1956: polishing, pebbles, natural, expensive, jade, gold, opal, emeralds
1957: snifter, stein, mug, jug, can, thermos, beaker, flask, Styrofoam
1958: plutonium, cobalt, tin, neon, silicon, oxygen, manganese, argon
1959: roll, home, house, binding, red, design, shag, patterns, textile, tapestry
1960: rotation, flat, truck, winter, cooper, sidewall, bolts, snow, lug
1961: epiphany, fire, advent, cookies, Yule, skating, Buddhist, cold, Hindu, sledding
1962: pack, sample, option, range, motley, medley, class, pick, choice, variety, stock
1963: short, gruff, brusque, harsh, swift, hurried, jagged, steep, rough, rapid, rude
1964: goldfish, darts, crowds, hoopla, maze, swings, rides, slide, music, popcorn, prizes
1965: glamorous, dashing, winsome, comely, dandy, shapely, cute, alluring
1966: casserole, knuckle, flank rabbit, liver, sausages, skirt, gigot
1967: advance, daybreak, incoming, prior, dawning, forestall, young, original
1968: spring, Eden, trees, beauty, yard, green, water, compost, mulch, grow, nature, tools, soil
1969: snake, guest, cleaner, wife, coat, hunter, hold, sparrow, proud, fly
1970: wrap, minerals, manicure, oil, relax, serenity, therapy, yoga
1971: beat, rooted, ended, dated, rising, take, hill, loaded, side, looking, grade, stairs
1972: landmark, Ontario, gorge, boat, plunge, casino, barrel, park, USA, lights
1973: habitat, tree, tent, leaf, hunting, animal, branches, canopy, oak, plants
1974: floor, down, gear, travel, pillow, sack, fill, mattress, lining, bed, mummy, soft
1975: white, smooth, small, canine, bark, long, scent, loyal, pet, snout, hound, wiener
1976: navigator, anchor, deck, cabin, tom, gangway, stern, Nile, captain, port
1977: cream, start, front, light, storage, forge, duck, comfort, fusion, snap, table, cash
1978: wood, granite, bronze, wire, basalt, jet, concrete, alabaster
1979: candidate, count, ward, Tory, health, veto, seat, bills, whip, lobby
1980: strings, clarinet, oboe, harp, theme, tuba, chamber, score, concerto
1981: computers, socks, razor, tickets, hats, cars, movies, jacket, toys, boots
1982: write, listen, transfer, notify, discourse, tweet, convey, contact, inquire
1983: relief, pose, iron, figure, welding, famous, wax, object, metal, clay, image, mold
1984: coast, snorkel, palm, swim, retreat, Frisbee, island, crab, bikini, dive, cooler
1985: sounding, heart, tooth, nothings, pickle, spot, corn, lips, dreams, briar, revenge, cicely, clover
1986: fortress, paddock, stall, pen, stable, stud, ledge, kennel, cave, shell, fold
1987: recorder, viola, harmonica, lyre, guitar, dulcimer, cello, cornet
1988: swing, techno, folk, waltz, twist, disco, tap, social, jig, movement, rhythm
1989: parks, scenic, hiking, horses, bicycle, follow, rocks, climb, markings, hikers
1990: spirits, baked, walnuts, shipped, loaf, spices, cake, annual, brandy, gifts
1991: cruising, freeway, trucks, break, tires, semi, map, drinks, highway, refuel, trash, gas
1992: mirrors, polish, vehicle, hubcaps, bucket, soap, chrome, grime, waxing
1993: expertise, knack, tough, forte, might, force, efficacy, talent
1994: wagon, gondola, yacht, shuttle, monorail, scooter, taxi, ferry, bus, ship, sail
1995: prize, show, nachos, luck, game, win, fair, candy, pizza, people, exhibit