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Saturday, October 3, 2026

Quick NYT Mini Crossword October 03, 2026 (Trivia Week 1) - Solutions

Complete Solutions for NYT Mini Trivia Week 1 October 03, 2026

20 clues today. If you're stuck on any of them, scroll down — hints first, answers hidden underneath.

About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for October 03, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Saturday, October 03, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	October 03, 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 1 NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

It's a 5 by 5 grid today — five boxes across, five 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 One Fast

Read through all the clues before filling in a single square.
Start with anything three letters or shorter.
Crossing letters are your best friend for the trickier answers.
Question mark clues (?) almost always mean wordplay, not a literal answer.
Watch for the usual suspects: THE, AND, ARE, FOR, NOT.

Quick Facts

Total squares: 25 (5 × 5)
Typical solve time: well under a minute for most regulars
Good time to play: on a coffee break
Difficulty: built to be approachable

Across Clues - 10 Total

These run left to right across the grid.

Across Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Across	30. Throwing weapons for the Dark Knight
2 Across	19. Cookie, e.g.
3 Across	41. Trap in the water
4 Across	27. Get one's hands on, informally
5 Across	24. Classic Harlem ballroom
6 Across	15. Message that comes with a pointer
7 Across	20. Question in a stalemate
8 Across	57. Singing sister of Aretha
9 Across	42. Catches
10 Across	16. Symbol of love

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

Stuck on one? Hints and answers for each clue are below. A few other guides worth a look:

1 Across: "30. Throwing weapons for the Dark Knight"

Hints:

Starts with 'B', ends with 'S'.
It's a 9-letter word.
Pattern-wise it looks like: B_______S

Answer:

Click to reveal

BATARANGS

2 Across: "19. Cookie, e.g."

Hints:

Starts with 'T', ends with 'R'.
Think of it this way — someone who tracks down game.
This one runs 7 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal

TRACKER

3 Across: "41. Trap in the water"

Hints:

If that helps, the shape is: C___L
First letter's a 'C', last letter's a 'L'.
This one runs 5 letters long.

Answer:

Click to reveal

CREEL

4 Across: "27. Get one's hands on, informally"

Hints:

Short form / acronym territory here.
You could also think of it as "fuzz."
Basically, uncomplimentary terms for a policeman.

Answer:

Click to reveal

COP

5 Across: "24. Classic Harlem ballroom"

Hints:

Count on 5 letters here.
Kicks off with 'S' and wraps up with 'Y'.
Pattern-wise it looks like: S___Y

Answer:

Click to reveal

SAVOY

6 Across: "15. Message that comes with a pointer"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'Y' and wraps up with 'E'.
Count on 10 letters here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

YOUAREHERE

7 Across: "20. Question in a stalemate"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'N' and wraps up with 'T'.
This one runs 7 letters long.
Pattern-wise it looks like: N_____T

Answer:

Click to reveal

NOWWHAT

8 Across: "57. Singing sister of Aretha"

Hints:

If that helps, the shape is: E__A
Starts with 'E', ends with 'A'.
It's a 4-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ERMA

9 Across: "42. Catches"

Hints:

This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
Close enough in meaning: deliver.
It's a 3-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

HAS

10 Across: "16. Symbol of love"

Hints:

Pattern-wise it looks like: R__E
Close enough in meaning: climb.
It's a 4-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

ROSE

Down Clues - 10 Total

These run top to bottom in the grid.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	40. Weak amount of medicine
2 Down	23. Fake poster
3 Down	27. Has no control
4 Down	46. Fails to keep things down
5 Down	1. Target for surgical excision
6 Down	6. Mr. Universe contestants
7 Down	10. Man who made animals talk
8 Down	3. Country where the game of dominoes is a national pastime
9 Down	14. Camped out, say
10 Down	33. Contradict

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

Same deal here — hints then answers. You might also like:

1 Down: "40. Weak amount of medicine"

Hints:

Kicks off with 'L' and wraps up with 'E'.
You're looking for 7 letters.
Blank it out and you get: L_____E

Answer:

Click to reveal

LOWDOSE

2 Down: "23. Fake poster"

Hints:

Count on 3 letters here.
Starts with 'B', ends with 'T'.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

BOT

3 Down: "27. Has no control"

Hints:

It's a 10-letter word.
Kicks off with 'C' and wraps up with 'T'.
Pattern-wise it looks like: C________T

Answer:

Click to reveal

CANTHELPIT

4 Down: "46. Fails to keep things down"

Hints:

It's a 5-letter word.
Think of it this way — the matter ejected in vomiting.
You could also think of it as "vomitus."

Answer:

Click to reveal

BARFS

5 Down: "1. Target for surgical excision"

Hints:

This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.
Close enough in meaning: vesicle.
Count on 4 letters here.

