4-Letter Crossword Clue Answers

533 crossword clues with 4-letter answers, sourced from real Grid Genius puzzles.

The sky god who wields a master bolt

ZEUS (4)

Substance with a pH less than 7

ACID (4)

Bird of prey with keen eyesight

HAWK (4)

Smallest unit of matter

ATOM (4)

A long poem, typically one derived from ancient oral tradition, narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures.

EPIC (4)

King of the Olympian gods

ZEUS (4)

Queen of Olympus and protector of marriage

HERA (4)

To cut off unwanted parts of an image

CROP (4)

Group of players

TEAM (4)

Stark daughter with a killer instinct

ARYA (4)

Unit of digital information, typically 8 bits

BYTE (4)

Bob, the artist widely credited as the co-creator of this legendary vigilante.

KANE (4)

Starting position for the fastest qualifier

POLE (4)

Marine mammal, also a way to close something.

SEAL (4)

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)

Kick a dropped ball

PUNT (4)

Tethered flyer that takes to the sky during a specific celebration weekend.

KITE (4)

Comedy legends Groucho, Harpo, and Chico.

MARX (4)

The shiny treasure supposedly hidden at the end of a colorful arch.

GOLD (4)

A single tone of definite pitch made by a musical instrument or the human voice.

NOTE (4)

Corded targets that get snipped down by the champions.

NETS (4)

An illegal deceptive move by the guy on the rubber

BALK (4)

The celebrated month, en espanol.

MAYO (4)

First Filipino girl group to take the stage at the Empire Polo Club.

BINI (4)

Ancient region of France, a painful place for Romans.

GAUL (4)

Online journal

BLOG (4)

Title often given to William Shakespeare

BARD (4)

Famous Tokyo locale where thousands gather for raucous viewing parties.

UENO (4)

Horizontal load-bearing element

BEAM (4)

Pre-race convention at the Hynes Center where runners pick up their gear.

EXPO (4)

Swiss artist who cracked "The Code" in 2024

NEMO (4)

A piece of metal used as money in ancient trade

COIN (4)

Essential ingredient for AI model training.

DATA (4)

Small green plant that grows in damp carpets

MOSS (4)

Feature to keep data consistent across devices

SYNC (4)

Dodger shade worn by all on-field personnel during the tribute.

BLUE (4)

Ringing signal that dictates the flow of the academic day

BELL (4)

The sky-dwelling leader who wields a bolt

ZEUS (4)

The wagging indicator of a puppy's mood.

TAIL (4)

Leading talent drawing massive crowds and flashbulbs

STAR (4)

A single continuous recording made by a camera

SHOT (4)

A measure of how much 'stuff' is in an object

MASS (4)

Historic French fashion house renowned for creating the revolutionary New Look.

DIOR (4)

Opposite of female, often describing many early directors

MALE (4)

Solemn promise, often to a lord or king

OATH (4)

Unconventional material used to construct her infamous 2010 awards show dress

MEAT (4)

Where you might put your car, or a protected area.

PARK (4)

A religious or other solemn ceremony or act

RITE (4)

Main body of a church

NAVE (4)

A plastic device used to amplify and resonate a hunter's bugle

TUBE (4)

Your personal wooden or plastic ledge

RACK (4)

Illegal contact during play

FOUL (4)

Summit reached after a grueling climb

PEAK (4)

To magnify or reduce an image

ZOOM (4)

A team's ranking in their region, from 1 to 16.

SEED (4)

Furniture piece serving as a teacher's command center

DESK (4)

Aggressive shot hit hard and high, often without much technique

SLOG (4)

The brave main character of a tale

HERO (4)

Urban center.

CITY (4)

Place to sit in a theater

SEAT (4)

To launch a program or page

OPEN (4)

Large, elegant water bird

SWAN (4)

P-pop group making history as the first Filipino act on the 2026 poster

BINI (4)

Competitive event on the track

RACE (4)

A city in Syria's eastern desert where shadow forces regroup.

