27397 Tue Nov 12, 2024 NYT by Avery Gee Katz and Aaron Gee

Across Clues :

1. Iridescent gem, 5. Li'l fella, 10. ___ hands (razzle-dazzle display), 14. Annoy, 15. Rack up, as expenses, 16. "Superfood" berry, 17. Make out, in Manchester, 18. Chowder morsels, 19. Word with chocolate or tortilla, 20. Father ___, personification of New York City in old cartoons, 23. Oscar winner Michelle, 24. Abbr. on a business card, 25. Smooth sailing, so to speak, 26. Vocal skeptics, 29. Online investment platform, 32. Part of an email address, 36. "___ she blows!", 37. "RuPaul's Drag Race" walk, 41. Italian smoker, 42. Fast-food chain that has a long-running feud with Jon Stewart, 44. Grain that may be steel-cut, 45. Assignment outsourced to ChatGPT, perhaps, 46. First half of an alley-oop, 47. Certain lacrosse gear, 50. Intelligence org., 51. Bear who sings "I'm so rumbly in my tumbly", 54. Overflow (with), 55. Threaded fastener, 56. From which to hear the real story, as suggested by the starts of 20-, 26- and 51-Across, 60. Restaurant chain with an acronymic name, 62. Slinky shape, 63. Feels off, 66. Burrowing rodent, 67. Blockers for the QB, familiarly, 68. Pesky insect, 69. Blue parts of boobies, 70. Went clickety-clack, 71. Like French toast or frittatas

Down Clues :

1. Surgery sites, for short, 2. Finger used to swear?, 3. Like Tom Hanks for the majority of "Cast Away", 4. Roman soldier, 5. Early sign of life, perhaps, 6. Fjords and bays, 7. Region in which many fed. workers live, 8. One way to stare, 9. Approximately, 10. Bozos, 11. Hurts, like a tooth, 12. Former name of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 13. 44444, for Newton Falls, OH, 21. Actor ___ Michael Murray of "One Tree Hill", 22. Completion document: Abbr., 27. Cry accompanying a fist pump, 28. "You can't have your cake and ___ it too", 29. List-ending abbr., 30. Put on, as a party, 31. Internet deep dive, metaphorically, 33. "Not a big deal", 34. Grind, as one's teeth, 35. "Glee" actress Rivera, 38. Heavy book, 39. Enthralled, 40. Home of the Salt Lake Temple, 43. More rational, 45. Channel on which to watch N.C.A.A. games, 48. Punch line punctuator, 49. Got clean, 52. Virtual animal companion, 53. Power problem, 57. Snakelike, 58. Pass covertly, 59. "Be ___" (candy heart words), 60. Assisted pregnancy procedure, for short, 61. Farmer's tool, 64. Twitch glitch, 65. Muddy quarters

Break down the NYT Crosswords: November 12, 2024

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. Iridescent gem. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: OPAL

  Possible Answer : opal




• The clue is 5. Li'l fella. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: KIDDO




• The clue is 10. ___ hands (razzle-dazzle display). Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: JAZZ

  Possible Answer : have_it_off, hump, have_a_go_at_it, screw, make_love, do_it, get_it_on, lie_with, have_intercourse, roll_in_the_hay, malarky, bed, have_sex, eff, get_laid, make_out, wind, be_intimate, bonk, know, sleep_together, bang, malarkey, love, have_it_away, sleep_with, jazz, nothingness, fuck, idle_words




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

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

  The answer: RILE

  Possible Answer : bother, get_at, gravel, nettle, annoy, get_to, rag, irritate, nark, rile, chafe, roil, vex, devil




• The clue is 15. Rack up, as expenses. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: INCUR

  Possible Answer : find, obtain, incur, get, receive




• The clue is 16. "Superfood" berry. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ACAI




• The clue is 17. Make out, in Manchester. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SNOG

  Possible Answer : osculate, snog, buss, kiss




• The clue is 18. Chowder morsels. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: CLAMS

  Possible Answer : lolly, scratch, clams, gelt, dough, lucre, one_dollar_bill, simoleons, cabbage, loot, pelf, buck, clam, bread, shekels, wampum, dollar, kale, lettuce, moolah, dollar_bill, dinero, boodle, sugar




• The clue is 19. Word with chocolate or tortilla. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: CHIP

  Possible Answer : break_off, silicon_chip, microprocessor_chip, buffalo_chip, cut_off, fleck, cow_chip, nick, scrap, chip_off, break_away, Saratoga_chip, microchip, chip_shot, micro_chip, come_off, potato_chip, cow_dung, flake, bit, chipping, crisp, poker_chip, chip, check, splintering, knap




• The clue is 20. Father ___, personification of New York City in old cartoons. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: KNICKERBOCKER




• The clue is 23. Oscar winner Michelle. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: YEOH