Answer:

Click to reveal

CYST

6 Down: "6. Mr. Universe contestants"

Hints:

If that helps, the shape is: H___N
First letter's a 'H', last letter's a 'N'.
It's a 5-letter word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

HEMEN

7 Down: "10. Man who made animals talk"

Hints:

If that helps, the shape is: A___P
You're looking for 5 letters.
Think of it this way — Greek author of fables (circa 620-560 BC).

Answer:

Click to reveal

AESOP

8 Down: "3. Country where the game of dominoes is a national pastime"

Hints:

This one runs 4 letters long.
Kicks off with 'C' and wraps up with 'A'.
This is more of an abbreviation than a regular word.

Answer:

Click to reveal

CUBA

9 Down: "14. Camped out, say"

Hints:

Pattern-wise it looks like: T____D
Close enough in meaning: encamp.
Think of it this way — live in or as if in a tent.

Answer:

Click to reveal

TENTED

10 Down: "33. Contradict"

Hints:

You could also think of it as "negate."
Pattern-wise it looks like: B___E
Think of it this way — be in contradiction with.

Answer:

Click to reveal

BELIE

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Here's what tends to work if you solve these regularly:

Step-by-Step Strategy

Read it all first: Go through every clue once before writing anything down — it primes your brain even on the ones you skip.
Grab the short ones: Two and three letter answers (things like "IT" or "ON") are usually the easiest place to start.
Use the crossings: Once a couple of words are in, the crossing letters do a lot of the work for you on the harder ones.
Watch for question marks: A "?" at the end of a clue almost always signals a pun rather than a literal answer.
Keep the regulars in mind: ERA, ORE, ATE, ICE — these turn up often enough that it's worth remembering them.

Letter Tips That Really Help

E is the most common letter in English, so it's worth guessing early.
Words ending in S are usually plurals.
Blanks ("___") in a clue mean the answer fits exactly into those spaces.
An abbreviation in the clue is a signal the answer's abbreviated too.

Time Goals to Aim For

Your Time	Skill Level	What It Means
Under 30 seconds	Expert	You've clearly got the puzzle's patterns down.
30-60 seconds	Advanced	Solid pace — you're solving quickly.
1-2 minutes	Good	Right where most regular solvers land.
Over 2 minutes	Learning	Totally fine — speed comes with reps.

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

Today's Puzzle by the Numbers
Total Clues:	20
Grid Size:	5 boxes across, 5 boxes down
Total Squares:	25
Average Time:	1 minute 3 seconds
Difficulty:	Medium

Common Questions About Trivia Week 1

When does the Trivia Week 1 Mini go live?

It usually goes live around 10 PM Eastern the night before.

How long should Trivia Week 1 take me?

Anywhere from 30 seconds to a couple of minutes is typical. Don't stress if you're on the slower end at first.

Is Trivia Week 1 free to play?

It's free to play, unlike the main NYT Crossword which sits behind a paywall.

What actually makes someone good at Trivia Week 1?

Knowing the common short words, spotting wordplay quickly, and reading crossing letters well — that combination gets you most of the way there.

Does Trivia Week 1 get harder as the week goes on?

It varies day to day — Saturdays tend to be the toughest, Mondays the easiest.

Thursday, September 11, 2025

April 05, 2022 NYT Clues Solutions | XWordHint

Puzzle Overview & Difficulty Analysis

Date: Tuesday, April 05, 2022

Difficulty Level: Moderate Wednesday Puzzle

Total Clues: 76 (39 Across, 37 Down)

Average Word Length: 5.0 letters

Master Today's Across: NYT Tuesday Puzzle April 05, 2022

No.	Clue	Letters
1A	1. Doesn't include	5
2A	6. Very top	4
3A	10. Vegetable in borscht	4
4A	14. ___ cat	5
5A	15. Drifting ice	4
6A	16. Stow, as cargo	4
7A	17. Fragile art form crafted with air and heat	10
8A	19. Chair parts that tend to wear out quickly	4
9A	20. Source of bills, for short	3
10A	21. Paint application	4
11A	22. Piece of material used to strengthen a garment	5
12A	23. Props for "It's the Hard-Knock Life" in "Annie"	4
13A	25. Starter on the mound, often	10
14A	28. Censoring sounds	6
15A	30. ___ Gatos, Calif.	3
16A	31. Sch. in Columbus	3
17A	32. Supplement	5
18A	33. Longtime home appliance brand	5
19A	35. What "X" might mean	3
20A	36. Type who's out of touch with reality	9
21A	39. Veer sharply	3
22A	42. Church donation	5
23A	43. Some frozen drinks	5
24A	47. Wrath	3
25A	48. Something about nothing, perhaps	3
26A	49. Candy piece with white sprinkles	6
27A	50. Metaphorical source of some government funds	10
28A	54. Snack (on)	4
29A	55. Running on ___	5
30A	56. Burden	4
31A	58. Situation that might lead to extra time	3
32A	59. "By Jove!"	4
33A	60. Comment before a stupid stunt ... or a hint to the ends of 17-, 25-, 36- and 50-Across	10
34A	63. Jay with a "Garage"	4
35A	64. It's a thought	4
36A	65. Desktop accessory	5
37A	66. Home of the tree of knowledge	4
38A	67. Nuisance	4
39A	68. Gets ready to wash, say	5

