NYT Crossword DOWN Clues Only | August 15 Vertical Answers with Radar Chart

NYT Crossword DOWN Clues Only - Friday, August 15, 2025

Published: August 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM

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Today's Down-Only Focus

Complete analysis of all 37 DOWN clues from today's New York Times crossword puzzle. This down-only format helps solvers focus exclusively on vertical entries, perfect for those who prefer to tackle the puzzle from top to bottom.

Down Clues Statistics

Statistical Overview - Down Entries Only

Metric	Value	Details
Total Down Clues	37	All vertical entries
Total Letters (Down)	191	Combined letter count
Average Word Length	5.2	Letters per answer
Shortest Answer	3 letters	Minimum length
Longest Answer	13 letters	Maximum length
Unique Letters Used	23	Distinct letters in down

Letter Frequency Radar Chart - DOWN Answers Only

Letter Frequency Bar Chart - DOWN Answers

Top 15 Most Frequent Letters in Today's DOWN Answers

E	25	13.09%
S	21	10.99%
A	17	8.9%
O	15	7.85%
T	14	7.33%
I	9	4.71%
N	9	4.71%
C	8	4.19%
D	8	4.19%
H	8	4.19%
L	8	4.19%
P	8	4.19%
R	8	4.19%
B	7	3.66%
M	7	3.66%

Difficulty Distribution of DOWN Clues

Difficulty Level	Count	Percentage	Visual Representation
Easy	4	10.8%
Medium	18	48.6%
Hard	14	37.8%
Expert	1	2.7%

