789 crossword clues, each with the answer plus links to play the puzzles they appear in.
“A short piece of writing on a particular subject”
ESSAY (5)
“A short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral.”
FABLE (5)
“A traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated.”
LEGEND (6)
“A large group of states or countries under one ruler”
EMPIRE (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 dramatic work set to music”
OPERA (5)
“A long poem, typically one derived from ancient oral tradition, narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures.”
EPIC (4)
“A specialist who predicts a suspects behavior and traits”
PROFILER (8)
“Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons”
ISOTOPE (7)
“A large round object that circles a star”
PLANET (6)
“A claim that one was elsewhere when a crime occurred”
ALIBI (5)
“A small rocky body orbiting the sun”
ASTEROID (8)
“A play for theater, radio, or television.”
DRAMA (5)
“An action that is against the law”
CRIME (5)
“A classic game of toss and retrieve.”
FETCH (5)
“Antarctic flightless bird”
PENGUIN (7)
“A solution that resists changes in pH”
BUFFER (6)
“A play with songs and dances”
MUSICAL (7)
“A big 'son' of the plains, often seen near Yellowstone.”
BISON (5)
“An extra performance at the end of a show”
ENCORE (6)
“A quick left-right track sequence designed to slow cars down.”
CHICANE (7)
“Actor who shocked Vegas attendees with a bearded return”
EVANS (5)
“A plant with a long thin stem that grows along the ground”
VINE (4)
“An invitation to play in the tournament.”
BID (3)
“A popular style of frozen dessert from Italy”
GELATO (6)
“A flat metal container used for frying”
PAN (3)
“A movie genre with magic and mythical creatures”
FANTASY (7)
“A single tone of definite pitch made by a musical instrument or the human voice.”
NOTE (4)
“A device for making music”
INSTRUMENT (10)
“Actor turned acclaimed director of 'Unforgiven'”
EASTWOOD (8)
“An illegal deceptive move by the guy on the rubber”
BALK (4)
“A peaceful state, oddly, for well-being.”
ZEN (3)
“A genre of popular music that originated in its modern form in the mid-1950s”
POP (3)
“A contrasting section that connects the verse and chorus”
BRIDGE (6)
“A new show born from the ashes of an old favorite.”
SPINOFF (7)
“A vast dry grassland that sounds like a single stair”
STEPPE (6)
“An autonomous entity that acts upon its environment”
AGENT (5)
“All the animals of a region, a 'fun A' description.”
FAUNA (5)
“A smooth and creamy seasoned soup of French origin based on crustacean broth”
BISQUE (6)
“Also known as Farsi”
PERSIAN (7)
“A person who shifts into a large wolf to protect the tribe”
WEREWOLF (8)
“A two wheeled vehicle pulled by horses in ancient battles”
CHARIOT (7)
“Ancient region of France, a painful place for Romans.”
GAUL (4)
“A climbing vine that often grows up the walls of buildings”
IVY (3)
“Atom with the same number of protons but different neutrons”
ISOTOPE (7)
“Ancient Roman tongue”
LATIN (5)
“A Texas city where it was all a dream”
DALLAS (6)
“A revived ancient tongue now spoken in the Middle East”
HEBREW (6)
“A purebred competitor's documented lineage”
PEDIGREE (8)
“Australian mutant portrayer who constantly trades friendly jabs with Reynolds.”
HUGH (4)
“A dramatic work set to music for singers and instrumentalists”
OPERA (5)
“A piece of metal used as money in ancient trade”
COIN (4)
“A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth”
FOREST (6)
“An ancient physical and mental practice from India”
YOGA (4)
“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)
“Afternoon break in a match”
TEA (3)
“A feeling of great pleasure and happiness”
JOY (3)
“A priest or priestess acting as a medium for prophecy”
ORACLE (6)
“A single continuous recording made by a camera”
SHOT (4)
“A measure of how much 'stuff' is in an object”
MASS (4)
“Actress vanishing into the role of Sue Storm”
KIRBY (5)
“A piece of ground used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables.”
GARDEN (6)
“A mathematical function describing the location of an electron”
ORBITAL (7)
“Any of the eight small bones that make up the wrist”
CARPAL (6)
“A composite particle made of quarks held together by the strong force”
HADRON (6)
“A team's turn to bat”
INNINGS (7)
“A hot poppy, perhaps, describes land features.”
TOPOGRAPHY (10)
“Aesthetic plan, 'signs' rearranged.”
DESIGN (6)
“A quick, informal photograph”
SNAPSHOT (8)
“A basic unit of text such as a word or subword for an LLM”
TOKEN (5)
“Advanced analytics database that historically predicts the champion based on efficiency.”
KENPOM (6)
“A harmless lie in a capsule”
PLACEBO (7)
“A six-carbon aromatic ring structure”
BENZENE (7)
“A common protein often featured in popular cooking shows.”
CHICKEN (7)
“A microscopic travel agent for disease”
PATHOGEN (8)
“A 'so' mix for a decorative pattern.”
MOSAIC (6)
“A crisp round fruit that can be red or green”
APPLE (5)
“A material like paper made from a water plant”
PAPYRUS (7)
“A custom or belief passed down over time”
TRADITION (9)
“A crimson timber that reaches for the clouds”
REDWOOD (7)
“A clever but false argument used to deceive”
SOPHISM (7)
“A set of rules for a processor to follow during problem solving”
ALGORITHM (9)
“A separate line of development in version control”
BRANCH (6)
“A religious or other solemn ceremony or act”
RITE (4)
“A brass musical instrument with a flared bell and a bright tone”
TRUMPET (7)
“A three-leafed plant used as a symbol for Saint Patricks Day”
SHAMROCK (8)
“A plastic device used to amplify and resonate a hunter's bugle”
TUBE (4)
“A matchstick girl in the kitchen”
JULIENNE (8)
“A team's ranking in their region, from 1 to 16.”
SEED (4)
“A coiled fossil that once swam in circles”
AMMONITE (8)
“Aggressive shot hit hard and high, often without much technique”
SLOG (4)
“A horizontal support across the top of a door or window”
LINTEL (6)
“A musician who tried to rescue his wife from death”
ORPHEUS (7)
“A style of bowling where the ball rotates and turns”
SPIN (4)
“A flowery substance that ignited a war of trade and addiction”
OPIUM (5)
“A locomotive way to prepare for a marathon”
TRAIN (5)
“A discrete packet of electromagnetic radiation or light”
PHOTON (6)
“A place to display photographs”
GALLERY (7)
“A city in Syria's eastern desert where shadow forces regroup.”
