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Puzzle Overview & Difficulty Analysis
Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Difficulty Level: Medium Tuesday Puzzle
Total Clues: 71 (31 Across, 40 Down)
Average Word Length: 4.9 letters
September 25, 2019 Wednesday NYT - Complete Across Solutions
| No. | Clue | Letters |
| 1A | 1. Director Wright | 5 |
| 2A | 6. Like watermelons from May to September | 8 |
| 3A | 14. Dern of "Big Little Lies" | 5 |
| 4A | 15. Fashion trend that involves comfortable, regular-looking clothing | 8 |
| 5A | 16. Results of having ants in one's pants? | 14 |
| 6A | 18. Court fig. | 3 |
| 7A | 19. Part of a roof | 4 |
| 8A | 20. ___ canal | 4 |
| 9A | 21. Leisurely pace | 5 |
| 10A | 23. African antelope | 3 |
| 11A | 25. Ones considering which brand of ice cream to buy? | 12 |
| 12A | 29. Defeat | 4 |
| 13A | 30. Exist | 3 |
| 14A | 31. Pioneer in I.M.'ing | 3 |
| 15A | 33. Middle name of Sean Lennon | 3 |
| 16A | 34. Subject of a 2016 U.K. referendum ... or a hint to 16-, 25-, 41- and 55-Across | 6 |
| 17A | 37. Lupino of "High Sierra" | 3 |
| 18A | 38. Target of a knee M.R.I. | 3 |
| 19A | 39. "Thumbs-up" | 3 |
| 20A | 40. "Good heavens, old chap!" | 4 |
| 21A | 41. Casas? | 12 |
| 22A | 46. Low, sandy island | 3 |
| 23A | 47. Parts of shirtsleeves | 5 |
| 24A | 48. One-legged, single-minded sea captain | 4 |
| 25A | 51. Idle | 4 |
| 26A | 52. "Big Little Lies" network | 3 |
| 27A | 55. Food for thought? | 14 |
| 28A | 59. Ingredient in Worcestershire sauce | 8 |
| 29A | 60. "Honest!" | 5 |
| 30A | 61. They may accompany winks | 8 |
| 31A | 62. Guys' partners, on Broadway | 5 |
Let's Solve the Across Clues Together!
Here are helpful hints to solve each clue. Remember, crossword puzzles are like word games - have fun with them!
Clue 1 Across: "1. Director Wright"
Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about celebrity/entertainment.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that the younger brother of edwy who became king of northumbria when it renounced edwy; on edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of england (944-975)
- The word looks like this: _____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: EDGAR
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 2 Across: "6. Like watermelons from May to September"
Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: ________
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: INSEASON
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 3 Across: "14. Dern of "Big Little Lies""
Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: _____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: LAURA
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 4 Across: "15. Fashion trend that involves comfortable, regular-looking clothing"
Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: ________
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: NORMCORE
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 5 Across: "16. Results of having ants in one's pants?"
Quick Info: This answer has 14 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: ______________
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: BRITCHESITCHES
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Clue 6 Across: "18. Court fig."
Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: ___
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ATT
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Clue 7 Across: "19. Part of a roof"
Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: ____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: EAVE
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Clue 8 Across: "20. ___ canal"
Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that (botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
- Words that mean the same thing: beginning, theme, rootage
- The opposite would be: descendant
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ROOT
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 9 Across: "21. Leisurely pace"
Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
- Words that mean the same thing: saunter, stroll, mosey
- The word looks like this: _____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: AMBLE
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 10 Across: "23. African antelope"
Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that large african antelope having a head with horns like an ox and a long tufted tail
- Words that mean the same thing: wildebeest
- The word looks like this: ___
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: GNU
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 11 Across: "25. Ones considering which brand of ice cream to buy?"
