Crossword Clues Starting with M

“Marine invertebrates that build massive underwater reefs”

CORAL (5)

“Mineral used to season food”

SALT (4)

“Money that is owed to another party”

DEBT (4)

“Metal used to make steel”

IRON (4)

“Messenger bird in Westeros”

RAVEN (5)

“Moral excellence or a quality considered good”

VIRTUE (6)

“Moved back and forth, or took a wild guess”

SWUNG (5)

“Male singing voice in a range higher than normal”

FALSETTO (8)

“Marine mammal, also a way to close something.”

SEAL (4)

“Metallic prefix Stark claims before snapping his fingers”

IRON (4)

“Mean-spirited bunch of large black corvids”

UNKINDNESS (10)

“Mechanical being ranging from astromech repair units to protocol translators”

DROID (5)

“Massive plasma sphere that provides the solar wind”

SUN (3)

“Mechanical arm compromised by an ill-advised grasp during solitary hours”

ROBOT (5)

“Margin of victory roughly equal to eight feet on the track.”

LENGTH (6)

“Mail carrier that really doesn't give a hoot about your sleep schedule?”

OWL (3)

“Maxis life simulation video game released in 2000 where players speak Simlish and build houses”

SIMS (4)

“Material used to build massive Mayan temples”

STONE (5)

“Metallic element with the chemical symbol Sn”

TIN (3)

“Mythical creature with the upper body of a human and legs of a horse”

CENTAUR (7)

“Metal spring toy that was still walking down stairs in commercials”

SLINKY (6)

“Moved smoothly along a slippery surface”

SLID (4)

“Mistreated stepdaughter who left behind a glass slipper”

CINDERELLA (10)

“Maine destination featuring Cadillac Mountain”

ACADIA (6)

“Michael Keaton's scavenging winged foe.”

VULTURE (7)

“Marlene and Penny adore this crystallarium gem duplicate”

DIAMOND (7)

“Minimalist fashion staple often worn over a white tee”

SLIPDRESS (9)

“Moving in the direction opposite to the water's flow”

UPSTREAM (8)

“Memorial often framed by rosy branches in photographs”

JEFFERSON (9)

“Maximum runs scored from a single shot”

SIX (3)

“Mashed green side dish that costs extra at most places.”

GUACAMOLE (9)

“Mr. Tumnus from Narnia, for example”

FAUN (4)

“Morning waker that ends summer sleep-in habits”

ALARM (5)

“Messenger god with winged sandals”

HERMES (6)

“Minor league pitcher pitching in the low-Minors of the Boston system”

GRIFFITTS (9)

“Mahogany yield required to fix Robin's farmhouse nursery and the old boat”

HARDWOOD (8)

“Musical instruments played by striking or shaking them.”

PERCUSSION (10)

“Made of two or more simple machines working together”

COMPOUND (8)

“Mythological powerhouse who went from zero to hero”

HERCULES (8)

“Midnights track that compares cosmic justice to a purring cat”

KARMA (5)

“Musical tail that always wags at the very end?”

CODA (4)

“Moving to the beat together”

DANCING (7)

“Musical family whose branches birthed American Football and Joan of Arc”

KINSELLA (8)

“Metal-bending mutant who ominously declares 'death comes for us all'”

MAGNETO (7)

“Marine structure built by tiny polyps”

CORAL (5)

“Marconi invention for wireless communication”

RADIO (5)

“Moabite woman who remained loyal to Naomi”

RUTH (4)

“Material that covers the surrounding desert”

SAND (4)

“Moisture exuded through the pores as a reaction to heat or effort”

SWEAT (5)

“Massachusetts town where the war's first shots were fired in 1775”

LEXINGTON (9)

“Measure of the electrical pressure that pushes current through a circuit”

VOLTAGE (7)

“Main body of a church”

NAVE (4)

“Modern photography that does not use film”

DIGITAL (7)

“Mechanical repetition that keeps spelling champions reciting in their sleep”

ROTE (4)

“Massive subtropical wilderness and wetland in Florida”

EVERGLADES (10)

“Me, Z, yen, for a biological catalyst.”

