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Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Today's Across Crossword NYT December 24, 2025 - Every Horizontal Solution Explained

Wednesday NYT Across Solutions December 24, 2025 - Every Horizontal Clue Decoded with Hints

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 38 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 December 24, 2025
NYT Across Clues - Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Across Clues Statistics
Detail Information
Date December 24, 2025
Day of Week Wednesday
Total Across Clues 38 clues
Direction Horizontal (Left to Right)
Difficulty Challenging

All Across Clues - Complete List

Here are all 38 Across clues for today's puzzle. These go horizontally from left to right.

Complete Across Clues List
Number Clue
1 Across 1. Whom you might say "hey" to every day
2 Across 5. Collect
3 Across 10. Indicator of an important email
4 Across 14. One of many in a Swiss Army knife
5 Across 15. "Name your ___"
6 Across 16. Predator in a pod
7 Across 17. Salad topping that's actually from America and is rarely consumed in its namesake land
8 Across 20. Wheelchair access paths
9 Across 21. Spanish "Listen up!"
10 Across 22. "Shucks, you're too kind"
11 Across 23. As a P.S.
12 Across 25. Sharp quality
13 Across 27. "Out of Africa" author actually named Karen Christentze von Blixen-Finecke
14 Across 30. Knee parts, for short
15 Across 32. Wee winter workers
16 Across 33. It keeps the rain away
17 Across 36. Shout at a Real Madrid game
18 Across 37. Kosher barbecue option
19 Across 39. Kenan's partner in comedy
20 Across 40. Where Noah's Ark landed
21 Across 42. Grant
22 Across 44. Observance celebrating a decision actually made on July 2 — the date when John Adams predicted it would be celebrated
23 Across 48. "Scream" queen Campbell
24 Across 49. Jockey's handful
25 Across 50. Humans : Homo :: bees : ___
26 Across 51. Frees (of)
27 Across 53. Includes online, in a way
28 Across 54. Blueprint
29 Across 55. Some high-level H.S. classes
30 Across 56. Aids for minors buying liquor ... or a hint to 17-, 27- and 44-Across
31 Across 59. ___ Faire
32 Across 61. Shrub that sounds regretful
33 Across 62. Telethon contributions
34 Across 63. Ironman race, familiarly
35 Across 64. Kind of oil in some edibles
36 Across 65. "How ___ It End?" (Taylor Swift song)
37 Across 66. Lunch lady's hair holder
38 Across 67. Fancy handbag inits.

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. Whom you might say "hey" to every day"

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
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 1

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer SIRI

2 Across: "5. Collect"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: A___S
  • Similar words: cumulate, roll up
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: collect or gather
  • This is Across clue number 2

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer AMASS

3 Across: "10. Indicator of an important email"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: S__R
  • Similar words: whizz, champion
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 3

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer STAR

4 Across: "14. One of many in a Swiss Army knife"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: T__L
  • Similar words: shaft, peter
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: an implement used in the practice of a vocation
  • This is Across clue number 4

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer TOOL

5 Across: "15. "Name your ___""

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: P___E
  • Similar words: toll, terms
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 5

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer PRICE

6 Across: "16. Predator in a pod"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: O__A
  • Similar words: killer whale, killer
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 6

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ORCA

7 Across: "17. Salad topping that's actually from America and is rarely consumed in its namesake land"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 15 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'G'
  • Word pattern: I_____________G
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 7

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ITALIANDRESSING

8 Across: "20. Wheelchair access paths"

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
  • Similar words: ramp, storm
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: an inclined surface connecting two levels
  • This is Across clue number 8

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer RAMPS

9 Across: "21. Spanish "Listen up!""

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'E'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 9

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer OYE

10 Across: "22. "Shucks, you're too kind""

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 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 10

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer AWGEE

11 Across: "23. As a P.S."

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: A__O
  • Similar words: besides, too
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: in addition
  • This is Across clue number 11

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ALSO

12 Across: "25. Sharp quality"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: E__E
  • Similar words: butt, adjoin
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the boundary of a surface
  • This is Across clue number 12

