THE BEATLES: This four-letter term is a shortened way to refer to the title of a 1968 Beatles song about Desmond and Molly’s life that ‘goes on.’

OXFORD DICTIONARIES WORD OF THE YEAR: In 2012, this 3-letter type of computer file of a video sequence was the word.

LITERATURE: Britannica describes this type of literature as "pseudomedieval", with "a prevailing atmosphere of mystery and terror".

NEW TO MERRIAM WEBSTER: It's the 4-letter abbreviation for the pleasant tingling sensation that starts on the scalp in response to certain stimuli.

PARDON MY FRENCH: In France, this musical instrument is called "cor d' harmonie".

JINGLE SELLS: This product is "2 all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun".

BOOKS OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE?: By Elmore Leonard, "____ Pickup"

TICK TOCK: An iconic tower in this capital city has displayed a clock made by local company Seiko since 1966.

3-LETTER ABBREVIATIONS: If you're half an hour away at 2:47, your this is 3:17.

CLASSIC ROCK BANDS: This British rock band, named after an 18th-century agriculturalist, is known for hits like "Aqualung" and "Locomotive Breath".

THINKING VERBS: Also a way to collect information, it means to gather bits of grain left by reapers.

ROBOTICS: This 5-letter prefix comes before "mechanism" to refer to the feedback device that lets robots self-correct.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS: It's a valveless horn used for military calls.

GOING FOR BAROQUE: In a famous work by Bach, this name precedes "Joy Of Man's Desiring".

FASHION TRENDS: Jibbitz makes a line of decorations to dress up these colorful clog-like shoes.

ONLY HALF SHOWED UP: Zooey Deschanel appeared without her musical collaborator M. Ward and now the band's just called this.

ROMAN MYTHOLOGY: In Roman mythology, this three-letter name is an alternative form used for the god Apollo, who was associated with the sun and prophecy.

MOVIE TITLE FILL-IN: "John Tucker Must ____".

POKE OUT AN I: Without its "I", a synonym for "landed" becomes this computer key.

8-LETTER WORDS: You use it to squeeze into your Guccis; as a verb it means to squeeze into a small space.

TRICKY WORDS: This word means to deceive or trick someone, often in a playful or mischievous way.

COOL RHYMES: A cylinder around which wire or thread is wound.

OLD TESTAMENT: Amos reminded the Israelites of God's judgment on the Amorites who were as strong as these trees.

THE BIG ORANGE CATEGORY: Orange Savings and the Orange Mortgage are offered by the online bank called this "Direct".

UNUSUAL CONFLICTS: In 1932, Australia waged this battle against a large flightless bird, only to be outnumbered and eventually retreat.

50 YEARS OF TV: The news channel known by these 5 letters began in 1996 with innovations like web links.

PRO FOOTBALL: In 1960 Paul Hornung set the NFL season record for scoring with 176 points: he had 15 TDs, 41 PATs and 15 of these.

AUSTRALIA: Australia's most populous state is the one with this 3-letter abbreviation.

3-LETTER MEN: Rawls or Gehrig.

SPORTS: This golfing cup was presented by and named for a British seed merchant and was first awarded in 1927.

3-LETTER ABBREVIATIONS: This group had a Top 10 hit when it joined Olivia Newton-John for "Xanadu".

THE INTERNET: 3-letter abbreviation for a type of line that keeps you constantly connected at high speed.

LITERATURE: In "Charlotte's Web", Templeton is this creature.

PREFIXES: Derived from Greek, this three-letter prefix means "self".

FOREIGN RELATIONS: In Swedish a brorsdotter is this.

SOUND TECHNOLOGY: In 1859 Robert Fouls invented a steam-powered one of these to signal imperiled ships.

FOOD: This best egg-laying breed of chicken is named for an Italian city also known as Livorno.

2000'S POP HITS: In Usher's 2004 hit, this exclamation is repeated after "Yeah!" in the chorus, making it one of the catchiest parts of the song.

GET A GRIP: The part of a tire that gives it the power to grip a road in wet weather.

COMPUTER KEYBOARD KEYS: This key, commonly found in the top-left corner of a keyboard, is used to exit or cancel a current operation.

ORGANIZATIONS: To encourage marksmanship 2 Union vets founded this organization in 1871.

NAVAL VESSELS: These three-letters precede the name of every commissioned ship in the United States Navy.

ON BOARD GAME BOARDS: Areas called Greenland, Western Europe and Alaska.

THE 1890's: This school-oriented organization was founded in 1897 by Alice Birney and Phoebe Hearst.

