493 crossword clues with 5-letter answers, sourced from real Grid Genius puzzles.
“A short piece of writing on a particular subject”
ESSAY (5)
“A short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral.”
FABLE (5)
“Bird of prey with keen eyesight”
EAGLE (5)
“A dramatic work set to music”
OPERA (5)
“Messenger bird in Westeros”
RAVEN (5)
“Push or a pull”
FORCE (5)
“Written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without metrical structure.”
PROSE (5)
“Island nation co-hosting the 2026 T20 World Cup”
LANKA (5)
“The speed at which a piece of music is played”
TEMPO (5)
“A play for theater, radio, or television.”
DRAMA (5)
“Written or spoken language in its ordinary form”
PROSE (5)
“A classic game of toss and retrieve.”
FETCH (5)
“Interior compartment, small house.”
CABIN (5)
“A big 'son' of the plains, often seen near Yellowstone.”
BISON (5)
“The king who found that gold is not always a blessing”
MIDAS (5)
“Actor who shocked Vegas attendees with a bearded return”
EVANS (5)
“Soft drop of "snow" in late April”
PETAL (5)
“Marine invertebrates that build massive underwater reefs”
CORAL (5)
“Japanese animation, not a German name.”
ANIME (5)
“When a Cinderella team shockingly knocks out a heavy favorite.”
UPSET (5)
“Classic model from the 60s, often misspelled”
MUIRA (5)
“The type of independent local shop that Record Store Day aims to support.”
INDIE (5)
“Region where a force can be felt”
FIELD (5)
“All the animals of a region, a 'fun A' description.”
FAUNA (5)
“Herb that passes quickly?”
THYME (5)
“Generous Tokyo official who facilitated the 1912 botanical gift.”
OZAKI (5)
“White flower with a yellow center”
DAISY (5)
“Device for internet access”
MODEM (5)
“Relating to the Moon.”
LUNAR (5)
“Ancient Roman tongue”
LATIN (5)
“Google Maps temporarily hid this striped-shirt traveler around the globe in 2018.”
WALDO (5)
“The person drawing up the plays on the sideline whiteboard.”
COACH (5)
“A dramatic work set to music for singers and instrumentalists”
OPERA (5)
“What happens when a team wins four straight games to advance.”
SWEEP (5)
“Common building block”
BRICK (5)
“Pertaining to the sun, as in energy”
SOLAR (5)
“Dark, roasted beverage famously associated with a certain Irish brand.”
STOUT (5)
“System using radio waves to detect objects”
RADAR (5)
“Actress vanishing into the role of Sue Storm”
KIRBY (5)
“Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation”
LASER (5)
“To pierce, or the first name of the bandmate who embraced a kitchen appliance parody.”
LANCE (5)
“Watt's power, a vital part of history's engine.”
STEAM (5)
“Sporting venue”
ARENA (5)
“Ranked list of players a team wants, often preceded by 'Big'.”
BOARD (5)
“Where reserves sit during a game”
BENCH (5)
“Theleaderpacingthesidelinesanddrawingupinboundplaysonawhiteboard.”
COACH (5)
“Perfect happiness”
BLISS (5)
“Crispy pork strips that make a salty, smoky accompaniment.”
BACON (5)
“What turns around in a grand scheme?”
WHEEL (5)
“Last name of the 2024 Disney Legend who famously sang about a "Climb".”
CYRUS (5)
“A flowery substance that ignited a war of trade and addiction”
OPIUM (5)
“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)
“Hardwood playing surface where the games take place.”
COURT (5)
“Path around a celestial body”
ORBIT (5)
“Running surface”
TRACK (5)
“One who performs on stage or screen”
ACTOR (5)
“Cup-shaped bloom famously cultivated in the Netherlands.”
TULIP (5)
“River mouth's triangular secret, a small change in math”
DELTA (5)
“Sideline strategist drawing up plays on a whiteboard.”
COACH (5)
“To bring a rescue animal into your home, a major focus of National Puppy Day.”
ADOPT (5)
“Ancient invention, turns things around.”
WHEEL (5)
“Common weapon in Westeros”
SWORD (5)
“To teach a system with examples”
TRAIN (5)
“Early stage of software testing”
ALPHA (5)
“A term relating to the moon”
LUNAR (5)
“A serious play, often with intense conflict.”
