Crossword Clues Starting with S

“Substance with a pH less than 7”

ACID (4)

“Smallest unit of matter”

ATOM (4)

“Step-by-step procedure for calculations”

ALGORITHM (9)

“Short sword used by Roman soldiers”

GLADIUS (7)

“Substance that speeds up a chemical reaction”

CATALYST (8)

“Stark daughter with a killer instinct”

ARYA (4)

“Sacred ads run wild for holy wars.”

CRUSADES (8)

“Starting position for the fastest qualifier”

POLE (4)

“Single page within a browser window”

TAB (3)

“Short, fast run”

SPRINT (6)

“Soft drop of "snow" in late April”

PETAL (5)

“Sweet creation, a form of fiction perhaps?”

CONFECTION (10)

“Science that tracks the precise timing of syzygy and apogee.”

ASTRONOMY (9)

“Securing the ball after a missed attempt”

REBOUND (7)

“Split apart, like the world referenced in 2026's IMD motto”

DIVIDED (7)

“Stone coffin, a rough caps us.”

SARCOPHAGUS (11)

“Shock absorber system, 'spins on us' to steady.”

SUSPENSION (10)

“Swiss artist who cracked "The Code" in 2024”

NEMO (4)

“Silken custard dessert that feels gourmet but remains highly approachable for beginners.”

FLAN (4)

“Sam, director of 'American Beauty' and '1917'”

MENDES (6)

“Small green plant that grows in damp carpets”

MOSS (4)

“Sacrificing a turn to swap your letters”

EXCHANGE (8)

“Small, shiny embellishment designed to catch the paparazzi's camera flashes.”

SEQUIN (6)

“System using radio waves to detect objects”

RADAR (5)

“Self-governance, a growing trait of AI agents in code creation.”

AUTONOMY (8)

“Sweet tomato-based topping for fries and links”

KETCHUP (7)

“Snow, a prominent character”

JON (3)

“Sweet floral reward that gets turned into gold”

NECTAR (6)

“Season of renewal marked by blooming flora”

SPRING (6)

“Standards by which something is judged”

CRITERIA (8)

“System using pressurized liquid to generate mechanical power”

HYDRAULIC (9)

“Solemn promise, often to a lord or king”

OATH (4)

“Soak meat in a flavored liquid”

MARINATE (8)

“Software that enables a user to obtain secret information about another's computer activities”

SPYWARE (7)

“Sword fighter, a glad riot, perhaps.”

GLADIATOR (9)

“Speed and direction”

VELOCITY (8)

“Speed metric for your player, typically set to 33 or 45.”

RPM (3)

“Second place metal”

SILVER (6)

“Sporting venue”

ARENA (5)

“Silent but highly intelligent claymation beagle who loves knitting.”

GROMIT (6)

“Slippery creature, sounds like a letter.”

EEL (3)

“Summit reached after a grueling climb”

PEAK (4)

“Stainless steel vessel that typically holds about fifteen and a half gallons.”

KEG (3)

“Stiff, sheer cotton, a grandy organ.”

ORGANDY (7)

“Software that secretly monitors your digital activity”

SPYWARE (7)

“Seeing with echoes in the dark”

RADAR (5)

“Systematic scientific investigation”

RESEARCH (8)

“Sideline strategist drawing up plays on a whiteboard.”

COACH (5)

“Solo speech, I LOU SLY Q.O.?”

SOLILOQUY (9)

“Showy, double-flowered variety named after a Japanese mountain.”

KWANZAN (7)

“She was born from the foam of the sea”

APHRODITE (9)

“System of interconnected power lines”

GRID (4)

“Small object from which a new plant grows”

SEED (4)

“Sing 'had' in the dark, for effect.”

SHADING (7)

“Screen border rumored to vanish entirely on future smartphone models.”

BEZEL (5)

“Short for microphone”

MIC (3)

“Spherical roof structure”

DOME (4)

“Susan Sarandon's outlaw character who drove a Thunderbird off a cliff with her bestie.”

