2,153 crossword clues, each with the answer plus links to play the puzzles they appear in.
“A person who operates a computer or service”
USER (4)
“A short piece of writing on a particular subject”
ESSAY (5)
“A large round object that circles a star”
PLANET (6)
“A software program designed for a mobile device”
APP (3)
“A person who operates a program”
USER (4)
“A person who operates a computer or app”
USER (4)
“A dramatic work set to music for singers and orchestra”
OPERA (5)
“A game that ends with an equal score”
DRAW (4)
“A single button on a computer keyboard”
KEY (3)
“A short story typically with animals as characters conveying a moral”
FABLE (5)
“A person with exceptional intellectual ability”
GENIUS (6)
“A long and distinct period of history”
ERA (3)
“A very famous actor or actress”
STAR (4)
“A small rocky body orbiting the sun”
ASTEROID (8)
“A traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated.”
LEGEND (6)
“A large group of states or countries under one ruler”
EMPIRE (6)
“An extra performance at the end of a show”
ENCORE (6)
“A group of musicians playing together”
BAND (4)
“A piece of metal used as money in ancient trade”
COIN (4)
“A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth”
FOREST (6)
“A group of instrumentalists, especially one combining string, woodwind, brass, and percussion sections.”
ORCHESTRA (9)
“A custom or belief passed down through generations”
TRADITION (9)
“A state of armed conflict between different nations”
WAR (3)
“A clever but false argument used to deceive”
SOPHISM (7)
“A piece of land surrounded by water”
ISLAND (6)
“A strip of leather or fabric worn around the waist”
BELT (4)
“A group of words containing a subject and a verb”
CLAUSE (6)
“A male parent”
DAD (3) · FATHER (6)
“A white liquid often poured over cereal”
MILK (4)
“A location on the World Wide Web”
SITE (4)
“A dramatic work set to music”
OPERA (5)
“A famous actor or actress”
STAR (4)
“A specific location on the internet”
SITE (4)
“A dressy shirt typically worn by women”
BLOUSE (6)
“A play for theater television or radio”
DRAMA (5)
“A procedure intended to establish quality or performance”
TEST (4)
“A long poem, typically one derived from ancient oral tradition, narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures.”
EPIC (4)
“A flower with a yellow center and white petals”
DAISY (5)
“A solemn agreement between God and his people”
COVENANT (8)
“A specialist who predicts a suspects behavior and traits”
PROFILER (8)
“A software program on a smartphone”
APP (3)
“A tiny living thing that can cause disease”
GERM (4)
“A part played by an actor”
ROLE (4)
“A trophy awarded for winning a tournament”
CUP (3)
“Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons”
ISOTOPE (7)
“A single part of a movie that takes place in one location”
SCENE (5)
“A piece of writing that often uses rhythm and rhyme”
POEM (4)
“A long projecting beam fixed at only one end”
CANTILEVER (10)
“A common round fruit that can be red or green”
APPLE (5)
“A person or thing regarded as a representative symbol”
ICON (4)
“A solo vocal piece in an opera”
ARIA (4)
“A main division of a book”
CHAPTER (7)
“A location on the internet”
SITE (4)
“A utensil with tines used for picking up food”
FORK (4)
“A common white mineral used to season and preserve food”
SALT (4)
“A common hardwood tree that produces acorns”
OAK (3)
“A pattern of horizontal and vertical lines”
GRID (4)
“A claim that one was elsewhere when a crime occurred”
ALIBI (5)
“A thing said or done for amusement”
JEST (4)
“A single segment of a movie”
SCENE (5)
“A dried seed or bark used to add flavor to food”
SPICE (5)
“A portable computer that can be used on your knees”
LAPTOP (6)
“A stream of updates or reviews”
FEED (4)
“A play for theater, radio, or television.”
DRAMA (5)
“A long musical composition for a full orchestra”
SYMPHONY (8)
“A series of concerts in different cities”
TOUR (4)
“A procedure to check quality or performance”
TEST (4)
“A sour yellow citrus fruit”
LEMON (5)
“A common rating symbol used to show quality”
STARS (5)
“An action that is against the law”
CRIME (5)
“A famous celebrity in a leading role”
STAR (4)
“A record of events or data entries”
LOG (3)
“A person who operates a computer program”
USER (4)
“An organ used for breathing air”
LUNG (4)
“A digital message sent over the internet”
EMAIL (5)
“A classic game of toss and retrieve.”
FETCH (5)
“A gentle slow-moving herbivore often called a sea cow”
MANATEE (7)
“A mechanical machine used for printing letters on paper.”
TYPEWRITER (10)
“Animal sacred to the goddess Bastet.”
CAT (3)
“A group of players working together”
TEAM (4)
“Antarctic flightless bird”
PENGUIN (7)
“A person who performs in a movie or play”
ACTOR (5)
“A solution that resists changes in pH”
BUFFER (6)
“A play with songs and dances”
MUSICAL (7)
“A big 'son' of the plains, often seen near Yellowstone.”
BISON (5)
“A quick left-right track sequence designed to slow cars down.”
CHICANE (7)
“A place filled with coin-operated entertainment machines.”
ARCADE (6)
“A common suffix for names and terms”
ONYM (4)
“A chooser of the dead with a penchant for winged horses”
VALKYRIE (8)
“A floral snack that leads to a permanent vacation from memory”
LOTUS (5)
“Actor who shocked Vegas attendees with a bearded return”
EVANS (5)
“A common synonym for swift”
RAPID (5)
“A plant with a long thin stem that grows along the ground”
VINE (4)
“A group of families with a common ancestor”
CLAN (4)
“Another word for a game or competition”
MATCH (5)
“An invitation to play in the tournament.”
BID (3)
“A circular path used for running races”
TRACK (5)
“A popular style of frozen dessert from Italy”
GELATO (6)
“A flat metal container used for frying”
PAN (3)
“A road that usually runs east to west in the city grid”
STREET (6)
“A movie genre with magic and mythical creatures”
FANTASY (7)
“A soft white natural fiber used for t-shirts”
COTTON (6)
“A brief written comment or observation”
NOTE (4)
“A single tone of definite pitch made by a musical instrument or the human voice.”
NOTE (4)
“A device for making music”
INSTRUMENT (10)
“Actor turned acclaimed director of 'Unforgiven'”
EASTWOOD (8)
“An illegal deceptive move by the guy on the rubber”
BALK (4)
“A software program downloaded onto a smartphone”
APP (3)
“An Italian food made from flour and water in various shapes”
PASTA (5)
“A peaceful state, oddly, for well-being.”
ZEN (3)
“A genre of popular music that originated in its modern form in the mid-1950s”
POP (3)
“A contrasting section that connects the verse and chorus”
BRIDGE (6)
“A device or program used to carry out a particular function”
TOOL (4)
“A large group of instrumentalists including strings woodwinds and brass”
ORCHESTRA (9)
“A new show born from the ashes of an old favorite.”
SPINOFF (7)
“A vast dry grassland that sounds like a single stair”
STEPPE (6)
“A witch or wizard who can shift into a beast at will”
ANIMAGUS (8)
“A member of a religious community living under vows of poverty and chastity”
MONK (4)
“A device that connects a home network to the internet”
MODEM (5)
“Arkansas housewife who takes a fateful road trip with Louise”
THELMA (6)
“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)
“A smooth and creamy seasoned soup of French origin based on crustacean broth”
BISQUE (6)
“A flat circular object used to store data”
DISK (4)
“A mild or indirect word used in place of a harsh or blunt one”
EUPHEMISM (9)
“Also known as Farsi”
PERSIAN (7)
“A person who shifts into a large wolf to protect the tribe”
WEREWOLF (8)
“A traditional Louisiana sandwich served on crusty French bread”
POBOY (5)
“A two wheeled vehicle pulled by horses in ancient battles”
CHARIOT (7)
“An atom with a charged personality”
ION (3)
“Ancient region of France, a painful place for Romans.”
GAUL (4)
“A person who introduces a talk show or game show”
HOST (4)
“A movie that continues the story of a previous one”
SEQUEL (6)
“A climbing vine that often grows up the walls of buildings”
IVY (3)
“An enemy encountered during the adventure”
FOE (3)
“A powerful orange warrior who acts as an antagonist.”
JASPER (6)
“A slip of paper that grants entry to a fan event”
TICKET (6)
“A small unit of length, twelve of which make a foot”
INCH (4)
“Atom with the same number of protons but different neutrons”
ISOTOPE (7)
“Ancient Roman tongue”
LATIN (5)
“A paper guide to a dungeon layout”
MAP (3)
“Another word for a spectral presence or apparition”
PHANTOM (7)
“A Texas city where it was all a dream”
DALLAS (6)
“A revived ancient tongue now spoken in the Middle East”
HEBREW (6)
“A serious play or movie genre”
DRAMA (5)
“An energy center in the body often depicted as a wheel”
CHAKRA (6)
“A purebred competitor's documented lineage”
PEDIGREE (8)
“Australian mutant portrayer who constantly trades friendly jabs with Reynolds.”
HUGH (4)
“A mental bridge between two pilots”
DRIFT (5)
“A dramatic work set to music for singers and instrumentalists”
OPERA (5)
“A deafening silence in the dictionary”
OXYMORON (8)
“A specific category of music or film”
GENRE (5)
“Ability to do work or power a device”
ENERGY (6)
“An ancient physical and mental practice from India”
YOGA (4)
“A song title that shares a name with a 1950s fashion icon”
STYLE (5)
“Another world genre, where 'I' seek 'ai'.”
ISEKAI (6)
“Another word for a picture or visual representation”
IMAGE (5)
“A composition for an instrumental soloist, often with piano accompaniment, typically in several movements.”
SONATA (6)
“A popular trend in clothes and style”
FASHION (7)
“A traditional saying expressing a general truth.”
ADAGE (5)
“Acronym for NASA's exoplanet-hunting satellite launched in 2018”
TESS (4)
“Afternoon break in a match”
TEA (3)
“A purple flowering shrub”
HEATHER (7)
“A tined tool for the dinner table”
FORK (4)
“A number that results from multiplying a given number by an integer”
MULTIPLE (8)
“A personal view or belief”
OPINION (7)
“A feeling of great pleasure and happiness”
JOY (3)
“A two-wheeled vehicle pulled by horses”
CHARIOT (7)
“A measure of how much mass is packed into a given volume”
DENSITY (7)
“A unit of liquid volume equal to four quarts”
GALLON (6)
“A priest or priestess acting as a medium for prophecy”
ORACLE (6)
“A small bag used for carrying money and personal items”
PURSE (5)
“A single continuous recording made by a camera”
SHOT (4)
“A list of food and drinks available at a restaurant”
MENU (4)
“A flat metal disc used as money that can be flipped”
COIN (4)
“Artist ___ (the section where illustrators sketch and sell prints).”
ALLEY (5)
“A semi-aquatic mammal with flippers that lives in cold waters”
SEAL (4)
“A dish of shellfish smothered in a thick, flavorful sauce”
ETOUFFEE (8)
“A gossiping rodent running errands between an eagle and a dragon”
RATATOSKR (9)
“A measure of how much 'stuff' is in an object”
MASS (4)
“A person who recorded information in ancient times”
SCRIBE (6)
“Actress vanishing into the role of Sue Storm”
KIRBY (5)
“A piece of ground used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables.”
GARDEN (6)
“A musical sound produced by a bird.”
SONG (4)
“A wild or untamed horse often seen in rodeos”
BRONCO (6)
“An animal that is hunted and killed for food”
PREY (4)
“A mathematical function describing the location of an electron”
ORBITAL (7)
“A keyboard instrument with hammers and strings”
PIANO (5)
“Any of the eight small bones that make up the wrist”
CARPAL (6)
“A small round fastener used to close a shirt or coat”
BUTTON (6)
“A structured collection of similar data points”
ARRAY (5)
“A composite particle made of quarks held together by the strong force”
HADRON (6)
“An animal that hunts others for survival”
PREDATOR (8)
“A measure of how much matter an object contains, often measured in grams”
MASS (4)
“A word like under, over, or between that shows relationship or position”
PREPOSITION (11)
“A team's turn to bat”
INNINGS (7)
“A hot poppy, perhaps, describes land features.”
TOPOGRAPHY (10)
“A proud label for a dedicated fan at the convention”
NERD (4)
“A common plot device in the story A Retrieved Reformation”
ALIBI (5)
“Aesthetic plan, 'signs' rearranged.”
DESIGN (6)
“A quick, informal photograph”
SNAPSHOT (8)
“A common symbol used for high ratings”
STAR (4)
“A flat-topped table that cannot be set for dinner”
MESA (4)
“A section of a rocket that is discarded after use”
STAGE (5)
“A basic unit of text such as a word or subword for an LLM”
TOKEN (5)
“Advanced analytics database that historically predicts the champion based on efficiency.”
KENPOM (6)
“A collection of sacred songs and poems”
PSALMS (6)
“A trial to see if something works correctly”
TEST (4)
“A set of episodes typically spanning one season”
SERIES (6)
“An actor appearing for one episode”
GUEST (5)
“A harmless lie in a capsule”
PLACEBO (7)
“A unit of time equal to sixty seconds”
MINUTE (6)
“A six-carbon aromatic ring structure”
BENZENE (7)
“A common protein often featured in popular cooking shows.”
CHICKEN (7)
“Any of the foods that are combined to make a particular dish”
INGREDIENT (10)
“A microscopic travel agent for disease”
PATHOGEN (8)
“A section at the end of a book that serves as a conclusion”
EPILOGUE (8)
“A 'so' mix for a decorative pattern.”
MOSAIC (6)
“A crisp round fruit that can be red or green”
APPLE (5)
“A British or Australian term for a friend”
MATE (4)
“A crayon made of powdered pigment and binder”
PASTEL (6)
“A change in the DNA sequence of an organism”
MUTATION (8)
“A method of exchanging digital messages between people”
EMAIL (5)
“A slight wavering in the pitch of a note”
VIBRATO (7)
“A comparison between two unlike things without using like or as”
METAPHOR (8)
“A material like paper made from a water plant”
PAPYRUS (7)
“A measure of the three dimensional space something occupies”
VOLUME (6)
“A custom or belief passed down over time”
TRADITION (9)
“A language spoken by only one person”
IDIOLECT (8)
“A formal account of findings or issues”
REPORT (6)
“A nutrient needed in small amounts for health”
VITAMIN (7)
“A crimson timber that reaches for the clouds”
REDWOOD (7)
“Action figures and collectibles sold by vendors.”
TOYS (4)
“A set of rules for a processor to follow during problem solving”
ALGORITHM (9)
“A small but intelligent and fast predator.”
RAPTOR (6)
“A separate line of development in version control”
BRANCH (6)
“A religious or other solemn ceremony or act”
RITE (4)
“A brass musical instrument with a flared bell and a bright tone”
TRUMPET (7)
“A woven trap for fish or unfaithful lovers”
NET (3)
“A distinctive natural bridge formed by erosion in Utah”
ARCH (4)
“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 plastic device used to amplify and resonate a hunter's bugle”
TUBE (4)
“Another name for the entire universe”
COSMOS (6)
“A 'mini' version of this blue ice giant is a common type of exoplanet”
NEPTUNE (7)
“A matchstick girl in the kitchen”
JULIENNE (8)
“A play that includes singing and dancing”
MUSICAL (7)
“Any tiny part of a cell with a specific job”
ORGANEL (7)
“A style or fashion that imitates things from the past.”
RETRO (5)
“A secret or disguised way of writing”
CIPHER (6)
“A person who operates a website or app”
USER (4)
“A marine invertebrate that forms large, colorful reefs”
CORAL (5)
“A network of lines that cross each other to form squares”
GRID (4)
“A team's ranking in their region, from 1 to 16.”
SEED (4)
“A section of a rocket that falls away during flight”
STAGE (5)
“A group of people who sing together”
CHOIR (5)
“A coiled fossil that once swam in circles”
AMMONITE (8)
“Aggressive shot hit hard and high, often without much technique”
SLOG (4)
“A horizontal support across the top of a door or window”
LINTEL (6)
“A single line of poetry”
VERSE (5)
“A short break in play called by a coach”
TIMEOUT (7)
“A musician who tried to rescue his wife from death”
ORPHEUS (7)
“A completely empty area in the universe.”
VOID (4)
“A female sibling”
SISTER (6)
“A brief reference to a person, event, or work of literature outside the text”
ALLUSION (8)
“A style of bowling where the ball rotates and turns”
SPIN (4)
“A horizontal line of objects in an array”
ROW (3)
“A small creature with hairy feet who lives in a hole in Middle-earth”
HOBBIT (6)
“A powerful enemy found at the end of a stage”
BOSS (4)
“A sapphire set in a cirque”
LAKE (4)
“A flowery substance that ignited a war of trade and addiction”
OPIUM (5)
“A large group of sharks swimming together”
SCHOOL (6)
“Any building with a circular ground plan, often covered by a dome”
ROTUNDA (7)
“A locomotive way to prepare for a marathon”
TRAIN (5)
“A feeling of great pride or happiness”
ELATION (7)
“A traditional pleated skirt worn by men”
KILT (4)
“A clock that shows time using only numbers, no hands”
DIGITAL (7)
“A word or sound repeated to aid concentration in meditation”
MANTRA (6)
“A farm animal with thick wool.”
