These crosswords are made for kids ages 8 to 12. They are made up of words that are often found in third, fourth, fifth, and sixth grade spelling lists and cover subjects of interest to older kids. To view or print a crossword puzzle for children click on its title.
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Alligator
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Animals
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Belongs to this animal group. Part of very swampy states in the south. Based on what they eat they are in this category.. A population area, part of the gulf coast of mexico, long and skinny. Another word for animal noses.
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Alligators
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Animals
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Alligators
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Creature was wearing a shell.. Things that smell.. live in water.. Walking things.. Creatures flying..
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Aloe Vera Uses
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Other
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Use the clues to work out the missing words
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Use on this to cool burn.. A leave-in treatment for this.. Boil leaves in this then inhale.. Drink aloe vera .......... Add cubes to this..
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Alone on a wide wide Sea
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Books - Childrens Literature
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Use the hint to figure out the correct word!
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______ Snarkey. Mrs. Bacon's first name. Who did Marthy and Authur work for (boat related), last name. 6th word in the book. Arthur's best friend from the boat.
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Along the Shore & Trails
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Animals
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Quite a hunter. Angler's quest. Watch out for its rising tail. Red and walks our trails. On the fram (and ona diet).
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Amazing Mathematics
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Math
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Find the words in the crossword puzzle.
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a closed shape with angles and vertices with no lines in it.. it is 3D and has 4 sides one of them is the base. has a circular base and a circular top, it is a 3D shape. it is the shape of a house. something measured with a protractor.
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Amazing Words
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Spelling Lists
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not fact. to observe by close examination. to establish as true or false. to conclude from facts. steadfast, loyal.
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Amazing Words
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Spelling Lists
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point of debate or controversy. to suffer a loss. to disagree in words. to protect or shield someone from danger. to gain victory in a contest.
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Amazonian
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World Geography
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A temporary cover from the weather. The uppermost foliage of the jungle. A medium sized primate who loves bananas. George of the ___?____. A forest which has a large rainfall.
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Amelia and Eleanor
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History
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having or showing good taste. first women to fly a plane across the Atlantic. without a partner; alone. place where the pilot sits in an airplane. not reserved; frank.
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Amelia Earhart
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History
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a person who is famous for a special talent or achievement. rapid descent of an aircraft while turning round and round. not of consistent quality. people who fly aircraft. stopped being in sight.
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Amendment 1
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Government and Politics
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to organize a set a rules on a permanent basis. there is no ____ of having a certain religion. people are allowed to have ________ meetings discussing the gov't. the congress can not limit a news _______ story. expressing your _______ on an important gov't topic is allowed.
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America Expanding
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History
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To be added. Leader of the rebellion. What Alaska was bought for. Main cash crop grown in Hawaii. Stronger countries taking over weaker ones for military or economic interest.
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American Arts
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Art
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he wrote the poem 'Raven'. was created for people who thought they should leave the crazy life for a simple life. her poems weren't famous until she died. a belief that people can be risen above . started in Europe and came to the US because people started to love nature.
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American Civil War
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History
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Confederate states. battle on MS River July 1963. President of USA 1861-1865. to prevent the enforcement of a federal law in a state. major cash crop in south.
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American Culture
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Society
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If something is funny, people will ______.. When people are happy, they ______.. Throw rubbish / trash on the ground.. If you bump into a person, you should say I'm ____.. Hi, how are you? I'm ____..
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American Facts
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History
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332 POUND PRESIDENT. 'REMEMBER THE .......'. 4TH US PRESIDENT. UNION CIVIL WAR GENERAL. BIRTHPLACE OF 7 PRESIDENTS.
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American Imperialism
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History
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news stories that are sensationalized and exaggerated. an addition to the Monroe Doctrine that warned of 'wrong doing' by Latin American countries. policy announced by Secretary of State, John Hay, stating all nations have equal trade access in China. any area in which one nation has power of another; i.e - this happened to China when it was defeated by Japan. an attachment to a resolution stating that the US did not want control over Cuba.
