HOMOGRAPHS XCIX 

What single word satisfies both or all of the clues? 

1. A gemstone

    A shade of green

    To cause to become insensitive because of too much of something 

 

2. A shade of green

    Mythical female sea creature

 

3. An herb

    A shade of green

    A wise and thoughtful person 

4. A shade of green

    A pear-shaped fruit with leathery skin, edible flesh, and a large stone

5. Boorish, crass person

    Computer web search engine

    Informal expression expressing joy, excitement, approval, etc.

 

6.  A large, vigorous mackerel prized for food and sport fishing

     An expression used to express enthusiasm and exuberance

7. A dense bread roll in the shape of a ring

    In tennis, a set where one player wins every game (6-0)

Answers:

1. JADE

2. MERMAID

3. SAGE

4. AVOCADO

5. YAHOO

6. WAHOO

7. BAGEL