566 crossword clues with 8-letter answers, sourced from real Grid Genius puzzles.
“A small rocky body orbiting the sun”
ASTEROID (8)
“The Medusoid Mycelium is a deadly type of this”
MUSHROOM (8)
“A specialist who predicts a suspects behavior and traits”
PROFILER (8)
“Substance that speeds up a chemical reaction”
CATALYST (8)
“Island nation co-hosting the 2026 T20 World Cup”
SRILANKA (8)
“A long musical composition for a full orchestra”
SYMPHONY (8)
“The perimeter rope, or a shot that reaches it”
BOUNDARY (8)
“Male singing voice in a range higher than normal”
FALSETTO (8)
“Sacred ads run wild for holy wars.”
CRUSADES (8)
“Actor turned acclaimed director of 'Unforgiven'”
EASTWOOD (8)
“The hard, grated dairy product shaken over a fresh, hot slice.”
PARMESAN (8)
“The dedicated group of performers backing up the leads”
ENSEMBLE (8)
“Lumber that is far from lively in a lawless camp”
DEADWOOD (8)
“The amount of light that reaches the camera sensor”
EXPOSURE (8)
“A person who shifts into a large wolf to protect the tribe”
WEREWOLF (8)
“Canadian city whose Royals farm team he played for before the big leagues.”
MONTREAL (8)
“Formal Spanish word for excuse me or sorry”
DISCULPE (8)
“Online scam to obtain personal info”
PHISHING (8)
“The first public showing of a movie”
PREMIERE (8)
“Component that opposes current flow”
RESISTOR (8)
“Fungal power-up that provides a sudden growth spurt.”
MUSHROOM (8)
“A purebred competitor's documented lineage”
PEDIGREE (8)
“The clever king of Ithaca who took ten years to return home”
ODYSSEUS (8)
“The wedge-shaped stone at the apex of a masonry arch”
KEYSTONE (8)
“Force that slows down moving surfaces rubbing together”
FRICTION (8)
“Word meaning without harm, formed by adding less to harm”
HARMLESS (8)
“OpenAI's platform for AI agents, responding to a competitor's offering.”
FRONTIER (8)
“To reduce a fraction to its lowest terms”
SIMPLIFY (8)
“Sacrificing a turn to swap your letters”
EXCHANGE (8)
“A number that results from multiplying a given number by an integer”
MULTIPLE (8)
“Self-governance, a growing trait of AI agents in code creation.”
AUTONOMY (8)
“French leader defeated at Waterloo”
NAPOLEON (8)
“Made of two or more simple machines working together”
COMPOUND (8)
“The human-made tracking system that creates a "blue" mismatch.”
CALENDAR (8)
“Standards by which something is judged”
CRITERIA (8)
“Three-headed dog guarding the underworld”
CERBERUS (8)
“A quick, informal photograph”
SNAPSHOT (8)
“The three headed hound guarding the gates”
CERBERUS (8)
“Soak meat in a flavored liquid”
MARINATE (8)
“Force pushing on a surface, often from gas particles”
PRESSURE (8)
“A microscopic travel agent for disease”
PATHOGEN (8)
“Trifoliate plant used to explain the Holy Trinity”
SHAMROCK (8)
“A comparison between two unlike things without using like or as”
METAPHOR (8)
“Speed and direction”
VELOCITY (8)
“The method of human communication”
LANGUAGE (8)
“The national pastime that was forever changed in 1947.”
BASEBALL (8)
“A three-leafed plant used as a symbol for Saint Patricks Day”
SHAMROCK (8)
“A track about a specific suburban place where things are not okay”
ROCKLAND (8)
“A matchstick girl in the kitchen”
JULIENNE (8)
“The California city where the entire series takes place”
PASADENA (8)
“Ruler of the seas who carries a trident”
POSEIDON (8)
“___ Bank Park, the Philadelphia venue for the 2026 ASG”
CITIZENS (8)
“Black drawing stick”
CHARCOAL (8)
“Receive files from the internet”
DOWNLOAD (8)
“Type of circuit with multiple paths for current to flow”
PARALLEL (8)
“A coiled fossil that once swam in circles”
AMMONITE (8)
“A brief reference to a person, event, or work of literature outside the text”
ALLUSION (8)
“Wes, known for his unique visual symmetry”
ANDERSON (8)
“The place value three digits from the right in a whole number”
HUNDREDS (8)
“1777 battle victory that convinced France to help the colonies”
SARATOGA (8)
“Delicate, sneaky tactic used to exploit an opponent standing far behind the court.”
DROPSHOT (8)
“Systematic scientific investigation”
RESEARCH (8)
“Wes, known for quirky, symmetrical films”
ANDERSON (8)
“Category of high-performance vehicle”
SUPERCAR (8)
“Yellow family that has predicted the future since 1989”
SIMPSONS (8)
“Force that opposes the relative motion of two touching surfaces”
FRICTION (8)
“Organism that gets energy by eating other organisms”
CONSUMER (8)
“Smooth, glassy black rock formed from quickly cooled lava”
OBSIDIAN (8)
“God of wine and revelry”
DIONYSUS (8)
“An orchestral piece at the beginning of an opera”
OVERTURE (8)
“Female figures who choose which warriors die in battle”
VALKYRIE (8)
“The spectators, hearing you dance oddly.”
