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Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Down Clues NYT November 25, 2025 - Today's Complete Vertical Solutions

Today's Down Crossword NYT November 25, 2025 - Every Vertical Solution Explained

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 37 Down clues. We have all the vertical answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!

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About Today's Down Clues

NYT Down clues solutions for November 25, 2025
NYT Down Clues - Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Down Clues Statistics
Detail Information
Date November 25, 2025
Day of Week Tuesday
Total Down Clues 37 clues
Direction Vertical (Top to Bottom)
Difficulty Medium

All Down Clues - Complete List

Here are all 37 Down clues for today's puzzle. These go vertically from top to bottom.

Complete Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 1. "No" was a famously short one for the 1948 musical "Isn't It Romantic?"
2 Down 2. Circling the earth
3 Down 3. In an angry way
4 Down 4. "I've been ___!" ("I got fooled!")
5 Down 5. Music players discontinued in 2017
6 Down 6. English school at which teachers are known as "beaks"
7 Down 7. Bit of Uber info, for short
8 Down 8. What an old mattress might do
9 Down 9. More cunning
10 Down 10. Philosopher known for his "razor"
11 Down 11. Organizer of events for swingers?
12 Down 12. "How We Do (Party)" pop singer
13 Down 13. Weight of every U.S. bank note
14 Down 18. Post at sea
15 Down 23. Food label fig.
16 Down 25. Send forth
17 Down 27. Tex-Mex casserole with a crust
18 Down 28. City where you can see Edvard Munch's "The Scream"
19 Down 33. Prime meridian hrs.
20 Down 35. Mont Blanc, e.g.
21 Down 36. "I mean, I guess ..."
22 Down 39. Apt letters missing from in_ _ _ _ation
23 Down 40. Michelle of "Crazy Rich Asians"
24 Down 41. ___ World, DC Comics planet of opposites
25 Down 42. Lineup of computer icons
26 Down 43. Iggy Pop's backup group, with "the"
27 Down 46. Course that may cover Jane Austen and Emily Brontë, for short
28 Down 47. Spanish city famous for its oranges
29 Down 49. Invoice fig.
30 Down 51. Without a warranty
31 Down 53. Engages in an energetic Latin dance
32 Down 55. Evade artfully
33 Down 56. Run ___ of (violate)
34 Down 60. Exam for future docs
35 Down 64. Acorn-producing tree
36 Down 65. Hosts, informally
37 Down 66. Extra periods, for short

Detailed Hints and Answers for All Down Clues

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

Complete Down Solutions:

1 Down: "1. "No" was a famously short one for the 1948 musical "Isn't It Romantic?""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'W'
  • Word pattern: R____W
  • Similar words: recapitulation, critique
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a new appraisal or evaluation
  • This is Down clue number 1

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer REVIEW

2 Down: "2. Circling the earth"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: I_____T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 2

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer INORBIT

3 Down: "3. In an angry way"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'Y'
  • Word pattern: C_____Y
  • Similar words: grumpily, grouchily
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: in an ill-natured manner
  • This is Down clue number 3

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CROSSLY

4 Down: "4. "I've been ___!" ("I got fooled!")"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'D'
  • Similar words: receive, give birth
  • Opposite of: lack
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: have or possess
  • This is Down clue number 4

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer HAD

5 Down: "5. Music players discontinued in 2017"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: I_______S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 5

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer IPODNANOS

6 Down: "6. English school at which teachers are known as "beaks""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: E__N
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 6

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ETON

7 Down: "7. Bit of Uber info, for short"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'A'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 7

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ETA

8 Down: "8. What an old mattress might do"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'G'
  • Similar words: droop, swag
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a shape that sags
  • This is Down clue number 8

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SAG

9 Down: "9. More cunning"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: S___R
  • Similar words: dodgy, crafty
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: marked by skill in deception
  • This is Down clue number 9

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SLIER

10 Down: "10. Philosopher known for his "razor""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'M'
  • Word pattern: O___M
  • Similar words: Ockham
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 10

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer OCCAM

11 Down: "11. Organizer of events for swingers?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: P_____R
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 11

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer PGATOUR

12 Down: "12. "How We Do (Party)" pop singer"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: R_____A
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 12

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer RITAORA

13 Down: "13. Weight of every U.S. bank note"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'M'
  • Word pattern: O_____M
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 13

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ONEGRAM

14 Down: "18. Post at sea"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: M__T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a vertical spar for supporting sails
  • This is Down clue number 14

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MAST

15 Down: "23. Food label fig."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'A'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 15

