820 crossword clues with 7-letter answers, sourced from real Grid Genius puzzles.
“The largest planet in our solar system”
JUPITER (7)
“Narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses”
ISTHMUS (7)
“The list of names shown at the end of a film”
CREDITS (7)
“The sport of shooting arrows at a target”
ARCHERY (7)
“The largest and deepest ocean on Earth”
PACIFIC (7)
“Describes a number that is larger than another”
GREATER (7)
“The period of time a team spends batting”
INNINGS (7)
“Kissing this famous castle stone supposedly grants the gift of gab”
BLARNEY (7)
“Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons”
ISOTOPE (7)
“A main division of a book”
CHAPTER (7)
“Variant of an element with a different number of neutrons”
ISOTOPE (7)
“Short sword used by Roman soldiers”
GLADIUS (7)
“The force that pulls objects toward each other”
GRAVITY (7)
“Leader of the team”
CAPTAIN (7)
“Team trying to prevent scoring”
DEFENSE (7)
“A gentle slow-moving herbivore often called a sea cow”
MANATEE (7)
“Antarctic flightless bird”
PENGUIN (7)
“A play with songs and dances”
MUSICAL (7)
“Bouncing the rock to navigate past defenders.”
DRIBBLE (7)
“The silver-bowed mistress of the hunt”
ARTEMIS (7)
“A quick left-right track sequence designed to slow cars down.”
CHICANE (7)
“The intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something”
ESSENCE (7)
“No name for this sea flower, strangely.”
ANEMONE (7)
“Doctor who performs operations to treat injuries or disease”
SURGEON (7)
“The moment the sun first appears above the horizon in the morning”
SUNRISE (7)
“Digital visual enhancements added by artists in post-production.”
EFFECTS (7)
“Order of mammals including lemurs monkeys and apes”
PRIMATE (7)
“A movie genre with magic and mythical creatures”
FANTASY (7)
“Functional art made from fired clay”
POTTERY (7)
“The top layer of any material being cleaned”
SURFACE (7)
“Securing the ball after a missed attempt”
REBOUND (7)
“A new show born from the ashes of an old favorite.”
SPINOFF (7)
“Engineering genius who hand-built the company's first computer in 1976”
WOZNIAK (7)
“The absolute best-case scenario for a player's development.”
CEILING (7)
“Split apart, like the world referenced in 2026's IMD motto”
DIVIDED (7)
“The Gators, who entered the 2026 tournament looking to defend their national title.”
FLORIDA (7)
“Canadian host city gearing up for the 2026 global tournament”
TORONTO (7)
“Also known as Farsi”
PERSIAN (7)
“A two wheeled vehicle pulled by horses in ancient battles”
CHARIOT (7)
“The heavy, spinning circular surface of a record player.”
PLATTER (7)
“The principled lawyer and father in To Kill a Mockingbird”
ATTICUS (7)
“Crucial plot detail you definitely want to avoid reading on social media.”
SPOILER (7)
“Central part of an atom or cell”
NUCLEUS (7)
“Atom with the same number of protons but different neutrons”
ISOTOPE (7)
“Wailing female spirit from Irish mythology known to foretell doom.”
BANSHEE (7)
“First mortal woman, who opened a forbidden jar releasing evils”
PANDORA (7)
“Convert information into a code to prevent unauthorized access”
ENCRYPT (7)
“Safe place that protects an animal from weather or predators”
SHELTER (7)
“Historical language of Ashkenazi Jews combining German and Hebrew elements”
YIDDISH (7)
“The player who throws the ball in baseball”
PITCHER (7)
“Protective eyewear for a swimmer or skier”
GOGGLES (7)
“Fans obsessively fill out this tree-like diagram in March.”
BRACKET (7)
“Part of a film, often seen before another.”
TRAILER (7)
“Bus transportation from nearby hotels to the grounds.”
SHUTTLE (7)
“The shrill instrument used to signal fouls or full time”
WHISTLE (7)
“Twin sister of Apollo, goddess of the hunt”
ARTEMIS (7)
“The city Nick Miller is originally from”
CHICAGO (7)
“A personal view or belief”
OPINION (7)
“Town near Lexington where colonial militia clashed with British troops”
CONCORD (7)
“Gradual wearing away of rock by wind or water”
EROSION (7)
“The component responsible for transferring engine power to the wheels”
GEARBOX (7)
“High-pressure session used to determine Sunday's starting order.”
QUALIFY (7)
“A measure of how much mass is packed into a given volume”
DENSITY (7)
“Sweet tomato-based topping for fries and links”
KETCHUP (7)
“A mathematical function describing the location of an electron”
ORBITAL (7)
“Popular open-source web browser”
FIREFOX (7)
“Metal-bending mutant who ominously declares 'death comes for us all'”
MAGNETO (7)
“A team's turn to bat”
INNINGS (7)
“Castilian tongue”
SPANISH (7)
“A harmless lie in a capsule”
PLACEBO (7)
“Earth's middle line.”
EQUATOR (7)
“Software that enables a user to obtain secret information about another's computer activities”
SPYWARE (7)
“A six-carbon aromatic ring structure”
BENZENE (7)
“A common protein often featured in popular cooking shows.”
CHICKEN (7)
“Classic burnt sugar confection frequently paired with savory notes in upscale bakeries.”
CARAMEL (7)
“Tool used to identify network vulnerabilities”
SCANNER (7)
“Wailing female spirit warning of impending doom”
BANSHEE (7)
“A material like paper made from a water plant”
PAPYRUS (7)
“The part that opens and closes to let light in”
SHUTTER (7)
“Learning subject, often paired with 'deep'”
MACHINE (7)
“A crimson timber that reaches for the clouds”
REDWOOD (7)
“A clever but false argument used to deceive”
SOPHISM (7)
“Measure of the electrical pressure that pushes current through a circuit”
VOLTAGE (7)
“To point out how two things are alike”
COMPARE (7)
“Quarterback siblings Peyton and Eli.”
MANNING (7)
“A brass musical instrument with a flared bell and a bright tone”
TRUMPET (7)
“The stinging sea creature that serves as a clownfish home”
ANEMONE (7)
“Grand arena for athletic events”
STADIUM (7)
“Modern photography that does not use film”
DIGITAL (7)
“Spanish master of the Cubist movement”
PICASSO (7)
“Part of a series, 'I' see 'poe's' ode perhaps.”
EPISODE (7)
“A 'mini' version of this blue ice giant is a common type of exoplanet”
NEPTUNE (7)
“A play that includes singing and dancing”
MUSICAL (7)
“Any tiny part of a cell with a specific job”
ORGANEL (7)
“To rid a hey, then add water.”
HYDRATE (7)
“The sixteenth president of the United States who issued the Emancipation Proclamation”
LINCOLN (7)
“Large arena for games”
STADIUM (7)
“A musician who tried to rescue his wife from death”
ORPHEUS (7)
“Type of epaulette shark recently discovered in Papua New Guinea that can traverse exposed reefs”
WALKING (7)
“Pleated ribbon awarded to top competitors”
ROSETTE (7)
“Stiff, sheer cotton, a grandy organ.”
