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Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Today's NYT Crossword Down Clues December 23, 2025 - Complete Top-to-Bottom Answers

NYT Down Today December 23, 2025: Complete Vertical Clues Walkthrough

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 39 Down clues. We have all the vertical answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!

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About Today's Down Clues

NYT Down clues solutions for December 23, 2025 — NYT Down Clues - Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Down Clues Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	December 23, 2025
Day of Week	Tuesday
Total Down Clues	39 clues
Direction	Vertical (Top to Bottom)
Difficulty	Medium

All Down Clues - Complete List

Here are all 39 Down clues for today's puzzle. These go vertically from top to bottom.

Complete Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	1. Sgt. or cpl.
2 Down	2. Go off a ski jump, say
3 Down	3. "Oh, really?"
4 Down	4. Tried to identify, in a way, as a wrapped gift
5 Down	5. Playground retort
6 Down	6. 1990s internet option
7 Down	7. With all judges present
8 Down	8. ___ de Rossi, "Arrested Development" actress
9 Down	9. Aspen or pine
10 Down	10. Reporter's big get
11 Down	11. Just for grins
12 Down	12. Short version of an impactful story
13 Down	13. Org. regulating water safety
14 Down	21. Insect that emerges en masse every 13 or 17 years
15 Down	22. Kind of salad whose dressing contains anchovies
16 Down	23. Former N.B.A. star Shawn with the nickname "Reign Man"
17 Down	26. Nailed, as a test
18 Down	29. "Once ___ a time ..."
19 Down	30. Character played by Bruce Lee on "The Green Hornet"
20 Down	33. ___ Finn
21 Down	35. One of three on the pitchfork in "American Gothic"
22 Down	37. Big Apple org. that's going to blazes?
23 Down	38. Flat-bottomed boat
24 Down	40. "That's correct!"
25 Down	41. Resident of Pisa or Lucca
26 Down	42. Condition that may require an inhaler
27 Down	43. Get more than a little mad
28 Down	46. Like many a dress shirt, with "in"
29 Down	47. Top execs, colloquially ... or what 20-, 28-, 39- and 59-Across are, phonetically?
30 Down	48. Make negative remarks about
31 Down	50. Not on the up and up, slangily
32 Down	51. In a fitting way
33 Down	52. Breaks (into), as a computer system
34 Down	53. Middle name for Lennon starting in 1969
35 Down	56. "Escape (The ___ Colada Song)"
36 Down	58. Sign of peace
37 Down	60. Sallie or Fannie follower
38 Down	61. Hand-y communication method, for short?
39 Down	62. Drink slowly

Detailed Hints and Answers for All Down Clues

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

Complete Down Solutions:

1 Down: "1. Sgt. or cpl."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'N' and ends with 'O'
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 1

Answer:

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NCO

2 Down: "2. Go off a ski jump, say"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: C______R
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 2

Answer:

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CATCHAIR

3 Down: "3. "Oh, really?""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: I______O
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 3

Answer:

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ISTHATSO

4 Down: "4. Tried to identify, in a way, as a wrapped gift"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'K'
Word pattern: S___K
Similar words: agitate, stimulate
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 4

Answer:

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SHOOK

5 Down: "5. Playground retort"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: A__O
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 5

Answer:

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AMSO

6 Down: "6. 1990s internet option"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'D' and ends with 'P'
Word pattern: D____P
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 6

Answer:

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DIALUP

7 Down: "7. With all judges present"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'C'
Word pattern: E____C
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 7

Answer:

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ENBANC

8 Down: "8. ___ de Rossi, "Arrested Development" actress"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: P____A
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 8

Answer:

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PORTIA

9 Down: "9. Aspen or pine"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: T__E
Similar words: corner, shoetree
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 9

Answer:

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TREE

10 Down: "10. Reporter's big get"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'P'
Word pattern: S___P
Similar words: exclusive, goop
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: the quantity a scoop will hold
This is Down clue number 10