AUDIENCE (8)
“Ruler of the seas”
POSEIDON (8)
“Word meaning without hope, formed by adding a suffix to hope”
HOPELESS (8)
“A letter that stands for an unknown number in an expression”
VARIABLE (8)
“First showing, perhaps 'ere I'm prime.”
PREMIERE (8)
“High point on the map.”
MOUNTAIN (8)
“High standing associated with the brand”
PRESTIGE (8)
“Essential gear like the Exo K4 used to carry heavy loads of meat”
BACKPACK (8)
“The director's mapped-out movements for the cast.”
BLOCKING (8)
“Word meaning the state of being kind, formed by adding ness”
KINDNESS (8)
“The act of using binoculars or a spotting scope to scan distant ridges for tan hides”
GLASSING (8)
“Measure of how well a mineral resists being scratched”
HARDNESS (8)
“To group items into categories”
CLASSIFY (8)
“Imaginary lines running east to west, parallel to the equator”
LATITUDE (8)
“Small particles of rock, sand, or soil that settle and build up”
SEDIMENT (8)
“Describes a hot, humid climate found near the equator”
TROPICAL (8)
“A named storage location”
VARIABLE (8)
“A single man handing out long-stemmed flowers to find his future wife”
BACHELOR (8)
“Virginia town where British forces surrendered in 1781”
YORKTOWN (8)
“Famous theater district in New York City”
BROADWAY (8)
“Explorer who thought he found India, then sailed on a misunderstanding.”
COLUMBUS (8)
“Word describing the one you like best out of a group”
FAVORITE (8)
“Imitate the behavior of a system”
SIMULATE (8)
“Describes metamorphosis with four distinct stages, including a pupa”
COMPLETE (8)
“An amount subtracted from the regular price of an item”
DISCOUNT (8)
“Oil found in shark livers used in some cosmetics”
SQUALENE (8)
“God of the sea and earthquakes”
POSEIDON (8)
“Seven-time world champion Lewis”
HAMILTON (8)
“The location of the FBI academy and headquarters”
QUANTICO (8)
“A small fish with a head like a land animal and a curled tail”
SEAHORSE (8)
“Second half of the 1933 act that quenched America's thirst before Prohibition fully ended.”
HARRISON (8)
“All-tongue, like a sauce that shines brightly and optimistically.”
PANGLOSS (8)
“The feeling that everyone is watching his every move”
PARANOID (8)
“A digital barrier designed to block unauthorized access while permitting outward communication”
FIREWALL (8)
“Height above sea level”
ALTITUDE (8)
“A number greater than zero”
POSITIVE (8)
“A small number showing how many times a base is used as a factor”
EXPONENT (8)
“The person who guides the making of a film”
DIRECTOR (8)
“The red-haired vampire seeking revenge against Edward”
VICTORIA (8)
“Small pieces of colored paper thrown at celebrations”
CONFETTI (8)
“One who writes music”
COMPOSER (8)
“Chinese AI company recently accused by OpenAI of unfair practices.”
DEEPSEEK (8)
“Spanish word for the winter season”
INVIERNO (8)
“Greek hero and king of Ithaca in Homer's epic poem”
ODYSSEUS (8)
“A person who has committed a crime”
CRIMINAL (8)
“Storyteller, TO RAN ROAR.”
NARRATOR (8)
“New Netflix series in March 2026, a Russian historical drama.”
VLADIMIR (8)
“A cute duck built a Roman water bridge.”
AQUEDUCT (8)
“Highway pull-off to stretch your legs and use the facilities.”
RESTSTOP (8)
“A bridge-like structure built to carry water over long distances”
AQUEDUCT (8)
“To plan and follow a route through a complex environment”
NAVIGATE (8)
“All of space and everything in it”
UNIVERSE (8)
“Synonym for peaceful and calm”
TRANQUIL (8)
“Single-celled microbes”
BACTERIA (8)
“Way a mineral breaks when it does not split evenly”
FRACTURE (8)
“The place value group just past thousands in a large number”
MILLIONS (8)
“New less, perhaps, for a state of health.”
WELLNESS (8)
“A stone bridge built to carry water into cities”
AQUEDUCT (8)
“Status of a college player three years out of high school.”
ELIGIBLE (8)
“Extremely small piece of matter, like an atom or molecule”
PARTICLE (8)
“A vulnerability that is attacked before a fix is available”
ZEROYDAY (8)
“Organism, like a plant, that makes its own energy from sunlight”
PRODUCER (8)
“A grueling race covering exactly 26.2 miles”
MARATHON (8)
“Type of fraction where the numerator is larger than the denominator”
IMPROPER (8)
“The mountain range containing the secret headquarters”
MORTMAIN (8)
“The climate of the island in the final book”
TROPICAL (8)
“A key design principle of the brand”
ELEGANCE (8)
“The higher pressure point of a rhythmic beat”
SYSTOLIC (8)
“Spanish dance craze that took over every wedding reception”
MACARENA (8)
“The lost love to whom the books are dedicated”
BEATRICE (8)
“Information presented to prove a fact”
EVIDENCE (8)
“The belief that life is meaningless and values are baseless”
NIHILISM (8)
“The person who guides the making of a movie”
DIRECTOR (8)
“Edge of the playing field”
BOUNDARY (8)
“To keep safe, like jams or natural habitats.”