MADI (4)
“A serious play with a sad or disastrous ending”
TRAGEDY (7)
“A performance or broadcast”
SHOW (4)
“A picture made from small colored pieces of glass or tile”
MOSAIC (6)
“A parameter in a neural network”
WEIGHT (6)
“An error in a program”
BUG (3)
“A living god who spent his life preparing for a tomb”
PHARAOH (7)
“A tree that stays sharp all winter”
CONIFER (7)
“A small object from which a new plant can grow.”
SEED (4)
“A large unit of the Roman army”
LEGION (6)
“A desert plant with spines and no leaves.”
CACTUS (6)
“A cloud of gas and dust in outer space”
NEBULA (6)
“A go-ay, perhaps, for flexibility.”
YOGA (4)
“A flat-topped table where giants might dine”
MESA (4)
“Ancient invention, turns things around.”
WHEEL (5)
“A piece of writing that expresses emotions, ideas, or experiences in an imaginative style.”
POEM (4)
“An arched brick or stone ceiling or roof”
VAULT (5)
“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)
“Area of the body that might hold tension for a fixed earth sign”
NECK (4)
“Arid land with sparse vegetation”
DESERT (6)
“An orchestral piece at the beginning of an opera”
OVERTURE (8)
“A self-portrait photo”
SELFIE (6)
“A term relating to the moon”
LUNAR (5)
“A serious play, often with intense conflict.”
DRAMA (5)
“A stony pointed reminder of a pharaoh's ego”
PYRAMID (7)
“A group of citizens who decide the verdict”
JURY (4)
“A famous actor or performer”
STAR (4)
“A ranking number from 1 to 16, though a No. 5 has historically never won the national title.”
SEED (4)
“A serpent-haired woman whose gaze turns men to stone”
MEDUSA (6)
“Adjective for the former president's frequently bandaged hand.”
BRUISED (7)
“An account of a real person's life written by someone else”
BIOGRAPHY (9)
“A narrative of events or happenings.”
TALE (4)
“A long, loose outer garment”
ROBE (4)
“A long fictional story, often found in classic literature.”
NOVEL (5)
“Animal often associated with the logo”
BULL (4)
“Atomic or cellular core”
NUCLEUS (7)
“A small section or part of an act”
SCENE (5)
“Automated machine often used in factories”
ROBOT (5)
“A statement of intent to cause harm or pain”
THREAT (6)
“Ancient order the child once trained with”
JEDI (4)
“A tall woody grass that is the primary food for pandas”
BAMBOO (6)
“A sequence of events, or a captivating show.”
SERIES (6)
“A judgment that a person is not guilty”
ACQUITTAL (9)
“A piece of land that is surrounded by its own reflection”
ISLE (4)
“All the actors in a play”
CAST (4)
“An autonomous entity that perceives and acts”
AGENT (5)
“A named storage location”
VARIABLE (8)
“An interval of eight notes”
OCTAVE (6)
“A colorful, delicate part of a flower.”
PETAL (5)
“A statement of an intention to inflict pain or injury”
THREAT (6)
“A lively style of dance and music from Latin America”
SALSA (5)
“A follow-up entry, like the recently announced Until Dawn 2.”
SEQUEL (6)
“A dealer in small items for sewing or mens clothing”
HABERDASHER (11)
“A formal examination of evidence in a court”
TRIAL (5)
“A helpful dime dropped right before a bucket.”
ASSIST (6)
“A team's matching shirt, shorts, and socks”
KIT (3)
“Audiophile's hardware used to spin recent Record Store Day acquisitions.”
TURNTABLE (9)
“A supernatural creature that drinks blood and has pale skin”
VAMPIRE (7)
“A man who performs a character in a play or movie”
ACTOR (5)
“A humorous imitation or parody of something serious.”
SPOOF (5)
“Audio output device”
SPEAKER (7)
“Acronym for a popular utility vehicle like the GLS”
SUV (3)
“A sea flower, often a 'nem o' one.”
ANEMONE (7)
“A separate composition or set of compositions by a particular composer, usually numbered”
OPUS (4)
“All-tongue, like a sauce that shines brightly and optimistically.”
PANGLOSS (8)
“A restart kick taken from the intersection of the touchline and goal line”
CORNER (6)
“A speller might ask for this word history to help figure out the root.”
ETYMOLOGY (9)
“An item worn over the face during a masquerade ball or Venice festival”
MASK (4)
“A powerful software component”
ENGINE (6)
“A person who works for a government department like the FBI”
AGENT (5)
“A traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical”
LEGEND (6)
“A data type with two possible values: true or false”
BOOLEAN (7)
“A person who has committed a crime”
CRIMINAL (8)
“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 systematic review of security measures”
AUDIT (5)
“A large ensemble of instrumentalists playing classical music”
ORCHESTRA (9)
“Assessments of popularity, often for television.”
RATINGS (7)
“A small black or green Mediterranean fruit frequently sliced on top.”
OLIVE (5)
“A three-legged stand for a camera”
TRIPOD (6)
“A weapon carried by agents for protection”
GUN (3)
“A burst of light used in dark conditions”
FLASH (5)
“Agency currently celebrating the 45th anniversary of this historic program.”
NASA (4)
“A cute duck built a Roman water bridge.”
AQUEDUCT (8)
“A shot drained from beyond the three-point arc.”
TRIPLE (6)
“A group of people chosen to give advice or make laws”
COUNCIL (7)
“A small sample of the truth under the microscope”
BIOPSY (6)
“A starchy tuber often confused with a sweet potato in American markets”
YAM (3)
“A magical trinket, or one of the marshmallow shapes in a famous cereal”
CHARM (5)
“A hidden microphone or a gritty Baltimore system”
WIRE (4)
“A compact SUV model name”
GLC (3)
“An act that is against the law”
CRIME (5)
“A turn at batting”
INNINGS (7)
“A machine designed to work safely alongside human colleagues”
COBOT (5)
“An ancient language origin that gives us the 'ph' spelling for the 'f' sound.”
