
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6. rancheros
7. Pico de
9. Fish marinated in citrus and spices
11. Tequila, lime juice, and grapefruit soda
12. A tortilla filled with cheese, veggies, and/or meat, usually in a triangle shape
14. A popular cocktail made with tequila
15. Rice, beans, meat, and veggies wrapped in a tortilla
16. This is commonly called Mexican street corn
17. Dough steamed in a corn husk
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1. Warm, melted cheese dip
2. Rice milk with cinnamon
3. Smashed avocado with onions, tomatoes, and cilantro
4. asada
5. Tortilla rolled around filling and covered with sauce
8. Liquor made from the blue agave plant
10. A Mexican custard dessert
13. Meat and veggies in soft- or hard-shell tortillas
14. A traditional sauce and marinade, sometimes made with chocolate
Fun Fact: Tomatoes originated in Mexico!
Tips for Setting Up Your Own Home Bar
Curating a home bar and learning to sling your own drinks can be super fun and rewarding!
You can learn how different drinks are made, add a new, exciting flair to a space in your home, and be able to make any kinds of drinks you and your friends love! Before you know it, you’ll be crafting your very own delicious cocktails.
There are a bunch of different ways to set up and style a home bar, but the simplest way is to buy a bar cart. Choose one that suits your taste and blends in with the space you’ll put it in. It shouldn’t be too much of a spectacle in the room, but rather a classy statement piece. Most bar carts find their home in a dining room or living room, but think outside the box! Many of them have wheels for a reason— they don’t have to stay where they’re stored. For instance, if you store yours in your kitchen, you can wheel it out to the living room when you’re hosting a party.
There are a few things you’ll need to get started, but you don’t have to buy them all at once. A cocktail shaker set and a few types of glassware are a good place to kick off. Take your time and look at all
your options so you have a collection of high-quality items that match your style and that will last.
Of course, you’ll also need to stock the bar with spirits! The basics include vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and whiskey (or nonalcoholic versions of these). It’s important to also think about extras you might need too. Vermouth, bitters, and simple syrup are some versatile add-ons. Most cocktails include simple syrup, and bitters and vermouth can be used in more cocktails than you’d think.
One last tip for your home bar is to invest in a cocktail recipe book. You’ll want to find one that has a variety of drinks that showcase different flavor profiles and use different liquors, but also make sure it has lots of drinks that you like! You could also think about how it might look on your bar cart—if you choose to display it, it could be a lovely accent piece that’s also functional. Now that you have some ideas, enjoy your new home bar and get shaking some cocktails!
Mimosas and More
Time to hit your favorite bar and enjoy a happy-hour drink! Figure out some of the most popular cocktails and spirits in this boozy delight of a puzzle.
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4. A Mexican cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and grapefruit soda
7. Vodka and orange juice
9. A mixed drink made with white rum, lime juice, soda water, and mint
10. Vodka, tequila, gin, rum, triple sec, and Coca-Cola
14. A mixed drink made with vermouth and vodka or gin
16. Tequila and fruit juice
19. A spirit made from the blue agave plant
20. Wine mixed with sparkling water
21. A coffee-rum liqueur
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1. Mule
2. An orange-flavored liqueur
3. Hot wine
5. A family of cocktails containing a base spirit, lemon or lime juice, and a sweetener
6. Orange juice and champagne
8. A clear liquor originating in Russia, Poland, and Sweden
11. Red wine and fruit, often with brandy
12. London dry is the most popular kind of this
13. A cocktail made from cognac, orange liqueur, and lemon juice
14. A cocktail of whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters
15. A liquor that can be spiced, dark, or white
17. A liquor made from grain mash and aged in wooden casks
18. A cocktail made with gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari
Fun Fact: Margaritas are actually a variation on the classic Daisy family of cocktails.
Mountain Escape
Calling all nature lovers! Head high up in the mountains and guess these mountain-vacation-related words!
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3. Keeping these dry while hiking is important
5. You might do this in a creek or lake
6. An escape from daily routines
8. To keep pests at bay, remember spray
9. A large stream
10. A path you follow
12. To look at the night sky
14. A winter sport that uses one board attached to both feet
16. To identify and pick edible plants in the wild
19. Walking or trekking through a natural space
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1. Activity involving tents and sleeping bags
2. A contained body of fresh water
4. Warm outerwear
7. Tall plants that provide shade
8. The shoes you wear for hiking
9. Where rain comes from
11. Light outerwear
13. A type of house you might stay in
15. When venturing out, don’t forget to bring a water
17. Breath in the fresh
18. A winter sport involving a board attached to each foot
Tip: Take it easy on your first few days at a higher elevation than you’re used to.
Musical Instruments
Grab an instrument and let’s make some noise! Can you figure out each of these popular musical instruments?
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2. A large instrument with only four thick strings
6. You will often find this instrument in a church
7. A staple instrument of smooth jazz
8. A handheld instrument with a drumhead and tiny cymbals
10. A large South Asian stringed instrument that was famously used by George Harrison
12. A woodwind instrument with a clear, bright sound
14. You can play this instrument without touching it
15. Known for being used in school lessons
17. A large brass instrument that has an extendable slide
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1. A stringed instrument with a circular body
3. A French is an example of a brass instrument
4. Stringed instrument; can be acoustic or electric
5. A large stringed instrument with keys
9. A small Hawaiian instrument similar to a guitar
11. A handheld instrument with buttons or keys
13. Also known as a fiddle, it’s the smallest in its family
14. Characterized by its uplifting sound, this has the highest register of all brass instruments
16. They come in a set or kit and are notoriously loud
Tip: If you play an instrument, always make sure you keep it dust-free and stored at the proper temperature.
National Parks
Time to look at the wonders of nature! Guess these national parks by filling in the blanks in their names or puzzling out one-word names.
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5. A park in South Dakota with the largest undisturbed prairie in the country
7. Springs; the opposite of cold
9. Crater ; a body of water surrounded by land
10. Mesa ; Spanish for the color green
12. A park in California known for its waterfalls, cliffs, and unique rock formations
14. Home to the tallest trees on Earth
15. Tree; a popular name for men
17. Bryce ; a deep, narrow valley with cliffs on either side
18. Capitol ; an underwater ecosystem of colorful invertebrates
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1. Canyon; a word meaning large or extravagant
2. Kenai ; a deep inlet of the sea between cliffs
3. Death ; an area of low-elevation land with hills on either side
4. Glacier a small body of water partially separated from the main body
6. A wetland ecosystem in Florida that spans almost 2 million acres
8. Dry ; a group of islands in the Florida Keys
11. America’s first national park
13. Rocky ; taller than a hill
16. Great Dunes; a natural material you would find at the beach
Fun Fact: The Everglades is the only place where American alligators and crocodiles live together.
Natural Phenomena
The earth is full of breathtaking phenomena that can either be beautiful, devastating, or both. Guess these natural occurrences!
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4. Puffy white masses full of water droplets
5. eruption
6. A sun ; also what an angel wears around its head
9. Can be a low rumble or a loud crack
12. Somewhere over the
13. Mass movement of natural material; also a Fleetwood Mac song
15. A violently swirling column of air
16. The sun coming up
17. A series of waves in a body of water caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions
underwater
18. Haley’s
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1. A named grouping of stars
2. Aurora
3. Disturbances in the ocean’s surface
7. A strong, continuous movement of water in a particular direction
8. Light ; a tall, vertical structure used as support for a building
10. Bolts of
11. luminescence is when organisms have the ability to emit light
14. A small piece of an asteroid or comet
Fun Fact: Rainbows are actually full circles—you just can’t usually see the whole thing!
Needlework
Time to find your favorite fabrics and get crafting! Look for words related to all kinds of needlework in this puzzle.
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2. Spun thread for crocheting or knitting
3. A line where two or more layers of material are held together by stitches
9. You need to use a specific kind of hook for this activity
11. A small cylinder or cone for holding thread
13. Use this to protect your finger when sewing by hand
14. Cloth made from weaving material together
15. To make stitches with a needle and thread
16. You stick a crochet needle through this
17. The end of a garment; also to shorten part of a garment
18. To create something using two long metal or wooden needles
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1. A piece of clothing
4. To decorate fabric by sewing a design on it
5. A circular wooden or plastic piece used to fasten parts of a garment together
6. An instrument used for sewing or knitting
7. A long, thin strand of fiber used in sewing
8. A loop of thread or yarn from a single pass of sewing or crochet
10. Use these to cut thread or fabric
12. Something you’re currently working on
Tip: Make sure you replace the needle in your sewing machine frequently.
New Wave
Do you love synth, punk, and pop combined into one? It’s time to fill in the blanks for these bands and songs of 80s New Wave!
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2. Queen and David Bowie’s collaboration “Under ”
3. The Psychedelic
7. Blondie’s “ of Glass”
8. Duran Duran’s “Hungry Like the ”
9. A-ha’s “ On Me”
12. The Smiths’ “This Man”
15. David Bowie’s “Let’s ”
16. The Clash’s “ Calling”
17. Kate Bush’s “Wuthering ”
18. Joy Division’s “Love Will Us Apart”
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1. New Order’s “ Monday”
2. Talking Heads’ “ Killer”
4. The sang “Friday I’m in Love”
5. Billy Idol’s “ Wedding”
6. Mode
8. DEVO’s “ It”
10. The Police’s hit that is just a name
11. The League
13. A Flock of Seagulls’ “I ”
14. Cyndi Lauper’s “ Just Wanna Have Fun”
Fun Fact: The New Wave music movement took its name from the French New Wave film movement of the 1960s.
Night Out
You’ve done enough this week. It’s time to get all dolled up for a night out! Look for these words related to going out and having fun.
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2. A social or romantic appointment
4. You can get coffee and pastries here
6. A place where drinks and (sometimes) food are served
10. Where you go to see movies
11. Instrumental and vocal sounds combined for artistic expression
13. The combination of the clothes you wear to go out
16. A pre-planned gathering of many friends or family
17. A place for dancing and music late into the evening
18. A place where you pay for dinner
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1. Singing to backing tracks of your favorite songs
3. A specific one-time occasion
5. What you might take to get home after a boozy night
7. A period of time with special discounts at a bar
8. To participate in social activities
9. Most nightlife is found here, as opposed to in the burbs
12. Mixed drinks containing alcohol
14. People who are more than just acquaintances
15. A more casual, laid-back version of a bar that usually serves food
Tip: Make sure to drink a glass of water between or with each alcoholic beverage you might have!
Nonalcoholic Drinks
Grab a tasty drink and solve this puzzle by guessing these refreshing nonalcoholic beverages! Which are your favorites?
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3. A dairy product
5. Carbonated water is water
7. ale
9. Blended ice cream
13. Made by steeping leaves or flowers in water
14. A small amount of concentrated coffee
16. Made from powdered green tea leaves
17. drinks often contain lots of caffeine
19. Made from roasted, then ground beans
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1. Apple is an autumn treat
2. A coffee drink with frothed milk
4. The liquid from a fruit
5. A fizzy, flavored refreshment
6. A fermented drink with natural probiotics
8. Arnold
10. Made with lemons, sugar, and water
11. Blended fruits
12. A warm, chocolatey beverage
15. Fruit is typically a mix of many juices
18. beer
Fun Fact: Root beer was inspired by medicinal teas made by Native Americans.
North American Wildlife
Are you an animal lover? Guess these amazing animals that are all native to North America!
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1. The only flying mammal
3. Known for their fluffy, dense coat that gets sheared
7. Canis lupus
8. This animal famously hoards acorns
10. A burrowing rodent with large, protruding front teeth
11. A small rodent whose cartoons always love cheese
12. Bugs Bunny is a
13. Usually red or white, this animal is in the same family as dogs
16. A reptile with a hard, protective shell
18. This animal slithers
19. A large, black bird
20. Black or polar
22. A large reptile with a V-shaped snout
23. A bird that is known for its distinctive cooing
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2. A big reptile with a U-shaped snout
4. Known for its sharp, spiky protrusions
5. This animal can turn its head for a 270-degree visual range!
6. Males have antlers
9. A tiny, striped rodent
14. A semi-aquatic rodent with a long, flat tail
15. This animal can spray an unpleasant scent for protection
17. A semi-aquatic mammal known for having the thickest coat of any animal
19. A medium-sized rodent who has a reputation for being unclean
21. This medium-sized animal can often be found digging in the trash
Fun Fact: Raccoons are actually related to bears!
Ocean Dive
Time to sink deep and visit a coral reef! Guess these organisms and other ocean-related words for a colorful, fascinating exploration under the sea.