SHEEP (5)
“A broadcast that is transmitted as it happens”
LIVE (4)
“A discrete packet of electromagnetic radiation or light”
PHOTON (6)
“A small, loud explosive commonly wrapped in red paper.”
FIRECRACKER (11)
“A software program for a mobile device”
APP (3)
“Area an animal defends against others of its own kind”
TERRITORY (9)
“A play on words often inducing groans”
PUN (3)
“A unit of currency in a parable about stewardship”
TALENT (6)
“A person in ancient times who wrote out documents by hand”
SCRIBE (6)
“A score given to show the quality of something”
RATING (6)
“A long journey or a psychedelic experience”
TRIP (4)
“A place to display photographs”
GALLERY (7)
“A puzzle or a German coding machine”
ENIGMA (6)
“A city in Syria's eastern desert where shadow forces regroup.”
MADI (4)
“An attacking player who stays near the sidelines”
WINGER (6)
“An oval object from which a baby animal hatches”
EGG (3)
“Animated patriarch who frequents Moe's Tavern.”
HOMER (5)
“A mischievous ghost or spirit in local folklore”
JUMBIE (6)
“A multi-film cinematic universe that keeps audiences coming back”
FRANCHISE (9)
“A musical composition with lyrics”
SONG (4)
“A serious play with a sad or disastrous ending”
TRAGEDY (7)
“A performance or broadcast”
SHOW (4)
“A genre characterized by a fixed set of characters and humorous situations”
SITCOM (6)
“A north London neighborhood mentioned in a song about feeling small”
CAMDEN (6)
“A person, place, or thing”
NOUN (4)
“A picture made from small colored pieces of glass or tile”
MOSAIC (6)
“A parameter in a neural network”
WEIGHT (6)
“A crunchy red or green fruit often used in pies”
APPLE (5)
“An error in a program”
BUG (3)
“A unit of liquid volume equal to two pints”
QUART (5)
“A person with an intense devotion to a specific franchise”
FAN (3)
“A casual musical session or a short name for a Caribbean island”
JAM (3)
“A common antonym for happy”
SAD (3)
“A living god who spent his life preparing for a tomb”
PHARAOH (7)
“A vessel for survival without an engine”
ARK (3)
“Ace Frehley's galactic character with silver-themed makeup”
SPACEMAN (8)
“A small object from which a new plant can grow.”
SEED (4)
“A large unit of the Roman army”
LEGION (6)
“A single sound of a particular pitch”
NOTE (4)
“A wall mounted tracker of the minutes”
CLOCK (5)
“A graceful forest animal with antlers.”
DEER (4)
“A desert plant with spines and no leaves.”
CACTUS (6)
“A person's point of view or general attitude to life.”
OUTLOOK (7)
“A common antonym for timid”
BOLD (4)
“A cloud of gas and dust in outer space”
NEBULA (6)
“A go-ay, perhaps, for flexibility.”
YOGA (4)
“A flat-topped table where giants might dine”
MESA (4)
“Ancient invention, turns things around.”
WHEEL (5)
“A common antonym for near”
FAR (3)
“A piece of writing that expresses emotions, ideas, or experiences in an imaginative style.”
POEM (4)
“A metal enclosure protecting underwater thrill-seekers”
CAGE (4)
“A device that connects your home network to the internet”
MODEM (5)
“An arched brick or stone ceiling or roof”
VAULT (5)
“A folded guide to the middle of nowhere”
MAP (3)
“A main division of a book usually numbered”
CHAPTER (7)
“A small file that can be used to track web sessions”
COOKIE (6)
“Actress ___ Burns, who delivered the legendary line”
HEATHER (7)
“A distinctive mode of pronunciation typical of a particular locality”
ACCENT (6)
“A high selection who fails to live up to the hype”
BUST (4)
“A zig-zagging path up a steep slope”
SWITCHBACK (10)
“Area of the body that might hold tension for a fixed earth sign”
NECK (4)
“A general word for a punctuation symbol”
MARK (4)
“A small piece of silicon used in electronic circuits”
CHIP (4)
“An early form of paper made from a river plant”
PAPYRUS (7)
“Arid land with sparse vegetation”
DESERT (6)
“An orchestral piece at the beginning of an opera”
OVERTURE (8)
“A self-portrait photo”
SELFIE (6)
“A term relating to the moon”
LUNAR (5)
“A serious play, often with intense conflict.”
DRAMA (5)
“An individual part of a jigsaw set.”
PIECE (5)
“A short trailer shown before a movie starts”
PREVIEW (7)
“A large group of states or countries under one supreme ruler”
EMPIRE (6)
“A stony pointed reminder of a pharaoh's ego”
PYRAMID (7)
“A series of items often separated by commas”
LIST (4)
“An official who investigates racing incidents and hands out time drops.”
STEWARD (7)
“A long walk for pleasure or exercise”
HIKE (4)
“A group of citizens who decide the verdict”
JURY (4)
“A word meaning to own or hold something”
HAVE (4)
“A machine programmed to carry out actions automatically”
ROBOT (5)
“A famous actor or performer”
STAR (4)
“A ranking number from 1 to 16, though a No. 5 has historically never won the national title.”
SEED (4)
“A loop that transfers power in gas-driven units”
BELT (4)
“A serpent-haired woman whose gaze turns men to stone”
MEDUSA (6)
“Adjective for the former president's frequently bandaged hand.”
BRUISED (7)
“A symbiotic partnership on a rock”
LICHEN (6)
“A sequence of episodes that tells a single story”
ARC (3)
“A record of events or observations”
LOG (3)
“A summoning charm for objects far away”
ACCIO (5)
“A large building for sports and entertainment”
ARENA (5)
“A white liquid produced by cows for drinking”
MILK (4)
“A number that uses a dot to show parts less than one”
DECIMAL (7)
“An account of a real person's life written by someone else”
BIOGRAPHY (9)
“A set of printed pages bound together inside a cover”
BOOK (4)
“A letter that stands for an unknown number in an expression”
VARIABLE (8)
“A boarhound whose bark is much worse than his bite”
FANG (4)
“An outbreak that ignores international borders”
PANDEMIC (8)
“Ancient U-shaped string instrument associated with Apollo”
LYRE (4)
“A narrative of events or happenings.”
TALE (4)
“A long song for a solo voice in an opera”
ARIA (4)
“A plaid pattern associated with specific clans”
TARTAN (6)
“All the members of one species living in an area”
POPULATION (10)
“A symbolic map of the crochet project”
CHART (5)
“A long, loose outer garment”
ROBE (4)
“A long fictional story, often found in classic literature.”
NOVEL (5)
“A discrete point in a visual graph representing a junction”
NODE (4)
“An animal that breathes underwater using gills”
FISH (4)
“A natural spring that periodically ejects a column of water”
GEYSER (6)
“A world orbiting a star outside our solar system”
EXOPLANET (9)
“A physical machine that can perform tasks automatically”
ROBOT (5)
“A medieval soldier who wore armor”
KNIGHT (6)
“A state of total conflict that often erupts over stolen lives”
WAR (3)
“Animal often associated with the logo”
BULL (4)
“Atomic or cellular core”
NUCLEUS (7)
“A photograph of a wide outdoor area or nature”
LANDSCAPE (9)
“A small section or part of an act”
SCENE (5)
“A tree's protective skin”
BARK (4)
“A narrative or story”
TALE (4)
“A permanent souvenir from a youthful boar hunt”
SCAR (4)
“A collection of songs released together”
ALBUM (5)
“Automated machine often used in factories”
ROBOT (5)
“A statement of intent to cause harm or pain”
THREAT (6)
“An advertisement shown during a break”
COMMERCIAL (10)
“A colorful flower-like animal that lives on rocks”
ANEMONE (7)
“A room or building used for scientific research”
LAB (3)
“A coin worth twenty five cents”
QUARTER (7)
“Ancient order the child once trained with”
JEDI (4)
“A curved structure that supports weight over an opening”
ARCH (4)
“A system of words or symbols used to represent others”
CODE (4)
“A person trained to travel beyond the atmosphere”
ASTRONAUT (9)
“A tall woody grass that is the primary food for pandas”
BAMBOO (6)
“A sequence of events, or a captivating show.”
SERIES (6)
“A defensive challenge meant to dispossess an opponent”
TACKLE (6)
“A judgment that a person is not guilty”
ACQUITTAL (9)
“A summary of the main points of a review”
RECAP (5)
“A formal one-on-one fight to settle a blood feud”
DUEL (4)
“A piece of land that is surrounded by its own reflection”
ISLE (4)
“Adjusting the camera to make the image clear and sharp”
FOCUS (5)
“All the actors in a play”
CAST (4)
“A single part of a movie taking place in one location”
SCENE (5)
“A person who writes reviews for a living”
CRITIC (6)
“A collection of songs recorded onto a cassette by a fan.”
MIXTAPE (7)
“An organism that a parasite lives inside of”
HOST (4)
“A fine soft fiber produced by worms and used for luxury fabric”
SILK (4)
“An autonomous entity that perceives and acts”
AGENT (5)
“A plantation of grape-bearing plants”
VINEYARD (8)
“A traditional style of dancing to upbeat ska or reggae”
SKANK (5)
“A named storage location”
VARIABLE (8)
“An interval of eight notes”
OCTAVE (6)
“A single man handing out long-stemmed flowers to find his future wife”
BACHELOR (8)
“Advance Australia Fair became the official national one in 1984”
SONG (4)
“A large body of salt water”
SEA (3)
“A secret store of valuables or contraband”
STASH (5)
“A colorful, delicate part of a flower.”
PETAL (5)
“A software program designed for a specific task on a mobile device.”
APP (3)
“A spicy condiment or a genre of Indo-Caribbean music”
CHUTNEY (7)
“A large volcanic crater like the one at Crater Lake”
CALDERA (7)
“A small body of matter from outer space that enters the atmosphere and glows.”
METEOR (6)
“A statement of an intention to inflict pain or injury”
THREAT (6)
“A lively style of dance and music from Latin America”
SALSA (5)
“A follow-up entry, like the recently announced Until Dawn 2.”
SEQUEL (6)
“A dealer in small items for sewing or mens clothing”
HABERDASHER (11)
“A category of film such as comedy or horror”
GENRE (5)
“A director's favorite shout to end a scene”
CUT (3)
“A German grape known for high acidity”
RIESLING (8)
“A formal examination of evidence in a court”
TRIAL (5)
“A record of events or a sign-in action”
LOG (3)
“A helpful dime dropped right before a bucket.”
ASSIST (6)
“A group of players working together on one side”
TEAM (4)
“A welcome rest stop plaza on a desolate stretch of interstate.”
OASIS (5)
“An amount subtracted from the regular price of an item”
DISCOUNT (8)
“A team's matching shirt, shorts, and socks”
KIT (3)
“A symbol used to show a high rating”
STAR (4)
“Audiophile's hardware used to spin recent Record Store Day acquisitions.”
TURNTABLE (9)
“A supernatural creature that drinks blood and has pale skin”
VAMPIRE (7)
“A regulated course of eating and drinking”
DIET (4)
“A man who performs a character in a play or movie”
ACTOR (5)
“A humorous imitation or parody of something serious.”
SPOOF (5)
“Audio output device”
SPEAKER (7)
“Acronym for a popular utility vehicle like the GLS”
SUV (3)
“A sea flower, often a 'nem o' one.”
ANEMONE (7)
“A separate composition or set of compositions by a particular composer, usually numbered”
OPUS (4)
“A hall with a ceiling made of shields and rafters of spears”
VALHALLA (8)
“A small fish with a head like a land animal and a curled tail”
SEAHORSE (8)
“A coin worth ten cents”
DIME (4)
“A brief appearance by a famous person”
CAMEO (5)
“A brewer of potions who might hold the secret to survival”
WITCH (5)
“A black-painted vessel with a crimson prow”
SHIP (4)
“All-tongue, like a sauce that shines brightly and optimistically.”
PANGLOSS (8)
“A sudden, violent tantrum from the sky”
SQUALL (6)
“A type of mobile phone that opens and closes with a hinge.”
FLIP (4)
“A word used to describe an action or state”
VERB (4)
“A restart kick taken from the intersection of the touchline and goal line”
CORNER (6)
“An outdoor feast often involving a wicker basket.”
PICNIC (6)
“A precious yellow metal often sought by pirates”
GOLD (4)
“A speller might ask for this word history to help figure out the root.”
ETYMOLOGY (9)
“A digital barrier designed to block unauthorized access while permitting outward communication”
FIREWALL (8)
“An activity where AI often plays against humans”
GAME (4)
“A digital character that represents a player in a game”
AVATAR (6)
“A place where you go to stay safe and hidden”
HIDEOUT (7)
“A number greater than zero”
POSITIVE (8)
“An item worn over the face during a masquerade ball or Venice festival”
MASK (4)
“An area of land controlled by a country or ruler”
TERRITORY (9)
“A slender tower with a balcony from which a muezzin calls Muslims to prayer”
MINARET (7)
“A powerful software component”
ENGINE (6)
“A bag-holding host who provides a wind-fall for travelers”
AEOLUS (6)
“A word used to describe a chaotic or disorganized situation”
MESS (4)
“A green pod used to thicken stews in both Caribbean and Creole cooking”
OKRA (4)
“A small number showing how many times a base is used as a factor”
EXPONENT (8)
“A small white or brown grain often served with stir fry”
RICE (4)
“A social gathering centered around spicy cooked seafood”
BOIL (4)
“A person who works for a government department like the FBI”
AGENT (5)
“A pocket sized vault for cash and cards”
WALLET (6)
“A traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical”
LEGEND (6)
“A native of the country”
SCOT (4)
“A data type with two possible values: true or false”
BOOLEAN (7)
“A person who has committed a crime”
CRIMINAL (8)
“A limited-edition collectible sold only at the convention.”
EXCLUSIVE (9)
“A genre of imaginative fiction involving magic and adventure, especially in a setting other than the real world.”
FANTASY (7)
“A main division of a play”
ACT (3)
“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)
“A systematic review of security measures”
AUDIT (5)
“A large ensemble of instrumentalists playing classical music”
ORCHESTRA (9)
“Assessments of popularity, often for television.”
RATINGS (7)
“A small black or green Mediterranean fruit frequently sliced on top.”
OLIVE (5)
“A portable nylon home for the night”
TENT (4)
“A three-legged stand for a camera”
TRIPOD (6)
“A weapon carried by agents for protection”
GUN (3)
“A burst of light used in dark conditions”
FLASH (5)
“Agency currently celebrating the 45th anniversary of this historic program.”
NASA (4)
“A cute duck built a Roman water bridge.”
AQUEDUCT (8)
“A shot drained from beyond the three-point arc.”
TRIPLE (6)
“A group of people chosen to give advice or make laws”
COUNCIL (7)
“A small sample of the truth under the microscope”
BIOPSY (6)
“A word part added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning”
PREFIX (6)
“A starchy tuber often confused with a sweet potato in American markets”
YAM (3)
“A performance done by one person”
SOLO (4)
“A foundation row of simple connected loops”
CHAIN (5)
“A work of fiction perfect for a summer escape”
NOVEL (5)
“A magical trinket, or one of the marshmallow shapes in a famous cereal”
CHARM (5)
“A bivalve mollusk that lives in a hinged shell”
CLAM (4)
“A depression in the earth often drained by a river”
BASIN (5)
“A tree with its feet in the salt”
MANGROVE (8)
“A hidden microphone or a gritty Baltimore system”
WIRE (4)
“A compact SUV model name”
GLC (3)
“An artificial waterway built for navigation”
CANAL (5)
“A person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions”
PAGAN (5)
“An act that is against the law”
CRIME (5)
“A turn at batting”
INNINGS (7)
“Adjective for the jars holding a mummy's stomach, intestines, lungs, and liver.”
CANOPIC (7)
“A racecar that looks the same coming and going”
PALINDROME (10)
“A specialized electronic device for playing video games.”
CONSOLE (7)
“A machine designed to work safely alongside human colleagues”
COBOT (5)
“An ancient language origin that gives us the 'ph' spelling for the 'f' sound.”
GREEK (5)
“A medium for broadcasting audio content”
RADIO (5)
“A steep slope or a hillside”
BRAE (4)
“A bridge-like structure built to carry water over long distances”
AQUEDUCT (8)
“A snowy collapse that gathers speed”
AVALANCHE (9)
“A smooth soft fabric produced by larvae”
SILK (4)
“A powerful computer that provides services to other computers on a network.”