Complete List of Down Clues - All 37 Entries

Today's Down Clues with Comprehensive Hints

#	Clue	Length	Category	Hints & Tips	Answer
1D	1. Corrected autocorrect, say	7	General Knowledge	Pattern: RE____D (Length: 7) Contains 2 vowels and 5 consonants	Show Answer RETYPED
2D	2. Younger Simpson sister	6	General Knowledge	Pattern: AS___E (Length: 6) Contains 3 vowels and 3 consonants	Show Answer ASHLEE
3D	3. Mean mien	5	General Knowledge	Pattern: SN__R (Length: 5) Contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants Related words: leer	Show Answer SNEER
4D	4. Freight weights	4	General Knowledge	Pattern: TO_S (Length: 4) Contains 1 vowels and 3 consonants Related words: stacks, ton	Show Answer TONS
5D	5. Had one's cake, say	3	Short Word	Pattern: ATE (Length: 3) Contains 2 vowels and 1 consonants Related words: wipe out, corrode	Show Answer ATE
6D	6. Body of Agatha Christie's work?	6	Wordplay/Pun	Pattern: CO___E (Length: 6) Contains 2 vowels and 4 consonants Related words: cadaver, remains	Show Answer CORPSE
7D	7. "u r freaking hilarious!"	5	General Knowledge	Pattern: LM__O (Length: 5) Contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants	Show Answer LMFAO
8D	8. Work with a number	4	General Knowledge	Pattern: OP_S (Length: 4) Contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants Related words: musical composition, piece of music	Show Answer OPUS
9D	9. Eviscerate	3	Short Word	Pattern: GUT (Length: 3) Contains 1 vowels and 2 consonants Related words: bowel, catgut	Show Answer GUT
10D	10. Ticket exchange site since 2000	7	General Knowledge	Pattern: ST____B (Length: 7) Contains 2 vowels and 5 consonants	Show Answer STUBHUB
11D	11. Banish	6	General Knowledge	Pattern: DI___L (Length: 6) Contains 2 vowels and 4 consonants Related words: drive out, turn back	Show Answer DISPEL
12D	12. Like old voice mail messages	6	General Knowledge	Pattern: ON___E (Length: 6) Contains 3 vowels and 3 consonants	Show Answer ONTAPE
13D	13. Order in the court?	13	Wordplay/Pun	Pattern: CA__________D (Length: 13) Contains 5 vowels and 8 consonants Longer vertical answer - might be a phrase	Show Answer CASEDISMISSED
14D	14. Symphony that marked the beginning of Beethoven's "middle period"	6	General Knowledge	Pattern: ER___A (Length: 6) Contains 4 vowels and 2 consonants	Show Answer EROICA
15D	16. Office program	5	General Knowledge	Pattern: EX__L (Length: 5) Contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants Related words: stand out, surpass	Show Answer EXCEL
16D	21. My word!	4	General Knowledge	Pattern: BO_D (Length: 4) Contains 1 vowels and 3 consonants Related words: trammel, adhere	Show Answer BOND
17D	22. Saturn and Mercury	4	General Knowledge	Pattern: CA_S (Length: 4) Contains 1 vowels and 3 consonants Related words: motorcar, railcar	Show Answer CARS
18D	24. Favoritism	4	General Knowledge	Pattern: BI_S (Length: 4) Contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants Related words: prejudice, diagonal	Show Answer BIAS
19D	25. First name in late-night	4	General Knowledge	Pattern: SE_H (Length: 4) Contains 1 vowels and 3 consonants Related words: Set	Show Answer SETH
20D	27. Just	4	General Knowledge	Pattern: ME_E (Length: 4) Contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants Related words: bare, simple	Show Answer MERE
21D	28. Primary action	4	General Knowledge	Pattern: VO_E (Length: 4) Contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants Related words: balloting, suffrage	Show Answer VOTE
22D	29. Partner of his	4	General Knowledge	Pattern: HE_S (Length: 4) Contains 1 vowels and 3 consonants	Show Answer HERS
23D	30. They can be cured	4	General Knowledge	Pattern: HA_S (Length: 4) Contains 1 vowels and 3 consonants Related words: overact, Ham	Show Answer HAMS
24D	31. "On Call: A Doctor's Journey in Public Service" memoirist, 2024	5	General Knowledge	Pattern: FA__I (Length: 5) Contains 3 vowels and 2 consonants	Show Answer FAUCI
25D	32. "Nothing more for me, thank you"	6	General Knowledge	Pattern: IM___L (Length: 6) Contains 2 vowels and 4 consonants	Show Answer IMFULL
26D	33. Illegal musical recording, e.g.	7	General Knowledge	Pattern: BO____G (Length: 7) Contains 3 vowels and 4 consonants Related words: contraband, black	Show Answer BOOTLEG
27D	35. Fragrant flower whose name means "gift from God"	7	General Knowledge	Pattern: JA____E (Length: 7) Contains 3 vowels and 4 consonants Meaning: any of several shrubs and vines of the genus Jasminum chiefly native to Asia...	Show Answer JASMINE
28D	36. In stock	6	General Knowledge	Pattern: ON___D (Length: 6) Contains 2 vowels and 4 consonants	Show Answer ONHAND
29D	37. They're alive	6	General Knowledge	Pattern: BE___S (Length: 6) Contains 2 vowels and 4 consonants Related words: beingness, being	Show Answer BEINGS
30D	39. Bit of attire that might accompany a cane	6	General Knowledge	Pattern: TO___T (Length: 6) Contains 2 vowels and 4 consonants	Show Answer TOPHAT
31D	40. Some products sold by Patagonia	6	General Knowledge	Pattern: PA___S (Length: 6) Contains 2 vowels and 4 consonants Related words: windbreaker, windcheater	Show Answer PARKAS
32D	42. "On the contrary …"	5	General Knowledge	Pattern: BU__O (Length: 5) Contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants	Show Answer BUTNO
33D	43. Area around a mouth	5	General Knowledge	Pattern: DE__A (Length: 5) Contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants Meaning: a low triangular area of alluvial deposits where a river divides before entering...	Show Answer DELTA
34D	45. Place to brood	4	General Knowledge	Pattern: CO_P (Length: 4) Contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants Related words: henhouse, hencoop	Show Answer COOP
35D	46. Cause for stitches	4	General Knowledge	Pattern: GA_H (Length: 4) Contains 1 vowels and 3 consonants Related words: slash, cut	Show Answer GASH
36D	48. Hits up, as on TikTok	3	Short Word	Pattern: DMS (Length: 3) Contains 0 vowels and 3 consonants Related words: dm, DM	Show Answer DMS
37D	49. P.I.	3	Short Word	Pattern: TEC (Length: 3) Contains 1 vowels and 2 consonants Related words: investigator, detective	Show Answer TEC

Category Analysis of Down Clues

Clue Categories Distribution

Category	Count	Percentage	Examples
General Knowledge	31	83.8%	RETYPED (7), ASHLEE (6)
Short Word	4	10.8%	ATE (3), GUT (3)
Wordplay/Pun	2	5.4%	CORPSE (6), CASEDISMISSED (13)

Down-Only Solving Strategy

Why Focus on Down Clues?

