Complete Solutions for NYT Mini Trivia Week 4 May 31, 2026

NYT Mini Answers May 31, 2026 - Trivia Week 4 Special

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Mini Crossword has 20 clues total. We have all the answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!

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• Puzzle Information
• Grid Layout
• Across Clues (10 total)
• Down Clues (10 total)
• How to Solve Faster
• Common Questions

About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Sunday, May 31, 2026

Puzzle Statistics

Detail	Information
Date	May 31, 2026
Grid Size	5 x 5 squares
Total Clues	20 clues
Across Clues	10 clues
Down Clues	10 clues
Average Solve Time	Under 1 minute

Today's Trivia Week {week_num} NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

This puzzle uses a 5 by 5 grid. That means 5 boxes across and 5 boxes down.

5x5 Crossword Grid Pattern

	Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4	Column 5
Row 1
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5

How to Solve This Puzzle Fast

1. Read all the clues first - your brain will start working on them
2. Fill in the short words first (3 letters or less)
3. Use the crossing letters to help with harder words
4. If a clue has a question mark (?), it's probably a joke or play on words
5. Common short words: THE, AND, ARE, FOR, NOT

Quick Facts About This Puzzle

• Total squares in grid: 25 (5 times 5)
• Average time to solve: Less than 1 minute
• Best time to play: During a coffee break
• Difficulty level: Made for everyone to enjoy

Across Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from left to right in the puzzle.

Across Clues List

Number	Clue
1 Across	29. Hero of Arabian tales
2 Across	116. Legendary figure who's the subject of this puzzle
3 Across	21. Align
4 Across	84. $5 bill, slangily
5 Across	24. One involved with checks and balances
6 Across	20. Coin with 12 stars around the border
7 Across	57. Sailor's septet
8 Across	113. Smoke, perhaps
9 Across	36. D.O.J. agency
10 Across	41. Athletic skill mastered by 116-Across

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

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

• Xwordhint Crossword Answers November 06
• January 02 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
• Across Clues NYT November 14 2025

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1 Across: "29. Hero of Arabian tales"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 7 letters
• It starts with 'A' and ends with 'A'
• Word pattern: A_____A

Answer:

Click to reveal

ALIBABA

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2 Across: "116. Legendary figure who's the subject of this puzzle"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 11 letters
• It starts with 'W' and ends with 'L'
• Word pattern: W_________L

Answer:

Click to reveal

WILLIAMTELL

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3 Across: "21. Align"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 4 letters
• It starts with 'S' and ends with 'C'
• Word pattern: S__C

Answer:

Click to reveal

SYNC

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4 Across: "84. $5 bill, slangily"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 3 letters
• It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
• This is a short form or acronym

Answer:

Click to reveal

ABE

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5 Across: "24. One involved with checks and balances"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 9 letters
• It starts with 'T' and ends with 'R'
• Word pattern: T_______R

Answer:

Click to reveal

TREASURER

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6 Across: "20. Coin with 12 stars around the border"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 4 letters
• It starts with 'E' and ends with 'O'
• Word pattern: E__O

Answer:

Click to reveal

EURO

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7 Across: "57. Sailor's septet"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 4 letters
• It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
• Word pattern: S__S

Answer:

Click to reveal

SEAS

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8 Across: "113. Smoke, perhaps"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 4 letters
• It starts with 'C' and ends with 'E'
• Word pattern: C__E

Answer:

Click to reveal

CURE

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9 Across: "36. D.O.J. agency"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 3 letters
• It starts with 'A' and ends with 'F'
• This is a short form or acronym

Answer:

Click to reveal

ATF

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10 Across: "41. Athletic skill mastered by 116-Across"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 7 letters
• It starts with 'A' and ends with 'Y'
• Word pattern: A_____Y

Answer:

Click to reveal

ARCHERY

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List

Number	Clue
1 Down	61. Dr. ___
2 Down	68. Sunbeam
3 Down	102. Waves sought by surfers
4 Down	13. "Bear" that's not a bear
5 Down	80. It's better than a bogey
6 Down	11. "___ home and native land!"
7 Down	92. Conductor Georg
8 Down	15. Smallest quantity of digital data
9 Down	35. Where Cary Grant orders a Gibson in a classic scene from "North by Northwest"
10 Down	79. Full of tall tales

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:

• July 16 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
• Xwordhint Crossword Answers November 06
• September 16 2021 NYT Clues Solutions

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1 Down: "61. Dr. ___"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 3 letters
• It starts with 'D' and ends with 'E'
• This is a short form or acronym

Answer:

Click to reveal

DRE

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2 Down: "68. Sunbeam"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 3 letters
• It starts with 'R' and ends with 'Y'
• Another word like this: re

Answer:

Click to reveal

RAY

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3 Down: "102. Waves sought by surfers"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 6 letters
• It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
• Word pattern: S____S

Answer:

Click to reveal

SWELLS

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4 Down: "13. "Bear" that's not a bear"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 5 letters
• It starts with 'K' and ends with 'A'
• Word pattern: K___A

Answer:

Click to reveal

KOALA

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5 Down: "80. It's better than a bogey"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 3 letters
• It starts with 'P' and ends with 'R'
• This is a short form or acronym

Answer:

Click to reveal

PAR

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6 Down: "11. "___ home and native land!""

