welsh Crossword Puzzles
Boy - early chapters crossword 2022-03-07
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- A word to describe Mrs Pratchett
- Headmaster who caned the boys
- Owner of the sweet shop
- Food commonly eaten in Norway
- How the family travelled to different islands while on holiday
- Type of liquorice
- Roald's uncle
- The toast given to people when drinking in Norway
- Name given to Roald's Norwegian grandmother
- The first educational place Roald went to
- Image used of Mr Coombes
- Sister who died
- Welsh town where Harald settled
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- Where Roald's parents came from
- Number of children Roald's mother had to look after on her own
- The job Harald decided to do
- Roald's father
- What item was distinctive about Bestepapa
- Instrument used to belt the boys
- friend whose father was a doctor
- Creature used to scare Mrs Pratchett
- Box in which boys kept their treasures
- Narrator
- Where Roald's uncle settled
- What Mrs Pratchett sold
- Name of school Roald went to board at
- Illness Thwaites describes as coming from liquorice
- Main city in Wales
- Word used to describe how old Roald's half-brother seemed to him
- What Roald had removed without anaesthetic
- Capital of Norway
31 Clues: Narrator • Roald's uncle • Roald's father • Sister who died • Type of liquorice • Capital of Norway • Main city in Wales • Owner of the sweet shop • What Mrs Pratchett sold • Image used of Mr Coombes • Where Roald's uncle settled • The job Harald decided to do • Headmaster who caned the boys • Food commonly eaten in Norway • Where Roald's parents came from • Welsh town where Harald settled • ...
Crossword 2014-01-09
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- Plural of person
- A black bird
- A person who wants to drink
- She is from Nice
- Beautiful
- His hometown is New Zealand
- They are body parts in the middle of your legs
- A person from Holland
- They are going on a ... to France
- He has no fear
- Cinderella's "mother"
- he is from another planet
- This person has a lot of energy
- A person from Barcelona
- Not cold
- He has a lot of ideas
- This actor is ... with a lot of people
- He always comes on time
- Seventy plus ten
- Sisters who look alike
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- A witch flies on it
- A person from Wales
- He designs buildings
- They are in the middle of your eyes
- Vampires hate this
- Tomorrow we are going to the ... reception
- Fingers on feet
- He gave her an ... ring
- He fights with fires
- He works a lot
- He turns into a wolf
- She cuts hair
- My sister's son
- Plural of mouse
- ninety plus ten
- She has a slender waist
- Joyful
- Witches cat it
- as ... as a fiddle
- He delivers post
- Not usual
41 Clues: Joyful • Not cold • Beautiful • Not usual • A black bird • She cuts hair • He works a lot • He has no fear • Witches cat it • Fingers on feet • My sister's son • Plural of mouse • ninety plus ten • Plural of person • She is from Nice • He delivers post • Seventy plus ten • Vampires hate this • as ... as a fiddle • A witch flies on it • A person from Wales • He designs buildings • He fights with fires • ...
St. Patrick's Day Crossword 2014-03-12
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- Symbol or emblem of Ireland.
- If you do not wear green on March 17, someone might give you one of these!
- Each shamrock leaf stands for something: first leaf for hope, second for faith, third for ___ and fourth for luck.
- Nickname for St. Patrick, in this toast, "The Scots have their whisky, the Welsh have their tongue, but the Irish have ____, who's second to none!"
- The date of March celebrating St. Patrick.
- An Irish type of dance.
- Where St. Patrick was born
- Green plant with trifoliate leaves.
- Four leafed clover (lucky, but St. Patrick used the 3-leaf kind)
- The original colour of St. Patrick - not green!
- Nonsense or misleading talk
- Capital of Ireland
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- Third month of the year.
- On the Irish flag, green is for the south, orange the north - what does the white represent?
- A starchy root vegetable
- Legendary Irish sprite or dwarf
- Inhabitants of Ireland and their descendents.
- Colour associated with St. Patrick's Day
- An Irish boy's name.
- Pubs put green food colouring in this.
- A force for good or ill in a person's life.
- The first St. Patrick's Day parade was held in this US city.
22 Clues: Capital of Ireland • An Irish boy's name. • An Irish type of dance. • Third month of the year. • A starchy root vegetable • Where St. Patrick was born • Nonsense or misleading talk • Symbol or emblem of Ireland. • Legendary Irish sprite or dwarf • Green plant with trifoliate leaves. • Pubs put green food colouring in this. • Colour associated with St. Patrick's Day • ...
Alun's 40th Bidet Crossword 2022-09-29
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- Acute, that is a wonderful way to decorate the patio (7)
- Fell over Michael Owen, initially, and panicked others were enjoying themselves in my absence (4)
- A wibbly wobbly pike meant you had to wee on your wife (we think, but can't remember!) (9)
- The aim for Biarritz? (3)
- Position of choice (5,4)
- Sophie Goat (nee) with an orange and turquoise skirt, at first, made your dreams come true? (4,3,4)
- Otis Reading kinda sang about where we all met (6)
- In-laws 2nd home (8)
- Puff Daddy (5)
- Visualise mythical monsters singing about thunder (7,7)
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- Yearn for? Yes, what a gal (5)
- Symbol broken up by Lithium is your specialist subject (7)
- Baby cows (6)
- Marsh containing Mr Bartlett with nothing inverted, found in small welsh village (8)
- Doctor delivered 6 to son who hit the jackpot, during mini series (7,4)
- ______ (5,5)
- Makes the heart grow fonder? (8)
- Miss Longoria acquired information in Switzerland (6)
- One of the welshies I'd seen at the Ordnance Survey in Portuguese town (6)
- Welcome you and me with a Cypriot cheese (8)
- Jones and Newman less a German supermarket (4)
21 Clues: ______ (5,5) • Baby cows (6) • Puff Daddy (5) • In-laws 2nd home (8) • Position of choice (5,4) • The aim for Biarritz? (3) • Yearn for? Yes, what a gal (5) • Makes the heart grow fonder? (8) • Welcome you and me with a Cypriot cheese (8) • Jones and Newman less a German supermarket (4) • Otis Reading kinda sang about where we all met (6) • ...
Cheryl & Si's Boxing Day Crossword 2022-12-24
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- Birthplace of Naomi Campbell (9)
- A shapely server (4,5)
- They’ve got no moss (3,7,6)
- Jemima’s plea (9)
- A welsh name meaning royalty (6)
- More important than life and death (8)
- Low IQ (6,5)
- The twelfth-largest country in Europe (7)
- World's most gifted book (3,6,6)
- A typo of fungus (7)
- World’s best drink (8)
- Greek nickname “running back” (10)
- A nice chap in Italy (4,4)
- WhatsApp (2,3,1)
- Hours wasted (9)
- Hannah’s cardboard-cooker (8)
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- Relish the opportunity to gift (7)
- The man in the room next door (7,6)
- Cheryl's favourite gin (9)
- I have confidence in Cheryl (3,5,2,5)
- Awkward at dinner parties (10)
- traditional Christmas Eve meal (5,8)
- New squeeze (3)
- pigsty and cumb (8)
- Peg as much as possible (8)
- Always blowing (5)
- Jem-ima (8,4)
- The capital of La Vega Baja (8)
- Home of snooker but not in France (2,7)
- Abused assistant (5)
- Italian food in Spain (1,4,3)
- Simon's celebrity doppelgänger (5,6)
- Mighty in battle (5)
- Nobility no longer needed (5)
- Word of the year 2016 (6)
35 Clues: Low IQ (6,5) • Jem-ima (8,4) • New squeeze (3) • WhatsApp (2,3,1) • Hours wasted (9) • Jemima’s plea (9) • Always blowing (5) • pigsty and cumb (8) • Abused assistant (5) • A typo of fungus (7) • Mighty in battle (5) • A shapely server (4,5) • World’s best drink (8) • Word of the year 2016 (6) • Cheryl's favourite gin (9) • A nice chap in Italy (4,4) • They’ve got no moss (3,7,6) • ...
ANGLO-SAXON AND NORMAN ENGLAND, C.1060-88 2022-12-11
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- WILLIAM _____, ACCENDED TO KING IN C.1088.
- EDWARD BECAM ______ IN 1042.
- WILLIAM ALLOWED THE CHURCH TO HOLD ITS OWN COURTS, THEY COULD TRIAL SOMEONE FOR _________ AGAINST GOD.
- WILLIAM I FACED A ______ BY HIS OWN FOLLOWERS IN 1075.
- LANFRANC WAS HIMSELF ONCE AN ITALIAN ______.
- THE COUNSEL THAT APPROVED THE NEW KING (EDWARD).
- THE GREAT NEPHEW OF EDWARD THE CONFESSOR, ______ AETHELING.
- THE FEUDAL SYSTEM IS THE NAME GIVEN TO THE WAY NORMAN SOCIETY WAS STRUCTURED.
- BISHOPS WERE THE HEAD OF CATHEDRALS AND THE LAND AROUND THEM. THIS WAS KNOWN AS THE _________.
- THE FEUDAL SYSTEM WAS A HIERARCHY OF ______ MAIN CLASSES OF GROUPS.
- THE CHURCH OWNED UPTO 25% OF THE _______ IN ENGLAND.
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- EDGAR AETHELING WAS ORIGINALLY BORN IN WHICH COUNTRY.
- IN 1070, ANGLO-SAXON ARCHBISHOP _______ WAS REPLACED WITH A NORMAN ARCHBISHOP, LANFRANC.
- NORMAN INVASION IN 1066, BATTLE OF _______.
- EDWARD THE CONFESSOR'S MUM.
- THE NORMANS BELIEVED SLAVERY WAS _______ IN THE FEUDAL SYSTEM.
- HAROLD GODWINSON, THE EARL OF ______.
- 1062, ATTACK ON THE WELSH KING ______ AP LLYWELYN.
- ARCHBISHOP _______ STOOD IN FOR THE KING AND ACTED AS HIS REGENT.
- EDWARD THE CONFESSOR DIED IN THE MONTH OF ______ IN 1066.
- BISHOP ODO WAS WILLIAMS ______ BROTHER.
21 Clues: EDWARD THE CONFESSOR'S MUM. • EDWARD BECAM ______ IN 1042. • HAROLD GODWINSON, THE EARL OF ______. • BISHOP ODO WAS WILLIAMS ______ BROTHER. • WILLIAM _____, ACCENDED TO KING IN C.1088. • NORMAN INVASION IN 1066, BATTLE OF _______. • LANFRANC WAS HIMSELF ONCE AN ITALIAN ______. • THE COUNSEL THAT APPROVED THE NEW KING (EDWARD). • ...
Katharine's Crossword Puzzle 2 2019-10-28
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- Skunk to a young Nathaniel
- Gymnasium F. J. ...
- Mommy's hobby
- Mr. Men's second
- Russian Capital
- Birth year in Roman Numerals
- Nathaniel to Nonni
- Group of owls
- Smallest Lake
- North West Territories Capital
- Sonar's Home
- February zodiac
- Tangled's antagonist
- 2 to the power of 3
- Before "eat time" call
- Paw Patrol Mayor
- Brother's friend at school
- Punishments in threes
- Madagascar's Capital
- Famous Volkswagen Beetle
- Carved pumpkin
- 10 zeros
- Christmas month
- Twinkle Twinkle Little ...
- 3D triangle
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- National animal
- Sleeping Beauty to her Mom and Dad
- Bud's cake last year
- Katharine's school friend Hailey
- 7 sided shape
- Treat for mommy
- SmartPhone Maker
- School Computers
- Daddy's favourite candy
- PK's cake last year
- Daddy's favourite TV show
- Goodnight Kiss Singer
- Humpty Dumpty or Jack And Jill
- 10,000 times 0.5
- Favourite Music Genre
- Your favourite sport last year
- Your Favourite Car
- Most powerful chess piece
- Closest world wonder
- Group of dolphins
- Nonni to others
- Canada's Flag
- Principal
- Canada's longest river
- Mommy car model
- Your teacher to her parents
51 Clues: 10 zeros • Principal • 3D triangle • Sonar's Home • 7 sided shape • Mommy's hobby • Group of owls • Smallest Lake • Canada's Flag • Carved pumpkin • National animal • Treat for mommy • Russian Capital • February zodiac • Nonni to others • Mommy car model • Christmas month • SmartPhone Maker • Mr. Men's second • School Computers • 10,000 times 0.5 • Paw Patrol Mayor • Group of dolphins • Nathaniel to Nonni • ...
MP Business Day 2019 2019-08-28
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- Will bring back strong meds for dog treats
- MP's one and only celeb
- Is all about the lowest possible salary you would accept
- MP's latest addition, dancing her way off on holidays
- Yet another who turned to recruitment after a somewhat better bball career
- Expecting nothing but sausages for his bday
- Moves around Östermalm's upper circle, MP is his charity work
- How can everyone sore like eagles when this man's a
- Has problems breathing, has little to No Air around him
- Her ability to whisper was marked as a key improvement area in her last review
- Despite living on the east coast, this person's convinced the west coast is loads better
- Not fantastic at bball, spanish or recruitment for that matter
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- Exhibits his uncomfortable dance moves regularly
- Eats dark humour for breakfast
- Favourite all time movies include Brokeback Mountain
- doest not like to be called cissi, but what does she go by?
- Became a man (kind of) at MP
- Ash's favourite Belgian dish
- Office's personal financial & political advisor
- Operates in several area codes
- SATS, gym, Oat is life
- Who rules the world
- Welsh Lord of the Rings
- I shot the
24 Clues: I shot the • Who rules the world • SATS, gym, Oat is life • MP's one and only celeb • Welsh Lord of the Rings • Became a man (kind of) at MP • Ash's favourite Belgian dish • Eats dark humour for breakfast • Operates in several area codes • Will bring back strong meds for dog treats • Expecting nothing but sausages for his bday • Office's personal financial & political advisor • ...
Equine Breeds & Types 2024-01-19
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- Draft breed that has had an Arabian influence
- Wide, compact, and lower-set build
- A pony breed commonly used for driving
- A Scottish pony breed that was used in the mines
- Gaited breed with a walk of 6-8 mph
- Ireland's only indigenous (native) breed
- Known for its speckled coat pattern with small spots
- The abbreviation for this breed that is often referred to as "Miniature Appaloosa"
- Examples include Hanoverian, Trakehner, Selle Francais
- Averages 17 hands and can weigh as much as 2,000 lbs
- A color breed that can be any breed of horse
- A result of royal influence
- Scottish breed but known for American beer
- Known for its perceived stubborness, long ears, and dun-gray color
- Both males and females are sterile
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- Oldest breed; known for its endurance
- A pony breed with a small, dished face, small well-set ears
- Spotted color pattern and stock horse conformation
- Versatile breed that is popular for ranch work
- Can be of four types - foundation, classic, modern, or modern pleasure
- Cannot exceed 34 inches
- Can be either a trotter or a pacer
- "Peacock" of the show ring
- Originated in the Northeastern US
24 Clues: Cannot exceed 34 inches • "Peacock" of the show ring • A result of royal influence • Originated in the Northeastern US • Wide, compact, and lower-set build • Can be either a trotter or a pacer • Both males and females are sterile • Gaited breed with a walk of 6-8 mph • Oldest breed; known for its endurance • A pony breed commonly used for driving • ...
2. Hidden 2022-02-10
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- In the midst of a tram on George Street (5)
- The sort of water that could make you manlier (A)(7)
- It’s instinctive to try to change an ultra (A)(7)
- Parents take out hatred on the farm (6,3,6)
- Shelter in it often, Tony
- Network of secret home shoppers (4)
- Nocturnal bird hides in hollow log (3)
- Murdered? Los Angles is embroiled in sin (C+A)(5)
- Cut crustacean in half to expose shell (5)
- Gypsy Rupert hides thick sweet liquid
- See star rewrite difficult questions (A)(7)
- Welsh capital at centre of Madagascar difficulties (7)
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- Covert lyrics disguising apparently(7)
- Cats arise out of floor connector (A)(9)
- Can’t be Luna (A)(6)
- Boils immersed partially (7)
- Does Arab lack cattle? There’s a bad omen in there. (1,5,3)
- I’m to go out with a skip (A)(4)
- The last words in sporting hats (A)(7,5)
- Lee’s cooking morays (A)(4)
- Plant some fresh rubber trees (5)
- Inn in Palermo television is included (5)
- Bury someone in the hinterland (5)
- Baker out for a brief respite (A)(5)
24 Clues: Can’t be Luna (A)(6) • Shelter in it often, Tony • Lee’s cooking morays (A)(4) • Boils immersed partially (7) • I’m to go out with a skip (A)(4) • Plant some fresh rubber trees (5) • Bury someone in the hinterland (5) • Network of secret home shoppers (4) • Baker out for a brief respite (A)(5) • Gypsy Rupert hides thick sweet liquid • Covert lyrics disguising apparently(7) • ...
