NYT 0905 Thur Sep 05, 2024 Crossword Clues with Answers Hints

Across Clues :

1. Domains, 6. Result of a bad investment, 10. Hollywood, with "the", 13. Aptly named novelist Charles, 14. Like the secretary of commerce, in the U.S. presidential line of succession, 15. "To" words, 16. Tried getting on a Jumbotron, say, 18. Unit equivalent to 16.5 feet, 19. Spacecraft name since the 1960s, 20. Fund, as a 401(k), 22. Inverse trig function, 24. Approaching empty, 25. Loud, in a way, 26. The Raptors, on scoreboards, 27. Enjoyed some cozy reading, 30. Natural treatment for insect bites, 32. Aetna alternative, 33. "Easy there, Fido!", 36. Paperless means of entry, 40. Spanish city on the Costa del Sol, 42. High-fat diet, 43. Attacked imaginary enemies, in an idiom, 48. Debtor's letters, 49. Big name in bubbly, 50. "1" for the set {1, 2, 3}, in brief, 51. "Au contraire!", 53. Kids' toy that comes in a can, 55. Like home devices with advanced capabilities, 56. Polite address, 57. Made money dishonestly, 61. What a high-altitude balloon might be mistaken for, 62. What Comic Sans is "sans", 63. Crane lookalike, 64. Corral, 65. Peer group?, 66. Famous '50s flop

Down Clues :

1. Museum of Bad ___ (Boston attraction), 2. Vintage car inits., 3. Swallows one's pride, 4. Arranged temporarily, 5. "Peace", 6. Moon lander acronym, 7. Dinner with minimal cleanup, 8. Scarecrow topper, perhaps, 9. Horse-drawn carriage, 10. Island that's home to most of the world's wild orangutans, 11. "Ditto!", 12. Equine hybrid with striped legs, 14. Looney Tunes nickname, 17. Brink, 21. Where overflow stock might be kept, 22. Slightly, 23. Hershey candy wrapped in gold foil, 24. "The Three-Body Problem" author ___ Cixin, 28. "What do you even need me for?", 29. Singer DiFranco, 31. Ill will, 34. Interdict, 35. Like the Rockefellers, Roosevelts and Rothschilds, 37. Fannies, 38. ___ mess (English dessert), 39. Trumpet, 41. National spirit of England, 43. Excites, 44. "L'chaim!", 45. Annoy over time, 46. The long way there?, 47. Noted facial feature of Einstein, informally, 52. Really put off, 54. Vaccine shot, e.g., 55. Letters on some lotion bottles, 58. Member of the fam, 59. Nail holder, 60. Show commemorating its 50th season in 2024, in brief

 Sep 05, 2024 Crossword Clues with Answers Hints

Break down the NYT Crosswords: September 05, 2024

Let's go into the puzzle, starting with the across clues and answers, followed by the down clues and answers.

Across Clues with Answers:

• The clue is 1. Domains. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: AREAS

  Possible Answer : surface_area, expanse, area, region, country, arena, orbit, domain, field, sphere




• The clue is 6. Result of a bad investment. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: LOSS

  Possible Answer : release, loss, deprivation, personnel_casualty, going, exit, red, departure, passing, expiration, red_ink

  Possible Opposite Answer : gain




• The clue is 10. Hollywood, with "the". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: BIZ

  Possible Answer : game, biz




• The clue is 13. Aptly named novelist Charles. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: READE




• The clue is 14. Like the secretary of commerce, in the U.S. presidential line of succession. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TENTH

  Possible Answer : 10th, tenth_part, ten_percent, one-tenth, tenth




• The clue is 15. "To" words. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ODE

  Possible Answer : ode




• The clue is 16. Tried getting on a Jumbotron, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TOTHECAMERA




• The clue is 18. Unit equivalent to 16.5 feet. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ROD

  Possible Answer : pole, retinal_rod, gat, rod, rod_cell, perch




• The clue is 19. Spacecraft name since the 1960s. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SOYUZ




• The clue is 20. Fund, as a 401(k). Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: PAYINTO




• The clue is 22. Inverse trig function. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ARCCOS

  Possible Answer : arccosine, inverse_cosine, arccos, arc_cosine




• The clue is 24. Approaching empty. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: LOW