DRAMA (5)
“Region where electric forces are exerted”
FIELD (5)
“Biological traits you have in common with your family.”
GENES (5)
“Roman goddess of the hearth and home”
VESTA (5)
“A long fictional story, often found in classic literature.”
NOVEL (5)
“Figure pacing the sidelines with a clipboard in hand”
COACH (5)
“Automated machine often used in factories”
ROBOT (5)
“Tokyo's monstrous eater, perhaps a ghastly ghoul.”
GHOUL (5)
“Giant robot, a mechanical marvel.”
MECHA (5)
“Dragon's fiery breath”
FLAME (5)
“Flame carried to ignite the games”
TORCH (5)
“Rhythmic movement of the body, a common festival activity”
DANCE (5)
“An autonomous entity that perceives and acts”
AGENT (5)
“Microscopic invader”
VIRUS (5)
“Unmanned flying vehicle”
DRONE (5)
“A colorful, delicate part of a flower.”
PETAL (5)
“Rum al, oddly, on a large wall.”
MURAL (5)
“Big, as in an LLM”
LARGE (5)
“Mental concepts or thoughts, central to Plato's forms”
IDEAS (5)
“Faster, optimized version of GPT-4.”
TURBO (5)
“Nation celebrated for its enduring amity with the US”
JAPAN (5)
“A man who performs a character in a play or movie”
ACTOR (5)
“A humorous imitation or parody of something serious.”
SPOOF (5)
“Defensive realignment that MLB recently restricted to boost offense”
SHIFT (5)
“Category of works, a 'gene' that's re-formed.”
GENRE (5)
“Projecting bay window”
ORIEL (5)
“Mad about a performance, perhaps.”
DRAMA (5)
“Weight of the outerwear needed on April 25th”
LIGHT (5)
“Temporary storage for frequently accessed data”
CACHE (5)
“The dead language that remains the foundation of the Romance family”
LATIN (5)
“A cold system of labor where millions were frozen out of time”
GULAG (5)
“The two canine teeth found in an elk's upper jaw, often kept as trophies”
IVORY (5)
“Supernatural enchantment possessed by the wee folk”
MAGIC (5)
“The swampy coniferous forest of high northern latitudes”
TAIGA (5)
“A systematic review of security measures”
AUDIT (5)
“Popular desktop environment”
GNOME (5)
“Lou, the former Foreigner frontman with a new album in March 2026.”
GRAMM (5)
“A burst of light used in dark conditions”
FLASH (5)
“To rest and feel at ease”
RELAX (5)
“A magical trinket, or one of the marshmallow shapes in a famous cereal”
CHARM (5)
“It can be any letter, but it won't help your tally”
BLANK (5)
“Nip given to those lacking proper festive attire”
PINCH (5)
“A machine designed to work safely alongside human colleagues”
COBOT (5)
“The viewpoint from which a photo is taken”
ANGLE (5)
“A person who performs in plays or movies”
ACTOR (5)
“Tech titan exclusively streaming the 2026 US race action.”
APPLE (5)
“Green sauce for pasta, a pest O, strangely”
PESTO (5)
“Easily spooked but loyal companion wearing green overalls.”
LUIGI (5)
“The main woody stem of a tree.”
TRUNK (5)
“Gaelic language of the Emerald Isle”
IRISH (5)
“The Western broker aiming for a second phase in Gaza while striking the East.”
TRUMP (5)
“Month in 2026 when the animated plumber returns to the big screen.”
APRIL (5)
“A large natural stream, re-IV-er, flows through many parks.”
RIVER (5)
“A woodwind instrument with a high-pitched sound, played by blowing across a hole”
FLUTE (5)
“An account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment.”
STORY (5)
“Tidal spot that serves as a reflecting pool for thousands of trees.”
BASIN (5)
“First word of a famous High Valyrian saying”
VALAR (5)
“Gentle giant with a limited vocabulary”
HODOR (5)
“Striped African equid”
ZEBRA (5)
“Exclusive adjective describing the round of eight.”
ELITE (5)
“Rough wool fabric, a mischievous act might be a wee'd.”
