Crossword Clues Starting with F

“Facts and statistics collected for analysis”

DATA (4)

“Front of a building”

FACADE (6)

“Fastest land mammal built for explosive sprints”

CHEETAH (7)

“First half of the species name governing the vortex from the Citadel of Gallifrey”

TIME (4)

“Fauna-assisted intervention using dogs or horses for comfort”

ANIMAL (6)

“Formula One event”

GRANDPRIX (9)

“Forest of the Vashta Nerada feeds within millions of paper volumes in library tombs”

SHADOW (6)

“Framework of government drafted for the new nation in 1787”

CONSTITUTION (12)

“Fidelity demonstrated by recurring purchases over rival offerings”

LOYALTY (7)

“Flipped at midfield before the opening whistle”

COIN (4)

“Fully grown stage of an animal's life cycle”

ADULT (5)

“Feeling a bit timid or reserved”

SHY (3)

“Functional art made from fired clay”

POTTERY (7)

“Fleeting speck of light that floats into the night sky.”

SPARK (5)

“Firmly balanced and reliable, making it easy to maintain control”

STEADY (6)

“First Filipino girl group to take the stage at the Empire Polo Club.”

BINI (4)

“First name of the aristocratic British archaeologist who raids tombs”

LARA (4)

“Forest bird with a shock-absorbing skull for drilling bark”

WOODPECKER (10)

“Fine particles found in space that form stars and planets”

DUST (4)

“Formal Spanish word for excuse me or sorry”

DISCULPE (8)

“Famous Tokyo locale where thousands gather for raucous viewing parties.”

UENO (4)

“French word for country or nation”

PAYS (4)

“First half of the title whale in Melville classic novel”

MOBY (4)

“Fungal power-up that provides a sudden growth spurt.”

MUSHROOM (8)

“Fertile desert area, such as the Fayyum depression.”

OASIS (5)

“First mortal woman, who opened a forbidden jar releasing evils”

PANDORA (7)

“Force that slows down moving surfaces rubbing together”

FRICTION (8)

“Fungus that could be at play in a CHAFING Spelling Bee puzzle”

CHAGA (5)

“French word for beach”

PLAGE (5)

“Fans obsessively fill out this tree-like diagram in March.”

BRACKET (7)

“Feature to keep data consistent across devices”

SYNC (4)

“Flat-faced club essential for navigating the lightning-fast, undulating surfaces.”

PUTTER (6)

“French leader defeated at Waterloo”

NAPOLEON (8)

“Free from agitation or strong wind, making navigation simple”

CALM (4)

“Formal union of two partners recognized by law”

MARRIAGE (8)

“Famous German Baroque composer”

BACH (4)

“Farm animal with a snout and curly tail”

PIG (3)

“Folded egg creation customized with various fillings.”

OMELET (6)

“First name of the Temperature artist who dominated the 2000s charts”

SEAN (4)

“Food made from flour and water”

BREAD (5)

“Facial covering worn by iconic killers like Michael Myers”

MASK (4)

“Founding father of the People's Republic of China”

MAO (3)

“Fast and clever predator with sharp claws”

RAPTOR (6)

“Force pushing on a surface, often from gas particles”

PRESSURE (8)

“Folklore track named after an age, set in the trees of Pennsylvania”

SEVEN (5)

“Force produced by magnets that attracts or repels certain metals”

MAGNETISM (9)

“Fine mourn, perhaps, for wedge-shaped writing.”

CUNEIFORM (9)

“First name of the bald billionaire with a vendetta against aliens”

LEX (3)

“First name of famous Mexican muralist Rivera”

DIEGO (5)

“Fibrous tissue that connects a muscle to a bone”

TENDON (6)

“Fine material ejected during a volcanic eruption”

ASH (3)

“Forehead mark that always stings when an evil noseless wizard gets emotional?”

SCAR (4)

“Furniture piece serving as a teacher's command center”

DESK (4)

“Flip a fraction upside down to find its ___”

RECIPROCAL (10)

“Food of the Greek gods granting eternal youth and immortality”

AMBROSIA (8)

“First name of the author behind 'Our Perfect Storm'”

CARLEY (6)

“Forward Koa who is a major name in the 2026 class”

PEAT (4)

“Fashion designer who introduced the little black dress”

COCO (4)

“Fired clay containers used for storage or cooking”

POTTERY (7)

“Fast-paced canine sport featuring jumps, A-frames, and teeters”

AGILITY (7)

“Fatty acid classification with healthy numbers three, six, and nine”

OMEGA (5)

“French phenom who dropped 41 points and 24 boards in a 2026 double-OT playoff win.”

WEMBANYAMA (10)

“Force that opposes the relative motion of two touching surfaces”

FRICTION (8)

“Flavorful, fragrant outer colored peel of citrus fruit”

ZEST (4)

“Flora Colossus who travels the galaxy with a raccoon”

GROOT (5)

“Female figures who choose which warriors die in battle”

VALKYRIE (8)

“Furniture used to skip the night”

BED (3)

“Female sibling”

SISTER (6)

“Firearm innovator Samuel”

COLT (4)

“Famous Belgian detective celebrating a resurgence in 2026.”

