3,865 crossword clues, each with the answer plus links to play the puzzles they appear in.
“A dramatic work set to music for singers and orchestra”
OPERA (5)
“A famous actor or actress”
STAR (4)
“A person who operates a computer or service”
USER (4)
“A large round object that circles a star”
PLANET (6)
“A short piece of writing on a particular subject”
ESSAY (5)
“A long and distinct period of history”
ERA (3)
“A piece of land surrounded by water”
ISLAND (6)
“A software program designed for a mobile device”
APP (3)
“A single segment of a movie.”
SCENE (5)
“A person who operates a program”
USER (4)
“A person who operates a computer or app”
USER (4)
“A group of players working together”
TEAM (4)
“A group of families with a common ancestor”
CLAN (4)
“An organ used for breathing air.”
LUNG (4)
“A period of armed conflict between nations”
WAR (3)
“A game that ends with an equal score”
DRAW (4)
“A single button on a computer keyboard”
KEY (3)
“A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true”
DOGMA (5)
“A performance by a single musician”
SOLO (4)
“A solemn agreement between God and his people”
COVENANT (8)
“A bird used to deliver mail in the wizarding world”
OWL (3)
“A short story typically with animals as characters conveying a moral”
FABLE (5)
“A long projecting beam fixed at only one end”
CANTILEVER (10)
“A person trained to travel in a spacecraft”
ASTRONAUT (9)
“A solo vocal piece in an opera”
ARIA (4)
“A person with exceptional intellectual ability”
GENIUS (6)
“An atom or molecule with a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of electrons”
ION (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 male child”
BOY (3) · SON (3)
“A three-legged stand used to keep a camera steady”
TRIPOD (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 string instrument slightly larger than a violin.”
VIOLA (5)
“A single triangular portion.”
SLICE (5)
“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 quick, informal photograph”
SNAPSHOT (8) · SNAP (4)
“A state of armed conflict between different nations”
WAR (3)
“A clever but false argument used to deceive”
SOPHISM (7)
“A musical composition with lyrics”
SONG (4)
“An item used to skip the night and set a spawn point.”
BED (3)
“A world orbiting a star outside our solar system”
EXOPLANET (9)
“A curved structure that supports weight over an opening”
ARCH (4)
“A large body of salt water”
SEA (3)
“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 story passed down through generations”
LEGEND (6) · TALE (4)
“A bird used by wizards to deliver mail”
OWL (3)
“A professional cook in a restaurant”
CHEF (4)
“A single game between two teams”
MATCH (5)
“A white liquid often poured over cereal”
MILK (4)
“A location on the World Wide Web”
SITE (4)
“A substance that can accept hydrogen ions or more generally, donate electron pairs”
BASE (4)
“A dramatic work set to music”
OPERA (5)
“A pure substance consisting only of atoms that all have the same number of protons”
ELEMENT (7)
“A specific location on the internet”
SITE (4)
“A dressy shirt typically worn by women”
BLOUSE (6)
“An African animal known for its black and white stripes.”
ZEBRA (5)
“A play for theater television or radio”
DRAMA (5)
“A luminous sphere of plasma held together by its own gravity”
STAR (4)
“Animal flesh used as food”
MEAT (4)
“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 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 musical composition for two performers”
DUET (4)
“A part played by an actor”
ROLE (4)
“A trophy awarded for winning a tournament”
CUP (3)
“A chemical substance that neutralizes alkalis and turns litmus paper red”
ACID (4)
“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 group of people singing together”
CHOIR (5)
“A piece of writing that often uses rhythm and rhyme”
POEM (4)
“A common round fruit that can be red or green”
APPLE (5)
“A person or thing regarded as a representative symbol”
ICON (4)
“A large body of water surrounded by land”
LAKE (4)
“An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous”
FEAR (4)
“A liquid fat used for frying or dressing salads.”
OIL (3)
“A sleeveless garment worn over a shirt”
VEST (4)
“An area protected from direct sunlight”
SHADE (5)
“A main division of a book”
CHAPTER (7)
“A location on the internet”
SITE (4)
“A bird that spends almost its entire life in the air.”
SWIFT (5)
“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 woody part of a tree that grows out from the trunk”
BRANCH (6)
“A claim that one was elsewhere when a crime occurred”
ALIBI (5)
“A thing said or done for amusement”
JEST (4)
“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 prize for excellence in cinema”
AWARD (5)
“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 musical work or composition”
OPUS (4)
“An account of imaginary or real people and events”
STORY (5)
“A famous person in the entertainment industry”
STAR (4)
“A sour yellow citrus fruit”
LEMON (5)
“A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying”
MELODY (6)
“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)
“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)
“Aviator who vanished over the Pacific”
EARHART (7)
“A single continuous part of a movie”
SCENE (5)
“Animal sacred to the goddess Bastet.”
CAT (3)
“A giant mistake hidden in the woods who loves bicycle handlebars”
GRAWP (5)
“A series of tasks or items, often meticulously checked off”
LIST (4)
“Antarctic flightless bird”
PENGUIN (7)
“Aromatic plant parts used to flavor meals”
SPICES (6)
“A person who performs in a movie or play”
ACTOR (5)
“A solution that resists changes in pH”
BUFFER (6)
“Automated script that can execute cyber attacks or flood web traffic”
BOT (3)
“A play with songs and dances”
MUSICAL (7)
“An adult male cow”
BULL (4)
“A big 'son' of the plains, often seen near Yellowstone.”
BISON (5)
“Author who chronicled the excess and sorrow of the Jazz Age”
FITZGERALD (10)
“A curated position with a single winning solution”
PUZZLE (6)
“A large temporary shelter used to host visitors at outdoor music festivals”
TENT (4)
“A quick left-right track sequence designed to slow cars down.”
CHICANE (7)
“A cupbearer larger than the swiftest planet”
GANYMEDE (8)
“A receiver positioned far from the line, or a hair problem”
SPLITEND (8)
“A place filled with coin-operated entertainment machines.”
ARCADE (6)
“A harbor wave born from a deep earth tremor”
TSUNAMI (7)
“A common suffix for names and terms”
ONYM (4)
“A swindler or a staff, or a ginger feline who recognized a ratty imposter”
CROOK (5)
“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)
“A bald general who finds Starbucks and wigs highly offensive”
OKOYE (5)
“Actor who shocked Vegas attendees with a bearded return”
EVANS (5)
“A common synonym for swift”
RAPID (5)
“A hard pointed growth on the head of some sheep”
HORN (4)
“A pledge, or the redcoat general who locked down Boston”
GAGE (4)
“A plant with a long thin stem that grows along the ground”
VINE (4)
“Another word for a game or competition”
MATCH (5)
“An organ of sight, or a massive cosmic tear in reality where terror resides”
EYE (3)
“A clever but false argument, especially one used deliberately to deceive”
SOPHISM (7)
“An invitation to play in the tournament.”
BID (3)
“A flat surface used for storing items in a row.”
SHELF (5)
“A circular path used for running races”
TRACK (5)
“A single continuous take by a camera.”
SHOT (4)
“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 framework of spaced bars or lines”
GRID (4)
“A movie genre with magic and mythical creatures”
FANTASY (7)
“A soft white natural fiber used for t-shirts”
COTTON (6)
“An afterthought that completely alters the supreme law”
AMENDMENT (9)
“An imaginary line that is always at its peak at noon”
MERIDIAN (8)
“A brief written comment or observation”
NOTE (4)
“A thick slice of high quality beef”
STEAK (5)
“A letter from A to F”
GRADE (5)
“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)
“A kitchen utensil that attacks two at once”
FORK (4)
“A natural state of rest for the body and mind”
SLEEP (5)
“A network with loops that remembers the past, like a train of thought”
RNN (3)
“A secretive circular meeting held in plain public view”
HUDDLE (6)
“A kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting”
OVEN (4)
“An illegal deceptive move by the guy on the rubber”
BALK (4)
“A single dramatic sequence in a season opener”
SCENE (5)
“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 substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies”
VACCINE (7)
“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 mythological beast, or the reliable armored taxi that drives the Imperial Guard into battle”
CHIMERA (7)
“A structural element that resists loads applied laterally to its axis.”
BEAM (4)
“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 gray metal used for crafting durable buckets and swords”
IRON (4)
“A festive and lively social gathering.”
BASH (4)
“Ancient poet credited with composing the Odyssey”
HOMER (5)
“A device that connects a home network to the internet”
MODEM (5)
“An agent of espionage prefers it agitated, not caressed”
MARTINI (7)
“Arkansas housewife who takes a fateful road trip with Louise”
THELMA (6)
“A collage of inspiration that sets the visual vibe before work begins”
MOODBOARD (9)
“A partisan splinter causing headaches for Madison in Federalist Ten”
FACTION (7)
“A scarred clone puppet who was sliced in half at his own throne”
SNOKE (5)
“A firm belief in someone's reliability”
TRUST (5)
“An autonomous entity that acts upon its environment”
AGENT (5)
“All the animals of a region, a 'fun A' description.”
FAUNA (5)
“A system of ordered marks at fixed intervals used for measurement”
SCALE (5)
“Akkadian name for the dying-and-rising god of vegetation and harvest”
TAMMUZ (6)
“A movie genre focused on serious themes”
DRAMA (5)
“A room equipped for scientific experiments.”
LAB (3)
“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)
“An informal or quick photograph”
SNAP (4)
“An exclamation blurted out after making an accidental mistake”
OOPS (4)
“A common viral respiratory illness”
FLU (3)
“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)
“A formal test of a student's knowledge.”
EXAM (4)
“A state of abnormally elevated energy or mood.”
MANIA (5)
“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)
“Adjective describing the perilous atmosphere where even a whisper attracts monsters”
QUIET (5)
“A temple or shrine, specifically one where the Adeptus Mechanicus worships the Machine God”
FANE (4)
“A movie that continues the story of a previous one”
SEQUEL (6)
“After-school assignments that cut into free time”
HOMEWORK (8)
“A climbing vine that often grows up the walls of buildings”
IVY (3)
“An enemy encountered during the adventure”
FOE (3)
“A giant creature with a single eye in its forehead”
CYCLOPS (7)
“An annual selection event where hope springs eternal for weak teams”
DRAFT (5)
“A powerful orange warrior who acts as an antagonist.”
JASPER (6)
“An uncrewed spacecraft sent to explore space”
PROBE (5)
“A prevailing aesthetic, like 2026's balloon pants or pom-poms”
TREND (5)
“An orphaned lamb raised by hand and fed with an artificial nipple”
BOTTLEBABY (10)
“A slip of paper that grants entry to a fan event”
TICKET (6)
“A compact car that represents your duties as a citizen”
CIVIC (5)
“A firm hug or the extraction of juice from a lemon”
SQUEEZE (7)
“A common protein ingredient often fried or scrambled”
EGG (3)
“A small unit of length, twelve of which make a foot”
INCH (4)
“A leading actor or actress who draws big crowds to the box office”
STAR (4)
“Atom with the same number of protons but different neutrons”
ISOTOPE (7)
“Ancient Roman tongue”
LATIN (5)
“A yarn spun by a storyteller”
TALE (4)
“A paper guide to a dungeon layout”
MAP (3)
“Adroit sensitivity when handling delicate social situations”
TACT (4)
“Another word for a spectral presence or apparition”
PHANTOM (7)
“A Texas city where it was all a dream”
DALLAS (6)
“A person's essential being that distinguishes them from others”
SELF (4)
“A golden statue awarded for cinematic excellence”
OSCAR (5)
“A revived ancient tongue now spoken in the Middle East”
HEBREW (6)
“A serious play or movie genre”
DRAMA (5)
“A snowy peak where a cult leader judges village folk with a purple cane”
ALPS (4)
“A regularly updated website written in an informal or conversational style”
BLOG (4)
“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 meaningful unit of speech, or a promise made to another”
WORD (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)
“Allfather whose golden throne oversaw the realm of Asgard”
ODIN (4)
“Ability to do work or power a device”
ENERGY (6)
“A kagune type that spreads like wings and fires projectiles”
UKAKU (5)
“A segment of a film taking place in a single location and time”
SCENE (5)
“An ancient physical and mental practice from India”
YOGA (4)
“A soul-sucking guard of Azkaban prison”
DEMENTOR (8)
“A song title that shares a name with a 1950s fashion icon”
STYLE (5)
“A title adopted by Muslim warriors fighting against non-Muslim forces”
GHAZI (5)
“Appliance used for baking or roasting”
OVEN (4)
“A person receiving medical treatment”
PATIENT (7)
“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)
“Area of land that separates waters flowing to different rivers”
WATERSHED (9)
“A popular trend in clothes and style”
FASHION (7)
“A glowing piece of coal or wood in a dying fire”
EMBER (5)
“A circular band of dust and rock orbiting Saturn”
RING (4)
“A traditional saying expressing a general truth.”
ADAGE (5)
“A single bordered illustration in a sequence”
PANEL (5)
“Acronym for NASA's exoplanet-hunting satellite launched in 2018”
TESS (4)
“A single photograph that has been taken”
SHOT (4)
“Aluminum wrapping used to bake loaded banana boats.”
FOIL (4)
“Afternoon break in a match”
TEA (3)
“A purple flowering shrub”
HEATHER (7)
“AOL's instant messaging client that dominated early desktop communication with away messages”
AIM (3)
“A tined tool for the dinner table”
FORK (4)
“A number that results from multiplying a given number by an integer”
MULTIPLE (8)
“A device used to capture animals, often causing controversy”
TRAP (4)
“A personal view or belief”
OPINION (7)
“A feeling of great pleasure and happiness”
JOY (3)
“A rocky species that makes a very soft-spoken revolutionary”
KRONAN (6)
“A small feline often kept as a household companion”
CAT (3)
“A two-wheeled vehicle pulled by horses”
CHARIOT (7)
“A lucky potion in the Harry Potter series.”
FELIX (5)
“A leafy plant used to add flavor to dishes”
HERB (4)
“A measure of how much mass is packed into a given volume”
DENSITY (7)
“A signal for an actor to begin speaking or for a sound effect to play”
CUE (3)
“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 public affair where the crown is nowhere to be found”
REPUBLIC (8)
“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 period of rapid economic growth”
BOOM (4)
“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 fast bowler who uses the stitched joint of the ball to get movement”
SEAMER (6)
“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 bitter, bubbly mixer containing a malaria-fighting bark extract”
TONIC (5)
“A wild or untamed horse often seen in rodeos”
BRONCO (6)
“An animal that is hunted and killed for food”
PREY (4)
“A mild, white semi-soft cheese traditionally made from water buffalo milk”
MOZZARELLA (10)
“An object used by actors during a performance”
PROP (4)
“A mathematical function describing the location of an electron”
ORBITAL (7)
“Artist who arranges dialogue bubbles and sound effects”
LETTERER (8)
“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 public performance of music before an audience”
CONCERT (7)
“A composite particle made of quarks held together by the strong force”
HADRON (6)
“A common mode of transport for getting around”
TAXI (4)
“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 soldier born from a single template on a rainy ocean world”
CLONE (5)
“A team's turn to bat”
INNINGS (7)
“A hot poppy, perhaps, describes land features.”
TOPOGRAPHY (10)
“A structure leading out over the water”
PIER (4)
“A proud label for a dedicated fan at the convention”
NERD (4)
“An adult female sheep capable of producing milk and offspring”
EWE (3)
“A grand wall art that sounds like a moral dilemma”
MURAL (5)
“An entrance hall where persuasion is the primary currency”
LOBBY (5)
“A metal that is very pressing?”
IRON (4)
“A brief record of facts or ideas written down as an aid to memory”
NOTE (4)
“A common plot device in the story A Retrieved Reformation”
ALIBI (5)
“Aesthetic plan, 'signs' rearranged.”
DESIGN (6)
“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)
“Audible finger motion that erased half of all universal life”
SNAP (4)
“Agricultural bounty gathered before the first killing frost”
CROPS (5)
“A gentle wind that makes things feel effortless”
BREEZE (6)
“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 curated collection of cards for drafting”
CUBE (4)
“A unit of time equal to sixty seconds”
MINUTE (6)
“Arranged in the order of the traditional letters of the language”
ALPHABETICAL (12)
“Alternative music genre heavily featured at summer events”
INDIE (5)
“Accidental or malicious exposure of confidential records”
LEAK (4)
“A diet-breaking meal, often celebrated with this greasy favorite.”
CHEAT (5)
“A dark stone that sounds like a fingernail”
ONYX (4)
“A six-carbon aromatic ring structure”
BENZENE (7)
“A spinning skirt that never hits the floor”
TUTU (4)
“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 spicy rhizome that gives a mule its kick”
GINGER (6)
“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)
“An earthquake in the market that leaves legacy giants stranded”
DISRUPTION (10)
“A long-distance running race of just over twenty-six miles”
MARATHON (8)
“An intentional empty space within a structure”
VOID (4)
“Anti-hero saga focused on Billy Butcher and rogue corporate vigilantes”
BOYS (4)
“A crisp round fruit that can be red or green”
APPLE (5)
“A British or Australian term for a friend”
MATE (4)
“A fiber that transmits impulses of sensation to the brain”
NERVE (5)
“A crayon made of powdered pigment and binder”
PASTEL (6)
“Appalachian or Pacific Crest, for example”
TRAIL (5)
“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)
“An area of scenic land protected by the federal government for public enjoyment”
PARK (4)
“A measure of the three dimensional space something occupies”
VOLUME (6)
“A small program written for a command interpreter or automation”
SCRIPT (6)
“An extreme or irrational fear of something specific”
PHOBIA (6)
“A recurring design or trend that machine learning tries to find”
PATTERN (7)
“Arrogant musician who spoke in the third person and tempted the tutor”
CHRIS (5)
“A custom or belief passed down over time”
TRADITION (9)
“A person who guides your fitness routine”
TRAINER (7)
“A place for vacationers to stay”
RESORT (6)
“A language spoken by only one person”
IDIOLECT (8)
“A disturbance that transfers energy through matter or space”
WAVE (4)
“A formal account of findings or issues”
REPORT (6)
“A nutrient needed in small amounts for health”
VITAMIN (7)
“Animating founder whose temper might take the air in screams”
ARIN (4)
“A crimson timber that reaches for the clouds”
REDWOOD (7)
“A hinged barrier used to close an opening in a fence”
GATE (4)
“Auditory flatulence gag that reliably derails serious discussions”
FART (4)
“A landlocked country in central Africa containing a shrinking lake of the same name”
CHAD (4)
“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)
“An agricultural product used to create a velvety foam cap”
EGG (3)
“A light strike of approval on the back”
PAT (3)
“A separate line of development in version control”
BRANCH (6)
“A religious or other solemn ceremony or act”
RITE (4)
“A blazed path for park visitors”
TRAIL (5)
“Action mapped to the A button in Super Mario Bros.”
JUMP (4)
“Aviator who made history flying solo non-stop to Paris”
LINDBERGH (9)
“A brass musical instrument with a flared bell and a bright tone”
TRUMPET (7)
“A tool used to mark the date on a borrowed item.”
STAMP (5)
“A woven trap for fish or unfaithful lovers”
NET (3)
“A distinctive natural bridge formed by erosion in Utah”
ARCH (4)
“A person born into a wizarding family but lacking magic”
SQUIB (5)
“Alkaline earth metal with the symbol Ca essential for strong bones and teeth”
CALCIUM (7)
“A three-leafed plant used as a symbol for Saint Patricks Day”
SHAMROCK (8)
“A subjective warning flare sent up by an ailing body”
SYMPTOM (7)
“A steep rock face at the edge of the sea”
CLIFF (5)
“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)
“An apelike creature that can turn invisible and predict the future”
DEMIGUISE (9)
“A common breakfast item that can be scrambled or fried”
EGG (3)
“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 waxy lipid compound that can build up walls in your cellular highway”
CHOLESTEROL (11)
“Absorb new information in the classroom”
LEARN (5)
“A marine invertebrate that forms large, colorful reefs”
CORAL (5)
“A network of lines that cross each other to form squares”
GRID (4)
“A television advertisement promoting a product or service”
COMMERCIAL (10)
“A professional soccer organization”
CLUB (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 tool for cutting paper or fabric”
SCISSOR (7)
“A term for someone skilled at writing”
PENMAN (6)
“Any active connected device acting as a redistribution or endpoint point”
NODE (4)
“A climate pattern involving unusual warming of surface waters in the eastern Pacific”
ELNINA (6) · ELNINO (6)
“A group of people who sing together”
CHOIR (5)
“A coiled fossil that once swam in circles”
AMMONITE (8)
“A stable subatomic particle with a positive electric charge”
PROTON (6)
“Aggressive shot hit hard and high, often without much technique”
SLOG (4)
“A jaguar mink who lit his final fuse to ensure the dawn of the world”
PEDRO (5)
“A popular plant-based dairy alternative in modern shops”
OAT (3)
“A constitutional emergency ruler meant for six months, until Caesar made it forever”
DICTATOR (8)
“A young customer service rep who knows the entire script of Die Hard by heart”
PETE (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 Scandinavian inlet that sounds like a motor company”
FJORD (5)
“A musician who tried to rescue his wife from death”
ORPHEUS (7)
“A narrative thread that turns a commodity into a legend”
STORY (5)
“A completely empty area in the universe.”
VOID (4)
“A prize for excellence in the industry.”
AWARD (5)
“A farm animal kept for its wool and meat.”
SHEEP (5)
“Ancient pastime of sowing stones into pits.”
MANCALA (7)
“A doglike creature that looks like a Jack Russell terrier with a forked tail”
CRUP (4)
“A folded tortilla filled with meat and vegetables.”
TACO (4)
“A female sibling”
SISTER (6)
“A mechanism used to manage stressful situations”
COPING (6)
“A brief reference to a person, event, or work of literature outside the text”
ALLUSION (8)
“A photograph depicting a wide view of natural scenery”
LANDSCAPE (9)
“A sandy sphere under binary suns where moisture is currency”
TATOOINE (8)
“A style of bowling where the ball rotates and turns”
SPIN (4)
“A person who is enrolled in a school or university.”