SERVER (6)
“A popular nickname for the club”
GERS (4)
“A person who performs in plays or movies”
ACTOR (5)
“All of space and everything in it”
UNIVERSE (8)
“A three-letter guide that reveals the shrinking borders”
MAP (3)
“A historical account written from personal knowledge”
MEMOIR (6)
“A colorful cup-shaped flower often associated with spring”
TULIP (5)
“An expert or master in a field”
GURU (4)
“A building or room containing collections of books”
LIBRARY (7)
“A heavy hit song from the album Ire”
CRUSH (5)
“A percentage added to a purchase price and collected by the government”
TAX (3)
“A short race run at top speed”
SPRINT (6)
“A hexed domestic bliss across the decades”
WANDAVISION (11)
“A triangular gift from a river to the coast”
DELTA (5)
“A collection of related web pages”
SITE (4)
“A type of noun that names a location, like a park or city”
PLACE (5)
“A city where the education was a real battle”
SPARTA (6)
“An entire cinematic universe of connected films, spin-offs, and merchandise.”
FRANCHISE (9)
“A place for a person with a thing”
NOUN (4)
“A long, accompanied song for a solo voice, typically in an opera or oratorio.”
ARIA (4)
“An extra amount of money given for good service”
TIP (3)
“A distinct event, part of a longer series.”
EPISODE (7)
“A game of sliding and bumping based on the ancient Pachisi”
SORRY (5)
“A harbor wave triggered by a shaky seabed”
TSUNAMI (7)
“A word like and, but, or or that joins words or clauses”
CONJUNCTION (11)
“A single game played between two sides”
MATCH (5)
“Amount of three-dimensional space a substance occupies”
VOLUME (6)
“A person who performs in a play or movie”
ACTOR (5)
“A part of a controller that you press to jump or shoot”
BUTTON (6)
“A person with great skill or knowledge in a field”
EXPERT (6)
“An arrangement of flowers or leaves in a circle”
WREATH (6)
“A flat dish from which food is eaten”
PLATE (5)
“A single installment of a television series”
EPISODE (7)
“A personal view or judgment about a subject”
OPINION (7)
“Athenian high city.”
ACROPOLIS (9)
“A stone bridge built to carry water into cities”
AQUEDUCT (8)
“A looming danger to the characters or world”
THREAT (6)
“A teething puppy's favorite destructive activity involving your shoes.”
CHEW (4)
“Ancient cultural and linguistic roots shared by the Irish, Scottish, and Welsh.”
CELTIC (6)
“A symbolic hand gesture used to direct energy”
MUDRA (5)
“A vast, treeless plain where the ground stays frozen in its heart”
TUNDRA (6)
“A contest featuring skills like calf roping”
RODEO (5)
“A score of one stroke under par”
BIRDIE (6)
“A tight squeeze for twenty percent of global crude flows.”
HORMUZ (6)
“A fitting used to join two hoses together”
COUPLER (7)
“A tier in, for the eye's light-sensitive layer.”
RETINA (6)
“A vulnerability that is attacked before a fix is available”
ZEROYDAY (8)
“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)
“A professional team like Arsenal or Chelsea”
CLUB (4)
“A woodwind instrument with a high-pitched sound, played by blowing across a hole”
FLUTE (5)
“A fancy name for a cluster of islands”
ARCHIPELAGO (11)
“An account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment.”
STORY (5)
“A word or phrase used to describe a concept”
TERM (4)
“An investor who expects prices to fall”
BEAR (4)
“A bird used by wizards to deliver mail”
OWL (3)
“A structure where ships tie up near a harbor lighthouse”
DOCK (4)
“A portable tracker for the passing hours”
WATCH (5)
“An elemental energy type often shown as a blue droplet”
WATER (5)
“A grueling race covering exactly 26.2 miles”
MARATHON (8)
“A large bird of prey with keen sight”
EAGLE (5)
“A tree with thin white peeling bark”
BIRCH (5)
“A popular genre featuring electric guitars and drums”
ROCK (4)
“An organization or team that plays in a league”
CLUB (4)
“A serious crime usually involving violence”
FELONY (6)
“A strategic tap of the bat rather than a full swing”
BUNT (4)
“A professional cook in a restaurant”
CHEF (4)
“A massive system of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.”
GALAXY (6)
“A single game between two teams”
MATCH (5)
“A single point on the screen in the image”
DOT (3)
“A key design principle of the brand”
ELEGANCE (8)
“A motherly machine for a reluctant pilot”
EVA (3)
“A category of artistic composition, such as mystery or romance”
GENRE (5)
“Ancient site where monarchs were once crowned”
SCONE (5)
“A rebirth of art after the Dark Ages”
RENAISSANCE (11)
“A proposed piece of legislation before it becomes a rule.”
BILL (4)
“Ancient pursuit of turning base metals into gold.”
ALCHEMY (7)
“A famous performer in movies or music”
STAR (4)
“Arid land with very little rainfall”
DESERT (6)
“A long and bitter quarrel between families or groups”
FEUD (4)
“A story passed down through generations”
TALE (4)
“A person who corrects or modifies text”
EDITOR (6)
“An informal gathering of fans with shared interests”
MEETUP (6)
“A shallow pool separated from the sea by a sandy barrier”
LAGOON (6)
“A man who fell in love with his own reflection”
NARCISSUS (9)
“A metric unit of length a little longer than a yard”
METER (5)
“Ancient people of Central America known for their calendar”
MAYA (4)
“A flat metal container used for frying on a stove”
PAN (3)
“A unit of weight equal to sixteen ounces”
POUND (5)
“A desire or hope for something to happen”
WISH (4)
“A feeling of triumph or delight often expressed loudly”
GLEE (4)
“A traded selection that won't convey if it falls within a certain range”
PROTECTED (9)
“A complex network of paths designed to confuse”
MAZE (4)
“A play dealing with tragic events and having an unhappy ending.”
TRAGEDY (7)
“A common antonym for enormous”
TINY (4)
“Acronym for the massive models trained on vast datasets”
LLM (3)
“An eight legged arachnid name for a tangled limb pose”
SPIDER (6)
“A large-scale exhibition or trade show”
EXPO (4)
“A person who corrects and prepares a manuscript”
EDITOR (6)
“A website where a writer shares their thoughts”
BLOG (4)
“A piece played by a single performer”
SOLO (4)
“A container used to mix ingredients for a cocktail”
SHAKER (6)
“A metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter”
MILLIMETER (10)
“A large ensemble of instrumentalists”
ORCHESTRA (9)
“A flowery home for a clown”
ANEMONE (7)
“A hidden mechanism designed to catch the unwary survivor”
TRAP (4)
“A plant that grows where it is not wanted or one that is rolled”
WEED (4)
“A specific stage or area in a video game.”
LEVEL (5)
“A dramatic work set to music and sung on stage”
OPERA (5)
“A set of episodes broadcast during one year”
SEASON (6)
“A liquid meal typically served in a bowl”
SOUP (4)
“A comedic stunt or physical bit of humor.”
GAG (3)
“A liquid dish often served hot in a bowl”
SOUP (4)
“A composition for an instrumental soloist, often with piano accompaniment”
SONATA (6)
“A signature of a famous person kept as a memento”
AUTOGRAPH (9)
“Achieves victory in a competition”
WINS (4)
“A machine programmed to perform tasks automatically”
ROBOT (5)
“A document ordering a witness to attend court”
SUBPOENA (8)
“A short mark used to join compound words or split a word between lines”
HYPHEN (6)
“A bottled liquid that can heal or harm at a splash”
POTION (6)
“A person who performs in plays or films”
ACTOR (5)
“A body part used for steering in the water”
FIN (3)
“A quick four-game victory that brings out the brooms.”
SWEEP (5)
“A gradual increase in loudness in a piece of music”
CRESCENDO (9)
“A machine with a spinning plate used to play records.”
TURNTABLE (9)
“A type of noun a name like teacher or friend can describe”
PERSON (6)
“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)
“A facial expression showing contempt or disgust”
SNEER (5)
“A deceptive maneuver designed to hide the truth.”
RUSE (4)
“A contrast between what is expected and what actually happens”
IRONY (5)
“A wise old man who traded a vision for a drink”
ODIN (4)
“A survivor of the final war whose name means wrath”
MODI (4)
“A professional who represents clients in legal matters”
LAWYER (6)
“A single unit of ownership in a corporation”
SHARE (5)
“A steep cliff that might be faking its height”
BLUFF (5)
“A small engine used for attitude control”
THRUSTER (8)
“A unique fixed length string representing a piece of data”
HASH (4)
“A famous lead actor or actress”
STAR (4)
“A brief, often uncredited appearance by a famous face”
CAMEO (5)
“A steep rock face”
CLIFF (5)
“A drawing used by Nami to navigate the ocean”
MAP (3)
“A four-stringed instrument played with a bow”
VIOLIN (6)
“A stone cold way to make a print”
LITHOGRAPH (10)
“A long piece of cloth worn around a shirt collar”
TIE (3)
“A shuffled stack of cards waiting to be drawn”
DECK (4)
“A contrasting section that prepares for the return of the original material”
BRIDGE (6)
“A buzzing pest found near standing water”
MOSQUITO (8)
“A thin strip of wood used to produce sound in a clarinet”
REED (4)
“An auxiliary engine used to provide initial lift”
BOOSTER (7)
“A short story that teaches a moral lesson often with animals”
FABLE (5)
“A way to express an amount out of one hundred”
PERCENT (7)
“A distinct section of a piece of writing starting on a new line”
PARAGRAPH (9)
“Aviation pioneer whose surname graces the venue of the French Open.”
GARROS (6)
“A word meaning together or accompanied by”
WITH (4)
“A low plant with many branches”
BUSH (4)
“A small section or division of an act”
SCENE (5)
“A source of flickering light on a restaurant table”
CANDLE (6)
“A part played by an actor in a movie”
ROLE (4)
“A series of connected cars on a track”
TRAIN (5)
“A title for someone who teaches at a college”
PROFESSOR (9)
“A signal for action.”
CUE (3)
“A blood vessel that carries blood toward the heart”
VEIN (4)
“A word used to point to a place, unlike the word their”
THERE (5)
“A digital folder containing numbers to be refined”
FILE (4)
“A pioneer brand of digital video recorders”
TIVO (4)
“Adolphe's brassy woodwind hybrid”
SAXOPHONE (9)
“A musical slicer that plays with fingers”
MANDOLINE (9)
“An unmanned aircraft guided by remote control”
DRONE (5)
“A standard quantity used to express a measurement, like an inch or a gram”
UNIT (4)
“A movie genre designed to cause suspense”
THRILLER (8)
“Artist who released 'THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE.' in March 2026.”
RAYE (4)
“Automated machine”
ROBOT (5)
“A sharp tool used for cutting ingredients”
KNIFE (5)
“A magical action performed by saying a specific word”
SPELL (5)
“A great victory or achievement causing joy”
TRIUMPH (7)
“A glowing ball of gas in the night sky”
STAR (4)
“A place for a Sunday sermon”
KIRK (4)
“An event with rides and games often held in summer”
FAIR (4)
“A round object used in many different sports.”
BALL (4)
“A piece of furniture rooted in a living tree”
BED (3)
“A rounded vessel for experience or mystical power”
ORB (3)
“A metal found in sunblock and pennies”
ZINC (4)
“A trendy neighborhood known for colorful houses and art”
BYWATER (7)
“A plastic pod for navigating white water”
KAYAK (5)
“A list of dishes available to be served at a meal”
MENU (4)
“A unit of 'dos' out for the artist's space.”
STUDIO (6)
“A 'master' piece of work, truly exceptional.”
MASTERPIECE (11)
“A practice session before the actual show”
REHEARSAL (9)
“A large long-handled spoon used for serving soup”
LADLE (5)
“A word meaning very sad used to describe their lives”
LAMENTABLE (10)
“A metric unit used to measure liquid volume”
LITER (5)
“An overzealous and obsessive admirer”
STAN (4)
“A daily record of news and events of a personal nature; a diary.”
JOURNAL (7)
“A verb form ending in ing that acts as a noun”
GERUND (6)
“A Japanese style breadcrumb that is flakier and airier than the standard version”
PANKO (5)
“A waterproof jacket or a boring person”
ANORAK (6)
“Area protected from direct sunlight”
SHADE (5)
“A record of events or system actions”
LOG (3)
“An object or image that represents a deeper idea”
SYMBOL (6)
“A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true”
DOGMA (5)
“A shallow metal container used for frying or steaming”
PAN (3)
“A French bread with a high egg and butter content giving it a rich crumb”
BRIOCHE (7)
“An influential expert or teacher in a field”
GURU (4)
“A large furry mammal that hibernates in winter.”
BEAR (4)
“A rocky pantry filled with giant cheeses and doom”
CAVE (4)
“A person whose occupation is to investigate and solve crimes”
DETECTIVE (9)
“A broad expression of satisfaction on the face”
GRIN (4)
“Accion de percibir el engaño de los sentidos”
VER (3)
“A limb growing out from a tree trunk”
BRANCH (6)
“A series of words written one after another”
LIST (4)
“A wooden paddle serving up several small tasting glasses for the indecisive.”
FLIGHT (6)
“An egg-laying mammal native to Australia”
PLATYPUS (8)
“A group of people working together to win a game.”
TEAM (4)
“An idea that spreads rapidly online, like a certain curly-haired singer on the thirtieth of April.”
MEME (4)
“A stream of digital content”
FEED (4)
“A nymph whose seven-year itch involved a captive hero”
CALYPSO (7)
“A common four-legged pet”
DOG (3)
“A coin worth five cents”
NICKEL (6)
“A short promotional video for a movie”
TRAILER (7)
“A good one of these in the passenger seat is crucial for sharing the driving.”
COMPANION (9)
“An injection used to deliver a vaccine”
SHOT (4)
“An African animal known for its black and white stripes.”
ZEBRA (5)
“A soft cloud for resting your head”
PILLOW (6)
“A covering for the face, often used in ceremonies”
MASK (4)
“An expedition to observe animals in the wild”
SAFARI (6)
“A mountain peak”
BEN (3)
“A specific legal matter or dispute”
CASE (4)
“A network of lines that form squares”
GRID (4)
“A best-of-seven showdown between two playoff contenders.”
SERIES (6)
“An item of clothing worn on the head”
HAT (3)
“Armband-wearing team leader”
CAPTAIN (7)
“A building where movies are shown”
THEATER (7)
“A wood chipper's cold outcome in Minnesota”
FARGO (5)
“Anton ___, 18th-century pioneer of modern beekeeping born on May 20”
JANSA (5)
“A short promotional clip hinting at next year's drama.”
TEASER (6)
“A flesh-eating creature at the top of the food web”
CARNIVORE (9)
“A large meal typically held to celebrate a special occasion”
FEAST (5)
“A detailed account or statement about a situation”
REPORT (6)
“A large open area used for public entertainment like gladiator fights”
ARENA (5)
“A round piece of metal used as money”
COIN (4)
“A scheduled match on the calendar”
FIXTURE (7)
“A protective cap worn on the finger while pushing a needle”
THIMBLE (7)
“A common antonym for tranquil”
CHAOTIC (7)
“A set piece taken from the flag after a defender knocks it out of bounds.”
CORNER (6)
“A network of horizontal and vertical lines”
GRID (4)
“A final performance or concluding narrative arc.”
SWANSONG (8)
“A flightless bird that swims in the southern oceans”
PENGUIN (7)
“A group of close-knit, interrelated families”
CLAN (4)
“A single numeral from zero to nine used to build numbers”
DIGIT (5)
“A hot worker, creating power from water's breath.”
STEAMENGINE (11)
“A strong fabric made from the fibers of the flax plant”
LINEN (5)
“A person who writes original music”
COMPOSER (8)
“A short, flared ruffle attached at the waistline of a jacket or bodice.”
PEPLUM (6)
“A grand depression that is anything but sad”
CANYON (6)
“Act of changing position or moving from place to place”
MOTION (6)
“A method of communication often intercepted or delayed”
TELEGRAM (8)
“A percussion instrument hit with sticks or hands”
DRUM (4)
“A popular dance move from the 2010s by J Capri and Charly Black”
KOTCH (5)
“A photograph of a person”
PORTRAIT (8)
“A race where teammates pass a baton to one another”
RELAY (5)
“A company that produces films.”
STUDIO (6)
“An instance of a class”
OBJECT (6)
“A nickname for the American football field”
GRIDIRON (8)
“A treatment that ends a disease or condition”
CURE (4)
“A numerical value given to a product”
SCORE (5)
“Alat atau jentera yang digunakan untuk meningkatkan pengeluaran”
MODAL (5)
“A breakfast food often served fried or boiled”
EGG (3)
“A handheld device used to move the cursor on a screen”
MOUSE (5)
“A piece of glass used in a telescope to see far away”
LENS (4)
“Airborne celebration that concludes the event”
TOSS (4)
“A distinctive way of pronouncing a language”
ACCENT (6)
“An arena for track cycling events”
VELODROME (9)
“A woodwind instrument with a double reed”
OBOE (4)
“A luminous sphere of plasma held together by its own gravity”
STAR (4)
“A popular garden flower known for its thorns and scent”
ROSE (4)
“A fragile silence that everyone wants but few truly trust.”
