Prompt 1 of 7
Name something sold in stick form (like deodorant; things on a stick don’t count).
- Hint 1
A natural dental aid used in parts of the Middle East and Africa.
- Hint 2
It is a fibrous wooden twig whose softened end serves as bristles.
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Krillion Hints — October 20, 2026
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Prompt 2 of 7
Name a food made by mashing or puréeing (like guacamole)
- Hint 1
A Latin poem attributed to Virgil describes a poor farmer preparing this food at dawn.
- Hint 2
Its ingredients were crushed together in a vessel, and a walnut-based variant is mentioned by Columella.
Prompt 3 of 7
Name a country with the letter D in its name
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Name a device made to blow air
- Hint 1
This agricultural implement was used after harvest to clean grain.
- Hint 2
Early versions produced an artificial airstream with a hand-cranked fan.
Prompt 5 of 7
Name a mammal smaller than a house cat
- Hint 1
This small African insectivore is famous for the remarkable strength of its backbone.
- Hint 2
Its interlocking lumbar vertebrae are far tougher than a typical mammal's spine.
Prompt 6 of 7
Name an internet service provider
- Hint 1
Its name is a phrase often used to mean the entire planet.
- Hint 2
This Brookline-based service began selling public dial-up access in 1989.
Prompt 7 of 7
Name something that has a saddle (like a bicycle)
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