• The clue is 24. Abbr. on a business card. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TEL




• The clue is 25. Smooth sailing, so to speak. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: EASE

  Possible Answer : easiness, repose, rest, allay, simpleness, relief, facilitate, informality, comfort, ease, alleviate, relieve, still, relaxation, simplicity

  Possible Opposite Answer : difficulty




• The clue is 26. Vocal skeptics. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: NAYSAYERS

  Possible Answer : naysayer




• The clue is 29. Online investment platform. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ETRADE




• The clue is 32. Part of an email address. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ATSIGN




• The clue is 36. "___ she blows!". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: THAR




• The clue is 37. "RuPaul's Drag Race" walk. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: STRUT

  Possible Answer : swagger, ruffle, strut, prance, tittup, cock, sashay




• The clue is 41. Italian smoker. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ETNA

  Possible Answer : Etna, Mt_Etna, etna, bunsen, bunsen_burner, Mount_Etna




• The clue is 42. Fast-food chain that has a long-running feud with Jon Stewart. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ARBYS




• The clue is 44. Grain that may be steel-cut. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: OAT

  Possible Answer : oat




• The clue is 45. Assignment outsourced to ChatGPT, perhaps. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ESSAY

  Possible Answer : test, seek, attempt, try, essay, assay, try_out, examine, prove




• The clue is 46. First half of an alley-oop. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: LOB

  Possible Answer : lob




• The clue is 47. Certain lacrosse gear. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ARMPADS




• The clue is 50. Intelligence org.. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: NSA

  Possible Answer : NSA, National_Security_Agency




• The clue is 51. Bear who sings "I'm so rumbly in my tumbly". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: WINNIETHEPOOH




• The clue is 54. Overflow (with). Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TEEM

  Possible Answer : pullulate, stream, swarm, pour, teem




• The clue is 55. Threaded fastener. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TNUT




• The clue is 56. From which to hear the real story, as suggested by the starts of 20-, 26- and 51-Across. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: HORSESMOUTH




• The clue is 60. Restaurant chain with an acronymic name. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: IHOP




• The clue is 62. Slinky shape. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: HELIX

  Possible Answer : coil, Helix, spiral, whorl, helix, genus_Helix, volute




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

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

  The answer: AILS

  Possible Answer : garlic, trouble, pain, ail




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

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

  The answer: VOLE

  Possible Answer : vole, field_mouse




• The clue is 67. Blockers for the QB, familiarly. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: OLINE




• The clue is 68. Pesky insect. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: GNAT

  Possible Answer : gnat




• The clue is 69. Blue parts of boobies. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: FEET

  Possible Answer : metrical_unit, metrical_foot, pes, foundation, invertebrate_foot, foot, fundament, understructure, base, groundwork, human_foot, infantry, substructure, ft, animal_foot

  Possible Opposite Answer : head




• The clue is 70. Went clickety-clack. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TYPED

  Possible Answer : typewrite, typecast, type




• The clue is 71. Like French toast or frittatas. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: EGGY

Down Clues and Answers:

• The clue is 1. Surgery sites, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ORS

  Possible Answer: Beaver_State, OR, operating_theater, operating_room, surgery, operating_theatre, Oregon

• The clue is 2. Finger used to swear?. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: PINKY

  Possible Answer: pinky, little_finger, pinkie

• The clue is 3. Like Tom Hanks for the majority of "Cast Away". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ALONE

  Possible Answer: lonely, entirely, solo, unparalleled, exclusively, unaccompanied, unequalled, lone, solely, unequaled, solitary, unique, only, alone

• The clue is 4. Roman soldier. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: LEGIONARY

  Possible Answer: legionnaire, legionary

• The clue is 5. Early sign of life, perhaps. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: KICK

  Possible Answer: complain, sound_off, kvetch, squawk, gripe, kick, give_up, bitch, plain, thrill, beef, kicking, rush, quetch, charge, flush, kick_back, bang, recoil, boot

  Possible Opposite Answer : cheer

• The clue is 6. Fjords and bays. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: INLETS

  Possible Answer: intake, recess, inlet

• The clue is 7. Region in which many fed. workers live. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: DCAREA

• The clue is 8. One way to stare. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: DUMBLY

  Possible Answer: obtusely, dumbly, densely

• The clue is 9. Approximately. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ORSO

• The clue is 10. Bozos. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: JACKASSES

  Possible Answer: goof, goose, zany, fathead, jackass, goofball, cuckoo, bozo, jack, twat

• The clue is 11. Hurts, like a tooth. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ACHES

  Possible Answer: aching, yearn, hurt, smart, pine, ache, yen, languish, suffer

• The clue is 12. Former name of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ZAIRE

  Possible Answer: zaire, Belgian_Congo, Congo, Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo, Zaire