Quick Info: This answer has 12 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: ____________
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: BREYERSEYERS
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 12 Across: "29. Defeat"
Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a easy clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that the supreme effort one can make
- Words that mean the same thing: topper, salutary, safe
- The opposite would be: worst, badly
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: BEST
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 13 Across: "30. Exist"
Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that a unit of surface area equal to 100 square meters
- Words that mean the same thing: comprise, be, make up
- The opposite would be: differ
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ARE
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 14 Across: "31. Pioneer in I.M.'ing"
Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: ___
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: AOL
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 15 Across: "33. Middle name of Sean Lennon"
Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about short answer.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that united states musician (born in japan) who married john lennon and collaborated with him on recordings (born in 1933)
- Words that mean the same thing: Yoko Ono
- The word looks like this: ___
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ONO
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 16 Across: "34. Subject of a 2016 U.K. referendum ... or a hint to 16-, 25-, 41- and 55-Across"
Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: ______
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: BREXIT
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 17 Across: "37. Lupino of "High Sierra""
Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about short answer.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that an agency of the united nations affiliated with the world bank
- Words that mean the same thing: International Development Association
- The word looks like this: ___
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: IDA
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 18 Across: "38. Target of a knee M.R.I."
Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about short answer.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: ___
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ACL
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 19 Across: "39. "Thumbs-up""
Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: ___
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: AOK
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 20 Across: "40. "Good heavens, old chap!""
Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: ____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ISAY
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 21 Across: "41. Casas?"
Quick Info: This answer has 12 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: ____________
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: HOMBRESHOMES
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 22 Across: "46. Low, sandy island"
Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that a coral reef off the southern coast of florida
- Words that mean the same thing: key, Florida key
- The word looks like this: ___
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: CAY
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 23 Across: "47. Parts of shirtsleeves"
Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
- Words that mean the same thing: manacle, turnup, handcuff
- The word looks like this: _____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: CUFFS
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 24 Across: "48. One-legged, single-minded sea captain"
Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that according to the old testament he was a pagan king of israel and husband of jezebel (9th century bc)
- The word looks like this: ____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: AHAB
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 25 Across: "51. Idle"
Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a easy clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating
- Words that mean the same thing: fuck off, lollygag, frig around
- The word looks like this: ____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: LOAF
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 26 Across: "52. "Big Little Lies" network"
Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about short answer.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: ___
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: HBO
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 27 Across: "55. Food for thought?"
Quick Info: This answer has 14 letters. It's a expert clue about food & drink.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: ______________
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: CEREBRALCEREAL
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 28 Across: "59. Ingredient in Worcestershire sauce"
Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that long-lived tropical evergreen tree with a spreading crown and feathery evergreen foliage and fragrant flowers yielding hard yellowish wood and long pods with edible chocolate-colored acidic pulp
- Words that mean the same thing: tamarindo, tamarind tree, Tamarindus indica
- The word looks like this: ________
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: TAMARIND
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 29 Across: "60. "Honest!""
Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a easy clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: _____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: NOLIE
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 30 Across: "61. They may accompany winks"
Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: ________
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: SLYLOOKS
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 31 Across: "62. Guys' partners, on Broadway"
Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that a small replica of a person; used as a toy
- Words that mean the same thing: doll, bird, skirt
- The word looks like this: _____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: DOLLS
Great job if you got it right!
Solve the Down: NYT Wednesday Puzzle September 25, 2019
| No. | Clue | Letters |
| 1D | 1. Site of Napoleon's exile | 4 |
| 2D | 2. What might be tipped at a bar | 4 |
| 3D | 3. Highlight of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" | 10 |
| 4D | 4. Much graffiti | 3 |
| 5D | 5. Zoom past | 6 |
| 6D | 6. "The very thought!" | 6 |
| 7D | 7. Wine lover's asset | 4 |
| 8D | 8. Indian honorific | 3 |
| 9D | 9. First responder, for short | 3 |
| 10D | 10. Gather | 6 |
| 11D | 11. Upscale London district | 4 |
| 12D | 12. Dunkable treat | 4 |
| 13D | 13. "Empty ___" (1980s-'90s sitcom) | 4 |
| 14D | 17. Robust | 4 |
| 15D | 22. Crossed | 3 |
| 16D | 23. Spice Girl ___ Halliwell | 4 |
| 17D | 24. Moscow turndown | 4 |
| 18D | 25. Setting for the "Forrest Gump" movie poster | 5 |
| 19D | 26. Charlie Parker's instrument, informally | 3 |
| 20D | 27. Complains vociferously | 10 |
| 21D | 28. Fizzy drinks | 5 |
| 22D | 29. Prop for the dancer Gypsy Rose Lee | 3 |
| 23D | 32. Nonclerical | 3 |
| 24D | 34. The Who's "___ O'Riley" | 4 |
| 25D | 35. Golfer McIlroy | 4 |
| 26D | 36. Just manage, with "out" | 3 |
| 27D | 40. Financial arm of the U.N., for short | 3 |
| 28D | 42. Ally in a bygone legal drama | 6 |
| 29D | 43. Chastises | 6 |
| 30D | 44. 1950s blacklisting grp. | 4 |
| 31D | 45. Cross a line, say | 6 |
| 32D | 48. Performs | 4 |
| 33D | 49. Get better | 4 |
| 34D | 50. Fighting unit | 4 |
| 35D | 51. Like hair after rain | 4 |
| 36D | 53. Abandon an effort, in slang | 4 |
| 37D | 54. Cheers at a corrida | 4 |
| 38D | 56. "My man!" | 3 |
| 39D | 57. 1983 double-platinum Duran Duran album | 3 |
| 40D | 58. Pooh's pal | 3 |
Now Let's Solve the Down Clues!
