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Friday, November 28, 2025

NYT Down Crossword November 28, 2025 - Master All 35 Top-to-Bottom Clues

Friday's NYT Down Nov 28 - Full Vertical Grid Solutions

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 35 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 November 28, 2025 — NYT Down Clues - Friday, November 28, 2025

Down Clues Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	November 28, 2025
Day of Week	Friday
Total Down Clues	35 clues
Direction	Vertical (Top to Bottom)
Difficulty	Medium

All Down Clues - Complete List

Here are all 35 Down clues for today's puzzle. These go vertically from top to bottom.

Complete Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	1. Words of affirmation
2 Down	2. Sam's wife in "The Lord of the Rings"
3 Down	3. Setting of the 1888 painting "Café Terrace at Night"
4 Down	4. Genre for Toots and the Maytals
5 Down	5. Bishop for whom a neighborhood in Paris is named
6 Down	6. Junk food that, ironically, has an exercise in its name
7 Down	7. Runs
8 Down	8. Rap figures, for short
9 Down	9. Similarly
10 Down	10. Flash mob group, perhaps
11 Down	11. Decide where to stay
12 Down	12. One wearing the Star of Life emblem, for short
13 Down	13. "Quite so"
14 Down	15. Back in the race?
15 Down	21. French name meaning "born again"
16 Down	23. "Mind your own beeswax!"
17 Down	24. It's not constructive
18 Down	25. Game division
19 Down	26. "I saw that!"
20 Down	28. Eccentric
21 Down	29. Colorful capsule that splatters
22 Down	31. Like samples
23 Down	33. Appetizer
24 Down	34. Anchors might be seen on them
25 Down	35. ___-Latino
26 Down	36. Funny Fred
27 Down	38. Picks up
28 Down	41. Literary protagonist who "generally gave herself very good advice (though she very seldom followed it)"
29 Down	42. Some hailstone "souvenirs"
30 Down	43. "Oof, sounds terrible!"
31 Down	45. Top-tier
32 Down	47. Softball question
33 Down	48. José ___ (Mexican food brand)
34 Down	49. Humble dwelling
35 Down	50. Served as

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. Words of affirmation"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'L'
Word pattern: I___L
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 1

Answer:

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IWILL

2 Down: "2. Sam's wife in "The Lord of the Rings""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: R___E
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 2

Answer:

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ROSIE

3 Down: "3. Setting of the 1888 painting "Café Terrace at Night""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: A___S
Similar words: earnest money
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: money given by a buyer to a seller to bind a contract
This is Down clue number 3

Answer:

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ARLES

4 Down: "4. Genre for Toots and the Maytals"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'A'
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 4

Answer:

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SKA

5 Down: "5. Bishop for whom a neighborhood in Paris is named"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: S_____S
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 5

Answer:

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STDENIS

6 Down: "6. Junk food that, ironically, has an exercise in its name"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 11 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: C_________S
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 6

Answer:

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CHEESECURLS

7 Down: "7. Runs"

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: vent, air out
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: affected manners intended to impress others
This is Down clue number 7

Answer:

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AIRS

8 Down: "8. Rap figures, for short"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'M' and ends with 'S'
Similar words: megahertz, Mc
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: one million periods per second
This is Down clue number 8

Answer:

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MCS

9 Down: "9. Similarly"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'D'
Word pattern: I____D
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 9

Answer:

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INKIND

10 Down: "10. Flash mob group, perhaps"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 11 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'D' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: D_________E
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 10

Answer:

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DANCETROUPE

11 Down: "11. Decide where to stay"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'B' and ends with 'M'
Word pattern: B_______M
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 11

Answer:

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BOOKAROOM

12 Down: "12. One wearing the Star of Life emblem, for short"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'T'
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 12

Answer:

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EMT

13 Down: "13. "Quite so""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'S'
Similar words: si, te
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 13

Answer:

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TIS

14 Down: "15. Back in the race?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: E_____E
Similar words: second, certify
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: be behind; approve of
This is Down clue number 14

Answer:

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ENDORSE

15 Down: "21. French name meaning "born again""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: R__E
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 15

Answer:

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RENE

16 Down: "23. "Mind your own beeswax!""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 11 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: S_________T
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 16

Answer:

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STAYOUTOFIT

17 Down: "24. It's not constructive"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 11 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'B' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: B_________E
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 17

Answer:

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BADATTITUDE

18 Down: "25. Game division"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: T__N
Similar words: wrench, call on
Opposite of: unbend
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: a circular segment of a curve
This is Down clue number 18

Answer:

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TURN

19 Down: "26. "I saw that!""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'H' and ends with 'Y'
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 19

Answer:

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HEY

20 Down: "28. Eccentric"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'D' and ends with 'Y'
Word pattern: D___Y
Similar words: nuts, batty
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
This is Down clue number 20

Answer:

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DOTTY

21 Down: "29. Colorful capsule that splatters"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'L'
Word pattern: P_______L
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 21

Answer:

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PAINTBALL

22 Down: "31. Like samples"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'F' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: F__E
Similar words: justify, innocent
Opposite of: obstruct
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: people who are free
This is Down clue number 22

Answer:

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FREE

23 Down: "33. Appetizer"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: S_____R
Similar words: starter motor, newcomer
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: an electric motor for starting an engine
This is Down clue number 23

Answer:

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STARTER

24 Down: "34. Anchors might be seen on them"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'S'
Similar words: television set, boob tube
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 24

Answer:

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TVS

25 Down: "35. ___-Latino"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: A__O
Similar words: Afro hairdo
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: a rounded thickly curled hairdo
This is Down clue number 25

Answer:

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AFRO

26 Down: "36. Funny Fred"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: A_____N
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 26

Answer:

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ARMISEN

27 Down: "38. Picks up"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: S____S
Similar words: Mary Jane, locoweed
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: a general conscious awareness
This is Down clue number 27

Answer:

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SENSES

28 Down: "41. Literary protagonist who "generally gave herself very good advice (though she very seldom followed it)""

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
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 28

Answer:

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ALICE

29 Down: "42. Some hailstone "souvenirs""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'D' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: D___S
Similar words: slit, ding
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening)
This is Down clue number 29

Answer:

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DENTS

30 Down: "43. "Oof, sounds terrible!""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'H'
Word pattern: Y___H
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 30

Answer:

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YEESH

31 Down: "45. Top-tier"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: A__E
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 31

Answer:

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AONE

32 Down: "47. Softball question"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'B'
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: an easy return of a tennis ball in a high arc
This is Down clue number 32

Answer:

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LOB

33 Down: "48. José ___ (Mexican food brand)"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'E'
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 33

Answer:

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OLE

34 Down: "49. Humble dwelling"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'H' and ends with 'T'
Similar words: shack, field hut
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: temporary military shelter
This is Down clue number 34

Answer:

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HUT

35 Down: "50. Served as"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'W' and ends with 'S'
Similar words: personify, follow
Opposite of: differ
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific
This is Down clue number 35

Answer:

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WAS

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 35 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.

Monday, September 15, 2025

August 13, 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, August 13, 2021

Difficulty Level: Moderate Wednesday Puzzle

Total Clues: 70 (33 Across, 37 Down)

Average Word Length: 5.5 letters

August 13, 2021 NYT Clues Solutions

Master Today's Across: NYT Friday Puzzle August 13, 2021

No.	Clue	Letters
1A	1. Breakout performance	8
2A	9. Some diner orders	6
3A	15. Mocking response to whining	8
4A	16. Stick	6
5A	17. "Did you really just say that?"	8
6A	18. Midwest city that shares its name with a suburb of Phoenix	6
7A	19. One way to take a stand, ironically?	5
8A	20. End up choosing	8
9A	22. Close	4
10A	24. Speeds	4
11A	25. Serves the purpose of	6
12A	28. Brand with the flavors Grabbin' Grape and Blazin' Blueberry	3
13A	29. Active ingredient in marijuana, for short	3
14A	32. They might claim that things are fixed	10
15A	34. Bay ___ (certain horse)	4
16A	36. Bit of metal texturing	5
17A	37. Follower of twenty- or thirty-	3
18A	38. Hint	5
19A	39. Org. behind the Carl Sagan Center	4
20A	40. Hardly a cheapskate	10
21A	42. Cardi B's "___ Bad"	3
22A	43. Choler	3
23A	44. Setting in Marvel Comics	6
24A	45. Wind with a three-octave range	4
25A	47. Where majors have majors, in brief?	4
26A	48. Track #1 on the Beatles compilation album "1"	8
27A	51. That's a wrap!	5
28A	55. Pioneering Ford auto	6
29A	56. Ticket line?	8
30A	58. Handsome guy	6
31A	59. When Harry first shared a ride with Sally, e.g.	8
32A	60. Father of Hecate	6
33A	61. Person who is willfully alone?	8