POIROT (6)

“Formal agreement negotiated between nations”

TREATY (6)

“First name of the CEO who became the face of the organization”

SAM (3)

“First name of the 2025 Finals MVP hailing from Canada.”

SHAI (4)

“French chemist who formulated the law relating vapor pressure to mole fraction”

RAOULT (6)

“First showing, perhaps 'ere I'm prime.”

PREMIERE (8)

“French word for the moon”

LUNE (4)

“Flexible tissue that makes up a shark's entire skeleton”

CARTILAGE (9)

“Former students proudly wearing their alma mater's colors.”

ALUMNI (6)

“Figure pacing the sidelines with a clipboard in hand”

COACH (5)

“Fallen space rock that lands hot and demands fireproof soles?”

METEOR (6)

“Fungal friend found in the Mushroom Kingdom”

TOAD (4)

“For by what are ye saved through faith”

GRACE (5)

“Felt a sharp pain, or got conned by a clever swindle”

STUNG (5)

“Formal request submitted to extract records from a database”

QUERY (5)

“Flame carried to ignite the games”

TORCH (5)

“Formal assessment of knowledge”

EXAM (4)

“Flower with a yellow center and white petals”

DAISY (5)

“Feudal ruler or noble”

LORD (4)

“Fossilized tree resin often used in jewelry”

AMBER (5)

“First name of the actress voicing the fierce ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom.”

ANYA (4)

“Famous theater district in New York City”

BROADWAY (8)

“Famous island prison in San Francisco Bay, once home to Al Capone”

ALCATRAZ (8)

“Frozen precipitation that falls in white flakes”

SNOW (4)

“First name of the Chief Technology Officer Murati”

MIRA (4)

“Furniture piece that resets a respawn point and skips the night”

BED (3)

“Faster, optimized version of GPT-4.”

TURBO (5)

“Fine sand or clay carried by running water”

SILT (4)

“Flower shop employee who lived on the Powell Estate before becoming a cosmic bad wolf”

ROSE (4)

“First name chained in heavy Seattle harmonies”

ALICE (5)

“French city where you might find a white lie?”

ALBI (4)

“Flightless bird roaming the open Pampas”

RHEA (4)

“Flat-topped landform with steep, rocky sides”

MESA (4)

“French word for water”

EAU (3)

“Fruit spread commonly used by Scandinavians on this holiday.”

JAM (3)

“Ferry stop near Liverpool, or tail-less feline”

MANX (4)

“Flaky bread that fell from the sky”

MANNA (5)

“Francis Ford, director of 'The Godfather'”

COPPOLA (7)

“First name of the animal behaviorist who trained a pack of deadly theropods”

OWEN (4)

“Fuzzy brown fruit with vibrant green flesh, originally known as the Chinese gooseberry.”

KIWI (4)

“French word for the spring season”

PRINTEMPS (9)

“Fleming's accidental fungal discovery that cured millions”

PENICILLIN (10)

“Fundamental functional unit of living organisms”

CELL (4)

“Fast-swimming saltwater fish commonly canned for sandwiches”

TUNA (4)

“Founder Ferrari's first name”

ENZO (4)

“First fully synthetic fiber used in stockings”

NYLON (5)

“First half of a tentacled villain's moniker.”

DOC (3)

“Fishbowl-wearing master of illusions.”

MYSTERIO (8)

“First word of a famous High Valyrian saying”

VALAR (5)

“Fancy, traditional headwear showcased in festive processions”

BONNET (6)

“Fiddler aficionado who floated lovers over Vitebsk”

CHAGALL (7)

“Filmmaker whose personal influence and artistic control are highly distinct”

AUTEUR (6)

“Front side of the lower leg”

SHIN (4)

“French verb meaning to work”

TRAVAILLER (10)

“Facial expression mentioned in her massive 2024 duet”

SMILE (5)

“Folklore track where she admits she can never give her partner total quiet”

PEACE (5)

“Feet-first or head-first dive to avoid a tag.”

SLIDE (5)

“Fluted, twisted pastry that sounds like it might be cruel”

CRULLER (7)

“First-year player”

ROOKIE (6)

“French word for the sun”

SOLEIL (6)

“Formal statement given by a witness under oath”

TESTIMONY (9)

“Five-time singles champion teaming up for doubles in London this year.”

VENUS (5)

“Folded street food staple enjoyed by the dozen.”