PRESERVE (8)
“Total length of time an organism is expected to live”
LIFESPAN (8)
“The maximum amount a container can hold”
CAPACITY (8)
“A document ordering a witness to attend court”
SUBPOENA (8)
“One who keeps a head for business”
MILLINER (8)
“The last team standing on a Monday night in April”
CHAMPION (8)
“What the hero seeks in his Arctic sanctuary”
SOLITUDE (8)
“Blood-sucking insect that inadvertently preserved ancient DNA”
MOSQUITO (8)
“Word meaning to spell incorrectly, formed by adding mis to spell”
MISSPELL (8)
“Dramatic practitioner honoring the Greek founder of the craft”
THESPIAN (8)
“The pattern often found on Jesses vintage style dresses”
POLKADOT (8)
“Chevrolet model serving as the 2026 pace car.”
CORVETTE (8)
“Dial-in data that can completely flip the leaderboard”
TELEVOTE (8)
“Short story, a DOT NECA rearranges.”
ANECDOTE (8)
“A buzzing pest found near standing water”
MOSQUITO (8)
“Force that slows objects down when surfaces rub together”
FRICTION (8)
“Negatively charged particle orbiting a nucleus”
ELECTRON (8)
“The written text of an opera or musical”
LIBRETTO (8)
“The state of being hooked on someone like a drug”
ADDICTED (8)
“Graceful style, a 'can glee' twist.”
ELEGANCE (8)
“Day of the week when the main event always takes place.”
SATURDAY (8)
“Spatial computing operating system.”
VISIONOS (8)
“Visual distortions at the end of the teasers hiding secret timestamp codes”
GLITCHES (8)
“The American pastime involving bats and bases”
BASEBALL (8)
“The result produced by a division operation”
QUOTIENT (8)
“Company that released the sixty four bit console in ninety six”
NINTENDO (8)
“The amount of light allowed into the camera”
EXPOSURE (8)
“Egg-laying mammal with a bill like a duck”
PLATYPUS (8)
“Crustacean that's 'able' to 'earn' its spot on a ship.”
BARNACLE (8)
“Worker who measures land to determine its boundaries”
SURVEYOR (8)
“The famous outlaw character created by O Henry”
CISCOKID (8)
“Strongman who performed twelve legendary labors”
HERCULES (8)
“Eroded terrain that definitely needs a timeout”
BADLANDS (8)
“A final performance or concluding narrative arc.”
SWANSONG (8)
“Canadian city whose squad fell to the Eastern champs in five games”
MONTREAL (8)
“A person who writes original music”
COMPOSER (8)
“A method of communication often intercepted or delayed”
TELEGRAM (8)
“A photograph of a person”
PORTRAIT (8)
“A nickname for the American football field”
GRIDIRON (8)
“Word meaning most likely to happen”
PROBABLY (8)
“Three-leafed plant famously used to explain a holy concept [1.5]”
SHAMROCK (8)
“Microscopic marine life, often the 'plan' for a whale's meal, 'knot' in a sea.”
PLANKTON (8)
“The team's plan regarding pit stops and tire management”
STRATEGY (8)
“African team that shocked critics by qualifying for the 2026 Super 8s”
ZIMBABWE (8)
“European nation that successfully proposed World Bee Day”
SLOVENIA (8)
“Not guilty of a crime or offense”
INNOCENT (8)
“Guiding mechanism, 'resting' with a turn.”
STEERING (8)
“The loyal, non-speaking steed of the Roundup Gang.”
BULLSEYE (8)
“The punishment assigned to a convicted person”
SENTENCE (8)
“Animal that hunts other animals for food”
PREDATOR (8)
“Not responsible for a crime or wrongdoing”
INNOCENT (8)
“A single layer of carbon atoms with incredible strength”
GRAPHENE (8)
“Substance organisms absorb from food or soil to grow”
NUTRIENT (8)
“Type of sentence made of two independent clauses joined together”
COMPOUND (8)
“Money earned on savings or paid on a loan over time”
INTEREST (8)
“The branch of technology dealing with the design and application of automata”
ROBOTICS (8)
“Animal that eats both plants and other animals”
OMNIVORE (8)
“Self-published works that may breach copyright”
DOJINSHI (8)
“Creature with a bull's head and a man's body”
MINOTAUR (8)
“Museum framework of bones that comes alive on the big screen”
SKELETON (8)
“Self operating machines that follow a predetermined sequence”
AUTOMATA (8)
“Statesman who helped negotiate French support for the colonies”
FRANKLIN (8)
“The master document outlining the course's entire journey”
SYLLABUS (8)
“The state aiming to bring the championship back to Raleigh”
CAROLINA (8)
“Long-distance running event”
MARATHON (8)
“Creator of musical works.”
COMPOSER (8)
“Iconic Japanese gaming company co-producing the cinematic franchise.”
