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- 5. a beloved character from the comic strip "Peanuts," created by Charles M. Schulz
- 6. a beverage made from pressed apples, often served hot or cold
- 10. a type of vegetable often served as a side dish, particularly at Thanksgiving
- 12. an annual Thanksgiving parade in New York City, featuring floats, bands, and large character balloons
- 15. a sauce made from cooked cranberries, sugar, and water, commonly served with turkey
- 16. a large bird often roasted and served as a main dish during holidays, especially Thanksgiving
- 17. a group of chemical elements found in Group 1 of the periodic table, known for being highly reactive
- 18. a mixture of bread, vegetables, herbs, and seasonings, typically used to fill the cavity of a turkey
- 19. the sound made by a turkey, or to eat quickly and greedily
- 20. a thickened sauce made from meat drippings, used to enhance the flavor of meat and side dishes
- 23. a group of chemical elements in Group 17 of the periodic table, known for their high reactivity
- 25. a starchy, sweet-tasting root vegetable commonly served as a side dish
- 28. a dessert made from spiced, sweetened apple filling in a pie crust
- 29. a national holiday in the U.S. celebrated to give thanks, often with a feast
- 30. the central part of an atom, containing protons and neutrons
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- 1. the branch of science that studies the properties, composition, and behavior of matter
- 2. a dish made from cooked pasta and melted cheese, typically served as a comfort food
- 3. a positively charged ion, formed when an atom loses one or more electrons
- 4. a group of individuals related by blood, marriage, or other bonds
- 7. sweet potatoes that are glazed with sugar, butter, and spices, often served as a side dish
- 8. a word used to express gratitude or appreciation
- 9. the neutral particles in the nucleus of an atom
- 11. a type of sugar that contains molasses, giving it a rich flavor and darker color
- 12. a dish made from boiled potatoes that are mashed and often seasoned with butter, milk, and spices
- 13. a round, orange fruit used in cooking, especially for pies and soups during the fall season
- 14. the positively charged particles in the nucleus of an atom
- 21. electrons the outermost electrons in an atom that are involved in chemical bonding
- 22. a dessert made from spiced, sweetened pumpkin filling in a pie crust, often served at Thanksgiving
- 23. a type of cured or smoked meat typically served during holidays
- 24. an atom or molecule that has gained or lost one or more electrons, resulting in a charge
- 26. the negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom
- 27. a negatively charged ion, formed when an atom gains one or more electrons