publication date: Thursday, September 17, 2020 (part of Fall 2020)

category: Exploration

clue: The last of his kind helped the Pilgrims get the tiniest quantum of a foothold in the New World.

explanation: Tisquantum, remembered by his nickname Squanto, was the last of the Patuxet tribe. He acted as a diplomat and survival guide for the Pilgrims as they settled in and explored the New World. more…

intended difficulty: easy

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Denise Sawicki, and Erik Bates


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