1. Top-to-Bottom Flow: Natural reading progression from top of grid downward
2. Grid Structure: Down clues often provide the puzzle's structural backbone
3. Crossing Letters: Vertical entries intersect with multiple across clues
4. Pattern Recognition: Vertical word patterns can be easier to spot
5. Shorter Average Length: Many down entries are shorter, making them easier entry points

Recommended Down-First Solving Order

• Step 1: Start with 3-4 letter down words in the upper left corner
• Step 2: Work downward systematically, using crossing letters
• Step 3: Identify common prefixes and suffixes in vertical positions
• Step 4: Use the first two letters pattern hints for educated guesses
• Step 5: Fill longer down answers using accumulated crossing letters

Vertical Pattern Insights

Down clues often contain common endings like -ED, -ING, -TION that span multiple rows. Look for these patterns to unlock multiple crossing words simultaneously.

Common NYT Crossword Down Words

These frequently appear in down positions:

Length	Common Words
3 Letters	ONE, TWO, TEE, SEE, BEE, PEA, SEA, TEA, ODE, ODD
4 Letters	EDEN, EDIE, IDLE, ODOR, TEEN, SEER, PEER, DEER, NEED, SEED
5 Letters	OREOS, EDITS, SIDED, TENET, SEEDY, NEEDY, DEEDS, PEEPS, STEED
6 Letters	SEESAW, NEEDED, SEEDED, EDITED, ODDERS, EVENED, PEELED, TEETER
7+ Letters	DELETED, ENTERED, STEERED, SEEDIER, NEEDIER, ONESIDED, REPEATED

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About This Down-Only Format

This specialized format presents only the vertical (down) clues from the NYT crossword, allowing solvers to focus on one direction at a time. The down-first approach is particularly effective for building the puzzle's structural framework.

Related Resources

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Disclaimer: This educational analysis focuses on down clues only. Puzzles and clues © The New York Times. Generated: August 15, 2025 at 12:09 PM

NYT Mini Crossword Today - August 15 Quick Solutions | Daily Mini Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword Today - Quick Puzzle Solutions for August 15, 2025

Published: Friday, August 15, 2025

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Overview

Solve today's NYT Mini Crossword with our carefully selected 8 across and 8 down clues. Perfect for a quick brain workout with strategic hints and letter frequency analysis.

Quick Navigation

• Puzzle Statistics
• Across Clues (8)
• Down Clues (8)
• Letter Frequency Analysis
• Quick Solving Tips

Mini Crossword Statistics

Today's Mini Puzzle Metrics

Metric	Value	Details
Total Clues	16	8 Across + 8 Down
Total Letters	68	All answer letters combined
Unique Letters	20	Distinct letters used
Average Word Length	4.2	Letters per answer
Difficulty Level	Medium	Based on word complexity

Across Clues - Mini Selection

8 Selected Across Clues with Hints

#	Clue	Letters	Hints	Answer
1A	26. Didn't follow	3	Starts with 'L' (3 letters) Similar to: chair	Reveal LED
2A	19. Engage in pugilism	3	Starts with 'B' (3 letters) Similar to: loge	Reveal BOX
3A	45. One of four suits in a tarot deck	4	Starts with 'C' (4 letters) Similar to: cupful	Reveal CUPS
4A	38. That feeling "when the world seems to shine like you've had too much wine"	5	Starts with 'A' (5 letters)	Reveal AMORE
5A	35. A real piece of work	3	Starts with 'J' (3 letters) Similar to: farm out	Reveal JOB
6A	52. Figure on the $10,000 bill, the largest U.S. note ever in public circulation	5	Starts with 'C' (5 letters) Similar to: Salmon Portland Chase	Reveal CHASE
7A	20. Rock alternative	5	Starts with 'P' (5 letters) Similar to: report	Reveal PAPER
8A	41. Some sky lights, in brief	4	Starts with 'U' (4 letters) Similar to: UFO	Reveal UFOS