NINTENDO (8)
“Power gained by using a lever to lift heavy loads”
LEVERAGE (8)
“Cell structure filled with enzymes that break down waste”
LYSOSOME (8)
“Subculture scene famous for drag houses and runway walks”
BALLROOM (8)
“The dedicated group supporting the lead actors.”
ENSEMBLE (8)
“Physicist who proved that time is relative”
EINSTEIN (8)
“To imitate the behavior of a system”
SIMULATE (8)
“Tangy, pod-like fruit used extensively in pad thai and Latin American candies.”
TAMARIND (8)
“The formal conferral event”
CEREMONY (8)
“The hero known for completing twelve impossible labors”
HERCULES (8)
“Filmmaker behind "Goodfellas" and "The Departed"”
SCORSESE (8)
“It's my toe, rearranged, a famous California park.”
YOSEMITE (8)
“A long distance running race of twenty six miles”
MARATHON (8)
“Process that transforms one set of chemical substances into another”
REACTION (8)
“The twice born god of wine and theater”
DIONYSUS (8)
“Concluding section, PURE LOGIE for a finish.”
EPILOGUE (8)
“The group of people watching the performance”
AUDIENCE (8)
“A system of writing numbers, such as scientific or standard”
NOTATION (8)
“Greek warrior whose only vulnerable spot was his heel”
ACHILLES (8)
“High top footwear designed for traction”
SNEAKERS (8)
“Living thing that must eat other organisms for energy”
CONSUMER (8)
“Winner of a contest”
CHAMPION (8)
“A trio born from the exact same pregnancy.”
TRIPLETS (8)
“To make something look more attractive by adding items”
DECORATE (8)
“First showing, a mere rip-off could be staged.”
PREMIERE (8)
“Where the kids might repeatedly ask, "Are we there yet?"”
BACKSEAT (8)
“Legendary 'Golden Bear' who holds the record with six titles.”
NICKLAUS (8)
“The male singing voice between bass and tenor”
BARITONE (8)
“From the streets of New York to the crown of the art world”
BASQUIAT (8)
“High-flying pass caught and slammed home in mid-air.”
ALLEYOOP (8)
“To deceive or cover one's eyes with a clever trick.”
HOODWINK (8)
“Organism that must eat other living things for energy”
CONSUMER (8)
“Tiny single-celled organism found almost everywhere on Earth”
BACTERIA (8)
“Person who creates something new”
INVENTOR (8)
“Specialized high top footwear designed for court traction”
SNEAKERS (8)
“The grueling postseason journey to the top”
PLAYOFFS (8)
“Colonist who remained faithful to the British king”
LOYALIST (8)
“Main energy source that powers photosynthesis”
SUNLIGHT (8)
“Historic 1974 battle-themed bop that conquered Europe”
WATERLOO (8)
“Classical Greek philosopher who taught Plato”
SOCRATES (8)
“Conversation between characters in a story”
DIALOGUE (8)
“Junior, Rays youngster who showcased his power in the 2026 Derby”
CAMINERO (8)
“Hero known for completing twelve impossible labors”
HERCULES (8)
“Group of colonial delegates who met to make wartime decisions”
CONGRESS (8)
“The traveler who visits Lilliput and Brobdingnag”
GULLIVER (8)
“Sudden-death extra hockey”
OVERTIME (8)
“A secret word or phrase used to gain access”
PASSWORD (8)
“Language of anime and sushi”
JAPANESE (8)
“Spanish title for an unmarried young woman, normally spelled with an enye”
SENORITA (8)
“The landing pad for a molecular message”
RECEPTOR (8)
“Listeners at a performance”
AUDIENCE (8)
“It has the most native speakers of any language in the world”
MANDARIN (8)
“The earliest period of the Mesozoic era, preceding the Jurassic”
TRIASSIC (8)
“Very tall landform with steep sides and a peak”
MOUNTAIN (8)
“The very first red-carpet screening of a highly anticipated picture.”
PREMIERE (8)
“Status symbol, a great sip, perhaps.”
PRESTIGE (8)
“Earth-shaker who rules the deep blue”
POSEIDON (8)
“Upward force exerted by a fluid”
BUOYANCY (8)
“The slope used in optimization to minimize error functions”
GRADIENT (8)
“Grotesque spout for rainwater”
GARGOYLE (8)
“Edison, for one”
INVENTOR (8)
“See rice, perhaps, for physical activity.”
EXERCISE (8)
“Young animal that has not yet reached adulthood”
JUVENILE (8)
“Gigantic canine whose immense size was said to come from his owner's love.”
CLIFFORD (8)
“Players positioned between the guards and the center”
FORWARDS (8)
“A phrase that combines two contradictory terms, like jumbo shrimp”
OXYMORON (8)
“Italian explorer credited with reaching the Americas”
COLUMBUS (8)
“The ultimate test of endurance named after an ancient Greek messenger”
MARATHON (8)
“The Japanese entertainment giant behind this iconic gaming universe.”
NINTENDO (8)
“A region of the globe that uses the same standard time”
TIMEZONE (8)
“A chemical speed skater that never wears out”
CATALYST (8)
“Viral AI assistant whose founder was recently hired by OpenAI.”
OPENCLAW (8)
“Speed and direction, in physics”
VELOCITY (8)
“The usual way of writing a number, like 3.25, as in ___ form”
STANDARD (8)
“A tacky keychain or magnet from a roadside trap.”