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer EDGE

13 Across: "27. "Out of Africa" author actually named Karen Christentze von Blixen-Finecke"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 11 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: I_________N
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 13

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ISAKDINESEN

14 Across: "30. Knee parts, 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 14

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ACLS

15 Across: "32. Wee winter workers"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: E___S
  • Similar words: pixy, imp
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 15

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ELVES

16 Across: "33. It keeps the rain away"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'P'
  • Word pattern: T__P
  • Similar words: tarpaulin
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: waterproofed canvas
  • This is Across clue number 16

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer TARP

17 Across: "36. Shout at a Real Madrid game"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'L'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 17

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer GOL

18 Across: "37. Kosher barbecue option"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer BEEFRIB

19 Across: "39. Kenan's partner in comedy"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'K' and ends with 'L'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 19

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer KEL

20 Across: "40. Where Noah's Ark landed"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: A____T
  • Similar words: Mt. Ararat, Mount Ararat
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 20

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ARARAT

21 Across: "42. Grant"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: G____O
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 21

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer GIVETO

22 Across: "44. Observance celebrating a decision actually made on July 2 — the date when John Adams predicted it would be celebrated"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 15 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 22

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer INDEPENDENCEDAY

23 Across: "48. "Scream" queen Campbell"

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
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 23

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer NEVE

24 Across: "49. Jockey's handful"

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
  • Similar words: rein in, rein
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 24

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer REINS

25 Across: "50. Humans : Homo :: bees : ___"

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
  • Similar words: genus Apis
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: type genus of the Apidae: honeybees
  • This is Across clue number 25

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer APIS

26 Across: "51. Frees (of)"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: R__S
  • Similar words: rid, disembarrass
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: relieve from
  • This is Across clue number 26

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer RIDS

27 Across: "53. Includes online, in a way"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'S'
  • Similar words: millilitre, milliliter
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter
  • This is Across clue number 27

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer CCS

28 Across: "54. Blueprint"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: P__N
  • Similar words: design, project
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 28

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer PLAN

29 Across: "55. Some high-level H.S. classes"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 29

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer APS

30 Across: "56. Aids for minors buying liquor ... or a hint to 17-, 27- and 44-Across"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: F_____S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 30

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer FAKEIDS

31 Across: "59. ___ Faire"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'N'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 31

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer REN

32 Across: "61. Shrub that sounds regretful"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'E'
  • Similar words: Ruta graveolens, sorrow
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 32

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer RUE

33 Across: "62. Telethon contributions"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: P_____S
  • Similar words: salute, subscribe
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a deposit of personal property as security for a debt
  • This is Across clue number 33

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer PLEDGES

34 Across: "63. Ironman race, familiarly"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'I'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 34

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer TRI

35 Across: "64. Kind of oil in some edibles"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer CBD

36 Across: "65. "How ___ It End?" (Taylor Swift song)"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'D'
  • Similar words: coif, behave
  • Opposite of: unmake
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: engage in
  • This is Across clue number 36

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer DID

37 Across: "66. Lunch lady's hair holder"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'T'
  • Similar words: sack up, web
  • Opposite of: gross
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 37

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer NET

38 Across: "67. Fancy handbag inits."

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'L'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 38

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer YSL

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 38 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.

About This Page: We provide comprehensive Across clues solutions and hints for the NYT Crossword to help you improve your solving skills. This site is not affiliated with The New York Times.

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Wednesday, November 5, 2025

XWordHint Crossword Answers November 05, 2025 | Expert Breakdown & Tips

Master today's NYT crossword with our expert hint system. We provide synonyms, antonyms, and strategic clues to help you solve without spoiling the fun. Perfect for crossword lovers who want that satisfying "aha!" moment.