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4. A mollusk with a shell; often baked
6. A sand is a flat species of urchin you might find on the beach
7. Refers to the level of salt in a body of water
9. Nemo is one of these; the first half of the word is what you might call someone funny
11. This animal has the ability to produce ink
13. A colorful, predatory invertebrate with squishy, protruding tentacles
14. A manta is a large, flat fish with a skinny tail
15. A mollusk with a long body, many arms, and large eyes
17. This animal has a hard shell and is known for moving slowly
18. A type of large fish that is generally feared
19. A long, slender animal with no limbs; it can be electric!
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1. A sea creature that has many sharp, protruding points
2. A ring-shaped coral island that surrounds a lagoon, found in tropical oceans
3. They are somewhat translucent and can sting you
5. Invertebrates that form together in colonies, creating colorful reefs
8. To swim deep into the sea; also to leap into water headfirst
10. An invertebrate that can grow back lost limbs; it’s shaped like something you see in the night sky
12. You might need a tank of this when exploring a reef
15. Green underwater leaves
16. A crustacean with pincers
Fun Fact: Sharks can lose over 30,000 teeth in a single lifetime!
Orchard Adventure
Time to lace up your boots and head to your local orchard! Find fruits and nuts commonly grown in orchards as well as other orchard-related words in this fruitful puzzle.
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3. This versatile fruit can be paired with sweet or savory dishes; its scientific name is Ficus carica
4. Some orchards have a maze
7. Pies made with this fruit are a famous American dessert
10. A nut famously used with lots of brown sugar and butter in pies
11. A small grouping of trees
12. It’s a southern tradition to put salt on this fruit
13. What you can ride through an orchard on
15. Berries usually grow on a
16. A bitter citrus fruit; it’s customary to put honey or agave on it to eat it
17. An orchard that specifically grows grapes
18. There’s a myth that George Washington cut down this type of tree at only six years old
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1. The classic flavor of a margarita
2. The juice of this citrus fruit is typically enjoyed during breakfast
5. A tropical stone fruit often used as an addition to salsa
6. A sour citrus fruit used in cooking and baking
8. A soft, pink and yellow fruit with a lot of fuzz
9. This fruit can contain anywhere from 200 to 1,400 seeds
14. The season in which you might go apple picking
Fun Fact: Apple trees take four or five years to produce their first fruits.
Outdoor Activities
It’s time to get outside and find some fun hobbies! Guess these outdoor activities and words related to them.
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3. To move through water under your own power
4. An apparatus used for breathing right below the surface of the water
8. An open boat with a single-bladed paddle
9. To ride waves on a long board
10. To do this, you’ll need a tent and a sleeping bag
11. Shooting arrows at a target
15. A sport involving rackets and a ball
16. To walk or trek in natural outdoor areas
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1. To grow plants
2. These are fastened to your feet for gliding over snow
3. To ride on or drive a small boat
5. A typically one-person boat with which you use a double-bladed paddle
6. -watching
7. A skate is a boot with four wheels
9. To explore caves
12. To ride a contraption with two wheels attached to a frame
13. A toy with light fabric or material stretched over it that “flies”
14. To do this, you’ll need a hook and a line
Tip: Don’t forget to use bug spray, especially in wooded areas, and check yourself for ticks.
Painters
Time for a lesson in art history! Solve to find the famous last names of some of the most prolific painters of all time in this puzzle.
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2. A painter perhaps more famous for his sculpture of a ballerina
5. His painting The Starry Night is surprisingly small
7. A Spanish surrealist painter who explored the subconscious
9. “The Dutch Master” who painted The Night Watch
11. Painted an iconic night café scene called Nighthawks
14. A pioneer of cubism, he painted Guernica
17. He painted The Bathers
18. Bob who hosted The Joy of Painting
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1. Painter of the Mona Lisa
3. A Mexican painter known for her distinct and detailed self-portraits
4. Japanese artist who painted The Great Wave off Kanagawa
6. Norwegian painter who painted The Scream
8. She was most famous for her close-up paintings of flowers
10. Leader of the fauvism movement; he famously used very bright colors
12. Known for his splatter paintings
13. Pop artist; he painted Campbell’s soup cans
15. The creator of pointillism: using tiny dots to create an image
16. An impressionist artist and the creator of Japanese Bridge
Fun Fact: Pablo Picasso was a suspect (but not guilty!) in the 1911 theft of the Mona Lisa.
Pasta Palooza
Doesn’t everyone love pasta?
Guess these pasta-related words, including shapes, dishes, and more!
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6. A square-shaped or circle-shaped pasta filled with cheese
7. A sauce most commonly made from basil, oil, and nuts
10. A pasta dish made with eggs, hard cheese, and cured pork
12. A very small, elliptically shaped pasta
13. A ring-shaped pasta stuffed with cheese
16. A hearty soup containing pasta, beans, and vegetables
17. Penne alla
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1. e pepe
2. A bright green, leafy herb commonly used in pasta dishes
3. and cheese is an American classic
4. Spaghetti and
5. Large tubes of pasta for stuffing and baking
8. Medium-sized, tubular pasta with ridges
9. A meat and tomato sauce
11. A cheesy sauce made with cream, Parmesan, and butter
14. A pasta dish that uses a long, wide pasta in a casserole dish
18. Pasta made from small lumps of dough Tip: Always add salt to your pasta water!
15. Chicken soup
Peaceful Walk
You deserve a break! Take a serene walk and guess some of the things you might see in this puzzle.
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3. A wide, open outdoor space
4. Lots of people have lawns made of this
7. A sound birds make
10. They flutter around flowers
12. A large, long, flowing body of water
14. The path you follow when hiking or walking in a wooded area
16. Small stones
18. A soft wind passing through
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1. Birch, pine, and oak are all types of
2. You could walk or hike up a
3. Chamomile and honeysuckle are types of
5. Another word for a bush
6. A steep landform with high elevation
8. Herbs, flowers, and grass are types of
9. Trees have this—it creates their texture
11. You should protect your skin from these solar emissions by using a special lotion
13. This happens when clouds become too heavy with water droplets
15. A large body of fresh water
17. An animal with wings and a beak
Tip: Always dress comfortably and bring water even when you’re taking just a short walk.
Personal Art Studio
Grab your paints and start mixing colors!
It’s time to figure out these art-related words and dream of your very own art studio.
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1. To stir paints to make a specific color
3. A taut, stretched surface you paint on
4. To make lines and marks on a surface
5. A substance you apply before paint
8. An earthy material that can be molded
10. A writing instrument with an ink cartridge inside
11. A liquid mixture of pigment
12. Bristles clamped to a handle
14. A stand for a canvas or pad of paper
15. It’s usually made of wood and graphite
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1. A felt-tip pen that comes in many colors
2. Made of cellulose pulp from wood
5. A surface for your active paints
6. A flexible, traditionally pink object to remove pencil marks
7. A waxy, color drawing utensil loved by children
9. A gel or solution containing colorant
10. An art utensil made from powdered pigment
13. To shape something three-dimensional with your hands or tools
Tip: Make sure you use a palette knife, not a paintbrush, to mix paint!
Pizza Party
Time to order your favorite pizza! Name tasty toppings, ingredients, and styles of pizza in this puzzle.
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7. A meat topping often paired with pepperoni
8. A reddish-brown smoky sauce sometimes used as a base for pizza
9. This style of pizza is also known as deep-dish
11. The greens on a margherita pizza
12. A creamy sauce used as the base on a white pizza
14. A pungent vegetable topping that can be fried or raw on pizza
16. A pizza with pineapple and ham or bacon
18. A salty, chopped, black topping
19. Whether or not this topping belongs on pizza is hotly debated
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1. Circular slices of meat that are a popular topping
2. A crunchy vegetable topping that is usually green on a pizza
3. The most common cheese found on pizza
4. A green basil sauce sometimes dolloped on pizza
5. The red sauce most commonly used on pizza
6. A dense, aged cheese similar to Parmesan
10. A chopped bulb with a strong flavor often used on pizza and in tomato sauce
11. A saucy, spicy chicken pizza
13. A tiny, salty fish used as a pizza topping
15. You might sprinkle this cheese on top of a pizza right before eating it
17. A crumbly, soft goat cheese
Tip: Try making your own pizza at home for a fun, personalized night-in activity!
Poetry Greats
Get out your paper and pen and let your inner wordsmith run free! Figure out the names of these poets and words related to their work!
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3. The speaker’s nemesis in Edgar Allan Poe’s most famous poem
5. William Carlos Williams stole and ate these fruits in his poem “This Is Just to Say”
7. Robert Frost wrote of two that diverged
8. O’Hara was famous for writing poems during his lunch breaks
11. Early innovator of jazz poetry: Langston
13. Famous for her poetic brilliance and reclusive nature: Dickinson
14. Dylan Thomas wrote “Do Not Go into That Good Night”
17. Last name of the German poet who wrote Letters to a Young Poet
18. Oscar was both a poet and a playwright
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1. The famous confessionalist poet Anne; also the keeper of a church or churchyard
2. Walt Whitman wrote about leaves of
4. Mary Oliver is known for her poems about and wildlife
6. She lived on the island called Lesbos and is most famous for her fragments written on papyrus
9. Persian poet of the 13th century; his name sounds like a word meaning with lots of space
10. Poet Sylvia Plath also wrote a novel about what type of jar?
12. Shakespeare wrote hundreds of this particular type of poem
15. “The Waste Land” was written by T.S.
16. Maya Angelou knew why which caged animal sings?
Fun Fact: Frank O’Hara called writing “playing the typewriter.”
Popular Authors
Ready to dive into a good book? Get literary and fill in the blanks of these popular authors’ names!
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Atwood
Dickinson
Salinger
Twain
Christie
Dickens
Steinbeck
Plath 16. F. Fitzgerald 17. C. S. 18. J. R. R.
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Coelho, author of The Alchemist 3. Crichton, author of Jurassic Park
Orwell
Kafka
Kerouac
Gillian , author of Gone Girl
Bradbury
Austen
King
Tolstoy
Fun Fact: George Orwell’s real name was Eric Blair, but he felt that “Eric” was not a suitable name for a writer.
Popular Novels
How
much of a bookworm are you? Fill in the blanks of these popular novel titles to find out!
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2. The in Our Stars
5. Eat, , Love
8. And Then There Were
9. A Tale of Cities
10. The Games
15. The , the Witch, and the Wardrobe
16. The Runner
17. The Great
19. One Hundred Years of 21. and Peace
22. The Catcher in the
23. Flowers in the 24. The Da Vinci
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The Seven of Evelyn Hugo
Things Fall
Pride and
To Kill a
Girl
Fifty Shades of
The Secret Life of
The on the Train
Black
for Elephants
The Girl with the Tattoo
Fun Fact: John Steinbeck wrote the manuscript for The Grapes of Wrath in 100 days!
Pretty Patio
Ready to design the outdoor area of your dreams? Guess these elements of a pretty patio or fun backyard.
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4. A hanging bed made of rope or canvas
6. This will keep your porch fenced in and prevent kids from falling off
8. Outdoor structure with open sides used for shade
9. You might hang these in pots
11. feeders encourage pretty visitors
12. String are a nice way to add ambiance
15. Used for cooking food over fire and coals
16. Provides shade from the sun
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1. Paved or wooden area that adjoins an entrance to a house
2. Another word for bushes
3. A metal or stone container for outdoor fires
5. Rocking
7. Jump in the to cool off
10. A framework of wooden bars for supporting climbing plants
11. A tiny pool on a pedestal for birds
13. Grow vegetables, fruits, flowers, and herbs here
14. A walkway
17. Short, mown grass
Tip: Have a variety of lawn games on hand to keep you and your guests entertained!
Rainy Day at Home
Love a rainy day? Stay home and spend it in your comfiest PJs watching your favorite show! Figure out these rainy-day activities and words.
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3. To write about your life and experiences
6. Furry friends
8. You might enjoy watching the rain through this
9. If you’re tired, you could take one of these
11. Make a dent in your TBR by reading one of these
12. Instead of a TV show, you could watch a
13. To weave yarn together using two large needles
14. Listen to your favorite
16. To destress, calm down, and chill
17. Light one of these for ambiance
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1. An author or voice actor recites this and you can listen to the recording
2. To make the house smell wonderful and give yourself a treat, you could
4. Cozy shoes for being at home
5. If you’re not going out, you might stay in your
7. Sip on a freshly brewed pot of this
10. You’re solving one of these right now!
15. Craft requiring yarn and a single hook
18. To doodle or sketch
19. Maybe you’ll spend a little extra time in Tip: Try making a challenging new recipe while you have the time on a rainy day.
Rom-Coms
Ready for a rom-com marathon? Fill in the blanks to these fun and touching romantic comedy movie titles!