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. Doesn't include"

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 the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
Words that mean the same thing: want, miss, deficiency
The opposite would be: have
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: LACKS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 2 Across: "6. Very top"

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 the highest point (of something)
Words that mean the same thing: peak, acme, vertex
The opposite would be: antapex
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: APEX

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 3 Across: "10. Vegetable in borscht"

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 biennial eurasian plant usually having a swollen edible root; widely cultivated as a food crop
Words that mean the same thing: beetroot, Beta vulgaris, common beet
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: BEET

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 4 Across: "14. ___ cat"

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 narrow street with walls on both sides
Words that mean the same thing: skittle alley, bowling alley, back street
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: ALLEY

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 5 Across: "15. Drifting ice"

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 flat mass of ice (smaller than an ice field) floating at sea
Words that mean the same thing: ice floe
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: FLOE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 6 Across: "16. Stow, as cargo"

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 remove with or as if with a ladle
Words that mean the same thing: load, laden, load up
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: LADE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 7 Across: "17. Fragile art form crafted with air and heat"

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: BLOWNGLASS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 8 Across: "19. Chair parts that tend to wear out quickly"

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 weapons considered collectively
Words that mean the same thing: blazonry, implements of war, arm
The opposite would be: disarm
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: ARMS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 9 Across: "20. Source of bills, for short"

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

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: atmosphere, automated teller, automatic teller
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 10 Across: "21. Paint application"

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 outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
Words that mean the same thing: cake, pelage, surface
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: COAT

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 11 Across: "22. Piece of material used to strengthen a garment"

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 a small picture inserted within the bounds or a larger one
Words that mean the same thing: gusset, insert
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: INSET

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 12 Across: "23. Props for "It's the Hard-Knock Life" in "Annie""

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 cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors
Words that mean the same thing: pout, swob, mop up
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: MOPS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 13 Across: "25. Starter on the mound, often"

Quick Info: This answer has 10 letters. It's a expert clue about celebrity/entertainment.

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: ACEPITCHER

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 14 Across: "28. Censoring sounds"

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 short high tone produced as a signal or warning
Words that mean the same thing: bleep, beep
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: BLEEPS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 15 Across: "30. ___ Gatos, Calif."

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: LOS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 16 Across: "31. Sch. in Columbus"

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: OSU

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 17 Across: "32. Supplement"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 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!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: ADDTO

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 18 Across: "33. Longtime home appliance brand"

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!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: AMANA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 19 Across: "35. What "X" might mean"

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 the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
Words that mean the same thing: 10, ten-spot, x
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: TEN

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 20 Across: "36. Type who's out of touch with reality"

Quick Info: This answer has 9 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: SPACECASE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 21 Across: "39. Veer sharply"

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 an angular shape characterized by sharp turns in alternating directions
Words that mean the same thing: zigzag, zig
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: ZAG

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 22 Across: "42. Church donation"

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 levy of one tenth of something
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: TITHE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 23 Across: "43. Some frozen drinks"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about food & drink.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that decorate with frosting
Words that mean the same thing: ice, frost
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: ICEES

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 24 Across: "47. Wrath"

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 strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
Words that mean the same thing: choler, wrath, anger
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: IRE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 25 Across: "48. Something about nothing, perhaps"

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 rapid active commotion
Words that mean the same thing: stir, hustle, bustle
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: ADO

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 26 Across: "49. Candy piece with white sprinkles"

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!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: SNOCAP

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 27 Across: "50. Metaphorical source of some government funds"

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: PORKBARREL

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 28 Across: "54. Snack (on)"

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 (yiddish) a snack or light meal
Words that mean the same thing: snack
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: NOSH

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 29 Across: "55. Running 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 gases ejected from an engine as waste products
Words that mean the same thing: smoke, reek, exhaust
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: FUMES

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 30 Across: "56. Burden"

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 an onerous or difficult concern
Words that mean the same thing: load, burden, incumbrance
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: ONUS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 31 Across: "58. Situation that might lead to extra time"

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 neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
Words that mean the same thing: marry, bond, link up
The opposite would be: disconnect, untie
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: TIE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 32 Across: "59. "By Jove!""

