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Sunday, November 9, 2025

Sunday's NYT Across Nov 09 - Full Horizontal Grid Solutions

Today's NYT Crossword Across Clues November 09, 2025 - Complete Left-to-Right Answers

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 69 Across clues. We have all the horizontal answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!

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About Today's Across Clues

NYT Across clues solutions for November 09, 2025
NYT Across Clues - Sunday, November 09, 2025
Across Clues Statistics
Detail Information
Date November 09, 2025
Day of Week Sunday
Total Across Clues 69 clues
Direction Horizontal (Left to Right)
Difficulty Challenging

All Across Clues - Complete List

Here are all 69 Across clues for today's puzzle. These go horizontally from left to right.

Complete Across Clues List
Number Clue
1 Across 1. Prepares for baking, as flour
2 Across 6. Joan of Arc, for one
3 Across 12. Aruba or Jamaica
4 Across 16. Pinochle action
5 Across 19. Popular Japanese beer
6 Across 20. "Sort of"
7 Across 21. Exam for a future OB/GYN
8 Across 22. www.asu.___
9 Across 23. Iconic line from Robert De Niro in "Taxi Driver"
10 Across 25. Have a little snack
11 Across 26. End-of-Ramadan feast
12 Across 27. "No other option for me"
13 Across 28. Early chat app with a Buddy List, in brief
14 Across 29. Challenges
15 Across 31. What distinguishes "bet" from "vet" in Hebrew
16 Across 32. Reminder to oneself
17 Across 36. M.L.B. shortstop Miguel
18 Across 38. "Don't see this movie" rating
19 Across 41. "I've had it!"
20 Across 43. Seasoned rice dish
21 Across 45. Prefix meaning "all"
22 Across 46. Call it a night
23 Across 47. Something a majorette twirls
24 Across 50. Part of STEM, for short
25 Across 53. Incompatibility
26 Across 55. Animation sheet
27 Across 56. Form a clump
28 Across 57. Certain expectant parent
29 Across 59. A.P. math subj.
30 Across 60. Intuitive sense
31 Across 61. Woulda-shoulda connector
32 Across 63. Very lite
33 Across 65. Sam of "Jurassic Park"
34 Across 67. Was gone in a flash?
35 Across 69. G.I. entertainment grp.
36 Across 70. "... you get the picture"
37 Across 74. Elevated seabed
38 Across 75. Moisturizing product
39 Across 77. Meme feline
40 Across 78. Emergency alerts, for short
41 Across 81. "Don't dillydally!"
42 Across 83. Gymnast Biles
43 Across 85. "Sorry, I don't think so"
44 Across 86. Phillipa of the original "Hamilton" cast
45 Across 87. Traveler's check, in brief?
46 Across 89. Wrapped garment
47 Across 90. Wear for just a moment, say
48 Across 91. "Put your wallet away"
49 Across 93. Tournament advantages
50 Across 95. Show host
51 Across 97. Any activities on them need to be wound up
52 Across 101. "Best of" collections, often
53 Across 105. Circus prop
54 Across 106. Crate & Barrel product
55 Across 108. Home shopping channel
56 Across 109. 1990s ABC sitcom about kids growing up without their parents
57 Across 111. ___ pal (rhyming friend)
58 Across 112. Leave with no doubt
59 Across 115. Homer Simpson's dad
60 Across 116. Repetitive way of learning
61 Across 117. Telegraph pioneer, or a description of four squares in this puzzle
62 Across 120. Do a restaurant job
63 Across 121. The "N" in E.N.T.
64 Across 122. Like someone who experiences little to no amorous and sexual attraction, for short
65 Across 123. Wine specialty of the Burgundy region
66 Across 124. Sponsored spots
67 Across 125. Hide
68 Across 126. ___ Cucamonga, Calif.
69 Across 127. Features of some wineglasses

Detailed Hints and Answers for All Across Clues

Need help? Here are comprehensive hints and answers for each Across clue. Also check these helpful guides:

Complete Across Solutions:


1 Across: "1. Prepares for baking, as flour"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: S___S
  • Similar words: strain, sieve
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: move as if through a sieve
  • This is Across clue number 1

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer SIFTS


2 Across: "6. Joan of Arc, for one"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: M____R
  • Similar words: martyrise, sufferer
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: one who suffers for the sake of principle
  • This is Across clue number 2

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer MARTYR


3 Across: "12. Aruba or Jamaica"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: I__E
  • Similar words: islet
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a small island
  • This is Across clue number 3

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ISLE


4 Across: "16. Pinochle action"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'D'
  • Similar words: dictation, tender
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
  • This is Across clue number 4