ENZYME (6)

“Meta-commentary provider and Troy's partner in crime”

ABED (4)

“Metal money used for trade throughout the provinces”

COINS (5)

“Mexican artist renowned for her symbolic self-portraits”

KAHLO (5)

“Money made available to borrow and pay back later”

CREDIT (6)

“Medical state of excess storage that is a growing global issue”

OBESITY (7)

“Messages distributed by electronic means from one user to another”

EMAIL (5)

“Musical instrument with eighty-eight keys that cannot open a single door?”

PIANO (5)

“Mental shuffling required to find the best play”

ANAGRAM (7)

“MTV show about online dating deception”

CATFISH (7)

“Man-made basin filled with chlorinated water for swimming”

POOL (4)

“Majestic bird soaring near cliffs”

EAGLE (5)

“Michael: "You don't remember her ____ do you?" GOB: "Hey, it was one night of wild passion."”

ATALL (5)

“Mother whose sacrifice proved to be an absolute lifesaver?”

LILY (4)

“Majestic hall roofed with golden shields where fallen heroes feast”

VALHALLA (8)

“Measurement of how many people watched”

RATING (6)

“Mesh barrier used in tennis or volleyball”

NET (3)

“Molten hazard that turns to obsidian when meeting water”

LAVA (4)

“Military clash at the center of the holiday's origin.”

BATTLE (6)

“Mend or repair, a strong urge for problem-solving zodiac personalities”

FIX (3)

“Microscopic single-celled organisms that lack a distinct nucleus”

BACTERIA (8)

“Mental sharpness found in sharp retorts”

WIT (3)

“Malicious code that encrypts corporate files and demands payment for the decryption key”

RANSOMWARE (10)

“Minor league catcher providing depth in the lower farm system”

FELTS (5)

“Monster with a bulls head and a mans body”

MINOTAUR (8)

“Metric indicating a player's typical selection position (Abbr.)”

ADP (3)

“Material used for ancient monuments”

STONE (5)

“Measure of how well a mineral resists being scratched”

HARDNESS (8)

“Mesh barrier dividing opponents in tennis or volleyball”

NET (3)

“Melted cheese dip favored by gameday crowds”

QUESO (5)

“Microscopic invader”

VIRUS (5)

“Map-making skill.”

CARTOGRAPHY (11)

“Make great efforts, or struggle vigorously toward a goal”

STRIVE (6)

“Money demanded by cybercriminals to restore access”

RANSOM (6)

“Master archer who never misses with trick arrows”

HAWKEYE (7)

“Material, like rubber, that blocks the flow of electricity”

INSULATOR (9)

“Mental concepts or thoughts, central to Plato's forms”

IDEAS (5)

“Money lost when an investment decreases in value”

LOSS (4)

“Main storyline or sequence of events in a tale”

PLOT (4)

“Mid-season event where buffs change colors”

MERGE (5)

“Medical professional who treats illnesses.”

DOCTOR (6)

“Mesoamerican civilization famous for its complex calendar system”

MAYA (4)

“Metalloid with the symbol B used in fiberglass and heat resistant glassware”

BORON (5)

“Major legume exported in vast quantities from the Cerrado”

SOYA (4)

“Measure of how much matter an object contains, unaffected by gravity”

MASS (4)

“Mad about a performance, perhaps.”

DRAMA (5)

“Marconi's system for wireless communication”

RADIO (5)

“Master archer who never misses his mark, even among gods and monsters”

HAWKEYE (7)

“Mexican slang for 'beer' that's the name of a Burbank Boulevard sports bar”

CHELA (5)

“Musical instrument with black and white keys”

PIANO (5)

“Most desired metal in competition”

GOLD (4)

“Map out the details in advance, as a true perfectionist would”

PLAN (4)

“Military unit or a group of monkeys”

TROOP (5)

“Mickey's faithful, non-speaking yellow pet dog”

PLUTO (5)

“Maternal cooking video mentor whose DS challenges tested Arin's wrist agility”

MAMA (4)

“Machine for producing power by rotating a wheel”

TURBINE (7)

“Marta's soapy genre”

OPERA (5)

“Missing-toed pest that spent twelve years masquerading as a schoolboy's pet?”

RAT (3)

“Mound of loose sand sculpted by the wind”

DUNE (4)

“Machine used to remove endoskeletons in the underground facility”

SCOOPER (7)

“Mazelocked hybrid who had beef with Athenian youths”

MINOTAUR (8)

“Musical comedy based on a TV series, tied for the most 2026 Tony nods with 12”

SCHMIGADOON (11)

“Material that is typically shiny and conducts electricity.”

