1,224 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)
“Marine invertebrates that build massive underwater reefs”
CORAL (5)
“Relating to the Moon.”
LUNAR (5)
“Bird of prey with keen eyesight”
EAGLE (5)
“Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation”
LASER (5)
“The hottest planet in our solar system”
VENUS (5)
“Huge body of salt water covering most of Earth”
OCEAN (5)
“A dramatic work set to music”
OPERA (5)
“The vast empty area beyond Earths atmosphere”
SPACE (5)
“A flower with a yellow center and white petals”
DAISY (5)
“Messenger bird in Westeros”
RAVEN (5)
“A single part of a movie that takes place in one location”
SCENE (5)
“Push or a pull”
FORCE (5)
“A claim that one was elsewhere when a crime occurred”
ALIBI (5)
“Written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without metrical structure.”
PROSE (5)
“A dried seed or bark used to add flavor to food”
SPICE (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)
“A sour yellow citrus fruit”
LEMON (5)
“The golden statuette awarded for excellence in film”
OSCAR (5)
“An action that is against the law”
CRIME (5)
“The curved path of a satellite around a planet”
ORBIT (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)
“The classical language origin for words ending in '-tion'.”
LATIN (5)
“To cook food over an open flame or charcoal”
GRILL (5)
“Colorful neck ropes that show off your extracurricular bragging rights”
CORDS (5)
“Actor who shocked Vegas attendees with a bearded return”
EVANS (5)
“A common synonym for swift”
RAPID (5)
“Hot water vapor rising into the air”
STEAM (5)
“Soft drop of "snow" in late April”
PETAL (5)
“A circular path used for running races”
TRACK (5)
“Software update designed to fix a security vulnerability”
PATCH (5)
“Japanese animation, not a German name.”
ANIME (5)
“To say numbers in order, often used before learning to multiply”
COUNT (5)
“When a Cinderella team shockingly knocks out a heavy favorite.”
UPSET (5)
“Classic model from the 60s, often misspelled”
MUIRA (5)
“Ring-shaped coral reef or island surrounding a lagoon”
ATOLL (5)
“The mist or stream exiting the nozzle”
SPRAY (5)
“Elevated area where the musicians perform.”
STAGE (5)
“The type of independent local shop that Record Store Day aims to support.”
INDIE (5)
“Infraction for shooting the rubber down the entire length of the ice”
ICING (5)
“The middle child who is an avid researcher and reader”
KLAUS (5)
“Fully grown stage of an animal's life cycle”
ADULT (5)
“Strong metal made mostly of iron that magnets can attract”
STEEL (5)
“A dramatic work set to music for singers and orchestra”
OPERA (5)
“Region where a force can be felt”
FIELD (5)
“A device that connects a home network to the internet”
MODEM (5)
“An autonomous entity that acts upon its environment”
AGENT (5)
“All the animals of a region, a 'fun A' description.”
FAUNA (5)
“A fiber that sends signals to the brain”
NERVE (5)
“Sounds like flower, but you use it to bake bread”
FLOUR (5)
“Word used between two numbers being multiplied, like three ___ four”
TIMES (5)
“The fresh green herb that provides a pop of color on a classic pie.”
BASIL (5)
“The large flaring superior bone of the hip”
ILIUM (5)
“Herb that passes quickly?”
THYME (5)
“Direction a compass needle points toward”
NORTH (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)
“The rectangular grass field where a match is played”
PITCH (5)
“The study of correct reasoning and valid arguments”
LOGIC (5)
“Ancient Roman tongue”
LATIN (5)
“The fruit-named multimedia corporation founded by the band in 1968.”
APPLE (5)
“System using radio waves to detect distant objects”
RADAR (5)
“Google Maps temporarily hid this striped-shirt traveler around the globe in 2018.”
WALDO (5)
“The largest mammal living in the sea”
WHALE (5)
“The person drawing up the plays on the sideline whiteboard.”
COACH (5)
“The part of the land adjoining or near the ocean”
COAST (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)
“A specific category of music or film”
GENRE (5)
“The coin-named lane immortalized in a nostalgic 1967 hit.”
PENNY (5)
“The capital and largest city of Japan”
TOKYO (5)
“A song title that shares a name with a 1950s fashion icon”
STYLE (5)
“Another word for a picture or visual representation”
IMAGE (5)
“French word for beach”
PLAGE (5)
“Common building block”
BRICK (5)
“What she says it is not in a song about a messy breakup”
FAULT (5)
“Pertaining to the sun, as in energy”
SOLAR (5)
“Hardware used for storing digital information”
DRIVE (5)
“Private conversations to get to know someone”
CHATS (5)
“Dark, roasted beverage famously associated with a certain Irish brand.”
STOUT (5)
“System using radio waves to detect objects”
RADAR (5)
“The unpredictable mathematical theory championed by a certain eccentric doctor”
CHAOS (5)
“The Master of the Universe getting a massive live-action summer reboot”
HEMAN (5)
“The helmet shield that drivers peel tear-offs from.”
VISOR (5)
“Actress vanishing into the role of Sue Storm”
KIRBY (5)
“Grated cooking surface used for outdoor cooking.”
GRILL (5)
“A common plot device in the story A Retrieved Reformation”
ALIBI (5)
“A basic unit of text such as a word or subword for an LLM”
TOKEN (5)
“The last name of the singer who wrote the album Speak Now”
SWIFT (5)
“What she does to an ex on social media to stop the spiral”
BLOCK (5)
“Symbols used to show a review score”
STARS (5)
“To pierce, or the first name of the bandmate who embraced a kitchen appliance parody.”
LANCE (5)
“A crisp round fruit that can be red or green”
APPLE (5)
“Watt's power, a vital part of history's engine.”
STEAM (5)
“Skeletal division of the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage”
AXIAL (5)
“Contest won by claiming the required number of sets.”
MATCH (5)
“Dedicated fan who might spend all their time at Akihabara”
OTAKU (5)
“Sporting venue”
ARENA (5)
“The punctuation mark used to show a short pause in a sentence”
COMMA (5)
“Ranked list of players a team wants, often preceded by 'Big'.”
BOARD (5)
“Where reserves sit during a game”
BENCH (5)
“The unseen one who governs the underworld”
HADES (5)
“Stringed instrument prominently featured on Norwegian Wood.”
SITAR (5)
“Comedian who brings the leading space ranger to life.”
ALLEN (5)
“The sparkly accessory that made Amy Farrah Fowler lose her mind with joy”
TIARA (5)
“Theleaderpacingthesidelinesanddrawingupinboundplaysonawhiteboard.”
COACH (5)
“Perfect happiness”
BLISS (5)
“The state of harmony Abigail sought to maintain by intervening”
PEACE (5)
“Traditional Italian noodle dish”
PASTA (5)
“Sounds like isle, but it's a walkway between rows of seats”
AISLE (5)
“Symbols used to show a high rating”
STARS (5)
“A section of a rocket that falls away during flight”
STAGE (5)
“Thrilling, extended exchange of groundstrokes.”
RALLY (5)
“A group of people who sing together”
CHOIR (5)
“Words that end with the same sound, like cat and hat”
RHYME (5)
“Soft round flat topped hat often linked to France”
BERET (5)
“Elected official who leads a city or town's government”
MAYOR (5)
“Crispy pork strips that make a salty, smoky accompaniment.”
BACON (5)
“What turns around in a grand scheme?”
WHEEL (5)
“A single line of poetry”
VERSE (5)
“Last name of the 2024 Disney Legend who famously sang about a "Climb".”
CYRUS (5)
“Word for the numerator and denominator considered as a pair”
TERMS (5)
“Crucial movement technique mastered by specialists on this slippery surface.”
SLIDE (5)
“A flowery substance that ignited a war of trade and addiction”
OPIUM (5)
“The central plaza where public business was conducted”
FORUM (5)
“Metal money used for trade throughout the provinces”
COINS (5)
“A locomotive way to prepare for a marathon”
TRAIN (5)
“Source of local static and morning shows between towns.”
RADIO (5)
“To break out of an egg”
HATCH (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 detect physical input like touch or light”
SENSE (5)
“To teach an AI with data”
TRAIN (5)
“Japanese dish made with vinegared rice and raw fish”
SUSHI (5)
“The bald bird of prey chosen as America's national emblem.”
EAGLE (5)
“Hardwood playing surface where the games take place.”
COURT (5)
“The number of chances a player has before losing”
LIVES (5)
“The most common adhesive material used for making decals”
VINYL (5)
“Path around a celestial body”
ORBIT (5)
“Messages distributed by electronic means from one user to another”
EMAIL (5)
“The round-robin stage before the knockout rounds begin”
GROUP (5)
“The central religious text of Islam”
KORAN (5)
“Running surface”
TRACK (5)
“Animated patriarch who frequents Moe's Tavern.”