STUDENT (7)
“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)
“Appropriate adjective for a land-dwelling behemoth”
HUGE (4)
“A thermal weapon that turns heavy battle tanks into very expensive, glowing puddles”
MELTA (5)
“Audio-based channel used for speaking with friends”
VOICE (5)
“A lazy Admiral who rides his bicycle across the ocean by freezing a path of ice”
AOKIJI (6)
“A large group of sharks swimming together”
SCHOOL (6)
“Any building with a circular ground plan, often covered by a dome”
ROTUNDA (7)
“An attack from the sides rather than the center”
FLANK (5)
“A locomotive way to prepare for a marathon”
TRAIN (5)
“A feeling of great pride or happiness”
ELATION (7)
“A forum visitor who reads discussions but never posts or comments”
LURKER (6)
“A traditional pleated skirt worn by men”
KILT (4)
“Absolved of a debt, or stopped feeling resentment”
FORGAVE (7)
“A striking stroke of statecraft that deposes heads”
COUP (4)
“A clock that shows time using only numbers, no hands”
DIGITAL (7)
“A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole”
SYSTEM (6)
“A word or sound repeated to aid concentration in meditation”
MANTRA (6)
“A famous London ground or the general shape of the playing field”
OVAL (4)
“A farm animal with thick wool.”
SHEEP (5)
“A white liquid produced by mammals.”
MILK (4)
“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)
“A humorous anecdote with a setup and payoff.”
JOKE (4)
“Area an animal defends against others of its own kind”
TERRITORY (9)
“A dramatic work written for the stage”
PLAY (4)
“A short term for a motor vehicle”
AUTO (4)
“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 song about a fated connection”
DNA (3)
“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 charismatic leader who represents an entire movement”
ICON (4)
“A city in Syria's eastern desert where shadow forces regroup.”
MADI (4)
“A continuous block of storytelling taking place in a single location and time”
SCENE (5)
“An attacking player who stays near the sidelines”
WINGER (6)
“A chocolate-flavored variation of a standard beverage”
MOCHA (5)
“A long story from the icy north”
SAGA (4)
“Acute social withdrawal, a common theme in modern slice-of-life drama”
HIKIKOMORI (10)
“An oval object from which a baby animal hatches”
EGG (3)
“Animated patriarch who frequents Moe's Tavern.”
HOMER (5)
“An orange root vegetable high in beta-carotene for good eye vision”
CARROT (6)
“A brass instrument often used in orchestral fanfares.”
HORN (4)
“A number that divides another exactly”
FACTOR (6)
“Anthology track from The Tortured Poets Department named after a bird”
ROBIN (5)
“A mischievous ghost or spirit in local folklore”
JUMBIE (6)
“A part of the body that has a specific vital function, such as the heart or liver”
ORGAN (5)
“A multi-film cinematic universe that keeps audiences coming back”
FRANCHISE (9)
“A very short promotional trailer meant to build early hype”
TEASER (6)
“A nursery of stars made of gas and dust”
NEBULA (6)
“A small harp constellation with a bright Vega”
LYRA (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 systemic crash where pressure plummets and perfusion fails”
SHOCK (5)
“A baked dish with a crust and fruit or meat filling”
PIE (3)
“A person, place, or thing”
NOUN (4)
“A picture made from small colored pieces of glass or tile”
MOSAIC (6)
“A portable lamp with a protective case”
LANTERN (7)
“A tool used to unlock or interpret a secret message”
KEY (3)
“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 tiny flesh harvest gathered for microscopic interrogation”
BIOPSY (6)
“A living god who spent his life preparing for a tomb”
PHARAOH (7)
“A vessel for survival without an engine”
ARK (3)
“Art characterized by sentimental or gaudy appeal”
KITSCH (6)
“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 postseason berth awarded to a top non-division winner.”
WILDCARD (8)
“A single sound of a particular pitch”
NOTE (4)
“A set of cards used for a game”
PACK (4)
“A wall mounted tracker of the minutes”
CLOCK (5)
“A graceful forest animal with antlers.”
DEER (4)
“A nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes.”
OWL (3)
“An investigation into the dusty, historical roots of our vocabulary”
ETYMOLOGY (9)
“A dark outline on a wall that stretches out with a bird-beaked staff”
SHADOW (6)
“An apostle who wrote many letters to early churches”
PAUL (4)
“A desert plant with spines and no leaves.”
CACTUS (6)
“A short, public post made on a bird-themed platform before its rebrand”
TWEET (5)
“A person's point of view or general attitude to life.”
OUTLOOK (7)
“A common antonym for timid”
BOLD (4)
“Asphalt area where the Sunday morning magic happens”
LOT (3)
“A giant cloud of dust and gas in space”
NEBULA (6)
“A major division of a show, usually separated by an intermission”
ACT (3)
“A large public building for law courts before the design was adopted by churches”
BASILICA (8)
“A cloud of gas and dust in outer space”
NEBULA (6)
“A go-ay, perhaps, for flexibility.”
YOGA (4)
“An aggressive overhead putaway shot.”
SMASH (5)
“A flat-topped table where giants might dine”
MESA (4)
“A term for the new and contemporary style of the time”
MODERN (6)
“Ancient invention, turns things around.”
WHEEL (5)
“A large, intelligent, all-black bird.”
CROW (4)
“A common antonym for near”
FAR (3)
“A piece of writing that expresses emotions, ideas, or experiences in an imaginative style.”
POEM (4)
“A small digital icon used to express an idea or emotion in text”
EMOJI (5)
“A desert pit that digests its victims over a thousand years”
SARLACC (7)
“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)
“Active or passive vocalizer”
VOICE (5)
“Academic researcher who provides new trainers with their first partner”
PROFESSOR (9)
“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)
“A peaceful station that fell into the Pacific”
MIR (3)
“Area of the body that might hold tension for a fixed earth sign”
NECK (4)
“A single structural character, accent, or symbol in a font family”
GLYPH (5)
“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)
“An aerial delivery that skips the ground entirely”
PASS (4)
“Arid land with sparse vegetation”
DESERT (6)
“An orchestral piece at the beginning of an opera”
OVERTURE (8)
“A sewing tool that keeps a piece from moving”
PIN (3)
“Attractive forces that hold atoms together within molecules”
BONDS (5)
“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 digital format that knows how to keep a secret background invisible”
PNG (3)
“A period of twelve months”
YEAR (4)
“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 revolutionary brother who inherited a fiery legacy and wears a top hat”
SABO (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 person who competes in sports”
ATHLETE (7)
“A ranking number from 1 to 16, though a No. 5 has historically never won the national title.”
SEED (4)
“A regular course of procedure that provides comforting structure”
ROUTINE (7)
“A loop that transfers power in gas-driven units”
BELT (4)
“A path through the wilderness for travelers”
TRAIL (5)
“A tiny, acrobatic bird that often hangs upside down from branches.”
TIT (3)
“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 small free-swimming crustacean with an elongated body and long antennae”
SHRIMP (6)
“An old-school vector container favored by professional printers”
EPS (3)
“An uncontested shot taken from a designated line after a foul”
FREETHROW (9)
“A group that a Hogwarts student belongs to”
HOUSE (5)
“A summoning charm for objects far away”
ACCIO (5)
“A turn at the plate that can easily survive through tea”
INNINGS (7)
“A large building for sports and entertainment”
ARENA (5)
“Alaskan park home to North America's tallest peak”
DENALI (6)
“Aggressive, powerful overhead strike often hit off a weak defensive shot.”
SMASH (5)
“An industrious insect that somehow gathered a crowd to recite letters in public”
BEE (3)
“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 insectoid gladiator who has knives for hands but no tongue”
MIEK (4)
“An account of a real person's life written by someone else”
BIOGRAPHY (9)
“App that launches many modern viral hits”
TIKTOK (6)
“"August: ____ County", not to be confused with the other OC (and don't call it that)”
OSAGE (5)
“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)
“A portable shelter used for camping”
TENT (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)
“A claim that someone was elsewhere during a crime”
ALIBI (5)
“Artificial waterway constructed for navigation”
CANAL (5)
“An animal that breathes underwater using gills”
FISH (4)
“A natural spring that periodically ejects a column of water”
GEYSER (6)
“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)
“Alien symbiote who bestows monstrous powers upon Eddie Brock”
VENOM (5)
“Animal often associated with the logo”
BULL (4)
“Acid build-up that makes up a bodybuilder's building blocks”
AMINO (5)
“Atomic or cellular core”
NUCLEUS (7)
“A photograph of a wide outdoor area or nature”
LANDSCAPE (9)
“An organized group of singers”
CHOIR (5)
“A famous flatbread dish topped with tomato sauce and cheese”
PIZZA (5)
“A marine mammal with flippers that often lives in cold regions”
SEAL (4)
“A small section or part of an act”
SCENE (5)
“A tree's protective skin”
BARK (4)
“Astoria kids who searched for One-Eyed Willy's pirate treasure”
GOONIES (7)
“A narrative or story”
TALE (4)
“A vessel used for sailing the sea”
SHIP (4)
“A purple blob that can transform into any other creature it sees.”
DITTO (5)
“A permanent souvenir from a youthful boar hunt”
SCAR (4)
“A receptionist who paints her way out of a quiet, unfulfilling engagement”
PAM (3)
“A yellow fat made by churning cream”
BUTTER (6)
“A collection of songs released together”
ALBUM (5)
“Automated machine often used in factories”
ROBOT (5)
“A comparison of two quantities”
RATIO (5)
“A complex twist or fold, or a sliding filter operation that detects edges”
CONVOLUTION (11)
“A statement of intent to cause harm or pain”
THREAT (6)
“An ending that forces you to buy the sequel immediately”
CLIFFHANGER (11)
“An involuntary muscle rebellion that refuses to relax”
SPASM (5)
“A severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are so impaired that contact with external reality is lost”
PSYCHOSIS (9)
“An advertisement shown during a break”
COMMERCIAL (10)
“A string instrument played with a bow”
VIOL (4)
“A colorful flower-like animal that lives on rocks”
ANEMONE (7)
“A veined blue cheese made from unskimmed cow's milk, originating near Milan”
GORGONZOLA (10)
“A speaker who only repeats what they are told”
ECHO (4)
“A winged warrior who traded her horse for a bottle”
VALKYRIE (8)
“A room or building used for scientific research”
LAB (3)
“A coin worth twenty five cents”
QUARTER (7)
“A title of respect for a man”
DON (3)
“Ancient order the child once trained with”
JEDI (4)
“A short piece of music with words”
SONG (4)
“A very famous actor or celebrity”
STAR (4)
“A royal cat who does not care if you slip on his metal”
TCHALLA (7)
“Any portable object handled by actors during a performance”
PROP (4)
“Any interaction that, when unopposed, will change the motion of an object”
FORCE (5)
“A thief from the north who escaped the glass castle”
NOX (3)
“A system of words or symbols used to represent others”
CODE (4)
“A person trained to travel beyond the atmosphere”
ASTRONAUT (9)
“A performance by one musician”
SOLO (4)
“A tall woody grass that is the primary food for pandas”
BAMBOO (6)
“A governor sent out to rule a conquered province after his term in Rome ended”
PROCONSUL (9)
“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 musician who is all bones and dead set on a reunion with a giant whale”
BROOK (5)
“An unrefined artist might use this to apply mud”
DAUB (4)
“A summary of the main points of a review”
RECAP (5)
“A clear liquid essential for all known life”
WATER (5)
“A formal one-on-one fight to settle a blood feud”
DUEL (4)
“An opening on the seafloor that spews mineral-rich, superheated water”
VENT (4)
“A piece of land that is surrounded by its own reflection”
ISLE (4)
“Amphibious pet that Trevor keeps trying to leap away from?”
TOAD (4)
“A short, three-letter female name from her hit song about a girl of the streets”
AMY (3)
“A verbal hybrid that can dangle dangerously in a sentence”
PARTICIPLE (10)
“Adjusting the camera to make the image clear and sharp”
FOCUS (5)
“All the actors in a play”
CAST (4)
“A small bag used by women to carry everyday personal items”
PURSE (5)
“A male monarch who rules a country.”
KING (4)
“A microscopic trespasser that sets off the immune alarms”
GERM (4)
“A mammal that is a real heavy hitter?”
WHALE (5)
“A photograph focusing on a person's face and expression”
PORTRAIT (8)
“A single part of a movie taking place in one location”
SCENE (5)
“A person who writes reviews for a living”
CRITIC (6)
“A vast body of salt water that covers most of the planet.”
OCEAN (5)
“A collection of songs recorded onto a cassette by a fan.”
MIXTAPE (7)
“A plucked stringed instrument with a pear-shaped body popular in the Renaissance”
LUTE (4)
“A torturer who met his end in a coffin of iron”
CAIRN (5)
“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 terminally delightful queen who eliminated herself”
BENDELA (7)
“A single man handing out long-stemmed flowers to find his future wife”
BACHELOR (8)
“A prominent conference in college football.”
SEC (3)
“A system of pauses and stops that prevents sentences from running forever”
PUNCTUATION (11)
“Advance Australia Fair became the official national one in 1984”
SONG (4)
“A powerful enemy that requires a special summon”
BOSS (4)
“A single continuous piece of action in a television episode”
SCENE (5)
“Any element that turns riders completely upside down”
INVERSION (9)
“A claim that you were somewhere else when a crime happened”
ALIBI (5)
“A delivery that passes too far from the batter to be hit”
WIDE (4)
“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 frozen ball of ice and dust with a glowing tail”
COMET (5)
“Abandon or give up entirely, like a habit or a friend”
FORSAKE (7)
“A numerical measure of a player's wizardry”
ELO (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 sharp remark that's quite quick”
QUIP (4)
“A small body of matter from outer space that enters the atmosphere and glows.”
METEOR (6)
“A queen from the planet Glamtron who loves trash bags”
ALASKA (6)
“A statement of an intention to inflict pain or injury”
THREAT (6)
“A corrupted soldier serving the dark lord”
ORC (3)
“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)
“An intense, lingering anticipation of something unpleasant or painful”
DREAD (5)
“A dealer in small items for sewing or mens clothing”
HABERDASHER (11)
“A category of film such as comedy or horror”
GENRE (5)
“A long fictitious prose narrative”
NOVEL (5)
“An artist's allotted performance time”
SET (3)
“A director's favorite shout to end a scene”
CUT (3)
“A river that flows through the heart of the empire”
RYN (3)
“A piece of land surrounded by liquid isolation”
ISLAND (6)
“A low woody plant with several stems”
BUSH (4)
“A German grape known for high acidity”
RIESLING (8)
“A protein-packed legume such as kidney, black, or pinto”
BEAN (4)
“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)
“An elaborate, large-scale work for full orchestra”
SYMPHONY (8)
“A group of players working together on one side”
TEAM (4)
“A fast bowler who relies on speed”
PACER (5)
“A welcome rest stop plaza on a desolate stretch of interstate.”
OASIS (5)
“A bound collection of charts for early navigators.”
ATLAS (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 small pouch sewn into a garment for carrying small items”
POCKET (6)
“A large book size”
FOLIO (5)
“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 romantic relationship that develops during a reality competition”
SHOWMANCE (9)
“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 two-player strategy game played on a checkered grid”
CHESS (5)
“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 slip of the finger that turns a hero into a zero”
TYPO (4)
“A tiny curve that cuts a vowel's performance short”
BREVE (5)
“A masked superhero.”
BATMAN (6)
“A coin worth ten cents”
DIME (4)
“A brief appearance by a famous person”
CAMEO (5)
“Athlete performing flips and balance routines on balance beams”
GYMNAST (7)
“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 point of intersection where decisions are weighed, or a botanical joint”
NODE (4)
“A sudden, violent tantrum from the sky”
SQUALL (6)
“A motion picture.”
FILM (4)
“A type of mobile phone that opens and closes with a hinge.”
FLIP (4)
“A clumsy roll or somersault over the ground”
TUMBLE (6)
“A word used to describe an action or state”
VERB (4)
“A handheld device used to control a pointer on a screen”
MOUSE (5)
“A restart kick taken from the intersection of the touchline and goal line”
CORNER (6)
“A star-shaped marine invertebrate with five or more radiating arms”
STARFISH (8)
“A peaceful planet that became target practice for a superlaser”
ALDERAAN (8)
“An outdoor feast often involving a wicker basket.”
PICNIC (6)
“A precious yellow metal often sought by pirates”
GOLD (4)
“A single camera angle or take”
SHOT (4)
“A general term for a question or exclamation indicator”
MARK (4)
“A speller might ask for this word history to help figure out the root.”
ETYMOLOGY (9)
“An effect whereby the sound produced by an amplifier or instrument is made to echo slightly”
REVERB (6)
“A flat oven-baked bread similar in style and texture to pizza dough”
FOCACCIA (8)
“An espresso drink marked with a dollop of froth”
MACCHIATO (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 gothic princess whose hollow spirits can make the proudest hero want to die”
PERONA (6)
“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)
“An uncultivated, uninhabited, and protected region”
WILDERNESS (10)
“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)
“An honor awarded to a player for making an international appearance”
CAP (3)
“A major section of a stage production”
ACT (3)
“A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it”
CANYON (6)
“A small white or brown grain often served with stir fry”
RICE (4)
“Accumulated traditional knowledge or beliefs”
LORE (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 weapon used by Aragorn in battle”
SWORD (5)
“A pocket sized vault for cash and cards”
WALLET (6)
“A traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical”
LEGEND (6)
“A common grain grown in Ukrainian fields”
RYE (3)
“A native of the country”
SCOT (4)
“An educational talk delivered to an audience of students.”
LECTURE (7)
“A graduated sequence of notes ascending or descending in pitch”
SCALE (5)
“A data type with two possible values: true or false”
BOOLEAN (7)
“A person who has committed a crime”
CRIMINAL (8)
“A dietary mineral abundant in table salt that regulates fluids”
SODIUM (6)
“A limited-edition collectible sold only at the convention.”
EXCLUSIVE (9)
“A lightning-fast struggle against the clock”
BLITZ (5)
“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 player who is in their very first professional season”
ROOKIE (6)
“A systematic review of security measures”
AUDIT (5)
“Action taken to remove dirt or bacteria from produce”
WASH (4)
“A large ensemble of instrumentalists playing classical music”
ORCHESTRA (9)
“A patchwork garment of many colors made with love by the singer's mother”
COAT (4)
“Assessments of popularity, often for television.”
RATINGS (7)
“An empire built on the bones of magic”
ADARLAN (7)
“A small biting pest covered in black hair with extra arms”
DOXY (4)
“A small black or green Mediterranean fruit frequently sliced on top.”
OLIVE (5)
“A portable nylon home for the night”
TENT (4)
“A defensive strategy where players guard areas rather than individuals”
ZONE (4)
“A three-legged stand for a camera”
TRIPOD (6)
“An identical soldier bred for a war he did not start”
CLONE (5)
“A weapon carried by agents for protection”
GUN (3)
“A delicate pinkish red color”
ROSE (4)
“A burst of light used in dark conditions”
FLASH (5)
“A theatrical work set to music with singers and an orchestra”
OPERA (5)
“Agency currently celebrating the 45th anniversary of this historic program.”
NASA (4)
“A cute duck built a Roman water bridge.”
AQUEDUCT (8)
“A cutout guide for repetitive spray patterns”
STENCIL (7)
“Apple judge whose decorative award started a ten-year siege”
PARIS (5)
“Annual spring lottery event where top college standouts enter the professional ranks”
DRAFT (5)
“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)
“Ancient Chinese invention used for writing”
PAPER (5)
“A charged mineral buddy like sodium or potassium that prevents cramping”
ELECTROLYTE (11)
“A foundation row of simple connected loops”
CHAIN (5)
“A green horns wearer who specializes in falling for thirty minutes”
LOKI (4)
“A work of fiction perfect for a summer escape”
NOVEL (5)
“A hot drink made by infusing dried leaves in boiling water”
TEA (3)
“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)
“A healer who used a sun-spark to cleanse the dark”
YRENE (5)
“An artificial waterway built for navigation”
CANAL (5)
“A person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions”
PAGAN (5)
“An emotional disposition that governs indicative or subjunctive states”
MOOD (4)
“An act that is against the law”
CRIME (5)
“A turn at batting”
INNINGS (7)
“A hidden entry point that bypasses normal authentication”
BACKDOOR (8)
“A short, trendy hairstyle for women during the decade”
BOB (3)
“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 fibrous souvenir left behind by a successful recovery”
SCAR (4)
“A close fielding position between the slips and point”
GULLY (5)
“A column that holds no paper”
FILE (4)
“A specialized electronic device for playing video games.”
CONSOLE (7)
“A unit of heredity that is transferred from a parent to offspring”
GENE (4)
“An individual connection point in a neural network”
NODE (4)
“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 young feline”
KIT (3)
“A medium for broadcasting audio content”
RADIO (5)
“A slow-moving river of ice that carves valleys”
GLACIER (7)
“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 volcanic hellscape where brothers clashed on a lava river”
MUSTAFAR (8)
“A rabbit mink who transforms into an elegant, icy warrior under a full moon”
CARROT (6)
“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 seasonal prevailing wind in South and Southeast Asia bringing heavy rains”
MONSOON (7)
“A historical account written from personal knowledge”
MEMOIR (6)
“A double-reed woodwind instrument with a slender conical bore”
OBOE (4)
“A book or document that provides information or instruction”
GUIDE (5)
“Ancestral radical beneath a modern term”
ETYMON (6)
“A face covering worn by mysterious characters like Kakashi or Tobi”
MASK (4)
“A colorful cup-shaped flower often associated with spring”
TULIP (5)
“A savory dish consisting of a round flattened base of dough topped with tomatoes and cheese”
PIZZA (5)
“An expert or master in a field”
GURU (4)
“A building or room containing collections of books”
LIBRARY (7)
“A one-sentence hook for a movie pitch”
LOGLINE (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)
“Actor who brings Eddie Brock to life on screen.”
HARDY (5)
“A short race run at top speed”
SPRINT (6)
“A hexed domestic bliss across the decades”
WANDAVISION (11)
“A flat dish used for holding food”
PLATE (5)
“An intentional voluntary deprivation of sustenance for metabolic benefits”
FASTING (7)
“A small, social, brown bird that often hangs out in groups.”