Down Clues - Mini Selection

8 Selected Down Clues with Hints

#	Clue	Letters	Hints	Answer
1D	12. Like old voice mail messages	6	Starts with 'O' (6 letters)	Reveal ONTAPE
2D	2. Younger Simpson sister	6	Starts with 'A' (6 letters)	Reveal ASHLEE
3D	46. Cause for stitches	4	Starts with 'G' (4 letters) Similar to: slash	Reveal GASH
4D	49. P.I.	3	Starts with 'T' (3 letters) Similar to: investigator	Reveal TEC
5D	31. "On Call: A Doctor's Journey in Public Service" memoirist, 2024	5	Starts with 'F' (5 letters)	Reveal FAUCI
6D	48. Hits up, as on TikTok	3	Starts with 'D' (3 letters) Similar to: diabetes mellitus	Reveal DMS
7D	24. Favoritism	4	Starts with 'B' (4 letters) Similar to: predetermine	Reveal BIAS
8D	42. "On the contrary …"	5	Starts with 'B' (5 letters)	Reveal BUTNO

Letter Frequency Analysis

Letter Frequency Bar Graph - Mini Crossword

A	8 (11.76%)
E	8 (11.76%)
S	7 (10.29%)
O	6 (8.82%)
B	4 (5.88%)
C	4 (5.88%)
P	4 (5.88%)
U	4 (5.88%)
H	3 (4.41%)
T	3 (4.41%)

Letter Distribution Table

Top 15 Most Frequent Letters

Rank	Letter	Count	Percentage	Usage Level
1	A	8	11.76%	High
2	E	8	11.76%	High
3	S	7	10.29%	High
4	O	6	8.82%	High
5	B	4	5.88%	High
6	C	4	5.88%	Medium
7	P	4	5.88%	Medium
8	U	4	5.88%	Medium
9	H	3	4.41%	Medium
10	T	3	4.41%	Medium
11	D	2	2.94%	Low
12	F	2	2.94%	Low
13	I	2	2.94%	Low
14	L	2	2.94%	Low
15	M	2	2.94%	Low

Quick Mini Crossword Solving Tips

Strategy Guide for Today's Puzzle

• Start with Short Words: Look for 3-4 letter answers first - they're usually the easiest entry points
• Common Letters First: Based on today's frequency analysis, focus on words with E, T, A, O, I, N
• Cross-Reference: Use intersecting letters from completed answers to solve harder clues
• Fill-in-the-Blanks: These clues (with underscores) are typically the most straightforward
• Word Patterns: Common endings like -ING, -TION, -NESS can help you work backwards
• Theme Recognition: Mini puzzles often have subtle themes - look for connections

Time-Saving Techniques

1. Scan all clues first before starting
2. Fill in definite answers immediately
3. Use pencil marks for uncertain letters
4. Check crossing letters for validation
5. Don't overthink simple clues

Common Mini Crossword Words

Here are frequently appearing words in NYT Mini puzzles:

Category	Common Words
3 Letters	ERA, ORE, ATE, ICE, ACE, EGO, AGE, ART
4 Letters	AREA, IDEA, EASE, ARIA, ANTE, IDLE, ORAL, IRON
5 Letters	ARENA, ERODE, AISLE, EMAIL, ESSAY, IDEAL, OCEAN, ALIEN

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About NYT Mini Crossword: The Mini is a smaller, quicker version of the classic New York Times crossword, typically featuring a 5x5 grid perfect for a coffee break solve.

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27439 Thu Dec 26, 2024 NY Times Crossword Clues Hints

Break down the NYT Crosswords: December 26, 2024

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

Thu Dec 26, 2024 NY Times

Across Clues with Answers:

• The clue is 1. Targets of crunches, informally. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ABS

  Possible Answer : type_AB, Artium_Baccalaurens, BA, AB, Ab, group_AB, abdominal, Av, ABS, abdominal_muscle, Bachelor_of_Arts, ab, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene




• The clue is 4. "Smart" guy. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ALEC




• The clue is 8. Vibes. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: AURAS

  Possible Answer : gloriole, halo, air, glory, aura, atmosphere, nimbus, aureole




• The clue is 13. Hawaiian dish with cubed fish. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: POKEBOWL




• The clue is 15. Perceptive. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ASTUTE

  Possible Answer : astute, shrewd, sharp




• The clue is 16. End-of-year hope. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: PAYRAISE




• The clue is 17. Lawyers, collectively. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: THEBAR




• The clue is 18. Astronauts' outpost, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ISS




• The clue is 19. Like the last name of swimming legend Diana Nyad. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: APT

  Possible Answer : minded, given, liable, disposed, tending, apposite, pertinent, clever, apt




• The clue is 21. Original N.Y.C. subway line. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: IRT