CEASEFIRE (9)
“A tree often found at desert oases.”
PALM (4)
“A group of three digits set off by commas in a large number”
PERIOD (6)
“Ancient paper, a spy runs back to us.”
PAPYRUS (7)
“African team that shocked critics by qualifying for the 2026 Super 8s”
ZIMBABWE (8)
“A large string instrument played while sitting down”
CELLO (5)
“A polite way of saying something unpleasant”
EUPHEMISM (9)
“An internal itch that can only be scratched by crime”
COMULSION (9)
“An aggressive move toward the basket”
DRIVE (5)
“A large tree that produces acorns”
OAK (3)
“Another highly extensible text editor”
EMACS (5)
“A nice snare, S.A., rebirth of art.”
RENAISSANCE (11)
“Anna saves a grassy plain”
SAVANNA (7)
“A model made of one hundred small squares used to show hundredths”
GRID (4)
“All-Father prayed to in the second teaser”
ODIN (4)
“A brief appearance by the director in their own film”
CAMEO (5)
“A traditional sandwich served on crusty French bread”
POBOY (5)
“A repeated rhythmic phrase or song”
CHANT (5)
“A composition for an instrumental soloist”
SONATA (6)
“A movie genre involving magic and imaginary worlds”
FANTASY (7)
“A kick used to turn over possession of the ball downfield”
PUNT (4)
“A single-celled traveler that builds a fungal empire”
SPORE (5)
“Animal that hunts other animals for food”
PREDATOR (8)
“Another word for a picture or photograph”
IMAGE (5)
“A limb of a tree extending from the trunk.”
BRANCH (6)
“Another name for the clapperboard used to sync sound and picture”
SLATE (5)
“A metal headed club with a flat face”
IRON (4)
“A person who stands up against the system or Babylon”
REBEL (5)
“A single layer of carbon atoms with incredible strength”
GRAPHENE (8)
“A series of arches supported by columns or piers”
ARCADE (6)
“A person skilled in sports or physical exercise”
ATHLETE (7)
“Animal that eats both plants and other animals”
OMNIVORE (8)
“All the actors in a production”
CAST (4)
“A circular stage where the audience decided who lived or died”
COLOSSEUM (9)
“A group of musicians, or developers conducting intelligent systems?”
ORCHESTRA (9)
“A small magical creature like Dobby who serves a wizard family”
ELF (3)
“A pigment of your imagination found in onions and apples”
QUERCETIN (9)
“Arkansas guard Meleek, a top 2026 draft target”
THOMAS (6)
“American Theatre ___ (organization behind the Tonys)”
WING (4)
“A number multiplied with another to get a product”
FACTOR (6)
“A set of related TV shows or movies”
SERIES (6)
“A single performance segment on stage”
ACT (3)
“Acronym for a spacewalk outside a pressurized cabin”
EVA (3)
“A part of an act in a play”
SCENE (5)
“An all-wizarding village near the school”
HOGSMEADE (9)
“Austroasiatic language that uses a Latin based script”
VIETNAMESE (10)
“A dead body preserved by ancient burial customs”
MUMMY (5)
“A predictable sequence of actions that brings security”
ROUTINE (7)
“A deep canyon carved by a powerful river”
GORGE (5)
“A website that contains personal reflections or articles”
BLOG (4)
“Adult amphibian that hops and can live on land or water”
FROG (4)
“A method of teaching reading by sounding out letters”
PHONICS (7)
“Abundance of valuable possessions governed by the house of values”
WEALTH (6)
“A line of text in a song”
LYRIC (5)
“A scheduled session where attendees can get an autograph from a creator.”
SIGNING (7)
“A large stone tomb built for an Egyptian pharaoh”
PYRAMID (7)
“Aristocratic-sounding middle moniker.”
FAUNTLEROY (10)
“A gas, oddly, for long tale.”
SAGA (4)
“A short story designed to cause laughter”
JOKE (4)
“A photo taken of yourself”
SELFIE (6)
“A school of Buddhism focused on meditation and intuition”
ZEN (3)
“A public musical performance”
CONCERT (7)
“A rare four-leafed mutation of this plant is considered highly fortunate”
CLOVER (6)
“A small tool used by officials to signal a stop in play”
WHISTLE (7)
“A wooden stick used to cast magic spells”
WAND (4)
“A dried seed or bark used to add flavor to dishes”
SPICE (5)
“A card placed on top of a previous form to evolve”
STAGE (5)
“Another name for the long spray attachment”
LANCE (5)
“A common slang term for the darts themselves”
ARROWS (6)
“A light spear thrown for distance”
JAVELIN (7)
“A dramatic clash between the bright and the shadowed”
CHIAROSCURO (11)
“A deep Scottish lake”
LOCH (4)
“Acclaimed actress Sandra, joining the cast of the 2026 adaptation.”
HULLER (6)
“A building dedicated to religious worship in ancient times”
TEMPLE (6)
“A dissociative state where the shadow takes control”
TRANCE (6)
“A ruler of a Muslim state or the Ottoman Empire”
SULTAN (6)
“A booklet that lists the actors and scenes”
PROGRAM (7)
“A fluid's resistance to flowing”
VISCOSITY (9)
“A musical piece sung in a show”
SONG (4)
“A mischievous practical joke played on an unsuspecting friend.”
PRANK (5)
“A popular style or behavior”
TREND (5)
“A daily broadcast reporting current events and information”
NEWS (4)
“A long poem narrating the deeds of heroic figures”
EPIC (4)
“A very successful and well known song”
HIT (3)
“A fierce, often local rivalry match between two familiar clubs.”
DERBY (5)
“A valley that sounds like a man's name”
GLEN (4)
“A three-dimensional work of art carved from stone or wood”
STATUE (6)
“A personal spiritual teacher or guide in Indian traditions”
GURU (4)
“A book, document, or piece of music written by hand”
MANUSCRIPT (10)
“An upperclassman who might finally notice you”
SENPAI (6)
“Animated art, seen in a mine, perhaps.”
ANIME (5)
“A state of perfect happiness or great joy”
BLISS (5)
“A stringed musical instrument, the highest-pitched of the violin family”
VIOLIN (6)
“Auric treasure guarded by a mythical sprite”
GOLD (4)
“A spiritual manifestation that stays by your side”
STAND (5)
“A realm that promised a millennium but delivered a decade of ruin”
REICH (5)
“A bracket-____ is an unexpected win that ruins your predictions.”
BUSTER (6)
“A massive stone tomb built for an Egyptian pharaoh”
PYRAMID (7)
“Adjective for the sixteen teams that survive the first weekend”
SWEET (5)
“A musical instrument with eighty-eight keys”
PIANO (5)
“A person who writes books”
AUTHOR (6)
“A pointed summit, or a moment of greatest intensity.”
PEAK (4)
“An honest and unbiased evaluation”
FAIR (4)
“A remote-controlled flying aircraft without a pilot”
DRONE (5)
“A playful marine mammal known for floating on its back”
OTTER (5)
“A vehicle used to travel into outer space”
ROCKET (6)
“A mythical creature often represented by a long puppet in Chinese New Year”
DRAGON (6)
“A decorated platform on wheels used in a parade”
FLOAT (5)
“A number that can be split into two equal whole groups”
EVEN (4)
“A letter or group of letters added to the end of a word”
SUFFIX (6)
“A person who writes poems.”
POET (4)
“A word class that expresses action or a state of being”
VERB (4)
“A 2-3 or 1-3-1 defensive scheme, rather than man-to-man”
ZONE (4)
“An author's choice of words and phrasing”
DICTION (7)
“A dramatic performance”
PLAY (4)
“A tool for breaking down herbs or a type of sandwich”
GRINDER (7)
“A single photograph or a specific angle”
SHOT (4)
“A mountain of water sent by an earth-shaker”
WAVE (4)
“A common antonym for abundant”
SCARCE (6)
“A large chip, perhaps, makes up this island group.”
ARCHIPELAGO (11)
“A yellow cloth thrown by a referee to signal a foul”
FLAG (4)
“A potential danger that could exploit a vulnerability”
THREAT (6)
“A long narrow deep inlet of the sea between high cliffs”
FJORD (5)
“A mark longer than a hyphen, used to show a break or emphasis”
DASH (4)
“A very low temperature”
COLD (4)
“An online journal where people post their opinions”
BLOG (4)
“A single selection made by a team”
PICK (4)
“A substance that raises levels of physiological activity”
STIMULANT (9)
“A wooden-sounding support for your lower back”
LUMBAR (6)
“A lens movement used for dramatic emphasis”
ZOOM (4)
“A dry sandy region like the Sahara”
DESERT (6)
“A simplified speech used for communication between different groups”
PIDGIN (6)
“A ribbon of syrup woven throughout the tub”
SWIRL (5)
“A mound or ridge of sand formed by the wind”
DUNE (4)
“Artist who released the 1994 hit Loser”
BECK (4)
“A movie genre meant to make you laugh”
COMEDY (6)
“Arankingnumberfrom1to16assignedtoateambytheselectioncommittee.”
SEED (4)
“A scary movie designed to frighten viewers”
HORROR (6)
“A long distance running race of twenty six miles”
MARATHON (8)
“A set of buttons used for typing on a computer”
KEYBOARD (8)
“A sequence of continuous action in a play or movie”
SCENE (5)
“A system of writing numbers, such as scientific or standard”
NOTATION (8)
“An oval track used for chariot racing”
CIRCUS (6)
“A visual representation of an area or territory”
MAP (3)
“A word class that modifies or describes a noun or pronoun”
ADJECTIVE (9)
“A classic floral gesture often presented at the start”
ROSE (4)
“A slow pace taken while holding hands”
WALK (4)
“A woodwind instrument with a double-reed mouthpiece.”
OBOE (4)
“Another word for equal groups in a multiplication problem”
SETS (4)
“A percussion instrument hit with sticks”
DRUM (4)
“A raw, unpolished player taken purely for future development”
PROJECT (7)
“A major division of time without end”
ERA (3)
“A place where professional photos are often taken”
STUDIO (6)
“A group of letters added to the beginning of a word”
PREFIX (6)
“A trio born from the exact same pregnancy.”
TRIPLETS (8)
“A decorated container filled with sweets to be broken”
PIATA (5)
“"All systems ___" (2026 WWDC official tagline).”
GLOW (4)
“A traditional story, often involving supernatural beings”
MYTH (4)
“A pass that leads directly to a score”
ASST (4)
“A common transition effect in film”
FADE (4)
“A measure of a character's overall power”
LEVEL (5)
“A name that became a thing”
EPONYM (6)
“A biological shot at immunity”
VACCINE (7)
“A self replicating program that spreads across networks”
WORM (4)
“A dream on, a spiral galaxy (anag)”
ANDROMEDA (9)
“An evergreen tree with needles and cones.”
PINE (4)
“Amazonian berry that forms the trendy purple base of many smoothie bowls.”
ACAI (4)
“A book made up of maps”
ATLAS (5)
“A musical composition for two performers”
DUET (4)
“A book for holding photographs”
ALBUM (5)
“A small, green plant that grows in dense clumps, often on rocks.”
MOSS (4)
“A method of teaching reading by connecting letters to their sounds”
PHONICS (7)
“Actress Kidman who co-chaired the 2026 spectacle”
NICOLE (6)
“A rich pea, go for a group of islands!”
ARCHIPELAGO (11)
“A number that has not yet been split into parts”
WHOLE (5)
“Ancient Greek term for principled knowledge”
EPISTEME (8)
“Air-conditioned tent often hosting punk, Latin, and indie rock”
SONORA (6)
“A set of printed pages bound together in a cover”
BOOK (4)
“An automatic or at-large invitation to the tournament”
BID (3)
“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)
“A written plan that tracks expected income and expenses”
BUDGET (6)
“A stringed musical instrument of treble pitch, played with a horsehair bow”
VIOLIN (6)
“A giant cloud of dust and gas in deep space”
NEBULA (6)
“A small, devoted group, often for a niche show.”
CULT (4)
“A woolly wanderer saying goodbye to its son”
BISON (5)
“A component in a transmission”
GEAR (4)
“A character used in the ancient Egyptian writing system”
HIEROGLYPH (10)
“A play characterized by its humorous or satirical tone and its depiction of amusing incidents.”
COMEDY (6)
“A large black and white predator also known as a killer whale”
ORCA (4)
“A flat piece used to build words in Scrabble”
TILE (4)
“A stone ghost of a prehistoric inhabitant”
FOSSIL (6)
“A figure that is completely stone-faced”
STATUE (6)
“A person you like and enjoy spending time with”
FRIEND (6)
“A legendary monkey king who loves a good meal”
GOKU (4)
“A supportive friend outside the community who stands up for equality”
ALLY (4)
“A long fictional story, often found in a book”
NOVEL (5)
“A high-flying slam that hypes up the crowd.”
DUNK (4)
“A day of festivity or recreation when no work is done”
HOLIDAY (7)
“A deserving team that gets surprisingly left out by the committee.”
SNUB (4)
“A quantity having direction as well as magnitude”
VECTOR (6)
“A sequence of matches played between two teams”
SERIES (6)
“A result where neither team wins”
DRAW (4)
“A common antonym for quiet”
LOUD (4)
“A devastating collision of alternate Earths”
INCURSION (9)
“A steep high face of rock or ice”
CLARK (5) · CLIFF (5)
“A system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object”
CULT (4)
“A reptile with a protective shell that migrates across oceans”
TURTL (5)
“A number indicating a players standing in the program”
RANK (4)
“A kick taken from the edge of the field after a deflection”
CORNER (6)
“A whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero”
INTEGER (7)
“A spiritual teacher or expert guide in the tradition”
GURU (4)
“Another name for one fourth”
QUARTER (7)
“A piece of furniture used for sitting”
CHAIR (5)
“A place for recovery and detoxification”
REHAB (5)
“Any specific physical position or asana”
POSE (4)
“A world found orbiting a star other than our sun”
EXOPLANET (9)
“A word class that includes people, places, things, and ideas”
NOUN (4)
“AI research company behind Claude”
ANTHROPIC (9)
“An award worn around the neck after a victory”
MEDAL (5)
“A place where a dead person is buried”
TOMB (4)
“A hand-operated device used to move a cursor on a screen”
MOUSE (5)
“A long piece of music for one or two instruments”
SONATA (6)
“A famous person who acts in movies.”
STAR (4)
“A massive system of stars and gas clouds”
GALAXY (6)
“A whole number that splits another number with no remainder”
FACTOR (6)
“A formal document describing findings or feedback”
REPORT (6)
“A secret word or phrase used to gain access”
PASSWORD (8)
“A common antonym for hot”
COLD (4)
“A group of related words that does not contain a subject and verb together”
PHRASE (6)
“An organized sports group or association”
CLUB (4)
“A dwarf planet located in the Kuiper belt”
PLUTO (5)
“A deep gorge, can you imagine one without water?”
CANYON (6)
“A linear dream or a desert mirage in the Tabuk Province.”
NEOM (4)
“A religious or solemn ceremony performed regularly”
RITUAL (6)
“A layer that acts like earth's sunglasses”
OZONE (5)
“Amphibian known for jumping”
FROG (4)
“A monitored resident competing for a massive cash prize during the summer”
HOUSEGUEST (10)
“A transparent container for cold drinks”
GLASS (5)
“Area where a river's fresh water meets the ocean's salt water”
ESTUARY (7)
“A specific location on the world wide web”
SITE (4)
“A person with great intelligence”
GENIUS (6)
“A joke that plays on multiple meanings of a word or similar sounding words”
PUN (3)
“A large orange cat with black stripes”
TIGER (5)
“A filmmaker's first outing, eligible for a specific golden prize”
DEBUT (5)
“Actor who traded a high-tech iron suit for a green cloak”
DOWNEY (6)
“Annoyingly rough, like cheese treatment”
GRATE (5)
“A 3D image made with light beams”
HOLOGRAPH (9)
“A dramatic work in one or more acts, set to music for singers and instrumentalists”
OPERA (5)
“Admission pass you'll need to catch the latest weekend premiere”
TICKET (6)
“A substance with a pH less than seven”
ACID (4)
“A terrestrial fountain with a short fuse”
GEYSER (6)
“A single unit of language with meaning”
WORD (4)
“An unfair act that results in a penalty”
FOUL (4)
“A marriage of fungus and algae living on a stone”
LICHEN (6)
“Advanced learning method, often paired with 'neural'”
DEEP (4)
“Atmospheric layer that protects Earth from UV rays”
OZONE (5)
“A flat touchscreen device larger than a phone”
TABLET (6)
“A feeling that hits at 4am in her bedroom”
PANIC (5)
“A seasoning, or the British Girl Power group that paved the way for late nineties pop.”
