3,077 crossword clues, each with the answer plus links to play the puzzles they appear in.
“A person who operates a computer or service”
USER (4)
“A large round object that circles a star”
PLANET (6)
“A dramatic work set to music for singers and orchestra”
OPERA (5)
“A short piece of writing on a particular subject”
ESSAY (5)
“A famous actor or actress”
STAR (4)
“A software program designed for a mobile device”
APP (3)
“A person who operates a program”
USER (4)
“A long and distinct period of history”
ERA (3)
“A person who operates a computer or app”
USER (4)
“A game that ends with an equal score”
DRAW (4)
“A single button on a computer keyboard”
KEY (3)
“A solemn agreement between God and his people”
COVENANT (8)
“A short story typically with animals as characters conveying a moral”
FABLE (5)
“A long projecting beam fixed at only one end”
CANTILEVER (10)
“A single segment of a movie.”
SCENE (5)
“A solo vocal piece in an opera”
ARIA (4)
“A person with exceptional intellectual ability”
GENIUS (6)
“A very famous actor or actress”
STAR (4)
“A small rocky body orbiting the sun”
ASTEROID (8)
“A traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated.”
LEGEND (6)
“A three-legged stand used to keep a camera steady”
TRIPOD (6)
“A large group of states or countries under one ruler”
EMPIRE (6)
“A group of players working together”
TEAM (4)
“An extra performance at the end of a show”
ENCORE (6)
“A group of families with a common ancestor”
CLAN (4)
“A group of musicians playing together”
BAND (4)
“A piece of metal used as money in ancient trade”
COIN (4)
“A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth”
FOREST (6)
“A group of instrumentalists, especially one combining string, woodwind, brass, and percussion sections.”
ORCHESTRA (9)
“A custom or belief passed down through generations”
TRADITION (9)
“A quick, informal photograph”
SNAPSHOT (8) · SNAP (4)
“A state of armed conflict between different nations”
WAR (3)
“A clever but false argument used to deceive”
SOPHISM (7)
“A piece of land surrounded by water”
ISLAND (6)
“A world orbiting a star outside our solar system”
EXOPLANET (9)
“A period of armed conflict between nations”
WAR (3)
“A large body of salt water”
SEA (3)
“A strip of leather or fabric worn around the waist”
BELT (4)
“A group of words containing a subject and a verb”
CLAUSE (6)
“A male parent”
DAD (3) · FATHER (6)
“A professional cook in a restaurant”
CHEF (4)
“A single game between two teams”
MATCH (5)
“A white liquid often poured over cereal”
MILK (4)
“A location on the World Wide Web”
SITE (4)
“A dramatic work set to music”
OPERA (5)
“A specific location on the internet”
SITE (4)
“A dressy shirt typically worn by women”
BLOUSE (6)
“A play for theater television or radio”
DRAMA (5)
“A luminous sphere of plasma held together by its own gravity”
STAR (4)
“A procedure intended to establish quality or performance”
TEST (4)
“A long poem, typically one derived from ancient oral tradition, narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures.”
EPIC (4)
“A flower with a yellow center and white petals”
DAISY (5)
“A specialist who predicts a suspects behavior and traits”
PROFILER (8)
“A software program on a smartphone”
APP (3)
“A tiny living thing that can cause disease”
GERM (4)
“A musical composition for two performers”
DUET (4)
“A part played by an actor”
ROLE (4)
“A trophy awarded for winning a tournament”
CUP (3)
“Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons”
ISOTOPE (7)
“A single part of a movie that takes place in one location”
SCENE (5)
“A group of people singing together”
CHOIR (5)
“A piece of writing that often uses rhythm and rhyme”
POEM (4)
“A common round fruit that can be red or green”
APPLE (5)
“A person trained to travel in a spacecraft”
ASTRONAUT (9)
“A person or thing regarded as a representative symbol”
ICON (4)
“A large body of water surrounded by land”
LAKE (4)
“An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous”
FEAR (4)
“A liquid fat used for frying or dressing salads.”
OIL (3)
“A sleeveless garment worn over a shirt”
VEST (4)
“A main division of a book”
CHAPTER (7)
“A location on the internet”
SITE (4)
“A utensil with tines used for picking up food”
FORK (4)
“A common white mineral used to season and preserve food”
SALT (4)
“A common hardwood tree that produces acorns”
OAK (3)
“A pattern of horizontal and vertical lines”
GRID (4)
“A claim that one was elsewhere when a crime occurred”
ALIBI (5)
“A thing said or done for amusement”
JEST (4)
“A dried seed or bark used to add flavor to food”
SPICE (5)
“A portable computer that can be used on your knees”
LAPTOP (6)
“A stream of updates or reviews”
FEED (4)
“A prize for excellence in cinema”
AWARD (5)
“A play for theater, radio, or television.”
DRAMA (5)
“A long musical composition for a full orchestra”
SYMPHONY (8)
“A series of concerts in different cities”
TOUR (4)
“A procedure to check quality or performance”
TEST (4)
“A musical work or composition”
OPUS (4)
“An account of imaginary or real people and events”
STORY (5)
“A famous person in the entertainment industry”
STAR (4)
“A sour yellow citrus fruit”
LEMON (5)
“A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying”
MELODY (6)
“A common rating symbol used to show quality”
STARS (5)
“An action that is against the law”
CRIME (5)
“A famous celebrity in a leading role”
STAR (4)
“A record of events or data entries”
LOG (3)
“A person who operates a computer program”
USER (4)
“A male child”
SON (3)
“A string instrument slightly larger than a violin”
VIOLA (5)
“An organ used for breathing air”
LUNG (4)
“A digital message sent over the internet”
EMAIL (5)
“A classic game of toss and retrieve.”
FETCH (5)
“A gentle slow-moving herbivore often called a sea cow”
MANATEE (7)
“A mechanical machine used for printing letters on paper.”
TYPEWRITER (10)
“Aviator who vanished over the Pacific”
EARHART (7)
“Animal sacred to the goddess Bastet.”
CAT (3)
“Antarctic flightless bird”
PENGUIN (7)
“Aromatic plant parts used to flavor meals”
SPICES (6)
“A person who performs in a movie or play”
ACTOR (5)
“A solution that resists changes in pH”
BUFFER (6)
“A play with songs and dances”
MUSICAL (7)
“An adult male cow”
BULL (4)
“A big 'son' of the plains, often seen near Yellowstone.”
BISON (5)
“A curated position with a single winning solution”
PUZZLE (6)
“A quick left-right track sequence designed to slow cars down.”
CHICANE (7)
“A cupbearer larger than the swiftest planet”
GANYMEDE (8)
“A place filled with coin-operated entertainment machines.”
ARCADE (6)
“A harbor wave born from a deep earth tremor”
TSUNAMI (7)
“A common suffix for names and terms”
ONYM (4)
“A chooser of the dead with a penchant for winged horses”
VALKYRIE (8)
“A floral snack that leads to a permanent vacation from memory”
LOTUS (5)
“A bald general who finds Starbucks and wigs highly offensive”
OKOYE (5)
“Actor who shocked Vegas attendees with a bearded return”
EVANS (5)
“A common synonym for swift”
RAPID (5)
“A hard pointed growth on the head of some sheep”
HORN (4)
“A plant with a long thin stem that grows along the ground”
VINE (4)
“Another word for a game or competition”
MATCH (5)
“An organ of sight, or a massive cosmic tear in reality where terror resides”
EYE (3)
“An invitation to play in the tournament.”
BID (3)
“A circular path used for running races”
TRACK (5)
“A single continuous take by a camera.”
SHOT (4)
“A popular style of frozen dessert from Italy”
GELATO (6)
“A flat metal container used for frying”
PAN (3)
“A road that usually runs east to west in the city grid”
STREET (6)
“A movie genre with magic and mythical creatures”
FANTASY (7)
“A soft white natural fiber used for t-shirts”
COTTON (6)
“A brief written comment or observation”
NOTE (4)
“A letter from A to F”
GRADE (5)
“A single tone of definite pitch made by a musical instrument or the human voice.”
NOTE (4)
“A device for making music”
INSTRUMENT (10)
“Actor turned acclaimed director of 'Unforgiven'”
EASTWOOD (8)
“A kitchen utensil that attacks two at once”
FORK (4)
“A kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting”
OVEN (4)
“An illegal deceptive move by the guy on the rubber”
BALK (4)
“A software program downloaded onto a smartphone”
APP (3)
“An Italian food made from flour and water in various shapes”
PASTA (5)
“A peaceful state, oddly, for well-being.”
ZEN (3)
“A genre of popular music that originated in its modern form in the mid-1950s”
POP (3)
“A contrasting section that connects the verse and chorus”
BRIDGE (6)
“A mythological beast, or the reliable armored taxi that drives the Imperial Guard into battle”
CHIMERA (7)
“A device or program used to carry out a particular function”
TOOL (4)
“A large group of instrumentalists including strings woodwinds and brass”
ORCHESTRA (9)
“A new show born from the ashes of an old favorite.”
SPINOFF (7)
“A vast dry grassland that sounds like a single stair”
STEPPE (6)
“A witch or wizard who can shift into a beast at will”
ANIMAGUS (8)
“A member of a religious community living under vows of poverty and chastity”
MONK (4)
“A gray metal used for crafting durable buckets and swords”
IRON (4)
“A festive and lively social gathering.”
BASH (4)
“A device that connects a home network to the internet”
MODEM (5)
“An agent of espionage prefers it agitated, not caressed”
MARTINI (7)
“Arkansas housewife who takes a fateful road trip with Louise”
THELMA (6)
“A collage of inspiration that sets the visual vibe before work begins”
MOODBOARD (9)
“A scarred clone puppet who was sliced in half at his own throne”
SNOKE (5)
“A firm belief in someone's reliability”
TRUST (5)
“An autonomous entity that acts upon its environment”
AGENT (5)
“All the animals of a region, a 'fun A' description.”
FAUNA (5)
“A system of ordered marks at fixed intervals used for measurement”
SCALE (5)
“A room equipped for scientific experiments.”
LAB (3)
“A fiber that sends signals to the brain”
NERVE (5)
“A smooth and creamy seasoned soup of French origin based on crustacean broth”
BISQUE (6)
“A flat circular object used to store data”
DISK (4)
“An informal or quick photograph”
SNAP (4)
“A common viral respiratory illness”
FLU (3)
“A mild or indirect word used in place of a harsh or blunt one”
EUPHEMISM (9)
“Also known as Farsi”
PERSIAN (7)
“A person who shifts into a large wolf to protect the tribe”
WEREWOLF (8)
“A traditional Louisiana sandwich served on crusty French bread”
POBOY (5)
“A two wheeled vehicle pulled by horses in ancient battles”
CHARIOT (7)
“A formal test of a student's knowledge.”
EXAM (4)
“A state of abnormally elevated energy or mood.”
MANIA (5)
“An atom with a charged personality”
ION (3)
“Ancient region of France, a painful place for Romans.”
GAUL (4)
“A person who introduces a talk show or game show”
HOST (4)
“A temple or shrine, specifically one where the Adeptus Mechanicus worships the Machine God”
FANE (4)
“A movie that continues the story of a previous one”
SEQUEL (6)
“After-school assignments that cut into free time”
HOMEWORK (8)
“A climbing vine that often grows up the walls of buildings”
IVY (3)
“An enemy encountered during the adventure”
FOE (3)
“A giant creature with a single eye in its forehead”
CYCLOPS (7)
“A powerful orange warrior who acts as an antagonist.”
JASPER (6)
“An orphaned lamb raised by hand and fed with an artificial nipple”
BOTTLEBABY (10)
“A slip of paper that grants entry to a fan event”
TICKET (6)
“A firm hug or the extraction of juice from a lemon”
SQUEEZE (7)
“A small unit of length, twelve of which make a foot”
INCH (4)
“Atom with the same number of protons but different neutrons”
ISOTOPE (7)
“Ancient Roman tongue”
LATIN (5)
“A yarn spun by a storyteller”
TALE (4)
“A paper guide to a dungeon layout”
MAP (3)
“Another word for a spectral presence or apparition”
PHANTOM (7)
“A Texas city where it was all a dream”
DALLAS (6)
“A person's essential being that distinguishes them from others”
SELF (4)
“A revived ancient tongue now spoken in the Middle East”
HEBREW (6)
“A serious play or movie genre”
DRAMA (5)
“A regularly updated website written in an informal or conversational style”
BLOG (4)
“An energy center in the body often depicted as a wheel”
CHAKRA (6)
“A purebred competitor's documented lineage”
PEDIGREE (8)
“Australian mutant portrayer who constantly trades friendly jabs with Reynolds.”
HUGH (4)
“A mental bridge between two pilots”
DRIFT (5)
“A dramatic work set to music for singers and instrumentalists”
OPERA (5)
“A deafening silence in the dictionary”
OXYMORON (8)
“A specific category of music or film”
GENRE (5)
“Ability to do work or power a device”
ENERGY (6)
“A kagune type that spreads like wings and fires projectiles”
UKAKU (5)
“A segment of a film taking place in a single location and time”
SCENE (5)
“An ancient physical and mental practice from India”
YOGA (4)
“A song title that shares a name with a 1950s fashion icon”
STYLE (5)
“A title adopted by Muslim warriors fighting against non-Muslim forces”
GHAZI (5)
“Appliance used for baking or roasting”
OVEN (4)
“Another world genre, where 'I' seek 'ai'.”
ISEKAI (6)
“Another word for a picture or visual representation”
IMAGE (5)
“A composition for an instrumental soloist, often with piano accompaniment, typically in several movements.”
SONATA (6)
“A popular trend in clothes and style”
FASHION (7)
“A glowing piece of coal or wood in a dying fire”
EMBER (5)
“A traditional saying expressing a general truth.”
ADAGE (5)
“Acronym for NASA's exoplanet-hunting satellite launched in 2018”
TESS (4)
“A single photograph that has been taken”
SHOT (4)
“Aluminum wrapping used to bake loaded banana boats.”
FOIL (4)
“Afternoon break in a match”
TEA (3)
“A purple flowering shrub”
HEATHER (7)
“A tined tool for the dinner table”
FORK (4)
“A number that results from multiplying a given number by an integer”
MULTIPLE (8)
“A device used to capture animals, often causing controversy”
TRAP (4)
“A personal view or belief”
OPINION (7)
“A feeling of great pleasure and happiness”
JOY (3)
“A rocky species that makes a very soft-spoken revolutionary”
KRONAN (6)
“A small feline often kept as a household companion”
CAT (3)
“A two-wheeled vehicle pulled by horses”
CHARIOT (7)
“A measure of how much mass is packed into a given volume”
DENSITY (7)
“A unit of liquid volume equal to four quarts”
GALLON (6)
“A priest or priestess acting as a medium for prophecy”
ORACLE (6)
“A small bag used for carrying money and personal items”
PURSE (5)
“A single continuous recording made by a camera”
SHOT (4)
“A list of food and drinks available at a restaurant”
MENU (4)
“A flat metal disc used as money that can be flipped”
COIN (4)
“Artist ___ (the section where illustrators sketch and sell prints).”
ALLEY (5)
“A semi-aquatic mammal with flippers that lives in cold waters”
SEAL (4)
“A dish of shellfish smothered in a thick, flavorful sauce”
ETOUFFEE (8)
“A gossiping rodent running errands between an eagle and a dragon”
RATATOSKR (9)
“A measure of how much 'stuff' is in an object”
MASS (4)
“A fast bowler who uses the stitched joint of the ball to get movement”
SEAMER (6)
“A person who recorded information in ancient times”
SCRIBE (6)
“Actress vanishing into the role of Sue Storm”
KIRBY (5)
“A piece of ground used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables.”
GARDEN (6)
“A musical sound produced by a bird.”
SONG (4)
“A bitter, bubbly mixer containing a malaria-fighting bark extract”
TONIC (5)
“A wild or untamed horse often seen in rodeos”
BRONCO (6)
“An animal that is hunted and killed for food”
PREY (4)
“An object used by actors during a performance”
PROP (4)
“A mathematical function describing the location of an electron”
ORBITAL (7)
“A keyboard instrument with hammers and strings”
PIANO (5)
“Any of the eight small bones that make up the wrist”
CARPAL (6)
“A small round fastener used to close a shirt or coat”
BUTTON (6)
“A structured collection of similar data points”
ARRAY (5)
“A public performance of music before an audience”
CONCERT (7)
“A composite particle made of quarks held together by the strong force”
HADRON (6)
“An animal that hunts others for survival”
PREDATOR (8)
“A measure of how much matter an object contains, often measured in grams”
MASS (4)
“A word like under, over, or between that shows relationship or position”
PREPOSITION (11)
“A soldier born from a single template on a rainy ocean world”
CLONE (5)
“A team's turn to bat”
INNINGS (7)
“A hot poppy, perhaps, describes land features.”
TOPOGRAPHY (10)
“A structure leading out over the water”
PIER (4)
“A proud label for a dedicated fan at the convention”
NERD (4)
“An adult female sheep capable of producing milk and offspring”
EWE (3)
“A metal that is very pressing?”
IRON (4)
“A common plot device in the story A Retrieved Reformation”
ALIBI (5)
“Aesthetic plan, 'signs' rearranged.”
DESIGN (6)
“A common symbol used for high ratings”
STAR (4)
“A flat-topped table that cannot be set for dinner”
MESA (4)
“A section of a rocket that is discarded after use”
STAGE (5)
“A basic unit of text such as a word or subword for an LLM”
TOKEN (5)
“A gentle wind that makes things feel effortless”
BREEZE (6)
“Advanced analytics database that historically predicts the champion based on efficiency.”
KENPOM (6)
“A collection of sacred songs and poems”
PSALMS (6)
“A trial to see if something works correctly”
TEST (4)
“A set of episodes typically spanning one season”
SERIES (6)
“An actor appearing for one episode”
GUEST (5)
“A harmless lie in a capsule”
PLACEBO (7)
“A curated collection of cards for drafting”
CUBE (4)
“A unit of time equal to sixty seconds”
MINUTE (6)
“Alternative music genre heavily featured at summer events”
INDIE (5)
“A dark stone that sounds like a fingernail”
ONYX (4)
“A six-carbon aromatic ring structure”
BENZENE (7)
“A spinning skirt that never hits the floor”
TUTU (4)
“A common protein often featured in popular cooking shows.”
CHICKEN (7)
“Any of the foods that are combined to make a particular dish”
INGREDIENT (10)
“A spicy rhizome that gives a mule its kick”
GINGER (6)
“A microscopic travel agent for disease”
PATHOGEN (8)
“A section at the end of a book that serves as a conclusion”
EPILOGUE (8)
“A 'so' mix for a decorative pattern.”
MOSAIC (6)
“An earthquake in the market that leaves legacy giants stranded”
DISRUPTION (10)
“A long-distance running race of just over twenty-six miles”
MARATHON (8)
“An intentional empty space within a structure”
VOID (4)
“A crisp round fruit that can be red or green”
APPLE (5)
“A British or Australian term for a friend”
MATE (4)
“A crayon made of powdered pigment and binder”
PASTEL (6)
“Appalachian or Pacific Crest, for example”
TRAIL (5)
“A change in the DNA sequence of an organism”
MUTATION (8)
“A method of exchanging digital messages between people”
EMAIL (5)
“A slight wavering in the pitch of a note”
VIBRATO (7)
“A comparison between two unlike things without using like or as”
METAPHOR (8)
“A material like paper made from a water plant”
PAPYRUS (7)
“An area of scenic land protected by the federal government for public enjoyment”
PARK (4)
“A measure of the three dimensional space something occupies”
VOLUME (6)
“A small program written for a command interpreter or automation”
SCRIPT (6)
“An extreme or irrational fear of something specific”
PHOBIA (6)
“A recurring design or trend that machine learning tries to find”
PATTERN (7)
“A custom or belief passed down over time”
TRADITION (9)
“A person who guides your fitness routine”
TRAINER (7)
“A language spoken by only one person”
IDIOLECT (8)
“A formal account of findings or issues”
REPORT (6)
“A nutrient needed in small amounts for health”
VITAMIN (7)
“A crimson timber that reaches for the clouds”
REDWOOD (7)
“Action figures and collectibles sold by vendors.”
TOYS (4)
“A set of rules for a processor to follow during problem solving”
ALGORITHM (9)
“A small but intelligent and fast predator.”
RAPTOR (6)
“An agricultural product used to create a velvety foam cap”
EGG (3)
“A light strike of approval on the back”
PAT (3)
“A separate line of development in version control”
BRANCH (6)
“A religious or other solemn ceremony or act”
RITE (4)
“Action mapped to the A button in Super Mario Bros.”
JUMP (4)
“A brass musical instrument with a flared bell and a bright tone”
TRUMPET (7)
“A woven trap for fish or unfaithful lovers”
NET (3)
“A distinctive natural bridge formed by erosion in Utah”
ARCH (4)
“Alkaline earth metal with the symbol Ca essential for strong bones and teeth”
CALCIUM (7)
“A three-leafed plant used as a symbol for Saint Patricks Day”
SHAMROCK (8)
“A subjective warning flare sent up by an ailing body”
SYMPTOM (7)
“A track about a specific suburban place where things are not okay”
ROCKLAND (8)
“A plastic device used to amplify and resonate a hunter's bugle”
TUBE (4)
“A common breakfast item that can be scrambled or fried”
EGG (3)
“Another name for the entire universe”
COSMOS (6)
“A 'mini' version of this blue ice giant is a common type of exoplanet”
NEPTUNE (7)
“A matchstick girl in the kitchen”
JULIENNE (8)
“A play that includes singing and dancing”
MUSICAL (7)
“Any tiny part of a cell with a specific job”
ORGANEL (7)
“A style or fashion that imitates things from the past.”
RETRO (5)
“A secret or disguised way of writing”
CIPHER (6)
“A person who operates a website or app”
USER (4)
“A marine invertebrate that forms large, colorful reefs”
CORAL (5)
“A network of lines that cross each other to form squares”
GRID (4)
“A television advertisement promoting a product or service”
COMMERCIAL (10)
“A professional soccer organization”
CLUB (4)
“A team's ranking in their region, from 1 to 16.”
SEED (4)
“A section of a rocket that falls away during flight”
STAGE (5)
“A climate pattern involving unusual warming of surface waters in the eastern Pacific”
ELNINA (6) · ELNINO (6)
“A group of people who sing together”
CHOIR (5)
“A coiled fossil that once swam in circles”
AMMONITE (8)
“Aggressive shot hit hard and high, often without much technique”
SLOG (4)
“A jaguar mink who lit his final fuse to ensure the dawn of the world”
PEDRO (5)
“A young customer service rep who knows the entire script of Die Hard by heart”
PETE (4)
“A horizontal support across the top of a door or window”
LINTEL (6)
“A single line of poetry”
VERSE (5)
“A short break in play called by a coach”
TIMEOUT (7)
“A musician who tried to rescue his wife from death”
ORPHEUS (7)
“A narrative thread that turns a commodity into a legend”
STORY (5)
“A completely empty area in the universe.”
VOID (4)
“A prize for excellence in the industry.”
AWARD (5)
“A farm animal kept for its wool and meat.”
SHEEP (5)
“Ancient pastime of sowing stones into pits.”
MANCALA (7)
“A female sibling”
SISTER (6)
“A mechanism used to manage stressful situations”
COPING (6)
“A brief reference to a person, event, or work of literature outside the text”
ALLUSION (8)
“A photograph depicting a wide view of natural scenery”
LANDSCAPE (9)
“A sandy sphere under binary suns where moisture is currency”
TATOOINE (8)
“A style of bowling where the ball rotates and turns”
SPIN (4)
“A person who is enrolled in a school or university.”
STUDENT (7)
“A horizontal line of objects in an array”
ROW (3)
“A small creature with hairy feet who lives in a hole in Middle-earth”
HOBBIT (6)
“A powerful enemy found at the end of a stage”
BOSS (4)
“A sapphire set in a cirque”
LAKE (4)
“A flowery substance that ignited a war of trade and addiction”
OPIUM (5)
“Appropriate adjective for a land-dwelling behemoth”
HUGE (4)
“A thermal weapon that turns heavy battle tanks into very expensive, glowing puddles”
MELTA (5)
“A lazy Admiral who rides his bicycle across the ocean by freezing a path of ice”
AOKIJI (6)
“A large group of sharks swimming together”
SCHOOL (6)
“Any building with a circular ground plan, often covered by a dome”
ROTUNDA (7)
“An attack from the sides rather than the center”
FLANK (5)
“A locomotive way to prepare for a marathon”
TRAIN (5)
“A feeling of great pride or happiness”
ELATION (7)
“A forum visitor who reads discussions but never posts or comments”
LURKER (6)
“A traditional pleated skirt worn by men”
KILT (4)
“Absolved of a debt, or stopped feeling resentment”
FORGAVE (7)
“A clock that shows time using only numbers, no hands”
DIGITAL (7)
“A word or sound repeated to aid concentration in meditation”
MANTRA (6)
“A famous London ground or the general shape of the playing field”
OVAL (4)
“A farm animal with thick wool.”