Answer:

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SCOOP

11 Down: "11. Just for grins"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: A______N
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 11

Answer:

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ALLINFUN

12 Down: "12. Short version of an impactful story"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'V' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: V______E
Similar words: sketch
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: a brief literary description
This is Down clue number 12

Answer:

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VIGNETTE

13 Down: "13. Org. regulating water safety"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'A'
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 13

Answer:

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EPA

14 Down: "21. Insect that emerges en masse every 13 or 17 years"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: C____A
Similar words: cicala
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 14

Answer:

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CICADA

15 Down: "22. Kind of salad whose dressing contains anchovies"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: C____R
Similar words: Julius Caesar, Sidney Caesar
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)
This is Down clue number 15

Answer:

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CAESAR

16 Down: "23. Former N.B.A. star Shawn with the nickname "Reign Man""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'K' and ends with 'P'
Word pattern: K__P
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 16

Answer:

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KEMP

17 Down: "26. Nailed, as a test"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'D'
Word pattern: A__D
Similar words: sail through, ace
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: succeed at easily
This is Down clue number 17

Answer:

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ACED

18 Down: "29. "Once ___ a time ...""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'U' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: U__N
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 18

Answer:

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UPON

19 Down: "30. Character played by Bruce Lee on "The Green Hornet""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'K' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: K__O
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 19

Answer:

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KATO

20 Down: "33. ___ Finn"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'H' and ends with 'K'
Word pattern: H__K
Similar words: huckaback
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 20

Answer:

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HUCK

21 Down: "35. One of three on the pitchfork in "American Gothic""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: T__E
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: prong on a fork or pitchfork or antler
This is Down clue number 21

Answer:

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TINE

22 Down: "37. Big Apple org. that's going to blazes?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'F' and ends with 'Y'
Word pattern: F__Y
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 22

Answer:

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FDNY

23 Down: "38. Flat-bottomed boat"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'W'
Word pattern: S__W
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: any of various flat-bottomed boats with sloping ends
This is Down clue number 23

Answer:

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SCOW

24 Down: "40. "That's correct!""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'S'
Opposite of: no
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: an affirmative
This is Down clue number 24

Answer:

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YES

25 Down: "41. Resident of Pisa or Lucca"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: T____N
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: a resident of Tuscany
This is Down clue number 25

Answer:

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TUSCAN

26 Down: "42. Condition that may require an inhaler"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: A____A
Similar words: asthma attack
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 26

Answer:

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ASTHMA

27 Down: "43. Get more than a little mad"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'D'
Word pattern: S____D
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 27

Answer:

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SEERED

28 Down: "46. Like many a dress shirt, with "in""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'D'
Word pattern: T____D
Similar words: pucker, gather
Opposite of: untucked
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: fit snugly into
This is Down clue number 28

Answer:

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TUCKED

29 Down: "47. Top execs, colloquially ... or what 20-, 28-, 39- and 59-Across are, phonetically?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: C____E
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 29

Answer:

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CSUITE

30 Down: "48. Make negative remarks about"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'H' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: H____N
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 30

Answer:

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HATEON

31 Down: "50. Not on the up and up, slangily"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
Similar words: genus Sus
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: type genus of the Suidae
This is Down clue number 31

Answer:

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SUS

32 Down: "51. In a fitting way"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'Y'
Word pattern: A___Y
Similar words: ably, competently
Opposite of: incompetently
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: with competence; in a competent capable manner
This is Down clue number 32

Answer:

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APTLY

33 Down: "52. Breaks (into), as a computer system"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'H' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: H___S
Similar words: taxicab, plug
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: one who works hard at boring tasks
This is Down clue number 33

Answer:

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HACKS

34 Down: "53. Middle name for Lennon starting in 1969"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'O'
Similar words: Yoko Ono
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 34

Answer:

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ONO

35 Down: "56. "Escape (The ___ Colada Song)""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: P__A
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 35

Answer:

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PINA

36 Down: "58. Sign of peace"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'D' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: D__E
Similar words: peacenik, plunk
Opposite of: hawk
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: any of numerous small pigeons
This is Down clue number 36

Answer:

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DOVE

37 Down: "60. Sallie or Fannie follower"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

MAE

38 Down: "61. Hand-y communication method, for short?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'L'
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: the sign language used in the United States
This is Down clue number 38

Answer:

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ASL

39 Down: "62. Drink slowly"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'P'
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: a small drink
This is Down clue number 39

Answer:

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SIP

Expert Strategies for Solving Down Clues

Master the vertical clues with these professional tips:

Why Start with Down Clues?

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

Down Clue Patterns to Recognize

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

Time-Saving Down Techniques

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Down Clues

What are Down clues in crossword puzzles?

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

Should I solve Down or Across clues first?

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

How many Down clues are in today's puzzle?

Today's NYT crossword has 39 Down clues.

Are Down clues easier than Across clues?

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

How do Down clues interact with Across clues?

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

Saturday, September 27, 2025

February 05, 2020 NYT Clues Solutions | XWordHint

Quick Navigation - Table of Contents

Puzzle Overview & Difficulty
Across Clues (33 clues)
Down Clues (39 clues)
Category Breakdown
Complete Puzzle Statistics
Pro Solving Tips
Related Crossword Solutions

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Puzzle Overview & Difficulty Analysis

Date: Wednesday, February 05, 2020

Difficulty Level: Moderate Wednesday Puzzle

Total Clues: 72 (33 Across, 39 Down)

Average Word Length: 5.2 letters

February 05, 2020 NYT Clues Solutions

Master Today's Across: NYT Wednesday Puzzle February 05, 2020

No.	Clue	Letters
1A	1. Holiday Inn alternative	6
2A	7. Where you might go through withdrawal?	3
3A	10. "Kapow!"	4
4A	14. Left	6
5A	15. Get major hang time, in snowboarding lingo	8
6A	17. College in Claremont, Calif.	6
7A	18. Al who famously drove a white Ford Bronco	8
8A	19. Brief hookup	13
9A	21. Fair-hiring inits.	3
10A	22. No longer in bondage	5
11A	24. One of the musicians on the 11th day of Christmas	5
12A	28. Showtime alternative	3
13A	31. Law partner?	5
14A	33. "The Scream" and "The Kiss," for two	10
15A	36. Vein contents	3
16A	37. American ___ (another name for the century plant)	4
17A	38. Slayer of Tybalt	5
18A	39. Ardent	4
19A	40. Hoover, e.g., informally	3
20A	41. Nonsense line sung by Frank Sinatra in "Strangers in the Night"	10
21A	43. Infotainment show with an exclamation point in its name	5
22A	46. Keg necessity	3
23A	47. Cuts back on	5
24A	48. What an ID may substitute for?	5
25A	50. Put away	3
26A	52. Some garage sale goods ... or what the answers at 15-, 19-, 33-, 41- and 62-Across have done?	13
27A	59. Archrivals of the Blue Devils	8
28A	61. Refrigerator, old-style	6
29A	62. Verses-vs.-verses competitor	8
30A	63. Gay who wrote "Frank Sinatra Has a Cold"	6
31A	64. Healthful leaf vegetable	4
32A	65. "Straight Outta Compton" group	3
33A	66. Totally embarrassed	6

Let's Solve the Across Clues Together!

Here are helpful hints to solve each clue. Remember, crossword puzzles are like word games - have fun with them!

Clue 1 Across: "1. Holiday Inn alternative"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: RAMADA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 2 Across: "7. Where you might go through withdrawal?"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a hard clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade
Words that mean the same thing: standard pressure, automatic teller machine, cash machine
The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: ATM

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 3 Across: "10. "Kapow!""