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1. Pretty in
6. Sunrise, featuring Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke
7. Sleepless in
9. Failure to
10. Hall
11. Anything
12. Crazy Love
14. Sweet Home , which stars Reese Witherspoon
17. less, starring Alicia Silverstone and Paul Rudd
18. You’ve Got
19. Mamma !
20. How to Lose a in 10 Days
21. , Actually
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1. The ; also the beginning of an engagement
2. My Big Fat Wedding
3. Candles 4. Hill, which stars Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant 5. First Dates 8. Time, featuring Domhnall Gleeson and Rachel McAdams
Blonde 11. When Harry Met
Woman
Jones’s Diary
Jerry
Fun Fact: The title song of Pretty Woman is performed by Roy Orbison.
Shopping Spree
You deserve to splurge! Guess some of the things you might buy on the shopping spree of your dreams.
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8. You wear this to go a pool or beach
9. Shoes for working out or a casual day
11. Paint for your nails
13. Light outerwear for a chilly day
15. Powders, creams, and gels you apply to your face for beauty purposes
16. These keep your hands warm
17. It carries belongings; can be canvas, leather, cotton, etc.
18. Three-quarter-length pants
19. A single garment that covers the body, anywhere from maxi to mini
21. A knit garment; can be a vest or long-sleeved
22. Also known as stockings
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1. A nice shirt, usually made of silk or cotton with a looser fit
3. Bottoms you wear in the summertime
4. Laced shoes that rise above the ankle
5. You wear these on your feet for protection from outdoor elements
6. A casual, short-sleeved shirt
7. Heavy outerwear for a cold winter day
10. Jewelry for around the neck
12. Baseball caps, beanies, and fedoras are all types of
14. Can be posts, hoops, or dangly
20. Dress pants
Fun Fact: T-shirts rose in popularity in the 1970s due in part to their ability to convey a message.
Spa Day
You’ve done enough today, and it’s time to rest. Pour yourself a hot cup of tea and relax as you solve the puzzle below, inspired by a soothing day at the spa.
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1. Heat therapy room
7. Essential-oil treatment based on smells
9. Cooling facial ingredient in a slice
12. Body relaxation technique performed by a masseuse
14. Moisturizing skincare product
16. Skincare treatment applied to or placed on
18. Hand-grooming session
19. Body detoxification treatment that is applied, covered, and left to work its magic
20. State of peace
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1. Warm vapor
2. Foot-grooming session
3. One way to practice mindfulness and relaxation
4. Spa atmosphere goal
5. To unwind and destress
6. Hydrotherapy hot tub
8. Spa essential for drying off the face
10. To remove dead skin cells
11. Skincare treatment for face
13. Relaxing soak for feet
15. To moisturize and replenish skin and body
17. Body exfoliation product
Tip: For a DIY face mask, mix avocado, honey, yogurt, and oatmeal.
Springtime
Spring is here and it’s finally getting warmer outside! Take a breath of fresh air and solve this warm, sunny puzzle.
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2. Eating outside on a blanket
7. The first day of spring is an ; so is the first day of autumn
8. It’s similar to a hare
11. A long insect with the standard six legs but also several pairs of “prolegs”
13. The fourth month
14. When a flower opens up, it
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1. A fine powder produced by flowers
3. A dainty, low-to-the-ground flower that heralds the beginning of spring
4. A young sheep
5. A pretty bug that flutters
6. Many people like to give their homes a spring
9. A beam of colors in the sky after rain
10. What a lawn is made of
12. Large cup-shaped flowers that bloom in spring
15. April showers bring flowers
16. They are great pollinators
17. To sprout up
18. A Christian holiday in the spring Fun Fact: May was named after the Greek goddess of fertility and rebirth, Maia.
Stargazing
Love stargazing? Take a moment to look up at the vast night sky and find these celestial words!
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1. An enormous system of stars, gas, and dark matter bound by gravity
6. Constellation also known as the Hunter
7. The Big
11. Of or relating to stars
12. A ball of metal and rock that orbits the sun; a very large one of these hit Earth and made dinosaurs extinct
14. The study of celestial and cosmic objects
16. A large ball of ice and dust that orbits the sun; Haley’s
17. Positioned in or relating to space; or, in spirituality, a body
18. A grouping of stars that we’ve given a name to
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2. Constellation named after a Greek mythological princess
3. Enough of these might get in the way of your stargazing experience
4. An object that orbits a planet
5. The sign you’re given based on your birth time, date, and location
8. Jupiter, Mars, and Mercury are examples of
9. The study of horoscopes and star signs
10. Constellation named after the winged horse
13. A glowing ball of hot gas in space
15. The Dipper
Tip: Make sure to choose a good spot with few tall buildings and minimal light pollution for stargazing.
Sweet Treats
Treat yourself to something sweet! Head to the bakery and guess these yummy desserts. Try not to eat them all at once!
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4. A mini domed cake, often with frosting
7. cream pie
9. A ring-shaped piece of fried dough
11. A cake made with soft cheese
12. cake is a chocolate cake with warm chocolate filling
13. Key pie
15. Baked meringue cookie sandwich
16. A round dessert consisting of one or more crusts with filling
17. A domed cake or bread
19. A chocolate dessert that can be cakey or fudgey
20. Lemon pie
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1. A dessert similar to custard
2. A light, whipped dessert
3. Crème
5. Peach is a type of pie
6. Ice cream with nuts, hot fudge, and a cherry on top
8. Red cake
10. A dessert consisting of lady fingers, coffee, and mascarpone
14. food cake
16. cake is a thick, heavy cake usually made in a loaf pan
18. claw
21. Fruit Fun Fact: The word “dessert” comes from a French word that means “clear the table.”
How to Log On and Tune In Mindfully
Technology can be extremely useful. The internet and the thousands of applications out there can be inspiring, foster connections, and serve as tools for self-expression.
But it can sometimes be tricky to wade through the negativity and manage screen time in order to find balance and best support yourself. Here are some tips to help you ensure that the internet and all its possibilities remain a positive part of your life.
Every time you’re about to log on, you should first tune into your mood. Make sure you’re going in with a positive mindset. If you are feeling down on yourself, tired, or ill, be wary of scrolling on social media. It’s one thing to log on to seek out some comedy skits to lift your mood, and it’s quite another to log on when you’re feeling low to scroll past dozens of beautiful influencers showing off their happy lives. If you’re not in the right headspace, think twice about logging on.
As you’re scrolling, don’t let the internet become a place you go to compare yourself to others or inadvertently soak up negativity. You’ll inevitably come into contact with these things sometimes, but remember that what people post online are the parts of their life or their art that they want you to see. Very few people are
posting about their shortcomings and mistakes—you’re only seeing the staged and edited versions. Try to give yourself regular “reality checks.”
If you ever find yourself browsing online for too long, start setting a time limit. A good place to start is about an hour per day. Much more than that can not only sour your mood but strain your eyes. Be extra conscious of time limits if your day job already involves lots of hours staring at a computer screen—sorry, but your body and brain don’t get a free pass just because you get paid to be online!
It’s also important to really think about whether or not the things you’re doing online are truly helping and inspiring you. Sometimes we think we’re being inspired, but we’re really just soaking up a sense of insecurity or allowing thoughts like “I could never make that” or “I wish I had time to do that” take center stage. It may take you a while to find spaces and creators that lift you up rather than put you down.
With these guidelines in place, you’re one step closer to making the internet work for you!
Technology
The internet is an endless source of information and worldly connection, so let’s use it well! Guess these tech-related words to solve the puzzle!
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3. The World Wide Web
5. What you connect to in order to access the World Wide Web
7. The technology that wireless headphones use
11. A popular tech company in which many products begin with “i”
12. Social media and texting help us to with others
15. Can be a laptop or desktop
17. This is what you use to give your electronics battery life
19. What you watch shows and movies on
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1. A smaller alternative to headphones
2. What the first “D” in “DVD” stands for
4. An electronic version of something real; reality headsets are very popular
6. Popular software used to edit photos
8. A wired or wireless device for controlling the cursor
9. This device is smaller than a computer but larger than a cell phone
10. What you use to type
13. Another name for a cable
14. This emits blue light
16. Used to call and text
18. A digital book
Tip: Don’t forget to periodically empty your trash folder on your computer!
Time for Tea
Sit down and sip on some delicious tea! Indulge in your favorites as you puzzle out these tea-related words.
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3. The English and Irish both have a version of this tea
6. These “teas” are made using herbs and flowers and are usually uncaffeinated
9. What tea leaves are often packaged in
10. The southern US’s favorite tea
11. An Indian tea with notes of cinnamon and cardamom
13. Rest a teacup on one of these
14. It’s made by whisking a green powder
16. Country where tea can be a small meal rather than just a beverage
17. Captain Picard’s favorite tea
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1. You drink tea out of this
2. Known for its relaxing properties
4. To allow tea leaves to infuse in water
5. A partially oxidized Chinese black tea
7. An herbal tea known for helping you get to sleep
8. What you can boil water in
9. Where tea was once thrown into a body of water in protest of taxation
12. A sweetener often added to tea that can soothe a sore throat
15. To prepare tea; also another name for a beer
Tip: Tea is less likely than coffee to induce a caffeine crash because of the antioxidants it contains!
Time to Dress Up!
Ready for a fun night out on the town? Open up your closet, put on your finest, and solve to find words related to dressing up!
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2. Shoes that give you some extra height
4. Makeup to color and define your lips
6. Any hairstyle that lifts and holds your hair
9. A one-piece garment that covers the body; can be flowy or form-fitting
12. Smooth, round “beads” that can be white, cream, or sometimes other colors
13. A special time or event, often a celebration; people may ask, “What’s the ?”
16. Expensive or high quality
17. Wear this around your shoulders on a chilly evening
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1. A clear, crystalline gem prized for its beauty
2. Circular earrings
3. You might dress up to go out for and a movie
4. Delicate woven fabric with an open, gauzy design
5. Colorful paint for your nails
7. A small purse or wallet without a strap
8. A salon service involving blow-drying hair into the perfect style
10. Jewelry that goes on your fingers
11. What you might wear underneath a dress for smoothing and support
14. A necklace that is short and snug around the neck
15. Powders, creams, and gels to make your facial features pop
Fun Fact: Pearls became popular as early as 600 BCE.
Trip to the Zoo
Time for a family trip to the zoo!
Find interesting animals you would commonly see in a zoo in this menagerie of a puzzle.
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4. It’s the fastest land mammal
5. A large animal with a trunk and tusks
8. An Australian animal that has a pouch to carry its offspring
10. Similar to an ape, but much smaller
13. If it’s not a crocodile, it might be one of these
14. Ring-tailed
15. Simba and Mufasa are this species
16. The tallest mammal, it has a very long neck
17. It has a red-orange coat with black stripes
18. A tree-climbing Australian marsupial
19. Known for living in trees and moving very slowly
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1. A black-and-white bird that can swim
2. A black-and-white bear
3. It has black and white stripes
6. Pink bird with long legs
7. A large snake that squeezes to kill its prey
9. It stores fat in its hump, not water!
11. A large bird of prey with a shrieking cry
12. A small, usually black, flying mammal
13. A mammal with a shell that can roll itself into a tight ball
16. One might have a silver back
Fun Fact: Out of 1,000 bat species in the world, only three consume blood.
Tropical Getaway
Time to escape to paradise! Imagine the vacation of your dreams by figuring out these tropical words.
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3. The only tropical US state
7. Costa
8. An underwater ecosystem of corals
9. A sandy area along a coastal part of land
13. This lights up our world
14. The outer layer of a marine mollusk; can be found on the shore
15. A bright pink flower used in food and beverages
17. “Aruba, , ooh, I wanna take ya”
18. A two-piece swimsuit
19. A tropical type of tree
20. Piña
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1. Another word for ocean
2. Another word for jungle
4. A plant that grows on trees and gives us water, milk, fruit, and more
5. Oranges, grapefruits, and limes are all fruits
6. These crash onto the shore
10. The level of moisture in the air
11. A small landform surrounded completely by water
12. A popular choice of skirt-style cover-up
16. A spiky tropical fruit with tall leaves on top
Fun Fact: Coconuts are not actually nuts, but drupes!
US Historic Sites
Are you a history buff? Solve this puzzle by figuring out the names of some of the most famous American historic sites as well as other related words.
