Each image in this post and in the following two comments contain a dingbat – you have to guess the saying/expression/idiom. Basically just say what you see. One answer per image and number your answers 1 to 9 L-R as they appear. No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck.

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Ten more questions about food and drink – can you answer them all? One guess per clue. No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck.

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1. From which US state does the dish ‘Jambalaya’ originate?

2. Which gas is produced when bread is baked and the yeast converts the fermentable sugars present in the dough?

3. Which cocktail is made by mixing Scotch whisky and Drambuie?

4. A standard Champagne bottle contains 750ml – How much Champagne can be held in a Nebuchadnezzar?

5. Fuji, Honeycrisp and Cripps Pink are varieties of which fruit?

6. Which type of food is called a ‘Zwiebel’ in German?

7. What type of food is a ‘durian’?

8. Which drink has been marketed with the slogan “Live Young”?

9. Which fruit was the title of a number 8 UK hit for a band called ‘The Presidents of the United States of America’ in 1996?

10. If a sparkling wine bottle is marked as ‘Brut’ what does this mean?

Your challenge today is to guess the names of the Northernmost countries in each of the 6 continents as listed below – beware it’s more difficult than it might at first seem. Bear in mind that some countries have territory in another continent but which represents a part of the country (such as the Canaries/Spain for example) rather than an overseas territory of it (such as Bermuda/UK for example) – and that the country may be an island nation or an island that is part of another country. Also Cyprus is to be taken as being in Asia.

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Northernmost

1. North America (i.e. down to Panama and including Caribbean nations)

2. South America

3. Europe

4. Africa

5. Asia

6. Australasia/Oceania

Each of the below is a clue to a single word which begins with AC. The word I am looking for has the number of letters shown in brackets. How many can you guess? One guess per clue and you have to get the word I was looking for. No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck.


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1. The physiological adaptation of an organism to changes in climate or environment (15)

2. Gathering or growing by gradual increases (12)

3. Used to (10)

4. The action or process of officially recognizing someone as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity (13)

5. Plant also known as a wattle (6)

6. An assistant or follower (7)

7. A form of alternative medical treatment (11)

8. A squeezebox (9)

9. Plant also known as Yarrow (8)

10. A bet that consists of four or more selections (11)

11. Chemical element with the atomic number 89 (8)

12. Salt formed by the combination of acid with a base (7)

13. The act of becoming monarch (9)

14. Sharp and forthright (especially of a comment or style of speaking) (7)

15. Agree to reluctantly but without protest. (9)

16. Damned or doomed (8)

17. West African capital city (5)

18. Ancient citadel in Greece (9)

19. The world of teachers, schools, and education (8)

20. What you do to the positive in the Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer song from 1944 (10)

21. Cares can become pretty big (5)

22. Turn casters to find her (7)

Ten more questions about food and drink – can you answer them all? One guess per clue. No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck.

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1. Which controversial food translates into English as ‘fatty liver’?

2. ‘Asahi’ is a brewery in which country?

3. Which herb is usually used in the production of pesto?

4. What shape is ‘farfalle’ pasta?

5. Of what does the majority of the giant panda’s diet consist?

6. Which drink is sometimes referred to as ‘Adam’s Ale’?

7. Which two gases are contained within canned and draught Guinness, causing the beer’s creamy head when poured?

8. What are the four main constituents of a Waldorf salad, which are usually dressed in mayonnaise and served on a bed of lettuce?

9. According to the famous quote from the ‘Silence of the Lambs’ Hannibal Lecter ate the liver of a ‘census taker who tried to test him’. What did he eat and drink to accompany it?

10. What is the maximum number of Michelin Stars that can be awarded to a restaurant?

Below is a list of 12 clues to the names of famous Americans whose first name is John or derivatives thereof. How any can you guess? One guess per clue. No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck.

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1. Star of "Saturday Night Fever"

2. Western actor known as "The Duke"

3. He shot Lincoln

4. Wrote the music for "Star Wars"

5. Gentlemanly bank robber shot by federal agents in 1934

6. Lead singer of Creedence Clearwater Revival

7. First signatory of the Declaration of Independence

8. Gangster known as "The Teflon Don"

9. Star of "Mad Men"

10. Naval commander during the American Revolution

11. Tennis rival of Jimmy Connors

12. Fur baron once the richest man in America

Each image in this post and in the following two comments contain 4 words one of which is used to describe a collector of the things specified. All you have to do is guess which of the 4 answers is the correct one. One answer per image which are numbered 1-10. No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck.