• The clue is 22. Vampire hunter's weapon. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: STAKE

  Possible Answer : bet, impale, hazard, back, adventure, jeopardize, stakes, game, punt, venture, gage, post, bet_on, stake, interest, wager




• The clue is 25. "Well, that's just perfect". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: GREAT

  Possible Answer : heavy, swell, expectant, bang-up, cracking, with_child, large, dandy, capital, corking, neat, peachy, slap-up, smashing, nifty, great, enceinte, keen, majuscule, bully, gravid, outstanding, not_bad, big, groovy




• The clue is 27. Telluride maker (that's 6,000+ miles away from Telluride). Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: KIA




• The clue is 28. Faith Hill hit with the lyric "It's perpetual bliss". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: THISKISS




• The clue is 29. Slim-fitting bottom. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: PENCILSKIRT




• The clue is 31. Humorist Bombeck. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ERMA




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

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

  The answer: BAD

  Possible Answer : badness, tough, spoilt, unsound, defective, badly, unfit, forged, sorry, regretful, high-risk, uncollectible, speculative, risky, bad, big, spoiled

  Possible Opposite Answer : good, goodness, unregretful




• The clue is 33. Forgo a ring, maybe. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: KNOCK

  Possible Answer : bang, criticize, knock, pick_apart, whang, tap, criticise, roast, knocking, strike_hard, bump, rap, smash, whack, ping, belt, bash, pink

  Possible Opposite Answer : praise




• The clue is 35. Fills in the gaps of, in a way. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: PUTTIES

  Possible Answer : putty




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

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

  The answer: RAYGUNS




• The clue is 39. Samira Wiley's role on "The Handmaid's Tale". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: MOIRA




• The clue is 40. Pops. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: DAD

  Possible Answer : dada, pop, daddy, papa, dad, pappa, pa




• The clue is 41. A thing of the passed?. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: OBIT

  Possible Answer : necrology, obituary, obit




• The clue is 42. Wetland fuel source. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: PEATBOG




• The clue is 44. Breaking the fourth wall, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: META




• The clue is 45. Cartoon frame. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: CEL




• The clue is 47. Snarkily disparaging. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SNIDE

  Possible Answer : sneering, snide, supercilious




• The clue is 48. Like a baby in need of burping. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: GASSY

  Possible Answer : flatulent, colicky, gassy




• The clue is 49. Dismiss abruptly. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: AXE

  Possible Answer : axe, ax




• The clue is 50. Dutch banking giant. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ING




• The clue is 51. Get to 21 first in cornhole, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: WIN

  Possible Answer : come_through, pull_ahead, get_ahead, gain_ground, gain, profits, winnings, advance, win, make_headway, deliver_the_goods, succeed, bring_home_the_bacon, acquire

  Possible Opposite Answer : fail, fall_back, lose, losings




• The clue is 52. Oscar nominee for "Carrie". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SPACEK




• The clue is 55. Peak picker-uppers, as depicted three times in this puzzle's grid. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SKILIFTS




• The clue is 60. "Money talks". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: CASHISKING




• The clue is 61. Unapproved, pharmaceutically. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: OFFLABEL




• The clue is 62. Remained home for supper. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ATEIN




• The clue is 63. CBS drama with five spinoffs. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: NCIS




• The clue is 64. In need of salt, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ICY

  Possible Answer : wintry, arctic, gelid, frozen, icy, frosty, frigid, polar, glacial

Down Clues and Answers:

• The clue is 1. Home screen selection. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: APP

• The clue is 2. Stole onstage. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: BOA

  Possible Answer: feather_boa, boa

• The clue is 3. Difficult area of a jigsaw puzzle, maybe. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SKY

  Possible Answer: flip, toss, sky, pitch

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

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

  The answer: ABASE

  Possible Answer: humiliate, humble, chagrin, mortify, abase

• The clue is 5. Lane in DC?. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: LOIS

• The clue is 6. Grossed-out cries. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: EWS

  Possible Answer: electronic_warfare, EW

• The clue is 7. Given the go-ahead. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: CLEARED

  Possible Answer: authorize, realize, crystallise, exonerate, pull_in, pass, light_up, crystalise, net, make, sack, illuminate, clear, elucidate, take_in, crystalize, sort_out, crystallize, exonerated, shed_light_on, solve, sack_up, authorise, straighten_out, clear_up, top, exculpate, exculpated, bring_in, vindicated, enlighten, unclutter, brighten, discharge, acquit, absolved, gain, cleared, earn, assoil, realise