METAL (5)

“Mainstream chart category where "September" reached number 8”

POP (3)

“Mother Monster's real last name”

GERMANOTTA (10)

“Magnetic metal whose symbol derives from ferrum”

IRON (4)

“Measurement indicating how much water flows per minute”

GPM (3)

“Malleable post-transition metal designated by Sn”

TIN (3)

“Metaphor for followers who should not lose their savor”

SALT (4)

“Month in 2026 when the animated plumber returns to the big screen.”

APRIL (5)

“Money Britain charged colonists on goods such as tea”

TAX (3)

“McLaren's, functionally speaking”

BAR (3)

“Measure of steepness defined as rise over run”

SLOPE (5)

“Mustachioed maker of melting clocks”

DALI (4)

“Main protagonist who typically saves the day by the third act.”

HERO (4)

“Motion experienced on the classic teacups attraction”

SPIN (4)

“Media franchise centered on catching, training, and battling pocket monsters”

POKEMON (7)

“Multi-headed hound guarding the gates of the underworld”

CERBERUS (8)

“Main part of a church”

NAVE (4)

“Material used to make tablets for early writing”

CLAY (4)

“Musical dramedy set among the New Directions choir at McKinley High”

GLEE (4)

“Miserly protagonist who learns the true meaning of Christmas.”

SCROOGE (7)

“Madison Square Garden residents chasing a long-awaited title.”

KNICKS (6)

“Moaning white balloon beast spitting explosive fireballs”

GHAST (5)

“Musical comedy TV show adapted for the stage in Spring 2026.”

SCHMIGADOON (11)

“Music industry award she has won over a dozen times”

GRAMMY (6)

“Musical instruction to play a stringed instrument with the bow.”

ARCO (4)

“Masked luchador looking to climb high in a multi-man bout.”

PENTA (5)

“Material that resists electricity flow”

INSULATOR (9)

“Middle Eastern wrap Stark suggests trying after the battle”

SHAWARMA (8)

“Moving through water using your arms and legs.”

SWIM (4)

“Masked revolutionary who broke the Caped Crusader's back”

BANE (4)

“Mental or emotional strain that frequently incites new outbreaks”

STRESS (6)

“Molten rock located beneath the earth's surface”

MAGMA (5)

“Multi-headed serpent that grew two more heads whenever one was lopped off”

HYDRA (5)

“Made-up tales perfect for escaping reality”

FICTION (7)

“Molten rock that hasn't seen the light of day”

MAGMA (5)

“Musical style played in a smooth and connected manner”

LEGATO (6)

“Mechanism to stop, a break from speed.”

BRAKE (5)

“Major test that might require pulling an all-nighter”

EXAM (4)

“Mechanical or digital device that ticks at exact beat intervals”

METRONOME (9)

“Microscopic root outgrowth maximizing intake area”

HAIR (4)

“Molten rock that breaks through the Earth's surface”

LAVA (4)

“MTV competition show featuring physical stunts and alumni”

CHALLENGE (9)

“Meteorological phenomenon that became a universal emblem of diversity”

RAINBOW (7)

“Mix of gases that surrounds every plant”

AIR (3)

“Mountain that simply blows its top when under extreme geological pressure?”

VOLCANO (7)

“Muscular pump with four chambers”

HEART (5)

“Martini-drinking, Prius-driving canine resident of Quahog.”

BRIAN (5)

“Made-up stories that offer a great escape”

FICTION (7)

“Melody born in the vortex who married a traveler while moving in opposite temporal directions”

RIVER (5)

“Marriage partner”

SPOUSE (6)

“Modern toy that projects an elusive, uncatchable red dot.”

LASER (5)

“Mystery game featuring Professor Plum and Miss Scarlett”

CLUE (4)

“Method acting pioneer who 'coulda been a contender'”

BRANDO (6)

“Money received from work or other sources”

INCOME (6)

“Monumental triangular tomb built by Egyptian pharaohs”

PYRAMID (7)

“Month when International Left-Handers Day is celebrated.”

AUGUST (6)

“Moss-Bachrach who brings a rocky exterior to the MCU”

EBON (4)

“Move to the rhythm of the thumping beat.”

