Crossword Clues Starting with M

117 crossword clues, each with the answer plus links to play the puzzles they appear in.

Messenger bird in Westeros

RAVEN (5)

Marine mammal, also a way to close something.

SEAL (4)

Marine invertebrates that build massive underwater reefs

CORAL (5)

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

LENGTH (6)

Minimalist fashion staple often worn over a white tee

SLIPDRESS (9)

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)

Musical instruments played by striking or shaking them.

PERCUSSION (10)

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

MAGNETO (7)

Main body of a church

NAVE (4)

Modern photography that does not use film

DIGITAL (7)

Me, Z, yen, for a biological catalyst.

ENZYME (6)

Metal money used for trade throughout the provinces

COINS (5)

Mental shuffling required to find the best play

ANAGRAM (7)

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

BATTLE (6)

Microscopic invader

VIRUS (5)

Map-making skill.

CARTOGRAPHY (11)

Money demanded by cybercriminals to restore access

RANSOM (6)

Mental concepts or thoughts, central to Plato's forms

IDEAS (5)

Money lost when an investment decreases in value

LOSS (4)

Medical professional who treats illnesses.

DOCTOR (6)

Mad about a performance, perhaps.

DRAMA (5)

Most desired metal in competition

GOLD (4)

Machine for producing power by rotating a wheel

TURBINE (7)

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

SCHMIGADOON (11)

Mother Monster's real last name

GERMANOTTA (10)

Money that is owed to another party

DEBT (4)

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

APRIL (5)

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

HERO (4)

Main part of a church

NAVE (4)

Miserly protagonist who learns the true meaning of Christmas.

SCROOGE (7)

Madison Square Garden residents chasing a long-awaited title.

KNICKS (6)

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)

Mechanism to stop, a break from speed.

BRAKE (5)

Meteorological phenomenon that became a universal emblem of diversity

RAINBOW (7)

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

BRIAN (5)

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)

Mythical beast ridden by Targaryens

DRAGON (6)

Mythical bird that regenerates from ashes

PHOENIX (7)

Make smaller, or thicken a sauce

REDUCE (6)

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)

Mischievous bearded shoemaker of myth who hides his wealth

LEPRECHAUN (10)

Museum framework of bones that comes alive on the big screen

SKELETON (8)

Mounted medieval warrior

KNIGHT (6)

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)

Metal plates worn by soldiers for protection

ARMOR (5)

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

MONTERREY (9)

Month featuring both Father's Day and this sugary celebration

JUNE (4)

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

LECLERC (7)

Mischievous god returning to the big screen

LOKI (4)

Mobile operating system hitting version 20 this year.

IOS (3)

Meat and veggies threaded together and charred

KEBAB (5)

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

TUMBLR (6)

Mythical creature, half-human, half-horse

CENTAUR (7)

Massive electronic music stage named for a sandy expanse.

SAHARA (6)

Massive stadium hosting the two-night showcase in 2026.

ALLEGIANT (9)

Male kin who might put you in a friendly headlock.

BROTHER (7)

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

PRADA (5)

Master of suspense known for 'Psycho'

HITCHCOCK (9)

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

YEAST (5)

Method of scrambling data to keep it secure

ENCRYPTION (10)

Making a point one dot at a time

STIPPLE (7)

Mythical shoemaker known for hoarding wealth

LEPRECHAUN (10)

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

PACE (4)

Marine invertebrate, forms reefs

CORAL (5)

Main structural member of a ship or building

KEEL (4)

Marconi's wireless wonder, a broadcast from within.

RADIO (5)

Money in the form of bills or coins

CASH (4)

Medieval holy war

CRUSADE (7)

Month hosting the 2026 National Park Week festivities

AUGUST (6)

Most spoken language by native speakers

CHINESE (7)

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)

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

EMULSIFY (8)

Malicious program that replicates itself

VIRUS (5)

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)

Moral excellence or a quality considered good

VIRTUE (6)

Macaroni or rotini base for a chilled cookout side

PASTA (5)

Malicious assault on computer systems or networks

CYBERATTACK (11)

Marsupial native to Australia

KANGAROO (8)

Material effective against White Walkers

DRAGONGLASS (11)

Moon defender, a solar anagram.

SAILOR (6)

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

MARTIN (6)

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

DRAGON (6)

Musicians who play for a show

ORCHESTRA (9)

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)

Music without electric amplification

ACOUSTIC (8)

Moving mass of insects looking for a new residence

SWARM (5)

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

SCABBERS (8)

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

PEACH (5)

Malicious code that locks files until a payment is made

RANSOMWARE (10)

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)

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

PISTONS (7)

Moral principles that govern a person's behavior

ETHICS (6)

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

VERSACE (7)

Machine that produces electricity

GENERATOR (9)

Month when the sun typically leaves the second zodiac sign

MAY (3)

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

DONOVAN (7)

Male monarch, often ruling a kingdom.

KING (4)

Making an image look sharp and clear

FOCUS (5)

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