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Can you guess the names of the 10 movies or movie series from the visual clues in the images below? One guess per image. No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck

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Can you name the 8 European countries (of those that existed in 1939) that neither invaded other countries nor were themselves invaded during World War II. This does NOT include countries that declared neutrality but were invaded anyway – but it DOES include countries whose overseas territories were occupied, as long as their European lands remained uninvaded. Entries limited to 8 guesses. No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck.


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Can you identify the names of the fashion brands from the clues in the images below. One answer per clue. No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck

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Here’s a fairly easy one – at least for those of us who used to enjoy Coronation Street in its good old days. Can you give the full name of each actress and their character names (i point for each)? Number your answers 1 to 5 starting with the top left hand corner, then go round clockwise with the central photo as #5. No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck.

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Your challenge today is to guess the names of the Easternmost countries in each of the 6 continents as listed below – beware it’s more difficult than it might at first seem. Bear in mind that some countries have territory in another continent but which represents a part of the country (such as the Canaries/Spain for example) rather than an overseas territory of it (such as Bermuda/UK for example) – and that the country may be an island nation or an island that is part of another country. Also Cyprus is to be taken as being in Asia.

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Easternmost

1. North America (i.e. down to Panama and including Caribbean nations)

2. South America

3. Europe

4. Africa

5. Asia

6. Australasia/Oceania

Can you identify the names of the cocktails shown in the images below. One answer per clue. No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck

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Homonyms are words that have the same spelling and pronunciation, but different meanings. Below are 10 pairs of clues to a homonym that links them. One guess per set of clues and you have to get the word I was thinking of. No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck.

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1. An addiction | Nun's clothing

2. To record | Adhesive material

3. Nifty | Without ice

4. Type of footwear | What we call the trunk of the car

5. Type of fish | Diving position

6. Boat manoeuvred using a pole | American football kick

7. Half of a whale's tail | Improbable occurrence

8. Piece of sports equipment | Fraudulent scheme

9. Seaman's left | Type of fortified wine

10. Elementary | Having a high pH

Each of the below is a clue to a single word which begins with XA, YA or ZA (unsurprisingly most are YA). The word I am looking for has the number of letters shown in brackets. How many can you guess? One guess per clue and you have to get the word I was looking for. No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck.


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1. A standard used for comparison (9)

2. Francis Chichester or Robin Knox-Johnson for example (9)

3. Alternative name for the water opossum (5)

4. Either of the outer portions of a cylindrical spar, tapering to each end, slung across a ship's mast for a sail to hang from (7)

5. Group which featured Eric Clapton in 1964 (9)

6. A skullcap worn by orthodox male Jews at all times, and by others during prayer (8)

7. Japanese dish consisting of small pieces of chicken skewered and grilled (8) -

8. Face veil worn by Muslim women when in public (7)

9. Common name for the plant Achillea Millefolium (6)

10. Something that often occurs during oscitation (7)

11. Hit for D-Shake in 1990 (5)

12. Australian slang for talk (6)

13. An electrical device that kills insects (6)

14. First named member of duo who had a hit with In the year 2525 (5)

15. Italian dessert (10)

16. Former Sultanate (8)

17. Dave Dee,,Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich sang about the legend of it (6)

18.The capital of the state of Veracruz, Mexico (6)

Your challenge today is to guess the names of the Westernmost countries in each of the 6 continents as listed below. Bear in mind that some countries have territory in other locations but which represent a part of the country (such as the Azores which is part of Portugal) rather than an overseas territory of it (such as Gibraltar is of the UK for example) – and that the country may be an island nation or an island that is part of another country. Also Cyprus is to be taken as being in Asia.

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1. North America (i.e. down to Panama and including Caribbean nations)

2. South America

3. Europe

4. Africa

5. Asia

6. Australasia/Oceania

The images below and in the following two comments contain questions about family members connected with movies with four possible answers. All you have to do is guess which answer is correct. One answer per image which are numbered 1 to10. No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck

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This is a section of the mural by Sir Peter Blake that features 343 artists that have graced the Royal Albert Hall. How many can you recognise. Just post your names/guesses.

Homonyms are words that have the same spelling and pronunciation, but different meanings. Below are 10 pairs of clues to the homonym that links them. Can you guess what the homonym is? One guess per set of clues. No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck.

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1. Type of bird | High-ranking Catholic official

2. Dark red colour | To abandon on a deserted island

3. Place for strays | Unit of weight

4. Personnel | Wizard accessory

5. Piece of superhero attire | Point of land that juts into the sea

6. Spherical object | Formal dance

7. Legal arena | To romance

8. Type of poker | Male breeding animal

9. Strike with the fist | Fruit juice beverage

10. Social gathering | Political group

Can you guess the names of the 10 capital cities from the visual clues in the images below? One guess per image. No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck

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Below is a list of 12 clues to the names of famous Americans whose first name is John or derivatives thereof. How any can you guess? One guess per clue. No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck.