DANCE (5)

“Mark leading the Nevada squad into the championship clash”

STONE (5)

“Material of the coveted throne”

IRON (4)

“Moisturizing agent that softens dry, hyperkeratotic borders”

EMOLLIENT (9)

“Mythical beast ridden by Targaryens”

DRAGON (6)

“Metal bits that give you access to your home”

KEYS (4)

“Manga demographic tailored toward mature adult men”

SEINEN (6)

“Maraca-shaking forest dweller expanding pockets for fragrant golden seeds”

HESTU (5)

“Mythical bird that regenerates from ashes”

PHOENIX (7)

“Midnights bonus track about being so in love you ignore the gossip in the room”

PARIS (5)

“Make smaller, or thicken a sauce”

REDUCE (6)

“Mountain eye filled with tears”

TARN (4)

“Microscopic marine life, often the 'plan' for a whale's meal, 'knot' in a sea.”

PLANKTON (8)

“Main floor seating section or the musicians in the pit”

ORCHESTRA (9)

“Media mogul who hosted a long-running influential talk show”

OPRAH (5)

“Maiman's device for creating a focused beam of light”

LASER (5)

“Metalloid with the symbol Si used to make computer chips and glass”

SILICON (7)

“Man-made relay stationed in orbit around the Earth”

SATELLITE (9)

“Mondasian or Cybus upgrade that deletes human emotion in favor of cold logic”

CYBER (5)

“Magical wand casting orbs of fire, ice, or lightning across the field”

ROD (3)

“Mischievous bearded shoemaker of myth who hides his wealth”

LEPRECHAUN (10)

“Muscular vigor rarely associated with Gilderoy Lockhart”

THEW (4)

“Melanistic big cat variant cloaked in deep black fur”

PANTHER (7)

“Money earned on savings or paid on a loan over time”

INTEREST (8)

“Museum framework of bones that comes alive on the big screen”

SKELETON (8)

“Macronutrient vital for muscle repair and enzymatic reactions”

PROTEIN (7)

“Military directive that changed history”

ORDER (5)

“Michael Jackson urged listeners to do this to it in 1983”

BEAT (4)

“Malicious hacker who breaches networks with criminal intent rather than authorization”

BLACKHAT (8)

“Mounted medieval warrior”

KNIGHT (6)

“Measure of how hot or cold something is”

TEMPERATURE (11)

“Moon defender, one who works on a boat, or 'Lori's' 'a's.”

SAILOR (6)

“Mythical creature with a lion's body and eagle's head”

GRIFFIN (7)

“Mall cop Tobias is fired using this to kill a mouse”

AMMO (4)

“Musical staircase that singers climb without ever breaking a sweat?”

SCALE (5)

“Moving to music”

DANCE (5)

“Monstrous demon of sickness and plague fought by the god Ninurta”

ASAG (4)

“Massachusetts city where colonists dumped tea into the harbor”

BOSTON (6)

“Massive stadium packed with glowing wristbands”

ARENA (5)

“Mortal nemesis turned bowling captain and podcaster”

WILWHEATON (10)

“Metal plates worn by soldiers for protection”

ARMOR (5)

“Mexican host city slated to hold the 1,000th World Cup match.”

MONTERREY (9)

“Man shall not live by this alone”

BREAD (5)

“Make a loud, sharp cry of fear or pain”

SCREAM (6)

“Material used to put custom graphics onto tshirts”

IRONON (6)

“Mind over matter, until their heads explode from a bad case of warp-demon possession”

PSYKERS (7)

“Month featuring both Father's Day and this sugary celebration”

JUNE (4)

“Master of ceremonies who asks the questions”

HOST (4)

“Mischievous scoundrel or rascal”

SCALLYWAG (9)

“Midnight rider of 1775”

REVERE (6)

“Motorola's ultra-thin clamshell mobile phone that became the ultimate fashion accessory of 2004”

RAZR (4)

“Manga demographic often highlighting romance and emotional depth for young females”

SHOJO (5)

“Mexican icon of unsparing self-portraits and monkeys”

KAHLO (5)

“Monegasque fan favorite hoping to put the Prancing Horse on top.”

