1,516 crossword clues, each with the answer plus links to play the puzzles they appear in.
“The star at the center of our solar system”
SUN (3)
“To cook food in hot oil or fat”
FRY (3)
“The largest planet in our solar system”
JUPITER (7)
“The sky god who wields a master bolt”
ZEUS (4)
“The fourth planet from the sun often called the Red Planet”
MARS (4)
“The number of runs awarded for hitting the ball over the rope without bouncing”
SIX (3)
“The hottest planet in our solar system”
VENUS (5)
“The small part of a plant that can grow into a new one”
SEED (4)
“The natural satellite that orbits the Earth”
MOON (4)
“The planet famous for its bright rings”
SATURN (6)
“The list of names shown at the end of a film”
CREDITS (7)
“The sport of shooting arrows at a target”
ARCHERY (7)
“The largest and deepest ocean on Earth”
PACIFIC (7)
“The vast empty area beyond Earths atmosphere”
SPACE (5)
“The period of time a team spends batting”
INNINGS (7)
“The organ used for seeing”
EYE (3)
“The Medusoid Mycelium is a deadly type of this”
MUSHROOM (8)
“The entire group of actors in a production”
CAST (4)
“The points scored by the batting team”
RUNS (4)
“The empire that built the mountain city of Machu Picchu”
INCA (4)
“The force that pulls objects toward each other”
GRAVITY (7)
“The Roman god of war”
MARS (4)
“The speed at which a piece of music is played”
TEMPO (5)
“To cut off unwanted parts of an image”
CROP (4)
“The golden statuette awarded for excellence in film”
OSCAR (5)
“The molecule that carries genetic information”
DNA (3)
“To make changes or corrections to text”
EDIT (4)
“The curved path of a satellite around a planet”
ORBIT (5)
“Team trying to prevent scoring”
DEFENSE (7)
“The acronym for the Behavioral Analysis Unit”
BAU (3)
“The lawyer who brings charges against the defendant”
PROSECUTOR (10)
“The perimeter rope, or a shot that reaches it”
BOUNDARY (8)
“The length and rhythm of a runner's step.”
STRIDE (6)
“The shack where the children lived at Prufrock Prep”
TRUANT (6)
“The silver-bowed mistress of the hunt”
ARTEMIS (7)
“The king who found that gold is not always a blessing”
MIDAS (5)
“The intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something”
ESSENCE (7)
“The fourth planet from the sun known as the red planet”
MARS (4)
“The last name of the technical analyst with colorful style”
GARCIA (6)
“The sequel will explore very intriguing ___ of the universe, per Keegan-Michael Key.”
LORE (4)
“The classical language origin for words ending in '-tion'.”
LATIN (5)
“To cook food over an open flame or charcoal”
GRILL (5)
“The original leader of the La Push wolf pack”
SAM (3)
“The upperclassman who never seems to notice you”
SENPAI (6)
“The 23.5-degree planetary lean responsible for the shifting seasons.”
TILT (4)
“The European city where technical talks were meant to resume.”
VIENNA (6)
“The streaming network hosting the 20th anniversary special.”
DISNEY (6)
“The standard unit of electrical resistance”
OHM (3)
“The five bones that form the palm of the hand”
METACARPALS (11)
“To say numbers in order, often used before learning to multiply”
COUNT (5)
“The moment the sun first appears above the horizon in the morning”
SUNRISE (7)
“Tethered flyer that takes to the sky during a specific celebration weekend.”
KITE (4)
“The shiny treasure supposedly hidden at the end of a colorful arch.”
GOLD (4)
“The mist or stream exiting the nozzle”
SPRAY (5)
“The type of independent local shop that Record Store Day aims to support.”
INDIE (5)
“The middle child who is an avid researcher and reader”
KLAUS (5)
“The orange rim players aim for.”
HOOP (4)
“The hard, grated dairy product shaken over a fresh, hot slice.”
PARMESAN (8)
“The peak breeding season when bulls become vocal and aggressive”
RUT (3)
“The top layer of any material being cleaned”
SURFACE (7)
“The absolute best-case scenario for a player's development.”
CEILING (7)
“The dedicated group of performers backing up the leads”
ENSEMBLE (8)
“The celebrated month, en espanol.”
MAYO (4)
“The written text that tells the cast what to say”
SCRIPT (6)
“To record your current progress so you can return to it later”
SAVE (4)
“To come together; assemble”
GATHER (6)
“The Gators, who entered the 2026 tournament looking to defend their national title.”
FLORIDA (7)
“The main sequence of events in a movie”
PLOT (4)
“The amount of light that reaches the camera sensor”
EXPOSURE (8)
“The fresh green herb that provides a pop of color on a classic pie.”
BASIL (5)
“The large flaring superior bone of the hip”
ILIUM (5)
“The name of Hagrids large boarhound dog”
FANG (4)
“The heavy, spinning circular surface of a record player.”
PLATTER (7)
“To change from a liquid into a solid”
FREEZE (6)
“The principled lawyer and father in To Kill a Mockingbird”
ATTICUS (7)
“The lowest balcony offering a great view of the choreography”
MEZZANINE (9)
“Title often given to William Shakespeare”
BARD (4)
“The rectangular grass field where a match is played”
PITCH (5)
“Traditional knee length skirt worn by Scottish men”
KILT (4)
“The study of correct reasoning and valid arguments”
LOGIC (5)
“The type of event the roommates hold to mock each other lovingly”
HONEYROAST (10)
“The first public showing of a movie”
PREMIERE (8)
“The fruit-named multimedia corporation founded by the band in 1968.”
APPLE (5)
“To multiply a number by itself three times”
CUBE (4)
“The largest mammal living in the sea”
WHALE (5)
“The tense sequence of events leading up to T-zero.”
COUNTDOWN (9)
“To reach the very top of a climb”
SUMMIT (6)
“The winged messenger who guides souls to the afterlife”
HERMES (6)
“The person drawing up the plays on the sideline whiteboard.”
COACH (5)
“The bodys first line of defense against invaders”
SKIN (4)
“The part of the land adjoining or near the ocean”
COAST (5)
“The clever king of Ithaca who took ten years to return home”
ODYSSEUS (8)
“The wedge-shaped stone at the apex of a masonry arch”
KEYSTONE (8)
“Type of year with 366 days instead of the usual 365”
LEAP (4)
“The warden who asks Michael for help building a Taj Mahal model”
POPE (4)
“The player who throws the ball in baseball”
PITCHER (7)
“The coin-named lane immortalized in a nostalgic 1967 hit.”
PENNY (5)
“The capital and largest city of Japan”
TOKYO (5)
“The scary genre that includes 2026 summer releases like The End of Oak Street”
HORROR (6)
“To store data for future use”
SAVE (4)
“To reduce a fraction to its lowest terms”
SIMPLIFY (8)
“The tip that determines the spray pattern”
NOZZLE (6)
“The priestess of Delphi who spoke cryptic prophecies”
ORACLE (6)
“Tall plant with a thick wooden trunk”
TREE (4)
“The shrill instrument used to signal fouls or full time”
WHISTLE (7)
“Twin sister of Apollo, goddess of the hunt”
ARTEMIS (7)
“The city Nick Miller is originally from”
CHICAGO (7)
“Two-wheeled way to shred the local trails”
BIKE (4)
“Town near Lexington where colonial militia clashed with British troops”
CONCORD (7)
“The sky-dwelling leader who wields a bolt”
ZEUS (4)
“The component responsible for transferring engine power to the wheels”
GEARBOX (7)
“The wagging indicator of a puppy's mood.”
TAIL (4)
“The unpredictable mathematical theory championed by a certain eccentric doctor”
CHAOS (5)
“Theory that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience”
EMPIRICISM (10)
“The dominant Dutch driver of the modern era”
VERSTAPPEN (10)
“The Master of the Universe getting a massive live-action summer reboot”
HEMAN (5)
“The helmet shield that drivers peel tear-offs from.”
VISOR (5)
“Tiny region inside a magnetic material where atoms line up in the same direction”
DOMAIN (6)
“Term for a shared denominator used to add fractions”
COMMON (6)
“The human-made tracking system that creates a "blue" mismatch.”
CALENDAR (8)
“The term used for vampires who only hunt animals”
VEGETARIAN (10)
“Three-headed dog guarding the underworld”
CERBERUS (8)
“The three headed hound guarding the gates”
CERBERUS (8)
“The last name of the singer who wrote the album Speak Now”
SWIFT (5)
“The grumpy bartender who struggles to write his zombie novel”
NICK (4)
“To pierce, or the first name of the bandmate who embraced a kitchen appliance parody.”
LANCE (5)
“Trifoliate plant used to explain the Holy Trinity”
SHAMROCK (8)
“Tool used to identify network vulnerabilities”
SCANNER (7)
“The system of springs and dampers connecting wheels to the frame”
SUSPENSION (10)
“The part that opens and closes to let light in”
SHUTTER (7)
“The last name of the author who wrote Little Women”
ALCOTT (6)
“The method of human communication”
LANGUAGE (8)
“The punctuation mark that ends a statement sentence”
PERIOD (6)
“The national pastime that was forever changed in 1947.”
BASEBALL (8)
“The punctuation mark used to show a short pause in a sentence”
COMMA (5)
“The level of detail and exactness in a measurement”
PRECISION (9)
“The lowest female singing voice”
ALTO (4)
“To point out how two things are alike”
COMPARE (7)
“The unseen one who governs the underworld”
HADES (5)
“The giant man who is the keeper of keys at Hogwarts”
HAGRID (6)
“The sparkly accessory that made Amy Farrah Fowler lose her mind with joy”
TIARA (5)
“Those standing exactly opposite on the other side of the ball”
ANTIPODES (9)
“The stinging sea creature that serves as a clownfish home”
ANEMONE (7)
“To withdraw from a race due to mechanical failure”
RETIRE (6)
“The Pro spatial computing headset introduced as a major new product category”
VISION (6)
“The great outdoors”
NATURE (6)
“The tough outer covering of a tree trunk”
BARK (4)
“The morning meal where this item traditionally shines.”
BREAKFAST (9)
“Theleaderpacingthesidelinesanddrawingupinboundplaysonawhiteboard.”
COACH (5)
“The part of a shirt that fastens around the neck”
COLLAR (6)
“The famous circular stadium located in Rome”
COLOSSEUM (9)
“The state of harmony Abigail sought to maintain by intervening”
PEACE (5)
“To rid a hey, then add water.”
HYDRATE (7)
“The status of a batter who has lost their wicket”
OUT (3)
“The king of the Greek gods who rules from Mount Olympus”
ZEUS (4)
“The California city where the entire series takes place”
PASADENA (8)
“The motherly figure and wife of Carlisle Cullen”
ESME (4)
“Traditional Italian noodle dish”
PASTA (5)
“To magnify or reduce an image”
ZOOM (4)
“Term for the total magnetic field passing through a given area”
FLUX (4)
“The sixteenth president of the United States who issued the Emancipation Proclamation”
LINCOLN (7)
“The destructive event that claimed the Baudelaire mansion”
FIRE (4)
“Thrilling, extended exchange of groundstrokes.”
RALLY (5)
“Type of circuit with multiple paths for current to flow”
PARALLEL (8)
“Thinly sliced, dry-cured ham that elevates a breakfast sandwich.”
PROSCIUTTO (10)
“The innermost clipping point of a corner.”
APEX (4)
“Type of epaulette shark recently discovered in Papua New Guinea that can traverse exposed reefs”
WALKING (7)
“The brave main character of a tale”
HERO (4)
“True pulsers arranged for a three-dimensional form.”
SCULPTURE (9)
“The past tense of the word is”
WAS (3)
“To no longer be moving”
STOP (4)
“The central plaza where public business was conducted”
FORUM (5)
“The temperature of a glacial plunge”
COLD (4)
“To launch a program or page”
OPEN (4)
“To break out of an egg”
HATCH (5)
“The grinning, green-haired nemesis who considers himself the hero's greatest rival.”
JOKER (5)
“To provide information or data to a system”
FEED (4)
“To rest on the surface of liquid”
FLOAT (5)
“To detect physical input like touch or light”
SENSE (5)
“To teach an AI with data”
TRAIN (5)
“The Volturi member who can see emotional bonds between people”
MARCUS (6)
“The planet known for its prominent rings”
SATURN (6)
“The universe as an orderly system”
COSMOS (6)
“The place value three digits from the right in a whole number”
HUNDREDS (8)
“The title of the lead single from The Secret of Us”
RISK (4)
“The bald bird of prey chosen as America's national emblem.”
EAGLE (5)
“The long-serving leader navigating a multi-front storm.”
NETANYAHU (9)
“The written words that make up a review”
TEXT (4)
“The number of chances a player has before losing”
LIVES (5)
“The flat cardboard container that holds a round meal.”
