Crossword Clues Starting with T

“The sky god who wields a master bolt”

ZEUS (4)

“The star at the center of our solar system”

SUN (3)

“The largest planet in our solar system”

JUPITER (7)

“The speed at which a piece of music is played”

TEMPO (5)

“To cut off unwanted parts of an image”

CROP (4)

“Team trying to prevent scoring”

DEFENSE (7)

“The perimeter rope, or a shot that reaches it”

BOUNDARY (8)

“The length and rhythm of a runner's step.”

STRIDE (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 sequel will explore very intriguing ___ of the universe, per Keegan-Michael Key.”

LORE (4)

“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)

“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 type of independent local shop that Record Store Day aims to support.”

INDIE (5)

“The peak breeding season when bulls become vocal and aggressive”

RUT (3)

“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)

“To come together; assemble”

GATHER (6)

“The Gators, who entered the 2026 tournament looking to defend their national title.”

FLORIDA (7)

“The heavy, spinning circular surface of a record player.”

PLATTER (7)

“Title often given to William Shakespeare”

BARD (4)

“The first public showing of a movie”

PREMIERE (8)

“The tense sequence of events leading up to T-zero.”

COUNTDOWN (9)

“The winged messenger who guides souls to the afterlife”

HERMES (6)

“The person drawing up the plays on the sideline whiteboard.”

COACH (5)

“The clever king of Ithaca who took ten years to return home”

ODYSSEUS (8)

“Twin sister of Apollo, goddess of the hunt”

ARTEMIS (7)

“The sky-dwelling leader who wields a bolt”

ZEUS (4)

“The wagging indicator of a puppy's mood.”

TAIL (4)

“Theory that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience”

EMPIRICISM (10)

“Three-headed dog guarding the underworld”

CERBERUS (8)

“The three headed hound guarding the gates”

CERBERUS (8)

“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 method of human communication”

LANGUAGE (8)

“The national pastime that was forever changed in 1947.”

BASEBALL (8)

“Those standing exactly opposite on the other side of the ball”

ANTIPODES (9)

“The Pro spatial computing headset introduced as a major new product category”

VISION (6)

“The great outdoors”

NATURE (6)

“The morning meal where this item traditionally shines.”

BREAKFAST (9)

“Theleaderpacingthesidelinesanddrawingupinboundplaysonawhiteboard.”

COACH (5)

“The famous circular stadium located in Rome”

COLOSSEUM (9)

“To rid a hey, then add water.”

HYDRATE (7)

“To magnify or reduce an image”

ZOOM (4)

“Thinly sliced, dry-cured ham that elevates a breakfast sandwich.”

PROSCIUTTO (10)

“The brave main character of a tale”

HERO (4)

“True pulsers arranged for a three-dimensional form.”

SCULPTURE (9)

“To launch a program or page”

OPEN (4)

“The grinning, green-haired nemesis who considers himself the hero's greatest rival.”

JOKER (5)

“To rest on the surface of liquid”

FLOAT (5)

“To teach an AI with data”

TRAIN (5)

“The planet known for its prominent rings”

SATURN (6)

“The universe as an orderly system”

COSMOS (6)

“The long-serving leader navigating a multi-front storm.”

NETANYAHU (9)

“The official cover month of the hero's very first comic book appearance in 1939.”

MAY (3)

“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 spring month when the international film world descends on southern Europe”

MAY (3)

“To bring a rescue animal into your home, a major focus of National Puppy Day.”

ADOPT (5)

“Three-letter abbreviation for the standout player of a series.”

MVP (3)

“To teach a system with examples”

TRAIN (5)

“The long landing strip required for the returning spacecraft.”

RUNWAY (6)

“The spectators, hearing you dance oddly.”

AUDIENCE (8)

“The military shadow that stood behind the sun of Japan”

SHOGUN (6)

“The cage that protects the vital rhythm”

THORAX (6)

“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 first tier of balcony seating, offering great views of the choreography”

MEZZANINE (9)

“Tokyo's monstrous eater, perhaps a ghastly ghoul.”