LECLERC (7)

“Main energy source that powers photosynthesis”

SUNLIGHT (8)

“Monstrous Norse wolf bound by a magical ribbon made of impossible things”

FENRIR (6)

“Mischievous god returning to the big screen”

LOKI (4)

“Medium popular with Renaissance masters that dries very slowly”

OIL (3)

“Male parent”

DAD (3)

“Mucilaginous pod essential for thickening gumbo”

OKRA (4)

“Master of magnetism who champions mutant superiority”

MAGNETO (7)

“Muon-scanned cavity lurking above the Grand Gallery since 2017”

VOID (4)

“Mobile operating system hitting version 20 this year.”

IOS (3)

“Musical about a famous orphan girl and her dog Sandy”

ANNIE (5)

“Meat and veggies threaded together and charred”

KEBAB (5)

“Massless parcel of light braving a million-year crawl from a star core”

PHOTON (6)

“Mammal with a leathery armor shell”

ARMADILLO (9)

“Mythical pink feline said to contain the genetic code of all species”

MEW (3)

“Make great efforts to achieve something”

STRIVE (6)

“Microblogging site where user amyricha first posted the iconic spring joke in 2012.”

TUMBLR (6)

“Melody you might carry”

TUNE (4)

“Mythical creature, half-human, half-horse”

CENTAUR (7)

“Mythological king of Crete who commissioned the Labyrinth”

MINOS (5)

“Morning moisture condensed on grass blades”

DEW (3)

“Matching clothes worn by teammates”

UNIFORM (7)

“Minor malevolent spell intended to cause irritation”

HEX (3)

“Marine predator that occasionally encounters surfers, leading to beach closures”

SHARK (5)

“Mid-sized string instrument that never quite made the first-chair headlines?”

VIOLA (5)

“Matching jacket and trousers outfit”

SUIT (4)

“Malicious software that threatens to publish or block access to data unless a fee is paid”

RANSOMWARE (10)

“Massive electronic music stage named for a sandy expanse.”

SAHARA (6)

“Molten rock found beneath the volcanic arc”

MAGMA (5)

“Marshall's ultimate career title in New York”

JUDGE (5)

“Malicious code engineered to take advantage of a known bug”

EXPLOIT (7)

“Massive stadium hosting the two-night showcase in 2026.”

ALLEGIANT (9)

“Male kin who might put you in a friendly headlock.”

BROTHER (7)

“Matter's basic building block that you should never trust because they make up everything?”

ATOM (4)

“Milan-based luxury brand known for its distinctive red carpet looks”

PRADA (5)

“Major Egyptian goddess of magic and healing”

ISIS (4)

“Master of suspense known for 'Psycho'”

HITCHCOCK (9)

“Military coalition founded to defend Earth against extraterrestrial threats”

UNIT (4)

“Mrs. Slip's laughable blunder of acoustic confusion”

MALAPROPISM (11)

“Microscopic food source for the massive Whale Shark”

PLANKTON (8)

“Microscopic fungi responsible for turning sweet liquid into a spirited drink.”

YEAST (5)

“Method of scrambling data to keep it secure”

ENCRYPTION (10)

“Mrs. O'Leary's legendary scapegoat for the Great Chicago Fire”

COW (3)

“Making a point one dot at a time”

STIPPLE (7)

“Mythical shoemaker known for hoarding wealth”

LEPRECHAUN (10)

“Matter that makes up giant planets like Jupiter”

GAS (3)

“Malicious program disguised as legitimate software to deceive users”

TROJAN (6)

“Main division or numbered section of a book”

CHAPTER (7)

“Morton demonstrated this to end surgical pain”

ANESTHESIA (10)

“Male singing voice between tenor and bass”

BARITONE (8)

“Measured in minutes per mile, it is crucial to get this right early on.”

PACE (4)

“Mexico City dough”

MASA (4)

“Marine invertebrate, forms reefs”

CORAL (5)

“Monolithic ex-military robot with adjustable humor and honesty levels”

TARS (4)

“Mightier than the sword, proverbially”

PEN (3)

“Music genre known for improvisation”

JAZZ (4)

“Mythical creature with the body of a lion and head of a human”

SPHINX (6)

“Meaty link often served with mustard”

WURST (5)

“Mike, perennial AL All-Star outfielder”

TROUT (5)

“Mechanical helper that is not the one you are looking for?”

DROID (5)

“Metal used to craft armor and tools”

IRON (4)

“Machine used to transmit scanned documents over phone lines”

FAX (3)

“Measure of how much useful work a machine produces compared to energy put in”

EFFICIENCY (10)

“Main structural member of a ship or building”

KEEL (4)

“Moonball tactic used when an opponent rushes the net.”