Helpful hints:

• This word has 3 letters
• It starts with 'O' and ends with 'R'
• This is a short form or acronym

Answer:

Click to reveal

OUR

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7 Down: "92. Conductor Georg"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 5 letters
• It starts with 'S' and ends with 'I'
• Word pattern: S___I

Answer:

Click to reveal

SOLTI

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8 Down: "15. Smallest quantity of digital data"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 6 letters
• It starts with 'O' and ends with 'T'
• Word pattern: O____T

Answer:

Click to reveal

ONEBIT

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9 Down: "35. Where Cary Grant orders a Gibson in a classic scene from "North by Northwest""

Helpful hints:

• This word has 6 letters
• It starts with 'B' and ends with 'R'
• Word pattern: B____R

Answer:

Click to reveal

BARCAR

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10 Down: "79. Full of tall tales"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 5 letters
• It starts with 'L' and ends with 'G'
• Word pattern: L___G

Answer:

Click to reveal

LYING

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Here are the best tips from expert solvers:

Step-by-Step Strategy

1. Quick Scan: Read all clues once. Your brain starts working on them right away.
2. Easy First: Fill in the shortest words (2-3 letters). These are usually simple words like "IT" or "ON".
3. Use Crossings: When letters cross, they help you figure out harder words.
4. Watch for Wordplay: Clues with question marks (?) are jokes or puns.
5. Common Words: Remember these appear often: ERA, ORE, ATE, ICE.

Letter Tips That Really Help

• The letter E is the most common in English
• Words ending in S are often plurals
• If you see "___" in a clue, the answer fits those blanks exactly
• Abbreviations in clues mean the answer is also abbreviated

Time Goals to Aim For

Your Time	Skill Level	What It Means
Under 30 seconds	Expert	You know the puzzle patterns very well!
30-60 seconds	Advanced	Great job! You solve quickly.
1-2 minutes	Good	You're doing well. Keep practicing!
Over 2 minutes	Learning	You'll get faster with practice.

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

Today's Puzzle by the Numbers

Total Clues:	20 clues to solve
Grid Size:	5 boxes across, 5 boxes down
Total Squares:	25 squares to fill
Average Time:	Most people solve in 1 minute 3 seconds
Difficulty:	Normal

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Common Questions About Trivia Week 4

When can I play the Trivia Week 4 Mini?

The Trivia Week 4 puzzle is available at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before.

How fast should I be able to solve Trivia Week 4?

Most people solve the Trivia Week 4 Mini in 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Don't worry if you take longer - speed comes with practice!

Do I need to pay to play Trivia Week 4?

No! The Trivia Week 4 NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.

What makes a good Trivia Week 4 solver?

Good Trivia Week 4 solvers know common short words, can spot wordplay quickly, and use crossing letters well. Practice helps a lot!

Are the puzzles harder during Trivia Week 4?

Trivia Week 4 puzzles can vary in difficulty. Saturdays are often the hardest, while Mondays are the easiest.

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27450 Sun Jan 05, 2025 NY Times Crossword Clues Hints

Break down the NYT Crosswords: January 05, 2025

Let's go into the puzzle, starting with the across clues and answers, followed by the down clues and answers.

Across Clues with Answers:

• The clue is 1. Turmoil. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: STRIFE

  Possible Answer : discord, strife




• The clue is 7. Protagonist of Arabian folk tales. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

  The answer: ALIBABA




• The clue is 14. /. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: SLASH

  Possible Answer : lash, welt, diagonal, slash, flog, jactitate, thrash_about, slice, convulse, cut, trounce, toss, strap, stroke, virgule, solidus, cut_down, thresh_about, thresh, lather, whip, thrash, separatrix, gash




• The clue is 19. They might be sewn in at a beauty parlor. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (14 letters)

  The answer: HAIREXTENSIONS




• The clue is 21. Mustangs sometimes race with them. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

  The answer: CAMAROS




• The clue is 22. Many a Quentin Tarantino film role. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: CAMEO

  Possible Answer : cameo




• The clue is 23. Classic Chevys. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

  The answer: IMPALAS

  Possible Answer : impala, Aepyceros_melampus




• The clue is 24. Vanity fare?. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

  The answer: EGOTRIP

  Possible Answer : egotrip




• The clue is 25. Super-excited. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: HYPER




• The clue is 26. Donkey Kong, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: APE

  Possible Answer : emulator, imitator, anthropoid, caricature, copycat, ape, aper




• The clue is 27. Some chords. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: TRIADS

  Possible Answer : terzetto, ternion, tercet, threesome, three, trey, common_chord, troika, III, triad, trinity, trio, trine, leash, deuce-ace, triple, triplet, 3, ternary, tierce




• The clue is 29. Trash. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: PAN

  Possible Answer : tear_apart, pan_out, Pan, trash, goat_god, cooking_pan, pan, pan_off, genus_Pan




• The clue is 30. Unhappy spectators. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: BOOERS




• The clue is 31. Live interview shout-out. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: HIMOM




• The clue is 32. Common sales promotion. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (16 letters)

  The answer: BUYONEGETONEFREE




• The clue is 34. End of fall?. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (9 letters)

