4,146 crossword clues, each with the answer plus links to play the puzzles they appear in.
“The star at the center of our solar system.”
SUN (3)
“The speed at which a piece of music is played.”
TEMPO (5)
“The natural satellite that orbits the Earth”
MOON (4)
“The written text of a movie”
SCRIPT (6)
“The fourth planet from the sun known as the red planet”
MARS (4)
“The sequence of events in a story”
PLOT (4)
“The group of actors in a production”
CAST (4)
“The largest planet in our solar system”
JUPITER (7)
“The hottest planet in our solar system”
VENUS (5)
“The vast empty area beyond Earths atmosphere”
SPACE (5)
“The organ used for seeing”
EYE (3)
“The words of a song.”
LYRIC (5) · LYRICS (6)
“The capital city of Italy”
ROME (4)
“To cook food in hot oil or fat”
FRY (3)
“The place where a movie is filmed”
SET (3)
“The curved path of a celestial object around a star or planet.”
ORBIT (5)
“The sky god who wields a master bolt”
ZEUS (4)
“The platform where actors perform”
STAGE (5)
“The empire that built the mountain city of Machu Picchu”
INCA (4)
“The state of being widely known”
FAME (4)
“The highest singing voice type for women”
SOPRANO (7)
“To cut and assemble film footage.”
EDIT (4)
“The fourth planet from the Sun, often called the Red Planet.”
MARS (4)
“The state of being known by many people”
FAME (4)
“The molecule that carries genetic information”
DNA (3)
“Three or more notes played simultaneously”
CHORD (5)
“The pointed top of a mountain”
PEAK (4)
“Traditional knee length skirt worn by Scottish men”
KILT (4)
“The number of runs awarded for hitting the ball over the rope without bouncing”
SIX (3)
“The process of cutting and assembling film footage”
EDITING (7)
“The platform where performers stand”
STAGE (5)
“The original garden of paradise”
EDEN (4)
“The area where actors perform”
STAGE (5)
“The starting formation where cars line up before the lights go out”
GRID (4)
“The global system of interconnected computer networks”
WEB (3)
“Thick slice of high-quality beef”
STEAK (5)
“The small part of a plant that can grow into a new one”
SEED (4)
“The lowest musical range or voice”
BASS (4)
“The vast empty region beyond Earths atmosphere”
SPACE (5)
“The planet famous for its bright rings”
SATURN (6)
“The list of names shown at the end of a film”
CREDITS (7)
“The largest and lowest brass instrument”
TUBA (4)
“The primordial goddess of the night”
NIX (3) · NYX (3)
“The sport of shooting arrows at a target”
ARCHERY (7)
“The instructions written by a programmer”
CODE (4)
“The main woody stem of a tree.”
TRUNK (5)
“The capital city of Peru”
LIMA (4)
“The red planet.”
MARS (4)
“The basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms”
CELL (4)
“Television service delivered through wires”
CABLE (5)
“The place where a scene is filmed.”
SET (3)
“The male singing voice between tenor and bass”
BARITONE (8)
“The largest and lowest pitched brass instrument”
TUBA (4)
“The garden of original innocence”
EDEN (4)
“The largest and deepest ocean on Earth”
PACIFIC (7)
“The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another”
FRICTION (8)
“The grassy area where the game is played”
FIELD (5)
“The musical instrument David played”
HARP (4)
“To check if a program works correctly”
TEST (4)
“The underground part of a plant that absorbs water”
ROOT (4)
“The sequence of events that make up a story.”
PLOT (4)
“The period of time a team spends batting”
INNINGS (7)
“The Medusoid Mycelium is a deadly type of this”
MUSHROOM (8)
“Three or more notes played together”
CHORD (5)
“The set of three wooden stumps and two bails”
WICKET (6)
“The entire group of actors in a production”
CAST (4)
“The points scored by the batting team”
RUNS (4)
“The only planet known to support life”
EARTH (5)
“The longest river in Africa”
NILE (4)
“The fundamental structural and functional unit of all living organisms”
CELL (4)
“The rhythmic throbbing of arteries”
PULSE (5)
“The speed at which a passage of music is played”
TEMPO (5)
“The study of past events”
HISTORY (7)
“The main sequence of events in a story”
PLOT (4)
“The Egyptian city home to the Great Sphinx”
GIZA (4)
“The region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the ground”
SKY (3)
“The fourth planet from the sun”
MARS (4)
“The mountain where the law was given”
SINAI (5)
“The player who wears the armband”
CAPTAIN (7)
“The Moabite woman who stayed with Naomi”
RUTH (4)
“The civilization that built the Great Wall”
CHINA (5)
“Three or more musical notes played simultaneously”
CHORD (5)
“To strike the ball with the foot”
KICK (4)
“The capital city of Japan”
TOKYO (5)
“The group of actors who perform in a show”
CAST (4)
“The region above the Earth where clouds and stars appear”
SKY (3)
“The glass surface where images are displayed”
SCREEN (6)
“The command given to start filming”
ACTION (6)
“The lowest range of musical notes”
BASS (4)
“Tree with thin papery white bark”
BIRCH (5)
“The second planet from the sun.”