ORGANDY (7)
“Any building with a circular ground plan, often covered by a dome”
ROTUNDA (7)
“Electric potential difference between two points”
VOLTAGE (7)
“Priceless piece of paper that usually comes in a padded cover”
DIPLOMA (7)
“A clock that shows time using only numbers, no hands”
DIGITAL (7)
“Large, yell-free space for viewing art.”
GALLERY (7)
“Historically the only type of athlete allowed to compete”
AMATEUR (7)
“Her grief for her daughter brought the first winter”
DEMETER (7)
“Eyewear for swimming”
GOGGLES (7)
“The paper birds Michael uses to send messages to the outside”
ORIGAMI (7)
“A place to display photographs”
GALLERY (7)
“Software that secretly monitors your digital activity”
SPYWARE (7)
“Mental shuffling required to find the best play”
ANAGRAM (7)
“Rock type formed when magma or lava cools and hardens”
IGNEOUS (7)
“To elongate muscles during a session”
STRETCH (7)
“A serious play with a sad or disastrous ending”
TRAGEDY (7)
“Washington's role in the national celebration”
CAPITAL (7)
“The clothing worn by a performer to represent a character”
COSTUME (7)
“Spanish word for apple”
MANZANA (7)
“A living god who spent his life preparing for a tomb”
PHARAOH (7)
“Large molecule composed of many repeating subunits”
POLYMER (7)
“I top, ren, perhaps, for a crucial nutrient.”
PROTEIN (7)
“Global pop icon often referred to as Queen Bey”
BEYONCE (7)
“Showy, double-flowered variety named after a Japanese mountain.”
KWANZAN (7)
“Rose-shaped architectural ornament”
ROSETTE (7)
“What Miss Rhode Island thought the interview question was about”
WEATHER (7)
“Keep steady, or an even account.”
BALANCE (7)
“Actress ___ Burns, who delivered the legendary line”
HEATHER (7)
“An early form of paper made from a river plant”
PAPYRUS (7)
“A short trailer shown before a movie starts”
PREVIEW (7)
“A stony pointed reminder of a pharaoh's ego”
PYRAMID (7)
“Bustling square where spectators fan out under the shadow of Fenway Park.”
KENMORE (7)
“Negative electrode in an electrochemical cell”
CATHODE (7)
“An official who investigates racing incidents and hands out time drops.”
STEWARD (7)
“Grabbing the ball after a missed shot.”
REBOUND (7)
“Lets yo! Heart's contraction.”
SYSTOLE (7)
“Barriers that runners must jump over during a race”
HURDLES (7)
“Popular mobile operating system”
ANDROID (7)
“Umbrella-toting mobster who operates out of the Iceberg Lounge.”
PENGUIN (7)
“Ubiquitous wireless white earbuds introduced in 2016”
AIRPODS (7)
“Sing 'had' in the dark, for effect.”
SHADING (7)
“Crisp, pale drink originating from a notable Czech city.”
PILSNER (7)
“Adjective for the former president's frequently bandaged hand.”
BRUISED (7)
“The fast-paced feeling of a late-night call”
URGENCY (7)
“A number that uses a dot to show parts less than one”
DECIMAL (7)
“Leafy vegetable traditionally boiled alongside a salty meat”
CABBAGE (7)
“Pacific Northwest host city known for its loud Lumen Field crowd”
SEATTLE (7)
“Path for electric current”
CIRCUIT (7)
“Liquid doing the dissolving”
SOLVENT (7)
“The snug carbon-fiber tub where the driver sits.”
COCKPIT (7)
“Delicate French meringue sandwich cookie famous for its smooth dome and ruffled foot.”
MACARON (7)
“He cut out the middleman to draw with scissors”
MATISSE (7)
“Atomic or cellular core”
NUCLEUS (7)
“The grand venue for the opening ceremony”
STADIUM (7)
“Creamy dessert made with milk and eggs”
CUSTARD (7)
“Director who brought Mando to the big screen”
FAVREAU (7)
“Goddess of agriculture and harvest”
DEMETER (7)
“Electrical path.”
CIRCUIT (7)
“A colorful flower-like animal that lives on rocks”
ANEMONE (7)
“A coin worth twenty five cents”
QUARTER (7)
“General term for software intended to damage or disable computer systems”
MALWARE (7)
“Legendary musical family featuring Janet and Michael.”
JACKSON (7)
“Rhythmic body movement often performed to music at festivals”
DANCING (7)
“The eighth planet from the Sun”
NEPTUNE (7)
“The elimination tree teams navigate to reach the final”
BRACKET (7)
“Successor to the Gallardo, named for a bull”
HURACAN (7)
“Printmaking technique”
ETCHING (7)
“The trackside command center where team bosses sit behind monitors.”
PITWALL (7)
“Group that includes Dobermans and Schnauzers”
WORKING (7)
“Driver's compartment”
COCKPIT (7)
“Cozy state of physical ease highly prized by earth signs”
COMFORT (7)
“To put something in a prominent place for people to see”
DISPLAY (7)
“Official who enforces rules”
REFEREE (7)
“The king of the world who took us to Pandora and the Titanic”
CAMERON (7)
“Where pitchers warm up before entering the game”
BULLPEN (7)
“The official tasked with monitoring the paint and perimeter.”
REFEREE (7)
“Infraction called when an attacker strays behind the last defender too early.”
OFFSIDE (7)
“Pure chemical substance”
ELEMENT (7)
“A supernatural creature that drinks blood and has pale skin”
VAMPIRE (7)
“Seattle psychiatrist who moved from Boston to the radio”
FRASIER (7)
“Collecting the rock after a missed attempt”
REBOUND (7)
“Audio output device”
SPEAKER (7)
“A sea flower, often a 'nem o' one.”
ANEMONE (7)
“Illuminated sign outside announcing the star attractions”
MARQUEE (7)
“Living out of a vehicle or nylon shelter for four days”
CAMPING (7)
“The squad leader who wears the ceremonial armband.”
CAPTAIN (7)
“Hangings on a window, or how a dress falls”
DRAPERY (7)
“The cave that is home to a deadly medusoid fungus”
GRIMLEY (7)
“Part of the coordinates for the escape route found on the tattoo”
BOLSHOI (7)
“Bumbling Rhode Island father who frequently engages in epic brawls with a giant chicken.”
GRIFFIN (7)
“Burger King once advertised a fake left-handed version of this signature item.”
WHOPPER (7)
“Grabbingthebasketballafteramissedfieldgoalattempttodenysecondchances.”
REBOUND (7)
“The element that serves as the backbone of the semiconductor industry”
SILICON (7)
“The number that tells you how many groups to make”
DIVISOR (7)
“The sunken remains of a volcanic party”
CALDERA (7)
“The highest female singing voice”
SOPRANO (7)
“Bakeland's synthetic legacy of a thousand uses”
PLASTIC (7)
“The Brooklyn franchise that made history by signing a trailblazer.”
DODGERS (7)
“Competitor in a sporting event”
ATHLETE (7)
“Tropical grassland with widely spaced trees”
SAVANNA (7)
“A data type with two possible values: true or false”
BOOLEAN (7)
“A genre of imaginative fiction involving magic and adventure, especially in a setting other than the real world.”
FANTASY (7)
“Winter sport involving stones and brooms on ice”
CURLING (7)
“Assessments of popularity, often for television.”
RATINGS (7)
“Blockbuster film that made audiences never want to let go”
TITANIC (7)
“The corrupt captain of the guards who monitors the yard”
BELLICK (7)
“Suzanne whose name adorns the second-largest stadium at the venue.”
