publication date: Thursday, December 30, 2004 (part of Round XXIV)

category: Royalty

clue: He continued his father's legacy in Jordan. Who's the new king?

explanation: Abdullah became king of Jordan when his father, King Hussein, died in 1999. more…

solved by: Steve West, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, Mike Eberhart, David Mitzman, Elliot Farney, Scott Horowitz, Megan Baxter, Lori Lancaster, Aaron Fischer, Mihai Rusu, Todd Brotsch, E. M., Christine Marie Doiron, Nadine Russell, Lori S., and Phyllis Joy

trivia: Many players guessed Abdullah for the King Hussein goo (0393).

Do-Over Week This goo was part of Do-Over Week. Each goo was based on popular incorrect guesses made for earlier goos.



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