MADI (4)

The main character in a book, often admired for courage

HERO (4)

A performance or broadcast

SHOW (4)

Carrie of "The Gilded Age" who scored a 2026 Best Actress nod for "Bug"

COON (4)

A small object from which a new plant can grow.

SEED (4)

Long heroic story, often about 'gas' or old tales.

SAGA (4)

A go-ay, perhaps, for flexibility.

YOGA (4)

A flat-topped table where giants might dine

MESA (4)

A piece of writing that expresses emotions, ideas, or experiences in an imaginative style.

POEM (4)

Pre-match coin flip to decide who bats or bowls first

TOSS (4)

Area of the body that might hold tension for a fixed earth sign

NECK (4)

Command for superuser privileges

SUDO (4)

Current CEO leading the company's golden anniversary celebrations

COOK (4)

System of interconnected power lines

GRID (4)

A famous actor or performer

STAR (4)

A ranking number from 1 to 16, though a No. 5 has historically never won the national title.

SEED (4)

Small object from which a new plant grows

SEED (4)

First name of the 2025 Finals MVP hailing from Canada.

SHAI (4)

A narrative of events or happenings.

TALE (4)

The 'Final' number of teams heading to Indianapolis [1.2]

FOUR (4)

A long, loose outer garment

ROBE (4)

Animal often associated with the logo

BULL (4)

Spherical roof structure

DOME (4)

Golden collectible that chimes satisfyingly when collected.

COIN (4)

Lavish evening event demanding strict black-tie attire

GALA (4)

Lifeblood of Egypt, if line's rearranged.

NILE (4)

Having or giving out a moderate degree of heat

WARM (4)

Canvas shelter pitched under the stars

TENT (4)

The main events and story of a film

PLOT (4)

When a car rotates uncontrollably on track

SPIN (4)

Corned protein that became an Irish-American staple in the 19th century

BEEF (4)

A piece of land that is surrounded by its own reflection

ISLE (4)

All the actors in a play

CAST (4)

Formal assessment of knowledge

EXAM (4)

Big cat's royal title

LION (4)

Feudal ruler or noble

LORD (4)

The lottery system used by states like Colorado to distribute limited tags

DRAW (4)

First name of the actress voicing the fierce ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom.

ANYA (4)

King of the gods in Greek mythology

ZEUS (4)

Eight bits, a unit of digital information

BYTE (4)

Stringed instrument that serves as the official national emblem of Ireland.

HARP (4)

Chesapeake Bay Retriever who fetched a 2026 group win

COTA (4)

First name of the Chief Technology Officer Murati

MIRA (4)

The American agency responsible for space exploration

NASA (4)

A separate composition or set of compositions by a particular composer, usually numbered

OPUS (4)

Place where crops are grown

FARM (4)

The massive, ring-shaped corporate campus that opened to employees in 2017

PARK (4)

Professional cook, often in a restaurant.

CHEF (4)

Boys' love genre, a 'yo' with an 'i' for 'ai'.

YAOI (4)

An item worn over the face during a masquerade ball or Venice festival

MASK (4)

Tart style intentionally made acidic, frequently featuring fruit additions.

SOUR (4)

Unfortunate label for a highly touted pick who underperforms.

BUST (4)

To move through water

SWIM (4)

Primal discovery, ignites warmth and light.

FIRE (4)

Evergreen tree with needles and cones

PINE (4)

Agency currently celebrating the 45th anniversary of this historic program.

NASA (4)

Most desired metal in competition

GOLD (4)

Common Unix shell

BASH (4)

To silence your microphone

MUTE (4)

Nathan returning to Broadway as Willy Loman in 2026.

LANE (4)

Chemical connection

BOND (4)

Liks backward, a luxurious fiber

SILK (4)

Professional panel that might disagree wildly with the public

JURY (4)

Tree's green solar panel

LEAF (4)

Prayerful word describing the treacherous corner of holes 11 through 13.