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1.Married Jacqueline Bouvier in 1953

2. Second POTUS

3. First American to orbit Earth

4. Abolitionist who raided Harper's Ferry

5. "Rocky Mountain High" singer

6. Legendary planter of apple trees

7. First billionaire in U.S. history

8. Democratic nominee in 2004

9. Author of "The Grapes of Wrath"

10. Won four Oscars for Best Director, including for "The Grapes of Wrath"

11. Namesake of a society of bird watchers

12. Inventor of a marching tuba which bears his name

The images below and in the following comment contain the names of 6 movies which may be regarded as sequels to one of the four possible movie answers given. All you have to do is guess which of them is correct. One answer per image which are numbered 1 and 3 to 9 (#2 is missing). No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck

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Can you guess the names of the 10 movies from the Emojis in the images below? One guess per image. No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck

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Can you guess these notable people, places and things from the 15th century? One guess per clue. No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck.


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1. 1455–1502
This Spanish family produces two Popes, notorious for vice and corruption

2. 1497
This Portuguese explorer sails from Europe to India

3. 1494
First evidence of this "water of life" in Scotland

4. 1492
This explorer "discovers" the New World

5. 1490
This artist draws "The Vitruvian Man"

6. 1487
The Duke of Bavaria makes laws concerning the purity of this substance

7. 1485
This hunchbacked King of England meets his end at the
Battle of Bosworth Field

8. 1455–1487
The houses of Lancaster and York fight this series of war for the English crown

9. 1469
This country is united after Ferdinand of Aragon marries Isabella of Castille

10. 1448–1476
This Wallachian ruler becomes infamous for impaling enemies

11. 1453
This city is captured by the Turks, ending the Byzantine empire

12. 1450
Johannes Gutenberg invents this device (although it already existed in China)

13. 1431
This female French warrior is burned at the stake by the English

14. 1405–1433
This country launches a "treasure fleet" of over 300 ships dispensing gifts throughout the Indian Ocean

15. 1430
Norse settlements on this island collapse with no survivors

16. 1415
Against great odds, Henry V defeats the French at this famous battle

17. 1406–1420
The Forbidden City palace is built in this present day capital

18. 1400s
This sport is invented in Scotland

19. 1400s
This giant bird is driven to extinction by Maori hunters in New Zealand

20. 1400s
The Medici family become de-facto rulers of this city

Each of the below is a clue to a single word which begins with UA or VA. The word I am looking for has the number of letters shown in brackets. How many can you guess? One guess per clue and you have to get the word I was looking for. No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck.


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1. Bald-headed primate from the Amazon rainforest (6)

[2. Roman emperor from 69 to 79 AD (9) EXCLUDED]

3. Serving as a farewell (11)

4. A type of entertainment popular chiefly in the USA in the early 20th century (10)

5. Connie Francis hit from 1962 (8)

6. The inability to decide between different opinions or actions (11)

7. Variety of red wine from North-Eastern Italy (12)

8. The state of having, for example, a pattern of different colours (11)

9. Island country in the Pacific Ocean (7)

10. Can be obtained from the seed pods of exotic flowers (7)

11. Car model which was produced by the Standard Motor Company from 1947 until 1963 (8)

12. Germanic people who sacked Rome in 455AD (7)

13. Name of the system which is your body's network of blood vessels (8)

14. Name of a type of bat and of a type of squid (7)

15. Surname of the La Bamba hitmaker (6)

16. A person without a settled home or regular work who wanders from place to place and lives by begging (7)

17. Surname of an American actor, a Welsh singer and an English cricketer (7)

18. Name of both a city and an island – but the city is not located on the island (9)

19. Leave hurriedly (7)

20. A small piece of hand luggage (6)

The images below and in the following post contain lyrics taken from a hit song from the 1980s with four possible answers. All you have to do is guess which answer is correct. One answer per image which are numbered 1 and 3 to 9 (#2 is missing). No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck

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The emojis below give clues to the names of 5 world cities. How many can you get?

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#s 6-9

Can you guess the names of the 6 European cities indicated in the images below? One guess per image. No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck

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Can you guess the names of the 10 biggest Asian countries by area? Entries limited to 10 guesses. No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck.

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The clues below are each to a city (in the general sense of the word) or other location whose name begins with the letter Q. How many can you guess? You have to get the answer I had in mind should there be more than one possible valid answer. No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck.