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. Breakout performance"

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: STARTURN

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 2 Across: "9. Some diner orders"

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 chopped meat mixed with potatoes and browned
Words that mean the same thing: haschisch, hashish, hash
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: HASHES

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 3 Across: "15. Mocking response to whining"

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: OHBOOHOO

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 4 Across: "16. Stick"

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 be compatible or in accordance with
Words that mean the same thing: bind, cleave, stick by
The word looks like this: ______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ADHERE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 5 Across: "17. "Did you really just say that?""

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: WAITWHAT

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 6 Across: "18. Midwest city that shares its name with a suburb of Phoenix"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a city in central illinois on the illinois river
The word looks like this: ______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: PEORIA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 7 Across: "19. One way to take a stand, ironically?"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 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: SITIN

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 8 Across: "20. End up choosing"

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: SETTLEON

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 9 Across: "22. Close"

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 move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
Words that mean the same thing: exclude, keep out, closed
The opposite would be: admit, open
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: SHUT

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 10 Across: "24. Speeds"

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

Here's how to solve it:

Words that mean the same thing: belt along, rush, bucket along
The opposite would be: linger
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: HIES

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 11 Across: "25. Serves the purpose of"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 12 Across: "28. Brand with the flavors Grabbin' Grape and Blazin' Blueberry"

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!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: HIC

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 13 Across: "29. Active ingredient in marijuana, 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 psychoactive substance present in marijuana
Words that mean the same thing: tetrahydrocannabinol
The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: THC

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 14 Across: "32. They might claim that things are fixed"

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: SORELOSERS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 15 Across: "34. Bay ___ (certain horse)"

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 soft sheepskin leather that is colored and finished to resemble morocco; used in bookbinding
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: ROAN

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 16 Across: "36. Bit of metal texturing"

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: KNURL

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 17 Across: "37. Follower of twenty- or thirty-"

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 not divisible by two
Words that mean the same thing: unexpended, funny, remaining
The opposite would be: even
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: ODD

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 18 Across: "38. Hint"

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 slight but appreciable amount
Words that mean the same thing: touch, jot, speck
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: TINGE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 19 Across: "39. Org. behind the Carl Sagan Center"

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: SETI

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 20 Across: "40. Hardly a cheapskate"

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: BIGSPENDER

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 21 Across: "42. Cardi B's "___ Bad""

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!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: SHE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 22 Across: "43. Choler"

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: anger, wrath, choler
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 23 Across: "44. Setting in Marvel Comics"

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 (norse mythology) the heavenly dwelling of the norse gods (the aesir) and slain war heroes
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: ASGARD

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 24 Across: "45. Wind with a three-octave range"

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 slender double-reed instrument; a woodwind with a conical bore and a double-reed mouthpiece
Words that mean the same thing: hautbois, hautboy
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: OBOE

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Clue 25 Across: "47. Where majors have majors, in brief?"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a training program to prepare college students to be commissioned officers
Words that mean the same thing: Reserve Officers Training Corps
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: ROTC

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Clue 26 Across: "48. Track #1 on the Beatles compilation album "1""

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

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ________
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The answer is: LOVEMEDO

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Clue 27 Across: "51. That's a wrap!"

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 various thermoplastic resins used to make things
The word looks like this: _____
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The answer is: SARAN

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Clue 28 Across: "55. Pioneering Ford auto"

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

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ______
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The answer is: MODELA

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Clue 29 Across: "56. Ticket line?"