  The answer: SAFETYNET




• The clue is 38. Increases. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: UPS

  Possible Answer : up




• The clue is 39. Made less effective, in gamer slang. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: NERFED




• The clue is 40. Like some picture frames. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: OVAL

  Possible Answer : egg-shaped, oviform, elliptical, ellipse, ovoid, oval, elliptic, ovate, prolate, oval-shaped




• The clue is 41. Part of a fishing line to which a hook is attached. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: SNELL




• The clue is 43. Characters from Homer and Herodotus?. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: ETAS

  Possible Answer : ETA, Basque_Homeland_and_Freedom, Basque_Fatherland_and_Liberty, eta, Euskadi_ta_Askatasuna




• The clue is 44. Goes higher, at an auction. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: REBIDS




• The clue is 47. Part of a modern assembly line. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)

  The answer: ROBOTARM




• The clue is 50. Some works of Pablo Neruda. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: ODES

  Possible Answer : ode




• The clue is 54. Landmark featured in "Roman Holiday". Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (13 letters)

  The answer: TREVIFOUNTAIN




• The clue is 57. Reveals everything. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (10 letters)

  The answer: BARESITALL




• The clue is 59. Biblical inspiration for Caleb, in Steinbeck's "East of Eden". Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: CAIN

  Possible Answer : Cain




• The clue is 60. Landscaper's roll-out. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: SOD

  Possible Answer : sod, superoxide_dismutase, sodomite, sodomist, greensward, SOD, sward, turf, bugger




• The clue is 61. Jason of "Aquaman". Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: MOMOA




• The clue is 62. Sign on a tray at a cash register … or a hint to entering 32-Across. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (21 letters)

  The answer: TAKEAPENNYLEAVEAPENNY




• The clue is 71. Like Sherlock Holmes's "game". Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: AFOOT

  Possible Answer : afoot, underway




• The clue is 72. Away from work, for short. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: OOO




• The clue is 73. Bit of plankton. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: ALGA

  Possible Answer : algae, alga




• The clue is 74. Place for some light rest?. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (10 letters)

  The answer: TANNINGBED




• The clue is 78. Band with the 2001 #1 hit "How You Remind Me" … or a hint to entering 54-Across. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (10 letters)

  The answer: NICKELBACK




• The clue is 84. Long-running tour title for Taylor Swift. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: ERAS

  Possible Answer : era, ERA, geological_era, epoch, earned_run_average




• The clue is 85. Cultural meeting place. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)

  The answer: ARTSALON




• The clue is 87. Washington airport, informally. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: SEATAC




• The clue is 88. Smartphone precursors, for short. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: PDAS

  Possible Answer : personal_digital_assistant, organizer, organiser, PDA, personal_organizer, personal_organiser




• The clue is 89. Typical features of locker rooms. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: ODORS

  Possible Answer : olfactory_sensation, smell, scent, olfactory_property, aroma, olfactory_perception, odor, odour




• The clue is 92. European capital said to be the site of the first decorated Christmas tree. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: RIGA

  Possible Answer : capital_of_Latvia, Riga




• The clue is 93. Gin or djinn, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: SPIRIT

  Possible Answer : feel, tone, spirit, flavour, disembodied_spirit, emotional_state, flavor, intent, sprightliness, feeling, smell, purport, life, heart, look, inspirit, spirit_up, liveliness




• The clue is 96. Part of overalls. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: BIB

  Possible Answer : bib, tipple




• The clue is 98. Mercilessly harsh treatment, in an expression … or a hint to entering 117-Across. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (9 letters)

  The answer: NOQUARTER




• The clue is 101. Pivot without warning … or a hint to entering 19-Across. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (11 letters)

  The answer: TURNONADIME




• The clue is 103. Not straight, in a way. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: CURLY

  Possible Answer : curly

  Possible Opposite Answer : straight




• The clue is 104. Pilot. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: AVIATE

  Possible Answer : fly, aviate, pilot




• The clue is 105. Questionable gift, for short?. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: ESP

  Possible Answer : extrasensory_perception, E.S.P., second_sight, ESP, clairvoyance




• The clue is 106. Musician once nicknamed "The Beale Street Blues Boy". Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: BBKING




• The clue is 108. One of 10 on each end of a beer pong table. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: CUP

  Possible Answer : transfuse, cup, loving_cup, cupful




• The clue is 111. Tough-guy title role. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: RAMBO




• The clue is 112. "Nice going!". Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

  The answer: ATTABOY




• The clue is 114. Harsh "reading". Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

  The answer: RIOTACT




• The clue is 116. Part of a bridal gown. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: TRAIN

  Possible Answer : take_aim, rail, gear, geartrain, develop, trail, string, educate, direct, civilise, take, school, power_train, aim, cultivate, prepare, condition, railroad_train, check, discipline, wagon_train, groom, train, civilize, gearing, coach, caravan




• The clue is 117. ¼. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

  The answer: PERCENT

  Possible Answer : percent, per_centum, pct, percentage




• The clue is 118. Registers. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

  The answer: ENROLLS

  Possible Answer : enter, recruit, inscribe, enroll, enrol




• The clue is 119. Some bank deposits. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: SILTS

  Possible Answer : silt_up, silt




• The clue is 120. Mentee. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

  The answer: PROTEGE

  Possible Answer : protege




• The clue is 121. Start to boil. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: GETMAD

