JFK, John F. Kennedy, is the answer because he served in World War II as a Navy lieutenant and was injured during a PT boat attack. For his service and injuries, he was awarded the Purple Heart, making him the only U.S. president to ever receive this military honor.
4ARNIE?????✨ See Why
The answer is ARNIE because on the TV show "L.A. Law", a prominent character is attorney Arnie Becker, portrayed by actor Corbin Bernsen. The clue directly references his first name, making ARNIE the correct solution.
7FEELS?????✨ See Why
The clue "Has a hunch" suggests intuition or sensing something without concrete evidence. "FEELS" aligns with this as it describes emotional or instinctive perception—essentially, sensing or "feeling" that something might be true. It connects directly to the idea of having a gut feeling or instinctive hunch.
8FOALS?????✨ See Why
The clue "Young horses" directly refers to the term used for juvenile horses. FOALS is the correct answer, as it is the specific word for young, recently born horses or ponies, fitting both the plural form and the context of the clue.
9ANDSO?????✨ See Why
The clue "As a result ..." implies a continuation or conclusion to something previously mentioned. The phrase "AND SO" serves as a transitional expression often used to introduce an outcome or result. It directly fits the meaning and tone of the clue, making ANDSO the correct answer.
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1JAFFA?????✨ See Why
JAFFA is an ancient port city with historical significance, now part of the modern municipality of Tel Aviv-Yafo in Israel. It has a rich history as a key trade and cultural hub, fitting the clue's description perfectly.
2FREON?????✨ See Why
FREON is a brand name for chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), once widely used as refrigerants. Due to their harmful effects on the ozone layer, CFCs, including Freon, were banned under the Montreal Protocol. The clue refers to Freon as it symbolizes the banned category of refrigerants.
3KNEAD?????✨ See Why
The answer is KNEAD because "work" in this context refers to the physical action of manipulating and pressing pizza dough to make it smooth and elastic. "Knead" is the specific term for this process, aligning perfectly with the clue's description of working pizza dough.
5ILLS????✨ See Why
The clue "Woes" directly refers to problems, troubles, or difficulties. The word "ILLS" is a synonym for such troubles or afflictions, often used to describe hardships or misfortunes. Thus, "ILLS" is the correct solution for this straightforward clue.
6ESSO????✨ See Why
ESSO is the solution because it is a classic gas brand historically associated with the tiger mascot. Its "Put a tiger in your tank" campaign from the mid-20th century made the tiger iconic for ESSO (now part of ExxonMobil). This aligns perfectly with the clue.
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