SHEEP (5)
“A broadcast that is transmitted as it happens”
LIVE (4)
“A discrete packet of electromagnetic radiation or light”
PHOTON (6)
“A small, loud explosive commonly wrapped in red paper.”
FIRECRACKER (11)
“A software program for a mobile device”
APP (3)
“A humorous anecdote with a setup and payoff.”
JOKE (4)
“Area an animal defends against others of its own kind”
TERRITORY (9)
“A dramatic work written for the stage”
PLAY (4)
“A play on words often inducing groans”
PUN (3)
“A unit of currency in a parable about stewardship”
TALENT (6)
“A person in ancient times who wrote out documents by hand”
SCRIBE (6)
“A score given to show the quality of something”
RATING (6)
“A song about a fated connection”
DNA (3)
“A long journey or a psychedelic experience”
TRIP (4)
“A place to display photographs”
GALLERY (7)
“A puzzle or a German coding machine”
ENIGMA (6)
“A charismatic leader who represents an entire movement”
ICON (4)
“A city in Syria's eastern desert where shadow forces regroup.”
MADI (4)
“An attacking player who stays near the sidelines”
WINGER (6)
“A long story from the icy north”
SAGA (4)
“Acute social withdrawal, a common theme in modern slice-of-life drama”
HIKIKOMORI (10)
“An oval object from which a baby animal hatches”
EGG (3)
“Animated patriarch who frequents Moe's Tavern.”
HOMER (5)
“A number that divides another exactly”
FACTOR (6)
“Anthology track from The Tortured Poets Department named after a bird”
ROBIN (5)
“A mischievous ghost or spirit in local folklore”
JUMBIE (6)
“A multi-film cinematic universe that keeps audiences coming back”
FRANCHISE (9)
“A very short promotional trailer meant to build early hype”
TEASER (6)
“A musical composition with lyrics”
SONG (4)
“A nursery of stars made of gas and dust”
NEBULA (6)
“A small harp constellation with a bright Vega”
LYRA (4)
“A serious play with a sad or disastrous ending”
TRAGEDY (7)
“A performance or broadcast”
SHOW (4)
“A genre characterized by a fixed set of characters and humorous situations”
SITCOM (6)
“A north London neighborhood mentioned in a song about feeling small”
CAMDEN (6)
“A systemic crash where pressure plummets and perfusion fails”
SHOCK (5)
“A baked dish with a crust and fruit or meat filling”
PIE (3)
“A person, place, or thing”
NOUN (4)
“A picture made from small colored pieces of glass or tile”
MOSAIC (6)
“A portable lamp with a protective case”
LANTERN (7)
“A tool used to unlock or interpret a secret message”
KEY (3)
“A parameter in a neural network”
WEIGHT (6)
“A crunchy red or green fruit often used in pies”
APPLE (5)
“An error in a program”
BUG (3)
“A unit of liquid volume equal to two pints”
QUART (5)
“A person with an intense devotion to a specific franchise”
FAN (3)
“A casual musical session or a short name for a Caribbean island”
JAM (3)
“A common antonym for happy”
SAD (3)
“A tiny flesh harvest gathered for microscopic interrogation”
BIOPSY (6)
“A living god who spent his life preparing for a tomb”
PHARAOH (7)
“A vessel for survival without an engine”
ARK (3)
“Art characterized by sentimental or gaudy appeal”
KITSCH (6)
“Ace Frehley's galactic character with silver-themed makeup”
SPACEMAN (8)
“A small object from which a new plant can grow.”
SEED (4)
“A large unit of the Roman army”
LEGION (6)
“A single sound of a particular pitch”
NOTE (4)
“A set of cards used for a game”
PACK (4)
“A wall mounted tracker of the minutes”
CLOCK (5)
“A graceful forest animal with antlers.”
DEER (4)
“A desert plant with spines and no leaves.”
CACTUS (6)
“A short, public post made on a bird-themed platform before its rebrand”
TWEET (5)
“A person's point of view or general attitude to life.”
OUTLOOK (7)
“A common antonym for timid”
BOLD (4)
“A giant cloud of dust and gas in space”
NEBULA (6)
“A cloud of gas and dust in outer space”
NEBULA (6)
“A go-ay, perhaps, for flexibility.”
YOGA (4)
“An aggressive overhead putaway shot.”
SMASH (5)
“A flat-topped table where giants might dine”
MESA (4)
“Ancient invention, turns things around.”
WHEEL (5)
“A common antonym for near”
FAR (3)
“A piece of writing that expresses emotions, ideas, or experiences in an imaginative style.”
POEM (4)
“A small digital icon used to express an idea or emotion in text”
EMOJI (5)
“A desert pit that digests its victims over a thousand years”
SARLACC (7)
“A metal enclosure protecting underwater thrill-seekers”
CAGE (4)
“A device that connects your home network to the internet”
MODEM (5)
“An arched brick or stone ceiling or roof”
VAULT (5)
“A folded guide to the middle of nowhere”
MAP (3)
“A main division of a book usually numbered”
CHAPTER (7)
“A small file that can be used to track web sessions”
COOKIE (6)
“Actress ___ Burns, who delivered the legendary line”
HEATHER (7)
“A distinctive mode of pronunciation typical of a particular locality”
ACCENT (6)
“A high selection who fails to live up to the hype”
BUST (4)
“A zig-zagging path up a steep slope”
SWITCHBACK (10)
“A peaceful station that fell into the Pacific”
MIR (3)
“Area of the body that might hold tension for a fixed earth sign”
NECK (4)
“A single structural character, accent, or symbol in a font family”
GLYPH (5)
“A general word for a punctuation symbol”
MARK (4)
“A small piece of silicon used in electronic circuits”
CHIP (4)
“An early form of paper made from a river plant”
PAPYRUS (7)
“Arid land with sparse vegetation”
DESERT (6)
“An orchestral piece at the beginning of an opera”
OVERTURE (8)
“A sewing tool that keeps a piece from moving”
PIN (3)
“A self-portrait photo”
SELFIE (6)
“A term relating to the moon”
LUNAR (5)
“A serious play, often with intense conflict.”
DRAMA (5)
“An individual part of a jigsaw set.”
PIECE (5)
“A short trailer shown before a movie starts”
PREVIEW (7)
“A large group of states or countries under one supreme ruler”
EMPIRE (6)
“A digital format that knows how to keep a secret background invisible”
PNG (3)
“A stony pointed reminder of a pharaoh's ego”
PYRAMID (7)
“A series of items often separated by commas”
LIST (4)
“An official who investigates racing incidents and hands out time drops.”
STEWARD (7)
“A long walk for pleasure or exercise”
HIKE (4)
“A revolutionary brother who inherited a fiery legacy and wears a top hat”
SABO (4)
“A group of citizens who decide the verdict”
JURY (4)
“A word meaning to own or hold something”
HAVE (4)
“A machine programmed to carry out actions automatically”
ROBOT (5)
“A famous actor or performer”
STAR (4)
“A person who competes in sports”
ATHLETE (7)
“A ranking number from 1 to 16, though a No. 5 has historically never won the national title.”
SEED (4)
“A loop that transfers power in gas-driven units”
BELT (4)
“A path through the wilderness for travelers”
TRAIL (5)
“A serpent-haired woman whose gaze turns men to stone”
MEDUSA (6)
“Adjective for the former president's frequently bandaged hand.”
BRUISED (7)
“A symbiotic partnership on a rock”
LICHEN (6)
“A sequence of episodes that tells a single story”
ARC (3)
“A record of events or observations”
LOG (3)
“An old-school vector container favored by professional printers”
EPS (3)
“An uncontested shot taken from a designated line after a foul”
FREETHROW (9)
“A group that a Hogwarts student belongs to”
HOUSE (5)
“A summoning charm for objects far away”
ACCIO (5)
“A large building for sports and entertainment”
ARENA (5)
“A white liquid produced by cows for drinking”
MILK (4)
“A number that uses a dot to show parts less than one”
DECIMAL (7)
“An insectoid gladiator who has knives for hands but no tongue”
MIEK (4)
“An account of a real person's life written by someone else”
BIOGRAPHY (9)
“"August: ____ County", not to be confused with the other OC (and don't call it that)”
OSAGE (5)
“A set of printed pages bound together inside a cover”
BOOK (4)
“A letter that stands for an unknown number in an expression”
VARIABLE (8)
“A boarhound whose bark is much worse than his bite”
FANG (4)
“A portable shelter used for camping”
TENT (4)
“An outbreak that ignores international borders”
PANDEMIC (8)
“Ancient U-shaped string instrument associated with Apollo”
LYRE (4)
“A narrative of events or happenings.”
TALE (4)
“A long song for a solo voice in an opera”
ARIA (4)
“A plaid pattern associated with specific clans”
TARTAN (6)
“All the members of one species living in an area”
POPULATION (10)
“A symbolic map of the crochet project”
CHART (5)
“A long, loose outer garment”
ROBE (4)
“A long fictional story, often found in classic literature.”
NOVEL (5)
“A discrete point in a visual graph representing a junction”
NODE (4)
“An animal that breathes underwater using gills”
FISH (4)
“A natural spring that periodically ejects a column of water”
GEYSER (6)
“A physical machine that can perform tasks automatically”
ROBOT (5)
“A medieval soldier who wore armor”
KNIGHT (6)
“A state of total conflict that often erupts over stolen lives”
WAR (3)
“Animal often associated with the logo”
BULL (4)
“Atomic or cellular core”
NUCLEUS (7)
“A photograph of a wide outdoor area or nature”
LANDSCAPE (9)
“An organized group of singers”
CHOIR (5)
“A marine mammal with flippers that often lives in cold regions”
SEAL (4)
“A small section or part of an act”
SCENE (5)
“A tree's protective skin”
BARK (4)
“Astoria kids who searched for One-Eyed Willy's pirate treasure”
GOONIES (7)
“A narrative or story”
TALE (4)
“A permanent souvenir from a youthful boar hunt”
SCAR (4)
“A receptionist who paints her way out of a quiet, unfulfilling engagement”
PAM (3)
“A yellow fat made by churning cream”
BUTTER (6)
“A collection of songs released together”
ALBUM (5)
“Automated machine often used in factories”
ROBOT (5)
“A comparison of two quantities”
RATIO (5)
“A statement of intent to cause harm or pain”
THREAT (6)
“An involuntary muscle rebellion that refuses to relax”
SPASM (5)
“A severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are so impaired that contact with external reality is lost”
PSYCHOSIS (9)
“An advertisement shown during a break”
COMMERCIAL (10)
“A string instrument played with a bow”
VIOL (4)
“A colorful flower-like animal that lives on rocks”
ANEMONE (7)
“A speaker who only repeats what they are told”
ECHO (4)
“A winged warrior who traded her horse for a bottle”
VALKYRIE (8)
“A room or building used for scientific research”
LAB (3)
“A coin worth twenty five cents”
QUARTER (7)
“A title of respect for a man”
DON (3)
“Ancient order the child once trained with”
JEDI (4)
“A short piece of music with words”
SONG (4)
“A royal cat who does not care if you slip on his metal”
TCHALLA (7)
“A thief from the north who escaped the glass castle”
NOX (3)
“A curved structure that supports weight over an opening”
ARCH (4)
“A system of words or symbols used to represent others”
CODE (4)
“A person trained to travel beyond the atmosphere”
ASTRONAUT (9)
“A performance by one musician”
SOLO (4)
“A tall woody grass that is the primary food for pandas”
BAMBOO (6)
“A sequence of events, or a captivating show.”
SERIES (6)
“A defensive challenge meant to dispossess an opponent”
TACKLE (6)
“A judgment that a person is not guilty”
ACQUITTAL (9)
“A musician who is all bones and dead set on a reunion with a giant whale”
BROOK (5)
“An unrefined artist might use this to apply mud”
DAUB (4)
“A summary of the main points of a review”
RECAP (5)
“A formal one-on-one fight to settle a blood feud”
DUEL (4)
“An opening on the seafloor that spews mineral-rich, superheated water”
VENT (4)
“A piece of land that is surrounded by its own reflection”
ISLE (4)
“Adjusting the camera to make the image clear and sharp”
FOCUS (5)
“All the actors in a play”
CAST (4)
“A small bag used by women to carry everyday personal items”
PURSE (5)
“A male monarch who rules a country.”
KING (4)
“A microscopic trespasser that sets off the immune alarms”
GERM (4)
“A mammal that is a real heavy hitter?”
WHALE (5)
“A photograph focusing on a person's face and expression”
PORTRAIT (8)
“A single part of a movie taking place in one location”
SCENE (5)
“A person who writes reviews for a living”
CRITIC (6)
“A vast body of salt water that covers most of the planet.”
OCEAN (5)
“An item used to skip the night and set a spawn point”
BED (3)
“A collection of songs recorded onto a cassette by a fan.”
MIXTAPE (7)
“A plucked stringed instrument with a pear-shaped body popular in the Renaissance”
LUTE (4)
“A torturer who met his end in a coffin of iron”
CAIRN (5)
“An organism that a parasite lives inside of”
HOST (4)
“A fine soft fiber produced by worms and used for luxury fabric”
SILK (4)
“An autonomous entity that perceives and acts”
AGENT (5)
“A plantation of grape-bearing plants”
VINEYARD (8)
“A traditional style of dancing to upbeat ska or reggae”
SKANK (5)
“A named storage location”
VARIABLE (8)
“An interval of eight notes”
OCTAVE (6)
“A terminally delightful queen who eliminated herself”
BENDELA (7)
“A single man handing out long-stemmed flowers to find his future wife”
BACHELOR (8)
“Advance Australia Fair became the official national one in 1984”
SONG (4)
“A single continuous piece of action in a television episode”
SCENE (5)
“Any element that turns riders completely upside down”
INVERSION (9)
“A delivery that passes too far from the batter to be hit”
WIDE (4)
“A secret store of valuables or contraband”
STASH (5)
“A colorful, delicate part of a flower.”
PETAL (5)
“A software program designed for a specific task on a mobile device.”
APP (3)
“A frozen ball of ice and dust with a glowing tail”
COMET (5)
“Abandon or give up entirely, like a habit or a friend”
FORSAKE (7)
“A numerical measure of a player's wizardry”
ELO (3)
“A spicy condiment or a genre of Indo-Caribbean music”
CHUTNEY (7)
“A large volcanic crater like the one at Crater Lake”
CALDERA (7)
“A sharp remark that's quite quick”
QUIP (4)
“A small body of matter from outer space that enters the atmosphere and glows.”
METEOR (6)
“A queen from the planet Glamtron who loves trash bags”
ALASKA (6)
“A statement of an intention to inflict pain or injury”
THREAT (6)
“A corrupted soldier serving the dark lord”
ORC (3)
“A lively style of dance and music from Latin America”
SALSA (5)
“A follow-up entry, like the recently announced Until Dawn 2.”
SEQUEL (6)
“An intense, lingering anticipation of something unpleasant or painful”
DREAD (5)
“A dealer in small items for sewing or mens clothing”
HABERDASHER (11)
“A category of film such as comedy or horror”
GENRE (5)
“An artist's allotted performance time”
SET (3)
“A director's favorite shout to end a scene”
CUT (3)
“A river that flows through the heart of the empire”
RYN (3)
“A German grape known for high acidity”
RIESLING (8)
“A formal examination of evidence in a court”
TRIAL (5)
“A record of events or a sign-in action”
LOG (3)
“A helpful dime dropped right before a bucket.”
ASSIST (6)
“An elaborate, large-scale work for full orchestra”
SYMPHONY (8)
“A group of players working together on one side”
TEAM (4)
“A fast bowler who relies on speed”
PACER (5)
“A welcome rest stop plaza on a desolate stretch of interstate.”
OASIS (5)
“An amount subtracted from the regular price of an item”
DISCOUNT (8)
“A team's matching shirt, shorts, and socks”
KIT (3)
“A symbol used to show a high rating”
STAR (4)
“Audiophile's hardware used to spin recent Record Store Day acquisitions.”
TURNTABLE (9)
“A small pouch sewn into a garment for carrying small items”
POCKET (6)
“A large book size”
FOLIO (5)
“A supernatural creature that drinks blood and has pale skin”
VAMPIRE (7)
“A regulated course of eating and drinking”
DIET (4)
“A man who performs a character in a play or movie”
ACTOR (5)
“A romantic relationship that develops during a reality competition”
SHOWMANCE (9)
“A humorous imitation or parody of something serious.”
SPOOF (5)
“Audio output device”
SPEAKER (7)
“Acronym for a popular utility vehicle like the GLS”
SUV (3)
“A sea flower, often a 'nem o' one.”
ANEMONE (7)
“A separate composition or set of compositions by a particular composer, usually numbered”
OPUS (4)
“A two-player strategy game played on a checkered grid”
CHESS (5)
“A hall with a ceiling made of shields and rafters of spears”
VALHALLA (8)
“A small fish with a head like a land animal and a curled tail”
SEAHORSE (8)
“A coin worth ten cents”
DIME (4)
“A brief appearance by a famous person”
CAMEO (5)
“A brewer of potions who might hold the secret to survival”
WITCH (5)
“A black-painted vessel with a crimson prow”
SHIP (4)
“All-tongue, like a sauce that shines brightly and optimistically.”
PANGLOSS (8)
“Accelerazione improvvisa in corsa.”
SCATTO (6)
“A sudden, violent tantrum from the sky”
SQUALL (6)
“A motion picture.”
FILM (4)
“A type of mobile phone that opens and closes with a hinge.”
FLIP (4)
“A word used to describe an action or state”
VERB (4)
“A handheld device used to control a pointer on a screen”
MOUSE (5)
“A restart kick taken from the intersection of the touchline and goal line”
CORNER (6)
“A peaceful planet that became target practice for a superlaser”
ALDERAAN (8)
“An outdoor feast often involving a wicker basket.”
PICNIC (6)
“A precious yellow metal often sought by pirates”
GOLD (4)
“A speller might ask for this word history to help figure out the root.”
ETYMOLOGY (9)
“An effect whereby the sound produced by an amplifier or instrument is made to echo slightly”
REVERB (6)
“Aspek visual yang dapat ditangkap oleh indra pengelihatan”
RUPA (4)
“A digital barrier designed to block unauthorized access while permitting outward communication”
FIREWALL (8)
“An activity where AI often plays against humans”
GAME (4)
“A digital character that represents a player in a game”
AVATAR (6)
“A place where you go to stay safe and hidden”
HIDEOUT (7)
“A gothic princess whose hollow spirits can make the proudest hero want to die”
PERONA (6)
“A number greater than zero”
POSITIVE (8)
“An item worn over the face during a masquerade ball or Venice festival”
MASK (4)
“An area of land controlled by a country or ruler”
TERRITORY (9)
“A slender tower with a balcony from which a muezzin calls Muslims to prayer”
MINARET (7)
“A powerful software component”
ENGINE (6)
“A bag-holding host who provides a wind-fall for travelers”
AEOLUS (6)
“A word used to describe a chaotic or disorganized situation”
MESS (4)
“A green pod used to thicken stews in both Caribbean and Creole cooking”
OKRA (4)
“A small number showing how many times a base is used as a factor”
EXPONENT (8)
“A small white or brown grain often served with stir fry”
RICE (4)
“A social gathering centered around spicy cooked seafood”
BOIL (4)
“A person who works for a government department like the FBI”
AGENT (5)
“A weapon used by Aragorn in battle”
SWORD (5)
“A pocket sized vault for cash and cards”
WALLET (6)
“A traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical”
LEGEND (6)
“A native of the country”
SCOT (4)
“An educational talk delivered to an audience of students.”
LECTURE (7)
“A graduated sequence of notes ascending or descending in pitch”
SCALE (5)
“A data type with two possible values: true or false”
BOOLEAN (7)
“A person who has committed a crime”
CRIMINAL (8)
“A limited-edition collectible sold only at the convention.”
EXCLUSIVE (9)
“A lightning-fast struggle against the clock”
BLITZ (5)
“A genre of imaginative fiction involving magic and adventure, especially in a setting other than the real world.”
FANTASY (7)
“A main division of a play”
ACT (3)
“A cold system of labor where millions were frozen out of time”
GULAG (5)
“A specific position for a digit within a number”
PLACE (5)
“A systematic review of security measures”
AUDIT (5)
“A large ensemble of instrumentalists playing classical music”
ORCHESTRA (9)
“Assessments of popularity, often for television.”
RATINGS (7)
“An empire built on the bones of magic”
ADARLAN (7)
“A small black or green Mediterranean fruit frequently sliced on top.”
OLIVE (5)
“A portable nylon home for the night”
TENT (4)
“A defensive strategy where players guard areas rather than individuals”
ZONE (4)
“A three-legged stand for a camera”
TRIPOD (6)
“An identical soldier bred for a war he did not start”
CLONE (5)
“A weapon carried by agents for protection”
GUN (3)
“A burst of light used in dark conditions”
FLASH (5)
“A theatrical work set to music with singers and an orchestra”
OPERA (5)
“Agency currently celebrating the 45th anniversary of this historic program.”
NASA (4)
“A cute duck built a Roman water bridge.”
AQUEDUCT (8)
“A shot drained from beyond the three-point arc.”
TRIPLE (6)
“A group of people chosen to give advice or make laws”
COUNCIL (7)
“A small sample of the truth under the microscope”
BIOPSY (6)
“A word part added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning”
PREFIX (6)
“A starchy tuber often confused with a sweet potato in American markets”
YAM (3)
“A performance done by one person”
SOLO (4)
“Ancient Chinese invention used for writing”
PAPER (5)
“A foundation row of simple connected loops”
CHAIN (5)
“A green horns wearer who specializes in falling for thirty minutes”
LOKI (4)
“A work of fiction perfect for a summer escape”
NOVEL (5)
“A magical trinket, or one of the marshmallow shapes in a famous cereal”
CHARM (5)
“A bivalve mollusk that lives in a hinged shell”
CLAM (4)
“A depression in the earth often drained by a river”
BASIN (5)
“A tree with its feet in the salt”
MANGROVE (8)
“A hidden microphone or a gritty Baltimore system”
WIRE (4)
“A compact SUV model name”
GLC (3)
“A healer who used a sun-spark to cleanse the dark”
YRENE (5)
“An artificial waterway built for navigation”
CANAL (5)
“A person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions”
PAGAN (5)
“An act that is against the law”
CRIME (5)
“A turn at batting”
INNINGS (7)
“A hidden entry point that bypasses normal authentication”
BACKDOOR (8)
“Adjective for the jars holding a mummy's stomach, intestines, lungs, and liver.”
CANOPIC (7)
“A racecar that looks the same coming and going”
PALINDROME (10)
“A fibrous souvenir left behind by a successful recovery”
SCAR (4)
“A close fielding position between the slips and point”
GULLY (5)
“A column that holds no paper”
FILE (4)
“A specialized electronic device for playing video games.”
CONSOLE (7)
“An individual connection point in a neural network”
NODE (4)
“A machine designed to work safely alongside human colleagues”
COBOT (5)
“An ancient language origin that gives us the 'ph' spelling for the 'f' sound.”
GREEK (5)
“A medium for broadcasting audio content”
RADIO (5)
“A slow-moving river of ice that carves valleys”
GLACIER (7)
“A steep slope or a hillside”
BRAE (4)
“A bridge-like structure built to carry water over long distances”
AQUEDUCT (8)
“A snowy collapse that gathers speed”
AVALANCHE (9)
“A volcanic hellscape where brothers clashed on a lava river”
MUSTAFAR (8)
“A rabbit mink who transforms into an elegant, icy warrior under a full moon”
CARROT (6)
“A smooth soft fabric produced by larvae”
SILK (4)
“A powerful computer that provides services to other computers on a network.”
SERVER (6)
“A popular nickname for the club”
GERS (4)
“A person who performs in plays or movies”
ACTOR (5)
“All of space and everything in it”
UNIVERSE (8)
“A three-letter guide that reveals the shrinking borders”
MAP (3)
“A seasonal prevailing wind in South and Southeast Asia bringing heavy rains”
MONSOON (7)
“A historical account written from personal knowledge”
MEMOIR (6)
“A double-reed woodwind instrument with a slender conical bore”
OBOE (4)
“A face covering worn by mysterious characters like Kakashi or Tobi”
MASK (4)
“A colorful cup-shaped flower often associated with spring”
TULIP (5)
“An expert or master in a field”
GURU (4)
“A building or room containing collections of books”
LIBRARY (7)
“A one-sentence hook for a movie pitch”
LOGLINE (7)
“A heavy hit song from the album Ire”
CRUSH (5)
“A percentage added to a purchase price and collected by the government”
TAX (3)
“Actor who brings Eddie Brock to life on screen.”