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer BID


5 Across: "19. Popular Japanese beer"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'I'
  • Word pattern: A___I
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 5

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ASAHI


6 Across: "20. "Sort of""

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'Y'
  • Word pattern: I____Y
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 6

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer INAWAY


7 Across: "21. Exam for a future OB/GYN"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: M__T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 7

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer MCAT


8 Across: "22. www.asu.___"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'U'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 8

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer EDU


9 Across: "23. Iconic line from Robert De Niro in "Taxi Driver""

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 13 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: Y___________E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 9

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer YOUTALKINTOME


10 Across: "25. Have a little snack"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'H'
  • Word pattern: N__H
  • Similar words: snack
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: (Yiddish) a snack or light meal
  • This is Across clue number 10

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer NOSH


11 Across: "26. End-of-Ramadan feast"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'D'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 11

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer EID


12 Across: "27. "No other option for me""

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: I____A
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 12

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer IGOTTA


13 Across: "28. Early chat app with a Buddy List, in brief"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'M'
  • Similar words: get, take
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 13

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer AIM


14 Across: "29. Challenges"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: C______S
  • Similar words: contend, contest
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 14

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer CONTESTS


15 Across: "31. What distinguishes "bet" from "vet" in Hebrew"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'T'
  • Similar words: window pane, dit
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a very small circular shape
  • This is Across clue number 15

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer DOT


16 Across: "32. Reminder to oneself"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 10 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: M________E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 16

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer MENTALNOTE


17 Across: "36. M.L.B. shortstop Miguel"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: R___S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 17

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ROJAS


18 Across: "38. "Don't see this movie" rating"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: O_____R
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 18

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ONESTAR


19 Across: "41. "I've had it!""

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 14 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'H'
  • Word pattern: E____________H
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 19

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ENOUGHISENOUGH


20 Across: "43. Seasoned rice dish"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'F'
  • Word pattern: P___F
  • Similar words: pilaw, pilaff
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 20

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer PILAF


21 Across: "45. Prefix meaning "all""

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'I'
  • Word pattern: O__I
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 21

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer OMNI


22 Across: "46. Call it a night"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: R____E
  • Similar words: pull back, go to sleep
  • Opposite of: turn out
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 22

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer RETIRE


23 Across: "47. Something a majorette twirls"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: B___N
  • Similar words: billystick, nightstick
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 23

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer BATON


24 Across: "50. Part of STEM, for short"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'H'
  • Word pattern: T__H
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 24

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer TECH


25 Across: "53. Incompatibility"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: B____T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 25

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer BADFIT


26 Across: "55. Animation sheet"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'L'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 26

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer CEL


27 Across: "56. Form a clump"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: C__T
  • Similar words: coagulate, clog
  • Opposite of: homogenize
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a lump of material formed from the content of a liquid
  • This is Across clue number 27

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer CLOT


28 Across: "57. Certain expectant parent"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: M_____E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 28

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer MOMTOBE


29 Across: "59. A.P. math subj."

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'C'
  • Word pattern: C__C
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 29

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer CALC


30 Across: "60. Intuitive sense"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: F__L
  • Similar words: find, smell
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: an intuitive awareness; or
  • This is Across clue number 30

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer FEEL


31 Across: "61. Woulda-shoulda connector"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: C____A
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 31

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer COULDA


32 Across: "63. Very lite"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: N___L
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 32

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer NOCAL


33 Across: "65. Sam of "Jurassic Park""

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: N___L
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 33

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer NEILL


34 Across: "67. Was gone in a flash?"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: S______D
  • Similar words: mottle, blotch
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: move quickly in a straight line
  • This is Across clue number 34

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer STREAKED


35 Across: "69. G.I. entertainment grp."

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'U' and ends with 'O'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 35

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer USO


36 Across: "70. "... you get the picture""

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: Y______A
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 36

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer YADAYADA


37 Across: "74. Elevated seabed"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'F'
  • Word pattern: S___F
  • Similar words: ledge
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 37

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer SHELF


38 Across: "75. Moisturizing product"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'M'
  • Word pattern: S___M
  • Similar words: blood serum
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: an amber
  • This is Across clue number 38

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer SERUM


39 Across: "77. Meme feline"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: L____T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 39

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer LOLCAT


40 Across: "78. Emergency alerts, for short"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: A__S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 40

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer APBS


41 Across: "81. "Don't dillydally!""

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'P'
  • Word pattern: A__P
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: as soon as possible
  • This is Across clue number 41

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ASAP


42 Across: "83. Gymnast Biles"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: S____E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 42

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer SIMONE


43 Across: "85. "Sorry, I don't think so""

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'U' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: U__O
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 43