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: ________
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The answer is: ADMITONE

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Clue 30 Across: "58. Handsome guy"

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 any handsome young man
Words that mean the same thing: genus Adonis
The word looks like this: ______
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The answer is: ADONIS

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Clue 31 Across: "59. When Harry first shared a ride with Sally, e.g."

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: MEETCUTE

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Clue 32 Across: "60. Father of Hecate"

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

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ______
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The answer is: PERSES

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Clue 33 Across: "61. Person who is willfully alone?"

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: SOLEHEIR

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Down Clues Decoded - Friday NYT Crossword August 13, 2021

No.	Clue	Letters
1D	1. Plants	4
2D	2. Neighbor of a Malay	4
3D	3. ___ much	4
4D	4. Revolutionary inventions in the cooking world?	15
5D	5. Campaign Q&A	8
6D	6. [Thinking ...]	3
7D	7. Put down, in a way	5
8D	8. Put down, in a way	4
9D	9. Study of touch, as with smartphone screens	7
10D	10. Artist behind the best-selling album of the 21st century (30+ million units)	5
11D	11. Close-to-the-ground sports feat	15
12D	12. "My ___!"	4
13D	13. Pseudonymous children's author Hunter	4
14D	14. With 55-Down, oceanographer's aid	3
15D	21. Even more, perhaps	6
16D	23. Camp show grp.	3
17D	25. Bidding considerations	4
18D	26. Traffic directors?	5
19D	27. It's "rarely pure and never simple," Oscar Wilde once wrote	5
20D	28. Target of some trimming	5
21D	30. Insight offerer	5
22D	31. Baller, in old lingo	5
23D	33. Do in the evening	6
24D	35. Lead-in to core or fest	4
25D	38. Bikini, e.g.	8
26D	40. Natural material used for fuel	7
27D	41. Kung ___	3
28D	46. Refute	5
29D	47. Title of hits by Garth Brooks and Lil Nas X	5
30D	48. Rich source	4
31D	49. Something carbon monoxide lacks	4
32D	50. Blocks	4
33D	52. Philanderer	4
34D	53. The "A" of A.D.L.	4
35D	54. "I ___ saw true beauty till this night": Romeo	4
36D	55. See 14-Down	3
37D	57. Brooks of "Spaceballs"	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. Plants"

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 adult female hog
Words that mean the same thing: inseminate, sow, seed
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: SOWS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 2 Down: "2. Neighbor of a Malay"

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 native or inhabitant of thailand
Words that mean the same thing: Tai, Central Thai, Siamese
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: THAI

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Clue 3 Down: "3. ___ much"

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: ____
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The answer is: ABIT

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Clue 4 Down: "4. Revolutionary inventions in the cooking world?"

Quick Info: This answer has 15 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: _______________
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The answer is: ROTISSERIEOVENS

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Clue 5 Down: "5. Campaign Q&A"

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: ________
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The answer is: TOWNHALL

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Clue 6 Down: "6. [Thinking ...]"

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: ___
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The answer is: UHH

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Clue 7 Down: "7. Put down, in a way"

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 piece of meat roasted or for roasting and of a size for slicing into more than one portion
Words that mean the same thing: make fun, blackguard, laugh at
The word looks like this: _____
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The answer is: ROAST

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Clue 8 Down: "8. Put down, in a way"

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 brief written record
Words that mean the same thing: musical note, mark, preeminence
The opposite would be: ignore
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The answer is: NOTE

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Clue 9 Down: "9. Study of touch, as with smartphone screens"

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: HAPTICS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 10 Down: "10. Artist behind the best-selling album of the 21st century (30+ million units)"

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

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: _____
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The answer is: ADELE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 11 Down: "11. Close-to-the-ground sports feat"

Quick Info: This answer has 15 letters. It's a hard clue about sports.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: _______________
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The answer is: SHOESTRINGCATCH

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Clue 12 Down: "12. "My ___!""