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer RDA

16 Down: "25. Send forth"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: E__T
  • Similar words: give out, let loose
  • Opposite of: absorb
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: expel (gases or odors)
  • This is Down clue number 16

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer EMIT

17 Down: "27. Tex-Mex casserole with a crust"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: T_____E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 17

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TACOPIE

18 Down: "28. City where you can see Edvard Munch's "The Scream""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: O__O
  • Similar words: Christiania
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 18

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer OSLO

19 Down: "33. Prime meridian hrs."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'T'
  • Similar words: UT1, Greenwich Time
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the local time at the 0 meridian passing through Greenwich
  • This is Down clue number 19

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer GMT

20 Down: "35. Mont Blanc, e.g."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'P'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: any high mountain
  • This is Down clue number 20

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ALP

21 Down: "36. "I mean, I guess ...""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'W' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: W_______A
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 21

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer WELLSORTA

22 Down: "39. Apt letters missing from in_ _ _ _ation"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: D__T
  • Similar words: incision, ding
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening)
  • This is Down clue number 22

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer DENT

23 Down: "40. Michelle of "Crazy Rich Asians""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'H'
  • Word pattern: Y__H
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 23

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer YEOH

24 Down: "41. ___ World, DC Comics planet of opposites"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: B_____O
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 24

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer BIZARRO

25 Down: "42. Lineup of computer icons"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: T_____R
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 25

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TOOLBAR

26 Down: "43. Iggy Pop's backup group, with "the""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: S_____S
  • Similar words: flunky, laughingstock
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a person of unquestioning obedience
  • This is Down clue number 26

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer STOOGES

27 Down: "46. Course that may cover Jane Austen and Emily Brontë, for short"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: B_____T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 27

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer BRITLIT

28 Down: "47. Spanish city famous for its oranges"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: S_____E
  • Similar words: Sevilla
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 28

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SEVILLE

29 Down: "49. Invoice fig."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'T'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 29

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer AMT

30 Down: "51. Without a warranty"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: A__S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 30

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ASIS

31 Down: "53. Engages in an energetic Latin dance"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: S____S
  • Similar words: salsa
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 31

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SALSAS

32 Down: "55. Evade artfully"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: D___E
  • Similar words: dodging, fudge
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 32

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer DODGE

33 Down: "56. Run ___ of (violate)"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: A___L
  • Similar words: fouled, foul
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: especially of a ship's lines etc
  • This is Down clue number 33

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer AFOUL

34 Down: "60. Exam for future docs"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: M__T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 34

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MCAT

35 Down: "64. Acorn-producing tree"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'K'
  • Similar words: oak tree
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 35

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer OAK

36 Down: "65. Hosts, informally"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'S'
  • Similar words: megahertz, Mc
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: one million periods per second
  • This is Down clue number 36

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MCS

37 Down: "66. Extra periods, for short"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'S'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 37

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer OTS

Expert Strategies for Solving Down Clues

Master the vertical clues with these professional tips:

Why Start with Down Clues?

  • Down clues often reveal key letters for intersecting words
  • Vertical patterns can unlock difficult sections
  • Many prefixes and suffixes run vertically
  • Down answers often help solve Across clues

Down Clue Patterns to Recognize

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

Time-Saving Down Techniques

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Down Clues

What are Down clues in crossword puzzles?

Down clues are the vertical entries in a crossword puzzle that read from top to bottom. They're numbered and correspond to specific columns in the grid.

Should I solve Down or Across clues first?

Many solvers alternate between Down and Across clues to build momentum. Down clues can help unlock difficult sections by providing key intersecting letters. The best approach is to solve the clues you find easiest first, regardless of direction.

How many Down clues are in today's puzzle?

Today's NYT crossword has 37 Down clues.

Are Down clues easier than Across clues?

Neither direction is inherently easier. The difficulty depends on the specific clues and your knowledge. However, Down clues often contain helpful prefixes, suffixes, and word parts that can be easier to guess.

How do Down clues interact with Across clues?