SOUVENIR (8)
“Shot taken while jumping backward”
FADEAWAY (8)
“Website traffic redirection to a fake site”
PHARMING (8)
“A number that is a product of a given number and an integer”
MULTIPLE (8)
“The study of value and valuation”
AXIOLOGY (8)
“The silent witness that never lies”
EVIDENCE (8)
“Able to bend, or easily persuaded.”
FLEXIBLE (8)
“Microscopic food source for the massive Whale Shark”
PLANKTON (8)
“Long and thin loaf of French bread”
BAGUETTE (8)
“Smoky outdoor cooking method central to the festivities”
BARBECUE (8)
“The starting number that gets split into equal parts”
DIVIDEND (8)
“A person who writes music, especially as a professional occupation.”
COMPOSER (8)
“An image where the light and dark areas are reversed”
NEGATIVE (8)
“A reference that credits the source of a quote or idea”
CITATION (8)
“Table that organizes elements by atomic number”
PERIODIC (8)
“The triplets who also lost their parents to fire”
QUAGMIRE (8)
“The twelve hour clock format used with AM and PM labels”
STANDARD (8)
“A film's glitzy opening night”
PREMIERE (8)
“To find an approximate quotient before working out the exact answer”
ESTIMATE (8)
“Three-leafed plant famously used as a teaching tool by Ireland's patron saint.”
SHAMROCK (8)
“All of space and time and their contents”
UNIVERSE (8)
“Clapping by the audience”
APPLAUSE (8)
“German breed known for bravery and loyalty, frequently employed in police work.”
SHEPHERD (8)
“Creates a film, perhaps; 'poor' 'due' 'cr' could be a start.”
PRODUCER (8)
“A decorative water spout often shaped like a grotesque creature”
GARGOYLE (8)
“Latin word for midday found in the abbreviations AM and PM”
MERIDIEM (8)
“Handy dashboard compartment for keeping extra napkins and registration.”
GLOVEBOX (8)
“A famous temple in Rome with a large circular dome”
PANTHEON (8)
“A tearful goodbye to beloved characters.”
FAREWELL (8)
“The number of moles of solute per liter of solution”
MOLARITY (8)
“A common antonym for rapid”
SLUGGISH (8)
“The triangular upper part of the front of a building in classical style”
PEDIMENT (8)
“Scientific methods used in connection with crime investigation”
FORENSIC (8)
“Holy wars, perhaps, with questionable aims.”
CRUSADES (8)
“Apple's video calling service”
FACETIME (8)
“A common antonym for stingy”
GENEROUS (8)
“A collection of symptoms that define a deviant type”
SYNDROME (8)
“Style of time using a twenty four hour format instead of AM and PM”
MILITARY (8)
“Shredded cabbage side dish tossed in creamy dressing”
COLESLAW (8)
“Tiny negatively charged particle that moves to create electric current”
ELECTRON (8)
“Period of leisure and recreation”
VACATION (8)
“Flavorful liquid soak that tenderizes meat before grilling”
MARINADE (8)
“Creative visionary behind the lens vying for top honors”
DIRECTOR (8)
“Single-celled organisms, often pathogenic”
BACTERIA (8)
“Cosmic princess widely rumored to appear if the heroes venture into outer space.”
ROSALINA (8)
“The apartment building feature that remained broken for nearly the entire show”
ELEVATOR (8)
“A region that sounds like it needs a time-out”
BADLANDS (8)
“Cut into thin strips, like a girl's name, curiously”
JULIENNE (8)
“The stretching of light to longer wavelengths as galaxies move away from us”
REDSHIFT (8)
“Resistive force between two surfaces in contact”
FRICTION (8)
“Form of a number showing the value of each digit, as in ___ form”
EXPANDED (8)
“To restructure code, a 'far more' act of tidying.”
REFACTOR (8)
“Likeness of a person”
PORTRAIT (8)
“An herb that tastes like soap to a certain percentage of the population”
CILANTRO (8)
“Creature with the head of a bull and the body of a man”
MINOTAUR (8)
“Late, great composer of Company and Sweeney Todd.”
SONDHEIM (8)
“New York borough that embraced baseball's great integrator.”
BROOKLYN (8)
“The opening in a lens that controls light”
APERTURE (8)
“A human connection assistant”
OPERATOR (8)
“Popular game that integrated 'The Office' for interactive play.”
FORTNITE (8)
“Choreographed positioning and movement of actors on stage”
BLOCKING (8)
“Adventurer who travels to unknown places.”
EXPLORER (8)
“French word for airport”
AEROPORT (8)
“A woodwind instrument with a single reed, used in orchestras and bands”
CLARINET (8)
“Shape of the browser's logo”
GEOMETRY (8)
“The visionary calling the shots behind the camera”
DIRECTOR (8)
“Conversation between characters in a book”
DIALOGUE (8)
“The group of people watching a film”
AUDIENCE (8)
“Deceptive streaming hit where cloaked players 'murder' their castmates”
TRAITORS (8)
“Essential gear for a multi-day wilderness trip”
BACKPACK (8)
“Core activity at OpenAI, leading to new breakthroughs.”