GREEK (5)
“A person who performs in plays or movies”
ACTOR (5)
“A colorful cup-shaped flower often associated with spring”
TULIP (5)
“A building or room containing collections of books”
LIBRARY (7)
“A hexed domestic bliss across the decades”
WANDAVISION (11)
“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 long, accompanied song for a solo voice, typically in an opera or oratorio.”
ARIA (4)
“A distinct event, part of a longer series.”
EPISODE (7)
“An arrangement of flowers or leaves in a circle”
WREATH (6)
“Athenian high city.”
ACROPOLIS (9)
“A stone bridge built to carry water into cities”
AQUEDUCT (8)
“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 tight squeeze for twenty percent of global crude flows.”
HORMUZ (6)
“A tier in, for the eye's light-sensitive layer.”
RETINA (6)
“A vulnerability that is attacked before a fix is available”
ZEROYDAY (8)
“A large natural stream, re-IV-er, flows through many parks.”
RIVER (5)
“A public officer appointed to decide cases in a law court”
JUDGE (5)
“A physical or digital device used for two factor authentication”
TOKEN (5)
“A woodwind instrument with a high-pitched sound, played by blowing across a hole”
FLUTE (5)
“An account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment.”
STORY (5)
“An investor who expects prices to fall”
BEAR (4)
“A grueling race covering exactly 26.2 miles”
MARATHON (8)
“A serious crime usually involving violence”
FELONY (6)
“A strategic tap of the bat rather than a full swing”
BUNT (4)
“A key design principle of the brand”
ELEGANCE (8)
“A white liquid often poured over cereal”
MILK (4)
“A motherly machine for a reluctant pilot”
EVA (3)
“Ancient pursuit of turning base metals into gold.”
ALCHEMY (7)
“A play dealing with tragic events and having an unhappy ending.”
TRAGEDY (7)
“Acronym for the massive models trained on vast datasets”
LLM (3)
“A large ensemble of instrumentalists”
ORCHESTRA (9)
“A flowery home for a clown”
ANEMONE (7)
“A comedic stunt or physical bit of humor.”
GAG (3)
“A composition for an instrumental soloist, often with piano accompaniment”
SONATA (6)
“A document ordering a witness to attend court”
SUBPOENA (8)
“A person who performs in plays or films”
ACTOR (5)
“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 symbolic figure or character in a writing system”
GLYPH (5)
“A framework of rafters and posts supporting a roof”
TRUSS (5)
“A naval unit like the Kurdistan, targeted in Bandar Abbas.”
ASSET (5)
“A deceptive maneuver designed to hide the truth.”
RUSE (4)
“A professional who represents clients in legal matters”
LAWYER (6)
“A single unit of ownership in a corporation”
SHARE (5)
“A unique fixed length string representing a piece of data”
HASH (4)
“A stone cold way to make a print”
LITHOGRAPH (10)
“A contrasting section that prepares for the return of the original material”
BRIDGE (6)
“A short story that teaches a moral lesson often with animals”
FABLE (5)
“Aviation pioneer whose surname graces the venue of the French Open.”
GARROS (6)
“A piece of land surrounded by water like Royale”
ISLE (4)
“Adolphe's brassy woodwind hybrid”
SAXOPHONE (9)
“A musical slicer that plays with fingers”
MANDOLINE (9)
“Artist who released 'THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE.' in March 2026.”
RAYE (4)
“Automated machine”
ROBOT (5)
“A unit of 'dos' out for the artist's space.”
STUDIO (6)
“A 'master' piece of work, truly exceptional.”
MASTERPIECE (11)
“A daily record of news and events of a personal nature; a diary.”
JOURNAL (7)
“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 principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true”
DOGMA (5)
“A French bread with a high egg and butter content giving it a rich crumb”
BRIOCHE (7)
“A person whose occupation is to investigate and solve crimes”
DETECTIVE (9)
“A limb growing out from a tree trunk”
BRANCH (6)
“A wooden paddle serving up several small tasting glasses for the indecisive.”
FLIGHT (6)
“An idea that spreads rapidly online, like a certain curly-haired singer on the thirtieth of April.”
MEME (4)
“A good one of these in the passenger seat is crucial for sharing the driving.”
COMPANION (9)
“A covering for the face, often used in ceremonies”
MASK (4)
“A specific legal matter or dispute”
CASE (4)
“A best-of-seven showdown between two playoff contenders.”
SERIES (6)
“A building where movies are shown”
THEATER (7)
“A wood chipper's cold outcome in Minnesota”
FARGO (5)
“Anton ___, 18th-century pioneer of modern beekeeping born on May 20”
JANSA (5)
“A short promotional clip hinting at next year's drama.”
TEASER (6)
“A large meal typically held to celebrate a special occasion”
FEAST (5)
“A set piece taken from the flag after a defender knocks it out of bounds.”
CORNER (6)
“A final performance or concluding narrative arc.”
SWANSONG (8)
“A group of close-knit, interrelated families”
CLAN (4)
“A hot worker, creating power from water's breath.”
STEAMENGINE (11)
“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)
“A photograph of a person”
PORTRAIT (8)
“An instance of a class”
OBJECT (6)
“A nickname for the American football field”
GRIDIRON (8)
“Airborne celebration that concludes the event”
TOSS (4)
“An arena for track cycling events”
VELODROME (9)
“A fragile silence that everyone wants but few truly trust.”
CEASEFIRE (9)
“Ancient paper, a spy runs back to us.”
PAPYRUS (7)
“African team that shocked critics by qualifying for the 2026 Super 8s”
ZIMBABWE (8)
“An internal itch that can only be scratched by crime”
COMULSION (9)
“An aggressive move toward the basket”
DRIVE (5)
“Another highly extensible text editor”
EMACS (5)
“A nice snare, S.A., rebirth of art.”
RENAISSANCE (11)
“Anna saves a grassy plain”
SAVANNA (7)
“All-Father prayed to in the second teaser”
ODIN (4)
“A brief appearance by the director in their own film”
CAMEO (5)
“A repeated rhythmic phrase or song”
CHANT (5)
“A kick used to turn over possession of the ball downfield”
PUNT (4)
“Another word for a picture or photograph”
IMAGE (5)
“A limb of a tree extending from the trunk.”
