Thanksgiving Fare is a traditional meal served in the United States on the fourth Thursday of November. The meal typically consists of yams (4 letters), TURKEY (6 letters) and HAM (3 letters). Yams are a root vegetable that can be cooked in a variety of ways, such as mashed, roasted or boiled. TURKEY is a large bird that is usually roasted and served with stuffing. HAM is a type of pork that is cured and smoked before being served. All three of these dishes are staples of the Thanksgiving meal.