SPICE (5)
“A champion show dog's father”
SIRE (4)
“A group of people singing together”
CHOIR (5)
“A common fourth-down decision to flip the field”
PUNT (4)
“Asgardian prince who wields a legendary mallet”
THOR (4)
“A person who herds cattle on a ranch”
COWBOY (6)
“A farm animal known for rolling in mud.”
PIG (3)
“A set of instructions for preparing a particular dish”
RECIPE (6)
“A style of fast bowling intended to beat the batter with speed”
PACE (4)
“Afternoon screening that usually offers a slightly cheaper admission fee.”
MATINEE (7)
“A small unit of weight or liquid volume”
OUNCE (5)
“A comparison between two unlike things using the word like or as”
SIMILE (6)
“A coin worth one cent”
PENNY (5)
“A shout to the umpire asking for a player to be out”
APPEAL (6)
“A group of similar data points identified in unsupervised learning”
CLUSTER (7)
“A state of matter that expands to fill its container”
GAS (3)
“An imagined place where everything is perfect”
UTOPIA (6)
“A hunter who wears a belt of three bright stars”
ORION (5)
“A genre filled with stunts and excitement”
ACTION (6)
“A professional cook who leads a kitchen”
CHEF (4)
“A slippery bar found in the shower”
SOAP (4)
“A famous person who is a hero in their field”
ICON (4)
“A bitter servant bound to the house of Black”
KREACHER (8)
“An introduction to a book typically stating its subject or aim”
PREFACE (7)
“A portable device used for making calls and browsing”
PHONE (5)
“A visual guide showing the layout of the fractal”
MAP (3)
“An artistic dance form performed to music using precise and highly formalized set steps and gestures”
BALLET (6)
“A vehicle used to launch people or satellites into space”
ROCKET (6)
“A phone connection”
LINE (4)
“An organization or team like Real Madrid”
CLUB (4)
“A DJ's allotted performance time”
SET (3)
“A thin strip of magnetic material used to record sound.”
TAPE (4)
“A vertical timber used for both sails and restraints”
MAST (4)
“A machine capable of carrying out complex actions automatically”
ROBOT (5)
“An instrument used to see distant objects in space”
TELESCOPE (9)
“A step by step method for solving a problem, such as long division”
ALGORITHM (9)
“A face covering worn by Haganezuka or Urokodaki”
MASK (4)
“A warm breath on a frozen ridge”
CHINOOK (7)
“A slowly moving mass of ice formed by snow accumulation”
GLACIER (7)
“Aerodynamic advantage behind another car”
SLIPSTREAM (10)
“A phrase that combines two contradictory terms, like jumbo shrimp”
OXYMORON (8)
“A three legged stand used to hold a camera steady”
TRIPOD (6)
“A person who performs in a movie”
ACTOR (5)
“A unique act done by a criminal to satisfy emotional needs”
SIGNATURE (9)
“A formal agreement to not spill each other's blood”
ALLIANCE (8)
“A brand of camera that prints photos instantly.”
POLAROID (8)
“A simple porous animal that filters water for food”
SPONGE (6)
“Atom with a different number of neutrons”
ISOTOPE (7)
“A common antonym for begin”
END (3)
“A person trained to travel in a spacecraft”
ASTRONAUT (9)
“A magical being with a gemstone embedded in their body.”
GEM (3)
“A 'pin' at, for aged surface.”
PATINA (6)
“A unit of heredity passed from parent to offspring”
GENE (4)
“A place of supreme happiness and bliss”
PARADISE (8)
“A surprise brief appearance by a famous actor in a franchise flick”
CAMEO (5)
“A common antonym for generous”
STINGY (6)
“A single connection between two data elements”
LINK (4)
“A vessel for mixing wine or catching blood”
BOWL (4)
“A number being multiplied in a problem”
FACTOR (6)
“A glass container used in laboratories to hold liquids”
FLASK (5)
“A motor that provides precise control of angular position”
SERVO (5)
“A tail that wags the word”
SUFFIX (6)
“A system allowing users to select and watch content at any time”
VOD (3)
“A nickname for a sister”
SISSY (5)
“A famous moniker often preceded by Dark.”
KNIGHT (6)
“A question phrased as a puzzle to be solved.”
RIDDLE (6)
“A region of the globe that uses the same standard time”
TIMEZONE (8)
“A chemical speed skater that never wears out”
CATALYST (8)
“A powerful computer that provides data to other computers”
SERVER (6)
“A person who performs in a play”
ACTOR (5)
“A large meal, often part of a celebration”
FEAST (5)
“A button on a computer board used for typing”
KEY (3)
“A critical optical component of the Hubble telescope”
LENS (4)
“A shortened form of two words combined with an apostrophe, like don't”
CONTRACTION (11)
“A class of instruments including flutes and clarinets”
WOODWIND (8)
“A story, often passed down through generations”
TALE (4)
“An aromatic evergreen tree often used to make chests and closets”
CEDAR (5)
“Andrew who led the Liberal Party in the 1984 election”
PEACOCK (7)
“A person who smuggles goods across a border”
MULE (4)
“A whiffed at-bat resulting in a 'K' on the scorecard”
STRIKEOUT (9)
“A stiff piece of wood only a true king can bend”
BOW (3)
“A water pipe that makes a bubbling sound”
BONG (4)
“A settlement or territory under the control of a distant parent nation”
COLONY (6)
“A stringed instrument of the violin family, larger than a viola.”
CELLO (5)
“An excessive indulgence, often with a remote control.”
BINGE (5)
“Alkaline compound”
BASE (4)
“An active stratovolcano on the east coast of Sicily”
ETNA (4)
“A period of learning, or the moral taken away from it”
LESSON (6)
“A tacky keychain or magnet from a roadside trap.”
SOUVENIR (8)
“A constant state of danger for the Baudelaire children”
PERIL (5)
“Abraham's descendants were promised to be as numerous as these”
STARS (5)
“A measure of a section of the stock market”
INDEX (5)
“A small narrow boat used in water racing”
KAYAK (5)
“A sanctuary named for a holy hill”
ZION (4)
“A common symbol used for rating a product”
STAR (4)
“A violation caused by stopping then restarting a dribble”
DOUBLE (6)
“A long strip of cloth with a design or message”
BANNER (6)
“A software program that performs automated tasks”
BOT (3)
“A standard unit equal to sixty minutes, twenty four of which make a day”
HOUR (4)
“A group of islands in a vast sea”
ARCHIPELAGO (11)
“An ionized state of matter often found in stars”
PLASMA (6)
“A French term for a writer's professional alias”
NOMDEPLUME (10)
“A fight or a spellcasting line”
ROW (3)
“A number that is a product of a given number and an integer”
MULTIPLE (8)
“A sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure”
THRILL (6)
“A celestial body of hot gases that emits light”
STAR (4)
“A specialized cell designed to transmit nerve impulses”
NEURON (6)
“Able to bend, or easily persuaded.”
FLEXIBLE (8)
“A plan for how to spend and save money”
BUDGET (6)
“A person who writes books or articles.”
AUTHOR (6)
“A pass sent high into the air”
LOFTED (6)
“A single tone in music”
NOTE (4)
“An ending that leaves the audience in suspense”
CLIFFHANGER (11)
“A loose outer garment worn by citizens of ancient Rome”
TOGA (4)
“A number expressed using a point, often the result of a division”
DECIMAL (7)
“A sea creature with three hearts and blue blood”
OCTOPUS (7)
“A small river, or how you watch content online now.”
STREAM (6)
“A musical performance by a soloist”
RECITAL (7)
“A common antonym for difficult”
EASY (4)
“A computer program or device that provides functionality for other programs”
SERVER (6)
“A piece of paper money, like a five or a ten”
BILL (4)
“A beverage often sipped slowly over conversation”
WINE (4)
“A person who writes music, especially as a professional occupation.”
COMPOSER (8)
“Australian animal that carries its young in a pouch”
KANGAROO (8)
“A large molecule composed of repeating subunits”
POLYMER (7)
“A 'sum' for me, oddly, in a grand building.”
MUSEUM (6)
“A specific stage or floor that a player must complete to progress”
LEVEL (5)
“A curved bone that protects the chest”
RIB (3)
“A smaller stream that feeds into a main river”
TRIBUTARY (9)
“A primary trait used to describe Abigail's character in scripture”
INTELLIGENT (11)
“A player who battles in the trenches”
LINEMAN (7)
“A common antonym for far”
NEAR (4)
“A festive gathering of friends, which this spring holiday encourages.”
PARTY (5)
“A small protuberance on a plant that develops into a flower or leaf.”
BUD (3)
“A forested wetland where the trees have wet feet”
SWAMP (5)
“An image where the light and dark areas are reversed”
NEGATIVE (8)
“A unit of length equal to twelve inches”
FOOT (4)
“A person who operates a computer or application”
USER (4)
“An open field filled with summer wildflowers”
MEADOW (6)
“A competitor who performs on the balance beam or bars”
GYMNAST (7)
“A reference that credits the source of a quote or idea”
CITATION (8)
“A wiggly child of the black hole”
WIGG (4)
“An evaluation to check quality or knowledge”
TEST (4)
“A rich marriage of cream and cocoa”
GANACHE (7)
“A chesty listener that keeps the heart in check”
STETHOSCOPE (11)
“A period of time equal to ten years”
DECADE (6)
“A large body of water surrounded by land”
LAKE (4)
“A number written with a point, like 0.5”
DECIMAL (7)
“A film's glitzy opening night”
PREMIERE (8)
“An expression like ten squared, showing repeated multiplication of the base”
POWER (5)
“A machine that puts digital text onto paper”
PRINTER (7)
“A military ruler in a feudal Japanese epic”
SHOGUN (6)
“A multi-film cinematic universe that dominates the box office”
FRANCHISE (9)
“Aerobic exercise that gets the heart pumping”
CARDIO (6)
“A razor-sharp solution for the head of state”
GUILLOTINE (10)
“A two-headed monster on your upper arm”
BICEPS (6)
“A large group of grazing animals living together”
HERD (4)
“A white mineral used to season and preserve food”
SALT (4)
“A piece of evidence or information used to solve a mystery”
CLUE (4)
“A style of music consisting of instrumental remixes with heavy echo”
DUB (3)
“All of space and time and their contents”
UNIVERSE (8)
“A loyal four-legged animal known as man's best friend”
DOG (3)
“A palindrome that detects distance”
RADAR (5)
“A summary of the principles of Christian religion in the form of questions and answers”
CATECHISM (9)
“A person who enjoys playing electronic games”
GAMER (5)
“A group or chain of many scattered islands”
ARCHIPELAGO (11)
“A special ability or strength level”
POWER (5)
“A number from 1 to 16 assigned by the selection committee”
SEED (4)
“An indoor room where professional photos are taken”
STUDIO (6)
“A title often given to Dylan for his poetic lyrics”
BARD (4)
“A decorative water spout often shaped like a grotesque creature”
GARGOYLE (8)
“A zero used to hold a position without changing a number's value”
PLACEHOLDER (11)
“A connect-the-dots game played with the stars”
CONSTELLATION (13)
“A special or instinctive aptitude for doing something well.”
FLAIR (5)
“A digital award for completing a task”
BADGE (5)
“A perfect defensive game, like Carolina's clincher in 2026”
SHUTOUT (7)
“A small dome-like structure on top of a larger roof or tower”
CUPOLA (6)
“A live musical performance”
CONCERT (7) · GIG (3)
“Air-conditioned, club-like enclosure for house and techno fans.”
YUMA (4)
“A series of concerts the band performs around the world”
TOUR (4)
“A grassy plain where one might find a girl and a city combined”
SAVANNA (7)
“A mark used to connect two closely related independent clauses without a conjunction”
SEMICOLON (9)
“A new version of an old show”
REBOOT (6)
“A devious bit of mischief or secret maneuvering.”
SHENANIGAN (10)
“A session where testimony and arguments are heard”
HEARING (7)
“A series of contests between a number of competitors”
TOURNAMENT (10)
“A category of artistic composition, like fantasy or mystery”
GENRE (5)
“A famous temple in Rome with a large circular dome”
PANTHEON (8)
“A tearful goodbye to beloved characters.”
FAREWELL (8)
“A specific category of literature like mystery or fantasy”
GENRE (5)
“A young man searching for his father or his manhood”
SON (3)
“An electronic machine like a PlayStation or Xbox used for gaming”
CONSOLE (7)
“A common antonym for rapid”
SLUGGISH (8)
“A flat representation of an area”
MAP (3)
“A number that divides evenly into another number”
FACTOR (6)
“An extremely rare encounter between a shark and a human”
ATTACK (6)
“A person thought to be able to predict the future”
ORACLE (6)
“A small button on a computer keyboard used for typing”
KEY (3)
“A badge of honor for a game that refuses to launch on rival systems.”
EXCLUSIVE (9)
“A repeated phrase or sound used to aid concentration”
MANTRA (6)
“A term of endearment that might be used later”
DEAR (4)
“A white liquid produced by cows used in cereal”
MILK (4)
“A single continuous segment of a movie”
SCENE (5)
“Alternative desktop environment, often paired with Plasma”
KDE (3)
“An acronym for a specialized computer language”
DSL (3)
“Apple's video calling service”
FACETIME (8)
“A popular flower with thorns and fragrant petals.”
ROSE (4)
“A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region”
TUNDRA (6)
“A common antonym for stingy”
GENEROUS (8)
“A pattern of horizontal and vertical lines crossing each other”
GRID (4)
“A lonely hill that sounds like it has a reservation”
BUTTE (5)
“A long journey involving travel by sea”
VOYAGE (6)
“A fresh start for any word”
NEO (3)
“Automated sequence of commands”
SCRIPT (6)
“A small digital icon showing a user has earned a status”
BADGE (5)
“A question word used to ask about a place”
WHERE (5)
“A sleeveless garment worn over a shirt”
VEST (4)
“A narrow view of the world needing correction”
MYOPIA (6)
“A dangerous kill that nets the attacker three times the reward”
TRIPLE (6)
“An afternoon movie showing that often costs a little less”
MATINEE (7)
“A place where professional photographs are displayed”
GALLERY (7)
“A signature from a famous creator or celebrity”
AUTOGRAPH (9)
“A commander whose name means thunder, silenced in a Beirut strike.”
RAAD (4)
“A point scored when a player touches all four bases”
RUN (3)
“A piece of fabric worn around the neck for warmth or style”
SCARF (5)
“A collection of symptoms that define a deviant type”
SYNDROME (8)
“"A partnership that ___s us all" (2026 World Bee Day theme word)”
SUSTAIN (7)
“A scene that interrupts the present action to show an earlier event”
FLASHBACK (9)
“A slippery shocker hidden in the crevices”
EEL (3)
“A school for higher learning”
COLLEGE (7)
“A record of recent activity”
LOG (3)
“A loan made by an investor to a government or firm”
BOND (4)
“A physical embrace given to show affection”
HUG (3)
“A person who actively opposes or is hostile to the main character”
ANTAGONIST (10)
“A written legal argument submitted to a court”
BRIEF (5)
“A soft round flat hat often associated with France”
BERET (5)
“Aaron, Yankees behemoth and frequent All-Star featured in 2026”
JUDGE (5)
“A mighty tree from a small nut”
OAK (3)
“A point for wanderers, but not in a storm.”
COMPASS (7)
“A gorgon whose gaze could turn men to stone”
MEDUSA (6)
“A game played with two people on each team”
DOUBLES (7)
“A personal book for recording daily events.”
DIARY (5)
“A document showing a degree was earned”
DIPLOMA (7)
“An official invitation to join the 68-team field.”
BID (3)
“Abbey isle where kings sleep”
IONA (4)
“A region that sounds like it needs a time-out”
BADLANDS (8)
“A garment worn by women or girls”
DRESS (5)
“A character played by an actor”
ROLE (4)
“A unit of time equal to sixty minutes”
HOUR (4)
“A rule established by a government authority.”
LAW (3)
“A single part of a movie”
SCENE (5)
“A single sound of specific duration and pitch”
NOTE (4)
“A grassy plain in tropical regions with few trees”
SAVANNA (7)
“A unit of money equal to one hundred cents”
DOLLAR (6)
“A motion picture shown in theaters.”
FILM (4)
“A common large shark named for its dark or dim coloring”
DUSKY (5)
“A musical number in a show”
SONG (4)
“A moderated discussion featuring creators and actors”
PANEL (5)
“A weapon with a long metal blade”
SWORD (5)
“An organic compound derived from ammonia”
AMINE (5)
“A fundamental constituent of matter found in protons”
QUARK (5)
“A person who operates or interacts with a computer system”
USER (4)
“Area inside the base paths”
INFIELD (7)
“An award given to winners in the Olympics”
MEDAL (5)
“A type of large brown seaweed that grows in underwater forests”
KELP (4)
“Animator who created a magical kingdom and a famous mouse”
DISNEY (6)
“A small object used to represent a player's position on a board.”