BRANCH (6)
“A person skilled in sports or physical exercise”
ATHLETE (7)
“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 pigment of your imagination found in onions and apples”
QUERCETIN (9)
“American Theatre ___ (organization behind the Tonys)”
WING (4)
“A set of related TV shows or movies”
SERIES (6)
“A part of an act in a play”
SCENE (5)
“Austroasiatic language that uses a Latin based script”
VIETNAMESE (10)
“A predictable sequence of actions that brings security”
ROUTINE (7)
“Abundance of valuable possessions governed by the house of values”
WEALTH (6)
“Aristocratic-sounding middle moniker.”
FAUNTLEROY (10)
“A gas, oddly, for long tale.”
SAGA (4)
“A photo taken of yourself”
SELFIE (6)
“A flower with a yellow center and white petals”
DAISY (5)
“A rare four-leafed mutation of this plant is considered highly fortunate”
CLOVER (6)
“A dramatic clash between the bright and the shadowed”
CHIAROSCURO (11)
“Acclaimed actress Sandra, joining the cast of the 2026 adaptation.”
HULLER (6)
“A dissociative state where the shadow takes control”
TRANCE (6)
“A fluid's resistance to flowing”
VISCOSITY (9)
“A musical piece sung in a show”
SONG (4)
“A mischievous practical joke played on an unsuspecting friend.”
PRANK (5)
“A long poem narrating the deeds of heroic figures”
EPIC (4)
“A fierce, often local rivalry match between two familiar clubs.”
DERBY (5)
“A three-dimensional work of art carved from stone or wood”
STATUE (6)
“A book, document, or piece of music written by hand”
MANUSCRIPT (10)
“Animated art, seen in a mine, perhaps.”
ANIME (5)
“A stringed musical instrument, the highest-pitched of the violin family”
VIOLIN (6)
“Auric treasure guarded by a mythical sprite”
GOLD (4)
“A spiritual manifestation that stays by your side”
STAND (5)
“A realm that promised a millennium but delivered a decade of ruin”
REICH (5)
“A bracket-____ is an unexpected win that ruins your predictions.”
BUSTER (6)
“Adjective for the sixteen teams that survive the first weekend”
SWEET (5)
“A person who writes books”
AUTHOR (6)
“A pointed summit, or a moment of greatest intensity.”
PEAK (4)
“A vehicle used to travel into outer space”
ROCKET (6)
“A mythical creature often represented by a long puppet in Chinese New Year”
DRAGON (6)
“A decorated platform on wheels used in a parade”
FLOAT (5)
“A person who writes poems.”
POET (4)
“A 2-3 or 1-3-1 defensive scheme, rather than man-to-man”
ZONE (4)
“A dramatic performance”
PLAY (4)
“A large chip, perhaps, makes up this island group.”
ARCHIPELAGO (11)
“A potential danger that could exploit a vulnerability”
THREAT (6)
“A wooden-sounding support for your lower back”
LUMBAR (6)
“A simplified speech used for communication between different groups”
PIDGIN (6)
“A ribbon of syrup woven throughout the tub”
SWIRL (5)
“A movie genre meant to make you laugh”
COMEDY (6)
“Arankingnumberfrom1to16assignedtoateambytheselectioncommittee.”
SEED (4)
“A scary movie designed to frighten viewers”
HORROR (6)
“A woodwind instrument with a double-reed mouthpiece.”
OBOE (4)
“A place where professional photos are often taken”
STUDIO (6)
“A trio born from the exact same pregnancy.”
TRIPLETS (8)
“A decorated container filled with sweets to be broken”
PIATA (5)
“"All systems ___" (2026 WWDC official tagline).”
GLOW (4)
“A traditional story, often involving supernatural beings”
MYTH (4)
“A pass that leads directly to a score”
ASST (4)
“A common transition effect in film”
FADE (4)
“A self replicating program that spreads across networks”
WORM (4)
“A dream on, a spiral galaxy (anag)”
ANDROMEDA (9)
“An evergreen tree with needles and cones.”
PINE (4)
“A book for holding photographs”
ALBUM (5)
“A small, green plant that grows in dense clumps, often on rocks.”
MOSS (4)
“Actress Kidman who co-chaired the 2026 spectacle”
NICOLE (6)
“A rich pea, go for a group of islands!”
ARCHIPELAGO (11)
“Air-conditioned tent often hosting punk, Latin, and indie rock”
SONORA (6)
“An automatic or at-large invitation to the tournament”
BID (3)
“A measure of disorder or randomness in a physical system”
ENTROPY (7)
“A stringed musical instrument of treble pitch, played with a horsehair bow”
VIOLIN (6)
“A small, devoted group, often for a niche show.”
CULT (4)
“A woolly wanderer saying goodbye to its son”
BISON (5)
“A component in a transmission”
GEAR (4)
“A play characterized by its humorous or satirical tone and its depiction of amusing incidents.”
COMEDY (6)
“A figure that is completely stone-faced”
STATUE (6)
“A legendary monkey king who loves a good meal”
GOKU (4)
“A supportive friend outside the community who stands up for equality”
ALLY (4)
“A long fictional story, often found in a book”
NOVEL (5)
“A high-flying slam that hypes up the crowd.”
DUNK (4)
“A day of festivity or recreation when no work is done”
HOLIDAY (7)
“A deserving team that gets surprisingly left out by the committee.”
SNUB (4)
“A quantity having direction as well as magnitude”
VECTOR (6)
“A sequence of matches played between two teams”
SERIES (6)
“A devastating collision of alternate Earths”
INCURSION (9)
“A system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object”
CULT (4)
“AI research company behind Claude”
ANTHROPIC (9)
“A place where a dead person is buried”
TOMB (4)
“A massive system of stars and gas clouds”
GALAXY (6)
“A secret word or phrase used to gain access”
PASSWORD (8)
“A deep gorge, can you imagine one without water?”
CANYON (6)
“A linear dream or a desert mirage in the Tabuk Province.”
NEOM (4)
“A religious or solemn ceremony performed regularly”
RITUAL (6)
“Amphibian known for jumping”
FROG (4)
“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 dramatic work in one or more acts, set to music for singers and instrumentalists”
OPERA (5)
“A single part of a movie that takes place in one location”
SCENE (5)
“Advanced learning method, often paired with 'neural'”
DEEP (4)
“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)
“Afternoon screening that usually offers a slightly cheaper admission fee.”
