| Hint | Answer | % Correct |
|---|---|---|
| You can wave one of these to signal peaceful intentions or to surrender. | White flag | 98%
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| Sound at all frequencies at once (like a hiss) - it can be used to obscure other sounds. | White noise | 83%
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| A snowstorm so severe you can't see. Or, the unpleasant effects of smoking too much cannabis. | White out | 83%
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| A woman who practises white magic, and uses spells for good purposes. | White witch | 81%
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| A cocktail made with vodka, coffee liqueur, cream and ice. | White Russian | 72%
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| Traditionally the most formal type of evening dress for men (a suit reminiscent of a penguin). | White tie | 70%
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| Chalk geology that's found on both sides of the English Channel near the Channel Tunnel. | White cliffs | 66%
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| A preparation of lime and/or chalk in water, painted on to whiten walls and ceilings. | Whitewash | 64%
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| If you've gone mad, the attendants who come to take you away will probably be wearing these. | White coats | 57%
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| A road in central London that is lined with government departments and ministries. | Whitehall | 55%
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| A parliamentary document outlining proposals for future policy or legislation. | White Paper | 51%
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| This phrase once indicated household linen, but now refers to fridges and washing machines. | White goods | 45%
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| A district in the East End of London, historically a poor area. | Whitechapel | 43%
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| Tiny young fish (like herrings and sardines) that are fried up en masse and considered a delicacy. | White bait | 38%
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| A type of migratory goose with orange legs and a pinkish bill. They come to the UK in winter. (It's not their backs that are white). | White fronted | 4%
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