BOX (3)
“The most common adhesive material used for making decals”
VINYL (5)
“The paper birds Michael uses to send messages to the outside”
ORIGAMI (7)
“The round-robin stage before the knockout rounds begin”
GROUP (5)
“The official cover month of the hero's very first comic book appearance in 1939.”
MAY (3)
“The central religious text of Islam”
KORAN (5)
“The last name of the shipwrecked Robinson in Daniel Defoe's novel”
CRUSOE (6)
“The day of the week when this particular cheesy celebration always falls.”
FRIDAY (6)
“The time of day when most of the lyrics in Good Riddance take place”
NIGHT (5)
“The group of musicians playing instruments below the stage”
ORCHESTRA (9)
“The main character in a book, often admired for courage”
HERO (4)
“The written script of a film”
SCREENPLAY (10)
“To spend the winter in a dormant or inactive state”
HIBERNATE (9)
“The feeling evoked by the island and its bitter cordial”
MISERY (6)
“To look through a location for hidden items”
SEARCH (6)
“To elongate muscles during a session”
STRETCH (7)
“The study of beauty and artistic taste”
AESTHETICS (10)
“The king whose touch turned everything into gold”
MIDAS (5)
“The protagonist who usually saves the day just before the credits roll”
HERO (4)
“The clothing worn by a performer to represent a character”
COSTUME (7)
“The travel plan that usually gets abandoned by day three.”
ITINERARY (9)
“The starting formation where cars line up before the lights go out”
GRID (4)
“The spring month when the international film world descends on southern Europe”
MAY (3)
“The global system of interconnected sites”
WEB (3)
“The strip of plastic used in old cameras to capture images”
FILM (4)
“To bring a rescue animal into your home, a major focus of National Puppy Day.”
ADOPT (5)
“To finish filming the final scene.”
WRAP (4)
“Three-letter abbreviation for the standout player of a series.”
MVP (3)
“The most common piece moved first in a game”
PAWN (4)
“To teach a system with examples”
TRAIN (5)
“To assign a value or rank to an item”
RATE (4)
“Type of garden hosting Rome's 2026 API-LOGO art installation”
BOTANICAL (9)
“To contract a muscle to show off its size”
FLEX (4)
“The long landing strip required for the returning spacecraft.”
RUNWAY (6)
“The time before the present day”
PAST (4)
“Thin metal strand that carries electric current”
WIRE (4)
“The spectators, hearing you dance oddly.”
AUDIENCE (8)
“The Spanish word for a party or festival”
FIESTA (6)
“The 18-carat gold prize lifted by the champions”
TROPHY (6)
“The four middle squares players fight for”
CENTER (6)
“The military shadow that stood behind the sun of Japan”
SHOGUN (6)
“The wooden tool used to hit the ball in baseball”
BAT (3)
“Two hundred circuits around the Brickyard.”
LAPS (4)
“The instrument Raj uses to discover planetary objects”
TELESCOPE (9)
“The small window you look through to aim”
VIEWER (6)
“To cook bread or cakes using dry heat in an oven”
BAKE (4)
“The fast-paced feeling of a late-night call”
URGENCY (7)
“The main story or sequence of events in a film”
PLOT (4)
“The place where the agents do their paperwork”
OFFICE (6)
“The young protagonist of Great Expectations”
PIP (3)
“The cage that protects the vital rhythm”
THORAX (6)
“The livestock that made Abigail's first husband a wealthy man”
SHEEP (5)
“Tiny grains of worn-down rock”
SAND (4)
“The violent god of war and son of Zeus”
ARES (4)
“The vast area beyond the atmosphere of the earth”
SPACE (5)
“The horn that sounds at the end of the game, sometimes beaten by a dramatic shot.”
BUZZER (6)
“The 'Final' number of teams heading to Indianapolis [1.2]”
FOUR (4)
“The divine blacksmith who worked at a volcanic forge”
HEPHAESTUS (10)
“The snug carbon-fiber tub where the driver sits.”
COCKPIT (7)
“The grand venue for the opening ceremony”
STADIUM (7)
“The total number of points a player has earned”
SCORE (5)
“To transmit a message or review”
SEND (4)
“The director's mapped-out movements for the cast.”
BLOCKING (8)
“The first tier of balcony seating, offering great views of the choreography”
MEZZANINE (9)
“Teardrop-shaped fruit with a soft, chewy texture and hundreds of tiny seeds.”
FIG (3)
“The original amount of money deposited or borrowed, before interest”
PRINCIPAL (9)
“The character that represents the player on screen”
AVATAR (6)
“The spring festival where people throw colored powder”
HOLI (4)
“The speed at which music is played”
TEMPO (5)
“Tokyo's monstrous eater, perhaps a ghastly ghoul.”
GHOUL (5)
“The wooden tripod that supports a working artist”
EASEL (5)
“The main events and story of a film”
PLOT (4)
“The act of using binoculars or a spotting scope to scan distant ridges for tan hides”
GLASSING (8)
“Tiny piece of silicon inside a computer”
CHIP (4)
“The Spanish word for a party or religious festival”
FIESTA (6)
“To group items into categories”
CLASSIFY (8)
“The result when expenses are greater than earnings”
LOSS (4)
“The color of the scarf left at a sisters house”
RED (3)
“The highly anticipated Sunday when the 68-team field is revealed.”
SELECTION (9)
“The eighth planet from the Sun”
NEPTUNE (7)
“The rectangular area used for playing basketball or tennis”
COURT (5)
“To protect against threats”
SECURE (6)
“The elimination tree teams navigate to reach the final”
BRACKET (7)
“The long tool used by players to hit the puck”
STICK (5)
“The trackside command center where team bosses sit behind monitors.”
PITWALL (7)
“Term for a pair of directors like the Coens or Wachowskis”
DUO (3)
“The Last of Us actor Pedro, fancast by Jack Black as a new antagonist.”
PASCAL (6)
“The actual geologic period when the Tyrannosaurus and Triceratops lived”
CRETACEOUS (10)
“The basic building block of all living things”
CELL (4)
“The process of a model generating an output from a given input”
INFERENCE (9)
“The lottery system used by states like Colorado to distribute limited tags”
DRAW (4)
“To allow light to reach the camera's sensor or film”
EXPOSE (6)
“To put something in a prominent place for people to see”
DISPLAY (7)
“The thick main wooden stem of a tree”
TRUNK (5)
“The pointer on a clock face that shows hours or minutes”
HAND (4)
“The king of the world who took us to Pandora and the Titanic”
CAMERON (7)
“The American agency responsible for space exploration”
NASA (4)
“The official tasked with monitoring the paint and perimeter.”
REFEREE (7)
“The system of measurement using inches, feet, and pounds, common in the United States”
CUSTOMARY (9)
“The coveted first place on the starting grid”
POLE (4)
“The world on which we live”
EARTH (5)
“The expression people often make when being photographed”
SMILE (5)
“Three-letter broadcasting alliance behind the international event”
EBU (3)
“The location on the second floor where the escape is planned to exit”
INFIRMARY (9)
“The fourth planet known as the Red Planet”
MARS (4)
“Try a hog's craft, perhaps, in map making.”
CARTOGRAPHY (11)
“They were found on a mysterious island with a smoke monster”
LOST (4)
“The location of the FBI academy and headquarters”
QUANTICO (8)
“The squad leader who wears the ceremonial armband.”
CAPTAIN (7)
“The cave that is home to a deadly medusoid fungus”
GRIMLEY (7)
“The central symbol of hope in a story about a sick girl in Greenwich Village”
LEAF (4)
“The city or country that organizes the games”
HOST (4)
“The player who snaps the ball to the leader”
CENTER (6)
“The alleyway behind a building, or the rival singing group who claimed they were larger than life.”
BACKSTREET (10)
“The massive, ring-shaped corporate campus that opened to employees in 2017”
PARK (4)
“The command that starts the performance”
ACTION (6)
“The feeling that everyone is watching his every move”
PARANOID (8)
“The eye of absolute command and rebellion”
GEASS (5)
“The amount of space a substance or object takes up”
VOLUME (6)
“The satisfyingly crunchy exterior texture of a well-cooked serving.”
CRISPY (6)
“The element that serves as the backbone of the semiconductor industry”
SILICON (7)
“Tart style intentionally made acidic, frequently featuring fruit additions.”
SOUR (4)
“The facial hair Nick grows when he tries to look rugged”
MOUSTACHE (9)
“The number that tells you how many groups to make”
DIVISOR (7)
“The sunken remains of a volcanic party”
CALDERA (7)
“To keep money instead of spending it”
SAVE (4)
“The person who guides the making of a film”
DIRECTOR (8)
“The highest female singing voice”
SOPRANO (7)
“The Brooklyn franchise that made history by signing a trailblazer.”
DODGERS (7)
“The red-haired vampire seeking revenge against Edward”
VICTORIA (8)
“Tropical grassland with widely spaced trees”
SAVANNA (7)
“The space above the Earth where clouds and stars appear”
SKY (3)
“Temporary storage for frequently accessed data”
CACHE (5)
“The dead language that remains the foundation of the Romance family”
LATIN (5)
“To move through water”
SWIM (4)
“The upper part of a womans dress”
BODICE (6)
“The term for a superpower in the My Hero universe”
QUIRK (5)
“The two canine teeth found in an elk's upper jaw, often kept as trophies”
IVORY (5)
“The handle pulled by a bartender to start the liquid flowing.”
TAP (3)
“The middle of the day, exactly twelve o'clock”
NOON (4)
“The swampy coniferous forest of high northern latitudes”
TAIGA (5)
“To arrange numbers from smallest to largest”
ORDER (5)
“To multiply a number by three”
TRIPLE (6)
“Type of fraction where the numerator is smaller than the denominator”
PROPER (6)
“The undisputed King of this surface with a record fourteen titles.”
NADAL (5)
“The needle-bearing scent of the outdoors”
PINE (4)
“To arrange numbers from least to greatest”
ORDER (5)
“The corrupt captain of the guards who monitors the yard”
BELLICK (7)
“Traditional Japanese robe with wide sleeves”
KIMONO (6)
“TV network where you can watch the finals.”
ION (3)
“To break free from confinement or control”
ESCAPE (6)
“The topmost layer of the courts is actually made of crushed red material from this.”
BRICK (5)
“The river that souls cross to enter the underworld”
STYX (4)
“The city in Texas where Porter worked as a bank teller”
AUSTIN (6)
“To rest and feel at ease”
RELAX (5)
“The winter's leftovers in a July crevasse”
SNOW (4)
“The author of The Three Musketeers”
DUMAS (5)
“To silence your microphone”
MUTE (4)
“The grassy stage where the beautiful game is played”
PITCH (5)
“The collection of music accompanying a film”
SOUNDTRACK (10)
“To purify a liquid by heating and cooling”
DISTILL (7)
“The luxurious but drama-filled residence for Love Island singles”
VILLA (5)
“Three vertical posts in the wicket”
STUMPS (6)
“The golden statuette every director dreams of winning”
OSCAR (5)
“The humorous tone found in The Ransom of Red Chief”
COMIC (5)
“The viewpoint from which a photo is taken”
ANGLE (5)
“The word she uses to apologize for being a little much”
SORRY (5)
“Touring technician who hauls and tunes the gear.”
ROADIE (6)
“The group of players selected for a team”
SQUAD (5)
“To plan and follow a route through a complex environment”
NAVIGATE (8)
“Tech titan exclusively streaming the 2026 US race action.”
APPLE (5)
“The warm, continuous sound format heavily favored by traditional audiophiles.”
ANALOG (6)
“Tree's green solar panel”
LEAF (4)
“The mysterious secret organization identified by an eye”
VFD (3)
“The highest natural adult male singing voice”
TENOR (5)
“Two-minute promotional cut shown before the main attraction begins.”
TRAILER (7)
“The pattern of squares where words are placed”
GRID (4)
“To assemble and modify film footage”
EDIT (4)
“To check if something works correctly”
TEST (4)
“To multiply a number by two”
DOUBLE (6)
“The cloud hidden mountain home of the Greek pantheon”
OLYMPUS (7)
“The drummer who was the last to join the iconic Fab Four lineup.”
STARR (5)
“The organ that is frequently broken or stolen in his songs”
HEART (5)
“The place value group just past thousands in a large number”
MILLIONS (8)
“The absolute power of command in a Lelouch story”
GEASS (5)
“The vehicle of choice when settling grudges on Rainbow Road.”
KART (4)
“There are seven of these in the modern NFL selection process.”
ROUNDS (6)
“The mysterious object everyone is trying to retrieve”
SUGARBOWL (9)
“The particular way a reviewer writes”
STYLE (5)
“The instructions written by a programmer”
CODE (4)
“The dreaded fate of an underperforming sitcom.”