AMEN (4)

A long, accompanied song for a solo voice, typically in an opera or oratorio.

ARIA (4)

To assemble and modify film footage

EDIT (4)

Stacked sleeping arrangement often fought over by kids.

BUNK (4)

The vehicle of choice when settling grudges on Rainbow Road.

KART (4)

Beloved underdog defending his United States Championship.

ZAYN (4)

Tech visionary who co-founded Apple

JOBS (4)

Founder Ferrari's first name

ENZO (4)

A teething puppy's favorite destructive activity involving your shoes.

CHEW (4)

Standard sixteen-ounce serving size found in most American pubs.

PINT (4)

Graceful animal with antlers

DEER (4)

What the winning team cuts down after the championship.

NETS (4)

Piece of metal used as money

COIN (4)

Numerical ranking assigned to a team, typically from 1 to 16.

SEED (4)

Disturbance that transfers energy

WAVE (4)

A strategic tap of the bat rather than a full swing

BUNT (4)

Runs scored when the ball reaches the boundary on the ground

FOUR (4)

Starting arrangement of cars before a race

GRID (4)

Main part of a church

NAVE (4)

Green subterranean transit system.

PIPE (4)

Position near the basket

POST (4)

Energetic music genre

ROCK (4)

Product of an acid-base reaction

SALT (4)

Horizontal support in construction

BEAM (4)

Musical instruction to play a stringed instrument with the bow.

ARCO (4)

The main events of a play, novel, or movie

PLOT (4)

Wishbone-shaped titanium safety bar protecting drivers from flying debris.

HALO (4)

Folded street food staple enjoyed by the dozen.

TACO (4)

Central focus of the 2026 exhibition, explored through Naked and Anatomical chapters.

BODY (4)

The red planet

MARS (4)

A deceptive maneuver designed to hide the truth.

RUSE (4)

Essential rubber part of an F1 car

TYRE (4)

Wireless network protocol, often a target for eavesdropping

WIFI (4)

Head of the kitchen, certainly not a brief

CHEF (4)

Propel oneself through water

SWIM (4)

Underwater ridge, 'free' from above.

REEF (4)

Artist who released 'THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE.' in March 2026.

RAYE (4)

Leafy garnish essential to the signature race day cocktail.

MINT (4)

Plant that climbs or trails along the ground

VINE (4)

Underwater gastropod who communicates primarily through feline-like meows.

GARY (4)

Graceful lake bird

SWAN (4)

Citrus squeeze essential to a proper street corn or drink.

LIME (4)

Points scored in the game

RUNS (4)

Flowerless plant with feathery green fronds

FERN (4)

Poetic name for the island of Ireland, often followed by go bragh

ERIN (4)

Young male runner making up most of the starting field.

COLT (4)

Host played by William Shatner, ___ Fields

STAN (4)

An idea that spreads rapidly online, like a certain curly-haired singer on the thirtieth of April.

MEME (4)

A covering for the face, often used in ceremonies

MASK (4)

Moss-Bachrach who brings a rocky exterior to the MCU

EBON (4)

Material of the coveted throne

IRON (4)

Desire supposedly granted if you capture a fairy cobbler

WISH (4)

A group of close-knit, interrelated families

CLAN (4)

Natural underground chamber

CAVE (4)

Legendary father-son racing duo immortalized in bronze.

HOYT (4)

Airborne celebration that concludes the event

TOSS (4)

South African tribe, sounds like a 'zoo' with a 'loo'.

ZULU (4)

Trek through the wilderness

HIKE (4)

Climbing plant cones that provide the necessary bitterness to balance a brew.

HOPS (4)

Round object hit by the bat

BALL (4)

Coveted medallion awarded annually for excellence in stage performance

TONY (4)

Early, expensive 1983 personal computer named after the co-founder's daughter

LISA (4)

All-Father prayed to in the second teaser

ODIN (4)

A kick used to turn over possession of the ball downfield

PUNT (4)

Short for aerodynamic design

AERO (4)

Spanish powerhouse who secured the title in 2023.