TWEED (5)
“Infrastructure often used to deploy AI models.”
CLOUD (5)
“Plunge into a forward step.”
LUNGE (5)
“To verify accuracy or condition”
CHECK (5)
“Late-night Saturday church service preceding the main celebration”
VIGIL (5)
“Rate at which work is done”
POWER (5)
“Facial expression mentioned in her massive 2024 duet”
SMILE (5)
“Engine component boosting power”
TURBO (5)
“Iconic Ferrari color, Italian for red”
ROSSO (5)
“The main subject or idea in a book”
THEME (5)
“Dismissal when a fielder grabs the ball”
CATCH (5)
“Green-clad brother who will undoubtedly return for the 2026 adventure.”
LUIGI (5)
“Masked luchador looking to climb high in a multi-man bout.”
PENTA (5)
“The primary official language of India written in Devanagari script”
HINDI (5)
“A person who performs in plays or films”
ACTOR (5)
“A quick four-game victory that brings out the brooms.”
SWEEP (5)
“A naval unit like the Kurdistan, targeted in Bandar Abbas.”
ASSET (5)
“Start a tennis game”
SERVE (5)
“Swiss resort town where Trump recently delivered a "controversial" speech.”
DAVOS (5)
“Extended fabric trailing behind a dress, sometimes spanning the entire width of the red carpet.”
TRAIN (5)
“Color of nature and the aura of the second sign”
GREEN (5)
“It's kneaded for bread, also slang for cash”
DOUGH (5)
“Category, a green 're' arrangement.”
GENRE (5)
“Utensil required if you opt for a cup instead of a crispy holder”
SPOON (5)
“A short story that teaches a moral lesson often with animals”
FABLE (5)
“Mechanism to stop, a break from speed.”
BRAKE (5)
“Italian writer who took readers on a tour of the Inferno.”
DANTE (5)
“The famous dwarf planet once considered the ninth planet”
PLUTO (5)
“Direct the car's movement”
STEER (5)
“"The Big ____" (Nickname coined for the tournament).”
DANCE (5)
“Large body of saltwater”
OCEAN (5)
“Automated machine”
ROBOT (5)
“Software update designed to fix bugs or improve security”
PATCH (5)
“French word for the sandy shore where open-air nighttime movies are shown”
PLAGE (5)
“Martini-drinking, Prius-driving canine resident of Quahog.”
BRIAN (5)
“Area protected from direct sunlight”
SHADE (5)
“2026 play starring John Lithgow.”
GIANT (5)
“100 of these are found in a standard English set”
TILES (5)
“Dramatic musical work”
OPERA (5)
“Simple photosynthetic organisms”
ALGAE (5)
“Storage compartment in the rear of the car”
TRUNK (5)
“A large meal typically held to celebrate a special occasion”
FEAST (5)
“David Auburn play revived in 2026 starring Don Cheadle.”
PROOF (5)
“The official language of Cambodia with a very large alphabet”
KHMER (5)
“Sounds produced by instruments or voices, often heard at festivals”
MUSIC (5)
“Another highly extensible text editor”
EMACS (5)
“A repeated rhythmic phrase or song”
CHANT (5)
“Another word for a picture or photograph”
IMAGE (5)
“The main artery that carries blood away from the heart”
AORTA (5)
“Tall, slender structure”
TOWER (5)
“Female entrant in the races.”
FILLY (5)
“A part of an act in a play”
SCENE (5)
“Irish star ready to settle bad blood with his former protege.”
BALOR (5)
“The plot or narrative of a film”
STORY (5)
“DJ known for mind-bending visuals during his midnight set.”
ANYMA (5)
“The plot of a movie”
STORY (5)
“Connects to the internet”
MODEM (5)
“A mischievous practical joke played on an unsuspecting friend.”
PRANK (5)
“To remove errors from software”
DEBUG (5)
“What is being photographed”
SCENE (5)
“A fierce, often local rivalry match between two familiar clubs.”
DERBY (5)
“Animated art, seen in a mine, perhaps.”
ANIME (5)
“A realm that promised a millennium but delivered a decade of ruin”
REICH (5)
“Adjective for the sixteen teams that survive the first weekend”
SWEET (5)
“Lowest point, 'ran id' low (anag)”
NADIR (5)
“First name of the shield-wielding hero seen holding a baby in the first teaser”
STEVE (5)
“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)
“Boost for an engine, about to run backwards.”