CANCELLED (9)
“The parts on either side of the engine containing radiators”
SIDEBODIES (10)
“The name of a book or story, sometimes shown in italics or quotes”
TITLE (5)
“The main woody stem of a tree.”
TRUNK (5)
“The global organization that originally established World Book Day.”
UNESCO (6)
“Tech visionary who co-founded Apple”
JOBS (4)
“The basic unit of information in a quantum computer”
QUBIT (5)
“The act of casting a ballot to choose a political leader”
VOTE (4)
“The Western broker aiming for a second phase in Gaza while striking the East.”
TRUMP (5)
“The cheeky fantasy RPG reboot highly anticipated by the Xbox community.”
FABLE (5)
“The primary profession of the main character during the series”
TEACHER (7)
“The caudal appendage that propels a marine predator forward”
TAIL (4)
“The common name for the World Wide Web”
WEB (3)
“The young girl who lives in the Swiss Alps with her grandfather”
HEIDI (5)
“Tidal spot that serves as a reflecting pool for thousands of trees.”
BASIN (5)
“The crucial pass that directly sets up a teammate's goal”
ASSIST (6)
“The C1 vertebra that supports the skull and lets the head nod”
ATLAS (5)
“The 53-man squad every drafted player hopes to make.”
ROSTER (6)
“The point that separates whole numbers from fractional parts”
DECIMAL (7)
“The first name of the giant white whale in Herman Melville's book”
MOBY (4)
“Type of fraction where the numerator is larger than the denominator”
IMPROPER (8)
“The unit used to measure cleaning strength”
PSI (3)
“The process of changing from one key to another”
MODULATION (10)
“The mountain range containing the secret headquarters”
MORTMAIN (8)
“The scrolling symbols showing current stock prices”
TICKER (6)
“The climate of the island in the final book”
TROPICAL (8)
“To meet the required standard”
QUALIFY (7)
“To stay overnight in a tent”
CAMP (4)
“The higher pressure point of a rhythmic beat”
SYSTOLIC (8)
“The steady pulse of a piece of music”
BEAT (4)
“Television service delivered through wires”
CABLE (5)
“The bugling monarch of the high meadows”
ELK (3)
“The lost love to whom the books are dedicated”
BEATRICE (8)
“To get money by working”
EARN (4)
“The force that attracts objects towards each other”
GRAVITY (7)
“The long garment worn by students at school”
ROBE (4)
“To move from one scene to another without a transition”
CUT (3)
“The woven nylon that dances after a swish.”
NET (3)
“The ultimate goal for a summer scrambler”
PEAK (4)
“To verify accuracy or condition”
CHECK (5)
“The longest path to cross your legs”
SARTORIUS (9)
“The hard heart of the North Cascades”
GRANITE (7)
“The belief that life is meaningless and values are baseless”
NIHILISM (8)
“The person who guides the making of a movie”
DIRECTOR (8)
“The main subject or idea in a book”
THEME (5)
“The tiny opening in a spray tip”
ORIFICE (7)
“The kind of guide that speaks directly into your ear”
AUDIO (5)
“To keep safe, like jams or natural habitats.”
PRESERVE (8)
“Three-dimensional art form”
SCULPTURE (9)
“The combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords and chord progressions”
HARMONY (7)
“The blue gas giant that is farthest from the sun”
NEPTUNE (7)
“The seventh planet from the Sun”
URANUS (6)
“Total length of time an organism is expected to live”
LIFESPAN (8)
“The cost of lies during a 1986 nuclear disaster”
CHERNOBYL (9)
“The maximum amount a container can hold”
CAPACITY (8)
“The coughing banker in charge of the orphan estate”
POE (3)
“The main events of a play, novel, or movie”
PLOT (4)
“To examine data methodically and in detail”
ANALYZE (7)
“The PB Bestie treat that joined the freezer aisle in 2026”
BLONDIE (7)
“The primary official language of India written in Devanagari script”
HINDI (5)
“The reproductive armor of a cedar or fir”
CONE (4)
“The author known for dark tales like The Tell-Tale Heart”
POE (3)
“The last team standing on a Monday night in April”
CHAMPION (8)
“The illuminated sign outside a theater displaying what is playing”
MARQUEE (7)
“The ancient civilization known for the first Olympics”
GREECE (6)
“Tusked mammal, 'raw sul' could describe its state.”
WALRUS (6)
“The pharmaceutical sales rep who rents Jesses room for a while”
REAGAN (6)
“The largest and lowest pitched brass instrument”
TUBA (4)
“The red planet”
MARS (4)
“The pattern often found on Jesses vintage style dresses”
POLKADOT (8)
“The written words in a book or message”
TEXT (4)
“To move through water using your arms and legs”
SWIM (4)
“To survive and move on to the next round.”
ADVANCE (7)
“The highest possible quality or top rank”
BEST (4)
“To give a portion of something to others”
SHARE (5)
“Theme of restoration and fresh starts commonly celebrated as the days lengthen.”
RENEWAL (7)
“Type of material, like iron or steel, that some magnets attract”
METAL (5)
“The underground venue where the band was discovered by Brian Epstein.”
CAVERN (6)
“The mesh structure that catches the ball”
NET (3)
“The last name of the author who wrote Nineteen Eighty-Four”
ORWELL (6)
“The male contestants”
BOYS (4)
“The story that is the title of her hit song from Fearless”
LOVE (4)
“To transmit a message or file to a recipient”
SEND (4)
“To remove the outer skin from a fruit or vegetable”
PEEL (4)
“The famous dwarf planet once considered the ninth planet”
PLUTO (5)
“The complete vocabulary of a person or a specific field”
LEXICON (7)
“The written text of an opera or musical”
LIBRETTO (8)
“Third place metal”
BRONZE (6)
“The numerical grade given in a review”
SCORE (5)
“To chemically convert sugars into alcohol, a crucial step in the process.”
FERMENT (7)
“The great divide that split the secret society apart”
SCHISM (6)
“The grassy area where the game is played”
FIELD (5)
“"The Big ____" (Nickname coined for the tournament).”
DANCE (5)
“The magical place Alice visits after falling down a rabbit hole”
WONDERLAND (10)
“The first human to set foot on the lunar surface”
ARMSTRONG (9)
“The broader organization the detectives represent”
POLICE (6)
“The meaning provided by the pronouncer to clarify a tricky homonym.”
DEFINITION (10)
“The state of being hooked on someone like a drug”
ADDICTED (8)
“Task force director who wields unchecked global authority.”
STRATT (6)
“Tim, the speedy American winger with a famous footballing father”
WEAH (4)
“The company's popular line of laptop computers, available in Air and Pro models”
MACBOOK (7)
“The American pastime involving bats and bases”
BASEBALL (8)
“The force behind the creation of a galaxy far far away”
LUCAS (5)
“To take a picture”
CAPTURE (7)
“The 94-by-50-foot hardwood battlefield”
COURT (5)
“The London neighborhood that serves as a song title on the Good Riddance album”
CAMDEN (6)
“The result produced by a division operation”
QUOTIENT (8)
“To cook meat or vegetables in an oven for a long time”
ROAST (5)
“The amount of light allowed into the camera”
EXPOSURE (8)
“The small peg used to hold a ball for the first shot”
TEE (3)
“The denser, crumbly alternative to a raised ring”
CAKE (4)
“The plural word for more than one person”
PEOPLE (6)
“The stressful, imaginary sphere surrounding teams nervously awaiting an at-large bid.”
BUBBLE (6)
“The underground part of a plant that absorbs water”
ROOT (4)
“The nickname used by the sergeant who formerly worked in Narcotics”
FIN (3)
“The tragic event that starts the entire series”
FIRE (4)
“This sum, oddly, links two landmasses.”
ISTHMUS (7)
“Time-policing agency that might be taken over by the masked villain”
TVA (3)
“Tools designed to provide administrative access while hiding presence”
ROOTKIT (7)
“To sign into a system or account”
LOG (3)
“The famous outlaw character created by O Henry”
CISCOKID (8)
“The main part of a word that holds its core meaning”
ROOT (4)
“The tantalizing potential that makes a raw player worth taking”
UPSIDE (6)
“The process of questioning a suspect in the box”
INTERROGATION (13)
“The painted backdrops and physical structures on set.”
SCENERY (7)
“The numerical result of a review”
SCORE (5)
“To try something out to see if it works”
TEST (4)
“The winged-sandaled messenger of the gods”
HERMES (6)
“The tiny foundation of the polar food web”
KRILL (5)
“The noun that a pronoun refers back to”
ANTECEDENT (10)
“The enclosed battleground for the Cup”
RINK (4)
“The bustling business side of the event where distribution deals are struck”
MARCHE (6)
“The grassy playing surface, or a salesman's spiel”
PITCH (5)
“The Volturi guard who can inflict pain with her mind”
JANE (4)
“The Union general who later became the eighteenth president”
GRANT (5)
“The skull-shirt-wearing neighbor who mutates his playthings.”
SID (3)
“The slow, synchronized stroll to an Edward Elgar tune”
MARCH (5)
“The path of selfless action and service in yogic philosophy”
KARMA (5)
“The last name of Bella and her father Charlie”
SWAN (4)
“The official language of Cambodia with a very large alphabet”
KHMER (5)
“The empire located in the Andes mountains of South America”
INCA (4)
“The undisputed Queen of Pop”
MADONNA (7)
“The color line that was famously broken in 1947.”
BARRIER (7)
“Three-leafed plant famously used to explain a holy concept [1.5]”
SHAMROCK (8)
“The delusional Spanish knight who tilts at windmills”
QUXOTE (6)
“The team's plan regarding pit stops and tire management”
STRATEGY (8)
“To engage in a hand to hand grappling sport”
WRESTLE (7)
“Trek through the wilderness”
HIKE (4)
“Teenage sensation Kimi, turning heads in the Silver Arrows garage.”
ANTONELLI (9)
“To seize someone by legal authority and take into custody”
ARREST (6)
“The first name of the vampire who falls in love with Bella”
EDWARD (6)
“The past tense of the word say, often used after a quote”
SAID (4)
“Thick, pliable sugar paste rolled out for ultra-smooth commercial cake decorating.”
FONDANT (7)
“Traditional dance style featuring colorful, swirling skirts.”
FOLKLORICO (10)
“Tonal language of Southeast Asia”
VIETNAMESE (10)
“The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding”
COGNITION (9)
“The irregular bones stacked to form the spinal column”
VERTEBRAE (9)
“The word by which a person is known”
NAME (4)
“The punctuation mark that joins two related complete sentences”
SEMICOLON (9)
“The loyal, non-speaking steed of the Roundup Gang.”
BULLSEYE (8)
“The punishment assigned to a convicted person”
SENTENCE (8)
“To change a fraction into a decimal or percent”
CONVERT (7)
“The first time sound was etched in stone or wax”
PHONOGRAPH (10)
“The platform where musicians perform”
STAGE (5)
“The medical professional you visit for your puppy's early vaccinations.”
VET (3)
“To send content to other people online”
SHARE (5)
“The reason for doing something or committing a crime”
MOTIVE (6)
“These might be highest for a straight-A student”
HONORS (6)
“The perpetually gloomy, crime-ridden city defended by our hero.”
GOTHAM (6)
“Type of sentence made of two independent clauses joined together”
COMPOUND (8)
“Top covering of a building”
ROOF (4)
“The branch of technology dealing with the design and application of automata”
ROBOTICS (8)
“The main artery that carries blood away from the heart”
AORTA (5)
“The Fat Tuesday celebration famous for beads and king cakes in New Orleans”
MARDIGRAS (9)
“Tall, slender structure”
TOWER (5)
“The galactic profession of the franchise's co-lead.”
RANGER (6)
“To refine a model with specific data”
FINE (4)
“Thin fiber that carries messages between the brain and the rest of the body”
NERVE (5)
“They are continuously replaced and arranged in multiple rows”
TEETH (5)
“The large structure lit to signify the start of the games”
PYRE (4)
“The curved marks used to add extra information to a sentence”
PARENTHESES (11)
“The private island where the couple spends their honeymoon”
ISLE (4)
“The undisputed King of Rock and Roll”
ELVIS (5)
“Type of girls who preached girl power and wore platform boots”
SPICE (5)
“To change from a solid into a liquid”
MELT (4)
“The main subject or idea in a piece of writing”
THEME (5)
“Twisting force that causes rotation”
TORQUE (6)
“TheBlueDevils, whoearnedthetopoverallspotinthe2026men'sbracket[1.3].”
DUKE (4)
“The Japanese art of folding paper into shapes”
ORIGAMI (7)
“Term for a handcrafted style of baking prioritizing tradition and high-quality ingredients.”