TACO (4)

“Formal set of digital rules governing how devices exchange messages”

PROTOCOL (8)

“Florentine who added weight and grief to chapel frescos”

GIOTTO (6)

“French legend who was both a player and manager”

ZIDANE (6)

“Free City guarded by the Titan and funded by the Iron Bank”

BRAAVOS (7)

“Formal black evening suit often worn by grooms”

TUX (3)

“Filmmaker whose distinct personal influence shines through their work”

AUTEUR (6)

“Formal accusations made against a person”

CHARGES (7)

“Fasten digital access to keep unauthorized eyes out”

LOCK (4)

“Feline phenomenon returning to Broadway as "The Jellicle Ball"”

CATS (4)

“Fragmented soul anchor forged through the ultimate taboo act”

HORCRUX (7)

“Fuzzy forest dweller who fights high-tech armor with stones”

EWOK (4)

“Force that slows objects down when surfaces rub together”

FRICTION (8)

“French word for the color green”

VERT (4)

“Fancy term for a clear display cabinet”

VITRINE (7)

“Final, sexually mature stage of an organism's life cycle”

ADULT (5)

“French word for book”

LIVRE (5)

“Founder of a prominent educational foundation and widow of a sports legend.”

RACHEL (6)

“French painter famous for his series of water lilies”

MONET (5)

“Fish parts used as bait”

CHUM (4)

“Final stage of an illusion where the vanished object returns”

PRESTIGE (8)

“French word for the sandy shore where open-air nighttime movies are shown”

PLAGE (5)

“Fully prepared for action so that execution is immediate and simple”

READY (5)

“Flat fish, often a 'ray' of light.”

RAY (3)

“Feathered courier of the magical world”

OWL (3)

“Fictional book-length prose narrative”

NOVEL (5)

“Feathered minstrel serenading wayfarers with accordion tunes and ancient verses”

KASS (4)

“Fast rhythmic music from the French Antilles often heard in New Orleans”

ZOUK (4)

“Flowerless plant with feathery green fronds”

FERN (4)

“Force applied to a machine to start the work”

INPUT (5)

“Florida space center where the 1981 liftoff took place.”

KENNEDY (7)

“French word for library, normally written with an accent”

BIBLIOTHEQUE (12)

“Fabric covered hair tie essential for a high ponytail”

SCRUNCHIE (9)

“Fermented paste that adds an unexpected umami depth to modern caramel bakes.”

MISO (4)

“Faster-than-light growth spurt that flattened the baby universe”

INFLATION (9)

“First name of the lonely woman who picks up the grains in the church in a 1966 song.”

ELEANOR (7)

“French-speaking nation surrounding The Gambia on three sides”

SENEGAL (7)

“French word for the color red”

ROUGE (5)

“Ford's moving creation, a true mobility marvel.”

AUTOMOBILE (10)

“Fictional municipality serving as the backdrop for scandal”

TOWN (4)

“Flyer who logs thousands of air miles”

PILOT (5)

“French word for dog”

CHIEN (5)

“Fab Four whose names adorn the crucial data-carrying probes.”

BEATLES (7)

“Face-deduction classic with flipping tiles.”

GUESS (5)

“Frozen water found at the poles”

ICE (3)

“Flying camera gadget that might get a showcase”

DRONE (5)

“Former temple on the Athenian Acropolis dedicated to the goddess Athena”

PARTHENON (9)

“Female entrant in the races.”

FILLY (5)

“Footwear that turns every sluggish stroll into a fiery rocket sprint?”

BOOTS (5)

“Fruit-based frozen dessert made without dairy”

SORBET (6)

“Fat Ammy's target demo”

YANKS (5)

“Family of extraterrestrial crime syndicates from Raxacoricofallapatorius who compress into human skins”

SLITHEEN (8)

“Flourish or grow vigorously under good conditions”

THRIVE (6)

“Famous nickname for Zinedine Zidane”

ZIZOU (5)

“Footwear worn by professional athletes”

BOOT (4)

“Forest animal with antlers and a white tail”

DEER (4)

“Fresh fruity toppings like strawberries or blueberries.”

BERRIES (7)

“First or second part of the Falcon 9 stack”

STAGE (5)

“First word in the names of the celestial Major and Minor bears”

URSA (4)

“Fast-paced obstacle course competition”

AGILITY (7)

“Fundamental force attracting bodies with mass”

GRAVITY (7)

“Fictional urban center known as the City of Tomorrow”

METROPOLIS (10)

“Fictional story or narrative”

TALE (4)

“Frosted toaster pastry stuffed with fruit jelly or chocolate fudge”

POPTART (7)

“Folklore lead single about a cozy knit piece of clothing found under someone's bed”

CARDIGAN (8)

“First name of the shield-wielding hero seen holding a baby in the first teaser”

STEVE (5)

“Faithful beast of burden named Bill”

PONY (4)

“Full-length musical project”

ALBUM (5)

“First half of the diminutive reindeer doctor's moniker”

CHOP (4)

“Fluffy pets you must never, ever feed after midnight”

GREMLINS (8)

“Filmmaker behind "Goodfellas" and "The Departed"”

SCORSESE (8)

“Files that record system events and errors”

LOGS (4)

“Flowing water moving in a definite direction”

CURRENT (7)

“Final passage that brings a piece to a formal close”

CODA (4)

“Flat-topped elevation found in a Colorado park's name.”

