# The Atoz Game (Part 1)

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920>\
**Category:** Thread Games\
**Created:** [January 24, 2020, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920 "2020-01-24T21:53:33Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\
**Post date:** [November 16, 2021, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/8004 "2021-11-16T14:41:49Z")

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**Words encompassing Thanksgiving or thankfulness**

Appreciative  
Blessings  
Cornucopia  
Drumstick  
Egg salad  
Football  
Grandma and Grandpa

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**Author:** ![Bayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bayaker/32/3454_2.png) [@Bayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bayaker)\
**Post date:** [November 16, 2021, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/8005 "2021-11-16T15:20:02Z")

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**Words encompassing Thanksgiving or thankfulness**

Appreciative  
Blessings  
Cornucopia  
Drumstick  
Egg salad  
Football  
Grandma and Grandpa  
Heritage

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**Author:** ![Cardigan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardigan/32/187_2.png) [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\
**Post date:** [November 16, 2021, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/8006 "2021-11-16T19:01:51Z")

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**Words encompassing Thanksgiving or thankfulness**

Appreciative  
Blessings  
Cornucopia  
Drumstick  
Egg salad  
Football  
Grandma and Grandpa  
Heritage  
Invitations

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**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\
**Post date:** [November 16, 2021, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/8007 "2021-11-16T20:36:39Z")

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**Words encompassing Thanksgiving or thankfulness**

Appreciative  
Blessings  
Cornucopia  
Drumstick  
Egg salad  
Football  
Grandma and Grandpa  
Heritage  
Invitations  
Jugs of cider

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**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\
**Post date:** [November 17, 2021, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/8008 "2021-11-17T13:51:46Z")

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**Words encompassing Thanksgiving or thankfulness**

Appreciative  
Blessings  
Cornucopia  
Drumstick  
Egg salad  
Football  
Grandma and Grandpa  
Heritage  
Invitations  
Jugs of cider  
Kitchen

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**Author:** ![Cardigan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardigan/32/187_2.png) [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\
**Post date:** [November 17, 2021, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/8009 "2021-11-17T14:03:17Z")

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**Words encompassing Thanksgiving or thankfulness**

Appreciative  
Blessings  
Cornucopia  
Drumstick  
Egg salad  
Football  
Grandma and Grandpa  
Heritage  
Invitations  
Jugs of cider  
Kitchen  
[Lions](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/detroit-lions-thanksgiving-explained/5ym3h65v3d3m16ev64nuk5kfj)

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**Author:** ![Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/intergalactic_gladiator/32/112_2.png) [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\
**Post date:** [November 17, 2021, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/8010 "2021-11-17T14:22:43Z")

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**Words encompassing Thanksgiving or thankfulness**

Appreciative  
Blessings  
Cornucopia  
Drumstick  
Egg salad  
Football  
Grandma and Grandpa  
Heritage  
Invitations  
Jugs of cider  
Kitchen  
[Lions](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/detroit-lions-thanksgiving-explained/5ym3h65v3d3m16ev64nuk5kfj)  
Mashed potatoes

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**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\
**Post date:** [November 17, 2021, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/8011 "2021-11-17T16:19:40Z")

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**Words encompassing Thanksgiving or thankfulness**

Appreciative  
Blessings  
Cornucopia  
Drumstick  
Egg salad  
Football  
Grandma and Grandpa  
Heritage  
Invitations  
Jugs of cider  
Kitchen  
[Lions](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/detroit-lions-thanksgiving-explained/5ym3h65v3d3m16ev64nuk5kfj)  
Mashed potatoes  
Nunc dimittis

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**Author:** ![Bayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bayaker/32/3454_2.png) [@Bayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bayaker)\
**Post date:** [November 19, 2021, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/8012 "2021-11-19T14:21:31Z")

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**Words encompassing Thanksgiving or thankfulness**

Appreciative  
Blessings  
Cornucopia  
Drumstick  
Egg salad  
Football  
Grandma and Grandpa  
Heritage  
Invitations  
Jugs of cider  
Kitchen  
[Lions](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/detroit-lions-thanksgiving-explained/5ym3h65v3d3m16ev64nuk5kfj)  
Mashed potatoes  
Nunc dimittis  
Overeating