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!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: ISAY

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 33 Across: "60. Comment before a stupid stunt ... or a hint to the ends of 17-, 25-, 36- and 50-Across"

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: HOLDMYBEER

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 34 Across: "63. Jay with a "Garage""

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!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: LENO

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 35 Across: "64. It's a thought"

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 the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
Words that mean the same thing: thought, mind, theme
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: IDEA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 36 Across: "65. Desktop accessory"

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 any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
Words that mean the same thing: computer mouse, pussyfoot, sneak
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: MOUSE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 37 Across: "66. Home of the tree of knowledge"

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 any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
Words that mean the same thing: Shangri-la, promised land, heaven
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: EDEN

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 38 Across: "67. Nuisance"

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 a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal
Words that mean the same thing: cuss, blighter, pestis
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: PEST

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 39 Across: "68. Gets ready to wash, say"

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 category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
Words that mean the same thing: kind, form, screen out
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: SORTS

Great job if you got it right!

April 05, 2022 Down Hints: NYT Tuesday Crossword Guide

No.	Clue	Letters
1D	1. Classic rock standard with Spanish lyrics	7
2D	2. Considering everything	7
3D	3. Walked heavily	7
4D	4. London's ___ Gardens	3
5D	5. Align, as multiple devices	4
6D	6. Company with a "spokesduck"	5
7D	7. Division of the earth's crust	5
8D	8. Dawn goddess	3
9D	9. Important markings on treasure maps	3
10D	10. Mont ___, highest of the Alps	5
11D	11. A voice might be heard within this	7
12D	12. Attorney general under Ronald Reagan	7
13D	13. Lab simulation	7
14D	18. Pretend to be, at a Halloween party, say	4
15D	22. "You should never, ever do this!"	7
16D	24. Divisions for weightlifters	4
17D	26. Spot	5
18D	27. College in New Rochelle, N.Y.	4
19D	29. Soda can features	7
20D	33. Best ___ (Academy Awards category)	5
21D	34. "It doesn't excite me much"	3
22D	37. Opera set in Egypt	4
23D	38. "Micro" or "macro" subject, for short	4
24D	39. Holder of compressed data	7
25D	40. Stirred up	7
26D	41. Relevant	7
27D	44. Portmanteau for a radical environmentalist	7
28D	45. Like crosswords on Monday vis-à-vis those in the rest of the week	7
29D	46. Baseballs and basketballs, but not footballs	7
30D	49. Neglected neighborhood	4
31D	51. Turn one's attention to	5
32D	52. Parts	5
33D	53. Finish by	5
34D	57. Jazz singer Sylvia	4
35D	60. In the know	3
36D	61. Phillis Wheatley wrote one "to Neptune"	3
37D	62. "Get off the stage!"	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. Classic rock standard with Spanish lyrics"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 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: LABAMBA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 2 Down: "2. Considering everything"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 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: ALLTOLD

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 3 Down: "3. Walked heavily"

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 walk clumsily
Words that mean the same thing: clump, clomp
The word looks like this: _______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: CLOMPED

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Clue 4 Down: "4. London's ___ Gardens"

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: KEW

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 5 Down: "5. Align, as multiple devices"

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 make synchronous and adjust in time or manner
Words that mean the same thing: synchronize, synchronise
The opposite would be: desynchronize, desynchronise
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: SYNC

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Clue 6 Down: "6. Company with a "spokesduck""

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: AFLAC

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 7 Down: "7. Division of the earth's crust"

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 (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
Words that mean the same thing: shell, home plate, dental plate
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: PLATE

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Clue 8 Down: "8. Dawn goddess"

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 (greek mythology) the winged goddess of the dawn in ancient mythology; daughter of hyperion; identified with roman aurora
The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: EOS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 9 Down: "9. Important markings on treasure maps"

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 colorless odorless inert gaseous element occurring in the earth's atmosphere in trace amounts
Words that mean the same thing: hug drug, atomic number 54, XTC
The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: XES

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Clue 10 Down: "10. Mont ___, highest of the Alps"

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 a white sauce of fat, broth, and vegetables (used especially with braised meat)
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: BLANC

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 11 Down: "11. A voice might be heard within this"

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 the range within which a voice can be heard
Words that mean the same thing: hearing, earreach
The word looks like this: _______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: EARSHOT

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 12 Down: "12. Attorney general under Ronald Reagan"

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

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: EDMEESE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 13 Down: "13. Lab simulation"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 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: TESTRUN

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 14 Down: "18. Pretend to be, at a Halloween party, say"

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 state of southwestern india; a former portuguese colony
Words that mean the same thing: Goa
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: GOAS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 15 Down: "22. "You should never, ever do this!""

Quick Info: This answer has 7 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: ITSASIN

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 16 Down: "24. Divisions for weightlifters"

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 group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
Words that mean the same thing: prepare, localize, exercise set
The opposite would be: rise
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: SETS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 17 Down: "26. Spot"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a point located with respect to surface features of some region
Words that mean the same thing: localize, station, spot
The opposite would be: divest
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: PLACE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 18 Down: "27. College in New Rochelle, N.Y."