Down Clues and Answers:

• The clue is 1. Like most Iraqis. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: SHIA

  Possible Answer: Shiah, Shiah_Islam, Shia

• The clue is 2. Pack (down). Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: TAMP

  Possible Answer: tamp_down, tamping_bar, tamp, pack, tamper

• The clue is 3. Perfect for a salad, say. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: RIPE

  Possible Answer: mature, ripe, advanced, good, right

  Possible Opposite Answer : green

• The clue is 4. Something often rolled over, for short. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: IRA

  Possible Answer: Irish_Republican_Army, individual_retirement_account, Provisional_Irish_Republican_Army, wrath, Provisional_IRA, ire, anger, IRA, ira, Provos

• The clue is 5. Was deeply affected by something. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: FELTIT

• The clue is 6. No longer in service?. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: EXARMY

• The clue is 7. Passed with flying colors. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: ACED

  Possible Answer: breeze_through, pass_with_flying_colors, nail, sail_through, ace, sweep_through

• The clue is 8. Agonizing occurrences in online games. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: LAGS

  Possible Answer: put_behind_bars, incarcerate, interim, put_away, gaol, retardation, dawdle, fall_back, meantime, imprison, jug, meanwhile, lag, stave, immure, jail, remand, fall_behind, slowdown

• The clue is 9. Bit of text pontification. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: IMO

  Possible Answer: IMO, International_Maritime_Organization

• The clue is 10. Baby in a cave. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: BATPUP

• The clue is 11. Spreads. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: ARRAYS

  Possible Answer: array, set_out, align, raiment, lay_out, range, regalia

• The clue is 12. Sound of spring?. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: BOING

• The clue is 13. Potentially lethal snake. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: ASP

  Possible Answer: asp_viper, Vipera_aspis, Naja_haje, asp, Egyptian_cobra

• The clue is 14. Some multi-masted ships. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (9 letters)

  The answer: SCHOONERS

  Possible Answer: schooner

• The clue is 15. "Quit hounding me!". Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: LAYOFF

  Possible Answer: layoff

• The clue is 16. Current measure. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: AMPERE

  Possible Answer: A, international_ampere, amp, ampere

• The clue is 17. Start to boil. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: SEERED

• The clue is 18. Mess (around). Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: HORSE

  Possible Answer: knight, horse, buck, sawbuck, cavalry, sawhorse, horse_cavalry, Equus_caballus, gymnastic_horse

• The clue is 20. Emotional strains. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)

  The answer: TENSIONS

  Possible Answer: latent_hostility, tautness, tension, stress, tenseness, tensity

• The clue is 28. Last word of the New Testament. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: AMEN

  Possible Answer: Amun, Amon, Amen

• The clue is 30. Second strings. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: BTEAMS

• The clue is 31. Prefix with -centric. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: HELIO

• The clue is 32. Onion or garlic. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: BULB

  Possible Answer: lightbulb, bulb, medulla_oblongata, medulla, incandescent_lamp, electric-light_bulb, light_bulb, electric_light

• The clue is 33. 2024 Shakira single "(___ Paréntesis)". Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: ENTRE

• The clue is 34. Compartmentalize. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: SORT

  Possible Answer: variety, sort, kind, screen, screen_out, sieve, assort, sorting, classify, class, sort_out, separate, form

• The clue is 35. Swear. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: AVER

  Possible Answer: verify, affirm, swear, allege, swan, assert, say, aver, avow

• The clue is 36. Quintet of experts on "Queer Eye," familiarly. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

  The answer: FABFIVE

• The clue is 37. Late actress Garr. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: TERI

• The clue is 42. Chaney of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame". Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: LON

• The clue is 43. Pointy part on a husky. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: EAR

  Possible Answer: auricle, spike, capitulum, pinna, ear

• The clue is 45. Italian motorcycle brand. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: DUCATI

• The clue is 46. Insta alternative. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: SNAP

  Possible Answer: lose_it, ginger_nut, piece_of_cake, catch, pushover, rupture, cracking, walkover, click, snapshot, child's_play, snap_bean, gingersnap, snarl, photograph, snap, tear, break_down, bust, duck_soup, crack, shot, ginger_snap, breeze, snatch, grab, shoot, centering, picnic, cinch, elasticity, flick, press_stud, snap_fastener, snatch_up

  Possible Opposite Answer : inelasticity

• The clue is 48. Prominent instrument in Seal's "Kiss From a Rose" and Sonny and Cher's "I Got You Babe". Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: OBOE

  Possible Answer: hautboy, oboe, hautbois

• The clue is 49. Revealing word. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: TADA

• The clue is 50. Plains tribe. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: OTOE

  Possible Answer: Oto, Otoe

• The clue is 51. "Hot ___!". Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: DAMN

  Possible Answer: goddam, blame, damned, damn, darn, beshrew, imprecate, curse, anathemize, goddamn, shucks, blasted, infernal, red_cent, goddamned, tinker's_damn, blamed, all-fired, tinker's_dam, hoot, blessed, deuced, shit, bedamn, maledict, darned, anathemise, bloody

  Possible Opposite Answer : bless

• The clue is 52. North Carolina campus town. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: ELON