SPARROW (7)
“An isolated land of samurai and cherry blossoms that closed its borders to the world”
WANO (4)
“A triangular gift from a river to the coast”
DELTA (5)
“A weapon crafted from a ghoul's predatory organ used by investigators”
QUINQUE (7)
“A blueprint for creating objects in programming”
CLASS (5)
“A collection of related web pages”
SITE (4)
“A low area between hills or mountains”
VALLEY (6)
“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)
“A million bytes of memory, or a very big snack”
MEGABYTE (8)
“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 common hand gesture used to say hello”
WAVE (4)
“A baked dessert with a crust and fruit filling”
PIE (3)
“A harbor wave triggered by a shaky seabed”
TSUNAMI (7)
“A large African beast resembling a rhino with an explosive horn”
ERUMPENT (8)
“A word like and, but, or or that joins words or clauses”
CONJUNCTION (11)
“A single game played between two sides”
MATCH (5)
“A cold streak where a team cannot buy a bucket”
FREEZE (6)
“A softening effect that hides details to create depth or focus”
BLUR (4)
“A Spanish club famous for winning the Europa League multiple times”
SEVILLA (7)
“A popular high level programming language named after a comedy troupe”
PYTHON (6)
“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)
“A December 23rd holiday 'for the rest of us'”
FESTIVUS (8)
“An online community manager who enforces rules and removes bad content”
MODERATOR (9)
“A hot-headed brother whose flame was tragically snuffed out at Marineford”
ACE (3)
“An artificial waterway constructed for navigation or irrigation”
CANAL (5)
“A smooth tire designed for maximum dry weather grip”
SLICK (5)
“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 backyard classic that's flipped halfway through”
BURGER (6)
“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 small rodent often kept as a pet”
MOUSE (5)
“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 portable shelter made of fabric and poles”
TENT (4)
“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 very dark shade of blue.”
NAVY (4)
“A container used for brewing potions”
POT (3)
“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 wet mirage that actually exists”
OASIS (5)
“A horizontal line on the board of command”
RANK (4)
“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 grumpy bodyguard who is obsessed with badge security”
HAPPY (5)
“Action of propelling the ball toward the batsman.”
BOWL (4)
“Arachnid jaw mechanism designed to crush or pierce”
CHELICERA (9)
“A professional team like Arsenal or Chelsea”
CLUB (4)
“A moving ridge of water on the ocean surface”
WAVE (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)
“A simple metal flipper that decides who starts the battle”
COIN (4)
“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)
“A group of devotion-blind followers who judge humanity beforehand”
CULT (4)
“A public town square that serves as a central meeting place”
PIAZZA (6)
“A gladiator of Dressrosa who fought without spilling a single drop of blood”
REBECCA (7)
“Audio format requiring a pencil to manually wind loose tape”
CASSETTE (8)
“A written note sent to convey well wishes”
CARD (4)
“An investor who expects prices to fall”
BEAR (4)
“A structure where ships tie up near a harbor lighthouse”
DOCK (4)
“A portable tracker for the passing hours”
WATCH (5)
“A software refresh announced alongside new hardware”
UPDATE (6)
“An elemental energy type often shown as a blue droplet”
WATER (5)
“A grueling race covering exactly 26.2 miles”
MARATHON (8)
“An organ often used to symbolize romance”
HEART (5)
“A large bird of prey with keen sight”
EAGLE (5)
“A tree with thin white peeling bark”
BIRCH (5)
“A popular cold-water food fish that drove historical trade in the Atlantic”
COD (3)
“A popular genre featuring electric guitars and drums”
ROCK (4)
“An academic title given by a college upon completion of a course of study.”
DEGREE (6)
“A fossilized trap for ancient hitchhikers”
AMBER (5)
“An organization or team that plays in a league”
CLUB (4)
“A runway star, or a collection of weights representing learned truth”
MODEL (5)
“A serious crime usually involving violence”
FELONY (6)
“A strategic tap of the bat rather than a full swing”
BUNT (4)
“A missing piece of time in one's memory”
GAP (3)
“A massive system of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.”
GALAXY (6)
“A formal, floor-length dress often chosen to close a show”
GOWN (4)
“A single point on the screen in the image”
DOT (3)
“A key design principle of the brand”
ELEGANCE (8)
“A data type representing a number with a decimal point”
FLOAT (5)
“Abandoned town center whose dilapidated rooms demand seasonal bundles”
COMMUNITY (9)
“A motherly machine for a reluctant pilot”
EVA (3)
“A baked dish with a pastry crust.”
PIE (3)
“A musical piece sung by a character”
SONG (4)
“A category of artistic composition, such as mystery or romance”
GENRE (5)
“Ancient site where monarchs were once crowned”
SCONE (5)
“An assigned mission in an RPG that rewards you with experience points”
QUEST (5)
“A rebirth of art after the Dark Ages”
RENAISSANCE (11)
“Automated morning watering contraption powered by pipes and nozzles”
SPRINKLER (9)
“A proposed piece of legislation before it becomes a rule.”
BILL (4)
“A neckbeard-wearing cousin who is incredibly fast at running alongside cars”
MOSE (4)
“A collective room where patients share both space and recovery”
WARD (4)
“Ancient pursuit of turning base metals into gold.”
ALCHEMY (7)
“A famous performer in movies or music”
STAR (4)
“A slow, stately ballroom dance in triple time”
MINUET (6)
“An official mark on documents required by a 1765 act.”
STAMP (5)
“Arid land with very little rainfall”
DESERT (6)
“A long and bitter quarrel between families or groups”
FEUD (4)
“A person who corrects or modifies text”
EDITOR (6)
“A moody aesthetic involving old libraries and murders”
ACADEMIA (8)
“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)
“A planet of massive wroshyr trees and furry giants”
KASHYYYK (8)
“Ancient people of Central America known for their calendar”
MAYA (4)
“A royal headpiece that symbolizes sovereign power”
CROWN (5)
“An enthusiastic shout of praise meaning exceptionally well done”
BRAVISSIMO (10)
“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 result obtained by dividing one quantity by another”
QUOTIENT (8)
“A system of television programming transmitted via coaxial wires”
CABLE (5)
“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 monthly midpoint that turned out to be particularly unlucky for Julius”
IDUS (4)
“A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change”
CATALYST (8)
“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)
“A playful, winding vector line that adds energy to a static page”
SQUIGGLE (8)
“An eight legged arachnid name for a tangled limb pose”
SPIDER (6)
“A movie that continues a story.”
SEQUEL (6)
“A magician's primary tool for casting spells”
WAND (4)
“A type of shoe with studs on the bottom for traction”
CLEAT (5)
“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 frame that is bone dry?”
SKELETON (8)
“A container used to mix ingredients for a cocktail”
SHAKER (6)
“A Russian bisexual hooker with a love for gymnastics”
KATYA (5)
“A metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter”
MILLIMETER (10)
“A giant snowy beast also known as the Abominable Snowman”
YETI (4)
“A large ensemble of instrumentalists”
ORCHESTRA (9)
“A pale blue color with a slight purple tinge”
PERIWINKLE (10)
“Aquatic typing representing Squirtle, Totodile, and Mudkip”
WATER (5)
“A motive of financial deception leading to murder.”
FRAUD (5)
“A flowery home for a clown”
ANEMONE (7)
“A long work of fictional prose”
NOVEL (5)
“A hidden mechanism designed to catch the unwary survivor”
TRAP (4)
“A bubbly quality in a drink”
FIZZ (4)
“An arid ecosystem characterized by low rainfall, like Death Valley”
DESERT (6)
“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 solid piece of debris from an object, such as a comet, asteroid, or meteoroid, that originates in outer space and survives its passage through the atmosphere to reach the surface of a planet or moon”
METEORITE (9)
“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 strip of natural habitat connecting populations separated by human activities”
CORRIDOR (8)
“A comedic stunt or physical bit of humor.”
GAG (3)
“A hard, transparent material used for windows”
GLASS (5)
“A grain spirit that gives a spicy kick to a Manhattan”
RYE (3)
“A liquid dish often served hot in a bowl”
SOUP (4)
“ABC mystery drama series premiering in 2004 about the survivors of Oceanic Flight 815”
LOST (4)
“A composition for an instrumental soloist, often with piano accompaniment”
SONATA (6)
“A vast, treeless plain where the ground is always frozen”
TUNDRA (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 rare beast with a lion head, a goat body, and a dragon tail”
CHIMERA (7)
“A sponge-loving queen with a knack for comedy”
MONET (5)
“A document ordering a witness to attend court”
SUBPOENA (8)
“A rigid organ that constitutes part of the skeleton”
BONE (4)
“A complete collection of thirty-two pieces”
SET (3)
“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)
“Another Gene Parmesan mystery assignment”
CLUE (4)
“A person who performs in plays or films”
ACTOR (5)
“A flesh-and-blood puppet stringed up by an immortal”
AVATAR (6)
“A body part used for steering in the water”
FIN (3)
“A defensive hit that costs the leader some pocket change”
SACK (4)
“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 long bench found in a place of worship”
PEW (3)
“A machine with a spinning plate used to play records.”
TURNTABLE (9)
“Aryna, the fierce competitor and recent US Open women's champion.”
SABALENKA (9)
“A type of noun a name like teacher or friend can describe”
PERSON (6)
“A professional reviewer who analyzes and rates new cinematic releases”
CRITIC (6)
“A symbolic figure or character in a writing system”
GLYPH (5)
“A framework of rafters and posts supporting a roof”
TRUSS (5)
“An action or attack used during battle”
MOVE (4)
“A wealthy townhouse where the atrium welcomed guests and collected rain”
DOMUS (5)
“A naval unit like the Kurdistan, targeted in Bandar Abbas.”
ASSET (5)
“Apple portable media player introduced in 2001 that put a thousand songs in your pocket”
IPOD (4)
“A facial expression showing contempt or disgust”
SNEER (5)
“A triatomic molecule consisting of three oxygen atoms”
OZONE (5)
“A person who raises and battles creatures”
TRAINER (7)
“A digital blueprint archive that the tech-priesthood would trade a whole solar system to find”
STC (3)
“A deceptive maneuver designed to hide the truth.”
RUSE (4)
“A team's or individual's turn to bat”
INNINGS (7)
“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 Japanese water demon with a hollow head that holds water”
KAPPA (5)
“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)
“Aerial attack initiated by the quarterback”
PASS (4)
“A root that seems quite extreme”
RADICAL (7)
“A steep rock face”
CLIFF (5)
“Automated server service granting dynamic IP addresses to newcomers”
DHCP (4)
“A drawing used by Nami to navigate the ocean”
MAP (3)
“A respectful bending of the body to greet someone”
BOW (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 game style that starts with both players moving their king pawns”
OPEN (4)
“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 specific detail or argument”
POINT (5)
“A metaphor for mental cloudiness or lack of clarity”
FOG (3)
“A distinct section of a piece of writing starting on a new line”
PARAGRAPH (9)
“A massive luminous sphere of plasma in space”
STAR (4)
“Aviation pioneer whose surname graces the venue of the French Open.”
GARROS (6)
“A word meaning together or accompanied by”
WITH (4)
“Action that precedes moving your top hat or thimble.”
ROLL (4)
“An elementary particle found in Joyce's beer”
QUARK (5)
“A star that suddenly increases in brightness.”
NOVA (4)
“A hypermodern opening starting with knight to f3, named after Richard”
RETI (4)
“A Spanish table that is completely made of rock and dirt”
MESA (4)
“A low plant with many branches”
BUSH (4)
“A defect or imperfection in something”
FLAW (4)
“A small section or division of an act”
SCENE (5)
“An insulated covering for a person to sleep in”
SLEEPINGBAG (11)
“A source of flickering light on a restaurant table”
CANDLE (6)
“Ancient conduit of divine counsel”
ORACLE (6)
“A part played by an actor in a movie”
ROLE (4)
“A series of connected cars on a track”
TRAIN (5)
“A green-haired fighter who keeps three blades on hand, even if one is in his mouth”
ZORO (4)
“Area where relief pitchers warm up”
BULLPEN (7)
“A title for someone who teaches at a college”
PROFESSOR (9)
“A sequence of forcing moves often involving a sacrifice”
COMBINATION (11)
“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 cloth used for drying off”
TOWEL (5)
“A metric of regret that we always strive to minimize”
LOSS (4)
“A pioneer brand of digital video recorders”
TIVO (4)
“Adolphe's brassy woodwind hybrid”
SAXOPHONE (9)
“A giant slug who enjoys green frogs and carbonite wall decorations”
JABBA (5)
“Airborne element that supports life without asking for a breath of fresh air?”
OXYGEN (6)
“A particular region or zone affected by weather.”
AREA (4)
“A musical slicer that plays with fingers”
MANDOLINE (9)
“A common garden pest resembling a small potato with legs”
GNOME (5)
“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)
“Ancient Sumerian deities depicted in a 2026 sci-fi thriller”
ANUNNAKI (8)
“A specific task or journey in space”
MISSION (7)
“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 symbol placed at the beginning of a staff to determine the pitch of the notes”
CLEF (4)
“A tool used primarily for chopping down trees and wooden blocks.”
AXE (3)
“A sharp tool used for cutting ingredients”
KNIFE (5)
“A limbless cold-blooded vertebrate animal with gills and fins living wholly in water”
FISH (4)
“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 quintessential autumn dessert with a flaky casing and fruit filling.”
PIE (3)
“A place for a Sunday sermon”
KIRK (4)
“A floating alien brain that channels the psychic warp like a biological artillery piece”
ZOANTHROPE (10)
“A fruit that is always sour about something?”
LEMON (5)
“A sound that is loud or unpleasant”
NOISE (5)
“An event with rides and games often held in summer”
FAIR (4)
“Aerial tournament involving three hoops, two bludgers, and red leather”
QUIDDITCH (9)
“A round object used in many different sports.”
BALL (4)
“A piece of furniture rooted in a living tree”
BED (3)
“A rule of order prescribed by a superior authority to keep control”
REGULATION (10)
“An animal kept by humans for companionship or pleasure”
PET (3)
“Ancient Indian discipline combining poses and breath control”
YOGA (4)
“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 hot beverage made by steeping dried leaves in water.”
TEA (3)
“A list of dishes available to be served at a meal”
MENU (4)
“A Chicago queen who brought the flavor to the finale”
SHEA (4)
“A building used for the worship of a god or gods”
TEMPLE (6)
“A unit of 'dos' out for the artist's space.”
STUDIO (6)
“A 'master' piece of work, truly exceptional.”
MASTERPIECE (11)
“A giant fire-breathing winged reptile”
DRAGON (6)
“A corporate executive turned candle maker with a highly volatile personality”
JAN (3)
“A practice session before the actual show”
REHEARSAL (9)
“A person who explores ahead or a youth member”
SCOUT (5)
“A large long-handled spoon used for serving soup”
LADLE (5)
“A word meaning very sad used to describe their lives”
LAMENTABLE (10)
“A single action of a piece”
MOVE (4)
“A metric unit used to measure liquid volume”
LITER (5)
“A psychic creature that acts as if it is trapped behind an invisible wall.”
MIME (4)
“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 long-running argument between two reality stars”
FEUD (4)
“A record of events or system actions”
LOG (3)
“A proofreader's wedge-shaped insertion symbol”
CARET (5)
“An object or image that represents a deeper idea”
SYMBOL (6)
“A shallow metal container used for frying or steaming”
PAN (3)
“A gelatinous free-swimming marine animal with a bell-shaped body and stinging tentacles”
JELLYFISH (9)
“A humorous imitation of a piece of art or literature.”
PARODY (6)
“A French bread with a high egg and butter content giving it a rich crumb”
BRIOCHE (7)
“An unwanted touch that produces involuntary laughter”
TICKLE (6)
“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)
“An artistic duel between two networks where one fakes and the other catches”
GAN (3)
“Ancient way of eating that makes modern stoves feel prehistoric”
PALEO (5)
“A deep dark color used for writing”
INK (3)
“A play that incorporates singing and dancing”
MUSICAL (7)
“A broad expression of satisfaction on the face”
GRIN (4)
“Ancient Roman epic containing the haunting vocal track 'Now We Are Free'”
GLADIATOR (9)
“A large area of flat land with few trees”
PLAIN (5)
“A temple of virgin wisdom overlooking Athens”
PARTHENON (9)
“An old-fashioned slang term for a television set”
TUBE (4)
“A device used to capture images from space”
CAMERA (6)
“A limb growing out from a tree trunk”
BRANCH (6)
“A series of words written one after another”
LIST (4)
“A small snack given as a reward.”
TREAT (5)
“A person who wrote out documents in ancient times”
SCRIBE (6)
“Ancient goddess honoring Spirit Orbs before carved stone effigies”
HYLIA (5)
“A towering defensive shot sent over an opponent's head.”
LOB (3)
“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 pigeon-toting assassin who turns into a bloodthirsty leopard”
LUCCI (5)
“A small enclosure for livestock, especially for holding a mother and newborn”
PEN (3)
“A framing cut that removes unwanted context”
CROP (4)
“A common four-legged pet”
DOG (3)
“A persuasive song sung to secure a budget”
PITCH (5)
“A material made from plants used for writing”
PAPYRUS (7)
“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)
“A cold yardstick used to measure the warmth of a campaign”
METRIC (6)
“An injection used to deliver a vaccine”
SHOT (4)
“A star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness”
NOVA (4)
“A rotating machine part with teeth that meshes with another to transmit torque”
GEAR (4)
“A device or measure intended to prevent animal intrusion without causing harm”
DETERRENT (9)
“A soft cloud for resting your head”
PILLOW (6)
“A covering for the face, often used in ceremonies”
MASK (4)
“A handheld device used to control movement”
PAD (3)
“An expedition to observe animals in the wild”
SAFARI (6)
“A mountain peak”
BEN (3)
“A specific legal matter or dispute”
CASE (4)
“A small seed used as a vegetable in many dishes.”
BEAN (4)
“A network of lines that form squares”
GRID (4)
“A best-of-seven showdown between two playoff contenders.”
SERIES (6)
“Acoustic keyboard instrument with 88 black and white keys”
PIANO (5)
“An index that weighs your height against your heavy realities”
BMI (3)
“An item of clothing worn on the head”
HAT (3)
“Artisan wheel pressed from barnyard pails, beloved by cave explorers”
CHEESE (6)
“An active player in a sentence that sometimes gets passive”
VERB (4)
“Armband-wearing team leader”
CAPTAIN (7)
“A building where movies are shown”
THEATER (7)
“A perforated bowl used to drain water from pasta”
COLANDER (8)
“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)
“An oval breakfast item laid by a chicken”
EGG (3)
“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 hidden chamber often found beneath a church”
CRYPT (5)
“A unique language of northern Spain with no known relatives”
BASQUE (6)
“A detailed account or statement about a situation”
REPORT (6)
“A local spot to get your caffeine fix and socialize”
CAFE (4)
“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 band of colors, as seen in a rainbow, produced by separation of the components of light”
SPECTRUM (8)
“A common antonym for tranquil”
CHAOTIC (7)
“A bright greenish-blue color that is one of the primary subtractive colors.”
CYAN (4)
“A surreal state that dissociation is often compared to”
DREAM (5)
“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 substance that releases hydrogen ions in water, increasing solute particle count”
ACID (4)
“A final performance or concluding narrative arc.”
SWANSONG (8)
“A platform used for filming.”
STAGE (5)
“A flightless bird that swims in the southern oceans”
PENGUIN (7)
“Agreement between different notes sounding together”
HARMONY (7)
“A swampy world of fog, snakes, and a tiny green hermit”
DAGOBAH (7)
“An outer garment with sleeves worn for warmth”
COAT (4)
“A device used to send and receive signals”
ANTENNA (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 spike on the bottom of a shoe for traction.”
CLEAT (5)
“A person who writes original music”
COMPOSER (8)
“A greasy substance extracted from sheep's wool used in cosmetics”
LANOLIN (7)
“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 loyal pet known as man's best friend”
DOG (3)
“A percussion instrument hit with sticks or hands”
DRUM (4)
“Ancient empire that built the city of Tenochtitlan”
AZTEC (5)
“A trick play involving a handoff, a pitchback, and a deep pass”
FLEAFLICKER (11)
“Arranger of beautiful botanical bouquets”
FLORIST (7)
“Aromatic plant part used to season food”
SPICE (5)
“A popular dance move from the 2010s by J Capri and Charly Black”
KOTCH (5)
“A religious song of praise”
HYMN (4)
“A photograph of a person”
PORTRAIT (8)
“A glowing ball of gas visible in the night sky”
STAR (4)
“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)
“An Ottoman title for a chieftain or governor”
BEY (3)
“A treatment that ends a disease or condition”
CURE (4)
“A numerical value given to a product”
SCORE (5)
“A popular flatbread topped with tomato sauce and cheese.”
PIZZA (5)
“A piece of furniture with a flat surface for working”
DESK (4)
“A breakfast food often served fried or boiled”
EGG (3)
“A bowl-shaped scar from a space impact”
CRATER (6)
“A Russian union that remains a reliable taxi to the stars”
SOYUZ (5)
“A handheld device used to move the cursor on a screen”
MOUSE (5)
“A magical item that sorts students into houses”
HAT (3)
“A kooky queen who failed to rap as well as Gottmik”
UTICA (5)
“A piece of glass used in a telescope to see far away”
LENS (4)
“Airborne celebration that concludes the event”
TOSS (4)
“A single tally added to the scoreboard.”
RUN (3)
“A distinctive way of pronouncing a language”
ACCENT (6)
“An arena for track cycling events”
VELODROME (9)
“A sharp, chilly pinch that leaves a mark”
NIP (3)
“A keyboard instrument with eighty-eight keys.”
PIANO (5)
“A woodwind instrument with a double reed”
OBOE (4)
“A formal discussion on policy”
DEBATE (6)
“A popular garden flower known for its thorns and scent”
ROSE (4)
“A common web ending for those who govern”
GOV (3)
“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)
“A blue father figure who flies by whistling a tune”
YONDU (5)
“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 gathering of wombats or old philosophers”
WISDOM (6)
“A large string instrument played while sitting down”
CELLO (5)
“A polite way of saying something unpleasant”
EUPHEMISM (9)
“A sudden rush that sends extra hunters after the passer”
BLITZ (5)
“An internal itch that can only be scratched by crime”
COMULSION (9)
“A place where criminals are kept”
JAIL (4)
“A tool used to view very small objects”
SCOPE (5)
“An aggressive move toward the basket”
DRIVE (5)
“A large tree that produces acorns”
OAK (3)
“A set of cards provided for players to select from during a draft”
PACK (4)
“Another highly extensible text editor”
EMACS (5)
“A dancer from Sokovia who relies on a book of red stars”
ZEMO (4)
“A structural support that is very dry?”