Callum and Saskia's Wedding Crossword 2024-06-26
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- The month the bride and groom got engaged
- What subject is the bride currently studying?
- Where was the bride and grooms first meal together?
- The grooms favourite film franchise (abr)
- What month did the bride and groom move to their new house?
- Where the bride and groom met
- What animal is on the groom's ring?
- What month was the groom born?
- The Brides favourite colour scheme
- What language is the bride learning?
- What subject did the groom study? (two words)
- The first gig the bride and groom saw together
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- Where was the Groom working before moving to Llanelli (two words)
- What colour sent the bride and groom into a 2 day argument?
- Bride and grooms first holiday together
- How did the groom propose to the bride? (two words)
- Where did the groom first call the bride
- Groom's favourite sea creature
- The brides favourite flower
- Bride and grooms favourite colour
- How many tattoos does the bride have? (two words)
- The first meal the bride cooked for the groom
- The bride and grooms favourite board game
- Bride and grooms favourite TV series to watch together
24 Clues: The brides favourite flower • Where the bride and groom met • Groom's favourite sea creature • What month was the groom born? • Bride and grooms favourite colour • The Brides favourite colour scheme • What animal is on the groom's ring? • What language is the bride learning? • Bride and grooms first holiday together • Where did the groom first call the bride • ...
Goodbye Pagan! 2024-06-28
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- Scottish Village worth 100 cents
- A day for cleaning
- It sounds like your national vegetable has got a hole in it.
- X plus Grants Home
- One's train of thought got stuck in the Power Hall
- DJ's workplace
- Talking about power is a load of hot air
- Front desk ...?
- Uproar in 1789
- On steel tubes and wooden beams, a builder watched me unzip my jeans.
- Buoyancy
- If Satan invented a computer program
- mix pee rent (anag.)
- Never bare when Dom is there (5,8)
- Fountain of knowledge
- Home of the worlds greatest team (3,9)
- X-men like to fly in one
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- Financial Aid for study
- Your escape from donations is also the donations of a church
- Get on the radio, Mickey is in the museum!
- Homer Simpsons exclamation, homeland.
- Be careful, once it moves, it's deadly
- Mint chocolate woodworking tool
- You'll never leave this place
- Welsh Druid
- You'd be naked without them
- It's so bad it got charged
- Being angry, and a bladed weapon, share an ending and a beginning.
- Coffee house (4,4)
- Enwhiskey, Envodka, and ...
- Puzzle to picture
- Decapitate Thom Yorke
32 Clues: Buoyancy • Welsh Druid • DJ's workplace • Uproar in 1789 • Front desk ...? • Puzzle to picture • A day for cleaning • X plus Grants Home • Coffee house (4,4) • mix pee rent (anag.) • Decapitate Thom Yorke • Fountain of knowledge • Financial Aid for study • X-men like to fly in one • It's so bad it got charged • You'd be naked without them • Enwhiskey, Envodka, and ... • ...
SCS Dogs In Mythology III 2024-10-17
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- According to legend, ____ was the faithful hound of the medieval Welsh Prince Llewelyn the Great
- ____ is a Japanese dog spirit
- ____ is a hairless dog spirit from Inuit mythology
- ____ was King Arthur's dog, used in the hunt for the great boar
- In Hindu mythology. this mythological dog is known as "the female dog of the gods"
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- According to Irish legend this dog's skin cannot be broken by weapons & can turn water into wine by bathing in it
- ____ was a two-headed, serpent-tailed dog which guarded the fabulous, red cattle of Geryon
- ____ are mythical lion-dogs creatures commonly found in Japanese Shinto shrines
- ____ is a legendary canine from Korean mythology
- According to Greek mythology this dog never failed to catch what it was hunting
10 Clues: ____ is a Japanese dog spirit • ____ is a legendary canine from Korean mythology • ____ is a hairless dog spirit from Inuit mythology • ____ was King Arthur's dog, used in the hunt for the great boar • ____ are mythical lion-dogs creatures commonly found in Japanese Shinto shrines • According to Greek mythology this dog never failed to catch what it was hunting • ...
Welsh singers 2024-02-06
Special things 2016-03-04
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- Hit by shark's! Pray, I hear everything after wick and coal, but not stuff for burning.
- stirs up a stream with the French
- one who pays to be conveyed aloud with heart to quicken heartbeats
- Welsh holiday, special coat behind lost twit. Dance solo.
- aeroplane twister
- Storm still ruins a strong portico and tells of another storm
- Group fronted by cops ultimately. Practice...
- Ware used to split; fuel with the muddled or petty!
- Top station times, before the system and argument
- The ceiling cracked with Lawrence's mixer
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- Smash! Clash! Neckties on the instrument! Confounding Yankees!
- Ruthenia, as we say, put up with good weave: first choice! For the chair...
- Snug going up a pole, we listen to find our way.
- The best way to cross; say maybe greens or builders, and the heads of Tories. Rebel any new nonsense, yeah!
- Fancy band girl runs ahead of Shanghai attraction
- December time, good! One cooks scarce, tricks harm
- Get a man who wanders, it's the best to see an open road ahead.
17 Clues: aeroplane twister • stirs up a stream with the French • The ceiling cracked with Lawrence's mixer • Group fronted by cops ultimately. Practice... • Snug going up a pole, we listen to find our way. • Fancy band girl runs ahead of Shanghai attraction • Top station times, before the system and argument • December time, good! One cooks scarce, tricks harm • ...
Special things 2016-03-04
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- Storm still ruins a strong portico and tells of another storm
- one who pays to be conveyed aloud with heart to quicken heartbeats
- December time, good! One cooks scarce, tricks harm
- Ware used to split; fuel with the muddled or petty!
- aeroplane twister
- Top station times, before the system and argument
- Group fronted by cops ultimately. Practice...
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- Hit by shark's! Pray, I hear everything after wick and coal, but not stuff for burning.
- Get a man who wanders, it's the best to see an open road ahead.
- The best way to cross; say maybe greens or builders, and the heads of Tories. Rebel any new nonsense, yeah!
- Welsh holiday, special coat behind lost twit. Dance solo.
- The ceiling cracked with Lawrence's mixer
- stirs up a stream with the French
- Snug going up a pole, we listen to find our way.
- Ruthenia, as we say, put up with good weave: first choice! For the chair...
- Smash! Clash! Neckties on the instrument! Confounding Yankees!
- Fancy band girl runs ahead of Shanghai attraction
17 Clues: aeroplane twister • stirs up a stream with the French • The ceiling cracked with Lawrence's mixer • Group fronted by cops ultimately. Practice... • Snug going up a pole, we listen to find our way. • Fancy band girl runs ahead of Shanghai attraction • Top station times, before the system and argument • December time, good! One cooks scarce, tricks harm • ...
Special things 2016-03-04
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- Group fronted by cops ultimately. Practice...
- Fancy band girl runs ahead of Shanghai attraction
- Storm still ruins a strong portico and tells of another storm
- Top station times, before the system and argument
- Welsh holiday, special coat behind lost twit. Dance solo.
- The ceiling cracked with Lawrence's mixer
- Smash! Clash! Neckties on the instrument! Confounding Yankees!
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- December time, good! One cooks scarce, tricks harm
- one who pays to be conveyed aloud with heart to quicken heartbeats
- Ware used to split; fuel with the muddled or petty!
- Ruthenia, as we say, put up with good weave: first choice! For the chair...
- stirs up a stream with the French
- Snug going up a pole, we listen to find our way.
- Get a man who wanders, it's the best to see an open road ahead.
- First pie gone awry and stormlike contemporary
- The best way to cross; say maybe greens or builders, and the heads of Tories. Rebel any new nonsense, yeah!
- Hit by shark's! Pray, I hear everything after wick and coal, but not stuff for burning.
17 Clues: stirs up a stream with the French • The ceiling cracked with Lawrence's mixer • Group fronted by cops ultimately. Practice... • First pie gone awry and stormlike contemporary • Snug going up a pole, we listen to find our way. • Fancy band girl runs ahead of Shanghai attraction • Top station times, before the system and argument • ...
Geography Crossword 2022-12-07
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- The ancient stone city of Machu Picchu is found in this South American country
- Munich is the capital of this German state
- this country was known as Ceylon until 1972
- the state capital of Arizona
- the Middle Eastern capital whose name means "Abode of Islam" in Urdu
- the colour of the lower half of the Welsh flag
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- The South American country that is bordered by Colombia to the north and Peru to the east and south
- More than half of the United States entire coastline is situated in this state
- This European river flows through 4 capitals and forms some of the borders of 10 countries
- If you took a walk along Venice Beach, you would be in this city (city, not state!)
10 Clues: the state capital of Arizona • Munich is the capital of this German state • this country was known as Ceylon until 1972 • the colour of the lower half of the Welsh flag • the Middle Eastern capital whose name means "Abode of Islam" in Urdu • The ancient stone city of Machu Picchu is found in this South American country • ...
Key Acts in Constitutional Reform 2020-10-21
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- gives citizens the right to see information held about them by public bodies
- if 10% of constituents sign a petition, a by-election is triggered
- established a Scottish Parliament
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- a general election can only occur every five years, unless a two-thirds majority votes for an early election in the House of Commons
- separated judiciary and government by removing the role of Lord Chancellor in the House of Lords, established a Supreme Court, and set up a Judicial Appointments Committee
- removed all but 92 hereditary peers
- established a Welsh National Assembly
- restored government to London, including an elected mayor with executive powers
- allows citizens to see official documents that do not compromise national security
- made the ECHR part of domestic law
- established Northern Ireland’s devolved assembly
11 Clues: established a Scottish Parliament • made the ECHR part of domestic law • removed all but 92 hereditary peers • established a Welsh National Assembly • established Northern Ireland’s devolved assembly • if 10% of constituents sign a petition, a by-election is triggered • gives citizens the right to see information held about them by public bodies • ...
Year 10 2021-06-06
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- Does Gruff like Harry Potter? Yes or No
- Who won Set 1 and Set 2 pirate game at the end of last term? (read the news)
- What TV show did we all watch in 10CO during a wet break?
- Whats the name of Simba's Dad from The Lion King?
- What's the name of the new physics teacher taking over from Mrs Goodwin?
- Who's Birthday is on June 12th? (full name) and read the news to find out
- Which girl lived in Spain before coming here?
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- Who played the guitar during Eisteddfod in year 9?
- Which boy wore a Welsh dress to school? (very fashionable)
- What iPad game was very popular during wet breaks at the back of the classroom?
- Who hid under the table in French in October ?
11 Clues: Does Gruff like Harry Potter? Yes or No • Which girl lived in Spain before coming here? • Who hid under the table in French in October ? • Whats the name of Simba's Dad from The Lion King? • Who played the guitar during Eisteddfod in year 9? • What TV show did we all watch in 10CO during a wet break? • Which boy wore a Welsh dress to school? (very fashionable) • ...
Special things 2016-03-04
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- Fancy band girl runs ahead of Shanghai attraction
- First pie gone awry and stormlike contemporary
- December time, good! One cooks scarce, tricks harm
- stirs up a stream with the French
- Storm still ruins a strong portico and tells of another storm
- Get a man who wanders, it's the best to see an open road ahead.
- Ruthenia, as we say, put up with good weave: first choice! For the chair...
- Top station times, before the system and argument
- The best way to cross; say maybe greens or builders, and the heads of Tories. Rebel any new nonsense, yeah!
- Hit by shark's! Pray, I hear everything after wick and coal, but not stuff for burning.
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- Smash! Clash! Neckties on the instrument! Confounding Yankees!
- The ceiling cracked with Lawrence's mixer
- Group fronted by cops ultimately. Practice...
- Welsh holiday, special coat behind lost twit. Dance solo.
- Snug going up a pole, we listen to find our way.
- one who pays to be conveyed aloud with heart to quicken heartbeats
- Ware used to split; fuel with the muddled or petty!
17 Clues: stirs up a stream with the French • The ceiling cracked with Lawrence's mixer • Group fronted by cops ultimately. Practice... • First pie gone awry and stormlike contemporary • Snug going up a pole, we listen to find our way. • Fancy band girl runs ahead of Shanghai attraction • Top station times, before the system and argument • ...
St Brigid of Kildare 2023-01-29
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- an artform involving the illustration of religious manuscripts
- relating to the group of Celtic languages and the culture associated with speakers of these languages
- a person acknowledged as holy in Christian faith
- the cause or source
- a Gaelic festival marking the beginning of Spring
- a member of a religious community of women, typically one living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
- a Christian community of nuns living together under monastic vows
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- relating to the Celts or their languages, which include Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh
- a female deity
- a building or buildings occupied by a community of monks living under religious vows
- a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
- holding religious beliefs outside of the main world religions
- oral traditions passed through generations by word of mouth
- an extraordinary event that can't be explained by science
- the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation
- the leader of a people or clan.
- a sleeveless outdoor piece of clothing that hangs loosely from the shoulders
17 Clues: a female deity • the cause or source • the leader of a people or clan. • a person acknowledged as holy in Christian faith • a Gaelic festival marking the beginning of Spring • an extraordinary event that can't be explained by science • oral traditions passed through generations by word of mouth • holding religious beliefs outside of the main world religions • ...
Year 10 2021-05-21
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- What teacher came back last week after leaving last year? (girls games)
- What were the "roadman" throwing around this week?
- Which teacher does gardening club?
- Which teacher does DofE? and gives year announcements during lunch?
- What is the name of the main maintenance man now helping the dinner ladies?
- How many "Davies'" do we have in our year?
- What is Shani's hamster called? (read the shoutout)
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- What is the name for "microwave" in welsh?
- Which French teacher let us play a "pasta" themed Kahoot (I know very random)
- What is the most popular dessert according to a year group survey ?
- Which Disney character says "Ohana means family, family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten"?
- Who teaches geography in option F?
- Last week, what sport did "football" club play in the sports hall instead of football?
- What colour is a physics book?
- Which teacher likes diving in the sea? (Who will drag Liam 75ft deep so no-one will find his body)
- What were we all told off for playing before school last week?
- Which teacher is known as the walking fossil?
17 Clues: What colour is a physics book? • Who teaches geography in option F? • Which teacher does gardening club? • What is the name for "microwave" in welsh? • How many "Davies'" do we have in our year? • Which teacher is known as the walking fossil? • What were the "roadman" throwing around this week? • What is Shani's hamster called? (read the shoutout) • ...
Anime Trivia Questions 3 2022-05-15
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- Which film released in 1988 created an international cult following?
- What kind of prodigy is Ryoma Echizen?
- Which Netflix anime released in 2017 is an adaptation of a video game?
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- Which anime tells the tale of a heroic gunslinger with a $60 billion dollar bounty on his head? Angel Beats or Trigun?
- Who is the navigator of the Straw Hat Pirates?
- What is the name of Speed Racer’s girlfriend?
- In the popular anime “Fairy Tail,” the main character, Lucy, wants to become what?
- Which character in Cowboy Bebop is a genetically engineered Pembroke Welsh Corgi with human-like intelligence?
8 Clues: What kind of prodigy is Ryoma Echizen? • What is the name of Speed Racer’s girlfriend? • Who is the navigator of the Straw Hat Pirates? • Which film released in 1988 created an international cult following? • Which Netflix anime released in 2017 is an adaptation of a video game? • In the popular anime “Fairy Tail,” the main character, Lucy, wants to become what? • ...
Rachels Crossword. 2021-09-28
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- a raised floor or dais or a platform or footpace at the top of steps.
- (especially in the context of Wales or Welsh culture) deep longing for something, especially one's home.
- given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.
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- the induction of a state of consciousness in which a person apparently loses the power of voluntary action and is highly responsive to suggestion or direction.
- not showing a serious or respectful attitude.
- the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
- fish parings or refuse broadly
- well mind; beautiful thinking')
- a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.
- confuse, perplex, fluster
10 Clues: confuse, perplex, fluster • fish parings or refuse broadly • well mind; beautiful thinking') • not showing a serious or respectful attitude. • given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior. • a raised floor or dais or a platform or footpace at the top of steps. • the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. • ...