MATINEE (7)
“A shout to the umpire asking for a player to be out”
APPEAL (6)
“A group of similar data points identified in unsupervised learning”
CLUSTER (7)
“A long projecting beam fixed at only one end”
CANTILEVER (10)
“An imagined place where everything is perfect”
UTOPIA (6)
“An artistic dance form performed to music using precise and highly formalized set steps and gestures”
BALLET (6)
“A phone connection”
LINE (4)
“A machine capable of carrying out complex actions automatically”
ROBOT (5)
“An instrument used to see distant objects in space”
TELESCOPE (9)
“Aerodynamic advantage behind another car”
SLIPSTREAM (10)
“A three legged stand used to hold a camera steady”
TRIPOD (6)
“A unique act done by a criminal to satisfy emotional needs”
SIGNATURE (9)
“Atom with a different number of neutrons”
ISOTOPE (7)
“A person trained to travel in a spacecraft”
ASTRONAUT (9)
“A 'pin' at, for aged surface.”
PATINA (6)
“A motor that provides precise control of angular position”
SERVO (5)
“A famous moniker often preceded by Dark.”
KNIGHT (6)
“A chemical speed skater that never wears out”
CATALYST (8)
“A person who performs in a play”
ACTOR (5)
“A large meal, often part of a celebration”
FEAST (5)
“A story, often passed down through generations”
TALE (4)
“An aromatic evergreen tree often used to make chests and closets”
CEDAR (5)
“A whiffed at-bat resulting in a 'K' on the scorecard”
STRIKEOUT (9)
“A stringed instrument of the violin family, larger than a viola.”
CELLO (5)
“An excessive indulgence, often with a remote control.”
BINGE (5)
“Alkaline compound”
BASE (4)
“A period of learning, or the moral taken away from it”
LESSON (6)
“A measure of a section of the stock market”
INDEX (5)
“A sanctuary named for a holy hill”
ZION (4)
“A long strip of cloth with a design or message”
BANNER (6)
“An ionized state of matter often found in stars”
PLASMA (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 person who writes books or articles.”
AUTHOR (6)
“A single tone in music”
NOTE (4)
“A loose outer garment worn by citizens of ancient Rome”
TOGA (4)
“A small river, or how you watch content online now.”
STREAM (6)
“A musical performance by a soloist”
RECITAL (7)
“A computer program or device that provides functionality for other programs”
SERVER (6)
“A person who writes music, especially as a professional occupation.”
COMPOSER (8)
“A 'sum' for me, oddly, in a grand building.”
MUSEUM (6)
“A festive gathering of friends, which this spring holiday encourages.”
PARTY (5)
“A small protuberance on a plant that develops into a flower or leaf.”
BUD (3)
“A sunken pot where the mountain used to be”
CALDERA (7)
“A rich marriage of cream and cocoa”
GANACHE (7)
“A chesty listener that keeps the heart in check”
STETHOSCOPE (11)
“A military ruler in a feudal Japanese epic”
SHOGUN (6)
“A multi-film cinematic universe that dominates the box office”
FRANCHISE (9)
“A razor-sharp solution for the head of state”
GUILLOTINE (10)
“A two-headed monster on your upper arm”
BICEPS (6)
“All of space and time and their contents”
UNIVERSE (8)
“A number from 1 to 16 assigned by the selection committee”
SEED (4)
“An indoor room where professional photos are taken”
STUDIO (6)
“A small dome-like structure on top of a larger roof or tower”
CUPOLA (6)
“A live musical performance”
CONCERT (7)
“Air-conditioned, club-like enclosure for house and techno fans.”
YUMA (4)
“A grassy plain where one might find a girl and a city combined”
SAVANNA (7)
“A devious bit of mischief or secret maneuvering.”
SHENANIGAN (10)
“A session where testimony and arguments are heard”
HEARING (7)
“A series of contests between a number of competitors”
TOURNAMENT (10)
“A category of artistic composition, like fantasy or mystery”
GENRE (5)
“A famous temple in Rome with a large circular dome”
PANTHEON (8)
“A tearful goodbye to beloved characters.”
FAREWELL (8)
“A person thought to be able to predict the future”
ORACLE (6)
“A badge of honor for a game that refuses to launch on rival systems.”
EXCLUSIVE (9)
“Alternative desktop environment, often paired with Plasma”
KDE (3)
“Apple's video calling service”
FACETIME (8)
“A popular flower with thorns and fragrant petals.”
ROSE (4)
“A lonely hill that sounds like it has a reservation”
BUTTE (5)
“Automated sequence of commands”
SCRIPT (6)
“A narrow view of the world needing correction”
MYOPIA (6)
“A commander whose name means thunder, silenced in a Beirut strike.”
RAAD (4)
“A collection of symptoms that define a deviant type”
SYNDROME (8)
“"A partnership that ___s us all" (2026 World Bee Day theme word)”
SUSTAIN (7)
“A slippery shocker hidden in the crevices”
EEL (3)
“A main division of a book”
CHAPTER (7)
“A loan made by an investor to a government or firm”
BOND (4)
“A written legal argument submitted to a court”
BRIEF (5)
“A soft round flat hat often associated with France”
BERET (5)
“A point for wanderers, but not in a storm.”
COMPASS (7)
“A gorgon whose gaze could turn men to stone”
MEDUSA (6)
“An official invitation to join the 68-team field.”
BID (3)
“A region that sounds like it needs a time-out”
BADLANDS (8)
“A garment worn by women or girls”
DRESS (5)
“A musical number in a show”
SONG (4)
“An organic compound derived from ammonia”
AMINE (5)
“A fundamental constituent of matter found in protons”
QUARK (5)
“An herb that tastes like soap to a certain percentage of the population”
CILANTRO (8)
“A score of zero runs for a batter”
DUCK (4)
“A tiny dot that makes up a digital image”
PIXEL (5)
“A head case in the sculpture department?”