BONE (4)
“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 thick substance applied to the skin”
GEL (3)
“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 father-son presidential duo who both served single terms”
ADAMS (5)
“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)
“Acronym determining a player's typical selection spot”
ADP (3)
“A warehouse foreman who taught his boss fake ghetto slang phrases”
DARRYL (6)
“A type of grain often used to make dark, flavorful bread.”
RYE (3)
“A silent giant carrying a bible who could deflect any pain with his paw pads”
KUMA (4)
“A limb of a tree extending from the trunk.”
BRANCH (6)
“All the Georges and Oscars have different ones except for Oscar and George, Sr.”
AGES (4)
“Another name for the clapperboard used to sync sound and picture”
SLATE (5)
“A musical piece performed by a single musician”
SOLO (4)
“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 pill, powder, or potion designed to fill the nutritional gaps in your daily intake”
SUPPLEMENT (10)
“A secret pact formed between players to secure votes”
ALLIANCE (8)
“An optimistic state of mind based on an expectation of positive outcomes”
HOPE (4)
“A flat-handed reprimand that leaves a stinging red print”
SLAP (4)
“A highly intelligent, eight-armed cephalopod capable of complex camouflage”
OCTOPUS (7)
“Asgardian powerhouse who wields lightning and mystical forge hammers”
THOR (4)
“A series of arches supported by columns or piers”
ARCADE (6)
“A person skilled in sports or physical exercise”
ATHLETE (7)
“Authorized simulated attacks to find security weaknesses”
PENTESTING (10)
“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 formal pact, like the Paris one that officially ended the Revolution”
TREATY (6)
“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)
“A legislative body in many modern governments”
SENATE (6)
“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 room where food is prepared and cooked”
KITCHEN (7)
“A single performance segment on stage”
ACT (3)
“A breed of sheep known for fine wool”
RAMBOUILLET (11)
“An elite infantry soldier of the Sultan's personal standing army”
JANISSARY (9)
“Acronym for a spacewalk outside a pressurized cabin”
EVA (3)
“A state of abnormally elevated arousal, affect, and energy level”
MANIA (5)
“A story centered on love and relationships”
ROMANCE (7)
“A mineral used to season and enhance the flavor of food”
SALT (4)
“A war god seeing red in the night sky”
MARS (4)
“A part of an act in a play”
SCENE (5)
“An all-wizarding village near the school”
HOGSMEADE (9)
“A falling star that burns in the air”
METEOR (6)
“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)
“An equal parts mixture of espresso and warm milk”
CORTADO (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)
“An old garment that decides which house a student belongs to.”
HAT (3)
“A leader who makes decisions without consulting others”
AUTOCRAT (8)
“A method of teaching reading by sounding out letters”
PHONICS (7)
“A magical incantation or charm”
SPELL (5)
“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 salty-rimmed vehicle for agave-based spirits”
MARGARITA (9)
“A large stone tomb built for an Egyptian pharaoh”
PYRAMID (7)
“A popular short haircut for women”
BOB (3)
“An explosive device producing bright colors and loud noises in the night sky”
FIREWORK (8)
“A famous German composer of the Baroque era.”
BACH (4)
“An orchestral piece introducing an opera or long work”
OVERTURE (8)
“Aristocratic-sounding middle moniker.”
FAUNTLEROY (10)
“A gas, oddly, for long tale.”
SAGA (4)
“An illegal physical contact that halts play”
FOUL (4)
“A company that produces motion pictures.”
STUDIO (6)
“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 plunger and barrel duo designed for sharp deliveries”
SYRINGE (7)
“A public musical performance”
CONCERT (7)
“A rare four-leafed mutation of this plant is considered highly fortunate”
CLOVER (6)
“A lotus flower in Sanskrit, or a Ravenclaw twin who had a miserable time at the Yule Ball”
PADMA (5)
“A cold, calculating personality type that Marc denies being despite his bloody history”
SOCIOPATH (9)
“Asgardian trickster behind the death of Baldur”
LOKI (4)
“A small tool used by officials to signal a stop in play”
WHISTLE (7)
“A wooden stick used to cast magic spells”
WAND (4)
“An older sibling who is a total drag on a hammer”
HELA (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 single line of words from a song”
LYRIC (5)
“A dramatic clash between the bright and the shadowed”
CHIAROSCURO (11)
“Attach a new button or fix a split seam”
SEW (3)
“A deep Scottish lake”
LOCH (4)
“A homophone for the street she rented a house on, which became a Lover track”
CORNEAL (7)
“An all-seeing gatekeeper who lost his rainbow bridge”
HEIMDALL (8)
“A nutty flavor trending heavily in 2026 summer menus”
PISTACHIO (9)
“Acclaimed actress Sandra, joining the cast of the 2026 adaptation.”
HULLER (6)
“An organized method or framework for getting things done efficiently”
SYSTEM (6)
“A person who practices magic”
WIZARD (6)
“A round red or green fruit that grows on trees.”
APPLE (5)
“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)
“An adult female sheep”
EWE (3)
“A musical piece sung in a show”
SONG (4)
“A verbal incantation that makes things go boom”
SPELL (5)
“A long fictional story in book form”
NOVEL (5)
“A mischievous practical joke played on an unsuspecting friend.”
PRANK (5)
“A popular style or behavior”
TREND (5)
“A deep feeling of intense affection”
LOVE (4)
“A building containing collections of books”
LIBRARY (7)
“Alcoholic spirit made from sugarcane”
RUM (3)
“Action that begins the play from scrimmage”
SNAP (4)
“A feathered animal that typically has the ability to fly”
BIRD (4)
“A bird with a forked tail that catches insects in flight.”
SWALLOW (7)
“A daily broadcast reporting current events and information”
NEWS (4)
“A long poem narrating the deeds of heroic figures”
EPIC (4)
“A long walk in nature for exercise or pleasure”
HIKE (4)
“A very successful and well known song”
HIT (3)
“An eleven-inch holly instrument with a phoenix feather core”
WAND (4)
“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)
“An extra waterproof cover for a tent”
RAINFLY (7)
“A state of perfect happiness or great joy”
BLISS (5)
“A greenish-blue mineral valued as a gemstone”
TURQUOISE (9)
“A stringed musical instrument, the highest-pitched of the violin family”
VIOLIN (6)
“Auric treasure guarded by a mythical sprite”
GOLD (4)
“A structure built to span a physical obstacle like a river.”
BRIDGE (6)
“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 large area of open land used for farming or sports”
FIELD (5)
“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)
“A capture that happens in the blink of an eye while passing by”
ENPASSANT (9)
“An extremely bright heart of a distant galaxy”
QUASAR (6)
“A large group of musicians playing string, woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments”
ORCHESTRA (9)
“An honest and unbiased evaluation”
FAIR (4)
“Action that breaks the established rules of a game”
FOUL (4)
“A remote-controlled flying aircraft without a pilot”
DRONE (5)
“A playful marine mammal known for floating on its back”
OTTER (5)
“A common nickname for a whole round pizza”
PIE (3)
“A vehicle used to travel into outer space”
ROCKET (6)
“All-Father presiding over the realm of Asgard”
ODIN (4)
“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 serious movie genre.”
DRAMA (5)
“A musical composition or passage performed by a single player”
SOLO (4)
“A luminous ball of gas in the night sky”
STAR (4)
“A number that can be split into two equal whole groups”
EVEN (4)
“An exploit-friendly flaw in a software program”
BUG (3)
“A smooth oval object often compared to a bald head”
EGG (3)
“A letter or group of letters added to the end of a word”
SUFFIX (6)
“A vast system of billions of stars, gas, and dust”
GALAXY (6)
“A person who writes poems.”
POET (4)
“A flower or blossom on a plant”
BLOOM (5)
“A signal from behind the camera for an actor to begin their action”
CUE (3)
“A group of sheep”
FLOCK (5)
“Any portable object used by actors during a scene”
PROP (4)
“A word class that expresses action or a state of being”
VERB (4)
“Afternoon television slot historically dominated by soaps”
DAYTIME (7)
“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)
“An involuntary, repetitive body movement or sound.”
TIC (3)
“A dramatic performance”
PLAY (4)
“A tool for breaking down herbs or a type of sandwich”
GRINDER (7)
“A material thing that can be seen and touched.”
OBJECT (6)
“A general term for a piloted robotic suit”
MECH (4)
“A single photograph or a specific angle”
SHOT (4)
“A visual representation of an area”
MAP (3)
“A mountain of water sent by an earth-shaker”
WAVE (4)
“A mound of sand formed by the wind”
DUNE (4)
“A god of time often found on the digital clock”
CHRONOS (7)
“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 local spot where you might grab a seasonal pastry and a warm beverage.”
CAFE (4)
“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 popular aesthetic dominating the current season”
TREND (5)
“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 three-headed serpent native to Africa”
RUNESPOOR (9)
“A mound or ridge of sand formed by the wind”
DUNE (4)
“A sneaky, soft shot meant to barely clear the tape.”
DROP (4)
“Artist who released the 1994 hit Loser”
BECK (4)
“A movie genre meant to make you laugh”
COMEDY (6)
“A lethal compression of the throat that cuts off air”
STRANGLE (8)
“Arankingnumberfrom1to16assignedtoateambytheselectioncommittee.”
SEED (4)
“A scary movie designed to frighten viewers”
HORROR (6)
“A character who saves the day in a story”
HERO (4)
“A long distance running race of twenty six miles”
MARATHON (8)
“A vital mineral that helps red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body”
IRON (4)
“A set of buttons used for typing on a computer”
KEYBOARD (8)
“A medical professional who assists during delivery”
NURSE (5)
“A glittering, faux-diamond gem that adorns almost all of her stage outfits”
RHINESTONE (10)
“An academic penalty applied to prevent a model from getting too complex”
REGULARIZATION (14)
“A massive system of stars, like Andromeda or the Milky Way.”
GALAXY (6)
“A stone paved line of sight that led all travelers to the same destination”
VIA (3)
“A wild canine predator that is a traditional threat to sheep”
WOLF (4)
“A new series riding the coattails of an established hit”
SPINOFF (7)
“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 popular style of durable cotton fabric pants”
JEAN (4)
“A visual representation of an area or territory”
MAP (3)
“A word class that modifies or describes a noun or pronoun”
ADJECTIVE (9)
“A basic card type that provides mana”
LAND (4)
“A classic floral gesture often presented at the start”
ROSE (4)
“A slow pace taken while holding hands”
WALK (4)
“An athletic contest consisting of ten different track and field events”
DECATHLON (9)
“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 deep vessel used for boiling liquids or making soup.”
POT (3)
“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)
“A reptile with a hard shell that swims in the ocean”
TURTLE (6)
“"All systems ___" (2026 WWDC official tagline).”
GLOW (4)
“A traditional story, often involving supernatural beings”
MYTH (4)
“A musical piece or section performed by a single musician”
SOLO (4)
“A fierce match played between two local rivals from the same city or region”
DERBY (5)
“An archaeologist who excels at finding lost things, including her husband's hidden lives”
LAYLA (5)
“A pass that leads directly to a score”
ASST (4)
“An abnormally high body temperature”
FEVER (5)
“A filmmaker whose personal influence and artistic control dominate the work”
AUTEUR (6)
“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)
“Abbreviation for the essential recording device managed by the operator”
CAM (3)
“A dream on, a spiral galaxy (anag)”
ANDROMEDA (9)
“A musical work or set of works”
OPUS (4)
“An evergreen tree with needles and cones.”
PINE (4)
“Amazonian berry that forms the trendy purple base of many smoothie bowls.”
ACAI (4)
“A long kick performed on fourth down”
PUNT (4)
“A sticky substance used to hold things together”
GLUE (4)
“A celestial lion containing a Regulus heart”
LEO (3)
“A book made up of maps”
ATLAS (5)
“A warm embrace using the arms”
HUG (3)
“An action displaying physical skill or daring”
STUNT (5)
“A loose-fitting shirt for women”
BLOUSE (6)
“A book for holding photographs”
ALBUM (5)
“A light bluish-green shade representing water”
AQUA (4)
“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)
“Ancient Andean civilization based in Cusco”
INCA (4)
“A rich pea, go for a group of islands!”
ARCHIPELAGO (11)
“Audible reaction to a great punchline.”
LAUGH (5)
“A number that has not yet been split into parts”
WHOLE (5)
“A group of five players working together”
TEAM (4)
“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)
“A part of a creature often used as a potion ingredient”
HORN (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 communal bowl of liquid cheer with Sanskrit roots meaning five”
PUNCH (5)
“A fiery rascal found idling in the Underworld?”
IMP (3)
“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 way out of a building or situation”
EXIT (4)
“A period of a race completed between two pit stops”
STINT (5)
“A small, devoted group, often for a niche show.”
CULT (4)
“Ancient circular invention for transport”
WHEEL (5)
“A woolly wanderer saying goodbye to its son”
BISON (5)
“A component in a transmission”
GEAR (4)
“An invisible predator that leaves deep claw marks in a museum restroom”
JACKAL (6)
“A forward step of faith that targets the glutes and tests your balance”
LUNGE (5)
“A character used in the ancient Egyptian writing system”
HIEROGLYPH (10)
“A common breakfast item laid by a chicken”
EGG (3)
“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 role that helps the team”
SUPPORT (7)
“A flat piece used to build words in Scrabble”
TILE (4)
“An elaborately decorated vehicle that rolls in a festive parade”
FLOAT (5)
“A stone ghost of a prehistoric inhabitant”
FOSSIL (6)
“A figure that is completely stone-faced”
STATUE (6)
“A game played between two sides”
MATCH (5)
“A second look at a play, usually frame-by-frame”
REPLAY (6)
“A person you like and enjoy spending time with”
FRIEND (6)
“A legendary monkey king who loves a good meal”
GOKU (4)
“A one-finned pet named Gus who suddenly grew an extra appendage overnight”
FISH (4)
“A supportive friend outside the community who stands up for equality”
ALLY (4)
“A mountain's summit”
PEAK (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 submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism”
VIRUS (5)
“A quantity having direction as well as magnitude”
VECTOR (6)
“A physical way to greet a close friend”
HUG (3)
“A face covering worn by a character to hide their identity”
MASK (4)
“An exceptionally odd, surreal, or highly saturated internet joke”
DANKMEME (8)
“A sequence of matches played between two teams”
SERIES (6)
“A result where neither team wins”
DRAW (4)
“An elite, set-and-forget fantasy asset”
STUD (4)
“A common antonym for quiet”
LOUD (4)
“Aviation profession practiced by Jordan prior to receiving his cosmic weapon”
PILOT (5)
“An opening starting with f4, named after an English master”
BIRD (4)
“A devastating collision of alternate Earths”
INCURSION (9)
“A specialized bodily unit that might be on a recipient's waiting list”
ORGAN (5)
“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 tall plant with a very large yellow flower head”
SUNFLOWER (9)
“A flightless bird that lives in the southern hemisphere”
PENGUIN (7)
“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)
“An executive's absolute no-go that turns back the clock”
VETO (4)
“A member of a community that moves from place to place rather than settling”
NOMAD (5)
“A spiritual teacher or expert guide in the tradition”
GURU (4)
“Another word for a swashbuckling pirate”
BUCCANEER (9)
“Another name for one fourth”
QUARTER (7)
“A lesser clause that relies entirely on a main support”
SUBORDINATE (11)
“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)
“African waterway that clearly suffers from extreme refusal to admit reality?”
NILE (4)
“A single cycle of effort, or short-hand for one's standing in the community”
REP (3)
“A world found orbiting a star other than our sun”
EXOPLANET (9)
“A gentle stroke of affection”
PET (3)
“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 rhythmic beat felt at the wrist, or a legume crop like lentils”
PULSE (5)
“A long piece of music for one or two instruments”
SONATA (6)
“A milestone to reach before turning off the lamp”
CHAPTER (7)
“A famous person who acts in movies.”
STAR (4)
“A massive system of stars and gas clouds”
GALAXY (6)
“A forest dweller with a human torso and the body of a horse”
CENTAUR (7)
“A whole number that splits another number with no remainder”
FACTOR (6)
“A formal document describing findings or feedback”
REPORT (6)
“A narrow West African nation located between Ghana and Benin”
TOGO (4)
“A large cat with orange fur and black stripes”
TIGER (5)
“A slice of the demographic pie cut for closer inspection”
SEGMENT (7)
“A secret word or phrase used to gain access”
PASSWORD (8)
“A common antonym for hot”
COLD (4)
“A pungent bulb used frequently in Italian cooking”
GARLIC (6)
“Aromatic flower bud that was a highly sought-after spice during the Age of Discovery.”
CLOVE (5)
“A small object from which a new plant grows”
SEED (4)
“A group of related words that does not contain a subject and verb together”
PHRASE (6)
“A colorful bird known for mimicking human speech”
PARROT (6)
“An organized sports group or association”
CLUB (4)
“A fish-eating marine mammal with sleek fur and flippers”
SEAL (4)
“All-Father of Norse mythology who sacrificed an eye for wisdom”
ODIN (4)
“A planet-sized city where the Senate debates and Jedi fall”
CORUSCANT (9)
“A dwarf planet located in the Kuiper belt”
PLUTO (5)
“A clumsy attempt to grasp a ball or find keys in a purse”
FUMBLE (6)
“A deep gorge, can you imagine one without water?”
CANYON (6)
“A linear dream or a desert mirage in the Tabuk Province.”
NEOM (4)
“An evaluation of knowledge or performance”
TEST (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 brand's face condensed into a singular, memorable mark”
LOGO (4)
“A fast-drying synthetic paint medium”
ACRYLIC (7)
“A transparent container for cold drinks”
GLASS (5)
“Area where a river's fresh water meets the ocean's salt water”
ESTUARY (7)
“A swamp plant that breathes life into woodwinds”
REED (4)
“A moon of green and giant trees, not a planet”
ENDOR (5)
“A specific location on the world wide web”
SITE (4)
“A step by step procedure for solving a problem”
ALGORITHM (9)
“A first-round pick who completely ruins your season”
BUST (4)
“An opening starting with bishop to c4, named after a European country”
ITAL (4)
“A sudden stellar brightness from a white dwarf”
NOVA (4)
“A person with great intelligence”
GENIUS (6)
“A piece of clothing worn on the back by some heroes”
CAPE (4)
“A single continuous take of film, from starting to stopping”
SHOT (4)
“A joke that plays on multiple meanings of a word or similar sounding words”
PUN (3)
“A group of players working together to win a game”
TEAM (4)
“A metal frame used for cooking food over heat”
GRILL (5)
“A glowing object that falls at night”
STAR (4)
“A person who cheers for their favorite university team.”
FAN (3)
“A streak of light caused by a space rock burning in the atmosphere”
METEOR (6)
“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)
“An unstable political three-legged stool that inevitably collapsed into war”
TRIUMVIRATE (11)
“Attraction between sap and hydrophilic conduit walls”
ADHESION (8)
“A small shellfish that attaches itself firmly to rocks or ships”
BARNACLE (8)
“A shiny surface or a brief note explaining a difficult word”
GLOSS (5)
“A word or phrase used to describe a specific concept”
TERM (4)
“An intellectual comprehension or a physical hold”
GRASP (5)
“A rough woolen fabric with a flecked appearance”
TWEED (5)
“A Hilo hello”
ALOHA (5)
“A dramatic work in one or more acts, set to music for singers and instrumentalists”
OPERA (5)
“A musical chant sung by supporters in the stands during a match”
SONG (4)
“Admission pass you'll need to catch the latest weekend premiere”
TICKET (6)
“A tiny, cat-loving accountant whose frown could freeze hot coffee”
ANGELA (6)
“An individual score of one hundred or more”
CENTURY (7)
“A corporate boss or the branch of government that runs the show”
EXECUTIVE (9)
“A protein ingredient used to make fresh noodles.”
EGG (3)
“A substance with a pH less than seven”
ACID (4)
“A terrestrial fountain with a short fuse”
GEYSER (6)
“A complicated irregular network of passages or paths in which it is difficult to find one's way”
LABYRINTH (9)
“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 queen of the Fae who became a goddess”
MAB (3)
“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 common fourth-down decision to flip the field”
PUNT (4)
“A professional sports organization”
CLUB (4)
“Asgardian prince who wields a legendary mallet”
THOR (4)
“A performer who fought for his life while the crowd decided his fate with a thumb”
GLADIATOR (9)
“An artificial intelligence that tried to drop a city from the sky”
ULTRON (6)
“A person who herds cattle on a ranch”
COWBOY (6)
“A farm animal known for rolling in mud.”
PIG (3)
“A farm animal known for climbing rocky terrain”
GOAT (4)
“A set of instructions for preparing a particular dish”
RECIPE (6)
“A single record added to a catalog or database.”
ENTRY (5)
“A style of fast bowling intended to beat the batter with speed”
PACE (4)
“A plucked string instrument popular during the Renaissance”
LUTE (4)
“Alicia Keys kept on doing this in and out of love with you”
FALLIN (6)
“Afternoon screening that usually offers a slightly cheaper admission fee.”
MATINEE (7)
“A small unit of weight or liquid volume”
OUNCE (5)
“A very young dog”
PUPPY (5)
“A group of players working together to win a match”
TEAM (4)
“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 point of land that extends into a body of water”
CAPE (4)
“A group of similar data points identified in unsupervised learning”
CLUSTER (7)
“A blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart”
VEIN (4)
“A state of matter that expands to fill its container”
GAS (3)
“An informal state of relaxation and taking things very easy”
CHILL (5)
“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)
“Art of revolution fooling willow masters off the dry track”
SPIN (4)
“A professional cook who leads a kitchen”
CHEF (4)
“A grammatical guideline celebrated by language lovers on September 24”
RULE (4)
“A large hill formed by windblown particles”
DUNE (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)
“Applaud by striking hands together at the end”
CLAP (4)
“A digital copycat that mimics real-world textures and materials”
SKEUOMORPH (10)
“A vehicle used to launch people or satellites into space”
ROCKET (6)
“A flat round base of dough topped with cheese and tomato sauce”
PIZZA (5)
“A phone connection”
LINE (4)
“An organization or team like Real Madrid”
CLUB (4)
“Alley that requires tapping a specific brick to see where the magic is stored?”