ARTISAN (7)
“The plot or narrative of a film”
STORY (5)
“The set of three wooden stumps and two bails”
WICKET (6)
“The bronze clad personification of battle fury”
ARES (4)
“The flame is carried across countries using this”
TORCH (5)
“The honey-loving bear created by A.A. Milne”
POOH (4)
“The blue-painted safe zone for a netminder”
CREASE (6)
“The plot of a movie”
STORY (5)
“The rise and fall of Pablo Escobar’s empire”
NARCOS (6)
“Taking money out of a bank account”
WITHDRAWAL (10)
“The venom-fueled brute famously known for snapping the hero's back.”
BANE (4)
“The master document outlining the course's entire journey”
SYLLABUS (8)
“The live digital broadcast watched by millions of eager gamers.”
STREAM (6)
“The evil character in a story”
VILLAIN (7)
“The answer you get when you multiply two numbers”
PRODUCT (7)
“The intensely hot chamber where the culinary magic happens.”
OVEN (4)
“The state aiming to bring the championship back to Raleigh”
CAROLINA (8)
“The Norse god known for being a master of mischief and trickery”
LOKI (4)
“The value obtained by flipping a fraction upside down”
RECIPROCAL (10)
“The view that the self is all that can be known to exist”
SOLIPSISM (9)
“The iconic three-pointed emblem”
STAR (4)
“Trophy alternatives that players snip off with scissors after a big win”
NETS (4)
“The person who wrote a book”
AUTHOR (6)
“Tall woody grass eaten by pandas”
BAMBOO (6)
“The head of the school who sets the tone for the year”
PRINCIPAL (9)
“To change position or location”
MOVE (4)
“To remove errors from software”
DEBUG (5)
“Titan who stole fire from the gods and gave it to humans”
PROMETHEUS (10)
“The humble keeper of the hearth fire”
HESTIA (6)
“The outer and thinner of the two bones in the lower leg”
FIBULA (6)
“The branch of knowledge that deals with moral principles”
ETHICS (6)
“The tense knockout session that sets the starting order.”
QUALIFYING (10)
“The official list of 26 active players ready for the first game”
ROSTER (6)
“The salty little fish that remains a highly divisive menu option.”
ANCHOVY (7)
“The C2 vertebra whose peg lets the head rotate side to side”
AXIS (4)
“The Larry O'Brien prize hoisted by the victors.”
TROPHY (6)
“The set of words a person knows and uses”
VOCABULARY (10)
“The platform where actors perform”
STAGE (5)
“The armored player who squats behind the dish”
CATCHER (7)
“The dedicated group supporting the lead actors.”
ENSEMBLE (8)
“The part of a plant where photosynthesis usually happens”
LEAF (4)
“The words and sentences around a word that help explain its meaning”
CONTEXT (7)
“To feel the absence of someone you love”
MISS (4)
“The only planet known to support life”
EARTH (5)
“The language of the Iliad and the Odyssey”
GREEK (5)
“The final orbiter built, replacing one lost in 1986.”
ENDEAVOUR (9)
“The main food served during the chaotic Thanksgiving episodes”
TURKEY (6)
“To imitate the behavior of a system”
SIMULATE (8)
“Type of mammal that carries its young in a pouch”
MARSUPIAL (9)
“Text you click to go to a different webpage”
LINK (4)
“Tangy, pod-like fruit used extensively in pad thai and Latin American candies.”
TAMARIND (8)
“The formal conferral event”
CEREMONY (8)
“The longest river in Africa”
NILE (4)
“The wooden hammer used by a judge”
GAVEL (5)
“Training technique using food to guide a canine into a desired position.”
LURING (6)
“To let light hit the film or sensor”
EXPOSE (6)
“The official theme of the 2026 Dublin St. Patrick's Day festival, celebrating heritage [1.9].”
ROOTS (5)
“The explosive, high-octane genre that dominates the summer box office”
ACTION (6)
“The surname of the four sisters in Little Women”
MARCH (5)
“Tropical fruit with pink or white flesh, whose paste pairs perfectly with cheese in pastelitos.”
GUAVA (5)
“The number of points gained in a game”
SCORE (5)
“The dot that separates ones from tenths in a number”
POINT (5)
“The hero known for completing twelve impossible labors”
HERCULES (8)
“The long platform where models walk during a fashion show”
RUNWAY (6)
“The high part of a wall containing windows above eye level”
CLERE (5)
“The basic unit of all living things”
CELL (4)
“The individual sheets of paper in a book.”
PAGES (5)
“The set of hand instruments like spatulas and scrapers”
TOOLS (5)
“The deadly Lachrymose creatures that attack in the water”
LEECH (5)
“Traditional dance from the Hawaiian islands”
HULA (4)
“Teacher, master, 'I' see 'sense' in wisdom.”
SENSEI (6)
“The decorative molding at the very top of a wall or building”
CORNICE (7)
“To heat a liquid until it turns into gas”
BOIL (4)
“The amount of time that has passed between a start and an end”
ELAPSED (7)
“To keep a file for future use”
SAVE (4)
“The sequence of events in a story”
PLOT (4)
“The biological process mentioned in the opening theme song lyrics”
EVOLUTION (9)
“The process of drawing conclusions from data”
INFERENCE (9)
“The twice born god of wine and theater”
DIONYSUS (8)
“The leader of the Volturi who can read every thought by touch”
ARO (3)
“The mountain peak where the major deities reside”
OLYMPUS (7)
“The Scripps Cup is the prestigious one handed to the winner.”
TROPHY (6)
“The group of people watching the performance”
AUDIENCE (8)
“Tusked mammal, where 'raw' might 'louse' up a meal.”
WALRUS (6)
“The lame blacksmith who forged divine weapons”
HEPHAESTUS (10)
“Top number in a fraction”
NUMERATOR (9)
“To make something look more attractive by adding items”
DECORATE (8)
“The ranked list of players a general manager uses on the big night”
BOARD (5)
“Type of network inspired by the biological brain”
NEURAL (6)
“Temperature of a mountain stream”
COLD (4)
“The name of the great white whale pursued by Captain Ahab”
MOBY (4)
“To cook meat or vegetables in the oven for a long time”
ROAST (5)
“The part of a sentence that tells what the subject does or is”
PREDICATE (9)
“The jaguar mascot bringing Mexican spirit to the games”
ZAYU (4)
“The highest point of a mountain or hill”
SUMMIT (6)
“The luxury house where the contestants live”
VILLA (5)
“The absolute worst-case scenario for a player's development.”
FLOOR (5)
“The sticky surface used to hold materials in place during a cut”
MAT (3)
“The male singing voice between bass and tenor”
BARITONE (8)
“The color of the card that serves as a stern warning”
YELLOW (6)
“The nice guy who dates both Cece and Jess at different times”
ROBBY (5)
“Tiny building block that makes up all living things”
CELL (4)
“The purple gold of the high ridges”
HUCKLEBERRY (11)
“The product dumped into the harbor during a famous 1773 protest”
TEA (3)
“The surname of the governess Jane in Charlotte Bronte's novel”
EYRE (4)
“The raised painted edge of the track used to find the racing line”
KERB (4)
“The number of days a developer has had to fix a newly discovered vulnerability”
ZERO (4)
“To arrange items into equal groups before splitting them up”
SORT (4)
“To deceive or cover one's eyes with a clever trick.”
HOODWINK (8)
“The most humiliating prefix to "points"”
NUL (3)
“Tiny single-celled organism found almost everywhere on Earth”
BACTERIA (8)
“The single long bone of the upper arm”
HUMERUS (7)
“The chief god of Norse mythology who sacrificed an eye for wisdom”
ODIN (4)
“The principle of fairness and legal rightness”
JUSTICE (7)
“The main event of a Grand Prix weekend”
RACE (4)
“Translucent, sweet fruit related to the lychee, often called 'dragon eye.'”
LONGAN (6)
“The final episode of a season or series”
FINALE (6)
“Type of clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence”
INDEPENDENT (11)
“Two-channel sound reproduction format that largely replaced mono.”
STEREO (6)
“To observe a special occasion with festivities”
CELEBRATE (9)
“The highest pitched member of the string family”
VIOLIN (6)
“The rhythmic throbbing of arteries”
PULSE (5)
“The flat, long-handled shovel used to slide pies into the heat.”
PEEL (4)
“The fluid that circulates in a plant, carrying water and nutrients.”
SAP (3)
“Tennis legend Williams who co-chaired the 2026 gala”
VENUS (5)
“The grueling postseason journey to the top”
PLAYOFFS (8)
“The numerical value given to a review”
SCORE (5)
“Tree that bears cones and needle-like leaves”
CONIFER (7)
“The Wachowskis or the Russos for example”
DUO (3)
“The written text that actors read from”
SCRIPTS (7)
“The private plane used by the team to travel”
JET (3)
“The gritty effort required to get crucial stops.”
DEFENSE (7)
“The mysterious millionaire who hosts lavish parties in a novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald”
GATSBY (6)
“Three-letter acronym for the afternoon show where fans screamed for their favorite videos.”
TRL (3)
“The base part of a word, often derived from Latin or Greek.”
ROOT (4)
“The part of the computer where images and text are displayed”
SCREEN (6)
“The biggest name at the top of the event poster”
HEADLINER (9)
“Type of learning with labeled examples”
SUPERVISED (10)
“The prize awarded to the runner up”
SILVER (6)
“The emotional or cultural meaning a word carries beyond its dictionary definition”
CONNOTATION (11)
“The smallest and coldest ocean, located at the North Pole”
ARCTIC (6)
“The river of hatred across which souls are ferried”
STYX (4)
“The new '-off' tiebreaker format introduced at the 2026 ASG”
SWING (5)
“The quintessential buttery cinema snack”
POPCORN (7)
“The warm season unofficially kicked off by this long weekend”
SUMMER (6)
“The traveler who visits Lilliput and Brobdingnag”
GULLIVER (8)
“The industry found at the Lucky Smells mill”
LUMBER (6)
“The study of moral principles and conduct”
ETHICS (6)
“Total mass of living organisms in a given area”
BIOMASS (7)
“The tiny gap where signals jump between nerve cells”
SYNAPSE (7)
“The main sequence of events in a story”
PLOT (4)
“Topographical guide for a backpacker”
MAP (3)
“The second place to the right of a decimal point”
HUNDREDTHS (10)
“The month when everyone suddenly claims a bit of Irish ancestry.”
MARCH (5)
“Term for fractions that have different denominators”
UNLIKE (6)
“To move something away from you”
PUSH (4)
“The word shouted to warn others of a stray ball”
FORE (4)
“The surprisingly effective hairpiece that kept a superstar's identity hidden.”
WIG (3)
“The thigh bone, longest and strongest bone in the body”
FEMUR (5)
“The final straightaway leading to the finish line.”
STRETCH (7)
“The landing pad for a molecular message”
RECEPTOR (8)
“The number by which another number is split into equal parts”
DIVISOR (7)
“The earliest period of the Mesozoic era, preceding the Jurassic”
TRIASSIC (8)
“The number that gets multiplied repeatedly in a power, such as ten”
BASE (4)
“The Ohio city where the First Four matchups traditionally tip off every year.”
DAYTON (6)
“The French word for a cheese made specifically from goat milk”
CHEVRE (6)
“The very first red-carpet screening of a highly anticipated picture.”
PREMIERE (8)
“The country music cousin that takes over the polo fields next.”
STAGECOACH (10)
“The type of Planet where a famous delivery truck originates.”
PIZZA (5)
“The aggressive counterpart to the strategic Athena”
ARES (4)
“The athletic trainer who moves in and out of the apartment”
COACH (5)
“To act on behalf of others as Abigail did to prevent a massacre”
INTERCEDE (9)
“Trickster god of Norse myth”
LOKI (4)
“Type of finish requiring a camera to determine who crossed first.”
PHOTO (5)
“The precious metal discovered at Sutter's Mill in 1848”
GOLD (4)
“The number of points achieved in a game or test”
SCORE (5)
“The type of letter used at the start of a sentence or a name”
CAPITAL (7)
“The slope used in optimization to minimize error functions”
GRADIENT (8)
“The strength of a connection between nodes in a neural network”
WEIGHT (6)
“Traditional story, 'M', 'Y', 'T', 'H' make it true.”
MYTH (4)
“Tragic family name at the center of a major 2026 revival.”
LOMAN (5)
“The trait that allowed Abigail to see the long-term consequences”
WISDOM (6)
“The amount left over after splitting a number as evenly as possible”
REMAINDER (9)
“The outer layer of the body”
SKIN (4)
“Total number of runs made”
SCORE (5)
“The heat of a physical attraction that won't break”
FEVER (5)
“Transmission component in a race car”
GEAR (4)
“To produce musical sounds with the voice”
SING (4)
“The animal associated with the Reputation album cycle”
SNAKE (5)
“The liquid mixture poured onto the hot plates.”