HARDY (5)
“A short race run at top speed”
SPRINT (6)
“A hexed domestic bliss across the decades”
WANDAVISION (11)
“A flat dish used for holding food”
PLATE (5)
“An isolated land of samurai and cherry blossoms that closed its borders to the world”
WANO (4)
“A triangular gift from a river to the coast”
DELTA (5)
“A weapon crafted from a ghoul's predatory organ used by investigators”
QUINQUE (7)
“A blueprint for creating objects in programming”
CLASS (5)
“A collection of related web pages”
SITE (4)
“A type of noun that names a location, like a park or city”
PLACE (5)
“A city where the education was a real battle”
SPARTA (6)
“An entire cinematic universe of connected films, spin-offs, and merchandise.”
FRANCHISE (9)
“A place for a person with a thing”
NOUN (4)
“A long, accompanied song for a solo voice, typically in an opera or oratorio.”
ARIA (4)
“A million bytes of memory, or a very big snack”
MEGABYTE (8)
“An extra amount of money given for good service”
TIP (3)
“A distinct event, part of a longer series.”
EPISODE (7)
“A game of sliding and bumping based on the ancient Pachisi”
SORRY (5)
“A harbor wave triggered by a shaky seabed”
TSUNAMI (7)
“A word like and, but, or or that joins words or clauses”
CONJUNCTION (11)
“A single game played between two sides”
MATCH (5)
“A cold streak where a team cannot buy a bucket”
FREEZE (6)
“A softening effect that hides details to create depth or focus”
BLUR (4)
“A Spanish club famous for winning the Europa League multiple times”
SEVILLA (7)
“A popular high level programming language named after a comedy troupe”
PYTHON (6)
“Amount of three-dimensional space a substance occupies”
VOLUME (6)
“A person who performs in a play or movie”
ACTOR (5)
“A part of a controller that you press to jump or shoot”
BUTTON (6)
“A person with great skill or knowledge in a field”
EXPERT (6)
“An online community manager who enforces rules and removes bad content”
MODERATOR (9)
“A hot-headed brother whose flame was tragically snuffed out at Marineford”
ACE (3)
“A smooth tire designed for maximum dry weather grip”
SLICK (5)
“An arrangement of flowers or leaves in a circle”
WREATH (6)
“A flat dish from which food is eaten”
PLATE (5)
“A single installment of a television series”
EPISODE (7)
“A personal view or judgment about a subject”
OPINION (7)
“Athenian high city.”
ACROPOLIS (9)
“A stone bridge built to carry water into cities”
AQUEDUCT (8)
“A looming danger to the characters or world”
THREAT (6)
“A teething puppy's favorite destructive activity involving your shoes.”
CHEW (4)
“Ancient cultural and linguistic roots shared by the Irish, Scottish, and Welsh.”
CELTIC (6)
“A symbolic hand gesture used to direct energy”
MUDRA (5)
“A vast, treeless plain where the ground stays frozen in its heart”
TUNDRA (6)
“A portable shelter made of fabric and poles”
TENT (4)
“A contest featuring skills like calf roping”
RODEO (5)
“A score of one stroke under par”
BIRDIE (6)
“A tight squeeze for twenty percent of global crude flows.”
HORMUZ (6)
“A fitting used to join two hoses together”
COUPLER (7)
“A tier in, for the eye's light-sensitive layer.”
RETINA (6)
“A vulnerability that is attacked before a fix is available”
ZEROYDAY (8)
“A horizontal line on the board of command”
RANK (4)
“A large natural stream, re-IV-er, flows through many parks.”
RIVER (5)
“A public officer appointed to decide cases in a law court”
JUDGE (5)
“A physical or digital device used for two factor authentication”
TOKEN (5)
“A grumpy bodyguard who is obsessed with badge security”
HAPPY (5)
“A professional team like Arsenal or Chelsea”
CLUB (4)
“A moving ridge of water on the ocean surface”
WAVE (4)
“A woodwind instrument with a high-pitched sound, played by blowing across a hole”
FLUTE (5)
“A fancy name for a cluster of islands”
ARCHIPELAGO (11)
“An account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment.”
STORY (5)
“A word or phrase used to describe a concept”
TERM (4)
“A gladiator of Dressrosa who fought without spilling a single drop of blood”
REBECCA (7)
“An investor who expects prices to fall”
BEAR (4)
“A bird used by wizards to deliver mail”
OWL (3)
“A structure where ships tie up near a harbor lighthouse”
DOCK (4)
“A portable tracker for the passing hours”
WATCH (5)
“An elemental energy type often shown as a blue droplet”
WATER (5)
“A grueling race covering exactly 26.2 miles”
MARATHON (8)
“A large bird of prey with keen sight”
EAGLE (5)
“A tree with thin white peeling bark”
BIRCH (5)
“A popular cold-water food fish that drove historical trade in the Atlantic”
COD (3)
“A popular genre featuring electric guitars and drums”
ROCK (4)
“An academic title given by a college upon completion of a course of study.”
DEGREE (6)
“A fossilized trap for ancient hitchhikers”
AMBER (5)
“An organization or team that plays in a league”
CLUB (4)
“A serious crime usually involving violence”
FELONY (6)
“A strategic tap of the bat rather than a full swing”
BUNT (4)
“A missing piece of time in one's memory”
GAP (3)
“A massive system of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.”
GALAXY (6)
“A single point on the screen in the image”
DOT (3)
“A key design principle of the brand”
ELEGANCE (8)
“A data type representing a number with a decimal point”
FLOAT (5)
“A motherly machine for a reluctant pilot”
EVA (3)
“A musical piece sung by a character”
SONG (4)
“A category of artistic composition, such as mystery or romance”
GENRE (5)
“Ancient site where monarchs were once crowned”
SCONE (5)
“An assigned mission in an RPG that rewards you with experience points”
QUEST (5)
“A rebirth of art after the Dark Ages”
RENAISSANCE (11)
“A proposed piece of legislation before it becomes a rule.”
BILL (4)
“A neckbeard-wearing cousin who is incredibly fast at running alongside cars”
MOSE (4)
“A collective room where patients share both space and recovery”
WARD (4)
“Ancient pursuit of turning base metals into gold.”
ALCHEMY (7)
“A famous performer in movies or music”
STAR (4)
“A slow, stately ballroom dance in triple time”
MINUET (6)
“An official mark on documents required by a 1765 act.”
STAMP (5)
“Arid land with very little rainfall”
DESERT (6)
“A long and bitter quarrel between families or groups”
FEUD (4)
“A story passed down through generations”
TALE (4)
“A person who corrects or modifies text”
EDITOR (6)
“An informal gathering of fans with shared interests”
MEETUP (6)
“A shallow pool separated from the sea by a sandy barrier”
LAGOON (6)
“A man who fell in love with his own reflection”
NARCISSUS (9)
“A metric unit of length a little longer than a yard”
METER (5)
“A planet of massive wroshyr trees and furry giants”
KASHYYYK (8)
“Ancient people of Central America known for their calendar”
MAYA (4)
“A flat metal container used for frying on a stove”
PAN (3)
“A unit of weight equal to sixteen ounces”
POUND (5)
“A desire or hope for something to happen”
WISH (4)
“Antonio che ideò il primo prototipo di telefono”
MEUCCI (6)
“A system of television programming transmitted via coaxial wires”
CABLE (5)
“A feeling of triumph or delight often expressed loudly”
GLEE (4)
“A traded selection that won't convey if it falls within a certain range”
PROTECTED (9)
“A complex network of paths designed to confuse”
MAZE (4)
“A play dealing with tragic events and having an unhappy ending.”
TRAGEDY (7)
“A common antonym for enormous”
TINY (4)
“Acronym for the massive models trained on vast datasets”
LLM (3)
“A playful, winding vector line that adds energy to a static page”
SQUIGGLE (8)
“An eight legged arachnid name for a tangled limb pose”
SPIDER (6)
“A large-scale exhibition or trade show”
EXPO (4)
“A person who corrects and prepares a manuscript”
EDITOR (6)
“A website where a writer shares their thoughts”
BLOG (4)
“A piece played by a single performer”
SOLO (4)
“A frame that is bone dry?”
SKELETON (8)
“A container used to mix ingredients for a cocktail”
SHAKER (6)
“A Russian bisexual hooker with a love for gymnastics”
KATYA (5)
“A metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter”
MILLIMETER (10)
“A large ensemble of instrumentalists”
ORCHESTRA (9)
“A pale blue color with a slight purple tinge”
PERIWINKLE (10)
“A flowery home for a clown”
ANEMONE (7)
“A hidden mechanism designed to catch the unwary survivor”
TRAP (4)
“An arid ecosystem characterized by low rainfall, like Death Valley”
DESERT (6)
“A plant that grows where it is not wanted or one that is rolled”
WEED (4)
“A specific stage or area in a video game.”
LEVEL (5)
“A dramatic work set to music and sung on stage”
OPERA (5)
“A set of episodes broadcast during one year”
SEASON (6)
“A liquid meal typically served in a bowl”
SOUP (4)
“A strip of natural habitat connecting populations separated by human activities”
CORRIDOR (8)
“A comedic stunt or physical bit of humor.”
GAG (3)
“A hard, transparent material used for windows”
GLASS (5)
“A grain spirit that gives a spicy kick to a Manhattan”
RYE (3)
“A liquid dish often served hot in a bowl”
SOUP (4)
“A composition for an instrumental soloist, often with piano accompaniment”
SONATA (6)
“A vast, treeless plain where the ground is always frozen”
TUNDRA (6)
“A signature of a famous person kept as a memento”
AUTOGRAPH (9)
“Achieves victory in a competition”
WINS (4)
“A machine programmed to perform tasks automatically”
ROBOT (5)
“A sponge-loving queen with a knack for comedy”
MONET (5)
“A document ordering a witness to attend court”
SUBPOENA (8)
“A complete collection of thirty-two pieces”
SET (3)
“A short mark used to join compound words or split a word between lines”
HYPHEN (6)
“A bottled liquid that can heal or harm at a splash”
POTION (6)
“Another Gene Parmesan mystery assignment”
CLUE (4)
“A person who performs in plays or films”
ACTOR (5)
“A body part used for steering in the water”
FIN (3)
“A single triangular portion”
SLICE (5)
“A quick four-game victory that brings out the brooms.”
SWEEP (5)
“A gradual increase in loudness in a piece of music”
CRESCENDO (9)
“A long bench found in a place of worship”
PEW (3)
“A machine with a spinning plate used to play records.”
TURNTABLE (9)
“A type of noun a name like teacher or friend can describe”
PERSON (6)
“A symbolic figure or character in a writing system”
GLYPH (5)
“A framework of rafters and posts supporting a roof”
TRUSS (5)
“An action or attack used during battle”
MOVE (4)
“A naval unit like the Kurdistan, targeted in Bandar Abbas.”
ASSET (5)
“A facial expression showing contempt or disgust”
SNEER (5)
“A person who raises and battles creatures”
TRAINER (7)
“A digital blueprint archive that the tech-priesthood would trade a whole solar system to find”
STC (3)
“A deceptive maneuver designed to hide the truth.”
RUSE (4)
“A team's or individual's turn to bat”
INNINGS (7)
“A contrast between what is expected and what actually happens”
IRONY (5)
“A wise old man who traded a vision for a drink”
ODIN (4)
“A survivor of the final war whose name means wrath”
MODI (4)
“A professional who represents clients in legal matters”
LAWYER (6)
“A single unit of ownership in a corporation”
SHARE (5)
“A steep cliff that might be faking its height”
BLUFF (5)
“A small engine used for attitude control”
THRUSTER (8)
“A unique fixed length string representing a piece of data”
HASH (4)
“A famous lead actor or actress”
STAR (4)
“A brief, often uncredited appearance by a famous face”
CAMEO (5)
“A root that seems quite extreme”
RADICAL (7)
“A steep rock face”
CLIFF (5)
“A drawing used by Nami to navigate the ocean”
MAP (3)
“A four-stringed instrument played with a bow”
VIOLIN (6)
“A stone cold way to make a print”
LITHOGRAPH (10)
“A long piece of cloth worn around a shirt collar”
TIE (3)
“A shuffled stack of cards waiting to be drawn”
DECK (4)
“A contrasting section that prepares for the return of the original material”
BRIDGE (6)
“A buzzing pest found near standing water”
MOSQUITO (8)
“A game style that starts with both players moving their king pawns”
OPEN (4)
“A thin strip of wood used to produce sound in a clarinet”
REED (4)
“An auxiliary engine used to provide initial lift”
BOOSTER (7)
“A short story that teaches a moral lesson often with animals”
FABLE (5)
“A way to express an amount out of one hundred”
PERCENT (7)
“A metaphor for mental cloudiness or lack of clarity”
FOG (3)
“A distinct section of a piece of writing starting on a new line”
PARAGRAPH (9)
“Aviation pioneer whose surname graces the venue of the French Open.”
GARROS (6)
“A word meaning together or accompanied by”
WITH (4)
“Action that precedes moving your top hat or thimble.”
ROLL (4)
“An elementary particle found in Joyce's beer”
QUARK (5)
“A hypermodern opening starting with knight to f3, named after Richard”
RETI (4)
“A low plant with many branches”
BUSH (4)
“A small section or division of an act”
SCENE (5)
“An insulated covering for a person to sleep in”
SLEEPINGBAG (11)
“A source of flickering light on a restaurant table”
CANDLE (6)
“A part played by an actor in a movie”
ROLE (4)
“A series of connected cars on a track”
TRAIN (5)
“A green-haired fighter who keeps three blades on hand, even if one is in his mouth”
ZORO (4)
“A title for someone who teaches at a college”
PROFESSOR (9)
“A sequence of forcing moves often involving a sacrifice”
COMBINATION (11)
“A signal for action.”
CUE (3)
“A blood vessel that carries blood toward the heart”
VEIN (4)
“A word used to point to a place, unlike the word their”
THERE (5)
“A digital folder containing numbers to be refined”
FILE (4)
“A pioneer brand of digital video recorders”
TIVO (4)
“Adolphe's brassy woodwind hybrid”
SAXOPHONE (9)
“A giant slug who enjoys green frogs and carbonite wall decorations”
JABBA (5)
“A particular region or zone affected by weather.”
AREA (4)
“A musical slicer that plays with fingers”
MANDOLINE (9)
“An unmanned aircraft guided by remote control”
DRONE (5)
“A standard quantity used to express a measurement, like an inch or a gram”
UNIT (4)
“A specific task or journey in space”
MISSION (7)
“A movie genre designed to cause suspense”
THRILLER (8)
“Artist who released 'THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE.' in March 2026.”
RAYE (4)
“Automated machine”
ROBOT (5)
“A symbol placed at the beginning of a staff to determine the pitch of the notes”
CLEF (4)
“A sharp tool used for cutting ingredients”
KNIFE (5)
“A magical action performed by saying a specific word”
SPELL (5)
“A great victory or achievement causing joy”
TRIUMPH (7)
“A glowing ball of gas in the night sky”
STAR (4)
“A place for a Sunday sermon”
KIRK (4)
“A floating alien brain that channels the psychic warp like a biological artillery piece”
ZOANTHROPE (10)
“A fruit that is always sour about something?”
LEMON (5)
“A sound that is loud or unpleasant”
NOISE (5)
“An event with rides and games often held in summer”
FAIR (4)
“A round object used in many different sports.”
BALL (4)
“A piece of furniture rooted in a living tree”
BED (3)
“An animal kept by humans for companionship or pleasure”
PET (3)
“A rounded vessel for experience or mystical power”
ORB (3)
“A metal found in sunblock and pennies”
ZINC (4)
“A trendy neighborhood known for colorful houses and art”
BYWATER (7)
“A plastic pod for navigating white water”
KAYAK (5)
“A list of dishes available to be served at a meal”
MENU (4)
“A Chicago queen who brought the flavor to the finale”
SHEA (4)
“A building used for the worship of a god or gods”
TEMPLE (6)
“A unit of 'dos' out for the artist's space.”
STUDIO (6)
“A 'master' piece of work, truly exceptional.”
MASTERPIECE (11)
“A corporate executive turned candle maker with a highly volatile personality”
JAN (3)
“A practice session before the actual show”
REHEARSAL (9)
“A person who explores ahead or a youth member”
SCOUT (5)
“A large long-handled spoon used for serving soup”
LADLE (5)
“A word meaning very sad used to describe their lives”
LAMENTABLE (10)
“A single action of a piece”
MOVE (4)
“A metric unit used to measure liquid volume”
LITER (5)
“An overzealous and obsessive admirer”
STAN (4)
“A daily record of news and events of a personal nature; a diary.”
JOURNAL (7)
“A verb form ending in ing that acts as a noun”
GERUND (6)
“A Japanese style breadcrumb that is flakier and airier than the standard version”
PANKO (5)
“A waterproof jacket or a boring person”
ANORAK (6)
“Area protected from direct sunlight”
SHADE (5)
“A long-running argument between two reality stars”
FEUD (4)
“A record of events or system actions”
LOG (3)
“An object or image that represents a deeper idea”
SYMBOL (6)
“A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true”
DOGMA (5)
“A shallow metal container used for frying or steaming”
PAN (3)
“A humorous imitation of a piece of art or literature.”
PARODY (6)
“A French bread with a high egg and butter content giving it a rich crumb”
BRIOCHE (7)
“An unwanted touch that produces involuntary laughter”
TICKLE (6)
“An influential expert or teacher in a field”
GURU (4)
“A large furry mammal that hibernates in winter.”
BEAR (4)
“A rocky pantry filled with giant cheeses and doom”
CAVE (4)
“A person whose occupation is to investigate and solve crimes”
DETECTIVE (9)
“A play that incorporates singing and dancing”
MUSICAL (7)
“A broad expression of satisfaction on the face”
GRIN (4)
“A large area of flat land with few trees”
PLAIN (5)
“A temple of virgin wisdom overlooking Athens”
PARTHENON (9)
“An old-fashioned slang term for a television set”
TUBE (4)
“A device used to capture images from space”
CAMERA (6)
“Accion de percibir el engaño de los sentidos”
VER (3)
“A limb growing out from a tree trunk”
BRANCH (6)
“A series of words written one after another”
LIST (4)
“A small snack given as a reward.”
TREAT (5)
“A person who wrote out documents in ancient times”
SCRIBE (6)
“A towering defensive shot sent over an opponent's head.”
LOB (3)
“A wooden paddle serving up several small tasting glasses for the indecisive.”
FLIGHT (6)
“An egg-laying mammal native to Australia”
PLATYPUS (8)
“A group of people working together to win a game.”
TEAM (4)
“An idea that spreads rapidly online, like a certain curly-haired singer on the thirtieth of April.”
MEME (4)
“A stream of digital content”
FEED (4)
“A nymph whose seven-year itch involved a captive hero”
CALYPSO (7)
“A pigeon-toting assassin who turns into a bloodthirsty leopard”
LUCCI (5)
“A small enclosure for livestock, especially for holding a mother and newborn”
PEN (3)
“A framing cut that removes unwanted context”
CROP (4)
“A common four-legged pet”
DOG (3)
“A persuasive song sung to secure a budget”
PITCH (5)
“A material made from plants used for writing”
PAPYRUS (7)
“A coin worth five cents”
NICKEL (6)
“A short promotional video for a movie”
TRAILER (7)
“A good one of these in the passenger seat is crucial for sharing the driving.”
COMPANION (9)
“A cold yardstick used to measure the warmth of a campaign”
METRIC (6)
“An injection used to deliver a vaccine”
SHOT (4)
“A device or measure intended to prevent animal intrusion without causing harm”
DETERRENT (9)
“An African animal known for its black and white stripes.”
ZEBRA (5)
“A soft cloud for resting your head”
PILLOW (6)
“A covering for the face, often used in ceremonies”
MASK (4)
“A handheld device used to control movement”
PAD (3)
“An expedition to observe animals in the wild”
SAFARI (6)
“A mountain peak”
BEN (3)
“A specific legal matter or dispute”
CASE (4)
“A network of lines that form squares”
GRID (4)
“A best-of-seven showdown between two playoff contenders.”
SERIES (6)
“An item of clothing worn on the head”
HAT (3)
“Armband-wearing team leader”
CAPTAIN (7)
“A building where movies are shown”
THEATER (7)
“A perforated bowl used to drain water from pasta”
COLANDER (8)
“A wood chipper's cold outcome in Minnesota”
FARGO (5)
“Anton ___, 18th-century pioneer of modern beekeeping born on May 20”
JANSA (5)
“A short promotional clip hinting at next year's drama.”
TEASER (6)
“A flesh-eating creature at the top of the food web”
CARNIVORE (9)
“A large meal typically held to celebrate a special occasion”
FEAST (5)
“A hidden chamber often found beneath a church”
CRYPT (5)
“A detailed account or statement about a situation”
REPORT (6)
“A large open area used for public entertainment like gladiator fights”
ARENA (5)
“A round piece of metal used as money”
COIN (4)
“A scheduled match on the calendar”
FIXTURE (7)
“A protective cap worn on the finger while pushing a needle”
THIMBLE (7)
“A common antonym for tranquil”
CHAOTIC (7)
“A surreal state that dissociation is often compared to”
DREAM (5)
“A set piece taken from the flag after a defender knocks it out of bounds.”
CORNER (6)
“A network of horizontal and vertical lines”
GRID (4)
“A final performance or concluding narrative arc.”
SWANSONG (8)
“A flightless bird that swims in the southern oceans”
PENGUIN (7)
“A swampy world of fog, snakes, and a tiny green hermit”
DAGOBAH (7)
“An outer garment with sleeves worn for warmth”
COAT (4)
“A device used to send and receive signals”
ANTENNA (7)
“A performance by a single musician”
SOLO (4)
“A group of close-knit, interrelated families”
CLAN (4)
“A single numeral from zero to nine used to build numbers”
DIGIT (5)
“A hot worker, creating power from water's breath.”
STEAMENGINE (11)
“A strong fabric made from the fibers of the flax plant”
LINEN (5)
“A person who writes original music”
COMPOSER (8)
“A greasy substance extracted from sheep's wool used in cosmetics”
LANOLIN (7)
“A short, flared ruffle attached at the waistline of a jacket or bodice.”
PEPLUM (6)
“A grand depression that is anything but sad”
CANYON (6)
“Act of changing position or moving from place to place”
MOTION (6)
“A method of communication often intercepted or delayed”
TELEGRAM (8)
“A loyal pet known as man's best friend”
DOG (3)
“A percussion instrument hit with sticks or hands”
DRUM (4)
“A popular dance move from the 2010s by J Capri and Charly Black”
KOTCH (5)
“A religious song of praise”
HYMN (4)
“A photograph of a person”
PORTRAIT (8)
“A race where teammates pass a baton to one another”
RELAY (5)
“A company that produces films.”
STUDIO (6)
“An instance of a class”
OBJECT (6)
“A nickname for the American football field”
GRIDIRON (8)
“An Ottoman title for a chieftain or governor”
BEY (3)
“A treatment that ends a disease or condition”
CURE (4)
“A numerical value given to a product”
SCORE (5)
“Alat atau jentera yang digunakan untuk meningkatkan pengeluaran”
MODAL (5)
“A breakfast food often served fried or boiled”
EGG (3)
“A bowl-shaped scar from a space impact”
CRATER (6)
“A Russian union that remains a reliable taxi to the stars”
SOYUZ (5)
“A handheld device used to move the cursor on a screen”
MOUSE (5)
“A magical item that sorts students into houses”
HAT (3)
“A kooky queen who failed to rap as well as Gottmik”
UTICA (5)
“A piece of glass used in a telescope to see far away”
LENS (4)
“Airborne celebration that concludes the event”
TOSS (4)
“A distinctive way of pronouncing a language”
ACCENT (6)
“An arena for track cycling events”
VELODROME (9)
“A sharp, chilly pinch that leaves a mark”
NIP (3)
“A woodwind instrument with a double reed”
OBOE (4)
“A popular garden flower known for its thorns and scent”
ROSE (4)
“A fragile silence that everyone wants but few truly trust.”
CEASEFIRE (9)
“A tree often found at desert oases.”
PALM (4)
“A group of three digits set off by commas in a large number”
PERIOD (6)
“A blue father figure who flies by whistling a tune”
YONDU (5)
“Ancient paper, a spy runs back to us.”
PAPYRUS (7)
“African team that shocked critics by qualifying for the 2026 Super 8s”
ZIMBABWE (8)
“A gathering of wombats or old philosophers”
WISDOM (6)
“A large string instrument played while sitting down”
CELLO (5)
“A polite way of saying something unpleasant”
EUPHEMISM (9)
“An internal itch that can only be scratched by crime”
COMULSION (9)
“Animal flesh used as food”
MEAT (4)
“An aggressive move toward the basket”
DRIVE (5)
“A large tree that produces acorns”
OAK (3)
“A set of cards provided for players to select from during a draft”
PACK (4)
“Another highly extensible text editor”
EMACS (5)
“A dancer from Sokovia who relies on a book of red stars”
ZEMO (4)
“A structural support that is very dry?”
BONE (4)
“A nice snare, S.A., rebirth of art.”