LOUISE (6)

“Successor to the Gallardo, named for a bull”

HURACAN (7)

“Staff members working tirelessly behind the scenes.”

CREW (4)

“Something of value owned by a person or company”

ASSET (5)

“Spanish word for island, preceding Nublar and Sorna”

ISLA (4)

“Sci-fi legend Sigourney, who joined the 2026 cast”

WEAVER (6)

“Stringed instrument that serves as the official national emblem of Ireland.”

HARP (4)

“Seven-time world champion Lewis”

HAMILTON (8)

“Second half of the 1933 act that quenched America's thirst before Prohibition fully ended.”

HARRISON (8)

“Seat of power in Westeros”

THRONE (6)

“Small pieces of colored paper thrown at celebrations”

CONFETTI (8)

“Supernatural enchantment possessed by the wee folk”

MAGIC (5)

“Storyteller, TO RAN ROAR.”

NARRATOR (8)

“Suzanne whose name adorns the second-largest stadium at the venue.”

LENGLEN (7)

“Single-celled microbes”

BACTERIA (8)

“Stacked sleeping arrangement often fought over by kids.”

BUNK (4)

“Springtime period hosting a rare double-feature in 2026.”

MAY (3)

“Sorceress obsessed with a specific dime.”

MAGICA (6)

“Status of a college player three years out of high school.”

ELIGIBLE (8)

“Standard sixteen-ounce serving size found in most American pubs.”

PINT (4)

“Scientific tests used in connection with the detection of crime”

FORENSICS (9)

“Sword cover, or a close-fitting dress”

SHEATH (6)

“Scavenger turned hero who adopted the Skywalker name.”

REY (3)

“Striped African equid”

ZEBRA (5)

“Starting arrangement of cars before a race”

GRID (4)

“Spanish dance craze that took over every wedding reception”

MACARENA (8)

“Scoring shot that goes over the boundary without bouncing”

SIX (3)

“Simmered fruit sauce that makes a fancy alternative to syrup.”

COMPOTE (7)

“Steadfast Hobbit who literally carried his best friend up Mount Doom.”

SAMWISE (7)

“State of metabolic fuel-switching where sugar is persona non grata”

KETOSIS (7)

“South American empire that built Machu Picchu”

INCA (4) · INCAN (5)

“Start a tennis game”

SERVE (5)

“Seesaw-like obstacle on the course”

TEETER (6)

“Swiss resort town where Trump recently delivered a "controversial" speech.”

DAVOS (5)

“Star that warms the Earth”

SUN (3)

“She emerged from sea foam as the goddess of beauty”

APHRODITE (9)

“Short story, a DOT NECA rearranges.”

ANECDOTE (8)

“Silent era icon who also directed many films”

CHAPLIN (7)

“Season 4 of this animated superhero series returned to Prime Video in March 2026.”

INVINCIBLE (10)

“Spiked footwear tearing up the basepaths”

CLEATS (6)

“Software update designed to fix bugs or improve security”

PATCH (5)

“Spatial computing operating system.”

VISIONOS (8)

“Something sworn not to be told to the parents.”

SECRET (6)

“S-shaped curve on a track”

CHICANE (7)

“Super-powered canine companion with a red collar”

KRYPTO (6)

“Short, fast race”

SPRINT (6)

“Short-range wireless technology”

BLUETOOTH (9)

“Strongman who performed twelve legendary labors”

HERCULES (8)

“Simple photosynthetic organisms”

ALGAE (5)

“Storage compartment in the rear of the car”

TRUNK (5)

“Small white or brown grains grown in paddies”

RICE (4)

“South African tribe, sounds like a 'zoo' with a 'loo'.”

ZULU (4)

“Sounds produced by instruments or voices, often heard at festivals”

MUSIC (5)

“Secure shell protocol”

SSH (3)

“Strategic board game that lends its name to a 2026 nominated revival”

CHESS (5)

“Square topper that shares its name with a bricklayers tool”

MORTARBOARD (11)

“Scoring guide that keeps expectations crystal clear”

RUBRIC (6)

“State where protests erupted after a recent federal agent shooting.”

