March 30, 2024
Game
SMOKES
JAMS
CANS
MITTENS
PUFFS
KETTLES
SPOTS
SALTS
RAINDROPS
PANTS
PICKLES
WHISKERS
GASPS
CURES
BINDS
HUFFS
Hints
BREATHES HEAVILY
Actions of breathing with effort or loudly
- GASPS: To take a quick, sharp breath through the mouth, especially because of surprise, pain, or shock.
- HUFFS: To breathe heavily, typically in a show of anger or frustration.
- PANTS: To breathe rapidly and shallowly, usually after exertion.
- PUFFS: To breathe in short, quick bursts, often because of exertion.
PRESERVES, AS MEAT
Methods to extend the shelf life of meat
- CANS: To preserve food in a sealed can or jar which can be stored at room temperature.
- CURES: To preserve meat with salt, sugar, and nitrates or nitrites.
- SALTS: To preserve meat using salt, which draws moisture out of the meat, inhibiting bacterial growth.
- SMOKES: To preserve or flavor meat by exposing it to smoke from burning or smoldering material, typically wood.
PREDICAMENTS
Challenging or difficult situations
- BINDS: Situations where one is stuck or restricted in their options.
- JAMS: Tough situations, often implying being stuck or in a tight spot.
- PICKLES: Informal term for a tricky or problematic situation.
- SPOTS: Used to describe difficult or awkward situations.
THINGS IN “MY FAVORITE THINGS”
Items mentioned in the song 'My Favorite Things'
- KETTLES: Referring to teakettles, a kitchen utensil.
- MITTENS: A type of glove that covers the entire hand but does not have separate finger openings.
- RAINDROPS: Drops of rain, considered one of the favorite things in the song.
- WHISKERS: Refers to the facial hair of a cat, one of the favorite things mentioned in the song.