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Thursday, December 4, 2025

Down Clues NYT December 04, 2025 - Today's Complete Vertical Solutions

NYT Down Clues Answers December 04, 2025 - All 39 Vertical Solutions & Expert Hints

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 04, 2025 — NYT Down Clues - Thursday, December 04, 2025

Down Clues Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	December 04, 2025
Day of Week	Thursday
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. Oranges, but not apples
2 Down	2. Precocious literary resident of the Plaza Hotel
3 Down	3. One who expects the apocalyptic worst
4 Down	4. Aims to sell for, as a price
5 Down	5. Last name in "The Last Jedi"
6 Down	6. Evil one
7 Down	7. Flexible
8 Down	8. Eyebrow, essentially
9 Down	9. Sweetie
10 Down	10. Follows through on one's R.S.V.P., say
11 Down	11. Turns the volume way up
12 Down	12. Posture
13 Down	13. Toy with a scent trademarked by Hasbro
14 Down	18. Cosmetics alternative to Essie
15 Down	22. Clutch producer
16 Down	24. Mama's mama
17 Down	25. Swinton of 2024's "The Room Next Door"
18 Down	26. Hawaii, often, on a map
19 Down	28. Besmirches
20 Down	32. Head of the design firm behind One Dallas Center
21 Down	33. Noggin
22 Down	34. Stein's contents
23 Down	35. Secrete
24 Down	36. A little rusty, perhaps
25 Down	37. Element of a certain belt
26 Down	38. Period of abstinence, for some
27 Down	39. Speed equal to roughly 767 miles per hour
28 Down	42. It'll find a way, for short
29 Down	44. Noted name in clowns
30 Down	45. Falsify, as a photo
31 Down	46. Two-time Grammy-winning Easton
32 Down	48. Primitive
33 Down	49. When tripled, a 1962 Elvis movie title
34 Down	50. Go around
35 Down	51. Troupe for troops, in brief
36 Down	55. Jazz great Anita
37 Down	57. Greenhorn
38 Down	58. Input on an alcohol retailer's website
39 Down	59. Advanced degree?

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. Oranges, but not apples"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: C____S
Similar words: citrus fruit, citrous fruit
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 1

Answer:

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CITRUS

2 Down: "2. Precocious literary resident of the Plaza Hotel"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: E____E
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 2

Answer:

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ELOISE

3 Down: "3. One who expects the apocalyptic worst"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'D' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: D____R
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 3

Answer:

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DOOMER

4 Down: "4. Aims to sell for, as a price"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: A__S
Similar words: inquire, involve
Opposite of: obviate
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: inquire about
This is Down clue number 4

Answer:

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ASKS

5 Down: "5. Last name in "The Last Jedi""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'N'
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 5

Answer:

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REN

6 Down: "6. Evil one"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: S___N
Similar words: the Tempter, Old Nick
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 6

Answer:

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SATAN

7 Down: "7. Flexible"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: A___E
Similar words: spry, quick
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: moving quickly and lightly
This is Down clue number 7

Answer:

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AGILE

8 Down: "8. Eyebrow, essentially"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'C'
Similar words: electric arc, arch
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 8

Answer:

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ARC

9 Down: "9. Sweetie"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'B' and ends with 'E'
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 9

Answer:

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BAE

10 Down: "10. Follows through on one's R.S.V.P., say"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: C___S
Similar words: number, add up
Opposite of: go
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 10

Answer:

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COMES

11 Down: "11. Turns the volume way up"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: C______T
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 11

Answer:

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CRANKSIT

12 Down: "12. Posture"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: C______E
Similar words: bearing, pusher
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: a railcar where passengers ride
This is Down clue number 12

Answer:

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CARRIAGE

13 Down: "13. Toy with a scent trademarked by Hasbro"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'H'
Word pattern: P_____H
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 13

Answer:

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PLAYDOH

14 Down: "18. Cosmetics alternative to Essie"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'I'
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 14

Answer:

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OPI

15 Down: "22. Clutch producer"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'H' and ends with 'N'
Similar words: biddy
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: adult female chicken
This is Down clue number 15

Answer:

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HEN

16 Down: "24. Mama's mama"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

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NANA

17 Down: "25. Swinton of 2024's "The Room Next Door""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: T___A
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 17

Answer:

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TILDA

18 Down: "26. Hawaii, often, on a map"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: I___T
Similar words: insert, gusset
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: a small picture inserted within the bounds or a larger one
This is Down clue number 18

Answer:

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INSET

19 Down: "28. Besmirches"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: T__S
Similar words: seaman, gob
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 19

Answer:

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TARS

20 Down: "32. Head of the design firm behind One Dallas Center"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'I'
Word pattern: I___I
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 20

Answer:

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IMPEI

21 Down: "33. Noggin"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'M' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: M___N
Similar words: melon vine
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 21

Answer:

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MELON

22 Down: "34. Stein's contents"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 22

Answer:

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ALE

23 Down: "35. Secrete"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'H' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: H__E
Similar words: fell, blot out
Opposite of: show
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
This is Down clue number 23

Answer:

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HIDE

24 Down: "36. A little rusty, perhaps"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'D'
Word pattern: C______D
Similar words: eat, rust
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: cause to deteriorate due to the action of water
This is Down clue number 24

Answer:

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CORRODED

25 Down: "37. Element of a certain belt"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'D'
Word pattern: A______D
Similar words: star-shaped
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 25

Answer:

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ASTEROID

26 Down: "38. Period of abstinence, for some"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: L__T
Similar words: contribute, bestow
Opposite of: borrow
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
This is Down clue number 26

Answer:

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LENT

27 Down: "39. Speed equal to roughly 767 miles per hour"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'M' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: M_____E
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 27

Answer:

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MACHONE

28 Down: "42. It'll find a way, for short"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'G' and ends with 'S'
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 28

Answer:

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GPS

29 Down: "44. Noted name in clowns"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

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RONALD

30 Down: "45. Falsify, as a photo"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'D' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: D____R
Similar words: sophisticate, touch on
Opposite of: break
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: a licensed medical practitioner
This is Down clue number 30

Answer:

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DOCTOR

31 Down: "46. Two-time Grammy-winning Easton"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: S____A
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 31

Answer:

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SHEENA

32 Down: "48. Primitive"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'Y'
Word pattern: E___Y
Similar words: other, ahead of time
Opposite of: late
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 32

Answer:

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EARLY

33 Down: "49. When tripled, a 1962 Elvis movie title"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'G' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: G___S
Similar words: young woman, female child
Opposite of: boy
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: a young woman
This is Down clue number 33

Answer:

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GIRLS

34 Down: "50. Go around"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: O___T
Similar words: compass, field
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 34

Answer:

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ORBIT

35 Down: "51. Troupe for troops, in brief"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'U' and ends with 'O'
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 35

Answer:

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USO

36 Down: "55. Jazz great Anita"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'Y'
Word pattern: O__Y
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 36

Answer:

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ODAY

37 Down: "57. Greenhorn"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'B'
Similar words: lad, laddie
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: an awkward and inexperienced youth
This is Down clue number 37

Answer:

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CUB

38 Down: "58. Input on an alcohol retailer's website"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
Similar words: senesce, geezerhood
Opposite of: rejuvenate
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: how long something has existed
This is Down clue number 38

Answer:

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AGE

39 Down: "59. Advanced degree?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'N' and ends with 'H'
Similar words: n-th
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: last or greatest in an indefinitely large series
This is Down clue number 39

Answer:

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NTH

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.

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

May 28, 2021 NYT Clues Solutions | XWordHint

Quick Navigation - Table of Contents

Puzzle Overview & Difficulty
Across Clues (33 clues)
Down Clues (37 clues)
Category Breakdown
Complete Puzzle Statistics
Pro Solving Tips
Related Crossword Solutions

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Puzzle Overview & Difficulty Analysis

Date: Friday, May 28, 2021

Difficulty Level: Moderate Wednesday Puzzle

Total Clues: 70 (33 Across, 37 Down)