LENGLEN (7)
“A group of people chosen to give advice or make laws”
COUNCIL (7)
“Sounds like whether, but it means the conditions outside like rain or sun”
WEATHER (7)
“Francis Ford, director of 'The Godfather'”
COPPOLA (7)
“Machine for producing power by rotating a wheel”
TURBINE (7)
“To purify a liquid by heating and cooling”
DISTILL (7)
“A turn at batting”
INNINGS (7)
“A building or room containing collections of books”
LIBRARY (7)
“Two-minute promotional cut shown before the main attraction begins.”
TRAILER (7)
“The cloud hidden mountain home of the Greek pantheon”
OLYMPUS (7)
“A distinct event, part of a longer series.”
EPISODE (7)
“A personal view or judgment about a subject”
OPINION (7)
“The primary profession of the main character during the series”
TEACHER (7)
“A fitting used to join two hoses together”
COUPLER (7)
“One who is among the first to explore a new field”
PIONEER (7)
“Nation that triumphed in 2025 with an operatic club anthem”
AUSTRIA (7)
“The point that separates whole numbers from fractional parts”
DECIMAL (7)
“Reflective costume discs mandatory for a true pop diva”
SEQUINS (7)
“Pale variety that dominates the Tidal Basin landscape.”
YOSHINO (7)
“It's getting 'hinc' out, a print process.”
ETCHING (7)
“To meet the required standard”
QUALIFY (7)
“Neutral subatomic particle”
NEUTRON (7)
“Ancient pursuit of turning base metals into gold.”
ALCHEMY (7)
“The force that attracts objects towards each other”
GRAVITY (7)
“Plush babies collected as speculative investments”
BEANIES (7)
“Sounds like desert, but it's the sweet course after a meal”
DESSERT (7)
“Simmered fruit sauce that makes a fancy alternative to syrup.”
COMPOTE (7)
“A play dealing with tragic events and having an unhappy ending.”
TRAGEDY (7)
“The hard heart of the North Cascades”
GRANITE (7)
“Miserly protagonist who learns the true meaning of Christmas.”
SCROOGE (7)
“Brass band member”
TRUMPET (7)
“A flowery home for a clown”
ANEMONE (7)
“Steadfast Hobbit who literally carried his best friend up Mount Doom.”
SAMWISE (7)
“Rustic, free-form fruit pie that is famously baked without needing a special pan.”
GALETTE (7)
“The tiny opening in a spray tip”
ORIFICE (7)
“Word meaning the opposite of like, formed by adding dis”
DISLIKE (7)
“The combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords and chord progressions”
HARMONY (7)
“The blue gas giant that is farthest from the sun”
NEPTUNE (7)
“Fluted, twisted pastry that sounds like it might be cruel”
CRULLER (7)
“State of metabolic fuel-switching where sugar is persona non grata”
KETOSIS (7)
“To examine data methodically and in detail”
ANALYZE (7)
“The PB Bestie treat that joined the freezer aisle in 2026”
BLONDIE (7)
“Dishes or containers made of baked clay”
POTTERY (7)
“Lower-alcohol style designed to be enjoyed in multiples over a longer period.”
SESSION (7)
“Group of citizen soldiers who were not full-time professionals”
MILITIA (7)
“The illuminated sign outside a theater displaying what is playing”
MARQUEE (7)
“Cell part that stores water, food, or waste”
VACUOLE (7)
“Control center of a cell that holds its DNA”
NUCLEUS (7)
“Spiral-shaped, fluid-filled part of the inner ear that helps you hear”
COCHLEA (7)
“To survive and move on to the next round.”
ADVANCE (7)
“Brisk musical tempo”
ALLEGRO (7)
“Theme of restoration and fresh starts commonly celebrated as the days lengthen.”
RENEWAL (7)
“Made-up tales perfect for escaping reality”
FICTION (7)
“BTS's sixth Korean-language album, released March 2026.”
ARIRANG (7)
“A way to express an amount out of one hundred”
PERCENT (7)
“Silent era icon who also directed many films”
CHAPLIN (7)
“Formal accusations made against a person”
CHARGES (7)
“Casual shorthand for the 68-team championship event”
TOURNEY (7)
“Competitor striving for gold”
ATHLETE (7)
“The complete vocabulary of a person or a specific field”
LEXICON (7)
“Where historians go to read between the lines”
ARCHIVE (7)
“Evening light producer”
FIREFLY (7)
“Unbeaten powerhouse aiming to dethrone Rhea.”
CARGILL (7)
“To chemically convert sugars into alcohol, a crucial step in the process.”
FERMENT (7)
“Natural non-living solid found in the earth”
MINERAL (7)
“Wood red, perhaps, found among California giants.”
REDWOOD (7)
“Fancy term for a clear display cabinet”
VITRINE (7)
“Baseball hurler”
PITCHER (7)
“Large ancient structure, often triangular”
PYRAMID (7)
“Person who fights as part of a country's military”
SOLDIER (7)
“It drops at the end of the show”
CURTAIN (7)
“S-shaped curve on a track”
CHICANE (7)
“The company's popular line of laptop computers, available in Air and Pro models”
MACBOOK (7)
“To take a picture”
CAPTURE (7)
“Describes the total time that has passed during an activity or event”
ELAPSED (7)
“Essential advice for surviving a hot afternoon set.”
HYDRATE (7)
“Meteorological phenomenon that became a universal emblem of diversity”
RAINBOW (7)
“One product found during a multi step calculation, as in ___ products”
PARTIAL (7)
“Her grief for Persephone caused the first winter”
DEMETER (7)
“A daily record of news and events of a personal nature; a diary.”
JOURNAL (7)
“Living in the open water far from any shore”
PELAGIC (7)
“A French bread with a high egg and butter content giving it a rich crumb”
BRIOCHE (7)
“This sum, oddly, links two landmasses.”
ISTHMUS (7)
“Tools designed to provide administrative access while hiding presence”
ROOTKIT (7)
“The painted backdrops and physical structures on set.”
SCENERY (7)
“Indiana quarterback Fernando, heavily projected as the 2026 top overall pick.”
MENDOZA (7)
“Armband-wearing team leader”
CAPTAIN (7)
“A building where movies are shown”
THEATER (7)
“Florida space center where the 1981 liftoff took place.”
KENNEDY (7)
“Belonging to the very distant past”
ANCIENT (7)
“A common antonym for tranquil”
CHAOTIC (7)
“A flightless bird that swims in the southern oceans”
PENGUIN (7)
“Literature in the form of prose, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people.”
FICTION (7)
“What tree pose and crow pose strongly require to avoid falling”
BALANCE (7)
“Brief stoppage in play”
TIMEOUT (7)
“Mythical bird that regenerates from ashes”
PHOENIX (7)
“First name of the lonely woman who picks up the grains in the church in a 1966 song.”
ELEANOR (7)
“The undisputed Queen of Pop”
MADONNA (7)
“The color line that was famously broken in 1947.”
BARRIER (7)
“Usual weather pattern of a region over many years”
CLIMATE (7)
“Showing the traits of a particular group or kind”
TYPICAL (7)
“Hero who used a reflective shield to defeat Medusa”
PERSEUS (7)
“To engage in a hand to hand grappling sport”
WRESTLE (7)
“Ancient paper, a spy runs back to us.”