MOTIVATIONAL PHRASES: This two-word phrase is often used as an encouragement to take action or accomplish a task, commonly found in inspirational contexts.

OPERATING SYSTEMS: These three-letters represent Apple's operating system used on their Mac computers.

A HORSE OF A DIFFERENT COLOR: The "strawberry" type of this horse has white hairs interspersed throughout a base coat of red.

BIBLE WORDS: Verily, in the King James Bible, the 23rd Psalm says this word, "though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death".

EXPLORERS: In 1865 British explorer Edward Whymper led the first successful attempt to reach the top of this Alpine peak.

NEVADA: In 1973 this variety of sheep was designated Nevada's state animal.

MATH SYMBOLS: This symbol, used in linear algebra, often denotes a specific type of matrix or the closure of a set, and can be represented as a capital letter followed by a special character.

INFORMAL LANGUAGE: This casual three-letter expression is a variation of "yeah" and is often used to affirmatively respond in a relaxed or informal manner.

VIDEO GAMING: Accessories for this Nintendo game system include boxing gloves, a dancing mat and a balance board.

ALBUMS THAT ROCK: "Master of Puppets" and "Death Magnetic".

THE DIRECTING BROTHERS: Last name of Joseph and Anthony, directors of "Avengers: Endgame".

INTERNET SLANG: This three-letter acronym is frequently used in text messages and online communication to indicate a lack of concern or indifference about a situation.

WORLD POTPOURRI: In 1999, 50,000 people protested in Seattle against this international business group.

80'S ROCK: After going "Roundabout" this group returned to the charts in 1983 with "Owner Of A Lonely Heart".

MUSIC DOC SUBJECTS: "Time is Illmatic", about the making of this rapper's debut album.

ORGANIZATIONS: This type of organization operates independently of government control, often working on humanitarian, environmental, or social issues.

UNIQUE ANIMALS: These creatures, known for their distinctive appearance, are the official mascot of Texas Christian University.

FOREIGN WORDS AND PHRASES: This brass wind instrument comes in part from the German for "wing".

ADVERBS: In the 1800's people started to care about spelling and some began saying the silent "T" in this synonym for "frequently".

BUDDY, GUY: This 3-letter short form for a sibling can also mean your guy pal.

FOREIGN CURRENCY: This monetary unit of Albania sounds like Polish president Walesa's first name.

2 LETTERS, 1 WORD: Before "one" it means this one, that one, whatever one.

YOU PASS BUTTER: Sanskrit for "to sprinkle" gives us this word for a clarified butter.

4 LETTERS, 3 SYLLABLES: It's the only Greek letter that fits the category.

AROUND THE WORLD: Unlike its larger neighbor to the west, Switzerland still uses this as its monetary unit.

HETERONYMS: A physical thing and to express disapproval.

PUN-ISHMENT: It was an emotional wedding--even the cake was in these.

CHANNEL: "Bargain Mansions" and "Fixer to Fabulous" are listed on this channel.

TEXTING ACRONYMS: When texting, to soften an opinion, use this four-letter acronym.

ON THE ROAD: This three-letter word is a common mode of transportation, and its name is derived from the Latin word "carrus," meaning "wheeled vehicle."

HARRY POTTER: In the world of Harry Potter, this character is known for his knack for "collecting" talented students and eventually returns to Hogwarts to teach Potions.

OCCUPATIONAL POTPOURRI: Smith is the USA's most common occupational surname; second is this, a job that's literally a grind.

P's OUT!: Lose the paired P's from a small wave to get this verb meaning to anger.

THE JETSONS: While Spacely made sprockets, Cogswell made these.

3-LETTER WORDS: A male swan.

BODY PARTS: This informal term for the gluteal region is often used affectionately.

IT'S NOT GOOD TO BE THE KING: Bavarian King Louis II, also known by this German version of the name, mysteriously drowned soon after being declared insane.

ENDS WITH A SILENT CONSONANT: When it precedes "oath", this serious word refers to a legal agreement.

AT THE SODA FOUNTAIN: Originally closer to pharmacists than bartenders, these first soda slingers were named for the quick action of pulling on the soda handles.

SO LONG: If someone says you kept him waiting for these lengths of time, remind him there have only been 4 of them in earth's 4.6 billion years.

MEDICAL TERMS: This term describes an abnormal lung sound heard through a stethoscope, often associated with fluid in the airways.

3-LETTER WORDS: A sticky substance itself, doubled up they're amorous glancing eyes.

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY: This three-letter acronym is used to indicate a patient who is found to be deceased upon reaching a medical facility.

ATOM: These are formed by the addition or removal of electrons from neutral atoms.