RAHM (4)

Top covering of a building

ROOF (4)

All the actors in a production

CAST (4)

To refine a model with specific data

FINE (4)

American Theatre ___ (organization behind the Tonys)

WING (4)

What Ferraris are built to do

RACE (4)

TheBlueDevils, whoearnedthetopoverallspotinthe2026men'sbracket[1.3].

DUKE (4)

A gas, oddly, for long tale.

SAGA (4)

The bronze clad personification of battle fury

ARES (4)

Sticky carbohydrate-packed packets consumed for mid-race energy.

GELS (4)

The venom-fueled brute famously known for snapping the hero's back.

BANE (4)

The entire group of actors in a production

CAST (4)

South American empire, a central one, perhaps.

INCA (4)

Illegal delivery bowled too far from the batter to hit

WIDE (4)

A musical piece sung in a show

SONG (4)

The iconic three-pointed emblem

STAR (4)

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

NETS (4)

City that stages the Games

HOST (4)

A long poem narrating the deeds of heroic figures

EPIC (4)

Long narrative poem about heroic deeds

EPIC (4)

Geometrical kissing point of a corner's inner curb.

APEX (4)

Auric treasure guarded by a mythical sprite

GOLD (4)

A pointed summit, or a moment of greatest intensity.

PEAK (4)

Edit, perhaps, for food intake.

DIET (4)

A person who writes poems.

POET (4)

Roentgen's vision, sees right through you.

XRAY (4)

Leap in a track and field event

JUMP (4)

A 2-3 or 1-3-1 defensive scheme, rather than man-to-man

ZONE (4)

A dramatic performance

PLAY (4)

Arankingnumberfrom1to16assignedtoateambytheselectioncommittee.

SEED (4)

The empire that built the mountain city of Machu Picchu

INCA (4)

Nickname for a Night's Watch member

CROW (4)

A woodwind instrument with a double-reed mouthpiece.

OBOE (4)

A traditional story, often involving supernatural beings

MYTH (4)

A common transition effect in film

FADE (4)

An evergreen tree with needles and cones.

PINE (4)

Glowing item that grants temporary invulnerability accompanied by upbeat music.

STAR (4)

Colorful, translucent 1998 all-in-one computer that helped save the company from bankruptcy

IMAC (4)

City chosen to stage the games

HOST (4)

Green streaming platform sharing the premiere of the 2026 reunion.

HULU (4)

Prehistoric purple pet who barks and acts remarkably like a modern canine.

DINO (4)

A small, green plant that grows in dense clumps, often on rocks.

MOSS (4)

Large body of still water

LAKE (4)

Self-replicating malware that spreads across networks

WORM (4)

The main event of a Grand Prix weekend

RACE (4)

God of Thunder seen praying in the second teaser

THOR (4)

A small, devoted group, often for a niche show.

CULT (4)

A component in a transmission

GEAR (4)

Group working under a director

CREW (4)

A high-flying slam that hypes up the crowd.

DUNK (4)

A deserving team that gets surprisingly left out by the committee.

SNUB (4)

Large seaweed, needs 'help' to stand tall underwater.

KELP (4)

Short for a problem-solving process

ALGO (4)

A system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object

CULT (4)

Mischievous god returning to the big screen

LOKI (4)

The river of hatred across which souls are ferried

STYX (4)

Complex, chocolate-infused sauce hailing from the victorious state.

MOLE (4)

Small graphic on a screen

ICON (4)

The main sequence of events in a story

PLOT (4)

Part of the plant that grows underground

ROOT (4)

Unit of electrical power

WATT (4)

A linear dream or a desert mirage in the Tabuk Province.

NEOM (4)

Amphibian known for jumping

FROG (4)

Japanese martial art sport

JUDO (4)

Newfoundland dog employed as a nursemaid for the Darling children.