HOMER (5)
“One who performs on stage or screen”
ACTOR (5)
“The time of day when most of the lyrics in Good Riddance take place”
NIGHT (5)
“Cup-shaped bloom famously cultivated in the Netherlands.”
TULIP (5)
“Physical contact mentioned in the song Close To You”
TOUCH (5)
“Seeing with echoes in the dark”
RADAR (5)
“River mouth's triangular secret, a small change in math”
DELTA (5)
“Sideline strategist drawing up plays on a whiteboard.”
COACH (5)
“The king whose touch turned everything into gold”
MIDAS (5)
“A crunchy red or green fruit often used in pies”
APPLE (5)
“Relating to the eyes or the sense of vision”
OPTIC (5)
“A unit of liquid volume equal to two pints”
QUART (5)
“To bring a rescue animal into your home, a major focus of National Puppy Day.”
ADOPT (5)
“Online storage for files instead of a local drive”
CLOUD (5)
“Majestic bird soaring near cliffs”
EAGLE (5)
“Victor Wembanyama's squad that stunned OKC in Game 1 of the '26 West Finals.”
SPURS (5)
“Inventor known for his work on alternating current electricity”
TESLA (5)
“Ancient invention, turns things around.”
WHEEL (5)
“A device that connects your home network to the internet”
MODEM (5)
“An arched brick or stone ceiling or roof”
VAULT (5)
“Simple machine that pivots on a fixed point to lift loads”
LEVER (5)
“Common weapon in Westeros”
SWORD (5)
“To teach a system with examples”
TRAIN (5)
“Striped predator nicknamed the garbage can of the sea”
TIGER (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)
“A machine programmed to carry out actions automatically”
ROBOT (5)
“Region where electric forces are exerted”
FIELD (5)
“Biological traits you have in common with your family.”
GENES (5)
“Spanish word for a female friend”
AMIGA (5)
“Roman goddess of the hearth and home”
VESTA (5)
“The livestock that made Abigail's first husband a wealthy man”
SHEEP (5)
“Screen border rumored to vanish entirely on future smartphone models.”
BEZEL (5)
“People who built the city of Tenochtitlan in Mexico”
AZTEC (5)
“The vast area beyond the atmosphere of the earth”
SPACE (5)
“Orbit type featured in the upcoming Fram2 crewed flight”
POLAR (5)
“A long fictional story, often found in classic literature.”
NOVEL (5)
“A physical machine that can perform tasks automatically”
ROBOT (5)
“The total number of points a player has earned”
SCORE (5)
“A small section or part of an act”
SCENE (5)
“Figure pacing the sidelines with a clipboard in hand”
COACH (5)
“Automated machine often used in factories”
ROBOT (5)
“Black-eyed flower draped over the victor in Baltimore.”
SUSAN (5)
“Elliptical journey responsible for changing apparent sizes.”
ORBIT (5)
“The speed at which music is played”
TEMPO (5)
“Tokyo's monstrous eater, perhaps a ghastly ghoul.”
GHOUL (5)
“The wooden tripod that supports a working artist”
EASEL (5)
“Giant robot, a mechanical marvel.”
MECHA (5)
“Worm-like young stage of an insect after it hatches”
LARVA (5)
“Rhythmic movement of the body to music”
DANCE (5)
“Dragon's fiery breath”
FLAME (5)
“Region of magnetic or electric influence surrounding an object”
FIELD (5)
“A summary of the main points of a review”
RECAP (5)
“Plant tissue that carries water upward from the roots”
XYLEM (5)
“Orchard fruit featured in a chunky, spiced fritter”
APPLE (5)
“Flame carried to ignite the games”
TORCH (5)
“Adjusting the camera to make the image clear and sharp”
FOCUS (5)
“The rectangular area used for playing basketball or tennis”
COURT (5)
“Rhythmic movement of the body, a common festival activity”
DANCE (5)
“The long tool used by players to hit the puck”
STICK (5)
“State of matter with a fixed shape and volume”
SOLID (5)
“An autonomous entity that perceives and acts”
AGENT (5)
“Microscopic invader”
VIRUS (5)
“Unmanned flying vehicle”
DRONE (5)
“Something of value owned by a person or company”
ASSET (5)
“Broadway's biggest night of the year”
TONYS (5)
“Essential wire kitchen tool for aerating batters and whipping up stiff peaks.”
WHISK (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)
“A lively style of dance and music from Latin America”
SALSA (5)
“Sandy or rocky shore along an ocean or lake”
BEACH (5)
“A category of film such as comedy or horror”
GENRE (5)
“Naked humanoid giant that breached the walls of Shiganshina”
TITAN (5)
“Mental concepts or thoughts, central to Plato's forms”
IDEAS (5)
“The thick main wooden stem of a tree”
TRUNK (5)
“A formal examination of evidence in a court”
TRIAL (5)
“Faster, optimized version of GPT-4.”
TURBO (5)
“A welcome rest stop plaza on a desolate stretch of interstate.”
OASIS (5)
“The world on which we live”
EARTH (5)
“Nation celebrated for its enduring amity with the US”
JAPAN (5)
“The expression people often make when being photographed”
SMILE (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)
“Small, quick flash caused by electricity jumping through the air”
SPARK (5)
“A brief appearance by a famous person”
CAMEO (5)
“Common symbols used to rate a product”
STARS (5)
“The eye of absolute command and rebellion”
GEASS (5)
“Director obsessed with the manipulation of time and dreams”
NOLAN (5)
“Small wooden pieces that sit on top of the stumps”
BAILS (5)
“Device that produces a coherent beam of light”
LASER (5)
“Physical manifestation of life energy in JoJo adventures”
STAND (5)
“Projecting bay window”
ORIEL (5)
“Brass instrument used to play the traditional call to the starting gate.”
BUGLE (5)
“Getting a lottery-level talent in the second round, for example”
STEAL (5)
“A person who works for a government department like the FBI”
AGENT (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)
“Marconi's system for wireless communication”
RADIO (5)
“Green-wearing brother of the duck triplet squad.”
LOUIE (5)
“The term for a superpower in the My Hero universe”
QUIRK (5)
“A cold system of labor where millions were frozen out of time”
GULAG (5)
“A specific position for a digit within a number”
PLACE (5)
“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)
“To arrange numbers from smallest to largest”
ORDER (5)
“A systematic review of security measures”
AUDIT (5)
“Popular desktop environment”
GNOME (5)
“The undisputed King of this surface with a record fourteen titles.”
NADAL (5)
“To arrange numbers from least to greatest”
ORDER (5)
“A small black or green Mediterranean fruit frequently sliced on top.”
OLIVE (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)
“Outline or form of an object”
SHAPE (5)
“Data or comments provided to a system”
INPUT (5)
“Prefix often used as shorthand for a gender identity differing from birth”
TRANS (5)
“The topmost layer of the courts is actually made of crushed red material from this.”
BRICK (5)
“To rest and feel at ease”
RELAX (5)
“The author of The Three Musketeers”
DUMAS (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)
“The grassy stage where the beautiful game is played”
PITCH (5)
“An artificial waterway built for navigation”
CANAL (5)
“Nip given to those lacking proper festive attire”
PINCH (5)
“An act that is against the law”
CRIME (5)
“The luxurious but drama-filled residence for Love Island singles”
VILLA (5)
“A machine designed to work safely alongside human colleagues”
COBOT (5)
“The golden statuette every director dreams of winning”
OSCAR (5)
“An ancient language origin that gives us the 'ph' spelling for the 'f' sound.”
GREEK (5)
“The humorous tone found in The Ransom of Red Chief”
COMIC (5)
“The viewpoint from which a photo is taken”
ANGLE (5)
“The word she uses to apologize for being a little much”
SORRY (5)
“The group of players selected for a team”
SQUAD (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)
“A colorful cup-shaped flower often associated with spring”
TULIP (5)
“Easily spooked but loyal companion wearing green overalls.”
LUIGI (5)
“The highest natural adult male singing voice”
TENOR (5)
“A type of noun that names a location, like a park or city”
PLACE (5)
“The drummer who was the last to join the iconic Fab Four lineup.”
STARR (5)
“The organ that is frequently broken or stolen in his songs”
HEART (5)
“The absolute power of command in a Lelouch story”
GEASS (5)
“Sounds like ate, but it's the number after seven”
EIGHT (5)
“One of three equal parts”
THIRD (5)
“The particular way a reviewer writes”
STYLE (5)
“A flat dish from which food is eaten”
PLATE (5)
“The name of a book or story, sometimes shown in italics or quotes”
TITLE (5)
“The main woody stem of a tree.”