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4. The Grand Ole
6. Hall is where the Declaration of Independence was signed
7. The state Preservation Hall is located in
10. The Brooklyn Bridge is located between Brooklyn and 14. Elvis Presley’s iconic home
16. Island is a historic spot in the New York Harbor
17. Sumter is located in Charleston, South Carolina
18. The de San Marcos is found in St. Augustine, Florida
19. The Betsy House is found in Philadelphia
20. The country that gave the US the Statue of Liberty
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1. Grand National Park
2. Historic Jamestown is located in
3. The Trail; or the power to act, speak, or think as one wants
5. Fields, a NYC tribute to John Lennon
8. National , home of the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument
9. Pueblo is an ancient Native American community in New Mexico
11. An island off the coast of California that has been the location of a lighthouse, military fort, and prison
12. At the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter, you’ll find Square, which earned its name from a former president named Andrew
13. The Liberty is found in Philadelphia
15. Mount portrays four American presidents
Fun Fact: Harvard University is the oldest establishment of higher education in the US, founded in 1636.
Vacation in Florida
Whether you’re booking a flight or packing up the car, it’s time for a Floridian adventure! Guess these locations and destinations in the Sunshine State.
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7. The capital of Florida
8. The party capital of Florida
9. The string of tropical islands off the southernmost part of Florida
12. Fort , nicknamed the “Venice of America”
13. Castillo de San
14. A wetland ecosystem known for its diverse wildlife
16. A sandy coast
17. The city Busch Gardens is located in
18. World is where you can see Cinderella’s castle
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1. Overseas , the road from Miami to Key West
2. Dry National Park
3. The city that’s home to many theme parks
4. Large ocean-themed park and zoo
5. A city perched along the Gulf of Mexico, known for its pristine beaches and stunning sunsets
6. Studios, a theme park where you can walk through fictional worlds
10. River; also another word for diamond
11. Space Center
15. Boca
Fun Fact: The Everglades stretch across 2 million acres in central and south Florida.
Veggie Garden
Time to start your own vegetable garden! Solve to find veggies you could plant and other garden-related words.
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1. Popeye’s favorite food
3. A deep red root vegetable
6. A mixture of decomposed food scraps that can be used as fertilizer in your garden
8. A watery, crunchy, light green vegetable
10. Two in a pod
12. You might shed a tear while chopping this vegetable
13. Native to East Africa, this is a staple in American southern cuisine
15. An herb and spice that is actually in the onion family
16. A hearty, leafy green that is sometimes made into chips
17. An underrated pink and white root vegetable with a nice crunch
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2. It’s commonly mashed, fried, or baked
4. Crunchy greens used in salads and sandwiches
5. To collect what has grown in your garden
7. One can be red, orange, yellow, or green
8. A long, thin, orange root vegetable
9. To sprout and get bigger
11. What you plant seeds in
14. To give plants hydration
Tip: Try putting composted coffee grounds in your plants’ soil to give them extra nutrients!
Vocabulary Words
How’s your vocab? Solve this puzzle by figuring out these expressive and beautiful words by their definitions!
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4. Secret or under wraps; a mission
7. Honesty or sincerity
8. A glass display case
10. To motivate action or excitement; also used in relation to steel processing
13. Clear, impressive, and intelligent communication; an speaker
14. An inheritance, either physical or cultural
17. Relating to the charm of the countryside
18. See-through, but not as clear as glass
19. Self-confidence and poise
20. To explain or to make something clear
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1. To fall or drop at a high speed
2. To give off bubbles; also to be enthusiastic and cheery
3. To refrain from doing or partaking in an activity; often used in reference to voting
5. A specific, long-standing practice
6. Unpredicted and wild behavior; chaos
9. Providing emotional relief and expression, often in a burst of emotion
11. A daydream or pleasant trance
12. Relating to tension; strength
15. To submerge; could be in water or in a new culture or language
16. To satisfy thirst
17. Shamelessly bold and unrestrained
Fun Fact: The word “vitrine” comes from the French word vitre, meaning “glass pane.”
Wedding Day
Wedding bells are ringing! Guess these words related to wedding planning and ceremonies.
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2. It’s sometimes worn over the bride’s face
3. What a bride might throw after the ceremony
8. A platform used for religious purposes
9. Maid of
10. A man about to be married
12. A bride typically wears a wedding
13. “... something borrowed, something ”
14. The bride walks down this to the sound of music
15. When one person asks another to marry them
16. What a groom typically wears
17. A romantic vacation after a wedding
18. Cut the
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1. The groom’s trusted assistant
4. A promise of future marriage
5. A woman about to be married
6. Promises made during the ceremony
7. A friend or relative tasked with helping the bride
11. The party after the ceremony
16. It’s customary to throw a bridal
19. Jewelry exchanged to symbolize a union Fun Fact: Queen Victoria’s wedding cake weighed over 300 pounds!
Weekend Brunch
A Sunday isn’t complete without brunch! Find these delicious brunch foods and drinks, and make a reservation while you’re at it!
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5. side up
8. toast includes a soft green fruit spread onto bread
9. Huevos
10. The “unch” in brunch
13. Red berry with a heart-like shape
15. Benedict
17. Strips of crispy
18. Made by steeping leaves or flowers in water
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1. Bloody
2. rolls
3. Orange juice and champagne
4. toast is bread soaked in eggs and heavy cream and fried
6. A ring of bread typically served with cream cheese
7. The “br” in brunch
11. A caffeinated morning drink
12. Yogurt with fruit and granola
14. Hash
16. syrup is a classic on pancakes or waffles
Fun Fact: Brunch has been popular in America since the 1930s.
West Coast Vacay
Book that flight and enjoy a West Coast getaway! Solve to find various West Coast locations, landmarks, and other related words in this puzzle.
Across
2. Famous national park in Southern California; Tree
5. Diego or Francisco
8. Los Angeles means “the ”
9. To ride on the crest of a wave
11. The valley in the Mojave Desert
13. Gate Bridge
14. A stretch of California’s coast that sits between Carmel and San Simeon
16. The famous, large, white sign in LA
17. This burger chain famously only runs locations on the West Coast
Down
1. Mount St. is an active volcano in Washington
3. This iconic coffee shop chain got its start in Seattle
4. Sandy area along the coast
6. Seattle’s Space
7. Oregon’s largest city
10. What the Mamas and the Papas were dreaming about
12. -Ashbury, where hippie counterculture developed
15. A popular, versatile fruit in California; you might enjoy it on toast
18. County in California famous for its vineyards and wineries
Fun Fact: The smallest park is Mill Ends Park in Portland, Oregon; its diameter is only about 2 feet!
Wild Plants
There are hundreds of beautiful plants you can see on a simple walk through your neighborhood or local park! Guess these trees, flowers, and berry bushes native to the United States.
Across
2. glove; named for a furry, red woodland animal
4. Black-eyed
6. A flower known for its edible nectar
10. Weeping
11. Eastern red has sweet-smelling wood
12. The fir is a popular Christmas tree choice
14. The general type of tree most people get for Christmas
Down
1. American tree; sounds like a popular vacation destination
3. This tree produces the best syrup
5. This tree has white or pink blossoms
7. flower is named for the red bird it shares its color with
8. Black berry; a word for someone who is older
9. weed; named for a popular dairy drink
11. flowers are bright, large florals with a raised center
13. flowers are known for their height
15. This berry combines beautifully with lemon Fun Fact: The American beech is the only type of beech tree native to the US.
16. Grayleaf golden ; named for a thin, straight bar of metal
Women’s Magazines
Time to relax and flip through your favorite floppy mag! How many of these women’s magazines can you guess?
Across
1. Humans breathe this
3. The form of something is its
5. A short nickname for the magazine title that means worldly
7. Housekeeping
8. Vanity
11. A synthetic fabric
12. French word that means “she”
13. O, the Magazine
14. Bazaar
15. Women who are getting married
18. To move busily and energetically
Down
2. Romantic beauty or attractiveness
4. A Madonna song
6. Town and 9. To attract and charm
10. Marie
16. In
17. The first national feminist magazine in the US
Fun Fact: Cosmopolitan began as a family magazine in 1886.
World-Changing Women
Ready to be inspired? Puzzle out the names of women who made history through activism, writing, science, and politics!
Across
2. Ida B. was one of the founders of the NAACP
4. Thunberg is a climate activist who got her start as a teen
6. Marie discovered radioactivity and developed x-ray technology
7. Jane who was both an actress and activist
9. B. Anthony paved the way for the 19th Amendment
10. Jane was the founder of the social work profession in the US
12. Burke started the Me Too movement
13. Scott King was a civil rights leader as well as Dr. MLK’s wife
17. Known best by her first name, she spoke out against the Taliban’s restrictions on girls’ education
Down
1. Elizabeth Cady was a leader of the suffrage movement
3. Audre was a poet, writer, and activist
5. Amelia who was the first female pilot
6. Judy who was a feminist artist
8. Rosa had a pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott
11. Gloria who co-founded the first feminist magazine, Ms.
14. The initials of the first Jewish woman to be appointed to the Supreme Court
15. Harriet who rescued more than 70
enslaved people using the Underground Railroad
16. Davis who wrote Women, Race, and Class
Fun Fact: Katharine Hepburn was one of the first actresses to wear trousers and menswear-inspired clothes.
Creating a Stress-Free Space at Home
Everyone needs a place they can get some well-earned me time after long, busy days.
This could be your bedroom, a corner of your living room, or a spot in another part of your house. It’s important for your mental health to designate at least one space in your home as a stress-free zone. This means you don’t work in that space—preferably not even to do small tasks like paying bills. You don’t want any negative or stressful energy in there! Here are some recommendations for how to set up a space that will encourage relaxation. Some of these could be part of a permanent setup, and others can be adjustments you make to a space temporarily in order to turn it into a quiet haven for one evening or day.
First, choose a color palette that’s calming to you. Usually that’s neutrals or cool colors, like purple, green, and blue, but everyone perceives color a little differently. The only colors to avoid are highly saturated colors, especially on walls. Super-bright colors can be energizing, but for a stress-free space, they’re probably not the best choice.
Make sure to give the room or area you choose a nice flow—no awkward
furniture placements, crowding, or uncontained clutter. Add features and accents that relate to your interests and hobbies. For example, you could have a book nook, a knitting nook, or a drawing nook; or your space could be multipurpose. Get creative with it!
When choosing or rearranging furniture, make comfort your top priority. This is a space you want to feel free to relax in in any way you like, so give yourself options. Make sure you have a sofa, chair, or even a daybed in the room. Keep your slippers and a basket of throw blankets nearby for ultimate coziness.
Use candles, incense, or a diffuser with your favorite scent to give the space a comforting aroma. Be sure that the lighting is on the softer side and pick a calming lightbulb tone. It’s always smart to use windows to your advantage too! If you happen to have a view of nature, you could place furniture to enjoy the view. Simply gazing upon nature soothes the soul and reduces stress.
Enjoy unwinding in your new stress-free space!
Kick back, relax, and find your zen with this meditative puzzle! Solve all the clues to find terms, activities, and objects related to mindfulness.
Across
4. A spiritual power center in the body; there are seven in total
6. Not in the future or past, but in the
9. To think deeply and contemplate something, but also to empty the mind of thought entirely
10. Wildlife; the outdoors
12. Oneness
14. A getaway, or to revert inward or away
15. To create a calm, resounding noise, you might use a singing
Down
1. A physical practice of stretching, strength, and endurance
2. To concentrate
3. One is typically made of paraffin or soy wax
5. A word or phrase of affirmation that you repeat
6. Tranquility, serenity, and harmony
7. Used as a respectful greeting; often said in yoga classes
8. Being present and conscious of your thoughts and choices
11. Another word for spirit; also a genre of music
13. A Chinese martial art consisting of slow movements and deep breaths
14. Frankie Goes to Hollywood’s most famous song
16. A concept of cause and effect; also John Lennon’s “Instant ” Tip: Practicing breathing exercises can slow your heart rate and calm your nervous system.
SOLUTIONS
This section is for your reference. Whether you’re unsure of the last answer you filled in or have already finished an entire puzzle, you can check your work here. The solutions for all 130 crossword puzzles are printed in order on the following pages.
If you’re worried about spoilers, use a scrap piece of paper to cover up the other puzzles while you’re checking the one you just finished.