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer UHNO


44 Across: "86. Phillipa of the original "Hamilton" cast"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'O'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 44

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer SOO


45 Across: "87. Traveler's check, in brief?"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'F'
  • Word pattern: N____F
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 45

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer NBAREF


46 Across: "89. Wrapped garment"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'I'
  • Word pattern: S__I
  • Similar words: saree
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 46

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer SARI


47 Across: "90. Wear for just a moment, say"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: T___N
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 47

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer TRYON


48 Across: "91. "Put your wallet away""

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: I_____E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 48

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ITSONME


49 Across: "93. Tournament advantages"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: B__S
  • Similar words: good-bye, bye-bye
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 49

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer BYES


50 Across: "95. Show host"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: E___E
  • Similar words: host, compere
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 50

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer EMCEE


51 Across: "97. Any activities on them need to be wound up"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 13 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: C___________S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 51

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer CASSETTETAPES


52 Across: "101. "Best of" collections, often"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: B_____S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 52

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer BOXSETS


53 Across: "105. Circus prop"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: S___T
  • Similar words: spile, stilt plover
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 53

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer STILT


54 Across: "106. Crate & Barrel product"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 10 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: S________N
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 54

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer STORAGEBIN


55 Across: "108. Home shopping channel"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'Q' and ends with 'C'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 55

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer QVC


56 Across: "109. 1990s ABC sitcom about kids growing up without their parents"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: O______N
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 56

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ONOUROWN


57 Across: "111. ___ pal (rhyming friend)"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'L'
  • Similar words: gallon
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters
  • This is Across clue number 57

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer GAL


58 Across: "112. Leave with no doubt"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: A____E
  • Similar words: ensure, control
  • Opposite of: worry
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: make certain of
  • This is Across clue number 58

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ASSURE


59 Across: "115. Homer Simpson's dad"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 59

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ABE


60 Across: "116. Repetitive way of learning"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: R__E
  • Similar words: rote learning
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: memorization by repetition
  • This is Across clue number 60

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ROTE


61 Across: "117. Telegraph pioneer, or a description of four squares in this puzzle"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 12 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'W' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: W__________N
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 61

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer WESTERNUNION


62 Across: "120. Do a restaurant job"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'S'
  • Similar words: omnibus, motorbus
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 62

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer BUS


63 Across: "121. The "N" in E.N.T."

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: N__E
  • Similar words: pry, wind
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 63

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer NOSE


64 Across: "122. Like someone who experiences little to no amorous and sexual attraction, for short"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: A____E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 64

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer AROACE


65 Across: "123. Wine specialty of the Burgundy region"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: P___T
  • Similar words: Pinot grape
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 65

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer PINOT


66 Across: "124. Sponsored spots"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
  • Similar words: advertising, advertizement
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a public promotion of some product or service
  • This is Across clue number 66

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ADS


67 Across: "125. Hide"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: S__N
  • Similar words: hide, shin
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 67

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer SKIN


68 Across: "126. ___ Cucamonga, Calif."

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: R____O
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 68

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer RANCHO


69 Across: "127. Features of some wineglasses"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: S___S
  • Similar words: base, bow
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 69

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer STEMS

Expert Strategies for Solving Across Clues

Master the horizontal clues with these professional tips:

Why Start with Across Clues?

  • Across clues often provide more letter intersections
  • Reading left to right feels more natural
  • Many common phrases run horizontally
  • Across answers often help solve Down clues

Across Clue Patterns to Recognize

  1. Fill-in-the-blank clues: These are usually the easiest Across entries
  2. Common phrases: Many idioms run horizontally
  3. Abbreviations: Look for clues with "Abbr." or shortened forms
  4. Plural indicators: Words ending in 'S' are common in Across
  5. Pop culture references: Names and titles often appear horizontally

Time-Saving Across Techniques

Technique How It Helps
Scan all Across first Get a mental map of the horizontal flow
Fill short Across words 3-4 letter words are often articles or prepositions
Use crossing letters Down letters help confirm Across answers
Look for themes Related Across answers often share a theme

Frequently Asked Questions About Across Clues

What are Across clues in crossword puzzles?

Across clues are the horizontal entries in a crossword puzzle that read from left to right. They're numbered and correspond to specific rows in the grid.

Should I solve Across or Down clues first?

Many solvers prefer starting with Across clues because reading left-to-right feels more natural. However, the best approach is to solve the clues you find easiest first, regardless of direction.

How many Across clues are in today's puzzle?

Today's NYT crossword has 69 Across clues.

Are Across clues easier than Down clues?

Neither direction is inherently easier. The difficulty depends on the specific clues and your knowledge. However, Across clues often contain more common phrases and expressions.