Down and Across 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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November 25, 2025 NYT Crossword Solutions

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. Motown legend Lionel 6
2A 7. Canadian gas brand 4
3A 11. Follower of Mac or Go in commercial names 3
4A 14. Totally absorbed 6
5A 15. Classic ingredient in baby powder 4
6A 16. Ingredient in a Tom Collins 3
7A 17. Sorcery commonly associated with Haiti and New Orleans 11
8A 19. Dined 3
9A 20. U.K. : H.M.R.C. :: U.S.A. : ___ 3
10A 21. Molecule containing adenine, thymine, guanine and cytosine 3
11A 22. Aid in tracking wildlife 6
12A 24. Actor Buddy of "The Beverly Hillbillies" 5
13A 26. Extra barrier to protect a house from bad weather 9
14A 29. Flintstone with a red updo 5
15A 30. #2s in classrooms, for short 3
16A 31. Certain something 4
17A 32. Neither winning nor losing 5
18A 34. Part of a hammer or a hawk 4
19A 37. Computer's storage space, for short 3
20A 38. Traditional folk song that became a #1 hit for the Kingston Trio 9
21A 41. K-pop band that went on hiatus in 2022 when their members went into military service 3
22A 44. Dance bit 4
23A 45. The masses, to Caesar 5
24A 48. Infinitesimal amount 4
25A 50. Actress Vardalos 3
26A 52. Like early PC graphics 5
27A 54. Romantic options for a long-distance relationship 9
28A 57. Hindu deity known as the "Destroyer" 5
29A 58. Many, many 6
30A 59. "As I see it," online 3
31A 61. Up to, informally 3
32A 62. "Notorious" Supreme Court justice 3
33A 63. Engages in a dispiriting online activity ... or what happens in this puzzle's shaded squares? 11
34A 67. TikTok star Addison ___ 3
35A 68. Burrito bar offering, informally 4
36A 69. Hun leader who invaded Italy in A.D. 452 6
37A 70. Surgery sites, for short 3
38A 71. Fraternal order since 1868 4
39A 72. Samples, as soup 6

Across Clues - Strategic Hints

1A: "1. Motown legend Lionel"

6 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ______
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Answer: RICHIE

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2A: "7. Canadian gas brand"

4 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: ESSO

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3A: "11. Follower of Mac or Go in commercial names"

3 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that an athlete who plays for pay
  • Similar words include: professional
  • Opposite of: con, anti
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: PRO

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4A: "14. Totally absorbed"

6 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ______
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Answer: ENRAPT

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5A: "15. Classic ingredient in baby powder"

4 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder
  • Similar words include: talcum
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: TALC

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6A: "16. Ingredient in a Tom Collins"

3 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that strong liquor flavored with juniper berries
  • Similar words include: gin rummy, knock rummy, noose
  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: GIN

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7A: "17. Sorcery commonly associated with Haiti and New Orleans"

11 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___________
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Answer: VOODOOMAGIC

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8A: "19. Dined"

3 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
  • Similar words include: run through, exhaust, use up
  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ATE

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9A: "20. U.K. : H.M.R.C. :: U.S.A. : ___"

3 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the bureau of the treasury department responsible for tax collections
  • Similar words include: Internal Revenue Service
  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: IRS

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10A: "21. Molecule containing adenine, thymine, guanine and cytosine"

3 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that (biochemistry) a long linear polymer found in the nucleus of a cell and formed from nucleotides and shaped like a double helix; associated with the transmission of genetic information
  • Similar words include: desoxyribonucleic acid, deoxyribonucleic acid
  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: DNA

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11A: "22. Aid in tracking wildlife"

6 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

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

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12A: "24. Actor Buddy of "The Beverly Hillbillies""

5 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

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

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13A: "26. Extra barrier to protect a house from bad weather"

9 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: STORMDOOR

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14A: "29. Flintstone with a red updo"

5 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

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

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15A: "30. #2s in classrooms, for short"

3 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a hard grey lustrous metallic element that is highly resistant to corrosion; occurs in niobite and fergusonite and tantalite
  • Similar words include: tantalum, atomic number 73, Ta
  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: TAS

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16A: "31. Certain something"

4 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a sensation (as of a cold breeze or bright light) that precedes the onset of certain disorders such as a migraine attack or epileptic seizure
  • Similar words include: gloriole, glory, air
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: AURA

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17A: "32. Neither winning nor losing"

5 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the act of tying or binding things together
  • Similar words include: marry, bind, tie
  • Opposite of: disconnect, untie
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: TYING

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18A: "34. Part of a hammer or a hawk"

4 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
  • Similar words include: hook, chela, nipper
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: CLAW

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19A: "37. Computer's storage space, for short"

3 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on; an integrated circuit memory chip allows information to be stored or accessed in any order and all storage locations are equally accessible
  • Similar words include: jam, wad, force
  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: RAM

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20A: "38. Traditional folk song that became a #1 hit for the Kingston Trio"

9 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: TOMDOOLEY

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21A: "41. K-pop band that went on hiatus in 2022 when their members went into military service"

3 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

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

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22A: "44. Dance bit"

4 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
  • Similar words include: stride, stone's throw, maltreat
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: STEP