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British locations

1. Town on the Isle of Sheppey

2. Town on the South side of the Forth Bridge

3. Village and civil parish near the university town of Loughborough

4. Shopping centre in Peterborough

5. One of Britain's greatest industrial heritage sites in Cheshire

6. Village that is part of the Salisbury urban area


Foreign locations

7. Town located between Vale do Lobo and Vilamoura on the Algarve

8. Latin American capital city

9. Second largest Australian state

10. Tenth most populous city in Pakistan

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1. Who recorded the song "Poker Face"?

2. What is the third book of the Bible (Old Testament)?

3. What actor lent his basso profondo voice to Mufasa and Darth Vader?

4. What Roman numeral is equal to 2159?

5. What prison was stormed on July 14th, 1789?

6. Who resigned as pope in 2013 (full Papal name needed)?

7. Who fought Ivan Drago and Clubber Lang?

8. What country's unofficial national anthem is "Waltzing Matilda"?

9. What do we call the mineral Beryl when its green?

10. In what country would you find the city of Haarlem?

11. Who is generally recognised as being the first Roman emperor?

12. Whose net worth declined by a record $29 billion in a single day due to a
decline in the stock of Meta Systems in 2022?

13. Who is Steffi Graf's husband?

14. How many ships did Helen's face launch?

15. What do pitcher plants eat?

16. We call them courgettes. What do Americans call them?

17. Who replaced Paul Jones as lead singer with Manfred Mann?

18. What South American country has won more major international beauty pageants than any other countries besides the U.S.?

19. What major Japanese city was spared bombing damage during WWII
because of its cultural value?

20. Correctly spell the capital of Iceland.

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Each image in this post and the following two posts contains a term used in re computers with four possible answers. All you have to do is guess which answer is correct. One answer per image which are numbered 1 - 10. No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck.

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Can you guess the names of the 10 most populous Asian countries? Entries limited to 10 guesses. No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck.

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Below is a list of 15 languages followed, in random order, by a word in that language which is equivalent to Hello. Your challenge is to match the language with the word. No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck.

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Languages:

Arabic

Chinese

Danish

French

German

Greek

Hebrew

Hindi

Italian

Japanese

Persian

Polish

Portuguese

Russian

Spanish


Hello words:

Salam
Guten tag
Bonjour
Namaste
Konnichiwa
Olá
Marhaba
God dag
Shalom
Ciao
Cześć
Hola
Yasou
Nǐ hǎo
Zdravstvuyte

Ten more questions about food and drink – can you answer them all? One guess per clue. No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck.

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1. Bagna càuda is a dish of garlic, anchovies, olive oil and butter which originates from which country?

2. At what age may you legally purchase alcohol in France?

3. From which country does Gouda cheese originate?

4. What are the full names of TV’s two ‘Hairy Bikers’? (or Hairy Dieters!)

5. From which country did Merlot wine first originate?

6. ‘The Botanist’, ‘Monkey 47’ and ‘Opihr’ are all brands of which spirit?

7. What is the national dish of Jamaica?

8. ‘Warwickshire Drooper’, ‘Mirabelle’ and ‘Belle de Louvain’ are all varieties of which fruit?

9. Which type of pastry is used in a Cornish Pasty?

10. What do Americans call fresh coriander?

Can you guess the names of the 12 countries from the Emojis in the images below? One guess per image. No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck

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Some general knowledge questions - how many can you get? Some easy, others less so. One guess per clue. I believe there should only be one valid answer to each clue but, if not, you have to get the one of which I was thinking. No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck.

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1. What is the tallest mountain in Africa?

2. What city celebrates the original Oktoberfest?

3. What is the largest species of animal?

4. What 1972 movie, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, won the Oscar for Best Picture?

5. What Asian country passed Brazil around 2017 to become the world's fifth most populous?

6. What is the Southern Hemisphere's equivalent to the Tropic of Cancer?

7. What "secret" society has counted fourteen U.S. Presidents among its members?

8. In what building is Queen Elizabeth I buried?

9. Who was the second person to walk on the Moon?

10. What type of animal is the world’s smallest mammal?

11. What city were the Hollies from?

12. What conquistador conquered the Aztecs?

13. Sushi often comes wrapped in nori. What is nori a type of?

14. Who are the parents of Blue Ivy, Rumi, and Sir? (Both names needed)

15. What is the capital of Yemen?

16. What city is still commonly known by its former name, Saigon?

17. Who crossed the Rubicon?

18. Who was ruled to be "infallible" at the First Vatican Council of 1869–70?

19. In the Old Testament, which two cities were destroyed by fire and brimstone as punishment for their wickedness? (Both names needed)

20. Lonely for a girl, Ecstasy and Baby it’s cold outside were songs recorded by which famous actor in the early 1960s?

Below is a list of the names of 10 currencies that are currently active around the world. Five of these have a connection. Your challenge is to guess what the connection is and name the five connected currencies. You have to get the connection I had in mind. Entries limited to 5 guesses. No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck.