NANA (4)

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)

Advanced learning method, often paired with 'neural'

DEEP (4)

A champion show dog's father

SIRE (4)

Collective term for the Japanese syllabic scripts Hiragana and Katakana

KANA (4)

"So What" singer and host of Broadway's biggest night in 2026

PINK (4)

Transmission component in a race car

GEAR (4)

Sweeping formal attire that often requires assistance on the museum stairs.

GOWN (4)

Oscillation that transfers energy

WAVE (4)

Throw a line, or a group of actors.

CAST (4)

Raw facts processed by AI

DATA (4)

Unit of electric potential

VOLT (4)

Opposite of an acid

BASE (4)

A phone connection

LINE (4)

People who admire actors or movies

FANS (4)

Top metal for a winner

GOLD (4)

Thrown out a group of actors.

CAST (4)

Language of the Land of Smiles

THAI (4)

Waves breaking on the shore

SURF (4)

Burrowing bivalve, can be found 'calm' in the sand.

CLAM (4)

A story, often passed down through generations

TALE (4)

Wild cat with tufted ears and a short bobbed tail

LYNX (4)

Dark side practitioners who deal in absolutes.

SITH (4)

Squared circle where the action takes place.

RING (4)

Alkaline compound

BASE (4)

Headland extending into the sea

CAPE (4)

A sanctuary named for a holy hill

ZION (4)

Element associated with dragons

FIRE (4)

The model designed to generate realistic minute-long videos

SORA (4)

Outer layer of excitement for a lemon

ZEST (4)

A celestial body of hot gases that emits light

STAR (4)

Dye it? No, just watch what you eat.

DIET (4)

Spanish for bull, a common theme

TORO (4)

A single tone in music

NOTE (4)

Young female person

GIRL (4)

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

JUMP (4)

Part of a camera that focuses light

LENS (4)

Figure admired for courage or noble qualities.

HERO (4)

Systematic error in data or a model

BIAS (4)

Underwater barrier, often coral; for EF, it's short

REEF (4)

First name of the host conducting the in-depth anniversary interview.

ALEX (4)

Overwhelming a server with traffic from multiple sources

DDOS (4)

Padded canine feet that famously smell like corn chips.

PAWS (4)

Measured in minutes per mile, it is crucial to get this right early on.

PACE (4)

A number from 1 to 16 assigned by the selection committee

SEED (4)

Stark girl with Needle

ARYA (4)

Air-conditioned, club-like enclosure for house and techno fans.

YUMA (4)

What powers the engine

FUEL (4)

The basket itself

HOOP (4)

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

COWL (4)

Type of bowling with high speed

FAST (4)

A popular flower with thorns and fragrant petals.

ROSE (4)

Wheel edges, part of a car that goes around the edges.

RIMS (4)

Smallest unit of a chemical element

ATOM (4)

Main structural member of a ship or building

KEEL (4)

To control, as a director does a production

REIN (4)

Competitive search mission for hidden treasures

HUNT (4)

The tough outer covering of a tree trunk.

BARK (4)

A commander whose name means thunder, silenced in a Beirut strike.

RAAD (4)

Wireless network connection, informally

WIFI (4)

Speed or velocity of a fast bowler's delivery

PACE (4)

Instructions for a computer program

CODE (4)

Legendary franchise player returning to host the weekend.

CENA (4)

Russian leader who lost his crown to a red tide

TSAR (4)

Fortunate quality proverbially assigned to the Irish

LUCK (4)

A musical number in a show

SONG (4)

The vibrating part of a clarinet or saxophone

REED (4)

Job scheduler for automated tasks

CRON (4)

Large fish, 'a nut' anagram.

TUNA (4)

Initial day of a newly discovered vulnerability

ZERO (4)

Coin flip to decide who bats first

TOSS (4)

Floor-length formalwear expected at the event

GOWN (4)

Large external fuel container, famously painted white for the first two missions.