Interesting Words 2021-12-02
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- An invented word that means "the strange wistfulness of used bookshops"
- The earthy smell after the rain
- Welsh word that means "feeling homesick for a home you cannot return to or that does not exist"
- A Yiddish word that means "a witty comeback you think of only when it is too late to use"
- Word in the kivila language of Papa New Guinea that means "the truth everyone knows but agrees not to talk about"
- A Japanese word that means "the sunlight that filters through the leaves of the trees"
- An alignment of 3 celestial bodies
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- Too great to be expressed in words
- a sweet sound that is pleasant to hear
- realizing that every passerby has a vivid and complex life like you do
10 Clues: The earthy smell after the rain • Too great to be expressed in words • An alignment of 3 celestial bodies • a sweet sound that is pleasant to hear • realizing that every passerby has a vivid and complex life like you do • An invented word that means "the strange wistfulness of used bookshops" • ...
Free Time (Unit 1; What do you like?) 2021-10-14
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- I’m Lara. I learned to play a … instruments when I was five years old! I play the drums.
- My name’s Emma and I tell … I hope I can make you laugh!
- We’re from the Glamorgan Boys’ Choir and we… in Welsh and English.
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- I’m Ben and this is my dog Shelley. She can do …!
- We’re Kelly and Jamie and we … together.
- I’m Zak. I’m a singer and I also write …
6 Clues: We’re Kelly and Jamie and we … together. • I’m Zak. I’m a singer and I also write … • I’m Ben and this is my dog Shelley. She can do …! • My name’s Emma and I tell … I hope I can make you laugh! • We’re from the Glamorgan Boys’ Choir and we… in Welsh and English. • I’m Lara. I learned to play a … instruments when I was five years old! I play the drums.
Leeds 2022-07-22
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- Which club did midfielder Kalvin Phillips recently join (10,4)
- Top scorer for Leeds in the 2021/22 Premier league with 11 goals. Now at Barcelona (7)
- Fiesty Argentine manager sacked by Leeds in February 2022 (6)
- How many times have Leeds won the FA Cup (3)
- Ever present between the sticks in 2021/22 Premier League (7)
- scored the injury time in the final game of the 2021/22 season against Brentford (8)
- Home ground since 1919 (6,4)
- Liverpool player who started his career at Leeds in 2002 at 16 years old (5,6)
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- Which team knocked Leeds out of the Carabou Cup Fourth Round in 2021/22 (7)
- Title of recent Leeds documentary on Prime, Take Us ____ (4)
- Welsh winger who topped the assist chart in 2021/22 (6,5)
- New signing from Red Bull Salzburg. American winger/midfielder Brenden _____ (8)
- Which defender scored the first goal for Leeds in the 2021/22 season against Man United? (6)
- The American head coach (6)
14 Clues: The American head coach (6) • Home ground since 1919 (6,4) • How many times have Leeds won the FA Cup (3) • Welsh winger who topped the assist chart in 2021/22 (6,5) • Title of recent Leeds documentary on Prime, Take Us ____ (4) • Fiesty Argentine manager sacked by Leeds in February 2022 (6) • Ever present between the sticks in 2021/22 Premier League (7) • ...
Lille 2023-03-26
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- Fromage qui sent très mauvais mais n’a pas un goût fort (=riecht schlecht aber hat kein starker Geschmack)
- Centre commercial, on y fait du shopping
- Centre de Lille avec des cafés et des magasins
- Un dessert (=Nachtisch) avec de la meringue et de la crème
- Glockenturm. Si on va tout en haut, on a une belle vue (=Aussicht) sur Lille.
- Grand parc pour se promener (=spazierengehen) et faire des activités avec ses amis et sa famille
- Plat typique des Flandres avec du cheddar, du jambon et du pain
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- Marché aux puces (=Flohmarkt) chaque premier week-end de Septembre qui attire 2,5 millions de visiteurs (=Besucher). Les magasins font aussi des soldes (=Ausverkauf).
- On y va pour voir des concerts et du football
- Un bâtiment militaire, mais aussi un parc
- Tous les mardis, jeudis et dimanches, on y achète des produits locaux
- Kunstmuseum
12 Clues: Kunstmuseum • Centre commercial, on y fait du shopping • Un bâtiment militaire, mais aussi un parc • On y va pour voir des concerts et du football • Centre de Lille avec des cafés et des magasins • Un dessert (=Nachtisch) avec de la meringue et de la crème • Plat typique des Flandres avec du cheddar, du jambon et du pain • ...
Cheese & Wine Quiz £1 2020-03-04
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- ‘Muddy’ white wine from New Zealand with aromas of nettles, melon and grapefruit 3/5
- Edina and Patsy’s absolute favourite! 9
- Fizzy, fun, sparkling, party, refreshing wine 8
- Creamy award-winning cheese from Snowdonia with very distinctive coloured rind 5/6
- Spain’s finest and best-known dry wines 6
- sour Milk cheese traditionally eaten on Summer Solstice in Latvia 4
- Holey cheese from one of the Scandinavian countries 9
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- One of the world's oldest recorded cheeses originating in The Netherlands 5
- Italian blue cheese mentioned in James Joyce's Ulysses 'A glass of Burgundy and... ' 10
- Cypriot goat and sheep milk cheese with a salty flavour can be fried or grilled 8
- French soft creamy cheese with a rind also delicious baked 9
- Town with a Medieval castle and hard crumbly cheese created for Welsh coalminers 10
- White grape variety wine from the Rhine region in Germany 8
- Mislablelled grape type lead to this Chilean wine being so named 4
- One of Portugal’s finest fortified wines 6
- Crumbly Greek curd cheese which is often eaten with salad and olives 4
16 Clues: Edina and Patsy’s absolute favourite! 9 • Spain’s finest and best-known dry wines 6 • One of Portugal’s finest fortified wines 6 • Fizzy, fun, sparkling, party, refreshing wine 8 • Holey cheese from one of the Scandinavian countries 9 • White grape variety wine from the Rhine region in Germany 8 • French soft creamy cheese with a rind also delicious baked 9 • ...
Cheese & Wine Quiz £1 2020-03-04
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- Spain’s finest and best-known dry wines 6
- Crumbly Greek curd cheese which is often eaten with salad and olives 4
- Edina and Patsy’s absolute favourite! 9
- Creamy award-winning cheese from Snowdonia with very distinctive coloured rind 5/6
- ‘Muddy’ white wine from New Zealand with aromas of nettles, melon and grapefruit 3/5
- One of the world's oldest recorded cheeses originating in The Netherlands 5
- Town with a Medieval castle and hard crumbly cheese created for Welsh coalminers 10
- Mislablelled grape type lead to this Chilean wine being so named 4
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- Holey cheese from one of the Scandinavian countries 9
- sour Milk cheese traditionally eaten on Summer Solstice in Latvia 4
- French soft creamy cheese with a rind also delicious baked 9
- Cypriot goat and sheep milk cheese with a salty flavour can be fried or grilled 8
- Italian blue cheese mentioned in James Joyce's Ulysses 'A glass of Burgundy and... ' 10
- One of Portugal’s finest fortified wines 6
- White grape variety wine from the Rhine region in Germany 8
- Fizzy, fun, sparkling, party, refreshing wine 8
16 Clues: Edina and Patsy’s absolute favourite! 9 • Spain’s finest and best-known dry wines 6 • One of Portugal’s finest fortified wines 6 • Fizzy, fun, sparkling, party, refreshing wine 8 • Holey cheese from one of the Scandinavian countries 9 • White grape variety wine from the Rhine region in Germany 8 • French soft creamy cheese with a rind also delicious baked 9 • ...
Pirates II 2022-09-27
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- this is the shape of the trade route in the 1600s
- these stick to the hull of a boat
- John King had a lot of ________________ when he made his decision to become a pirate at such a young age
- where pirates steer their ship from
- pirates are well known, or _______________, for their villainy
- if you were lucky, you would _______ the difficult life of a pirate and retire with all your gold
- this is a Celtic language spoken in England
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- this person's job was to dole out punishments
- what do you call a pirate's work song? (two words)
- this is a great word that describes pirates: it means you inspire fear and respect from your capabilities
- this word is synonym of “attack”
- a pirate captain might have a smooth, _________ way of speaking and rallying his crew
- if you crossed your captain on a pirate ship, you might be _______________
- a plant that makes a dark blue dye
- this is a word for stealing with violence
- this what you call someone who is forced to work against their will
16 Clues: this word is synonym of “attack” • these stick to the hull of a boat • a plant that makes a dark blue dye • where pirates steer their ship from • this is a word for stealing with violence • this is a Celtic language spoken in England • this person's job was to dole out punishments • this is the shape of the trade route in the 1600s • ...
The Industrial Revolution 2024-01-31
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- advocated utilitarianism
- political ideology in which there is a gradual transition from capitalism to socialism instead of a sudden violent overthrow of the system
- multistory buildings divided into apartments
- He started life as a poor Welsh boy and became a successful mill owner
- the idea that the goal of society should be “the greatest happiness for the greatest number” of its citizens
- German philosopher, condemned the ideas of the Utopians as unrealistic idealism
- level of material goods and services available to people in a society
- laissez-faire thinker whose writings influenced economic ideas for generations
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- organizations of workers who bargained for better pay and working conditions
- farms, factories, railways, and other large businesses that produced and distributed goods
- the ability of individuals or groups to move up the social scale
- the movement of people to cities
- a classless society in which the means of production would be owned in common for the good of all
- unregulated exchange of goods and services
- "have nots" or working class
- the people as a whole would own and operate the means of production
16 Clues: advocated utilitarianism • "have nots" or working class • the movement of people to cities • unregulated exchange of goods and services • multistory buildings divided into apartments • the ability of individuals or groups to move up the social scale • the people as a whole would own and operate the means of production • ...
Review of FPTP and othe UK electoral systems 2017-11-02
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- The hybrid system used in Scottish and Welsh elections (3)
- The correct political terminology for expressing the most votes wins (8)
- The electoral system used for mayoral elections (13 and 4)
- The form of government more likely under PR systems. Britain had its own experience of this from 2010-2015 (8)
- An advantage of FPTP is that it makes it harder for ... parties to win representation (9)
- The electoral system used in UK General and Local Elections (4)
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- One of the main weaknesses of FPTP is that it allows ... voting(8)
- STV allows voters to rank candidates in terms of ... (10)
- STV is a ... system (12)
- An electoral system that requires the victor to gain 50% or more of the overall votes cast (8)
- The method used to adjust the list votes under AMS proportionally (7)
- One of the main parties to be disadvantaged by FPTP (4)
12 Clues: STV is a ... system (12) • One of the main parties to be disadvantaged by FPTP (4) • STV allows voters to rank candidates in terms of ... (10) • The hybrid system used in Scottish and Welsh elections (3) • The electoral system used for mayoral elections (13 and 4) • The electoral system used in UK General and Local Elections (4) • ...
Willow's 8th Birthday Hunt 2023-01-26
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- My clothes are wet, what do I do? Where do they go? This work also means FALL?
- All daddy's favourite drawings of yours are here
- Brrrrr, It's cold in here!!
- This kitchen machine in Welsh is Popty Ping!! We use it to heat food! It goes BEEEEEEPPPPP!
- The little house in the garden
- I'm not the alphabet, but I have lots of letters...
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- I have seats but I’m not a train, I have windows but I’m not an airplane,I have a sofa but I’m not a coffee shop,I have a TV but I’m not a bedroom
- Clothes are clean, folded and hung - a post party dress, or a t-shirt for the sun...
- There is no Harry Potter in here!
- Its a place that rains indoors!
- We can't leave the house until we go through this small place...
11 Clues: Brrrrr, It's cold in here!! • The little house in the garden • Its a place that rains indoors! • There is no Harry Potter in here! • All daddy's favourite drawings of yours are here • I'm not the alphabet, but I have lots of letters... • We can't leave the house until we go through this small place... • ...
NAME-A-STATE 2017-05-23
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- named for a river which the Menominee people called "wiskos" or muskrat, because so many of them lived there
- named the green mountain state, Verd Mont" by a Frenchmen
- named after a Sioux tribe, The Kansa tribe
- named for a tribe of Algonquin Indians, the Michigamea which means "great lake"
- from a Welsh word "pen" meaning hill and a Latin word "silvanius" meaning forest
- named for the Sapnish word "coloror" which means to color
- Named "Land of Maria" for the Queen of Charles I of England
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- named for a river which the native people called "misi sipi", meaning "great river"
- Named "Roodt Eylandt" or Red Island by a Dutch navigator
- named after the wars between the Cherokee and Iroquois people "kentuke" or bloody ground
- named by the Papago word "ari sonac" meaning "few springs"
- Two Dakota words make up this state's name- "minni" or water and "sota" or skytinted
12 Clues: named after a Sioux tribe, The Kansa tribe • Named "Roodt Eylandt" or Red Island by a Dutch navigator • named the green mountain state, Verd Mont" by a Frenchmen • named for the Sapnish word "coloror" which means to color • named by the Papago word "ari sonac" meaning "few springs" • Named "Land of Maria" for the Queen of Charles I of England • ...
Year 10 2021-06-06
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- Who hid under the table in French in October ?
- What's the name of the new physics teacher taking over from Mrs Goodwin?
- What iPad game was very popular during wet breaks at the back of the classroom?
- Who's Birthday is on June 12th? (full name) and read the news to find out
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- Which boy wore a Welsh dress to school? (very fashionable)
- Whats the name of Simba's Dad from The Lion King?
- What TV show did we all watch in 10CO during a wet break?
- Who played the guitar during Eisteddfod in year 9?
- Who won Set 1 and Set 2 pirate game at the end of last term? (read the news)
9 Clues: Who hid under the table in French in October ? • Whats the name of Simba's Dad from The Lion King? • Who played the guitar during Eisteddfod in year 9? • What TV show did we all watch in 10CO during a wet break? • Which boy wore a Welsh dress to school? (very fashionable) • What's the name of the new physics teacher taking over from Mrs Goodwin? • ...
2019 2022-12-07
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- People tend to get this after a few too many drinks. (7, 6)
- When this bands album sold over 10,000,000 copies they surely did not feel Mellon Collie and Infinitely Sad. (8, 8)
- This Swedish melodic death metal band take their name from the Sinderin name of Mount Doom, a volcano in J.R.R Tolkiens middle earth. (4, 6)
- A dead body. (7)
- This band formed in Tokyo and took their name from a Halestorm song they played in rehearsals. (9)
- You also get a lot of tis in the U.K thanks to (8)
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- Hello July (7, 4)
- This Welsh band played Download three times over the weekend. (5, 4, 5)
- At the end of the queue. (4, 2, 4)
- A neighbourhood in Downtown Los Angeles officially known as Central East City. (4, 3)
- Elvis fronted Nirvana cover band. (6)
- You see them in the sky a lot in the U.K. (5)
12 Clues: A dead body. (7) • Hello July (7, 4) • At the end of the queue. (4, 2, 4) • Elvis fronted Nirvana cover band. (6) • You see them in the sky a lot in the U.K. (5) • You also get a lot of tis in the U.K thanks to (8) • People tend to get this after a few too many drinks. (7, 6) • This Welsh band played Download three times over the weekend. (5, 4, 5) • ...
- 2023-07-01
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- Greek island and honeymoon destination (5)
- Earth, Wind and Fire track, released in 1978 and unofficial anthem of this wedding (9)
- winter sport, formally introduced into the Olympics in 1998 (7)
- online dating app named after any easily combustible material used to start a fire (6)
- she's cute but she'll eat any socks she finds lying around (5)
- the best boy at this wedding (6)
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- outstanding wedding venue in the heart of Cheshire (8)
- Welsh coastal town and Victorian pleasure resort, famous for its pier which is now a nightclub (11)
- Martin's addicted to it, Lucy shifts it for a living, this beverage comes in all shapes and sizes (6)
- Croatian city and site of Lucy and Martin's first foreign holiday; popular filming location including for Game of Thrones (9)
- the place with the water and the sand (5)
- cricket loving nation which is home to much of Lucy and Martin's favourite cuisine (5)
12 Clues: the best boy at this wedding (6) • the place with the water and the sand (5) • Greek island and honeymoon destination (5) • outstanding wedding venue in the heart of Cheshire (8) • she's cute but she'll eat any socks she finds lying around (5) • winter sport, formally introduced into the Olympics in 1998 (7) • ...