FOOD: To urge on, or a food item that is judged by a process known as candling.

UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES: The Great these towns of Europe, including Bath, Baden-Baden and the Belgian one that originated the name.

MISLEADING NAMES: Despite its name, this desert-dwelling creature is actually a lizard, known for its spiky appearance and the ability to squirt blood from its eyes as a defense mechanism.

STATE TREES: Massachusetts' state tree is the American species of this tree that can grow 100 feet tall.

SPORTS LOGOS: The NBA's Charlotte team has a basketball and this insect on its logo.

HISTORY ABBREVIATIONS: These three-letters are sometimes used to refer to the global conflict that occurred between 1939 and 1945.

WHAT AN INVENTION: Intel's Ajay Bhatt came up with this 3-letter data transfer method.

TECH TOOLS: In 2016 Dag Kittlaus demoed Viv, which will make this virtual assistant Dag co-created look like a brain-damaged chipmunk.

KNOW YOUR BOUNDARIES: This rocky headland marks the northern boundary of the Drake Passage.

CHARACTERS IN BOOKS: It's the nickname of Farley Drexel Hatcher, inspired by Judy Blume's son when he was a preschooler.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS: In "The Music Man", "Seventy-six trombones led the big parade with a hundred and ten" of these "close at hand" .

DORM LIFE: You can buy kits for making these overhead bunks to free up space below.

4-LETTER GEOGRAPHY: Major industrial river valley region of northwest Germany.

5-LETTER WORDS: This French word means a feeling of tedium and dissatisfaction.

CORPORATE TITLES: These top executives are responsible for making major company decisions and often serve as the public face of their organizations.

UNIVERSITIES: This three-letter acronym refers to the name of the university located in Edmond, Oklahoma.

TEXTILES: Now often used in scarves, cashmere was originally associated with this outer wrap for women.

AVIATION: This three-letter airport code represents the city of Longana, located on an island in the South Pacific nation of Vanuatu.

SAME 3 LETTERS, 2 DIFFERENT MEANINGS: A level of special, affectionate attention and a cable TV network featuring shows like "90 Day Fiancé ".

GALACTIC PHENOMENA: This three-letter acronym stands for a type of energetic and luminous celestial object often found at the centers of galaxies, known for emitting intense radiation.

FANTASY CREATURES: In J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-Earth, these are brutish and malevolent creatures often associated with dark forces and known for their battle prowess.

EPONYMS: Last name of Belgian inventor Adolphe, who lent his name to a brass wind instrument that ranges in type from sopranino to bass.

BABIES: 1 of 2 types of equipment Aprica makes for babies.

FAMOUS MAGICIANS: This magician, part of a legendary duo known for their performances with white tigers, survived an injury from one during a 2003 show.

BRIT SPEAK: This 8-letter word is Brit speak for oatmeal.

3-LETTER WORDS: In a fairy tale, a princess can feel it through 20 mattresses.

PACIFIC ISLANDS: In the late 1700s the Hawaiian Law of the Splintered this canoe accessory was proclaimed by Kamehameha I.

MEDICAL MATTERS: You can apply a warm compress to this small abscess on the edge of the eyelid that's also called a hordeolum.

FAMOUS LAST NAMES: This last name belongs to the artist behind hits such as "Oh, Pretty Woman" and "Crying," known for his unique voice and influence in rock and roll.

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES: This acronym stands for a key organization overseeing nuclear safety and security in the United States.

USE YOUR WORDS: This synonym for chasm comes from the Greek for "bottomless".

LITERATURE AND FILM: This character from a popular science fiction novel is a mysterious and powerful figure who helps children travel through time and space.

LINGUISTICS: This three-letter suffix, commonly used in English, indicates the plural form of nouns.

COOL RHYMES: An evil spirit originally from Arabic lore, or someone taking pleasure in a tragedy.

VOCABULARY: This term describes something that is due or required to be paid or fulfilled, often used in financial contexts to indicate an outstanding debt.

HISTORICAL FIGURES: This surname is shared by a Scottish-born American mathematician and philosopher known for his work in logic and the development of symbolic logic.

ANAGRAMS: If you want your boss to give you one, arise and ask for it.

RHYMES WITH HORN: This poetic synonym for "dawn" or "early day" is often used in literature to describe the start of a new day.

JOURNEY: Gene Roddenberry was familiar with this word meaning "a journey" from the Afrikaans.

COMPANY COLORS: This company that grew out of one called Zimride has used pink to convey that it's female friendly.

PERSIAN GULF: Spreading four miles into the Persian Gulf, manmade Palm Jumeirah in this nation was built to hold more than 2,000 villas.

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