TRUNK (5)
“The basic unit of information in a quantum computer”
QUBIT (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)
“A contest featuring skills like calf roping”
RODEO (5)
“The cheeky fantasy RPG reboot highly anticipated by the Xbox community.”
FABLE (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 public officer appointed to decide cases in a law court”
JUDGE (5)
“A physical or digital device used for two factor authentication”
TOKEN (5)
“Living thing whose cells contain chloroplasts”
PLANT (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)
“The young girl who lives in the Swiss Alps with her grandfather”
HEIDI (5)
“Tidal spot that serves as a reflecting pool for thousands of trees.”
BASIN (5)
“The C1 vertebra that supports the skull and lets the head nod”
ATLAS (5)
“First word of a famous High Valyrian saying”
VALAR (5)
“Prefix for a parent's parent”
GRAND (5)
“Gentle giant with a limited vocabulary”
HODOR (5)
“Written works that critics read and evaluate”
BOOKS (5)
“Striped African equid”
ZEBRA (5)
“Large, flat area of land with few trees”
PLAIN (5)
“Exclusive adjective describing the round of eight.”
ELITE (5)
“Television service delivered through wires”
CABLE (5)
“Small stream flowing over stones”
CREEK (5)
“Rough wool fabric, a mischievous act might be a wee'd.”
TWEED (5)
“A metric unit of length a little longer than a yard”
METER (5)
“A unit of weight equal to sixteen ounces”
POUND (5)
“Infrastructure often used to deploy AI models.”
CLOUD (5)
“Plunge into a forward step.”
LUNGE (5)
“To verify accuracy or condition”
CHECK (5)
“Gio, the dynamic American attacking midfielder”
REYNA (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)
“High percentage shot taken very close to the rim”
LAYUP (5)
“Iconic Ferrari color, Italian for red”
ROSSO (5)
“The main subject or idea in a book”
THEME (5)
“Weapon with a long shaft and a sharp pointed tip”
SPEAR (5)
“Dismissal when a fielder grabs the ball”
CATCH (5)
“Green-clad brother who will undoubtedly return for the 2026 adventure.”
LUIGI (5)
“A dramatic work set to music and sung on stage”
OPERA (5)
“The kind of guide that speaks directly into your ear”
AUDIO (5)
“Popular affectionate nickname for the band's bass player.”
MACCA (5)
“Masked luchador looking to climb high in a multi-man bout.”
PENTA (5)
“A machine programmed to perform tasks automatically”
ROBOT (5)
“The primary official language of India written in Devanagari script”
HINDI (5)
“A person who performs in plays or films”
ACTOR (5)
“Five-time singles champion teaming up for doubles in London this year.”
VENUS (5)
“A quick four-game victory that brings out the brooms.”
SWEEP (5)
“South American empire that built Machu Picchu”
INCAN (5)
“A symbolic figure or character in a writing system”
GLYPH (5)
“A framework of rafters and posts supporting a roof”
TRUSS (5)
“A naval unit like the Kurdistan, targeted in Bandar Abbas.”
ASSET (5)
“Start a tennis game”
SERVE (5)
“A contrast between what is expected and what actually happens”
IRONY (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)
“A single unit of ownership in a corporation”
SHARE (5)
“It's kneaded for bread, also slang for cash”
DOUGH (5)
“A brief, often uncredited appearance by a famous face”
CAMEO (5)
“Category, a green 're' arrangement.”
GENRE (5)
“Spanish word for night”
NOCHE (5)
“To give a portion of something to others”
SHARE (5)
“Type of material, like iron or steel, that some magnets attract”
METAL (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)
“Coveted golden statuette handed out since 1929”
OSCAR (5)
“Italian writer who took readers on a tour of the Inferno.”
DANTE (5)
“A small section or division of an act”
SCENE (5)
“Strict apparel shade mandated for all competitors.”
WHITE (5)
“The famous dwarf planet once considered the ninth planet”
PLUTO (5)
“Spanish word for autumn, normally spelled with an enye”
OTONO (5)
“A series of connected cars on a track”
TRAIN (5)
“The numerical grade given in a review”
SCORE (5)
“Direct the car's movement”
STEER (5)
“A word used to point to a place, unlike the word their”
THERE (5)
“Part of a plant that grows from a flower and holds seeds”
FRUIT (5)
“The grassy area where the game is played”
FIELD (5)
“"The Big ____" (Nickname coined for the tournament).”
DANCE (5)
“Large body of saltwater”
OCEAN (5)
“Final, sexually mature stage of an organism's life cycle”
ADULT (5)
“An unmanned aircraft guided by remote control”
DRONE (5)
“French word for book”
LIVRE (5)
“Automated machine”
ROBOT (5)
“Software update designed to fix bugs or improve security”
PATCH (5)
“A sharp tool used for cutting ingredients”
KNIFE (5)
“A magical action performed by saying a specific word”
SPELL (5)
“Operating system for desktops and laptops.”
MACOS (5)
“French painter famous for his series of water lilies”
MONET (5)
“The force behind the creation of a galaxy far far away”
LUCAS (5)
“A plastic pod for navigating white water”
KAYAK (5)
“French word for the sandy shore where open-air nighttime movies are shown”
PLAGE (5)
“Not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed”
VAGUE (5)
“The 94-by-50-foot hardwood battlefield”
COURT (5)
“Protective garment worn over clothes while cooking”
APRON (5)
“A large long-handled spoon used for serving soup”
LADLE (5)
“A metric unit used to measure liquid volume”
LITER (5)
“Martini-drinking, Prius-driving canine resident of Quahog.”
BRIAN (5)
“A Japanese style breadcrumb that is flakier and airier than the standard version”
PANKO (5)
“Area protected from direct sunlight”
SHADE (5)
“To cook meat or vegetables in an oven for a long time”
ROAST (5)
“A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true”
DOGMA (5)
“Rubber ducky enthusiast who frequently tests his roommate's patience on Sesame Street.”
ERNIE (5)
“2026 play starring John Lithgow.”
GIANT (5)
“100 of these are found in a standard English set”
TILES (5)
“Host city where crushed red brick courts await the world's best.”
PARIS (5)
“Sliced bread that has been browned by radiant heat”
TOAST (5)
“Force applied to a machine to start the work”
INPUT (5)
“Dramatic musical work”
OPERA (5)
“The numerical result of a review”
SCORE (5)
“Simple photosynthetic organisms”
ALGAE (5)
“Move to the rhythm of the thumping beat.”
DANCE (5)
“The tiny foundation of the polar food web”
KRILL (5)
“Mark leading the Nevada squad into the championship clash”
STONE (5)
“Storage compartment in the rear of the car”
TRUNK (5)
“A wood chipper's cold outcome in Minnesota”
FARGO (5)
“Anton ___, 18th-century pioneer of modern beekeeping born on May 20”
JANSA (5)
“A large meal typically held to celebrate a special occasion”
FEAST (5)
“A large open area used for public entertainment like gladiator fights”
ARENA (5)
“The grassy playing surface, or a salesman's spiel”
PITCH (5)
“The Union general who later became the eighteenth president”
GRANT (5)
“Official who presides over a court and decides legal cases”
JUDGE (5)
“The slow, synchronized stroll to an Edward Elgar tune”
MARCH (5)
“The path of selfless action and service in yogic philosophy”
KARMA (5)
“A single numeral from zero to nine used to build numbers”
DIGIT (5)
“A strong fabric made from the fibers of the flax plant”
LINEN (5)
“Illegal long clear that halts the play”
ICING (5)
“David Auburn play revived in 2026 starring Don Cheadle.”
PROOF (5)
“A race where teammates pass a baton to one another”
RELAY (5)
“The official language of Cambodia with a very large alphabet”
KHMER (5)
“A play for theater television or radio”
DRAMA (5)
“Media mogul who hosted a long-running influential talk show”
OPRAH (5)
“Sounds produced by instruments or voices, often heard at festivals”
MUSIC (5)
“Common plant that many grazing animals eat”
GRASS (5)
“A large string instrument played while sitting down”
CELLO (5)
“Maiman's device for creating a focused beam of light”
LASER (5)
“French word for the color red”
ROUGE (5)
“Strategic board game that lends its name to a 2026 nominated revival”
CHESS (5)
“An aggressive move toward the basket”
DRIVE (5)
“Another highly extensible text editor”
EMACS (5)
“How wide something is from side to side”
WIDTH (5)
“A brief appearance by the director in their own film”
CAMEO (5)
“A repeated rhythmic phrase or song”
CHANT (5)
“Rear storage space packed tightly like a game of Tetris.”