LOB (3)

“Metallic staple for sturdy mid-tier tools and armor”

IRON (4)

“Musical pause that gives weary performers a little breather?”

REST (4)

“Mixture of two or more metals, sometimes used to make strong magnets”

ALLOY (5)

“Marconi's wireless wonder, a broadcast from within.”

RADIO (5)

“Mockumentary about the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company”

OFFICE (6)

“Musical instrument with eighty-eight black and white keys”

PIANO (5)

“Money in the form of bills or coins”

CASH (4)

“Mystic energy field that really holds the galaxy together?”

FORCE (5)

“Magical exam grade that sounds like a tiny lizard but is actually below acceptable”

NEUT (4)

“Meme depicting a famous actor looking melancholic on a park bench”

SADKEANU (8)

“Medical student who walked the world for a full year to spread faith in a savior”

MARTHA (6)

“Measure of how much a material opposes the flow of electric current”

RESISTANCE (10)

“Medieval holy war”

CRUSADE (7)

“Machine that converts motion into electrical energy”

GENERATOR (9)

“Master craftsman who fashioned wings of wax and feathers to escape Crete”

DAEDALUS (8)

“Mass gathering for dealers, panels, and costumed parades”

CONVENTION (10)

“Maximum rate of data transfer across a given transmission path”

BANDWIDTH (9)

“Mindfulness practice of training attention and awareness”

MEDITATION (10)

“Month hosting the 2026 National Park Week festivities”

AUGUST (6)

“Male offspring”

SON (3)

“Mineral that makes ocean water taste distinct”

SALT (4)

“Most spoken language by native speakers”

CHINESE (7)

“Mia's sister summoned to greet the sunny morning”

PRUDENCE (8)

“Massive, green-skinned fruit whose stringy flesh is a popular vegan substitute for pulled pork.”

JACKFRUIT (9)

“Musical high school where they wanted to live forever”

FAME (4)

“Material used for pottery and tablets”

CLAY (4)

“Mexican food consisting of a folded tortilla with filling”

TACO (4)

“Mystical force, a trick of the light, 'I' 'cam' 'g'.”

MAGIC (5)

“Mickey's status on the Hollywood Walk of Fame”

STAR (4)

“Make oil and water mix, surely I'm left by this process”

EMULSIFY (8)

“Movies made from drawings or computer graphics”

ANIMATION (9)

“Malicious program that replicates itself”

VIRUS (5)

“Material manufactured in thin sheets from wood pulp used for writing on”

PAPER (5)

“Modern retro gaming platform that revealed its Nexus edition in 2026.”

EVERCADE (8)

“Martial art that originated in Japan and debuted in 1964”

JUDO (4)

“Merc with a Mouth actor known for his hilarious faux-feud with Jackman.”

RYAN (4)

“*Maebe in Southeast Asia?”

BALIASHAWKAT (12)

“Mineral used to enhance the flavor of food”

SALT (4)

“Marionette whose nose grows with falsehoods”

PINOCCHIO (9)

“Molten rock that flows out of a volcano”

LAVA (4)

“Muddy medium with a boxing champ's former name”

CLAY (4)

“Massachusetts delegate who later became the second U.S. president”

ADAMS (5)

“Milton Bradley classic featuring a spinning wheel and plastic cars.”

LIFE (4)

“Microscopic organisms drifting in ocean currents that nourish marine food webs”

PLANKTON (8)

“Main storyline and sequence of events in a narrative”

PLOT (4)

“Martial artist famous for his fireball attack in Street Fighter”

RYU (3)

“Mineral-bearing rock awaiting a pickaxe strike”

ORE (3)

“Macaroni or rotini base for a chilled cookout side”

PASTA (5)

“Male monarch who rules an empire or nation”

KING (4)

“Massive battleaxe forged in Nidavellir capable of summoning the Bifrost bridge”

STORMBREAKER (12)

“Massive robotic hunter built for defense”

JAEGER (6)

“Malicious assault on computer systems or networks”

CYBERATTACK (11)

“Marsupial native to Australia”

KANGAROO (8)

“Magical slate module unlocking remote explosives, cryo pillars, or stasis”

RUNE (4)

“Mythic beast whose front half honors the house with the bravest courage?”

