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Guess 30+ Thanksgiving words in this harvest holiday hangman game — from turkey, stuffing, and cornucopia to the Mayflower, Plymouth, and gratitude. Perfect for US classrooms in November.
| Corn | Staple crop central to the original harvest feast shared with Native Americans |
| Feast | The large and abundant meal shared with loved ones at Thanksgiving |
| Gravy | Savory sauce made from turkey drippings poured generously over the meal |
| Maize | The Native American word for corn and a staple crop of early settlements |
| Autumn | The season of falling leaves and cooler temperatures when Thanksgiving occurs |
| Family | The gathering of relatives who come together to share the Thanksgiving feast |
| Parade | The famous Thanksgiving Day celebration featuring floats marching through cities |
| Squash | Autumn vegetable commonly roasted or pureed as a Thanksgiving side dish |
| Turkey | The large roasted bird traditionally served as the centrepiece of Thanksgiving |
| Voyage | The long and dangerous ocean journey made by the Pilgrims from England |
| Harvest | The annual gathering of crops at the end of the agricultural growing season |
| Pilgrim | An early English settler who crossed the Atlantic to find religious freedom |
| Blessing | A prayer of thanks offered to God before the Thanksgiving meal |
| Colonist | Early European settler who established communities in the New World |
| Football | American sport traditionally watched on television throughout Thanksgiving Day |
| November | The month in which Thanksgiving is celebrated in the United States |
| Pecan Pie | Southern dessert with a rich sweet nutty filling popular at Thanksgiving |
| Plymouth | The Massachusetts colony where the Pilgrims first settled in America |
| Stuffing | Seasoned bread mixture cooked inside or alongside the Thanksgiving turkey |
| Wishbone | The forked bone from the turkey pulled apart for good luck by two people |
| Casserole | A baked dish such as green bean casserole served as a Thanksgiving side |
| Cranberry | Tart red berry served as a sauce or relish alongside the Thanksgiving turkey |
| Drumstick | The leg portion of the turkey carved and served at Thanksgiving dinner |
| Gratitude | The feeling of thankfulness and appreciation celebrated at Thanksgiving |
| Homestead | The farm or settlement where early American families lived and worked |
| Leftovers | Food remaining from the Thanksgiving dinner eaten throughout the following days |
| Mayflower | The ship that carried the Pilgrim settlers from England to America |
| Tradition | A custom handed down through generations of a family or community |
| Apple Cider | Autumn drink made from freshly pressed apples served warm or cold |
| Cornucopia | A horn-shaped basket overflowing with the fruits of the autumn harvest |
| Pumpkin Pie | Traditional Thanksgiving dessert made with spiced pumpkin filling |
| Sweet Potato | Orange root vegetable often served candied or baked at Thanksgiving |
| Cranberry Sauce | Tangy condiment made from cooked cranberries and sugar |
| Mashed Potatoes | Creamy comforting side dish made from boiled and mashed potatoes |
| Native American | Indigenous peoples of America who shared food with the Pilgrims |
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