TRUNK (5)
“Another word for a picture or photograph”
IMAGE (5)
“The platform where musicians perform”
STAGE (5)
“To send content to other people online”
SHARE (5)
“French word for dog”
CHIEN (5)
“Long flowing body of fresh water that empties into a sea or lake”
RIVER (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)
“Spanish word for the color green”
VERDE (5)
“Thin fiber that carries messages between the brain and the rest of the body”
NERVE (5)
“They are continuously replaced and arranged in multiple rows”
TEETH (5)
“A part of an act in a play”
SCENE (5)
“The undisputed King of Rock and Roll”
ELVIS (5)
“Type of girls who preached girl power and wore platform boots”
SPICE (5)
“A dead body preserved by ancient burial customs”
MUMMY (5)
“The main subject or idea in a piece of writing”
THEME (5)
“A deep canyon carved by a powerful river”
GORGE (5)
“Irish star ready to settle bad blood with his former protege.”
BALOR (5)
“The plot or narrative of a film”
STORY (5)
“Narrow boat propelled by a single paddle”
CANOE (5)
“It might be kicked, sliced, or hit flat to start a point.”
SERVE (5)
“The flame is carried across countries using this”
TORCH (5)
“DJ known for mind-bending visuals during his midnight set.”
ANYMA (5)
“The plot of a movie”
STORY (5)
“Spanish word for dog”
PERRO (5)
“A dried seed or bark used to add flavor to dishes”
SPICE (5)
“Sense that lets you see using your eyes”
SIGHT (5)
“Another name for the long spray attachment”
LANCE (5)
“Military directive that changed history”
ORDER (5)
“Connects to the internet”
MODEM (5)
“A mischievous practical joke played on an unsuspecting friend.”
PRANK (5)
“First or second part of the Falcon 9 stack”
STAGE (5)
“Sharp objects a shark may lose and replace thousands of times”
TEETH (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)
“Vibration that travels through the air and can be heard”
SOUND (5)
“Animated art, seen in a mine, perhaps.”
ANIME (5)
“The platform where actors perform”
STAGE (5)
“A spiritual manifestation that stays by your side”
STAND (5)
“A realm that promised a millennium but delivered a decade of ruin”
REICH (5)
“Small, isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top”
BUTTE (5)
“Adjective for the sixteen teams that survive the first weekend”
SWEET (5)
“Lowest point, 'ran id' low (anag)”
NADIR (5)
“A remote-controlled flying aircraft without a pilot”
DRONE (5)
“First name of the shield-wielding hero seen holding a baby in the first teaser”
STEVE (5)
“Enchantress whose song lures sailors to their doom”
SIREN (5)
“The only planet known to support life”
EARTH (5)
“The language of the Iliad and the Odyssey”
GREEK (5)
“A decorated platform on wheels used in a parade”
FLOAT (5)
“Long, narrow inlet of sea between steep cliffs, common in Norway”
FJORD (5)
“The wooden hammer used by a judge”
GAVEL (5)
“National reserves like Yosemite and Yellowstone.”
PARKS (5)
“The official theme of the 2026 Dublin St. Patrick's Day festival, celebrating heritage [1.9].”
ROOTS (5)
“The surname of the four sisters in Little Women”
MARCH (5)
“Tropical fruit with pink or white flesh, whose paste pairs perfectly with cheese in pastelitos.”
GUAVA (5)
“The number of points gained in a game”
SCORE (5)
“Written or spoken language in its ordinary form without poetic rhythm”
PROSE (5)
“The dot that separates ones from tenths in a number”
POINT (5)
“The high part of a wall containing windows above eye level”
CLERE (5)
“Device that connects a home to the internet”
MODEM (5)
“Boost for an engine, about to run backwards.”
TURBO (5)
“The individual sheets of paper in a book.”
PAGES (5)
“The set of hand instruments like spatulas and scrapers”
TOOLS (5)
“A ribbon of syrup woven throughout the tub”
SWIRL (5)
“The deadly Lachrymose creatures that attack in the water”
LEECH (5)
“Paleontologist Alan who hates computers but loves a good dig”
GRANT (5)
“Describing the rugged terrain”
ROCKY (5)
“Cell structure that packages and ships proteins to their destination”
GOLGI (5)
“Karl-Anthony, the sharpshooting big man spacing the floor for New York”
TOWNS (5)
“Sounds like plane, but it means simple or ordinary”
PLAIN (5)
“Common misspelling or short name for the Pirc defense”
PIERC (5)
“One level of processing within a deep learning architecture”
LAYER (5)
“A sequence of continuous action in a play or movie”
SCENE (5)
“Graduation neckwear that sounds like a past-tense theft”
STOLE (5)
“Pop rock trio of Kevin, Joe, and Nick.”
JONAS (5)
“One of the elder gods”
TITAN (5)
“A decorated container filled with sweets to be broken”
PIATA (5)
“The ranked list of players a general manager uses on the big night”
BOARD (5)
“Metal plates worn by soldiers for protection”
ARMOR (5)
“Peace prize Trump didn't receive, leading to a Greenland demand.”
NOBEL (5)
“To cook meat or vegetables in the oven for a long time”
ROAST (5)
“Objects used by actors on stage”
PROPS (5)
“The luxury house where the contestants live”
VILLA (5)
“The absolute worst-case scenario for a player's development.”
FLOOR (5)
“A book made up of maps”
ATLAS (5)
“A book for holding photographs”
ALBUM (5)
“The nice guy who dates both Cece and Jess at different times”
ROBBY (5)
“Pointing device for a computer”
MOUSE (5)
“A number that has not yet been split into parts”
WHOLE (5)
“Round object that turns on a rod to reduce friction”
WHEEL (5)
“Fielder's trusty leather companion”
GLOVE (5)
“Land by the sea.”
SHORE (5)
“Indian ministry responsible for promoting traditional medicine and holistic health”
AYUSH (5)
“A woolly wanderer saying goodbye to its son”
BISON (5)
“One flat sheet of material stacked with others”
LAYER (5)
“Electronic software often reviewed for entertainment value”
GAMES (5)
“How high or low a sound seems to the ear”
PITCH (5)
“The rhythmic throbbing of arteries”
PULSE (5)
“Tennis legend Williams who co-chaired the 2026 gala”
VENUS (5)
“The numerical value given to a review”
SCORE (5)
“Device emitting coherent light through optical amplification”
LASER (5)
“A long fictional story, often found in a book”
NOVEL (5)
“Young insect that looks like a small adult and lacks a pupal stage”
NYMPH (5)
“High-protein dried meat snack that won't make a mess in the car.”
JERKY (5)
“Bloom found in the bakery, often white”
FLOUR (5)
“Synonym for glad and joyful”
HAPPY (5)
“Popular animated pig with a special 'One Big Family' book for 2026 World Book Day.”
PEPPA (5)
“A piece of furniture used for sitting”
CHAIR (5)
“The new '-off' tiebreaker format introduced at the 2026 ASG”
SWING (5)
“One of ten equal parts”
TENTH (5)
“A hand-operated device used to move a cursor on a screen”
MOUSE (5)
“One who measures the mountain in vertical feet”
HIKER (5)
“One of ten equal parts of a whole”
TENTH (5)
“Where you'll find baselines, sidelines, and tramlines.”
COURT (5)
“Bowl-shaped area of land surrounded by higher ground”
BASIN (5)
“What travels from stars to reach our eyes”
LIGHT (5)
“The month when everyone suddenly claims a bit of Irish ancestry.”
MARCH (5)
“Meat and veggies threaded together and charred”
KEBAB (5)
“The thigh bone, longest and strongest bone in the body”
FEMUR (5)
“What oxyphenbutazone can maximize if played perfectly”
SCORE (5)
“Enormous body of salt water covering most of Earth”
OCEAN (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)
“The type of Planet where a famous delivery truck originates.”
PIZZA (5)
“Annoyingly rough, like cheese treatment”
GRATE (5)
“Objects used by actors during a performance”
PROPS (5)
“Sounds like right, but it means to put words on paper”
WRITE (5)
“The athletic trainer who moves in and out of the apartment”
COACH (5)
“Relating to the simplest or most important part of something”
BASIC (5)
“Spanish word for health, said after someone sneezes”
SALUD (5)
“Type of finish requiring a camera to determine who crossed first.”