GHOUL (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)

“The Spanish word for a party or religious festival”

FIESTA (6)

“To group items into categories”

CLASSIFY (8)

“The highly anticipated Sunday when the 68-team field is revealed.”

SELECTION (9)

“The eighth planet from the Sun”

NEPTUNE (7)

“To protect against threats”

SECURE (6)

“The Last of Us actor Pedro, fancast by Jack Black as a new antagonist.”

PASCAL (6)

“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 American agency responsible for space exploration”

NASA (4)

“The official tasked with monitoring the paint and perimeter.”

REFEREE (7)

“Three-letter broadcasting alliance behind the international event”

EBU (3)

“Try a hog's craft, perhaps, in map making.”

CARTOGRAPHY (11)

“The planet famous for its bright rings”

SATURN (6)

“The squad leader who wears the ceremonial armband.”

CAPTAIN (7)

“The list of names shown at the end of a film”

CREDITS (7)

“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 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 sunken remains of a volcanic party”

CALDERA (7)

“The person who guides the making of a film”

DIRECTOR (8)

“The Brooklyn franchise that made history by signing a trailblazer.”

DODGERS (7)

“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 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 swampy coniferous forest of high northern latitudes”

TAIGA (5)

“To rest and feel at ease”

RELAX (5)

“To silence your microphone”

MUTE (4)

“The collection of music accompanying a film”

SOUNDTRACK (10)

“Three vertical posts in the wicket”

STUMPS (6)

“The viewpoint from which a photo is taken”

ANGLE (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)

“To assemble and modify film footage”

EDIT (4)

“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 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 Western broker aiming for a second phase in Gaza while striking the East.”

TRUMP (5)

“Tidal spot that serves as a reflecting pool for thousands of trees.”

BASIN (5)

“The 53-man squad every drafted player hopes to make.”

ROSTER (6)

“To meet the required standard”

QUALIFY (7)

“The force that attracts objects towards each other”

GRAVITY (7)

“To move from one scene to another without a transition”

CUT (3)

“The woven nylon that dances after a swish.”

NET (3)

“To verify accuracy or condition”

CHECK (5)

“The person who guides the making of a movie”

DIRECTOR (8)

“The main subject or idea in a book”

THEME (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 seventh planet from the Sun”

URANUS (6)

“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 last team standing on a Monday night in April”

CHAMPION (8)

“The ancient civilization known for the first Olympics”

GREECE (6)

“Tusked mammal, 'raw sul' could describe its state.”

WALRUS (6)

“The red planet”

MARS (4)

“To survive and move on to the next round.”

ADVANCE (7)

“Theme of restoration and fresh starts commonly celebrated as the days lengthen.”

RENEWAL (7)

“The famous dwarf planet once considered the ninth planet”

PLUTO (5)

“The complete vocabulary of a person or a specific field”

LEXICON (7)

“Third place metal”

BRONZE (6)

“To chemically convert sugars into alcohol, a crucial step in the process.”

FERMENT (7)

“"The Big ____" (Nickname coined for the tournament).”

DANCE (5)

“Task force director who wields unchecked global authority.”

STRATT (6)

“The company's popular line of laptop computers, available in Air and Pro models”

MACBOOK (7)

“To take a picture”

CAPTURE (7)

“The amount of light allowed into the camera”

EXPOSURE (8)

“The stressful, imaginary sphere surrounding teams nervously awaiting an at-large bid.”

BUBBLE (6)

“This sum, oddly, links two landmasses.”

ISTHMUS (7)

“Time-policing agency that might be taken over by the masked villain”

TVA (3)

“The winged-sandaled messenger of the gods”

HERMES (6)

“The bustling business side of the event where distribution deals are struck”

MARCHE (6)

“The official language of Cambodia with a very large alphabet”

KHMER (5)

“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)

“Trek through the wilderness”

HIKE (4)

“Teenage sensation Kimi, turning heads in the Silver Arrows garage.”