TURBO (5)
“The individual sheets of paper in a book.”
PAGES (5)
“A ribbon of syrup woven throughout the tub”
SWIRL (5)
“Pop rock trio of Kevin, Joe, and Nick.”
JONAS (5)
“One of the elder gods”
TITAN (5)
“Peace prize Trump didn't receive, leading to a Greenland demand.”
NOBEL (5)
“Objects used by actors on stage”
PROPS (5)
“The absolute worst-case scenario for a player's development.”
FLOOR (5)
“A book for holding photographs”
ALBUM (5)
“Pointing device for a computer”
MOUSE (5)
“Land by the sea.”
SHORE (5)
“A woolly wanderer saying goodbye to its son”
BISON (5)
“Tennis legend Williams who co-chaired the 2026 gala”
VENUS (5)
“Device emitting coherent light through optical amplification”
LASER (5)
“A long fictional story, often found in a book”
NOVEL (5)
“Bloom found in the bakery, often white”
FLOUR (5)
“Popular animated pig with a special 'One Big Family' book for 2026 World Book Day.”
PEPPA (5)
“The month when everyone suddenly claims a bit of Irish ancestry.”
MARCH (5)
“What oxyphenbutazone can maximize if played perfectly”
SCORE (5)
“Streaming service that evolved from iTunes, offering millions of songs to subscribers”
MUSIC (5)
“A filmmaker's first outing, eligible for a specific golden prize”
DEBUT (5)
“Annoyingly rough, like cheese treatment”
GRATE (5)
“A dramatic work in one or more acts, set to music for singers and instrumentalists”
OPERA (5)
“A single part of a movie that takes place in one location”
SCENE (5)
“New countdown device that dramatically sped up the pace of play”
CLOCK (5)
“Tragic family name at the center of a major 2026 revival.”
LOMAN (5)
“A seasoning, or the British Girl Power group that paved the way for late nineties pop.”
SPICE (5)
“Total number of runs made”
SCORE (5)
“Smooth Fox Terrier who won his group in 2026”
WAGER (5)
“Fertile spot in a desert”
OASIS (5)
“The low-cost combat drone making its debut in the Iranian theater.”
LUCAS (5)
“Commemorative addition to MLB caps worn during the celebration.”
PATCH (5)
“The guiding concept for the night's dress code, setting the tone for every outfit.”
THEME (5)
“Joseph who flames on for the upcoming ensemble epic”
QUINN (5)
“Milan-based luxury brand known for its distinctive red carpet looks”
PRADA (5)
“The slow and silent approach made once an elk has been spotted”
STALK (5)
“What drinkers try to do to the 'G' in a viral 2026 stout-chugging challenge”
SPLIT (5)
“Steps for changing floors”
STAIR (5)
“The edges of a picture”
FRAME (5)
“Sara co-starring in the stage adaptation of "Schmigadoon!".”
CHASE (5)
“Wakandan king who meets a rock-skinned hero”
MBAKU (5)
“A motor that provides precise control of angular position”
SERVO (5)
“Footwear brand featuring a 'Disney Classic Characters Collection'.”
CROCS (5)
“Settlers who originally brought the 'wafel' to the Americas.”
DUTCH (5)
“Dark, hearty style of beer poured heavily on the 17th”
STOUT (5)
“To deduce or conclude information from evidence”
INFER (5)
“A large meal, often part of a celebration”
FEAST (5)
“A stringed instrument of the violin family, larger than a viola.”
CELLO (5)
“The reasoning principles used in robotic decision making”
LOGIC (5)
“An excessive indulgence, often with a remote control.”
BINGE (5)
“Thetastyadjectiveusedtodescribetheroundofsixteen.”
SWEET (5)
“Specific location for an event”
VENUE (5)
“State where the Miss United States competition is held in the movie”
TEXAS (5)
“Helpful staff member who hands out programs and finds your seat”
USHER (5)
“Trump's word for recent events in Minneapolis.”