• The clue is 53. Leave rolling in the aisles. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: SLAY

  Possible Answer: hit, off, polish_off, murder, slay, bump_off, dispatch, remove

• The clue is 55. Love all, essentially. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: TIE

  Possible Answer: linkup, affiliation, marry, splice, draw, tie, railroad_tie, wed, tie-in, tie-up, tie_beam, link, link_up, attach, association, necktie, sleeper, standoff, crosstie, bind, connect, bond

  Possible Opposite Answer : untie, disconnect

• The clue is 56. One of the Wilsons of Heart. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: ANN

• The clue is 58. Skewer. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: IMPALE

  Possible Answer: empale, stake, spike, transfix, impale

• The clue is 60. Thruway advisory. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: SLO

• The clue is 62. ___ Modern (London attraction). Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: TATE

  Possible Answer: Allen_Tate, Tate, John_Orley_Allen_Tate

• The clue is 63. Way off. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: AFAR

  Possible Answer: afar

• The clue is 64. Coffee named for the district it's grown in. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: KONA

• The clue is 65. Many, many moons. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: EONS

  Possible Answer: eon, aeon

• The clue is 66. Rejections. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: NOES

  Possible Answer: atomic_number_102, no, No, nobelium

  Possible Opposite Answer : yes

• The clue is 67. Weird Al Yankovic's parody of the song "Lola". Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: YODA

• The clue is 68. Little suck-up?. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: VAC

  Possible Answer: vac

• The clue is 69. Antlered animal. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: ELK

  Possible Answer: wapiti, American_elk, European_elk, elk, moose, red_deer, Alces_alces, Cervus_elaphus, Cervus_elaphus_canadensis

• The clue is 70. Many moons. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: AGES

  Possible Answer: mature, age, years, eld, geezerhood, senesce, old_age, get_on, long_time, historic_period, maturate

  Possible Opposite Answer : rejuvenate

• The clue is 75. Gordimer who wrote "The Conservationist". Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: NADINE

• The clue is 76. Non ___ (unwelcome). Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: GRATA

• The clue is 77. Major K-pop septet. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: BTS

• The clue is 78. Nonverbal OK. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: NOD

  Possible Answer: nod

• The clue is 79. Privy to. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: INON

• The clue is 80. The Flash's civilian identity ___ Allen. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: BARRY

• The clue is 81. Bickering. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: ATIT

• The clue is 82. Structure for a shark dive. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: CAGE

  Possible Answer: cage_in, John_Cage, John_Milton_Cage_Jr., Cage, coop, batting_cage, cage

• The clue is 83. 1980s Chrysler debut. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: KCAR

• The clue is 86. Brain piece. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: LOBE

  Possible Answer: lobe

• The clue is 88. Oxygen atoms have eight of them. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

  The answer: PROTONS

  Possible Answer: proton

• The clue is 90. Queen's realm. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: ROCK

  Possible Answer: rock, stone, rock_candy, rock_'n'_roll, rock_and_roll, careen, John_Rock, rock_music, sway, tilt, rock-and-roll, Rock, rock'n'roll, shake

• The clue is 91. One working the knight shift?. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: SQUIRE

  Possible Answer: squire, gallant

• The clue is 93. Mena of the "American Pie" films. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: SUVARI

• The clue is 94. Elemental. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: PRIMAL

  Possible Answer: primaeval, primeval, key, cardinal, central, primordial, aboriginal, primal, fundamental

• The clue is 95. Pretty soon. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: INABIT

• The clue is 96. Parisian eatery. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: BISTRO

  Possible Answer: bistro

• The clue is 97. Effect. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: IMPACT

  Possible Answer: shock, touch_on, impingement, wallop, bear_on, encroachment, bear_upon, touch, affect, impact

• The clue is 99. Storing, as some ashes. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: URNING

• The clue is 100. Vice president with a Nobel Peace Prize. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: ALGORE

• The clue is 101. Fruit pastries. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: TARTS

  Possible Answer: harlot, cyprian, working_girl, woman_of_the_street, bawd, prostitute, tart, whore, fancy_woman, lady_of_pleasure, sporting_lady, cocotte

• The clue is 102. Put off. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: DETER

  Possible Answer: dissuade, deter, discourage

  Possible Opposite Answer : persuade

• The clue is 106. Head shop purchase. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: BONG

  Possible Answer: bong

• The clue is 107. Memory unit. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: BYTE

  Possible Answer: byte

• The clue is 108. Pacify. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: CALM

  Possible Answer: cool_it, simmer_down, unagitated, chill_out, tranquillize, equanimity, still, quieten, tranquil, cool_off, calmness, calm, quiet, becalm, tranquillise, settle_down, sedate, composure, tranquilize, steady, serene, calm_air, calm_down, lull

  Possible Opposite Answer : stimulate, discomposure, stormy, agitate

• The clue is 109. Sch. with the Daily Bruin newspaper. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: UCLA

• The clue is 110. Vet's concern. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: PTSD

  Possible Answer: PTSD, posttraumatic_stress_disorder

• The clue is 112. TikTok, for one. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: APP

• The clue is 113. "Busy" one. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: BEE

  Possible Answer: bee

• The clue is 115. Littl'un. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: TOT