Average Word Length: 5.6 letters

May 28, 2021 NYT Clues Solutions

Master Today's Across: NYT Friday Puzzle May 28, 2021

No.	Clue	Letters
1A	1. Building with many drafts	7
2A	8. Got clean	6
3A	14. "Heavenly" dessert with a lemony filling	8
4A	16. Space between the ribs of an insect wing	6
5A	17. Unresolved detail	8
6A	18. One-pointer in horseshoes	6
7A	19. Woman's name that sounds like two letters of the alphabet	5
8A	20. Pad	4
9A	22. Without a match	4
10A	23. Econ. stat	3
11A	25. Enticing spot	8
12A	27. Gay rights pioneer Marsha P. Johnson, for one	9
13A	31. Bud's place	3
14A	32. "I'm ___, she's mine" (repeated lyric in "Do Wah Diddy Diddy")	4
15A	33. Movement to reduce frivolous lawsuits	10
16A	37. Early p.m.	3
17A	38. Renowned football club founded in 1899	7
18A	39. Golfer's concern	3
19A	40. "Vice" principal?	10
20A	42. T-Bonz treats brand	4
21A	43. Bob ___, Canadian ambassador to the U.N.	3
22A	44. Curve cutter	9
23A	46. "Isn't that strange?"	8
24A	49. Collar	3
25A	50. Resort with a "no snowboarders" policy	4
26A	51. More than outstanding	4
27A	53. They produce results	5
28A	57. Discipline based on the principles of yin and yang	6
29A	59. White House reception locale	8
30A	61. Leaves a grave impression, perhaps	6
31A	62. What's not working?	8
32A	63. Protester's cry	6
33A	64. Brand whose famous slogan contains a double negative	7

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. Building with many drafts"

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!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: BEERBAR

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 2 Across: "8. Got clean"

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 cleanse the entire body
Words that mean the same thing: bathe, bath
The word looks like this: ______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: BATHED

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 3 Across: "14. "Heavenly" dessert with a lemony filling"

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: ANGELPIE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 4 Across: "16. Space between the ribs of an insect wing"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that small space in a tissue or body part such as the area between veins on a leaf or an insect's wing
Words that mean the same thing: ring of color
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: AREOLA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 5 Across: "17. Unresolved detail"

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: LOOSEEND

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 6 Across: "18. One-pointer in horseshoes"

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 (horseshoes) the throw of a horseshoe so as to lean against (but not encircle) the stake
Words that mean the same thing: skimpy, lean, thin
The opposite would be: fat, rich
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: LEANER

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 7 Across: "19. Woman's name that sounds like two letters of the alphabet"

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!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: ESSIE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 8 Across: "20. Pad"

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 excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology
Words that mean the same thing: domiciliation, labour, prod
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: DIGS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 9 Across: "22. Without a match"

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 lacking companions or companionship
Words that mean the same thing: only, sole, lonely
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: LONE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 10 Across: "23. Econ. stat"

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 measure of an economy adopted by the united states in 1991; the total market values of goods and services produced by workers and capital within a nation's borders during a given period (usually 1 year)
Words that mean the same thing: gross domestic product
The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: GDP

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 11 Across: "25. Enticing spot"

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!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: TEASERAD

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 12 Across: "27. Gay rights pioneer Marsha P. Johnson, for one"

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!
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The answer is: TRANSICON

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 13 Across: "31. Bud's place"

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 sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
Words that mean the same thing: pinna, capitulum, spike
The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: EAR

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 14 Across: "32. "I'm ___, she's mine" (repeated lyric in "Do Wah Diddy Diddy")"

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!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: HERS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 15 Across: "33. Movement to reduce frivolous lawsuits"

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!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: TORTREFORM

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 16 Across: "37. Early p.m."

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 (nautical, aeronautical) situated at or toward the stern or tail
Words that mean the same thing: abaft, astern
The opposite would be: fore
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: AFT

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 17 Across: "38. Renowned football club founded in 1899"

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!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: ACMILAN

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 18 Across: "39. Golfer's concern"

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 statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
Words that mean the same thing: Trygve Halvden Lie, lie in, consist
The opposite would be: arise, stand
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: LIE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 19 Across: "40. "Vice" principal?"

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: DICKCHENEY

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 20 Across: "42. T-Bonz treats brand"

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: ALPO

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 21 Across: "43. Bob ___, Canadian ambassador to the U.N."