• The clue is 13. 44444, for Newton Falls, OH. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ZIP

  Possible Answer: ZIP_code, goose_egg, zip_fastener, slide_fastener, cipher, hurry, aught, travel_rapidly, zero, cypher, zilch, zippo, zip, null, speed, naught, energy, postcode, postal_code, vigour, zipper, nothing, ZIP, vigor, zip_up, nix, nada, nil

  Possible Opposite Answer : unzip

• The clue is 21. Actor ___ Michael Murray of "One Tree Hill". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: CHAD

  Possible Answer: Chadic_language, Lake_Chad, Chadic, Republic_of_Chad, Chad, chad, Tchad

• The clue is 22. Completion document: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: CERT

  Possible Answer: cert

• The clue is 27. Cry accompanying a fist pump. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: YES

  Possible Answer: yes

  Possible Opposite Answer : no

• The clue is 28. "You can't have your cake and ___ it too". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: EAT

  Possible Answer: feed, rust, eat, deplete, exhaust, wipe_out, eat_up, eat_on, corrode, consume, run_through, use_up

• The clue is 29. List-ending abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ETAL

• The clue is 30. Put on, as a party. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: THROW

  Possible Answer: contrive, thrust, switch, hold, project, stroke, discombobulate, throw_away, give, bewilder, confuse, flip, make, throw, confound, befuddle, shed, cast_off, drop, cam_stroke, cast, shake_off, fox, throw_off, bedevil, fuddle, bemuse, hurl, have

• The clue is 31. Internet deep dive, metaphorically. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: RABBITHOLE

• The clue is 33. "Not a big deal". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ITSNOTHING

• The clue is 34. Grind, as one's teeth. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: GNASH

  Possible Answer: gnash

• The clue is 35. "Glee" actress Rivera. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: NAYA

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

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

  The answer: TOME

  Possible Answer: tome

• The clue is 39. Enthralled. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: RAPT

  Possible Answer: ecstatic, rapt, enraptured, rhapsodic, rapturous

• The clue is 40. Home of the Salt Lake Temple. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: UTAH

  Possible Answer: UT, Beehive_State, Utah, Mormon_State

• The clue is 43. More rational. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SANER

  Possible Answer: reasonable, sane

  Possible Opposite Answer : insane

• The clue is 45. Channel on which to watch N.C.A.A. games. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ESPNU

• The clue is 48. Punch line punctuator. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: RIMSHOT

• The clue is 49. Got clean. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: DETOXED

  Possible Answer: detoxify, detox

• The clue is 52. Virtual animal companion. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: NEOPET

• The clue is 53. Power problem. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: OUTAGE

  Possible Answer: outage

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

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

  The answer: EELY

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

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

  The answer: SLIP

  Possible Answer: slew, fall_away, dislocate, splay, slickness, slipperiness, slip_of_paper, faux_pas, slip-up, elusion, miscue, chemise, slick, moorage, slide, parapraxis, sideslip, shift, pillowcase, err, case, skid, drop_away, mistake, solecism, mooring, eluding, slue, gaucherie, luxate, slip_one's_mind, pillow_slip, gaffe, strip, teddy, berth, drop_off, shimmy, trip, steal, sneak, cutting, slip

• The clue is 59. "Be ___" (candy heart words). Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: MINE

  Possible Answer: mine

• The clue is 60. Assisted pregnancy procedure, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: IVF

• The clue is 61. Farmer's tool. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: HOE

  Possible Answer: hoe

• The clue is 64. Twitch glitch. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: LAG

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

• The clue is 65. Muddy quarters. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: STY

  Possible Answer: pigsty, pigpen, stye, sty, hordeolum, eye_infection

NYT Mini Crossword Answers Today November 13, 2025 - All 20 Clues Solved & Expert Hints

NYT Mini Crossword November 13, 2025 Hints & Answers - Beat the Average 1-Minute Time

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 - Thursday, November 13, 2025

Puzzle Statistics

Detail	Information
Date	November 13, 2025
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 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	67. Annoy
2 Across	53. Little squirt
3 Across	43. Those in charge: Abbr.
4 Across	28. November honoree, informally
5 Across	34. Mega Man console, informally
6 Across	42. Make it
7 Across	66. Neckwear that can't be laundered
8 Across	18. Practices on the court
9 Across	41. Where someone might keep a tab on you?
10 Across	22. "___-high by the Fourth of July" (corn farmer's adage)

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

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

• January 08 2022 NYT Clues Solutions
• October 23 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
• December 05 2020 NYT Clues Solutions

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1 Across: "67. Annoy"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

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PESTER

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2 Across: "53. Little squirt"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

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SHORTY

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3 Across: "43. Those in charge: Abbr."