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: IONA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 19 Down: "29. Soda can features"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 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: POPTABS

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Clue 20 Down: "33. Best ___ (Academy Awards category)"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a theatrical performer
Words that mean the same thing: worker, histrion, role player
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ACTOR

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 21 Down: "34. "It doesn't excite me much""

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: MEH

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 22 Down: "37. Opera set in Egypt"

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

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: AIDA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 23 Down: "38. "Micro" or "macro" subject, for short"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 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: ECON

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Clue 24 Down: "39. Holder of compressed data"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 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: ZIPFILE

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Clue 25 Down: "40. Stirred up"

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 call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Words that mean the same thing: fire, enkindle, wake up
The opposite would be: cause to sleep, de-energize
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: AROUSED

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 26 Down: "41. Relevant"

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 relevant and appropriate
The word looks like this: _______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: GERMANE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 27 Down: "44. Portmanteau for a radical environmentalist"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 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: ECOTEUR

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 28 Down: "45. Like crosswords on Monday vis-à-vis those in the rest of the week"

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 posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
Words that mean the same thing: leisurely, well-off, easygoing
The opposite would be: difficult, uneasy
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: EASIEST

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 29 Down: "46. Baseballs and basketballs, but not footballs"

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 particular environment or walk of life
Words that mean the same thing: vault of heaven, sphere, firmament
The word looks like this: _______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: SPHERES

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 30 Down: "49. Neglected neighborhood"

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 district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions
Words that mean the same thing: slum area
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: SLUM

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 31 Down: "51. Turn one's attention to"

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: KEYON

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 32 Down: "52. Parts"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
Words that mean the same thing: character, office, function
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ROLES

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 33 Down: "53. Finish by"

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: ENDAT

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 34 Down: "57. Jazz singer Sylvia"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about celebrity/entertainment.

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: SYMS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 35 Down: "60. In the know"

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 either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh
Words that mean the same thing: hip joint, pelvis, pelvic girdle
The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: HIP

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 36 Down: "61. Phillis Wheatley wrote one "to Neptune""

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 lyric poem with complex stanza forms
The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ODE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 37 Down: "62. "Get off the stage!""

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 cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
Words that mean the same thing: snort, razz, Bronx cheer
The opposite would be: applaud
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: BOO

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Category Breakdown

Category	Number of Clues	Percentage
General Knowledge	54	71.1%
Short Answer	14	18.4%
History	3	3.9%
Abbreviation	2	2.6%
Celebrity/Entertainment	2	2.6%
Food & Drink	1	1.3%

Complete Puzzle Statistics

Metric	Value
Across Clues	39
Down Clues	37
Total Clues	76
Average Answer Length	5.0 letters
Shortest Answer	3 letters
Longest Answer	10 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 Tuesday, 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!
Ask someone for help if you need it - crosswords are more fun with friends!

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Last Updated: September 10, 2025 at 08:40 PM

Saturday, October 3, 2026

XWordHint Crossword Answers October 03, 2026 | 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 (34 clues)
Across Clues - Detailed Hints
Down Clues Table (36 clues)
Down Clues - Detailed Hints
Expert Solving Strategies
Today's Puzzle Statistics

October 03, 2026 NYT Crossword Solutions

Today's Puzzle Difficulty: Medium

Pro Tip: Start with the fill-in-the-blank clues - they're usually the easiest entry points!

Across Clues - Complete List

No.	Clue	Letters
1A	1. Five-note jingle for "The Gift That Grows"	10
2A	11. Tech news site	4
3A	15. Message that comes with a pointer	10
4A	16. Symbol of love	4
5A	17. Changes in form, but not in essence	10
6A	18. To: Abbr.	4
7A	19. Cookie, e.g.	7
8A	20. Question in a stalemate	7
9A	22. Urge	3
10A	23. "Show some manners!"	8
11A	24. Classic Harlem ballroom	5
12A	27. Get one's hands on, informally	3
13A	28. Did a boring job?	5
14A	29. Hot environment	4
15A	30. Throwing weapons for the Dark Knight	9
16A	32. Zip	3
17A	33. Indie music's ___ Iver	3
18A	34. Sword's alternative	3
19A	35. Chinese steamed bun	3
20A	37. Supplementary materials accompanying a home movie purchase	9
21A	40. Doozy	4
22A	41. Trap in the water	5
23A	42. Catches	3
24A	43. Ticket selector	5
25A	44. Thorough, say	8
26A	46. Rihanna's "Take a ___" (2008)	3
27A	47. (The) shaft, so to speak	7
28A	48. Not all there upstairs?	7
29A	52. Some altarations?	4
30A	53. Burkina Faso, before 1984	10
31A	55. Captain in Melville's "Billy Budd"	4
32A	56. Renowned naturalist buried at Rwanda's Karisoke Research Center	10
33A	57. Singing sister of Aretha	4
34A	58. Nervously inhales?	10

Across Clues - Strategic Hints

1A: "1. Five-note jingle for "The Gift That Grows""