  Possible Answer : blue, lowly, scummy, Low, dispirited, downcast, down, abject, depleted, moo, broken, miserable, David_Low, gloomy, grim, downhearted, humiliated, low-toned, down_in_the_mouth, crushed, low, low-pitched, small, first, scurvy, Sir_David_Alexander_Cecil_Low, low_gear, depression, low-spirited, humbled, Sir_David_Low, low-down, modest, first_gear, depressed, humble

  Possible Opposite Answer : high




• The clue is 25. Loud, in a way. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: NEON

  Possible Answer : atomic_number_10, neon, Ne




• The clue is 26. The Raptors, on scoreboards. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TOR

  Possible Answer : tor




• The clue is 27. Enjoyed some cozy reading. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: UPWITHABOOK




• The clue is 30. Natural treatment for insect bites. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ALOE

  Possible Answer : aloe




• The clue is 32. Aetna alternative. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: HUMANA




• The clue is 33. "Easy there, Fido!". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: DOWNBOY




• The clue is 36. Paperless means of entry. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ETICKET




• The clue is 40. Spanish city on the Costa del Sol. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: MALAGA

  Possible Answer : Malaga




• The clue is 42. High-fat diet. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: KETO




• The clue is 43. Attacked imaginary enemies, in an idiom. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ATWINDMILLS




• The clue is 48. Debtor's letters. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: IOU

  Possible Answer : IOU




• The clue is 49. Big name in bubbly. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: MOET




• The clue is 50. "1" for the set {1, 2, 3}, in brief. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: MIN

  Possible Answer : min, Min, Fukkianese, Amoy, Hokkianese, Min_dialect, Taiwanese, minute, Fukien




• The clue is 51. "Au contraire!". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ITISNT




• The clue is 53. Kids' toy that comes in a can. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: PLAYDOH




• The clue is 55. Like home devices with advanced capabilities. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SMART

  Possible Answer : impertinent, smartness, wise, impudent, smart, ache, overbold, saucy, smarting, chic, sassy, fresh, hurt, voguish, bright

  Possible Opposite Answer : stupid




• The clue is 56. Polite address. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SIR

  Possible Answer : sir, Sir




• The clue is 57. Made money dishonestly. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ONESPOCKETS




• The clue is 61. What a high-altitude balloon might be mistaken for. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: UFO

  Possible Answer : flying_saucer, unidentified_flying_object, UFO




• The clue is 62. What Comic Sans is "sans". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SERIF

  Possible Answer : serif, seriph




• The clue is 63. Crane lookalike. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: HERON

  Possible Answer : Heron, heron, Hero, Hero_of_Alexandria




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

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

  The answer: PEN

  Possible Answer : penitentiary, pen, indite, compose, playpen, write




• The clue is 65. Peer group?. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: EYES

  Possible Answer : eyes, middle, optic, eye, center, heart, oculus, eyeball, centre




• The clue is 66. Famous '50s flop. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: EDSEL

Down Clues and Answers:

• The clue is 1. Museum of Bad ___ (Boston attraction). Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ART

  Possible Answer: art, artistic_creation, artistic_production, artistry, artwork, fine_art, nontextual_matter, prowess, graphics

• The clue is 2. Vintage car inits.. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: REO

• The clue is 3. Swallows one's pride. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)

  The answer: EATSCROW

• The clue is 4. Arranged temporarily. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ADHOC

• The clue is 5. "Peace". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SEEYOU

• The clue is 6. Moon lander acronym. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: LEM

  Possible Answer: lunar_module, LEM, lunar_excursion_module

• The clue is 7. Dinner with minimal cleanup. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ONEPOTMEAL

• The clue is 8. Scarecrow topper, perhaps. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)

  The answer: STRAWHAT

• The clue is 9. Horse-drawn carriage. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SHAY

  Possible Answer: shay, chaise

• The clue is 10. Island that's home to most of the world's wild orangutans. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: BORNEO

  Possible Answer: Kalimantan, Borneo

• The clue is 11. "Ditto!". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: IDOTOO

• The clue is 12. Equine hybrid with striped legs. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ZEDONK

• The clue is 14. Looney Tunes nickname. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TAZ

• The clue is 17. Brink. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: CUSP

  Possible Answer: leaflet, cusp

• The clue is 21. Where overflow stock might be kept. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: INBACK

• The clue is 22. Slightly. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ATAD

• The clue is 23. Hershey candy wrapped in gold foil. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ROLO

• The clue is 24. "The Three-Body Problem" author ___ Cixin. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: LIU