TOKEN (5)
“A sound that repeats for attention”
ECHO (4)
“A fan-shaped stitch pattern in a diagram”
SHELL (5)
“Accordion-heavy music from Southwest Louisiana with a fast beat”
ZYDECO (6)
“A spirit with limited living space”
GENIE (5)
“A contest between two trainers and their creatures”
BATTLE (6)
“An herb that tastes like soap to a certain percentage of the population”
CILANTRO (8)
“A hierarchical structure with branches and roots”
TREE (4)
“A large round object that travels around a star”
PLANET (6)
“A score of zero runs for a batter”
DUCK (4)
“A team game played with an oval ball and physical contact”
RUGBY (5)
“A word meaning to enjoy something”
LIKE (4)
“A tiny dot that makes up a digital image”
PIXEL (5)
“A hard part of the skeleton”
BONE (4)
“A period of time equal to two weeks”
FORTNIGHT (9)
“A rosy-fingered lady who starts every day”
DAWN (4)
“A lyric poem addressed to a particular subject”
ODE (3)
“A head case in the sculpture department?”
BUST (4)
“A fortified stone building where lords lived in the Middle Ages”
CASTLE (6)
“A disturbance that transfers energy”
WAVE (4)
“Aromatic wood used for local shingles and decks”
CEDAR (5)
“A god who might trade his eyes for half a life”
SHINIGAMI (9)
“A hollowed out cigar filled with greens”
BLUNT (5)
“Ancient coffin of stone”
SARCOPHAGUS (11)
“A careless or stupid mistake”
BLUNDER (7)
“A unique and repetitive behavior left at every crime scene”
SIGNATURE (9)
“A word describing shares that are all the same size”
FAIR (4)
“A dusty ribbon through the wilderness”
TRAIL (5)
“A married woman”
WIFE (4)
“A polite mask for a harsh reality”
EUPHEMISM (9)
“Award many directors aspire to win”
OSCAR (5)
“A distinctive loose garment worn by Roman citizens”
TOGA (4)
“A common antonym for fast”
SLOW (4)
“A high degree of gratification or pleasure”
DELIGHT (7)
“A small circular band worn on a finger”
RING (4)
“A tree known for its thin white peeling bark”
BIRCH (5)
“A genre featuring giant piloted robots”
MECHA (5)
“A word that imitates the sound it describes, like buzz or splash”
ONOMATOPOEIA (12)
“A fee paid to use certain expressways or bridges.”
TOLL (4)
“A legal block set by an offensive player to free up a teammate”
SCREEN (6)
“A vast body of salt water covering most of the earth”
OCEAN (5)
“A person who practices or studies law”
LAWYER (6)
“A genre with magic and imaginary worlds”
FANTASY (7)
“All the different species living together in one place”
COMMUNITY (9)
“A human connection assistant”
OPERATOR (8)
“A device with hands or numbers used to show what time it is”
CLOCK (5)
“A captured image of a celebrity”
PHOTO (5)
“Adventurer who travels to unknown places.”
EXPLORER (8)
“A dirt path through the woods”
TRAIL (5)
“A way to express a decimal as parts out of one hundred”
PERCENT (7)
“A vegetable with many layers that may cause crying”
ONION (5)
“A man who performs a role in a movie”
ACTOR (5)
“A woodwind instrument with a single reed, used in orchestras and bands”
CLARINET (8)
“A word that shows an action or state of being”
VERB (4)
“A word that substitutes for a noun already mentioned”
PRONOUN (7)
“A feeling of deep pleasure in one's achievements”
PRIDE (5)
“A statement that seems to contradict itself but may reveal a truth”
PARADOX (7)
“A person who is the same age or status as you”
PEER (4)
“A playoff matchup that can stretch up to seven games.”
SERIES (6)
“A cloud that lost its height”
MIST (4)
“A compound containing at least one oxygen atom”
OXIDE (5)
“A large black and white marine mammal also known as a killer whale”
ORCA (4)
“A celebrity life story popular for poolside reading”
MEMOIR (6)
“Artificial hair worn by actors”
WIGS (4)
“Another word for a smell, pleasant or unpleasant”
ODOR (4)
“A story that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning”
ALLEGORY (8)
“A highly successful film, often a big hit.”
BLOCKBUSTER (11)
“A compact way to write very large or small numbers, as in ___ notation”
SCIENTIFIC (10)
“A person who sees an event happen firsthand”
WITNESS (7)
“A stolen memento used to relive the thrill”
TROPHY (6)
“An act involving illusions and tricks”
MAGIC (5)
“A double-digit seed making a fairy tale run.”
CINDERELLA (10)
“An aged gardener waiting for his son to plant the final seed”
LAERTES (7)
“An atom with an electrical charge”
ION (3)
“Animal mascot of the popular browser”
FOX (3)
“An orientation that is neither front nor back”
SIDE (4)
“A square mark used to add an editor's note inside a quotation”
BRACKET (7)
“A physical socket where you plug in a cable”
PORT (4)
“A novel or short story about a puzzling crime”
MYSTERY (7)
“A personal view or judgment about something”
OPINION (7)
“A single piece of action taking place in one location”
SCENE (5)
“Archangel who posed as a Trickster”
GABRIEL (7)
“An eating utensil with several metal prongs”
FORK (4)
“A legal case brought by one person against another”
LAWSUIT (7)
“A single button on a computer board”
KEY (3)
“A woodwind instrument with a double reed, known for its distinctive sound”
OBOE (4)
“A group of people with common ancestry and culture”
TRIBE (5)
“Ancient impact basins visible without magnification.”
CRATERS (7)
“A color mentioned in the lyrics of the song Cedar”
ORANGE (6)
“A public performance”
SHOW (4)
“An instrument with eighty-eight keys”
PIANO (5)
“Ancient Egyptian tomb built of stone with a square base”
PYRAMID (7)
“A picture worth a thousand words”
ICON (4)
“A yearly cycle of television programming.”
SEASON (6)
“A hill of sand that walks with the wind”
DUNE (4)
“A sweet white substance used to flavor desserts”
SUGAR (5)
“A punctuation mark that is more than a hyphen”
DASH (4)
“A moonlit dreamer searching for Nargles”
LUNA (4)
“A peak over three thousand feet high”
MUNRO (5)
“A word used to describe a specific stage of her career”
ERA (3)
“An enthusiast of technology and pop culture”
GEEK (4)
“A gesture of greeting or a movement in the ocean”
WAVE (4)
“A push or pull acting upon an object”
FORCE (5)
“A grassy plain where trees are loners”
SAVANNA (7)
“A local snack similar to a meat turnover”
PATE (4)
“A type of album each of the four original members released on the same day in 1978”
SOLO (4)
“A person who is the legal property of another.”
SLAVE (5)
“A professional poet, often used as a title for Shakespeare”
BARD (4)
“Annual player selection event held during All-Star Week”
DRAFT (5)
“Ancient rolled document”
SCROLL (6)
“A regular or repeated way in which something happens or is done”
PATTERN (7)
“A submerged ridge that is alive”
REEF (4)
“A dark cloud that never travels without rain”
NIMBUS (6)
“A soft landing for a high flyer”
PARACHUTE (9)
“Atmospheric chaos involving wind, water, and noise”
STORM (5)
“Atom with same protons but different neutrons”
ISOTOPE (7)
“A wet spot in a dry argument”
OASIS (5)
“A unique language isolate spoken in the Pyrenees mountains”
BASQUE (6)
“A rectangular column that projects slightly from a wall”
PILASTER (8)
“A small, narrow river”
STREAM (6)
“Alphabet used for Russian, Bulgarian, and Serbian”
CYRILLIC (8)
“A marked path for hiking through the wilderness”
TRAIL (5)
“A fan-shaped shellfish known for its ability to swim by clapping its shells”
SCALLOP (7)
“A small candy used to ensure fresh breath”
MINT (4)
“A male sovereign”
KING (4)
“A transparent object that refracts light into a spectrum”
PRISM (5)
“An episode that is being broadcast again”
RERUN (5)
“A tiny slice of semiconducting material used in electronics”
CHIP (4)
“A category of film based on style or theme.”
GENRE (5)
“An item used to manually wind up loose cassette tape.”
PENCIL (6)
“A term relating to the sun”
SOLAR (5)
“A group of friends or performers who work together”
CREW (4)
“A small four-stringed instrument played with a bow”
VIOLIN (6)
“A type of tree that is the lead single from Evermore”
WILLOW (6)
“A place where stocks are bought and sold”
MARKET (6)
“A stranger in the blood that triggers a defensive reaction”
ANTIGEN (7)
“A classic portable music player made by Sony.”
WALKMAN (7)
“Actressreturningtoherteen-idolrootsforahighlyanticipated2026special[1.1].”
MILEY (5)
“A space entirely devoid of matter”
VACUUM (6)
“A quantity having direction and magnitude, or a data array”
VECTOR (6)
“A brass wind instrument that has a conical body and is played with a single-reed mouthpiece”
SAX (3)
“A person involved in a lawsuit”
LITIGANT (8)
“A puzzle where pictures or symbols represent words.”
REBUS (5)
“A common type of act involving rhythmic movement”
DANCE (5)
“A powerful software component, like a recommendation one”
ENGINE (6)
“A short traditional saying that gives advice or expresses a truth”
PROVERB (7)
“Aurora cable access host who loves Bohemian Rhapsody and his buddy Garth.”
WAYNE (5)
“A creature from another planet”
ALIEN (5)
“A preview of an upcoming movie”
TRAILER (7)
“A woody part of a tree that grows out from the trunk”
BRANCH (6)
“A lively high-energy party or celebration in the streets”
BASH (4)
“A puzzle that needs to be figured out.”
MYSTERY (7)
“A Norse explorer and warrior known for sailing longships”
VIKING (6)
“A tiny unit of heat that makes your clothes shrink”
CALORIE (7)
“Any competitive activity”
SPORT (5)
“A person who performs a role in a play”
ACTOR (5)
“A word meaning to move toward a person or place”
COME (4)
“A spectral omen found at the bottom of a teacup”
GRIM (4)
“A small clock worn on a strap around the wrist”
WATCH (5)
“A three-part film series, like the original Star Wars saga”
TRILOGY (7)
“A natural earthy material that is plastic when wet”
CLAY (4)
“A heart-themed character who arrives with a giant injector.”
SPINEL (6)
“A helpful pass leading directly to a goal”
ASSIST (6)
“A place where legal cases are heard and judged”
COURT (5)
“Another word for what remains after an uneven split”
LEFTOVER (8)
“A finished article of clothing”
GARMENT (7)
“A pass that hits the ground before being caught”
INCOMPLETE (10)
“An expedition to observe animals in the African wild”
SAFARI (6)
“A precious metal with the chemical symbol Ag”
SILVER (6)
“A gritty 1996 film featuring Ewan McGregor and a dirty toilet”
TRAINSPOTTING (13)
“A series of items written one after another”
LIST (4)
“A unit of time made up of sixty seconds, part of an hour”
MINUTE (6)
“A club used for short high shots”
WEDGE (5)
“An outing for a couple outside the villa”
DATE (4)
“A preserved body wrapped in cloth bandages”
MUMMY (5)
“A musical performance given in public”
CONCERT (7)
“A large neighborhood defined by its weather”
BIOME (5)
“A small token of affection brought to the door”
GIFT (4)
“An article of clothing worn on the torso”
SHIRT (5)
“A live music performance for a large audience”
CONCERT (7)
“A body lock used to contain and direct energy”
BANDHA (6)
“Ancient Mexican people who built the city of Tenochtitlan”
AZTEC (5)
“A glowing insect or a space western cut short”
FIREFLY (7)
“A part of an act in a play during which the action takes place in a single location.”
SCENE (5)
“Annual summer gathering on a Tennessee farm that radiates positivity”
BONNAROO (8)
“Ancient Celtic alphabet where letters are formed by lines on a central seam.”
OGHAM (5)
“A number indicating a franchise's playoff ranking.”
SEED (4)
“A circular headpiece worn by a monarch”
CROWN (5)
“A quick look across the table”
GLANCE (6)
“A large stringed instrument of the violin family, played between the legs”
CELLO (5)
“A mountain with a vent for lava”
VOLCANO (7)
“A citrus fruit that is also a color”
ORANGE (6)
“A long sequence of columns joined by their entablature”
COLONNADE (9)
“A physical attempt to win the ball back”
TACKLE (6)
“A person who is qualified to participate in an election.”
ELECTOR (7)
“A record of app activity”
LOG (3)
“A number with a whole part and a fraction part together”
MIXED (5)
“Adjustable part of a car's wing”
FLAP (4)
“A payment that is subtracted directly from a bank account”
DEBIT (5)
“An Afro-Caribbean religion often associated with Marie Laveau”
VODOO (5)
“A cartilaginous predator that must keep moving”
SHARK (5)
“A long fictional story book”
NOVEL (5)
“A medicine that helps prevent a specific disease”
VACCINE (7)
“A musical direction meaning 'fast and lively'”
ALLEGRO (7)
“A complete thing, not split into parts”
WHOLE (5)
“A filmmaker with a distinct and recognizable style”
AUTEUR (6)
“A card that provides a one-time effect during a turn”
ITEM (4)
“A Mexican dish consisting of a folded tortilla with filling”
TACO (4)
“An aquatic animal that breathes through gills.”
FISH (4)
“A bottom-dwelling shark often seen resting on the sand”
NURSE (5)
“A new version of an old show with a fresh start”
REBOOT (6)
“A person thought to be guilty of a crime”
SUSPECT (7)
“Artificial intelligence that tried to eradicate humanity”
ULTRON (6)
“A god of death who might drop a lethal notebook”
SHINIGAMI (9)
“A large community of plants and animals in a habitat”
BIOME (5)
“An anthropologist who sees right through you”
BONES (5)
“A very loud wind”
GALE (4)
“A signal for an actor to enter or speak”
CUE (3)
“Ancient kingdom located between two major firths”
FIFE (4)
“A reusable spacecraft designed for transport”
SHUTTLE (7)
“A Brazilian dance style famous at Rio Carnival”
SAMBA (5)
“A piece of information that helps solve a mystery.”
CLUE (4)
“A person who performs a featured part alone”
SOLOIST (7)
“A poetic word for the land mass of St. Croix”
ISLE (4)
“A sweet substance used in desserts and coffee”
SUGAR (5)
“An accessory that turns one into nine every ninth night”
DRAUPNIR (8)
“A wisecracking piggy bank who often plays the villain Dr. Porkchop.”
HAMM (4)
“A free, playable taste of a game sometimes shadow-dropped during a show.”
DEMO (4)
“A large arctic animal with long tusks”
WALRUS (6)
“Ancient Greek poet credited with 'The Iliad'.”
HOMER (5)
“A natural fiber used to make breathable summer clothing”
COTTON (6)
“A common antonym for modern”
ANCIENT (7)
“Any single number from zero to nine”
DIGIT (5)
“A composition for an instrumental soloist, often with a piano accompaniment, typically in several movements”
SONATA (6)
“A period for growing, or a run of shows.”
SEASON (6)
“An organism that is a genetic copy of another”
CLONE (5)
“A river that flows north through ten countries”
NILE (4)
“An objective-driven space expedition, like STS-1.”
MISSION (7)
“A very short unit of time, sixty of which make a minute”
SECOND (6)
“A wine opener name for a twisting lateral position”
CORKSCREW (9)
“A stream of updates or reviews on a social platform”
FEED (4)
“A piece of data processed by a language model”
TOKEN (5)
“A large, elaborate meal”
FEAST (5)
“A category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, marked by a particular style.”
GENRE (5)
“A large painting applied directly to a wall or ceiling”
MURAL (5)
“A feeling of great pride and joy”
ELATION (7)
“A spiny shrub with long, whip-like branches.”
OCOT (4)
“A word meaning to use your eyes to see something”
LOOK (4)
“A comparison that explains one thing by relating it to something more familiar”
ANALOGY (7)
“A pleasant facial expression with upturned corners”
SMILE (5)
“A curved structure used in Roman buildings”
ARCH (4)
“A professional cook who runs a kitchen”
CHEF (4)
“Adorable quality, a sound of regret.”
MOE (3)
“A winnowing fan to those who live far from the salt”
OAR (3)
“A musical number in a movie”
SONG (4)
“A number less than zero”
NEGATIVE (8)
“A common antonym for big”
SMALL (5)
“A pattern of intersecting lines used in many logic games.”
GRID (4)
“A sweet, tropical fruit that sparks fierce debates on a Hawaiian order.”
PINEAPPLE (9)
“A killer's unnecessary but compulsive flourish”
SIGNATURE (9)
“A light and airy baked dish that might collapse if you slam the oven door”
SOUFFLE (7)
“A valley or creek bottom where elk often seek water and thick cover”
DRAINAGE (8)
“A person who checks and corrects written content”
EDITOR (6)
“A specific piece of work assigned to an AI”
TASK (4)
“A small update designed to fix a problem in software.”