10 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Pattern: __________

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Answer: CHCHCHCHIA

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2A: "11. Tech news site"

4 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ____

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Answer: CNET

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3A: "15. Message that comes with a pointer"

10 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Pattern: __________

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Answer: YOUAREHERE

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4A: "16. Symbol of love"

4 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Think of something that any of many shrubs of the genus rosa that bear roses
Similar words include: lift, come up, blush wine
Opposite of: set, go to bed

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Answer: ROSE

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5A: "17. Changes in form, but not in essence"

10 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Think of something that the product of vaporization of a solid
Similar words include: sublimate, subtilize, distill
Pattern: __________

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Answer: SUBLIMATES

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6A: "18. To: Abbr."

4 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ____

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Answer: ATTN

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7A: "19. Cookie, e.g."

7 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Think of something that someone who tracks down game
Pattern: _______

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Answer: TRACKER

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8A: "20. Question in a stalemate"

7 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Pattern: _______

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Answer: NOWWHAT

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9A: "22. Urge"

3 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

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

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Answer: YEN

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10A: "23. "Show some manners!""

8 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ________

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Answer: BEPOLITE

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11A: "24. Classic Harlem ballroom"

5 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a geographical region of historical importance; a former duchy in what is now southwestern france, western switzerland, and northwestern italy
Similar words include: savoy cabbage
Pattern: _____

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Answer: SAVOY

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12A: "27. Get one's hands on, informally"

3 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Think of something that uncomplimentary terms for a policeman
Similar words include: pick up, snitch, hook
Pattern: ___

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Answer: COP

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13A: "28. Did a boring job?"

5 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

Think of something that get from the earth by excavation
Similar words include: mine
Opposite of: unmined

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Answer: MINED

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14A: "29. Hot environment"

4 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Think of something that kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting
Pattern: ____

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Answer: OVEN

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15A: "30. Throwing weapons for the Dark Knight"

9 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Pattern: _________

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Answer: BATARANGS

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16A: "32. Zip"

3 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a quantity of no importance
Similar words include: nothing, naught, aught
Pattern: ___

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Answer: NIL

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17A: "33. Indie music's ___ Iver"

3 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ___

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Answer: BON

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18A: "34. Sword's alternative"

3 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
Similar words include: indite, playpen, compose
Pattern: ___

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Answer: PEN

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19A: "35. Chinese steamed bun"

3 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ___

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Answer: BAO

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20A: "37. Supplementary materials accompanying a home movie purchase"

9 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Pattern: _________

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Answer: DVDEXTRAS

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21A: "40. Doozy"

4 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a very attractive or seductive looking woman
Similar words include: dish, looker, smasher
Pattern: ____

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Answer: LULU

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22A: "41. Trap in the water"

5 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a wicker basket used by anglers to hold fish
Pattern: _____

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Answer: CREEL

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23A: "42. Catches"

3 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Think of something that (astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day
Similar words include: receive, deliver, HA
Opposite of: refuse, abstain

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Answer: HAS

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24A: "43. Ticket selector"

5 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a citizen who has a legal right to vote
Similar words include: elector
Pattern: _____

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Answer: VOTER

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25A: "44. Thorough, say"

8 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Think of something that provide details for
Similar words include: elaborate, elaborated, detail
Pattern: ________

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Answer: DETAILED

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26A: "46. Rihanna's "Take a ___" (2008)"

3 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
Similar words include: bend, curtain call, bowing
Pattern: ___

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Answer: BOW

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27A: "47. (The) shaft, so to speak"

7 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Pattern: _______

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Answer: RAWDEAL

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28A: "48. Not all there upstairs?"

7 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

Pattern: _______

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Answer: BALDISH

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29A: "52. Some altarations?"

4 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Think of something that an artificial language that is a revision and simplification of esperanto
Similar words include: Ido
Pattern: ____

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Answer: IDOS

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30A: "53. Burkina Faso, before 1984"

10 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Pattern: __________

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Answer: UPPERVOLTA

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31A: "55. Captain in Melville's "Billy Budd""

4 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ____

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Answer: VERE

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32A: "56. Renowned naturalist buried at Rwanda's Karisoke Research Center"

10 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

Pattern: __________

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Answer: DIANFOSSEY

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33A: "57. Singing sister of Aretha"

4 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ____

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Answer: ERMA

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34A: "58. Nervously inhales?"