TANK (4)

A disturbance that transfers energy

WAVE (4)

In 2013, a tech giant jokingly introduced a search feature utilizing this sensory organ.

NOSE (4)

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

CAPE (4)

Small island, to a poet

ISLE (4)

Gentle golf stroke

PUTT (4)

Large, furry mammal known for hibernation

BEAR (4)

The bloodthirsty son of Zeus and Hera who loves battle

ARES (4)

To make changes to a photo

EDIT (4)

Facts and statistics collected for analysis

DATA (4)

Queen of Olympus and guardian of marriage

HERA (4)

Karl's last name, part of the luxury marque

BENZ (4)

Wielder of Mjolnir

THOR (4)

Good fortune that is famously associated with the Irish

LUCK (4)

Donkey ___, the barrel-throwing primate who might get his own spin-off.

KONG (4)

The central part, essential for stability.

CORE (4)

The main good character in a story

HERO (4)

Host city nickname for the 2026 Men's championship.

INDY (4)

Keegan-Michael Key promised some ___ cut characters in the upcoming film.

DEEP (4)

___ Yard (neighborhood hosting the waterfront celebration)

NAVY (4)

First half of the name of Herman Melville's elusive white whale.

MOBY (4)

Post-production task for a director

EDIT (4)

Type of bowling that makes the ball curve

SPIN (4)

A woodwind instrument with a double reed, known for its distinctive sound

OBOE (4)

A public performance

SHOW (4)

Material used for pottery and tablets

CLAY (4)

Intrinsic angular momentum of a particle

SPIN (4)

Outspoken star looking to put the Tribal Chief to sleep in the main event.

PUNK (4)

Free-spirited fashion aesthetic featuring crochet and flower crowns.

BOHO (4)

Virtual voice assistant that made its debut alongside the 4S model in 2011

SIRI (4)

To make changes to a photograph

EDIT (4)

The subterranean headquarters hidden deep beneath a sprawling manor.

CAVE (4)

Wireless internet connection for calls

WIFI (4)

Connection point for peripherals

PORT (4)

A male sovereign

KING (4)

Short for aerodynamics, crucial for speed

AERO (4)

King's chief advisor

HAND (4)

Decorative container often found in ancient ruins

VASE (4)

Home to the original factory

MIRA (4)

Helen who planted the first two gift trees on the northern bank.

TAFT (4)

A natural earthy material that is plastic when wet

CLAY (4)

Champion of civil rights and sports idol.

HERO (4)

To look at and comprehend the meaning of written words

READ (4)

A number indicating a franchise's playoff ranking.

SEED (4)

Ionic compound, often found in shakers

SALT (4)

Adjustable part of a car's wing

FLAP (4)

Interstellar vessel serving as the primary setting.

SHIP (4)

Bruno who collaborated with her on the record-breaking hit Die With A Smile

MARS (4)

What connects an old phone to the wall

CORD (4)

Shot from the line, unguarded

FREE (4)

Fierce Samoan enforcer in an unsanctioned war.

FATU (4)

Tableland, often flat-topped in the Southwest.

MESA (4)

Theatrical, exaggerated aesthetic that the contest is famous for

CAMP (4)

Unsolicited bulk email

SPAM (4)

The basic unit of matter

ATOM (4)

Elegantly stylish, very French for a bird sound.

CHIC (4)

Platonic allegory regarding perception and reality

CAVE (4)

Tall coniferous tree that dominates the course landscape.

PINE (4)

Nickname of the city hosting the 2026 Final Four.

INDY (4)

The city that was the center of a vast Italian empire

ROME (4)

A musical number in a movie

SONG (4)

Golden piece of currency hidden by mischievous sprites

COIN (4)

The kind of double life led by the show's main character.

DUAL (4)

Type of speculative selection list made by pundits.

MOCK (4)

Norse god with a single eye

ODIN (4)

To look at and comprehend written words

READ (4)

A short message sent digitally

TEXT (4)

Earth's natural satellite

MOON (4)

Ocean's movement, also a greeting.