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23A: "45. The masses, to Caesar"

5 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that one of the common people
  • Similar words include: pleb, plebeian
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: PLEBS

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24A: "48. Infinitesimal amount"

4 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
  • Similar words include: smidge, tittle, smidgin
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: IOTA

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25A: "50. Actress Vardalos"

3 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: NIA

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26A: "52. Like early PC graphics"

5 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote
  • Similar words include: traditional knowledge, lore
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: LORES

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27A: "54. Romantic options for a long-distance relationship"

9 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _________
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Answer: ZOOMDATES

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28A: "57. Hindu deity known as the "Destroyer""

5 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that (judaism) a period of seven days of mourning after the death of close relative
  • Similar words include: shibah, Siva, shivah
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: SHIVA

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29A: "58. Many, many"

6 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ______
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Answer: ALOTOF

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30A: "59. "As I see it," online"

3 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the united nations agency concerned with international maritime activities
  • Similar words include: International Maritime Organization
  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: IMO

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31A: "61. Up to, informally"

3 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: TIL

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32A: "62. "Notorious" Supreme Court justice"

3 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: RBG

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33A: "63. Engages in a dispiriting online activity ... or what happens in this puzzle's shaded squares?"

11 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___________
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Answer: DOOMSCROLLS

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34A: "67. TikTok star Addison ___"

3 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: RAE

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35A: "68. Burrito bar offering, informally"

4 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: GUAC

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36A: "69. Hun leader who invaded Italy in A.D. 452"

6 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that king of the huns; the most successful barbarian invader of the roman empire (406-453)
  • Similar words include: Attila the Hun, Scourge of God, Scourge of the Gods
  • Pattern: ______
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Answer: ATTILA

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37A: "70. Surgery sites, for short"

3 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a state in northwestern united states on the pacific
  • Similar words include: surgery, Oregon, Beaver State
  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: ORS

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38A: "71. Fraternal order since 1868"

4 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called `elk' in europe and `moose' in north america
  • Similar words include: European elk, Cervus elaphus, elk
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: ELKS

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39A: "72. Samples, as soup"

6 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
  • Similar words include: discernment, predilection, perceptiveness
  • Pattern: ______
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Answer: TASTES

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Down Clues - Complete List

No. Clue Letters
1D 1. "No" was a famously short one for the 1948 musical "Isn't It Romantic?" 6
2D 2. Circling the earth 7
3D 3. In an angry way 7
4D 4. "I've been ___!" ("I got fooled!") 3
5D 5. Music players discontinued in 2017 9
6D 6. English school at which teachers are known as "beaks" 4
7D 7. Bit of Uber info, for short 3
8D 8. What an old mattress might do 3
9D 9. More cunning 5
10D 10. Philosopher known for his "razor" 5
11D 11. Organizer of events for swingers? 7
12D 12. "How We Do (Party)" pop singer 7
13D 13. Weight of every U.S. bank note 7
14D 18. Post at sea 4
15D 23. Food label fig. 3
16D 25. Send forth 4
17D 27. Tex-Mex casserole with a crust 7
18D 28. City where you can see Edvard Munch's "The Scream" 4
19D 33. Prime meridian hrs. 3
20D 35. Mont Blanc, e.g. 3
21D 36. "I mean, I guess ..." 9
22D 39. Apt letters missing from in_ _ _ _ation 4
23D 40. Michelle of "Crazy Rich Asians" 4
24D 41. ___ World, DC Comics planet of opposites 7
25D 42. Lineup of computer icons 7
26D 43. Iggy Pop's backup group, with "the" 7
27D 46. Course that may cover Jane Austen and Emily Brontë, for short 7
28D 47. Spanish city famous for its oranges 7
29D 49. Invoice fig. 3
30D 51. Without a warranty 4
31D 53. Engages in an energetic Latin dance 6
32D 55. Evade artfully 5
33D 56. Run ___ of (violate) 5
34D 60. Exam for future docs 4
35D 64. Acorn-producing tree 3
36D 65. Hosts, informally 3
37D 66. Extra periods, for short 3

Down Clues - Strategic Hints

1D: "1. "No" was a famously short one for the 1948 musical "Isn't It Romantic?""

6 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a new appraisal or evaluation
  • Similar words include: followup, recapitulation, reexamine
  • Pattern: ______
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Answer: REVIEW

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2D: "2. Circling the earth"

7 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _______
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Answer: INORBIT

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3D: "3. In an angry way"

7 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that in an ill-natured manner
  • Similar words include: grumpily, grouchily
  • Pattern: _______
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Answer: CROSSLY

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4D: "4. "I've been ___!" ("I got fooled!")"