DIAGON (6)
“A DJ's allotted performance time”
SET (3)
“A warehouse supervisor who received a knitted sweater from an accountant”
VAL (3)
“A male performer who portrays a character in a television series”
ACTOR (5)
“A public venue filled with coin-operated gaming cabinets”
ARCADE (6)
“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)
“Any piece of sub-continental land surrounded entirely by water”
ISLAND (6)
“An instrument used to see distant objects in space”
TELESCOPE (9)
“A legendary psychic type often considered the ancestor of all Pokemon”
MEW (3)
“A step by step method for solving a problem, such as long division”
ALGORITHM (9)
“A ringed titan that would float in a giant bathtub”
SATURN (6)
“A blue-haired princess who rode a giant duck to save her sandy homeland”
VIVI (4)
“A face covering worn by Haganezuka or Urokodaki”
MASK (4)
“A warm breath on a frozen ridge”
CHINOOK (7)
“A framework of beams forming a rigid structure”
TRUSS (5)
“A slowly moving mass of ice formed by snow accumulation”
GLACIER (7)
“A shortened form of a word or phrase”
ABBREVIATION (12)
“Aerodynamic advantage behind another car”
SLIPSTREAM (10)
“A male performer who portrays a character”
ACTOR (5)
“A tree valued for its sweet sap used to make syrup”
MAPLE (5)
“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)
“A blue sibling whose upgrades were all painful losses”
NEBULA (6)
“Atom with a different number of neutrons”
ISOTOPE (7)
“A common antonym for begin”
END (3)
“Astoria kids who declared that they never say die”
GOONIES (7)
“A group of musicians performing together”
BAND (4)
“A magical being with a gemstone embedded in their body.”
GEM (3)
“A 'pin' at, for aged surface.”
PATINA (6)
“A term of endearment for a partner”
DEAR (4)
“Animated prankster yellow-hued shirt seen on Cooper”
BART (4)
“A roasted green tea alternative gaining popularity alongside matcha”
HOJICHA (7)
“A unit of heredity passed from parent to offspring”
GENE (4)
“A place of supreme happiness and bliss”
PARADISE (8)
“A single fight within a larger war”
BATTLE (6)
“An active observer in an environment striving for the ultimate reward”
AGENT (5)
“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 scientific term for a cat”
FELINE (6)
“Air pollution mixed with fog”
SMOG (4)
“A flat dish used for serving food”
PLATE (5)
“A vessel for mixing wine or catching blood”
BOWL (4)
“A person who corrects and prepares text”
EDITOR (6)
“A number being multiplied in a problem”
FACTOR (6)
“A glass container used in laboratories to hold liquids”
FLASK (5)
“A dramatic work set to music with singing and costumes”
OPERA (5)
“A long, complicated puzzle narrative”
SAGA (4)
“A motor that provides precise control of angular position”
SERVO (5)
“A formal fight between two people”
DUEL (4)
“A very strong and powerful current of air.”
GALE (4)
“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 small ceremonial mallet used by a presiding judge or auctioneer”
GAVEL (5)
“An elegant weapon for a more civilized age, or just a very hot flashlight?”
SABER (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 spellcaster's slender focusing tool”
WAND (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 group of players competing in quidditch”
TEAM (4)
“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 water bird belonging to the genus Anas.”
DUCK (4)
“A stringed instrument of the violin family, larger than a viola.”
CELLO (5)
“A person noted for courageous acts in legendary tales.”
HERO (4)
“A data structure that follows the last in first out principle”
STACK (5)
“An excessive indulgence, often with a remote control.”
BINGE (5)
“A large predatory cat.”
LION (4)
“Alkaline compound”
BASE (4)
“An active stratovolcano on the east coast of Sicily”
ETNA (4)
“A magical stick used for casting spells”
WAND (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)
“A sunny receptionist who was once known by her middle name, Kelly”
ERIN (4)
“Abraham's descendants were promised to be as numerous as these”
STARS (5)
“A professional business organization”
FIRM (4)
“A machine that extracts energy from a fluid flow to produce rotation.”
TURBINE (7)
“A measure of a section of the stock market”
INDEX (5)
“A small narrow boat used in water racing”
KAYAK (5)
“An ensemble of similar cells that carry out a specific function”
TISSUE (6)
“A sanctuary named for a holy hill”
ZION (4)
“A common symbol used for rating a product”
STAR (4)
“A hot drink made by steeping dried leaves”
TEA (3)
“A small dark brown marsh-dwelling trickster”
IMP (3)
“A violation caused by stopping then restarting a dribble”
DOUBLE (6)
“A small mammal known for its long ears and hopping”
RABBIT (6)
“A long strip of cloth with a design or message”
BANNER (6)
“An essential, warm baking spice often grated over eggnog and autumn lattes.”
NUTMEG (6)
“A combustible black rock consisting mainly of carbonized plant matter”
COAL (4)
“A software program that performs automated tasks”
BOT (3)
“A sea creature with a long body and ten arms”
SQUID (5)
“A small oval fruit used to make cooking oil.”
OLIVE (5)
“An attempt to score points”
SHOT (4)
“Author who turned a man into a bug and left us with bureaucracy”
KAFKA (5)
“A standard unit equal to sixty minutes, twenty four of which make a day”
HOUR (4)
“A cosmic lighthouse spinning at incredible speeds”
PULSAR (6)
“A group of islands in a vast sea”
ARCHIPELAGO (11)
“An ionized state of matter often found in stars”
PLASMA (6)
“A tall machine used for lifting heavy materials”
CRANE (5)
“An honorary title for a distinguished conductor”
MAESTRO (7)
“A member of the organization known as SHIELD”
AGENT (5)
“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 long metal bar to which iron plates are attached”
BARBELL (7)
“A breed of herding dog often used to manage sheep”
COLLIE (6)
“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 common metal used for armor and weapons”
IRON (4)
“A plan for how to spend and save money”
BUDGET (6)
“A person who writes books or articles.”
AUTHOR (6)
“A Hawaiian word used for both hello and goodbye”
ALOHA (5)
“A song about orbiting someone like a celestial body”
SATELLITE (9)
“A noble gas element often used in glowing signs.”
NEON (4)
“A pass sent high into the air”
LOFTED (6)
“A single tone in music”
NOTE (4)
“An eastern gang that brought swords to a bow fight in Japan”
YAKUZA (6)
“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 decorative face covering worn by participants at the Venice Carnival”
MASK (4)
“A small river, or how you watch content online now.”
STREAM (6)
“A musical performance by a soloist”
RECITAL (7)
“Automated machine designed to perform complex tasks”
ROBOT (5)
“A common antonym for difficult”
EASY (4)
“A curved dagger used by assassins, giving its name to the first organized hitmen”
SICA (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 doner-supported public provision”
KEBAB (5)
“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 small portable burner for cooking meals”
STOVE (5)
“A smaller stream that feeds into a main river”
TRIBUTARY (9)
“A small telecommunications device popular in the nineties that beeped when someone wanted a call back”
PAGER (5)
“A primary trait used to describe Abigail's character in scripture”
INTELLIGENT (11)
“A historic stone structure protecting Vitoria”
WALL (4)
“A player who battles in the trenches”
LINEMAN (7)
“Archaeologist who once wept to live”
ROBIN (5)
“A common antonym for far”
NEAR (4)
“A festive gathering of friends, which this spring holiday encourages.”
PARTY (5)
“A bell-shaped fruit with sweet juicy flesh.”
PEAR (4)
“A small protuberance on a plant that develops into a flower or leaf.”
BUD (3)
“A consecutive run of daily triumphs”
STREAK (6)
“A gravity-defying bridge that brought the mountains to the public baths”
AQUEDUCT (8)
“A forested wetland where the trees have wet feet”
SWAMP (5)
“An amphibian that starts its life in water”
FROG (4)
“An image where the light and dark areas are reversed”
NEGATIVE (8)
“A weapon that always comes back to string you along?”
YOYO (4)
“A unit of length equal to twelve inches”
FOOT (4)
“Al-Khwarizmi namesake giving step-by-step instructions”
ALGORITHM (9)
“An official who kept track of the population and took charge of public morals”
CENSOR (6)
“A clear liquid essential for all life”
WATER (5)
“A person who operates a computer or application”
USER (4)
“A person who actively opposes the main character”
ANTAGONIST (10)
“An open field filled with summer wildflowers”
MEADOW (6)
“A coastal inlet of the sea found in Vitoria”
BAY (3)
“A competitor who performs on the balance beam or bars”
GYMNAST (7)
“A playful marine mammal often seen floating on its back”
OTTER (5)
“A reference that credits the source of a quote or idea”
CITATION (8)
“A wiggly child of the black hole”
WIGG (4)
“A folded tortilla filled with meat or vegetables.”
TACO (4)
“An evaluation to check quality or knowledge”
TEST (4)
“A rich marriage of cream and cocoa”
GANACHE (7)
“A long march downfield, no car required”
DRIVE (5)
“A chesty listener that keeps the heart in check”
STETHOSCOPE (11)
“A period of time equal to ten years”
DECADE (6)
“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 sandy shore by the ocean”
BEACH (5)
“A multi-film cinematic universe that dominates the box office”
FRANCHISE (9)
“A domesticated animal kept for companionship”
PET (3)
“Aerobic exercise that gets the heart pumping”
CARDIO (6)
“A red fruit often used in salads and sauces”
TOMATO (6)
“A razor-sharp solution for the head of state”
GUILLOTINE (10)
“A two-headed monster on your upper arm”
BICEPS (6)
“A hot drink made by steeping dried leaves in water.”
TEA (3)
“A popular warm wizarding drink served at the Three Broomsticks”
BUTTERBEER (10)
“A crusty wound healer that spent twelve years masquerading as a ginger boy's pet”
SCAB (4)
“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 seasoning that is worth its weight in wages?”
SALT (4)
“An electromotive force or potential difference expressed in volts”
VOLTAGE (7)
“A style of music consisting of instrumental remixes with heavy echo”
DUB (3)
“All of space and time and their contents”
UNIVERSE (8)
“A flying mammal that is active at night”
BAT (3)
“A systematic leaning that might skew your vision, or a diagonal cut in fabric”
BIAS (4)
“A complex network of paths where a beast was once kept.”
MAZE (4)
“Architect searching endlessly for 'the one'”
TED (3)
“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 medium to large bag used by women to hold personal items”
HANDBAG (7)
“A wooden barrel used for traditional storage”
CASK (4)
“A zero used to hold a position without changing a number's value”
PLACEHOLDER (11)
“Ancient Greek citadel located on a rocky outcrop above Athens”
ACROPOLIS (9)
“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 system of numerical notation using base two”
BINARY (6)
“A person who attacks and robs ships at sea”
PIRATE (6)
“A small dome-like structure on top of a larger roof or tower”
CUPOLA (6)
“A live musical performance”
CONCERT (7) · GIG (3)
“Aspect of color determined by dominant wavelength”
HUE (3)
“A room where scientific experiments are conducted”
LAB (3)
“Air-conditioned, club-like enclosure for house and techno fans.”
YUMA (4)
“A grand era in history, or just one complete pass through the training data”
EPOCH (5)
“A series of concerts the band performs around the world”
TOUR (4)
“A newborn human infant”
BABY (4)
“A grassy plain where one might find a girl and a city combined”
SAVANNA (7)
“A sinking feeling for jungle explorers”
QUICKSAND (9)
“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 revolution organizer who forgot to print enough pamphlets”
KORG (4)
“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 person who controls a champion”
PLAYER (6)
“An active change in a silent chamber”
PUPA (4)
“A specific category of literature like mystery or fantasy”
GENRE (5)
“A short, French-sounding nickname for a werewolf professor, or a rat who loves to cook”
REMY (4)
“A grim reaper or death spirit in series like Death Note”
SHINIGAMI (9)
“A young man searching for his father or his manhood”
SON (3)
“Aerodynamic curve defying straight paths via shine and scuff”
SWING (5)
“An electronic machine like a PlayStation or Xbox used for gaming”
CONSOLE (7)
“A common antonym for rapid”
SLUGGISH (8)
“Act of disguising communication from an unknown source as coming from a known, trusted source”
SPOOFING (8)
“A style of play where all players win or lose together”
COOPERATIVE (11)
“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 peaceful planet of waterfalls, dome cities, and clumsy gungans”
NABOO (5)
“A garment hanging from the waist down, worn by women and girls”
SKIRT (5)
“A portable fabric shelter supported by poles and secured by pegs”
TENT (4)
“A sequence of musical notes that is pleasing to hear”
TUNE (4)
“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)
“Arcane process of enhancing weapons and armor using lapis lazuli”
ENCHANTING (10)
“A term indicating a lack of sweetness in a wine or martini”
DRY (3)
“A mountain of iron and shadow where wings were bred”
MORATH (6)
“A white liquid produced by cows used in cereal”
MILK (4)
“Any single food item combined into a recipe”
INGREDIENT (10)
“A cigar-chomping Marine who hunts pirates with a weapon tipped in sea-stone”
SMOKER (6)
“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)
“A versatile player who excels at both batting and bowling”
ALLROUNDER (10)
“Apple's video calling service”
FACETIME (8)
“A small, quiet body of water often filled with lilies”
POND (4)
“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 starchy tuber that can be mashed or baked”
POTATO (6)
“A pattern of horizontal and vertical lines crossing each other”
GRID (4)
“A grid-locked image that loses its composure when blown up”
RASTER (6)
“A lonely hill that sounds like it has a reservation”
BUTTE (5)
“Akkadian moon god who traveled the night sky in a crescent boat”
SIN (3)
“A long journey involving travel by sea”
VOYAGE (6)
“Acoustic trick said to make heavy lifting light work without a single crane”
LEVITATION (10)
“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 small plant with three round leaves on each stem”
CLOVER (6)
“A lawmaking body that spends its time debating and voting”
LEGISLATURE (11)
“Avril Lavigne asked why you have to go and make things so difficult”
COMPLICATED (11)
“A hunter who wears a helmet he cannot remove in public”
MANDALORIAN (11)
“A narrow view of the world needing correction”
MYOPIA (6)
“A dangerous kill that nets the attacker three times the reward”
TRIPLE (6)
“A path through the woods or mountains”
TRAIL (5)
“A physical interface for connecting external devices”
PORT (4)
“A solid piece of debris from an object that originates in outer space and survives its passage through the atmosphere to reach the surface of a planet”
METEORITE (9)
“A painful-looking leg maneuver often used as a desperate finale”
SPLIT (5)
“An afternoon movie showing that often costs a little less”
MATINEE (7)
“A large toothed whale with distinctive black and white markings”
ORCA (4)
“A place where professional photographs are displayed”
GALLERY (7)
“A signature from a famous creator or celebrity”
AUTOGRAPH (9)
“A circular piece of jewelry worn on a finger”
RING (4)
“A soft shoe with a rubber sole worn for sports or casual wear”
SNEAKER (7)
“A prompt actor's stick?”
CUE (3)
“A large natural stream of water”
RIVER (5)
“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)
“An automated program that can be hijacked for a DDoS attack”
BOT (3)
“An individual song recorded on an album”
TRACK (5)
“A dark blue green color”
TEAL (4)
“A mesh fabric used for catching fish.”
NET (3)
“An ancient prefix for a highly psychic, dying race of space elves”
ELD (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)
“An item written in a list, diary, or reference book”
ENTRY (5)
“A small electric blue mischievous flying creature”
PIXIE (5)
“"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)
“An unbelievable secondhand find, like a designer coat for five dollars”
SCORE (5)
“A fortified wine that acts as the supporting actor in martinis”
VERMOUTH (8)
“A slippery shocker hidden in the crevices”
EEL (3)
“A school for higher learning”
COLLEGE (7)
“An aggressive scoop that leaves a deep groove”
GOUGE (5)
“A record of recent activity”
LOG (3)
“Author whose raven uttered Nevermore”
POE (3)
“A letter like A or B on a report card”
GRADE (5)
“A loan made by an investor to a government or firm”
BOND (4)
“Acoustic pinging device used by navies and submariners”
SONAR (5)
“A granular material found in deserts and near water”
SAND (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 large body of water often found near forest sites”
LAKE (4)
“A folder or container for keeping documents organized.”
FILE (4)
“A written legal argument submitted to a court”
BRIEF (5)
“A soft round flat hat often associated with France”
BERET (5)
“A soothing touch for a cat or a sudden medical emergency”
STROKE (6)
“Aaron, Yankees behemoth and frequent All-Star featured in 2026”
JUDGE (5)
“A mighty tree from a small nut”
OAK (3)
“Affectionate squeeze with the arms”
HUG (3)
“A place where a bear sleeps”
DEN (3)
“A point for wanderers, but not in a storm.”
COMPASS (7)
“A gorgon whose gaze could turn men to stone”
MEDUSA (6)
“A formal examination of evidence in court”
TRIAL (5)
“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)
“An insincere talk, or the binary language of holy static spoken by tech-priests”
CANT (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 set of six legal deliveries from one end”
OVER (4)
“A rule established by a government authority.”
LAW (3)
“A single part of a movie”
SCENE (5)
“An internet meme featuring a Shiba Inu surrounded by multicolored Comic Sans text”
DOGE (4)
“A single sound of specific duration and pitch”
NOTE (4)
“A state of deep suspension where one is completely out of the loop”
COMA (4)
“A grassy plain in tropical regions with few trees”
SAVANNA (7)
“A highly famous actor who usually plays the leading role”
STAR (4)
“A unit of money equal to one hundred cents”
DOLLAR (6)
“A digital string used to lock or unlock encrypted data”
KEY (3)
“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 grave conspiracy or a narrative line”
PLOT (4)
“A moderated discussion featuring creators and actors”
PANEL (5)
“A weapon with a long metal blade”
SWORD (5)
“Acquire understanding through study and practice”
LEARN (5)
“A plan for spending money”
BUDGET (6)
“An organic compound derived from ammonia”
AMINE (5)
“A fundamental constituent of matter found in protons”
QUARK (5)
“A princess of flowers and flames who sacrificed all”
NEHEMIA (7)
“A person who operates or interacts with a computer system”
USER (4)
“A wooden speaker with a highly repetitive vocabulary”
GROOT (5)
“A temporary boost to a champion”
BUFF (4)
“Apple computer introduced in 1984 with a famous dystopian commercial”
MAC (3)
“A unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring”
GENE (4)
“Area inside the base paths”
INFIELD (7)
“A sweet spirit born from the sugarcane fields of the Caribbean”
RUM (3)
“An award given to winners in the Olympics”
MEDAL (5)
“A type of large brown seaweed that grows in underwater forests”
KELP (4)
“A member of an ancient nomadic pastoral people of the Caucasus”
ALAN (4)
“An internet instigator who posts inflammatory messages to provoke a reaction”
TROLL (5)
“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)
“Ambitious house of serpent-lovers plotting their next power move?”
SLYTHERIN (9)
“A system for detecting the presence, direction, or speed of aircraft and other objects using radio waves”
RADAR (5)
“A team's turn to bat and score runs”
INNINGS (7)
“Accordion-heavy music from Southwest Louisiana with a fast beat”
ZYDECO (6)
“Ancient Egyptian goddess of healing and magic”
ISIS (4)
“A hard-shelled seed like an almond or walnut that provides healthy fats”
NUT (3)
“A spirit with limited living space”
GENIE (5)
“A knob dialed by the creator before training even begins”
HYPERPARAMETER (14)
“A contest between two trainers and their creatures”
BATTLE (6)
“A small humanoid creature with insect wings used for decoration”
FAIRY (5)
“A small graphic representing a program”
ICON (4)
“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 stormy ocean world that specialized in biological duplicates”
KAMINO (6)
“A tiny dot that makes up a digital image”
PIXEL (5)
“A hard part of the skeleton”
BONE (4)
“A sustained series of offensive plays”
DRIVE (5)
“A period of time equal to two weeks”
FORTNIGHT (9)
“A player's opportunity to act”
TURN (4)
“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 submerged or exposed ridge of drift built by currents”
SANDBAR (7)
“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 sharp silver shape that can slice through thugs or wax and wane in the sky”
CRESCENT (8)
“A virtual data gate that a firewall might block or open”
PORT (4)
“A name for the god of the sun”
SINAR (5)
“A hollowed out cigar filled with greens”
BLUNT (5)
“A periodic visitor who returns every seventy-six years”
HALLEY (6)
“A person who is purely mechanical?”
ROBOT (5)
“Amerigo, the Florentine navigator whose first name was adapted for the New World.”
VESPUCCI (8)
“Aging male ruler of a dominant family empire”
PATRIARCH (9)
“A musical performance by a single person”
SOLO (4)
“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 shy creature with giant eyes that dances on its hind legs during a full moon”
MOONCALF (8)
“An uncultivated and uninhabited region”
WILDERNESS (10)
“A word describing shares that are all the same size”
FAIR (4)
“A large keyboard instrument.”
PIANO (5)
“A symbol or gesture used to convey a hidden meaning”
SIGN (4)
“A dusty ribbon through the wilderness”
TRAIL (5)
“A smooth slide where one color slowly dissolves into another”
GRADIENT (8)
“A married woman”
WIFE (4)
“A polite mask for a harsh reality”
EUPHEMISM (9)
“Award many directors aspire to win”
OSCAR (5)
“A diagonal traveler with a religious title”
BISHOP (6)
“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 cold inventory of assets and visual inconsistencies”
AUDIT (5)
“A serving dish that causes earthquakes when it slides”
PLATE (5)
“An armored walking tomb where retirement plan means getting wired into a heavy assault machine”
DREADNOUGHT (11)
“A long, pioneering journey by sea.”