PAPYRUS (7)
“Sloped ramp used to raise objects with less force”
INCLINE (7)
“Thick, pliable sugar paste rolled out for ultra-smooth commercial cake decorating.”
FONDANT (7)
“Anna saves a grassy plain”
SAVANNA (7)
“To change a fraction into a decimal or percent”
CONVERT (7)
“A movie genre involving magic and imaginary worlds”
FANTASY (7)
“High end sewing that is made to order”
COUTURE (7)
“Descriptive language that appeals to the five senses”
IMAGERY (7)
“Fab Four whose names adorn the crucial data-carrying probes.”
BEATLES (7)
“Zoe who co-chaired the 2026 host committee”
KRAVITZ (7)
“Grassy plain in tropical regions with few scattered trees”
SAVANNA (7)
“Subatomic particle with no charge”
NEUTRON (7)
“A person skilled in sports or physical exercise”
ATHLETE (7)
“Eight-armed wonder, 'pus' out 'cot' for a quick nap.”
OCTOPUS (7)
“Classic car sporting "HM 20" plates in the anniversary teaser.”
MUSTANG (7)
“Line on a map connecting points of equal elevation; out con, confused”
CONTOUR (7)
“A predictable sequence of actions that brings security”
ROUTINE (7)
“Nation, a defined territory.”
COUNTRY (7)
“A large stone tomb built for an Egyptian pharaoh”
PYRAMID (7)
“The Japanese art of folding paper into shapes”
ORIGAMI (7)
“Term for a handcrafted style of baking prioritizing tradition and high-quality ingredients.”
ARTISAN (7)
“Network connection for your phone”
SERVICE (7)
“A small tool used by officials to signal a stop in play”
WHISTLE (7)
“Spot kick awarded for a foul in the box”
PENALTY (7)
“A light spear thrown for distance”
JAVELIN (7)
“Ben ___, American who won his first grass title ahead of Wimbledon 2026.”
SHELTON (7)
“Describes a time display using numerals rather than moving hands”
DIGITAL (7)
“The evil character in a story”
VILLAIN (7)
“The answer you get when you multiply two numbers”
PRODUCT (7)
“Bird with a big bill”
PELICAN (7)
“A booklet that lists the actors and scenes”
PROGRAM (7)
“Spanish word for office”
OFICINA (7)
“Fresh fruity toppings like strawberries or blueberries.”
BERRIES (7)
“Orienteering tool for a lost hiker”
COMPASS (7)
“Late British designer honored by the unforgettable 2011 Savage Beauty gala.”
MCQUEEN (7)
“Romance language from Rome”
ITALIAN (7)
“Fast-paced obstacle course competition”
AGILITY (7)
“Fundamental force attracting bodies with mass”
GRAVITY (7)
“The salty little fish that remains a highly divisive menu option.”
ANCHOVY (7)
“The armored player who squats behind the dish”
CATCHER (7)
“Literature describing imaginary events and people”
FICTION (7)
“A massive stone tomb built for an Egyptian pharaoh”
PYRAMID (7)
“P. H. N. E. R. O. N. A functional unit of the kidney.”
NEPHRON (7)
“Mythical creature with a lion's body and eagle's head”
GRIFFIN (7)
“The words and sentences around a word that help explain its meaning”
CONTEXT (7)
“Georgia host city featuring matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium”
ATLANTA (7)
“An author's choice of words and phrasing”
DICTION (7)
“Net metric often used to separate teams on the points table”
RUNRATE (7)
“Inlet on the car body used for cooling the engine”
SIDEPOD (7)
“Double-reed instrument”
BASSOON (7)
“The decorative molding at the very top of a wall or building”
CORNICE (7)
“Opening presentation that sets the tone for the week's announcements.”
KEYNOTE (7)
“The amount of time that has passed between a start and an end”
ELAPSED (7)
“Gaining possession of the ball after a missed shot attempt”
REBOUND (7)
“Crest hit, oddly, for extension.”
STRETCH (7)
“Word meaning from one side to the other, as in walk ___ the door”
THROUGH (7)
“Often a time for phone calls”
COMMUTE (7)
“The mountain peak where the major deities reside”
OLYMPUS (7)
“A raw, unpolished player taken purely for future development”
PROJECT (7)
“Italian prancing horse, if rare, fir will be found.”
FERRARI (7)
“Study of organisms and their environment”
ECOLOGY (7)
“Software or data that takes advantage of a bug”
EXPLOIT (7)
“Device used to receive over the air signals”
ANTENNA (7)
“Relating to a feeding level within a food chain”
TROPHIC (7)
“Huge, slow-moving mass of ice”
GLACIER (7)
“A method of teaching reading by connecting letters to their sounds”
PHONICS (7)
“Quick break for tires and fuel during a race”
PITSTOP (7)
“Element that forms the backbone of modern computing chips”
SILICON (7)
“A number written using a point to separate whole and fractional parts”
DECIMAL (7)
“A measure of disorder or randomness in a physical system”
ENTROPY (7)
“The single long bone of the upper arm”
HUMERUS (7)
“The principle of fairness and legal rightness”
JUSTICE (7)
“Jenner's shield, protects against a cruel vice.”
VACCINE (7)
“Windshield-mounted tech gadget, like the 4K models trending for 2026 road trips.”
DASHCAM (7)
“System of repetitive exercises often performed on a reformer”
PILATES (7)
“Known for his meticulous dark thrillers like Se7en and Zodiac”
FINCHER (7)
“Tree that bears cones and needle-like leaves”
CONIFER (7)
“Sole chassis supplier for the NTT IndyCar Series.”
DALLARA (7)
“A day of festivity or recreation when no work is done”
HOLIDAY (7)
“Monegasque fan favorite hoping to put the Prancing Horse on top.”
LECLERC (7)
“Relating to automated machines designed for complex tasks”
ROBOTIC (7)
“The written text that actors read from”
SCRIPTS (7)
“Numerical parameters that the model adjusts during training”
WEIGHTS (7)
“The gritty effort required to get crucial stops.”
DEFENSE (7)
“A whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero”
INTEGER (7)
“Another name for one fourth”
QUARTER (7)
“French word for newspaper”
JOURNAL (7)
“Game starting with bishop to c4 targeting the f7 square”
ITALIAN (7)
“Fictional superstar with a geographical surname.”
MONTANA (7)
“Shared customs and arts honored during the festivities.”
CULTURE (7)
“The quintessential buttery cinema snack”
POPCORN (7)
“Component for changing speeds”
GEARBOX (7)
“Relating to automated machines that perform tasks”
ROBOTIC (7)
“Total mass of living organisms in a given area”
BIOMASS (7)
“The tiny gap where signals jump between nerve cells”
SYNAPSE (7)
“Past I.M.O., thick paint application.”
IMPASTO (7)
“Portable Sony device that often skipped while walking”
DISCMAN (7)
“The final straightaway leading to the finish line.”