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a easy clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

Words that mean the same thing: wallop, whop, whack
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: WHAM

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 4 Across: "14. Left"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that move out of or depart from
Words that mean the same thing: choke, go out, expire
The opposite would be: be born, enter
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: EXITED

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 5 Across: "15. Get major hang time, in snowboarding lingo"

Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: CATCHAIR

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 6 Across: "17. College in Claremont, Calif."

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: POMONA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 7 Across: "18. Al who famously drove a white Ford Bronco"

Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine
Words that mean the same thing: bonnet, hood, cowl
The word looks like this: ________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: COWLINGS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 8 Across: "19. Brief hookup"

Quick Info: This answer has 13 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: _____________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: ONENIGHTSTAND

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 9 Across: "21. Fair-hiring inits."

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: EEO

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 10 Across: "22. No longer in bondage"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that grant freedom to; free from confinement
Words that mean the same thing: rid, give up, justify
The opposite would be: lodge, freeze
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: FREED

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 11 Across: "24. One of the musicians on the 11th day of Christmas"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a hard clue about music.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that someone who plays the bagpipe
Words that mean the same thing: genus Piper, bagpiper
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: PIPER

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 12 Across: "28. Showtime alternative"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: TMC

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 13 Across: "31. Law partner?"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
Words that mean the same thing: tell, regularise, Holy Order
The opposite would be: disorder, disorderliness
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: ORDER

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 14 Across: "33. "The Scream" and "The Kiss," for two"

Quick Info: This answer has 10 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: __________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: WORKSOFART

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 15 Across: "36. Vein contents"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be mined
The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: ORE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 16 Across: "37. American ___ (another name for the century plant)"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about history.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that succulent plants having rosettes of leaves usually with fiber like hemp and spikes of showy flowers; found chiefly in africa
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: ALOE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 17 Across: "38. Slayer of Tybalt"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that an ardent male lover
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: ROMEO

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 18 Across: "39. Ardent"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a easy clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous
Words that mean the same thing: zealous, esurient, devouring
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: AVID

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 19 Across: "40. Hoover, e.g., informally"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that informal term for vacation
The word looks like this: ___
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The answer is: VAC

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Clue 20 Across: "41. Nonsense line sung by Frank Sinatra in "Strangers in the Night""

Quick Info: This answer has 10 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: __________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: DOBEDOBEDO

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 21 Across: "43. Infotainment show with an exclamation point in its name"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ENEWS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 22 Across: "46. Keg necessity"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that the sound made by a gentle blow
Words that mean the same thing: tip, hydrant, pink
The word looks like this: ___
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The answer is: TAP

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Clue 23 Across: "47. Cuts back on"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that decrease gradually or bit by bit
Words that mean the same thing: pare down, skin, pare
The word looks like this: _____
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The answer is: PARES

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 24 Across: "48. What an ID may substitute for?"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a state in the rocky mountains
Words that mean the same thing: Gem State, ID
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: IDAHO

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 25 Across: "50. Put away"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that take in solid food
Words that mean the same thing: deplete, run through, feed
The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: EAT

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Clue 26 Across: "52. Some garage sale goods ... or what the answers at 15-, 19-, 33-, 41- and 62-Across have done?"

Quick Info: This answer has 13 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: _____________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: USEDFURNITURE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 27 Across: "59. Archrivals of the Blue Devils"

Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a native or resident of north carolina
Words that mean the same thing: Tarheel, North Carolinian
The word looks like this: ________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: TARHEELS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 28 Across: "61. Refrigerator, old-style"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about history.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that white goods in which food can be stored at low temperatures
Words that mean the same thing: refrigerator
The word looks like this: ______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ICEBOX

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 29 Across: "62. Verses-vs.-verses competitor"

Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: SLAMPOET

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 30 Across: "63. Gay who wrote "Frank Sinatra Has a Cold""

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: TALESE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 31 Across: "64. Healthful leaf vegetable"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that informal terms for money
Words that mean the same thing: gelt, sugar, dough
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: KALE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 32 Across: "65. "Straight Outta Compton" group"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: NWA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 33 Across: "66. Totally embarrassed"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ALLRED

Great job if you got it right!