RESEARCH (8)
“What the company strives to do with technology”
INNOVATE (8)
“Wheel used to direct the car”
STEERING (8)
“First showing, a primary event.”
PREMIERE (8)
“They hear and watch, often with a certain 'dance' in their step.”
AUDIENCE (8)
“Next-generation vehicle prepping for Flight 13 in July”
STARSHIP (8)
“The amount of time between two events”
INTERVAL (8)
“Brackley-based team fielding a mix of British experience and Italian youth.”
MERCEDES (8)
“The gift Abigail presented to turn away the coming wrath”
OFFERING (8)
“Make oil and water mix, surely I'm left by this process”
EMULSIFY (8)
“The final battle and end of the world in Norse lore”
RAGNAROK (8)
“The medical condition Michael fakes to get access to the clinic”
DIABETES (8)
“A rectangular column that projects slightly from a wall”
PILASTER (8)
“Alphabet used for Russian, Bulgarian, and Serbian”
CYRILLIC (8)
“Thorny sounding botanical family that claims the cherry tree.”
ROSACEAE (8)
“To make the best or most effective use of a situation or resource”
OPTIMIZE (8)
“Cross purposes that led to centuries of holy conflict”
CRUSADES (8)
“Device for sun protection”
UMBRELLA (8)
“A person involved in a lawsuit”
LITIGANT (8)
“The alphabet used for writing Russian and Bulgarian”
CYRILLIC (8)
“Cultural legacy preserved by national sites”
HERITAGE (8)
“Large natural elevation of the earth's surface”
MOUNTAIN (8)
“The length of time something takes to happen”
DURATION (8)
“Physical components of a computer system”
HARDWARE (8)
“The rejection of all religious and moral principles”
NIHILISM (8)
“One who guides the action, often with more credit.”
DIRECTOR (8)
“Another word for what remains after an uneven split”
LEFTOVER (8)
“Half-man, half-bull beast of the labyrinth”
MINOTAUR (8)
“Modern retro gaming platform that revealed its Nexus edition in 2026.”
EVERCADE (8)
“Speed in a given direction”
VELOCITY (8)
“The ersatz shaft that led to a dark secret”
ELEVATOR (8)
“Annual summer gathering on a Tennessee farm that radiates positivity”
BONNAROO (8)
“Cell structure that builds proteins”
RIBOSOME (8)
“The setting where the children disguised as freaks”
CARNIVAL (8)
“Shot while jumping backward”
FADEAWAY (8)
“Belief that life is without objective meaning or value”
NIHILISM (8)
“The rear underbody part that manages airflow to create suction”
DIFFUSER (8)
“Official paper”
DOCUMENT (8)
“Stripped-down, unplugged performance style”
ACOUSTIC (8)
“Person who designs and builds machines, roads, or structures”
ENGINEER (8)
“Subatomic particle with very little mass”
NEUTRINO (8)
“Echinoderm, a 'fish' that shines in the sea.”
STARFISH (8)
“To combine equal groups to find a total”
MULTIPLY (8)
“Word meaning even though, used to introduce a contrast”
ALTHOUGH (8)
“Dirt so rare, it could be a minor planet (anag)”
ASTEROID (8)
“God of wine and theater who leads the maenads”
DIONYSUS (8)
“Unplugged and stripped-down musical set.”
ACOUSTIC (8)
“Supermarket manager who guides his sons Cory and Eric through life's lessons.”
MATTHEWS (8)
“Greek god of the sea and earthquakes”
POSEIDON (8)
“Describes a material that produces or responds to an attracting and repelling force”
MAGNETIC (8)
“The first public showing of a new movie”
PREMIERE (8)
“One who discovers new lands”
EXPLORER (8)
“Style of poached eggs perched on an English muffin.”
BENEDICT (8)
“The answer you get after splitting a number into equal groups”
QUOTIENT (8)
“Less well? No, it's about good health.”
WELLNESS (8)
“Valued traditions passed down from ancestors”
HERITAGE (8)
“Otis gave this invention its ups and downs”
ELEVATOR (8)
“The convenient service that brings the hot boxes straight to your door.”
DELIVERY (8)
“To find an approximate answer using rounded numbers”
ESTIMATE (8)
“Ocean that separates North America from Europe and Africa”
ATLANTIC (8)
“Marsupial native to Australia”
KANGAROO (8)
“Cover dry, then get back in shape.”
RECOVERY (8)
“A number less than zero”
NEGATIVE (8)
“Frosty start that warms up to a melting heart”
TSUNDERE (8)
“The group of people watching the show”
AUDIENCE (8)
“A valley or creek bottom where elk often seek water and thick cover”
DRAINAGE (8)
“Steel type used for special swords”
VALYRIAN (8)
“Shapeshifting mutant stepping back into the spotlight”
MYSTIQUE (8)
“The brilliant detective who lives at 221B Baker Street”
SHERLOCK (8)
“Compact pup that held the number one most popular dog spot in the US for 2025 and 2026 [1.1].”
FRENCHIE (8)
“Three dots used to show that words have been left out of a quotation”
ELLIPSIS (8)
“Annual Washington celebration drawing over a million visitors.”