STRETCH (7)
“Spanish word meaning greetings, often used to end a letter”
SALUDOS (7)
“Area where a river's fresh water meets the ocean's salt water”
ESTUARY (7)
“The number by which another number is split into equal parts”
DIVISOR (7)
“Interconnected group, like a neural one”
NETWORK (7)
“Simple sugar plants produce for energy”
GLUCOSE (7)
“Mythical creature, half-human, half-horse”
CENTAUR (7)
“Chilly section of the grocery store where pints reside”
FREEZER (7)
“"3rd Rock" actor John, nominated for his colossal performance in "Giant"”
LITHGOW (7)
“The type of letter used at the start of a sentence or a name”
CAPITAL (7)
“Partner who famously returned to lead the Organized Crime unit”
STABLER (7)
“Current voice actor Tony who learned from the original.”
ANSELMO (7)
“Don making his 2026 Broadway debut in "Proof".”
CHEADLE (7)
“Engine-driven machine that replaced horses on farms”
TRACTOR (7)
“Collection of related web pages”
WEBSITE (7)
“Afternoon screening that usually offers a slightly cheaper admission fee.”
MATINEE (7)
“A group of similar data points identified in unsupervised learning”
CLUSTER (7)
“Synonym for authentic and real”
GENUINE (7)
“Warm region of Earth located near the equator”
TROPICS (7)
“The status of the protagonists after the initial fire”
ORPHANS (7)
“Very large rounded rock”
BOULDER (7)
“To take a picture of something”
CAPTURE (7)
“Word relating to heat or temperature”
THERMAL (7)
“Flat-topped land, a late UP settlement”
PLATEAU (7)
“Flag-raising infraction for an eager attacker”
OFFSIDE (7)
“The official occupation of the franchise's heroes, despite their lack of actual pipe repairs.”
PLUMBER (7)
“A warm breath on a frozen ridge”
CHINOOK (7)
“A slowly moving mass of ice formed by snow accumulation”
GLACIER (7)
“Host city of the most anticipated week in golf.”
AUGUSTA (7)
“The virgin huntress who roams the woods”
ARTEMIS (7)
“Male kin who might put you in a friendly headlock.”
BROTHER (7)
“The status of dinosaurs before science controversially intervened”
EXTINCT (7)
“Gottlieb's last name, a co-founder”
DAIMLER (7)
“The kneecap, a sesamoid bone in the quadriceps tendon”
PATELLA (7)
“Complete path that electricity can flow through”
CIRCUIT (7)
“Atom with a different number of neutrons”
ISOTOPE (7)
“Watertight chamber for underwater work”
CAISSON (7)
“Device used to transmit or receive radio waves”
ANTENNA (7)
“French word for the autumn season”
AUTOMNE (7)
“Senior academic administrator, just a step below the university president”
PROVOST (7)
“Wealthy, penny-pinching uncle who loves diving into coins.”
SCROOGE (7)
“Naturally occurring solid with a specific chemical makeup”
MINERAL (7)
“Enclosure where thoroughbreds are paraded and saddled before taking the track.”
PADDOCK (7)
“The shrill sound that stops play or ends the match”
WHISTLE (7)
“Type of cell division that produces two identical daughter cells”
MITOSIS (7)
“The antagonist everyone loves to hate, like Skeletor in this summer's reboot”
VILLAIN (7)
“Back Home Again in ___ (pre-race song).”
INDIANA (7)
“Slanted text style used to set off titles of books or movies”
ITALICS (7)
“Subterranean diamond found by a snout”
TRUFFLE (7)
“Flightless bird of the Southern Hemisphere”
PENGUIN (7)
“A number expressed using a point, often the result of a division”
DECIMAL (7)
“Flow of electric charge through a wire”
CURRENT (7)
“A musical performance by a soloist”
RECITAL (7)
“Culinary competition where a weird basket ingredient can get you cut”
CHOPPED (7)
“One who might be accused of making a scene, or at least a collection”
CURATOR (7)
“Nickname for a British soldier, based on uniform color”
REDCOAT (7)
“A large molecule composed of repeating subunits”
POLYMER (7)
“Making a point one dot at a time”
STIPPLE (7)
“Follower of a Bohemian reformer; sounds like a quiet sect.”
HUSSITE (7)
“A competitor who performs on the balance beam or bars”
GYMNAST (7)
“A rich marriage of cream and cocoa”
GANACHE (7)
“A number written with a point, like 0.5”
DECIMAL (7)
“A machine that puts digital text onto paper”
PRINTER (7)
“Nationality of the Ferrari brand”
ITALIAN (7)
“The All-Star ___ Game highlights top minor league prospects”
FUTURES (7)
“Reusable first stage often landing on drone ships”
BOOSTER (7)
“Opaque sibling of a watery medium”
GOUACHE (7)
“The time and place where a story happens”
SETTING (7)
“Regional variation of a language”
DIALECT (7)
“Tendency of an object to resist changes in its motion”
INERTIA (7)
“Housing for athletes”
VILLAGE (7)
“A perfect defensive game, like Carolina's clincher in 2026”
SHUTOUT (7)
“Team trying to score”
OFFENSE (7)
“A live musical performance”
CONCERT (7)
“A grassy plain where one might find a girl and a city combined”
SAVANNA (7)
“A session where testimony and arguments are heard”
HEARING (7)
“The tournament tree that narrows 16 playoff teams down to one champion.”
BRACKET (7)
“Describes a number that is less than another”
SMALLER (7)
“The bad guy, perhaps in a wicked plan.”
VILLAIN (7)
“An electronic machine like a PlayStation or Xbox used for gaming”
CONSOLE (7)
“Savory fried poultry famously paired with this dish in the American South.”
CHICKEN (7)
“Slow bowler who relies on turn and flight rather than speed”
SPINNER (7)
“An afternoon movie showing that often costs a little less”
MATINEE (7)
“A place where professional photographs are displayed”
GALLERY (7)
“Theatrical genre represented by the frowning mask”
TRAGEDY (7)
“"A partnership that ___s us all" (2026 World Bee Day theme word)”
SUSTAIN (7)
“The official on the field who enforces the rules”
REFEREE (7)
“The city where Bella lived before moving to Washington”
PHOENIX (7)
“Unit measuring just how loud the bass drops.”
DECIBEL (7)
“The specific day in the fourth month when this hoppy holiday is celebrated.”
SEVENTH (7)
“The chaotic, unpredictable nature of March college basketball.”
MADNESS (7)
“Essential tool for flipping patties over the flame”
SPATULA (7)
“A point for wanderers, but not in a storm.”
COMPASS (7)
“Language of Bangladesh and West Bengal”
BENGALI (7)
“___ Zone (colorful shooter turning 40 in 2026).”
FANTASY (7)
“Vivid description, an IMAGE R.Y.”
IMAGERY (7)
“Biblical biter”
SERPENT (7)
“Instrument used by an official to stop play”
WHISTLE (7)
“The sequel's scope will be a little ___ according to the returning cast.”
BROADER (7)
“Software specifically designed to disrupt or damage a computer system”
MALWARE (7)
“To travel to a new region, often with the seasons”
MIGRATE (7)
“One-eyed giant from Greek myth”
CYCLOPS (7)
“Tool with a needle that always points north”
COMPASS (7)
“Creature that is half man and half horse”
CENTAUR (7)
“The belt that holds the world together at its widest”
EQUATOR (7)
“Courtney, with a new record 'Creature Of Habit' released March 2026.”