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: RAE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 22 Across: "44. Curve cutter"

Quick Info: This answer has 9 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: SCROLLSAW

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 23 Across: "46. "Isn't that strange?""

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!
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The answer is: WEIRDHUH

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 24 Across: "49. Collar"

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 tag the base runner to get him out
Words that mean the same thing: nail, cop, apprehend
The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: NAB

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 25 Across: "50. Resort with a "no snowboarders" policy"

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: ALTA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 26 Across: "51. More than outstanding"

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 long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds
Words that mean the same thing: epic poem, epos, larger-than-life
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: EPIC

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 27 Across: "53. They produce results"

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 trying something to find out about it
Words that mean the same thing: try, mental test, test
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: TESTS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 28 Across: "57. Discipline based on the principles of yin and yang"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a chinese system of slow meditative physical exercise designed for relaxation and balance and health
Words that mean the same thing: tai chi chuan, tai chi, taichichuan
The word looks like this: ______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: TAICHI

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 29 Across: "59. White House reception locale"

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: EASTROOM

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 30 Across: "61. Leaves a grave impression, perhaps"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that make an etching of
Words that mean the same thing: engrave, etch
The word looks like this: ______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ETCHES

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 31 Across: "62. What's not working?"

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!
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The answer is: FREETIME

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 32 Across: "63. Protester's cry"

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 elude, especially in a baffling way
Words that mean the same thing: stand firm, baulk, jib
The opposite would be: surrender, lend oneself
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: RESIST

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 33 Across: "64. Brand whose famous slogan contains a double negative"

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: SARALEE

Great job if you got it right!

Solve the Down: NYT Friday Puzzle May 28, 2021

No.	Clue	Letters
1D	1. Roll in the hay?	4
2D	2. 905-year-old in Genesis	4
3D	3. Clash of the titans?	4
4D	4. Throws in the towel	7
5D	5. Runs	6
6D	6. Great ___	3
7D	7. Tough skin	4
8D	8. Model's makeup, often	5
9D	9. Is for more?	3
10D	10. Bit for a fortuneteller	7
11D	11. 90s groups?	10
12D	12. First name on the Supreme Court	5
13D	13. Had the gall	5
14D	15. Post master?	13
15D	21. Not so hard	7
16D	24. Topic for a voice coach	5
17D	26. Taken in	4
18D	27. Jazz trumpeter Jones	4
19D	28. Offer you might have less interest in, for short?	4
20D	29. Ones who might use oils in a pan?	10
21D	30. Surfaces	7
22D	34. Fabric made from cellulose	5
23D	35. Seacrest's partner on morning TV	4
24D	36. Cat's 'sup?	4
25D	38. Didn't just excel on	4
26D	41. Home of Jinnah International Airport	7
27D	42. Province named for a daughter of Queen Victoria	7
28D	45. Second	6
29D	46. Word with hold or holy	5
30D	47. Lift up	5
31D	48. Job that usually requires a face covering	5
32D	52. Parts of roller coasters	4
33D	54. Potter's substance	4
34D	55. Antithesis of light reading?	4
35D	56. Aide to Captain Hook	4
36D	58. "___ Your Dog, Charlie Brown" (TV special)	3
37D	60. "Finding Nemo" setting	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. Roll in the hay?"

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 large bundle bound for storage or transport
Words that mean the same thing: Basel, Basle
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: BALE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 2 Down: "2. 905-year-old in Genesis"

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: ENOS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 3 Down: "3. Clash of the titans?"

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 an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others
Words that mean the same thing: self, self-importance, egotism
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: EGOS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 4 Down: "4. Throws in the towel"

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 leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
Words that mean the same thing: give up, step down, renounce
The opposite would be: take office
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: RESIGNS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 5 Down: "5. Runs"

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 lose blood from one's body
Words that mean the same thing: phlebotomize, shed blood, run
The word looks like this: ______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: BLEEDS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 6 Down: "6. Great ___"

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 any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all
Words that mean the same thing: aper, copycat, anthropoid
The word looks like this: ___
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The answer is: APE

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Clue 7 Down: "7. Tough skin"

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 natural outer covering of food (usually removed before eating)
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: RIND

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 8 Down: "8. Model's makeup, often"

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 strong lightweight wood of the balsa tree used especially for floats
Words that mean the same thing: Ochroma lagopus, balsa wood
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: BALSA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 9 Down: "9. Is for more?"