How do Across clues interact with Down clues?

Across and Down clues intersect at various points in the grid. Solving one can provide letters that help solve the other, making the puzzle easier as you progress.


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Today's Puzzle Difficulty: Challenging

Pro Tip: Start with the fill-in-the-blank clues - they're usually the easiest entry points!

Across Clues - Complete List

No. Clue Letters
1A 1. Prepares for baking, as flour 5
2A 6. Joan of Arc, for one 6
3A 12. Aruba or Jamaica 4
4A 16. Pinochle action 3
5A 19. Popular Japanese beer 5
6A 20. "Sort of" 6
7A 21. Exam for a future OB/GYN 4
8A 22. www.asu.___ 3
9A 23. Iconic line from Robert De Niro in "Taxi Driver" 13
10A 25. Have a little snack 4
11A 26. End-of-Ramadan feast 3
12A 27. "No other option for me" 6
13A 28. Early chat app with a Buddy List, in brief 3
14A 29. Challenges 8
15A 31. What distinguishes "bet" from "vet" in Hebrew 3
16A 32. Reminder to oneself 10
17A 36. M.L.B. shortstop Miguel 5
18A 38. "Don't see this movie" rating 7
19A 41. "I've had it!" 14
20A 43. Seasoned rice dish 5
21A 45. Prefix meaning "all" 4
22A 46. Call it a night 6
23A 47. Something a majorette twirls 5
24A 50. Part of STEM, for short 4
25A 53. Incompatibility 6
26A 55. Animation sheet 3
27A 56. Form a clump 4
28A 57. Certain expectant parent 7
29A 59. A.P. math subj. 4
30A 60. Intuitive sense 4
31A 61. Woulda-shoulda connector 6
32A 63. Very lite 5
33A 65. Sam of "Jurassic Park" 5
34A 67. Was gone in a flash? 8
35A 69. G.I. entertainment grp. 3
36A 70. "... you get the picture" 8
37A 74. Elevated seabed 5
38A 75. Moisturizing product 5
39A 77. Meme feline 6
40A 78. Emergency alerts, for short 4
41A 81. "Don't dillydally!" 4
42A 83. Gymnast Biles 6
43A 85. "Sorry, I don't think so" 4
44A 86. Phillipa of the original "Hamilton" cast 3
45A 87. Traveler's check, in brief? 6
46A 89. Wrapped garment 4
47A 90. Wear for just a moment, say 5
48A 91. "Put your wallet away" 7
49A 93. Tournament advantages 4
50A 95. Show host 5
51A 97. Any activities on them need to be wound up 13
52A 101. "Best of" collections, often 7
53A 105. Circus prop 5
54A 106. Crate & Barrel product 10
55A 108. Home shopping channel 3
56A 109. 1990s ABC sitcom about kids growing up without their parents 8
57A 111. ___ pal (rhyming friend) 3
58A 112. Leave with no doubt 6
59A 115. Homer Simpson's dad 3
60A 116. Repetitive way of learning 4
61A 117. Telegraph pioneer, or a description of four squares in this puzzle 12
62A 120. Do a restaurant job 3
63A 121. The "N" in E.N.T. 4
64A 122. Like someone who experiences little to no amorous and sexual attraction, for short 6
65A 123. Wine specialty of the Burgundy region 5
66A 124. Sponsored spots 3
67A 125. Hide 4
68A 126. ___ Cucamonga, Calif. 6
69A 127. Features of some wineglasses 5

Across Clues - Strategic Hints

1A: "1. Prepares for baking, as flour"

5 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that move as if through a sieve
  • Similar words include: sift, strain, sieve
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: SIFTS

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2A: "6. Joan of Arc, for one"

6 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that one who suffers for the sake of principle
  • Similar words include: sufferer, martyrise, martyrize
  • Pattern: ______
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Answer: MARTYR

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3A: "12. Aruba or Jamaica"

4 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a small island
  • Similar words include: islet
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: ISLE

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4A: "16. Pinochle action"

3 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
  • Similar words include: dictation, beseech, invite
  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: BID

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5A: "19. Popular Japanese beer"

5 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: ASAHI

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6A: "20. "Sort of""

6 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ______
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Answer: INAWAY

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7A: "21. Exam for a future OB/GYN"

4 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: MCAT

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8A: "22. www.asu.___"

3 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: EDU

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9A: "23. Iconic line from Robert De Niro in "Taxi Driver""

13 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____________
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Answer: YOUTALKINTOME

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10A: "25. Have a little snack"

4 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that (yiddish) a snack or light meal
  • Similar words include: snack
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: NOSH

