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December 8, 2024

Game

SANDWICH
CATERPILLAR
SHOEHORN
SEOUL
SLUG
WRAP
WEDGE
SOCK
PUMA
BELT
METTLE
DOVE
INDY
GREYHOUND
BLOW
SQUEEZE

Hints

PUNCH


Actions involving force or impact

  • BELT: To hit or strike with a belt, often used metaphorically.
  • BLOW: A forceful hit or strike.
  • SOCK: To hit someone forcefully, often with a closed fist.
  • SLUG: To hit someone with a quick, forceful punch.

CRAM


Forcing or squeezing something into a limited space

  • SANDWICH: To place something between two other things, often tightly.
  • SHOEHORN: To force something into a position where it doesn't naturally fit.
  • SQUEEZE: To press on something from opposite sides to compress it.
  • WEDGE: To force something into a narrow space or gap.

COMPANIES NAMED AFTER ANIMALS


Corporations named after animals

  • CATERPILLAR: A company known for manufacturing heavy machinery, named after the large, slow-moving insect.
  • DOVE: A brand of soap and other personal care products, named after the dove, a symbol of peace.
  • GREYHOUND: A bus company, named after the fast-running dog breed.
  • PUMA: A sports apparel company, named after the large, fast-running cat.

HOMOPHONES OF MUSIC GENRES


Words that sound like music genres but have different meanings

  • INDY: Sounds like 'indie,' a music genre, but means 'independent' or 'Indiana'.
  • METTLE: Sounds like 'metal,' a music genre, but means 'courage' or 'spirit'.
  • SEOUL: Sounds like 'soul,' a music genre, but is the capital of South Korea.
  • WRAP: Sounds like 'rap,' a music genre, but means 'to cover or enclose'.