April 10, 2025
Game
NAUGHTY
CANARY
COAL
MINE
MUSTARD
SOY
RESERVE
MAYO
GOLD
GUSTO
GRINCH
ELLA
WELL
BAH
LEMON
STORE
Hints
SHADES OF YELLOW
Colors that are variations of yellow
- CANARY: A bright, vivid yellow, named after the bird.
- GOLD: A metallic yellow, resembling the color of gold metal.
- LEMON: A pale, slightly greenish yellow, like the fruit.
- MUSTARD: A dark, muted yellow with a brownish tint, like mustard condiment.
SUPPLY
Sources or reserves of resources
- MINE: A place where minerals or other resources are extracted from the earth.
- RESERVE: A stock or backup supply of something.
- STORE: A quantity of something kept for future use.
- WELL: A source of water or other liquids, often natural.
ANTI-SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS
Elements associated with negativity or opposition to Christmas cheer
- BAH: An expression of disdain or scorn, famously used by Scrooge in 'A Christmas Carol'.
- COAL: Traditionally given to naughty children as a 'gift' instead of toys.
- GRINCH: A character who hates Christmas, from Dr. Seuss's 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas'.
- NAUGHTY: Behavior that is mischievous or disobedient, often associated with receiving coal for Christmas.
SPANISH WORDS
Common words borrowed from Spanish into English
- ELLA: Spanish for 'she' or 'her'.
- GUSTO: Spanish for 'taste' or 'pleasure', often used in English to mean enthusiasm.
- MAYO: Short for 'mayonnaise', derived from the Spanish 'mayonesa'.
- SOY: Spanish for 'I am', also the name of a popular legume and its products.