MESA (4)

“Former Time Agent from the 51st century cursed with permanent fixed immortality”

JACK (4)

“Furry moon-dweller who helped take down the Empire”

EWOK (4)

“First name of the iconic Mexican painter known for self-portraits”

FRIDA (5)

“Forested moon home to a critical shield generator”

ENDOR (5)

“Fielder standing ridiculously close at short leg like an eager dog”

PUPPY (5)

“First showing, a mere rip-off could be staged.”

PREMIERE (8)

“Friction that might summon a genie or cause a blister”

RUB (3)

“Furniture used for sleeping”

BED (3)

“Frozen surface used for ice hockey”

RINK (4)

“Frozen hazard that crushed Sir Ernest's famous vessel in 1915.”

ICE (3)

“Fierce uprooting of one of three wooden sentinels”

STUMP (5)

“Fielding coordinate sitting ninety degrees offside of the striker”

POINT (5)

“First name Nino; he composed the famous waltz for the Corleone family”

ROTA (4)

“From the streets of New York to the crown of the art world”

BASQUIAT (8)

“Fast-paced guessing game where certain words are forbidden.”

TABOO (5)

“Fastest raptor in the sky”

FALCON (6)

“Foliage that changes color, matching the aesthetic of your seasonal beverage cup.”

LEAVES (6)

“Fielder's trusty leather companion”

GLOVE (5)

“Fabric entry pass that attendees scan at the gates”

WRISTBAND (9)

“First demon and the final seal”

LILITH (6)

“Fashionable teen who navigates Bronson Alcott High with Cher”

DIONNE (6)

“Feeling a bit timid during the first few minutes”

SHY (3)

“Fruit tree often found in orchards”

APPLE (5)

“French word for newspaper”

JOURNAL (7)

“First female Attorney General of the United States”

RENO (4)

“Frozen water found during Ben's polar trips”

ICE (3)

“Fruit split lengthwise to anchor a classic dessert”

BANANA (6)

“Fictional superstar with a geographical surname.”

MONTANA (7)

“Free promotional items handed out at booths”

SWAG (4)

“Flaky reddish product formed by iron oxidation”

RUST (4)

“Force a machine produces after work is done”

OUTPUT (6)

“Fourth state of matter, often found in stars”

PLASMA (6)

“Formed by adding un and able to break, meaning not able to be broken”

UNBREAKABLE (11)

“Fandom celebrating sentient creatures with human traits”

FURRY (5)

“Films that are frequently the subject of reviews”

MOVIES (6)

“Frantic flapper dance featuring wild knee crosses and kicks”

CHARLESTON (10)

“Fourth down decision, sometimes”

PUNT (4)

“Feral boy raised alongside a wolf pack”

MOWGLI (6)

“Fosse-choreographed classic featuring Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly”

CHICAGO (7)

“French word for summer, normally written with an accent”

ETE (3)

“Former temple dedicated to Athena in Greece”

PARTHENON (9)

“Fertile spot in a desert”

OASIS (5)

“Fierce burrower recognized by distinctive facial stripes”

BADGER (6)

“Flat-topped land, a late UP settlement”

PLATEAU (7)

“Flag-raising infraction for an eager attacker”

OFFSIDE (7)

“Folded tortilla dish popular on Tuesdays”

TACO (4)

“Famous theater named after a tragic acting family, or where you buy tickets.”

BOOTH (5)

“Flexible wooden curved weapon used to shoot arrows in archery”

BOW (3)

“French word for the autumn season”

AUTOMNE (7)

“Footwear brand featuring a 'Disney Classic Characters Collection'.”

CROCS (5)

“First man on the moon”

ARMSTRONG (9)

“Flat representation of an area.”

MAP (3)

“Fake grass that offers real rug burn”

TURF (4)

“Foreign word that translates to a fleeting floral phenomenon.”

SAKURA (6)

“Fixes errors, often autonomously now, thanks to digital brains.”

DEBUGS (6)

“French word for the winter season”

HIVER (5)

“Force you apply to a machine to get work done”

EFFORT (6)

“Foraged wooden skewer for roasting marshmallows.”

STICK (5)

“Famous composer who continued to write music after going deaf”

BEETHOVEN (9)

“Furry alien who lived with the Tanners”

ALF (3)

“Forearm bone that forms the point of the elbow”

ULNA (4)

“Famous German autumn festival held in Munich”

OKTOBERFEST (11)

“Flightless bird of the Southern Hemisphere”

PENGUIN (7)

“Fragile faith shattered by clandestine infidelities”

TRUST (5)

“Flow of electric charge through a wire”

CURRENT (7)

“Figure admired for courage or noble qualities.”

HERO (4)

“Fundamental pulse that drives listeners to tap their feet”

BEAT (4)

“Follower of a Bohemian reformer; sounds like a quiet sect.”

HUSSITE (7)

“First name of the host conducting the in-depth anniversary interview.”