WAVE (4)

The chest-rattling low frequencies dominating the dance tents.

BASS (4)

Essential hinged appliance that leaves a lasting impression.

IRON (4)

Small graphic representing an application

ICON (4)

A literal womb mate.

TWIN (4)

A team's numerical ranking heading into the playoffs.

SEED (4)

Titular masked monarch taking center stage in Phase Six

DOOM (4)

Twiggy home prepared by birds for the mating season.

NEST (4)

A team of sailors, or those behind the cameras.

CREW (4)

Command instructing a dog to lie with all four feet under them.

DOWN (4)

Period of warming weather that softens the frozen earth.

THAW (4)

German thinker who wrote the Critique of Pure Reason

KANT (4)

The southern seat where transitional forces eye a formal split.

ADEN (4)

The civilization known for its advanced calendar and temples

MAYA (4)

Solemn promise made by athletes

OATH (4)

A plant whose leaves, seeds, or flowers are used for flavoring, food, medicine, or perfume.

HERB (4)

Velvet-trimmed academic garment denoting the field of study

HOOD (4)

Substances eaten to provide energy

FOOD (4)

Defined geographical area

ZONE (4)

Systematic error in a model

BIAS (4)

A celebrated female singer

DIVA (4)

Helen who championed the planting of the saplings

TAFT (4)

A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon.

MYTH (4)

Order of peacekeepers, like the Ninth one featured in an upcoming Visions series.

JEDI (4)

Front position on the starting grid

POLE (4)

A story, especially an imaginary or incredible one.

TALE (4)

A secret plan, or the storyline of a show.

PLOT (4)

Basic unit of matter

ATOM (4)

Goddess of marriage and queen of the heavens

HERA (4)

A long distance messenger that never leaves the cell

AXON (4)

Symbol of a particular movement or era, often famous.

ICON (4)

Fungi-headed character whose voice actor teased really deep cuts for the next movie.

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Early morning period associated with springtime goddesses of light.

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The daughter that a certain Asgardian is praying to get back

LOVE (4)

Earth's axial extremity

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Type of bowling that makes the ball deviate

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The fourth planet from the sun often called the Red Planet

MARS (4)

All the actors in a film

CAST (4)

Air-conditioned indoor stage dedicated to underground house and techno

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Last name of the tomboyish detective who gets a major makeover

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Emcee of the evening, often a local celebrity

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Surname of a barrel-tossing ape who originally clashed with Jumpman.

KONG (4)

The total emptiness found in deep space

VOID (4)

An admired person, often for bravery

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A piece of writing that uses rhythmic and often rhyming language.

POEM (4)

The hot-headed god of violent warfare

ARES (4)

The state of being known by many people

FAME (4)

Fast food chain that falsely claimed to have purchased the Liberty Bell in 1996.

TACO (4)

Invisible line through the Earth that determines our relationship with the sun.

AXIS (4)

To make a subject appear closer

ZOOM (4)

Protective gear for the legs

PADS (4)

On X, a nerve fiber extension.

AXON (4)

Cairn Terrier who pulled back the curtain on a supposed wizard.

TOTO (4)

Breathing organ, a little girl's name perhaps.

GILL (4)

Death God with an apple obsession, an 'R' yuk.

RYUK (4)

Network utility to test reachability

PING (4)

A mobile phone, for short

CELL (4)

To cut neatly, or keep in shape.

TRIM (4)

Girls' love genre, a 'you' with 'ri' at the end.

YURI (4)

Hannah, bestselling author of the 2026 World Book Day book 'Bear Rescue'.

GOLD (4)

To hold a position for a picture

POSE (4)

Disturbance that propagates through space and time

WAVE (4)

The brave main character who saves the day

HERO (4)

A long, accompanied song for a solo voice, typically one in an opera or oratorio

ARIA (4)

Stan Fields asked Cheryl to describe her "perfect" version of this

DATE (4)

Game footage studied obsessively by evaluators.