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TH -CENTURY
SLANG
ACROSS—3. fuzz; 4. rubber; 5. sike; 6. peepers; 10. biters; 11. solid; 12. as if; 15. lunch; 17. knuckle; 19. blanket
DOWN—1. square; 2. bread; 5. shade; 7. skinny; 8. bounce; 9. pad; 13. flip; 14. junk; 16. hand; 18. chill
60 s MUSIC
ACROSS—3. Grateful; 5. electric; 7. Donovan; 10. Hollies; 11. thyme; 12. Who; 14. Elvis; 16. Woodstock; 18. Cream; 19. Dreaming; 23. Circus; 24. Redding
DOWN—1. White; 2. Buffalo; 4. Monkees; 6. Rolling; 8. Hendrix; 9. House; 13. Joplin; 15. Happy; 17. Davies; 20. respect; 21. Incense; 22. Brian
70
s HOLLYWOOD
ACROSS—2. Burt; 3. Jack; 5. Hoffman; 6. Diane; 8. Fisher; 9. Newton; 10. Ford; 12. Fonda; 13. Steve; 15. Carter; 18. Faye; 19. Martin; 20. Clint DOWN—1. Brando; 3. Jodie; 4. Pacino; 7. John; 10. Fawcett; 11. Gene; 13. Streep; 14. Hawn; 16. Robert; 17. Mark
80 s MOVIES
ACROSS—3. Future; 5. Rain; 7. Gun; 9. Africa; 12. Crystal; 13. Sixteen; 14. Elmo’s; 15. Risky; 18. Ridgemont; 20. Poets; 23. Dirty; 24. Hard
DOWN—1. Breakfast; 2. Princess; 4. Harry; 6. Bernie’s; 8. Karate; 10. Bueller’s; 11. Driving; 16. Stand; 17. Foot; 19. dance; 21. Pink; 22. Chill
80 s TUNES
ACROSS—3. Lionel; 6. Tainted; 7. League; 11. Oates; 12. Eurythmics; 13. Madonna; 15. Eileen; 17. Karma; 18. Hungry; 20. Mode; 21. Queen; 22. Take DOWN—1. Footloose; 2. Bowie; 4. Springfield; 5. Cyndi; 8. Wham; 9. Fears; 10. Whitney; 14. Dark; 16. Prince; 17. Kids; 18. Halen; 19. Love
80 s TV
ACROSS—5. Jessica; 7. Dallas; 10. Cheers; 13. Golden; 16. Mobile; 17. neighbors; 19. Winnie; 20. Taxi DOWN—1. Milwaukee; 2. Happy Days; 3. Street; 4. Full House; 6. Married; 8. Life; 9. MacGyver; 11. Roseanne; 12. Hawaii; 14. Mork; 15. Ties; 18. Boat
90 s MUSIC
ACROSS—4. Whitney; 5. Pumpkins; 8. Hole; 12. No; 13. Toni; 14. Selena; 16. Carey; 17. Alanis; 18. Jam DOWN—1. Crow; 2. Dion; 3. Blur; 6. Spears; 7. Fiona; 9. Janet; 10. Spice; 11. Dogg; 12. Nirvana; 15. Elliot
90 s TV
ACROSS—4. Frasier; 6. House; 7. Peaks; 9. Life; 10. Order; 12. Friends; 14. McBeal; 16. Geeks; 18. Charmed; 20. Will; 21. Boy
DOWN—1. Mad; 2. Simpsons; 3. ER; 5. Bell; 8. Seinfeld; 11. Roseanne; 13. Blossom; 15. Creek; 17. Single; 18. City; 19. Melrose
ALL ABOUT SKINCARE
ACROSS—7. charcoal; 9. cream; 11. moisturize; 12. aloe; 13. sunscreen; 15. gel; 16. mask DOWN—1. avocado; 2. soothe; 3. toner; 4. exfoliate; 5. honey; 6. balm; 8. hydrate; 9. cleanse; 10. oil; 13. scrub; 14. serum
AMERICAN CUISINE
ACROSS—5. meatloaf; 7. burger; 9. Reuben; 10. jelly; 11. clam; 13. BLT; 16. California; 17. chicken; 18. hot dog
DOWN—1. gumbo; 2. cobb; 3. s’mores; 4. cheesesteak; 6. apple; 8. deep; 9. roll; 12. macaroni; 14. po’ boy; 15. wings
AMERICAN VACAY SPOTS
ACROSS—3. Cape Cod; 4. Big Sur; 7. Central; 8. Hawaii; 9. Napa; 10. Disneyworld; 11. Seattle; 13. Six Flags; 15. Poconos; 18. Keys; 17. Niagara
DOWN—1. Nashville; 2. Hamptons; 5. Charleston; 6. Great; 12. Las Vegas; 13. Savannah; 14. Augustine; 15. Palm; 16. Canyon
ANTIQUING
ACROSS—3. wood; 4. vase; 8. furniture; 11. decoration; 14. historical; 15. ornate; 17. artisan; 18. sale
DOWN—1. handmade; 2. porcelain; 5. auction; 6. era; 7. heirloom; 9. jewelry; 10. collectable; 12. vintage; 13. pottery; 16. thrift
AROMATHERAPY
ACROSS—2. lemon; 3. eucalyptus; 5. relax; 6. diffuser; 9. herbal; 11. mint; 12. scent; 14. candle; 15. paraffin; 16. soy wax; 17. orange; 18. beeswax
DOWN—1. heal; 4. perfume; 5. rose; 7. spa; 8. sage; 10. incense; 12. sandal; 13. lavender
ART HISTORY
ACROSS—1. Kiss; 7. Pablo; 8. Nighthawks; 9. Terrace; 12. Georgia; 14. Starry; 15. Duchamp; 17. Rene; 19. Lisa; 21. Yellow; 22. Venus
DOWN—2. Supper; 3. Medusa; 4. Delights; 5. Monet; 6. Gothic; 10. Return; 11. Goya; 13. Henri; 16. Pearl; 18. Renoir; 20. Scream
ASIAN CUISINE
ACROSS—5. pho; 8. satay; 9. onigiri; 11. naan; 13. dim sum; 16. tempura; 18. banh mi; 19. curry; 20. ramen
DOWN—1. samosa; 2. wonton; 3. sushi; 4. mochi; 6. wagyu; 7. vindaloo; 10. kimchi; 12. Peking; 14. masala; 15. paneer; 17. pad Thai
ASTROLOGY
ACROSS—2. Leo; 5. Pisces; 7. Capricorn; 8. Sagittarius; 9. birthday; 11. Cancer; 14. Sun; 15. symbol; 17. Virgo; 18. Taurus
DOWN—1. Gemini; 3. Scorpio; 4. Libra; 6. spiritual; 10. Aquarius; 12. Aries; 13. rising; 16. Moon
AUTUMN FUN
ACROSS—1. ghost; 4. Halloween; 5. scarf; 7. Oktoberfest; 9. pie; 12. football; 13. turkey; 14. orchard; 15. camping; 17. chili; 18. cider
DOWN—2. sweet; 3. jacket; 5. sweater; 6. apple; 8. kale; 10. pumpkin; 11. leaves; 16. fair; 17. corn
BAKING
ACROSS—3. cookies; 9. vanilla; 10. apron; 11. sifter; 12. bread; 15. flour; 16. cups; 17. milk; 18. whisk; 19. pastry; 21. bowl; 22. rolling pin
DOWN—1. eggs; 2. pie; 4. oven; 5. butter; 6. yeast; 7. sugar; 8. baking soda; 13. dough; 14. mixer; 16. cake; 20. spoon
BEACH TRIP
ACROSS—3. waves; 4. pier; 7. souvenir; 8. swim; 9. towel; 11. boardwalk; 13. chair; 14. bag; 15. sandals; 16. book; 17. headphones
DOWN—1. cover-up; 2. bikini; 5. resort; 6. hat; 7. salty; 8. seashells; 10. ocean; 12. sunglasses; 15. sky
BEAUTY ESSENTIALS
ACROSS—3. curler; 6. lipstick; 8. smoky; 10. foundation; 11. blush; 12. gloss; 14. false; 15. natural; 16. pigment; 18. polish; 19. primer
DOWN—1. spray; 2. brush; 3. concealer; 4. file; 5. cat; 7. highlighter; 9. mascara; 11. bronzer; 13. shadow; 17. liner
BOARDWALK ADVENTURE
ACROSS—6. tram; 7. coast; 8. cocktail; 11. fireworks; 13. funnel; 14. casino; 15. golf; 16. seashells; 18. cotton
DOWN—1. ice cream; 2. resort; 3. bicycle; 4. arcade; 5. carousel; 9. pier; 10. hotel; 12. seafood; 13. fries; 17. sand; 19. taffy
BOOK CLUB MEETING
ACROSS—1. coffee; 4. plot; 6. setting; 9. chairs; 11. series; 12. themes; 15. prologue; 17. debate; 19. ebook
DOWN—2. exposition; 3. snacks; 5. tea; 7. author; 8. questions; 10. friends; 13. epilogue; 14. location; 16. library; 18. store
BOOK GENRES
ACROSS—3. horror; 5. humor; 7. nonfiction; 9. biography; 13. sci-fi; 14. dystopian; 16. western; 17. travel; 18. mystery
DOWN—1. cook; 2. how-to; 4. poetry; 6. comics; 8. memoir; 10. romance; 11. help; 12. philosophy; 15. fantasy
BROADWAY MUSICALS
ACROSS—2. West; 4. Lion; 5. Fair; 7. Jersey; 9. Fiddler; 11. Singin’; 14. Saigon; 15. Rouge; 16. Mia; 17. Sweeney; 18. Poppins
DOWN—1. Woods; 3. Sound; 6. Ages; 8. Evan; 9. Funny; 10. Dolls; 11. spray; 12. Kinky; 13. Horrors; 16. Mormon
CAKES AND PASTRIES
ACROSS—1. scone; 6. cinnamon; 8. strudel; 9. éclair; 10. macaron; 13. bear; 14. Berliner; 15. pain; 16. shortcake; 17. croissant; 18. tiramisu
DOWN—2. cannoli; 3. fruit tart; 4. sponge; 5. baklava; 7. turnover; 11. cheesecake; 12. cream puff
CALLIGRAPHY
ACROSS—3. ballpoint; 7. draw; 9. fountain; 11. cursive; 12. book; 14. write; 15. gel; 16. stroke; 17. print DOWN—1. note; 2. envelope; 4. paper; 5. pen; 6. stationery; 8. ink; 10. nib; 11. character; 13. letters
CAMPING TRIP
ACROSS—2. boots; 4. cabin; 5. backpack; 6. mountain; 7. lantern; 11. forest; 14. trees; 16. picnic; 17. stars; 19. logs DOWN—1. bonfire; 3. lake; 4. compass; 8. trail; 9. nature; 10. creek; 12. tent; 13. hike; 15. map; 18. s’mores
CANDY
ACROSS—3. caramel; 5. Sour; 7. mints; 8. Rolo; 10. Snickers; 13. Raisinets; 14. Kit Kat; 16. licorice; 17. Swedish; 18. gummy DOWN—1. lollipop; 2. Reese’s; 4. Almond; 6. Mounds; 9. wafer; 11. Skittles; 12. Hershey; 15. taffy
CLASSIC CHILDREN’S LITERATURE
ACROSS—3. Amelia; 4. Jungle; 7. Tuck; 9. Wrinkle; 11. Down; 12. Prince; 13. Moon; 14. Pippi; 15. Stuart; 18. Wendy; 20. Alice; 21. Secret
DOWN—1. Ham; 2. Velveteen; 5. Ugly; 6. Green; 8. Curious; 10. Poppins; 16. Cat; 17. Giving; 18. Web; 19. Beezus
CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD
ACROSS—1. Sophia; 6. Hedren; 9. Rita; 10. Bogart; 11. Joan; 13. Leigh; 16. Greta; 17. Cary; 18. Fred; 19. Clark; 20. Shirley; 22. Robert; 23. Judy; 24. James
DOWN—2. Henry; 3. Monroe; 4. Charlie; 5. Debbie; 7. Dunne; 8. Kelly; 12. David; 14. Hepburn; 15. Taylor; 21. Lauren
CLASSIC LITERATURE
ACROSS—3. Purple; 4. Pride; 6. Toni; 9. Orwell; 11. Melville; 12. Tolstoy; 15. Scarlet; 16. Steinbeck; 17. Mary
DOWN—1. Kill; 2. Bradbury; 5. Outsiders; 6. The Hobbit; 7. Brontë; 8. Golding; 10. Little; 13. Gatsby; 14. Ulysses
COFFEE BREAK
ACROSS—2. café; 4. decaf; 7. americano; 9. mocha; 10. syrup; 11. brew; 13. espresso; 14. blend; 15. latte; 16. froth
DOWN—1. barista; 2. sugar; 3. cold brew; 5. dirty; 6. roasted; 8. mug; 11. biscotti; 12. iced; 14. beans; 16. frappe
COOKING SUPPLIES