BARNETT (7)
“Independence and autonomy celebrated by the community”
LIBERTY (7)
“The legal team representing the accused in court”
DEFENSE (7)
“Person who fights bulls in Spanish tradition”
MATADOR (7)
“Medieval holy war”
CRUSADE (7)
“State in which forces on an object cancel each other out”
BALANCE (7)
“A genre with magic and imaginary worlds”
FANTASY (7)
“A way to express a decimal as parts out of one hundred”
PERCENT (7)
“Silent notification mode”
VIBRATE (7)
“Fine sets, perhaps, for good health.”
FITNESS (7)
“Bad air once blamed for a mosquito bite”
MALARIA (7)
“A word that substitutes for a noun already mentioned”
PRONOUN (7)
“A statement that seems to contradict itself but may reveal a truth”
PARADOX (7)
“Tallest land animal”
GIRAFFE (7)
“Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated 2026 epic starring Matt Damon [1.1.5]”
ODYSSEY (7)
“Most spoken language by native speakers”
CHINESE (7)
“A person who sees an event happen firsthand”
WITNESS (7)
“A square mark used to add an editor's note inside a quotation”
BRACKET (7)
“A novel or short story about a puzzling crime”
MYSTERY (7)
“A personal view or judgment about something”
OPINION (7)
“Software designed to damage or disable computer systems”
MALWARE (7)
“Historic course that hosts the second jewel of the Triple Crown.”
PIMLICO (7)
“A legal case brought by one person against another”
LAWSUIT (7)
“Official status granted to the occasion nationwide in 2021”
HOLIDAY (7)
“Ancient impact basins visible without magnification.”
CRATERS (7)
“Ancient Egyptian tomb built of stone with a square base”
PYRAMID (7)
“Two minutes in the sin bin for an infraction”
PENALTY (7)
“Sense that lets you detect sound using your ears”
HEARING (7)
“Costume play, acting out a role.”
COSPLAY (7)
“Organelle that stores a cell's genetic material”
NUCLEUS (7)
“The large fabric hanging that covers the stage”
CURTAIN (7)
“A regular or repeated way in which something happens or is done”
PATTERN (7)
“Popular pale-pink export to the Tidal Basin”
YOSHINO (7)
“The scientific name for the cell control center”
NUCLEUS (7)
“The ability to move quickly and change direction easily”
AGILITY (7)
“The ability to read smoothly and accurately at a good pace”
FLUENCY (7)
“Power source for portable devices”
BATTERY (7)
“A fan-shaped shellfish known for its ability to swim by clapping its shells”
SCALLOP (7)
“System of interconnected computers”
NETWORK (7)
“Force that pulls objects down toward the ground”
GRAVITY (7)
“A stranger in the blood that triggers a defensive reaction”
ANTIGEN (7)
“A short traditional saying that gives advice or expresses a truth”
PROVERB (7)
“The sheer, unpredictable chaos of the spring college basketball season”
MADNESS (7)
“Clip 'es, a shadowed event (anag)”
ECLIPSE (7)
“A preview of an upcoming movie”
TRAILER (7)
“A tiny unit of heat that makes your clothes shrink”
CALORIE (7)
“A three-part film series, like the original Star Wars saga”
TRILOGY (7)
“Having broken free from confinement or control”
ESCAPED (7)
“Word describing the chaotic nature of March college sports.”
MADNESS (7)
“Spiral shaped cavity in the inner ear responsible for hearing”
COCHLEA (7)
“Rich woven fabric, a brother made.”
BROCADE (7)
“A musical performance given in public”
CONCERT (7)
“Describing reality simulated by digital software”
VIRTUAL (7)
“Host city bringing the world to BMO Field”
TORONTO (7)
“The king of the Roman gods”
JUPITER (7)
“Luster C, a grouping of stars (anag)”
CLUSTER (7)
“Exclusive enclosure where mechanics and A-list celebrities cross paths.”
PADDOCK (7)
“A glowing insect or a space western cut short”
FIREFLY (7)
“Thepredictiongridyoufillout, whichinevitablygetsruinedbythesecondround.”
BRACKET (7)
“The final decision rendered by a jury”
VERDICT (7)
“Hollywood A-lister taking a solo trip to Tau Ceti in the 2026 film adaptation.”
GOSLING (7)
“The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion”
INERTIA (7)
“The result of multiplying two or more factors”
PRODUCT (7)
“Volcanic planet the duo calls home”
NEVARRO (7)
“Cosmonaut whose historic journey happened exactly 20 years before STS-1.”
GAGARIN (7)
“Group of animals or plants that can breed with one another”
SPECIES (7)
“A musical direction meaning 'fast and lively'”
ALLEGRO (7)
“Genre featuring meet-cutes and happily-ever-afters”
ROMANCE (7)
“To give evidence under oath”
TESTIFY (7)
“Learning through a membrane by concentration”
OSMOSIS (7)
“Distilled spirit central to many holiday toasts.”
TEQUILA (7)
“The weapon used in the unfortunate opera house incident”
HARPOON (7)
“Flat, raised area of land with steep sides, like a tableland”
PLATEAU (7)
“A person thought to be guilty of a crime”
SUSPECT (7)
“Electrical potential difference”
VOLTAGE (7)
“Describes a collision in which kinetic energy is conserved”
ELASTIC (7)
“A reusable spacecraft designed for transport”
SHUTTLE (7)
“To decide which of two numbers is larger or smaller”
COMPARE (7)
“The beautiful blonde vampire who is married to Emmett”
ROSALIE (7)
“A person who performs a featured part alone”
SOLOIST (7)
“The simple sugar that cells use for fuel”
GLUCOSE (7)
“Person who helps students learn new skills and subjects”
TEACHER (7)
“Singing along to recorded music as entertainment”
KARAOKE (7)
“Three-count victory on the mat.”
PINFALL (7)
“French verb meaning to study, normally written with an accent”
ETUDIER (7)
“A common antonym for modern”
ANCIENT (7)
“The nation widely celebrated globally every March 17th”
IRELAND (7)
“An objective-driven space expedition, like STS-1.”
MISSION (7)
“Star guard Jalen, leading the charge for the Manhattan-based contenders”
BRUNSON (7)
“Fire breathing beast with parts of lion goat and snake”
CHIMERA (7)
“The condition that makes you forget your own clue”
AMNESIA (7)
“The measure of disorder or randomness in a physical system”
ENTROPY (7)
“Discipline involving hypotheses, beakers, and discovery”
SCIENCE (7)
“Force of attraction between any two objects with mass”
GRAVITY (7)
“The bustling, exclusive enclosure behind the pit lane.”
PADDOCK (7)
“Porch leading to the entrance of a building”
PORTICO (7)
“Loyal friend of Jon Snow, a maester-in-training”
SAMWELL (7)
“Unit of energy derived from food”
CALORIE (7)
“A comparison that explains one thing by relating it to something more familiar”
ANALOGY (7)
“Lanky troublemaker in purple who is famously excluded from certain fighting games.”
WALUIGI (7)
“Pop princess who famously wore a red latex jumpsuit in an outer space music video.”
BRITNEY (7)
“Pertaining to depths where light is only a memory”
ABYSSAL (7)
“Board used by artists to mix various pigments”
PALETTE (7)
“Star who famously transformed for the Miss United States competition”
BULLOCK (7)
“Polish powerhouse Iga, entering the 2026 event as the number three seed.”