RENAISSANCE (11)
“Anna saves a grassy plain”
SAVANNA (7)
“A model made of one hundred small squares used to show hundredths”
GRID (4)
“All-Father prayed to in the second teaser”
ODIN (4)
“A brief appearance by the director in their own film”
CAMEO (5)
“A thick substance applied to the skin”
GEL (3)
“A traditional sandwich served on crusty French bread”
POBOY (5)
“A repeated rhythmic phrase or song”
CHANT (5)
“A composition for an instrumental soloist”
SONATA (6)
“A movie genre involving magic and imaginary worlds”
FANTASY (7)
“A kick used to turn over possession of the ball downfield”
PUNT (4)
“A single-celled traveler that builds a fungal empire”
SPORE (5)
“Animal that hunts other animals for food”
PREDATOR (8)
“Another word for a picture or photograph”
IMAGE (5)
“Acronym determining a player's typical selection spot”
ADP (3)
“A warehouse foreman who taught his boss fake ghetto slang phrases”
DARRYL (6)
“A type of grain often used to make dark, flavorful bread.”
RYE (3)
“A silent giant carrying a bible who could deflect any pain with his paw pads”
KUMA (4)
“A limb of a tree extending from the trunk.”
BRANCH (6)
“All the Georges and Oscars have different ones except for Oscar and George, Sr.”
AGES (4)
“Another name for the clapperboard used to sync sound and picture”
SLATE (5)
“A musical piece performed by a single musician”
SOLO (4)
“A metal headed club with a flat face”
IRON (4)
“A person who stands up against the system or Babylon”
REBEL (5)
“A single layer of carbon atoms with incredible strength”
GRAPHENE (8)
“A secret pact formed between players to secure votes”
ALLIANCE (8)
“An optimistic state of mind based on an expectation of positive outcomes”
HOPE (4)
“A flat-handed reprimand that leaves a stinging red print”
SLAP (4)
“A highly intelligent, eight-armed cephalopod capable of complex camouflage”
OCTOPUS (7)
“A series of arches supported by columns or piers”
ARCADE (6)
“A person skilled in sports or physical exercise”
ATHLETE (7)
“Authorized simulated attacks to find security weaknesses”
PENTESTING (10)
“Animal that eats both plants and other animals”
OMNIVORE (8)
“All the actors in a production”
CAST (4)
“A circular stage where the audience decided who lived or died”
COLOSSEUM (9)
“A group of musicians, or developers conducting intelligent systems?”
ORCHESTRA (9)
“A small magical creature like Dobby who serves a wizard family”
ELF (3)
“A pigment of your imagination found in onions and apples”
QUERCETIN (9)
“Arkansas guard Meleek, a top 2026 draft target”
THOMAS (6)
“American Theatre ___ (organization behind the Tonys)”
WING (4)
“A number multiplied with another to get a product”
FACTOR (6)
“A set of related TV shows or movies”
SERIES (6)
“A room where food is prepared and cooked”
KITCHEN (7)
“A single performance segment on stage”
ACT (3)
“A breed of sheep known for fine wool”
RAMBOUILLET (11)
“An elite infantry soldier of the Sultan's personal standing army”
JANISSARY (9)
“Acronym for a spacewalk outside a pressurized cabin”
EVA (3)
“A state of abnormally elevated arousal, affect, and energy level”
MANIA (5)
“A story centered on love and relationships”
ROMANCE (7)
“A war god seeing red in the night sky”
MARS (4)
“A part of an act in a play”
SCENE (5)
“An all-wizarding village near the school”
HOGSMEADE (9)
“A falling star that burns in the air”
METEOR (6)
“Austroasiatic language that uses a Latin based script”
VIETNAMESE (10)
“A dead body preserved by ancient burial customs”
MUMMY (5)
“A predictable sequence of actions that brings security”
ROUTINE (7)
“A deep canyon carved by a powerful river”
GORGE (5)
“A website that contains personal reflections or articles”
BLOG (4)
“Adult amphibian that hops and can live on land or water”
FROG (4)
“A leader who makes decisions without consulting others”
AUTOCRAT (8)
“A method of teaching reading by sounding out letters”
PHONICS (7)
“A magical incantation or charm”
SPELL (5)
“Abundance of valuable possessions governed by the house of values”
WEALTH (6)
“A line of text in a song”
LYRIC (5)
“A scheduled session where attendees can get an autograph from a creator.”
SIGNING (7)
“A salty-rimmed vehicle for agave-based spirits”
MARGARITA (9)
“A large stone tomb built for an Egyptian pharaoh”
PYRAMID (7)
“An orchestral piece introducing an opera or long work”
OVERTURE (8)
“Aristocratic-sounding middle moniker.”
FAUNTLEROY (10)
“A gas, oddly, for long tale.”
SAGA (4)
“An illegal physical contact that halts play”
FOUL (4)
“A company that produces motion pictures.”
STUDIO (6)
“A short story designed to cause laughter”
JOKE (4)
“A photo taken of yourself”
SELFIE (6)
“A school of Buddhism focused on meditation and intuition”
ZEN (3)
“A plunger and barrel duo designed for sharp deliveries”
SYRINGE (7)
“A public musical performance”
CONCERT (7)
“A rare four-leafed mutation of this plant is considered highly fortunate”
CLOVER (6)
“A small tool used by officials to signal a stop in play”
WHISTLE (7)
“A wooden stick used to cast magic spells”
WAND (4)
“An older sibling who is a total drag on a hammer”
HELA (4)
“A dried seed or bark used to add flavor to dishes”
SPICE (5)
“A card placed on top of a previous form to evolve”
STAGE (5)
“Another name for the long spray attachment”
LANCE (5)
“A common slang term for the darts themselves”
ARROWS (6)
“A light spear thrown for distance”
JAVELIN (7)
“A dramatic clash between the bright and the shadowed”
CHIAROSCURO (11)
“Attach a new button or fix a split seam”
SEW (3)
“A deep Scottish lake”
LOCH (4)
“A homophone for the street she rented a house on, which became a Lover track”
CORNEAL (7)
“An all-seeing gatekeeper who lost his rainbow bridge”
HEIMDALL (8)
“Acclaimed actress Sandra, joining the cast of the 2026 adaptation.”
HULLER (6)
“A building dedicated to religious worship in ancient times”
TEMPLE (6)
“A dissociative state where the shadow takes control”
TRANCE (6)
“A ruler of a Muslim state or the Ottoman Empire”
SULTAN (6)
“A booklet that lists the actors and scenes”
PROGRAM (7)
“A fluid's resistance to flowing”
VISCOSITY (9)
“An adult female sheep”
EWE (3)
“A musical piece sung in a show”
SONG (4)
“A long fictional story in book form”
NOVEL (5)
“A mischievous practical joke played on an unsuspecting friend.”
PRANK (5)
“A popular style or behavior”
TREND (5)
“A deep feeling of intense affection”
LOVE (4)
“Alcoholic spirit made from sugarcane”
RUM (3)
“A feathered animal that typically has the ability to fly”
BIRD (4)
“A daily broadcast reporting current events and information”
NEWS (4)
“A long poem narrating the deeds of heroic figures”
EPIC (4)
“A long walk in nature for exercise or pleasure”
HIKE (4)
“A very successful and well known song”
HIT (3)
“A fierce, often local rivalry match between two familiar clubs.”
DERBY (5)
“A valley that sounds like a man's name”
GLEN (4)
“A three-dimensional work of art carved from stone or wood”
STATUE (6)
“A personal spiritual teacher or guide in Indian traditions”
GURU (4)
“A book, document, or piece of music written by hand”
MANUSCRIPT (10)
“An upperclassman who might finally notice you”
SENPAI (6)
“Animated art, seen in a mine, perhaps.”
ANIME (5)
“An extra waterproof cover for a tent”
RAINFLY (7)
“A state of perfect happiness or great joy”
BLISS (5)
“A greenish-blue mineral valued as a gemstone”
TURQUOISE (9)
“A stringed musical instrument, the highest-pitched of the violin family”
VIOLIN (6)
“Auric treasure guarded by a mythical sprite”
GOLD (4)
“A spiritual manifestation that stays by your side”
STAND (5)
“A realm that promised a millennium but delivered a decade of ruin”
REICH (5)
“A bracket-____ is an unexpected win that ruins your predictions.”
BUSTER (6)
“A large area of open land used for farming or sports”
FIELD (5)
“A massive stone tomb built for an Egyptian pharaoh”
PYRAMID (7)
“Adjective for the sixteen teams that survive the first weekend”
SWEET (5)
“A musical instrument with eighty-eight keys”
PIANO (5)
“A person who writes books”
AUTHOR (6)
“A pointed summit, or a moment of greatest intensity.”
PEAK (4)
“A capture that happens in the blink of an eye while passing by”
ENPASSANT (9)
“An extremely bright heart of a distant galaxy”
QUASAR (6)
“A large group of musicians playing string, woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments”
ORCHESTRA (9)
“An honest and unbiased evaluation”
FAIR (4)
“A remote-controlled flying aircraft without a pilot”
DRONE (5)
“A playful marine mammal known for floating on its back”
OTTER (5)
“A common nickname for a whole round pizza”
PIE (3)
“A vehicle used to travel into outer space”
ROCKET (6)
“A mythical creature often represented by a long puppet in Chinese New Year”
DRAGON (6)
“A decorated platform on wheels used in a parade”
FLOAT (5)
“A musical composition or passage performed by a single player”
SOLO (4)
“A luminous ball of gas in the night sky”
STAR (4)
“A number that can be split into two equal whole groups”
EVEN (4)
“An exploit-friendly flaw in a software program”
BUG (3)
“A smooth oval object often compared to a bald head”
EGG (3)
“A letter or group of letters added to the end of a word”
SUFFIX (6)
“A bird used to deliver mail in the wizarding world”
OWL (3)
“A person who writes poems.”
POET (4)
“A signal from behind the camera for an actor to begin their action”
CUE (3)
“A group of sheep”
FLOCK (5)
“Any portable object used by actors during a scene”
PROP (4)
“A word class that expresses action or a state of being”
VERB (4)
“A 2-3 or 1-3-1 defensive scheme, rather than man-to-man”
ZONE (4)
“An author's choice of words and phrasing”
DICTION (7)
“An involuntary, repetitive body movement or sound.”
TIC (3)
“A dramatic performance”
PLAY (4)
“A tool for breaking down herbs or a type of sandwich”
GRINDER (7)
“A single photograph or a specific angle”
SHOT (4)
“A visual representation of an area”
MAP (3)
“A mountain of water sent by an earth-shaker”
WAVE (4)
“A mound of sand formed by the wind”
DUNE (4)
“A god of time often found on the digital clock”
CHRONOS (7)
“A common antonym for abundant”
SCARCE (6)
“A large chip, perhaps, makes up this island group.”
ARCHIPELAGO (11)
“A yellow cloth thrown by a referee to signal a foul”
FLAG (4)
“A potential danger that could exploit a vulnerability”
THREAT (6)
“A local spot where you might grab a seasonal pastry and a warm beverage.”
CAFE (4)
“A long narrow deep inlet of the sea between high cliffs”
FJORD (5)
“A mark longer than a hyphen, used to show a break or emphasis”
DASH (4)
“A very low temperature”
COLD (4)
“An online journal where people post their opinions”
BLOG (4)
“A single selection made by a team”
PICK (4)
“A substance that raises levels of physiological activity”
STIMULANT (9)
“A wooden-sounding support for your lower back”
LUMBAR (6)
“A lens movement used for dramatic emphasis”
ZOOM (4)
“A dry sandy region like the Sahara”
DESERT (6)
“A simplified speech used for communication between different groups”
PIDGIN (6)
“A ribbon of syrup woven throughout the tub”
SWIRL (5)
“A mound or ridge of sand formed by the wind”
DUNE (4)
“A sneaky, soft shot meant to barely clear the tape.”
DROP (4)
“Artist who released the 1994 hit Loser”
BECK (4)
“A movie genre meant to make you laugh”
COMEDY (6)
“A lethal compression of the throat that cuts off air”
STRANGLE (8)
“Arankingnumberfrom1to16assignedtoateambytheselectioncommittee.”
SEED (4)
“A scary movie designed to frighten viewers”
HORROR (6)
“A character who saves the day in a story”
HERO (4)
“A long distance running race of twenty six miles”
MARATHON (8)
“A set of buttons used for typing on a computer”
KEYBOARD (8)
“A massive system of stars, like Andromeda or the Milky Way.”
GALAXY (6)
“A wild canine predator that is a traditional threat to sheep”
WOLF (4)
“A sequence of continuous action in a play or movie”
SCENE (5)
“A system of writing numbers, such as scientific or standard”
NOTATION (8)
“An oval track used for chariot racing”
CIRCUS (6)
“A popular style of durable cotton fabric pants”
JEAN (4)
“A visual representation of an area or territory”
MAP (3)
“A word class that modifies or describes a noun or pronoun”
ADJECTIVE (9)
“A basic card type that provides mana”
LAND (4)
“A classic floral gesture often presented at the start”
ROSE (4)
“A slow pace taken while holding hands”
WALK (4)
“An athletic contest consisting of ten different track and field events”
DECATHLON (9)
“A woodwind instrument with a double-reed mouthpiece.”
OBOE (4)
“Another word for equal groups in a multiplication problem”
SETS (4)
“A percussion instrument hit with sticks”
DRUM (4)
“A raw, unpolished player taken purely for future development”
PROJECT (7)
“A major division of time without end”
ERA (3)
“A place where professional photos are often taken”
STUDIO (6)
“A deep vessel used for boiling liquids or making soup.”
POT (3)
“A group of letters added to the beginning of a word”
PREFIX (6)
“A trio born from the exact same pregnancy.”
TRIPLETS (8)
“A decorated container filled with sweets to be broken”
PIATA (5)
“A reptile with a hard shell that swims in the ocean”
TURTLE (6)
“"All systems ___" (2026 WWDC official tagline).”
GLOW (4)
“A traditional story, often involving supernatural beings”
MYTH (4)
“A musical piece or section performed by a single musician”
SOLO (4)
“A pass that leads directly to a score”
ASST (4)
“A common transition effect in film”
FADE (4)
“A measure of a character's overall power”
LEVEL (5)
“A name that became a thing”
EPONYM (6)
“A biological shot at immunity”
VACCINE (7)
“A self replicating program that spreads across networks”
WORM (4)
“Abbreviation for the essential recording device managed by the operator”
CAM (3)
“A dream on, a spiral galaxy (anag)”
ANDROMEDA (9)
“A musical work or set of works”
OPUS (4)
“An evergreen tree with needles and cones.”
PINE (4)
“Amazonian berry that forms the trendy purple base of many smoothie bowls.”
ACAI (4)
“A celestial lion containing a Regulus heart”
LEO (3)
“A book made up of maps”
ATLAS (5)
“A loose-fitting shirt for women”
BLOUSE (6)
“A book for holding photographs”
ALBUM (5)
“A light bluish-green shade representing water”
AQUA (4)
“A small, green plant that grows in dense clumps, often on rocks.”
MOSS (4)
“A method of teaching reading by connecting letters to their sounds”
PHONICS (7)
“Actress Kidman who co-chaired the 2026 spectacle”
NICOLE (6)
“A rich pea, go for a group of islands!”
ARCHIPELAGO (11)
“Audible reaction to a great punchline.”
LAUGH (5)
“A number that has not yet been split into parts”
WHOLE (5)
“Ancient Greek term for principled knowledge”
EPISTEME (8)
“Air-conditioned tent often hosting punk, Latin, and indie rock”
SONORA (6)
“A set of printed pages bound together in a cover”
BOOK (4)
“An automatic or at-large invitation to the tournament”
BID (3)
“A number written using a point to separate whole and fractional parts”
DECIMAL (7)
“A communal bowl of liquid cheer with Sanskrit roots meaning five”
PUNCH (5)
“A measure of disorder or randomness in a physical system”
ENTROPY (7)
“A written plan that tracks expected income and expenses”
BUDGET (6)
“A stringed musical instrument of treble pitch, played with a horsehair bow”
VIOLIN (6)
“A giant cloud of dust and gas in deep space”
NEBULA (6)
“A way out of a building or situation”
EXIT (4)
“A period of a race completed between two pit stops”
STINT (5)
“A small, devoted group, often for a niche show.”
CULT (4)
“Ancient circular invention for transport”
WHEEL (5)
“A woolly wanderer saying goodbye to its son”
BISON (5)
“A component in a transmission”
GEAR (4)
“A character used in the ancient Egyptian writing system”
HIEROGLYPH (10)
“A common breakfast item laid by a chicken”
EGG (3)
“A play characterized by its humorous or satirical tone and its depiction of amusing incidents.”
COMEDY (6)
“A large black and white predator also known as a killer whale”
ORCA (4)
“A flat piece used to build words in Scrabble”
TILE (4)
“A stone ghost of a prehistoric inhabitant”
FOSSIL (6)
“A figure that is completely stone-faced”
STATUE (6)
“A game played between two sides”
MATCH (5)
“A person you like and enjoy spending time with”
FRIEND (6)
“A legendary monkey king who loves a good meal”
GOKU (4)
“A supportive friend outside the community who stands up for equality”
ALLY (4)
“A long fictional story, often found in a book”
NOVEL (5)
“A high-flying slam that hypes up the crowd.”
DUNK (4)
“A day of festivity or recreation when no work is done”
HOLIDAY (7)
“A deserving team that gets surprisingly left out by the committee.”
SNUB (4)
“A quantity having direction as well as magnitude”
VECTOR (6)
“A face covering worn by a character to hide their identity”
MASK (4)
“An exceptionally odd, surreal, or highly saturated internet joke”
DANKMEME (8)
“A sequence of matches played between two teams”
SERIES (6)
“A result where neither team wins”
DRAW (4)
“An elite, set-and-forget fantasy asset”
STUD (4)
“A common antonym for quiet”
LOUD (4)
“An opening starting with f4, named after an English master”
BIRD (4)
“A devastating collision of alternate Earths”
INCURSION (9)
“A specialized bodily unit that might be on a recipient's waiting list”
ORGAN (5)
“A steep high face of rock or ice”
CLARK (5) · CLIFF (5)
“A system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object”
CULT (4)
“A reptile with a protective shell that migrates across oceans”
TURTL (5)
“A flightless bird that lives in the southern hemisphere”
PENGUIN (7)
“A number indicating a players standing in the program”
RANK (4)
“A kick taken from the edge of the field after a deflection”
CORNER (6)
“A whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero”
INTEGER (7)
“A member of a community that moves from place to place rather than settling”
NOMAD (5)
“A spiritual teacher or expert guide in the tradition”
GURU (4)
“Another name for one fourth”
QUARTER (7)
“A piece of furniture used for sitting”
CHAIR (5)
“A place for recovery and detoxification”
REHAB (5)
“Any specific physical position or asana”
POSE (4)
“A world found orbiting a star other than our sun”
EXOPLANET (9)
“A gentle stroke of affection”
PET (3)
“A word class that includes people, places, things, and ideas”
NOUN (4)
“AI research company behind Claude”
ANTHROPIC (9)
“An award worn around the neck after a victory”
MEDAL (5)
“A place where a dead person is buried”
TOMB (4)
“A hand-operated device used to move a cursor on a screen”
MOUSE (5)
“A long piece of music for one or two instruments”
SONATA (6)
“A milestone to reach before turning off the lamp”
CHAPTER (7)
“A famous person who acts in movies.”
STAR (4)
“A massive system of stars and gas clouds”
GALAXY (6)
“A whole number that splits another number with no remainder”
FACTOR (6)
“A formal document describing findings or feedback”
REPORT (6)
“A large cat with orange fur and black stripes”
TIGER (5)
“A slice of the demographic pie cut for closer inspection”
SEGMENT (7)
“A secret word or phrase used to gain access”
PASSWORD (8)
“A common antonym for hot”
COLD (4)
“A pungent bulb used frequently in Italian cooking”
GARLIC (6)
“A group of related words that does not contain a subject and verb together”
PHRASE (6)
“A colorful bird known for mimicking human speech”
PARROT (6)
“An organized sports group or association”
CLUB (4)
“A planet-sized city where the Senate debates and Jedi fall”
CORUSCANT (9)
“A dwarf planet located in the Kuiper belt”
PLUTO (5)
“A clumsy attempt to grasp a ball or find keys in a purse”
FUMBLE (6)
“A deep gorge, can you imagine one without water?”
CANYON (6)
“A linear dream or a desert mirage in the Tabuk Province.”
NEOM (4)
“A religious or solemn ceremony performed regularly”
RITUAL (6)
“A layer that acts like earth's sunglasses”
OZONE (5)
“Amphibian known for jumping”
FROG (4)
“A monitored resident competing for a massive cash prize during the summer”
HOUSEGUEST (10)
“A brand's face condensed into a singular, memorable mark”
LOGO (4)
“A fast-drying synthetic paint medium”
ACRYLIC (7)
“A transparent container for cold drinks”
GLASS (5)
“Area where a river's fresh water meets the ocean's salt water”
ESTUARY (7)
“A moon of green and giant trees, not a planet”
ENDOR (5)
“A specific location on the world wide web”
SITE (4)
“A step by step procedure for solving a problem”
ALGORITHM (9)
“A first-round pick who completely ruins your season”
BUST (4)
“An opening starting with bishop to c4, named after a European country”
ITAL (4)
“A sudden stellar brightness from a white dwarf”
NOVA (4)
“A person with great intelligence”
GENIUS (6)
“A piece of clothing worn on the back by some heroes”
CAPE (4)
“A single continuous take of film, from starting to stopping”
SHOT (4)
“A joke that plays on multiple meanings of a word or similar sounding words”
PUN (3)
“A metal frame used for cooking food over heat”
GRILL (5)
“Animale acquatico che respira attraverso le branchie”
PESCE (5)
“A large orange cat with black stripes”
TIGER (5)
“A filmmaker's first outing, eligible for a specific golden prize”
DEBUT (5)
“Actor who traded a high-tech iron suit for a green cloak”
DOWNEY (6)
“Annoyingly rough, like cheese treatment”
GRATE (5)
“A 3D image made with light beams”
HOLOGRAPH (9)
“A small shellfish that attaches itself firmly to rocks or ships”
BARNACLE (8)
“An intellectual comprehension or a physical hold”
GRASP (5)
“A Hilo hello”
ALOHA (5)
“A dramatic work in one or more acts, set to music for singers and instrumentalists”
OPERA (5)
“A musical chant sung by supporters in the stands during a match”
SONG (4)
“Admission pass you'll need to catch the latest weekend premiere”
TICKET (6)
“A tiny, cat-loving accountant whose frown could freeze hot coffee”
ANGELA (6)
“An individual score of one hundred or more”
CENTURY (7)
“A substance with a pH less than seven”
ACID (4)
“A terrestrial fountain with a short fuse”
GEYSER (6)
“A complicated irregular network of passages or paths in which it is difficult to find one's way”
LABYRINTH (9)
“A single unit of language with meaning”
WORD (4)
“An unfair act that results in a penalty”
FOUL (4)
“A marriage of fungus and algae living on a stone”
LICHEN (6)
“Advanced learning method, often paired with 'neural'”
DEEP (4)
“Atmospheric layer that protects Earth from UV rays”
OZONE (5)
“A queen of the Fae who became a goddess”
MAB (3)
“A flat touchscreen device larger than a phone”
TABLET (6)
“A feeling that hits at 4am in her bedroom”
PANIC (5)
“A seasoning, or the British Girl Power group that paved the way for late nineties pop.”
SPICE (5)
“A champion show dog's father”
SIRE (4)
“A common fourth-down decision to flip the field”
PUNT (4)
“A professional sports organization”
CLUB (4)
“Asgardian prince who wields a legendary mallet”
THOR (4)
“An artificial intelligence that tried to drop a city from the sky”
ULTRON (6)
“A person who herds cattle on a ranch”
COWBOY (6)
“A farm animal known for rolling in mud.”
PIG (3)
“A set of instructions for preparing a particular dish”
RECIPE (6)
“A style of fast bowling intended to beat the batter with speed”
PACE (4)
“A plucked string instrument popular during the Renaissance”
LUTE (4)
“Alicia Keys kept on doing this in and out of love with you”
FALLIN (6)
“Afternoon screening that usually offers a slightly cheaper admission fee.”