CHAOS (5)
“Yukio who famously donated a forest of goodwill”
OZAKI (5)
“Where substitutes wait”
BENCH (5)
“Microscopic fungi responsible for turning sweet liquid into a spirited drink.”
YEAST (5)
“Where actors perform”
STAGE (5)
“R. A. V. O. Y. Female reproductive gland.”
OVARY (5)
“King with a touch that turned everything to gold”
MIDAS (5)
“Legendary king of Crete”
MINOS (5)
“Doberman Pinscher crowned the 2026 Best in Show winner”
PENNY (5)
“The Mexican icon who painted her own reality through pain”
FRIDA (5)
“Inventor known for his work with alternating current”
TESLA (5)
“Hue you better wear to avoid becoming a target for pinching”
GREEN (5)
“Giant Schnauzer who captured the 2025 Best in Show title”
MONTY (5)
“San Antonio team back in the mix thanks to a French phenom.”
SPURS (5)
“Quickness of a browser”
SPEED (5)
“Plant-based eater who can still enjoy sunflower or oat milk options”
VEGAN (5)
“A category of artistic composition, like fantasy or mystery”
GENRE (5)
“Marine invertebrate, forms reefs”
CORAL (5)
“The memorable line celebrated every year by fans of the 2000 comedy”
QUOTE (5)
“Legless reptile”
SNAKE (5)
“What Rocky is to Ryland, and vice versa.”
ALIEN (5)
“The distance to a target, often measured by a laser before taking a shot”
RANGE (5)
“The words of a song”
LYRIC (5)
“Crumbly British baked good traditionally served with clotted cream.”
SCONE (5)
“House ruling the North, known for honor”
STARK (5)
“A lonely hill that sounds like it has a reservation”
BUTTE (5)
“The hue worn by nearly 80 percent of celebrants in 2026 to avoid getting pinched”
GREEN (5)
“Danny, directed "Slumdog Millionaire"”
BOYLE (5)
“Trailblazing competitor seeking the Women's Intercontinental prize.”
LYNCH (5)
“Putting surface notoriously slick and heavily contoured at this venue.”
GREEN (5)
“Bird known as a classic harbinger of spring, often spotted pulling worms from the thawing ground.”
ROBIN (5)
“Crispy, smoky strips that provide a savory crunch.”
BACON (5)
“A garment worn by women or girls”
DRESS (5)
“The brow that launched a thousand self portraits”
KHALO (5)
“Planet setting of Galaxy's Edge, welcoming original trilogy characters in a 2026 expansion.”
BATUU (5)
“Serbian center orchestrating Denver's offensive attack.”
JOKIC (5)
“What you do when you work hard, or a close-fitting garment.”
SWEAT (5)
“The six staggered start groups implemented for the 2026 race.”
WAVES (5)
“Marconi's wireless wonder, a broadcast from within.”
RADIO (5)
“Wand-waving advisor who uses magic to assist the reptilian king.”
KAMEK (5)
“Evaluator searching the college ranks for the next big star.”
SCOUT (5)
“A tiny dot that makes up a digital image”
PIXEL (5)
“Tree with thin papery white bark”
BIRCH (5)
“The iconic museum staircase that serves as fashion's ultimate stage.”
STEPS (5)
“Collection of maps, or a large protein”
ATLAS (5)
“Award many directors aspire to win”
OSCAR (5)
“Public square in ancient Roman cities”
FORUM (5)
“Curved path of a celestial body”
ORBIT (5)
“Creator of the "Star Wars" universe”
LUCAS (5)
“Trusty reptilian steed with a penchant for swallowing enemies whole.”
YOSHI (5)
“Old Viking tongue”
NORSE (5)
“Golden Retriever who grew up alongside the Tanner sisters in San Francisco.”
COMET (5)
“Spiky succulent responsible for the party's signature liquor.”
AGAVE (5)
“To speed up, informally”
ACCEL (5)
“Objects used on stage by actors”
PROPS (5)
“Full-court defensive tactic”
PRESS (5)
“A group of people with common ancestry and culture”
TRIBE (5)
“Sticky powder kept in a small bag behind the rubber”
ROSIN (5)
“Small wooden pieces resting on top of the stumps”
BAILS (5)
“Female nature spirit”
NYMPH (5)
“Mystical force, a trick of the light, 'I' 'cam' 'g'.”