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 man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
Words that mean the same thing: hero sandwich, hoagie, Hero of Alexandria
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: HERO

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 13 Down: "13. Pseudonymous children's author Hunter"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that an early name of ireland that is now used in poetry
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: ERIN

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 14 Down: "14. With 55-Down, oceanographer's aid"

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

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: ___
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The answer is: SEA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 15 Down: "21. Even more, perhaps"

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 one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
Words that mean the same thing: third base, third gear, tierce
The word looks like this: ______
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The answer is: THIRDS

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Clue 16 Down: "23. Camp show grp."

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: USO

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 17 Down: "25. Bidding considerations"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that inquire about
Words that mean the same thing: postulate, expect, inquire
The opposite would be: obviate
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The answer is: ASKS

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Clue 18 Down: "26. Traffic directors?"

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

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This could be something that any cone-shaped artifact
Words that mean the same thing: swindle, memorize, memorise
The word looks like this: _____
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The answer is: CONES

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Clue 19 Down: "27. It's "rarely pure and never simple," Oscar Wilde once wrote"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a fact that has been verified
Words that mean the same thing: true statement, the true, verity
The opposite would be: inaccuracy, falsity
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The answer is: TRUTH

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Clue 20 Down: "28. Target of some trimming"

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 fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
Words that mean the same thing: evade, dodge, elude
The word looks like this: _____
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The answer is: HEDGE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 21 Down: "30. Insight offerer"

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: HONDA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 22 Down: "31. Baller, in old lingo"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that an athlete who plays basketball
Words that mean the same thing: basketeer, basketball player
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: CAGER

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 23 Down: "33. Do in the evening"

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 party of people assembled in the evening (usually at a private house)
The word looks like this: ______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: SOIREE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 24 Down: "35. Lead-in to core or fest"

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 insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or boringly studious
Words that mean the same thing: grind, dweeb, wonk
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: NERD

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 25 Down: "38. Bikini, e.g."

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: TESTSITE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 26 Down: "40. Natural material used for fuel"

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 plant materials and animal waste used as fuel
The word looks like this: _______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: BIOMASS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 27 Down: "41. Kung ___"

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: PAO

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 28 Down: "46. Refute"

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 be in contradiction with
Words that mean the same thing: contradict, misrepresent, negate
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: BELIE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 29 Down: "47. Title of hits by Garth Brooks and Lil Nas X"

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 an exhibition of cowboy skills
The word looks like this: _____
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The answer is: RODEO

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 30 Down: "48. Rich source"

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 deposit of valuable ore occurring within definite boundaries separating it from surrounding rocks
Words that mean the same thing: load
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: LODE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 31 Down: "49. Something carbon monoxide lacks"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that any property detected by the olfactory system
Words that mean the same thing: olfactory property, olfactory perception, aroma
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ODOR

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 32 Down: "50. Blocks"

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 barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
Words that mean the same thing: dekameter, dekametre, dam up
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: DAMS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 33 Down: "52. Philanderer"

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 dissolute man in fashionable society
Words that mean the same thing: rakehell, rip, profligate
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ROUE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 34 Down: "53. The "A" of A.D.L."

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 person who is opposed (to an action or policy or practice etc.)
The opposite would be: pro
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: ANTI

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 35 Down: "54. "I ___ saw true beauty till this night": Romeo"

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 (meaning literally `born') used to indicate the maiden or family name of a married woman
Words that mean the same thing: nee
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: NEER

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 36 Down: "55. See 14-Down"

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 diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
Words that mean the same thing: mathematical function, single-valued function, map out
The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: MAP

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 37 Down: "57. Brooks of "Spaceballs""

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: MEL

Great job if you got it right!

Category Breakdown

Category	Number of Clues	Percentage
General Knowledge	51	72.9%
Short Answer	9	12.9%
Geography	2	2.9%
History	2	2.9%
Celebrity/Entertainment	2	2.9%
Abbreviation	1	1.4%
Music	1	1.4%
Sports	1	1.4%
Movies/Film	1	1.4%

Complete Puzzle Statistics

Metric	Value
Across Clues	33
Down Clues	37
Total Clues	70
Average Answer Length	5.5 letters
Shortest Answer	3 letters
Longest Answer	15 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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