Edward's conquest of Wales 2012-05-01
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- The type of defence built in many places in Wales by Edward
- .....of Rhuddlan, the changes Edward made to Gwynedd and Deheubarth in 1284
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- This was a document given to a town by the King to confirm it was now a town
- The language the people of Wales were still allowed to speak
- The place where Prince Edward was made Prince of Wales
- The name of one town that existed before Edward created new towns in Wales
6 Clues: The place where Prince Edward was made Prince of Wales • The type of defence built in many places in Wales by Edward • The language the people of Wales were still allowed to speak • The name of one town that existed before Edward created new towns in Wales • .....of Rhuddlan, the changes Edward made to Gwynedd and Deheubarth in 1284 • ...
Laura & Arwyn's Crossword 2019-09-15
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- If Yorkshire were a country, what position would it have finished in the 2012 Olympics? (7)
- What is the highest position Wales have finished in a Rugby World Cup Tournament? (5)
- Which classy Durham establishment is famous for 'Quaddie Voddies'? (5)
- In which month is St David's Day celebrated? (5)
- Which Kentish village is actually owned by the National Trust? (13)
- What is the name of Churchill's home in Westerham?
- The Beatles filmed the music videos to Strawberry Fields Forever and which other hit in Knole Park? (5,3)
- Of which Hogwards house is Terry Boot a member? (9)
- Whiskey is the official state beverage of which US state? (7)
- How many bikes does Arwyn own? (4)
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- How many colleges are there at Durham University? (7)
- Lariccio pine trees are unique to what island? (7)
- Who is the most capped Welsh rugby player? (7)
- What is the collective noun for a group of cats? (7)
- Which favourite Clapham pub shares it's name with a famous nurse? (11)
- In which country did gin originate? (7)
- In the Lord of the Rings, Durin's Folk is another name for which creatures? (7)
- Which member of ABBA was Agnetha married to? (5)
18 Clues: How many bikes does Arwyn own? (4) • In which country did gin originate? (7) • Who is the most capped Welsh rugby player? (7) • In which month is St David's Day celebrated? (5) • Which member of ABBA was Agnetha married to? (5) • Lariccio pine trees are unique to what island? (7) • What is the name of Churchill's home in Westerham? • ...
Missionary History 1 2024-04-17
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- Taylor, English missionary to China, founder of the China Inland Mission.
- Fraser, British missionary to China, known for his work among the Lisu people in Yunnan.
- Moon, American missionary to China, instrumental in the Southern Baptist Convention's mission efforts.
- Allen, English missionary and missiologist, advocate for indigenous church principles.
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- Butler, British missionary and social reformer, known for her work against human trafficking.
- Saint, American missionary pilot martyred while trying to reach the Auca people in Ecuador.
- Gardiner, British naval officer turned missionary to Patagonia, South America.
- Booth, British Methodist preacher and founder of The Salvation Army, known for his social work and evangelism.
- Gresham Machen, American missionary to China and founder of Westminster Theological Seminary.
- Jones, Welsh girl known for walking long distances to obtain a Bible, inspiring Bible societies.
10 Clues: Taylor, English missionary to China, founder of the China Inland Mission. • Gardiner, British naval officer turned missionary to Patagonia, South America. • Allen, English missionary and missiologist, advocate for indigenous church principles. • Fraser, British missionary to China, known for his work among the Lisu people in Yunnan. • ...
History quiz 2024-10-30
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- __disappeared when the Anglo-Saxon invaded Briatin in the 5th century.
- The __ served as centers of education and learning.
- Kings in Ireland were chosen by__
- An Irish city founded by Vikings is __
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- ___was a British slave who spread Christianity in Ireland.
- __from Norway and Denmark began raiding Britain in the late 8th century, targeting churches and monasteries.
- The Romans built a strong __along the northern border of Roman Britain, close to what is now the border between England and Scotland.
- There are six Celtic living languages: Breton, Irish, __ , Welsh, Cornish and Manx.
- __was a queen of the Iceni tribe in ancient Britain who led a major uprising against Roman rule around AD 60–61. Her forces destroyed London and other Roman settlements, leaving a lasting impact on Roman Britain.
- Romans called Britain __
10 Clues: Romans called Britain __ • Kings in Ireland were chosen by__ • An Irish city founded by Vikings is __ • The __ served as centers of education and learning. • ___was a British slave who spread Christianity in Ireland. • __disappeared when the Anglo-Saxon invaded Briatin in the 5th century. • ...
Lord Mountdrago 2015-11-18
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- Number of sons of Lord Mountdrago.
- Author of Romeo and Juliet
- First name of the actor who is Phil in Groundhog Day.
- Capital City of Ireland
- Welsh politician hated by Lord Mountdrago.
- Family name of Juliet
- Another word for Fall, the season.
- Name of the doctor who is visited by Lord Mountdrago.
- Name of the main character in the short story Lord Mountdrago
- First part of the name of the author of the short story.
- Colour of leaves
- Genre of Literature where the couple are bound to get together, but they don´t reach until the end.
- Animal, Man's best friend
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- Medical speciality of the doctor who is visited by Lord Mountdrago.
- Animal, Likes to chase mice
- Profession of Phil, main character of Groundhog Day
- When the colours in a painting are very bright, strong and clear, we call them...
- Kind of movie plot where the main characters look for something very important.
- Lord Mountdrago is Secretary for .......Affairs.
- Another way to call the bad guy in movies.
- Past simple of Speak
- Lord Mountdrago had not that clothes in one of his nightmares.
- From Ireland
- Family name of Romeo
- Second part of the name of the author of the short story.
- Past simple of Drive
26 Clues: From Ireland • Colour of leaves • Past simple of Speak • Family name of Romeo • Past simple of Drive • Family name of Juliet • Capital City of Ireland • Animal, Man's best friend • Author of Romeo and Juliet • Animal, Likes to chase mice • Number of sons of Lord Mountdrago. • Another word for Fall, the season. • Another way to call the bad guy in movies. • ...
23 marzo...x Loredana 2017-03-26
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- ciclone tropicale
- tomba di faraoni
- la capitale del bel paese
- laborioso insetto
- il cuore di New York
- nativo di adria e dintorni
- end celebre quartiere di Londra
- fece la lunga marcia
- bianca è rara
- si carica con biancheria
- il genio della relatività
- il pittore "maledetto"
- il musicista di salisburgo
- un metallo per posate
- colpisce i chiodi
- salvo gli animali dal diluvio
- iniziali di proust
- un vino da dolce
- chiesa di campagna
- abbrustolisce i tramezzini
- terra per scultori
- ha scritto "Colla"
- il nodo di Alessandro Magno
- i 44 della canzone per bambini
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- calura
- borbotta nel paiolo
- metallo radioattivo
- la A22
- si fa con il latte
- l'autore di 'trovarsi'
- firma le bolle
- una capitale asiatica
- dure, sode
- Gabriele, regista e attore teatrale
- il cantare delle cicale
- vi fu assassinato Umberto I
- l'antenato del pianoforte
- scolpì amore e psiche
- i colori dell'arcobaleno
- il Gregory di "Vacanze Romane"
- il primo indizio
- inutile
- particelle di luce
- il più famoso della scala
- il miglior amico dell'uomo
- il nume tonante
- ha scritto "Sostiene Pereira"
- proposta parlamentare
- il padre di Renzo e Lucia
- è nuova ogni 28 giorni
50 Clues: calura • la A22 • inutile • dure, sode • bianca è rara • firma le bolle • il nume tonante • tomba di faraoni • il primo indizio • un vino da dolce • ciclone tropicale • laborioso insetto • colpisce i chiodi • si fa con il latte • particelle di luce • iniziali di proust • chiesa di campagna • terra per scultori • ha scritto "Colla" • borbotta nel paiolo • metallo radioattivo • il cuore di New York • ...
The United Kingdom 2018-06-18
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- The Scottish word for lake
- The Scottish Festival on the 31st of December
- The "bards" were ...
- Wales's biggest cities are in the ...
- The Giant's causeway is a huge ...
- A Musical Instrument which is typical in Scotland
- The UK is divided into different regions called...
- The most famous building in Edinburgh is the Edinburgh ...
- The religious majority in Northern Ireland are ...
- The capital city of Northern Ireland is called
- The largest city in Scotland is ...
- The Celtic language spoken in Wales
- A small city in England with a great University
- Most of the people in England live in...
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- A legendary King of Wales
- A typical dish in Scotland
- A popular film about the history of Scotland
- The own government of Wales has its seat in the ...
- The conflicts in Northern Ireland's history were called "The ..."
- The mountain landscape in Scotland is called...
- The history of Northern Ireland has always been dominated by
- An animal which is seen on the flag of Wales
- A county with a mild, warm climate and some seaside towns
- A Scottish skirt for men
- The largest freshwater lake in Scotland
- The national plant of Scotland is the ...
- Another word for Topic
27 Clues: The "bards" were ... • Another word for Topic • A Scottish skirt for men • A legendary King of Wales • The Scottish word for lake • A typical dish in Scotland • The Giant's causeway is a huge ... • The largest city in Scotland is ... • The Celtic language spoken in Wales • Wales's biggest cities are in the ... • The largest freshwater lake in Scotland • ...
The Industrial Revolution 2018-12-17
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- / He was the inventor of "macadamization"
- / Is a secret oath-based organization of English textile workers in the 19th century
- / Was an English civil engineer and mechanical engineer
- / Arrived in London to train as a doctor
- / Almost everything about the French Revolution appalled him
- / English romantic painter
- / Wrote The American Crisis papers during the Revolutionary War
- / Was a Welsh textile manufacturer and a philanthropic social reformer
- / American inventor best known for inventing the cotton gin
- / Appeared at a pivotal moment in modern history
- / He developed a horse-drawn hoe.
- / He wrote stories that told of the hardships of the industrial revolution
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- / His primary invention, the automobile
- / At the age of six he went for free education to the local Church of England school
- / Created the first practical steam engine
- / Is credited with inventing the spinning jenny in 1764
- / An English inventor and a leading entrepreneur during the early Industrial Revolution
- / Transformed the economic structure of nineteenth-century British society
- / Was an English statesman
- / Developed a method of producing pig iron in a blast furnace fuelled by coke rather than charcoal
- / Improved on Thomas Newcomen's 1712 Newcomen steam engine with his Watt steam engine in 1776
- / Was the inventor of the flying shuttle
22 Clues: / Was an English statesman • / English romantic painter • / He developed a horse-drawn hoe. • / His primary invention, the automobile • / Arrived in London to train as a doctor • / Was the inventor of the flying shuttle • / He was the inventor of "macadamization" • / Created the first practical steam engine • / Appeared at a pivotal moment in modern history • ...
The Industrial Revolution 2018-12-17
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- / He was the inventor of "macadamization"
- / Created the first practical steam engine
- / Developed a method of producing pig iron in a blast furnace fuelled by coke rather than charcoal
- / Is credited with inventing the spinning jenny in 1764
- / Was an English civil engineer and mechanical engineer
- / Was an English statesman
- / He wrote stories that told of the hardships of the industrial revolution
- / Appeared at a pivotal moment in modern history
- / Transformed the economic structure of nineteenth-century British society
- / Wrote The American Crisis papers during the Revolutionary War
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- / Arrived in London to train as a doctor
- / At the age of six he went for free education to the local Church of England school
- / English romantic painter
- / An English inventor and a leading entrepreneur during the early Industrial Revolution
- / Almost everything about the French Revolution appalled him
- / Was the inventor of the flying shuttle
- / His primary invention, the automobile
- / Is a secret oath-based organization of English textile workers in the 19th century
- / Was a Welsh textile manufacturer and a philanthropic social reformer
- / He developed a horse-drawn hoe.
- / Improved on Thomas Newcomen's 1712 Newcomen steam engine with his Watt steam engine in 1776
- / American inventor best known for inventing the cotton gin
22 Clues: / English romantic painter • / Was an English statesman • / He developed a horse-drawn hoe. • / His primary invention, the automobile • / Arrived in London to train as a doctor • / Was the inventor of the flying shuttle • / He was the inventor of "macadamization" • / Created the first practical steam engine • / Appeared at a pivotal moment in modern history • ...
Katharine's Crossword Puzzle 2 2019-10-28
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- SmartPhone Maker
- Smallest Lake
- Sleeping Beauty to her Mom and Dad
- Punishments in threes
- Group of owls
- 3D triangle
- North West Territories Capital
- Madagascar's Capital
- Daddy's favourite candy
- Twinkle Twinkle Little ...
- 10,000 times 0.5
- Favourite Music Genre
- Treat for mommy
- Katharine's school friend Haley
- Humpty Dumpty or Jack And Jill
- PK's cake last year
- Canada's Flag
- February zodiac
- Famous Volkswagen Beetle
- Mommy car model
- Gymnasium F. J. ...
- Skunk to a young Nathaniel
- 2 to the power of 4
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- Goodnight Kiss Singer
- Bud's cake last year
- Birth year in Roman Numerals
- National animal
- Paw Patrol Mayor
- School Computers
- Mommy's hobby
- 10 zeros
- Carved pumpkin
- Nathaniel to Nonni
- Canada's longest river
- Game with Chuck
- Daddy's favourite TV show
- Nonni to others
- Sonar's Home
- Group of dolphins
- Closest world wonder
- Tangled's antagonist
- Before "eat time" call
- Russian Capital
- Most powerful chess piece
- Christmas month
- Your Favourite Car
- 7 sided shape
- Mr. Men's second
- Your teacher to her parents
- Principal
- Your favourite sport last year
- Brother's friend at school
52 Clues: 10 zeros • Principal • 3D triangle • Sonar's Home • Smallest Lake • Mommy's hobby • Group of owls • 7 sided shape • Canada's Flag • Carved pumpkin • National animal • Game with Chuck • Nonni to others • Russian Capital • Treat for mommy • Christmas month • February zodiac • Mommy car model • SmartPhone Maker • Paw Patrol Mayor • School Computers • 10,000 times 0.5 • Mr. Men's second • Group of dolphins • ...
Socials Studies Crossword 2021-12-14
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- philanthropist and founder and director of homes for poor and deprived children.
- inventor, mechanical engineer, and chemist who improved ThomasNewcomen's 1712 Newcomen steam engine with his Watt steam engine in 1776.
- Revolutionize the Food Industry
- weaver, carpenter, and Inventor - invented the spinning jenny
- inventor, widely known for inventing the cotton gin.
- Romantic Artist - sometimes known as William Turner
- secret oath-based organisation of English textile workers.
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- inventor that created the flying shuttle
- inventor of Macadamisation, an effective and economic method of creating roads.
- politician, philanthropist, and a leader of the movement to abolish the slave trade.
- the Automobile
- the spinning frame.
- of Frankenstein
- journalist and was a notable champion of the freedom of the press.
- inventor who created an engine that harnessed the power of steam.
- American political activist, philosopher, political theorist, and revolutionary.
- Sand Casting
- the first public intercity railway system in the world to use locomotives.
- textile manufacturer, philanthropist and social reformer.
- Economist making theories about economies during the beginning of the industrial revolution.
- Agriculturist - perfected a horse drawn seed drill that economically sowed the seeds in neat rows
- A Christmas Carol
22 Clues: Sand Casting • the Automobile • of Frankenstein • A Christmas Carol • the spinning frame. • Revolutionize the Food Industry • inventor that created the flying shuttle • Romantic Artist - sometimes known as William Turner • inventor, widely known for inventing the cotton gin. • textile manufacturer, philanthropist and social reformer. • ...
Cariad Bach 2024-09-09
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- our favourite shop
- our favourite land mammal
- where we got rained on... a lot
- the department we were in together
- the concert andrew dragged meg to
- our favourite seabird
- our favourite city break (in the UK)
- where we went for tom & jess' weedding
- our first job together
- our favourite amphibian
- the comedian we went to see together
- where we got engaged
- the first opera we seen together
- where we went for meg's birthday in 2022
- first holiday abroad together
- scariest show we've watched together
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- what we played on our first date
- our favourite bird of prey
- what's been helping andrew learn welsh
- andrew's favourite wordle guess
- our favourite island
- the second opera we seen together
- where we did our first wild swim
- where we're getting married
- where we ate on our first date
- our favourite puzzle
- our favourite takeaway
- where I asked meg out on a date
- where we went for matthew & joanna's wedding
- the concert we went to for andrew's birthday
- where we went for denise & kristen's wedding
- where we're going to live together
- our favourite sea mammal
- where we went for hannah and callum's wedding
- where meg first met andrew's parents
35 Clues: our favourite shop • our favourite island • our favourite puzzle • where we got engaged • our favourite seabird • our favourite takeaway • our first job together • our favourite amphibian • our favourite sea mammal • our favourite land mammal • our favourite bird of prey • where we're getting married • first holiday abroad together • where we ate on our first date • ...