ACROSS—2. pot; 5. pin; 6. sieve; 7. knife; 9. scale; 12. mitts; 14. spatula; 15. colander; 17. juicer; 18. thermometer; 20. whisk DOWN—1. press; 3. trivet; 4. opener; 8. skillet; 10. cutting; 11. grater; 13. peeler; 14. saucepan; 16. ladle; 18. tongs; 19. oven
COOKING UP A STORM
ACROSS—1. ingredients; 5. breakfast; 7. Contessa; 10. kitchen; 12. Crocker; 14. savory; 15. sweet; 17. recipe
DOWN—2. difficulty; 3. Heat; 4. season; 6. dinner; 8. baker; 9. measure; 11. Joy; 13. chef; 16. test; 18. Child
CRUISE VACATION
ACROSS—2. decks; 4. buffet; 7. ship; 9. cocktail; 13. massage; 15. lounge; 17. ocean; 18. cabin; 19. pool
DOWN—1. events; 3. embark; 5. spa; 6. jacuzzi; 8. casino; 10. comedy; 11. whale; 12. karaoke; 14. bingo; 16. guide; 18. crew
DAY AT THE PARK
ACROSS—2. read; 3. table; 8. trees; 10. picnic; 11. jog; 12. field; 14. trail; 16. flowers; 18. grass
DOWN—1. benches; 2. river; 4. blanket; 5. stroll; 6. squirrel; 7. bird; 9. swim; 13. lake; 15. rocks; 17. snack
DAY AT THE POOL
ACROSS—3. hat; 4. sandals; 9. book; 10. lounge; 11. chlorine; 14. relax; 15. dive; 16. swimsuit; 17. towel
DOWN—1. magazine; 2. float; 5. noodle; 6. sunglasses; 7. umbrella; 8. cover-up; 11. cocktail; 12. tan; 13. bikini
DAY AT THE VINEYARD
ACROSS—7. cheese; 8. flute; 9. barrel; 12. picnic; 13. vine; 14. notes; 16. tour; 17. grapes; 18. tasting; 19. winery; 20. vista; 22. vintner; 23. sommelier
DOWN—1. coupe; 2. bottle; 3. cabernet; 4. chardonnay; 5. wine; 6. blending; 10. vineyard; 11. harvest; 12. platter; 15. glass; 21. swirl
DAY IN THE CITY
ACROSS—2. museum; 4. garage; 5. borough; 6. bicycle; 8. bridge; 9. grid; 11. bus; 15. sidewalk; 16. apartment; 17. subway; 18. car
DOWN—1. neighborhood; 3. park; 7. square; 10. downtown; 12. skyscraper; 13. restaurant; 14. train
DINNER PARTY
ACROSS—3. centerpiece; 6. music; 8. plates; 11. conversation; 12. toast; 16. napkins; 18. cheers; 19. setting
DOWN—1. menu; 2. host; 4. appetizers; 5. invitation; 7. candlelight; 9. hospitality; 10. friends; 13. table; 14. cocktails; 15. seating; 17. dessert
DISCO
ACROSS—1. Kool; 5. Family; 7. Sister; 9. Sunshine; 11. Men; 12. Survive; 14. Ring; 16. White; 17. Bee Gees; 18. Fever
DOWN—2. Lady; 3. Earth; 4. Ross; 6. Dancing; 7. Studio; 8. Le Freak; 10. People; 12. Summer; 13. Excited; 15. ABBA
DISNEY CLASSICS
ACROSS—2. Geppetto; 4. Hercules; 5. Seven; 8. Eeyore; 9. Cinderella; 13. Simba; 14. Tarzan; 15. Hook; 16. Sword; 17. Mermaid
DOWN—1. Chesire; 3. Thumper; 6. Mulan; 7. Beauty; 10. Dumbo; 11. Tramp; 12. Fantasia; 15. Hound
DREAMY ACTORS
ACROSS—3. Kravitz; 5. Gosling; 9. McCarthy; 10. Redford; 14. Stamos; 15. Swayze; 16. Legolas; 18. Heath; 19. Elba; 20. Clooney; 21. Cruise
DOWN—1. Damon; 2. Grant; 4. Tatum; 6. Lowe; 7. Dean; 8. Pitt; 11. Dempsey; 12. Matthew; 13. Gere; 17. Jack
DYNAMIC DUOS
ACROSS—5. Wilbur; 6. Jack; 7. butter; 9. Cleopatra; 11. Spock; 12. Thelma; 14. Scully; 16. Leia; 17. Ernie; 20. Simon; 21. Barbie; 22. milk; 23. Lennon
DOWN—1. jelly; 2. Marge; 3. Pumbaa; 4. Grace; 8. Ricky; 9. Cher; 10. tonic; 13. Minnie; 15. cheese; 18. Robin; 19. Oates
ESCAPE TO INDIA
ACROSS—6. Arabian; 7. naan; 9. spices; 10. Bollywood; 13. Mahal; 15. samosa; 17. tiger
DOWN—1. Unity; 2. henna; 3. Ganges; 4. sari; 5. lassi; 8. Diwali; 11. Delhi; 12. yoga; 13. masala; 14. curry; 16. Asia
EVERYDAY DELIGHTS
ACROSS—1. gift; 5. walk; 7. off; 8. dessert; 10. sunshine; 12. pet; 13. coffee; 15. singing; 16. compliment; 17. free; 18. cold
DOWN—2. traffic; 3. surprise; 4. flowers; 6. conversation; 9. recipe; 11. hug; 14. call
FABRICS AND MATERIALS
ACROSS—2. rayon; 6. silk; 7. velvet; 11. tweed; 12. cotton; 13. corduroy; 14. linen; 16. polyester; 18. canvas
DOWN—1. cashmere; 3. wool; 4. lace; 5. leather; 6. suede; 8. elastane; 9. terrycloth; 10. denim; 15. nylon; 17. satin
FAMILY FARM
ACROSS—3. hay; 4. butter; 5. milk; 7. livestock; 10. field; 11. horse; 14. cheese; 15. grain
DOWN—1. cultivate; 2. rural; 3. homestead; 6. shed; 8. chicken; 9. crops; 12. eggs; 13. barn; 14. cow
FARMERS’ MARKET
ACROSS—2. honey; 3. grass-fed; 8. regenerative; 9. fruits; 10. jam; 11. baked; 14. flowers; 16. herbs; 18. range; 19. CSA; 20. milk
DOWN—1. homemade; 4. local; 5. artisanal; 6. vine; 7. vegetables; 12. eggs; 13. fresh; 15. organic; 17. bags
FASHION OF THE 70 s
ACROSS—2. bell; 4. patches; 7. aviators; 9. tie-dye; 10. hot; 11. poncho; 12. sequins; 13. caftan; 14. go-go; 15. fringe; 16. suede
DOWN—1. peasant; 3. platform; 5. tube; 6. dagger; 8. midi; 10. halter; 13. clogs
FAVORITE SITCOMS
ACROSS—1. Full; 5. Brady; 6. Mork; 8. Lucy; 9. Odd; 10. Gilligan; 12. Three’s; 14. Cheers; 17. Monkees; 19. Jeannie
DOWN—2. Laverne; 3. Happy; 4. Family; 6. Mad; 7. Wonder; 8. Love; 10. Golden; 11. Friends; 13. Son; 15. Seinfeld; 16. Beaver; 18. Taxi
FEMALE ACTRESSES
ACROSS—8. Adams; 9. Congeniality; 11. Lawrence; 13. Scarlett; 15. Misery; 16. Sophie; 17. Julia; 18. Moore; 20. White
DOWN—1. Octavia; 2. Audrey; 3. Viola; 4. Fisher; 5. Stone; 6. Barbie; 7. Winslet; 10. Aniston; 12. Clarice; 14. Taylor; 19. Elle
FEMALE AUTHORS
ACROSS—4. Mary; 6. Morrison; 7. Lee; 11. Margaret; 13. Virginia; 14. Shirley; 15. Joan; 16. Amy; 17. Edith; 18. Butler
DOWN—1. May; 2. Jane; 3. Agatha; 5. Zora; 8. Emily; 9. Donna; 10. Stein; 12. Angelou; 14. Sylvia; 15. Joyce
FEMALE TV CHARACTERS
ACROSS—4. Christina; 5. Troi; 6. Benes; 8. Nancy; 11. Janeway; 13. Fraser; 14. Lorelai; 16. Beesly; 18. Carrie; 19. Dana
DOWN—1. Jessica; 2. Green; 3. Hathaway; 7. Summers; 9. Buffay; 10. Halliwell; 12. Geller; 15. Marcia; 16. Brenda; 17. Leslie
FESTIVE SPIRIT
ACROSS—3. cheer; 6. bow; 7. merry; 10. cocoa; 11. ornaments; 12. bells; 13. eggnog; 14. menorah; 18. tradition; 20. mistletoe
DOWN—1. celebrate; 2. decorations; 4. wreath; 5. snow; 8. frost; 9. peppermint; 15. nativity; 16. reindeer; 17. Hanukkah; 19. tree
FLORAL GARDEN
ACROSS—3. zinnia; 5. peony; 6. seed; 8. tulip; 10. trowel; 11. perennial; 14. biennial; 15. nectar; 17. petals; 18. daffodil
DOWN—1. tiger lily; 2. daisy; 4. fertilizer; 7. petunia; 9. soil; 12. annual; 13. can; 14. bees; 16. bulb
FOREIGN FILMS
ACROSS—3. Cage; 5. Cinema; 7. Wedding; 9. Lives; 10. Spirited; 12. Parasite; 15. Hustle; 18. Diaries
DOWN—1. Pan; 2. Seven; 4. Water; 6. Life; 8. Delivery; 11. Dragon; 13. Amelie; 14. Included; 16. Tattoo; 17. Mama
FRENCH VACATION
ACROSS—1. Louvre; 4. Eiffel; 5. pain; 9. crepe; 10. baguette; 12. Versailles; 16. bonjour; 17. café; 19. oui; 20. Alps
DOWN—2. onion; 3. chateau; 6. au revoir; 7. champagne; 8. croissant; 11. merci; 13. éclair; 14. Seine; 15. Triomphe; 18. frites
FUN HOME FEATURES
ACROSS—3. hot tub; 8. fireplace; 9. gym; 11. fire; 15. library; 16. theater; 17. sauna; 18. aquarium; 19. cellar
DOWN—1. arcade; 2. skylight; 3. hidden; 4. balcony; 5. hammock; 6. closet; 7. bar; 10. pool; 12. studio; 13. office; 14. pasta arm
FUN WAYS TO GET FIT
ACROSS—2. set; 5. cage; 8. bicycle; 9. sneakers; 11. train; 15. endurance; 17. Crossfit; 18. yoga; 20. lift
DOWN—1. stretch; 3. dance; 4. Pilates; 6. gym; 7. cardio; 10. strength; 12. run; 13. Zumba; 14. rep; 16. workout; 19. swim
FURRY FRIENDS
ACROSS—2. pet; 5. squeaky; 6. brush; 17. bone; 10. carrier; 11. puppy; 12. catnip; 14. rope; 15. walk; 17. collar; 18. kitten
DOWN—1. leash; 3. bed; 4. groomer; 8. vet; 9. sticks; 10. coat; 11. park; 13. paw; 16. lick; 17. cat
GAMES
ACROSS—4. Jenga; 6. Fish; 7. Scrabble; 8. Crazy; 12. Ladders; 14. Checkers; 15. Trivial; 16. Uno; 17. Poker
DOWN—1. Mancala; 2. Chess; 3. Life; 5. Monopoly; 9. Reversi; 10. Connect; 11. Yahtzee; 13. Risk; 14. Clue
HAIR CARE
ACROSS—3. updo; 5. curls; 7. waves; 9. rinse; 10. bangs; 12. condition; 14. braid; 16. flat iron; 17. dye; 18. highlights
DOWN—1. scissors; 2. bob; 4. pixie; 6. mask; 8. shampoo; 11. extensions; 13. trim; 14. blow-out; 15. layers
HERBS AND SPICES
ACROSS—5. crushed; 6. powder; 10. anise; 12. leaves; 13. sage; 14. mint; 16. grass; 18. black
DOWN—1. saffron; 2. vanilla; 3. parsley; 4. thyme; 7. rosemary; 8. basil; 9. salt; 11. nutmeg; 15. garlic; 17. seed
HIGH-END FASHION
ACROSS—2. Burberry; 4. Chanel; 7. Renta; 8. Dolce; 9. Coach; 11. Naomi; 14. Michael; 15. Vuitton; 17. Schiffer; 18. Crawford
DOWN—1. Laurent; 3. Klein; 5. Lauren; 6. Moss; 10. Hilfiger; 12. McQueen; 13. Dior; 16. Choo
HOME BAR
ACROSS—3. cocktail; 6. shot; 7. five; 8. rim; 9. muddle; 12. shaker; 13. neat; 15. peel; 16. garnish; 17. chaser
DOWN—1. proof; 2. mixer; 4. olives; 5. liqueur; 6. simple; 10. dirty; 11. bitters; 14. jigger