10 letters Category: Proper Noun

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Pattern: __________

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Answer: STRESSEATS

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Down Clues - Complete List

No.	Clue	Letters
1D	1. Target for surgical excision	4
2D	2. Time	4
3D	3. Country where the game of dominoes is a national pastime	4
4D	4. Characterized by great happiness	7
5D	5. "Sheesh!"	6
6D	6. Mr. Universe contestants	5
7D	7. Burn	4
8D	8. All worked (up)	3
9D	9. Greek actress who brought Elektra, Penelope, Antigone and Helen of Troy to the screen	10
10D	10. Man who made animals talk	5
11D	11. Stumble home after a night out, say	7
12D	12. Just	10
13D	13. Something you may be willing to hold?	10
14D	14. Camped out, say	6
15D	21. Maya Angelou's "Phenomenal ___"	5
16D	23. Fake poster	3
17D	24. "___ of Frankenstein" (1939 movie sequel)	3
18D	25. Person who gets a lot of texts?	10
19D	26. Sluglike creature known for its soft, water-repellent skin	10
20D	27. Has no control	10
21D	30. Word with shadow or shoe	3
22D	31. Lo-___	3
23D	33. Contradict	5
24D	36. Abba's "___ Last Summer"	3
25D	38. Outlet for the Jordan River	7
26D	39. Super-keen	3
27D	40. Weak amount of medicine	7
28D	41. Primary PC storage	6
29D	43. EX30, EX40 and XC60	6
30D	45. Praises	5
31D	46. Fails to keep things down	5
32D	48. Nota ___	4
33D	49. Classic film character who says "Kiss me. Kiss me as if it were the last time"	4
34D	50. Proofreader's command	4
35D	51. Kansas' Fort ___	4
36D	54. Swinger's goal, perhaps	3

Down Clues - Strategic Hints

1D: "1. Target for surgical excision"

4 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a closed sac that develops abnormally in some body structure
Similar words include: vesicle
Pattern: ____

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Answer: CYST

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2D: "2. Time"

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
Similar words include: 60 minutes, hr, minute
Pattern: ____

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Answer: HOUR

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3D: "3. Country where the game of dominoes is a national pastime"

4 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a communist state in the caribbean on the island of cuba
Similar words include: Republic of Cuba
Pattern: ____

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Answer: CUBA

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4D: "4. Characterized by great happiness"

7 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Think of something that (greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher
Similar words include: prosperous, genus Halcyon, Alcyone
Pattern: _______

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Answer: HALCYON

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5D: "5. "Sheesh!""

6 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ______

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Answer: CRIKEY

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6D: "6. Mr. Universe contestants"

5 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Pattern: _____

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Answer: HEMEN

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7D: "7. Burn"

4 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a charred substance
Similar words include: cleaning lady, charr, coal
Pattern: ____

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Answer: CHAR

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8D: "8. All worked (up)"

3 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Think of something that made warm or hot (`het' is a dialectal variant of `heated')
Similar words include: heated, het up, heated up
Pattern: ___

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Answer: HET

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9D: "9. Greek actress who brought Elektra, Penelope, Antigone and Helen of Troy to the screen"

10 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Pattern: __________

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Answer: IRENEPAPAS

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10D: "10. Man who made animals talk"

5 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Think of something that greek author of fables (circa 620-560 bc)
Pattern: _____

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Answer: AESOP

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11D: "11. Stumble home after a night out, say"

7 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Pattern: _______

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Answer: CRAWLIN

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12D: "12. Just"

10 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Pattern: __________

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Answer: NOTHINGBUT

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13D: "13. Something you may be willing to hold?"

10 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Pattern: __________

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Answer: ESTATESALE

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14D: "14. Camped out, say"

6 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Think of something that live in or as if in a tent
Similar words include: encamp, bivouac, camp
Pattern: ______

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Answer: TENTED

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15D: "21. Maya Angelou's "Phenomenal ___""

5 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Think of something that an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
Similar words include: cleaning lady, womanhood, adult female
Opposite of: man

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Answer: WOMAN

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16D: "23. Fake poster"

3 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

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

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Answer: BOT

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17D: "24. "___ of Frankenstein" (1939 movie sequel)"

3 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a male human offspring
Similar words include: boy, Logos, Word
Opposite of: daughter, girl

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Answer: SON

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18D: "25. Person who gets a lot of texts?"

10 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Pattern: __________

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Answer: AVIDREADER

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19D: "26. Sluglike creature known for its soft, water-repellent skin"

10 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Pattern: __________

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Answer: VELVETWORM

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20D: "27. Has no control"

10 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

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Pattern: __________

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Answer: CANTHELPIT

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21D: "30. Word with shadow or shoe"

3 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
Similar words include: boxful, corner, box seat
Opposite of: unbox

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Answer: BOX

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22D: "31. Lo-___"

3 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a widely distributed system consisting of all the cells able to ingest bacteria or colloidal particles etc, except for certain white blood cells
Similar words include: reticuloendothelial system, ray, atomic number 75
Pattern: ___

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Answer: RES

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23D: "33. Contradict"

5 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Think of something that be in contradiction with
Similar words include: contradict, misrepresent, negate
Pattern: _____

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Answer: BELIE

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24D: "36. Abba's "___ Last Summer""

3 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ___

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Answer: OUR

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25D: "38. Outlet for the Jordan River"