BATTER (6)
“The specific number of the General Order read in 1865”
THREE (5)
“Throw a line, or a group of actors.”
CAST (4)
“The flagship sedan model, without a space”
SCLASS (6)
“The satisfying sound of a flawless jumper hitting nothing but nylon”
SWISH (5)
“The low-cost combat drone making its debut in the Iranian theater.”
LUCAS (5)
“The prison industry work detail that allows the crew to dig”
PII (3)
“The status of the protagonists after the initial fire”
ORPHANS (7)
“To take a picture of something”
CAPTURE (7)
“The fashion-obsessed villainess who loves what is in”
ESME (4)
“The premium large-format screen choice for massive visual spectacles”
IMAX (4)
“Type of circuit with only one path for current to flow”
SERIES (6)
“To talk with an artificial intelligence assistant”
CHAT (4)
“The titan who stole fire to give to humanity”
PROMETHEUS (10)
“The official occupation of the franchise's heroes, despite their lack of actual pipe repairs.”
PLUMBER (7)
“Top metal for a winner”
GOLD (4)
“The vast area beyond the atmosphere”
SPACE (5)
“The motion made to hit the ball”
SWING (5)
“Three stumps with bails on top”
WICKET (6)
“Traditional Scottish skirt worn by men”
KILT (4)
“The virgin huntress who roams the woods”
ARTEMIS (7)
“Turtle-like enemy stomped in the Mushroom Kingdom.”
KOOPA (5)
“The status of dinosaurs before science controversially intervened”
EXTINCT (7)
“The nickname of the protagonist in Great Expectations”
PIP (3)
“The kneecap, a sesamoid bone in the quadriceps tendon”
PATELLA (7)
“Thrown out a group of actors.”
CAST (4)
“The main river that flows through the city of Rome”
TIBER (5)
“The guiding concept for the night's dress code, setting the tone for every outfit.”
THEME (5)
“The massive network where AI finds most of its knowledge”
WEB (3)
“The place value one column to the left of the ones place”
TENS (4)
“The fastest shark in the sea, known for its incredible leaping ability”
MAKO (4)
“The part of a plant that blooms and produces seeds.”
FLOWER (6)
“The trait he admits he is not being in a popular track about deception”
HONEST (6)
“The empty space allegedly created by an innovative sailor in 1850”
HOLE (4)
“The slow and silent approach made once an elk has been spotted”
STALK (5)
“The ultimate test of endurance named after an ancient Greek messenger”
MARATHON (8)
“The first place to the right of a decimal point”
TENTHS (6)
“The BBC famously broadcast a 1957 hoax about harvesting this pasta from trees.”
SPAGHETTI (9)
“They will show you to your seat with a flashlight.”
USHER (5)
“The largest continent, home to China and India”
ASIA (4)
“The edges of a picture”
FRAME (5)
“The group of actors who appear in a movie”
CAST (4)
“The king who turned everything he touched into gold”
MIDAS (5)
“To check if a piece of software works correctly”
TEST (4)
“The system that opens the rear wing to reduce drag on straights”
DRS (3)
“To watch video content over the internet”
STREAM (6)
“The wide central section of an entablature, often decorated with reliefs”
FRIEZE (6)
“The Japanese entertainment giant behind this iconic gaming universe.”
NINTENDO (8)
“The final number or grade given”
SCORE (5)
“To deduce or conclude information from evidence”
INFER (5)
“The study of where crimes occur to find a home base”
GEOGRAPHY (9)
“The profession Porter practiced before becoming a full-time writer”
PHARMACIST (10)
“The shrill sound that stops play or ends the match”
WHISTLE (7)
“Type of cell division that produces two identical daughter cells”
MITOSIS (7)
“The usual way of writing a number, like 3.25, as in ___ form”
STANDARD (8)
“The reasoning principles used in robotic decision making”
LOGIC (5)
“Thetastyadjectiveusedtodescribetheroundofsixteen.”
SWEET (5)
“The vast setting located far, far away”
GALAXY (6)
“The appendages often seen slicing through the ocean surface”
FINS (4)
“Text or an image you click to go to a new webpage”
LINK (4)
“Trump's word for recent events in Minneapolis.”
CHAOS (5)
“The twelve pairs of bones forming the protective thoracic cage”
RIBS (4)
“The second operational orbiter, making its maiden voyage on STS-6.”
CHALLENGER (10)
“The antagonist everyone loves to hate, like Skeletor in this summer's reboot”
VILLAIN (7)
“The person in charge of a series, making it run smoothly.”
SHOWRUNNER (10)
“The civilization that built the Great Wall”
CHINA (5)
“The model designed to generate realistic minute-long videos”
SORA (4)
“The legal process that follows a successful arrest”
LITIGATION (10)
“The study of value and valuation”
AXIOLOGY (8)
“The silent witness that never lies”
EVIDENCE (8)
“The top-billed act responsible for closing out the night.”
HEADLINER (9)
“The frozen battlefield where the championship is decided”
RINK (4)
“The livestock that made Abigail first husband very wealthy”
SHEEP (5)
“The fundamental acrobatic move used to hit blocks and squash foes.”
JUMP (4)
“The ancient nation where the story of Abigail takes place”
ISRAEL (6)
“Tall plant with a massive yellow bloom”
SUNFLOWER (9)
“The starting number that gets split into equal parts”
DIVIDEND (8)
“The starting formation of the cars”
GRID (4)
“Tool that creates a secure tunnel for internet traffic to maintain privacy”
VPN (3)
“The digital artwork or pattern you prepare for the machine”
DESIGN (6)
“The surface where a movie is projected”
SCREEN (6)
“The Mexican icon who painted her own reality through pain”
FRIDA (5)
“To change slowly from a liquid into a gas”
EVAPORATE (9)
“To cause strong feelings of enthusiasm”
EXCITE (6)
“Table that organizes elements by atomic number”
PERIODIC (8)
“The stony skeletal architect of the reef”
CORAL (5)
“The small room where a prisoner is held”
CELL (4)
“The triplets who also lost their parents to fire”
QUAGMIRE (8)
“The Master of Suspense who never won a Best Director Oscar”
HITCHCOCK (9)
“The young girl who lives in the Swiss Alps in a book by Johanna Spyri”
HEIDI (5)
“The twelve hour clock format used with AM and PM labels”
STANDARD (8)
“Thin stick used by a conductor to lead the orchestra”
BATON (5)
“Type of attack that tries every possible combination to crack a password”
BRUTE (5)
“To find an approximate quotient before working out the exact answer”
ESTIMATE (8)
“The All-Star ___ Game highlights top minor league prospects”
FUTURES (7)
“The job Nick holds for most of the show”
BARTENDER (9)
“The symbols used to show how good a review is”
STARS (5)
“The high society event where many secrets were kept”
OPERA (5)
“Three-leafed plant famously used as a teaching tool by Ireland's patron saint.”
SHAMROCK (8)
“The river that forms the boundary between Earth and Hades”
STYX (4)
“The most famous dwarf planet in our solar system”
PLUTO (5)
“The harmful treatment that often defines special victims cases”
ABUSE (5)
“To make a number simpler by adjusting it to the nearest ten or hundred”
ROUND (5)
“To combine different substances together”
MIX (3)
“The time and place where a story happens”
SETTING (7)
“Tendency of an object to resist changes in its motion”
INERTIA (7)
“The massive sea of attendees singing along”
CROWD (5)
“Team trying to score”
OFFENSE (7)
“Type of giant illuminated wheel offering panoramic views of the grounds”
FERRIS (6)
“The tournament tree that narrows 16 playoff teams down to one champion.”
BRACKET (7)
“The memorable line celebrated every year by fans of the 2000 comedy”
QUOTE (5)
“To artificially replicate an organism's biological blueprint”
CLONE (5)
“The number of moles of solute per liter of solution”
MOLARITY (8)
“The bad guy, perhaps in a wicked plan.”
VILLAIN (7)
“The triangular upper part of the front of a building in classical style”
PEDIMENT (8)
“The basket itself”
HOOP (4)
“The distinctive, pointy-eared headpiece worn to strike fear into criminals.”
COWL (4)
“The official who makes decisions on the field”
UMPIRE (6)
“The full amount after adding everything together”
TOTAL (5)
“The distance to a target, often measured by a laser before taking a shot”
RANGE (5)
“Type of bowling with high speed”
FAST (4)
“To save someone from a dangerous or distressing situation”
RESCUE (6)
“The youngest sibling with incredibly sharp teeth”
SUNNY (5)
“The medical examiner who provides crucial forensic evidence”
WARNER (6)
“To move a spoon around in a circle to mix ingredients”
STIR (4)
“The music and lyrics combined”
SCORE (5)
“The words of a song”
LYRIC (5)
“The possibility of losing money on an investment”
RISK (4)
“The network synonymous with table flips and wealthy women”
BRAVO (5)
“To find an answer to or explanation for a mystery”
SOLVE (5)
“The written text of a play”
SCRIPT (6)
“To control, as a director does a production”
REIN (4)
“The hue worn by nearly 80 percent of celebrants in 2026 to avoid getting pinched”
GREEN (5)
“To push apart, as two like magnetic poles do”
REPEL (5)
“Theatrical genre represented by the frowning mask”
TRAGEDY (7)
“The physical location where you go to enjoy a summer blockbuster”
CINEMA (6)
“Trailblazing competitor seeking the Women's Intercontinental prize.”
LYNCH (5)
“The region above the Earth where clouds and stars appear”
SKY (3)
“The official on the field who enforces the rules”
REFEREE (7)
“The city where Bella lived before moving to Washington”
PHOENIX (7)
“Tiny negatively charged particle that moves to create electric current”
ELECTRON (8)
“The type of creature in Nicks novel titled Julius Pepperwood”
ZOMBIE (6)
“The form of a verb that shows when an action happens”
TENSE (5)
“The specific day in the fourth month when this hoppy holiday is celebrated.”
SEVENTH (7)
“Title for a mentor or teacher like Kakashi”
SENSEI (6)
“The titanium curved bar protecting the driver's cockpit”
HALO (4)
“The chaotic, unpredictable nature of March college basketball.”
MADNESS (7)
“The explosive, high-energy genre that traditionally rules the summer box office”
ACTION (6)
“The symbolic reasoning foundation for early expert systems”
LOGIC (5)
“The apartment building feature that remained broken for nearly the entire show”
ELEVATOR (8)
“Taking the ball away from the ball handler”
STEAL (5)
“The stretching of light to longer wavelengths as galaxies move away from us”
REDSHIFT (8)
“To cook food using the vapor rising from boiling water”
STEAM (5)
“The brow that launched a thousand self portraits”
KHALO (5)
“The glass surface where images are displayed”
SCREEN (6)
“The vibrating part of a clarinet or saxophone”
REED (4)
“The six staggered start groups implemented for the 2026 race.”
WAVES (5)
“The prison doctor who leaves the infirmary door unlocked”
SARA (4)
“To restructure code, a 'far more' act of tidying.”
REFACTOR (8)
“The expensive toys of the outdoor enthusiast”
GEAR (4)
“The bitter group of eliminated players who crown the final winner”
JURY (4)
“The sequel's scope will be a little ___ according to the returning cast.”
BROADER (7)
“Term for the feeling of affection toward cute characters”
MOE (3)
“The gaffer calling the shots from the dugout”
COACH (5)
“To travel to a new region, often with the seasons”
MIGRATE (7)
“The banker in charge of the Baudelaire affairs”
POE (3)
“The written words in a document”
TEXT (4)
“The first half of a defense named after two people”
CARO (4)
“Tool with a needle that always points north”
COMPASS (7)
“Tree with thin papery white bark”
BIRCH (5)
“The scalloped, flowing garment used for gliding over the urban skyline.”
CAPE (4)
“The young newborn vampire from the Seattle army”
BREE (4)
“The iconic museum staircase that serves as fashion's ultimate stage.”
STEPS (5)
“The belt that holds the world together at its widest”
EQUATOR (7)
“The ability to retrieve information”
RECALL (6)
“To move the ball to a teammate”
PASS (4)
“The player who delivers the ball to the opponent”
BOWLER (6)
“The sharp taste of a relationship gone sour”
BITTER (6)
“The legal team representing the accused in court”
DEFENSE (7)
“The last part of a musical performance”
FINALE (6)
“The glass piece on the front of a camera”
LENS (4)
“The punctuation mark made of two dots used before a list”
COLON (5)
“Thick stands of trees where elk hide during the heat of the day”
TIMBER (6)
“The bloodthirsty son of Zeus and Hera who loves battle”
ARES (4)
“To press against something to move it away from you”
PUSH (4)
“The precise, often diamond-tipped component that physically reads the music.”