• The clue is 28. "What do you even need me for?". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: WHYAMIHERE

• The clue is 29. Singer DiFranco. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ANI

  Possible Answer: ani

• The clue is 31. Ill will. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ENMITY

  Possible Answer: enmity, hostility, ill_will, antagonism

• The clue is 34. Interdict. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: BAN

  Possible Answer: prohibition, cast_out, proscription, Bachelor_of_Arts_in_Nursing, ostracise, forbidding, ban, blackball, ostracize, banning, shun, BAN, banish, censor, forbiddance

• The clue is 35. Like the Rockefellers, Roosevelts and Rothschilds. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)

  The answer: OLDMONEY

• The clue is 37. Fannies. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)

  The answer: KEISTERS

  Possible Answer: prat, tail_end, fundament, tush, bottom, arse, butt, ass, can, tooshie, fanny, bum, stern, behind, rear_end, posterior, keister, rear, tail, derriere, hind_end, buttocks, seat, backside, buns, hindquarters, nates, rump

• The clue is 38. ___ mess (English dessert). Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ETON

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

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

  The answer: TOUT

  Possible Answer: gasconade, boast, brag, ticket_tout, vaunt, bluster, shoot_a_line, tout, swash, tipster, blow, gas, touter

• The clue is 41. National spirit of England. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: GIN

  Possible Answer: gin_rummy, gin, cotton_gin, noose, snare, knock_rummy

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

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

  The answer: AMPSUP

• The clue is 44. "L'chaim!". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TOLIFE

• The clue is 45. Annoy over time. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: WEARON

• The clue is 46. The long way there?. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: LIMO

  Possible Answer: limo, limousine

• The clue is 47. Noted facial feature of Einstein, informally. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: STACHE

• The clue is 52. Really put off. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: IRKED

  Possible Answer: gall, irk

• The clue is 54. Vaccine shot, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: DOSE

  Possible Answer: venereal_infection, sexually_transmitted_disease, loony_toons, Lucy_in_the_sky_with_diamonds, Elvis, venereal_disease, Zen, drug, Cupid's_disease, dose, acid, dosage, superman, STD, back_breaker, Venus's_curse, pane, window_pane, battery-acid, social_disease, dot, VD, Cupid's_itch

• The clue is 55. Letters on some lotion bottles. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SPF

  Possible Answer: sun_protection_factor, SPF

• The clue is 58. Member of the fam. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SIS

  Possible Answer: Systeme_International, International_System_of_Units, sis, ti, SI_unit, silicon, SI, te, Si, sister, SI_system, Systeme_International_d'Unites, si, atomic_number_14, International_System

  Possible Opposite Answer : brother

• The clue is 59. Nail holder. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TOE

  Possible Answer: toe, toenail

• The clue is 60. Show commemorating its 50th season in 2024, in brief. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SNL

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 - 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:

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Complete Down Solutions:

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

1. Fill-in-the-blank clues: These are usually the easiest Down entries
2. Prefixes and suffixes: Common word parts often run vertically
3. Abbreviations: Look for clues with "Abbr." or shortened forms
4. Plural indicators: Words ending in 'S' are common in Down
5. 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

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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.

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Quick Navigation - Table of Contents

• Today's Puzzle Difficulty
• Across Clues Table (37 clues)
• Across Clues - Detailed Hints
• Down Clues Table (39 clues)
• Down Clues - Detailed Hints
• Expert Solving Strategies
• Today's Puzzle Statistics

Today's Puzzle Difficulty: Medium

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

Across Clues - Complete List

No.	Clue	Letters
1A	1. Traditional roofing material for a Cape Cod-style house	5
2A	6. Onetime Volvo competitor	4
3A	10. Letters on Ivan Drago's tracksuit in "Rocky IV"	4
4A	14. Concession admission	5
5A	15. Tourist hot spot in Uttar Pradesh	4
6A	16. Heard, but not seen	4
7A	17. Also + Frozen water	10
8A	19. Actress Rooney	4
9A	20. Hoopsters might hang on to them	4
10A	21. Mate	3
11A	22. Name of eight English kings	5
12A	23. Put into practice	3
13A	24. Three squared + Slide	11
14A	27. Brand with "counting sheep" mascots	5
15A	29. Stop right there!	3
16A	30. ___ Luís, Brazilian city of 1.1+ million	3
17A	31. Veterinarian's interest	7
18A	35. Buzzed, in a way	4
19A	36. Italian "darling" + Top-shelf	13
20A	39. Deep shade of green	4
21A	40. Like kilts and some drapes	7
22A	41. "___ is a revolt against fate": André Malraux	3
23A	42. Prefix with tracking	3
24A	43. Uncool bunch	5
25A	47. Northern tribe + Toe trouble	11
26A	52. "Niiiiice!"	3
27A	53. Dances around?	5
28A	54. Org. with a fraud hotline	3
29A	55. "___ upon a midnight dreary ..."	4
30A	56. Stink	4
31A	57. Auto + Consumed	10
32A	60. Cavuto of cable news	4
33A	61. Fruit so named for its wrinkly skin	4
34A	62. Sharp fingernail, humorously	5
35A	63. Curling current	4
36A	64. Get the win over	4
37A	65. Multiheaded monster of myth	5