Airman Crossword 2012-12-05
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- a general pardon for offenses, especially political offenses, against a government
- subject to or worthy of derision
- likely to occur at any moment
- the space of fourteen nights and days; two weeks
- a beautiful or innocent person, especially a child
- anticipation of adversity or misfortune; suspicion or fear of future trouble or evil
- a body of troops stationed in a fortified place
- to cool or refresh
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- to go back on one's word
- large cosmopolitan genus of mostly small herbs
- a spirit in the form of a wailing woman who appears to or is heard by members of a family as a sign that one of them is about to die
- supreme power or sovereignty held by a single person
- the forepart of a ship or boat
- pertaining to unit of ground forces
- having one's identity concealed, as under an assumed name, especially to avoid notice or formal attentions
- a protective covering of canvas or other material waterproofed with tar, paint, or wax
- exceeding the bounds of custom, propriety, or reason, especially in amount or extent
- a monarch; a king, queen, or other supreme ruler
- a metal receptacle for holding live coals or other fuel, as for heating a room
- French for sir or Mr.
20 Clues: to cool or refresh • French for sir or Mr. • to go back on one's word • likely to occur at any moment • the forepart of a ship or boat • subject to or worthy of derision • pertaining to unit of ground forces • large cosmopolitan genus of mostly small herbs • a body of troops stationed in a fortified place • the space of fourteen nights and days; two weeks • ...
K9 Crossword Week 2 2021-05-18
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- Which breed has a black tongue? (4,4)
- A song that Elvis sang about dogs? (5,3)
- Which film did 'Einstein' the dog stared in? (4,2,3,6)
- Which breed of dog is playing piece in Monopoly? (8,7)
- What is the most common medical condition in dogs? (7)
- What were Dachshunds originally bred for? (6,7)
- Which breed was once known as St. John Newfoundland? (8,8)
- I am a Saint Bernard named after a composer. What is my name?
- The Golden Retrieve original comes from which country? (8)
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- What dog does the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have? (6,7)
- What was the name of Bill Sykes dog? (5,3)
- Bo was the name of Barbara Obama's dog. What was it's breed? (10,5,3)
- What was the dog called in the comic strip 'Peanuts'? (6)
- Which dog has it's name transacted to "dwarfs dog" in welsh? (5)
- What is the national dog of France? (6)
- What breed was 'Rin-Tin-Tin'? (6,8)
- Since 1991, the annual Crufis Dog Show has been held in which British city? (10)
- Which breed was drawn on many ancient monuments in Egypt? (7)
- What breed was once considered sacred in China? (8)
- What is the only dog that can't bark? (7)
20 Clues: What breed was 'Rin-Tin-Tin'? (6,8) • Which breed has a black tongue? (4,4) • What is the national dog of France? (6) • A song that Elvis sang about dogs? (5,3) • What is the only dog that can't bark? (7) • What was the name of Bill Sykes dog? (5,3) • What were Dachshunds originally bred for? (6,7) • What breed was once considered sacred in China? (8) • ...
famous people crossword 2021-12-30
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- was an English-born American political activist, philosopher, political theorist, and revolutionary.
- strong interest in farming turnips and his role in the British Agricultural Revolution.
- as a Welsh textile manufacturer, philanthropist and social reformer
- He had a private geological museum,
- an English inventor and a leading entrepreneur during the early Industrial Revolution.
- his economic theory is the idea that markets tend to work best when the government leaves them alone.
- improved on Thomas Newcomen's 1712 Newcomen steam engine
- known for inventing the cotton gin,
- was a British politician, philanthropist, and a leader of the movement to abolish the slave trade
- Inventor of of the atmospheric steam engine.
- lived and worked in Lancashire, England.
- founder of ford motor company
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- an English civil engineer and mechanical engineer.
- was an English novelist
- British weavers and textile workers who objected to the increased use of mechanized looms and knitting frames
- pioneer in social work who founded more than 90 homes for destitute children.
- most important creation was the flying shuttle,
- freedom of the press in the United Kingdom.
- was an English writer and social critic
- Helped transform farming practices
- developed the coke burning blast furnace that made it possible to produce commercial grade iron cost-effectively.
- was an English painter, printmaker and watercolourist.
22 Clues: was an English novelist • founder of ford motor company • Helped transform farming practices • He had a private geological museum, • known for inventing the cotton gin, • was an English writer and social critic • lived and worked in Lancashire, England. • freedom of the press in the United Kingdom. • Inventor of of the atmospheric steam engine. • ...
Dixie Crossword 2020-06-29
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- loads of good films on here (7)
- Jack’s favourite sport (7)
- Gaggy’s job (7)
- sounds like a thornhill superhero (6)
- a band so good they named them twice (5,5)
- he’s the best character in Gavin & Stacey & I’ll tell you for why (5,4)
- gaggy’s team (7,4)
- Wales’s top goalscorer (4)
- one of Ben’s favourite actors (4,7)
- loud dog or ex Wales rugby player (5)
- a hellishly good team (3,6)
- lovely pizza here (4,5)
- he lives on the wumpa islands (and the PS4) (5,9)
- everybody’s favourite greeting (2)
- a Neighbour in Freystrop that Alfie loves to talk to (4)
- short funny man Ben used to love watching (6)
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- Harry & Lloyd (or Johnson & Trump!) 4,3,6)
- Dave Bosh & Gaggy all drive one (10)
- a comfy new addition to the house (3)
- a hairstyle that’s hitting Dixie (8)
- a footballer born in Madeira (7)
- Ben loves to bake this fruity concoction (6,4)
- the hero of ratatouille (4)
- nanny & Gaggy like making them (5,5)
- a kind of folk found in the USA (or Freystrop) (5)
- great welsh band (13)
- Bosh’s excercise equipment (7)
- something to float around on (4)
- I could swear that’s Nicola Sturgeon!!! (5,6)
29 Clues: Gaggy’s job (7) • gaggy’s team (7,4) • great welsh band (13) • lovely pizza here (4,5) • Jack’s favourite sport (7) • Wales’s top goalscorer (4) • the hero of ratatouille (4) • a hellishly good team (3,6) • Bosh’s excercise equipment (7) • loads of good films on here (7) • a footballer born in Madeira (7) • something to float around on (4) • everybody’s favourite greeting (2) • ...
Royal Related Crossword 2023-02-23
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- Birthday celebrated by the Queen Mother in 2000
- Name of a Royal Yacht
- Divorcee who King Edward VIII abdicated for
- Old unit of currency
- Favourite royal drink
- Royal surname
- Actress who played Queen Elizabeth I twice in films
- University where Prince William met Catherine Middleton
- Place where Prince Philip was born
- Place royals traditionally spend Christmas
- Name of the King of Spain
- Surname of Princess Diana's wedding dress designers
- Where the body of King Richard III was found
- Origin of a Welsh Corgi
- Actor who portrayed King George VI
- First name of the longest lived British royal
- Fill in the missing word "Happy and [...]"
- Name of a major diamond
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- Wife and Queen Consort of King Edward VII
- Younger sister of the late Queen Elizabeth
- Official Scottish residence in Edinburgh
- Nickname for King Richard I
- Number of wives King Henry VIII had
- Scottish servant and favourite of Queen Victoria
- Royal house belonging to King George III
- Song allegedly composed by King Henry VIII
- Flag used when a monarch is in residence
- Total number of children born to Queen Victoria
- Queen Elizabeth's first Prime Minister
- Anniversary symbol that marks 50 years
30 Clues: Royal surname • Old unit of currency • Name of a Royal Yacht • Favourite royal drink • Origin of a Welsh Corgi • Name of a major diamond • Name of the King of Spain • Nickname for King Richard I • Place where Prince Philip was born • Actor who portrayed King George VI • Number of wives King Henry VIII had • Queen Elizabeth's first Prime Minister • ...
English Exam Review 2023-12-18
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- military leader in 'The Great Stone Face'
- narrative decision in which characters, places, and items are symbols
- verbal used as a noun
- mystic who advocated for awarenes of God's presence, wrote 'The Practice of the Presence of God'
- discrepancy between appearance and reality
- monk who wrote 'Of the Imitation of Christ'
- English Christian poet from a Welsh family, author of 'Elixir'
- author of 'Hinds' Feet on High Places', used allegories
- verbal used as an adjective
- Latin for "still higher" or "ever upward"
- author of 'The Great Stone Face', born in Salem, Massachusetts
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- great grand-niece of another poet, taught English Literature at a women's college
- how the writer deals with the subject; intended effect on the audience
- contrast between what a character says and what the audience knows is true
- verba that can be used as a noun, adjective, or adverb
- saying the opposite of what is meant
- author of 'Exelcior', only American poet with a statue in Westminster Abbey
- American clergyman, author of 'Work'
- ridicule of human folly/vice with the purpose of correcting it
- author of 'Three Words of Strength', considered the greatest German dramatist
- author of quality, won the Order of Merit and Nobel Prize for Literature
- central idea that gives the story meaning
22 Clues: verbal used as a noun • verbal used as an adjective • saying the opposite of what is meant • American clergyman, author of 'Work' • military leader in 'The Great Stone Face' • central idea that gives the story meaning • Latin for "still higher" or "ever upward" • discrepancy between appearance and reality • monk who wrote 'Of the Imitation of Christ' • ...
crossword 2023-11-30
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- Fastest rapper ever
- Very famous English playwright, known for his unique wording
- Richest country on Earth by GDP per capita
- Famous spy plane, used against the USSR
- Smallest country in the world
- Most populous country in the world
- A ball that Americans throw and Brits kick
- Big hot thing in the sky
- Famous Treasurer that got his own musical
- What the "R" in the DR of Congo stands for
- Predecessor to Poland
- Only country with a gun on their flag
- Sock in Spanish
- Most populous city in the world
- Hello in Japanese
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- Best-selling video game ever
- Casino game where the goal is to get to 21
- Poorest country on Earth by GDP per capita
- Person who was the USA's president longest
- The fantasy animal on the Welsh and Bhutanese flags
- First president of the USA
- Nickname of the British Flag
- Best Wizard spell in DnD
- What happened in California from 1848-1855
- Really long document that James Madison wrote
- What the British would call the state Uncle Dave lives in
- Largest country in the world
- Movie about balloons attached to a house
- Tallest US president ever
29 Clues: Sock in Spanish • Hello in Japanese • Fastest rapper ever • Predecessor to Poland • Best Wizard spell in DnD • Big hot thing in the sky • Tallest US president ever • First president of the USA • Best-selling video game ever • Nickname of the British Flag • Largest country in the world • Smallest country in the world • Most populous city in the world • Most populous country in the world • ...
Cultural History of Great Britain - Terminology 2020-12-10
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- , A country that is part of the United Kingdom
- , universities which were founded in the major industrial cities in Great Britain in the 19th century
- Capital of Scotland
- Computer programing language which name was inspired by the famous comedy group
- , Formally known as the Henry Wood Promenade Concerts
- , Education law which was established in 1944 that imposed that local education authorities had to provide free of cost meals and milk to pupils.
- Houses that are connected directly to each other in a row and sharing a wall. This type of housing usually is several stories and is sometimes known as a two-up two-down.
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- , Schools which select their pupils based on their academic performance in the eleven plus exam
- institution which used to provided accommodation, employment and maintenance for the sick
- the surname of the founder of modern nursing
- Festival about welsh culture
- , Combination of Oxford and Cambridge Universities
- A distinct dialect that emerged from the East End of London
- ,an animal depicted in the royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom
- the last conquest and occupation of England
15 Clues: Capital of Scotland • Festival about welsh culture • the last conquest and occupation of England • the surname of the founder of modern nursing • , Combination of Oxford and Cambridge Universities • , A country that is part of the United Kingdom • A distinct dialect that emerged from the East End of London • ...
Europe 2013-04-19
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- /Sheep's stomach stuffed with pudding made with oatmeal.
- herbes /Mixture of fresh chives, parsley, tarragon, and chervil.
- / A custard tart served with many variations as a appitizer.
- /A steamed bath in which water is poured on hot stones to create steam.
- /Sweedish pancakes.
- /Style of cooking practiced by most French families.
- /light meal
- /Small dumplings made from wheat flour.
- /A type of mussel along the welsh coast.
- /snails eaten as food.
- /A buffet including a wide variety of hot and cold dishes.
- /A rare type of fungi; that grows underground.
- /Crustaceons related to the lobsters.
- /Roast
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- /emphansizes lightness and natural tastes in foods.
- /mashed potatoes mixed with chopped scallions, shredded cooked cabbage and melted butter.
- /Traditional basin is a deep, thick rimmed bowl.
- cuisine /Characterize elaborate preparations, fancy garnishes.
- /Paper thin pastries filled with plums,apples,etc.
- /A meat stock base.
- /Battered, deep-fried fish fillet served with british french fries.
- /small dishes designed to stimulate appetite.
- /Form of a ancient celtic language.
- Famous potatoe pancakes enjoyed throughout Germany.
- /Traditional everyday style of cooking.
- / Thin,delicate pancakes
- Flakey, butterey yeast rolls shaped into cresents.
- /dried cod thats soaked in a lye solution.
- /Open faced sandwiches made with thin, sour rye bread.
29 Clues: /Roast • /light meal • /A meat stock base. • /Sweedish pancakes. • /snails eaten as food. • / Thin,delicate pancakes • /Form of a ancient celtic language. • /Crustaceons related to the lobsters. • /Traditional everyday style of cooking. • /Small dumplings made from wheat flour. • /A type of mussel along the welsh coast. • /dried cod thats soaked in a lye solution. • ...
Sly Cooper General Knowledge Crossword: No.2-3/6/2013. 2013-06-02
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- A form of dark magic used by Mz Rubi.(6)
- Jean Bison powers a battery for Arpeggio with what?(8,6)
- Who is the Panda King's daughter?(4,4)
- These organs power the Iron Horse trains.(5,3,7)
- Which original Inspector acted mentor to Carmelita?(7)
- What form of illegal substance does Rajan produce?(5)
- Also known as 'Kid Cooper', give this relative's first name.(8)
- The villain who conspired with Neyla.(8)
- Muggshot has a casino in this city.(4)
- The first Clockwerk parts posessed by Rajan.(5)
- Miss Decibel has one stuck in her trunk.(7)
- Neyla's name for Carmelita.(3,4,5)
- What is the principal colour of the van?(6)
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- What form does Sir Galleth's cane take?(8,4)
- The device allowing Clockwerk to have immortality.(4,4)
- The location of the Panda King's lair.(6,9)
- What floral word can Clockwerk be heard to say at his first defeat?(7)
- What is the Sly 2 sub-title?(4,2,7)
- Caused by Clock-La, what injury does Bentley sustain?(9,4)
- The gang formed to oppose the Coopers.(3,8,4)
- What does Dimitri accuse Sly of being obsessed with?(6)
- Name the kraken that appears in Sly 3.(7)
- A welsh villain.(7)
- The gems mined in 'Rumble Down Under'.(5)
24 Clues: A welsh villain.(7) • Neyla's name for Carmelita.(3,4,5) • What is the Sly 2 sub-title?(4,2,7) • Who is the Panda King's daughter?(4,4) • Muggshot has a casino in this city.(4) • A form of dark magic used by Mz Rubi.(6) • The villain who conspired with Neyla.(8) • Name the kraken that appears in Sly 3.(7) • The gems mined in 'Rumble Down Under'.(5) • ...
Wedding Crossword 2016-06-07
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- 'Midsummer Night's ______', Shakespeare's play in which Emma directed Nick in their first year (5).
- 'J. G. _______', Nick's favourite author (7).
- Buckinghamshire village where Emma grew up (4).
- Emma and Nick's favourite city on their trip to America (7).
- 'Royal Leamington ___', where Emma and Nick lived in their second and third years of university (3).
- 'Sir Evelyn de _________', owner of estate where Emma did her paper round (10).
- '_____ wa Thiongo'o', Emma's favourite author (5).
- Emma and Nick's favourite board game (8).
- 'David ______', Nick and Emma's favourite goalkeeper (6).