ANTONELLI (9)

“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 medical professional you visit for your puppy's early vaccinations.”

VET (3)

“The perpetually gloomy, crime-ridden city defended by our hero.”

GOTHAM (6)

“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)

“To refine a model with specific data”

FINE (4)

“TheBlueDevils, whoearnedthetopoverallspotinthe2026men'sbracket[1.3].”

DUKE (4)

“The plot or narrative of a film”

STORY (5)

“The bronze clad personification of battle fury”

ARES (4)

“The plot of a movie”

STORY (5)

“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 evil character in a story”

VILLAIN (7)

“The entire group of actors in a production”

CAST (4)

“The iconic three-pointed emblem”

STAR (4)

“Trophy alternatives that players snip off with scissors after a big win”

NETS (4)

“Tall woody grass eaten by pandas”

BAMBOO (6)

“The head of the school who sets the tone for the year”

PRINCIPAL (9)

“To remove errors from software”

DEBUG (5)

“The humble keeper of the hearth fire”

HESTIA (6)

“The outer and thinner of the two bones in the lower leg”

FIBULA (6)

“The official list of 26 active players ready for the first game”

ROSTER (6)

“The Larry O'Brien prize hoisted by the victors.”

TROPHY (6)

“The armored player who squats behind the dish”

CATCHER (7)

“The final orbiter built, replacing one lost in 1986.”

ENDEAVOUR (9)

“To imitate the behavior of a system”

SIMULATE (8)

“The formal conferral event”

CEREMONY (8)

“Training technique using food to guide a canine into a desired position.”

LURING (6)

“The official theme of the 2026 Dublin St. Patrick's Day festival, celebrating heritage [1.9].”

ROOTS (5)

“The number of points gained in a game”

SCORE (5)

“The individual sheets of paper in a book.”

PAGES (5)

“Teacher, master, 'I' see 'sense' in wisdom.”

SENSEI (6)

“The empire that built the mountain city of Machu Picchu”

INCA (4)

“The process of drawing conclusions from data”

INFERENCE (9)

“The twice born god of wine and theater”

DIONYSUS (8)

“The mountain peak where the major deities reside”

OLYMPUS (7)

“Tusked mammal, where 'raw' might 'louse' up a meal.”

WALRUS (6)

“To make something look more attractive by adding items”

DECORATE (8)

“Type of network inspired by the biological brain”

NEURAL (6)

“The absolute worst-case scenario for a player's development.”

FLOOR (5)

“To deceive or cover one's eyes with a clever trick.”

HOODWINK (8)

“The most humiliating prefix to "points"”

NUL (3)

“The main event of a Grand Prix weekend”

RACE (4)

“Two-channel sound reproduction format that largely replaced mono.”

STEREO (6)

“To observe a special occasion with festivities”

CELEBRATE (9)

“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 written text that actors read from”

SCRIPTS (7)

“The gritty effort required to get crucial stops.”

DEFENSE (7)

“Three-letter acronym for the afternoon show where fans screamed for their favorite videos.”

TRL (3)

“Type of learning with labeled examples”

SUPERVISED (10)

“The river of hatred across which souls are ferried”

STYX (4)

“The study of moral principles and conduct”

ETHICS (6)

“The main sequence of events in a story”

PLOT (4)

“Topographical guide for a backpacker”

MAP (3)

“The month when everyone suddenly claims a bit of Irish ancestry.”

MARCH (5)

“The surprisingly effective hairpiece that kept a superstar's identity hidden.”

WIG (3)

“The Ohio city where the First Four matchups traditionally tip off every year.”

DAYTON (6)

“The country music cousin that takes over the polo fields next.”