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

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LDRS

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4 Across: "28. November honoree, informally"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 3 letters
• It starts with 'V' and ends with 'T'
• Another word like this: veteran

Answer:

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VET

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5 Across: "34. Mega Man console, informally"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 3 letters
• It starts with 'N' and ends with 'S'
• Another word like this: Ne

Answer:

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NES

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6 Across: "42. Make it"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 3 letters
• It starts with 'T' and ends with 'G'
• Another word like this: mark

Answer:

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TAG

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7 Across: "66. Neckwear that can't be laundered"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 3 letters
• It starts with 'L' and ends with 'I'
• Another word like this: garland

Answer:

Click to reveal

LEI

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8 Across: "18. Practices on the court"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 15 letters
• It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
• Word pattern: S_____________S

Answer:

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SHOOTSSOMEHOOPS

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9 Across: "41. Where someone might keep a tab on you?"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 3 letters
• It starts with 'P' and ends with 'B'
• Another word like this: saloon

Answer:

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PUB

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10 Across: "22. "___-high by the Fourth of July" (corn farmer's adage)"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

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KNEE

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List

Number	Clue
1 Down	2. They're known for their bark
2 Down	48. Common serving of lobster
3 Down	37. Many a rescue dog
4 Down	21. Freaks out
5 Down	25. Brightest star in Cygnus
6 Down	8. He smashed his tablets in anger
7 Down	4. Whiffs, say
8 Down	45. Undeserved reputation, informally
9 Down	57. Bit of praise, humorously
10 Down	5. Spa sound

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

• October 23 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
• March 05 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
• Xwordhint Crossword Answers November 01

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1 Down: "2. They're known for their bark"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 8 letters
• It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
• Word pattern: S______S

Answer:

Click to reveal

SEALIONS

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2 Down: "48. Common serving of lobster"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 4 letters
• It starts with 'T' and ends with 'L'
• Word pattern: T__L

Answer:

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TAIL

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3 Down: "37. Many a rescue dog"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 4 letters
• It starts with 'M' and ends with 'T'
• Word pattern: M__T

Answer:

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MUTT

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4 Down: "21. Freaks out"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 7 letters
• It starts with 'G' and ends with 'E'
• Word pattern: G_____E

Answer:

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GOESAPE

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5 Down: "25. Brightest star in Cygnus"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 5 letters
• It starts with 'D' and ends with 'B'
• Word pattern: D___B

Answer:

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DENEB

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6 Down: "8. He smashed his tablets in anger"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

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MOSES

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7 Down: "4. Whiffs, say"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

MISSES

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8 Down: "45. Undeserved reputation, informally"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

BADRAP

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9 Down: "57. Bit of praise, humorously"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

KUDO

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10 Down: "5. Spa sound"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

AHH

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 45 seconds
Difficulty:	Medium

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Common Questions About NYT Mini Crossword

When can I play the NYT Mini?

The puzzle comes out at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before. So you can play Monday's puzzle starting Sunday at 10 PM.

How fast should I be able to solve it?

Most people solve the 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?

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

What makes a good Mini solver?

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

Are the puzzles harder on certain days?

Unlike the big NYT crossword, the Mini stays about the same difficulty every day. Sometimes Saturday might be a tiny bit harder.

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Trivia Week 2 April 10, 2026 NYT Mini Crossword Hints

Quick NYT Mini Crossword April 10, 2026 (Trivia Week 2) - Solutions

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

Popular Puzzles: February 05 2021 NYT Clues Solutions | November 17 2020 NYT Clues Solutions | June 18 2020 NYT Clues Solutions |

Jump To Section

• 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 - Friday, April 10, 2026

Puzzle Statistics

Detail	Information
Date	April 10, 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	55. Get used to it
2 Across	29. Like the glass in many a Dale Chihuly sculpture
3 Across	45. History unit
4 Across	38. Unacceptable
5 Across	13. Nested birds?
6 Across	44. Sat ___ (GPS, to Brits)
7 Across	22. Annoy
8 Across	47. Church congresses
9 Across	33. Drift off
10 Across	30. Win-win

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

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

• December 09 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
• April 03 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
• March 16 2022 NYT Clues Solutions

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1 Across: "55. Get used to it"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 9 letters
• It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
• Word pattern: A_______E

Answer:

Click to reveal

ACCLIMATE

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2 Across: "29. Like the glass in many a Dale Chihuly sculpture"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 5 letters
• It starts with 'F' and ends with 'D'
• Word pattern: F___D

Answer:

Click to reveal

FUSED

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3 Across: "45. History unit"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 3 letters
• It starts with 'E' and ends with 'A'
• Another word like this: epoch

Answer:

Click to reveal

ERA

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4 Across: "38. Unacceptable"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

NOTOK

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5 Across: "13. Nested birds?"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

TURDUCKEN

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6 Across: "44. Sat ___ (GPS, to Brits)"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

