Hawaii's Bay Daily Themed Crossword (2024)

FAQs

What is the name of the bay in Hawaii? ›

To the Hawaiians, Hanauma Bay has long been part of their history. In fact, there are many legends about how the curved bay got its name. The bay was historically an excellent area for fishing. Records show that the Hawaiian royalty in the 1800s often stayed at the bay for entertainment and fishing.

Reverse Description: The reverse of Hawaii's quarter features Hawaiian monarch King Kamehameha I stretching his hand toward the eight major Hawaiian Islands.

Crossword Puzzle Day on December 21st commemorates the birth of a challenging word game enjoyed by millions worldwide.

Ohana is the Hawaiian word for family. There tends to be a strong sense of family when growing up in smaller towns. In the old days, families in Hawaii tended to be quite large, often four or five (or more) siblings.

Kaneohe Bay is located on the windward (northeast) side of the island of Oahu, about 20 miles from Honolulu. The bay is about 13 km long by 4 km wide and has an average depth of about 8 m. Kaneohe Bay is protected from strong offshore swell by a barrier reef that marks the windward margin of the bay.

Hawaiʻi is world-renowned for its beautiful beaches. The islands have every type of beach imaginable: white, black, and red sand beaches; romantic bays and beach parks for the family; popular shorelines for people watching and off-the-beaten-path sands untouched by development.

Queen Lili'uokalani was the last sovereign of Hawai'i. Many continue to admire Lili'uokalani for her resolute and peaceful resistance to the US businessmen who ended her reign and to the United States' annexation of Hawai'i during the 1890s.

King Kamehameha was one of the most striking figures in Hawaiian history, a leader who united and ruled the islands during a time of great cultural change.

State of Hawaii State Seal

The State Seal has a heraldic shield in the center and a figure of King Kamehameha I on its right side and the Goddess of Liberty holding the Hawaiian flag on its left. Below the shield is the Phoenix surrounded by taro leaves, banana foliage, and sprays of maidenhair fern.

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What is the most difficult crossword day? ›

The crosswords are designed to increase in difficulty throughout the week, with the easiest on Monday and the most difficult on Saturday. The larger Sunday crossword, which appears in The New York Times Magazine, is an icon in American culture; it is typically intended to be a "Thursday-plus" in difficulty.

The most famous Schrödinger puzzle, and maybe the most famous crossword puzzle in American history, was published on the morning of Election Day in 1996. The clue for the two central entries read “Lead story in tomorrow's newspaper (!).” A bold clue indeed!

Keiki is a very well known and often used term for child. It means offspring, child, youngster. But it is also used for animals, such as a colt, kid, cub, or even the young of a taro or banana plant.

We hear the word tūtū used so often, but many of us may not know that kūkū is another perhaps more traditional pronunciation for today's Hawaiian word. It means "granny, grandma, grandpa," or any relative or close friend of your grandparents' generation.

A lūʻau (Hawaiian: lūʻau, also anglicized as "luau") is a traditional Hawaiian party or feast that is usually accompanied by entertainment.

As one of Hawaii's most popular visitor destinations, Hanauma Bay draws more than one million people each year. The sandy beach at Hanauma is nice for relaxing, but the main attraction is offshore where the snorkeling is outstanding. Hanauma Bay is renowned as one of Hawaii's favorite beaches for snorkeling.

Niihau Island & Lehua Crater. Niihau Island, known as the “Forbidden Island,” is one of the most mysterious of all the Hawaiian Islands, with a unique history and long-standing independence.

Hanauma Bay has sharp coral reefs close to the shoreline. Use caution when swimming in shallow reef areas. Should you be injured, see a lifeguard for minor first aid assistance.