SWIATEK (7)
“A light and airy baked dish that might collapse if you slam the oven door”
SOUFFLE (7)
“Victorian author who gave us 'A Tale of Two Cities'.”
DICKENS (7)
“Sitcom featuring six New Yorkers and a fountain”
FRIENDS (7)
“Warm, syrupy fruit mixture spooned over morning sweets.”
COMPOTE (7)
“Grand Theatre named after the pioneering brothers of early film”
LUMIERE (7)
“People you like and know well”
FRIENDS (7)
“Freedom, the ideal American colonists were fighting for”
LIBERTY (7)
“To bounce the ball down the floor.”
DRIBBLE (7)
“Sovereign ruler of an empire.”
EMPEROR (7)
“Mountain that can erupt with hot melted rock”
VOLCANO (7)
“A pure substance like gold or oxygen”
ELEMENT (7)
“Describes a quotient found in stages during long division, as in ___ quotients”
PARTIAL (7)
“Measure of how much mass is packed into a given volume”
DENSITY (7)
“A great victory or achievement”
TRIUMPH (7)
“Full-length narrative work competing in the main selection”
FEATURE (7)
“The visionary manager who put the band in matching suits.”
EPSTEIN (7)
“Movement of water through a membrane from an area of low to high concentration”
OSMOSIS (7)
“The chaotic setting of Sunnyside in the third movie.”
DAYCARE (7)
“The chore that Schmidt obsessively does for the entire loft”
LAUNDRY (7)
“The official responsible for blowing the whistle on fouls”
REFEREE (7)
“Spiced ground pork often found scattered in crumbles on a supreme pie.”
SAUSAGE (7)
“Large molecule built by ribosomes that cells use for growth and repair”
PROTEIN (7)
“A set of matching clothes worn by a sports team”
UNIFORM (7)
“The customs and arts of a particular group or nation”
CULTURE (7)
“An infraction that forces an offending squad to play a man down”
PENALTY (7)
“General term for software intended to damage or disable computers”
MALWARE (7)
“Vivid language that creates pictures in the reader's mind through sensory detail”
IMAGERY (7)
“He went to the depths of the ocean and Pandora”
CAMERON (7)
“The process of using laws to fairly judge and punish crimes”
JUSTICE (7)
“An eight-armed creature that can release ink”
OCTOPUS (7)
“Frying pan”
SKILLET (7)
“Soft song intended to help children sleep”
LULLABY (7)
“Uralic language of Helsinki”
FINNISH (7)
“The sequence of songs an artist chooses to perform.”
SETLIST (7)
“Joe who provided the original illustrations for the Man of Steel”
SHUSTER (7)
“The squad leader who wears an armband”
CAPTAIN (7)
“Navigation tool that uses Earth's magnetic field to show direction”
COMPASS (7)
“Theory that mind and body are distinct entities”
DUALISM (7)
“A genetic patchwork named after a Greek myth”
CHIMERA (7)
“The mother of Persephone who controls the seasons”
DEMETER (7)
“Ancient Egyptian king”
PHARAOH (7)
“Live musical performance”
CONCERT (7)
“Previous team-up film whose timestamps are hidden in the trailer's glitchy codes”
ENDGAME (7)
“A fresh take on an old classic, like 2026's "Death of a Salesman"”
REVIVAL (7)
“Frame of a Ferrari car”
CHASSIS (7)
“Greek goddess of the hunt and the moon”
ARTEMIS (7)
“Young frog that lives in water and breathes with gills”
TADPOLE (7)
“A slow-moving mass of ice formed by compacted snow”
GLACIER (7)
“The main evil character in a story”
VILLAIN (7)
“Relating to the senses or to physical feeling”
SENSORY (7)
“Bram Stoker's iconic, blood-drinking count.”
DRACULA (7)
“A building where plays are performed”
THEATER (7)
“Close approach, 'peer I eg' around (anag)”
PERIGEE (7)
“Official bus service transporting fans from local hotels to the grounds”
SHUTTLE (7)
“How something feels, such as smooth, rough, or bumpy”
TEXTURE (7)
“Act of securing the ball after a missed jumper.”
REBOUND (7)
“An official who enforces the rules in a game”
REFEREE (7)
“A master designer's private workshop or studio.”
ATELIER (7)
“The upper seating area in a theater”
BALCONY (7)
“Greek hero who killed the gorgon Medusa”
PERSEUS (7)
“Spanish word for family”
FAMILIA (7)
“A repeating arrangement that a machine tries to find”
PATTERN (7)
“Guy, director often associated with British gangster films”
RITCHIE (7)
“A collection of information used to train a model”
DATASET (7)
“A brisk tempo, or ALL EGRO in disguise.”
ALLEGRO (7)
“A soft shoe worn for sports or casual activities”
SNEAKER (7)
“Unsung trackside hero responsible for waving safety and penalty flags.”
MARSHAL (7)
“Someone who follows and watches a person obsessively”
STALKER (7)
“Formed by adding re to state, meaning to say something again in different words”
RESTATE (7)
“Pop star Carpenter who tops the 2026 Friday bill [1.2]”
SABRINA (7)
“Spanish word for mountain, normally spelled with an enye”
MONTANA (7)
“Mustachioed restaurant owner known for his pun-filled daily specials.”
BELCHER (7)
“An assemblage of different forms and materials”
COLLAGE (7)
“Screen or monitor”
DISPLAY (7)
“The lay, perhaps, is sound.”
HEALTHY (7)
“Flow of electric charge”
CURRENT (7)
“Spanish word for school”
ESCUELA (7)
“Word meaning to view before, formed by adding pre to a word”
PREVIEW (7)
“Group of related organisms.”
SPECIES (7)
“A biting remark made by acid on copper”
ETCHING (7)
“A measurable property of an observed phenomenon”
FEATURE (7)
“Official, respectful term used by broadcasters instead of 'fans.'”
PATRONS (7)
“The official who enforces the rules during a game”
REFEREE (7)
“First name of the French champion honored by the botanical garden stadium court.”
SIMONNE (7)
“The thirteen horizontal lines representing the original states.”
STRIPES (7)
“Home of the Greek gods”
OLYMPUS (7)
“Tiny pores on leaves that exchange gases”
STOMATA (7)
“Type of sentence made of an independent clause and a dependent clause”
COMPLEX (7)
“A small word like a, an, or the that introduces a noun”
ARTICLE (7)
“New Jersey stadium awarded the honor of hosting the 2026 Final”
METLIFE (7)
“Precious green stone that gives Ireland its famous nickname”
EMERALD (7)
“Language of Bangladesh”
BENGALI (7)
“The world or the state of things as they actually exist”
REALITY (7)
“A whole number data type”
INTEGER (7)
“Nationality of the luxury car manufacturer”
ITALIAN (7)
“A place where everybody knows your name”
CHEEERS (7)
“Region of Pacific islands often grouped with Australia”
OCEANIA (7)
“The involuntary process where a wolf finds their soulmate”
IMPRINT (7)
“Describes a consumer that eats only plants”
PRIMARY (7)
“The unit executing plays to find an open look.”