TAPE (4)

The language of computers

CODE (4)

The classic intersecting pattern that traps all the delicious toppings.

GRID (4)

Curved piece of glass used to focus light

LENS (4)

The lead star's real-life mother, making an appearance in the 2026 event.

TISH (4)

Emphatic scoring play that gets the bench on its feet.

DUNK (4)

A musical composition for voice

SONG (4)

Nickname for a member of the Night's Watch

CROW (4)

Germinated and dried cereal grains that provide the fermentable sugars.

MALT (4)

A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people

MYTH (4)

A director might ___ to be different

DARE (4)

Large room or passage

HALL (4)

Whistle-worthy infraction that might lead to free throws.

FOUL (4)

Fear, oddly, a ridge of rock near the surface.

REEF (4)

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

DUKE (4)

Goddess of marriage and childbirth, wife of Zeus

HERA (4)

Later stage of software testing, often by users

BETA (4)

Canine known for howling

WOLF (4)

Long river in Egypt

NILE (4)

Edible vessel that's famously gratis once a year

CONE (4)

Turn from ice to water under the strengthening sun.

MELT (4)

Marine mammal, can 'seal' a deal with its barks.

SEAL (4)

Diagonal ribbon worn by competitors displaying their state

SASH (4)

Instruction for a dog to walk calmly right beside your leg.

HEEL (4)

Transfer of thermal energy

HEAT (4)

Unruffled state of mind before seeing red

CALM (4)

Sound indicating a phone's status

TONE (4)

High-flying, rim-rattling slam.

DUNK (4)

Greek god of war

ARES (4)

One side of a sheet of paper in a book

PAGE (4)

Substances eaten for nutrition and enjoyment, often special at festivals

FOOD (4)

A repetitive control structure

LOOP (4)

A non-flowering plant with feathery fronds.

FERN (4)

Part of the browser's name, suggesting speed

FIRE (4)

Defensive strategy covering an area

ZONE (4)

The prevailing hue of the celebrated canopy.

PINK (4)

Raised edge at the side of a track

KERB (4)

Underwater hazard for ships.

REEF (4)

Decorative band, often a window part.

SASH (4)

Golf stroke on the green

PUTT (4)

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

LAMB (4)

Loss of control causing rotation

SPIN (4)

A score of zero, which no batter wants next to their name

DUCK (4)

Star-like floating creature protected by the watcher of the cosmos.

LUMA (4)

User-friendly Linux distribution based on Ubuntu

MINT (4)

Academic leader heading a specific college

DEAN (4)

Sand hill, often found in deserts; a nud-e reversal

DUNE (4)

Facts and statistics collected together

DATA (4)

Scoring shot that reaches the boundary after bouncing

FOUR (4)

Sideways walker, often 'curb' in anagram.

CRAB (4)

The Indian spring festival known for throwing colored powders

HOLI (4)

Computer providing services to other computers

HOST (4)

Sci-fi author who loves stranding his protagonists in space.

WEIR (4)

Boarhound whose fierce name contradicts his rather cowardly nature.

FANG (4)

People in general, often referring to traditional culture

FOLK (4)

Empire that lacked the wheel but mastered the mountain road

INCA (4)

Stark son who becomes the Three-Eyed Raven

BRAN (4)

Ancient city known for its empire

ROME (4)

A tabletop for a giant in the desert

MESA (4)

A male elk, often the primary target for a trophy hunter

BULL (4)

A measure of inertia

MASS (4)

Male monarch, often ruling a kingdom.

KING (4)

Wise master whose mysterious species is shared by Din Djarin's apprentice.

YODA (4)

Tuesday or Thursday qualifying hurdle

SEMI (4)

Creature with feathers and wings

BIRD (4)

First name of the fashion designer who created the little black dress

COCO (4)

The superuser account

ROOT (4)

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

PLOW (4)

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