NAV

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7 Across: "22. Annoy"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 3 letters
• It starts with 'I' and ends with 'K'
• Another word like this: gall

Answer:

Click to reveal

IRK

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8 Across: "47. Church congresses"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

SYNODS

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9 Across: "33. Drift off"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 7 letters
• It starts with 'D' and ends with 'S'
• Word pattern: D_____S

Answer:

Click to reveal

DIGRESS

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10 Across: "30. Win-win"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 6 letters
• It starts with 'N' and ends with 'E'
• Word pattern: N____E

Answer:

Click to reveal

NOLOSE

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List

Number	Clue
1 Down	37. Split decision?
2 Down	2. Once, e.g.
3 Down	24. Helical tools
4 Down	29. Awesome, in slang
5 Down	53. Q follower
6 Down	42. Expedite
7 Down	8. Within the realm of reason
8 Down	50. Snowballs, sometimes
9 Down	1. Pop-punk band named after a video game company, with "The"
10 Down	5. Status ___

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

• March 16 2022 NYT Clues Solutions
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• November 17 2020 NYT Clues Solutions

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1 Down: "37. Split decision?"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 7 letters
• It starts with 'D' and ends with 'E'
• Word pattern: D_____E

Answer:

Click to reveal

DIVORCE

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2 Down: "2. Once, e.g."

Helpful hints:

• This word has 6 letters
• It starts with 'N' and ends with 'O'
• Word pattern: N____O

Answer:

Click to reveal

NUMERO

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3 Down: "24. Helical tools"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

AUGERS

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4 Down: "29. Awesome, in slang"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

FIRE

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5 Down: "53. Q follower"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 3 letters
• It starts with 'T' and ends with 'P'
• Another word like this: tiptoe

Answer:

Click to reveal

TIP

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6 Down: "42. Expedite"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 6 letters
• It starts with 'H' and ends with 'N'
• Word pattern: H____N

Answer:

Click to reveal

HASTEN

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7 Down: "8. Within the realm of reason"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 7 letters
• It starts with 'T' and ends with 'E'
• Word pattern: T_____E

Answer:

Click to reveal

TENABLE

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8 Down: "50. Snowballs, sometimes"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

AMMO

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9 Down: "1. Pop-punk band named after a video game company, with "The""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ATARIS

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10 Down: "5. Status ___"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

QUO

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 10 seconds
Difficulty:	Normal

More Puzzle Help

If you like the NYT Mini, you might enjoy these other puzzles too:

Recent Crossword Solutions:

• November 17 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
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• Wednesday NYT Mini Crossword Answers
• March 16 2022 NYT Clues Solutions
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Common Questions About Trivia Week 2

When can I play the Trivia Week 2 Mini?

The Trivia Week 2 puzzle is available at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before.

How fast should I be able to solve Trivia Week 2?

Most people solve the Trivia Week 2 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 2?

No! The Trivia Week 2 NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.

What makes a good Trivia Week 2 solver?

Good Trivia Week 2 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 2?

Trivia Week 2 puzzles can vary in difficulty. Saturdays are often the hardest, while Mondays are the easiest.

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XWordHint Crossword Answers November 13, 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.

Quick Navigation - Table of Contents

• Today's Puzzle Difficulty
• Across Clues Table (40 clues)
• Across Clues - Detailed Hints
• Down Clues Table (38 clues)
• Down Clues - Detailed Hints
• Expert Solving Strategies
• Today's Puzzle Statistics

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. Palm Sunday remnant used on the first Wednesday of Lent	3
2A	4. Milky Way maker … or Milky Way object	4
3A	8. Cereal option	6
4A	14. Word with brain … or body?	3
5A	15. Company behind National Pancake Day	4
6A	16. "You can't be serious!"	6
7A	17. La ___, Bolivia	3
8A	18. Practices on the court	15
9A	20. Hose fillers	4
10A	22. "___-high by the Fourth of July" (corn farmer's adage)	4
11A	23. "Uh-uh"	4
12A	24. Isolated	6
13A	26. Deep cut	4
14A	28. November honoree, informally	3
15A	29. Shows exasperation, in a way	13
16A	31. Two-cent pieces?	5
17A	33. Burden	4
18A	34. Mega Man console, informally	3
19A	35. Comedian Costello	3
20A	36. Pollen producer on a flower	6
21A	38. Time off, perhaps?	6
22A	41. Where someone might keep a tab on you?	3
23A	42. Make it	3
24A	43. Those in charge: Abbr.	4
25A	45. Assail	5
26A	48. Bewilder	13
27A	50. One serving a queen, perhaps	3
28A	51. Spicy cuisine	4
29A	53. Little squirt	6
30A	54. Certain bra spec	4
31A	56. Sound from Peppa of kids' TV	4
32A	58. Part of Q.E.D.	4
33A	59. Props for one's performance	15
34A	62. Nonhuman source of spam	3
35A	64. Like a premium plan for an account user, maybe	6
36A	65. The Israelites' golden calf, e.g.	4
37A	66. Neckwear that can't be laundered	3
38A	67. Annoy	6
39A	68. Takes from	4
40A	69. Subject discussed in — and also hidden in the name of — the 2019 documentary "Third Eye Spies"	3

Across Clues - Strategic Hints

1A: "1. Palm Sunday remnant used on the first Wednesday of Lent"

3 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that the residue that remains when something is burned
• Similar words include: ash tree
• Pattern: ___

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: ASH

Remember this word for future puzzles!