STYLUS (6)
“Trusty reptilian steed with a penchant for swallowing enemies whole.”
YOSHI (5)
“The tool used by a player to hit the ball”
CLUB (4)
“The opening in a lens that controls light”
APERTURE (8)
“The monitor where the game action is displayed”
SCREEN (6)
“The divine blacksmith who forged the armor of Achilles”
HEPHAESTUS (10)
“To make changes to a photo”
EDIT (4)
“The shorter of the two bones in the human forearm”
RADIUS (6)
“To multiply a number by itself”
SQUARE (6)
“Texas host city preparing its venues for the 2026 games”
DALLAS (6)
“The language spoken by the ancient Romans”
LATIN (5)
“The common name for the World Wide”
WEB (3)
“The small part of a plant from which a new one grows”
SEED (4)
“The central part, essential for stability.”
CORE (4)
“The main good character in a story”
HERO (4)
“To speed up, informally”
ACCEL (5)
“Tallest land animal”
GIRAFFE (7)
“The five long bones of the sole of the foot”
METATARSALS (11)
“The visionary calling the shots behind the camera”
DIRECTOR (8)
“The art of code creation by AI, a stony set-up, perhaps?”
SYNTHESIS (9)
“To legally take a child as one's own”
ADOPT (5)
“The state of being that she explores in her debut project”
ALONE (5)
“The curved glass part of a telescope”
LENS (4)
“The status of the children at Prufrock Preparatory School”
TRUANT (6)
“The use of humor or irony to criticize people's stupidity”
SATIRE (6)
“The group of people watching a film”
AUDIENCE (8)
“The city that served as the heart of a massive Italian empire”
ROME (4)
“The painted starting slots where cars line up before lights out.”
GRID (4)
“Type of bowling that makes the ball curve”
SPIN (4)
“The outer layer covering a human body”
SKIN (4)
“Two minutes in the sin bin for an infraction”
PENALTY (7)
“The goddess of the rainbow and messenger for Hera”
IRIS (4)
“They hear and watch, often with a certain 'dance' in their step.”
AUDIENCE (8)
“The dark shape that follows him through his lyrics”
SHADOW (6)
“To make changes to a photograph”
EDIT (4)
“The subterranean headquarters hidden deep beneath a sprawling manor.”
CAVE (4)
“The large fabric hanging that covers the stage”
CURTAIN (7)
“The total points earned in a game”
SCORE (5)
“The closest celestial body of its kind to Earth”
SUN (3)
“The player who takes the opening faceoff”
CENTER (6)
“The amount of time between two events”
INTERVAL (8)
“The negative features of a product”
CONS (4)
“The World Wide ___”
WEB (3)
“The94-foothardwoodfloorwherethedramatictournamentgamesareplayed.”
COURT (5)
“The lunar program that preceded the winged spacecraft era.”
APOLLO (6)
“The astrophysicist who initially required alcohol to speak to women”
RAJESH (6)
“Traveler's folded guide”
MAP (3)
“The scientific name for the cell control center”
NUCLEUS (7)
“The gift Abigail presented to turn away the coming wrath”
OFFERING (8)
“The ability to move quickly and change direction easily”
AGILITY (7)
“The tallest player usually stationed in the paint”
CENTER (6)
“The final battle and end of the world in Norse lore”
RAGNAROK (8)
“The ability to read smoothly and accurately at a good pace”
FLUENCY (7)
“The famous number 66 is a historic one.”
ROUTE (5)
“The medical condition Michael fakes to get access to the clinic”
DIABETES (8)
“The liquid refreshment brought in skin containers to the troops”
WINE (4)
“The part of a digital camera that detects light”
SENSOR (6)
“The place value four digits from the right in a whole number”
THOUSANDS (9)
“The celebratory gathering of summer gaming announcements.”
FEST (4)
“The human girl who moves to Forks and meets the Cullens”
BELLA (5)
“Thorny sounding botanical family that claims the cherry tree.”
ROSACEAE (8)
“The only world known to support life”
EARTH (5)
“To make the best or most effective use of a situation or resource”
OPTIMIZE (8)
“The glass surface where images appear”
SCREEN (6)
“The ground truth or answer assigned to a piece of data”
LABEL (5)
“The written words in a review”
TEXT (4)
“The alphabet used for writing Russian and Bulgarian”
CYRILLIC (8)
“Theater employee who might guide you down a dark aisle with a flashlight.”
USHER (5)
“The sheer, unpredictable chaos of the spring college basketball season”
MADNESS (7)
“The tracker vampire who hunts Bella in the first book”
JAMES (5)
“The princess of Hyrule who often needs to be rescued by Link”
ZELDA (5)
“The voucher exchanged by children for a free World Book Day read.”
TOKEN (5)
“The result of splitting something into two equal parts”
HALF (4)
“The place value of a single digit number like five”
ONES (4)
“The length of time something takes to happen”
DURATION (8)
“Thinker famous for concluding I think therefore I am”
DESCARTES (9)
“The rejection of all religious and moral principles”
NIHILISM (8)
“The worth assigned to a digit based on its position in a number”
VALUE (5)
“Tomas who secured the late game-winning goal in the series opener”
HERTL (5)
“The basic food staple Abigail brought two hundred loaves of”
BREAD (5)
“The type of jar Schmidt must put money in when he is arrogant”
DOUCHEBAG (9)
“To become healthy again after an injury”
HEAL (4)
“The input text given to a generative model to elicit a response”
PROMPT (6)
“The intricate body art concealing the prison blueprints”
TATTOO (6)
“The king of the Roman gods”
JUPITER (7)
“The ring-bearer in The Lord of the Rings”
FRODO (5)
“The city that served as the heart of a vast empire”
ROME (4)
“The ersatz shaft that led to a dark secret”
ELEVATOR (8)
“The divine blacksmith who works at a forge”
HEPHAESTUS (10)
“To look at and comprehend the meaning of written words”
READ (4)
“The setting where the children disguised as freaks”
CARNIVAL (8)
“Thepredictiongridyoufillout, whichinevitablygetsruinedbythesecondround.”
BRACKET (7)
“The final resolution, found in a DOUNEE MENT.”
DENOUEMENT (10)
“The other half of the directing team bringing the novel to theaters.”
MILLER (6)
“The overall feeling a piece of writing creates for the reader”
MOOD (4)
“The rainy Washington town where the story takes place”
FORKS (5)
“The month when millions suddenly claim a bit of Celtic heritage”
MARCH (5)
“The final decision rendered by a jury”
VERDICT (7)
“The rear underbody part that manages airflow to create suction”
DIFFUSER (8)
“The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion”
INERTIA (7)
“The smallest unit of United States money”
CENT (4)
“The son of your brother or sister”
NEPHEW (6)
“Treadless dry-weather tires that offer maximum grip.”
SLICKS (6)
“Three or more notes sounded simultaneously”
CHORD (5)
“The excavation project hidden beneath the guard room floor”
HOLE (4)
“The result of multiplying two or more factors”
PRODUCT (7)
“The seat where the judge sits”
BENCH (5)
“The remainder when a number splits evenly with nothing left”
ZERO (4)
“To combine equal groups to find a total”
MULTIPLY (8)
“The result produced by a computer program”
OUTPUT (6)
“The mode that allows for real-time spoken interaction”
VOICE (5)
“To try and reach a target score”
CHASE (5)
“The illuminated bat-shaped symbol projected into the night sky.”
SIGNAL (6)
“To achieve victory in a game”
WIN (3)
“To give evidence under oath”
TESTIFY (7)
“To cause a magnetic object to lose its magnetic properties”
DEMAGNETIZE (11)
“Tool scientists use to see very small things like cells”
MICROSCOPE (10)
“The garment Raj is almost always seen wearing over a shirt”
VEST (4)
“This vibrant green tea powder is taking over modern cake and pastry flavors.”
MATCHA (6)
“The weapon used in the unfortunate opera house incident”
HARPOON (7)
“Taking the ball away from the opponent during live play”
STEAL (5)
“The piece that must be protected at all costs”
KING (4)
“The first public showing of a new movie”
PREMIERE (8)
“Tableland, often flat-topped in the Southwest.”
MESA (4)
“Theatrical, exaggerated aesthetic that the contest is famous for”
CAMP (4)
“To decide which of two numbers is larger or smaller”
COMPARE (7)
“The person who checks a review before it is published”
EDITOR (6)
“The beautiful blonde vampire who is married to Emmett”
ROSALIE (7)
“The art form celebrated extensively during this fortnight”
CINEMA (6)
“The simple sugar that cells use for fuel”
GLUCOSE (7)
“The answer you get after splitting a number into equal groups”
QUOTIENT (8)
“The basic unit of matter”
ATOM (4)
“The author's attitude toward the subject, shown through word choice”
TONE (4)
“The convenient service that brings the hot boxes straight to your door.”
DELIVERY (8)
“The American Theatre ___ (co-presenter of the awards)”
WING (4)
“Three-count victory on the mat.”
PINFALL (7)
“The universe regarded as a complex and orderly system”
COSMOS (6)
“The act of moving from one place to another”
MOTION (6)
“Tall coniferous tree that dominates the course landscape.”
PINE (4)
“The nation widely celebrated globally every March 17th”
IRELAND (7)
“The vast area beyond Earths atmosphere”
SPACE (5)
“The condition that makes you forget your own clue”
AMNESIA (7)
“The measure of disorder or randomness in a physical system”
ENTROPY (7)
“To find an approximate answer using rounded numbers”
ESTIMATE (8)
“The eight teams one win away from the Final Four.”
ELITE (5)
“The symbiotic partnership between fungi and algae”
LICHEN (6)
“The bustling, exclusive enclosure behind the pit lane.”
PADDOCK (7)
“The words that make up a song”
LYRIC (5)
“The main trunk of a plant that supports leaves”
STEM (4)
“The repetitive phrase whispered during a dark ritual”
MANTRA (6)
“The city that was the center of a vast Italian empire”
ROME (4)
“Tailors' art, oddly enough, related to clothes”
SARTORIAL (9)
“The native Celtic speech of Scotland or Ireland”
GAELIC (6)
“Track and field barrier”
HURDLE (6)
“The sensitive nose area packed with electrical sensors”
SNOUT (5)
“The kind of double life led by the show's main character.”
DUAL (4)
“Type of speculative selection list made by pundits.”
MOCK (4)
“The Hindu festival of lights”
DIWALI (6)
“The visionary behind Jaws and Jurassic Park”
SPIELBERG (9)
“The group of people watching the show”
AUDIENCE (8)
“The supreme leader of the Hidden Leaf Village”
HOKAGE (6)
“The loose material in runoff areas designed to stop sliding cars”
GRAVEL (6)
“The remains of a building that has decayed”
RUIN (4)
“Thirty minutes, exactly midway through an hour”
HALF (4)
“The method used to end the life of Uncle Monty”
POISON (6)
“The expression or application of human creative skill”
ART (3)
“The white lines marked on the pitch near the stumps”
CREASE (6)
“The rhythmic pulse of the moons gravity”
TIDE (4)
“To look at and comprehend written words”
READ (4)
“The future king who married Abigail after she interceded for her household”
DAVID (5)
“The neurobiologist who eventually becomes Sheldon's wife”
AMY (3)
“The brilliant detective who lives at 221B Baker Street”
SHERLOCK (8)
“The number of minutes in the long version of All Too Well”
TEN (3)
“The action or crime of stealing”
THEFT (5)
“To bounce the ball down the floor.”
DRIBBLE (7)
“Type of 'being' that keeps a timeline from dying, as mentioned by Paradox”
ANCHOR (6)
“The Greek god of war known for his bloodlust”
ARES (4)
“The three vertical posts that the batter defends”
STUMPS (6)
“The ultimate racing achievement requires winning the Triple ___.”
CROWN (5)
“The great division that split the secret organization”
SCHISM (6)
“The final moments before the screen cuts to black.”
ENDING (6)
“The sound that keeps ringing in his head after a breakup”
VOICE (5)
“Three dots used to show that words have been left out of a quotation”
ELLIPSIS (8)
“To develop a model using data”
TRAIN (5)
“The person responsible for calling balls and strikes”
UMPIRE (6)
“The United States space agency”
NASA (4)
“The exact, literal dictionary definition of a word”
DENOTATION (10)
“The ability of a machine to see and understand surroundings”
VISION (6)
“The chest-rattling low frequencies dominating the dance tents.”
BASS (4)
“The three-point line's shape”
ARC (3)
“Traditional story that often explains nature or the actions of gods”
MYTH (4)
“The island name associated with the most popular defense”
SICILY (6)
“The Broadway ___ (trade association co-presenting the Tonys)”
LEAGUE (6)
“The word preceding Comics in the legendary title where the Bat debuted in issue 27.”