VOYAGE (6)
“A small circular band worn on a finger”
RING (4)
“An alliance built on hope against a tyrannical regime”
REBELLION (9)
“A tree known for its thin white peeling bark”
BIRCH (5)
“A main division of a book, typically with a number or title”
CHAPTER (7)
“Ancient Mesoamerican civilization known for its calendar”
MAYA (4)
“A genre featuring giant piloted robots”
MECHA (5)
“A word that imitates the sound it describes, like buzz or splash”
ONOMATOPOEIA (12)
“A deep blue pigment made from a metallic element”
COBALT (6)
“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 category of artistic composition, like sci-fi, horror, or comedy”
GENRE (5)
“A ridge of jagged rock or coral just above or below the surface of the sea”
REEF (4)
“A fortress world that broke before the Imperial Guard stationed on it did”
CADIA (5)
“A vast body of salt water covering most of the earth”
OCEAN (5)
“A common cold-water fish, or the holy rulebook of military organization penned by a Primarch”
COD (3)
“A person who practices or studies law”
LAWYER (6)
“A composition for a solo instrument accompanied by an orchestra”
CONCERTO (8)
“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 style of photography used for extreme close-ups”
MACRO (5)
“An estate in the clouds built without mortar”
MACHUPICCHU (11)
“A captured image of a celebrity”
PHOTO (5)
“A very angry deity who is highly particular about his interior decorating, specifically his seat and floor”
KHORNE (6)
“Austrian brand known for its polymer framed pistols”
GLOCK (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 detailed proposal for doing or achieving something”
PLAN (4)
“A short story used to teach a moral lesson”
PARABLE (7)
“A woodwind instrument with a single reed, used in orchestras and bands”
CLARINET (8)
“A slippery slide that sends your piece backwards.”
CHUTE (5)
“A word that shows an action or state of being”
VERB (4)
“A word that substitutes for a noun already mentioned”
PRONOUN (7)
“An amphibian that jumps and lives near water”
FROG (4)
“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 giant serpent whose direct gaze causes instant death”
BASILISK (8)
“A playoff matchup that can stretch up to seven games.”
SERIES (6)
“A person hired to find new talent for the team”
SCOUT (5)
“A cloud that lost its height”
MIST (4)
“A musical performance by two people, a format she mastered with Kenny Rogers”
DUET (4)
“A brilliant flash in the pan that leaves no coals”
FAD (3)
“All-ages venue where Fall Out Boy and Sheryl Crow performed”
TRIC (4)
“A home built for eggs”
NEST (4)
“A compound containing at least one oxygen atom”
OXIDE (5)
“An award that sounds like it might be muddy, given out at a local family restaurant”
DUNIE (5)
“A strong feeling of annoyance or hostility”
ANGER (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 numbered work by a composer”
OPUS (4)
“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)
“Art of persuasive speaking or writing”
RHETORIC (8)
“An act involving illusions and tricks”
MAGIC (5)
“A double-digit seed making a fairy tale run.”
CINDERELLA (10)
“A young cow”
CALF (4)
“Agricultural produce grown without synthetic pesticides or chemical fertilizers”
ORGANIC (7)
“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 past contestant who returns for an All-Stars season”
ALUM (4)
“An informal and old-fashioned slang term for a television”
TUBE (4)
“A measure of a character's power and experience”
LEVEL (5)
“Aerodynamic device mounted to disrupt unfavorable airflow”
SPOILER (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 bird known for its beautiful, melodic song.”
THRUSH (6)
“A single piece of action taking place in one location”
SCENE (5)
“An empty set of possibilities”
NULL (4)
“Archangel who posed as a Trickster”
GABRIEL (7)
“An eating utensil with several metal prongs”
FORK (4)
“A clever method used to catch a criminal”
TRAP (4)
“A legal case brought by one person against another”
LAWSUIT (7)
“A container that keeps liquids hot or cold”
THERMOS (7)
“A single button on a computer board”
KEY (3)
“An official who investigates incidents and issues penalties”
STEWARD (7)
“A spirit born from the heart of a spiked desert plant”
TEQUILA (7)
“A dark archer who went on a global sword-slashing spree”
RONIN (5)
“A woodwind instrument with a double reed, known for its distinctive sound”
OBOE (4)
“A heavy, lossless format loved by archivists and high-end printers”
TIF (3)
“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)
“Artist who writes and creates original musical works”
COMPOSER (8)
“A public performance”
SHOW (4)
“A refrigeration magnate who never introduces himself without his company name”
BOB (3)
“A shorthand identity forged from the initial letters of a longer title”
ACRONYM (7)
“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 concentrated pull from the machine”
SHOT (4)
“A hill of sand that walks with the wind”
DUNE (4)
“A sweet white substance used to flavor desserts”
SUGAR (5)
“A common female given name”
JANET (5)
“A punctuation mark that is more than a hyphen”
DASH (4)
“Adjusting the lens to make the image sharp and clear”
FOCUS (5)
“A moonlit dreamer searching for Nargles”
LUNA (4)
“A peak over three thousand feet high”
MUNRO (5)
“A vertical column of action”
FILE (4)
“A word used to describe a specific stage of her career”
ERA (3)
“A gentle elbow to the ribs to drop a hint”
NUDGE (5)
“Approximate percentage of the global population that favors their left hand.”
TEN (3)
“An enthusiast of technology and pop culture”
GEEK (4)
“A thick cloud of tiny water droplets near the ground”
FOG (3)
“A gesture of greeting or a movement in the ocean”
WAVE (4)
“A risky opening sacrifice for a lead in development”
GAMBIT (6)
“A push or pull acting upon an object”
FORCE (5)
“A shepherd prophet from Tekoa”
AMOS (4)
“A tool that makes small things look big?”
MICROSCOPE (10)
“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)
“A popular food dish often served with a lime wedge”
TACO (4)
“A stubborn beast of a drink served in a chilly copper mug”
MULE (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 track or way laid out for walking”
PATH (4)
“A Mariah Carey hit that required a high-range performance”
EMOTION (7)
“An object filled with pages used for studying at Hogwarts.”
BOOK (4)
“A staple food made from unleavened dough of wheat flour mixed with water or eggs”
PASTA (5)
“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 detective's pursuit might determine your subjective position”
CASE (4)
“A park employee wearing a distinctive flat hat”
RANGER (6)
“An orchestral piece at the beginning of an opera or suite”
OVERTURE (8)
“A set of written pages bound together”
BOOK (4)
“A wet spot in a dry argument”
OASIS (5)
“A unique language isolate spoken in the Pyrenees mountains”
BASQUE (6)
“An equal-parts bitter Italian trio that blushes crimson”
NEGRONI (7)
“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 burrowing marsupial with square-shaped deposits”
WOMBAT (6)
“A large and active predatory schooling fish highly prized for food”
TUNA (4)
“A crisp round fruit that proverbially keeps the doctor away”
APPLE (5)
“A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes”
SPECIES (7)
“A burrowing marine mollusk with a two-part hinged shell”
CLAM (4)
“A male sovereign”
KING (4)
“A transparent object that refracts light into a spectrum”
PRISM (5)
“An optical instrument designed to make distant objects appear nearer, containing an arrangement of lenses, or of curved mirrors and lenses”
TELESCOPE (9)
“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 clean alleyway where columns of text keep their distance”
GUTTER (6)
“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 moral or legal obligation”
DUTY (4)
“Ancient stringed instrument that sounds like a storyteller of untruths”
LYRE (4)
“A stranger in the blood that triggers a defensive reaction”
ANTIGEN (7)
“A state often seen in cats during the day”
SLEEPY (6)
“A classic portable music player made by Sony.”
WALKMAN (7)
“A Quidditch player whose sole job is to protect teammates from flying iron balls”
BEATER (6)
“An ideal island that literally nowhere exists”
UTOPIA (6)
“Actressreturningtoherteen-idolrootsforahighlyanticipated2026special[1.1].”
MILEY (5)
“A district known for its tall residential towers”
MARINA (6)
“A space entirely devoid of matter”
VACUUM (6)
“A quantity having direction and magnitude, or a data array”
VECTOR (6)
“A continuous set of television episodes featuring the same characters”
SERIES (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 buzzing insect home, or a towering multi-billion citizen vertical metropolis”
HIVE (4)
“A puzzle where pictures or symbols represent words.”
REBUS (5)
“A common type of act involving rhythmic movement”
DANCE (5)
“A tool that brings the stars closer?”
TELESCOPE (9)
“A powerful software component, like a recommendation one”
ENGINE (6)
“A short traditional saying that gives advice or expresses a truth”
PROVERB (7)
“A dessert that is always layered with meaning?”
CAKE (4)
“An item used to reveal hidden areas”
WARD (4)
“Aurora cable access host who loves Bohemian Rhapsody and his buddy Garth.”
WAYNE (5)
“A prescription designed to be broken by descriptive users”
RULE (4)
“A creature from another planet”
ALIEN (5)
“A preview of an upcoming movie”
TRAILER (7)
“A lively high-energy party or celebration in the streets”
BASH (4)
“Arctic marine mammal recognized by its long ivory tusks and whiskers”
WALRUS (6)
“A public performance or production”
SHOW (4)
“Author's attitude toward subject matter or audience”
TONE (4)
“A small, rustic wooden house situated in a remote or forested area”
CABIN (5)
“A particular manner or way of doing something”
STYLE (5)
“A puzzle that needs to be figured out.”
MYSTERY (7)
“A castle that travels in straight lines”
ROOK (4)
“A reflected sound wave that reaches the listener with a delay”
ECHO (4)
“A Norse explorer and warrior known for sailing longships”
VIKING (6)
“A genre of serious storytelling”
DRAMA (5)
“A tiny unit of heat that makes your clothes shrink”
CALORIE (7)
“Any competitive activity”
SPORT (5)
“An isolated environment for safely running untrusted applications”
SANDBOX (7)
“A small green plant that grows in damp areas”
MOSS (4)
“A spatial relation you should never end a sentence with”
PREPOSITION (11)
“A daily practice or custom governed by the sixth astrological house”
HABIT (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 visual picture that computer vision systems try to recognize”
IMAGE (5)
“A deep gorge with steep sides, typically carved by a river over eons”
CANYON (6)
“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 flat metal container used for frying or searing”
PAN (3)
“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 state of being wrong in conduct or judgment”
ERROR (5)
“A step-by-step set of rules for a computer to solve a problem”
ALGORITHM (9)
“A pass that hits the ground before being caught”
INCOMPLETE (10)
“A pilot who never wants to be told the odds”
SOLO (4)
“An expedition to observe animals in the African wild”
SAFARI (6)
“A precious metal with the chemical symbol Ag”
SILVER (6)
“A fictional being from another planet”
ALIEN (5)
“A gritty 1996 film featuring Ewan McGregor and a dirty toilet”
TRAINSPOTTING (13)
“A series of items written one after another”
LIST (4)
“A billion bytes of data, or a very large mouthful”
GIGABYTE (8)
“A unit of time made up of sixty seconds, part of an hour”
MINUTE (6)
“A popular Italian dish with a dough base and toppings”
PIZZA (5)
“A club used for short high shots”
WEDGE (5)
“A dimly lit space used to develop traditional film”
DARKROOM (8)
“An outing for a couple outside the villa”
DATE (4)
“A preserved body wrapped in cloth bandages”
MUMMY (5)
“Ash-filled realm where shadows lie”
MORDOR (6)
“A rapid dribbling move designed to fake out a defender”
CROSSOVER (9)
“A musical performance given in public”
CONCERT (7)
“A game result where both sides have the same score”
TIE (3)
“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 hit that rolls across the boundary rope for four runs”
FOUR (4)
“A tempting gift with a hidden cost”
TRAP (4)
“A body lock used to contain and direct energy”
BANDHA (6)
“A two-time runner-up who now does RuPaul's makeup”
RAVEN (5)
“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)
“A wizard who can take an animal form without losing their human mind”
ANIMAGUS (8)
“A large marine crustacean with a hard shell and long claws”
LOBSTER (7)
“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 fabric with a glossy surface”
SATIN (5)
“A neutral spirit masquerading as a pine forest”
GIN (3)
“Alex's electronics title before Apple went bust”
MAGIC (5)
“A daily television broadcast reporting current national and world events”
NEWS (4)
“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 person invited to attend an event”
GUEST (5)
“A sudden burst of energy”
BLAST (5)
“A building used for public Christian worship”
CHURCH (6)
“An administrator in charge of a specific college or faculty.”
DEAN (4)
“A tactical fastener that stops a piece from moving”
PIN (3)
“A long sequence of columns joined by their entablature”
COLONNADE (9)
“A hit that clears the boundary rope on the fly for six runs”
SIX (3)
“A tree that started as a little nut?”
OAK (3)
“An open area of land without trees”
FIELD (5)
“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)
“Air mail carrier that doesn't care about postage, just mice?”
OWL (3)
“A number with a whole part and a fraction part together”
MIXED (5)
“Adjustable part of a car's wing”
FLAP (4)
“Allfather monarch who sits upon the golden throne of Asgard”
ODIN (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 drop of golden sun that scavenges on Jakku”
REY (3)
“A cartilaginous predator that must keep moving”
SHARK (5)
“A long fictional story book”
NOVEL (5)
“An intermediary server that hides your real network identity”
PROXY (5)
“A protective glove, or a painful run of trials”
GAUNTLET (8)
“A block that explodes when activated by redstone or flint.”
TNT (3)
“A medicine that helps prevent a specific disease”
VACCINE (7)
“A farm animal with a snout”
PIG (3)
“A musical direction meaning 'fast and lively'”
ALLEGRO (7)
“Ancient symbol studied in elective translation classes”
RUNE (4)
“A complete thing, not split into parts”
WHOLE (5)
“A filmmaker with a distinct and recognizable style”
AUTEUR (6)
“A highly trained dark wizard catcher working for the Ministry”
AUROR (5)
“A folded tortilla filled with meat and toppings”
TACO (4)
“A card that provides a one-time effect during a turn”
ITEM (4)
“An establishment where people go to dance and listen to music”
CLUB (4)
“A Mexican dish consisting of a folded tortilla with filling”
TACO (4)
“An area of open land”
FIELD (5)
“An aquatic animal that breathes through gills.”
FISH (4)
“A prepackaged set of tools and libraries for software development”
FRAMEWORK (9)
“A massive system of stars held together by gravity”
GALAXY (6)
“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 vector's trail defined by points and curves”
PATH (4)
“A strap used to walk a dog”
LEASH (5)
“A person thought to be guilty of a crime”
SUSPECT (7)
“A natural underground chamber, such as those found in Kentucky's Mammoth system”
CAVE (4)
“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)
“A seat for one person”
CHAIR (5)
“A long and adventurous journey or voyage.”
ODYSSEY (7)
“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)
“A tiny thing that makes up everything but has no matter?”
ATOM (4)
“A dish of meat and vegetables cooked slowly in liquid.”
STEW (4)
“A number of connected items written consecutively”
LIST (4)
“An archipelago of tortoises that inspired a giant leap in biology”
GALAPAGOS (9)
“Ancient kingdom located between two major firths”
FIFE (4)
“A reusable spacecraft designed for transport”
SHUTTLE (7)
“A common metallic element found in the core of many planets.”
IRON (4)
“A Brazilian dance style famous at Rio Carnival”
SAMBA (5)
“A piece of information that helps solve a mystery.”
CLUE (4)
“Arranged bunch of flowers held by the bride”
BOUQUET (7)
“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)
“An artist hoping to hear their name called from the envelope”
NOMINEE (7)
“An architectural marvel where seating was strictly segregated by class”
COLOSSEUM (9)
“A thread of wisdom, or perhaps a book Steven reads instead of sleeping”
SUTRA (5)
“A trophy won in a knockout tournament”
CUP (3)
“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 order obsessed with the dark side and absolute power”
SITH (4)
“Ancient Greek poet credited with 'The Iliad'.”
HOMER (5)
“A mandatory cut that leaves everyone feeling a bit drained”
TAX (3)
“Austrian who draped lovers in golden patterns”
KLIMT (5)
“A natural fiber used to make breathable summer clothing”
COTTON (6)
“An award given to the top three finishers in an event”
MEDAL (5)
“A liquid dish served in a bowl”
SOUP (4)
“A common antonym for modern”
ANCIENT (7)
“Any single number from zero to nine”
DIGIT (5)
“A genre focused on serious character development.”
DRAMA (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 shot hit with backspin to keep it low and skidding.”
SLICE (5)
“A river that flows north through ten countries”
NILE (4)
“Artificial gleam reconstituted from tree pulp”
RAYON (5)
“An objective-driven space expedition, like STS-1.”
MISSION (7)
“A sandy plateau with highly triangular residents”
GIZA (4)
“A minor nature deity often found in forests or springs.”
NYMPH (5)
“A group of eleven players competing together”
TEAM (4)
“An individual score of one hundred runs or more”
CENTURY (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)
“An old-school beverage category popularized in Singapore”
SLING (5)
“A metallic puppet who cut his strings and stole a country”
ULTRON (6)
“A major broadcaster like ABC, CBS, or NBC.”
NETWORK (7)
“A large, elaborate meal”
FEAST (5)
“A line of poetry or text in a song”
LYRIC (5)
“A category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, marked by a particular style.”
GENRE (5)
“A public procession celebrating a special day with marching bands and floats”
PARADE (6)
“Alexandrian scholar who commented on Diophantus before an untimely demise”
HYPATIA (7)
“A seafood restaurant where the staff goes to celebrate major occasions in Scranton”
COOPER (6)
“A large painting applied directly to a wall or ceiling”
MURAL (5)
“A feeling of great pride and joy”
ELATION (7)
“A brutal military punishment where one in ten soldiers was beaten by his comrades”
DECIMATION (10)
“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 compulsory financial contribution imposed by the British crown.”
TAX (3)
“A film produced outside of the major studio system”
INDIE (5)
“A professional cook who runs a kitchen”
CHEF (4)
“An off-white color that resembles the material of elephant tusks.”
IVORY (5)
“Apple ___ (A popular baked fruit flavor profile for seasonal macchiatos).”
CRISP (5)
“Adorable quality, a sound of regret.”
MOE (3)
“A person, place, or thing that cannot act alone without a predicate”
NOUN (4)
“A winnowing fan to those who live far from the salt”
OAR (3)
“A threadlike structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes”
CHROMOSOME (10)
“A musical number in a movie”
SONG (4)
“A silver-haired right hand who coated ships and schooled a rubber rookie in the wild”
RAYLEIGH (8)
“A number less than zero”
NEGATIVE (8)
“A common antonym for big”
SMALL (5)
“A ridge of rock or sand just above or below the water surface”
REEF (4)
“A beast with a human head, a lion body, and a scorpion tail”
MANTICORE (9)
“A crossword enthusiast who lives for the day they serve fried dough with sugar”
STANLEY (7)
“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 gentle breeze from the west, or a lightweight fabric”
ZEPHYR (6)
“A killer's unnecessary but compulsive flourish”
SIGNATURE (9)
“A person widely admired as a representative symbol of a culture or genre”
ICON (4)
“A light and airy baked dish that might collapse if you slam the oven door”
SOUFFLE (7)
“A horizontal line with no military standing”
RANK (4)
“A valley or creek bottom where elk often seek water and thick cover”
DRAINAGE (8)
“A giant, tearful mermaid princess who can summon island-sized sea kings”
SHIRAHOSHI (10)
“A crude traveling salesman whose license plate reads WLHUNG”
TODD (4)
“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 non-magical person without a drop of wizarding blood”
MUGGLE (6)
“A standard for measuring”
METRIC (6)
“A short message sent digitally”
TEXT (4)
“A liquid mixture brewed in a cauldron”
POTION (6)
“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)
“An Ivy League alum who cannot go five minutes without mentioning his alma mater”
ANDY (4)
“A segment of DNA that determines a trait”
GENE (4)
“A person who corrects and prepares a manuscript for publication”
EDITOR (6)
“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 pilot who prefers to fly without partners, despite his hairy copilot”
SOLO (4)
“A common name for a female parent”
MOM (3)
“A protective circle of linemen that quickly collapses”
POCKET (6)
“An outdoor meal that double-hats as a metaphor for a trouble-free task”
PICNIC (6)
“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 collection of items or people being studied”
GROUP (5)
“An artist's selected color board, curated for a specific project”
PALETTE (7)
“A group of three related novels”
TRILOGY (7)
“A burlesque queen with a tiny waist and a sharp tongue”
VIOLET (6)
“A concentrated energy store that many strive to burn, not earn”
FAT (3)
“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 substance that neutralizes an acid”
BASE (4)
“A building dedicated to the worship of a god or gods”
TEMPLE (6)
“Annual Washington celebration drawing over a million visitors.”
FESTIVAL (8)
“A large indoor venue used for sports like gymnastics or basketball”
ARENA (5)
“Apex spotted feline of the Pantanal and dense jungle”
JAGUAR (6)
“A seedless plant with feathery fronds”
FERN (4)
“A sweet chocolate treat or a bowler-hatted politician who denied the dark lord's return”
FUDGE (5)
“A multi-headed serpent monster from Greek legend.”
HYDRA (5)
“A person who prepares written material for publication.”
EDITOR (6)
“A type of club traditionally made of timber”
WOOD (4)
“A balancing act of the heart where a feather is your only defense”
SCALES (6)
“A borrowed term never returned”
LOAN (4)
“A push or a pull on an object”
FORCE (5)
“A stony prison for a god, small enough to fit in your palm”
USHABTI (7)
“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)
“An character building block of a larger answer”
LETTER (6)
“A powerful enemy encountered at the end of a level”
BOSS (4)
“A system of symbols used to represent numbers or values”
NOTATION (8)
“A serialized story returning after a summer hiatus”
SERIES (6)
“A tool with a jagged blade used for cutting wood”
SAW (3)
“A marked path through the wilderness designed for hikers”
TRAIL (5)
“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 group of players playing together”
TEAM (4)
“A dark blue liquid used for writing”
INK (3)
“A horned beast with glowing eyes native to North America”
HODAG (5)
“A massive sea of cheering music lovers.”
CROWD (5)
“A pure substance consisting entirely of atoms with the same number of protons”
ELEMENT (7)
“A glacial valley that invited the sea inside”
FJORD (5)
“Auction site founded in 1995 as AuctionWeb”
EBAY (4)
“A sport played on ice with sticks and a puck”
HOCKEY (6)
“Abdominal organ that prints liquid threads into open air”
SPINNERET (9)
“A deep red color”
RUBY (4)
“A piece of information that helps solve a case”
CLUE (4)
“Acidic building blocks that are anything but basic”
AMINO (5)
“Acting (or methadone) follower”
CLINIC (6)
“A simple story used to illustrate a moral lesson”
PARABLE (7)
“A literal womb mate.”