Down clues go from top to bottom. Use the letters from your across answers to help!
Clue 1 Down: "1. Site of Napoleon's exile"
Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: ____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ELBA
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 2 Down: "2. What might be tipped at a bar"
Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that a small narrow pointed missile that is thrown or shot
- Words that mean the same thing: scud, fleet, shoot
- The word looks like this: ____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: DART
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 3 Down: "3. Highlight of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven""
Quick Info: This answer has 10 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: __________
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: GUITARSOLO
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 4 Down: "4. Much graffiti"
Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
- Words that mean the same thing: artistic creation, artistry, artistic production
- The word looks like this: ___
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ART
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 5 Down: "5. Zoom past"
Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: ______
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: RACEBY
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 6 Down: "6. "The very thought!""
Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: ______
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: INEVER
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 7 Down: "7. Wine lover's asset"
Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
- Words that mean the same thing: nuzzle, scent, nozzle
- The word looks like this: ____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: NOSE
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 8 Down: "8. Indian honorific"
Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: ___
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: SRI
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 9 Down: "9. First responder, for short"
Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about abbreviation.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: ___
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: EMT
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 10 Down: "10. Gather"
Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that grow by addition
- Words that mean the same thing: fall
- The word looks like this: ______
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ACCRUE
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 11 Down: "11. Upscale London district"
Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that a district in southwestern manhattan noted for its shops and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts
- Words that mean the same thing: South of Houston
- The word looks like this: ____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: SOHO
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 12 Down: "12. Dunkable treat"
Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that chocolate cookie with white cream filling
- Words that mean the same thing: oreo cookie
- The word looks like this: ____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: OREO
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 13 Down: "13. "Empty ___" (1980s-'90s sitcom)"
Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
- Words that mean the same thing: nestle, nuzzle, cuddle
- The word looks like this: ____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: NEST
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 14 Down: "17. Robust"
Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a easy clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that a soldier of the american revolution who was hanged as a spy by the british; his last words were supposed to have been `i only regret that i have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
- Words that mean the same thing: drag, George Ellery Hale, whole
- The word looks like this: ____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: HALE
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 15 Down: "22. Crossed"
Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that come together
- Words that mean the same thing: assemble, take on, touch
- The opposite would be: diverge
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: MET
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 16 Down: "23. Spice Girl ___ Halliwell"
Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: ____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: GERI
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 17 Down: "24. Moscow turndown"
Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: ____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: NYET
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 18 Down: "25. Setting for the "Forrest Gump" movie poster"
Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a hard clue about movies/film.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that a long seat for more than one person
- Words that mean the same thing: work bench, judiciary, terrace
- The word looks like this: _____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: BENCH
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 19 Down: "26. Charlie Parker's instrument, informally"
Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about short answer.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that a belgian maker of musical instruments who invented the saxophone (1814-1894)
- Words that mean the same thing: saxophone, Adolphe Sax
- The word looks like this: ___
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: SAX
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 20 Down: "27. Complains vociferously"
Quick Info: This answer has 10 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- The word looks like this: __________
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: RAISESHELL
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 21 Down: "28. Fizzy drinks"
Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about food & drink.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that a sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper
- Words that mean the same thing: soda water, soda pop, washing soda
- The word looks like this: _____
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: SODAS
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 22 Down: "29. Prop for the dancer Gypsy Rose Lee"
Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about short answer.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that a long thin fluffy scarf of feathers or fur
- Words that mean the same thing: feather boa
- The word looks like this: ___
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: BOA
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 23 Down: "32. Nonclerical"
Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
- Words that mean the same thing: place, lie, secular
- The opposite would be: stand, arise
- Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: LAY
Great job if you got it right!