MATINEE (7)
“A small unit of weight or liquid volume”
OUNCE (5)
“A comparison between two unlike things using the word like or as”
SIMILE (6)
“A coin worth one cent”
PENNY (5)
“A shout to the umpire asking for a player to be out”
APPEAL (6)
“A point of land that extends into a body of water”
CAPE (4)
“A group of similar data points identified in unsupervised learning”
CLUSTER (7)
“A state of matter that expands to fill its container”
GAS (3)
“An informal state of relaxation and taking things very easy”
CHILL (5)
“An imagined place where everything is perfect”
UTOPIA (6)
“A hunter who wears a belt of three bright stars”
ORION (5)
“Antico strumento a corde greco spesso citato nella poesia”
LIRA (4)
“A genre filled with stunts and excitement”
ACTION (6)
“A professional cook who leads a kitchen”
CHEF (4)
“A slippery bar found in the shower”
SOAP (4)
“A famous person who is a hero in their field”
ICON (4)
“A bitter servant bound to the house of Black”
KREACHER (8)
“An introduction to a book typically stating its subject or aim”
PREFACE (7)
“A portable device used for making calls and browsing”
PHONE (5)
“A visual guide showing the layout of the fractal”
MAP (3)
“An artistic dance form performed to music using precise and highly formalized set steps and gestures”
BALLET (6)
“A digital copycat that mimics real-world textures and materials”
SKEUOMORPH (10)
“A vehicle used to launch people or satellites into space”
ROCKET (6)
“A phone connection”
LINE (4)
“An organization or team like Real Madrid”
CLUB (4)
“A DJ's allotted performance time”
SET (3)
“A warehouse supervisor who received a knitted sweater from an accountant”
VAL (3)
“A male performer who portrays a character in a television series”
ACTOR (5)
“A public venue filled with coin-operated gaming cabinets”
ARCADE (6)
“A thin strip of magnetic material used to record sound.”
TAPE (4)
“A vertical timber used for both sails and restraints”
MAST (4)
“A machine capable of carrying out complex actions automatically”
ROBOT (5)
“An instrument used to see distant objects in space”
TELESCOPE (9)
“A legendary psychic type often considered the ancestor of all Pokemon”
MEW (3)
“A step by step method for solving a problem, such as long division”
ALGORITHM (9)
“A ringed titan that would float in a giant bathtub”
SATURN (6)
“A blue-haired princess who rode a giant duck to save her sandy homeland”
VIVI (4)
“A face covering worn by Haganezuka or Urokodaki”
MASK (4)
“A warm breath on a frozen ridge”
CHINOOK (7)
“A framework of beams forming a rigid structure”
TRUSS (5)
“A slowly moving mass of ice formed by snow accumulation”
GLACIER (7)
“Aerodynamic advantage behind another car”
SLIPSTREAM (10)
“A male performer who portrays a character”
ACTOR (5)
“A phrase that combines two contradictory terms, like jumbo shrimp”
OXYMORON (8)
“A three legged stand used to hold a camera steady”
TRIPOD (6)
“A person who performs in a movie”
ACTOR (5)
“A unique act done by a criminal to satisfy emotional needs”
SIGNATURE (9)
“A formal agreement to not spill each other's blood”
ALLIANCE (8)
“A brand of camera that prints photos instantly.”
POLAROID (8)
“A simple porous animal that filters water for food”
SPONGE (6)
“A blue sibling whose upgrades were all painful losses”
NEBULA (6)
“Atom with a different number of neutrons”
ISOTOPE (7)
“A common antonym for begin”
END (3)
“A magical being with a gemstone embedded in their body.”
GEM (3)
“A 'pin' at, for aged surface.”
PATINA (6)
“A unit of heredity passed from parent to offspring”
GENE (4)
“A place of supreme happiness and bliss”
PARADISE (8)
“A surprise brief appearance by a famous actor in a franchise flick”
CAMEO (5)
“A common antonym for generous”
STINGY (6)
“A single connection between two data elements”
LINK (4)
“A scientific term for a cat”
FELINE (6)
“Air pollution mixed with fog”
SMOG (4)
“A flat dish used for serving food”
PLATE (5)
“A vessel for mixing wine or catching blood”
BOWL (4)
“A person who corrects and prepares text”
EDITOR (6)
“A number being multiplied in a problem”
FACTOR (6)
“A glass container used in laboratories to hold liquids”
FLASK (5)
“A dramatic work set to music with singing and costumes”
OPERA (5)
“A motor that provides precise control of angular position”
SERVO (5)
“A very strong and powerful current of air.”
GALE (4)
“A tail that wags the word”
SUFFIX (6)
“A system allowing users to select and watch content at any time”
VOD (3)
“A nickname for a sister”
SISSY (5)
“A small ceremonial mallet used by a presiding judge or auctioneer”
GAVEL (5)
“An elegant weapon for a more civilized age, or just a very hot flashlight?”
SABER (5)
“A famous moniker often preceded by Dark.”
KNIGHT (6)
“A question phrased as a puzzle to be solved.”
RIDDLE (6)
“A region of the globe that uses the same standard time”
TIMEZONE (8)
“A chemical speed skater that never wears out”
CATALYST (8)
“A powerful computer that provides data to other computers”
SERVER (6)
“A person who performs in a play”
ACTOR (5)
“A large meal, often part of a celebration”
FEAST (5)
“A button on a computer board used for typing”
KEY (3)
“A critical optical component of the Hubble telescope”
LENS (4)
“A shortened form of two words combined with an apostrophe, like don't”
CONTRACTION (11)
“A class of instruments including flutes and clarinets”
WOODWIND (8)
“A story, often passed down through generations”
TALE (4)
“An aromatic evergreen tree often used to make chests and closets”
CEDAR (5)
“Andrew who led the Liberal Party in the 1984 election”
PEACOCK (7)
“A person who smuggles goods across a border”
MULE (4)
“A whiffed at-bat resulting in a 'K' on the scorecard”
STRIKEOUT (9)
“A stiff piece of wood only a true king can bend”
BOW (3)
“A water pipe that makes a bubbling sound”
BONG (4)
“A settlement or territory under the control of a distant parent nation”
COLONY (6)
“A stringed instrument of the violin family, larger than a viola.”
CELLO (5)
“A data structure that follows the last in first out principle”
STACK (5)
“An excessive indulgence, often with a remote control.”
BINGE (5)
“Alkaline compound”
BASE (4)
“An active stratovolcano on the east coast of Sicily”
ETNA (4)
“A period of learning, or the moral taken away from it”
LESSON (6)
“A tacky keychain or magnet from a roadside trap.”
SOUVENIR (8)
“A constant state of danger for the Baudelaire children”
PERIL (5)
“A sunny receptionist who was once known by her middle name, Kelly”
ERIN (4)
“Abraham's descendants were promised to be as numerous as these”
STARS (5)
“A measure of a section of the stock market”
INDEX (5)
“A small narrow boat used in water racing”
KAYAK (5)
“A sanctuary named for a holy hill”
ZION (4)
“A common symbol used for rating a product”
STAR (4)
“A hot drink made by steeping dried leaves”
TEA (3)
“A violation caused by stopping then restarting a dribble”
DOUBLE (6)
“A small mammal known for its long ears and hopping”
RABBIT (6)
“A long strip of cloth with a design or message”
BANNER (6)
“An essential, warm baking spice often grated over eggnog and autumn lattes.”
NUTMEG (6)
“A software program that performs automated tasks”
BOT (3)
“A sea creature with a long body and ten arms”
SQUID (5)
“An attempt to score points”
SHOT (4)
“Author who turned a man into a bug and left us with bureaucracy”
KAFKA (5)
“A standard unit equal to sixty minutes, twenty four of which make a day”
HOUR (4)
“A cosmic lighthouse spinning at incredible speeds”
PULSAR (6)
“A group of islands in a vast sea”
ARCHIPELAGO (11)
“An ionized state of matter often found in stars”
PLASMA (6)
“An honorary title for a distinguished conductor”
MAESTRO (7)
“A French term for a writer's professional alias”
NOMDEPLUME (10)
“A fight or a spellcasting line”
ROW (3)
“A number that is a product of a given number and an integer”
MULTIPLE (8)
“A long metal bar to which iron plates are attached”
BARBELL (7)
“A breed of herding dog often used to manage sheep”
COLLIE (6)
“A sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure”
THRILL (6)
“A celestial body of hot gases that emits light”
STAR (4)
“A specialized cell designed to transmit nerve impulses”
NEURON (6)
“Able to bend, or easily persuaded.”
FLEXIBLE (8)
“A plan for how to spend and save money”
BUDGET (6)
“A person who writes books or articles.”
AUTHOR (6)
“A song about orbiting someone like a celestial body”
SATELLITE (9)
“A noble gas element often used in glowing signs.”
NEON (4)
“A pass sent high into the air”
LOFTED (6)
“A single tone in music”
NOTE (4)
“An eastern gang that brought swords to a bow fight in Japan”
YAKUZA (6)
“An ending that leaves the audience in suspense”
CLIFFHANGER (11)
“A loose outer garment worn by citizens of ancient Rome”
TOGA (4)
“A number expressed using a point, often the result of a division”
DECIMAL (7)
“A sea creature with three hearts and blue blood”
OCTOPUS (7)
“A small river, or how you watch content online now.”
STREAM (6)
“A musical performance by a soloist”
RECITAL (7)
“Automated machine designed to perform complex tasks”
ROBOT (5)
“A common antonym for difficult”
EASY (4)
“A computer program or device that provides functionality for other programs”
SERVER (6)
“A piece of paper money, like a five or a ten”
BILL (4)
“A doner-supported public provision”
KEBAB (5)
“A beverage often sipped slowly over conversation”
WINE (4)
“A person who writes music, especially as a professional occupation.”
COMPOSER (8)
“Australian animal that carries its young in a pouch”
KANGAROO (8)
“A large molecule composed of repeating subunits”
POLYMER (7)
“A 'sum' for me, oddly, in a grand building.”
MUSEUM (6)
“A specific stage or floor that a player must complete to progress”
LEVEL (5)
“A curved bone that protects the chest”
RIB (3)
“A small portable burner for cooking meals”
STOVE (5)
“A smaller stream that feeds into a main river”
TRIBUTARY (9)
“A primary trait used to describe Abigail's character in scripture”
INTELLIGENT (11)
“A player who battles in the trenches”
LINEMAN (7)
“A common antonym for far”
NEAR (4)
“A festive gathering of friends, which this spring holiday encourages.”
PARTY (5)
“A small protuberance on a plant that develops into a flower or leaf.”
BUD (3)
“A forested wetland where the trees have wet feet”
SWAMP (5)
“An image where the light and dark areas are reversed”
NEGATIVE (8)
“A unit of length equal to twelve inches”
FOOT (4)
“A person who operates a computer or application”
USER (4)
“A person who actively opposes the main character”
ANTAGONIST (10)
“An open field filled with summer wildflowers”
MEADOW (6)
“A competitor who performs on the balance beam or bars”
GYMNAST (7)
“A playful marine mammal often seen floating on its back”
OTTER (5)
“A reference that credits the source of a quote or idea”
CITATION (8)
“A wiggly child of the black hole”
WIGG (4)
“An evaluation to check quality or knowledge”
TEST (4)
“A rich marriage of cream and cocoa”
GANACHE (7)
“A chesty listener that keeps the heart in check”
STETHOSCOPE (11)
“A period of time equal to ten years”
DECADE (6)
“A number written with a point, like 0.5”
DECIMAL (7)
“A film's glitzy opening night”
PREMIERE (8)
“An expression like ten squared, showing repeated multiplication of the base”
POWER (5)
“A machine that puts digital text onto paper”
PRINTER (7)
“A military ruler in a feudal Japanese epic”
SHOGUN (6)
“A sandy shore by the ocean”
BEACH (5)
“A multi-film cinematic universe that dominates the box office”
FRANCHISE (9)
“A domesticated animal kept for companionship”
PET (3)
“Aerobic exercise that gets the heart pumping”
CARDIO (6)
“A red fruit often used in salads and sauces”
TOMATO (6)
“A razor-sharp solution for the head of state”
GUILLOTINE (10)
“A two-headed monster on your upper arm”
BICEPS (6)
“A large group of grazing animals living together”
HERD (4)
“A white mineral used to season and preserve food”
SALT (4)
“A piece of evidence or information used to solve a mystery”
CLUE (4)
“A seasoning that is worth its weight in wages?”
SALT (4)
“A style of music consisting of instrumental remixes with heavy echo”
DUB (3)
“All of space and time and their contents”
UNIVERSE (8)
“A loyal four-legged animal known as man's best friend”
DOG (3)
“A palindrome that detects distance”
RADAR (5)
“A summary of the principles of Christian religion in the form of questions and answers”
CATECHISM (9)
“A person who enjoys playing electronic games”
GAMER (5)
“A group or chain of many scattered islands”
ARCHIPELAGO (11)
“A special ability or strength level”
POWER (5)
“A number from 1 to 16 assigned by the selection committee”
SEED (4)
“An indoor room where professional photos are taken”
STUDIO (6)
“A title often given to Dylan for his poetic lyrics”
BARD (4)
“A decorative water spout often shaped like a grotesque creature”
GARGOYLE (8)
“A medium to large bag used by women to hold personal items”
HANDBAG (7)
“A wooden barrel used for traditional storage”
CASK (4)
“A zero used to hold a position without changing a number's value”
PLACEHOLDER (11)
“Ancient Greek citadel located on a rocky outcrop above Athens”
ACROPOLIS (9)
“A connect-the-dots game played with the stars”
CONSTELLATION (13)
“A special or instinctive aptitude for doing something well.”
FLAIR (5)
“A digital award for completing a task”
BADGE (5)
“A perfect defensive game, like Carolina's clincher in 2026”
SHUTOUT (7)
“A system of numerical notation using base two”
BINARY (6)
“A person who attacks and robs ships at sea”
PIRATE (6)
“A small dome-like structure on top of a larger roof or tower”
CUPOLA (6)
“A live musical performance”
CONCERT (7) · GIG (3)
“Air-conditioned, club-like enclosure for house and techno fans.”
YUMA (4)
“A series of concerts the band performs around the world”
TOUR (4)
“A grassy plain where one might find a girl and a city combined”
SAVANNA (7)
“A sinking feeling for jungle explorers”
QUICKSAND (9)
“A mark used to connect two closely related independent clauses without a conjunction”
SEMICOLON (9)
“A new version of an old show”
REBOOT (6)
“A devious bit of mischief or secret maneuvering.”
SHENANIGAN (10)
“A revolution organizer who forgot to print enough pamphlets”
KORG (4)
“A session where testimony and arguments are heard”
HEARING (7)
“A series of contests between a number of competitors”
TOURNAMENT (10)
“A category of artistic composition, like fantasy or mystery”
GENRE (5)
“A famous temple in Rome with a large circular dome”
PANTHEON (8)
“A tearful goodbye to beloved characters.”
FAREWELL (8)
“An active change in a silent chamber”
PUPA (4)
“A specific category of literature like mystery or fantasy”
GENRE (5)
“A grim reaper or death spirit in series like Death Note”
SHINIGAMI (9)
“A young man searching for his father or his manhood”
SON (3)
“An electronic machine like a PlayStation or Xbox used for gaming”
CONSOLE (7)
“A common antonym for rapid”
SLUGGISH (8)
“A style of play where all players win or lose together”
COOPERATIVE (11)
“A flat representation of an area”
MAP (3)
“A number that divides evenly into another number”
FACTOR (6)
“An extremely rare encounter between a shark and a human”
ATTACK (6)
“A peaceful planet of waterfalls, dome cities, and clumsy gungans”
NABOO (5)
“A garment hanging from the waist down, worn by women and girls”
SKIRT (5)
“A portable fabric shelter supported by poles and secured by pegs”
TENT (4)
“A sequence of musical notes that is pleasing to hear”
TUNE (4)
“A person thought to be able to predict the future”
ORACLE (6)
“A small button on a computer keyboard used for typing”
KEY (3)
“A badge of honor for a game that refuses to launch on rival systems.”
EXCLUSIVE (9)
“A repeated phrase or sound used to aid concentration”
MANTRA (6)
“A term of endearment that might be used later”
DEAR (4)
“A term indicating a lack of sweetness in a wine or martini”
DRY (3)
“A mountain of iron and shadow where wings were bred”
MORATH (6)
“A white liquid produced by cows used in cereal”
MILK (4)
“A cigar-chomping Marine who hunts pirates with a weapon tipped in sea-stone”
SMOKER (6)
“A single continuous segment of a movie”
SCENE (5)
“Alternative desktop environment, often paired with Plasma”
KDE (3)
“An acronym for a specialized computer language”
DSL (3)
“A versatile player who excels at both batting and bowling”
ALLROUNDER (10)
“Apple's video calling service”
FACETIME (8)
“A popular flower with thorns and fragrant petals.”
ROSE (4)
“A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region”
TUNDRA (6)
“A common antonym for stingy”
GENEROUS (8)
“A starchy tuber that can be mashed or baked”
POTATO (6)
“A pattern of horizontal and vertical lines crossing each other”
GRID (4)
“A grid-locked image that loses its composure when blown up”
RASTER (6)
“A lonely hill that sounds like it has a reservation”
BUTTE (5)
“A long journey involving travel by sea”
VOYAGE (6)
“A fresh start for any word”
NEO (3)
“Automated sequence of commands”
SCRIPT (6)
“A small digital icon showing a user has earned a status”
BADGE (5)
“A question word used to ask about a place”
WHERE (5)
“Avril Lavigne asked why you have to go and make things so difficult”
COMPLICATED (11)
“A hunter who wears a helmet he cannot remove in public”
MANDALORIAN (11)
“A narrow view of the world needing correction”
MYOPIA (6)
“A dangerous kill that nets the attacker three times the reward”
TRIPLE (6)
“A path through the woods or mountains”
TRAIL (5)
“A physical interface for connecting external devices”
PORT (4)
“A painful-looking leg maneuver often used as a desperate finale”
SPLIT (5)
“An afternoon movie showing that often costs a little less”
MATINEE (7)
“A place where professional photographs are displayed”
GALLERY (7)
“A signature from a famous creator or celebrity”
AUTOGRAPH (9)
“A circular piece of jewelry worn on a finger”
RING (4)
“A soft shoe with a rubber sole worn for sports or casual wear”
SNEAKER (7)
“A prompt actor's stick?”
CUE (3)
“A commander whose name means thunder, silenced in a Beirut strike.”
RAAD (4)
“A point scored when a player touches all four bases”
RUN (3)
“An automated program that can be hijacked for a DDoS attack”
BOT (3)
“An area protected from direct sunlight”
SHADE (5)
“An ancient prefix for a highly psychic, dying race of space elves”
ELD (3)
“A piece of fabric worn around the neck for warmth or style”
SCARF (5)
“A collection of symptoms that define a deviant type”
SYNDROME (8)
“"A partnership that ___s us all" (2026 World Bee Day theme word)”
SUSTAIN (7)
“A scene that interrupts the present action to show an earlier event”
FLASHBACK (9)
“An unbelievable secondhand find, like a designer coat for five dollars”
SCORE (5)
“A fortified wine that acts as the supporting actor in martinis”
VERMOUTH (8)
“A slippery shocker hidden in the crevices”
EEL (3)
“A school for higher learning”
COLLEGE (7)
“An aggressive scoop that leaves a deep groove”
GOUGE (5)
“A record of recent activity”
LOG (3)
“A loan made by an investor to a government or firm”
BOND (4)
“A granular material found in deserts and near water”
SAND (4)
“A physical embrace given to show affection”
HUG (3)
“A person who actively opposes or is hostile to the main character”
ANTAGONIST (10)
“A large body of water often found near forest sites”
LAKE (4)
“A written legal argument submitted to a court”
BRIEF (5)
“A soft round flat hat often associated with France”
BERET (5)
“A soothing touch for a cat or a sudden medical emergency”
STROKE (6)
“Aaron, Yankees behemoth and frequent All-Star featured in 2026”
JUDGE (5)
“A mighty tree from a small nut”
OAK (3)
“A point for wanderers, but not in a storm.”
COMPASS (7)
“A gorgon whose gaze could turn men to stone”
MEDUSA (6)
“A formal examination of evidence in court”
TRIAL (5)
“A game played with two people on each team”
DOUBLES (7)
“A personal book for recording daily events.”
DIARY (5)
“A document showing a degree was earned”
DIPLOMA (7)
“An official invitation to join the 68-team field.”
BID (3)
“Abbey isle where kings sleep”
IONA (4)
“An insincere talk, or the binary language of holy static spoken by tech-priests”
CANT (4)
“A region that sounds like it needs a time-out”
BADLANDS (8)
“A garment worn by women or girls”
DRESS (5)
“A character played by an actor”
ROLE (4)
“A unit of time equal to sixty minutes”
HOUR (4)
“Artigiani specializzati nei rilievi ornamentali bianchi”
STUCCATORI (10)
“A set of six legal deliveries from one end”
OVER (4)
“A rule established by a government authority.”
LAW (3)
“A single part of a movie”
SCENE (5)
“An internet meme featuring a Shiba Inu surrounded by multicolored Comic Sans text”
DOGE (4)
“A single sound of specific duration and pitch”
NOTE (4)
“A state of deep suspension where one is completely out of the loop”
COMA (4)
“A grassy plain in tropical regions with few trees”
SAVANNA (7)
“A highly famous actor who usually plays the leading role”
STAR (4)
“A unit of money equal to one hundred cents”
DOLLAR (6)
“A digital string used to lock or unlock encrypted data”
KEY (3)
“A motion picture shown in theaters.”
FILM (4)
“A common large shark named for its dark or dim coloring”
DUSKY (5)
“A musical number in a show”
SONG (4)
“A grave conspiracy or a narrative line”
PLOT (4)
“A moderated discussion featuring creators and actors”
PANEL (5)
“A weapon with a long metal blade”
SWORD (5)
“An organic compound derived from ammonia”
AMINE (5)
“A fundamental constituent of matter found in protons”
QUARK (5)
“A princess of flowers and flames who sacrificed all”
NEHEMIA (7)
“A person who operates or interacts with a computer system”
USER (4)
“A wooden speaker with a highly repetitive vocabulary”
GROOT (5)
“Area inside the base paths”
INFIELD (7)
“A sweet spirit born from the sugarcane fields of the Caribbean”
RUM (3)
“An award given to winners in the Olympics”
MEDAL (5)
“A type of large brown seaweed that grows in underwater forests”
KELP (4)
“A member of an ancient nomadic pastoral people of the Caucasus”
ALAN (4)
“An internet instigator who posts inflammatory messages to provoke a reaction”
TROLL (5)
“Animator who created a magical kingdom and a famous mouse”
DISNEY (6)
“A small object used to represent a player's position on a board.”
TOKEN (5)
“A sound that repeats for attention”
ECHO (4)
“A fan-shaped stitch pattern in a diagram”
SHELL (5)
“A team's turn to bat and score runs”
INNINGS (7)
“Accordion-heavy music from Southwest Louisiana with a fast beat”
ZYDECO (6)
“A spirit with limited living space”
GENIE (5)
“A contest between two trainers and their creatures”
BATTLE (6)
“An herb that tastes like soap to a certain percentage of the population”
CILANTRO (8)
“A hierarchical structure with branches and roots”
TREE (4)
“A large round object that travels around a star”
PLANET (6)
“A score of zero runs for a batter”
DUCK (4)
“A team game played with an oval ball and physical contact”
RUGBY (5)
“A word meaning to enjoy something”
LIKE (4)
“A stormy ocean world that specialized in biological duplicates”
KAMINO (6)
“A tiny dot that makes up a digital image”
PIXEL (5)
“A hard part of the skeleton”
BONE (4)
“A period of time equal to two weeks”
FORTNIGHT (9)
“A player's opportunity to act”
TURN (4)
“A rosy-fingered lady who starts every day”
DAWN (4)
“A lyric poem addressed to a particular subject”
ODE (3)
“A head case in the sculpture department?”
BUST (4)
“A fortified stone building where lords lived in the Middle Ages”
CASTLE (6)
“A disturbance that transfers energy”
WAVE (4)
“Aromatic wood used for local shingles and decks”
CEDAR (5)
“A god who might trade his eyes for half a life”
SHINIGAMI (9)
“A virtual data gate that a firewall might block or open”
PORT (4)
“A name for the god of the sun”
SINAR (5)
“A hollowed out cigar filled with greens”
BLUNT (5)
“A periodic visitor who returns every seventy-six years”
HALLEY (6)
“A person who is purely mechanical?”
ROBOT (5)
“Ancient coffin of stone”
SARCOPHAGUS (11)
“A careless or stupid mistake”
BLUNDER (7)
“A unique and repetitive behavior left at every crime scene”
SIGNATURE (9)
“An uncultivated and uninhabited region”
WILDERNESS (10)
“A word describing shares that are all the same size”
FAIR (4)
“A symbol or gesture used to convey a hidden meaning”
SIGN (4)
“A dusty ribbon through the wilderness”
TRAIL (5)
“A smooth slide where one color slowly dissolves into another”
GRADIENT (8)
“A married woman”
WIFE (4)
“A polite mask for a harsh reality”
EUPHEMISM (9)
“Award many directors aspire to win”
OSCAR (5)
“A diagonal traveler with a religious title”
BISHOP (6)
“A distinctive loose garment worn by Roman citizens”
TOGA (4)
“A common antonym for fast”
SLOW (4)
“A high degree of gratification or pleasure”
DELIGHT (7)
“A cold inventory of assets and visual inconsistencies”
AUDIT (5)
“An armored walking tomb where retirement plan means getting wired into a heavy assault machine”
DREADNOUGHT (11)
“A small circular band worn on a finger”
RING (4)
“An alliance built on hope against a tyrannical regime”
REBELLION (9)
“A tree known for its thin white peeling bark”
BIRCH (5)
“A genre featuring giant piloted robots”
MECHA (5)
“A word that imitates the sound it describes, like buzz or splash”
ONOMATOPOEIA (12)
“A deep blue pigment made from a metallic element”
COBALT (6)
“A fee paid to use certain expressways or bridges.”