VENUS (5)
“To legally take a child as one's own”
ADOPT (5)
“The Mad Titan obsessed with universal balance”
THANOS (6)
“The capital city of Norway”
OSLO (4)
“The negative features of a product”
CONS (4)
“The ancient language of the Roman Empire”
LATIN (5)
“The force that pulls objects toward each other”
GRAVITY (7)
“The Roman god of war”
MARS (4)
“The words that make up a song”
LYRIC (5)
“The Hindu festival of lights”
DIWALI (6)
“The flat green part of a plant that grows from a stem”
LEAF (4)
“The highest singing voice for women”
SOPRANO (7)
“Thy word is a what unto my feet”
LAMP (4)
“To look at and understand written words”
READ (4)
“To strike the ball with your foot”
KICK (4)
“The home planet of the villain Thanos”
TITAN (5)
“To cut off unwanted parts of an image”
CROP (4)
“The place where a movie scene is filmed”
SET (3)
“The golden statuette awarded for excellence in film”
OSCAR (5)
“To transmit a message to a recipient”
SEND (4)
“The windy blue planet furthest from the sun”
NEPTUNE (7)
“To make changes or corrections to text”
EDIT (4)
“The basic unit of a chemical element”
ATOM (4)
“The capital city of South Korea”
SEOUL (5)
“The curved path of a satellite around a planet”
ORBIT (5)
“To transmit a message or file”
SEND (4)
“The highest quality or most excellent”
BEST (4)
“Team trying to prevent scoring”
DEFENSE (7)
“The acronym for the Behavioral Analysis Unit”
BAU (3)
“The group of actors in a movie”
CAST (4)
“The element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world”
MIND (4)
“The hero holding the head of Medusa”
PERSEUS (7)
“To crack the code of a tactical puzzle”
SOLVE (5)
“The first word in Apple's September 2026 event invitation”
SURPRISE (8)
“The soft part of the face below the eye.”
CHEEK (5)
“The artificial intelligence that tried to drop a city from the sky”
ULTRON (6)
“The lawyer who brings charges against the defendant”
PROSECUTOR (10)
“The color of the snitch caught during a quidditch match”
GOLD (4)
“The skilled archer who changed her mother into a bear”
MERIDA (6)
“The perimeter rope, or a shot that reaches it”
BOUNDARY (8)
“The group of people gathered to watch a performance”
AUDIENCE (8)
“The length and rhythm of a runner's step.”
STRIDE (6)
“Toyota's mid-size sedan that has dominated American family car sales for decades”
CAMRY (5)
“The audio portion of a film”
SOUND (5)
“The four-letter acronym for the famous club anthem”
YNWA (4)
“The type of cases solved in the show.”
CRIME (5)
“The shack where the children lived at Prufrock Prep”
TRUANT (6)
“The silver-bowed mistress of the hunt”
ARTEMIS (7)
“The congregational prayer held every Friday”
JUMUAH (6)
“The king who found that gold is not always a blessing”
MIDAS (5)
“The intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something”
ESSENCE (7)
“The last name of the technical analyst with colorful style”
GARCIA (6)
“The sequel will explore very intriguing ___ of the universe, per Keegan-Michael Key.”
LORE (4)
“Two-strapped bag for carrying textbooks”
BACKPACK (8)
“The classical language origin for words ending in '-tion'.”
LATIN (5)
“To cook food over an open flame or charcoal”
GRILL (5)
“The first name of the cartoon snowman who returned in a 1980 winter special”
FROST (5)
“Timetable of periods and subjects”
SCHEDULE (8)
“The original leader of the La Push wolf pack”
SAM (3)
“The isolationist nation that hides its advanced technology from the world”
WAKANDA (7)
“The chief god in Norse mythology known for his wisdom.”
ODIN (4)
“The upperclassman who never seems to notice you”
SENPAI (6)
“The 23.5-degree planetary lean responsible for the shifting seasons.”