Clue 24 Down: "34. The Who's "___ O'Riley""
Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
Here's how to solve it:
- This could be something that a small cake leavened with yeast
- The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: BABA
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Clue 25 Down: "35. Golfer McIlroy"
Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
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- The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: RORY
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Clue 26 Down: "36. Just manage, with "out""
Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about short answer.
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- The word looks like this: ___
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The answer is: EKE
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Clue 27 Down: "40. Financial arm of the U.N., for short"
Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about abbreviation.
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- This could be something that a united nations agency to promote trade by increasing the exchange stability of the major currencies
- Words that mean the same thing: International Monetary Fund
- The word looks like this: ___
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The answer is: IMF
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Clue 28 Down: "42. Ally in a bygone legal drama"
Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.
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- The word looks like this: ______
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The answer is: MCBEAL
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Clue 29 Down: "43. Chastises"
Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
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- This could be something that someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
- Words that mean the same thing: grumble, have words, nag
- The word looks like this: ______
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The answer is: SCOLDS
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Clue 30 Down: "44. 1950s blacklisting grp."
Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
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- The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: HUAC
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Clue 31 Down: "45. Cross a line, say"
Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.
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- This could be something that cause to feel resentment or indignation
- Words that mean the same thing: hurt, scandalise, pique
- The opposite would be: keep
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The answer is: OFFEND
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Clue 32 Down: "48. Performs"
Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a easy clue about general knowledge.
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- This could be something that a new testament book describing the development of the early church from christ's ascension to paul's sojourn at rome
- Words that mean the same thing: turn, playact, act
- The opposite would be: refrain
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The answer is: ACTS
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Clue 33 Down: "49. Get better"
Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
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- This could be something that heal or recover
- Words that mean the same thing: cure, bring around, mend
- The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: HEAL
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Clue 34 Down: "50. Fighting unit"
Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
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- This could be something that a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
- Words that mean the same thing: United States Army, US Army, regular army
- The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: ARMY
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Clue 35 Down: "51. Like hair after rain"
Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
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- This could be something that long and thin and often limp
- Words that mean the same thing: spindly
- The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: LANK
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Clue 36 Down: "53. Abandon an effort, in slang"
Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
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- This could be something that (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
- Words that mean the same thing: bond, bail bond
- The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: BAIL
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Clue 37 Down: "54. Cheers at a corrida"
Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.
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- The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: OLES
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Clue 38 Down: "56. "My man!""
Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.
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- The word looks like this: ___
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The answer is: BRO
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Clue 39 Down: "57. 1983 double-platinum Duran Duran album"
Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about music.
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- This could be something that the former capital and 2nd largest city of brazil; chief brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
- Words that mean the same thing: Rio de Janeiro
- The word looks like this: ___
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The answer is: RIO
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Clue 40 Down: "58. Pooh's pal"
Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.
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- The word looks like this: ___
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The answer is: ROO
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Category Breakdown
| Category | Number of Clues | Percentage |
| General Knowledge | 45 | 63.4% |
| Short Answer | 19 | 26.8% |
| Food & Drink | 2 | 2.8% |
| Abbreviation | 2 | 2.8% |
| Celebrity/Entertainment | 1 | 1.4% |
| Movies/Film | 1 | 1.4% |
| Music | 1 | 1.4% |
Complete Puzzle Statistics
| Metric | Value |
| Across Clues | 31 |
| Down Clues | 40 |
| Total Clues | 71 |
| Average Answer Length | 4.9 letters |
| Shortest Answer | 3 letters |
| Longest Answer | 14 letters |
Fun Tips to Solve Crossword Puzzles!
- Start with short words first - they're usually easier!
- Look for clues with blanks to fill in - these are like fill-in-the-blank questions at school
- When letters cross, they must be the same in both words - this helps you check if you're right!
- Today is Wednesday, and these puzzles are usually medium level
- Most clues today are about general knowledge
- The average word today has about 4 letters
- Remember: It's okay to take breaks and come back later with fresh eyes!
- Ask someone for help if you need it - crosswords are more fun with friends!
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