PHOTO (5)
“A dramatic work in one or more acts, set to music for singers and instrumentalists”
OPERA (5)
“Symbols used to rate a product or service”
STARS (5)
“The number of points achieved in a game or test”
SCORE (5)
“New countdown device that dramatically sped up the pace of play”
CLOCK (5)
“Atmospheric layer that protects Earth from UV rays”
OZONE (5)
“A feeling that hits at 4am in her bedroom”
PANIC (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)
“The heat of a physical attraction that won't break”
FEVER (5)
“Sounds like brake, but it means to split something apart”
BREAK (5)
“A small unit of weight or liquid volume”
OUNCE (5)
“Smooth Fox Terrier who won his group in 2026”
WAGER (5)
“The animal associated with the Reputation album cycle”
SNAKE (5)
“Fertile spot in a desert”
OASIS (5)
“A coin worth one cent”
PENNY (5)
“The specific number of the General Order read in 1865”
THREE (5)
“The satisfying sound of a flawless jumper hitting nothing but nylon”
SWISH (5)
“The low-cost combat drone making its debut in the Iranian theater.”
LUCAS (5)
“Cynical shoe salesman who constantly reminisces about his high school football days.”
BUNDY (5)
“A machine capable of carrying out complex actions automatically”
ROBOT (5)
“The vast area beyond the atmosphere”
SPACE (5)
“The motion made to hit the ball”
SWING (5)
“A common round fruit that can be red or green”
APPLE (5)
“Famous theater named after a tragic acting family, or where you buy tickets.”
BOOTH (5)
“Turtle-like enemy stomped in the Mushroom Kingdom.”
KOOPA (5)
“Commemorative addition to MLB caps worn during the celebration.”
PATCH (5)
“Point on which a lever turns”
PIVOT (5)
“The main river that flows through the city of Rome”
TIBER (5)
“The guiding concept for the night's dress code, setting the tone for every outfit.”
THEME (5)
“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)
“Spooky nickname for the chimaera, a deep-sea relative of sharks discovered off Costa Rica in 2026”
GHOST (5)
“Steps for changing floors”
STAIR (5)
“They will show you to your seat with a flashlight.”
USHER (5)
“The edges of a picture”
FRAME (5)
“Sara co-starring in the stage adaptation of "Schmigadoon!".”
CHASE (5)
“What you cannot do when you are overthinking at night”
SLEEP (5)
“Wakandan king who meets a rock-skinned hero”
MBAKU (5)
“A motor that provides precise control of angular position”
SERVO (5)
“The king who turned everything he touched into gold”
MIDAS (5)
“A nickname for a sister”
SISSY (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)
“The final number or grade given”
SCORE (5)
“A person who performs in a play”
ACTOR (5)
“To deduce or conclude information from evidence”
INFER (5)
“A large meal, often part of a celebration”
FEAST (5)
“An aromatic evergreen tree often used to make chests and closets”
CEDAR (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)
“French word for the winter season”
HIVER (5)
“Specific location for an event”
VENUE (5)
“A constant state of danger for the Baudelaire children”
PERIL (5)
“Prosecutor who succeeded Alexandra and faced a three-year suspension”
NOVAK (5)
“A measure of a section of the stock market”
INDEX (5)
“A small narrow boat used in water racing”
KAYAK (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)
“Classic roadside accommodation for a quick overnight stay.”
MOTEL (5)
“Yukio who famously donated a forest of goodwill”
OZAKI (5)
“Keyboard instrument with eighty eight keys”
PIANO (5)
“The civilization that built the Great Wall”
CHINA (5)
“Where substitutes wait”
BENCH (5)
“The livestock that made Abigail first husband very wealthy”
SHEEP (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)
“Long flowing body of fresh water”
RIVER (5)
“A specific stage or floor that a player must complete to progress”
LEVEL (5)
“City whose Golden team was shut out in Game 6 of 2026”
VEGAS (5)
“A festive gathering of friends, which this spring holiday encourages.”
PARTY (5)
“Compass direction toward the bottom of most maps”
SOUTH (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)
“The stony skeletal architect of the reef”
CORAL (5)
“The young girl who lives in the Swiss Alps in a book by Johanna Spyri”
HEIDI (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)
“Thin stick used by a conductor to lead the orchestra”
BATON (5)
“An expression like ten squared, showing repeated multiplication of the base”
POWER (5)
“Type of attack that tries every possible combination to crack a password”
BRUTE (5)
“Flat round Italian bread topped with cheese and tomato”
PIZZA (5)
“Objects used on stage by the performers”
PROPS (5)
“Jordan wearing the 'C' for the Eastern Conference contenders”
STAAL (5)
“The symbols used to show how good a review is”
STARS (5)
“The high society event where many secrets were kept”
OPERA (5)
“Round model that shows Earth's continents and oceans”
GLOBE (5)
“San Antonio team back in the mix thanks to a French phenom.”
SPURS (5)
“A person who enjoys playing electronic games”
GAMER (5)
“The most famous dwarf planet in our solar system”
PLUTO (5)
“The harmful treatment that often defines special victims cases”
ABUSE (5)
“To make a number simpler by adjusting it to the nearest ten or hundred”
ROUND (5)
“Quickness of a browser”
SPEED (5)
“A digital award for completing a task”
BADGE (5)
“The massive sea of attendees singing along”
CROWD (5)
“Plant-based eater who can still enjoy sunflower or oat milk options”
VEGAN (5)
“Sense that lets your tongue detect flavors in food”
TASTE (5)
“Refreshing liquid extracted from fresh tropical fruits for a morning beverage.”
JUICE (5)
“Person who cares for patients and assists doctors”
NURSE (5)
“A category of artistic composition, like fantasy or mystery”
GENRE (5)
“Marine invertebrate, forms reefs”
CORAL (5)
“A specific category of literature like mystery or fantasy”
GENRE (5)
“The memorable line celebrated every year by fans of the 2000 comedy”
QUOTE (5)
“To artificially replicate an organism's biological blueprint”
CLONE (5)
“Legless reptile”
SNAKE (5)
“What Rocky is to Ryland, and vice versa.”
ALIEN (5)
“The full amount after adding everything together”
TOTAL (5)
“The distance to a target, often measured by a laser before taking a shot”
RANGE (5)
“What a comma tells the reader to briefly do”
PAUSE (5)
“The youngest sibling with incredibly sharp teeth”
SUNNY (5)
“The music and lyrics combined”
SCORE (5)
“The words of a song”
LYRIC (5)
“Mike, perennial AL All-Star outfielder”
TROUT (5)
“Emphatic overhead putaway that often ends a point.”
SMASH (5)
“The network synonymous with table flips and wealthy women”
BRAVO (5)
“Crumbly British baked good traditionally served with clotted cream.”
SCONE (5)
“To find an answer to or explanation for a mystery”
SOLVE (5)
“House ruling the North, known for honor”
STARK (5)
“A lonely hill that sounds like it has a reservation”
BUTTE (5)
“A small digital icon showing a user has earned a status”
BADGE (5)
“A question word used to ask about a place”
WHERE (5)
“The hue worn by nearly 80 percent of celebrants in 2026 to avoid getting pinched”
GREEN (5)
“To push apart, as two like magnetic poles do”
REPEL (5)
“Peak second half of Din's original gunship name”
CREST (5)
“Informal name for a highly prized violin from Cremona”
STRAD (5)
“Greasy spoon where truckers and tourists cross paths.”
DINER (5)
“Danny, directed "Slumdog Millionaire"”
BOYLE (5)
“A piece of fabric worn around the neck for warmth or style”
SCARF (5)
“Trailblazing competitor seeking the Women's Intercontinental prize.”
LYNCH (5)
“Putting surface notoriously slick and heavily contoured at this venue.”
GREEN (5)
“A written legal argument submitted to a court”
BRIEF (5)
“A soft round flat hat often associated with France”
BERET (5)
“The form of a verb that shows when an action happens”
TENSE (5)
“Honorable Lord of Winterfell who famously warns that winter is coming.”
STARK (5)
“Bird known as a classic harbinger of spring, often spotted pulling worms from the thawing ground.”
ROBIN (5)
“Aaron, Yankees behemoth and frequent All-Star featured in 2026”
JUDGE (5)
“The symbolic reasoning foundation for early expert systems”
LOGIC (5)
“Energy harvested directly from our nearest star”
SOLAR (5)
“Crispy, smoky strips that provide a savory crunch.”
BACON (5)
“What a machine does when it improves from experience”
LEARN (5)
“A garment worn by women or girls”
DRESS (5)
“Mixture of two or more metals, sometimes used to make strong magnets”
ALLOY (5)
“Taking the ball away from the ball handler”
STEAL (5)
“One of the five senses, surprisingly keen even in dark water”
SIGHT (5)
“To cook food using the vapor rising from boiling water”
STEAM (5)
“A common large shark named for its dark or dim coloring”
DUSKY (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)
“An organic compound derived from ammonia”
AMINE (5)
“A fundamental constituent of matter found in protons”
QUARK (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)
“An award given to winners in the Olympics”
MEDAL (5)
“Marconi's wireless wonder, a broadcast from within.”