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November 05, 2025 NYT Crossword Solutions

Today's Puzzle Difficulty: Medium

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. Tijuana setting, informally 4
2A 5. Many C-suite degs. 4
3A 9. Cry of resignation 5
4A 14. Scads 4
5A 15. Ethel Barrymore was a great one to Drew 4
6A 16. Stage name for Milton Marx 5
7A 17. Lead-in to call or taxi 4
8A 18. Indigenous Canadians of Labrador 4
9A 19. Like a chill wind 5
10A 20. Dead ringers 13
11A 23. Terminus of one BART line, in brief 3
12A 24. Prop for a ball 3
13A 25. Snagged 4
14A 26. They may be betrayed by stammers and blushes 13
15A 32. Tank top? 5
16A 34. The "weird sisters" of "Macbeth," e.g. 4
17A 35. Guitar, slangily 3
18A 36. The "weird sisters" of "Macbeth," e.g. 4
19A 37. Part of a drum kit 5
20A 39. Perfect for a salad, say 4
21A 40. Purple-colored banknote of Canada 3
22A 41. Boatloads 4
23A 42. Some natural 29-Down 5
24A 43. Placeholders for favorite sites 13
25A 47. 1982 film inspired by Pong 4
26A 48. Night school subj. 3
27A 49. Vintage film channel 3
28A 52. Someone comparable ... or what 20-, 26- and 43-Across may be, in different senses 13
29A 55. "Ave ___" 5
30A 57. Magnanimous words at a bar 4
31A 58. Setting of many Winter Olympics 4
32A 59. Athletic shoe brand 5
33A 60. Scotch order specification 4
34A 61. Part of a scouting uniform 4
35A 62. Blue Ribbon beer 5
36A 63. Tailors 4
37A 64. On the briny 4

Across Clues - Strategic Hints

1A: "1. Tijuana setting, informally"

4 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

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

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2A: "5. Many C-suite degs."

4 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a master's degree in business
  • Similar words include: Master in Business, MBA, Master in Business Administration
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: MBAS

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3A: "9. Cry of resignation"

5 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

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

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4A: "14. Scads"

4 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

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

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5A: "15. Ethel Barrymore was a great one to Drew"

4 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
  • Similar words include: auntie, aunty
  • Opposite of: uncle
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: AUNT

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6A: "16. Stage name for Milton Marx"

5 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

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

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7A: "17. Lead-in to call or taxi"

4 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

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

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8A: "18. Indigenous Canadians of Labrador"

4 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

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

Remember this word for future puzzles!

9A: "19. Like a chill wind"

5 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a sharp biting taste
  • Similar words include: nipping, frosty, snappy
  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: NIPPY

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10A: "20. Dead ringers"

13 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a ghostly double of a living person that haunts its living counterpart
  • Similar words include: doppelganger
  • Pattern: _____________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: DOPPELGANGERS

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11A: "23. Terminus of one BART line, in brief"

3 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

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

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12A: "24. Prop for a ball"

3 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the starting place for each hole on a golf course
  • Similar words include: football tee, golf tee, teeing ground
  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: TEE

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13A: "25. Snagged"

4 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that require (time or space)
  • Similar words include: lead, convey, postulate
  • Opposite of: disclaim, obviate
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: TOOK

Remember this word for future puzzles!

14A: "26. They may be betrayed by stammers and blushes"

13 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: SECRETCRUSHES

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15A: "32. Tank top?"

5 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the production of young from an egg
  • Similar words include: cover, think of, hachure
  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: HATCH

Remember this word for future puzzles!

16A: "34. The "weird sisters" of "Macbeth," e.g."

4 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that an ugly evil-looking old woman
  • Similar words include: hagfish, crone, hag
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: HAGS

Remember this word for future puzzles!

17A: "35. Guitar, slangily"

3 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
  • Similar words include: ax
  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: AXE

Remember this word for future puzzles!

18A: "36. The "weird sisters" of "Macbeth," e.g."

4 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
  • Similar words include: ternion, trine, triplet
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: TRIO

Remember this word for future puzzles!

19A: "37. Part of a drum kit"

5 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
  • Similar words include: ensnare, hook, snare drum
  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: SNARE

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20A: "39. Perfect for a salad, say"

4 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
  • Similar words include: good, right, mature
  • Opposite of: green
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: RIPE

Remember this word for future puzzles!

21A: "40. Purple-colored banknote of Canada"

3 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
  • Similar words include: decade, x, tenner
  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: TEN

Remember this word for future puzzles!