TOLL (4)
“A legal block set by an offensive player to free up a teammate”
SCREEN (6)
“A category of artistic composition, like sci-fi, horror, or comedy”
GENRE (5)
“A fortress world that broke before the Imperial Guard stationed on it did”
CADIA (5)
“A vast body of salt water covering most of the earth”
OCEAN (5)
“A common cold-water fish, or the holy rulebook of military organization penned by a Primarch”
COD (3)
“A person who practices or studies law”
LAWYER (6)
“A composition for a solo instrument accompanied by an orchestra”
CONCERTO (8)
“A genre with magic and imaginary worlds”
FANTASY (7)
“All the different species living together in one place”
COMMUNITY (9)
“A human connection assistant”
OPERATOR (8)
“A device with hands or numbers used to show what time it is”
CLOCK (5)
“A style of photography used for extreme close-ups”
MACRO (5)
“An estate in the clouds built without mortar”
MACHUPICCHU (11)
“A captured image of a celebrity”
PHOTO (5)
“A very angry deity who is highly particular about his interior decorating, specifically his seat and floor”
KHORNE (6)
“Adventurer who travels to unknown places.”
EXPLORER (8)
“A dirt path through the woods”
TRAIL (5)
“A way to express a decimal as parts out of one hundred”
PERCENT (7)
“A vegetable with many layers that may cause crying”
ONION (5)
“A man who performs a role in a movie”
ACTOR (5)
“A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something”
PLAN (4)
“A short story used to teach a moral lesson”
PARABLE (7)
“A woodwind instrument with a single reed, used in orchestras and bands”
CLARINET (8)
“A slippery slide that sends your piece backwards.”
CHUTE (5)
“A word that shows an action or state of being”
VERB (4)
“A word that substitutes for a noun already mentioned”
PRONOUN (7)
“An amphibian that jumps and lives near water”
FROG (4)
“A feeling of deep pleasure in one's achievements”
PRIDE (5)
“A statement that seems to contradict itself but may reveal a truth”
PARADOX (7)
“A person who is the same age or status as you”
PEER (4)
“A playoff matchup that can stretch up to seven games.”
SERIES (6)
“A person hired to find new talent for the team”
SCOUT (5)
“A cloud that lost its height”
MIST (4)
“A brilliant flash in the pan that leaves no coals”
FAD (3)
“A compound containing at least one oxygen atom”
OXIDE (5)
“An award that sounds like it might be muddy, given out at a local family restaurant”
DUNIE (5)
“A large black and white marine mammal also known as a killer whale”
ORCA (4)
“A celebrity life story popular for poolside reading”
MEMOIR (6)
“Artificial hair worn by actors”
WIGS (4)
“Another word for a smell, pleasant or unpleasant”
ODOR (4)
“A story that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning”
ALLEGORY (8)
“A highly successful film, often a big hit.”
BLOCKBUSTER (11)
“A numbered work by a composer”
OPUS (4)
“A compact way to write very large or small numbers, as in ___ notation”
SCIENTIFIC (10)
“A person who sees an event happen firsthand”
WITNESS (7)
“A stolen memento used to relive the thrill”
TROPHY (6)
“An act involving illusions and tricks”
MAGIC (5)
“A double-digit seed making a fairy tale run.”
CINDERELLA (10)
“A young cow”
CALF (4)
“An aged gardener waiting for his son to plant the final seed”
LAERTES (7)
“An atom with an electrical charge”
ION (3)
“Animal mascot of the popular browser”
FOX (3)
“An orientation that is neither front nor back”
SIDE (4)
“A square mark used to add an editor's note inside a quotation”
BRACKET (7)
“A past contestant who returns for an All-Stars season”
ALUM (4)
“An informal and old-fashioned slang term for a television”
TUBE (4)
“Aerodynamic device mounted to disrupt unfavorable airflow”
SPOILER (7)
“A physical socket where you plug in a cable”
PORT (4)
“A novel or short story about a puzzling crime”
MYSTERY (7)
“A personal view or judgment about something”
OPINION (7)
“A single piece of action taking place in one location”
SCENE (5)
“An empty set of possibilities”
NULL (4)
“Archangel who posed as a Trickster”
GABRIEL (7)
“An eating utensil with several metal prongs”
FORK (4)
“A legal case brought by one person against another”
LAWSUIT (7)
“A container that keeps liquids hot or cold”
THERMOS (7)
“A single button on a computer board”
KEY (3)
“An official who investigates incidents and issues penalties”
STEWARD (7)
“A spirit born from the heart of a spiked desert plant”
TEQUILA (7)
“A dark archer who went on a global sword-slashing spree”
RONIN (5)
“A woodwind instrument with a double reed, known for its distinctive sound”
OBOE (4)
“A heavy, lossless format loved by archivists and high-end printers”
TIF (3)
“A group of people with common ancestry and culture”
TRIBE (5)
“Ancient impact basins visible without magnification.”
CRATERS (7)
“A color mentioned in the lyrics of the song Cedar”
ORANGE (6)
“A public performance”
SHOW (4)
“A refrigeration magnate who never introduces himself without his company name”
BOB (3)
“An instrument with eighty-eight keys”
PIANO (5)
“Ancient Egyptian tomb built of stone with a square base”
PYRAMID (7)
“A picture worth a thousand words”
ICON (4)
“A yearly cycle of television programming.”
SEASON (6)
“A hill of sand that walks with the wind”
DUNE (4)
“A sweet white substance used to flavor desserts”
SUGAR (5)
“A common female given name”
JANET (5)
“A punctuation mark that is more than a hyphen”
DASH (4)
“Adjusting the lens to make the image sharp and clear”
FOCUS (5)
“A moonlit dreamer searching for Nargles”
LUNA (4)
“A peak over three thousand feet high”
MUNRO (5)
“A vertical column of action”
FILE (4)
“A word used to describe a specific stage of her career”
ERA (3)
“A gentle elbow to the ribs to drop a hint”
NUDGE (5)
“Approximate percentage of the global population that favors their left hand.”
TEN (3)
“An enthusiast of technology and pop culture”
GEEK (4)
“A thick cloud of tiny water droplets near the ground”
FOG (3)
“A gesture of greeting or a movement in the ocean”
WAVE (4)
“A risky opening sacrifice for a lead in development”
GAMBIT (6)
“A push or pull acting upon an object”
FORCE (5)
“A shepherd prophet from Tekoa”
AMOS (4)
“A tool that makes small things look big?”
MICROSCOPE (10)
“A grassy plain where trees are loners”
SAVANNA (7)
“A local snack similar to a meat turnover”
PATE (4)
“A type of album each of the four original members released on the same day in 1978”
SOLO (4)
“A person who is the legal property of another.”
SLAVE (5)
“A professional poet, often used as a title for Shakespeare”
BARD (4)
“A stubborn beast of a drink served in a chilly copper mug”
MULE (4)
“Annual player selection event held during All-Star Week”
DRAFT (5)
“Ancient rolled document”
SCROLL (6)
“A regular or repeated way in which something happens or is done”
PATTERN (7)
“A submerged ridge that is alive”
REEF (4)
“A Mariah Carey hit that required a high-range performance”
EMOTION (7)
“A dark cloud that never travels without rain”
NIMBUS (6)
“A soft landing for a high flyer”
PARACHUTE (9)
“Atmospheric chaos involving wind, water, and noise”
STORM (5)
“Atom with same protons but different neutrons”
ISOTOPE (7)
“An orchestral piece at the beginning of an opera or suite”
OVERTURE (8)
“A set of written pages bound together”
BOOK (4)
“A wet spot in a dry argument”
OASIS (5)
“A unique language isolate spoken in the Pyrenees mountains”
BASQUE (6)
“An equal-parts bitter Italian trio that blushes crimson”
NEGRONI (7)
“A rectangular column that projects slightly from a wall”
PILASTER (8)
“A small, narrow river”
STREAM (6)
“Alphabet used for Russian, Bulgarian, and Serbian”
CYRILLIC (8)
“A marked path for hiking through the wilderness”
TRAIL (5)
“A fan-shaped shellfish known for its ability to swim by clapping its shells”
SCALLOP (7)
“A small candy used to ensure fresh breath”
MINT (4)
“A burrowing marsupial with square-shaped deposits”
WOMBAT (6)
“A male sovereign”
KING (4)
“A transparent object that refracts light into a spectrum”
PRISM (5)
“An episode that is being broadcast again”
RERUN (5)
“A tiny slice of semiconducting material used in electronics”
CHIP (4)
“A category of film based on style or theme.”
GENRE (5)
“An item used to manually wind up loose cassette tape.”
PENCIL (6)
“A term relating to the sun”
SOLAR (5)
“A clean alleyway where columns of text keep their distance”
GUTTER (6)
“A group of friends or performers who work together”
CREW (4)
“A small four-stringed instrument played with a bow”
VIOLIN (6)
“A type of tree that is the lead single from Evermore”
WILLOW (6)
“A place where stocks are bought and sold”
MARKET (6)
“A moral or legal obligation”
DUTY (4)
“A stranger in the blood that triggers a defensive reaction”
ANTIGEN (7)
“A state often seen in cats during the day”
SLEEPY (6)
“A classic portable music player made by Sony.”
WALKMAN (7)
“An ideal island that literally nowhere exists”
UTOPIA (6)
“Actressreturningtoherteen-idolrootsforahighlyanticipated2026special[1.1].”
MILEY (5)
“A space entirely devoid of matter”
VACUUM (6)
“A quantity having direction and magnitude, or a data array”
VECTOR (6)
“A continuous set of television episodes featuring the same characters”
SERIES (6)
“A brass wind instrument that has a conical body and is played with a single-reed mouthpiece”
SAX (3)
“A person involved in a lawsuit”
LITIGANT (8)
“A buzzing insect home, or a towering multi-billion citizen vertical metropolis”
HIVE (4)
“A puzzle where pictures or symbols represent words.”
REBUS (5)
“A common type of act involving rhythmic movement”
DANCE (5)
“A tool that brings the stars closer?”
TELESCOPE (9)
“A powerful software component, like a recommendation one”
ENGINE (6)
“A short traditional saying that gives advice or expresses a truth”
PROVERB (7)
“A dessert that is always layered with meaning?”
CAKE (4)
“Aurora cable access host who loves Bohemian Rhapsody and his buddy Garth.”
WAYNE (5)
“A creature from another planet”
ALIEN (5)
“A preview of an upcoming movie”
TRAILER (7)
“A woody part of a tree that grows out from the trunk”
BRANCH (6)
“A lively high-energy party or celebration in the streets”
BASH (4)
“A public performance or production”
SHOW (4)
“A small, rustic wooden house situated in a remote or forested area”
CABIN (5)
“A puzzle that needs to be figured out.”
MYSTERY (7)
“A castle that travels in straight lines”
ROOK (4)
“A reflected sound wave that reaches the listener with a delay”
ECHO (4)
“A Norse explorer and warrior known for sailing longships”
VIKING (6)
“A genre of serious storytelling”
DRAMA (5)
“A tiny unit of heat that makes your clothes shrink”
CALORIE (7)
“Any competitive activity”
SPORT (5)
“An isolated environment for safely running untrusted applications”
SANDBOX (7)
“A person who performs a role in a play”
ACTOR (5)
“A word meaning to move toward a person or place”
COME (4)
“A spectral omen found at the bottom of a teacup”
GRIM (4)
“A small clock worn on a strap around the wrist”
WATCH (5)
“A visual picture that computer vision systems try to recognize”
IMAGE (5)
“A deep gorge with steep sides, typically carved by a river over eons”
CANYON (6)
“A three-part film series, like the original Star Wars saga”
TRILOGY (7)
“A natural earthy material that is plastic when wet”
CLAY (4)
“A heart-themed character who arrives with a giant injector.”
SPINEL (6)
“A helpful pass leading directly to a goal”
ASSIST (6)
“A place where legal cases are heard and judged”
COURT (5)
“Another word for what remains after an uneven split”
LEFTOVER (8)
“A finished article of clothing”
GARMENT (7)
“A step-by-step set of rules for a computer to solve a problem”
ALGORITHM (9)
“A pass that hits the ground before being caught”
INCOMPLETE (10)
“A pilot who never wants to be told the odds”
SOLO (4)
“An expedition to observe animals in the African wild”
SAFARI (6)
“A precious metal with the chemical symbol Ag”
SILVER (6)
“A fictional being from another planet”
ALIEN (5)
“A gritty 1996 film featuring Ewan McGregor and a dirty toilet”
TRAINSPOTTING (13)
“A series of items written one after another”
LIST (4)
“A billion bytes of data, or a very large mouthful”
GIGABYTE (8)
“A unit of time made up of sixty seconds, part of an hour”
MINUTE (6)
“A club used for short high shots”
WEDGE (5)
“A dimly lit space used to develop traditional film”
DARKROOM (8)
“An outing for a couple outside the villa”
DATE (4)
“A preserved body wrapped in cloth bandages”
MUMMY (5)
“A rapid dribbling move designed to fake out a defender”
CROSSOVER (9)
“A musical performance given in public”
CONCERT (7)
“A large neighborhood defined by its weather”
BIOME (5)
“A small token of affection brought to the door”
GIFT (4)
“An article of clothing worn on the torso”
SHIRT (5)
“A live music performance for a large audience”
CONCERT (7)
“A hit that rolls across the boundary rope for four runs”
FOUR (4)
“A tempting gift with a hidden cost”
TRAP (4)
“A body lock used to contain and direct energy”
BANDHA (6)
“A two-time runner-up who now does RuPaul's makeup”
RAVEN (5)
“Ancient Mexican people who built the city of Tenochtitlan”
AZTEC (5)
“A glowing insect or a space western cut short”
FIREFLY (7)
“A part of an act in a play during which the action takes place in a single location.”
SCENE (5)
“A large marine crustacean with a hard shell and long claws”
LOBSTER (7)
“Annual summer gathering on a Tennessee farm that radiates positivity”
BONNAROO (8)
“Ancient Celtic alphabet where letters are formed by lines on a central seam.”
OGHAM (5)
“A neutral spirit masquerading as a pine forest”
GIN (3)
“A daily television broadcast reporting current national and world events”
NEWS (4)
“A number indicating a franchise's playoff ranking.”
SEED (4)
“A circular headpiece worn by a monarch”
CROWN (5)
“A quick look across the table”
GLANCE (6)
“A large stringed instrument of the violin family, played between the legs”
CELLO (5)
“A mountain with a vent for lava”
VOLCANO (7)
“A citrus fruit that is also a color”
ORANGE (6)
“A building used for public Christian worship”
CHURCH (6)
“An administrator in charge of a specific college or faculty.”
DEAN (4)
“A tactical fastener that stops a piece from moving”
PIN (3)
“A long sequence of columns joined by their entablature”
COLONNADE (9)
“A hit that clears the boundary rope on the fly for six runs”
SIX (3)
“A tree that started as a little nut?”
OAK (3)
“An open area of land without trees”
FIELD (5)
“A physical attempt to win the ball back”
TACKLE (6)
“A person who is qualified to participate in an election.”
ELECTOR (7)
“A record of app activity”
LOG (3)
“A number with a whole part and a fraction part together”
MIXED (5)
“Adjustable part of a car's wing”
FLAP (4)
“A payment that is subtracted directly from a bank account”
DEBIT (5)
“An Afro-Caribbean religion often associated with Marie Laveau”
VODOO (5)
“A drop of golden sun that scavenges on Jakku”
REY (3)
“A cartilaginous predator that must keep moving”
SHARK (5)
“A long fictional story book”
NOVEL (5)
“An intermediary server that hides your real network identity”
PROXY (5)
“A protective glove, or a painful run of trials”
GAUNTLET (8)
“A medicine that helps prevent a specific disease”
VACCINE (7)
“A farm animal with a snout”
PIG (3)
“A musical direction meaning 'fast and lively'”
ALLEGRO (7)
“A complete thing, not split into parts”
WHOLE (5)
“A filmmaker with a distinct and recognizable style”
AUTEUR (6)
“A folded tortilla filled with meat and toppings”
TACO (4)
“A card that provides a one-time effect during a turn”
ITEM (4)
“An establishment where people go to dance and listen to music”
CLUB (4)
“A Mexican dish consisting of a folded tortilla with filling”
TACO (4)
“An aquatic animal that breathes through gills.”
FISH (4)
“A prepackaged set of tools and libraries for software development”
FRAMEWORK (9)
“A massive system of stars held together by gravity”
GALAXY (6)
“A bottom-dwelling shark often seen resting on the sand”
NURSE (5)
“A new version of an old show with a fresh start”
REBOOT (6)
“A vector's trail defined by points and curves”
PATH (4)
“A person thought to be guilty of a crime”
SUSPECT (7)
“A natural underground chamber, such as those found in Kentucky's Mammoth system”
CAVE (4)
“Artificial intelligence that tried to eradicate humanity”
ULTRON (6)
“A god of death who might drop a lethal notebook”
SHINIGAMI (9)
“A large community of plants and animals in a habitat”
BIOME (5)
“A seat for one person”
CHAIR (5)
“An anthropologist who sees right through you”
BONES (5)
“A very loud wind”
GALE (4)
“A signal for an actor to enter or speak”
CUE (3)
“A tiny thing that makes up everything but has no matter?”
ATOM (4)
“A dish of meat and vegetables cooked slowly in liquid.”
STEW (4)
“An archipelago of tortoises that inspired a giant leap in biology”
GALAPAGOS (9)
“Ancient kingdom located between two major firths”
FIFE (4)
“A reusable spacecraft designed for transport”
SHUTTLE (7)
“A common metallic element found in the core of many planets.”
IRON (4)
“A Brazilian dance style famous at Rio Carnival”
SAMBA (5)
“A piece of information that helps solve a mystery.”
CLUE (4)
“A person who performs a featured part alone”
SOLOIST (7)
“A poetic word for the land mass of St. Croix”
ISLE (4)
“A sweet substance used in desserts and coffee”
SUGAR (5)
“An accessory that turns one into nine every ninth night”
DRAUPNIR (8)
“A wisecracking piggy bank who often plays the villain Dr. Porkchop.”
HAMM (4)
“A trophy won in a knockout tournament”
CUP (3)
“A free, playable taste of a game sometimes shadow-dropped during a show.”
DEMO (4)
“A large arctic animal with long tusks”
WALRUS (6)
“Ancient order obsessed with the dark side and absolute power”
SITH (4)
“Ancient Greek poet credited with 'The Iliad'.”
HOMER (5)
“A natural fiber used to make breathable summer clothing”
COTTON (6)
“An award given to the top three finishers in an event”
MEDAL (5)
“A common antonym for modern”
ANCIENT (7)
“Any single number from zero to nine”
DIGIT (5)
“A genre focused on serious character development.”
DRAMA (5)
“A composition for an instrumental soloist, often with a piano accompaniment, typically in several movements”
SONATA (6)
“A period for growing, or a run of shows.”
SEASON (6)
“An organism that is a genetic copy of another”
CLONE (5)
“A shot hit with backspin to keep it low and skidding.”
SLICE (5)
“A river that flows north through ten countries”
NILE (4)
“An objective-driven space expedition, like STS-1.”
MISSION (7)
“A sandy plateau with highly triangular residents”
GIZA (4)
“A group of eleven players competing together”
TEAM (4)
“An individual score of one hundred runs or more”
CENTURY (7)
“A very short unit of time, sixty of which make a minute”
SECOND (6)
“A wine opener name for a twisting lateral position”
CORKSCREW (9)
“A stream of updates or reviews on a social platform”
FEED (4)
“A piece of data processed by a language model”
TOKEN (5)
“An old-school beverage category popularized in Singapore”
SLING (5)
“A metallic puppet who cut his strings and stole a country”
ULTRON (6)
“A large, elaborate meal”
FEAST (5)
“A line of poetry or text in a song”
LYRIC (5)
“A category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, marked by a particular style.”
GENRE (5)
“Acido studiato dai biologi molecolari moderni”
DNA (3)
“A seafood restaurant where the staff goes to celebrate major occasions in Scranton”
COOPER (6)
“A large painting applied directly to a wall or ceiling”
MURAL (5)
“A feeling of great pride and joy”
ELATION (7)
“A spiny shrub with long, whip-like branches.”
OCOT (4)
“A word meaning to use your eyes to see something”
LOOK (4)
“A comparison that explains one thing by relating it to something more familiar”
ANALOGY (7)
“A pleasant facial expression with upturned corners”
SMILE (5)
“A curved structure used in Roman buildings”
ARCH (4)
“A compulsory financial contribution imposed by the British crown.”
TAX (3)
“A film produced outside of the major studio system”
INDIE (5)
“A professional cook who runs a kitchen”
CHEF (4)
“Apple ___ (A popular baked fruit flavor profile for seasonal macchiatos).”
CRISP (5)
“Adorable quality, a sound of regret.”
MOE (3)
“A winnowing fan to those who live far from the salt”
OAR (3)
“A musical number in a movie”
SONG (4)
“A silver-haired right hand who coated ships and schooled a rubber rookie in the wild”
RAYLEIGH (8)
“A number less than zero”
NEGATIVE (8)
“A common antonym for big”
SMALL (5)
“A ridge of rock or sand just above or below the water surface”
REEF (4)
“A crossword enthusiast who lives for the day they serve fried dough with sugar”
STANLEY (7)
“A pattern of intersecting lines used in many logic games.”
GRID (4)
“A sweet, tropical fruit that sparks fierce debates on a Hawaiian order.”
PINEAPPLE (9)
“A gentle breeze from the west, or a lightweight fabric”
ZEPHYR (6)
“A killer's unnecessary but compulsive flourish”
SIGNATURE (9)
“A light and airy baked dish that might collapse if you slam the oven door”
SOUFFLE (7)
“A horizontal line with no military standing”
RANK (4)
“A valley or creek bottom where elk often seek water and thick cover”
DRAINAGE (8)
“A giant, tearful mermaid princess who can summon island-sized sea kings”
SHIRAHOSHI (10)
“A crude traveling salesman whose license plate reads WLHUNG”
TODD (4)
“A person who checks and corrects written content”
EDITOR (6)
“A specific piece of work assigned to an AI”
TASK (4)
“A small update designed to fix a problem in software.”
PATCH (5)
“A short sighted way of looking at things”
MYOPIA (6)
“A standard for measuring”
METRIC (6)
“A short message sent digitally”
TEXT (4)
“A liquid mixture brewed in a cauldron”
POTION (6)
“A cold blooded vertebrate that starts life in the water”
AMPHIBIAN (9)
“A horizontal row on a chessboard”
RANK (4)
“A common antonym for cold”
HOT (3)
“An Ivy League alum who cannot go five minutes without mentioning his alma mater”
ANDY (4)
“A segment of DNA that determines a trait”
GENE (4)
“A person who corrects and prepares a manuscript for publication”
EDITOR (6)
“A network of lines that cross each other”
GRID (4)
“A formal agreement between two or more parties”
PACT (4)
“A person who corrects or changes a piece of writing”
EDITOR (6)
“A pilot who prefers to fly without partners, despite his hairy copilot”
SOLO (4)
“A common name for a female parent”
MOM (3)
“An outdoor meal that double-hats as a metaphor for a trouble-free task”
PICNIC (6)
“A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter”
CENTIMETER (10)
“A shiny metallic material used for elegant accents”
FOIL (4)
“An artist's selected color board, curated for a specific project”
PALETTE (7)
“A group of three related novels”
TRILOGY (7)
“A burlesque queen with a tiny waist and a sharp tongue”
VIOLET (6)
“A place where people play coin-operated video games.”
ARCADE (6)
“A person like Isaiah or Jeremiah who speaks for God”
PROPHET (7)
“A part of a play or film where the action happens in one place”
SCENE (5)
“A building dedicated to the worship of a god or gods”
TEMPLE (6)
“Annual Washington celebration drawing over a million visitors.”
FESTIVAL (8)
“A large indoor venue used for sports like gymnastics or basketball”
ARENA (5)
“A seedless plant with feathery fronds”
FERN (4)
“A person who prepares written material for publication.”