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11A: "26. End-of-Ramadan feast"

3 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: EID

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12A: "27. "No other option for me""

6 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ______
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Answer: IGOTTA

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13A: "28. Early chat app with a Buddy List, in brief"

3 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
  • Similar words include: propose, place, purport
  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: AIM

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14A: "29. Challenges"

8 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
  • Similar words include: contest, repugn, competition
  • Pattern: ________
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Answer: CONTESTS

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15A: "31. What distinguishes "bet" from "vet" in Hebrew"

3 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a very small circular shape
  • Similar words include: pane, Transportation, Zen
  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: DOT

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16A: "32. Reminder to oneself"

10 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: __________
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Answer: MENTALNOTE

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17A: "36. M.L.B. shortstop Miguel"

5 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: ROJAS

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18A: "38. "Don't see this movie" rating"

7 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _______
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Answer: ONESTAR

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19A: "41. "I've had it!""

14 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ______________
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Answer: ENOUGHISENOUGH

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20A: "43. Seasoned rice dish"

5 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that rice cooked in well-seasoned broth with onions or celery and usually poultry or game or shellfish and sometimes tomatoes
  • Similar words include: pilau, pilaw, pilaff
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: PILAF

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21A: "45. Prefix meaning "all""

4 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: OMNI

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22A: "46. Call it a night"

6 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
  • Similar words include: go to sleep, go to bed, draw back
  • Opposite of: turn out, get up
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: RETIRE

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23A: "47. Something a majorette twirls"

5 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir
  • Similar words include: truncheon, nightstick, billystick
  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: BATON

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24A: "50. Part of STEM, for short"

4 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a school teaching mechanical and industrial arts and the applied sciences
  • Similar words include: technical school
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: TECH

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25A: "53. Incompatibility"

6 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ______
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Answer: BADFIT

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26A: "55. Animation sheet"

3 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: CEL

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27A: "56. Form a clump"

4 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a lump of material formed from the content of a liquid
  • Similar words include: clog, curdle, coagulum
  • Opposite of: homogenize
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Answer: CLOT

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28A: "57. Certain expectant parent"

7 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _______
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Answer: MOMTOBE

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29A: "59. A.P. math subj."

4 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: CALC

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30A: "60. Intuitive sense"

4 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that an intuitive awareness; or
  • Similar words include: sense, tactile property, finger
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: FEEL

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31A: "61. Woulda-shoulda connector"

6 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ______
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Answer: COULDA

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32A: "63. Very lite"

5 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: NOCAL

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33A: "65. Sam of "Jurassic Park""

5 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: NEILL

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34A: "67. Was gone in a flash?"

8 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that move quickly in a straight line
  • Similar words include: blotch, streaky, mottle
  • Pattern: ________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: STREAKED

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35A: "69. G.I. entertainment grp."

3 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: USO

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36A: "70. "... you get the picture""

8 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: YADAYADA

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37A: "74. Elevated seabed"

5 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects
  • Similar words include: ledge
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: SHELF

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38A: "75. Moisturizing product"

5 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that an amber, watery fluid, rich in proteins, that separates out when blood coagulates
  • Similar words include: blood serum
  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: SERUM

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39A: "77. Meme feline"

6 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ______
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Answer: LOLCAT

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40A: "78. Emergency alerts, for short"

4 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: APBS

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41A: "81. "Don't dillydally!""

4 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that as soon as possible
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: ASAP

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42A: "83. Gymnast Biles"

6 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ______
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Answer: SIMONE

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43A: "85. "Sorry, I don't think so""

4 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: UHNO

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44A: "86. Phillipa of the original "Hamilton" cast"

3 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: SOO

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45A: "87. Traveler's check, in brief?"

6 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ______
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: NBAREF

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46A: "89. Wrapped garment"

4 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a dress worn primarily by hindu women; consists of several yards of light material that is draped around the body
  • Similar words include: saree
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: SARI

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47A: "90. Wear for just a moment, say"

5 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: TRYON

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48A: "91. "Put your wallet away""

7 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _______
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Answer: ITSONME

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49A: "93. Tournament advantages"

4 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that you advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent
  • Similar words include: auf wiedersehen, bye-bye, good-by
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: BYES

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50A: "95. Show host"

5 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)
  • Similar words include: host, compere, master of ceremonies
  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: EMCEE

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51A: "97. Any activities on them need to be wound up"

13 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____________
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Answer: CASSETTETAPES

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52A: "101. "Best of" collections, often"

7 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _______
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Answer: BOXSETS

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53A: "105. Circus prop"

5 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure
  • Similar words include: pile, longlegs, Australian stilt
  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: STILT

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54A: "106. Crate & Barrel product"