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- 'Top __________', weekly night at the Warwick Students' Union (6).
- Halls where Emma lived in her first year of university; Latin for 'well-makers' (11).
- Nick's best man (5).
- 'Stand up if you hate __________' (9).
- Road on which Emma and Nick currently live; palace where Queen resides most often (7).
- One of Emma's bridesmaids (7).
- Emma's least favourite city in Canada (7).
- Where Emma and Nick have lived for nearly four years; women's high-security prison (8).
- By far the greatest team the world has ever seen (7).
- Suburban London village where Nick grew up (6).
- '_____ terrier', the breed of dog that Emma and Nick are soon to house (5).
20 Clues: Nick's best man (5). • One of Emma's bridesmaids (7). • 'Stand up if you hate __________' (9). • Emma and Nick's favourite board game (8). • Emma's least favourite city in Canada (7). • 'J. G. _______', Nick's favourite author (7). • Buckinghamshire village where Emma grew up (4). • Suburban London village where Nick grew up (6). • ...
Happy Birthday MAAC 2020-04-17
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- Also known as Kaapstad (4,4)
- Bat and ball game with a break for lunch and tea (7)
- Northern football team currently top of the Premier League (9,8,4)
- Joints between the thigh and lower leg, sometimes arthritic, can be treated successfully with Tumeric (5)
- Spouse, partner, mate (7)
- City in the southern hemisphere occupying much of the coastline of Port Phillip (9)
- Soft frozen food made with milk and cream (3,5)
- English equivalent of Chirurgia in Latin (7)
- Take on a burden or responsibility (8)
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- Sounds like a car your dad has, but is spelled differently (6)
- The act of putting a liquid into a person's body using a needle and syringe (9)
- Small room in a house for personal time out (3,3)
- Full contact sport, originated in England in the first half of the 20th Century (5)
- City in England, straddling the Avon, with a prosperous maritime history (6)
- Surname, derived from the old Welsh musical instrument the crwth (8)
- Apium Graveoleus (6)
- The climax of the sheep farmer's year (7)
- Teaching hospital in Paddington, London (2,5)
- Sibling (7)
- Winter sport, enjoyed by medical professionals on conferences (6)
- _ Strong, English actor known for being a good villain; 50 year old Orthopaedic surgeon in Bristol (4)
- One's father (3)
22 Clues: Sibling (7) • One's father (3) • Apium Graveoleus (6) • Spouse, partner, mate (7) • Also known as Kaapstad (4,4) • Take on a burden or responsibility (8) • The climax of the sheep farmer's year (7) • English equivalent of Chirurgia in Latin (7) • Teaching hospital in Paddington, London (2,5) • Soft frozen food made with milk and cream (3,5) • ...
Syntax 2020-05-03
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- SVO, VSO, SOV, etc.
- Inflects for tense, person, number, etc., without carrying main verbal semantic meaning
- Position at the top of the NP Accessibility Hierarchy
- Standalone morpheme providing just one piece of grammatical information
- “I” and “She” are this case in English
- The “A” in SAP
- Prepositions, articles, and conjunctions (but not verbs) in English, e.g.
- The case used when P=S
- The “P” in SAP
- Minnesota weather feature
- Agent-Patient is one _______ system
- # of students in our class
- When nouns come before adjectives in NPs, e.g.
- Can be skilfully employed to deflect blame!
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- S≠A≠P alignment
- “That’s the player who I always forget her name” (What type of relative is this?)
- A verb with two arguments
- Can be nominal, verbal, or adjectival, and there’s one per clause
- Basic word order in English
- MacLing drink of choice
- A verb with one argument
- “She __made__ me do it!”, e.g.
- These go almost anywhere!
- Hard words to say in Welsh
- What the ’s in “Ollie’s carrot” is marking
- A strategy that relative clauses sometimes use
- We’ve grown a lot of them
- Graduation month
- The “S” in SAP
- When “what” “why” “who” won’t move
30 Clues: The “A” in SAP • The “P” in SAP • The “S” in SAP • S≠A≠P alignment • Graduation month • SVO, VSO, SOV, etc. • The case used when P=S • MacLing drink of choice • A verb with one argument • A verb with two arguments • These go almost anywhere! • We’ve grown a lot of them • Minnesota weather feature • Hard words to say in Welsh • # of students in our class • Basic word order in English • ...
Poets 2019-04-16
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- Her only novel is semi-autobiographic and 'jar'-ring
- Irish poet best known for book about a painting
- English Romantic Age Poet known for 'clouds'
- American free form poet of the modern era
- He was the first Irish poet awarded a Nobel Prize in Literature
- Chicago born artist and children's poet of zany verse
- Ancient Greek poet of epic saga
- This Poet Laureate is best known for his 'charge'
- Famous American author, poetess, activist and 'phenomenal woman'
- This English poet created a land of wonder
- Naturalist American poet of New England birth
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- Southern poet of the 'Harlem Renaissance'
- Norwegian 'father of realism' poet
- English poet who 'lost' and 'regained' something
- Welsh poet that was emulated by songwriter of the 60's
- Romantic American poetess of 'hope'
- American poet that is affectionately called 'Uncle' in some societies
- Famous English bard whose life is cloaked in mystery
- This Italian poet is 'divine'-ly known by his first name only
- American transcendentalist and romantic movement poet
- His silly verses are the best prescription
- This poet is best known for a dark bird that speaks only one word
- English poet of the Middle Ages has many 'tales' that he has told
- This poetess is best known for her 'color'-ful novel
24 Clues: Ancient Greek poet of epic saga • Norwegian 'father of realism' poet • Romantic American poetess of 'hope' • Southern poet of the 'Harlem Renaissance' • American free form poet of the modern era • His silly verses are the best prescription • This English poet created a land of wonder • English Romantic Age Poet known for 'clouds' • ...
famous people crossword 2021-12-30
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- was an English-born American political activist, philosopher, political theorist, and revolutionary.
- strong interest in farming turnips and his role in the British Agricultural Revolution.
- as a Welsh textile manufacturer, philanthropist and social reformer
- He had a private geological museum,
- an English inventor and a leading entrepreneur during the early Industrial Revolution.
- his economic theory is the idea that markets tend to work best when the government leaves them alone.
- improved on Thomas Newcomen's 1712 Newcomen steam engine
- known for inventing the cotton gin,
- was a British politician, philanthropist, and a leader of the movement to abolish the slave trade
- Inventor of of the atmospheric steam engine.
- lived and worked in Lancashire, England.
- founder of ford motor company
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- an English civil engineer and mechanical engineer.
- was an English novelist
- British weavers and textile workers who objected to the increased use of mechanized looms and knitting frames
- pioneer in social work who founded more than 90 homes for destitute children.
- most important creation was the flying shuttle,
- freedom of the press in the United Kingdom.
- was an English writer and social critic
- Helped transform farming practices
- developed the coke burning blast furnace that made it possible to produce commercial grade iron cost-effectively.
- was an English painter, printmaker and watercolourist.
22 Clues: was an English novelist • founder of ford motor company • Helped transform farming practices • He had a private geological museum, • known for inventing the cotton gin, • was an English writer and social critic • lived and worked in Lancashire, England. • freedom of the press in the United Kingdom. • Inventor of of the atmospheric steam engine. • ...
Nsquared round 2 2024-08-20
Across
- You and Munashe vibed to this
- We used this to get around
- The organization I'm applying to work for
- I was denied entry into this establishment
- Where we had our first date
- I ordered from this restaurant on our first day
- My go to club
- This replaced rosè as my go to
- Name of the milkshake I ordered for you from CreamyInn
- The brand of the jacket I stole from you that became my go to item
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- I was convinced I could learn this language
- The treasure chest with all our memories I.e our time capsule
- We ordered this at Pariah
- You and Munashe paid double for this
- This object stayed by my bedside at Greystone on my bedside and made rounds in the house
- A top tier series with a great acting
- We bought this item on the side of the road after you had been craving it the entire trip
- Where I lost my dignity, all in the name of money
- You were on the hunt for the these
- She was like our Nigel
- this item almost bankrupted us at Bon Marchè
- I never got to cook this for you
- Christmas in July
23 Clues: My go to club • Christmas in July • She was like our Nigel • We ordered this at Pariah • We used this to get around • Where we had our first date • You and Munashe vibed to this • This replaced rosè as my go to • I never got to cook this for you • You were on the hunt for the these • You and Munashe paid double for this • A top tier series with a great acting • ...
Toni's Portofolio 2023-05-17
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- United Kingdom's 'leading' family
- a series of seven fantasy novels written by British author J. K. Rowling.
- a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London.
- English former professional footballer with the initials 'D.B'
- a hot dish consisting of fried fish in batter, served with chips.
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- a former member of One Direction with the initials 'H.S'
- an English, Welsh and Irish public holiday, observed annually on 29 May, to commemorate the restoration of the Stuart monarchy in May 1660.
- an English poet and cultural critic who worked as an inspector of schools. He was the son of Thomas Arnold
- the practice of growing and cultivating plants as part of horticulture.
- an English entrepreneur believed to have produced the first mass-produced toothbrush in 1780
10 Clues: United Kingdom's 'leading' family • a former member of One Direction with the initials 'H.S' • English former professional footballer with the initials 'D.B' • a hot dish consisting of fried fish in batter, served with chips. • the practice of growing and cultivating plants as part of horticulture. • ...
Elijah Clarke, Austin Dabney, Lyman Hall, George Walton, Button Gwinnett, Nancy Hart 2017-10-26
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- , Button Gwinnett's national origin
- , Lyman Hall's first profession
- , Top position Lyman Hall held in Georgia
- , A document signed by Thomas Jefferson, Lyman Hall, George Walton, Button Gwinnett, and many others
- ,Who was the leader for the patriots at The Battle of Kettle Creek?
- , Length of time Mr. Walton was held captive
- , Why did Austin Dabney receive land after the Battle of Kettle Creek?
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- , What county in Georgia is named after a woman?
- , Who was a slave who became a private in the Georgia militia and fought against the British in The Revolutionary War
- , Mr. Walton received this position in the Georgia Militia
- The name of Mr. Walton's Georgia home
- , The battle that lifted the morale of the militia led by Elijah Clarke with the help of Austin Dabney
- , Which county in Georgia is named after Elijah Clarke ?
- Adams ,Button Gwinnett wrote the first draft of Georgia's constitution based on this man's pamphlet
- , George Walton was chosen to replace a delegate to the Continental Congress because the delegate was this
15 Clues: , Lyman Hall's first profession • , Button Gwinnett's national origin • The name of Mr. Walton's Georgia home • , Top position Lyman Hall held in Georgia • , Length of time Mr. Walton was held captive • , What county in Georgia is named after a woman? • , Which county in Georgia is named after Elijah Clarke ? • , Mr. Walton received this position in the Georgia Militia • ...
First Choice DEI Black History Month activity ✊🏾 2024-10-20
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- Popular West African rice dish, known for its rich flavor.
- First Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo, fought for independence.
- British supermodel and one of the most famous Black models in history
- Jamaican sprinter, fastest man alive.
- Colorful Caribbean festival celebrated worldwide, including in Notting Hill.
- British long-distance runner and Olympic champion.
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- A day to support Black-owned businesses in the UK, held on the first Saturday of every month.Lenny Henry – British comedian, actor, and co-founder of Comic Relief.
- British actor known for roles in The Wire and Luther.
- Welsh singer of Nigerian descent, known for her Bond theme songs
- Iconic American singer and Black cultural symbol.
- Starchy banana-like food, often fried or baked, popular in African and Caribbean cuisine.
- Caribbean music genre originating in Trinidad and Tobago, known for its rhythmic style.
- Influential American poet and author of "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings."
- Reggae legend from Jamaica known for hits like "One Love."
- The ship that brought Caribbean immigrants to Britain in 1948.
15 Clues: Jamaican sprinter, fastest man alive. • Iconic American singer and Black cultural symbol. • British long-distance runner and Olympic champion. • British actor known for roles in The Wire and Luther. • Popular West African rice dish, known for its rich flavor. • Reggae legend from Jamaica known for hits like "One Love." • ...
Tolkien review 2021-05-30
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- something heavy, difficult to carry
- One of Gandalf's other names
- Sam matures into "Sam_______"
- to look for
- this prevented Bilbo from killing Gollum
- the chief Ring-bearer
- the object containing starlight given by Galadriel
- the Lord of the Nazgul, the witch-king of _________
- he is not hasty
- Black Riders and the Fellowship
- the Nordic sagas which influenced Tolkien were written here
- a story
- Gandalf's advice about the Ring, "keep it _____
- the original rp game (2)
- a sworn promise
- gave his horse to a wounded Frodo (NOT Arwen!)
- Aragorn's gift from Galadriel, for his sword
- it happens when you put on the Ring
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- Frodo was Bilbo's _______
- Gandalf said,"look out for me, especially at ________ times
- inspired by a place in Switzerland
- the language that inspired the Elvish Quenya
- creator of Uruk-Hai
- the Ring must be destroyed in Mount _____
- the "fool of a Took"
- they lie in the land of Mordor
- a weight or problem, e.g.Isildur's _________
- Gandalf's advice (2)"... and keep it _______"
- the original rp game 1) ___________ & ______
- the language that inspired Tolkien to create the Elvish language Sindarin
- Frodo & Sam met Faramir behind one
- a word-game, beloved by Gollum
- Hobbits don't like these
- Bilbo's house: ____ End
34 Clues: a story • to look for • he is not hasty • a sworn promise • creator of Uruk-Hai • the "fool of a Took" • the chief Ring-bearer • Bilbo's house: ____ End • Hobbits don't like these • the original rp game (2) • Frodo was Bilbo's _______ • One of Gandalf's other names • Sam matures into "Sam_______" • they lie in the land of Mordor • a word-game, beloved by Gollum • ...
famous people crossword 2021-12-30
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- was an English-born American political activist, philosopher, political theorist, and revolutionary.
- strong interest in farming turnips and his role in the British Agricultural Revolution.
- as a Welsh textile manufacturer, philanthropist and social reformer
- He had a private geological museum,
- an English inventor and a leading entrepreneur during the early Industrial Revolution.
- his economic theory is the idea that markets tend to work best when the government leaves them alone.
- improved on Thomas Newcomen's 1712 Newcomen steam engine
- known for inventing the cotton gin,
- was a British politician, philanthropist, and a leader of the movement to abolish the slave trade
- Inventor of of the atmospheric steam engine.
- lived and worked in Lancashire, England.
- founder of ford motor company
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- an English civil engineer and mechanical engineer.
- was an English novelist
- British weavers and textile workers who objected to the increased use of mechanized looms and knitting frames
- pioneer in social work who founded more than 90 homes for destitute children.
- most important creation was the flying shuttle,
- freedom of the press in the United Kingdom.
- was an English writer and social critic
- Helped transform farming practices
- developed the coke burning blast furnace that made it possible to produce commercial grade iron cost-effectively.
- was an English painter, printmaker and watercolourist.
22 Clues: was an English novelist • founder of ford motor company • Helped transform farming practices • He had a private geological museum, • known for inventing the cotton gin, • was an English writer and social critic • lived and worked in Lancashire, England. • freedom of the press in the United Kingdom. • Inventor of of the atmospheric steam engine. • ...
LANGUAGES OF EUROPE 2024-05-07
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- How many countries in Europe have English as their official language?
- Which language is the official language of Austria?
- Which is the oldest living language in Europe?
- One of the official languages of Finland.
- What is the official language of the country where is the Eiffel Tower?
- Translate the word "beautiful" into Italian.
- What is the translation of the word "uisce" from Irish to English?
- Which language sounds similar to Latvian language?
- Which language in its alphabet has letters alpha, beta, gamma?
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- This language is spoken throughout Europe, but mostly in the United Kingdom.
- In which country besides Greece is Greek the official language?
- What alphabet is the English alphabet based on?
- A Celtic language of Wales.
- In which country are French and German two of the three official national languages?
- What is the official language of the country where the Eurovision Song Contest will be in this year?
- What is the official language of a country where pizza is a traditional food?
- Which country in Europe has three official languages?
- What is the official language of the country where Madrid is the capital city?
- In which language the word "kwiat" means "flower"?
- Name the official language of our northern neighbour country.
20 Clues: A Celtic language of Wales. • One of the official languages of Finland. • Translate the word "beautiful" into Italian. • Which is the oldest living language in Europe? • What alphabet is the English alphabet based on? • In which language the word "kwiat" means "flower"? • Which language sounds similar to Latvian language? • ...