EDITOR (6)
“A type of club traditionally made of timber”
WOOD (4)
“A borrowed term never returned”
LOAN (4)
“A push or a pull on an object”
FORCE (5)
“A word or phrase that adds detail or description to another word”
MODIFIER (8)
“A category of movie like horror or comedy”
GENRE (5)
“A strap used to guide a horse”
REIN (4)
“A powerful enemy encountered at the end of a level”
BOSS (4)
“A system of symbols used to represent numbers or values”
NOTATION (8)
“A tool with a jagged blade used for cutting wood”
SAW (3)
“A marked path through the wilderness designed for hikers”
TRAIL (5)
“Association members who get hit up for donations”
ALUMNI (6)
“A pure substance like gold or oxygen”
ELEMENT (7)
“A hardware component used for storing digital files”
DRIVE (5)
“A building where movies are shown on a large screen”
CINEMA (6)
“A dark blue liquid used for writing”
INK (3)
“A massive sea of cheering music lovers.”
CROWD (5)
“A glacial valley that invited the sea inside”
FJORD (5)
“Auction site founded in 1995 as AuctionWeb”
EBAY (4)
“A sport played on ice with sticks and a puck”
HOCKEY (6)
“Acidic building blocks that are anything but basic”
AMINO (5)
“Acting (or methadone) follower”
CLINIC (6)
“A simple story used to illustrate a moral lesson”
PARABLE (7)
“A literal womb mate.”
TWIN (4)
“A team's numerical ranking heading into the playoffs.”
SEED (4)
“An aristocratic title in high society, or a massive, brutal green boss who leads by punching”
NOB (3)
“A team of sailors, or those behind the cameras.”
CREW (4)
“A great victory or achievement”
TRIUMPH (7)
“A vertical line of objects in an array”
COLUMN (6)
“A small barrel used for storing and serving beer”
KEG (3)
“A dismissal where the keeper removes the bails while the batter is out of their ground”
STUMPED (7)
“A male ruler of a country who usually inherits the throne”
KING (4)
“A short promotional video for an upcoming movie.”
TRAILER (7)
“A celestial beast that is hard to bear”
URSA (4)
“A plastic-looking queen who loves pink and folk music”
TRIXIE (6)
“A person whose job was to write and keep records”
SCRIBE (6)
“A slender tool with a pointed end and an eye for thread”
NEEDLE (6)
“A celestial dad who is literally a giant dirt ball”
EGO (3)
“A princess of light who made a terrible bargain”
ELENA (5)
“A small raised number showing how many times ten is used as a factor”
EXPONENT (8)
“A common name for a male parent”
DAD (3)
“A Turkish delight that is meant to be”
KISMET (6)
“A response to a comment or review”
REPLY (5)
“A mixed drink enjoyed at the bar”
COCKTAIL (8)
“A person who checks and corrects text”
EDITOR (6)
“A regional manager whose ultimate dream is to star in a movie called Threat Level Midnight”
MICHAEL (7)
“A statue with the body of a lion and a human head”
SPHINX (6)
“A plant whose leaves, seeds, or flowers are used for flavoring, food, medicine, or perfume.”
HERB (4)
“A number that cannot be divided evenly by two”
ODD (3)
“A deep round dish used for soup or cereal”
BOWL (4)
“A common red or green fruit that is crunchy”
APPLE (5)
“A word that stands alone”
SOLO (4)
“A glen, Tim, provides connective tissue.”
LIGAMENT (8)
“A strong, aromatic flower bud used as a key ingredient in traditional baking spices.”
CLOVE (5)
“A piece of metal used as money in trade”
COIN (4)
“A hot spring that blows its top”
GEYSER (6)
“A historical entertainer who might have pulled a fast one on a king.”
JESTER (6)
“An abrupt kinetic insult that bypasses the waiting room”
TRAUMA (6)
“Ability of an organism to keep its internal conditions stable”
HOMEOSTASIS (11)
“All the living and nonliving things interacting in one area”
ECOSYSTEM (9)
“A whole number that might be negative”
INTEGER (7)
“A large fragrant flower that often symbolizes purity”
LILY (4)
“A wooden scrub creature or tree”
DEKU (4)
“A dedicated fan whose home is a sanctuary of ink”
OTAKU (5)
“A single box in a crossword layout”
SQUARE (6)
“A person who buys and sells stocks for others”
BROKER (6)
“A specific manufacturing batch of records, highly scrutinized by collectors.”
PRESSING (8)
“A small celestial body, like Pluto”
DWARF (5)
“A set of matching clothes worn by a sports team”
UNIFORM (7)
“An illegal move involving taking too many steps without a bounce”
TRAVELLING (10)
“A celebrated female singer”
DIVA (4)
“An infraction that forces an offending squad to play a man down”
PENALTY (7)
“A dance in triple time often associated with Strauss”
WALTZ (5)
“Antonio che inventò la dinamo a corrente continua”
PACINOTTI (9)
“A government department or administrative office.”
BUREAU (6)
“A person whose job was to write down records and laws”
SCRIBE (6)
“A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon.”
MYTH (4)
“A place where students go to learn”
SCHOOL (6)
“A mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest”
DEPRESSION (10)
“A fielding position behind the batter on the off side”
SLIP (4)
“A duck-billed puzzle for British taxidermists”
PLATYPUS (8)
“A group of nations ruled by a single supreme authority.”
EMPIRE (6)
“A queen who stole a sister's skin and a kingdom's heart”
MAEVE (5)
“An empress who turns her admirers into stone, except for one oblivious rubber man”
HANCOCK (7)
“A flat topographical feature on a steep slope where elk frequently bed down”
BENCH (5)
“A streak of light caused by a falling space rock”
METEOR (6)
“A song performed by a single person”
SOLO (4)
“Artisan ensuring a celebrity's custom fit is flawless”
TAILOR (6)
“A story, especially an imaginary or incredible one.”
TALE (4)
“A set of six legal deliveries by a bowler”
OVER (4)
“A bright yellow root spice known for its anti inflammatory properties”
TURMERIC (8)
“A deep sky-blue color famously mentioned in a fashion monologue”
CERULEAN (8)
“Antlered grazer common in Rocky Mountain National Park”
ELK (3)
“A short run of related programs, mini-sized.”
MINISERIES (10)
“A young human being”
CHILD (5)
“A musical composition for a solo instrument or instruments accompanied by an orchestra”
CONCERTO (8)
“A very long running race of 26.2 miles”
MARATHON (8)
“A desert plant with stiff, sword-shaped leaves.”
YUCCA (5)
“An electronic musical instrument with keys”
KEYBOARD (8)
“A blonde character who uses thunder breathing”
ZEN (3)
“An eight-armed creature that can release ink”
OCTOPUS (7)
“A refined French brandy that demands a specific geography”
COGNAC (6)
“A bridge like structure built to carry water to cities”
AQUEDUCT (8)
“A god in sis finds the identification of disease.”
DIAGNOSIS (9)
“A slip of paper used to gain entry to the theater”
TICKET (6)
“A state of intense concentration and meditative union”
SAMADHI (7)
“Adorably cute, 'I' wait 'a' while for cuteness.”
KAWAII (6)
“A squirrel's nest or the group itself”
DRAY (4)
“A secret plan, or the storyline of a show.”
PLOT (4)
“A physical measurement of ink drops on a page”
DPI (3)
“A musical about jazz and crime in the roaring twenties”
CHICAGO (7)
“A loyal canine known as man's best friend.”
DOG (3)
“A software program designed for a specific task on a phone”
APP (3)
“A chart that lists multiplication facts, like the times ___”
TABLE (5)
“A long distance messenger that never leaves the cell”
AXON (4)
“A large vessel used for sailing”
SHIP (4)
“A genetic patchwork named after a Greek myth”
CHIMERA (7)
“A book with a flexible thin cover”
PAPERBACK (9)
“An over in which absolutely no runs are scored off the bat”
MAIDEN (6)
“Amusement destination, like Universal or Six Flags”
PARK (4)
“A digital message sent over a network”
EMAIL (5)
“An official who manages and protects park lands”
RANGER (6)
“A tool used for smoking or plumbing”
PIPE (4)
“A small picture representing a program or file”
ICON (4)
“Ancient Egyptian king”
PHARAOH (7)
“A witty word on the tip of the tongue”
MOT (3)
“A tapering conical or pyramidal structure on the top of a building”
SPIRE (5)
“A dried seed or bark used to add flavor to a dish”
SPICE (5)
“Adds flavor, or a bit of zest to life”
SPICE (5)
“A warning that the leader is under fire”
CHECK (5)
“An ideal or idyllic place of great beauty”
PARADISE (8)
“A person who corrects and refines a manuscript”
EDITOR (6)
“A chain or group of many islands”
ARCHIPELAGO (11)
“A fresh take on an old classic, like 2026's "Death of a Salesman"”
REVIVAL (7)
“A common antonym for ancient”
MODERN (6)
“Arachnid creation used to swing across the New York skyline.”
WEB (3)
“A cracked ice world with a hidden ocean”
EUROPA (6)
“A liquid with a low pH level”
ACID (4)
“A three-sided percussion instrument made of metal”
TRIANGLE (8)
“An island classic where rye meets sweet herbal wine and a drop of drama”
MANHATTAN (9)
“A small island found within the pancreas”
ISLET (5)
“A specific category of music film or literature”
GENRE (5)
“A utensil with tines used for eating”
FORK (4)
“A series of notes arranged in ascending or descending order of pitch”
SCALE (5)
“A nickname for amphetamines or the rate of motion”
SPEED (5)
“A sweet fruit with many small seeds inside”
FIG (3)
“A graphical representation of a user or the user's alter ego online”
AVATAR (6)
“Air-cheating design, a 'mean dry coa' arrangement.”
AERODYNAMIC (11)
“A slow-moving mass of ice formed by compacted snow”
GLACIER (7)
“A blue cube that served as a cosmic shipping container”
TESSERACT (9)
“A large boat used for long voyages.”
SHIP (4)
“A very successful and popular film”
BLOCKBUSTER (11)
“A flat metal disc used as money in ancient trade”
COIN (4)
“A place that is always thirsty?”
DESERT (6)
“A building where plays are performed”
THEATER (7)
“A gravity-based device used to limit a player's thinking window”
SANDTIMER (9)
“All the actors in a film”
CAST (4)
“A station in a diamond-shaped field.”
BASE (4)
“Australia Fair became the official national anthem this year”
ADVANCE (7)
“A common synonym for plentiful”
ABUNDANT (8)
“Air-conditioned indoor stage dedicated to underground house and techno”
YUMA (4)
“A field of grass where sheep can run”
MEADOW (6)
“A software program on a phone or computer”
APP (3)
“A common synonym for quick”
FAST (4)
“Act of securing the ball after a missed jumper.”
REBOUND (7)
“A person who operates a computer or software”
USER (4)
“A summer squash that can be spiraled into a low carb pasta alternative”
ZUCCHINI (8)
“A long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds”
EPIC (4)
“A collection of short musical pieces”
SUITE (5)
“A talkative nymph who got the last word”
ECHO (4)
“A flamboyant broker in pink feathers who pulls the strings of a puppet kingdom”
DOFLAMINGO (10)
“A discrete packet of electromagnetic radiation”
PHOTON (6)
“A heavy metal that can also be a command”
LEAD (4)
“A woman who has taken sacred vows to live in a religious community”
NUN (3)
“A dark greenish-blue color named after a duck”
TEAL (4)
“A fluid exchange that binds every inhabitant of this realm”
BLOOD (5)
“Artist's greatest work”
MASTERPIECE (11)
“A public procession often featuring floats and marching bands”
PARADE (6)
“A wild canine that lives and hunts in a pack”
WOLF (4)
“A projectile thrown by a blinded giant”
ROCK (4)
“A deadlock where no legal moves remain for the side to act”
STALEMATE (9)
“All of something with no parts missing”
WHOLE (5)
“An unexpected rule change that shocks the players”
TWIST (5)
“A visual guide to the game world”
MAP (3)
“A cutting tool name for an interlocking leg position”
SCISSORS (8)
“An official who enforces the rules in a game”
REFEREE (7)
“A printer's injury that ensures no white edges remain after cutting”
BLEED (5)
“A utensil that picks up two pieces at once”
FORK (4)
“A mathematical measure of a player's might”
ELO (3)
“A junior salesman who was nicknamed Dwight Junior due to his appearance”
CLARK (5)
“Aggressive shark that can survive in both salt and fresh water”
BULL (4)
“A master designer's private workshop or studio.”
ATELIER (7)
“An admired person, often for bravery”
HERO (4)
“A stable natural language developed from a mixture of others”
CREOLE (6)
“A homicidal assembly for the intelligent scavenger”
MURDER (6)
“A stimulus that causes a sudden dissociative episode”
TRIGGER (7)
“A physical copy of a photograph on paper”
PRINT (5)
“A flat metal container used for frying food”
PAN (3)
“A colorful emergency call that sends the crash cart rolling”
CODE (4)
“A common symbol used to represent a rating”
STAR (4)
“A device used to mark time by means of regular ticks”
METRONOME (9)
“A repeating arrangement that a machine tries to find”
PATTERN (7)
“A series of movements to music.”
DANCE (5)
“A small type of planet, like Pluto”
DWARF (5)
“A piece of writing that uses rhythmic and often rhyming language.”
POEM (4)
“A distilled spirit made from sugarcane or molasses”
RUM (3)
“A keyboard instrument with eighty-eight keys”
PIANO (5)
“A lyrical poem, O.D.E. is a type of short work.”
ODE (3)
“A long story about the deeds of heroes and gods”
SAGA (4)
“A female deer or hare”
DOE (3)
“A verb form used as an adjective or to build verb tenses”
PARTICIPLE (10)
“A collection of information used to train a model”
DATASET (7)
“A stringed instrument, often strummed”
GUITAR (6)
“A new version of an old movie”
REMAKE (6)
“A common synonym for difficult”
HARD (4)
“A temp who started a fire and somehow ended up in the corporate penthouse”
RYAN (4)
“A group of living things that are similar”
SPECIES (7)
“A nun's attire, or a usual practice”
HABIT (5)
“A burrowing shellfish with two hinged shells”
CLAM (4)
“A brisk tempo, or ALL EGRO in disguise.”
ALLEGRO (7)
“A metal that is also a laundry chore”
IRON (4)
“A soft shoe worn for sports or casual activities”
SNEAKER (7)
“A permanent station for military operations”
BASE (4)
“A sequence of instructions that repeats until a condition is met”
LOOP (4)
“An ancient game played on an eight-by-eight grid of dark and light squares”
CHESS (5)
“An ethical hacker who helps strengthen security systems”
WHITEHAT (8)
“An analog sound storage medium consisting of a flat disc with an inscribed spiral groove”
RECORD (6)
“An attack that pierces through the valuable to the vulnerable”
SKEWER (6)
“A protagonist with superhuman abilities or great courage”
HERO (4)
“A pure color's soft, white-washed cousin”
TINT (4)
“A thick New Orleans stew with African and Caribbean roots”
GUMBO (5)
“A numbered section of a book”
CHAPTER (7)
“A racket sport played on a court with a net”
TENNIS (6)
“A surprise brief appearance by a famous actor in a film”
CAMEO (5)
“A record of events or activities”
LOG (3)
“A large area covered chiefly with trees”
FOREST (6)
“A rectangular column that projects slightly from a wall surface”
PILASTER (8)
“Afghan hound who ruled her group in 2026”
ZAIDA (5)
“Asthmatic father figure in heavy metal attire”
VADER (5)
“A liquid meal typically made by simmering meat or vegetables”
SOUP (4)
“A serious crime punishable by more than one year in prison”
FELONY (6)
“A person who represents talent”
AGENT (5)
“Area where tires are changed and repairs occur”
PITS (4)
“A Scottish lake”
LOCH (4)
“A single unit of language that has meaning”
WORD (4)
“A rectangular stepped tower found in Mesopotamia”
ZIGGURAT (8)
“A serious show with emotional stories”
DRAMA (5)
“An electric god of Skypeia who left for the moon after losing to rubber”
ENEL (4)
“A massive monument with a triangular shape”
PYRAMID (7)
“A disparaging name for a clumsy player”
PATZER (6)
“A high honorific title in the Ottoman political system”
PASHA (5)
“An illegal challenge that stops play”
FOUL (4)
“A neighborhood coffee shop that serves as a sanctuary for ghouls”
ANTEIKU (7)
“A knitter who was high school classmates with her own boss”
PHYLLIS (7)
“A regional variety of a language”
DIALECT (7)
“A portable computer that can be used on your lap”
LAPTOP (6)
“A theater where people go to watch movies”
CINEMA (6)
“A grand realm, prone to collapsing with time, or 'ripe' for change.”
EMPIRE (6)
“A feathered animal that lays eggs and usually flies”
BIRD (4)
“A legendary psychic creature known as the ancestor of all”
MEW (3)
“A building where fine art is preserved and displayed”
MUSEUM (6)
“A group of athletes representing the same country together”
TEAM (4)
“A basic crafting material often used for cards and scrapbooks”
PAPER (5)
“An assemblage of different forms and materials”
COLLAGE (7)
“A group of lines forming the basic recurring metrical unit in a poem”
STANZA (6)
“America's first national park, spanning three states”
YELLOWSTONE (11)
“A breakfast item that is easily cracked up?”
EGG (3)
“Accessory used to fill in harsh shadows”
FLASH (5)
“A small segment of DNA that determines a trait”
GENE (4)
“A hard piece of the skeleton inside the body”
BONE (4)
“A mistaken identity for a similar sound”
MALAPROP (8)
“A highly anticipated teaser video debuted during a studio presentation.”
TRAILER (7)
“A permanent military installation where troops live and train.”
BASE (4)
“A six-headed problem found between a rock and a hard place”
SCYLLA (6)
“A calm piece of art by a master.”
MASTERPIECE (11)
“A mountain that has a short temper?”
VOLCANO (7)
“A set of rules or steps followed by a computer to solve a problem”
ALGORITHM (9)
“A stringed musical instrument, typically with six strings, played by plucking or strumming”
GUITAR (6)
“A work of art of recognized and established value”
CLASSIC (7)
“A shot or pass made using the forehead”
HEADER (6)
“A sport played on brooms with four balls and three hoops”
QUIDDITCH (9)
“A software application used on a smartphone”
APP (3)
“A shape that is ancient and pointed?”
PYRAMID (7)
“Annual awards for excellence in film”
OSCARS (6)
“A curved structure spanning an opening”
ARCH (4)
“A large and luxurious country house for the wealthy”
VILLA (5)
“A very large and powerful humanoid creature like Hagrid”
GIANT (5)
“Ancient Greek teachers of rhetoric and persuasion”
SOPHISTS (8)
“Ancient discipline involving physical postures and breath control”
YOGA (4)
“A mobile phone, for short”
CELL (4)
“A famous Indonesian island province known for tourism.”
BALI (4)
“A tiny flyer named after an optimistic feeling”
HOPE (4)
“At maximum brightness, a prerequisite for the event in question.”
FULL (4)
“A ball of ice and dust with a long glowing tail”
COMET (5)
“A number ___ can help show where a value sits between whole numbers”
LINE (4)
“A heavy piece that lives in the corner”
ROOK (4)
“A collection of recorded tracks released together”
ALBUM (5)
“A quick software update issued to plug a security hole”
PATCH (5)
“A citizen of an ancient Greek city known for military prowess”
SPARTAN (7)
“A circular opening in the center of a dome or wall”
OCULUS (6)
“An early model, quickly built with AI assistance, 'top rope' perhaps?”
PROTOTYPE (9)
“Award for a winner”
MEDAL (5)
“A biting remark made by acid on copper”
ETCHING (7)
“A blood-drinking shade in the land of shadows”
GHOST (5)
“A chilly front-mounted radiator that helps hot-headed engines catch their breath?”
INTERCOOLER (11)
“A thick stew from Louisiana traditionally thickened with okra or file powder”
GUMBO (5)
“A collectible figure often sold as a limited exclusive”
TOY (3)
“A mental representation or a Platonic form”
IDEA (4)
“A human barrier formed by defenders during a free kick”
WALL (4)
“A measurable property of an observed phenomenon”
FEATURE (7)
“A match between two local rivals”
DERBY (5)
“A powerful shot taken toward the goal”
STRIKE (6)
“A small fish with a head like a pony and a curly tail”
SEAHORSE (8)
“An ancient stringed instrument similar to a small harp”
LYRE (4)
“A tournament where anyone can join the fray”
OPEN (4)
“A major division of a dramatic performance”
ACT (3)
“A local person born on the island of the Holy Cross”
CRUZAN (6)
“A trophy awarded to the winner of a tournament”
CUP (3)
“A computer that provides data to other computers on a network”
SERVER (6)
“A tasteful dinner party guest with a dark palate”
HANNIBAL (8)
“A crystalline rim decorator that tones down bitterness”
SALT (4)
“A technique used to trap or contain a powerful entity”
SEAL (4)
“A rough or unfinished drawing to capture an idea”
SKETCH (6)
“A battery-operated portable light”
FLASHLIGHT (10)
“A sweeping, large-scale film, much like Nolan's latest summer offering”
EPIC (4)
“A colorful witch who built a neighborhood out of grief”
SCARLET (7)
“A pitch change that alters word meaning in Cantonese”
TONE (4)
“A small word like a, an, or the that introduces a noun”
ARTICLE (7)
“Alat perantaraan pertukaran yang diterima umum”
WANG (4)
“A graphical representation of a user in a virtual world”
AVATAR (6)
“A floating bell named for a mythological gorgon”
MEDUSA (6)
“A paper that knows where it is going?”
MAP (3)
“A dead body preserved by ancient Egyptian methods”
MUMMY (5)
“A period of time when a person stops using digital devices.”
DETOX (5)
“A large group of states or countries under a single supreme authority”
EMPIRE (6)
“A long, accompanied song for a solo voice, typically one in an opera or oratorio”
ARIA (4)
“A liquid often drizzled over the finished product”
OIL (3)
“A single installment of a larger television story”
EPISODE (7)
“Animale dei boschi con grandi corna”
CERVO (5)
“An episode that is being broadcast again after its debut”
RERUN (5)
“A musical piece with lyrics that characters sing”
SONG (4)
“A short video used to promote a show”
TRAILER (7)
“A poetic word for a dark black color or wood”
EBON (4)
“A metallic earthquake container used to chill and aerate”
SHAKER (6)
“A word or phrase that expresses strong emotion, like wow or ouch”
INTERJECTION (12)
“A trim line emphasizing sportiness and modernity”
AVANTGARDE (10)
“An additional performance requested by the audience”
ENCORE (6)
“A flat square piece used in games like Scrabble”
TILE (4)
“An inspired individual who speaks as a messenger of the divine”
PROPHET (7)
“A substance that neutralizes acids”
BASE (4)
“A graphic tale from the East, a grass type perhaps?”
MANGA (5)
“All existing matter and space as a whole”
UNIVERSE (8)
“A low protective wall along the edge of a roof or balcony”
PARPET (6)
“A whole number data type”
INTEGER (7)
“Area of grass where soccer or football is played”
FIELD (5)
“A place where everybody knows your name”
CHEEERS (7)
“A practice session for the performers”
REHEARSAL (9)
“A large outdoor structure with tiers of seats for spectators”
STADIUM (7)
“A cold forge surrounding a dying star of giant dwarves”
NIDAVELLIR (10)
“A handheld device used to move the cursor on a computer screen”
MOUSE (5)
“A yellow or red item shown by the referee”
CARD (4)
“An aesthetic change to a character appearance”
SKIN (4)
“A sudden expression of surprise with an open mouth”
SHOCK (5)
“A serious play or show”
DRAMA (5)
“A clean-shaven French preposition favored by modern minimalists”
SANS (4)
“A quiet, suppressed laugh.”
CHUCKLE (7)
“Ambitious dry-cleaning entrepreneur who moved on up to the East Side.”
JEFFERSON (9)
“A fraction expressed out of one hundred”
PERCENT (7)
“A very pale blue color named after frozen water”
ICE (3)
“A stick that gets straight to the point”
SKEWER (6)
“A tube of changing colors and patterns”
KALEIDOSCOPE (12)
“A state of stunned confusion or detachment”
DAZE (4)
“A common chemical additive for breaking down grime”
SOAP (4)
“An empty space or feeling of nothingness”
VOID (4)
“A baked food made from flour and water”
BREAD (5)
“A weirdly flexible winner with an Odd name”
YVIE (4)
“A female deer”
DOE (3)
“A musical composition for voice”
SONG (4)
“A godson going against the flow?”
EDDY (4)
“A long fictional story written in prose”
NOVEL (5)
“A person who is proficient in sports and physical exercise”
ATHLETE (7)
“A fertile tract in a desert watered by a natural spring”
OASIS (5)
“A private team session where a player showcases their skills”
WORKOUT (7)
“A permanent mark left on the skin from a past battle”
SCAR (4)
“A deep-blue metamorphic rock used as a semi-precious stone”
LAPIS (5)
“A classification based on quality or popularity”
RATING (6)
“An artificial tight sequence of turns in opposite directions used to slow cars down”
CHICANE (7)
“An icy object that develops a tail near the sun”
COMET (5)
“A sudden, sharp attack from a hungry hunter”
BITE (4)
“An infraction caused by walking with the ball without dribbling”
TRAVEL (6)
“Ancient copyist of manuscripts”
SCRIBE (6)
“A substance that is very attached to its work?”