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American Imperialism - People
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History
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US president who practiced dollar diplomacy.. Naval commodore who delivered a letter from President Filmore and waited with his armed fleet for Japan to open up ports to trade.. Newspaper tycoon who used yellow journalism to sell his paper, the 'New York World.'. Secretary of State who proposed the 'Open Door Policy' with China.. Newpaper publisher who used yellow journalism in his New York Journal..
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American Presidents
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Government and Politics
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the only president who paid off the debt of the U.S.. is the shortest president the U.S. has ever had measured 5'4' tall. our current U.S. president. was the first president to die in office. nicknamed 'the gipper' because of his famous role as George Gipp in the film 'Knute Rockne-All American.'.
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American Revolution
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History
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Father of the Constitution. 'give me liberty or give me death!'. his philosophy about inalienable rights had a big influence on the writers of the declaration of independence. this policy by the British resulted in patriots throwing crates of tea into the Boston Harbor. first secretary of the treasury.
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American Revolution
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History
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Monopoly to trade tea. Act raised revenue by increasing duties on sugar. British soldiers openly clashed in Boston. Colonists disguised as Indians dumped tea overboard. Closing of Boston Harbor.
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American Revolution
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History
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The Treaty of _____ was signed in 1783. The first to sign the Declartation of Independence. City for a good tea party. There were ________ colonies that took part in the American Revolution. Revenue-raising Act passed in 1764.
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American Revolution
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US History
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Review on the the American Revolution
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This was the cause to the Boston Tea Party. Supporters of independence from England. The Sons of Liberty were responsible for this event. 'No taxation without THIS'. Colonist were mad at this because it messed with the triangular trade.
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American Revolution
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History
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Wrote Common Sense. Act which taxed imported goods in order to pay for the salaries of British officials and judges. People loyal to Britain. Act that closed the port of Boston . People loyal to America.
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American Revolution
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History
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a person who wanted the 13 colonies to be independent. a person who was loyal to the King of England during the colonial times. something that a person is or should be allowed to have, get or do. an act of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from getting in or out. a point of view or way of seeing something.
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American Revoultion
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History
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Endowed at birth that may not be taken away or violated by the government. People who volunteered to be ready for service at a minute's notice. A formal written request . The quality of not being depend on someone or something . The action of taxing revolution.
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American Society in the 1970's
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History
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the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.. pants with a large flare at the bottom. the Irish name for wing collar. modern popular culture transmitted via mass media and aimed particularly at younger people.. a piece of jewelry in the shape of a medal, typically worn as a pendant..
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Amirs From the Kite Runner
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Books
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Amir’s being living with this his whole life . Amir feels _____ of a emotional connection to baba . took amir the hole book to find . amir want to be a _____ when he’s older . Amir is a ______ compared to most people .
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Ammon, a great servant.
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Religion
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God knows the intents of the _________________ (Alma 18:32). Was chief among the Sons of Mosiah (Alma 17:18). King Lamoni does this after he repents. (Alma 18:42). Ammon tells King Lamoni about this plan. (Alma 18:39). Lamanites did this to the creatures Ammon was watching. (Alma 17:27).
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Among the Hidden
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Books - Childrens Literature
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Based on the book Among the Hidden
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A character from among the hidden who took on a new identity. the number of people in a certain area. a room above a house. a domesticated pig. something or someone that is concealed.
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Anaconda
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Animals
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Often Anaconda __________ at morning. opposite shortest. It is Anaconda's family name.. It has _________ skin. The Anaconda's __________ is caiman.
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Analytic Geometry
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Math
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has no size; length, width, or height. w. set of points which has infinite length but no width or height. A line is named by a lower case letter or by any two points on the line.. set of points which has infinite length but no width or height. A line is named by a lower case letter or by any two points on the line.. set of points that has infinite length and width but no height. We name a plane with a capital letter.