10 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: __________
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Answer: STORAGEBIN

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55A: "108. Home shopping channel"

3 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: QVC

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56A: "109. 1990s ABC sitcom about kids growing up without their parents"

8 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ONOUROWN

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57A: "111. ___ pal (rhyming friend)"

3 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that united states liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters
  • Similar words include: gallon
  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: GAL

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58A: "112. Leave with no doubt"

6 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that make certain of
  • Similar words include: ensure, check, insure
  • Opposite of: worry
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ASSURE

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59A: "115. Homer Simpson's dad"

3 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ABE

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60A: "116. Repetitive way of learning"

4 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that memorization by repetition
  • Similar words include: rote learning
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ROTE

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61A: "117. Telegraph pioneer, or a description of four squares in this puzzle"

12 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: WESTERNUNION

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62A: "120. Do a restaurant job"

3 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
  • Similar words include: passenger vehicle, heap, double-decker
  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: BUS

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63A: "121. The "N" in E.N.T."

4 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
  • Similar words include: intrude, nuzzle, poke
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: NOSE

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64A: "122. Like someone who experiences little to no amorous and sexual attraction, for short"

6 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ______
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: AROACE

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65A: "123. Wine specialty of the Burgundy region"

5 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that any of several purple or white wine grapes used especially for burgundies and champagnes
  • Similar words include: Pinot grape
  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: PINOT

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66A: "124. Sponsored spots"

3 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a public promotion of some product or service
  • Similar words include: advertising, advertizement, advertisement
  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ADS

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67A: "125. Hide"

4 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
  • Similar words include: tegument, shinny, shin
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: SKIN

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68A: "126. ___ Cucamonga, Calif."

6 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ______
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: RANCHO

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69A: "127. Features of some wineglasses"

5 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
  • Similar words include: stem turn, stem, root
  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: STEMS

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Down Clues - Complete List

No. Clue Letters
1D 1. Tie the knot 6
2D 2. Figure with equal angles 6
3D 3. Chance for supporters to induct athletes into the All-Star Game 7
4D 4. "You can say ___ again!" 4
5D 5. River deposit 4
6D 6. 1,002, in old Rome 3
7D 7. Peace Nobelist Kofi 5
8D 8. Kiwi or ostrich 6
9D 9. Like the teams of Starsky & Hutch and Cheech & Chong 6
10D 10. West African crop 3
11D 11. Bread for a corned beef sandwich 3
12D 12. "Treat me like an adult, MOM!" 16
13D 13. Servings at teas 6
14D 14. Hold up well 4
15D 15. Way to get online 8
16D 16. V8 component 9
17D 17. "Au contraire" 9
18D 18. Disappointing firework 3
19D 24. "The ___ Smith Show" (Apple TV offering) 5
20D 29. After-dinner brandy 6
21D 30. Residue on Santa's suit 4
22D 33. Muse of lyric poetry 5
23D 34. Bathroom, to Mary Poppins 3
24D 35. Like a foot that's fallen asleep 4
25D 37. Pistachio eater's discard 5
26D 39. Pristine 8
27D 40. Cookie container 3
28D 42. "Spamalot" co-creator 8
29D 44. Scarce 16
30D 47. Emails discreetly 4
31D 48. Bunches and bunches 4
32D 49. Sightseeing excursion 4
33D 51. Whisper affectionately 3
34D 52. Howard and Spelman, for two: Abbr. 5
35D 54. Pet-biting pest 4
36D 57. Wager 8
37D 58. Reduces, as anxiety 5
38D 60. Handcrafted items in a fishing tackle box 8
39D 62. "Lah-di-___!" 3
40D 64. Nocturnal primate of the Indian forest 5
41D 66. Language in which "one, two, three" is "neung, song, sam" 3
42D 68. "Frozen" queen 4
43D 71. "___ Breaky Heart" 4
44D 72. Paul ___, "There Will Be Blood" actor 4
45D 73. Bunches and bunches 4
46D 76. Actress Thurman 3
47D 78. New Balance competitor 5
48D 79. "Eye" on a spud 9
49D 80. What strong leadership may be perceived as 9
50D 82. Former QB Manning 6
51D 84. Rain clouds 5
52D 87. "All sales final" 9
53D 88. Phobia 4
54D 90. State that spans two time zones: Abbr. 3
55D 92. City that's home to the Munch Museum 4
56D 94. Beauty spot 3
57D 96. Funny O'Brien 5
58D 98. Athol Fugard novel adapted as an Academy Award-winning film 6
59D 99. Goads into action 6
60D 100. Airport near Puget Sound 6
61D 102. Like onagers and zebras 6
62D 103. Where you might put on a show? 6
63D 104. Air freshener choices 6
64D 107. "Yuck!" 5
65D 110. Corner chess piece 4
66D 113. Has an evening meal 4
67D 114. Grumpy mood 4
68D 115. Org. for lawyers 3
69D 117. Luck-based card game 3
70D 118. "The Life of a Showgirl," for Taylor Swift 3
71D 119. Rock's ___ Speedwagon 3