PATCH (5)
“A short sighted way of looking at things”
MYOPIA (6)
“A standard for measuring”
METRIC (6)
“A short message sent digitally”
TEXT (4)
“A cold blooded vertebrate that starts life in the water”
AMPHIBIAN (9)
“A horizontal row on a chessboard”
RANK (4)
“A common antonym for cold”
HOT (3)
“A segment of DNA that determines a trait”
GENE (4)
“A network of lines that cross each other”
GRID (4)
“A formal agreement between two or more parties”
PACT (4)
“A person who corrects or changes a piece of writing”
EDITOR (6)
“A common name for a female parent”
MOM (3)
“A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter”
CENTIMETER (10)
“A shiny metallic material used for elegant accents”
FOIL (4)
“A group of three related novels”
TRILOGY (7)
“A place where people play coin-operated video games.”
ARCADE (6)
“A person like Isaiah or Jeremiah who speaks for God”
PROPHET (7)
“A part of a play or film where the action happens in one place”
SCENE (5)
“A building dedicated to the worship of a god or gods”
TEMPLE (6)
“Annual Washington celebration drawing over a million visitors.”
FESTIVAL (8)
“A seedless plant with feathery fronds”
FERN (4)
“A person who prepares written material for publication.”
EDITOR (6)
“A type of club traditionally made of timber”
WOOD (4)
“A borrowed term never returned”
LOAN (4)
“A push or a pull on an object”
FORCE (5)
“A word or phrase that adds detail or description to another word”
MODIFIER (8)
“A category of movie like horror or comedy”
GENRE (5)
“A strap used to guide a horse”
REIN (4)
“A system of symbols used to represent numbers or values”
NOTATION (8)
“A tool with a jagged blade used for cutting wood”
SAW (3)
“Association members who get hit up for donations”
ALUMNI (6)
“A pure substance like gold or oxygen”
ELEMENT (7)
“A hardware component used for storing digital files”
DRIVE (5)
“A building where movies are shown on a large screen”
CINEMA (6)
“A massive sea of cheering music lovers.”
CROWD (5)
“A glacial valley that invited the sea inside”
FJORD (5)
“A sport played on ice with sticks and a puck”
HOCKEY (6)
“Acidic building blocks that are anything but basic”
AMINO (5)
“A literal womb mate.”
TWIN (4)
“A team's numerical ranking heading into the playoffs.”
SEED (4)
“A team of sailors, or those behind the cameras.”
CREW (4)
“A great victory or achievement”
TRIUMPH (7)
“A vertical line of objects in an array”
COLUMN (6)
“A male ruler of a country who usually inherits the throne”
KING (4)
“A short promotional video for an upcoming movie.”
TRAILER (7)
“A person whose job was to write and keep records”
SCRIBE (6)
“A slender tool with a pointed end and an eye for thread”
NEEDLE (6)
“A small raised number showing how many times ten is used as a factor”
EXPONENT (8)
“A common name for a male parent”
DAD (3)
“A response to a comment or review”
REPLY (5)
“A mixed drink enjoyed at the bar”
COCKTAIL (8)
“A person who checks and corrects text”
EDITOR (6)
“A statue with the body of a lion and a human head”
SPHINX (6)
“A plant whose leaves, seeds, or flowers are used for flavoring, food, medicine, or perfume.”
HERB (4)
“A common red or green fruit that is crunchy”
APPLE (5)
“A word that stands alone”
SOLO (4)
“A glen, Tim, provides connective tissue.”
LIGAMENT (8)
“A piece of metal used as money in trade”
COIN (4)
“A hot spring that blows its top”
GEYSER (6)
“A historical entertainer who might have pulled a fast one on a king.”
JESTER (6)
“Ability of an organism to keep its internal conditions stable”
HOMEOSTASIS (11)
“All the living and nonliving things interacting in one area”
ECOSYSTEM (9)
“A large fragrant flower that often symbolizes purity”
LILY (4)
“A wooden scrub creature or tree”
DEKU (4)
“A dedicated fan whose home is a sanctuary of ink”
OTAKU (5)
“A single box in a crossword layout”
SQUARE (6)
“A person who buys and sells stocks for others”
BROKER (6)
“A specific manufacturing batch of records, highly scrutinized by collectors.”
PRESSING (8)
“A small celestial body, like Pluto”
DWARF (5)
“A set of matching clothes worn by a sports team”
UNIFORM (7)
“An illegal move involving taking too many steps without a bounce”
TRAVELLING (10)
“A celebrated female singer”
DIVA (4)
“An infraction that forces an offending squad to play a man down”
PENALTY (7)
“A dance in triple time often associated with Strauss”
WALTZ (5)
“A government department or administrative office.”
BUREAU (6)
“A person whose job was to write down records and laws”
SCRIBE (6)
“A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon.”
MYTH (4)
“A place where students go to learn”
SCHOOL (6)
“A group of nations ruled by a single supreme authority.”
EMPIRE (6)
“A flat topographical feature on a steep slope where elk frequently bed down”
BENCH (5)
“A streak of light caused by a falling space rock”
METEOR (6)
“A song performed by a single person”
SOLO (4)
“Artisan ensuring a celebrity's custom fit is flawless”
TAILOR (6)
“A story, especially an imaginary or incredible one.”
TALE (4)
“A set of six legal deliveries by a bowler”
OVER (4)
“A bright yellow root spice known for its anti inflammatory properties”
TURMERIC (8)
“A short run of related programs, mini-sized.”
MINISERIES (10)
“A young human being”
CHILD (5)
“A musical composition for a solo instrument or instruments accompanied by an orchestra”
CONCERTO (8)
“A very long running race of 26.2 miles”
MARATHON (8)
“A desert plant with stiff, sword-shaped leaves.”
YUCCA (5)
“An electronic musical instrument with keys”
KEYBOARD (8)
“A blonde character who uses thunder breathing”
ZEN (3)
“An eight-armed creature that can release ink”
OCTOPUS (7)
“A bridge like structure built to carry water to cities”
AQUEDUCT (8)
“A god in sis finds the identification of disease.”
DIAGNOSIS (9)
“A slip of paper used to gain entry to the theater”
TICKET (6)
“A state of intense concentration and meditative union”
SAMADHI (7)
“Adorably cute, 'I' wait 'a' while for cuteness.”
KAWAII (6)
“A secret plan, or the storyline of a show.”
PLOT (4)
“A musical about jazz and crime in the roaring twenties”
CHICAGO (7)
“A loyal canine known as man's best friend.”
DOG (3)
“A software program designed for a specific task on a phone”
APP (3)
“A chart that lists multiplication facts, like the times ___”
TABLE (5)
“A long distance messenger that never leaves the cell”
AXON (4)
“A genetic patchwork named after a Greek myth”
CHIMERA (7)
“An over in which absolutely no runs are scored off the bat”
MAIDEN (6)
“A digital message sent over a network”
EMAIL (5)
“An official who manages and protects park lands”
RANGER (6)
“A tool used for smoking or plumbing”
PIPE (4)
“A small picture representing a program or file”
ICON (4)
“Ancient Egyptian king”
PHARAOH (7)
“A witty word on the tip of the tongue”
MOT (3)
“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)
“A person who corrects and refines a manuscript”
EDITOR (6)
“A chain or group of many islands”
ARCHIPELAGO (11)
“A fresh take on an old classic, like 2026's "Death of a Salesman"”
REVIVAL (7)
“A common antonym for ancient”
MODERN (6)
“A liquid with a low pH level”
ACID (4)
“A three-sided percussion instrument made of metal”
TRIANGLE (8)
“A small island found within the pancreas”
ISLET (5)
“A specific category of music film or literature”
GENRE (5)
“A utensil with tines used for eating”
FORK (4)
“A series of notes arranged in ascending or descending order of pitch”
SCALE (5)
“A nickname for amphetamines or the rate of motion”
SPEED (5)
“Air-cheating design, a 'mean dry coa' arrangement.”
AERODYNAMIC (11)
“A slow-moving mass of ice formed by compacted snow”
GLACIER (7)
“A large boat used for long voyages.”
SHIP (4)
“A very successful and popular film”
BLOCKBUSTER (11)
“A building where plays are performed”
THEATER (7)
“All the actors in a film”
CAST (4)
“A station in a diamond-shaped field.”
BASE (4)
“Australia Fair became the official national anthem this year”
ADVANCE (7)
“A common synonym for plentiful”
ABUNDANT (8)
“Air-conditioned indoor stage dedicated to underground house and techno”
YUMA (4)
“A software program on a phone or computer”
APP (3)
“A common synonym for quick”
FAST (4)
“Act of securing the ball after a missed jumper.”
REBOUND (7)
“A person who operates a computer or software”
USER (4)
“A summer squash that can be spiraled into a low carb pasta alternative”
ZUCCHINI (8)
“A long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds”
EPIC (4)
“A discrete packet of electromagnetic radiation”
PHOTON (6)
“A heavy metal that can also be a command”
LEAD (4)
“A fluid exchange that binds every inhabitant of this realm”
BLOOD (5)
“Artist's greatest work”
MASTERPIECE (11)
“A public procession often featuring floats and marching bands”
PARADE (6)
“A wild canine that lives and hunts in a pack”
WOLF (4)
“A projectile thrown by a blinded giant”
ROCK (4)
“All of something with no parts missing”
WHOLE (5)
“A cutting tool name for an interlocking leg position”
SCISSORS (8)
“An official who enforces the rules in a game”
REFEREE (7)
“Aggressive shark that can survive in both salt and fresh water”
BULL (4)
“A master designer's private workshop or studio.”
ATELIER (7)
“An admired person, often for bravery”
HERO (4)
“A stable natural language developed from a mixture of others”
CREOLE (6)
“A physical copy of a photograph on paper”
PRINT (5)
“A flat metal container used for frying food”
PAN (3)
“A common symbol used to represent a rating”
STAR (4)
“A device used to mark time by means of regular ticks”
METRONOME (9)
“A repeating arrangement that a machine tries to find”
PATTERN (7)
“A small type of planet, like Pluto”
DWARF (5)
“A piece of writing that uses rhythmic and often rhyming language.”
POEM (4)
“A distilled spirit made from sugarcane or molasses”
RUM (3)
“A lyrical poem, O.D.E. is a type of short work.”
ODE (3)
“A long story about the deeds of heroes and gods”
SAGA (4)
“A verb form used as an adjective or to build verb tenses”
PARTICIPLE (10)
“A collection of information used to train a model”
DATASET (7)
“A stringed instrument, often strummed”
GUITAR (6)
“A new version of an old movie”
REMAKE (6)
“A common synonym for difficult”
HARD (4)
“A group of living things that are similar”
SPECIES (7)
“A nun's attire, or a usual practice”
HABIT (5)
“A burrowing shellfish with two hinged shells”
CLAM (4)
“A brisk tempo, or ALL EGRO in disguise.”
ALLEGRO (7)
“A metal that is also a laundry chore”
IRON (4)
“A soft shoe worn for sports or casual activities”
SNEAKER (7)
“A permanent station for military operations”
BASE (4)
“An ethical hacker who helps strengthen security systems”
WHITEHAT (8)
“A protagonist with superhuman abilities or great courage”
HERO (4)
“A thick New Orleans stew with African and Caribbean roots”
GUMBO (5)
“A racket sport played on a court with a net”
TENNIS (6)
“A surprise brief appearance by a famous actor in a film”
CAMEO (5)
“A record of events or activities”
LOG (3)
“A large area covered chiefly with trees”
FOREST (6)
“A rectangular column that projects slightly from a wall surface”
PILASTER (8)
“Afghan hound who ruled her group in 2026”
ZAIDA (5)
“A liquid meal typically made by simmering meat or vegetables”
SOUP (4)
“A serious crime punishable by more than one year in prison”
FELONY (6)
“Area where tires are changed and repairs occur”
PITS (4)
“A Scottish lake”
LOCH (4)
“A single unit of language that has meaning”
WORD (4)
“A serious show with emotional stories”
DRAMA (5)
“A massive monument with a triangular shape”
PYRAMID (7)
“An illegal challenge that stops play”
FOUL (4)
“A regional variety of a language”
DIALECT (7)
“A portable computer that can be used on your lap”
LAPTOP (6)
“A theater where people go to watch movies”
CINEMA (6)
“A grand realm, prone to collapsing with time, or 'ripe' for change.”
EMPIRE (6)
“A feathered animal that lays eggs and usually flies”
BIRD (4)
“A basic crafting material often used for cards and scrapbooks”
PAPER (5)
“An assemblage of different forms and materials”
COLLAGE (7)
“A group of lines forming the basic recurring metrical unit in a poem”
STANZA (6)
“A small segment of DNA that determines a trait”
GENE (4)
“A hard piece of the skeleton inside the body”
BONE (4)
“A mistaken identity for a similar sound”
MALAPROP (8)
“A highly anticipated teaser video debuted during a studio presentation.”
TRAILER (7)
“A six-headed problem found between a rock and a hard place”
SCYLLA (6)
“A musical work or composition”
OPUS (4)
“A calm piece of art by a master.”
MASTERPIECE (11)
“A set of rules or steps followed by a computer to solve a problem”
ALGORITHM (9)
“A stringed musical instrument, typically with six strings, played by plucking or strumming”
GUITAR (6)
“A work of art of recognized and established value”
CLASSIC (7)
“A shot or pass made using the forehead”
HEADER (6)
“An account of imaginary or real people and events”
STORY (5)
“A sport played on brooms with four balls and three hoops”
QUIDDITCH (9)
“A software application used on a smartphone”
APP (3)
“Annual awards for excellence in film”
OSCARS (6)
“A large and luxurious country house for the wealthy”
VILLA (5)
“A very large and powerful humanoid creature like Hagrid”
GIANT (5)
“Ancient Greek teachers of rhetoric and persuasion”
SOPHISTS (8)
“Ancient discipline involving physical postures and breath control”
YOGA (4)
“A mobile phone, for short”
CELL (4)
“At maximum brightness, a prerequisite for the event in question.”
FULL (4)
“A ball of ice and dust with a long glowing tail”
COMET (5)
“A number ___ can help show where a value sits between whole numbers”
LINE (4)
“A collection of recorded tracks released together”
ALBUM (5)
“A citizen of an ancient Greek city known for military prowess”
SPARTAN (7)
“A circular opening in the center of a dome or wall”
OCULUS (6)
“An early model, quickly built with AI assistance, 'top rope' perhaps?”
PROTOTYPE (9)
“Award for a winner”
MEDAL (5)
“A biting remark made by acid on copper”
ETCHING (7)
“A blood-drinking shade in the land of shadows”
GHOST (5)
“A thick stew from Louisiana traditionally thickened with okra or file powder”
GUMBO (5)
“A collectible figure often sold as a limited exclusive”
TOY (3)
“A mental representation or a Platonic form”
IDEA (4)
“A human barrier formed by defenders during a free kick”
WALL (4)
“A measurable property of an observed phenomenon”
FEATURE (7)
“A match between two local rivals”
DERBY (5)
“A powerful shot taken toward the goal”
STRIKE (6)
“A local person born on the island of the Holy Cross”
CRUZAN (6)
“A trophy awarded to the winner of a tournament”
CUP (3)
“A computer that provides data to other computers on a network”
SERVER (6)
“A tasteful dinner party guest with a dark palate”
HANNIBAL (8)
“A rough or unfinished drawing to capture an idea”
SKETCH (6)
“A sweeping, large-scale film, much like Nolan's latest summer offering”
EPIC (4)
“A pitch change that alters word meaning in Cantonese”
TONE (4)
“A small word like a, an, or the that introduces a noun”
ARTICLE (7)
“Alat perantaraan pertukaran yang diterima umum”
WANG (4)
“A graphical representation of a user in a virtual world”
AVATAR (6)
“A floating bell named for a mythological gorgon”
MEDUSA (6)
“A dead body preserved by ancient Egyptian methods”
MUMMY (5)
“A period of time when a person stops using digital devices.”
DETOX (5)
“A large group of states or countries under a single supreme authority”
EMPIRE (6)
“A long, accompanied song for a solo voice, typically one in an opera or oratorio”
ARIA (4)
“A single installment of a larger television story”
EPISODE (7)
“A musical piece with lyrics that characters sing”
SONG (4)
“A short video used to promote a show”
TRAILER (7)
“A word or phrase that expresses strong emotion, like wow or ouch”
INTERJECTION (12)
“A trim line emphasizing sportiness and modernity”
AVANTGARDE (10)
“An additional performance requested by the audience”
ENCORE (6)
“A substance that neutralizes acids”
BASE (4)
“A graphic tale from the East, a grass type perhaps?”
MANGA (5)
“A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying”
MELODY (6)
“All existing matter and space as a whole”
UNIVERSE (8)
“A low protective wall along the edge of a roof or balcony”
PARPET (6)
“A whole number data type”
INTEGER (7)
“Area of grass where soccer or football is played”
FIELD (5)
“A place where everybody knows your name”
CHEEERS (7)
“A practice session for the performers”
REHEARSAL (9)
“A handheld device used to move the cursor on a computer screen”
MOUSE (5)
“A yellow or red item shown by the referee”
CARD (4)
“A sudden expression of surprise with an open mouth”
SHOCK (5)
“A serious play or show”
DRAMA (5)
“Ambitious dry-cleaning entrepreneur who moved on up to the East Side.”