ALEX (4)

“Flat round Italian bread topped with cheese and tomato”

PIZZA (5)

“Falcon 9 or Saturn V, for instance”

ROCKET (6)

“First helper whose job description includes volunteering for a molten sacrifice?”

GUIDE (5)

“French word for house”

MAISON (6)

“Flying instructor who sounds like she might be bottled up in a cellar?”

HOOCH (5)

“Founding bird-perching partner whose Tron-like departure shocked fans”

JON (3)

“Feline broadsword that fires bouncing kittens of pure doom?”

MEOWMERE (8)

“Four-sided box that demands a single character”

SQUARE (6)

“Famous distilled spirit from the region”

WHISKY (6)

“First name of Mundy, the Ozark showrunner serving as writer for the series”

CHRIS (5)

“Footwear that covers the foot and the ankle”

BOOT (4)

“Fabric entry token you're not supposed to take off all weekend”

WRISTBAND (9)

“Flannel pattern synonymous with the Seattle music scene”

PLAID (5)

“Fated partners who cannot escape destiny”

MATES (5)

“Flying insect with colorful wings that starts life as a caterpillar”

BUTTERFLY (9)

“Flavorful liquid soak that tenderizes meat before grilling”

MARINADE (8)

“Flat metal container used for frying or searing”

PAN (3)

“Free promotional goodies handed out at industry presentations.”

SWAG (4)

“Face covering worn during the Venice Carnival”

MASK (4)

“Fill this up before hitting the open road.”

TANK (4)

“Fortunate quality proverbially assigned to the Irish”

LUCK (4)

“First name of the pioneering activist P. Johnson”

MARSHA (6)

“Flat drawing that shows Earth's surface or part of it”

MAP (3)

“Form of a number showing the value of each digit, as in ___ form”

EXPANDED (8)

“Female parent”

MOM (3)

“Foul minion of the Dark Lord often encountered in battle”

ORC (3)

“Fluid carried through a tree's vascular highway”

SAP (3)

“Floor-length formalwear expected at the event”

GOWN (4)

“Faraday's electromagnetic spinner that drives industry”

MOTOR (5)

“Famous California desert event known for its flower crowns.”

COACHELLA (9)

“Flowing garment worn by many super characters”

CAPE (4)

“Flatmate confusion leads to an amateur footballer defeating an upstairs starship engine”

LODGER (6)

“Fluid that southpaws often smear across the page.”

INK (3)

“First name of the Thunder's superstar guard Gilgeous-Alexander.”

SHAI (4)

“Formed by adding il to legible, meaning too messy or unclear to read”

ILLEGIBLE (9)

“Falsetto singer Bailey who initially thought the song was "kinda corny"”

PHILIP (6)

“Flatbread often wrapped around savory West Indian curries”

ROTI (4)

“Fine sets, perhaps, for good health.”

FITNESS (7)

“French word for airport”

AEROPORT (8)

“Folk singer who won a Nobel Prize in Literature”

DYLAN (5)

“First name of the actor leading the 2026 film "Brand New Day".”

TOM (3)

“Full-court defensive tactic”

PRESS (5)

“First half of the name of Herman Melville's elusive white whale.”

MOBY (4)

“First name of a certain mild-mannered reporter”

CLARK (5)

“Five interlocking symbols of the global movement”

RINGS (5)

“Fish eagle with a reversible toe for better gripping”

OSPREY (6)

“First word of the lead single from 1989 about ignoring the haters”

SHAKE (5)

“Field guardian crafted to protect valuable crops from hungry crows”

SCARECROW (9)

“Flyboy who can park anything, even a trash-can-shaped starfighter?”

POE (3)

“First showing, a primary event.”

PREMIERE (8)

“Free-spirited fashion aesthetic featuring crochet and flower crowns.”

BOHO (4)

“First name of Arrow McLaren fan-favorite O'Ward.”

PATO (4)

“Fruit often baked into a seasonal crisp alongside pumpkin treats”

APPLE (5)

“Female nature spirit”

NYMPH (5)

“Flightless bird in a tuxedo”

PENGUIN (7)

“Father figure absent after a cannibalistic mating encounter”

PATER (5)

“First name of the 1992 and 1996 candidate Perot”

ROSS (4)

“First name of the armored villain played by a familiar face”

VICTOR (6)

“Fairy tale moniker for a low-seeded team making an unexpected deep run.”

CINDERELLA (10)

“Force that pulls objects down toward the ground”

GRAVITY (7)

“Flexible format perfect for sandy hands”

PAPERBACK (9)

“Field of study whose practitioners are constantly spaced out?”