DETECTIVE (9)
“The bird mascot for the Baltimore team”
RAVEN (5)
“The digital PC storefront where gamers rush to update their wishlists.”
STEAM (5)
“The flat green part of a plant that grows from a stem”
LEAF (4)
“The collarbone, bracing the shoulder against the sternum”
CLAVICLE (8)
“The storyline unfolding by the shore”
PLOT (4)
“Thinker who studies fundamental questions”
PHILOSOPHER (11)
“The iconic architectural structures overlooking the grandstand.”
TWINSPIRES (10)
“The top number in a fraction”
NUMERATOR (9)
“Titular masked monarch taking center stage in Phase Six”
DOOM (4)
“Twiggy home prepared by birds for the mating season.”
NEST (4)
“The process of acquiring knowledge or skills, as in ML”
LEARNING (8)
“The visionary manager who put the band in matching suits.”
EPSTEIN (7)
“The southern seat where transitional forces eye a formal split.”
ADEN (4)
“The entire group of actors in a film”
CAST (4)
“The chaotic setting of Sunnyside in the third movie.”
DAYCARE (7)
“The chore that Schmidt obsessively does for the entire loft”
LAUNDRY (7)
“The entirety of space, time, and their contents”
UNIVERSE (8)
“The civilization known for its advanced calendar and temples”
MAYA (4)
“The famously colored walkway where the world's most scrutinized arrivals happen.”
CARPET (6)
“The official responsible for blowing the whistle on fouls”
REFEREE (7)
“Type of tire for rainy conditions”
WET (3)
“To have information as in the track I Know It Wont Work”
KNOW (4)
“Turn pale, or briefly immerse in boiling water”
BLANCH (6)
“Traditions passed down”
HERITAGE (8)
“The tech giant and primary multi-billion dollar investor”
MICROSOFT (9)
“The number of runs awarded for hitting the ball to the rope with a bounce”
FOUR (4)
“The doctor and father figure of the Cullen coven”
CARLISLE (8)
“The rough outer covering of a tree trunk”
BARK (4)
“The literal translation of the Sanskrit root word "yuj"”
UNION (5)
“The player who defends the net in soccer or hockey”
GOALIE (6)
“The expansive canvas for nocturnal observers.”
SKY (3)
“The customs and arts of a particular group or nation”
CULTURE (7)
“The flat surface where the movie is projected”
SCREEN (6)
“The dreaded sound that signals a speller has made a mistake.”
BELL (4)
“The queen of the gods and goddess of marriage”
HERA (4)
“The round face of a clock showing numbers one through twelve”
DIAL (4)
“The thin stick used by a conductor”
BATON (5)
“The person saying 'Previously on...' or 'The tribe has spoken'”
HOST (4)
“Title given to the winner of the World Cup trophy”
CHAMPIONS (9)
“The civilization famous for its calendar and stepped pyramids in Central America”
MAYA (4)
“The part of a plant that grows underground and absorbs water”
ROOT (4)
“The title of the British monarch George III during the Revolution”
KING (4)
“The repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words”
ASSONANCE (9)
“The billionaire identity hiding beneath the cowl.”
BRUCE (5)
“The process of using laws to fairly judge and punish crimes”
JUSTICE (7)
“The most powerful piece on the board”
QUEEN (5)
“To play media continuously over the internet”
STREAM (6)
“The sequence of songs an artist chooses to perform.”
SETLIST (7)
“The squad leader who wears an armband”
CAPTAIN (7)
“The Daguerreotype was an early form of this device”
CAMERA (6)
“To transfer files from the internet”
DOWNLOAD (8)
“The five interlocking circles on the official flag”
RINGS (5)
“Theory that mind and body are distinct entities”
DUALISM (7)
“The alias used by Light Yagami while using his notebook”
KIRA (4)
“The mother of Persephone who controls the seasons”
DEMETER (7)
“The basic acid of a building block”
AMINO (5)
“Tiny infectious agent”
VIRUS (5)
“The ultimate victor standing alone at the season's end”
CHAMPION (8)
“The 1990s documentary and album project that reunited the surviving members.”
ANTHOLOGY (9)
“The drink of the gods that granted immortality”
NECTAR (6)
“The metal shield carried by federal agents”
BADGE (5)
“The thirteen British territories that became the United States”
COLONIES (8)
“The small part of a flowering plant that can grow into a new one”
SEED (4)
“The past tense of the word are”
WERE (4)
“Thehornthatsoundsjustbeforeadramatic, game-winningshotfalls.”
BUZZER (6)
“The exact number of years the Caped Crusader has been fighting crime as of 2026.”
EIGHTYSEVEN (11)
“The daughter that a certain Asgardian is praying to get back”
LOVE (4)
“To look at and understand written words”
READ (4)
“The franchise hosting the 2026 Midsummer Classic”
PHILLIES (8)
“To make a reasonable guess about a measurement without measuring exactly”
ESTIMATE (8)
“Theoretical physicist who became a synonym for genius”
EINSTEIN (8)
“Type of bowling that makes the ball deviate”
SPIN (4)
“The unit of luminous flux in the International System”
LUMEN (5)
“The main evil character in a story”
VILLAIN (7)
“The god of love often shown with a bow and arrow”
EROS (4)
“Three-eyed squeaky creature eternally grateful to the Claw.”
ALIEN (5)
“The physical location where the magic happens”
SET (3)
“The sideline strategist drawing up the crucial plays.”
COACH (5)
“The tiny semiconductor that sparked the digital revolution”
TRANSISTOR (10)
“The ubiquitous host and producer of June's biggest gaming stage show.”
KEIGHLEY (8)
“Thin outer layer that holds a cell together and controls what enters”
MEMBRANE (8)
“Title held by George the Third, Britain's ruler during the war”
KING (4)
“Type of clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence”
DEPENDENT (9)
“The gas-powered source of mechanical energy”
ENGINE (6)
“The lack of feeling he experiences when things go wrong”
NUMB (4)
“Triangular part of a wall under a sloping roof”
GABLE (5)
“Traditional floral symbol of maternal love and appreciation.”
CARNATION (9)
“The distance between the front and rear axles”
WHEELBASE (9)
“Tyrannosaurus nickname meaning king in Latin”
REX (3)
“The act of changing for the better as Jimmy did”
REFORMATION (11)
“To take a person into legal custody”
ARREST (6)
“The illegal movement of people for exploitation”
TRAFFICKING (11)
“The red dirt is famous for producing a much higher one of these than grass.”
BOUNCE (6)
“The total emptiness found in deep space”
VOID (4)
“The empire that built the city of Machu Picchu”
INCA (4)
“The leading character or hero of a story”
PROTAGONIST (11)
“The upper seating area in a theater”
BALCONY (7)
“Two-door vehicle, up close, perhaps.”
COUPE (5)
“Type of tree lining the iconic entrance lane to the clubhouse.”
MAGNOLIA (8)
“The word describing the hotel in the twelfth book”
PENULTIMATE (11)
“The small opening in the cell wall hidden by a sink”
VENT (4)
“The elastic protein network providing artisanal bread with its signature chewy structure.”
GLUTEN (6)
“The fastest way to move on two feet”
RUN (3)
“The cloth container holding your alphabetical fate”
BAG (3)
“The winner of a competition or series of games”
CHAMPION (8)
“Type of queen that an undercover operative must pretend to be”
BEAUTY (6)
“The player who typically leads the huddle and calls the plays”
QUARTERBACK (11)
“The lone player permitted to handle the ball in the penalty box.”
KEEPER (6)
“Transfer of pollen that allows a flowering plant to produce seeds”
POLLINATION (11)
“The hot-headed god of violent warfare”
ARES (4)
“The state of being known by many people”
FAME (4)
“The vast empty area beyond the Earth atmosphere”
SPACE (5)
“The money left over after subtracting costs from earnings”
PROFIT (6)
“To change a number to the nearest ten or hundred”
ROUND (5)
“The Olympic one is located in Lausanne Switzerland”
MUSEUM (6)
“Ticket cashing only if you guess the winner and runner-up perfectly.”
EXACTA (6)
“The person who checks and corrects writing”
EDITOR (6)
“To make a subject appear closer”
ZOOM (4)
“To break something into separate equal parts”
SPLIT (5)
“To produce offspring of the same species”
REPRODUCE (9)
“The main body or stalk of a plant or shrub”
STEM (4)
“The large body of water in the villa garden”
POOL (4)
“The international governing body organizing the global tournament [1.1.1]”
FIFA (4)
“To look for information on the web”
SEARCH (6)
“The lay, perhaps, is sound.”
HEALTHY (7)
“The primary emotion associated with the Lucky Smells mill”
MISERY (6)
“The wayfinding Disney princess returning in a 2026 live-action epic”
MOANA (5)
“Thick, warm forest packed with plants and animals”
JUNGLE (6)
“The elusive and melancholic narrator Snicket”
LEMONY (6)
“The inmate who provides various contraband and joins the team”
CNOTE (5)
“The specific length of fiction that O Henry mastered”
SHORT (5)
“The border or edges of a photograph”
FRAME (5)
“To take someone away illegally by force”
KIDNAP (6)
“The adjective that defines this entire series”
UNFORTUNATE (11)
“The piece of machinery in the loft building that is often broken”
ELEVATOR (8)
“The vast area beyond the Earth atmosphere”
SPACE (5)
“The specific day of the week this holiday always occupies”
SUNDAY (6)
“The canton color on the Star-Spangled Banner.”
BLUE (4)
“Tool for seeing tiny things”
MICROSCOPE (10)
“The person whose job is to hit the ball and score runs”
BATTER (6)
“To cut neatly, or keep in shape.”
TRIM (4)
“The mesh target behind the goalkeeper”
NET (3)
“The iron horse that carries oxygen through the veins”
HEMOGLOBIN (10)
“The official who enforces the rules during a game”
REFEREE (7)
“The ruler of the Greek underworld”
HADES (5)
“The great lion in The Chronicles of Narnia”
ASLAN (5)
“Two-tailed fox sidekick of the 35-year-old blue blur.”
TAILS (5)
“The thirteen horizontal lines representing the original states.”
STRIPES (7)
“The three vertical posts at each end of the pitch”
STUMPS (6)
“To sound out and read an unfamiliar word”
DECODE (6)
“To sign in to an account”
LOG (3)
“Tiny pores on leaves that exchange gases”
STOMATA (7)
“Type of sentence made of an independent clause and a dependent clause”
COMPLEX (7)
“The player who guards the net to prevent scoring”
GOALIE (6)
“To hold a position for a picture”
POSE (4)
“The visionary steering the entire production.”
DIRECTOR (8)
“The male lead in a famous Shakespearean tragedy about star-crossed lovers”
ROMEO (5)
“Take the ball from an opponent”
STEAL (5)
“The food of the gods that grants immortality”
AMBROSIA (8)
“The mental action or process that AGI aims to replicate”
COGNITION (9)
“The smallest type of blood vessel in the body”
CAPILLARY (9)
“The brave main character who saves the day”
HERO (4)
“The place where they stood when things fell apart”
STREET (6)
“Table tennis simulator that started the coin-op revolution.”
PONG (4)
“The astrological house associated with values and possessions”
SECOND (6)
“The world or the state of things as they actually exist”
REALITY (7)
“The diplomatic language of the world for several centuries”
FRENCH (6)
“The video game franchise the guys play every Wednesday night”
HALO (4)
“The written text of a play or film”
SCRIPT (6)
“The famous trophy played for between England and Australia”
ASHES (5)
“The intended person or place of an attack”
TARGET (6)
“The state of not feeling well due to infection”
SICK (4)
“The genetic material that carries instructions for life”
DNA (3)
“The musical key often used for sadder sounding songs”
MINOR (5)
“The language of computers”
CODE (4)
“The classic intersecting pattern that traps all the delicious toppings.”
GRID (4)
“The involuntary process where a wolf finds their soulmate”
IMPRINT (7)
“The unit executing plays to find an open look.”
OFFENSE (7)
“The lead star's real-life mother, making an appearance in the 2026 event.”
TISH (4)
“The goal consisting of a rim and net”
BASKET (6)
“The player who stands behind the stumps to catch the ball”
KEEPER (6)
“The dangerous leader of the white supremacist alliance”
TBAG (4)
“The lightning bolt mark on Harrys forehead”
SCAR (4)
“The sister of your mother or father”
AUNT (4)
“The central muscles of the torso”
CORE (4)
“The new name in Damascus after the fall of a decades-old dynasty.”