2A: "4. Milky Way maker … or Milky Way object"

4 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
• Similar words include: spoil, mar, deflower
• Pattern: ____

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: MARS

Remember this word for future puzzles!

3A: "8. Cereal option"

6 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that mixture of untoasted dry cereals and fruits
• Pattern: ______

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: MUESLI

Remember this word for future puzzles!

4A: "14. Word with brain … or body?"

3 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that seed of a pea plant used for food
• Similar words include: pea plant
• Pattern: ___

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: PEA

Remember this word for future puzzles!

5A: "15. Company behind National Pancake Day"

4 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ____

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: IHOP

Remember this word for future puzzles!

6A: "16. "You can't be serious!""

6 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ______

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: OHCMON

Remember this word for future puzzles!

7A: "17. La ___, Bolivia"

3 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ___

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: PAZ

Remember this word for future puzzles!

8A: "18. Practices on the court"

15 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: _______________

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: SHOOTSSOMEHOOPS

Remember this word for future puzzles!

9A: "20. Hose fillers"

4 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that staying power
• Similar words include: ramification, pegleg, leg
• Pattern: ____

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: LEGS

Remember this word for future puzzles!

10A: "22. "___-high by the Fourth of July" (corn farmer's adage)"

4 letters Category: Abbreviation

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: articulatio genus, stifle, genu
• Pattern: ____

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: KNEE

Remember this word for future puzzles!

11A: "23. "Uh-uh""

4 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ____

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: NOPE

Remember this word for future puzzles!

12A: "24. Isolated"

6 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ______

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: SILOED

Remember this word for future puzzles!

13A: "26. Deep cut"

4 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a wound made by cutting
• Similar words include: slash, slice, cut
• Pattern: ____

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: GASH

Remember this word for future puzzles!

14A: "28. November honoree, informally"

3 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a doctor who practices veterinary medicine
• Similar words include: veterinarian, veterinary, ex-serviceman
• Pattern: ___

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: VET

Remember this word for future puzzles!

15A: "29. Shows exasperation, in a way"

13 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: _____________

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: ROLLSONESEYES

Remember this word for future puzzles!

16A: "31. Two-cent pieces?"

5 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: _____

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: OPEDS

Remember this word for future puzzles!

17A: "33. Burden"

4 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that an onerous or difficult concern
• Similar words include: incumbrance, load, burden
• Pattern: ____

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: ONUS

Remember this word for future puzzles!

18A: "34. Mega Man console, informally"

3 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts
• Similar words include: NE, northeast, northeastward
• Pattern: ___

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: NES

Remember this word for future puzzles!

19A: "35. Comedian Costello"

3 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ___

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: LOU

Remember this word for future puzzles!

20A: "36. Pollen producer on a flower"

6 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that the male reproductive organ of a flower
• Pattern: ______

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: STAMEN

Remember this word for future puzzles!

21A: "38. Time off, perhaps?"

6 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ______

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: JETLAG

Remember this word for future puzzles!

22A: "41. Where someone might keep a tab on you?"

3 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals
• Similar words include: public house, pothouse, gin mill
• Pattern: ___

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: PUB

Remember this word for future puzzles!

23A: "42. Make it"

3 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a label written or printed on paper, cardboard, or plastic that is attached to something to indicate its owner, nature, price, etc.
• Similar words include: tatter, chase, tail
• Pattern: ___

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: TAG

Remember this word for future puzzles!

24A: "43. Those in charge: Abbr."

4 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ____

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: LDRS

Remember this word for future puzzles!

25A: "45. Assail"

5 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that annoy continually or chronically
• Similar words include: set upon, harry, incrust
• Pattern: _____

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: BESET

Remember this word for future puzzles!

26A: "48. Bewilder"

13 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: _____________

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: THROWFORALOOP

Remember this word for future puzzles!

27A: "50. One serving a queen, perhaps"

3 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
• Similar words include: pismire, emmet
• Pattern: ___

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: ANT

Remember this word for future puzzles!

28A: "51. Spicy cuisine"

4 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a native or inhabitant of thailand
• Similar words include: Tai, Central Thai, Siamese
• Pattern: ____

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: THAI

Remember this word for future puzzles!