GLUE (4)
“A small furry pet that purrs”
CAT (3)
“A high arc shot usually released by guards to avoid blockers”
FLOATER (7)
“Ancient liturgical language of Hinduism and the root of many Indian tongues”
SANSKRIT (8)
“Alternative to an edible cone”
CUP (3)
“A flat metal container used for cooking on a stove”
PAN (3)
“A solemn promise to tell the truth”
OATH (4)
“A puzzle representing words through pictures”
REBUS (5)
“A dry sandy region with very little rainfall”
DESERT (6)
“A golden nervous wreck fluent in over six million languages”
CPO (3)
“An ancient roll of parchment or paper for writing or painting on”
SCROLL (6)
“A large area of land covered mostly by trees”
FOREST (6)
“A large body of saltwater”
SEA (3)
“Anadromous fish, 'man' gets 'sol' from its journey.”
SALMON (6)
“An extreme exaggeration not meant to be taken literally”
HYPERBOLE (9)
“Aquatic animal often served as a fillet”
FISH (4)
“A person who poses for photographs”
MODEL (5)
“A soft pulp or a surgical unit in Korea”
MASH (4)
“An ocean world where stormy seas hide a laboratory of identical faces”
KAMINO (6)
“All the gods of a people or religion collectively”
PANTHEON (8)
“Aerodynamic tow technique on the long straightaways.”
DRAFTING (8)
“A set of six legal deliveries bowled”
OVER (4)
“Area between the neck and the abdomen”
CHEST (5)
“A crustacean with a broad shell and two large pincers”
CRAB (4)
“A unit of heredity passed from parent to child”
GENE (4)
“A large keyboard instrument where felt hammers strike metal strings”
PIANO (5)
“A tiny green plant that grows in thick soft clumps”
MOSS (4)
“Argentine maestro who won it all in 2022”
MESSI (5)
“A living fossil in a spiral chamber”
NAUTILUS (8)
“A proposition, THE SIS-ter has a point.”
THESIS (6)
“A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people”
MYTH (4)
“An image on film where light and dark areas are reversed”
NEGATIVE (8)
“A very long period of time in history”
ERA (3)
“A natural plant often praised for its spiritual properties”
HERB (4)
“A soft shoe worn for sports or casual wear”
SNEAKER (7)
“A short preview of a movie”
TRAILER (7)
“A professional surrogate's head-mounted device”
CAM (3)
“A piece of ground where people grow plants and flowers”
GARDEN (6)
“A sudden episode of intense fear resulting in physical symptoms.”
PANIC (5)
“A director might ___ to be different”
DARE (4)
“An item kept in reserve for use”
SPARE (5)
“An immortal being with pointed ears”
ELF (3)
“A mysterious quality assurance manager who doesn't even know his own job title”
CREED (5)
“A bizarre lineage with an adventurous spirit”
JOJO (4)
“A polite word or sign of welcome”
GREETING (8)
“A computer system that provides data to other computers”
SERVER (6)
“A decorated platform built on a vehicle for a parade”
FLOAT (5)
“A modern font format that holds thousands of decorative glyphs in one file”
OPENTYPE (8)
“Audio device worn over ears”
HEADSET (7)
“A noisy, rotating gardening tool adapted for close-quarters diplomatic negotiations”
CHAINSWORD (10)
“A musical piece performed by a single person”
SOLO (4)
“An invisible skeleton of lines that keeps chaos at bay”
GRID (4)
“A runaway box office success that exceeds all expectations”
SMASH (5)
“A substance that speeds up a reaction without being consumed”
CATALYST (8)
“A shepherd prophet who spoke against injustice”
AMOS (4)
“Academic grounds the graduates are departing”
CAMPUS (6)
“A blunt finger-pointing gesture that demands attention”
POKE (4)
“A player needs to win at least six games to claim one.”
SET (3)
“A large stringed instrument that is plucked while sitting”
HARP (4)
“A question word used to ask about a thing”
WHAT (4)
“A person trained to travel in space”
ASTRONAUT (9)
“A wide range of different identities and backgrounds”
DIVERSITY (9)
“A lake by any other name would smell as sweet”
LOCH (4)
“A device used for storing digital information”
DRIVE (5)
“A configurable value in an AI system”
PARAMETER (9)
“A garment worn on the upper body, typically with a collar and buttons”
SHIRT (5)
“Anakin Skywalker's dual-saber wielding Togruta apprentice”
AHSOKA (6)
“A system of internet servers that support formatted documents”
WEB (3)
“A building used for the worship of gods and goddesses”
TEMPLE (6)
“A large group of musicians playing various instruments”
ORCHESTRA (9)
“A person who sees an event or crime take place”
WITNESS (7)
“A type of noun that names an object, like a chair or book”
THING (5)
“A record of events or data”
LOG (3)
“A brilliant deep blue pigment originally made from ground lapis lazuli”
ULTRAMARINE (11)
“A slow tempo, or a slow movement in music.”
ADAGIO (6)
“A musical performance given in public by several performers or of several separate compositions”
CONCERT (7)
“Applying a touch of Midas to the frame”
GILDING (7)
“A small gift given to a customer by a merchant in New Orleans”
LAGNIAPPE (9)
“A hot-headed senior who blows off steam”
GEYSER (6)
“A ball of ice and dust that leaves a long tail”
COMET (5)
“A doctor's physical examination to feel what lies beneath”
PALPATE (7)
“A system of communication used by a community”
LANGUAGE (8)
“Artificial body placed in orbit to collect information”
SATELLITE (9)
“A sharp tool used for slicing vegetables or meat”
KNIFE (5)
“A long musical composition for orchestra”
SYMPHONY (8)
“An actor's part in a bakery?”
ROLE (4)
“A book for storing photographs”
ALBUM (5)
“A specific period of time when symptoms occur”
EPISODE (7)
“An act of welcoming someone”
GREETING (8)
“A sudden strong blast of wind”
GUST (4)
“A customer service representative who is deeply invested in celebrity gossip”
KELLY (5)
“A message asking for a specific response”
PROMP (5)
“A rounded volcanic landform”
DOME (4)
“A massive city of stars bound by gravity”
GALAXY (6)
“A long cell that sends signals to the brain”
NERVE (5)
“All the offspring born and living around the same time”
GENERATION (10)
“A cozy spot for a first meeting over lattes”
CAFE (4)
“A person who wears clothes to promote them”
MODEL (5)
“A number that can be written as a fraction of two integers”
RATIONAL (8)
“An approximate answer found by rounding numbers first”
ESTIMATE (8)
“A rectangular array for organized solvers”
MATRIX (6)
“A social meeting between two people”
DATE (4)
“Athlete who performs flips and balance feats”
GYMNAST (7)
“A formal event such as the opening or closing celebration”
CEREMONY (8)
“A repeated decorative design or sequence of events”
PATTERN (7)
“A haven in the desert; it's so hot, I say, confused”
OASIS (5)
“A feeling of high spirits or delight”
GLEE (4)
“A liquid dish typically made by simmering meat or vegetables”
SOUP (4)
“Able to be split evenly into equal whole number groups”
DIVISIBLE (9)
“A tightly wrapped promise of a flower.”
BUD (3)
“Actor ___ Day, who voices the easily frightened, ghost-busting brother.”
CHARLIE (7)
“Appellativo con cui veniva chiamata la citta per eccellenza”
URBE (4)
“An Indian defense starting with bishop to b4 check, named after Efim”
BOGO (4)
“A thick stew traditionally served over rice and made with a dark roux”
GUMBO (5)
“A steep or rugged cliff”
CRAG (4)
“A highly intelligent marine mammal known for its playful behavior”
DOLPHIN (7)
“A popular defense against the Queens Gambit using the c-pawn”
SLAV (4)
“Acronym for a depressive disorder linked to seasonal changes”
SAD (3)
“A graveyard of fallen star destroyers where scavengers trade junk for portions”
JAKKU (5)
“A method of hunger strike frequently used by Gandhi as a moral protest”
FAST (4)
“A digit that holds a place but has no value by itself”
ZERO (4)
“A dairy product made from pressed milk curds”
CHEESE (6)
“A public procession, especially for a celebration”
PARADE (6)
“A bear native to south central China”
PANDA (5)
“A pale blue dot enthusiast who spoke of billions”
SAGAN (5)
“A member known for his contemporary dance skills”
JIMIN (5)
“Alphabetical secrets carved in stone for a high price”
RUNES (5)
“A forceful blow that lacks a fist”
GALE (4)
“A large unit of soldiers in the ancient Roman army”
LEGION (6)
“An attic-dwelling group of racing birds”
LOFT (4)
“A golden power used to remove a nominee from the chopping block”
VETO (4)
“An orange cat with a stomach full of pocket dimensions”
FLERKEN (7)
“A single character used in writing”
LETTER (6)
“A digital icon showing an achievement or status”
BADGE (5)
“A device that converts motion into a digital signal”
ENCODER (7)
“A small timepiece worn on the wrist”
WATCH (5)
“A large natural stream of water flowing to the sea”
RIVER (5)
“A sandy mastermind who tried to dry out a desert kingdom from the shadows”
CROCODILE (9)
“A number that cannot be written as a simple fraction, like pi”
IRRATIONAL (10)
“A structure like the Brooklyn or Manhattan that crosses water”
BRIDGE (6)
“A feline form often found wearing maid attire”
NEKO (4)
“An armed fighter who entertained audiences in the arena”
GLADIATOR (9)
“A dark stone that spoke three languages at once”
ROSETTA (7)
“Animale che vive e respira sott'acqua”
PESCE (5)
“A building where people live”
HOUSE (5)
“A high-ranking political advisor or minister in the Ottoman government”
VIZIER (6)
“A word like he, she, or it that takes the place of a noun”
PRONOUN (7)
“An anchor in history that modern upstarts cannot buy”
HERITAGE (8)
“A savory and spicy condiment originating from India made of fruits or vegetables”
CHUTNEY (7)
“An object that can cause distress during depersonalization”
MIRROR (6)
“A plant-eating animal.”
HERB (4)
“A slow moving mass of ice often found in valleys”
GLACIER (7)
“A scheduled discussion featuring creators, actors, or directors.”
PANEL (5)
“A method of singing used by male singers to reach high notes”
FALSETTO (8)
“A fingerpicked track from the White Album inspired by the civil rights movement.”
BLACKBIRD (9)
“Agent 007 created by Ian Fleming”
BOND (4)
“A set of pages on the internet”
WEBSITE (7)
“A system of measurement based on units of ten, like meters and grams”
METRIC (6)
“A group of players working together to win”
TEAM (4)
“A large open area used for gladiator fights”
ARENA (5)
“Ammasso di vapore acqueo nel cielo”
NUVOLA (6)
“An intellectual enthusiast of a technical subject”
NERD (4)
“An untouchable delivery to start the point.”
ACE (3)
“Affectionate tap on the head”
PAT (3)
“A word that means nearly the same as another”
SYNONYM (7)
“A set of instructions written for a computer to execute automatically.”
SCRIPT (6)
“Ancient immortal beings sent to Earth to protect humanity”
ETERNALS (8)
“A paralyzing sightline that forbids movement”
PIN (3)
“A genius who was relatively famous?”
EINSTEIN (8)
“A reverse pin where the leader is in front”
SKEWER (6)
“A large ensemble of string brass woodwind and percussion”
ORCHESTRA (9)
“A multi headed monster that regrows heads when cut”
HYDRA (5)
“A single piece of an algebraic expression”
TERM (4)
“A narrow boat for a solo paddle on a glassy lake”
KAYAK (5)
“A massive wooden refuge on the water”
ARK (3)
“A person who uses a service or product”
USER (4)
“A round red or green crunchy fruit”
APPLE (5)
“Argentine legend who finally lifted the cup in 2022”
MESSI (5)
“A vessel used for sailing on the ocean”
BOAT (4)
“An acrobatic, overhead kick that requires going completely airborne.”
BICYCLE (7)
“A fat fate changed into a crisp fabric”
TAFFETA (7)
“A famous female singer with a very high opinion of herself”
DIVA (4)
“A title for a ruler”
KING (4)
“A pestle that bashes botanicals without mercy”
MUDDLER (7)
“An outer garment covering the body from the waist to the ankles, with a separate part for each leg”
TROUSERS (8)
“A temperature that is catching?”
COLD (4)
“A mark made by pressing something into a surface.”
IMPRINT (7)
“A portion of company earnings paid to shareholders”
DIVIDEND (8)
“A new party formed this year to oppose these weapons”
NUKE (4)
“A large system of rotating ocean currents, often trapping plastic waste”
GYRE (4)
“A small disc used to fasten clothes”
BUTTON (6)
“An alphabetical list of names or subjects at the back of a book”
INDEX (5)
“A common antonym for genuine”
ARTIFICIAL (10)
“A dangerous trick performed by a professional”
STUNT (5)
“A feline cluster that might ignore you”
CLOWDER (7)
“A chapter within the holy book”
SURAH (5)
“A magnetic punk from the Worst Generation who builds metal arms from scrap metal”
KID (3)
“A streak of light in the sky caused by a burning rock”
METEOR (6)
“A repetitive control structure”
LOOP (4)
“A hard piece of the skeleton”
BONE (4)
“A single unit of space on a checkerboard”
SQUARE (6)
“A non-flowering plant with feathery fronds.”
FERN (4)
“A spiritual hermitage like Sabarmati where Gandhi lived and worked”
ASHRAM (6)
“An award given for excellence in television”
EMMY (4)
“A large outdoor arena for sports”
STADIUM (7)
“A person who is dearly loved”
BELOVED (7)
“A stylized picture of an object representing a word, syllable, or sound”
HIEROGLYPH (10)
“Amount of matter that makes up an object”
MASS (4)
“A deep lake often found in the Highlands”
LOCH (4)
“A synonym for the Breach or a tear in space”
RIFT (4)
“A small breed of horse”
PONY (4)
“AI capability combining text, images, and audio, recently enhanced by OpenAI.”
MULTIMODAL (10)
“A sharp, pointed projection on the stem of some plants.”
THORN (5)
“A common synonym for silent”
QUIET (5)
“A deep gorge typically with a river flowing through it”
CANYON (6)
“Antico cantiere navale e cuore della potenza marittima”
ARSENALE (8)
“A single tile of color saved for easy reference”
SWATCH (6)
“Appendage that twitches rapidly when annoyance strikes.”
TAIL (4)
“Another word for the main part of a word before adding word parts”
BASE (4)
“A person who works on or navigates a ship”
SAILOR (6)
“A best-of-seven battle between two rivals.”
SERIES (6)
“A river that pays its respects to a larger one”
TRIBUTARY (9)
“A formal title indicating a soldier's level of authority.”
RANK (4)
“A blueprint or structured design for the data”
SCHEMA (6)
“A Sandwich legume”
SOYA (4)
“A rebirth, often seen in art and the 'new' sense of things.”
RENAISSANCE (11)
“A short, fast run”
SPRINT (6)
“A fruit that fell for gravity?”
APPLE (5)
“A small round green vegetable”
PEA (3)
“A dense tangle of thorns and brush”
THICKET (7)
“A substance used to treat a disease”
DRUG (4)
“A storm center that cannot see”
EYE (3)
“A substance with a molecular structure consisting of many similar units bonded together”
POLYMER (7)
“An operation that reverses another operation, like division reversing multiplication”
INVERSE (7)
“A tool used to see distant objects in space”
TELESCO (7)
“A large body of water surrounded by land, like the deep blue one in Oregon”
LAKE (4)
“A retaliatory strike against one who took your life before”
REVENGE (7)
“A movable barrier in a fence used to control sheep movement”
GATE (4)
“A sacred image in the chapel of commerce”
ICON (4)
“A freezing sphere where walkers took a stroll”
HOTH (4)
“A score of zero, which no batter wants next to their name”
DUCK (4)
“A famous gold statuette given for film excellence”
OSCAR (5)
“A novel, play, or film dealing with a puzzling crime”
MYSTERY (7)
“A pink-haired Marine who speaks in the third person and binds her foes in iron cages”
HINA (4)
“A picture made from many small pieces of colored glass or stone”
MOSAIC (6)
“A ridge of jagged rock or coral just below the sea surface”
REEF (4)
“A moving ridge of water that crashes against a lighthouse base”
WAVE (4)
“A stick with horsehair used to play strings”
BOW (3)
“A green plant with feathery fronds and no flowers”
FERN (4)
“A truck ride to a brand new life”
ISEKAI (6)
“A large arctic mammal with long tusks and whiskers”
WALRUS (6)
“A large outdoor fire built for a celebration”
BONFIRE (7)
“Academic leader heading a specific college”
DEAN (4)
“A mistake in spelling or writing”
ERROR (5)
“An aircraft that flies without a human pilot onboard”
DRONE (5)
“A person who operates a program or service”
USER (4)
“An uncastrated male sheep known for its large curved horns”
RAM (3)
“A style of bowling where the ball rotates to change direction”
SPIN (4)
“An undead neighbor who guards his treasure with great stench”
DRAUGR (6)
“A musical entertainment given by a single performer or by two or more performers.”
RECITALE (8)
“A vehicle used to launch people into space”
ROCKET (6)
“A snowman who dreams of experiencing summer”
OLAF (4)
“A vessel for your morning caffeine fix”
CUP (3)
“A sweet nothing for the mind but not the body”
PLACEBO (7)
“A picture or symbol used in ancient Egyptian writing”
HIEROGLYPH (10)
“Absurd or foolish in a comical way.”
SILLY (5)
“A large printed picture of a celebrity for a wall”
POSTER (6)
“A group of related sentences set off as its own section of text”
PARAGRAPH (9)
“Audio accessory”
HEADPHONE (9)
“A common word for devices that use technology to act intelligently”
SMART (5)
“A brief explanation of a difficult word”
GLOSS (5)
“A word showing where something started or came originally”
FROM (4)
“Adjective for the sixteen remaining squads in the regional semifinals.”
SWEET (5)
“An instrument for the handwritten word”
PEN (3)
“A large animal often used for riding”
HORSE (5)
“A plate of color where artists mix their magic.”
PALETTE (7)
“A polite U, oddly, is an elevated flatland.”
PLATEAU (7)
“A disease transmitted by the Anopheles mosquito”
MALARIA (7)
“A sugary solution that lives up to its elementary name”
SIMPLE (6)
“A male monarch who rules a kingdom”
KING (4)
“A measurement of distance from one point to another”
LENGTH (6)
“A prize given to recognize a great performance”
AWARD (5)
“A silver ball that started the race in 1957”
SPUTNIK (7)
“A heavy stone or concrete vertical support”
PIER (4)
“A sudden increase in a medical condition”
SURGE (5)
“Antonio, il liutaio cremonese che creò violini perfetti”
STRADIVARI (10)
“A place where chemicals are mixed or a breed of dog”
LAB (3)
“A person who supports the team”
FAN (3)
“A comparison of two quantities expressed as a fraction”
RATIO (5)
“A multi-limbed purloiner of DNA that sets up highly illegal family reunions on unsuspecting worlds”
GENESTEALER (11)
“Author of The Republic and founder of the Academy”
PLATO (5)
“A powerful form achieved by balancing natural energy”
SAGE (4)
“Ancient site of the games”
OLYMPIA (7)
“A sequence of characters”
STRING (6)
“Aplucky, low-seededteammakingamagicalandunexpectedrundeepintothetournament.”
CINDERELLA (10)
“A wooden frame used for holding an artist's work while painting”
EASEL (5)
“A bird of prey known for being wise and nocturnal”
OWL (3)
“Artisanal approach to brewing that has exploded in popularity over recent decades.”
CRAFT (5)
“A baby sheep”
LAMB (4)
“A common four-legged pet known for barking”
DOG (3)
“A curated mix of tunes to keep everyone singing along.”
PLAYLIST (8)
“A chart showing the days, weeks, and months of a year”
CALENDAR (8)
“A powder made from dried sassafras leaves used in cooking”
FILE (4)
“A rectangular paper component drawn in Ticket to Ride”
CARD (4)
“A sentence that shows strong feeling, ending with a mark like this: !”
EXCLAMATION (11)
“A circular room or building often topped by a dome”
ROTUNDA (7)
“Ancient physical and mental practice from India”
YOGA (4)
“An official who enforces the rules on the court”
REFEREE (7)
“A large organized group of singers.”
CHORUS (6)
“A path that follows the scent of the feet”
TRAIL (5)
“A trained AI system, like GPT.”
MODEL (5)
“A peaceful end when no moves are legal and no check is given”
STALEMATE (9)
“A slight upward movement of the lips”
GRIN (4)
“A designated path for hikers to follow”
TRAIL (5)
“A metric unit of mass equal to one thousand grams”
KILOGRAM (8)
“A systematic evaluation of an organization's security posture”
AUDIT (5)
“A procedure to establish quality or performance”
TEST (4)
“An attempt to compromise a computer system”
ATTACK (6)
“A standard-issue flashlight that is highly effective when fired in groups of several million”
LASGUN (6)
“A dedicated practitioner of the discipline”
YOGI (4)
“A creature known for its many different evolutions”
EVEES (5)
“A specific height or stage”
LEVEL (5)
“A single sound or symbol representing musical pitch”
NOTE (4)
“A medieval association of craftsmen or merchants”
GUILD (5)
“A stringed instrument of the harp class used in ancient Greece”
LYRE (4)
“Amphitheatre, some lose cue, maybe.”
COLOSSEUM (9)
“A giant wave train caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption”
TSUNAMI (7)
“A catastrophic mistake that loses the game”
BLUNDER (7)
“An overhead cover providing shade or rain protection”
CANOPY (6)
“A common fantasy action, or what one must do to their gray plastic piles of shame”
SLAY (4)
“A personal view or belief about something”
OPINION (7)
“A stud on the bottom of a shoe for traction”
CLEAT (5)
“A curve that is quite fond of symmetrical valleys”
PARABOLA (8)
“A scarred puppet who was sliced in half by his own apprentice”
SNOKE (5)
“A light shoe with straps and an open toe”
SANDAL (6)
“A large vault or chamber for burying the dead”
TOMB (4)
“An uppercase letter used at the start of a sentence”
CAPITAL (7)
“AI systems that can perform complex tasks autonomously, a major focus for OpenAI.”
AGENTS (6)
“A chaotic poltergeist who never attended a class”
PEEVES (6)
“Ancient city known for its empire”
ROME (4)
“A thin strip of plastic used to record images before digital technology”
FILM (4)
“A tabletop for a giant in the desert”
MESA (4)
“A round soft cap with a flat top”
BERET (5)
“An algorithm used for performing encryption or decryption”
CYPHER (6)
“A very large body of salt water”
OCEAN (5)
“A traditional story sometimes regarded as historical but not proven.”
LEGEND (6)
“A metal made by mixing copper and tin used for tools and weapons”
BRONZE (6)
“A dull or steady pain caused by illness”
ACHE (4)
“Andrew who serves as the head curator of the institute”
BOLTON (6)
“Amedeo che definì il numero di molecole in un gas”
AVOGADRO (8)
“A push or a pull that can change how something moves”
FORCE (5)
“A state of complete confusion and lack of order”
CHAOS (5)
“A city of stone and glass on the Avery”
RIFTHOLD (8)
“A word that names a person, place, or thing”
NOUN (4)
“A male elk, often the primary target for a trophy hunter”
BULL (4)
“A musical composition written for two performers”
DUET (4)
“A fishbowl head who relies on projectors to be super”
MYSTERIO (8)
“A measure of inertia”
MASS (4)
“A professional team organization”
CLUB (4)
“A utensil with a shallow bowl used for liquids”
SPOON (5)
“A fierce or angry look”
GLARE (5)
“A wearable defense used to fool the withered models”
MASK (4)
“A common antonym for bold”
TIMID (5)
“A million times better than a normal statement”
HYPERBOLE (9)
“A monochromatic wolf of the waves”
ORCA (4)
“An alignment angle that looks like the wheels are bowing down to the asphalt?”
CAMBER (6)
“A ridge of jagged rock, coral, or sand just above or below the water surface”
REEF (4)
“A musical tempo meaning slow and stately”
ADAGIO (6)
“A movie designed to keep you on the edge of your seat”
THRILLER (8)
“A royal hiding maneuver involving two pieces”
CASTLE (6)
“A musician's booking”
GIG (3)
“A low point between two peaks that serves as a natural travel corridor for elk”
SADDLE (6)
“A range of falling water or falling rocks”
CASCADES (8)
“A large meal, typically a celebratory one”
FEAST (5)
“An area of relatively level high ground”
PLATEAU (7)
“A place for religious retreat or spiritual instruction”
ASHRAM (6)
“A vampire who has recently been turned and has red eyes”
NEWBORN (7)
“An evergreen tree with needles instead of leaves”
PINE (4)
“A slow moving river of ice that carves through mountains”
GLACIER (7)
“A religious song or poem of praise to God”
HYMN (4)
“A reptile that carries a hard shell on its back”
TURTLE (6)
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