ASTRONOMY (9)

“Firmly press from opposite sides”

SQUEEZE (7)

“Fearsome half-man, half-bull creature slain by Theseus”

MINOTAUR (8)

“Four-time world champion Sebastian”

VETTEL (6)

“Flaky finish that says I'm "Maldon" cooking”

SALT (4)

“Fluid that some sharks can supposedly detect a single drop of from miles away”

BLOOD (5)

“French microbiologist who made dairy safe to drink”

PASTEUR (7)

“French word for the color blue”

BLEU (4)

“Fake sword, gadget, or item handled by actors on set”

PROP (4)

“Flame carried at the opening ceremony”

TORCH (5)

“Four Minute Mile creators who set the bar for turn-of-the-century longing”

GETUPKIDS (9)

“Fifth Avenue institution known for its grand steps”

MET (3)

“For all future time”

FOREVER (7)

“Folk-pop sensation Noah, closing out the 2026 weekend”

KAHAN (5)

“First name of her duet partner on Islands in the Stream”

KENNY (5)

“Force-sensitive apprentice to Din Djarin, returning to the big screen in May 2026.”

GROGU (5)

“Fan-shaped land formed where a river deposits sediment into the sea”

DELTA (5)

“Fictional female character one has a strong affection for”

WAIFU (5)

“Familiar nickname for the boy monarch of the 18th Dynasty.”

TUT (3)

“French master who captured pastel ballerinas in motion”

DEGAS (5)

“Feral, multi-armed beasts charging the energy barrier of Wakanda”

OUTRIDERS (9)

“Foodie detective who idolizes his partner Peralta”

BOYLE (5)

“Flat, raised area of land with steep sides, like a tableland”

PLATEAU (7)

“Farm animals kept for use or profit”

LIVESTOCK (9)

“Fierce Samoan enforcer in an unsanctioned war.”

FATU (4)

“Fictional agent 007 created by novelist Ian Fleming”

BOND (4)

“Famous Egyptian queen”

CLEOPATRA (9)

“Figure of speech making a direct comparison”

METAPHOR (8)

“Fashion-obsessed doll who insists he's not a girl's toy.”

KEN (3)

“Famous first person shooter game set on a martian base”

DOOM (4)

“French verb meaning to study, normally written with an accent”

ETUDIER (7)

“Farmer who warned that some pigs are more equal”

ORWELL (6)

“Former kingdom that gave its name to a vocal pointed breed”

SIAM (4)

“First-round selection who ruins your entire season”

BUST (4)

“Facility where challengers battle local leaders to earn badges”

GYM (3)

“French word for cat”

CHAT (4)

“Festive season featuring street parades and costumes before Lent”

CARNIVAL (8)

“Fire breathing beast with parts of lion goat and snake”

CHIMERA (7)

“Force of attraction between any two objects with mass”

GRAVITY (7)

“Fruit flavoring commonly found in celebratory soft drinks”

STRAWBERRY (10)

“Feathered front, furry back, and will claw your eyes out if you don't bow first?”

HIPPOGRIFF (10)

“Fallen Chosen One who wears a life-supporting black suit”

VADER (5)

“Flower-like sea creature that provides a safe home for clownfish”

ANEMONE (7)

“First name of the legendary creator behind Spider-Man”

STAN (4)

“Frosty start that warms up to a melting heart”

TSUNDERE (8)

“First name of Stewart, the ex-Marine co-leading the terrestrial investigation”

JOHN (4)

“Famous vampire created by Bram Stoker”

DRACULA (7)

“Freedom, the ideal American colonists were fighting for”

LIBERTY (7)

“Furniture designed for sitting”

CHAIR (5)

“Fencer's thrust”

LUNGE (5)

“Feeling or characterized by great anger.”

IRATE (5)

“Frozen plain where I turn bad, confused”

TUNDRA (6)

“Formed by adding im to possible, meaning not able to happen or be done”

IMPOSSIBLE (10)

“Floral headpiece that became a quintessential festival fashion staple”

CROWN (5)

“Fabric entry pass you're not supposed to take off all weekend”

WRISTBAND (9)

“Frances's 2026 Prime Video series, branching out from 'Reacher'”

NEAGLEY (7)

“French word for apple”

POMME (5)

“Falcon-headed god whose eye is a symbol of protection.”

HORUS (5)

“Full-length narrative work competing in the main selection”

FEATURE (7)

“Fictional spouse, what 'I' often 'fu' for a beloved character.”

WAIFU (5)

“Feline-chariot commuter who shares the battle fallen with the Allfather”

FREYA (5)

“Flat, portable computing device”

TABLET (6)

“Format where you bid imaginary dollars to build a team”

AUCTION (7)

“First name of the gruff newspaper editor known for yelling Great Caesar's Ghost”

PERRY (5)

“Free basketball played when regulation ends in a tie.”

OVERTIME (8)

“Field of science responsible for pinpointing the exact minute of the equinox.”

ASTRONOMY (9)

“Footwear worn by professional players”

BOOT (4)

“Front position on the starting grid”

POLE (4)

“Fourth-down decision when out of field goal range”

PUNT (4)

“Furniture piece that often features a hutch in trendy dorm setups [1.1.1]”

DESK (4)

“Frying pan”

SKILLET (7)

“Fungi-headed character whose voice actor teased really deep cuts for the next movie.”