FESTIVAL (8)
“Bag used to carry hiking supplies”
BACKPACK (8)
“A word or phrase that adds detail or description to another word”
MODIFIER (8)
“A system of symbols used to represent numbers or values”
NOTATION (8)
“The collarbone, bracing the shoulder against the sternum”
CLAVICLE (8)
“Defensive aspect of the game, retrieving the ball”
FIELDING (8)
“North-south measure.”
LATITUDE (8)
“The process of acquiring knowledge or skills, as in ML”
LEARNING (8)
“A small raised number showing how many times ten is used as a factor”
EXPONENT (8)
“The entirety of space, time, and their contents”
UNIVERSE (8)
“Free basketball played when regulation ends in a tie.”
OVERTIME (8)
“A glen, Tim, provides connective tissue.”
LIGAMENT (8)
“Traditions passed down”
HERITAGE (8)
“The doctor and father figure of the Cullen coven”
CARLISLE (8)
“Spanish verb meaning to work”
TRABAJAR (8)
“A specific manufacturing batch of records, highly scrutinized by collectors.”
PRESSING (8)
“Sacred tree with red leaves and faces”
WEIRWOOD (8)
“A bright yellow root spice known for its anti inflammatory properties”
TURMERIC (8)
“A musical composition for a solo instrument or instruments accompanied by an orchestra”
CONCERTO (8)
“An electronic musical instrument with keys”
KEYBOARD (8)
“Pomp-filled proceeding where names are read for hours”
CEREMONY (8)
“A bridge like structure built to carry water to cities”
AQUEDUCT (8)
“European nation that stepped in to replace Bangladesh”
SCOTLAND (8)
“Daenerys's Dothraki title”
KHALEESI (8)
“To transfer files from the internet”
DOWNLOAD (8)
“What she lives for, according to her 2013 lead single”
APPLAUSE (8)
“The ultimate victor standing alone at the season's end”
CHAMPION (8)
“Group won by Cota the Chesapeake Bay Retriever”
SPORTING (8)
“The thirteen British territories that became the United States”
COLONIES (8)
“Frequent collaborator with De Niro and DiCaprio”
SCORSESE (8)
“Initially, a press for mass production of lies, perhaps?”
PRINTING (8)
“Wild infield concert area during the race.”
SNAKEPIT (8)
“Ocean surrounding Antarctica, recognized as Earth's fifth ocean”
SOUTHERN (8)
“The franchise hosting the 2026 Midsummer Classic”
PHILLIES (8)
“To make a reasonable guess about a measurement without measuring exactly”
ESTIMATE (8)
“Theoretical physicist who became a synonym for genius”
EINSTEIN (8)
“Specialized cell that detects a specific type of stimulus”
RECEPTOR (8)
“Roughly one trillion bytes”
TERABYTE (8)
“Egg laying mammal with a bill like a duck and a venomous spur”
PLATYPUS (8)
“A common synonym for plentiful”
ABUNDANT (8)
“The ubiquitous host and producer of June's biggest gaming stage show.”
KEIGHLEY (8)
“A summer squash that can be spiraled into a low carb pasta alternative”
ZUCCHINI (8)
“Thin outer layer that holds a cell together and controls what enters”
MEMBRANE (8)
“Classic summer thirst-quencher made from citrus and sugar.”
LEMONADE (8)
“Digging one's heels in, a trait often attributed to the horned sign”
STUBBORN (8)
“Type of tree lining the iconic entrance lane to the clubhouse.”
MAGNOLIA (8)
“The winner of a competition or series of games”
CHAMPION (8)
“Make a new scientific finding”
DISCOVER (8)
“Substance formed from two or more elements”
COMPOUND (8)
“Projecting support built against a wall”
BUTTRESS (8)
“Going nowhere fast on a stationary cycle”
SPINNING (8)
“An ethical hacker who helps strengthen security systems”
WHITEHAT (8)
“A rectangular column that projects slightly from a wall surface”
PILASTER (8)
“Sour fruit that sounds like a date with a tree”
TAMARIND (8)
“June 21 was chosen for IDY because it marks the summer ___”
SOLSTICE (8)
“Ancient Greek teachers of rhetoric and persuasion”
SOPHISTS (8)
“Softness from a goat in the Himalayas”
CASHMERE (8)
“The piece of machinery in the loft building that is often broken”
ELEVATOR (8)
“Music without electric amplification”
ACOUSTIC (8)
“A tasteful dinner party guest with a dark palate”
HANNIBAL (8)
“The visionary steering the entire production.”
DIRECTOR (8)
“The food of the gods that grants immortality”
AMBROSIA (8)
“Eponymous treat celebrated annually in early June [1.1.7]”
DOUGHNUT (8)
“All existing matter and space as a whole”
UNIVERSE (8)
“Betting slip requiring you to nail the top three finishers in order.”
TRIFECTA (8)
“Having a pH value greater than seven”
ALKALINE (8)
“Ancient liturgical language of Hinduism and the root of many Indian tongues”
SANSKRIT (8)
“Missing-toe rodent who harbored a dark, magical secret for twelve years.”
SCABBERS (8)
“People watching a performance”
AUDIENCE (8)
“The very first public showing of a new movie”
PREMIERE (8)
“Aerodynamic tow technique on the long straightaways.”