JEFFERSON (9)
“A fraction expressed out of one hundred”
PERCENT (7)
“A stick that gets straight to the point”
SKEWER (6)
“A tube of changing colors and patterns”
KALEIDOSCOPE (12)
“A common chemical additive for breaking down grime”
SOAP (4)
“A baked food made from flour and water”
BREAD (5)
“A female deer”
DOE (3)
“A musical composition for voice”
SONG (4)
“A long fictional story written in prose”
NOVEL (5)
“A private team session where a player showcases their skills”
WORKOUT (7)
“A classification based on quality or popularity”
RATING (6)
“An icy object that develops a tail near the sun”
COMET (5)
“A sudden, sharp attack from a hungry hunter”
BITE (4)
“Ancient copyist of manuscripts”
SCRIBE (6)
“A high arc shot usually released by guards to avoid blockers”
FLOATER (7)
“Ancient liturgical language of Hinduism and the root of many Indian tongues”
SANSKRIT (8)
“Alternative to an edible cone”
CUP (3)
“A flat metal container used for cooking on a stove”
PAN (3)
“A solemn promise to tell the truth”
OATH (4)
“A puzzle representing words through pictures”
REBUS (5)
“A dry sandy region with very little rainfall”
DESERT (6)
“An ancient roll of parchment or paper for writing or painting on”
SCROLL (6)
“A large area of land covered mostly by trees”
FOREST (6)
“A large body of saltwater”
SEA (3)
“Anadromous fish, 'man' gets 'sol' from its journey.”
SALMON (6)
“An extreme exaggeration not meant to be taken literally”
HYPERBOLE (9)
“A person who poses for photographs”
MODEL (5)
“A soft pulp or a surgical unit in Korea”
MASH (4)
“Aerodynamic tow technique on the long straightaways.”
DRAFTING (8)
“A unit of heredity passed from parent to child”
GENE (4)
“A tiny green plant that grows in thick soft clumps”
MOSS (4)
“Argentine maestro who won it all in 2022”
MESSI (5)
“A living fossil in a spiral chamber”
NAUTILUS (8)
“A proposition, THE SIS-ter has a point.”
THESIS (6)
“A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people”
MYTH (4)
“A natural plant often praised for its spiritual properties”
HERB (4)
“A soft shoe worn for sports or casual wear”
SNEAKER (7)
“A short preview of a movie”
TRAILER (7)
“A piece of ground where people grow plants and flowers”
GARDEN (6)
“A director might ___ to be different”
DARE (4)
“An item kept in reserve for use”
SPARE (5)
“A bizarre lineage with an adventurous spirit”
JOJO (4)
“A polite word or sign of welcome”
GREETING (8)
“A computer system that provides data to other computers”
SERVER (6)
“A decorated platform built on a vehicle for a parade”
FLOAT (5)
“Audio device worn over ears”
HEADSET (7)
“A musical piece performed by a single person”
SOLO (4)
“A runaway box office success that exceeds all expectations”
SMASH (5)
“A substance that speeds up a reaction without being consumed”
CATALYST (8)
“Academic grounds the graduates are departing”
CAMPUS (6)
“A player needs to win at least six games to claim one.”
SET (3)
“A large stringed instrument that is plucked while sitting”
HARP (4)
“A question word used to ask about a thing”
WHAT (4)
“A person trained to travel in space”
ASTRONAUT (9)
“A wide range of different identities and backgrounds”
DIVERSITY (9)
“A lake by any other name would smell as sweet”
LOCH (4)
“A device used for storing digital information”
DRIVE (5)
“A configurable value in an AI system”
PARAMETER (9)
“A system of internet servers that support formatted documents”
WEB (3)
“A building used for the worship of gods and goddesses”
TEMPLE (6)
“A large group of musicians playing various instruments”
ORCHESTRA (9)
“A person who sees an event or crime take place”
WITNESS (7)
“A type of noun that names an object, like a chair or book”
THING (5)
“A record of events or data”
LOG (3)
“A slow tempo, or a slow movement in music.”
ADAGIO (6)
“Applying a touch of Midas to the frame”
GILDING (7)
“A three-legged stand used to keep a camera steady”
TRIPOD (6)
“A small gift given to a customer by a merchant in New Orleans”
LAGNIAPPE (9)
“A hot-headed senior who blows off steam”
GEYSER (6)
“A ball of ice and dust that leaves a long tail”
COMET (5)
“A system of communication used by a community”
LANGUAGE (8)
“Artificial body placed in orbit to collect information”
SATELLITE (9)
“A sharp tool used for slicing vegetables or meat”
KNIFE (5)
“A long musical composition for orchestra”
SYMPHONY (8)
“A book for storing photographs”
ALBUM (5)
“An act of welcoming someone”
GREETING (8)
“A message asking for a specific response”
PROMP (5)
“A rounded volcanic landform”
DOME (4)
“A long cell that sends signals to the brain”
NERVE (5)
“All the offspring born and living around the same time”
GENERATION (10)
“A cozy spot for a first meeting over lattes”
CAFE (4)
“A person who wears clothes to promote them”
MODEL (5)
“A number that can be written as a fraction of two integers”
RATIONAL (8)
“An approximate answer found by rounding numbers first”
ESTIMATE (8)
“Athlete who performs flips and balance feats”
GYMNAST (7)
“A repeated decorative design or sequence of events”
PATTERN (7)
“A haven in the desert; it's so hot, I say, confused”
OASIS (5)
“A feeling of high spirits or delight”
GLEE (4)
“A liquid dish typically made by simmering meat or vegetables”
SOUP (4)
“Able to be split evenly into equal whole number groups”
DIVISIBLE (9)
“A tightly wrapped promise of a flower.”
BUD (3)
“Actor ___ Day, who voices the easily frightened, ghost-busting brother.”
CHARLIE (7)
“A thick stew traditionally served over rice and made with a dark roux”
GUMBO (5)
“A steep or rugged cliff”
CRAG (4)
“A digit that holds a place but has no value by itself”
ZERO (4)
“A public procession, especially for a celebration”
PARADE (6)
“A bear native to south central China”
PANDA (5)
“Alphabetical secrets carved in stone for a high price”
RUNES (5)
“A forceful blow that lacks a fist”
GALE (4)
“A large unit of soldiers in the ancient Roman army”
LEGION (6)
“A golden power used to remove a nominee from the chopping block”
VETO (4)
“A single character used in writing”
LETTER (6)
“A digital icon showing an achievement or status”
BADGE (5)
“A device that converts motion into a digital signal”
ENCODER (7)
“A small timepiece worn on the wrist”
WATCH (5)
“A large natural stream of water flowing to the sea”
RIVER (5)
“A number that cannot be written as a simple fraction, like pi”
IRRATIONAL (10)
“A structure like the Brooklyn or Manhattan that crosses water”
BRIDGE (6)
“A feline form often found wearing maid attire”
NEKO (4)
“An armed fighter who entertained audiences in the arena”
GLADIATOR (9)
“A building where people live”
HOUSE (5)
“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 plant-eating animal.”
HERB (4)
“A slow moving mass of ice often found in valleys”
GLACIER (7)
“A scheduled discussion featuring creators, actors, or directors.”
PANEL (5)
“A method of singing used by male singers to reach high notes”
FALSETTO (8)
“A fingerpicked track from the White Album inspired by the civil rights movement.”
BLACKBIRD (9)
“A set of pages on the internet”
WEBSITE (7)
“A system of measurement based on units of ten, like meters and grams”
METRIC (6)
“A group of players working together to win”
TEAM (4)
“A large open area used for gladiator fights”
ARENA (5)
“An intellectual enthusiast of a technical subject”
NERD (4)
“A word that means nearly the same as another”
SYNONYM (7)
“A set of instructions written for a computer to execute automatically.”
SCRIPT (6)
“A large ensemble of string brass woodwind and percussion”
ORCHESTRA (9)
“A multi headed monster that regrows heads when cut”
HYDRA (5)
“A narrow boat for a solo paddle on a glassy lake”
KAYAK (5)
“A massive wooden refuge on the water”
ARK (3)
“A person who uses a service or product”
USER (4)
“A male child”
SON (3)
“Argentine legend who finally lifted the cup in 2022”
MESSI (5)
“A vessel used for sailing on the ocean”
BOAT (4)
“An acrobatic, overhead kick that requires going completely airborne.”
BICYCLE (7)
“A fat fate changed into a crisp fabric”
TAFFETA (7)
“A famous female singer with a very high opinion of herself”
DIVA (4)
“A mark made by pressing something into a surface.”
IMPRINT (7)
“A portion of company earnings paid to shareholders”
DIVIDEND (8)
“A new party formed this year to oppose these weapons”
NUKE (4)
“A small disc used to fasten clothes”
BUTTON (6)
“An alphabetical list of names or subjects at the back of a book”
INDEX (5)
“A common antonym for genuine”
ARTIFICIAL (10)
“A dangerous trick performed by a professional”
STUNT (5)
“A chapter within the holy book”
SURAH (5)
“A streak of light in the sky caused by a burning rock”
METEOR (6)
“A repetitive control structure”
LOOP (4)
“A hard piece of the skeleton”
BONE (4)
“A single unit of space on a checkerboard”
SQUARE (6)
“A non-flowering plant with feathery fronds.”
FERN (4)
“An award given for excellence in television”
EMMY (4)
“A large outdoor arena for sports”
STADIUM (7)
“Amount of matter that makes up an object”
MASS (4)
“A deep lake often found in the Highlands”
LOCH (4)
“A synonym for the Breach or a tear in space”
RIFT (4)
“A small breed of horse”
PONY (4)
“AI capability combining text, images, and audio, recently enhanced by OpenAI.”
MULTIMODAL (10)
“A sharp, pointed projection on the stem of some plants.”
THORN (5)
“A common synonym for silent”
QUIET (5)
“A string instrument slightly larger than a violin”
VIOLA (5)
“A deep gorge typically with a river flowing through it”
CANYON (6)
“Another word for the main part of a word before adding word parts”
BASE (4)
“A person who works on or navigates a ship”
SAILOR (6)
“A best-of-seven battle between two rivals.”
SERIES (6)
“A river that pays its respects to a larger one”
TRIBUTARY (9)
“A blueprint or structured design for the data”
SCHEMA (6)
“A rebirth, often seen in art and the 'new' sense of things.”
RENAISSANCE (11)
“A short, fast run”
SPRINT (6)
“A dense tangle of thorns and brush”
THICKET (7)
“A storm center that cannot see”
EYE (3)
“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 retaliatory strike against one who took your life before”
REVENGE (7)
“A score of zero, which no batter wants next to their name”
DUCK (4)
“A famous gold statuette given for film excellence”
OSCAR (5)
“A novel, play, or film dealing with a puzzling crime”
MYSTERY (7)
“A picture made from many small pieces of colored glass or stone”
MOSAIC (6)
“A moving ridge of water that crashes against a lighthouse base”
WAVE (4)
“A stick with horsehair used to play strings”
BOW (3)
“A green plant with feathery fronds and no flowers”
FERN (4)
“A truck ride to a brand new life”
ISEKAI (6)
“A large outdoor fire built for a celebration”
BONFIRE (7)
“Academic leader heading a specific college”
DEAN (4)
“A mistake in spelling or writing”
ERROR (5)
“An aircraft that flies without a human pilot onboard”
DRONE (5)
“A person who operates a program or service”
USER (4)
“A style of bowling where the ball rotates to change direction”
SPIN (4)
“An undead neighbor who guards his treasure with great stench”
DRAUGR (6)
“A musical entertainment given by a single performer or by two or more performers.”
RECITALE (8)
“A vehicle used to launch people into space”
ROCKET (6)
“A snowman who dreams of experiencing summer”
OLAF (4)
“A vessel for your morning caffeine fix”
CUP (3)
“A sweet nothing for the mind but not the body”
PLACEBO (7)
“A picture or symbol used in ancient Egyptian writing”
HIEROGLYPH (10)
“A large printed picture of a celebrity for a wall”
POSTER (6)
“A group of related sentences set off as its own section of text”
PARAGRAPH (9)
“Audio accessory”
HEADPHONE (9)
“A common word for devices that use technology to act intelligently”
SMART (5)
“A brief explanation of a difficult word”
GLOSS (5)
“A word showing where something started or came originally”
FROM (4)
“Adjective for the sixteen remaining squads in the regional semifinals.”
SWEET (5)
“An instrument for the handwritten word”
PEN (3)
“A large animal often used for riding”
HORSE (5)
“A plate of color where artists mix their magic.”
PALETTE (7)
“A polite U, oddly, is an elevated flatland.”
PLATEAU (7)
“A disease transmitted by the Anopheles mosquito”
MALARIA (7)
“A male monarch who rules a kingdom”
KING (4)
“A measurement of distance from one point to another”
LENGTH (6)
“A prize given to recognize a great performance”
AWARD (5)
“A place where chemicals are mixed or a breed of dog”
LAB (3)
“A person who supports the team”
FAN (3)
“Author of The Republic and founder of the Academy”
PLATO (5)
“Ancient site of the games”
OLYMPIA (7)
“A sequence of characters”
STRING (6)
“Aplucky, low-seededteammakingamagicalandunexpectedrundeepintothetournament.”
CINDERELLA (10)
“A wooden frame used for holding an artist's work while painting”
EASEL (5)
“A bird of prey known for being wise and nocturnal”
OWL (3)
“Artisanal approach to brewing that has exploded in popularity over recent decades.”
CRAFT (5)
“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)
“A powder made from dried sassafras leaves used in cooking”
FILE (4)
“A sentence that shows strong feeling, ending with a mark like this: !”
EXCLAMATION (11)
“Ancient physical and mental practice from India”
YOGA (4)
“A large organized group of singers.”
CHORUS (6)
“A path that follows the scent of the feet”
TRAIL (5)
“A trained AI system, like GPT.”
MODEL (5)
“A slight upward movement of the lips”
GRIN (4)
“A designated path for hikers to follow”
TRAIL (5)
“A metric unit of mass equal to one thousand grams”
KILOGRAM (8)
“A procedure to establish quality or performance”
TEST (4)
“An attempt to compromise a computer system”
ATTACK (6)
“A dedicated practitioner of the discipline”
YOGI (4)
“A specific height or stage”
LEVEL (5)
“A medieval association of craftsmen or merchants”
GUILD (5)
“Amphitheatre, some lose cue, maybe.”
COLOSSEUM (9)
“A personal view or belief about something”
OPINION (7)
“A stud on the bottom of a shoe for traction”
CLEAT (5)
“A light shoe with straps and an open toe”
SANDAL (6)
“A large vault or chamber for burying the dead”
TOMB (4)
“An uppercase letter used at the start of a sentence”
CAPITAL (7)
“AI systems that can perform complex tasks autonomously, a major focus for OpenAI.”
AGENTS (6)
“A chaotic poltergeist who never attended a class”
PEEVES (6)
“Ancient city known for its empire”
ROME (4)
“A thin strip of plastic used to record images before digital technology”
FILM (4)
“A tabletop for a giant in the desert”
MESA (4)
“A round soft cap with a flat top”
BERET (5)
“A very large body of salt water”
OCEAN (5)
“A traditional story sometimes regarded as historical but not proven.”
LEGEND (6)
“A metal made by mixing copper and tin used for tools and weapons”
BRONZE (6)
“A dull or steady pain caused by illness”
ACHE (4)
“Andrew who serves as the head curator of the institute”
BOLTON (6)
“A push or a pull that can change how something moves”
FORCE (5)
“A state of complete confusion and lack of order”
CHAOS (5)
“A word that names a person, place, or thing”
NOUN (4)
“A male elk, often the primary target for a trophy hunter”
BULL (4)
“A measure of inertia”
MASS (4)
“A professional team organization”
CLUB (4)
“A fierce or angry look”
GLARE (5)
“A wearable defense used to fool the withered models”
MASK (4)
“A common antonym for bold”
TIMID (5)
“A million times better than a normal statement”
HYPERBOLE (9)
“A monochromatic wolf of the waves”
ORCA (4)
“A musical tempo meaning slow and stately”
ADAGIO (6)
“A movie designed to keep you on the edge of your seat”
THRILLER (8)
“A musician's booking”
GIG (3)
“A low point between two peaks that serves as a natural travel corridor for elk”
SADDLE (6)
“A range of falling water or falling rocks”
CASCADES (8)
“A large meal, typically a celebratory one”
FEAST (5)
“An area of relatively level high ground”
PLATEAU (7)
“A place for religious retreat or spiritual instruction”
ASHRAM (6)
“A vampire who has recently been turned and has red eyes”
NEWBORN (7)
“An evergreen tree with needles instead of leaves”
PINE (4)
“A slow moving river of ice that carves through mountains”
GLACIER (7)
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