29A: "53. Little squirt"

6 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ______

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: SHORTY

Remember this word for future puzzles!

30A: "54. Certain bra spec"

4 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ____

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: DCUP

Remember this word for future puzzles!

31A: "56. Sound from Peppa of kids' TV"

4 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs
• Similar words include: squeal, grunt
• Pattern: ____

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: OINK

Remember this word for future puzzles!

32A: "58. Part of Q.E.D."

4 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ____

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: ERAT

Remember this word for future puzzles!

33A: "59. Props for one's performance"

15 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: _______________

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: ROUNDOFAPPLAUSE

Remember this word for future puzzles!

34A: "62. Nonhuman source of spam"

3 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that botfly larva; typically develops inside the body of a horse or sheep or human
• Pattern: ___

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: BOT

Remember this word for future puzzles!

35A: "64. Like a premium plan for an account user, maybe"

6 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ______

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: ADFREE

Remember this word for future puzzles!

36A: "65. The Israelites' golden calf, e.g."

4 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a material effigy that is worshipped
• Similar words include: paragon, perfection, graven image
• Pattern: ____

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: IDOL

Remember this word for future puzzles!

37A: "66. Neckwear that can't be laundered"

3 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
• Similar words include: leu, chaplet, garland
• Pattern: ___

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: LEI

Remember this word for future puzzles!

38A: "67. Annoy"

6 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that annoy persistently
• Similar words include: beleaguer, tease, bug
• Pattern: ______

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: PESTER

Remember this word for future puzzles!

39A: "68. Takes from"

4 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
• Similar words include: rob, plume, pluck
• Opposite of: undercharge

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: ROBS

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40A: "69. Subject discussed in — and also hidden in the name of — the 2019 documentary "Third Eye Spies""

3 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that apparent power to perceive things that are not present to the senses
• Similar words include: E.S.P., second sight, clairvoyance
• Pattern: ___

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Answer: ESP

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Down Clues - Complete List

No.	Clue	Letters
1D	1. Maps or Notes, e.g.	3
2D	2. They're known for their bark	8
3D	3. Flavor of Frangelico liqueur	8
4D	4. Whiffs, say	6
5D	5. Spa sound	3
6D	6. Cheat, informally	4
7D	7. Mooches	7
8D	8. He smashed his tablets in anger	5
9D	9. Speech fillers	3
10D	10. Nobel Prize category, for short	4
11D	11. Actor J.B. of "Curb Your Enthusiasm"	6
12D	12. Cut (off)	6
13D	13. Map miniatures	6
14D	19. Things caddies carry	4
15D	21. Freaks out	7
16D	24. Sign of a packed house	3
17D	25. Brightest star in Cygnus	5
18D	27. Eerie forest sound	4
19D	30. Kyoto cash	3
20D	32. Root on	7
21D	35. Some unpleasant things to step on with bare feet	5
22D	37. Many a rescue dog	4
23D	38. Shock	3
24D	39. So cute	8
25D	40. Caves	8
26D	42. What something a magician holds might disappear into	7
27D	44. One with secrets	3
28D	45. Undeserved reputation, informally	6
29D	46. Make hard to read, in a way	6
30D	47. Packs	6
31D	48. Common serving of lobster	4
32D	49. What this puzzle's sets of shaded squares resemble	6
33D	52. Optimist	5
34D	55. Word aptly filling the blanks of this verb: SE_ _ _A_E	4
35D	57. Bit of praise, humorously	4
36D	60. English letter that looks like the Greek rho	3
37D	61. Cry, cry, cry	3
38D	63. Start to fall, say	3

Down Clues - Strategic Hints

1D: "1. Maps or Notes, e.g."

3 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

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• Pattern: ___

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Answer: APP

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2D: "2. They're known for their bark"

8 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

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• Pattern: ________

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Answer: SEALIONS

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3D: "3. Flavor of Frangelico liqueur"

8 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that any of several shrubs or small trees of the genus corylus bearing edible nuts enclosed in a leafy husk
• Similar words include: filbert, cob, hazel
• Pattern: ________

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Answer: HAZELNUT

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4D: "4. Whiffs, say"

6 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a young woman
• Similar words include: escape, fille, misfire
• Opposite of: attend, hit

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Answer: MISSES

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5D: "5. Spa sound"

3 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

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• Pattern: ___

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Answer: AHH

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6D: "6. Cheat, informally"

4 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that (chess) the piece that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboard
• Similar words include: bunco, con, gip
• Pattern: ____

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Answer: ROOK

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7D: "7. Mooches"

7 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used
• Similar words include: grub, parasite, poriferan
• Pattern: _______

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Answer: SPONGES

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8D: "8. He smashed his tablets in anger"