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Colon
Kuna
Lira
Som
Rial
Quetzal
Rupiah
Koruna
Kip
Dirham

Can you guess the names of the 10 famous English landmarks shown in the images below and the city or area where they are located? One point for the name of the landmark and another for its location. Mostly not too difficult. No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck

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Here's a potentially tricky one. Can you guess the 8 first names of people who became emperor/empress or tsar of Russia on two or more occasions from 1283–1917? To help I have given you their initial and how often the name has arisen. Entries limited to 8 guesses. No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck.

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Russia
(1283–1917)

6 - I

4 - D

4 - V

3 - F

3 - P

3 - A

2 - N

2 - C

Can you guess the names of the 10 chocolate products shown in the images below? One guess per image. No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck

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Each of the below is a clue to a single word which begins with TA. The word I am looking for has the number of letters shown in brackets. How many can you guess? One guess per clue and you have to get the word I was looking for. No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck.


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1. Tormenting or teasing (someone) with the sight or promise of something that is unobtainable (11)

2. Often hairy beastie that can be the size of a dinner plate with its legs extended (9)

3. Perceptible by touch (8)

4. Of which “The money should be adequate enough“ is an example (9)

5. Jeff Beck’s follow-up to Hi Ho Silver Lining (8)

6. A sustained and usually severe decline or downturn (8)

7. A set of Chinese traditions and religions which emphasise living in harmony with the Dao (6)

8. Used to record driving times and rest periods (10)

9. Country with a coastline on the Indian Ocean (8)

10. A leguminous tree bearing edible fruit that is indigenous to tropical Africa (8)

11. Herb that is also known as estragon (8)

12. The name of a clay oven which is traditionally used for cooking a famous Indian dish (7)

13. Something you could often encounter on the M25 (8)

14. One of Britain’s oldest pig breeds (8)

15. Group that had a #1 hit in the UK in 1971 (4)

16. Brightly coloured tropical bird (7)

17. Surname of actor who played Sulu in original Star Trek series (5)

18. Large fish that may be found in Qatar ponds (6)

19. Lucky charm (8)

20. Island whose former colonial name was Van Diemen's Land (8)

21. Historic estate with mansion and gardens in Knutsford, Cheshire (6)

22. Element with atomic number 73 (8)

23. First name of daughter of former Peyton Place star (5)

24. Pirate loses a letter, gets shaken up and becomes a mammal (5)

Can you guess the names of the 10 most populous European countries? Entries limited to 10 guesses. No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck.

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Fairly easy one today – can you identify the movie from the emoji clues and year of release. One answer per clue. Number your answers 1 to 11 from top to bottom. No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck

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The clues below are each to a city (in the general sense of the word) whose name begins with the letter P. How many can you guess? You have to get the answer I had in mind should there be more than one possible valid answer. No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck.


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1. Brazilian city whose name means Happy Harbour in English

2. City famous for the Charles Bridge

3. English city on the River Nene

4. City that is a little north of Johannesburg

5. City in Scotland and Australia

6. The sixth largest city in Pakistan

7. Yorkshire town associated with cakes

8. Largest city in Oregon

9. The fifth largest city in Poland

10. Capital city of Montenegro

11. Scottish town that is home to St Mirren FC

12. City at the north entrance to the Suez Canal

Ten more questions about food and drink – can you answer them all? One guess per clue. No use of reference material or the internet of course to ensure fair play. Good luck.

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1. Which fruit is produced by the blackthorn?

2. What is in the centre of a Victoria sponge?

3. After a classification challenge in 1991 for the purposes of VAT, did the courts decide that a ‘Jaffa Cake’ was indeed a cake or a biscuit and why? (2 points for getting both)

4. In which century did Arthur Guinness begin brewing ale?

5. Eccles cakes are named after an English town in which county?

6. Name three people who have hosted TV’s ‘MasterChef’. (1 point for each correct name)

7. ‘Ahr’ is a small wine-producing region in which country?

8. Which meat dish literally translates from Italian as ‘jumps in the mouth’?

9. Who originally wrote and recorded the song ‘Red Red Wine’ with which UB40 had a hit in 1983?

10. ‘Kirsch’ is a colourless brandy distilled from which fruit?