22A: "41. Boatloads"

4 letters Category: Wordplay

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: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ATON

Remember this word for future puzzles!

23A: "42. Some natural 29-Down"

5 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a rounded thickly curled hairdo
  • Similar words include: Afro hairdo, Afro
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: AFROS

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24A: "43. Placeholders for favorite sites"

13 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____________
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Answer: PAGEBOOKMARKS

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25A: "47. 1982 film inspired by Pong"

4 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: TRON

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26A: "48. Night school subj."

3 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: ESL

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27A: "49. Vintage film channel"

3 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: TCM

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28A: "52. Someone comparable ... or what 20-, 26- and 43-Across may be, in different senses"

13 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____________
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Answer: THELIKESOFYOU

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29A: "55. "Ave ___""

5 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
  • Similar words include: mare, Calophyllum longifolium
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: MARIA

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30A: "57. Magnanimous words at a bar"

4 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: ONME

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31A: "58. Setting of many Winter Olympics"

4 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a large mountain system in south-central europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction
  • Similar words include: the Alps, alp
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: ALPS

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32A: "59. Athletic shoe brand"

5 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: ASICS

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33A: "60. Scotch order specification"

4 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that clean or organized
  • Similar words include: bully, corking, not bad
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: NEAT

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34A: "61. Part of a scouting uniform"

4 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
  • Similar words include: singlet, undershirt, robe
  • Opposite of: divest
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Answer: VEST

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35A: "62. Blue Ribbon beer"

5 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: PABST

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36A: "63. Tailors"

4 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that fasten by sewing; do needlework
  • Similar words include: sew together, run up, tailor-make
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: SEWS

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37A: "64. On the briny"

4 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that in the direction of the sea
  • Similar words include: seaward, seawards
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: ASEA

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Down Clues - Complete List

No. Clue Letters
1D 1. Old poets 5
2D 2. Hard to get to, in a way 5
3D 3. LinkedIn link 10
4D 4. Perched upon 4
5D 5. Padded envelope 6
6D 6. Thrill seeker's line 6
7D 7. Astronaut ___ Lee Fisher, the first mother to fly into space 4
8D 8. Vehicle built for wheelies, flips and spins 8
9D 9. Rock that's hot, then cool 7
10D 10. Idiosyncrasies 6
11D 11. They cover all the bases 4
12D 12. Jackanapes 3
13D 13. Mess (with) 3
14D 21. Make a lasting impression 4
15D 22. Deep pass? 5
16D 27. ___-chic (sustainable fashion) 3
17D 28. Acknowledge 5
18D 29. Dos, but not don'ts 10
19D 30. World's fair, e.g. 4
20D 31. Understands 4
21D 32. URL letters 4
22D 33. Field 4
23D 37. Prop in a comedy club 5
24D 38. Dinner order request on a first date, perhaps 8
25D 39. ___ Stadium, former venue for D.C. United 3
26D 41. Side by side 7
27D 42. Guthrie of folk 4
28D 44. Important course in business, law and medical school 6
29D 45. Granny, in the South 6
30D 46. Balance sheet heading 6
31D 50. Thicket 5
32D 51. "___ been somethin' I said!" 5
33D 52. Chi-town paper, with "the" 4
34D 53. Prop for a banjo 4
35D 54. Kind of bean that pairs well with a nice Chianti, per Hannibal Lecter 4
36D 55. Plot (out) 3
37D 56. Simile's center 3

Down Clues - Strategic Hints

1D: "1. Old poets"

5 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a lyric poet
  • Similar words include: bard, caparison, barde
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: BARDS

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2D: "2. Hard to get to, in a way"

5 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that remote in manner
  • Similar words include: distant, upstage
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: ALOOF

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3D: "3. LinkedIn link"

10 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: __________
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Answer: JOBPOSTING

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4D: "4. Perched upon"

4 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that on, to, or at the top
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: ATOP

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5D: "5. Padded envelope"

6 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that united states writer (born in 1923)
  • Similar words include: Norman Mailer
  • Pattern: ______
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Answer: MAILER

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6D: "6. Thrill seeker's line"