  Possible Opposite Answer : bounce, convict, uncleared, clutter, overcast

• The clue is 8. Pizza oven residue. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ASH

  Possible Answer: ash, ash_tree

• The clue is 9. Beehive State native. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: UTE

  Possible Answer: Ute

• The clue is 10. Toys once marketed as having "Over three billion combinations, but only one solution". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: RUBIKSCUBES

• The clue is 11. Chess : check :: go : ___. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ATARI

• The clue is 12. Tempur-Pedic competitor. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SERTA

• The clue is 14. Early 20th-century composer who introduced the typewriter as a percussion instrument. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (9 letters)

  The answer: ERIKSATIE

• The clue is 15. Negative campaign tactic. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ATTACKAD

• The clue is 20. Signature item. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: PEN

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

• The clue is 22. Prefix with any family member. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: STEP

  Possible Answer: stair, pace, footstep, measure, tone, footfall, ill-use, mistreat, whole_tone, dance_step, ill-treat, stride, step, whole_step, tread, maltreat, gradation, footmark, stone's_throw, abuse, footprint

• The clue is 23. Steady engine sound. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: THRUM

  Possible Answer: hum, beat, drum, strum, thrum

• The clue is 24. Focus on making others happy. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: AIMTOPLEASE

• The clue is 25. They might accompany SAT scores. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: GPAS

  Possible Answer: grade_point_average, GPA

• The clue is 26. Minute. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TINY

  Possible Answer: petite, flyspeck, lilliputian, midget, bantam, tiny, diminutive

• The clue is 30. Slangy term for an obsession with branded fashion items. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (9 letters)

  The answer: LOGOMANIA

  Possible Answer: logorrhea, logomania

• The clue is 32. Coffeehouse poets. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: BEATNIKS

  Possible Answer: beatnik, beat, beats, beat_generation, beatniks

• The clue is 34. Sweaters and such. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: KNITS

  Possible Answer: knitting, plain, rumple, knit_stitch, plain_stitch, knitwork, pucker, cockle, knit, crumple, entwine

• The clue is 36. 401(k) alternatives. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: IRAS

  Possible Answer: ire, Irish_Republican_Army, individual_retirement_account, ira, Provos, anger, IRA, Provisional_Irish_Republican_Army, wrath, Provisional_IRA

• The clue is 37. Short-lived fashion. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: RAGE

  Possible Answer: furore, craze, storm, fury, ramp, passion, furor, madness, rage, fad, cult

• The clue is 38. Court-ordered delay. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: STAY

  Possible Answer: ride_out, continue, arrest, bide, rest, hitch, halt, stop, last_out, abide, appease, outride, persist, detain, stoppage, check, stick, stay, stay_on, quell, delay, stay_put, stick_around, remain

  Possible Opposite Answer : change, move, depart

• The clue is 40. Lewis Carroll's real last name, hence Lewis's last name in "Jurassic Park". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: DODGSON

  Possible Answer: Lewis_Carroll, Charles_Dodgson, Reverend_Dodgson, Carroll, Charles_Lutwidge_Dodgson, Dodgson

• The clue is 43. Hamper, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: BIN

  Possible Answer: bin, binful, bank_identification_number, BIN, ABA_transit_number

• The clue is 45. Caesar's first stabber. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: CASCA

• The clue is 46. One living abroad. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: EXPAT

  Possible Answer: expatriate, exile, expat

• The clue is 48. Bass organs. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: GILLS

  Possible Answer: gill, branchia, lamella

• The clue is 51. Something that's often free in airports but expensive on airplanes. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: WIFI

  Possible Answer: wireless_local_area_network, WLAN, WiFi, wireless_fidelity

• The clue is 53. Life force. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: CHI

  Possible Answer: ch'i, qi, chi, ki, khi

• The clue is 54. Köln one. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: EIN

• The clue is 56. Fast-food chain with 30,000+ locations. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: KFC

• The clue is 57. "Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity" org.. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: FBI

  Possible Answer: Federal_Bureau_of_Investigation, FBI

• The clue is 58. Gumshoe. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TEC

  Possible Answer: police_detective, investigator, detective, tec

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

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

  The answer: SLY

  Possible Answer: crafty, guileful, foxy, knavish, slick, tricky, cunning, sly, dodgy, tricksy, wily