SHARAA (6)
“To publish content online”
POST (4)
“The distance between successive crests of a wave”
WAVELENGTH (10)
“The grassy theater where the beautiful game unfolds”
PITCH (5)
“Two-time champion who was "Euphoric" and "Tattooed"”
LOREEN (6)
“The role Abigail is considered to have in Jewish tradition”
PROPHET (7)
“The specific type of offender the unit frequently pursues”
RAPIST (6)
“The use of objects or images to represent larger ideas or themes”
SYMBOLISM (9)
“Traditional cow-derived base that some customers avoid”
DAIRY (5)
“The clock that counts down the speller's allotted two minutes.”
TIMER (5)
“The innermost, darkest part of a shadow.”
UMBRA (5)
“The very first public showing of a new movie”
PREMIERE (8)
“The title given to the kings of ancient Egypt”
PHARAOH (7)
“The lever that releases the water flow”
TRIGGER (7)
“The sound of a ball hitting only the net”
SWISH (5)
“To officially announce one's entry into the professional pool”
DECLARE (7)
“The place where Klaus searches for the truth about VFD”
ARCHIVES (8)
“To cook food inside an oven using dry heat”
BAKE (4)
“The physical medium celebrated every April, affectionately referred to as wax [1.1].”
VINYL (5)
“The Greek city known for its powerful army”
SPARTA (6)
“The permanent tropical filming location for Jeff Probst's castaways”
FIJI (4)
“The opening round-robin stage before the knockout rounds”
GROUP (5)
“Type of Mountain ride overlay returning to Disneyland for May the Fourth 2026.”
HYPERSPACE (10)
“The 2026 dress code explicitly declares that Fashion is ___.”
ART (3)
“The original kid whose name is written on the bottom of a boot.”
ANDY (4)
“The part of the day before noon”
MORNING (7)
“Type of rebellion that kicked off the modern rights movement”
RIOT (4)
“The delay between a command and the resulting physical action”
LATENCY (7)
“Top-fermented drink that typically ferments at warmer temperatures.”
ALE (3)
“The tying up of loose ends before the credits roll.”
RESOLUTION (10)
“The number of points earned during play”
SCORE (5)
“The overall No. 1 seed in the 2026 tournament, led by Cameron Boozer”
DUKE (4)
“Three-tiered stand for top finishers”
PODIUM (6)
“The form of a number that shows the value of every digit added together”
EXPANDED (8)
“The Volturi guard who can cut off all physical senses”
ALEC (4)
“To check if a computer program is working correctly”
TEST (4)
“The people who watch and cheer for their favorite club”
FANS (4)
“To transmit a message to a recipient”
SEND (4)
“To soak meat or vegetables in a seasoned liquid before cooking”
MARINATE (8)
“The windy blue planet furthest from the sun”
NEPTUNE (7)
“The hardest substance in the human body covering the teeth”
ENAMEL (6)
“The archer constellation hosting the late-May 2026 spectacle.”
SAGITTARIUS (11)
“The item Jim Dillingham Young sold to buy hair combs”
WATCH (5)
“The heavy base or box on which a column or statue rests”
PLINTH (6)
“The man with a magical aging portrait in Oscar Wilde's novel”
DORIAN (6)
“The high-fashion brand worn by Miranda Priestly in a 2026 comedy follow-up”
PRADA (5)
“The primary target of a deep outdoor clean”
DIRT (4)
“The movement of solvent molecules through a semipermeable membrane”
OSMOSIS (7)
“The musical instruments Jess teaches to a group of troubled teens”
BELLS (5)
“The one who gets to sleep while the car is moving.”
PASSENGER (9)
“The bald eagle mascot representing the US in this tri-nation event”
CLUTCH (6)
“To place in order of importance”
RANK (4)
“The climactic best-of-seven showdown”
FINALS (6)
“Thin membrane that vibrates when sound waves strike it”
EARDRUM (7)
“The Eastern or Western division of the league.”
CONFERENCE (10)
“The normal way of writing a number, like 452”
STANDARD (8)
“The floor-spacer waiting in the corner for a kick-out pass.”
SHOOTER (7)
“The curved path of a celestial object around a star or planet”
ORBIT (5)
“The October holiday where people wear costumes and go trick-or-treating”
HALLOWEEN (9)
“The clef used for higher pitched notes”
TREBLE (6)
“The fourth state of matter”
PLASMA (6)
“To check the quality or performance”
TEST (4)
“The color of the player who moves first”
WHITE (5)
“The ceremony where Bella and Edward get married”
WEDDING (7)
“The instrument Gracie often plays while singing ballads”
PIANO (5)
“Turn from ice to water under the strengthening sun.”
MELT (4)
“The most widely spoken constructed international auxiliary language”
ESPERANTO (9)
“The magic number of pieces you draw at the start”
SEVEN (5)
“Team uniform top”
JERSEY (6)
“The complete set of genetic instructions for an organism”
GENOME (6)
“The illness that afflicted Johnsy in a cold November”
PNEUMONIA (9)
“Tiny crustacean, often found in an 'ill' state when eaten by whales.”
KRILL (5)
“The very last part, found in 'fine ale' oddly.”
FINALE (6)
“The channel that broadcasts the rival SharkFest event”
NATGEO (6)
“The organ often associated with love and breaking in sad songs”
HEART (5)
“The conversation between characters in a film”
DIALOGUE (8)
“The divine reason implicit in the cosmos”
LOGOS (5)
“Temporary storage for web files”
CACHE (5)
“The youngest member of the wolf pack and friend to Edward”
SETH (4)
“To shred food into small pieces by rubbing it against a metal tool”
GRATE (5)
“The item Jess is holding in the opening credits of early seasons”
UMBRELLA (8)
“The repetition of beginning consonant sounds in a series of words”
ALLITERATION (12)
“The man behind the mouse”
DISNEY (6)
“The relationship status described in the song Best”
FRIEND (6)
“The last name of the tactical expert Derek”
MORGAN (6)
“The veteran agent who helped start the unit”
ROSSI (5)
“The path one object takes around another in space”
ORBIT (5)
“Transfer of thermal energy”
HEAT (4)
“The social role Abigail held for both a fool and a king”
WIFE (4)
“The object or weight being lifted or moved”
LOAD (4)
“The architectural arch that frames the action in many traditional houses”
PROSCENIUM (10)
“The early morning blanket over a valley floor”
MIST (4)
“To give human qualities to an animal, object, or idea”
PERSONIFY (9)
“The amount of surface a flat shape covers”
AREA (4)
“This is the way for a bounty hunter and a child”
MANDALORIAN (11)
“Tree known for its syrup and lobed leaves”
MAPLE (5)
“The eye of the camera chosen for a specific depth of field”
LENS (4)
“The total number of points earned”
SCORE (5)
“To assign a value or rank”
RATE (4)
“The title taken by emperors after Julius”
CAESAR (6)
“The repetition of consonant sounds within or at the end of nearby words”
CONSONANCE (10)
“The leftover amount when a number does not split evenly”
REMAINDER (9)
“To adjust a camera for a clear image”
FOCUS (5)
“The leaves of a book, magazine, or newspaper.”
PAGES (5)
“To cook food in hot fat or oil”
FRY (3)
“The exchange of goods and services between countries”
TRADE (5)
“The confusing drinking game the roommates play involving floor lava”
TRUEAMERICAN (12)
“Translates high-level code to machine code”
COMPILER (8)
“To transmit a message or file”
SEND (4)
“The gas giant famous for its visible rings”
SATURN (6)
“Type of engine in chips dedicated to machine learning tasks.”
NEURAL (6)
“The survival tool used by Brian in Gary Paulsen's classic adventure”
HATCHET (7)
“The prevailing hue of the celebrated canopy.”
PINK (4)
“The distance around the outside edge of a shape”
PERIMETER (9)
“The pointed top of a mountain”
PEAK (4)
“The highest quality or most excellent”
BEST (4)
“The attitude Abigail displayed when bowing before the warrior”
HUMILITY (8)
“The notoriously pungent fruit that is dominating the premium Chinese market in 2026.”
DURIAN (6)
“To publish a comment or review online”
POST (4)
“The messenger god who wears winged sandals”
HERMES (6)
“The place value group just past millions in a large number”
BILLIONS (8)
“The heavy fabric used by artists for oil paintings”
CANVAS (6)
“The 2022 film where prehistoric creatures roam freely among humans”
DOMINION (8)
“The practice of providing equal access and representation for all”
INCLUSION (9)
“Traditional roasted meat, or a butter sculpture shape for the feast”
LAMB (4)
“The most famous command shouted on a movie set”
ACTION (6)
“The lowest adult male singing voice”
BASS (4)
“The positive points in a review”
PROS (4)
“The traditional racing surface at Pimlico, unlike the grass of Ascot.”
DIRT (4)
“Track official waving flags”
MARSHAL (7)
“To move by turning over and over, like a ball”
ROLL (4)
“The trademark exclamation used by Sheldon after a successful prank”
BAZINGA (7)
“The high point of a trip to the last frontier”
DENALI (6)
“The glass part of a camera that focuses light”
LENS (4)
“The long river that supported life in ancient Egypt”
NILE (4)
“The place where a family lives together”
HOME (4)
“Type of cell division that produces reproductive cells with half the chromosomes”
MEIOSIS (7)
“Thick icing layer that might be strawberry or vanilla”
FROSTING (8)
“The first woman who opened a forbidden jar”
PANDORA (7)
“The fallen evil regime whose warlords remain scattered in the 2026 Mando movie.”
EMPIRE (6)
“Triangular bone of five fused vertebrae at the back of the pelvis”
SACRUM (6)
“The king of gods who brandishes a lightning bolt”
ZEUS (4)
“Tally on the stadium board”
SCORE (5)
“The striped official tasked with maintaining order and calling infractions”
REFEREE (7)
“To change a measurement from one unit into another”
CONVERT (7)
“To put money into a bank account”
DEPOSIT (7)
“The gorgon whose gaze turned men to stone”
MEDUSA (6)
“The giant-screen format perfect for viewing massive summer spectacles”
IMAX (4)
“The Indian spring festival known for throwing colored powders”
HOLI (4)
“The middle child who is a voracious reader and researcher”
KLAUS (5)
“The venue where the crowd gathers to watch”
ARENA (5)
“The primary purpose of many Ferraris”
RACING (6)
“The daughter of Bella and Edward”
RENESMEE (8)
“Tim, the CEO delivering his potential swan song presentation.”
COOK (4)
“The substance in a solution that does the dissolving”
SOLVENT (7)
“The mechanical heart that builds up force”
PUMP (4)
“The side that is being sued or accused”
DEFENSE (7)
“The fifty pentagrams on the American standard.”
STARS (5)
“The items Abigail packed on donkeys to give to the approaching men”
GIFTS (5)
“Three vertical posts”
STUMPS (6)
“Taking too many steps without dribbling”
TRAVEL (6)
“The greatest warrior whose vulnerability was his heel”
ACHILLES (8)
“The fifth element of flavor”
UMAMI (5)
“The other energy giant flowing through the world's most watched strait.”
GAS (3)
“The bottom number in a fraction”
DENOMINATOR (11)
“The art of growing miniature trees in containers”
BONSAI (6)
“The squad leader identified by a distinctive armband”
CAPTAIN (7)
“The prize given to the runner-up”
SILVER (6)
“The iconic high-pitched scream of a bull heard most often during the September rut”
BUGLE (5)
“The protagonist's loyal best friend who shared her massive secret.”
LILLY (5)
“To assign a value or rank to something”
RATE (4)
“The 'prickly' variety of this fruit grows on a cactus in arid and tropical climates.”
PEAR (4)
“The Big ___ is a popular moniker for the NCAA tournament.”
DANCE (5)
“To change a number from one form to another, such as fraction to decimal”
CONVERT (7)
“To use money to buy something”
SPEND (5)
“To make a distant subject appear closer in the frame”
ZOOM (4)
“The starting position assigned to a horse in the starting gate.”
POST (4)
“The actual interactive portion of a title, often demanded over CGI cinematics.”
GAMEPLAY (8)
“The written form of a musical composition.”
SCORE (5)
“Tuesday or Thursday qualifying hurdle”
SEMI (4)
“To officially withdraw a horse from the field before the gates open.”
SCRATCH (7)
“The solid part of the earth surface”
LAND (4)
“The last name of Nicks detective alter ego”
PEPPERWOOD (10)
“To communicate in real time via text online”
CHAT (4)
“The worth of a digit based on where it sits in a number”
VALUE (5)
“The study of motion without considering the forces causing it”
KINEMATICS (10)
“The small creature Bilbo Baggins is in J.R.R. Tolkien's book”
HOBBIT (6)
“The superuser account”
ROOT (4)
“The player standing directly behind the stumps to catch the ball”
KEEPER (6)
“The weight-bearing shinbone of the lower leg”
TIBIA (5)
“To cut into a shape”
CARVE (5)
“The group that later captured Abigail in a raid on Ziklag”
AMALEKITES (10)
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