February 05, 2020 Down Hints: NYT Wednesday Crossword Guide

No.	Clue	Letters
1D	1. Tow job, maybe	4
2D	2. Impulse transmitter	4
3D	3. Performer without a speaking part	4
4D	4. Loads	4
5D	5. They're not just skeptics	7
6D	6. "Curiosity killed the cat," e.g.	5
7D	7. Bank no.	4
8D	8. Ski resort NNE of Santa Fe	4
9D	9. Daily run, for short?	5
10D	10. Kvetch	6
11D	11. Ceded control of	10
12D	12. Bailed-out insurance giant of 2008	3
13D	13. Better half, with "the"	3
14D	16. Mild cigar	5
15D	20. Hurry, with "it"	7
16D	23. Mock	6
17D	24. Something a seismograph detects	5
18D	25. Honolulu's historic ___ Palace	6
19D	26. Police show, say	10
20D	27. Just get (by)	3
21D	29. Deadly African snake	5
22D	30. Ivy, e.g.	7
23D	32. Mulligans, e.g.	5
24D	34. Chicago airport code	3
25D	35. Death, in Deutschland	3
26D	39. Legal org.	3
27D	42. Like some illusions	7
28D	44. Message written on a car window	6
29D	45. Blind followers	5
30D	49. Classic theater	5
31D	51. "West Side Story" woman	5
32D	53. Zoomed	4
33D	54. Racketeer's org.?	4
34D	55. Poker giveaway	4
35D	56. Really, informally	4
36D	57. Symbol of Aphrodite	4
37D	58. Deleted	4
38D	59. "Naughty!"	3
39D	60. Calamares ___ romana (seafood dish)	3

Now Let's Solve the Down Clues!

Down clues go from top to bottom. Use the letters from your across answers to help!

Clue 1 Down: "1. Tow job, maybe"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: REPO

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 2 Down: "2. Impulse transmitter"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that long nerve fiber that conducts away from the cell body of the neuron
Words that mean the same thing: axone
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: AXON

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Clue 3 Down: "3. Performer without a speaking part"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that an actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression
Words that mean the same thing: mimer, mimic, mummer
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: MIME

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 4 Down: "4. Loads"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a easy clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that the sun (or solar disc) which was the deity of a monotheistic cult under the pharaoh akhenaten
Words that mean the same thing: Aten
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: ATON

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 5 Down: "5. They're not just skeptics"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a unit of measurement for the fineness of silk or nylon or rayon
Words that mean the same thing: denier
The word looks like this: _______
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The answer is: DENIERS

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Clue 6 Down: "6. "Curiosity killed the cat," e.g."

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
Words that mean the same thing: proverb, saw, byword
The word looks like this: _____
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The answer is: ADAGE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 7 Down: "7. Bank no."

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ACCT

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Clue 8 Down: "8. Ski resort NNE of Santa Fe"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a member of the pueblo people living in northern new mexico
Words that mean the same thing: Tao, Taoist
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: TAOS

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Clue 9 Down: "9. Daily run, for short?"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a hard clue about abbreviation.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: MTWTF

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 10 Down: "10. Kvetch"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a person given to excessive complaints and crying and whining
Words that mean the same thing: moaner, bellyacher, complainer
The word looks like this: ______
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The answer is: WHINER

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 11 Down: "11. Ceded control of"

Quick Info: This answer has 10 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: __________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: HANDEDOVER

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 12 Down: "12. Bailed-out insurance giant of 2008"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: AIG

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 13 Down: "13. Better half, with "the""

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a form of address for a married woman
Words that mean the same thing: Mrs., Mr, Mister
The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: MRS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 14 Down: "16. Mild cigar"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a cigar made with light-colored tobacco
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: CLARO

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 15 Down: "20. Hurry, with "it""