Down Clues - Strategic Hints

1D: "1. Tie the knot"

6 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ______
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Answer: SAYIDO

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2D: "2. Figure with equal angles"

6 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that an equiangular polygon
  • Pattern: ______
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Answer: ISOGON

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3D: "3. Chance for supporters to induct athletes into the All-Star Game"

7 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _______
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Answer: FANVOTE

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4D: "4. "You can say ___ again!""

4 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: THAT

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5D: "5. River deposit"

4 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that mud or clay or small rocks deposited by a river or lake
  • Similar words include: silt up
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: SILT

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6D: "6. 1,002, in old Rome"

3 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: MII

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7D: "7. Peace Nobelist Kofi"

5 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: ANNAN

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8D: "8. Kiwi or ostrich"

6 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that flightless birds having flat breastbones lacking a keel for attachment of flight muscles: ostriches; cassowaries; emus; moas; rheas; kiwis; elephant birds
  • Similar words include: flightless bird, ratite bird
  • Opposite of: carinate
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Answer: RATITE

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9D: "9. Like the teams of Starsky & Hutch and Cheech & Chong"

6 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ______
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Answer: TWOMAN

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10D: "10. West African crop"

3 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that edible tuber of any of several yams
  • Similar words include: yam plant
  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: YAM

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11D: "11. Bread for a corned beef sandwich"

3 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the seed of the cereal grass
  • Similar words include: Secale cereale, rye whisky, rye whiskey
  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: RYE

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12D: "12. "Treat me like an adult, MOM!""

16 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ________________
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Answer: IMNOTAKIDANYMORE

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13D: "13. Servings at teas"

6 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that small biscuit (rich with cream and eggs) cut into diamonds or sticks and baked in an oven or (especially originally) on a griddle
  • Similar words include: scone
  • Pattern: ______
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Answer: SCONES

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14D: "14. Hold up well"

4 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the temporal end; the concluding time
  • Similar words include: death, final stage, net
  • Opposite of: first
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Answer: LAST

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15D: "15. Way to get online"

8 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a type of network technology for local area networks; coaxial cable carries radio frequency signals between computers at a rate of 10 megabits per second
  • Pattern: ________
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Answer: ETHERNET

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16D: "16. V8 component"

9 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _________
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Answer: BEETJUICE

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17D: "17. "Au contraire""

9 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _________
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Answer: IDISAGREE

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18D: "18. Disappointing firework"

3 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that someone who is unsuccessful
  • Similar words include: turkey, misfire, bomb
  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: DUD

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19D: "24. "The ___ Smith Show" (Apple TV offering)"

5 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: KAMAL

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20D: "29. After-dinner brandy"

6 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that high quality grape brandy distilled in the cognac district of france
  • Pattern: ______
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Answer: COGNAC

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21D: "30. Residue on Santa's suit"

4 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink
  • Similar words include: crock, lampblack, carbon black
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: SOOT

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22D: "33. Muse of lyric poetry"

5 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that (greek mythology) the muse of lyric and love poetry
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: ERATO

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23D: "34. Bathroom, to Mary Poppins"

3 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a toilet in britain
  • Similar words include: closet, water closet, W.C.
  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: LOO

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24D: "35. Like a foot that's fallen asleep"

4 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that make numb or insensitive
  • Similar words include: asleep, benumb, dull
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: NUMB

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25D: "37. Pistachio eater's discard"

5 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
  • Similar words include: shield, eggshell, cuticle
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: SHELL

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26D: "39. Pristine"

8 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that completely neat and clean
  • Similar words include: spick, spic-and-span, speckless
  • Pattern: ________
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Answer: SPOTLESS

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27D: "40. Cookie container"

3 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
  • Similar words include: Sn, atomic number 50, tin can
  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: TIN

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28D: "42. "Spamalot" co-creator"

8 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ________
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Answer: ERICIDLE

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29D: "44. Scarce"

16 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ________________
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Answer: FEWANDFARBETWEEN

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30D: "47. Emails discreetly"

4 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: BCCS

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31D: "48. Bunches and bunches"

4 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: ALOT

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32D: "49. Sightseeing excursion"

4 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
  • Similar words include: hitch, spell, turn
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: TOUR

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33D: "51. Whisper affectionately"

3 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the sound made by a pigeon
  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: COO

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34D: "52. Howard and Spelman, for two: Abbr."