MAGIC (5)
“Software environment running on the company's desktop and laptop computers”
MACOS (5)
“The94-foothardwoodfloorwherethedramatictournamentgamesareplayed.”
COURT (5)
“Device for coherent light emission”
LASER (5)
“A wet spot in a dry argument”
OASIS (5)
“Informal term for the sport taking over TVs every March”
HOOPS (5)
“Remote servers for data storage”
CLOUD (5)
“Gracie's official job title at the Bureau”
AGENT (5)
“The only world known to support life”
EARTH (5)
“A term relating to the sun”
SOLAR (5)
“International multi-sport event”
GAMES (5)
“Infectious agent that can only replicate inside living cells”
VIRUS (5)
“Rose's defense mechanism”
THORN (5)
“Actressreturningtoherteen-idolrootsforahighlyanticipated2026special[1.1].”
MILEY (5)
“Diluc, when clear and coherent, describes dreams sometimes.”
LUCID (5)
“Wherethesubstitutesanxiouslywaittobecalledintothegame.”
BENCH (5)
“The voucher exchanged by children for a free World Book Day read.”
TOKEN (5)
“Malicious program that replicates itself”
VIRUS (5)
“Any competitive activity”
SPORT (5)
“Symbolic fire of the games”
FLAME (5)
“Lure of the sea, often with song”
SIREN (5)
“Brioche-based mixture used for heavier varieties instead of a liquid pour.”
DOUGH (5)
“Playing area for tennis or basketball”
COURT (5)
“A part of an act in a play during which the action takes place in a single location.”
SCENE (5)
“Flame carried at the opening ceremony”
TORCH (5)
“Ancient Celtic alphabet where letters are formed by lines on a central seam.”
OGHAM (5)
“Where the game is played”
COURT (5)
“The month when millions suddenly claim a bit of Celtic heritage”
MARCH (5)
“A large stringed instrument of the violin family, played between the legs”
CELLO (5)
“Decadent brownie pieces found in the Half Baked mixture”
FUDGE (5)
“Lank P, perhaps, for a core exercise.”
PLANK (5)
“Force-sensitive apprentice to Din Djarin, returning to the big screen in May 2026.”
GROGU (5)
“Break taken during a long match”
LUNCH (5)
“The mode that allows for real-time spoken interaction”
VOICE (5)
“Spherical model of Earth”
GLOBE (5)
“Essential element for taking any photo”
LIGHT (5)
“To try and reach a target score”
CHASE (5)
“Ancient Greek poet credited with 'The Iliad'.”
HOMER (5)
“Plastic green shreds used to line the bottom of treat carriers”
GRASS (5)
“Designation like C, E, or S for different models”
CLASS (5)
“Retail giant whose executive propelled the game's sales in 1952”
MACYS (5)
“Cold War musical getting a 2026 revival.”
CHESS (5)
“The eight teams one win away from the Final Four.”
ELITE (5)
“A piece of data processed by a language model”
TOKEN (5)
“The words that make up a song”
LYRIC (5)
“A large, elaborate meal”
FEAST (5)
“Realm of the Starks”
NORTH (5)
“A category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, marked by a particular style.”
GENRE (5)
“Eccentric chocolate factory owner from Roald Dahl's beloved tale.”
WONKA (5)
“"Bridesmaids" star Rose, nominated for her role in "Fallen Angels"”
BYRNE (5)
“Points accumulated in a game”
SCORE (5)
“The ultimate racing achievement requires winning the Triple ___.”
CROWN (5)
“To develop a model using data”
TRAIN (5)
“A part of a play or film where the action happens in one place”
SCENE (5)
“Steadfastly devoted to friends and partners”
LOYAL (5)
“Relating to or denoting the sun”
SOLAR (5)
“Fencer's thrust”
LUNGE (5)
“Floral headpiece that became a quintessential festival fashion staple”
CROWN (5)
“Golden statuette she took home in 2019”
OSCAR (5)
“What tourists hope is at its absolute "peak"”
BLOOM (5)
“Fictional spouse, what 'I' often 'fu' for a beloved character.”