STAGECOACH (10)

“The aggressive counterpart to the strategic Athena”

ARES (4)

“Trickster god of Norse myth”

LOKI (4)

“Traditional story, 'M', 'Y', 'T', 'H' make it true.”

MYTH (4)

“Tragic family name at the center of a major 2026 revival.”

LOMAN (5)

“Total number of runs made”

SCORE (5)

“Transmission component in a race car”

GEAR (4)

“The liquid mixture poured onto the hot plates.”

BATTER (6)

“Throw a line, or a group of actors.”

CAST (4)

“The flagship sedan model, without a space”

SCLASS (6)

“The low-cost combat drone making its debut in the Iranian theater.”

LUCAS (5)

“To take a picture of something”

CAPTURE (7)

“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)

“Three stumps with bails on top”

WICKET (6)

“The virgin huntress who roams the woods”

ARTEMIS (7)

“Thrown out a group of actors.”

CAST (4)

“The guiding concept for the night's dress code, setting the tone for every outfit.”

THEME (5)

“The part of a plant that blooms and produces seeds.”

FLOWER (6)

“The slow and silent approach made once an elk has been spotted”

STALK (5)

“The BBC famously broadcast a 1957 hoax about harvesting this pasta from trees.”

SPAGHETTI (9)

“The edges of a picture”

FRAME (5)

“The Japanese entertainment giant behind this iconic gaming universe.”

NINTENDO (8)

“To deduce or conclude information from evidence”

INFER (5)

“The reasoning principles used in robotic decision making”

LOGIC (5)

“Thetastyadjectiveusedtodescribetheroundofsixteen.”

SWEET (5)

“Trump's word for recent events in Minneapolis.”

CHAOS (5)

“The second operational orbiter, making its maiden voyage on STS-6.”

CHALLENGER (10)

“The person in charge of a series, making it run smoothly.”

SHOWRUNNER (10)

“The model designed to generate realistic minute-long videos”

SORA (4)

“The study of value and valuation”

AXIOLOGY (8)

“The top-billed act responsible for closing out the night.”

HEADLINER (9)

“The fundamental acrobatic move used to hit blocks and squash foes.”

JUMP (4)

“Tall plant with a massive yellow bloom”

SUNFLOWER (9)

“The surface where a movie is projected”

SCREEN (6)

“The Mexican icon who painted her own reality through pain”

FRIDA (5)

“To cause strong feelings of enthusiasm”

EXCITE (6)

“Table that organizes elements by atomic number”

PERIODIC (8)

“Three-leafed plant famously used as a teaching tool by Ireland's patron saint.”

SHAMROCK (8)

“Team trying to score”

OFFENSE (7)

“Type of giant illuminated wheel offering panoramic views of the grounds”

FERRIS (6)

“The memorable line celebrated every year by fans of the 2000 comedy”

QUOTE (5)

“The bad guy, perhaps in a wicked plan.”

VILLAIN (7)

“The basket itself”

HOOP (4)

“The distinctive, pointy-eared headpiece worn to strike fear into criminals.”

COWL (4)

“The distance to a target, often measured by a laser before taking a shot”

RANGE (5)

“Type of bowling with high speed”

FAST (4)

“The words of a song”

LYRIC (5)

“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)

“The tough outer covering of a tree trunk.”

BARK (4)

“Theatrical genre represented by the frowning mask”

TRAGEDY (7)

“Trailblazing competitor seeking the Women's Intercontinental prize.”

LYNCH (5)

“The region above the Earth where clouds and stars appear”

SKY (3)

“The specific day in the fourth month when this hoppy holiday is celebrated.”

SEVENTH (7)

“The chaotic, unpredictable nature of March college basketball.”

MADNESS (7)

“The brow that launched a thousand self portraits”

KHALO (5)

“The vibrating part of a clarinet or saxophone”

REED (4)

“The six staggered start groups implemented for the 2026 race.”

WAVES (5)

“To restructure code, a 'far more' act of tidying.”