5 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: HBCUS

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35D: "54. Pet-biting pest"

4 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: FLEA

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36D: "57. Wager"

8 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ________
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Answer: MAKEABET

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37D: "58. Reduces, as anxiety"

5 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort
  • Similar words include: allay, relief, simplicity
  • Opposite of: difficulty
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: EASES

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38D: "60. Handcrafted items in a fishing tackle box"

8 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ________
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Answer: FLYLURES

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39D: "62. "Lah-di-___!""

3 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the longer of the two telegraphic signals used in morse code
  • Similar words include: dash
  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: DAH

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40D: "64. Nocturnal primate of the Indian forest"

5 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: LORIS

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41D: "66. Language in which "one, two, three" is "neung, song, sam""

3 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a member of a buddhist people inhabiting the area of the mekong river in laos and thailand and speaking the lao language; related to the thais
  • Similar words include: Laotian
  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: LAO

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42D: "68. "Frozen" queen"

4 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: ELSA

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43D: "71. "___ Breaky Heart""

4 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that causing a dull and steady pain
  • Similar words include: aching
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ACHY

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44D: "72. Paul ___, "There Will Be Blood" actor"

4 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: DANO

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45D: "73. Bunches and bunches"

4 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the sun (or solar disc) which was the deity of a monotheistic cult under the pharaoh akhenaten
  • Similar words include: Aten
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: ATON

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46D: "76. Actress Thurman"

3 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a benevolent aspect of devi; `splendor'
  • Similar words include: genus Uma
  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: UMA

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47D: "78. New Balance competitor"

5 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: ASICS

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48D: "79. "Eye" on a spud"

9 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _________
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Answer: POTATOBUD

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49D: "80. What strong leadership may be perceived as"

9 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _________
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Answer: BOSSINESS

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50D: "82. Former QB Manning"

6 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ______
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Answer: PEYTON

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51D: "84. Rain clouds"

5 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a dark grey cloud bearing rain
  • Similar words include: rain cloud, nimbus, nimbus cloud
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: NIMBI

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52D: "87. "All sales final""

9 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _________
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Answer: NORETURNS

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53D: "88. Phobia"

4 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
  • Similar words include: revere, fearfulness, venerate
  • Opposite of: fearlessness
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: FEAR

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54D: "90. State that spans two time zones: Abbr."

3 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: TEX

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55D: "92. City that's home to the Munch Museum"

4 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the capital and largest city of norway; the country's main port; located at the head of a fjord on norway's southern coast
  • Similar words include: capital of Norway, Christiania
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: OSLO

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56D: "94. Beauty spot"

3 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a health resort near a spring or at the seaside
  • Similar words include: health club, resort hotel, health spa
  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: SPA

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57D: "96. Funny O'Brien"

5 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: CONAN

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58D: "98. Athol Fugard novel adapted as an Academy Award-winning film"

6 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ______
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: TSOTSI

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59D: "99. Goads into action"

6 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ______
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Answer: EGGSON

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60D: "100. Airport near Puget Sound"

6 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ______
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Answer: SEATAC

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61D: "102. Like onagers and zebras"

6 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that hoofed mammals having slender legs and a flat coat with a narrow mane along the back of the neck
  • Similar words include: equid
  • Pattern: ______
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: EQUINE

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62D: "103. Where you might put on a show?"

6 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ______
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: TVROOM

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63D: "104. Air freshener choices"

6 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a distinctive odor that is pleasant
  • Similar words include: olfactory property, aroma, odourise
  • Opposite of: deodourise, deodorize
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: SCENTS

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64D: "107. "Yuck!""

5 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: BLECH

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65D: "110. Corner chess piece"

4 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that (chess) the piece that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboard
  • Similar words include: scam, swindle, diddle
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ROOK

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66D: "113. Has an evening meal"

4 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a small amount of liquid food
  • Similar words include: sup, swallow
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: SUPS

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67D: "114. Grumpy mood"

4 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a state of agitated irritation
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: SNIT

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68D: "115. Org. for lawyers"

3 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth; worn by arabs
  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: ABA

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69D: "117. Luck-based card game"

3 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
  • Similar words include: warfare, state of war
  • Opposite of: peace, make peace
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: WAR

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70D: "118. "The Life of a Showgirl," for Taylor Swift"

3 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
  • Similar words include: earned run average, epoch, geological era
  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ERA

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71D: "119. Rock's ___ Speedwagon"

3 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: REO

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69 Across Clues
71 Down Clues
140 Total Clues

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Last updated: November 09, 2025 at 03:56 AM