WHITNEY HOUSTON
The name of an American singer, actress and film producer.
Other meanings and uses
- Used in credits, biographies and references to her recorded work.
Definitions of the day · 2026-10-03
Spoiler-Safe Definitions for the October 3, 2026 Board
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LINDA HAMILTON
The name of an actress known for screen performances.
Other meanings and uses
- Used in cast lists, interviews and discussions of her acting career.
RIVER PHOENIX
A capitalized two-part personal name appearing as one complete board entry.
Other meanings and uses
- Used grammatically as a proper noun rather than as a descriptive phrase.
JOHN DENVER
The name of an American folk-rock singer associated with recorded songs.
Other meanings and uses
- Used in music credits and references to the singer’s career and releases.
GETTY IMAGES
The name of a company that supplies and preserves visual content.
Other meanings and uses
- Used as a source credit alongside licensed photographs or other media.
ELBOW GREASE
An informal expression meaning hard physical work or vigorous effort.
Other meanings and uses
- Often used with verbs such as apply, need or require when describing a task.
CAN OPENER
A handheld or powered kitchen device used to open sealed metal cans.
Other meanings and uses
- The term can cover manual cutting tools and electric countertop models.
SOMETHING WICKED
An unspecified thing, event or presence regarded as evil or threatening.
Other meanings and uses
- It can also be used playfully for something mischievous, daring or unusually intense.
FAT CATS
An informal plural term for wealthy or influential people, often used critically.
Other meanings and uses
- Taken literally, the phrase can simply describe cats carrying excess body weight.
HEAD WAITER
The senior waiter who supervises dining-room service and other waiting staff.
Other meanings and uses
- The role may include welcoming guests, assigning tables and overseeing service.
MERV GRIFFIN
A capitalized two-part personal name appearing as a complete board entry.
Other meanings and uses
- Used grammatically as a proper noun when referring to the named individual.
BROAD BEAN
A large, flat edible bean, also referring to the plant that produces it.
Other meanings and uses
- The food is also commonly called a fava bean in American English.
NY GIANT
A shortened singular reference to a member of New York’s Giants football team.
Other meanings and uses
- It may appear as a compact label in headlines or informal sports discussion.
MET HALFWAY
The past-tense form of an expression meaning reached a compromise with someone.
Other meanings and uses
- It can literally mean that people came together at a midpoint between two places.
W.C. FIELDS
The professional name of an American actor, comedian, juggler and writer.
Other meanings and uses
- Used in film credits and historical references to his stage and screen career.
DIET SPRITE
A capitalized two-word expression presented as one complete entry on this board.
Other meanings and uses
- Its first word functions attributively, modifying the named item that follows.