TOAD (4)

“Frequent collaborator with De Niro and DiCaprio”

SCORSESE (8)

“Focal platform where nuptial pledges are finalized”

ALTAR (5)

“First half of a famous 15th-century Inca citadel's name”

MACHU (5)

“Frame of a Ferrari car”

CHASSIS (7)

“Frigid cardinal orientation where towering humans cause shoe deficits”

NORTH (5)

“Futuristic family dog who famously runs on a suspended treadmill.”

ASTRO (5)

“Frigid condition battled by those seeking the Northwest Passage.”

COLD (4)

“Farewell greeting or runs sneakily stolen without bat contact”

BYE (3)

“Force pushing two like magnetic poles apart”

REPULSION (9)

“Funny situation, often with a laugh track.”

SITCOM (6)

“Fabric commonly worn as overalls with one strap unhooked”

DENIM (5)

“Flaw or defect in source code that leads to unexpected behavior”

BUG (3)

“French artist known for his vibrant use of color and cutouts”

MATISSE (7)

“Fragrant evergreen used to make chests”

CEDAR (5)

“Faceless demon of silence and nightmares that stalked the dark streets”

ALU (3)

“Format narrated by voice actors”

AUDIO (5)

“Fast food chain that falsely claimed to have purchased the Liberty Bell in 1996.”

TACO (4)

“Face covering worn to hide an identity”

MASK (4)

“Floppy-eared gun dog breed like a Cocker or Springer”

SPANIEL (7)

“Formal neckwear worn by Walter and utterly ruined by sticky condiments”

TIE (3)

“Formed by adding re to state, meaning to say something again in different words”

RESTATE (7)

“Formed by adding pre to historic, meaning from the time before written history”

PREHISTORIC (11)

“French word for school, normally written with an accent”

ECOLE (5)

“Flow of electric charge”

CURRENT (7)

“First name of the armored antagonist played by a familiar face”

VICTOR (6)

“Faction that fought the Empire, celebrated globally on Star Wars Day.”

REBELLION (9)

“Fall down or cave in suddenly”

COLLAPSE (8)

“Fiber that sends messages between the brain and body”

NERVE (5)

“First name of the French champion honored by the botanical garden stadium court.”

SIMONNE (7)

“Formal alternative to a full tuxedo for the groom”

SUIT (4)

“Frequent Oscar promotion”

URL (3)

“Famously resilient, hollowed-out tree that captured the internet's heart.”

STUMPY (6)

“Free agent pool you'll rush to after week one injuries”

WAIVERS (7)

“Former Disney star who regularly joins Swift's famous squad.”

SELENA (6)

“Fine particles covering furniture in an abandoned house”

DUST (4)

“Female lead looking for love among dozens of suitors”

BACHELORETTE (12)

“Following closely behind for less drag”

SLIPSTREAM (10)

“Fabric you lay on while devouring a bestseller”

TOWEL (5)

“Frozen precipitation in a winter den”

SNOW (4)

“Fierce combat hero Vrataski portrayed by Blunt in a sci-fi time loop”

RITA (4)

“Formal agreement between states, a 'treat' for diplomacy.”

TREATY (6)

“Force-wielding peacekeepers with glowing weapons”

JEDI (4)

“Furry forest dweller who fights high-tech armor with stones”

EWOK (4)

“First half of the name for the American Mark-3 titan”

GIPSY (5)

“Friendly Unit Shifter on In Utero, or a dial-turned broadcast receiver”

RADIO (5)

“Farhampton wedding weekend venue style”

CABIN (5)

“Furious Greek letter headlining the most violent cosmic bursts known”

GAMMA (5)

“French word for chair”

CHAISE (6)

“Forward whose primary role is to find the back of the net”

STRIKER (7)

“Food component with medicinal benefits that sounds pharmaceutical”

NUTRICEUTICAL (13)

“First half of a famous Incan citadel requiring guided tours”

MACHU (5)

“French word for family”

FAMILLE (7)

“Fielding restrictions apply during these first six overs”

POWERPLAY (9)

“French striker who won the Ballon d'Or in 2022”

BENZEMA (7)

“Footwear that covers the foot and part of the leg”

BOOT (4)

“Fluid-filled foot annoyance caused by 26.2 miles of rubbing.”

BLISTER (7)

“Fireproof hand protection that features biometric sensors.”

GLOVE (5)

“French verb meaning to travel”

VOYAGER (7)

“Flat-topped hills, often isolated; same as MASE, reversed”

MESAS (5)

“Forearm bone on the lateral, thumb side”

RADIUS (6)

“Face covering used to conceal a secret identity”

MASK (4)

“Floral maternal figure whose love burned Quirrell to a crisp?”

LILY (4)

“Finding a four-leafed mutation of this plant means good fortune.”