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**Author:** ![Cardigan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardigan/32/187_2.png) [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\
**Post date:** [November 19, 2021, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/8013 "2021-11-19T14:24:34Z")

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**Words encompassing Thanksgiving or thankfulness**

Appreciative  
Blessings  
Cornucopia  
Drumstick  
Egg salad  
Football  
Grandma and Grandpa  
Heritage  
Invitations  
Jugs of cider  
Kitchen  
[Lions](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/detroit-lions-thanksgiving-explained/5ym3h65v3d3m16ev64nuk5kfj)  
Mashed potatoes  
Nunc dimittis  
Overeating  
Vegetable side dishes

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**Author:** ![Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/intergalactic_gladiator/32/112_2.png) [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\
**Post date:** [November 19, 2021, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/8014 "2021-11-19T16:06:12Z")

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**Words encompassing Thanksgiving or thankfulness**

Appreciative  
Blessings  
Cornucopia  
Drumstick  
Egg salad  
Football  
Grandma and Grandpa  
Heritage  
Invitations  
Jugs of cider  
Kitchen  
[Lions](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/detroit-lions-thanksgiving-explained/5ym3h65v3d3m16ev64nuk5kfj)  
Mashed potatoes  
Nunc dimittis  
Overeating  
Vegetable side dishes  
Wishing thanks

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**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\
**Post date:** [November 19, 2021, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/8015 "2021-11-19T16:45:34Z")

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**Words encompassing Thanksgiving or thankfulness**

Appreciative  
Blessings  
Cornucopia  
Drumstick  
Egg salad  
Football  
Grandma and Grandpa  
Heritage  
Invitations  
Jugs of cider  
Kitchen  
[Lions](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/detroit-lions-thanksgiving-explained/5ym3h65v3d3m16ev64nuk5kfj)  
Mashed potatoes  
Nunc dimittis  
Overeating  
Praise the Lord

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Vegetable side dishes  
Wishing thanks

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**Author:** ![Bayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bayaker/32/3454_2.png) [@Bayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bayaker)\
**Post date:** [November 19, 2021, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/8016 "2021-11-19T17:36:04Z")

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**Words encompassing Thanksgiving or thankfulness**

Appreciative  
Blessings  
Cornucopia  
Drumstick  
Egg salad  
Football  
Grandma and Grandpa  
Heritage  
Invitations  
Jugs of cider  
Kitchen  
[Lions](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/detroit-lions-thanksgiving-explained/5ym3h65v3d3m16ev64nuk5kfj)  
Mashed potatoes  
Nunc dimittis  
Overeating  
Praise the Lord  
Quail breast appetizers

Vegetable side dishes  
Wishing thanks

OK, I just took care of the dreaded _Q_ (wrapped in bacon they were delicious), but are _R, S, T,_ and _U_ really that hard?

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**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\
**Post date:** [November 19, 2021, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/8017 "2021-11-19T17:40:51Z")

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**Words encompassing Thanksgiving or thankfulness**

Appreciative  
Blessings  
Cornucopia  
Drumstick  
Egg salad  
Football  
Grandma and Grandpa  
Heritage  
Invitations  
Jugs of cider  
Kitchen  
[Lions](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/detroit-lions-thanksgiving-explained/5ym3h65v3d3m16ev64nuk5kfj)  
Mashed potatoes  
Nunc dimittis  
Overeating  
Praise the Lord  
Quail breast appetizers  
Roosevelt, Franklin D.

Vegetable side dishes  
Wishing thanks

FDR set the date for the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday on its current observance – the fourth Thursday in November.

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**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\
**Post date:** [November 19, 2021, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/8018 "2021-11-19T17:47:41Z")

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**Words encompassing Thanksgiving or thankfulness**

Appreciative  
Blessings  
Cornucopia  
Drumstick  
Egg salad  
Football  
Grandma and Grandpa  
Heritage  
Invitations  
Jugs of cider  
Kitchen  
[Lions](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/detroit-lions-thanksgiving-explained/5ym3h65v3d3m16ev64nuk5kfj)  
Mashed potatoes  
Nunc dimittis  
Overeating  
Praise the Lord  
Quail breast appetizers  
Roosevelt, Franklin D.  
Sweet potato pie

Vegetable side dishes  
Wishing thanks

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**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\
**Post date:** [November 19, 2021, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/8019 "2021-11-19T18:05:24Z")