REFACTOR (8)

“The sequel's scope will be a little ___ according to the returning cast.”

BROADER (7)

“Tree with thin papery white bark”

BIRCH (5)

“The scalloped, flowing garment used for gliding over the urban skyline.”

CAPE (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)

“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)

“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 opening in a lens that controls light”

APERTURE (8)

“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)

“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 art of code creation by AI, a stony set-up, perhaps?”

SYNTHESIS (9)

“The use of humor or irony to criticize people's stupidity”

SATIRE (6)

“The group of people watching a film”

AUDIENCE (8)

“Type of bowling that makes the ball curve”

SPIN (4)

“They hear and watch, often with a certain 'dance' in their step.”

AUDIENCE (8)

“To make changes to a photograph”

EDIT (4)

“The subterranean headquarters hidden deep beneath a sprawling manor.”

CAVE (4)

“The World Wide ___”

WEB (3)

“The94-foothardwoodfloorwherethedramatictournamentgamesareplayed.”

COURT (5)

“The lunar program that preceded the winged spacecraft era.”

APOLLO (6)

“Traveler's folded guide”

MAP (3)

“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 alphabet used for writing Russian and Bulgarian”

CYRILLIC (8)

“The sheer, unpredictable chaos of the spring college basketball season”

MADNESS (7)

“The voucher exchanged by children for a free World Book Day read.”

TOKEN (5)

“The rejection of all religious and moral principles”

NIHILISM (8)

“The divine blacksmith who works at a forge”

HEPHAESTUS (10)

“To look at and comprehend the meaning of written words”

READ (4)

“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 month when millions suddenly claim a bit of Celtic heritage”

MARCH (5)

“The force that pulls objects toward each other”

GRAVITY (7)

“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)

“Tableland, often flat-topped in the Southwest.”

MESA (4)

“Theatrical, exaggerated aesthetic that the contest is famous for”

CAMP (4)

“The art form celebrated extensively during this fortnight”

CINEMA (6)

“The basic unit of matter”

ATOM (4)

“Three-count victory on the mat.”

PINFALL (7)

“The universe regarded as a complex and orderly system”

COSMOS (6)

“Tall coniferous tree that dominates the course landscape.”

PINE (4)

“The nation widely celebrated globally every March 17th”

IRELAND (7)

“The eight teams one win away from the Final Four.”

ELITE (5)

“The words that make up a song”

LYRIC (5)

“The city that was the center of a vast Italian empire”

ROME (4)

“Tailors' art, oddly enough, related to clothes”

SARTORIAL (9)

“Track and field barrier”

HURDLE (6)

“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 expression or application of human creative skill”

ART (3)

“To look at and comprehend written words”

READ (4)

“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 ultimate racing achievement requires winning the Triple ___.”

CROWN (5)

“To develop a model using data”

TRAIN (5)

“The person responsible for calling balls and strikes”

UMPIRE (6)

“The chest-rattling low frequencies dominating the dance tents.”

BASS (4)

“The three-point line's shape”

ARC (3)

“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)

“Thinker who studies fundamental questions”

PHILOSOPHER (11)

“The iconic architectural structures overlooking the grandstand.”

TWINSPIRES (10)

“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 southern seat where transitional forces eye a formal split.”

ADEN (4)

“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)

“Type of tire for rainy conditions”

WET (3)

“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 customs and arts of a particular group or nation”

CULTURE (7)

“Title given to the winner of the World Cup trophy”

CHAMPIONS (9)

“The billionaire identity hiding beneath the cowl.”

BRUCE (5)

“To play media continuously over the internet”

STREAM (6)

“The sequence of songs an artist chooses to perform.”

SETLIST (7)

“To transfer files from the internet”

DOWNLOAD (8)

“Theory that mind and body are distinct entities”

DUALISM (7)

“The mother of Persephone who controls the seasons”

DEMETER (7)

“The basic acid of a building block”

AMINO (5)

“Tiny infectious agent”

VIRUS (5)

“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)

“Type of bowling that makes the ball deviate”

SPIN (4)

“The fourth planet from the sun often called the Red Planet”

MARS (4)

“The sideline strategist drawing up the crucial plays.”