3 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
  • Similar words include: give, hold, suffer
  • Opposite of: lack, refuse
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Answer: HAD

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5D: "5. Music players discontinued in 2017"

9 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _________
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Answer: IPODNANOS

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6D: "6. English school at which teachers are known as "beaks""

4 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: ETON

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7D: "7. Bit of Uber info, for short"

3 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a terrorist organization organized in 1959 by student activists who were dissatisfied with the moderate nationalism of the traditional basque party; want to create an independent homeland in spain's western pyrenees
  • Similar words include: Basque Fatherland and Liberty, Basque Homeland and Freedom, Euskadi ta Askatasuna
  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: ETA

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8D: "8. What an old mattress might do"

3 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a shape that sags
  • Similar words include: flag, swag, droop
  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: SAG

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9D: "9. More cunning"

5 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that marked by skill in deception
  • Similar words include: foxy, crafty, cunning
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: SLIER

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10D: "10. Philosopher known for his "razor""

5 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that english scholastic philosopher and assumed author of occam's razor (1285-1349)
  • Similar words include: Ockham, William of Ockham, William of Occam
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: OCCAM

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11D: "11. Organizer of events for swingers?"

7 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _______
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Answer: PGATOUR

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12D: "12. "How We Do (Party)" pop singer"

7 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _______
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Answer: RITAORA

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13D: "13. Weight of every U.S. bank note"

7 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _______
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Answer: ONEGRAM

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14D: "18. Post at sea"

4 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a vertical spar for supporting sails
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: MAST

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15D: "23. Food label fig."

3 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: RDA

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16D: "25. Send forth"

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that expel (gases or odors)
  • Similar words include: give off, utter, let out
  • Opposite of: absorb
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: EMIT

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17D: "27. Tex-Mex casserole with a crust"

7 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _______
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Answer: TACOPIE

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18D: "28. City where you can see Edvard Munch's "The Scream""

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: Christiania, capital of Norway
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: OSLO

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19D: "33. Prime meridian hrs."

3 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the local time at the 0 meridian passing through greenwich, england; it is the same everywhere
  • Similar words include: UT, Greenwich Time, universal time
  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: GMT

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20D: "35. Mont Blanc, e.g."

3 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that any high mountain
  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: ALP

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21D: "36. "I mean, I guess ...""

9 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _________
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Answer: WELLSORTA

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22D: "39. Apt letters missing from in_ _ _ _ation"

4 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening)
  • Similar words include: indent, scratch, nick
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: DENT

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23D: "40. Michelle of "Crazy Rich Asians""

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: YEOH

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24D: "41. ___ World, DC Comics planet of opposites"

7 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _______
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Answer: BIZARRO

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25D: "42. Lineup of computer icons"

7 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _______
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: TOOLBAR

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26D: "43. Iggy Pop's backup group, with "the""

7 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a person of unquestioning obedience
  • Similar words include: goat, stooge, yes-man
  • Pattern: _______
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Answer: STOOGES

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27D: "46. Course that may cover Jane Austen and Emily Brontë, for short"

7 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _______
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Answer: BRITLIT

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28D: "47. Spanish city famous for its oranges"

7 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a city in southwestern spain; a major port and cultural center; the capital of bullfighting in spain
  • Similar words include: Sevilla
  • Pattern: _______
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Answer: SEVILLE

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29D: "49. Invoice fig."

3 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: AMT

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30D: "51. Without a warranty"

4 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: ASIS

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31D: "53. Engages in an energetic Latin dance"

6 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that spicy sauce of tomatoes and onions and chili peppers to accompany mexican foods
  • Similar words include: salsa
  • Pattern: ______
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Answer: SALSAS

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32D: "55. Evade artfully"

5 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade
  • Similar words include: hedge, contrivance, fudge
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: DODGE

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33D: "56. Run ___ of (violate)"

5 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that especially of a ship's lines etc
  • Similar words include: fouled, foul
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: AFOUL

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34D: "60. Exam for future docs"

4 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: MCAT

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35D: "64. Acorn-producing tree"

3 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
  • Similar words include: oak tree
  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: OAK

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36D: "65. Hosts, informally"

3 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that one million periods per second
  • Similar words include: MHz, megahertz, Mc
  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: MCS

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37D: "66. Extra periods, for short"

3 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: OTS

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Expert Solving Strategies

Start Smart

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Decode the Clues

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Today's Puzzle Stats

39 Across Clues
37 Down Clues
76 Total Clues

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