HOME DÉCOR
ACROSS—8. chaise; 10. armchair; 11. throw; 13. cabinet; 16. sofa; 19. bookshelf; 21. runner; 22. mirror; 24. lamp
DOWN—1. dresser; 2. ottoman; 3. clock; 4. sconce; 5. basket; 6. candle; 7. curtains; 9. stool; 12. desk; 14. table; 15. vase; 17. console; 18. bench; 20. frame; 23. rug
HORS D’OEUVRES
ACROSS—3. arancini; 8. salsa; 9. poppers; 10. spring rolls; 11. guacamole; 14. deviled; 15. wings; 17. dumplings; 18. rings; 19. hummus
DOWN—1. fries; 2. baba; 4. nachos; 5. knots; 6. chips; 7. charcuterie; 12. olives; 13. wedges; 16. sticks
HOUSEPLANTS
ACROSS—5. climbing; 6. pot; 8. shade; 9. leaves; 10. snake; 11. monstera; 13. fertilizer; 15. drainage; 17. roots
DOWN—1. fig; 2. flower; 3. light; 4. soil; 6. peace; 7. water; 10. species; 12. spider; 14. cactus; 16. aloe
ICE CREAM SHOP
ACROSS—3. soft; 4. fudge; 5. sprinkles; 7. Moose; 8. gelato; 10. sorbet; 11. whipped; 13. sherbet; 15. milkshake; 16. Neapolitan
DOWN—1. sundae; 2. Rocky; 6. split; 7. mochi; 9. cone; 12. popsicle; 13. scoop; 14. Ben
ICONIC FEMALE SINGERS
ACROSS—2. Adele; 6. Gaga; 7. Jett; 11. Carole; 12. Criminal; 17. Aretha; 18. Jolene; 19. Star; 21. Sinead DOWN—1. Glass; 3. Dust; 4. Nancy; 5. Beyonce; 8. Joni; 9. Vain; 10. Pearl; 13. Ronstadt; 14. Pill; 15. Baez; 16. Madonna; 20. Red
ICONS OF FASHION
ACROSS—6. Joan; 7. Baker; 9. Campbell; 10. Hepburn; 11. Lopez; 12. Monroe; 13. Coco; 14. Twiggy; 17. Victoria; 18. Kelly; 19. Ross
DOWN—1. Diana; 2. Kate; 3. Parker; 4. Taylor; 5. Jackie; 7. Bardot; 8. Jane; 12. Madonna; 13. Cindy; 15. Yves; 16. Gianni
INTERIOR DESIGN
ACROSS—3. antique; 5. chaise; 7. mono; 9. hue; 11. color; 12. accent; 13. century; 14. maximalist; 16. contrast; 17. focal; 18. balance; 20. eclectic; 21. minimalist; 22. upholstery
DOWN—1. space; 2. pattern; 4. asymmetrical; 6. sconce; 8. bohemian; 10. feng shui; 15. table; 19. retro
ITALIAN
GETAWAY
ACROSS—5. ravioli; 6. café; 9. gelato; 10. risotto; 12. Parmesan; 15. pizza; 17. Venice
DOWN—1. Caprese; 2. Murano; 3. Chianti; 4. Pisa; 7. grazie; 8. ciao; 11. olive; 12. pasta; 13. Rome; 14. arancini; 16. Hello
JAM MAKING
ACROSS—3. sugar; 5. jar; 9. marmalade; 11. jelly; 12. pot; 14. lid; 15. canning; 17. preserve
DOWN—1. chutney; 2. grape; 4. peach; 6. apple; 7. fruit; 8. sanitize; 10. pectin; 13. water; 16. berry; 18. ring
JEWELRY
ACROSS—3. chain; 4. karat; 6. choker; 7. ring; 9. beads; 10. silver; 11. engraving; 12. pearl; 14. platinum; 15. gold; 17. necklace
DOWN—1. diamond; 2. earring; 5. bracelet; 8. heirloom; 9. brooch; 13. anklet; 16. clasp
KITCHEN STAPLES
ACROSS—4. cream; 6. pasta; 8. broth; 11. vegetable; 13. sugar; 15. milk; 16. corn starch; 18. rice; 19. beans
DOWN—1. flour; 2. fruit; 3. salt; 5. honey; 7. soda; 8. bread; 9. oats; 10. pepper; 12. garlic; 14. butter; 17. oil
LANDMARKS OF THE WORLD
ACROSS—3. Eiffel; 4. Space; 5. Petra; 7. Louvre; 9. Christ; 10. Acropolis; 13. Stonehenge; 15. Easter; 16. Sphinx; 17. Peter
DOWN—1. Taj Mahal; 2. Big Ben; 3. Empire; 6. Rushmore; 8. Canyon; 11. Liberty; 12. Berlin; 14. Great
LAUNDRY DAY
ACROSS—1. dry; 6. balls; 7. clean; 8. clothes; 10. scrub; 11. detergent; 13. sheets; 15. bleach; 17. oil; 18. load
DOWN—2. rinse; 3. iron; 4. wash; 5. fold; 7. cycle; 9. scent; 12. towels; 13. steam; 14. spin; 16. hamper
LEADERS OF ROCK ’N’ ROLL
ACROSS—4. Joplin; 6. Gilmour; 7. Frey; 8. Jagger; 10. Ozzy; 11. Plant; 12. Hendrix; 15. Mercury; 16. Bowie; 17. Daltrey; 19. Steven; 21. Fogerty
DOWN—1. Morrison; 2. Angus; 3. Wilson; 5. Harry; 8. Jett; 9. Clapton; 13. Ray; 14. Nicks; 15. Miller; 18. Elton 20. Petty
LUXURIOUS LINENS
ACROSS—4. pillow; 6. candle; 7. labels; 9. napkins; 12. blanket; 13. bathrobe; 15. washcloth; 17. toiletries
DOWN—1. towel; 2. hamper; 3. thread; 5. shampoo; 6. conditioner; 8. shelves; 10. soap; 11. sheets; 14. bedding; 16. bins
MEDITERRANEAN FOOD
ACROSS—4. gyro; 7. tzatziki; 8. spanakopita; 9. feta; 10. paella; 13. seafood; 15. ratatouille; 16. hummus; 17. baklava
DOWN—1. garlic; 2. tomato; 3. pita; 5. olive; 6. norma; 9. falafel; 11. beans; 12. souvlaki; 14. ganoush
MEMOIRS
ACROSS—3. Air; 4. Writing; 5. Thin; 7. Liars; 8. Castle; 9. Dearest; 13. Bossy; 16. Dream; 17. Woman
DOWN—1. Magical; 2. Kitchen; 3. Ashes; 6. Caged; 10. Scissors; 11. Obama; 12. Kids; 14. Feast; 15. Name
ME TIME
ACROSS—4. mask; 8. facial; 9. ice cream; 13. spree; 16. chocolate; 17. massage; 18. wine
DOWN—1. walk; 2. bubble; 3. dinner; 4. movie; 5. spa; 6. mani; 7. flowers; 10. coffee; 11. concert; 12. salon; 14. cocktail; 15. candle
MEXICAN FOOD
ACROSS—6. huevos; 7. gallo; 9. ceviche; 11. paloma; 12. quesadilla; 14. margarita; 15. burrito; 16. elote; 17. tamale
DOWN—1. queso; 2. horchata; 3. guacamole; 4. carne; 5. enchilada; 8. tequila; 10. flan; 13. tacos; 14. mole
MIMOSAS AND MORE
ACROSS—4. paloma; 7. screwdriver; 9. mojito; 10. Long Island; 14. martini; 16. margarita; 19. tequila; 20. spritzer; 21. Kahlua
DOWN—1. Moscow; 2. Cointreau; 3. mulled; 5. sour; 6. mimosa; 8. vodka; 11. sangria; 12. gin; 13. sidecar; 14. Manhattan; 15. rum; 17. whiskey; 18. Negroni
MOUNTAIN ESCAPE
ACROSS—3. socks; 5. swim; 6. getaway; 8. bug; 9. creek; 10. trail; 12. stargaze; 14. snowboard; 16. forage; 19. hiking
DOWN—1. camping; 2. lake; 4. coat; 7. trees; 8. boots; 9. clouds; 11. jacket; 13. cabin; 15. bottle; 17. air; 18. ski
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
ACROSS—2. bass; 6. organ; 7. saxophone; 8. tambourine; 10. sitar; 12. flute; 14. theremin; 15. recorder; 17. trombone
DOWN—1. banjo; 3. horn; 4. guitar; 5. piano; 9. ukulele; 11. accordion; 13. violin; 14. trumpet; 16. drums
NATIONAL PARKS
ACROSS—5. Badlands; 7. Hot; 9. Lake; 10. Verde; 12. Yosemite; 14. Redwood; 15. Joshua; 17. Canyon; 18. Reef
DOWN—1. Grand; 2. Fjords; 3. Valley; 4. Bay; 6. Everglades; 8. Tortugas; 11. Yellowstone; 13. Mountain; 16. Sand
NATURAL PHENOMENA
ACROSS—4. clouds; 5. volcanic; 6. halo; 9. thunder; 12. rainbow; 13. landslide; 15. tornado; 16. sunrise; 17. tsunami; 18. comet
DOWN—1. constellation; 2. Borealis; 3. waves; 7. current; 8. pillars; 10. lightning; 11. bio; 14. meteor
NEEDLEWORK
ACROSS—2. yarn; 3. seam; 9. crochet; 11. bobbin; 13. thimble; 14. fabric; 15. sew; 16. loop; 17. hem; 18. knit
DOWN—1. garment; 4. embroider; 5. button; 6. needle; 7. thread; 8. stitch; 10. scissors; 12. project
NEW WAVE
ACROSS—2. Pressure; 3. Furs; 7. Heart; 8. Wolf; 9. Take; 12. Charming; 15. Dance; 16. London; 17. Heights; 18. Tear
DOWN—1. Blue; 2. Psycho; 4. Cure; 5. White; 6. Depeche; 8. Whip; 10. Roxanne; 11. Human; 13. Ran; 14. Girls
NIGHT OUT
ACROSS—2. date; 4. café; 6. bar; 10. cinema; 11. music; 13. outfit; 16. party; 17. club; 18. restaurant
DOWN—1. karaoke; 3. event; 5. taxi; 7. happy hour; 8. socialize; 9. city; 12. cocktails; 14. friends; 15. pub
NONALCOHOLIC DRINKS
ACROSS—3. milk; 5. sparkling; 7. ginger; 9. milkshake; 13. tea; 14. espresso; 16. matcha; 17. energy; 19. coffee
DOWN—1. cider; 2. latte; 4. juice; 5. soda; 6. kombucha; 8. Palmer; 10. lemonade; 11. smoothie; 12. cocoa; 15. punch; 18. root
NORTH AMERICAN WILDLIFE
ACROSS—1. bat; 3. sheep; 7. wolf; 8. squirrel; 10. gopher; 11. mouse; 12. rabbit; 13. fox; 16. tortoise; 18. snake; 19. raven; 20. bear; 22. crocodile; 23. dove
DOWN—2. alligator; 4. porcupine; 5. owl; 6. deer; 9. chipmunk; 14. beaver; 15. skunk; 17. otter; 19. rat; 21. raccoon
OCEAN DIVE
ACROSS—4. clam; 6. dollar; 7. salinity; 9. clownfish; 11. octopus; 13. anemone; 14. ray; 15. squid; 17. turtle; 18. shark; 19. eel
DOWN—1. urchin; 2. atoll; 3. jellyfish; 5. coral; 8. dive; 10. starfish; 12. oxygen; 15. seaweed; 16. crab
ORCHARD ADVENTURE
ACROSS—3. fig; 4. corn; 7. apple; 10. pecan; 11. grove; 12. watermelon; 13. wagon; 15. bush; 16. grapefruit; 17. vineyard; 18. cherry
DOWN—1. lime; 2. orange; 5. mango; 6. lemon; 8. peach; 9. pomegranate; 14. autumn
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
ACROSS—3. swim; 4. snorkel; 8. canoe; 9. surf; 10. camp; 11. archery; 15. tennis; 16. hike
DOWN—1. garden; 2. skis; 3. sail; 5. kayak; 6. bird; 7. roller; 9. spelunk; 12. cycle; 13. kite; 14. fish
PAINTERS
ACROSS—2. Degas; 5. Van Gogh; 7. Dalí; 9. Rembrandt; 11. Hopper; 14. Picasso; 17. Cézanne; 18. Ross
DOWN—1. da Vinci; 3. Kahlo; 4. Hokusai; 6. Munch; 8. O’Keeffe; 10. Matisse; 12. Pollock; 13. Warhol; 15. Seurat; 16. Monet
PASTA PALOOZA
ACROSS—6. ravioli; 7. pesto; 10. carbonara; 12. orzo; 13. tortellini; 16. minestrone; 17. vodka; 18. gnocchi