MINNESOTA (9)

“Short for aerodynamic design”

AERO (4)

“Spanish powerhouse who secured the title in 2023.”

RAHM (4)

“Subatomic particle with no charge”

NEUTRON (7)

“Self-published works that may breach copyright”

DOJINSHI (8)

“Salt-rimmed cocktail heavily poured in early springtime.”

MARGARITA (9)

“Self operating machines that follow a predetermined sequence”

AUTOMATA (8)

“Sticky carbohydrate-packed packets consumed for mid-race energy.”

GELS (4)

“Siblings who directed 'The Matrix'”

WACHOWSKIS (10)

“Soft color palette dominating spring decorations”

PASTEL (6)

“Studying the prey to understand the hunter”

VICTIMOLOGY (11)

“Small data file stored by websites”

COOKIE (6)

“South American empire, a central one, perhaps.”

INCA (4)

“Subatomic particle such as a proton or a neutron”

BARYON (6)

“Subculture scene famous for drag houses and runway walks”

BALLROOM (8)

“Seeing the small, or a 'scope' for the 'micro' world.”

MICROSCOPE (10)

“Silver State where wrestling legacies are etched in gold this year.”

NEVADA (6)

“Study of organisms and their environment”

ECOLOGY (7)

“Software or data that takes advantage of a bug”

EXPLOIT (7)

“Sacred carving: holy gripe, huh?”

HIEROGLYPH (10)

“Self-replicating malware that spreads across networks”

WORM (4)

“Sole chassis supplier for the NTT IndyCar Series.”

DALLARA (7)

“Short for a problem-solving process”

ALGO (4)

“Shared customs and arts honored during the festivities.”

CULTURE (7)

“Small graphic on a screen”

ICON (4)

“Spirit of Ecstasy, or 'scenery rolls' if broken down.”

ROLLSROYCE (10)

“Streaming service that evolved from iTunes, offering millions of songs to subscribers”

MUSIC (5)

“Status symbol, a great sip, perhaps.”

PRESTIGE (8)

“Software program on a smartphone”

APP (3)

“Something given to another person during a holiday”

GIFT (4)

“Starting a cinematic series over from scratch, often with a fresh cast.”

REBOOT (6)

“"So What" singer and host of Broadway's biggest night in 2026”

PINK (4)

“Sweeping formal attire that often requires assistance on the museum stairs.”

GOWN (4)

“Smooth Fox Terrier who won his group in 2026”

WAGER (5)

“Surname of the megalomaniacal CEO portrayed by Nicholas Hoult”

LUTHOR (6)

“See rice, perhaps, for physical activity.”

EXERCISE (8)

“Soluble landscape full of sinkholes and caves”

KARST (5)

“Scientific study of substances and their reactions”

CHEMISTRY (9)

“Steps for changing floors”

STAIR (5)

“Sara co-starring in the stage adaptation of "Schmigadoon!".”

CHASE (5)

“Space devoid of matter.”

VACUUM (6)

“Senior academic administrator, just a step below the university president”

PROVOST (7)

“Sharon who set the women's course record in 2025 and returns to defend her title in 2026.”

LOKEDI (6)

“Settlers who originally brought the 'wafel' to the Americas.”

DUTCH (5)

“Speed and direction, in physics”

VELOCITY (8)

“Squared circle where the action takes place.”

RING (4)

“Specific location for an event”

VENUE (5)

“Shot taken while jumping backward”

FADEAWAY (8)

“State where the Miss United States competition is held in the movie”

TEXAS (5)

“Subterranean diamond found by a snout”

TRUFFLE (7)

“Spanish for bull, a common theme”

TORO (4)

“Systematic error in data or a model”

BIAS (4)

“Start of the game with a jump ball”

TIPOFF (6)

“San Antonio team back in the mix thanks to a French phenom.”

SPURS (5)

“Stark girl with Needle”

ARYA (4)

“Scientific methods used in connection with crime investigation”

FORENSIC (8)

“Savory fried poultry famously paired with this dish in the American South.”