  Possible Answer: tally, add_together, sum, summate, toddler, yearling, total, add, tot_up, tote_up, tot, sum_up, bambino, add_up

XWordHint Crossword Answers September 03, 2026 | Expert Breakdown & Tips

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Quick Navigation - Table of Contents

• Today's Puzzle Difficulty
• Across Clues Table (38 clues)
• Across Clues - Detailed Hints
• Down Clues Table (42 clues)
• Down Clues - Detailed Hints
• Expert Solving Strategies
• Today's Puzzle Statistics

Today's Puzzle Difficulty: Moderate

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. Things that have icons	4
2A	5. She's possessive	3
3A	8. Sales spiel	5
4A	13. She can speak more than 20 languages	4
5A	14. Lead-in to haw	3
6A	15. Followed	6
7A	17. Show with the classic episodes "The Puffy Shirt" and "The Little Kicks"	8
8A	19. Authorize	6
9A	20. Noodle	6
10A	21. On, in French	3
11A	23. Successes for sluggers, for short	4
12A	24. Like some pants or haircuts	7
13A	27. Big laugh	3
14A	28. What dogs do the most in the spring and fall	4
15A	32. School unit	9
16A	34. Reached a payment date	7
17A	36. "Please give this high priority!"	4
18A	37. Character with a famous opening line?	7
19A	38. Like an overtired toddler	5
20A	42. Twice-told tale?	5
21A	43. Sweetums or Baby Doll	7
22A	45. March Madness org.	4
23A	48. Open, as a bottle	7
24A	49. One might feature rivers and bluffs	9
25A	52. Hastens	4
26A	53. Apple purchase	3
27A	54. Comedian Jon	7
28A	56. Its motto is "Industry"	4
29A	58. Sorta	3
30A	59. Luxuriates outdoors, in a way	6
31A	64. Emergency alerts	6
32A	66. Complete fiasco, slangily	8
33A	68. Steak option	6
34A	69. Emmy-winning role for Tina Fey	3
35A	70. Up the ___	4
36A	71. Words that might be seen on a docent's badge	5
37A	72. Letters found near some bars	3
38A	73. It might be paved with good intentions	4

Across Clues - Strategic Hints

1A: "1. Things that have icons"

4 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ____

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Answer: APPS

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2A: "5. She's possessive"

3 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ___

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Answer: HER

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3A: "8. Sales spiel"

5 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
• Similar words include: sales pitch, gear, incline
• Pattern: _____

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Answer: PITCH

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4A: "13. She can speak more than 20 languages"

4 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ____

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Answer: SIRI

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5A: "14. Lead-in to haw"

3 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ___

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Answer: YEE

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6A: "15. Followed"

6 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
• Similar words include: ensue, result
• Pattern: ______

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Answer: ENSUED

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7A: "17. Show with the classic episodes "The Puffy Shirt" and "The Little Kicks""

8 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ________

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Answer: SEINFELD

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8A: "19. Authorize"

6 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that render capable or able for some task
• Opposite of: disable
• Pattern: ______

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Answer: ENABLE

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9A: "20. Noodle"

6 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that informal terms for a human head
• Similar words include: bean, dome, attic
• Pattern: ______

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Answer: NOGGIN

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10A: "21. On, in French"

3 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a port in southern lebanon on the mediterranean sea; formerly a major phoenician seaport famous for silks
• Similar words include: Tyre
• Pattern: ___

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Answer: SUR

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11A: "23. Successes for sluggers, for short"

4 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a run that is the result of the batter's performance
• Similar words include: run batted in, rbi
• Pattern: ____

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Answer: RBIS

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12A: "24. Like some pants or haircuts"

7 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that diminish gradually
• Similar words include: sharpen, tapering, narrowing
• Pattern: _______

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Answer: TAPERED

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13A: "27. Big laugh"

3 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ___

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Answer: YUK

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14A: "28. What dogs do the most in the spring and fall"

4 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage
• Similar words include: slough, cast, cast off
• Opposite of: persistent

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Answer: SHED

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15A: "32. School unit"

9 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a room in a school where lessons take place
• Similar words include: schoolroom
• Pattern: _________

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Answer: CLASSROOM

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16A: "34. Reached a payment date"

7 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: _______

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Answer: CAMEDUE

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17A: "36. "Please give this high priority!""

4 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

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

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Answer: ASAP

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18A: "37. Character with a famous opening line?"

7 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: _______

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Answer: ALIBABA

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19A: "38. Like an overtired toddler"

5 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that annoyed and irritable
• Similar words include: busy, finicky, grouchy
• Pattern: _____

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Answer: FUSSY

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20A: "42. Twice-told tale?"

5 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a program that is broadcast again
• Similar words include: rebroadcast
• Pattern: _____

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Answer: RERUN

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21A: "43. Sweetums or Baby Doll"

7 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: _______

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Answer: PETNAME

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22A: "45. March Madness org."