5 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that (old testament) the hebrew prophet who led the israelites from egypt across the red sea on a journey known as the exodus; moses received the ten commandments from god on mount sinai
• Similar words include: Anna Mary Robertson Moses, Grandma Moses
• Pattern: _____

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Answer: MOSES

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9D: "9. Speech fillers"

3 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

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• Pattern: ___

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Answer: UHS

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10D: "10. Nobel Prize category, for short"

4 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

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• Pattern: ____

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Answer: ECON

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11D: "11. Actor J.B. of "Curb Your Enthusiasm""

6 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

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• Pattern: ______

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Answer: SMOOVE

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12D: "12. Cut (off)"

6 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that cut off from a whole
• Similar words include: dress, prune, sever
• Pattern: ______

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Answer: LOPPED

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13D: "13. Map miniatures"

6 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a small picture inserted within the bounds or a larger one
• Similar words include: gusset, insert, inset
• Pattern: ______

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Answer: INSETS

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14D: "19. Things caddies carry"

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
• Similar words include: Camellia sinensis, teatime, tea
• Pattern: ____

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Answer: TEAS

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15D: "21. Freaks out"

7 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

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• Pattern: _______

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Answer: GOESAPE

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16D: "24. Sign of a packed house"

3 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

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• Pattern: ___

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Answer: SRO

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17D: "25. Brightest star in Cygnus"

5 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that the brightest star in cygnus
• Pattern: _____

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Answer: DENEB

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18D: "27. Eerie forest sound"

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)
• Similar words include: shucks, bird, damn
• Pattern: ____

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Answer: HOOT

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19D: "30. Kyoto cash"

3 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a yearning for something or to do something
• Similar words include: languish, yearn, hankering
• Pattern: ___

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Answer: YEN

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20D: "32. Root on"

7 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

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• Pattern: _______

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Answer: PULLFOR

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21D: "35. Some unpleasant things to step on with bare feet"

5 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that (trademark) a child's plastic construction set for making mechanical models
• Similar words include: Lego, Lego set
• Pattern: _____

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Answer: LEGOS

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22D: "37. Many a rescue dog"

4 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that an inferior dog or one of mixed breed
• Similar words include: mongrel, cur
• Pattern: ____

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Answer: MUTT

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23D: "38. Shock"

3 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a vessel (usually cylindrical) with a wide mouth and without handles
• Similar words include: shake up, jarful, clash
• Pattern: ___

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Answer: JAR

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24D: "39. So cute"

8 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that lovable especially in a childlike or naive way
• Similar words include: endearing, lovely
• Pattern: ________

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Answer: ADORABLE

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25D: "40. Caves"

8 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a small cave (usually with attractive features)
• Similar words include: grot, grotto
• Pattern: ________

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Answer: GROTTOES

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26D: "42. What something a magician holds might disappear into"

7 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

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• Pattern: _______

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Answer: THINAIR

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27D: "44. One with secrets"

3 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
• Similar words include: stag, spot, espy
• Pattern: ___

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Answer: SPY

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28D: "45. Undeserved reputation, informally"

6 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

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• Pattern: ______

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Answer: BADRAP

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29D: "46. Make hard to read, in a way"

6 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that convert information into code
• Opposite of: decode
• Pattern: ______

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Answer: ENCODE

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30D: "47. Packs"

6 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
• Similar words include: gourmandize, gormandise, overindulge
• Opposite of: unstuff

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Answer: STUFFS

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31D: "48. Common serving of lobster"

4 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
• Similar words include: rear end, behind, derriere
• Opposite of: head

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Answer: TAIL

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32D: "49. What this puzzle's sets of shaded squares resemble"

6 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
• Similar words include: rack, roulette wheel, wheel around
• Pattern: ______

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Answer: WHEELS

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33D: "52. Optimist"

5 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a person who hopes
• Pattern: _____

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Answer: HOPER

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34D: "55. Word aptly filling the blanks of this verb: SE_ _ _A_E"

4 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that something determined in relation to something that includes it
• Similar words include: share, take off, break up
• Opposite of: wholly

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Answer: PART

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35D: "57. Bit of praise, humorously"

4 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

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• Pattern: ____

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Answer: KUDO

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36D: "60. English letter that looks like the Greek rho"

3 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that liquid excretory product
• Similar words include: water, relieve oneself, micturate
• Pattern: ___

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Answer: PEE

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37D: "61. Cry, cry, cry"

3 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a dyspneic condition
• Similar words include: mother fucker, son of a bitch, prick
• Pattern: ___

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Answer: SOB

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38D: "63. Start to fall, say"

3 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
• Similar words include: peak, confidential information, topple
• Pattern: ___

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Answer: TIP

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Today's Puzzle Stats

40 Across Clues

38 Down Clues

78 Total Clues

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