| Hint | Answer | % Correct |
|---|---|---|
| Abominable snowman | Yeti | 93%
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| Young, typically college-educated, working urbanite | Yuppie | 84%
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| Cry out from excitement or fear | Yipe | 81%
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| Friend or acquaintance, especially from work | Yokefellow | 77%
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| Traditional Jewish skullcap | Yarmulke | 76%
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| Low-quality, cheap novel popular in 19th century | Yellowback | 73%
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| Jewish religious institution for Talmudic study | Yeshiva | 67%
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| Hindu or buddhist geometric symbol used for meditation | Yantra | 58%
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| Traditional Muslim facial covering, leaving only a woman’s eyes visible | Yashmak | 51%
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| Young man; child | Younker | 46%
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| Primordial matter that formed the universe | Ylem | 30%
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| Safecracker | Yegg | 22%
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| Hot pot dish of fish, vegetables, and broth | Yosenabe | 17%
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| Vital energy or readiness for action; flightworthiness | Yarak | 14%
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| Russian leather | Yuft | 12%
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