TWIN (4)
“A threaded fastener used to join two or more objects together.”
BOLT (4)
“A team's numerical ranking heading into the playoffs.”
SEED (4)
“A buttery nut often found baked into sticky, sweet Thanksgiving pies.”
PECAN (5)
“An aristocratic title in high society, or a massive, brutal green boss who leads by punching”
NOB (3)
“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 small barrel used for storing and serving beer”
KEG (3)
“A dismissal where the keeper removes the bails while the batter is out of their ground”
STUMPED (7)
“A male ruler of a country who usually inherits the throne”
KING (4)
“A short promotional video for an upcoming movie.”
TRAILER (7)
“A celestial beast that is hard to bear”
URSA (4)
“A plastic-looking queen who loves pink and folk music”
TRIXIE (6)
“A person whose job was to write and keep records”
SCRIBE (6)
“A large waterbird with a distinctive throat pouch used for scooping up fish”
PELICAN (7)
“A slender tool with a pointed end and an eye for thread”
NEEDLE (6)
“A celestial dad who is literally a giant dirt ball”
EGO (3)
“A princess of light who made a terrible bargain”
ELENA (5)
“A plant used for cooking or medicine”
HERB (4)
“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 Turkish delight that is meant to be”
KISMET (6)
“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 regional manager whose ultimate dream is to star in a movie called Threat Level Midnight”
MICHAEL (7)
“Automated script that performs repetitive web tasks without human help”
BOT (3)
“A statue with the body of a lion and a human head”
SPHINX (6)
“A nucleic acid present in all living cells that acts as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA”
RNA (3)
“A plant whose leaves, seeds, or flowers are used for flavoring, food, medicine, or perfume.”
HERB (4)
“A number that cannot be divided evenly by two”
ODD (3)
“A spy like Phil Coulson”
AGENT (5)
“A writing instrument with a graphite core”
PENCIL (6)
“A deep round dish used for soup or cereal”
BOWL (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 percussion instrument played by striking with sticks”
DRUM (4)
“A strong, aromatic flower bud used as a key ingredient in traditional baking spices.”
CLOVE (5)
“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)
“An abrupt kinetic insult that bypasses the waiting room”
TRAUMA (6)
“Ability of an organism to keep its internal conditions stable”
HOMEOSTASIS (11)
“Art style with exaggeratedly oversized heads and petite bodies”
CHIBI (5)
“All the living and nonliving things interacting in one area”
ECOSYSTEM (9)
“A whole number that might be negative”
INTEGER (7)
“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)
“A serpentine creature with wings that grows or shrinks to fit its space”
OCCAMY (6)
“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 mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest”
DEPRESSION (10)
“A fielding position behind the batter on the off side”
SLIP (4)
“A duck-billed puzzle for British taxidermists”
PLATYPUS (8)
“A group of nations ruled by a single supreme authority.”
EMPIRE (6)
“An atom that has gained or lost electrons”
ION (3)
“A queen who stole a sister's skin and a kingdom's heart”
MAEVE (5)
“A word blending two meanings into one suitcase”
PORTMANTEAU (11)
“An empress who turns her admirers into stone, except for one oblivious rubber man”
HANCOCK (7)
“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)
“An illegal act that is punishable by law”
CRIME (5)
“Assortment of small savory Spanish dishes eaten as snacks or appetizers”
TAPAS (5)
“A song performed by a single person”
SOLO (4)
“Artisan ensuring a celebrity's custom fit is flawless”
TAILOR (6)
“Automotive pioneer who popularized assembly lines”
FORD (4)
“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 deep sky-blue color famously mentioned in a fashion monologue”
CERULEAN (8)
“Antlered grazer common in Rocky Mountain National Park”
ELK (3)
“A short run of related programs, mini-sized.”
MINISERIES (10)
“A silent voice that counts most when it is cast”
VOTE (4)
“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)
“Animal tissue used as food”
MEAT (4)
“A desert plant with stiff, sword-shaped leaves.”
YUCCA (5)
“An electronic musical instrument with keys”
KEYBOARD (8)
“A single installment of a serialized publication”
ISSUE (5)
“A blonde character who uses thunder breathing”
ZEN (3)
“An eight-armed creature that can release ink”
OCTOPUS (7)
“A refined French brandy that demands a specific geography”
COGNAC (6)
“A bridge like structure built to carry water to cities”
AQUEDUCT (8)
“Andy who had the decade's early pop charts in a shadow-dancing grip”
GIBB (4)
“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)
“A flat piece of metal used as money”
COIN (4)
“Adorably cute, 'I' wait 'a' while for cuteness.”
KAWAII (6)
“A squirrel's nest or the group itself”
DRAY (4)
“A secret plan, or the storyline of a show.”
PLOT (4)
“A cold one cracked open by the grill master”
BEER (4)
“A physical measurement of ink drops on a page”
DPI (3)
“A musical about jazz and crime in the roaring twenties”
CHICAGO (7)
“A modifier that often ends in a questionable manner”
ADVERB (6)
“A dramatic, sleeveless outer layer that sweeps the floor”
CAPE (4)
“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 large vessel used for sailing”
SHIP (4)
“A genetic patchwork named after a Greek myth”
CHIMERA (7)
“A book with a flexible thin cover”
PAPERBACK (9)
“An over in which absolutely no runs are scored off the bat”
MAIDEN (6)
“Amusement destination, like Universal or Six Flags”
PARK (4)
“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 warning that the leader is under fire”
CHECK (5)
“An ideal or idyllic place of great beauty”
PARADISE (8)
“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 popular genre of music featuring electric guitars”
ROCK (4)
“A small round marine invertebrate covered in sharp defensive spines”
URCHIN (6)
“Arachnid creation used to swing across the New York skyline.”
WEB (3)
“A general direction in which something is developing or changing”
TREND (5)
“A cracked ice world with a hidden ocean”
EUROPA (6)
“A liquid with a low pH level”
ACID (4)
“A plant or tree that keeps its green leaves all year round”
EVERGREEN (9)
“A trophy given for excellence in cinema”
AWARD (5)
“A huge divide that is mostly water”
GULF (4)
“A three-sided percussion instrument made of metal”
TRIANGLE (8)
“An island classic where rye meets sweet herbal wine and a drop of drama”
MANHATTAN (9)
“A small island found within the pancreas”
ISLET (5)
“A hero who can shrink to the size of an insect”
WASP (4)
“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)
“A sweet fruit with many small seeds inside”
FIG (3)
“A graphical representation of a user or the user's alter ego online”
AVATAR (6)
“Air-cheating design, a 'mean dry coa' arrangement.”
AERODYNAMIC (11)
“A slow-moving mass of ice formed by compacted snow”
GLACIER (7)
“A blue cube that served as a cosmic shipping container”
TESSERACT (9)
“A large boat used for long voyages.”
SHIP (4)
“A very successful and popular film”
BLOCKBUSTER (11)
“A flat metal disc used as money in ancient trade”
COIN (4)
“A place that is always thirsty?”
DESERT (6)
“A clenched hand that acts as the physical weapon of a moon god”
FIST (4)
“A romantic greeting that would literally suck your soul out?”
KISS (4)
“A building where plays are performed”
THEATER (7)
“A gravity-based device used to limit a player's thinking window”
SANDTIMER (9)
“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 field of grass where sheep can run”
MEADOW (6)
“A software program on a phone or computer”
APP (3)
“A wooden vessel sailing through a sea of dunes instead of water”
SHIP (4)
“A cast-iron bowling ball with a handle, perfect for ballistic swinging”
KETTLEBELL (10)
“A noisy, bright blue bird often found in gardens.”
JAY (3)
“A common synonym for quick”
FAST (4)
“Act of securing the ball after a missed jumper.”
REBOUND (7)
“A low-carb regimen that coaxes the body into burning its own fat stores”
KETO (4)
“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 smooth, pliable icing used to sculpt elaborate cake decorations.”
FONDANT (7)
“A collection of short musical pieces”
SUITE (5)
“A talkative nymph who got the last word”
ECHO (4)
“A flamboyant broker in pink feathers who pulls the strings of a puppet kingdom”
DOFLAMINGO (10)
“A discrete packet of electromagnetic radiation”
PHOTON (6)
“A heavy metal that can also be a command”
LEAD (4)
“A woman who has taken sacred vows to live in a religious community”
NUN (3)
“A dark greenish-blue color named after a duck”
TEAL (4)
“A fluid exchange that binds every inhabitant of this realm”
BLOOD (5)
“Artist's greatest work”
MASTERPIECE (11)
“A sharp and acidic flavor characteristic of lime”
TART (4)
“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)
“A deadlock where no legal moves remain for the side to act”
STALEMATE (9)
“A tiny piece of journalism that defines a noun”
ARTICLE (7)
“All of something with no parts missing”
WHOLE (5)
“An unexpected rule change that shocks the players”
TWIST (5)
“A binding rule that can make or break a suit”
LAW (3)
“A visual guide to the game world”
MAP (3)
“A cutting tool name for an interlocking leg position”
SCISSORS (8)
“An official who enforces the rules in a game”
REFEREE (7)
“A small furry pet known for purring.”
CAT (3)
“A designer's private studio or workshop where the magic happens”
ATELIER (7)
“A printer's injury that ensures no white edges remain after cutting”
BLEED (5)
“A spirit that haunts the halls of the school.”
GHOST (5)
“A utensil that picks up two pieces at once”
FORK (4)
“A mathematical measure of a player's might”
ELO (3)
“A junior salesman who was nicknamed Dwight Junior due to his appearance”
CLARK (5)
“Aggressive shark that can survive in both salt and fresh water”
BULL (4)
“A master designer's private workshop or studio.”
ATELIER (7)
“A common gray block found everywhere underground.”
STONE (5)
“An admired person, often for bravery”
HERO (4)
“A stable natural language developed from a mixture of others”
CREOLE (6)
“Adjective for the region known for rolling hills and vineyards”
TUSCAN (6)
“A homicidal assembly for the intelligent scavenger”
MURDER (6)
“A stimulus that causes a sudden dissociative episode”
TRIGGER (7)
“A player's action during their allotted time.”
MOVE (4)
“An afternoon performance, perfect for a weekend trip”
MATINEE (7)
“A physical copy of a photograph on paper”
PRINT (5)
“A background actor who has no speaking lines in a crowd scene”
EXTRA (5)
“A flat metal container used for frying food”
PAN (3)
“A colorful emergency call that sends the crash cart rolling”
CODE (4)
“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)
“Abundant brown surface block that sprouts grass under sunlight”
DIRT (4)
“A series of movements to music.”
DANCE (5)
“A black and white bird known for being attracted to shiny objects.”
MAGPIE (6)
“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 female deer or hare”
DOE (3)
“Arrogant basketball star whose life was cut short at a gas station”
QUENTIN (7)
“A liquid mixture where a solute is dissolved in a solvent”
SOLUTION (8)
“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 temp who started a fire and somehow ended up in the corporate penthouse”
RYAN (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)
“A sequence of instructions that repeats until a condition is met”
LOOP (4)
“An ancient game played on an eight-by-eight grid of dark and light squares”
CHESS (5)
“An ethical hacker who helps strengthen security systems”
WHITEHAT (8)
“An analog sound storage medium consisting of a flat disc with an inscribed spiral groove”
RECORD (6)
“An attack that pierces through the valuable to the vulnerable”
SKEWER (6)
“A protagonist with superhuman abilities or great courage”
HERO (4)
“A low vibrating sound of contentment”
PURR (4)
“A pure color's soft, white-washed cousin”
TINT (4)
“A thick New Orleans stew with African and Caribbean roots”
GUMBO (5)
“A numbered section of a book”
CHAPTER (7)
“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)
“Asthmatic father figure in heavy metal attire”
VADER (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)
“A person who represents talent”
AGENT (5)
“Area where tires are changed and repairs occur”
PITS (4)
“A Scottish lake”
LOCH (4)
“A colorful fishy distraction meant to mislead the reader.”
HERRING (7)
“A single unit of language that has meaning”
WORD (4)
“A rectangular stepped tower found in Mesopotamia”
ZIGGURAT (8)
“A serious show with emotional stories”
DRAMA (5)
“A half-hour comedy joining the Tuesday night lineup.”
SITCOM (6)
“An electric god of Skypeia who left for the moon after losing to rubber”
ENEL (4)
“A massive monument with a triangular shape”
PYRAMID (7)
“A disparaging name for a clumsy player”
PATZER (6)
“Ancient Greek epic recounting a hero ten-year voyage home”
ODYSSEY (7)
“A high honorific title in the Ottoman political system”
PASHA (5)
“An illegal challenge that stops play”
FOUL (4)
“A neighborhood coffee shop that serves as a sanctuary for ghouls”
ANTEIKU (7)
“A knitter who was high school classmates with her own boss”
PHYLLIS (7)
“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 legendary psychic creature known as the ancestor of all”
MEW (3)
“A building where fine art is preserved and displayed”
MUSEUM (6)
“A group of athletes representing the same country together”
TEAM (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)
“An illegal move or contact made against an opponent”
FOUL (4)
“America's first national park, spanning three states”
YELLOWSTONE (11)
“A breakfast item that is easily cracked up?”
EGG (3)
“Accessory used to fill in harsh shadows”
FLASH (5)
“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 permanent military installation where troops live and train.”
BASE (4)
“A six-headed problem found between a rock and a hard place”
SCYLLA (6)
“A picture taken by police to document a scene”
PHOTO (5)
“A calm piece of art by a master.”
MASTERPIECE (11)
“A mountain that has a short temper?”
VOLCANO (7)
“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)
“A sport played on brooms with four balls and three hoops”
QUIDDITCH (9)
“A software application used on a smartphone”
APP (3)
“A shape that is ancient and pointed?”
PYRAMID (7)
“Annual awards for excellence in film”
OSCARS (6)
“A curved structure spanning an opening”
ARCH (4)
“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)
“A famous Indonesian island province known for tourism.”
BALI (4)
“A tiny flyer named after an optimistic feeling”
HOPE (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 heavy piece that lives in the corner”
ROOK (4)
“A collection of recorded tracks released together”
ALBUM (5)
“A quick software update issued to plug a security hole”
PATCH (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)
“Any physical component manipulated by a player.”
PIECE (5)
“An ancient wrap artist who spent centuries silent in a sarcophagus”
MUMMY (5)
“An early model, quickly built with AI assistance, 'top rope' perhaps?”
PROTOTYPE (9)
“A common suffix used to form verbs from nouns”
IZA (3)
“Award for a winner”
MEDAL (5)
“A frame of a game consisting of six total outs.”
INNING (6)
“A biting remark made by acid on copper”
ETCHING (7)
“A blood-drinking shade in the land of shadows”
GHOST (5)
“A chilly front-mounted radiator that helps hot-headed engines catch their breath?”
INTERCOOLER (11)
“A greasy potion-maker whose true loyalty was revealed at the very end of a memory”
SNAPE (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 small natural stream of water, larger than a brook”
CREEK (5)
“A handheld tool used for writing with ink”
PEN (3)
“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 small fish with a head like a pony and a curly tail”
SEAHORSE (8)
“A long structural piece used to support a ceiling or floor”
BEAM (4)
“An ancient stringed instrument similar to a small harp”
LYRE (4)
“A musical argument between one and many”
CONCERTO (8)
“A tournament where anyone can join the fray”
OPEN (4)
“A major division of a dramatic performance”
ACT (3)
“A local person born on the island of the Holy Cross”
CRUZAN (6)
“A fiber that transmits impulses to the brain.”
NERVE (5)
“A trophy awarded to the winner of a tournament”
CUP (3)
“Applied directly to the epidermal surface rather than swallowed”
TOPICAL (7)
“A macronutrient made of amino acids essential for building and repairing muscle”
PROTEIN (7)
“A computer that provides data to other computers on a network”
SERVER (6)
“An open-faced pastry shell often filled with seasonal fruit.”
TART (4)
“A style of dance using metal plates on shoes”
TAP (3)
“A tasteful dinner party guest with a dark palate”
HANNIBAL (8)
“A long-legged bird that hunts in shallow water.”
HERON (5)
“A crystalline rim decorator that tones down bitterness”
SALT (4)
“A technique used to trap or contain a powerful entity”
SEAL (4)
“A rough or unfinished drawing to capture an idea”
SKETCH (6)
“Anti-temperance faction members”
WETS (4)
“A battery-operated portable light”
FLASHLIGHT (10)
“A simple porous marine invertebrate that pumps water to filter food”
SPONGE (6)
“A sweeping, large-scale film, much like Nolan's latest summer offering”
EPIC (4)
“Amazon's e-reader launched in 2007 that used electronic paper technology to mimic printed pages”
KINDLE (6)
“A crucial victory needed to climb the division ladder.”
WIN (3)
“A colorful witch who built a neighborhood out of grief”
SCARLET (7)
“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)
“A hot or cold drink made by steeping leaves in water.”
TEA (3)
“An alphabetical list of items”
INDEX (5)
“A graphical representation of a user in a virtual world”
AVATAR (6)
“A wooden platform extending over the water for mooring”
DOCK (4)
“A floating bell named for a mythological gorgon”
MEDUSA (6)
“Adjective Loki frequently attaches to his perceived purpose”
GLORIOUS (8)
“A brief sneak peek meant to hook potential viewers.”
TEASE (5)
“A paper that knows where it is going?”
MAP (3)
“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)
“Amount of three-dimensional space enclosed by a closed surface”
VOLUME (6)
“A bitter green leaf that became a modern health-craze badge of honor”
KALE (4)
“A liquid often drizzled over the finished product”
OIL (3)
“A single installment of a larger television story”
EPISODE (7)
“An episode that is being broadcast again after its debut”
RERUN (5)
“A musical piece with lyrics that characters sing”
SONG (4)
“A short video used to promote a show”
TRAILER (7)
“A poetic word for a dark black color or wood”
EBON (4)
“Amphibian runaway perpetually elusive to a certain Longbottom”
TOAD (4)
“A metallic earthquake container used to chill and aerate”
SHAKER (6)
“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 flat square piece used in games like Scrabble”
TILE (4)
“An inspired individual who speaks as a messenger of the divine”
PROPHET (7)
“A substance that neutralizes acids”
BASE (4)
“A graphic tale from the East, a grass type perhaps?”
MANGA (5)
“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 character part snagged by a lucky actor for the new season.”
ROLE (4)
“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)
“Angular momentum quality giving black holes their Kerr personality”
SPIN (4)
“A practice session for the performers”
REHEARSAL (9)
“A large outdoor structure with tiers of seats for spectators”
STADIUM (7)
“A cold forge surrounding a dying star of giant dwarves”
NIDAVELLIR (10)
“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)
“An aesthetic change to a character appearance”
SKIN (4)
“A sweet fruit with a bell shape”
PEAR (4)
“A sudden expression of surprise with an open mouth”
SHOCK (5)
“A serious play or show”
DRAMA (5)
“A small round green seed that grows inside a pod”
PEA (3)
“A clean-shaven French preposition favored by modern minimalists”
SANS (4)
“A quiet, suppressed laugh.”
CHUCKLE (7)
“Ambitious dry-cleaning entrepreneur who moved on up to the East Side.”
JEFFERSON (9)
“A fraction expressed out of one hundred”
PERCENT (7)
“A very pale blue color named after frozen water”
ICE (3)
“A stick that gets straight to the point”
SKEWER (6)
“Action required online to support your favorite artist”
VOTE (4)
“A tube of changing colors and patterns”
KALEIDOSCOPE (12)
“A recurring design or pattern in a seasonal collection”
MOTIF (5)
“A state of stunned confusion or detachment”
DAZE (4)
“A common chemical additive for breaking down grime”
SOAP (4)
“A stone chamber for the dead found in ancient sites”
TOMB (4)
“An empty space or feeling of nothingness”
VOID (4)
“A flexible practice where downward dogs are welcomed indoors”
YOGA (4)
“A baked food made from flour and water”
BREAD (5)
“A weirdly flexible winner with an Odd name”
YVIE (4)
“A female deer”
DOE (3)
“A musical composition for voice”
SONG (4)
“Abrupt dismissal where pads stand accused before the timber”
LBW (3)
“A godson going against the flow?”
EDDY (4)
“A long fictional story written in prose”
NOVEL (5)
“A person who is proficient in sports and physical exercise”
ATHLETE (7)
“A fertile tract in a desert watered by a natural spring”
OASIS (5)
“A private team session where a player showcases their skills”
WORKOUT (7)
“A common small feline pet”
CAT (3)
“A permanent mark left on the skin from a past battle”
SCAR (4)
“A deep-blue metamorphic rock used as a semi-precious stone”
LAPIS (5)
“A classification based on quality or popularity”
RATING (6)
“An artificial tight sequence of turns in opposite directions used to slow cars down”
CHICANE (7)
“An icy object that develops a tail near the sun”
COMET (5)
“A sudden, sharp attack from a hungry hunter”
BITE (4)
“An infraction caused by walking with the ball without dribbling”
TRAVEL (6)
“A small mark on a checklist”
TICK (4)
“Ancient copyist of manuscripts”
SCRIBE (6)
“A substance that is very attached to its work?”
GLUE (4)
“Authorized individual leading the matrimonial ceremony”
OFFICIANT (9)
“A small furry pet that purrs”
CAT (3)
“A high arc shot usually released by guards to avoid blockers”
FLOATER (7)
“Acid essential for cell division that sounds like a playful romp”
FOLIC (5)
“Author known for gothic tales and the poem The Raven”
POE (3)
“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)
“Africa's most populous nation, situated on the Gulf of Guinea”
NIGERIA (7)
“A solemn promise to tell the truth”
OATH (4)
“A puzzle representing words through pictures”
REBUS (5)
“A pale brown color that resembles sun-kissed skin.”