RADIO (5)
“Symbols used to represent musical sounds”
NOTES (5)
“Wand-waving advisor who uses magic to assist the reptilian king.”
KAMEK (5)
“Musical instrument with eighty-eight black and white keys”
PIANO (5)
“Shapes often used to rank the quality of a hotel”
STARS (5)
“A team game played with an oval ball and physical contact”
RUGBY (5)
“Evaluator searching the college ranks for the next big star.”
SCOUT (5)
“A tiny dot that makes up a digital image”
PIXEL (5)
“The gaffer calling the shots from the dugout”
COACH (5)
“Units used to measure distance on the grass”
YARDS (5)
“Aromatic wood used for local shingles and decks”
CEDAR (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)
“A dusty ribbon through the wilderness”
TRAIL (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)
“The punctuation mark made of two dots used before a list”
COLON (5)
“Trusty reptilian steed with a penchant for swallowing enemies whole.”
YOSHI (5)
“A tree known for its thin white peeling bark”
BIRCH (5)
“Old Viking tongue”
NORSE (5)
“A vast body of salt water covering most of the earth”
OCEAN (5)
“Golden Retriever who grew up alongside the Tanner sisters in San Francisco.”
COMET (5)
“A device with hands or numbers used to show what time it is”
CLOCK (5)
“Spiky succulent responsible for the party's signature liquor.”
AGAVE (5)
“Beloved actor who voices the franchise's leading cowboy.”
HANKS (5)
“Spanish word for beach”
PLAYA (5)
“A dirt path through the woods”
TRAIL (5)
“The language spoken by the ancient Romans”
LATIN (5)
“Sony's broadcast format that delivers major PS5 updates.”
STATE (5)
“A vegetable with many layers that may cause crying”
ONION (5)
“A man who performs a role in a movie”
ACTOR (5)
“To speed up, informally”
ACCEL (5)
“Objects used on stage by actors”
PROPS (5)
“Full-court defensive tactic”
PRESS (5)
“To legally take a child as one's own”
ADOPT (5)
“The state of being that she explores in her debut project”
ALONE (5)
“How she remains when everything else is moving too fast”
STILL (5)
“First name of a certain mild-mannered reporter”
CLARK (5)
“Five interlocking symbols of the global movement”
RINGS (5)
“A group of people with common ancestry and culture”
TRIBE (5)
“Sticky powder kept in a small bag behind the rubber”
ROSIN (5)
“A sweet white substance used to flavor desserts”
SUGAR (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)
“The total points earned in a game”
SCORE (5)
“Annual player selection event held during All-Star Week”
DRAFT (5)
“Sour yellow citrus that thrives in warm climates and brightens up a glass of ice water.”
LEMON (5)
“The94-foothardwoodfloorwherethedramatictournamentgamesareplayed.”
COURT (5)
“Device for coherent light emission”
LASER (5)
“Pioneering company that popularized home consoles with the 2600.”
ATARI (5)
“A wet spot in a dry argument”
OASIS (5)
“The famous number 66 is a historic one.”
ROUTE (5)
“Stage featuring 12 pools of four teams in 2026”
GROUP (5)
“A marked path for hiking through the wilderness”
TRAIL (5)
“Informal term for the sport taking over TVs every March”
HOOPS (5)
“The human girl who moves to Forks and meets the Cullens”
BELLA (5)
“Remote servers for data storage”
CLOUD (5)
“A transparent object that refracts light into a spectrum”
PRISM (5)
“Gracie's official job title at the Bureau”
AGENT (5)
“An episode that is being broadcast again”
RERUN (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)
“The ground truth or answer assigned to a piece of data”
LABEL (5)
“Classic cross-legged seated meditation position”
LOTUS (5)
“Actressreturningtoherteen-idolrootsforahighlyanticipated2026special[1.1].”
MILEY (5)
“Diluc, when clear and coherent, describes dreams sometimes.”
LUCID (5)
“Theater employee who might guide you down a dark aisle with a flashlight.”
USHER (5)
“Aurora cable access host who loves Bohemian Rhapsody and his buddy Garth.”
WAYNE (5)
“Wherethesubstitutesanxiouslywaittobecalledintothegame.”
BENCH (5)
“The tracker vampire who hunts Bella in the first book”
JAMES (5)
“The princess of Hyrule who often needs to be rescued by Link”
ZELDA (5)
“The voucher exchanged by children for a free World Book Day read.”
TOKEN (5)
“Electronic mail sent to an inbox”
EMAIL (5)
“A creature from another planet”
ALIEN (5)
“Malicious program that replicates itself”
VIRUS (5)
“Any competitive activity”
SPORT (5)
“A person who performs a role in a play”
ACTOR (5)
“A small clock worn on a strap around the wrist”
WATCH (5)
“Symbolic fire of the games”
FLAME (5)
“The worth assigned to a digit based on its position in a number”
VALUE (5)
“A place where legal cases are heard and judged”
COURT (5)
“Tomas who secured the late game-winning goal in the series opener”
HERTL (5)
“The basic food staple Abigail brought two hundred loaves of”
BREAD (5)
“Fluid that some sharks can supposedly detect a single drop of from miles away”
BLOOD (5)
“Electronic mail sent to an address like gridgenius”
EMAIL (5)
“Lure of the sea, often with song”
SIREN (5)
“A club used for short high shots”
WEDGE (5)
“Brioche-based mixture used for heavier varieties instead of a liquid pour.”
DOUGH (5)
“Dollars and cents are often written using this kind of number”
MONEY (5)
“Black opening in the eye that lets light enter”
PUPIL (5)
“A preserved body wrapped in cloth bandages”
MUMMY (5)
“Electronic messages sent from one person to another”
EMAIL (5)
“The ring-bearer in The Lord of the Rings”
FRODO (5)
“Playing area for tennis or basketball”
COURT (5)
“Ancient Mexican people who built the city of Tenochtitlan”
AZTEC (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)
“Folk-pop sensation Noah, closing out the 2026 weekend”
KAHAN (5)
“The rainy Washington town where the story takes place”
FORKS (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)
“Three or more notes sounded simultaneously”
CHORD (5)
“Massachusetts delegate who later became the second U.S. president”
ADAMS (5)
“The seat where the judge sits”
BENCH (5)
“Fan-shaped land formed where a river deposits sediment into the sea”
DELTA (5)
“A number with a whole part and a fraction part together”
MIXED (5)
“Break taken during a long match”
LUNCH (5)
“A payment that is subtracted directly from a bank account”
DEBIT (5)
“The mode that allows for real-time spoken interaction”
VOICE (5)
“A cartilaginous predator that must keep moving”
SHARK (5)
“Sounds like piece, but it means calm with no fighting”
PEACE (5)
“Spherical model of Earth”
GLOBE (5)
“Essential element for taking any photo”
LIGHT (5)
“To try and reach a target score”
CHASE (5)
“A complete thing, not split into parts”
WHOLE (5)
“Sounds like waste, but it's the middle part of your body”
WAIST (5)
“A bottom-dwelling shark often seen resting on the sand”
NURSE (5)
“A large community of plants and animals in a habitat”
BIOME (5)
“Sounds like bury, but it's a small juicy fruit”
BERRY (5)
“Taking the ball away from the opponent during live play”
STEAL (5)
“An anthropologist who sees right through you”
BONES (5)
“Handheld items like a skull in Hamlet or a broom in Wicked.”
PROPS (5)
“A Brazilian dance style famous at Rio Carnival”
SAMBA (5)
“A sweet substance used in desserts and coffee”
SUGAR (5)
“Sense that lets your skin feel pressure, texture, and temperature”
TOUCH (5)
“Spanish word meaning a kindness, part of the phrase for please”
FAVOR (5)
“Macaroni or rotini base for a chilled cookout side”
PASTA (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)
“Any single number from zero to nine”
DIGIT (5)
“Retail giant whose executive propelled the game's sales in 1952”
MACYS (5)
“An organism that is a genetic copy of another”
CLONE (5)
“The vast area beyond Earths atmosphere”
SPACE (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)
“A large painting applied directly to a wall or ceiling”
MURAL (5)
“"Bridesmaids" star Rose, nominated for her role in "Fallen Angels"”
BYRNE (5)
“The sensitive nose area packed with electrical sensors”
SNOUT (5)
“A common antonym for big”
SMALL (5)
“Long, narrow raised strip of land or mountains”
RIDGE (5)
“Life category featuring inanimate objects”
STILL (5)
“Points accumulated in a game”
SCORE (5)
“The future king who married Abigail after she interceded for her household”
DAVID (5)
“The action or crime of stealing”
THEFT (5)
“Gas form of a substance that is usually liquid or solid”
VAPOR (5)
“Wallflower of the art world? No, it is quite prominent!”