DRAFTING (8)
“Caribbean venue that hosted the thrilling 2024 final”
BARBADOS (8)
“Concentrated caffeine kick to start the festivities.”
ESPRESSO (8)
“What the children gather to prove Olaf villainy”
EVIDENCE (8)
“The place where Klaus searches for the truth about VFD”
ARCHIVES (8)
“A polite word or sign of welcome”
GREETING (8)
“A substance that speeds up a reaction without being consumed”
CATALYST (8)
“Pouch-carrying hopper”
KANGAROO (8)
“The form of a number that shows the value of every digit added together”
EXPANDED (8)
“Form that shows each digit's value separately, as in ___ form”
EXPANDED (8)
“To soak meat or vegetables in a seasoned liquid before cooking”
MARINATE (8)
“A system of communication used by a community”
LANGUAGE (8)
“A long musical composition for orchestra”
SYMPHONY (8)
“An act of welcoming someone”
GREETING (8)
“The normal way of writing a number, like 452”
STANDARD (8)
“A number that can be written as a fraction of two integers”
RATIONAL (8)
“An approximate answer found by rounding numbers first”
ESTIMATE (8)
“Sarcastic data processor who bought a chick and a duck for his roommate Tribbiani.”
CHANDLER (8)
“How powerful a magnet's pull or push is”
STRENGTH (8)
“Rocky body orbiting the Sun, smaller than a planet”
ASTEROID (8)
“The conversation between characters in a film”
DIALOGUE (8)
“Baltic language”
ESTONIAN (8)
“Black carbon tool used for high contrast drawings”
CHARCOAL (8)
“Classical Greek philosopher who died by drinking hemlock”
SOCRATES (8)
“The item Jess is holding in the opening credits of early seasons”
UMBRELLA (8)
“A method of singing used by male singers to reach high notes”
FALSETTO (8)
“Sudden death extra hockey, required to settle Games 2 and 3”
OVERTIME (8)
“Spanish verb meaning to study”
ESTUDIAR (8)
“Large gland behind the stomach that secretes digestive enzymes”
PANCREAS (8)
“Of the Middle Ages”
MEDIEVAL (8)
“Language from the Land of the Rising Sun”
JAPANESE (8)
“Person who creates new devices or processes.”
INVENTOR (8)
“A portion of company earnings paid to shareholders”
DIVIDEND (8)
“Iconic brew central to the viral "Splitting the G" drinking challenge”
GUINNESS (8)
“Greek hero known for his incredible strength and twelve labors”
HERCULES (8)
“Translates high-level code to machine code”
COMPILER (8)
“Starchy cousin of the banana that is typically fried or baked before consumption.”
PLANTAIN (8)
“The attitude Abigail displayed when bowing before the warrior”
HUMILITY (8)
“One who plans the form or structure of something”
DESIGNER (8)
“The place value group just past millions in a large number”
BILLIONS (8)
“The 2022 film where prehistoric creatures roam freely among humans”
DOMINION (8)
“Popular 'baby Lambo' model”
GALLARDO (8)
“Female figure who chooses which soldiers die in battle”
VALKYRIE (8)
“Thick icing layer that might be strawberry or vanilla”
FROSTING (8)
“A musical entertainment given by a single performer or by two or more performers.”
RECITALE (8)
“Describes a noun that names only one, like cat”
SINGULAR (8)
“Projected top 2026 pick AJ who starred at BYU”
DYBANTSA (8)
“The daughter of Bella and Edward”
RENESMEE (8)
“Person who repairs cars and other machines”
MECHANIC (8)
“A curated mix of tunes to keep everyone singing along.”
PLAYLIST (8)
“A chart showing the days, weeks, and months of a year”
CALENDAR (8)
“Describes a consumer that eats other meat-eating animals”
TERTIARY (8)
“Human-made object that belongs in a display case”
ARTIFACT (8)
“A metric unit of mass equal to one thousand grams”
KILOGRAM (8)
“The greatest warrior whose vulnerability was his heel”
ACHILLES (8)
“Central stone at the apex of an arch”
KEYSTONE (8)
“Back boundary of the court where specialists dictate long rallies.”
BASELINE (8)
“French word for mountain”
MONTAGNE (8)
“Microscopic organisms consumed in massive quantities by the whale shark”
PLANKTON (8)
“The actual interactive portion of a title, often demanded over CGI cinematics.”
GAMEPLAY (8)
“Fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information”
PHISHING (8)
“Extra basketball played to break a tie, like in the thrilling Game 1 between San Antonio and OKC.”
OVERTIME (8)
“A movie designed to keep you on the edge of your seat”
THRILLER (8)
“Property that is or may be inherited; an inherited past”
HERITAGE (8)
“Vitamin B1 that keeps the energy engine humming”
THIAMINE (8)
“A range of falling water or falling rocks”
CASCADES (8)
“Hard outer covering of a marine creature”
SEASHELL (8)
“God of the vine and theater festivals”
DIONYSUS (8)
“Willy Loman's profession in an Arthur Miller classic revived in 2026.”
SALESMAN (8)
“To pass another car during a race”
OVERTAKE (8)
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