TAN (3)
“A dry sandy region with very little rainfall”
DESERT (6)
“A golden nervous wreck fluent in over six million languages”
CPO (3)
“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)
“Aquatic animal often served as a fillet”
FISH (4)
“A northern constellation with a fiery bite, or a spoiled heir with a silver spoon”
DRACO (5)
“A person who poses for photographs”
MODEL (5)
“A soft pulp or a surgical unit in Korea”
MASH (4)
“An ocean world where stormy seas hide a laboratory of identical faces”
KAMINO (6)
“A metal piece of money”
COIN (4)
“All the gods of a people or religion collectively”
PANTHEON (8)
“Aerodynamic tow technique on the long straightaways.”
DRAFTING (8)
“A set of six legal deliveries bowled”
OVER (4)
“Area between the neck and the abdomen”
CHEST (5)
“A crustacean with a broad shell and two large pincers”
CRAB (4)
“A unit of heredity passed from parent to child”
GENE (4)
“A large keyboard instrument where felt hammers strike metal strings”
PIANO (5)
“A direct shot on goal from twelve yards out after a foul inside the box”
PENALTY (7)
“A bird often associated with peace.”
DOVE (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 baked dessert with a crust and a fruit or cream filling.”
PIE (3)
“A proposition, THE SIS-ter has a point.”
THESIS (6)
“A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people”
MYTH (4)
“An image on film where light and dark areas are reversed”
NEGATIVE (8)
“Arboreal scaffolding that holds nine separate realms in its limbs”
YGGDRASIL (9)
“A very long period of time in history”
ERA (3)
“A natural plant often praised for its spiritual properties”
HERB (4)
“A soft shoe worn for sports or casual wear”
SNEAKER (7)
“A device that emits light through a process of optical amplification based on the stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation”
LASER (5)
“A single sound representing a musical pitch”
NOTE (4)
“Action comedy where an ordinary electronics technician absorbs top-secret government data”
CHUCK (5)
“A short preview of a movie”
TRAILER (7)
“A professional surrogate's head-mounted device”
CAM (3)
“A piece of ground where people grow plants and flowers”
GARDEN (6)
“A thin barrier that allows only certain particles to pass through during osmosis”
MEMBRANE (8)
“A sudden episode of intense fear resulting in physical symptoms.”
PANIC (5)
“A director might ___ to be different”
DARE (4)
“An item kept in reserve for use”
SPARE (5)
“An immortal being with pointed ears”
ELF (3)
“A mysterious quality assurance manager who doesn't even know his own job title”
CREED (5)
“Auditory flap housing the cochlea”
EAR (3)
“A bizarre lineage with an adventurous spirit”
JOJO (4)
“A rule established by a government to regulate society”
LAW (3)
“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)
“A modern font format that holds thousands of decorative glyphs in one file”
OPENTYPE (8)
“An indoor court where members frequently pay to sweat but rarely play to win”
GYM (3)
“Audio device worn over ears”
HEADSET (7)
“A noisy, rotating gardening tool adapted for close-quarters diplomatic negotiations”
CHAINSWORD (10)
“A musical piece performed by a single person”
SOLO (4)
“An invisible skeleton of lines that keeps chaos at bay”
GRID (4)
“A runaway box office success that exceeds all expectations”
SMASH (5)
“A substance that speeds up a reaction without being consumed”
CATALYST (8)
“A shepherd prophet who spoke against injustice”
AMOS (4)
“Academic grounds the graduates are departing”
CAMPUS (6)
“A blunt finger-pointing gesture that demands attention”
POKE (4)
“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 young child, especially a baby boy, in Italian”
BAMBINO (7)
“A wide range of different identities and backgrounds”
DIVERSITY (9)
“A lake by any other name would smell as sweet”
LOCH (4)
“A non-flowering vascular plant in the genus Pteridium.”
FERN (4)
“Any potential danger that could compromise digital integrity”
THREAT (6)
“A device used for storing digital information”
DRIVE (5)
“A configurable value in an AI system”
PARAMETER (9)
“A garment worn on the upper body, typically with a collar and buttons”
SHIRT (5)
“Anakin Skywalker's dual-saber wielding Togruta apprentice”
AHSOKA (6)
“A system of internet servers that support formatted documents”
WEB (3)
“A vast grassy plain found in southern regions”
STEP (4)
“A block found underground that can be mined for materials.”
ORE (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 distinct stage in a process”
PHASE (5)
“A change in the DNA sequence of an organism's genome”
MUTATION (8)
“A type of noun that names an object, like a chair or book”
THING (5)
“An astronomical event that occurs when an astronomical object or spacecraft is temporarily obscured”
ECLIPSE (7)
“An object's resistance to acceleration, independent of gravity”
MASS (4)
“A record of events or data”
LOG (3)
“A brilliant deep blue pigment originally made from ground lapis lazuli”
ULTRAMARINE (11)
“A slow tempo, or a slow movement in music.”
ADAGIO (6)
“A musical performance given in public by several performers or of several separate compositions”
CONCERT (7)
“A sandy realm where your heart must weigh lighter than a feather to escape”
DUAT (4)
“A bell-shaped autumn fruit that poaches beautifully in spiced syrup.”
PEAR (4)
“A landmass that is almost an island, but just couldn't let go”
PENINSULA (9)
“Applying a touch of Midas to the frame”
GILDING (7)
“Action to silence your microphone or silence an annoying user”
MUTE (4)
“A pale sandy yellowish brown color”
BEIGE (5)
“And Jones find Royal Hope Hospital transported onto the moon's cratered landscape”
SMITH (5)
“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 brief written message”
NOTE (4)
“A doctor's physical examination to feel what lies beneath”
PALPATE (7)
“A system of communication used by a community”
LANGUAGE (8)
“A natural phenomenon by which all things with mass or energy are brought toward one another”
GRAVITY (7)
“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 brave knight's trusty steel companion”
SWORD (5)
“An actor's part in a bakery?”
ROLE (4)
“A book for storing photographs”
ALBUM (5)
“A specific period of time when symptoms occur”
EPISODE (7)
“An act of welcoming someone”
GREETING (8)
“A sudden strong blast of wind”
GUST (4)
“A customer service representative who is deeply invested in celebrity gossip”
KELLY (5)
“A message asking for a specific response”
PROMP (5)
“A rounded volcanic landform”
DOME (4)
“A massive city of stars bound by gravity”
GALAXY (6)
“A long cell that sends signals to the brain”
NERVE (5)
“A special ability used by a champion”
SKILL (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)
“A designated half-hour or hour on the broadcast grid.”
SLOT (4)
“An approximate answer found by rounding numbers first”
ESTIMATE (8)
“A rectangular array for organized solvers”
MATRIX (6)
“A social meeting between two people”
DATE (4)
“A famous entertainer, or the celestial shape of her Hollywood Walk of Fame plaque”
STAR (4)
“Athlete who performs flips and balance feats”
GYMNAST (7)
“Asphalt sanctuary where outdoor games decided local legends”
RIVERCOURT (10)
“A formal event such as the opening or closing celebration”
CEREMONY (8)
“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 crunchy red, green, or yellow fruit.”
APPLE (5)
“An Indian defense starting with bishop to b4 check, named after Efim”
BOGO (4)
“A thick stew traditionally served over rice and made with a dark roux”
GUMBO (5)
“A steep or rugged cliff”
CRAG (4)
“A common small house pet”
CAT (3)
“A squared-off enclosure used for adding context to a quote”
BRACKET (7)
“Academic helper designation that brought the nerdy girl and the jock together”
TUTOR (5)
“A sudden outburst that interrupts the flow of conversation”
INTERJECTION (12)
“A highly intelligent marine mammal known for its playful behavior”
DOLPHIN (7)
“A raised landform surrounding Vitoria”
HILL (4)
“A popular defense against the Queens Gambit using the c-pawn”
SLAV (4)
“Acronym for a depressive disorder linked to seasonal changes”
SAD (3)
“A graveyard of fallen star destroyers where scavengers trade junk for portions”
JAKKU (5)
“A method of hunger strike frequently used by Gandhi as a moral protest”
FAST (4)
“An ancient and advanced alien race”
ELDAR (5)
“A digit that holds a place but has no value by itself”
ZERO (4)
“A dairy product made from pressed milk curds”
CHEESE (6)
“A public procession, especially for a celebration”
PARADE (6)
“A bear native to south central China”
PANDA (5)
“A newly discovered 2.5 km pre-Columbian pathway found at Machu Picchu National Park in 2026”
ROAD (4)
“A pale blue dot enthusiast who spoke of billions”
SAGAN (5)
“A member known for his contemporary dance skills”
JIMIN (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)
“An attic-dwelling group of racing birds”
LOFT (4)
“A promising tip for the inspector.”
LEAD (4)
“A golden power used to remove a nominee from the chopping block”
VETO (4)
“An orange cat with a stomach full of pocket dimensions”
FLERKEN (7)
“A single character used in writing”
LETTER (6)
“Angry, or how the words meet in the middle”
CROSS (5)
“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 sandy mastermind who tried to dry out a desert kingdom from the shadows”
CROCODILE (9)
“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 sturdy cotton fabric used for jeans”
DENIM (5)
“A character like an ampersand or an octothorpe”
SYMBOL (6)
“A feline form often found wearing maid attire”
NEKO (4)
“An armed fighter who entertained audiences in the arena”
GLADIATOR (9)
“Asgardian prince who wields a legendary hammer”
THOR (4)
“A dark stone that spoke three languages at once”
ROSETTA (7)
“A container used for feeding an infant”
BOTTLE (6)
“A building where people live”
HOUSE (5)
“A high-ranking political advisor or minister in the Ottoman government”
VIZIER (6)
“A nation or territory considered as an organized political community”
STATE (5)
“A word like he, she, or it that takes the place of a noun”
PRONOUN (7)
“An anchor in history that modern upstarts cannot buy”
HERITAGE (8)
“A savory and spicy condiment originating from India made of fruits or vegetables”
CHUTNEY (7)
“An object that can cause distress during depersonalization”
MIRROR (6)
“A plant-eating animal.”
HERB (4)
“A festive celebration that might also split a nation”
PARTY (5)
“A slow moving mass of ice often found in valleys”
GLACIER (7)
“A scheduled discussion featuring creators, actors, or directors.”
PANEL (5)
“A state of conflict that raw power often brings about”
WAR (3)
“A great conqueror whose throat holds the final map to a goddess”
ALEXANDER (9)
“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 spherical object in space”
ORB (3)
“A tiny green plant that grows in dense carpets in damp places”
MOSS (4)
“Ancient stone fortress warmed by geothermal springs in the North”
WINTERFELL (10)
“Agent 007 created by Ian Fleming”
BOND (4)
“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)
“An untouchable delivery to start the point.”
ACE (3)
“Affectionate tap on the head”
PAT (3)
“A word that means nearly the same as another”
SYNONYM (7)
“A navigable path, such as the elusive one sought to the Indies.”
ROUTE (5)
“A set of instructions written for a computer to execute automatically.”
SCRIPT (6)
“Ancient immortal beings sent to Earth to protect humanity”
ETERNALS (8)
“A paralyzing sightline that forbids movement”
PIN (3)
“A genius who was relatively famous?”
EINSTEIN (8)
“A reverse pin where the leader is in front”
SKEWER (6)
“Accumulated wisdom passed down through generations”
LORE (4)
“A large ensemble of string brass woodwind and percussion”
ORCHESTRA (9)
“A multi headed monster that regrows heads when cut”
HYDRA (5)
“A single piece of an algebraic expression”
TERM (4)
“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 round red or green crunchy fruit”
APPLE (5)
“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 title for a ruler”
KING (4)
“A pestle that bashes botanicals without mercy”
MUDDLER (7)
“An outer garment covering the body from the waist to the ankles, with a separate part for each leg”
TROUSERS (8)
“A temperature that is catching?”
COLD (4)
“A mark made by pressing something into a surface.”
IMPRINT (7)
“Arkansas birthplace of a saxophone-playing leader”
HOPE (4)
“A single carved character that tells a silent story”
GLYPH (5)
“A portion of company earnings paid to shareholders”
DIVIDEND (8)
“A new party formed this year to oppose these weapons”
NUKE (4)
“A large system of rotating ocean currents, often trapping plastic waste”
GYRE (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 feline cluster that might ignore you”
CLOWDER (7)
“A state of civil or revolutionary conflict”
WAR (3)
“A device that emits light through a process of optical amplification”
LASER (5)
“A chapter within the holy book”
SURAH (5)
“A magnetic punk from the Worst Generation who builds metal arms from scrap metal”
KID (3)
“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)
“Algebraic genius whose theorem twinned conservation laws with symmetries”
NOETHER (7)
“A single unit of space on a checkerboard”
SQUARE (6)
“A non-flowering plant with feathery fronds.”
FERN (4)
“A spiritual hermitage like Sabarmati where Gandhi lived and worked”
ASHRAM (6)
“A share of ownership in a company”
STOCK (5)
“An award given for excellence in television”
EMMY (4)
“A large outdoor arena for sports”
STADIUM (7)
“A person who is dearly loved”
BELOVED (7)
“A room where students sleep at school”
DORM (4)
“A stylized picture of an object representing a word, syllable, or sound”
HIEROGLYPH (10)
“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)
“Amber tap liquid fit for spaghetti garnish”
MAPLE (5)
“A common synonym for silent”
QUIET (5)
“A deep gorge typically with a river flowing through it”
CANYON (6)
“A star-shaped indicator often pointing to a footnote”
ASTERISK (8)
“An individual song up for contention”
TRACK (5)
“A single tile of color saved for easy reference”
SWATCH (6)
“A state of peacefulness and lack of agitation”
CALM (4)
“Appendage that twitches rapidly when annoyance strikes.”
TAIL (4)
“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 dish composed mostly of raw mixed vegetables like lettuce and tomatoes”
SALAD (5)
“A best-of-seven battle between two rivals.”
SERIES (6)
“A baked dish with a crust and a sweet or savory filling.”
PIE (3)
“A river that pays its respects to a larger one”
TRIBUTARY (9)
“A formal title indicating a soldier's level of authority.”
RANK (4)
“A blueprint or structured design for the data”
SCHEMA (6)
“A Sandwich legume”
SOYA (4)
“A rebirth, often seen in art and the 'new' sense of things.”
RENAISSANCE (11)
“A short, fast run”
SPRINT (6)
“A fruit that fell for gravity?”
APPLE (5)
“A water demon that can take the shape of a horse”
KELPIE (6)
“A small round green vegetable”
PEA (3)
“A dense tangle of thorns and brush”
THICKET (7)
“A substance used to treat a disease”
DRUG (4)
“A storm center that cannot see”
EYE (3)
“A game played at a team's own stadium”
HOME (4)
“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 West African nation that was once home to the ancient trade city of Timbuktu”
MALI (4)
“A tool used to see distant objects in space”
TELESCO (7)
“A white fish often salted and dried.”
COD (3)
“A large body of water surrounded by land, like the deep blue one in Oregon”
LAKE (4)
“A measured silence on the staff”
REST (4)
“A retaliatory strike against one who took your life before”
REVENGE (7)
“A movable barrier in a fence used to control sheep movement”
GATE (4)
“A sacred image in the chapel of commerce”
ICON (4)
“A liquid fat used for frying or dressing food”
OIL (3)
“A freezing sphere where walkers took a stroll”
HOTH (4)
“A score of zero, which no batter wants next to their name”
DUCK (4)
“A famous gold statuette given for film excellence”
OSCAR (5)
“Artisan dairy wheel aged inside wooden basement casks”
CHEESE (6)
“A novel, play, or film dealing with a puzzling crime”
MYSTERY (7)
“A pink-haired Marine who speaks in the third person and binds her foes in iron cages”
HINA (4)
“A place for basketball, romance, or rendering final verdicts”
COURT (5)
“A picture made from many small pieces of colored glass or stone”
MOSAIC (6)
“A ridge of jagged rock or coral just below the sea surface”
REEF (4)
“A moving ridge of water that crashes against a lighthouse base”
WAVE (4)
“A typographical marriage where two letters fuse into one”
LIGATURE (8)
“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 arctic mammal with long tusks and whiskers”
WALRUS (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)
“An uncastrated male sheep known for its large curved horns”
RAM (3)
“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 specificity specialist that points out exactly which one”
DETERMINER (10)
“A picture or symbol used in ancient Egyptian writing”
HIEROGLYPH (10)
“Absurd or foolish in a comical way.”
SILLY (5)
“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)
“An object for a pet to play with”
TOY (3)
“A male ruler of a realm”
KING (4)
“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 strategic cut in a skirt designed to allow leg mobility”
SLIT (4)
“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 large number or quantity of items.”
LOT (3)
“A cereal grain commonly rolled and cooked into warm morning porridge”
OAT (3)
“A sugary solution that lives up to its elementary name”
SIMPLE (6)
“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 silver ball that started the race in 1957”
SPUTNIK (7)
“A heavy stone or concrete vertical support”
PIER (4)
“A sudden increase in a medical condition”
SURGE (5)
“An isometric bridge of suffering where sixty seconds feels like an eternity”
PLANK (5)
“A place where chemicals are mixed or a breed of dog”
LAB (3)
“A person who supports the team”
FAN (3)
“A comparison of two quantities expressed as a fraction”
RATIO (5)
“A specific shade or tint of a color”
HUE (3)
“A multi-limbed purloiner of DNA that sets up highly illegal family reunions on unsuspecting worlds”
GENESTEALER (11)
“Author of The Republic and founder of the Academy”
PLATO (5)
“A powerful form achieved by balancing natural energy”
SAGE (4)
“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 baby sheep”
LAMB (4)
“A common four-legged pet known for barking”
DOG (3)
“A curated mix of tunes to keep everyone singing along.”
PLAYLIST (8)
“A public square found in the center of Vitoria”
PLAZA (5)
“A chart showing the days, weeks, and months of a year”
CALENDAR (8)
“Adopted Frost Giant known as the God of Mischief”
LOKI (4)
“A powder made from dried sassafras leaves used in cooking”
FILE (4)
“A rectangular paper component drawn in Ticket to Ride”
CARD (4)
“A sentence that shows strong feeling, ending with a mark like this: !”
EXCLAMATION (11)
“A circular room or building often topped by a dome”
ROTUNDA (7)
“Ancient physical and mental practice from India”
YOGA (4)
“An official who enforces the rules on the court”
REFEREE (7)
“A large organized group of singers.”
CHORUS (6)
“A path that follows the scent of the feet”
TRAIL (5)
“A folded and pressed detail adding volume to a skirt”
PLEAT (5)
“A trained AI system, like GPT.”
MODEL (5)
“A peaceful end when no moves are legal and no check is given”
STALEMATE (9)
“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 baked dish made of wide, flat pasta sheets layered with meat, cheese, and sauce”
LASAGNA (7)
“A systematic evaluation of an organization's security posture”
AUDIT (5)
“A procedure to establish quality or performance”
TEST (4)
“An attempt to compromise a computer system”
ATTACK (6)
“Affectionate single term for a dedicated viewer of the channel”
LOVELY (6)
“A standard-issue flashlight that is highly effective when fired in groups of several million”
LASGUN (6)
“A dedicated practitioner of the discipline”
YOGI (4)
“A creature known for its many different evolutions”
EVEES (5)
“A specific height or stage”
LEVEL (5)
“A single sound or symbol representing musical pitch”
NOTE (4)
“A medieval association of craftsmen or merchants”
GUILD (5)
“A stringed instrument of the harp class used in ancient Greece”
LYRE (4)
“Amphitheatre, some lose cue, maybe.”
COLOSSEUM (9)
“A giant wave train caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption”
TSUNAMI (7)
“A layered Austrian pastry often filled with spiced apples.”
STRUDEL (7)
“A catastrophic mistake that loses the game”
BLUNDER (7)
“A large primate classified within the genus Pongo or Pan.”
APE (3)
“An overhead cover providing shade or rain protection”
CANOPY (6)
“A common fantasy action, or what one must do to their gray plastic piles of shame”
SLAY (4)
“A personal view or belief about something”
OPINION (7)
“A stud on the bottom of a shoe for traction”
CLEAT (5)
“A curve that is quite fond of symmetrical valleys”
PARABOLA (8)
“A scarred puppet who was sliced in half by his own apprentice”
SNOKE (5)
“A light shoe with straps and an open toe”
SANDAL (6)
“A cold, treeless plain where the soil is permanently frozen in time”
TUNDRA (6)
“A large vault or chamber for burying the dead”
TOMB (4)
“A shape-shifter that takes the form of your worst fear”
BOGGART (7)
“A young male who might join a cott to protest a tax”
BOY (3)
“An uppercase letter used at the start of a sentence”
CAPITAL (7)
“An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects”
MICROSCOPE (10)
“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)
“An alteration in the nucleic acid sequence of the genome of an organism”
MUTATION (8)
“An algorithm used for performing encryption or decryption”
CYPHER (6)
“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 city of stone and glass on the Avery”
RIFTHOLD (8)
“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 musical composition written for two performers”
DUET (4)
“A fishbowl head who relies on projectors to be super”
MYSTERIO (8)
“A measure of inertia”
MASS (4)
“A professional team organization”
CLUB (4)
“An unexpected or hidden obstacle”
SNAG (4)
“A utensil with a shallow bowl used for liquids”
SPOON (5)
“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)
“An alignment angle that looks like the wheels are bowing down to the asphalt?”
CAMBER (6)
“A ridge of jagged rock, coral, or sand just above or below the water surface”
REEF (4)
“A musical tempo meaning slow and stately”
ADAGIO (6)
“A movie designed to keep you on the edge of your seat”
THRILLER (8)
“Animal healer who might treat a very important pet”
VET (3)
“A vast body of salt water”
OCEAN (5)
“A royal hiding maneuver involving two pieces”
CASTLE (6)
“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 word meaning one or some of a number of things.”
ANY (3)
“A vampire who has recently been turned and has red eyes”
NEWBORN (7)
“A statement or account that makes something clear”
EXPLANATION (11)
“An evergreen tree with needles instead of leaves”
PINE (4)
“A slow moving river of ice that carves through mountains”
GLACIER (7)
“A crustacean often found in the genus Cancer.”
CRAB (4)
“A religious song or poem of praise to God”
HYMN (4)
“A reptile that carries a hard shell on its back”
TURTLE (6)
“An organization that fields a professional squad”
CLUB (4)
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