MURAL (5)
“The ultimate racing achievement requires winning the Triple ___.”
CROWN (5)
“The sound that keeps ringing in his head after a breakup”
VOICE (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)
“Handheld device used to move a cursor on a screen”
MOUSE (5)
“Fencer's thrust”
LUNGE (5)
“A push or a pull on an object”
FORCE (5)
“The bird mascot for the Baltimore team”
RAVEN (5)
“The digital PC storefront where gamers rush to update their wishlists.”
STEAM (5)
“A hardware component used for storing digital files”
DRIVE (5)
“Spanish word for until, used in a common farewell phrase”
HASTA (5)
“Direction opposite to where a compass needle usually points”
SOUTH (5)
“A massive sea of cheering music lovers.”
CROWD (5)
“Floral headpiece that became a quintessential festival fashion staple”
CROWN (5)
“Acidic building blocks that are anything but basic”
AMINO (5)
“Nebular formation, or what vaporizes daily on the exoplanet WASP-94A b”
CLOUD (5)
“Golden statuette she took home in 2019”
OSCAR (5)
“French word for apple”
POMME (5)
“What tourists hope is at its absolute "peak"”
BLOOM (5)
“Fictional spouse, what 'I' often 'fu' for a beloved character.”
WAIFU (5)
“A response to a comment or review”
REPLY (5)
“First name of the gruff newspaper editor known for yelling Great Caesar's Ghost”
PERRY (5)
“Peaceful bond rooted in a century-old gesture”
AMITY (5)
“A common red or green fruit that is crunchy”
APPLE (5)
“Period of style, beginning with a poet”
EPOCH (5)
“Sturdy cotton twill, often associated with blue jeans.”
DENIM (5)
“A dedicated fan whose home is a sanctuary of ink”
OTAKU (5)
“___ multiply, a method for comparing two fractions”
CROSS (5)
“A small celestial body, like Pluto”
DWARF (5)
“The literal translation of the Sanskrit root word "yuj"”
UNION (5)
“A dance in triple time often associated with Strauss”
WALTZ (5)
“Word following magna or summa”
LAUDE (5)
“The thin stick used by a conductor”
BATON (5)
“A flat topographical feature on a steep slope where elk frequently bed down”
BENCH (5)
“A young human being”
CHILD (5)
“The billionaire identity hiding beneath the cowl.”
BRUCE (5)
“The most powerful piece on the board”
QUEEN (5)
“Dramatic trailing portion of a dress that sweeps the floor”
TRAIN (5)
“Prize for a top athlete”
MEDAL (5)
“Grilled sausage that pairs perfectly with mustard”
FRANK (5)
“A chart that lists multiplication facts, like the times ___”
TABLE (5)
“The five interlocking circles on the official flag”
RINGS (5)
“Humorist who wrote about Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn”
TWAIN (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)
“The metal shield carried by federal agents”
BADGE (5)
“What you hear in a movie”
SOUND (5)
“A tapering conical or pyramidal structure on the top of a building”
SPIRE (5)
“A dried seed or bark used to add flavor to a dish”
SPICE (5)
“Adds flavor, or a bit of zest to life”
SPICE (5)
“Jessie Buckley stars in this 2026 film as a reanimated companion.”
BRIDE (5)
“Rhythmic movement performed to music”
DANCE (5)
“Symbols used to rank the quality of a product”
STARS (5)
“Futuristic family dog who famously runs on a suspended treadmill.”
ASTRO (5)
“A small island found within the pancreas”
ISLET (5)
“A specific category of music film or literature”
GENRE (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)
“The unit of luminous flux in the International System”
LUMEN (5)
“Woman whose abduction started the Trojan War”
HELEN (5)
“Creator Carl who established Duckburg.”
BARKS (5)
“Three-eyed squeaky creature eternally grateful to the Claw.”
ALIEN (5)
“Energy from the sun that plants need to grow”
LIGHT (5)
“Low, wet land often filled with grasses and reeds”
MARSH (5)
“The sideline strategist drawing up the crucial plays.”
COACH (5)
“Prized catch in a cold stream”
TROUT (5)
“Greek god who rules the underworld”
HADES (5)
“Triangular part of a wall under a sloping roof”
GABLE (5)
“All of something with no parts missing”
WHOLE (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)
“A physical copy of a photograph on paper”
PRINT (5)
“Two-door vehicle, up close, perhaps.”
COUPE (5)
“Land that lies along an ocean or sea”
COAST (5)
“A small type of planet, like Pluto”
DWARF (5)
“A nun's attire, or a usual practice”
HABIT (5)
“Spanish word for chair”
SILLA (5)
“The vast empty area beyond the Earth atmosphere”
SPACE (5)
“To change a number to the nearest ten or hundred”
ROUND (5)
“Relating to the freezing regions near the North or South Pole”
POLAR (5)
“A surprise brief appearance by a famous actor in a film”
CAMEO (5)
“Afghan hound who ruled her group in 2026”
ZAIDA (5)
“Dangerous physical feat performed by a highly trained double.”
STUNT (5)
“Gymnastics apparatus or a pole event”
VAULT (5)
“Immature, wingless feeding stage between egg and pupa in many insects”
LARVA (5)
“Digital mail sent over the internet”
EMAIL (5)
“To break something into separate equal parts”
SPLIT (5)
“Golf great whose name graces the stone bridge crossing to the 12th green.”
HOGAN (5)
“A basic crafting material often used for cards and scrapbooks”
PAPER (5)
“Evaluated on a scale”
RATED (5)
“French word for school, normally written with an accent”
ECOLE (5)
“The wayfinding Disney princess returning in a 2026 live-action epic”
MOANA (5)
“Molecule split apart during the light reactions”
WATER (5)
“A large and luxurious country house for the wealthy”
VILLA (5)
“The inmate who provides various contraband and joins the team”
CNOTE (5)
“The specific length of fiction that O Henry mastered”
SHORT (5)
“The border or edges of a photograph”
FRAME (5)
“Demonic entity, a 'live' one with a twist.”
DEVIL (5)
“The vast area beyond the Earth atmosphere”
SPACE (5)
“Award for a winner”
MEDAL (5)
“Set of six balls bowled by one player”
OVERS (5)
“A thick stew from Louisiana traditionally thickened with okra or file powder”
GUMBO (5)
“Multiplication groups must all be the same size”
EQUAL (5)
“The ruler of the Greek underworld”
HADES (5)
“Book part that should not be cracked too much”
SPINE (5)
“Push or pull measured in newtons”
FORCE (5)
“The great lion in The Chronicles of Narnia”
ASLAN (5)
“Two-tailed fox sidekick of the 35-year-old blue blur.”
TAILS (5)
“Plant tissue that transports water and nutrients from the roots”
XYLEM (5)
“Moving mass of insects looking for a new residence”
SWARM (5)
“Swiss city where JJ took the 2025 crown”
BASEL (5)
“Rhythmic movement often part of celebrations”
DANCE (5)
“Leather leggings worn by cowboys for protection”
CHAPS (5)
“Broadway soprano Kelli, a 2026 nominee for "Fallen Angels"”
OHARA (5)
“The male lead in a famous Shakespearean tragedy about star-crossed lovers”
ROMEO (5)
“Retired Seattle cop who clashes with his sophisticated sons from his duct-taped recliner.”
CRANE (5)
“Spanish word for afternoon”
TARDE (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)
“Remote controlled flying device”
DRONE (5)
“A dead body preserved by ancient Egyptian methods”
MUMMY (5)
“What people do with their mouths for a portrait”
SMILE (5)
“Hip-hop icon who found an unlikely culinary confidante in Stewart.”
SNOOP (5)
“Central strip of the field”
PITCH (5)
“Person who performs in a play”
ACTOR (5)
“Body part, like the heart or stomach, made of tissues”
ORGAN (5)
“Rocket Man singer with flamboyant glasses”
ELTON (5)
“A graphic tale from the East, a grass type perhaps?”
MANGA (5)
“The famous trophy played for between England and Australia”
ASHES (5)
“The musical key often used for sadder sounding songs”
MINOR (5)
“Spanish word for a male friend”
AMIGO (5)
“Common color of healthy plant leaves”
GREEN (5)
“A handheld device used to move the cursor on a computer screen”
MOUSE (5)
“A serious play or show”
DRAMA (5)
“Swedish pop auteur with her ninth studio record, 'Sexistential', in March 2026.”