4 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ____

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Answer: NCAA

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23A: "48. Open, as a bottle"

7 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that loosen something by unscrewing it
• Opposite of: screw
• Pattern: _______

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Answer: UNSCREW

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24A: "49. One might feature rivers and bluffs"

9 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: _________

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Answer: POKERGAME

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25A: "52. Hastens"

4 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Similar words include: rush along, bucket along, pelt along
• Opposite of: linger
• Pattern: ____

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Answer: HIES

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26A: "53. Apple purchase"

3 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
• Similar words include: mackintosh, macintosh, mack
• Pattern: ___

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Answer: MAC

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27A: "54. Comedian Jon"

7 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that united states film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)
• Similar words include: James Maitland Stewart, Dugald Stewart, Jimmy Stewart
• Pattern: _______

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Answer: STEWART

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28A: "56. Its motto is "Industry""

4 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a state in the western united states; settled in 1847 by mormons led by brigham young
• Similar words include: Beehive State, UT, Mormon State
• Pattern: ____

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Answer: UTAH

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29A: "58. Sorta"

3 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ___

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Answer: ISH

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30A: "59. Luxuriates outdoors, in a way"

6 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ______

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Answer: GLAMPS

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31A: "64. Emergency alerts"

6 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a sea nymph (part woman and part bird) supposed to lure sailors to destruction on the rocks where the nymphs lived
• Similar words include: temptress, enchantress, femme fatale
• Pattern: ______

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Answer: SIRENS

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32A: "66. Complete fiasco, slangily"

8 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ________

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Answer: EPICFAIL

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33A: "68. Steak option"

6 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ______

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Answer: ENDCUT

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34A: "69. Emmy-winning role for Tina Fey"

3 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ___

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Answer: LIZ

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35A: "70. Up the ___"

4 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that (poker) the initial contribution that each player makes to the pot
• Pattern: ____

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Answer: ANTE

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36A: "71. Words that might be seen on a docent's badge"

5 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: _____

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Answer: ASKME

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37A: "72. Letters found near some bars"

3 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ___

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Answer: LTE

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38A: "73. It might be paved with good intentions"

4 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
• Similar words include: route
• Pattern: ____

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Answer: ROAD

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Down Clues - Complete List

No.	Clue	Letters
1D	1. The "A" in L.P.G.A.: Abbr.	4
2D	2. Slangy "mouth" found in a 20-Across	7
3D	3. Self-righteous type	4
4D	4. Confess, say	4
5D	5. Spotted youngster that might be spotted on the savanna	8
6D	6. Fish with fused fins	3
7D	7. One end of the Suez Canal	6
8D	8. Many a "Bridgerton" lady	7
9D	9. Alternative to a bed-and-breakfast	3
10D	10. Slavic title	4
11D	11. Place for storing belongings in a 32-Across	9
12D	12. Cause of a squeaky voice, maybe	6
13D	16. Place to study	4
14D	18. Factor in a clothing purchase	3
15D	22. ___ Minor	4
16D	25. Something a suspect enters	4
17D	26. Sketches	6
18D	28. Leave a mark	4
19D	29. Hearty	4
20D	30. Islamic "commander"	4
21D	31. Show to be bogus	6
22D	33. Tool found in a 32-Across	9
23D	35. What choreologists study	6
24D	39. Garment that is typically around six yards long	4
25D	40. Captain Hook's right-hand man	4
26D	41. Evergreen trees with red arils	4
27D	43. Cat that can purr but can't roar	4
28D	44. Invigorate	8
29D	46. Skilled performer	7
30D	47. 2, 4, 6 and 8, e.g.	4
31D	49. Surface of a well-used wok	6
32D	50. Pocket rockets, e.g., found in a 49-Across	9
33D	51. "Well, shucks!"	6
34D	53. Polyhymnia or Clio	4
35D	55. Group with the 1994 12x platinum album "CrazySexyCool"	3
36D	57. "Tarnation!"	4
37D	60. Distantly	4
38D	61. Underground entrance found in a 73-Across	7
39D	62. Bread that may have a pocket	4
40D	63. Skeleton, say	4
41D	65. ___ Lock (PC key)	3
42D	67. Orchestra setting	3

Down Clues - Strategic Hints

1D: "1. The "A" in L.P.G.A.: Abbr."

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ____

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Answer: ASSN

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2D: "2. Slangy "mouth" found in a 20-Across"

7 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: _______

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Answer: PIEHOLE

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3D: "3. Self-righteous type"

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a person regarded as arrogant and annoying
• Similar words include: snot, snoot, snob
• Pattern: ____

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Answer: PRIG

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4D: "4. Confess, say"

4 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that deliver by singing
• Similar words include: talk, blab out, spill the beans
• Opposite of: keep quiet

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Answer: SING

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5D: "5. Spotted youngster that might be spotted on the savanna"

8 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ________

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Answer: HYENACUB

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6D: "6. Fish with fused fins"

3 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that the fatty flesh of eel; an elongate fish found in fresh water in europe and america; large eels are usually smoked or pickled
• Pattern: ___

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Answer: EEL

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7D: "7. One end of the Suez Canal"

6 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ______

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Answer: REDSEA

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8D: "8. Many a "Bridgerton" lady"

7 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a woman of the peerage in britain
• Similar words include: Lady, noblewoman
• Opposite of: nobleman, Lord

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Answer: PEERESS

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9D: "9. Alternative to a bed-and-breakfast"

3 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
• Similar words include: auberge, hostel, hostelry
• Pattern: ___

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Answer: INN

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10D: "10. Slavic title"

4 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a male monarch or emperor (especially of russia prior to 1917)
• Similar words include: czar, tzar
• Pattern: ____