BUST (4)
“A disturbance that transfers energy”
WAVE (4)
“A god who might trade his eyes for half a life”
SHINIGAMI (9)
“Ancient coffin of stone”
SARCOPHAGUS (11)
“A unique and repetitive behavior left at every crime scene”
SIGNATURE (9)
“Award many directors aspire to win”
OSCAR (5)
“A tree known for its thin white peeling bark”
BIRCH (5)
“A fee paid to use certain expressways or bridges.”
TOLL (4)
“A person who practices or studies law”
LAWYER (6)
“A genre with magic and imaginary worlds”
FANTASY (7)
“A human connection assistant”
OPERATOR (8)
“Adventurer who travels to unknown places.”
EXPLORER (8)
“A woodwind instrument with a single reed, used in orchestras and bands”
CLARINET (8)
“A utopia of red sandstone and narrow slots”
ZION (4)
“A playoff matchup that can stretch up to seven games.”
SERIES (6)
“Artificial hair worn by actors”
WIGS (4)
“A common hardwood tree that produces acorns”
OAK (3)
“A highly successful film, often a big hit.”
BLOCKBUSTER (11)
“A person who sees an event happen firsthand”
WITNESS (7)
“A stolen memento used to relive the thrill”
TROPHY (6)
“A double-digit seed making a fairy tale run.”
CINDERELLA (10)
“Animal mascot of the popular browser”
FOX (3)
“A legal case brought by one person against another”
LAWSUIT (7)
“A woodwind instrument with a double reed, known for its distinctive sound”
OBOE (4)
“A group of people with common ancestry and culture”
TRIBE (5)
“Ancient impact basins visible without magnification.”
CRATERS (7)
“A public performance”
SHOW (4)
“A yearly cycle of television programming.”
SEASON (6)
“A grassy river that flows forever”
EVERGLADES (10)
“A massive system of stars gas and dust held together by gravity”
GALAXY (6)
“Ancient rolled document”
SCROLL (6)
“A regular or repeated way in which something happens or is done”
PATTERN (7)
“A soft landing for a high flyer”
PARACHUTE (9)
“A wet spot in a dry argument”
OASIS (5)
“A unique language isolate spoken in the Pyrenees mountains”
BASQUE (6)
“Alphabet used for Russian, Bulgarian, and Serbian”
CYRILLIC (8)
“A male sovereign”
KING (4)
“A transparent object that refracts light into a spectrum”
PRISM (5)
“A term relating to the sun”
SOLAR (5)
“A place where stocks are bought and sold”
MARKET (6)
“A stranger in the blood that triggers a defensive reaction”
ANTIGEN (7)
“Actressreturningtoherteen-idolrootsforahighlyanticipated2026special[1.1].”
MILEY (5)
“A space entirely devoid of matter”
VACUUM (6)
“A quantity having direction and magnitude, or a data array”
VECTOR (6)
“A brass wind instrument that has a conical body and is played with a single-reed mouthpiece”
SAX (3)
“A person involved in a lawsuit”
LITIGANT (8)
“A powerful software component, like a recommendation one”
ENGINE (6)
“Aurora cable access host who loves Bohemian Rhapsody and his buddy Garth.”
WAYNE (5)
“A preview of an upcoming movie”
TRAILER (7)
“A woody part of a tree that grows out from the trunk”
BRANCH (6)
“A tiny unit of heat that makes your clothes shrink”
CALORIE (7)
“Any competitive activity”
SPORT (5)
“A natural earthy material that is plastic when wet”
CLAY (4)
“A place where legal cases are heard and judged”
COURT (5)
“An expedition to observe animals in the African wild”
SAFARI (6)
“A musical performance given in public”
CONCERT (7)
“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)
“Ancient Celtic alphabet where letters are formed by lines on a central seam.”
OGHAM (5)
“A number indicating a franchise's playoff ranking.”
SEED (4)
“A large stringed instrument of the violin family, played between the legs”
CELLO (5)
“A long sequence of columns joined by their entablature”
COLONNADE (9)
“Adjustable part of a car's wing”
FLAP (4)
“A cartilaginous predator that must keep moving”
SHARK (5)
“A musical direction meaning 'fast and lively'”
ALLEGRO (7)
“A person thought to be guilty of a crime”
SUSPECT (7)
“An anthropologist who sees right through you”
BONES (5)
“A Brazilian dance style famous at Rio Carnival”
SAMBA (5)
“A person who performs a featured part alone”
SOLOIST (7)
“A free, playable taste of a game sometimes shadow-dropped during a show.”
DEMO (4)
“Ancient Greek poet credited with 'The Iliad'.”
HOMER (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 objective-driven space expedition, like STS-1.”
MISSION (7)
“A piece of data processed by a language model”
TOKEN (5)
“A large, elaborate meal”
FEAST (5)
“A category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, marked by a particular style.”
GENRE (5)
“A large painting applied directly to a wall or ceiling”
MURAL (5)
“Adorable quality, a sound of regret.”
MOE (3)
“A musical number in a movie”
SONG (4)
“A sweet, tropical fruit that sparks fierce debates on a Hawaiian order.”
PINEAPPLE (9)
“A killer's unnecessary but compulsive flourish”
SIGNATURE (9)
“Ankle bone or a pile of rocky debris”
TALUS (5)
“A light and airy baked dish that might collapse if you slam the oven door”
SOUFFLE (7)
“A valley or creek bottom where elk often seek water and thick cover”
DRAINAGE (8)
“A short sighted way of looking at things”
MYOPIA (6)
“A standard for measuring”
METRIC (6)
“A short message sent digitally”
TEXT (4)
“A cold blooded vertebrate that starts life in the water”
AMPHIBIAN (9)
“A part of a play or film where the action happens in one place”
SCENE (5)
“Annual Washington celebration drawing over a million visitors.”
FESTIVAL (8)
“A person who prepares written material for publication.”
EDITOR (6)
“Association members who get hit up for donations”
ALUMNI (6)
“A pure substance like gold or oxygen”
ELEMENT (7)
“A building where movies are shown on a large screen”
CINEMA (6)
“A massive sea of cheering music lovers.”
CROWD (5)
“Acidic building blocks that are anything but basic”
AMINO (5)
“A literal womb mate.”
TWIN (4)
“A team's numerical ranking heading into the playoffs.”
SEED (4)
“A team of sailors, or those behind the cameras.”