Across Clues - Strategic Hints

1A: "1. Traditional roofing material for a Cape Cod-style house"

5 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that any of numerous trees of the family cupressaceae that resemble cedars
• Similar words include: cedarwood, true cedar, cedar tree
• Pattern: _____

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Answer: CEDAR

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2A: "6. Onetime Volvo competitor"

4 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ____

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Answer: SAAB

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3A: "10. Letters on Ivan Drago's tracksuit in "Rocky IV""

4 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ____

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Answer: CCCP

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4A: "14. Concession admission"

5 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: _____

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Answer: ILOSE

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5A: "15. Tourist hot spot in Uttar Pradesh"

4 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a city in northern india; former capital of the mogul empire; site of the taj mahal
• Pattern: ____

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Answer: AGRA

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6A: "16. Heard, but not seen"

4 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that an examination conducted by spoken communication
• Similar words include: viva, oral examination, viva voce
• Opposite of: aboral, anal

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Answer: ORAL

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7A: "17. Also + Frozen water"

10 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: __________

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Answer: TOOKNOTICE

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8A: "19. Actress Rooney"

4 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that hindu god of death; opposite of kama
• Similar words include: Dolichotis patagonum
• Pattern: ____

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Answer: MARA

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9A: "20. Hoopsters might hang on to them"

4 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
• Similar words include: rim, flange, lip
• Pattern: ____

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Answer: RIMS

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10A: "21. Mate"

3 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
• Similar words include: brother, chum up, sidekick
• Pattern: ___

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Answer: PAL

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11A: "22. Name of eight English kings"

5 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
• Similar words include: Joseph Henry, H, Patrick Henry
• Pattern: _____

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Answer: HENRY

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12A: "23. Put into practice"

3 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that the act of using
• Similar words include: exercise, function, role
• Pattern: ___

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Answer: USE

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13A: "24. Three squared + Slide"

11 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ___________

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Answer: NINETIESKID

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14A: "27. Brand with "counting sheep" mascots"

5 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: _____

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Answer: SERTA

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15A: "29. Stop right there!"

3 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
• Similar words include: hostel, hostelry, auberge
• Pattern: ___

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Answer: INN

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16A: "30. ___ Luís, Brazilian city of 1.1+ million"

3 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ___

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Answer: SAO

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17A: "31. Veterinarian's interest"

7 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
• Similar words include: creature, fauna, animal
• Pattern: _______

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Answer: ANIMALS

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18A: "35. Buzzed, in a way"

4 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a lofty level or position or degree
• Similar words include: in high spirits, high-pitched, heights
• Opposite of: low spirits, low

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Answer: HIGH

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19A: "36. Italian "darling" + Top-shelf"

13 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: _____________

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Answer: CARAMELDELITE

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20A: "39. Deep shade of green"

4 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
• Pattern: ____

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Answer: MOSS

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21A: "40. Like kilts and some drapes"

7 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that pleat or gather into a ruffle
• Similar words include: plicate, ruffle, pleat
• Pattern: _______

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Answer: PLEATED

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22A: "41. "___ is a revolt against fate": André Malraux"

3 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
• Similar words include: graphics, artistic production, fine art
• Pattern: ___

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Answer: ART

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23A: "42. Prefix with tracking"

3 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ___

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Answer: GEO

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24A: "43. Uncool bunch"

5 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that an insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or boringly studious
• Similar words include: grind, swot, nerd
• Pattern: _____

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Answer: NERDS

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25A: "47. Northern tribe + Toe trouble"

11 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ___________

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Answer: CREEPINGOUT

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26A: "52. "Niiiiice!""