CLOVER (6)

“Flying insect-themed partner who returned after the blip to answer the assemble call”

WASP (4)

“Fasten your seatbelt, or quickly consume a devastating kinetic round”

BOLT (4)

“Fashion house she married into on screen in a 2021 drama”

GUCCI (5)

“Flat-topped hill common in the desert southwest”

MESA (4)

“Fear, oddly, a ridge of rock near the surface.”

REEF (4)

“Forest moon that hosts a shield generator and tiny archers”

ENDOR (5)

“First half of the title of Kesha's massive 2009 debut single about waking up feeling like P. Diddy”

TIK (3)

“First name of the country singer who played the TV dad.”

BILLY (5)

“Footwear item Ted sported in bright red”

BOOT (4)

“Form that shows each digit's value separately, as in ___ form”

EXPANDED (8)

“First name of the diamond who shone too bright too early”

SYD (3)

“Fashion dolls with heavy makeup and a "passion for fashion."”

BRATZ (5)

“Feisty earth dog breed group originally used for hunting vermin”

TERRIER (7)

“Formal investigation folder waiting to be closed”

CASE (4)

“Frozen precipitation”

SNOW (4)

“Fiery circular doorways opened by sorcerers in the final battle”

PORTALS (7)

“Flavorful spiced sauce dish originating in the Indian subcontinent”

CURRY (5)

“Flowing garment often worn by flying protectors”

CAPE (4)

“Flower or group of flowers”

BLOSSOM (7)

“French sculptor behind 'The Thinker' and 'The Kiss'”

RODIN (5)

“Flavian Amphitheatre where gladiators once famously battled”

COLOSSEUM (9)

“Feather-penned scribe of the underworld with a curved beak”

THOTH (5)

“First word in the title of her 2014 sci-fi thriller with the tagline Live Die Repeat”

EDGE (4)

“Formed by adding mis to inform, meaning to give someone false information”

MISINFORM (9)

“First woman to serve as Secretary of State”

ALBRIGHT (8)

“Food produced without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or genetic modification”

ORGANIC (7)

“Festival marking the end of a long fast”

EID (3)

“Fanatic, often found with a collection, not a 'U' that's out of place.”

OTAKU (5)

“Flat green part of a plant that catches sunlight”

LEAF (4)

“Fast car type, 'red steps' with a twist.”

SPEEDSTER (9)

“Freedom from British rule that the colonies declared in 1776”

INDEPENDENCE (12)

“Fruity first half of a legendary, guitar-inspired mixture”

CHERRY (6)

“Flexible tissue that makes up a shark's skeleton instead of bone”

CARTILAGE (9)

“Fish-catching mammal viewed at Katmai National Park”

BEAR (4)

“Fabric that opens and closes on stage”

CURTAIN (7)

“Furry foot that might be offered for a handshake”

PAW (3)

“Frosty cubes packing the drink chest”

ICE (3)

“Famous navigator whose 2024 genetic analysis suggested he wasn't actually from Genoa.”

COLUMBUS (8)

“Financial currency lubricating elite social maneuvering”

MONEY (5)

“Flat-topped geological formation with steep cliff sides”

MESA (4)

“Female figure who chooses which soldiers die in battle”

VALKYRIE (8)

“Fiery avian symbol of rebirth and immortality”

PHOENIX (7)

“Facts and statistics collected together”

DATA (4)

“Festive resonance best multiplied by singing loud for all to hear”

CHEER (5)

“Farm animal raised for its thick woolly fleece”

SHEEP (5)

“First name of Ms. Henson, debuting in "Joe Turner's Come and Gone".”

TARAJI (6)

“French word for office or desk”

BUREAU (6)

“Fluffy sky formation we were "chasing... away"”

CLOUD (5)

“Finding a great player rounds later than they should go”

VALUE (5)

“F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'Great' and tragic protagonist.”

GATSBY (6)

“Force that pulls things down”

GRAVITY (7)

“Forced ___: trapped in a cabin during a snowstorm”

PROXIMITY (9)

“French word for mountain”

MONTAGNE (8)

“First official public screening of a new motion picture”

PREMIERE (8)

“Flaky reddish product of iron reacting with oxygen and water”

RUST (4)

“Fastener originally marketed as the clasp locker”

ZIP (3)

“Failed to remember, or left the keys behind”

FORGOT (6)

“Forcible overthrow of a government by its people”

REVOLUTION (10)

“First name of the genius billionaire who built the first arc reactor”

TONY (4)

“Fire-breathing villain voiced by Jack Black who might be out for payback.”

BOWSER (6)

“Freedom from disturbance”

PEACE (5)

“Fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information”

PHISHING (8)

“Feathered airmail delivery service that really gives a hoot?”

OWL (3)

“Formed by adding ir to regular, meaning not following the usual pattern”

IRREGULAR (9)

“First name of the fashion designer who created the little black dress”

COCO (4)

“Fundamental property of matter, either positive or negative”

CHARGE (6)

“Film background actor or run gifted without blade contact”

EXTRA (5)

“Favorite tune to turn up loud”

JAM (3)