GRIFFIN (7)

“Measure of how strongly gravity pulls on an object”

WEIGHT (6)

“Mammoth underground passage system in Kentucky”

CAVE (4)

“Metallic beast from 1967”

IMPALA (6)

“Mechanical Japanese gambling machine that induced pure fury in Super Mario Sunshine”

PACHINKO (8)

“Marine biologist turned cetacean-hybrid Gotham villain”

ORCA (4)

“Mountain that can erupt with hot melted rock”

VOLCANO (7)

“Monstrous creature that a witcher might be hired to hunt”

BEAST (5)

“Monumental individual milestone raising a standing ovation”

CENTURY (7)

“Mexican dish consisting of a folded tortilla”

TACO (4)

“Measure of how much mass is packed into a given volume”

DENSITY (7)

“Material effective against White Walkers”

DRAGONGLASS (11)

“Misty mountain range where the Queen of Country was raised”

SMOKY (5)

“Major river flowing through Pakistan and India”

INDUS (5)

“Movement of water through a membrane from an area of low to high concentration”

OSMOSIS (7)

“Moon defender, a solar anagram.”

SAILOR (6)

“Metallic element with the symbol Fe that is the main ingredient in steel”

IRON (4)

“Mound of sand piled up by wind”

DUNE (4)

“Man about to be married”

GROOM (5)

“Max who produced countless Y2K hits and requested a specific southern vocal twang.”

MARTIN (6)

“Mechanism that connects and disconnects the engine from the transmission”

CLUTCH (6)

“Mobile unit where laughter was the best medicine”

MASH (4)

“Monster that sheds its skin to mimic others”

SHIFTER (7)

“Mythical beast, often a powerful ally or foe, 'on' 'rag' 'd'.”

DRAGON (6)

“Mali tribe whose Sirius B knowledge supposedly stems from ancient river gods”

DOGON (5)

“Musicians who play for a show”

ORCHESTRA (9)

“Major Italian car manufacturer”

FIAT (4)

“Minor league infielder striving to rise through the Boston ranks”

GASS (4)

“Massive mammal that surfaces regularly to breathe through a blowhole”

WHALE (5)

“Meat-eating animal in a food chain”

CARNIVORE (9)

“Miami blood spatter expert who channels lethal impulses into hunting unpunished killers”

DEXTER (6)

“Man-made shortcut that makes shipping lanes a breeze”

CANAL (5)

“Medical tool used to listen to heartbeats”

STETHOSCOPE (11)

“Muscular outfielder Tyler known for his Opening Day home run streak”

ONEILL (6)

“Make a new scientific finding”

DISCOVER (8)

“Metal circle that unforgivingly rejects a missed shot.”

RIM (3)

“Mesopotamian wedge writing”

CUNEIFORM (9)

“Moral excellence, a core concept in ancient Greek thought”

VIRTUE (6)

“Measure of how easily a material allows electricity to pass through it”

CONDUCTIVITY (12)

“Mustachioed restaurant owner known for his pun-filled daily specials.”

BELCHER (7)

“Magnetic needle that steered early oceanic explorers”

COMPASS (7)

“Molecule split apart during the light reactions”

WATER (5)

“Major divisions or sections of a play”

ACTS (4)

“Mysterious ancient scratch mark that carries a magical curse or a phonetic sound”

RUNE (4)

“Mural technique painted directly on wet lime plaster”

FRESCO (6)

“Molten rock that reaches the surface of a planet”

LAVA (4)

“Music without electric amplification”

ACOUSTIC (8)

“Miniature artisan surrogate who crafted tiny shoes and raised an orphan”

PAPA (4)

“Multiplication groups must all be the same size”

EQUAL (5)

“Motion pictures featuring synchronized spoken dialogue”

TALKIES (7)

“Massive piped instrument Zimmer highlighted prominently throughout Interstellar”

ORGAN (5)

“Moving mass of insects looking for a new residence”

SWARM (5)

“Monster heaven where Leviathans roam”

PURGATORY (9)

“Microscopic drifters that can cause mysterious glowing waves.”

PLANKTON (8)

“Marisa Tomei's maternal MCU role.”