3 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that express admiration and pleasure by uttering `ooh' or `aah'
• Similar words include: aah
• Pattern: ___

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Answer: OOH

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27A: "53. Dances around?"

5 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: _____

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Answer: HORAS

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28A: "54. Org. with a fraud hotline"

3 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that the bureau of the treasury department responsible for tax collections
• Similar words include: Internal Revenue Service
• Pattern: ___

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Answer: IRS

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29A: "55. "___ upon a midnight dreary ...""

4 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that on one occasion
• Similar words include: one time, in one case, at one time
• Pattern: ____

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Answer: ONCE

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30A: "56. Stink"

4 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that any property detected by the olfactory system
• Similar words include: odour, olfactory sensation, smell
• Pattern: ____

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Answer: ODOR

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31A: "57. Auto + Consumed"

10 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: __________

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Answer: CARBONDATE

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32A: "60. Cavuto of cable news"

4 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ____

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Answer: NEIL

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33A: "61. Fruit so named for its wrinkly skin"

4 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that large sweet juicy hybrid between tangerine and grapefruit having a thick wrinkled skin
• Similar words include: tangelo, ugli fruit
• Pattern: ____

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Answer: UGLI

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34A: "62. Sharp fingernail, humorously"

5 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a sharp hooked claw especially on a bird of prey
• Pattern: _____

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Answer: TALON

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35A: "63. Curling current"

4 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that founder of christian science in 1866 (1821-1910)
• Similar words include: purl, twist, whirlpool
• Pattern: ____

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Answer: EDDY

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36A: "64. Get the win over"

4 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that the supreme effort one can make
• Similar words include: practiced, outflank, better
• Opposite of: bad, ill

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Answer: BEST

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37A: "65. Multiheaded monster of myth"

5 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that (greek mythology) monster with nine heads; when struck off each head was replaced by two new ones
• Similar words include: Snake
• Pattern: _____

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Answer: HYDRA

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Down Clues - Complete List

No.	Clue	Letters
1D	1. Oranges, but not apples	6
2D	2. Precocious literary resident of the Plaza Hotel	6
3D	3. One who expects the apocalyptic worst	6
4D	4. Aims to sell for, as a price	4
5D	5. Last name in "The Last Jedi"	3
6D	6. Evil one	5
7D	7. Flexible	5
8D	8. Eyebrow, essentially	3
9D	9. Sweetie	3
10D	10. Follows through on one's R.S.V.P., say	5
11D	11. Turns the volume way up	8
12D	12. Posture	8
13D	13. Toy with a scent trademarked by Hasbro	7
14D	18. Cosmetics alternative to Essie	3
15D	22. Clutch producer	3
16D	24. Mama's mama	4
17D	25. Swinton of 2024's "The Room Next Door"	5
18D	26. Hawaii, often, on a map	5
19D	28. Besmirches	4
20D	32. Head of the design firm behind One Dallas Center	5
21D	33. Noggin	5
22D	34. Stein's contents	3
23D	35. Secrete	4
24D	36. A little rusty, perhaps	8
25D	37. Element of a certain belt	8
26D	38. Period of abstinence, for some	4
27D	39. Speed equal to roughly 767 miles per hour	7
28D	42. It'll find a way, for short	3
29D	44. Noted name in clowns	6
30D	45. Falsify, as a photo	6
31D	46. Two-time Grammy-winning Easton	6
32D	48. Primitive	5
33D	49. When tripled, a 1962 Elvis movie title	5
34D	50. Go around	5
35D	51. Troupe for troops, in brief	3
36D	55. Jazz great Anita	4
37D	57. Greenhorn	3
38D	58. Input on an alcohol retailer's website	3
39D	59. Advanced degree?	3

Down Clues - Strategic Hints

1D: "1. Oranges, but not apples"

6 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that any of numerous fruits of the genus citrus having thick rind and juicy pulp; grown in warm regions
• Similar words include: citrous fruit, citrus fruit, citrus tree
• Pattern: ______

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: CITRUS

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

6 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ______

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Answer: ELOISE

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

6 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ______

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Answer: DOOMER

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

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that inquire about
• Similar words include: ask, call for, need
• Opposite of: obviate

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Answer: ASKS

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

3 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ___

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Answer: REN

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6D: "6. Evil one"