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Answer: TSAR

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11D: "11. Place for storing belongings in a 32-Across"

9 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a small compartment
• Similar words include: snug, cubby, pigeonhole
• Pattern: _________

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Answer: CUBBYHOLE

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12D: "12. Cause of a squeaky voice, maybe"

6 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a very light colorless element that is one of the six inert gasses; the most difficult gas to liquefy; occurs in economically extractable amounts in certain natural gases (as those found in texas and kansas)
• Similar words include: atomic number 2, He
• Pattern: ______

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Answer: HELIUM

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13D: "16. Place to study"

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
• Pattern: ____

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Answer: DESK

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14D: "18. Factor in a clothing purchase"

3 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a display of bad temper
• Similar words include: gibe, primed, equip
• Opposite of: disagree, unfit

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Answer: FIT

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15D: "22. ___ Minor"

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

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• Pattern: ____

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Answer: URSA

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16D: "25. Something a suspect enters"

4 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a humble request for help from someone in authority
• Similar words include: supplication
• Pattern: ____

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Answer: PLEA

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17D: "26. Sketches"

6 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
• Similar words include: outline, tipple, enlist
• Opposite of: discharge

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Answer: DRAFTS

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18D: "28. Leave a mark"

4 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue
• Similar words include: scratch, pock, cicatrice
• Pattern: ____

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Answer: SCAR

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19D: "29. Hearty"

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a soldier of the american revolution who was hanged as a spy by the british; his last words were supposed to have been `i only regret that i have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
• Similar words include: force, George Ellery Hale, haul
• Pattern: ____

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Answer: HALE

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20D: "30. Islamic "commander""

4 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in africa or arabia)
• Similar words include: ameer, amir, emeer
• Pattern: ____

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Answer: EMIR

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21D: "31. Show to be bogus"

6 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that expose while ridiculing; especially of pretentious or false claims and ideas
• Similar words include: expose
• Pattern: ______

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Answer: DEBUNK

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22D: "33. Tool found in a 32-Across"

9 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: _________

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Answer: HOLEPUNCH

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23D: "35. What choreologists study"

6 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that an artistic form of nonverbal communication
• Similar words include: terpsichore, trip the light fantastic toe, saltation
• Pattern: ______

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Answer: DANCES

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24D: "39. Garment that is typically around six yards long"

4 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

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: ____

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Answer: SARI

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25D: "40. Captain Hook's right-hand man"

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ____

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Answer: SMEE

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26D: "41. Evergreen trees with red arils"

4 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that wood of a yew; especially the durable fine-grained light brown or red wood of the english yew valued for cabinetwork and archery bows
• Similar words include: yew
• Pattern: ____

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Answer: YEWS

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27D: "43. Cat that can purr but can't roar"

4 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that large american feline resembling a lion
• Similar words include: panther, mountain lion, painter
• Pattern: ____

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Answer: PUMA

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28D: "44. Invigorate"

8 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that cause to be alert and energetic
• Similar words include: stimulate, arouse, brace
• Opposite of: sedate, de-energize

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Answer: ENERGIZE

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29D: "46. Skilled performer"

7 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a public performer (a dancer or singer)
• Pattern: _______

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Answer: ARTISTE

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30D: "47. 2, 4, 6 and 8, e.g."

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that how long something has existed
• Similar words include: age, senesce, old age
• Opposite of: rejuvenate

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Answer: AGES

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31D: "49. Surface of a well-used wok"

6 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a fine coating of oxide on the surface of a metal
• Pattern: ______

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Answer: PATINA

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32D: "50. Pocket rockets, e.g., found in a 49-Across"

9 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: _________

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Answer: HOLECARDS

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33D: "51. "Well, shucks!""

6 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ______

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Answer: AWHELL

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34D: "53. Polyhymnia or Clio"

4 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that in ancient greek mythology any of 9 daughters of zeus and mnemosyne; protector of an art or science
• Similar words include: contemplate, think over, ponder
• Pattern: ____

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Answer: MUSE

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35D: "55. Group with the 1994 12x platinum album "CrazySexyCool""

3 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that considerate and solicitous care
• Similar words include: tender loving care
• Pattern: ___

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Answer: TLC

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36D: "57. "Tarnation!""

4 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ____

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Answer: HECK

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37D: "60. Distantly"

4 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that (old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far
• Pattern: ____

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Answer: AFAR

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38D: "61. Underground entrance found in a 73-Across"

7 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a hole (usually with a flush cover) through which a person can gain access to an underground structure
• Pattern: _______

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Answer: MANHOLE

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39D: "62. Bread that may have a pocket"

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that usually small round bread that can open into a pocket for filling
• Similar words include: pocket bread
• Pattern: ____

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Answer: PITA

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40D: "63. Skeleton, say"

4 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
• Similar words include: sledge, sleigh
• Pattern: ____

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Answer: SLED

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41D: "65. ___ Lock (PC key)"

3 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ___

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Answer: NUM

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42D: "67. Orchestra setting"

3 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)
• Similar words include: endocarp, colliery, play off
• Opposite of: Heaven

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Answer: PIT

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Expert Solving Strategies

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Today's Puzzle Stats

38 Across Clues

42 Down Clues

80 Total Clues

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