7 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Pattern: _______

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Answer: DEADSEA

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26D: "39. Super-keen"

3 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Think of something that a unit of absorbed ionizing radiation equal to 100 ergs per gram of irradiated material
Similar words include: radian
Pattern: ___

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Answer: RAD

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27D: "40. Weak amount of medicine"

7 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

Pattern: _______

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Answer: LOWDOSE

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28D: "41. Primary PC storage"

6 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ______

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Answer: CDRIVE

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29D: "43. EX30, EX40 and XC60"

6 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ______

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Answer: VOLVOS

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30D: "45. Praises"

5 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Think of something that praise, glorify, or honor
Similar words include: laud, extol, glorify
Pattern: _____

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Answer: LAUDS

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31D: "46. Fails to keep things down"

5 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Think of something that the matter ejected in vomiting
Similar words include: sick, honk, barf
Opposite of: keep down

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Answer: BARFS

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32D: "48. Nota ___"

4 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ____

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Answer: BENE

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33D: "49. Classic film character who says "Kiss me. Kiss me as if it were the last time""

4 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

Pattern: ____

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Answer: ILSA

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34D: "50. Proofreader's command"

4 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Think of something that printing: cancel, as of a correction or deletion
Pattern: ____

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Answer: STET

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35D: "51. Kansas' Fort ___"

4 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

Think of something that united states lawyer and politician who formulated a production code that prescribed the moral content of united states films from 1930 to 1966 (1879-1954)
Similar words include: Arthur Garfield Hays, Will Hays, William Harrison Hays
Pattern: ____

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Answer: HAYS

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36D: "54. Swinger's goal, perhaps"

3 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

Think of something that (golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course
Similar words include: equation, equality, equivalence
Pattern: ___

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Answer: PAR

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34 Across Clues

36 Down Clues

70 Total Clues

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Saturday, October 3, 2026

Quick NYT Mini Crossword October 03, 2026 (Trivia Week 1) - Solutions

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Across Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

1 Across: "30. Throwing weapons for the Dark Knight"

2 Across: "19. Cookie, e.g."

3 Across: "41. Trap in the water"

4 Across: "27. Get one's hands on, informally"

5 Across: "24. Classic Harlem ballroom"

6 Across: "15. Message that comes with a pointer"

7 Across: "20. Question in a stalemate"

8 Across: "57. Singing sister of Aretha"

9 Across: "42. Catches"

10 Across: "16. Symbol of love"

Down Clues - 10 Total

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

1 Down: "40. Weak amount of medicine"

2 Down: "23. Fake poster"

3 Down: "27. Has no control"

4 Down: "46. Fails to keep things down"

5 Down: "1. Target for surgical excision"

6 Down: "6. Mr. Universe contestants"

7 Down: "10. Man who made animals talk"

8 Down: "3. Country where the game of dominoes is a national pastime"

9 Down: "14. Camped out, say"

10 Down: "33. Contradict"

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Thursday, September 11, 2025

April 05, 2022 NYT Clues Solutions | XWordHint

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Master Today's Across: NYT Tuesday Puzzle April 05, 2022

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Clue 1 Across: "1. Doesn't include"

Clue 2 Across: "6. Very top"

Clue 3 Across: "10. Vegetable in borscht"

Clue 4 Across: "14. ___ cat"

Clue 5 Across: "15. Drifting ice"

Clue 6 Across: "16. Stow, as cargo"

Clue 7 Across: "17. Fragile art form crafted with air and heat"

Clue 8 Across: "19. Chair parts that tend to wear out quickly"

Clue 9 Across: "20. Source of bills, for short"

Clue 10 Across: "21. Paint application"

Clue 11 Across: "22. Piece of material used to strengthen a garment"

Clue 12 Across: "23. Props for "It's the Hard-Knock Life" in "Annie""

Clue 13 Across: "25. Starter on the mound, often"

Clue 14 Across: "28. Censoring sounds"

Clue 15 Across: "30. ___ Gatos, Calif."

Clue 16 Across: "31. Sch. in Columbus"

Clue 17 Across: "32. Supplement"

Clue 18 Across: "33. Longtime home appliance brand"

Clue 19 Across: "35. What "X" might mean"

Clue 20 Across: "36. Type who's out of touch with reality"

Clue 21 Across: "39. Veer sharply"

Clue 22 Across: "42. Church donation"

Clue 23 Across: "43. Some frozen drinks"

Clue 24 Across: "47. Wrath"

Clue 25 Across: "48. Something about nothing, perhaps"

Clue 26 Across: "49. Candy piece with white sprinkles"

Clue 27 Across: "50. Metaphorical source of some government funds"

Clue 28 Across: "54. Snack (on)"

Clue 29 Across: "55. Running on ___"

Clue 30 Across: "56. Burden"

Clue 31 Across: "58. Situation that might lead to extra time"