WAIFU (5)
“Peaceful bond rooted in a century-old gesture”
AMITY (5)
“Period of style, beginning with a poet”
EPOCH (5)
“Sturdy cotton twill, often associated with blue jeans.”
DENIM (5)
“A small celestial body, like Pluto”
DWARF (5)
“Word following magna or summa”
LAUDE (5)
“A flat topographical feature on a steep slope where elk frequently bed down”
BENCH (5)
“The billionaire identity hiding beneath the cowl.”
BRUCE (5)
“Dramatic trailing portion of a dress that sweeps the floor”
TRAIN (5)
“Prize for a top athlete”
MEDAL (5)
“The basic acid of a building block”
AMINO (5)
“Tiny infectious agent”
VIRUS (5)
“Path for a backcountry trek”
TRAIL (5)
“Words that have the same ending sound”
RHYME (5)
“What you hear in a movie”
SOUND (5)
“Adds flavor, or a bit of zest to life”
SPICE (5)
“Jessie Buckley stars in this 2026 film as a reanimated companion.”
BRIDE (5)
“Futuristic family dog who famously runs on a suspended treadmill.”
ASTRO (5)
“A small island found within the pancreas”
ISLET (5)
“A series of notes arranged in ascending or descending order of pitch”
SCALE (5)
“Leader of the Argonauts on a quest for gold”
JASON (5)
“Woman whose abduction started the Trojan War”
HELEN (5)
“The sideline strategist drawing up the crucial plays.”
COACH (5)
“Triangular part of a wall under a sloping roof”
GABLE (5)
“Person who resists authority or convention.”
REBEL (5)
“Catchy moniker for San Antonio's towering young superstar.”
WEMBY (5)
“Desired outcome of powerful engines”
SPEED (5)
“Elevated platform where the magic happens”
STAGE (5)
“Underground rock that is just venting its frustration”
MAGMA (5)
“Two-door vehicle, up close, perhaps.”
COUPE (5)
“A small type of planet, like Pluto”
DWARF (5)
“A nun's attire, or a usual practice”
HABIT (5)
“Afghan hound who ruled her group in 2026”
ZAIDA (5)
“Gymnastics apparatus or a pole event”
VAULT (5)
“Golf great whose name graces the stone bridge crossing to the 12th green.”
HOGAN (5)
“Evaluated on a scale”
RATED (5)
“Demonic entity, a 'live' one with a twist.”
DEVIL (5)
“Award for a winner”
MEDAL (5)
“Set of six balls bowled by one player”
OVERS (5)
“Plant tissue that transports water and nutrients from the roots”
XYLEM (5)
“Swiss city where JJ took the 2025 crown”
BASEL (5)
“Rhythmic movement often part of celebrations”
DANCE (5)
“Broadway soprano Kelli, a 2026 nominee for "Fallen Angels"”
OHARA (5)
“Vast expanse of sea.”
OCEAN (5)
“Second rock from the sun, serving as a breeding ground for space microbes.”
VENUS (5)
“Take the ball from an opponent”
STEAL (5)
“A dead body preserved by ancient Egyptian methods”
MUMMY (5)
“Central strip of the field”
PITCH (5)
“Person who performs in a play”
ACTOR (5)
“Rocket Man singer with flamboyant glasses”
ELTON (5)
“A graphic tale from the East, a grass type perhaps?”
MANGA (5)
“The golden statuette awarded for excellence in film”
OSCAR (5)
“A serious play or show”
DRAMA (5)
“Swedish pop auteur with her ninth studio record, 'Sexistential', in March 2026.”
ROBYN (5)
“A long fictional story written in prose”
NOVEL (5)
“Reanimated corpse, a servant of the Night King”
WIGHT (5)
“Sunny Florida host city selected for the 2026 tournament's third-place match.”
MIAMI (5)
“A person who poses for photographs”
MODEL (5)
“Traditional cow-derived base that some customers avoid”
DAIRY (5)
“Giant robot suit, 'ahem' with a mechanical twist.”
MECHA (5)
“Flat-topped hills, often isolated; same as MASE, reversed”
MESAS (5)
“The physical medium celebrated every April, affectionately referred to as wax [1.1].”