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 unit of surface area equal to 100 square meters
Words that mean the same thing: equal, constitute, be
The opposite would be: differ
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ARE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 10 Down: "10. Bit for a fortuneteller"

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: TEALEAF

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 11 Down: "11. 90s groups?"

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: HONORROLLS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 12 Down: "12. First name on the Supreme Court"

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: ELENA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 13 Down: "13. Had the gall"

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 take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
Words that mean the same thing: defy, presume, make bold
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: DARED

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 14 Down: "15. Post master?"

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: EDITORINCHIEF

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 15 Down: "21. Not so hard"

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 soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
Words that mean the same thing: blue-blooded, gentle, docile
The word looks like this: _______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: GENTLER

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 16 Down: "24. Topic for a voice coach"

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 property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
Words that mean the same thing: monger, rake, tilt
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: PITCH

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 17 Down: "26. Taken in"

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 perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
Words that mean the same thing: realise, fancy, get a line
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: SEEN

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 18 Down: "27. Jazz trumpeter Jones"

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: THAD

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 19 Down: "28. Offer you might have less interest in, for short?"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a expert 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: REFI

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 20 Down: "29. Ones who might use oils in a pan?"

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: ARTCRITICS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 21 Down: "30. Surfaces"

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: COMESUP

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 22 Down: "34. Fabric made from cellulose"

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 23 Down: "35. Seacrest's partner on morning TV"

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: RIPA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 24 Down: "36. Cat's 'sup?"

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 the sound made by a cat (or any sound resembling this)
Words that mean the same thing: miaul, miaow, mew
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: MEOW

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 25 Down: "38. Didn't just excel 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 succeed at easily
Words that mean the same thing: pass with flying colors, nail, sail through
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ACED

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 26 Down: "41. Home of Jinnah International Airport"

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 largest city in pakistan; located in southeastern pakistan; an industrial center and seaport on the arabian sea; former capital of pakistan
The word looks like this: _______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: KARACHI

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 27 Down: "42. Province named for a daughter of Queen Victoria"

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 one of the three prairie provinces in western canada; rich in oil and natural gas and minerals
The word looks like this: _______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ALBERTA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 28 Down: "45. Second"

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 the second of two or the second mentioned of two
The opposite would be: former
The word looks like this: ______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: LATTER

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 29 Down: "46. Word with hold or holy"

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 binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
Words that mean the same thing: H2O, piss, water supply
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: WATER

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 30 Down: "47. Lift up"

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 fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
Words that mean the same thing: uplift, intoxicate, lift up
The opposite would be: depress
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ELATE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 31 Down: "48. Job that usually requires a face covering"

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 the act of stealing
Words that mean the same thing: armed robbery, stickup, burgle
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: HEIST

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 32 Down: "52. Parts of roller coasters"

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 motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
Words that mean the same thing: motorcar, auto, railway car
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: CARS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 33 Down: "54. Potter's substance"

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 state of being covered with unclean things
Words that mean the same thing: territory, dirty, filth
The opposite would be: clean
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: SOIL

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 34 Down: "55. Antithesis of light reading?"

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 (usually) large and scholarly book
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: TOME

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 35 Down: "56. Aide to Captain Hook"

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: SMEE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 36 Down: "58. "___ Your Dog, Charlie Brown" (TV special)"

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 very light colorless element that is one of the six inert gasses; the most difficult gas to liquefy; occurs in economically extractable amounts in certain natural gases (as those found in texas and kansas)
Words that mean the same thing: helium, He, he
The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: HES

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 37 Down: "60. "Finding Nemo" setting"

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 division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
Words that mean the same thing: ocean
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: SEA

Great job if you got it right!

Category Breakdown

Category	Number of Clues	Percentage
General Knowledge	59	84.3%
Short Answer	10	14.3%
Abbreviation	1	1.4%

Complete Puzzle Statistics

Metric	Value
Across Clues	33
Down Clues	37
Total Clues	70
Average Answer Length	5.6 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 Friday, 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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