CREW (4)
“A great victory or achievement”
TRIUMPH (7)
“A statue with the body of a lion and a human head”
SPHINX (6)
“A plant whose leaves, seeds, or flowers are used for flavoring, food, medicine, or perfume.”
HERB (4)
“A glen, Tim, provides connective tissue.”
LIGAMENT (8)
“A historical entertainer who might have pulled a fast one on a king.”
JESTER (6)
“A large fragrant flower that often symbolizes purity”
LILY (4)
“A dedicated fan whose home is a sanctuary of ink”
OTAKU (5)
“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 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 traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon.”
MYTH (4)
“A flat topographical feature on a steep slope where elk frequently bed down”
BENCH (5)
“Artisan ensuring a celebrity's custom fit is flawless”
TAILOR (6)
“A story, especially an imaginary or incredible one.”
TALE (4)
“A set of six legal deliveries by a bowler”
OVER (4)
“A bright yellow root spice known for its anti inflammatory properties”
TURMERIC (8)
“A short run of related programs, mini-sized.”
MINISERIES (10)
“A musical composition for a solo instrument or instruments accompanied by an orchestra”
CONCERTO (8)
“An electronic musical instrument with keys”
KEYBOARD (8)
“A bridge like structure built to carry water to cities”
AQUEDUCT (8)
“A god in sis finds the identification of disease.”
DIAGNOSIS (9)
“Adorably cute, 'I' wait 'a' while for cuteness.”
KAWAII (6)
“A secret plan, or the storyline of a show.”
PLOT (4)
“A long distance messenger that never leaves the cell”
AXON (4)
“A genetic patchwork named after a Greek myth”
CHIMERA (7)
“An over in which absolutely no runs are scored off the bat”
MAIDEN (6)
“Ancient Egyptian king”
PHARAOH (7)
“Adds flavor, or a bit of zest to life”
SPICE (5)
“A fresh take on an old classic, like 2026's "Death of a Salesman"”
REVIVAL (7)
“A small island found within the pancreas”
ISLET (5)
“A utensil with tines used for eating”
FORK (4)
“A series of notes arranged in ascending or descending order of pitch”
SCALE (5)
“Air-cheating design, a 'mean dry coa' arrangement.”
AERODYNAMIC (11)
“A very successful and popular film”
BLOCKBUSTER (11)
“A building where plays are performed”
THEATER (7)
“All the actors in a film”
CAST (4)
“Air-conditioned indoor stage dedicated to underground house and techno”
YUMA (4)
“A long musical composition for a full orchestra”
SYMPHONY (8)
“Act of securing the ball after a missed jumper.”
REBOUND (7)
“A summer squash that can be spiraled into a low carb pasta alternative”
ZUCCHINI (8)
“A discrete packet of electromagnetic radiation”
PHOTON (6)
“Artist's greatest work”
MASTERPIECE (11)
“A public procession often featuring floats and marching bands”
PARADE (6)
“An official who enforces the rules in a game”
REFEREE (7)
“A master designer's private workshop or studio.”
ATELIER (7)
“An admired person, often for bravery”
HERO (4)
“A stable natural language developed from a mixture of others”
CREOLE (6)
“A device used to mark time by means of regular ticks”
METRONOME (9)
“A small type of planet, like Pluto”
DWARF (5)
“A piece of writing that uses rhythmic and often rhyming language.”
POEM (4)
“A lyrical poem, O.D.E. is a type of short work.”
ODE (3)
“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 nun's attire, or a usual practice”
HABIT (5)
“A brisk tempo, or ALL EGRO in disguise.”
ALLEGRO (7)
“An ethical hacker who helps strengthen security systems”
WHITEHAT (8)
“A rectangular column that projects slightly from a wall surface”
PILASTER (8)
“Afghan hound who ruled her group in 2026”
ZAIDA (5)
“Area where tires are changed and repairs occur”
PITS (4)
“A grand realm, prone to collapsing with time, or 'ripe' for change.”
EMPIRE (6)
“A calm piece of art by a master.”
MASTERPIECE (11)
“A set of rules or steps followed by a computer to solve a problem”
ALGORITHM (9)
“A stringed musical instrument, typically with six strings, played by plucking or strumming”
GUITAR (6)
“A large and luxurious country house for the wealthy”
VILLA (5)
“Ancient Greek teachers of rhetoric and persuasion”
SOPHISTS (8)
“A mobile phone, for short”
CELL (4)
“At maximum brightness, a prerequisite for the event in question.”
FULL (4)
“A circular opening in the center of a dome or wall”
OCULUS (6)
“An early model, quickly built with AI assistance, 'top rope' perhaps?”
PROTOTYPE (9)
“Award for a winner”
MEDAL (5)
“A biting remark made by acid on copper”
ETCHING (7)
“A thick stew from Louisiana traditionally thickened with okra or file powder”
GUMBO (5)
“A human barrier formed by defenders during a free kick”
WALL (4)
“A measurable property of an observed phenomenon”
FEATURE (7)
“A tasteful dinner party guest with a dark palate”
HANNIBAL (8)
“A sweeping, large-scale film, much like Nolan's latest summer offering”
EPIC (4)
“A pitch change that alters word meaning in Cantonese”
TONE (4)
“A floating bell named for a mythological gorgon”
MEDUSA (6)
“A dead body preserved by ancient Egyptian methods”
MUMMY (5)
“A large group of states or countries under a single supreme authority”
EMPIRE (6)
“A long, accompanied song for a solo voice, typically one in an opera or oratorio”
ARIA (4)
“A sour yellow citrus fruit”
LEMON (5)
“A trim line emphasizing sportiness and modernity”
AVANTGARDE (10)
“An additional performance requested by the audience”
ENCORE (6)
“A graphic tale from the East, a grass type perhaps?”
MANGA (5)
“A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying”
MELODY (6)
“All existing matter and space as a whole”
UNIVERSE (8)
“A whole number data type”
INTEGER (7)
“A place where everybody knows your name”
CHEEERS (7)
“A practice session for the performers”
REHEARSAL (9)
“A serious play or show”
DRAMA (5)
“A stick that gets straight to the point”
SKEWER (6)
“A musical composition for voice”
SONG (4)
“A long fictional story written in prose”
NOVEL (5)
“Ancient copyist of manuscripts”
SCRIBE (6)
“Ancient liturgical language of Hinduism and the root of many Indian tongues”
SANSKRIT (8)
“A solemn promise to tell the truth”
OATH (4)
“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)
“Anadromous fish, 'man' gets 'sol' from its journey.”