ROBYN (5)
“A baked food made from flour and water”
BREAD (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)
“The grassy theater where the beautiful game unfolds”
PITCH (5)
“A person who poses for photographs”
MODEL (5)
“Traditional cow-derived base that some customers avoid”
DAIRY (5)
“The clock that counts down the speller's allotted two minutes.”
TIMER (5)
“Giant robot suit, 'ahem' with a mechanical twist.”
MECHA (5)
“The innermost, darkest part of a shadow.”
UMBRA (5)
“Fireproof hand protection that features biometric sensors.”
GLOVE (5)
“Flat-topped hills, often isolated; same as MASE, reversed”
MESAS (5)
“Argentine maestro who won it all in 2022”
MESSI (5)
“The sound of a ball hitting only the net”
SWISH (5)
“Color signaling the start of the 33-car stampede.”
GREEN (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)
“The opening round-robin stage before the knockout rounds”
GROUP (5)
“A decorated platform built on a vehicle for a parade”
FLOAT (5)
“A runaway box office success that exceeds all expectations”
SMASH (5)
“Person who trains and guides a sports team”
COACH (5)
“Fashion house she married into on screen in a 2021 drama”
GUCCI (5)
“Consume a whole trilogy in one weekend”
BINGE (5)
“The number of points earned during play”
SCORE (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)
“Olaf's supposed profession despite his lack of talent”
ACTOR (5)
“Spanish word for book”
LIBRO (5)
“A type of noun that names an object, like a chair or book”
THING (5)
“The item Jim Dillingham Young sold to buy hair combs”
WATCH (5)
“Winning a best-of-seven series 4-0, a dominant feat achieved by New York in the '26 semis.”
SWEEP (5)
“A ball of ice and dust that leaves a long tail”
COMET (5)
“Prefix for an exoplanet that is more massive than Earth but lighter than Neptune”
SUPER (5)
“The high-fashion brand worn by Miranda Priestly in a 2026 comedy follow-up”
PRADA (5)
“Large community of plants and animals in a specific habitat”
BIOME (5)
“Simple machine with a spiral ridge that holds things together”
SCREW (5)
“A sharp tool used for slicing vegetables or meat”
KNIFE (5)
“The musical instruments Jess teaches to a group of troubled teens”
BELLS (5)
“A book for storing photographs”
ALBUM (5)
“Leavening agent used for the light, fluffy varieties”
YEAST (5)
“A long cell that sends signals to the brain”
NERVE (5)
“Guiding philosophy dictating 'This is the Way'”
CREED (5)
“Colorful jackets worn by riders to represent the horse's owner.”
SILKS (5)
“A person who wears clothes to promote them”
MODEL (5)
“Hypothetical life form from beyond our solar system”
ALIEN (5)
“What you do with a car”
DRIVE (5)
“A haven in the desert; it's so hot, I say, confused”
OASIS (5)
“Liquid that covers most of Earth's surface”
WATER (5)
“The curved path of a celestial object around a star or planet”
ORBIT (5)
“The color of the player who moves first”
WHITE (5)
“Drum-playing, licorice-dispensing sidekick who frequently says Party on.”
GARTH (5)
“The instrument Gracie often plays while singing ballads”
PIANO (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)
“Compact version of the internet satellites now flying”
VMINI (5)
“Electronic mail used to send a newsletter”
EMAIL (5)
“A digital icon showing an achievement or status”
BADGE (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)
“Where the crucial second-unit rotation players reside”
BENCH (5)
“The organ often associated with love and breaking in sad songs”
HEART (5)
“The divine reason implicit in the cosmos”
LOGOS (5)
“Temporary storage for web files”
CACHE (5)
“A building where people live”
HOUSE (5)
“To shred food into small pieces by rubbing it against a metal tool”
GRATE (5)
“Interior space for driver and passenger”
CABIN (5)
“One of India's official languages”
HINDI (5)
“Specific role and set of conditions a species needs to survive”
NICHE (5)
“Person forced to work for another without pay in history”
SLAVE (5)
“Winning four games to none, sending the opponent packing early”
SWEEP (5)
“Narrow inlet of sea between cliffs in Norway”
FJORD (5)
“The veteran agent who helped start the unit”
ROSSI (5)
“Symbols used to show how good something is”
STARS (5)
“The path one object takes around another in space”
ORBIT (5)
“A large open area used for gladiator fights”
ARENA (5)
“Sharp point on a plant stem”
THORN (5)
“Comprising the whole number or amount”
TOTAL (5)
“A multi headed monster that regrows heads when cut”
HYDRA (5)
“A narrow boat for a solo paddle on a glassy lake”
KAYAK (5)
“Tree known for its syrup and lobed leaves”
MAPLE (5)
“Argentine legend who finally lifted the cup in 2022”
MESSI (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)
“The total number of points earned”
SCORE (5)
“An alphabetical list of names or subjects at the back of a book”
INDEX (5)
“A dangerous trick performed by a professional”
STUNT (5)
“Heroic cast member who covers multiple off-stage tracks”
SWING (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)
“The exchange of goods and services between countries”
TRADE (5)
“Decorated pole hoisted high so your friends can find you in the crowd”
TOTEM (5)
“Land next to the sea”
COAST (5)
“A sharp, pointed projection on the stem of some plants.”
THORN (5)
“Spanish word for pleasure or liking, part of a common introduction phrase”
GUSTO (5)
“Spanish word for goodbye, written with an accent over the O”
ADIOS (5)
“Simple machine shaped like a triangle used to split things apart”
WEDGE (5)
“A common synonym for silent”
QUIET (5)
“How fast an object is moving”
SPEED (5)
“A string instrument slightly larger than a violin”
VIOLA (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)
“Melted rock found beneath Earth's surface”
MAGMA (5)
“What fans call getting first-round talent in the fourth round.”
STEAL (5)
“Sweet treats given out during Halloween”
CANDY (5)
“High-performance web server, pronounced "engine-x"”
NGINX (5)
“High-energy electromagnetic radiation emitted by some quasars”
XRAYS (5)
“Compass direction toward the top of most maps”
NORTH (5)
“An aircraft that flies without a human pilot onboard”
DRONE (5)
“A common word for devices that use technology to act intelligently”
SMART (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)
“Tally on the stadium board”
SCORE (5)
“A prize given to recognize a great performance”
AWARD (5)
“Clear liquid for drinking”
WATER (5)
“Author of The Republic and founder of the Academy”
PLATO (5)
“The middle child who is a voracious reader and researcher”
KLAUS (5)
“The venue where the crowd gathers to watch”
ARENA (5)
“Living thing that makes its own food”
PLANT (5)
“A wooden frame used for holding an artist's work while painting”
EASEL (5)
“Artisanal approach to brewing that has exploded in popularity over recent decades.”
CRAFT (5)
“The fifty pentagrams on the American standard.”
STARS (5)
“Scoreline where advantage is the next step.”
DEUCE (5)
“Giant piloted robot often used in sci-fi battles”
MECHA (5)
“The items Abigail packed on donkeys to give to the approaching men”
GIFTS (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)
“Vocal or instrumental sounds played at celebrations”
MUSIC (5)
“Smallest controllable element of a digital image”
PIXEL (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)
“A digital message sent over the internet”
EMAIL (5)
“The protagonist's loyal best friend who shared her massive secret.”
LILLY (5)
“Italian food made from dough such as spaghetti or penne”
PASTA (5)
“Liquid that plant roots soak up from soil”
WATER (5)
“Person who makes bread, cakes, and pastries”
BAKER (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)
“A round soft cap with a flat top”
BERET (5)
“Freedom from disturbance”
PEACE (5)
“The Big ___ is a popular moniker for the NCAA tournament.”
DANCE (5)
“Iconic LA theater that rolls out the red carpet for the Summer Game Fest.”
DOLBY (5)
“To use money to buy something”
SPEND (5)
“A push or a pull that can change how something moves”
FORCE (5)
“Customizable visual style for the browser”
THEME (5)
“The written form of a musical composition.”
SCORE (5)
“A common antonym for bold”
TIMID (5)
“The worth of a digit based on where it sits in a number”
VALUE (5)
“Principles of reasoning, fundamental to computing”
LOGIC (5)
“Living thing that starts most food chains by using sunlight”
PLANT (5)
“The weight-bearing shinbone of the lower leg”
TIBIA (5)
“To cut into a shape”
CARVE (5)
“Making an image look sharp and clear”
FOCUS (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)
“Spanish word for later, used in a common farewell phrase”
LUEGO (5)
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