VINYL (5)
“Systematic reasoning used in programming”
LOGIC (5)
“Monarch of the Mushroom Kingdom, recently revealed as a long-lost sibling in the 2026 film.”
PEACH (5)
“A decorated platform built on a vehicle for a parade”
FLOAT (5)
“Fashion house she married into on screen in a 2021 drama”
GUCCI (5)
“First name of the country singer who played the TV dad.”
BILLY (5)
“See 'la' in a relaxed support.”
EASEL (5)
“Preserved body from ancient Egypt”
MUMMY (5)
“A book for storing photographs”
ALBUM (5)
“What you do with a car”
DRIVE (5)
“A haven in the desert; it's so hot, I say, confused”
OASIS (5)
“The curved path of a celestial object around a star or planet”
ORBIT (5)
“Element shared with Virgo and Capricorn”
EARTH (5)
“Shot close to the basket”
LAYUP (5)
“The magic number of pieces you draw at the start”
SEVEN (5)
“Mythical creature whose singing lures sailors to their doom”
SIREN (5)
“Tiny crustacean, often found in an 'ill' state when eaten by whales.”
KRILL (5)
“The divine reason implicit in the cosmos”
LOGOS (5)
“Temporary storage for web files”
CACHE (5)
“Interior space for driver and passenger”
CABIN (5)
“One of India's official languages”
HINDI (5)
“A large open area used for gladiator fights”
ARENA (5)
“Sharp point on a plant stem”
THORN (5)
“Tree known for its syrup and lobed leaves”
MAPLE (5)
“Fanatic, often found with a collection, not a 'U' that's out of place.”
OTAKU (5)
“Elevated platform for a brief, highly-photographed walk”
STAGE (5)
“An alphabetical list of names or subjects at the back of a book”
INDEX (5)
“Rare two-under-par score that can ignite a dramatic back-nine charge.”
EAGLE (5)
“To adjust a camera for a clear image”
FOCUS (5)
“The leaves of a book, magazine, or newspaper.”
PAGES (5)
“Veteran commander of the STS-1 mission.”
YOUNG (5)
“Land next to the sea”
COAST (5)
“A sharp, pointed projection on the stem of some plants.”
THORN (5)
“Having a sound basis in logic or fact”
VALID (5)
“Greedy, yellow-clad rival that Jack Black wants Pedro Pascal to voice.”
WARIO (5)
“What fans call getting first-round talent in the fourth round.”
STEAL (5)
“High-performance web server, pronounced "engine-x"”
NGINX (5)
“Giant beast, as if 'kai' is 'ju' for 'kaiju'.”
KAIJU (5)
“Gastropod with a shell”
SNAIL (5)
“Adjective for the sixteen remaining squads in the regional semifinals.”
SWEET (5)
“Clear liquid for drinking”
WATER (5)
“Author of The Republic and founder of the Academy”
PLATO (5)
“Artisanal approach to brewing that has exploded in popularity over recent decades.”
CRAFT (5)
“A path that follows the scent of the feet”
TRAIL (5)
“A trained AI system, like GPT.”
MODEL (5)
“Common fruit tree found in orchards”
APPLE (5)
“The fifth element of flavor”
UMAMI (5)
“A medieval association of craftsmen or merchants”
GUILD (5)
“Cornerstone of a building”
QUOIN (5)
“The iconic high-pitched scream of a bull heard most often during the September rut”
BUGLE (5)
“Kind of basin that serves as a hotspot for flora fans”
TIDAL (5)
“The protagonist's loyal best friend who shared her massive secret.”
LILLY (5)
“Irish slang for fun, gossip, and a thoroughly good time at the pub.”
CRAIC (5)
“Predatory fish, a 'dark' presence in the depths.”
SHARK (5)
“Freedom from disturbance”
PEACE (5)
“The Big ___ is a popular moniker for the NCAA tournament.”
DANCE (5)
“Customizable visual style for the browser”
THEME (5)
“The written form of a musical composition.”
SCORE (5)
“Principles of reasoning, fundamental to computing”
LOGIC (5)
“To cut into a shape”
CARVE (5)
“Young scholar eagerly absorbing new information”
PUPIL (5)
“A large meal, typically a celebratory one”
FEAST (5)
“Gloomy ruler of the silent realm below”
HADES (5)
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