SALMON (6)
“A person who poses for photographs”
MODEL (5)
“A soft pulp or a surgical unit in Korea”
MASH (4)
“Aerodynamic tow technique on the long straightaways.”
DRAFTING (8)
“A proposition, THE SIS-ter has a point.”
THESIS (6)
“A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people”
MYTH (4)
“A short preview of a movie”
TRAILER (7)
“A piece of ground where people grow plants and flowers”
GARDEN (6)
“A director might ___ to be different”
DARE (4)
“A bizarre lineage with an adventurous spirit”
JOJO (4)
“A polite word or sign of welcome”
GREETING (8)
“A decorated platform built on a vehicle for a parade”
FLOAT (5)
“Audio device worn over ears”
HEADSET (7)
“A runaway box office success that exceeds all expectations”
SMASH (5)
“A substance that speeds up a reaction without being consumed”
CATALYST (8)
“Academic grounds the graduates are departing”
CAMPUS (6)
“A person trained to travel in space”
ASTRONAUT (9)
“A wide range of different identities and backgrounds”
DIVERSITY (9)
“A configurable value in an AI system”
PARAMETER (9)
“A person who sees an event or crime take place”
WITNESS (7)
“A slow tempo, or a slow movement in music.”
ADAGIO (6)
“Applying a touch of Midas to the frame”
GILDING (7)
“A hot-headed senior who blows off steam”
GEYSER (6)
“A system of communication used by a community”
LANGUAGE (8)
“A long musical composition for orchestra”
SYMPHONY (8)
“A book for storing photographs”
ALBUM (5)
“An act of welcoming someone”
GREETING (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 tightly wrapped promise of a flower.”
BUD (3)
“Actor ___ Day, who voices the easily frightened, ghost-busting brother.”
CHARLIE (7)
“A public procession, especially for a celebration”
PARADE (6)
“A device that converts motion into a digital signal”
ENCODER (7)
“A feline form often found wearing maid attire”
NEKO (4)
“An armed fighter who entertained audiences in the arena”
GLADIATOR (9)
“A savory and spicy condiment originating from India made of fruits or vegetables”
CHUTNEY (7)
“A method of singing used by male singers to reach high notes”
FALSETTO (8)
“A large open area used for gladiator fights”
ARENA (5)
“A large ensemble of string brass woodwind and percussion”
ORCHESTRA (9)
“Argentine legend who finally lifted the cup in 2022”
MESSI (5)
“An acrobatic, overhead kick that requires going completely airborne.”
BICYCLE (7)
“A fat fate changed into a crisp fabric”
TAFFETA (7)
“A portion of company earnings paid to shareholders”
DIVIDEND (8)
“An alphabetical list of names or subjects at the back of a book”
INDEX (5)
“A streak of light in the sky caused by a burning rock”
METEOR (6)
“A repetitive control structure”
LOOP (4)
“A non-flowering plant with feathery fronds.”
FERN (4)
“A large outdoor arena for sports”
STADIUM (7)
“AI capability combining text, images, and audio, recently enhanced by OpenAI.”
MULTIMODAL (10)
“A sharp, pointed projection on the stem of some plants.”
THORN (5)
“A best-of-seven battle between two rivals.”
SERIES (6)
“A river that pays its respects to a larger one”
TRIBUTARY (9)
“A rebirth, often seen in art and the 'new' sense of things.”
RENAISSANCE (11)
“A short, fast run”
SPRINT (6)
“A substance with a molecular structure consisting of many similar units bonded together”
POLYMER (7)
“A tool used to see distant objects in space”
TELESCO (7)
“A score of zero, which no batter wants next to their name”
DUCK (4)
“A novel, play, or film dealing with a puzzling crime”
MYSTERY (7)
“A truck ride to a brand new life”
ISEKAI (6)
“A large outdoor fire built for a celebration”
BONFIRE (7)
“Academic leader heading a specific college”
DEAN (4)
“A musical entertainment given by a single performer or by two or more performers.”
RECITALE (8)
“A sweet nothing for the mind but not the body”
PLACEBO (7)
“A picture or symbol used in ancient Egyptian writing”
HIEROGLYPH (10)
“Audio accessory”
HEADPHONE (9)
“Adjective for the sixteen remaining squads in the regional semifinals.”
SWEET (5)
“A plate of color where artists mix their magic.”
PALETTE (7)
“A polite U, oddly, is an elevated flatland.”
PLATEAU (7)
“Author of The Republic and founder of the Academy”
PLATO (5)
“Ancient site of the games”
OLYMPIA (7)
“A sequence of characters”
STRING (6)
“Aplucky, low-seededteammakingamagicalandunexpectedrundeepintothetournament.”
CINDERELLA (10)
“A wooden frame used for holding an artist's work while painting”
EASEL (5)
“Artisanal approach to brewing that has exploded in popularity over recent decades.”
CRAFT (5)
“A large organized group of singers.”
CHORUS (6)
“A path that follows the scent of the feet”
TRAIL (5)
“A trained AI system, like GPT.”
MODEL (5)
“An attempt to compromise a computer system”
ATTACK (6)
“A medieval association of craftsmen or merchants”
GUILD (5)
“Amphitheatre, some lose cue, maybe.”
COLOSSEUM (9)
“AI systems that can perform complex tasks autonomously, a major focus for OpenAI.”
AGENTS (6)
“Ancient city known for its empire”
ROME (4)
“A tabletop for a giant in the desert”
MESA (4)
“Andrew who serves as the head curator of the institute”
BOLTON (6)
“A male elk, often the primary target for a trophy hunter”
BULL (4)
“A measure of inertia”
MASS (4)
“A monochromatic wolf of the waves”
ORCA (4)
“A musical tempo meaning slow and stately”
ADAGIO (6)
“A movie designed to keep you on the edge of your seat”
THRILLER (8)
“A 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)
“A vampire who has recently been turned and has red eyes”
NEWBORN (7)
“A slow moving river of ice that carves through mountains”
GLACIER (7)
“A deep blue lake in a fallen summit”
CRATER (6)
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