OFFENSE (7)
“A fraction expressed out of one hundred”
PERCENT (7)
“Paper boi's surreal southern city”
ATLANTA (7)
“Money spent on goods or services”
EXPENSE (7)
“Bounce the ball repeatedly”
DRIBBLE (7)
“Forward whose primary role is to find the back of the net”
STRIKER (7)
“A private team session where a player showcases their skills”
WORKOUT (7)
“French word for family”
FAMILLE (7)
“Waxy leaf coating that helps prevent water loss”
CUTICLE (7)
“A high arc shot usually released by guards to avoid blockers”
FLOATER (7)
“The role Abigail is considered to have in Jewish tradition”
PROPHET (7)
“Fluid-filled foot annoyance caused by 26.2 miles of rubbing.”
BLISTER (7)
“The title given to the kings of ancient Egypt”
PHARAOH (7)
“French verb meaning to travel”
VOYAGER (7)
“The lever that releases the water flow”
TRIGGER (7)
“To officially announce one's entry into the professional pool”
DECLARE (7)
“Pacific Northwest host city where Lumen Field is located”
SEATTLE (7)
“Colorful arc that supposedly points the way to a hidden fortune”
RAINBOW (7)
“A short preview of a movie”
TRAILER (7)
“Audio device worn over ears”
HEADSET (7)
“Georgia host city welcoming the world to Mercedes-Benz Stadium”
ATLANTA (7)
“The part of the day before noon”
MORNING (7)
“The delay between a command and the resulting physical action”
LATENCY (7)
“Rich, egg-heavy bread that makes exceptional French toast.”
BRIOCHE (7)
“A person who sees an event or crime take place”
WITNESS (7)
“The windy blue planet furthest from the sun”
NEPTUNE (7)
“Applying a touch of Midas to the frame”
GILDING (7)
“The movement of solvent molecules through a semipermeable membrane”
OSMOSIS (7)
“Thin membrane that vibrates when sound waves strike it”
EARDRUM (7)
“Habitat where the ground is soaked or covered with water much of the year”
WETLAND (7)
“Natural pigment responsible for the color of skin and hair”
MELANIN (7)
“The floor-spacer waiting in the corner for a kick-out pass.”
SHOOTER (7)
“A repeated decorative design or sequence of events”
PATTERN (7)
“Actor ___ Day, who voices the easily frightened, ghost-busting brother.”
CHARLIE (7)
“The ceremony where Bella and Edward get married”
WEDDING (7)
“Mountain that can erupt with lava and ash”
VOLCANO (7)
“Proper bearing for a picture, perhaps.”
POSTURE (7)
“___ of Rage (gritty beat-'em-up celebrating 35 years in 2026).”
STREETS (7)
“Georgia host city slated for semifinal action in the upcoming 2026 tournament.”
ATLANTA (7)
“A device that converts motion into a digital signal”
ENCODER (7)
“A word like he, she, or it that takes the place of a noun”
PRONOUN (7)
“A savory and spicy condiment originating from India made of fruits or vegetables”
CHUTNEY (7)
“A slow moving mass of ice often found in valleys”
GLACIER (7)
“Ontario host city featuring BMO Field”
TORONTO (7)
“Flower or group of flowers”
BLOSSOM (7)
“Canadian host city featuring historic matches at BMO Field.”
TORONTO (7)
“A set of pages on the internet”
WEBSITE (7)
“Describes a species that no longer exists anywhere on Earth”
EXTINCT (7)
“Cephalopod with three hearts and blue blood”
OCTOPUS (7)
“Motor City team that secured the top East seed in 2026.”
PISTONS (7)
“One thousand birds chirping in a hand of lightning”
CHIDORI (7)
“16-bit console that originally hosted the 'Fast Forever' hedgehog.”
GENESIS (7)
“An acrobatic, overhead kick that requires going completely airborne.”
BICYCLE (7)
“A fat fate changed into a crisp fabric”
TAFFETA (7)
“Colored squares that offer extra value are known as these”
PREMIUM (7)
“A large outdoor arena for sports”
STADIUM (7)
“Cooler age, perhaps, for a slow-moving ice mass.”
GLACIER (7)
“Colored substance in leaves that absorbs sunlight”
PIGMENT (7)
“Spanish word for excuse me, literally meaning permission”
PERMISO (7)
“Fabric that opens and closes on stage”
CURTAIN (7)
“The survival tool used by Brian in Gary Paulsen's classic adventure”
HATCHET (7)
“Rhythmic pair shaken to the beat of the music.”
MARACAS (7)
“Measurements of how many people watch a show”
RATINGS (7)
“Giant California tree that shares its name with a park”
SEQUOIA (7)
“Crucial moment in a Ferrari race”
PITSTOP (7)
“One of four periods in a game”
QUARTER (7)
“How secrets are shared in the heat of the moment”
WHISPER (7)
“Row of icons for quick actions”
TOOLBAR (7)
“A substance with a molecular structure consisting of many similar units bonded together”
POLYMER (7)
“An operation that reverses another operation, like division reversing multiplication”
INVERSE (7)
“A tool used to see distant objects in space”
TELESCO (7)
“A novel, play, or film dealing with a puzzling crime”
MYSTERY (7)
“Track official waving flags”
MARSHAL (7)
“The trademark exclamation used by Sheldon after a successful prank”
BAZINGA (7)
“A large outdoor fire built for a celebration”
BONFIRE (7)
“Type of cell division that produces reproductive cells with half the chromosomes”
MEIOSIS (7)
“Combining power of an element”
VALENCE (7)
“Last name of the beauty queen who delivered the iconic weather-related quote”
FRASIER (7)
“The first woman who opened a forbidden jar”
PANDORA (7)
“A sweet nothing for the mind but not the body”
PLACEBO (7)
“Life at the very bottom of the scale”
BENTHIC (7)
“Boston franchise looking to hang another championship banner.”
CELTICS (7)
“The striped official tasked with maintaining order and calling infractions”
REFEREE (7)
“To change a measurement from one unit into another”
CONVERT (7)
“A plate of color where artists mix their magic.”
PALETTE (7)
“A polite U, oddly, is an elevated flatland.”
PLATEAU (7)
“Italian rice dish, 'I sort' it out”
RISOTTO (7)
“To put money into a bank account”
DEPOSIT (7)
“Spacecraft designed to circle a celestial body”
ORBITER (7)
“Milanese brand famous for daring cuts and Donatella's bold aesthetic.”
VERSACE (7)
“Ancient site of the games”
OLYMPIA (7)
“The substance in a solution that does the dissolving”
SOLVENT (7)
“The side that is being sued or accused”
DEFENSE (7)
“Force that pulls things down”
GRAVITY (7)
“Person trained to enforce laws and keep citizens safe”
OFFICER (7)
“Pod member, often seen with 'old fin' on the surface.”
DOLPHIN (7)
“The squad leader identified by a distinctive armband”
CAPTAIN (7)
“To change a number from one form to another, such as fraction to decimal”
CONVERT (7)
“Mitchell's first name, the star driving Cleveland's 2026 playoff run.”
DONOVAN (7)
“To officially withdraw a horse from the field before the gates open.”
SCRATCH (7)
“A vampire who has recently been turned and has red eyes”
NEWBORN (7)
“A slow moving river of ice that carves through mountains”
GLACIER (7)
“Group of living things that can breed with one another”
SPECIES (7)
“State hosting SLC-40 Starlink launches this month”
FLORIDA (7)
“State welcoming the women's tournament for the first time in 2026.”
ARIZONA (7)
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