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a practical joke that involves inserting a match surreptitiously between the sole and upper of the victim's shoe and then lighting it
Words that mean the same thing: pelt along, belt along, step on it
The opposite would be: linger
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: HOTFOOT

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 16 Down: "23. Mock"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that treat or speak of with contempt
The word looks like this: ______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: DERIDE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 17 Down: "24. Something a seismograph detects"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: PWAVE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 18 Down: "25. Honolulu's historic ___ Palace"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: IOLANI

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 19 Down: "26. Police show, say"

Quick Info: This answer has 10 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that of or relating to procedure
Words that mean the same thing: adjective
The opposite would be: substantive
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: PROCEDURAL

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 20 Down: "27. Just get (by)"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: EKE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 21 Down: "29. Deadly African snake"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that arboreal snake of central and southern africa whose bite is often fatal
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: MAMBA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 22 Down: "30. Ivy, e.g."

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that any plant (as ivy or periwinkle) that grows by creeping
Words that mean the same thing: crawler, tree creeper
The word looks like this: _______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: CREEPER

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 23 Down: "32. Mulligans, e.g."

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that do over, as of (part of) a house
Words that mean the same thing: refashion, remodel, reconstruct
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: REDOS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 24 Down: "34. Chicago airport code"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ORD

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 25 Down: "35. Death, in Deutschland"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a unit of weight for wool equal to about 28 pounds
The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: TOD

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 26 Down: "39. Legal org."

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a loose sleeveless outer garment made from aba cloth; worn by arabs
The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ABA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 27 Down: "42. Like some illusions"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that of or relating to or involving light or optics
Words that mean the same thing: visual, ocular, optic
The word looks like this: _______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: OPTICAL

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 28 Down: "44. Message written on a car window"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: WASHME

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 29 Down: "45. Blind followers"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: SHEEP

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 30 Down: "49. Classic theater"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ODEON

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 31 Down: "51. "West Side Story" woman"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ANITA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 32 Down: "53. Zoomed"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a easy clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that travel through the air; be airborne
Words that mean the same thing: wing, fly, flee
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: FLEW

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 33 Down: "54. Racketeer's org.?"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: USTA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 34 Down: "55. Poker giveaway"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer; according to legend an austrian governor compelled him to shoot an apple from his son's head with his crossbow (which he did successfully without mishap)
Words that mean the same thing: evidence, distinguish, tell apart
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: TELL

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 35 Down: "56. Really, informally"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: UBER

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 36 Down: "57. Symbol of Aphrodite"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that any of many shrubs of the genus rosa that bear roses
Words that mean the same thing: climb, originate, pink wine
The opposite would be: turn in, go to bed
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ROSE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 37 Down: "58. Deleted"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a easy clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: EXED

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 38 Down: "59. "Naughty!""

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that utter `tsk,' `tut,' or `tut-tut,' as in disapproval
Words that mean the same thing: tut, tut-tut
The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: TSK

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 39 Down: "60. Calamares ___ romana (seafood dish)"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about food & drink.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism
The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ALA

Great job if you got it right!

Category Breakdown

Category	Number of Clues	Percentage
General Knowledge	52	72.2%
Short Answer	15	20.8%
History	2	2.8%
Music	1	1.4%
Abbreviation	1	1.4%
Food & Drink	1	1.4%

Complete Puzzle Statistics

Metric	Value
Across Clues	33
Down Clues	39
Total Clues	72
Average Answer Length	5.2 letters
Shortest Answer	3 letters
Longest Answer	13 letters

Fun Tips to Solve Crossword Puzzles!

Start with short words first - they're usually easier!
Look for clues with blanks to fill in - these are like fill-in-the-blank questions at school
When letters cross, they must be the same in both words - this helps you check if you're right!
Today is Wednesday, and these puzzles are usually moderate level
Most clues today are about general knowledge
The average word today has about 5 letters
Remember: It's okay to take breaks and come back later with fresh eyes!
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