6 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that an elasticized rope
  • Similar words include: bungee cord
  • Pattern: ______
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Answer: BUNGEE

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7D: "7. Astronaut ___ Lee Fisher, the first mother to fly into space"

4 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a former copper coin of pakistan and india
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: ANNA

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8D: "8. Vehicle built for wheelies, flips and spins"

8 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ________
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Answer: STUNTCAR

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9D: "9. Rock that's hot, then cool"

7 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that produced under conditions involving intense heat
  • Similar words include: fiery, eruptive, pyrogenic
  • Opposite of: aqueous
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Answer: IGNEOUS

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10D: "10. Idiosyncrasies"

6 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a strange attitude or habit
  • Similar words include: oddity, quirk, crotchet
  • Pattern: ______
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Answer: QUIRKS

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11D: "11. They cover all the bases"

4 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that an official at a baseball game
  • Similar words include: ump, umpire
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: UMPS

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12D: "12. Jackanapes"

3 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
  • Similar words include: gremlin, monkey, scallywag
  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: IMP

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13D: "13. Mess (with)"

3 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that an artifact designed to be played with
  • Similar words include: plaything, fiddle, play
  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: TOY

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14D: "21. Make a lasting impression"

4 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that make an etching of
  • Similar words include: engrave
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: ETCH

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15D: "22. Deep pass?"

5 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it)
  • Similar words include: oesophagus, ingurgitate, gullet
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: GORGE

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16D: "27. ___-chic (sustainable fashion)"

3 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: ECO

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17D: "28. Acknowledge"

5 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that express gratitude or show appreciation to
  • Similar words include: give thanks
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: THANK

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18D: "29. Dos, but not don'ts"

10 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)
  • Similar words include: coif, coiffure, hairstyle
  • Pattern: __________
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Answer: HAIRSTYLES

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19D: "30. World's fair, e.g."

4 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display
  • Similar words include: exposition, exhibition
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: EXPO

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20D: "31. Understands"

4 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
  • Similar words include: control, ascertain, visualize
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: SEES

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21D: "32. URL letters"

4 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a protocol (utilizing tcp) to transfer hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers
  • Similar words include: hypertext transfer protocol
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: HTTP

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22D: "33. Field"

4 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
  • Similar words include: region, field, surface area
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: AREA

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23D: "37. Prop in a comedy club"

5 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a simple seat without a back or arms
  • Similar words include: feces, crapper, fecal matter
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: STOOL

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24D: "38. Dinner order request on a first date, perhaps"

8 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ________
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Answer: NOONIONS

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25D: "39. ___ Stadium, former venue for D.C. United"

3 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: RFK

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26D: "41. Side by side"

7 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge
  • Similar words include: up on, au courant, au fait
  • Pattern: _______
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Answer: ABREAST

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27D: "42. Guthrie of folk"

4 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: ARLO

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28D: "44. Important course in business, law and medical school"

6 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
  • Similar words include: value orientation, morality, value-system
  • Pattern: ______
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Answer: ETHICS

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29D: "45. Granny, in the South"

6 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ______
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Answer: MEEMAW

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30D: "46. Balance sheet heading"

6 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that anything of material value or usefulness that is owned by a person or company
  • Similar words include: plus, asset
  • Opposite of: liability
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Answer: ASSETS

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31D: "50. Thicket"

5 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a dense growth of bushes
  • Similar words include: coppice, brush, thicket
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: COPSE

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32D: "51. "___ been somethin' I said!""

5 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: MUSTA

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33D: "52. Chi-town paper, with "the""

4 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: TRIB

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34D: "53. Prop for a banjo"

4 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
  • Similar words include: knee joint, articulatio genus, genu
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: KNEE

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35D: "54. Kind of bean that pairs well with a nice Chianti, per Hannibal Lecter"

4 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: FAVA

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36D: "55. Plot (out)"

3 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
  • Similar words include: function, mathematical function, represent
  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: MAP

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37D: "56. Simile's center"

3 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: ASA

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Expert Solving Strategies

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Today's Puzzle Stats

37 Across Clues
37 Down Clues
74 Total Clues

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