CHICKEN (7)

“Slow bowler who relies on turn and flight rather than speed”

SPINNER (7)

“Smallest unit of a chemical element”

ATOM (4)

“Speed or velocity of a fast bowler's delivery”

PACE (4)

“Shredded cabbage side dish tossed in creamy dressing”

COLESLAW (8)

“Single-celled organisms, often pathogenic”

BACTERIA (8)

“Sell V. E. S. A tube carrying fluids.”

VESSEL (6)

“Serbian center orchestrating Denver's offensive attack.”

JOKIC (5)

“Symbols used to represent musical sounds”

NOTES (5)

“Shadow leader sitting in a leaf-shaded office”

HOKAGE (6)

“Software specifically designed to disrupt or damage a computer system”

MALWARE (7)

“Small island, to a poet”

ISLE (4)

“Spiky succulent responsible for the party's signature liquor.”

AGAVE (5)

“Silent notification mode”

VIBRATE (7)

“Sony's broadcast format that delivers major PS5 updates.”

STATE (5)

“Shape of the browser's logo”

GEOMETRY (8)

“Software designed to damage or disable computer systems”

MALWARE (7)

“Sticky powder kept in a small bag behind the rubber”

ROSIN (5)

“Small wooden pieces resting on top of the stumps”

BAILS (5)

“Starchy tuber that is a historical staple of the traditional Irish diet.”

POTATO (6)

“Software environment running on the company's desktop and laptop computers”

MACOS (5)

“System of interconnected computers”

NETWORK (7)

“Short for aerodynamics, crucial for speed”

AERO (4)

“She rose from the sea foam near Cyprus”

APHRODITE (9)

“Symbolic fire of the games”

FLAME (5)

“Slithering creatures famously, and mythically, evicted from the Emerald Isle”

SNAKES (6)

“Spiral shaped cavity in the inner ear responsible for hearing”

COCHLEA (7)

“Sue, sit for a group of similar cells.”

TISSUE (6)

“Speed in a given direction”

VELOCITY (8)

“Slithery fish, electric 'eel' for a shocker.”

EEL (3)

“Scientist's workplace, for short”

LAB (3)

“Shot while jumping backward”

FADEAWAY (8)

“Subatomic particle with very little mass”

NEUTRINO (8)

“Scientific tests used in connection with crime detection”

FORENSICS (9)

“Spherical model of Earth”

GLOBE (5)

“Set of rules followed by a computer”

ALGORITHM (9)

“Starting peg for a player's opening drive.”

TEE (3)

“Shot from the line, unguarded”

FREE (4)

“Style of poached eggs perched on an English muffin.”

BENEDICT (8)

“Single bulb left burning to keep dark stages safe”

GHOSTLIGHT (10)

“Singing along to recorded music as entertainment”

KARAOKE (7)

“Sports network broadcasting the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals matchup.”

ESPN (4)

“Slug-like alien crime lord species”

HUTT (4)

“Star guard Jalen, leading the charge for the Manhattan-based contenders”

BRUNSON (7)

“Season that officially begins at 10:46 AM EDT on March 20, 2026.”

SPRING (6)

“Star who famously transformed for the Miss United States competition”

BULLOCK (7)

“State of matter without definite shape or volume”

GAS (3)

“Steel type used for special swords”

VALYRIAN (8)

“Sitcom featuring six New Yorkers and a fountain”

FRIENDS (7)

“Shapeshifting mutant stepping back into the spotlight”

MYSTIQUE (8)

“Sovereign ruler of an empire.”

EMPEROR (7)

“Steadfastly devoted to friends and partners”

LOYAL (5)

“Small graphic representing an application”

ICON (4)

“Starting a franchise over with a new cast, like 2026's Masters of the Universe”

REBOOT (6)

“Solemn promise made by athletes”

OATH (4)

“Substances eaten to provide energy”

FOOD (4)

“Spike, known for 'Do the Right Thing'”

LEE (3)

“Sturdy cotton twill, often associated with blue jeans.”