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**Words encompassing Thanksgiving or thankfulness**

Appreciative  
Blessings  
Cornucopia  
Drumstick  
Egg salad  
Football  
Grandma and Grandpa  
Heritage  
Invitations  
Jugs of cider  
Kitchen  
[Lions](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/detroit-lions-thanksgiving-explained/5ym3h65v3d3m16ev64nuk5kfj)  
Mashed potatoes  
Nunc dimittis  
Overeating  
Praise the Lord  
Quail breast appetizers  
Roosevelt, Franklin D.  
Sweet potato pie  
Turkey

Vegetable side dishes  
Wishing thanks

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**Author:** ![Cardigan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardigan/32/187_2.png) [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\
**Post date:** [November 19, 2021, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/8020 "2021-11-19T18:14:14Z")

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**Words encompassing Thanksgiving or thankfulness**

Appreciative  
Blessings  
Cornucopia  
Drumstick  
Egg salad  
Football  
Grandma and Grandpa  
Heritage  
Invitations  
Jugs of cider  
Kitchen  
[Lions](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/detroit-lions-thanksgiving-explained/5ym3h65v3d3m16ev64nuk5kfj)  
Mashed potatoes  
Nunc dimittis  
Overeating  
Praise the Lord  
Quail breast appetizers  
Roosevelt, Franklin D.  
Sweet potato pie  
Turkey  
US Federal holiday  
Vegetable side dishes  
Wishing thanks

not sure why I jumped to V earlier

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**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\
**Post date:** [November 19, 2021, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/8021 "2021-11-19T20:47:44Z")

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**Words encompassing Thanksgiving or thankfulness**

Appreciative  
Blessings  
Cornucopia  
Drumstick  
Egg salad  
Football  
Grandma and Grandpa  
Heritage  
Invitations  
Jugs of cider  
Kitchen  
[Lions](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/detroit-lions-thanksgiving-explained/5ym3h65v3d3m16ev64nuk5kfj)  
Mashed potatoes  
Nunc dimittis  
Overeating  
Praise the Lord  
Quail breast appetizers  
Roosevelt, Franklin D.  
Sweet potato pie  
Turkey  
US Federal holiday  
Vegetable side dishes  
Wishing thanks  
Xtra whipped cream on my pumpkin pie, please!

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**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\
**Post date:** [November 19, 2021, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/8022 "2021-11-19T21:48:41Z")

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**Words encompassing Thanksgiving or thankfulness**

Appreciative  
Blessings  
Cornucopia  
Drumstick  
Egg salad  
Football  
Grandma and Grandpa  
Heritage  
Invitations  
Jugs of cider  
Kitchen  
[Lions](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/detroit-lions-thanksgiving-explained/5ym3h65v3d3m16ev64nuk5kfj)  
Mashed potatoes  
Nunc dimittis  
Overeating  
Praise the Lord  
Quail breast appetizers  
Roosevelt, Franklin D.  
Sweet potato pie  
Turkey  
US Federal holiday  
Vegetable side dishes  
Wishing thanks  
Xtra whipped cream on my pumpkin pie, please!  
Your turn to say grace

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**Author:** ![Dr.Winston\_OBoogie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr.winston_oboogie/32/2945_2.png) [@Dr.Winston\_OBoogie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Winston_OBoogie)\
**Post date:** [November 20, 2021, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-atoz-game-part-1/846920/8023 "2021-11-20T14:47:53Z")

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**Words encompassing Thanksgiving or thankfulness**

Appreciative  
Blessings  
Cornucopia  
Drumstick  
Egg salad  
Football  
Grandma and Grandpa  
Heritage  
Invitations  
Jugs of cider  
Kitchen  
[Lions](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/detroit-lions-thanksgiving-explained/5ym3h65v3d3m16ev64nuk5kfj)  
Mashed potatoes  
Nunc dimittis  
Overeating  
Praise the Lord  
Quail breast appetizers  
Roosevelt, Franklin D.  
Sweet potato pie  
Turkey  
US Federal holiday  
Vegetable side dishes  
Wishing thanks  
Xtra whipped cream on my pumpkin pie, please!  
Your turn to say grace  
ZZZZzzzzz (food coma)

Speaking of Thanksgiving day,…  
**Thanksgiving Football**

Al Michaels

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