MAY (3)

“Measuring a foot and a half of verbal excess”

SESQUIPEDALIAN (14)

“Metal element used to coat cans”

TIN (3)

“Militaristic blue-skinned extraterrestrial empire governed by the Supreme Intelligence”

KREE (4)

“Maestro Michael who composed the tear-jerking opening music for Pixar's 'Up'”

GIACCHINO (9)

“Mazda's beloved lightweight two-seater roadster known for exceptional handling”

MIATA (5)

“Money spent on goods or services”

EXPENSE (7)

“Mexican painter known for her many self-portraits”

KAHLO (5)

“Morning's tears on a blade of grass”

DEW (3)

“Mystery tropical fruit on Ted's nightstand”

PINEAPPLE (9)

“Massive defensive structure visible across northern China”

WALL (4)

“Missing-toe rodent who harbored a dark, magical secret for twelve years.”

SCABBERS (8)

“Mountain range along the eastern edge of the rim”

ANDES (5)

“Moral principles that govern behavior”

ETHICS (6)

“Moving at a high rate of speed.”

FAST (4)

“Martial artist known for throwing Hadoukens.”

RYU (3)

“Muscular body part in your mouth used for tasting”

TONGUE (6)

“Monarch of the Mushroom Kingdom, recently revealed as a long-lost sibling in the 2026 film.”

PEACH (5)

“Mushroom resident who is technically a fun guy to have over?”

TRUFFLE (7)

“Malicious code that locks files until a payment is made”

RANSOMWARE (10)

“Meat from a young cow often used in cutlets.”

VEAL (4)

“Miniature snack morsel, like a tiny pizza pocket or brownie chunk”

BITE (4)

“Matrimonial promises frequently broken during sweeps week”

VOWS (4)

“Molecule inside cells that carries genetic instructions”

DNA (3)

“Mountain that can erupt with lava and ash”

VOLCANO (7)

“Marine mammal, can 'seal' a deal with its barks.”

SEAL (4)

“Mythical creature whose singing lures sailors to their doom”

SIREN (5)

“Messenger of the gods, known for winged sandals”

HERMES (6)

“Mexican painter renowned for intensely personal self-portraits”

KAHLO (5)

“Moisture farmer who got a serious hand-off from his dad?”

LUKE (4)

“Motor City team that secured the top East seed in 2026.”

PISTONS (7)

“Money or resources given to help another country”

AID (3)

“Marvellous trio plus one?”

FAB (3)

“Musical instruction meaning excessively or too much”

TROPPO (6)

“Memorable sequence of pitches that sticks in your head”

TUNE (4)

“Metal items that grant access to your new front door”

KEYS (4)

“Mischievous adopted brother of Asgard's crown prince”

LOKI (4)

“Moral principles that govern a person's behavior”

ETHICS (6)

“Mjolnir is a magical one of these”

HAMMER (6)

“Measurements of how many people watch a show”

RATINGS (7)

“Moving air that sweeps across the peaks”

WIND (4)

“Modern way to reject or accept a match”

SWIPE (5)

“Melted rock found beneath Earth's surface”

MAGMA (5)

“Male sibling”

BROTHER (7)

“Multi-colored messenger connecting heaven and earth without a cable”

IRIS (4)

“Milanese brand famous for daring cuts and Donatella's bold aesthetic.”

VERSACE (7)

“Metallica's dark 1988 masterpiece about a wounded soldier”

ONE (3)

“Machine that produces electricity”

GENERATOR (9)

“Measure of the average kinetic energy of particles”

TEMPERATURE (11)

“Military branch of a PT-one-zero-nine commander and a peanut farmer”

NAVY (4)

“Month when the sun typically leaves the second zodiac sign”

MAY (3)

“More than singular, but not quite a crowd”

PLURAL (6)

“Machine that throws moving images onto the silver screen”

PROJECTOR (9)

“Mexican painter celebrated for deeply symbolic self-portraits”

KAHLO (5)

“Mitchell's first name, the star driving Cleveland's 2026 playoff run.”

DONOVAN (7)

“Microscopic organisms consumed in massive quantities by the whale shark”

PLANKTON (8)

“Majestic hall in Asgard for fallen Norse warriors”

VALHALLA (8)

“Maiden of Odin who chooses which fallen warriors enter Valhalla”

VALKYRIE (8)

“Male monarch, often ruling a kingdom.”

KING (4)

“Making an image look sharp and clear”

FOCUS (5)