5 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that (judeo-christian and islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of god; tempter of mankind; master of hell
• Similar words include: Beelzebub, Prince of Darkness, Old Nick
• Pattern: _____

Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)

Answer: SATAN

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7D: "7. Flexible"

5 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

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• Think of something that moving quickly and lightly
• Similar words include: quick, spry, nimble
• Pattern: _____

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Answer: AGILE

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8D: "8. Eyebrow, essentially"

3 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

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• Think of something that electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
• Similar words include: spark, electric arc, discharge
• Pattern: ___

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Answer: ARC

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9D: "9. Sweetie"

3 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

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• Pattern: ___

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Answer: BAE

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

5 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
• Similar words include: add up, issue forth, fall
• Opposite of: leave, go

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Answer: COMES

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

8 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

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• Pattern: ________

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Answer: CRANKSIT

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12D: "12. Posture"

8 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a railcar where passengers ride
• Similar words include: baby carriage, pushchair, passenger car
• Pattern: ________

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Answer: CARRIAGE

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

7 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

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• Pattern: _______

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Answer: PLAYDOH

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14D: "18. Cosmetics alternative to Essie"

3 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

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• Pattern: ___

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Answer: OPI

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15D: "22. Clutch producer"

3 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that adult female chicken
• Similar words include: biddy
• Pattern: ___

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Answer: HEN

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16D: "24. Mama's mama"

4 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

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• Pattern: ____

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Answer: NANA

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

5 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

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• Pattern: _____

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Answer: TILDA

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

5 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

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

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Answer: INSET

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19D: "28. Besmirches"

4 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue
• Similar words include: mariner, seaman, tar
• Pattern: ____

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Answer: TARS

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

5 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

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• Pattern: _____

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Answer: IMPEI

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21D: "33. Noggin"

5 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that any of numerous fruits of the gourd family having a hard rind and sweet juicy flesh
• Similar words include: melon vine
• Pattern: _____

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Answer: MELON

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22D: "34. Stein's contents"

3 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the united states an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume
• Pattern: ___

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Answer: ALE

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23D: "35. Secrete"

4 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
• Similar words include: pelt, hide out, conceal
• Opposite of: show

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Answer: HIDE

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

8 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
• Similar words include: rust, corrode, eat
• Pattern: ________

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Answer: CORRODED

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

8 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that any of numerous small celestial bodies composed of rock and metal that move around the sun (mainly between the orbits of mars and jupiter)
• Similar words include: star-shaped
• Pattern: ________

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Answer: ASTEROID

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

4 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a period of 40 weekdays from ash wednesday to holy saturday
• Similar words include: bring, Lententide, contribute
• Opposite of: borrow

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Answer: LENT

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

7 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

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• Pattern: _______

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Answer: MACHONE

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

3 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a navigational system involving satellites and computers that can determine the latitude and longitude of a receiver on earth by computing the time difference for signals from different satellites to reach the receiver
• Similar words include: Global Positioning System
• Pattern: ___

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Answer: GPS

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29D: "44. Noted name in clowns"

6 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

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• Pattern: ______

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Answer: RONALD

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

6 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a licensed medical practitioner
• Similar words include: furbish up, restore, doc
• Opposite of: break

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Answer: DOCTOR

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

6 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

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• Pattern: ______

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Answer: SHEENA

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32D: "48. Primitive"

5 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
• Similar words include: ahead of time, early on, other
• Opposite of: middle, late

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Answer: EARLY

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

5 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that a young woman
• Similar words include: girl, young lady, little girl
• Opposite of: son, male child

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Answer: GIRLS

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34D: "50. Go around"

5 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another
• Similar words include: ambit, orb, cranial orbit
• Pattern: _____

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Answer: ORBIT

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

3 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ___

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Answer: USO

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36D: "55. Jazz great Anita"

4 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

• Pattern: ____

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Answer: ODAY

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37D: "57. Greenhorn"

3 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that an awkward and inexperienced youth
• Similar words include: rookie, young carnivore, greenhorn
• Pattern: ___

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Answer: CUB

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

3 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that how long something has existed
• Similar words include: long time, mature, maturate
• Opposite of: rejuvenate

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Answer: AGE

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39D: "59. Advanced degree?"

3 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

• Think of something that last or greatest in an indefinitely large series
• Similar words include: n-th
• Pattern: ___

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Answer: NTH

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Today's Puzzle Stats

37 Across Clues

39 Down Clues

76 Total Clues

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