DENIM (5)

“Systematic error in a model”

BIAS (4)

“Spiced ground pork often found scattered in crumbles on a supreme pie.”

SAUSAGE (7)

“Sacred tree with red leaves and faces”

WEIRWOOD (8)

“Symbol of a particular movement or era, often famous.”

ICON (4)

“Snitch to mom about a broken vase.”

TATTLE (6)

“Surname of a barrel-tossing ape who originally clashed with Jumpman.”

KONG (4)

“Semi-sheen, half-glazed reduction.”

DEMIGLACE (9)

“Substance formed from two or more elements”

COMPOUND (8)

“Sticky, bone-in barbecue favorite slathered in sauce”

RIBS (4)

“Someone who follows and watches a person obsessively”

STALKER (7)

“Sour fruit that sounds like a date with a tree”

TAMARIND (8)

“Screen or monitor”

DISPLAY (7)

“Sibling directors of "The Matrix"”

WACHOWSKI (9)

“Surprise 2024 semi-finalists who famously defeated Australia”

AFGHANISTAN (11)

“Starter course before the main meal”

APPETIZER (9)

“Softness from a goat in the Himalayas”

CASHMERE (8)

“Short, fast foot race”

SPRINT (6)

“Set of six balls bowled by one player”

OVERS (5)

“Swiss city where JJ took the 2025 crown”

BASEL (5)

“Square-topped symbol of scholarly achievement”

MORTARBOARD (11)

“Second rock from the sun, serving as a breeding ground for space microbes.”

VENUS (5)

“Stan Fields asked Cheryl to describe her "perfect" version of this”

DATE (4)

“State of calm attentiveness”

ZEN (3)

“Swedish pop auteur with her ninth studio record, 'Sexistential', in March 2026.”

ROBYN (5)

“Small, low island, often sandy; C A Y, as in alphabet”

CAY (3)

“Sunny Florida host city selected for the 2026 tournament's third-place match.”

MIAMI (5)

“Small swelling on a branch that will soon become a leaf.”

BUD (3)

“Stylistic genre mastered by directors like Billy Wilder”

NOIR (4)

“Small crustacean, often 'rip sh' apart when preparing.”

SHRIMP (6)

“Systematic reasoning used in programming”

LOGIC (5)

“See 'la' in a relaxed support.”

EASEL (5)

“Scope for distance, 'see plot' transformed (anag)”

TELESCOPE (9)

“State of matter without fixed shape or volume”

GAS (3)

“Sarcastic data processor who bought a chick and a duck for his roommate Tribbiani.”

CHANDLER (8)

“Shot close to the basket”

LAYUP (5)

“Sudden death extra hockey, required to settle Games 2 and 3”

OVERTIME (8)

“Sharp point on a plant stem”

THORN (5)

“Sound indicating a phone's status”

TONE (4)

“Substances eaten for nutrition and enjoyment, often special at festivals”

FOOD (4)

“Sweet treats given out during Halloween”

CANDY (5)

“Star-like floating creature protected by the watcher of the cosmos.”

LUMA (4)

“Sand hill, often found in deserts; a nud-e reversal”

DUNE (4)

“Someone who writes”

WRITER (6)

“Scoring shot that reaches the boundary after bouncing”

FOUR (4)

“Sung parts of a song”

VOCALS (6)

“Sideways walker, often 'curb' in anagram.”

CRAB (4)

“Spacecraft designed to circle a celestial body”

ORBITER (7)

“Spiny creature, a 'rich un' of the sea.”

URCHIN (6)

“Sci-fi author who loves stranding his protagonists in space.”

WEIR (4)

“Smallest controllable element of a digital image”

PIXEL (5)

“Slipcover placed on the platter, often made of cork, rubber, or felt.”

MAT (3)

“Stark son who becomes the Three-Eyed Raven”

BRAN (4)

“State welcoming the women's tournament for the first time in 2026.”

ARIZONA (7)