First & Second Year Anniversary 2024-11-01
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- Our new beginning behind these doors
- Returning to a place where love was professed, and the beauty still leaves us impressed
- October’s test to earn our stripes
- A sudden call for change, a week to decide
- Adopted feline ginger that turns purple in the right light
- A slice of nostalgia topped with stolen sweetness
- Land of dragons and song, where Welsh roots belong
- Gondolas and gelato
- At childhood's start, where lessons inspire, We returned to present, rekindling the fire
- The deep end dive of May
- Island port of flowers, where New Year blooms by the sea
- A secret soirée to bid farewell to youth, with tapas and laughter, and a galactic treasure to uncouth.
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- Sailing through history
- In a city of sails, we wandered the shore, with festive lights and gardens galore
- Highland holiday cheers
- The smell of herbs, trails of mud, and rainy romance
- A royal numeral among Waterberg’s wilderness
- A launch celebration for a project well done
- Casting our votes, a first-time delight, participating in democracy, future burning bright
- In emerald and gilded hues, a tense contest yields a hard-fought conquest
- Confusion or mistake on our anniversary date
- A very important cafe
- Uplifted at work or stuck in-between?
- Our first 'I do'
24 Clues: Our first 'I do' • Gondolas and gelato • A very important cafe • Sailing through history • Highland holiday cheers • The deep end dive of May • October’s test to earn our stripes • Our new beginning behind these doors • Uplifted at work or stuck in-between? • A sudden call for change, a week to decide • A royal numeral among Waterberg’s wilderness • ...
Fern Hill - Dylan Thomas 2022-06-17
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- The style of which the poem is written in.
- The underlying/secondary theme that the poem follows throughout.
- His poems exhibited less of social themes but rather felt more _________.
- The number of lines each stanza has.
- This color is used multiple times to indicate the poet's innocence, tender age and free time.
- This color indicates that the poet has become greedy and corrupted.
- According to the poet his death is slowed down by his memories of _______.
- From stanza one we can deduce that the poet's experiences are based on the place where he is residing which is a _______.
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- In stanza 3 the horses are used to represent the young poet's __________.
- the most used literary device in the poem is __________.
- The poet uses imagery to describe the farm as the Garden of _______ in stanza 4.
- The most recurring theme that the poet expresses resent against as well as being personified is _______.
- He is mostly well know for this feature of poetry.
- Thomas wrote most of his poetry in his _________.
- Dylan Thomas is a ________ poet.
15 Clues: Dylan Thomas is a ________ poet. • The number of lines each stanza has. • The style of which the poem is written in. • Thomas wrote most of his poetry in his _________. • He is mostly well know for this feature of poetry. • the most used literary device in the poem is __________. • The underlying/secondary theme that the poem follows throughout. • ...
Lyman Hall, George Walton, Nancy Hart, Austin Dabney, Button Gwinnett, Elijah Clarke, 2017-10-26
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- Garden, The name of Mr. Walton's Georgia home
- county , Which county in Georgia is named after Elijah Clarke ?
- Adams ,Button Gwinnett wrote the first draft of Georgia's constitution based on this man's pamphlet
- , A document signed by Thomas Jefferson, Lyman Hall, George Walton, Button Gwinnett, and many others
- , Lyman Hall's first profession
- Clarke ,Who was the leader for the patriots at The Battle of Kettle Creek?
- payment , Why did Austin Dabney receive land after the Battle of Kettle Creek?
- months , Length of time Mr. Walton was held captive
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- , Button Gwinnett's national origin
- Creek , The battle that lifted the morale of the militia led by Elijah Clarke with the help of Austin Dabney
- , George Walton was chosen to replace a delegate to the Continental Congress because the delegate was this
- , Top position Lyman Hall held in Georgia
- , Mr. Walton received this position in the Georgia Militia
- county , What county in Georgia is named after a woman?
- Dabney , Who was a slave who became a private in the Georgia militia and fought against the British in The Revolutionary War
15 Clues: , Lyman Hall's first profession • , Button Gwinnett's national origin • , Top position Lyman Hall held in Georgia • Garden, The name of Mr. Walton's Georgia home • months , Length of time Mr. Walton was held captive • county , What county in Georgia is named after a woman? • , Mr. Walton received this position in the Georgia Militia • ...
crossword 1 2023-01-26
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- Any one of three large skeletal muscles that form the buttock and move the thigh
- Welsh film actor (born in 1937)
- A severe and often fatal disease in humans and nonhuman primates (monkeys and chimpanzees) caused by the Ebola virus; characterized by high fever and severe internal bleeding; can be spread from person to person; is largely limited to Africa
- An integer that is an exact divisor of some quantity
- Having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)
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- In some classifications another name for the family Lamnidae
- Small tropical flea; the fertile female burrows under the skin of the host including humans
- A region in northmost Europe inhabited by Lapps
- A genus of fungi belonging to the family Tilletiaceae
9 Clues: Welsh film actor (born in 1937) • A region in northmost Europe inhabited by Lapps • An integer that is an exact divisor of some quantity • A genus of fungi belonging to the family Tilletiaceae • Having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses) • In some classifications another name for the family Lamnidae • ...
Fern Hill - Dylan Thomas 2022-06-17
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- The style of which the poem is written in.
- The underlying/secondary theme that the poem follows throughout.
- His poems exhibited less of social themes but rather felt more _________.
- The number of lines each stanza has.
- This color is used multiple times to indicate the poet's innocence, tender age and free time.
- This color indicates that the poet has become greedy and corrupted.
- According to the poet his death is slowed down by his memories of _______.
- From stanza one we can deduce that the poet's experiences are based on the place where he is residing which is a _______.
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- In stanza 3 the horses are used to represent the young poet's __________.
- the most used literary device in the poem is __________.
- The poet uses imagery to describe the farm as the Garden of _______ in stanza 4.
- The most recurring theme that the poet expresses resent against as well as being personified is _______.
- He is mostly well know for this feature of poetry.
- Thomas wrote most of his poetry in his _________.
- Dylan Thomas is a ________ poet.
15 Clues: Dylan Thomas is a ________ poet. • The number of lines each stanza has. • The style of which the poem is written in. • Thomas wrote most of his poetry in his _________. • He is mostly well know for this feature of poetry. • the most used literary device in the poem is __________. • The underlying/secondary theme that the poem follows throughout. • ...
Everyday Dog breed names 2022-06-15
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- Hunting dog originated in Germany for boar hunting
- German short-haired, medium-sized dog bred from the English bulldog and the Bullenbeisser
- Small, sturdy dog with a repetitive name originally from northern China
- Sled dog that is common in polar regions
- Small dog with a wrinkly, short-muzzled face
- Name for a type of dog descended from bulldogs and terriers that has (unfairly, according to some) a "dangerous" reputation due to its use in dogfighting
- Dog whose name in French means "burrow"
- Toy dog that is named after a Mexican state
- Medium-sized herding dog with a white fluffy coat common to Siberia
- Australia's wild dog
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- Medium-sized herding dog with a black-and-white coat
- Long-bodied dog, with a resemblance (for some) to a frankfurter
- Large and powerful black-and-brown German dog used to herd livestock and pull carts
- English dog that is known from its agility and speed
- Hunting dog from Japan that is recognized by its golden coat and curled tail
- Small Welsh dog whose name means "dwarf dog"
- Muscular medium-sized dog with a wrinkled face from England
- Water dog with a curly coat claimed to be from Germany or France
- Long-haired small dog whose name means "little lion" in Mandarin
19 Clues: Australia's wild dog • Dog whose name in French means "burrow" • Sled dog that is common in polar regions • Toy dog that is named after a Mexican state • Small dog with a wrinkly, short-muzzled face • Small Welsh dog whose name means "dwarf dog" • Hunting dog originated in Germany for boar hunting • Medium-sized herding dog with a black-and-white coat • ...
Cities and Countries of the UK 2016-06-21
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- The people who live in the country beginning with a "W".
- The largest city in the most northern country of the UK.
- Irish Folk who live in the smallest country of the UK.
- People who live in the most northern of the countries of the UK.
- The largest country in the UK.
- The capital city of Scotland.
- The UK country that has mountains, sandy beaches and sheep which projects into the Irish Sea.
- A northern city. Home to the one of the most popular football clubs in England and the world. Many pop groups come from here Oasis, Happy Mondays, Joy Division.
- The capital city of NI.
- A large county in the south west, a place to go surfing.
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- The name of the inhabitants of England.
- The capital of England and the UK.
- One of the biggest cities in the UK. In the West Midlands. Some find the accent difficult.
- Kingdom The two words represented by UK.
- What "L" stands for in LCFC, also the city in which we live.
- The capital city of the country that projects into the Irish Sea.
- Birthplace of the Beatles.
- The second largest country of the UK. Men wear tartan kilts.
- Midlands A region which contains Rutland, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire.
19 Clues: The capital city of NI. • Birthplace of the Beatles. • The capital city of Scotland. • The largest country in the UK. • The capital of England and the UK. • The name of the inhabitants of England. • Kingdom The two words represented by UK. • Irish Folk who live in the smallest country of the UK. • The people who live in the country beginning with a "W". • ...
The War of Roses 2017-01-16
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- Those who challenged Henry came from the House of ______.
- Many wanted someone from another ______ of the royal family to take the throne.
- The symbol of the House of York is the _______ rose.
- Henry VI's family was called the House of ________.
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- This person had himself proclaimed King and locked his two nephews in the tower.
- The conflict between the Houses of Lancaster and York became known as the "War of _______"
- After the Hundred Years' War, England had lost all its territory in ______ except a tiny little piece of land on the coast.
- The King of ______, Henry VI, was mentally ill and the kingdom was running out of money.
- The symbol of the House of Lancaster was a ______ rose.
- A welsh nobleman named _____ Tudor raised up an army, fought King Richard and won.
- The red and white roses together are a symbol of the house of ______.
11 Clues: Henry VI's family was called the House of ________. • The symbol of the House of York is the _______ rose. • The symbol of the House of Lancaster was a ______ rose. • Those who challenged Henry came from the House of ______. • The red and white roses together are a symbol of the house of ______. • ...
Wales 2020-02-21
Dinas Powys and Cardiff 2021-03-30
Across
- a word describing the era of the stone age.
- a word describing the countryside.
- the name of the wealthy family in Cardiff who gave land to the city.
- the era that the restored village was built in.
- the county in Wales where Dinas Powys is situated.
- people who live in Dinas Powys but travel to Cardiff for work.
- a type of bird that can be seen on the lake at Roath Park.
- the name of the priory destroyed in Cardiff in the 13th century.
- the name of the people indigenous to Wales before the Normans came.
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- the resource found in Wales that made work for a lot of people in the 19th century.
- the welsh name for the festival held each year.
- the name of the invaders from France who started in England and then came to Wales.
- the fish that can be seen jumping.
- the name of the memorial built in Roath Park.
- the type of interest described in Cosmestom Lakes Country Park.
- the transport system that helped more people to move to Dinas Powys
- the number that Dinas Powys is in size of settlement in the Vale of Glamorgan.
- an item found from previous civilisations.
- a town south west of Dinas Powys.
19 Clues: a town south west of Dinas Powys. • a word describing the countryside. • the fish that can be seen jumping. • an item found from previous civilisations. • a word describing the era of the stone age. • the name of the memorial built in Roath Park. • the welsh name for the festival held each year. • the era that the restored village was built in. • ...
1530s Opposition to religious change + Royal Authority and government 2022-05-26
Across
- Act against...and Franchises which curbed special powers by regional nobles over a region 1536
- Faction sympathetic to Catherine of Aragon during the 1530s
- town that sparked the pilgrimage of grace with 40,000 pilgrims through fears and rumours 1536
- Nun with disastrous visions of Henry VIII's divorce, exploited by Bocking,Courtenay and others
- Act in 1534 that declared Mary illegitimate and Anne Boleyn's children heirs
- Act in 1534 that made the break with Rome official
- co-operation of the monarch and the King in law making
Down
- Lords Darcy and Hussey supported this rebellion following Mary's exclusion from succession
- contained no more than 20 men during Henry VIII'S reign, mostly lawyers and bureaucrats
- regarded as the highest form of law, used by Cromwell to strengthen religious changes
- London monks that refused to agree to supreme authority
- the creation of departments by Cromwell to oversee management of the royal finances
- Act that reorganised Welsh government for better control 1536
- Bishop executed by Henry VIII for refusing to swear the oath accepting the divorce, almost made cardinal
14 Clues: Act in 1534 that made the break with Rome official • co-operation of the monarch and the King in law making • London monks that refused to agree to supreme authority • Faction sympathetic to Catherine of Aragon during the 1530s • Act that reorganised Welsh government for better control 1536 • ...
Sigrid's 2021 Birthday Crossword, with Bonus 2021-05-27
Across
- this present is in the works (2 words)
- which one have you already received (2 words)
- they were number 1 in the German charts in 1968 with the Mighty Quinn (and very close to home!)
- This Beatles song was number one in in the US charts in 1968 (2 words)
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- aged 18 this Welsh singer was number 1 in the UK charts in 1968 (Muttergottes Hüpfersippe auf D)
- Michael resisted them in number __ but agreed to in the end (as always)
- how many presents are you receiving this year?
- what all three presents have in common
- this present has not yet been found. Further hint: beginning of your new country; comparative ending of easy and the last one in the middle
- this hit by the German Schlägersänger Roland Wächtler was number 1 in CH in 1968 (think "yes to Monday)
10 Clues: this present is in the works (2 words) • what all three presents have in common • which one have you already received (2 words) • how many presents are you receiving this year? • This Beatles song was number one in in the US charts in 1968 (2 words) • Michael resisted them in number __ but agreed to in the end (as always) • ...
Great Britain 2016-02-18
Across
- nationality of the people form Wales
- creates laws members used to be assigned by the Queen and the position was passed down through the family but then after the reform this was banned and now members are elected by the public
- overthrowing of King James II of England
- ministers elected by the Prime Minister
- Name of head of government
- rules that are developed over time through judicial rulings
- the working class usually from Scotland and Northern Ireland because they support greater equality so many poor people vote for this party
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- written laws or rules
- of rights)
- Lower house of parliament, Elected by the people, Prime Minister must answer to them
- Supranationalist group that the UK is a member
- Political Party that is composed of middle class land owners usually from southern England who live in the suburbs because they want to build a stronger and better economy and support conservatism and british unionism
- system of government that the decisions are made by state officials rather than elected representatives
- gave citizens fundamental rights (now a template for all modern
- Who is the Head of state
- main broadcasting system for the UK
16 Clues: of rights) • written laws or rules • Who is the Head of state • Name of head of government • main broadcasting system for the UK • nationality of the people form Wales • ministers elected by the Prime Minister • overthrowing of King James II of England • Supranationalist group that the UK is a member • rules that are developed over time through judicial rulings • ...
NOTTINGHAM 2022-07-24
Across
- Young right back signed from Liverpool (8)
- Club that Forest beat 1-0 in the 2022 Championship playoff final (12)
- Left back legend well remembered for missing a penalty for England in 1990 (6,6)
- Welsh Winger and top scorer in 2021/22 (7)
- Defender who started all but one game in the league in 2021/22 (McKenna)
- Defender who left for Villa in 2020/21 (4)
- Fiesty Irish midfielder who was sold in 1993 for a then record fee of £3.75 million. Now a pundit (3,5)
Down
- Scored a hat trick in the 5-1 win against Swansea in April 2022 (8)
- Premier League team Forest beat 4-1 in the 2021-22 FA Cup fourth round
- Loves to dab and has own clothing brand (7)
- Head coach. Took Forest to promotion in his first year (5,6)
- English midfielder. Scored 8 goals in 2021/22 and featured in Championship team of the season (5)
- Sunderland > Newcastle > Forest (4,7)
- New forward and record signing from the Bundesliga (7)
- Item on the clubs badge, designed originally in 1973 (4)
- Penalty hero in the play-off semi final in 2022 (5)
16 Clues: Sunderland > Newcastle > Forest (4,7) • Young right back signed from Liverpool (8) • Welsh Winger and top scorer in 2021/22 (7) • Defender who left for Villa in 2020/21 (4) • Loves to dab and has own clothing brand (7) • Penalty hero in the play-off semi final in 2022 (5) • New forward and record signing from the Bundesliga (7) • ...