COACH (5)

“Triangular part of a wall under a sloping roof”

GABLE (5)

“Traditional floral symbol of maternal love and appreciation.”

CARNATION (9)

“The total emptiness found in deep space”

VOID (4)

“Two-door vehicle, up close, perhaps.”

COUPE (5)

“Type of tree lining the iconic entrance lane to the clubhouse.”

MAGNOLIA (8)

“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)

“The hot-headed god of violent warfare”

ARES (4)

“The state of being known by many people”

FAME (4)

“Ticket cashing only if you guess the winner and runner-up perfectly.”

EXACTA (6)

“To make a subject appear closer”

ZOOM (4)

“The lay, perhaps, is sound.”

HEALTHY (7)

“The specific day of the week this holiday always occupies”

SUNDAY (6)

“Tool for seeing tiny things”

MICROSCOPE (10)

“To cut neatly, or keep in shape.”

TRIM (4)

“The iron horse that carries oxygen through the veins”

HEMOGLOBIN (10)

“To hold a position for a picture”

POSE (4)

“Take the ball from an opponent”

STEAL (5)

“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 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 written text of a play or film”

SCRIPT (6)

“The language of computers”

CODE (4)

“The classic intersecting pattern that traps all the delicious toppings.”

GRID (4)

“The golden statuette awarded for excellence in film”

OSCAR (5)

“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 new name in Damascus after the fall of a decades-old dynasty.”

SHARAA (6)

“Two-time champion who was "Euphoric" and "Tattooed"”

LOREEN (6)

“Traditional cow-derived base that some customers avoid”

DAIRY (5)

“The very first public showing of a new movie”

PREMIERE (8)

“The physical medium celebrated every April, affectionately referred to as wax [1.1].”

VINYL (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 delay between a command and the resulting physical action”

LATENCY (7)

“Top-fermented drink that typically ferments at warmer temperatures.”

ALE (3)

“The overall No. 1 seed in the 2026 tournament, led by Cameron Boozer”

DUKE (4)

“Three-tiered stand for top finishers”

PODIUM (6)

“The hardest substance in the human body covering the teeth”

ENAMEL (6)

“The movement of solvent molecules through a semipermeable membrane”

OSMOSIS (7)

“The Eastern or Western division of the league.”

CONFERENCE (10)

“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)

“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)

“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 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 man behind the mouse”

DISNEY (6)

“Transfer of thermal energy”

HEAT (4)

“Tree known for its syrup and lobed leaves”

MAPLE (5)

“To adjust a camera for a clear image”

FOCUS (5)

“The leaves of a book, magazine, or newspaper.”

PAGES (5)

“Translates high-level code to machine code”

COMPILER (8)

“The prevailing hue of the celebrated canopy.”

PINK (4)

“Traditional roasted meat, or a butter sculpture shape for the feast”

LAMB (4)

“Track official waving flags”

MARSHAL (7)

“The high point of a trip to the last frontier”

DENALI (6)

“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)

“The gorgon whose gaze turned men to stone”

MEDUSA (6)

“The Indian spring festival known for throwing colored powders”

HOLI (4)

“The primary purpose of many Ferraris”

RACING (6)

“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 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)

“The Big ___ is a popular moniker for the NCAA tournament.”

DANCE (5)

“The written form of a musical composition.”

SCORE (5)

“Tuesday or Thursday qualifying hurdle”

SEMI (4)

“The study of motion without considering the forces causing it”

KINEMATICS (10)

“The superuser account”

ROOT (4)

“To cut into a shape”

CARVE (5)

“To pass another car during a race”

OVERTAKE (8)

“To turn earth over, or 'low' in the field.”

PLOW (4)