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Ancient Civilizations
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History
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one of the two rivers. if there is not a lot of something. putting water on the crops to make then grow. rivers made by people. one of the two rivers.
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Ancient Civilizations
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History
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Early civilization along the Yucatan Peninsula, Guatemala and northern Belize. Carved or engraved symbol. Heartland of a major culture. Shared attitude,knowledge and behaviors. Civilization in the Valley of Mexico.
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Ancient Crete
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History
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A book that tells us about the Trojan war. A hollow, wooden animal that helped with the victory of the Trojan war. The people who lived in Crete. A blind man who wrote the Iliad and the odyssey. Paintings that were located on the walls of the palace..
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Ancient Egypt
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African History
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Titled floors, pillars and many rooms were found in this type of home. . Wives of Pharaohs, but were not as important as the Queen. . This class of people were craftsmen made beautiful pottery and furniture. . This type of house has earth floors and plaster covered walls.. This type of brick is used to build homes in ancient Egypt. .
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Ancient Egypt
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World Geography
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supplying land with water through a network of canals.. Longest river in the world.. The southern part of ancient Egypt.. A structure built as a tomb for their pharaohs.. Helped people translate ancient heiroglyphics..
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Ancient Egypt
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History
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A rock filled rapid in a river. A ruler who united lower and upper Egypt. A sustitute who takes the child's place of the ruler until the child is ready to rule. A place that rivers split into several streams to form an area shaped like a triangle . Rich, fertile soil deposited by the flooding of a river .
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Ancient Egypt
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History
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Is supposed to be put on a toothbrush and was invented in Ancient Egypt . Most famous dessert that Ancient Egyptions ate . These were the people who built the pyramids . Poor peoples houses were made of this . Most powerful person in Ancient egypt .
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Ancient Egypt
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History
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Beneath the Pharoah in nthe social system. Longest river in the world. Head of a man or an animal and the body of a lion. Leader in ancient egypt. Egyptian writing system.
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Ancient Egypt Women
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History
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They were very important to the Ancient Egyptians.. If any woman broke the law, they would have to go to ____ to defend themselves of charge, just like everyone else.. Women rarely could get a ____ outside of the home.. Women could choose who to do this with, or to do it at all.. Women could not learn to ____..
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Ancient Greeks
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History
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God of fire, volcanoes, and the forge. considered the greatest historian of the ancient world. Poseidon was god of the sea and what?. The Greeks got the idea of an alphabet from what ancient civilization?. Name a famous philosopher..
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Ancient Greeks
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History
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Where are the gods believed live. Greek soldier. Military marching formation. What sea surrounds greece. Who is the King of the Gods.
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Ancient Rome
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History
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The main language of Rome. A former roman soldier who led thousands of slaves into battle. One of the common people of Rome. To vote against. Groups of up to 6000 soldiers.
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Ancient Rome
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History
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Footwear. a fighter who entertains. the name of a lower class person in Ancient Rome. the specific area where fights occur . clothing from Ancient Rome.
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Ancient Rome
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History
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period of peace for the Roman Empire; lasted about 200 years. River of Rome. Roman athlete, usually a slave, criminal, or prisoner of war who fought for entertainment of the public. elected leaders of Rome who represented plebians. queen of Egypt who backed Caesar.
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And Then There Were None
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Books
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65 years old, the daughter of a colonel, and critical of younger generation. this employee is the cook who fainted after hearing the message. the main characters were each invited to come to this place. this person is the butler and was ordered to turn on the gramophone after dinner. a retired judge, cigar smoker, and reads political news .
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And Then There Were None
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Books
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What was the poison called?. Emily's last name.. Mr.Inspector _____.. What is the doctors last name?. Mrs.Rogers first name..
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Andrew Jackson
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History
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The 12th President. The name applied to certain . The eleventh president. The postelection practice of rewarding loyal supporters of the winning candidates . A formal political party in the US formed in 1834.
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