DOWN—1. cacio; 2. basil; 3. macaroni; 4. meatballs; 5. manicotti; 8. rigatoni; 9. Bolognese; 11. alfredo; 14. lasagna; 15. noodle
PEACEFUL WALK
ACROSS—3. field; 4. grass; 7. chirp; 10. butterfly; 12. river; 14. trail; 16. pebbles; 18. breeze
DOWN—1. trees; 2. hill; 3. flowers; 5. shrub; 6. mountain; 8. plants; 9. bark; 11. UV rays; 13. rain; 15. lake; 17. bird
PERSONAL ART STUDIO
ACROSS—1. mix; 3. canvas; 4. draw; 5. primer; 8. clay; 10. pen; 11. paint; 12. paintbrush; 14. easel; 15. pencil
DOWN—1. marker; 2. paper; 5. palette; 6. eraser; 7. crayon; 9. ink; 10. pastel; 13. sculpt
PIZZA PARTY
ACROSS—7. sausage; 8. barbecue; 9. Chicago; 11. basil; 12. alfredo; 14. onion; 16. Hawaiian; 18. olives; 19. pineapple
DOWN—1. pepperoni; 2. peppers; 3. mozzarella; 4. pesto; 5. marinara; 6. pecorino; 10. garlic; 11. Buffalo; 13. anchovy; 15. Parmesan; 17. feta
POETRY GREATS
ACROSS—3. raven; 5. plums; 7. roads; 8. Frank; 11. Hughes; 13. Emily; 14. Gentle; 17. Rilke; 18. Wilde
DOWN—1. Sexton; 2. grass; 4. nature; 6. Sappho; 9. Rumi; 10. bell; 12. sonnet; 15. Eliot; 16. bird
POPULAR AUTHORS
ACROSS—2. Margaret; 5. Emily; 7. J. D.; 8. Mark; 10. Agatha; 11. Charles; 13. John; 14. Sylvia; 16. Scott; 17. Lewis; 18. Tolkien
DOWN—1. Paulo 3. Michael 4. George 6. Franz 7. Jack 9. Flynn 12. Ray 13. Jane 14. Stephen 15. Leo
POPULAR NOVELS
ACROSS—2. Fault; 5. Pray; 8. None; 9. Two; 10. Hunger; 15. Lion; 16. Kite; 17. Gatsby; 19. Solitude; 21. War; 22. Rye; 23. Attic; 24. Code
DOWN—1. Husbands; 3. Apart; 4. Prejudice; 6. Mockingbird; 7. Gone; 11. Grey; 12. Bees; 13. Girl; 14. Water; 18. Beauty; 20. Dragon
PRETTY PATIO
ACROSS—4. hammock; 6. rail; 8. gazebo; 9. plants; 11. bird; 12. lights; 15. grill; 16. umbrella
DOWN—1. porch 2. shrubs; 3. firepit; 5. chair; 7. pool; 10. trellis; 11. birdbath; 13. garden; 14. path; 17. lawn
RAINY DAY AT HOME
ACROSS—3. journal; 6. pets; 8. window; 9. nap; 11. book; 12. movie; 13. knitting; 14. music; 16. relax; 17. candle; 19. bed
DOWN—1. audiobook; 2. bake; 4. slippers; 5. pajamas; 7. tea; 10. puzzle; 15. crochet; 18. draw
ROM-COMS
ACROSS—1. Pink; 6. Before; 7. Seattle; 9. Launch; 10. Annie; 11. Say; 12. Stupid; 14. Alabama; 17. Clue; 18. Mail; 19. Mia; 20. Guy; 21. Love
DOWN—1. Proposal; 2. Greek; 3. Sixteen; 4. Notting; 5. Fifty; 8. About; 9. Legally; 11. Sally; 13. Pretty; 15. Bridget; 16. Maguire
SHOPPING SPREE
ACROSS—2. jeans; 8. swimsuit; 9. sneakers; 11. polish; 13. jacket; 15. makeup; 16. gloves; 17. bag; 18. capris; 19. skirt; 21. sweater; 22. tights
DOWN—1. blouse; 3. shorts; 4. boots; 5. shoes; 6. T-shirt; 7. coat; 10. necklace; 12. hats; 14. earrings; 20. slacks
SPA DAY
ACROSS—1. sauna; 7. aromatherapy; 9. cucumber; 12. massage; 14. lotion; 16. mask; 18. manicure; 19. wrap; 20. zen
DOWN—1. steam; 2. pedicure; 3. meditation; 4. calm; 5. relax; 6. jacuzzi; 8. towel; 10. exfoliate; 11. facial; 13. footbath; 15. hydrate; 17. scrub
SPRINGTIME
ACROSS—2. picnic; 7. equinox; 8. rabbit; 11. caterpillar; 13. April; 14. blooms; 18. Easter
DOWN—1. pollen; 3. crocus; 4. lamb; 5. butterfly; 6. cleaning; 9. rainbow; 10. grass; 12. tulips; 15. May; 16. bees; 17. grow
STARGAZING
ACROSS—1. galaxy; 6. Orion; 7. Dipper; 11. astral; 12. asteroid; 14. astronomy; 16. comet; 17. celestial; 18. constellation
DOWN—2. Andromeda; 3. clouds; 4. moon; 5. zodiac; 8. planets; 9. astrology; 10. Pegasus; 13. star; 15. Little
SWEET TREATS
ACROSS—4. cupcake; 7. Boston; 9. donut; 11. cheesecake; 12. lava; 13. lime; 15. macaron; 16. pie; 17. muffin; 19. brownies; 20. meringue; 21. tart
DOWN—1. pudding; 2. mousse; 3. Brûlée; 5. cobbler; 6. sundae; 8. velvet; 10. tiramisu; 14. angel; 16. pound; 18. bear
TECHNOLOGY
ACROSS—3. internet; 5. Wi-Fi; 7. Bluetooth; 11. Apple; 12. communicate; 15. computer; 17. charger; 19. television DOWN—1. earbuds; 2. digital; 4. virtual; 6. photoshop; 8. mouse; 9. tablet; 10. keyboard; 13. cord; 14. screen; 16. phone; 18. ebook
TIME FOR TEA
ACROSS—3. breakfast; 6. herbal; 9. bag; 10. sweet; 11. chai; 13. saucer; 14. matcha; 16. England; 17. Earl Grey DOWN—1. teacup; 2. chamomile; 4. steep; 5. oolong; 7. valerian; 8. kettle; 9. Boston; 12. honey; 15. brew
TIME TO DRESS UP!
ACROSS—2. heels; 4. lipstick; 6. updo; 9. dress; 12. pearls; 13. occasion; 16. fancy; 17. shawl DOWN—1. diamond; 2. hoops; 3. dinner; 4. lace; 5. polish; 7. clutch; 8. blowout; 10. rings; 11. shapewear; 14. choker; 15. makeup
TRIP TO THE ZOO
ACROSS—4. cheetah; 5. elephant; 8. kangaroo; 10. monkey; 13. alligator; 14. lemur; 15. lion; 16. giraffe; 17. tiger; 18. koala; 19. sloth
DOWN—1. penguin; 2. panda; 3. zebra; 6. flamingo; 7. python; 9. camel; 11. eagle; 12. bat; 13. armadillo; 16. gorilla
TROPICAL GETAWAY
ACROSS—3. Hawaii; 7. Rica; 8. reef; 9. beach; 13. sun; 14. seashell; 15. hibiscus; 17. Jamaica; 18. bikini; 19. palm; 20. colada
DOWN—1. sea; 2. rainforest; 4. coconut; 5. citrus; 6. waves; 10. humidity; 11. island; 12. sarong; 16. pineapple
US HISTORIC SITES
ACROSS—4. Opry; 6. Independence; 7. Louisiana; 10. Manhattan; 14. Graceland; 16. Ellis; 17. Fort; 18. Castillo; 19. Ross; 20. France
DOWN—1. Canyon; 2. Virginia; 3. Freedom; 5. Strawberry; 8. Mall; 9. Taos; 11. Alcatraz; 12. Jackson; 13. Bell; 15. Rushmore
VACATION IN FLORIDA
ACROSS—7. Tallahassee; 8. Miami; 9. Keys; 12. Lauderdale; 13. Marcos; 14. Everglades; 16. beach; 17. Tampa; 18. Disney
DOWN—1. Highway; 2. Tortugas; 3. Orlando; 4. SeaWorld; 5. Naples; 6. Universal; 10. Crystal; 11. Kennedy; 15. Raton
VEGGIE GARDEN
ACROSS—1. spinach; 3. beet; 6. compost; 8. cucumber; 10. peas; 12. onion; 13. okra; 15. garlic; 16. kale; 17. radish
DOWN—2. potato; 4. lettuce; 5. harvest; 7. pepper; 8. carrot; 9. grow; 11. soil; 14. water
VOCABULARY WORDS
ACROSS—4. covert; 7. candor; 8. vitrine; 10. galvanize; 13. eloquent; 14. heritage; 17. bucolic; 18. sheer; 19. aplomb; 20. elucidate
DOWN—1. plummet; 2. effervesce; 3. abstain; 5. tradition; 6. mayhem; 9. cathartic; 11. reverie; 12. tensile; 15. immerse; 16. quench; 17. brazen
WEDDING DAY
ACROSS—2. veil; 3. bouquet; 8. altar; 9. honor; 10. groom; 12. dress; 13. blue; 14. aisle; 15. proposal; 16. suit; 17. honeymoon; 18. cake; 19. ring
DOWN—1. best man; 4. engagement; 5. bride; 6. vows; 7. bridesmaid; 11. reception; 16. shower
WEEKEND BRUNCH
ACROSS—5. sunny; 8. avocado; 9. rancheros; 10. lunch; 13. strawberry; 15. eggs; 17. bacon; 18. tea
DOWN—1. Mary; 2. cinnamon; 3. mimosa; 4. French; 6. bagel; 7. breakfast; 11. coffee; 12. parfait; 14. browns; 16. maple
WEST COAST VACAY
ACROSS—2. Joshua; 5. San; 8. angels; 9. surf; 11. Death; 13. Golden; 14. Big Sur; 16. Hollywood; 17. In-N-Out
DOWN—1. Helens; 3. Starbucks; 4. beach; 6. Needle; 7. Portland; 10. California; 12. Haight; 15. avocado; 18. Napa
WILD PLANTS
ACROSS—2. fox; 4. Susan; 6. honeysuckle; 10. willow; 11. cedar; 12. Douglas; 14. pine; 15. blueberry
DOWN—1. holly; 3. maple; 5. dogwood; 7. cardinal; 8. elder; 9. milk; 11. cone; 13. sun; 16. rod
WOMEN’S MAGAZINES
ACROSS—1. Oxygen; 3. Shape; 5. Cosmo; 7. Good; 8. Fair; 11. Nylon; 12. Elle; 13. Oprah; 14. Harper’s; 15. Brides; 18. Bustle
DOWN—2. Glamour; 4. Vogue; 6. Country; 9. Allure; 10. Claire; 16. Style; 17. Ms.
WORLD-CHANGING WOMEN
ACROSS—2. Wells; 4. Greta; 6. Curie; 7. Fonda; 9. Susan; 10. Addams; 12. Tarana; 13. Coretta; 17. Malala
DOWN—1. Stanton; 3. Lorde; 5. Earhart; 6. Chicago; 8. Parks; 11. Steinem; 14. RBG; 15. Tubman; 16. Angela ZEN
ACROSS—4. chakra; 6. present; 9. meditate; 10. nature; 12. unity; 14. retreat; 15. bowl; 16. karma
DOWN—1. yoga; 2. focus; 3. candle; 5. mantra; 6. peace; 7. namaste; 8. mindfulness; 11. soul; 13. tai chi; 14. “Relax”
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130 puzzles specifically designed for relaxation!
Say hello to your new self-care ritual with these not-too-hard but not-too-easy word puzzles!
You can unwind in style with this gorgeously crafted collection of 130 crossword puzzles that are designed to offer the ultimate self-care ritual. These puzzles aren’t just a pastime—they’re a lovely blend of relaxation and mindful living, in a book with legibly-sized print, beautiful design, and creative sidebars that make it feel like a favorite magazine. Each puzzle also comes with a coordinating lifestyle tip or fun fact to elevate the experience! It’s the perfect companion for those cherished “me time” moments.
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