ABC 2020-11-16
Across
- it means 'Churc town', the third murder took place here (50.394481, -3.545553)
- the fictial detective
- a schedule, which was found next to the dead bodies
- the first christian name of the killer, one of the greatest conqueror of the history, an egyptian city got its name after him
- the fourth murder took place here,there is a famous racecourse, as it mentioned in the book (53.526940, -1.132986)
- a type of the proofs, that the police gets from you during the investigation
Down
- the most famous british police office
- The place of the first murder,its name means 'ashwater' in Welsh (51.212496, -1.486807)
- the second victim works at this bar, which was named after a chinese herb
- one who has some problems with their brave
- a tool,one can strangle with anyone with it, we wear this in our trousers
- the place of the second murder,(50.845898, 0.467047)
- a tool, one can cut the bread and optional kill somebody
- the second christian name of the murderer, the emperor of France, who died in Saint Ilona (his first name)
14 Clues: the fictial detective • the most famous british police office • one who has some problems with their brave • a schedule, which was found next to the dead bodies • the place of the second murder,(50.845898, 0.467047) • a tool, one can cut the bread and optional kill somebody • the second victim works at this bar, which was named after a chinese herb • ...
Reading Quiz 2013-01-24
Across
- The blood-price or sum paid in compensation for the death of a man
- The original English people now represented by the Irish, Welsh, and Bretons
- The language spoken by the masses in the courts and shires of England
- The English writer who stands out for his writing of Middle English and not French or Latin
- Replaced Anglo-Saxon completely as the language of government record and administrative record after the Conquest.
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- The language that English gentlemen of high regard spoke in the 13th Century
- The traveling medieval poets of the 11th to 13th Centuries
- The Duke of Normandy who built an army and defeated Harold II in the year 1066
- The people descended from vikings who settled in area of Normandy
- The political and economic system of Europe from the 9th to the 15th century
10 Clues: The traveling medieval poets of the 11th to 13th Centuries • The people descended from vikings who settled in area of Normandy • The blood-price or sum paid in compensation for the death of a man • The language spoken by the masses in the courts and shires of England • The language that English gentlemen of high regard spoke in the 13th Century • ...
BOH2 #2 2024-03-01
Across
- What installation type was the focus of this week's Whale's Wednesday?
- Which wood framed car manufacturer shares a name with the person who reminded me to do this?
- How many people sit on an English Jury (not sure if it's the same for the rest of the home nations)?
- Which April date does the HR system reopen?
- Who is the Welsh Rugby Union player with 96 caps that was born on this day, 1988?
Down
- Which nation is hosting this week's Formula 1 Grand Prix?
- What's the surname of the former drummer mentioned in the loop this week?
- Name the high effort name of the Sheffield BT Group office that opened recently
- How many Lego Phone Box sets are up for grabs on BT Today?
- Which initialisation is used to describe the method of communicating with hearing impaired people using one's hands?
10 Clues: Which April date does the HR system reopen? • Which nation is hosting this week's Formula 1 Grand Prix? • How many Lego Phone Box sets are up for grabs on BT Today? • What installation type was the focus of this week's Whale's Wednesday? • What's the surname of the former drummer mentioned in the loop this week? • ...
Tudors 2020-03-02
Across
- Most people probably conceive the crime of treason (specifically, high reason) to be any attempt to kill, harm, imprison, or otherwise dethrone the monarch.
- The family name of a Welsh nobleman who married Henry V's widow Catherine of Valois Someone who has betrayed the monarch or her or his country
- law In 1494 a law had ordered beggars to be put in the stocks as a punishment.
- Monasteries were often built in isolated places
- Parr Henry VIII's sixth wife who survived him
- of LondonThe area inside the City walls governed by the Corporation of London, now known as 'The Square Mile
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- A man or woman whose wife or husband has died
- prosecution Punishing someone because of their religious beliefs
- Henry VIII's second wife and mother of Elizabeth I
- A branch of the Christian religion headed by the Pope in Rome. Before the Reformation all Christians in western Europe were Roman Catholics.
- Tudor King
- Someone who has betrayed the monarch or her or his country
- Henry the 8th
- eat loads drink loads of alcohol.
14 Clues: Tudor King • Henry the 8th • eat loads drink loads of alcohol. • A man or woman whose wife or husband has died • Parr Henry VIII's sixth wife who survived him • Monasteries were often built in isolated places • Henry VIII's second wife and mother of Elizabeth I • Someone who has betrayed the monarch or her or his country • ...
ABC 2020-11-16
Across
- the most famous british police office
- the fourth murder took place here,there is a famous racecourse, as it mentioned in the book (53.526940, -1.132986)
- a schedule, which was found next to the dead bodies
- The place of the first murder,its name means 'ashwater' in Welsh (51.212496, -1.486807)
- it means 'Churc town', the third murder took place here (50.394481, -3.545553)
Down
- one who has some problems with their brave
- a tool,one can strangle with anyone with it, we wear this in our trousers
- the first christian name of the killer, one of the greatest conqueror of the history, an egyptian city got its name after him
- the second christian name of the murderer, the emperor of France, who died in Saint Ilona (his first name)
- the place of the second murder,(50.845898, 0.467047)
- the second victim works at this bar, which was named after a chinese herb
- a type of the proofs, that the police gets from you during the investigation in order to identify you later
- a tool, one can cut the bread and optional kill somebody
- the fictial detective
14 Clues: the fictial detective • the most famous british police office • one who has some problems with their brave • a schedule, which was found next to the dead bodies • the place of the second murder,(50.845898, 0.467047) • a tool, one can cut the bread and optional kill somebody • a tool,one can strangle with anyone with it, we wear this in our trousers • ...
Tangible Type 2021-04-18
Across
- The first movable metal type was cast in __ around 1230.
- The effect produced by dusting wet ink after printing and using a metallic powder.
- The first printed bible used this typeface.
- Spooky Phenomenon of printed image appearing too light because of ink starvation.
- __ a color: To overlap two or more screen tints to create a new color.
- One side of a leaf in a publication.
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- In 1470 it was TIMES for a NEW font so Nicolas Jenson created a ___ style space saving typeface.
- Smooth finish on uncoated book paper; smoother than eggshell, rougher than smooth. (Not Welsh or Scotch but still UK)
- The first European to print a book made movable metal type in 1455.
- Underlining a word in a manuscript directs the typesetter to use ___ for that word (or set of words).
- Bi Sheng invented the first movable typeface from porcelain in __ around 1040.
- The history of the ___ can be traced back to the Science Correspondence Club of Chicago in the 1930's with their small 'booklet' type publication.
12 Clues: One side of a leaf in a publication. • The first printed bible used this typeface. • The first movable metal type was cast in __ around 1230. • The first European to print a book made movable metal type in 1455. • __ a color: To overlap two or more screen tints to create a new color. • Bi Sheng invented the first movable typeface from porcelain in __ around 1040. • ...
Battle of Agincourt 2020-06-01
Across
- , In 1420 the Treaty of ________ names Henry the heir to the French throne (6)
- , the name of the town at which the battle took place (9)
- , The man who was the leader of the English Army. (5,1)
- , the side who were more likely to win the Battle (6)
- , one of the reasons Henry restarted the Hundred Years War (4)
- , Charles VI was mad and believed he was made of____ (5)
- , The weapon used by the English and Welsh to help the win the battle (7)
- , the town which Henry conquered when he first landed in France (8)
- , The leader of the French country, absent from the battle (7, 2)
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- , The name of the French Princess who Henry V marries.
- , These were placed in the ground to protect the English archers (6)
- , The name for men who fight on horseback (7)
- , The important port town used for trade and communication between France and England, the only town left in English control in 1453 (6)
- , This slowed the French troops down - many were stuck (3)
- , The English army was mostly made up of these types of soldier. (7)
- , The French _____________ were arrogant and did not want to fight lowly archers (7)
16 Clues: , The name for men who fight on horseback (7) • , the side who were more likely to win the Battle (6) • , The name of the French Princess who Henry V marries. • , Charles VI was mad and believed he was made of____ (5) • , the name of the town at which the battle took place (9) • , The man who was the leader of the English Army. (5,1) • ...
Class of 2020 VCE Biology Puzzle 2020-10-12
Across
- the movie about my life, clockworks and a railways station feature
- Its weird, first name is of welsh decent and my family name hails from the Mediterranean.
- I feel Like a massive burger
- I smell as sweet as a flower
- Sir Arthur who shares my surname led an eclipse expedition to Principe Island in West Africa..
- B You don’t want to see me Mad, I’ll go all Thunderdome on you
- From the famous family of Ian who were great orchestral large violin players
- The Captain got highjacked by Somalian’s or that’s how Mr Hanks told the story
- No waffle here
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- sir, I want some more!
- have a dessert cactus and a U2 album named after me
- Clone me and you could have a chain to wear in your hair
- Baygon is my enemy, Mortein is my Kryptonite!
- hail from one of the first civilisations to invent writing
- My first name is also the archaic or literary name for Ireland.
- All seeing, all knowing
- Wow according to Urban Dictionary – to call someone my first name is to declare a person who is cooler beyond compare.
- Around 4 billion years ago there lived a microbe which is my namesake: the Last Universal Common Ancestor
18 Clues: No waffle here • sir, I want some more! • All seeing, all knowing • I feel Like a massive burger • I smell as sweet as a flower • Baygon is my enemy, Mortein is my Kryptonite! • have a dessert cactus and a U2 album named after me • Clone me and you could have a chain to wear in your hair • hail from one of the first civilisations to invent writing • ...
ABC 2020-11-16
Across
- the most famous british police office
- the fourth murder took place here,there is a famous racecourse, as it mentioned in the book (53.526940, -1.132986)
- a schedule, which was found next to the dead bodies
- The place of the first murder,its name means 'ashwater' in Welsh (51.212496, -1.486807)
- it means 'Churc town', the third murder took place here (50.394481, -3.545553)
Down
- one who has some problems with their brave
- a tool,one can strangle with anyone with it, we wear this in our trousers
- the first christian name of the killer, one of the greatest conqueror of the history, an egyptian city got its name after him
- the second christian name of the murderer, the emperor of France, who died in Saint Ilona (his first name)
- the place of the second murder,(50.845898, 0.467047)
- the second victim works at this bar, which was named after a chinese herb
- a type of the proofs, that the police gets from you during the investigation in order to identify you later
- a tool, one can cut the bread and optional kill somebody
- the fictial detective
14 Clues: the fictial detective • the most famous british police office • one who has some problems with their brave • a schedule, which was found next to the dead bodies • the place of the second murder,(50.845898, 0.467047) • a tool, one can cut the bread and optional kill somebody • a tool,one can strangle with anyone with it, we wear this in our trousers • ...
Industrial Revolution 2023-04-25
Across
- An organization formed by workers to win and protect workers’ rights
- An economic system that aims to increase a country’s wealth and power by controlling trade and people
- A Scottish economist, often considered to be the father of capitalism
- Something that can be used to make or create a product
- A machine that harnesses the power of heated water
- The amount of goods and services available to buy compared with the amount that people want to buy
- A machine that uses moving water to power machinery
- A machine that separates the seeds out of raw cotton
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- the breakdown of work into specific tasks performed by different people
- An economic system in which resources and businesses are privately owned and prices are not controlled by the government
- A Welsh Industrialist and Socialist Reformer
- A young girl that went before Parliament to tell of her terrible working conditions
- A philosophy that calls for very little or no government involvement in the economy
- Another name for a peasant during Feudal times
- A machine that turns raw materials like cotton and wool into finished cloth
- A temporary work stoppage organized by workers as a protest
16 Clues: A Welsh Industrialist and Socialist Reformer • Another name for a peasant during Feudal times • A machine that harnesses the power of heated water • A machine that uses moving water to power machinery • A machine that separates the seeds out of raw cotton • Something that can be used to make or create a product • ...
Pathways Crossword 2018-01-22
Across
- One of our service users became a BBC Weather Watcher with his sunset shot taken in which Welsh seaside town? (9)
- A part of horticulture (think, Blooming Marvellous!) (9)
- In which UAE city did CareTech present on Disability Confident in January? (5)
- A person or organisation that helps to fund an event like the CareTech Care Awards (7)
- ..... of Genius, a CareTech partner children’s service (5)
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- Paul ………, celebrity chef best-known for baking (9)
- The CareTech Charitable ………, an independent charity set up in 2017 (10)
- CareTech recently part-funded a music festival for people with learning disabilities in the North-West of England. What was the event called? (9)
- In which month were the CareTech Care Awards held in 2017? (9)
- New data protection regulations due for implementation in May 2018 (inits.) (4)
- The shared surname of CareTech’s CEO and Executive Chairman (6)
- .... Quality Commission, the independent regulator of all health and social care services in England (4)
12 Clues: Paul ………, celebrity chef best-known for baking (9) • A part of horticulture (think, Blooming Marvellous!) (9) • ..... of Genius, a CareTech partner children’s service (5) • In which month were the CareTech Care Awards held in 2017? (9) • The shared surname of CareTech’s CEO and Executive Chairman (6) • ...
DAN Xword 2020-11-22
Across
- Yokel hanging out at the back (7)
- Mariner and his craft use best practice (10)
- Welsh firearm on the sides of the boat (8)
- Gybing sad turn for editor (4,5)
- Take a tumble backwards in turbulent water (8)
- Mat protects surfaces in boat with cabin (7)
- Front propulsion reportedly available to buy (3,4)
- Sounds like the team serenade while sailing along (8)
- Cow's right bosom sends her round the bend (6)
- Boat's medic has arrived, we hear (9)
- Begrudges flying colours after removal of Director General (7)
- Boomless (5-6)
- Endless joke about small sail (3)
- Delicate way to get ashore (6)
- Eastern rally venue via minor thoroughfares (6)
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- Headless financier sounds like he's stuck in the mud (6)
- Prevented from joining seat editor (8)
- Wives seldom found on this boat (6)
- Sounds like he has to drag his wife onto this boat (6)
- Shocked into action after zinc coating (10)
- Ache, groan, spinning around? Need somewhere safe to stop (9)
- DAN readers have mixed results when they immerse BHP (10)
- Corvid's home viewpoint (5,4)
- Left gap in the window (8)
- Metal clip stops hackles rising (7)
- Romeo and friends’ adventures (7)
- Safe haven in shady garden alcove we’re told (7)
- How about show describing association's staff (4,3)
- Desperate character (3)
29 Clues: Boomless (5-6) • Desperate character (3) • Left gap in the window (8) • Corvid's home viewpoint (5,4) • Delicate way to get ashore (6) • Gybing sad turn for editor (4,5) • Yokel hanging out at the back (7) • Romeo and friends’ adventures (7) • Endless joke about small sail (3) • Wives seldom found on this boat (6) • Metal clip stops hackles rising (7) • ...
Syntax S20! 2020-05-04
Across
- Toddler we watched acquire syntax
- “That’s the player who I always forget her name” (What type of relative is this?)
- A verb with one argument
- Position at the top of the NP Accessibility Hierarchy
- Both a month and a modal auxiliary
- The “P” in SAP
- The case used when P=S
- Hard words to say in Welsh
- Agent-Patient is one _______ system
- Basic word order in English
- # of students in our class
- “She __made__ me do it!”, e.g.
- The “A” in SAP
- Can be nominal, verbal, or adjectival, and there’s one per clause
- Can be skilfully employed to deflect blame!
- When “what” “why” “who” won’t move
- What the ’s in “Ollie’s carrot” is marking
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- SVO, VSO, SOV, etc.
- When nouns come before adjectives in NPs, e.g.
- S≠A≠P alignment
- These go almost anywhere!
- Inflects for tense, person, number, etc., without carrying main verbal semantic meaning
- A strategy that relative clauses sometimes use
- “I” and “She” are this case in English
- We’ve grown a lot of them
- Prepositions, articles, and conjunctions (but not verbs) in English, e.g.
- A verb with two arguments
- The “S” in SAP
- Minnesota Spring feature
- Standalone morpheme providing just one piece of grammatical information
- MacLing drink of choice
31 Clues: The “P” in SAP • The “S” in SAP • The “A” in SAP • S≠A≠P alignment • SVO, VSO, SOV, etc. • The case used when P=S • MacLing drink of choice • A verb with one argument • Minnesota Spring feature • These go almost anywhere! • We’ve grown a lot of them • A verb with two arguments • Hard words to say in Welsh • # of students in our class • Basic word order in English • ...