TILT (4)
“The European city where technical talks were meant to resume.”
VIENNA (6)
“The streaming network hosting the 20th anniversary special.”
DISNEY (6)
“The standard unit of electrical resistance”
OHM (3)
“The five bones that form the palm of the hand”
METACARPALS (11)
“To say numbers in order, often used before learning to multiply”
COUNT (5)
“The classification system like water or grass”
TYPE (4)
“The moment the sun first appears above the horizon in the morning”
SUNRISE (7)
“To steal a pass mid-air and head the other way”
INTERCEPT (9)
“The ability to stay upright and steady”
BALANCE (7)
“The natural phenomenon by which all things with mass or energy are brought toward one another”
GRAVITY (7)
“The outfits and makeup styles presented by contestants”
LOOKS (5)
“The booming market of buying and selling pre-loved items”
RESALE (6)
“The sweeping orchestral background music that builds tension”
SCORE (5)
“The seat of royal authority”
THRONE (6)
“Tethered flyer that takes to the sky during a specific celebration weekend.”
KITE (4)
“The subculture that adopted the boots in the seventies”
PUNK (4)
“The physical scenery and stage construction where a scene is filmed”
SET (3)
“The shiny treasure supposedly hidden at the end of a colorful arch.”
GOLD (4)
“The ice queen who performed a 100% Pure Love masterclass”
DENALI (6)
“The mist or stream exiting the nozzle”
SPRAY (5)
“The type of independent local shop that Record Store Day aims to support.”
INDIE (5)
“The outer boundary where the pattern becomes complex”
EDGE (4)
“The meeting point where two distinct rivers merge into one”
CONFLUENCE (10)
“Total outcome of pooling terms together”
SUM (3)
“The structural bone that houses rows of serrated weapons”
JAW (3)
“The nickname of the sports anchor who started as a lonely kid doing river court commentary”
MOUTH (5)
“Traditional garment worn by women in South Asia”
SARI (4)
“Theory that all knowledge originates in experience”
EMPIRICISM (10)
“The middle child who is an avid researcher and reader”
KLAUS (5)
“Type of classic water ride involving a floating log”
FLUME (5)
“The orange rim players aim for.”
HOOP (4)
“Toyota's luxury vehicle division introduced in 1989”
LEXUS (5)
“The hard, grated dairy product shaken over a fresh, hot slice.”
PARMESAN (8)
“The fastest land animal on Earth, recognized by its spotted coat and tear stripes”
CHEETAH (7)
“To choke someone in anger, or a motorcycle control”
THROTTLE (8)
“The annual event where teams select new talent”
DRAFT (5)
“The first city to be targeted by an atomic bomb”
HIROSHIMA (9)
“The kingdom in Northwest Africa just across the Strait of Gibraltar from Spain”
MOROCCO (7)
“The archangel sent to announce the birth of John and Jesus”
GABRIEL (7)
“The peak breeding season when bulls become vocal and aggressive”
RUT (3)
“The top layer of any material being cleaned”
SURFACE (7)
“The behind-the-scenes team handling lighting, sound, and camera work”
CREW (4)
“The elite spy known as Black Widow”
ROMANOFF (8)
“Trunk of inflection that bears affixes”
STEM (4)
“The frozen part of the day's celebrated dessert”
ICE (3)
“Tiny bit of matter split in modern fission reactors”
ATOM (4)
“The staple food for which the city of Bologna is legendary”
PASTA (5)
“Treasure domain derived from the Iberian term for elevated topography”
MONTANA (7)
“The absolute best-case scenario for a player's development.”
CEILING (7)
“The system of tracks used by the Italo company”
RAILWAY (7)
“The boss in the dugout who picks the starting lineup and takes the blame for losses”
MANAGER (7)
“The highest singing voice of the standard vocal ranges”
SOPRANO (7)
“Time machine that is famously bigger on the inside”
TARDIS (6)
“The Mad Titan who sought to balance the universe”
THANOS (6)
“The dedicated group of performers backing up the leads”
ENSEMBLE (8)
“The celebrated month, en espanol.”
MAYO (4)
“The written text that tells the cast what to say”
SCRIPT (6)
“To record your current progress so you can return to it later”
SAVE (4)
“The base of a family tree where all derivatives begin”
ROOT (4)
“The connection between two points in a chart”
EDGE (4)
“The royal title held by David”
KING (4)
“To come together; assemble”
GATHER (6)
“The inner feminine part of the male personality in Jungian psychology”
ANIMA (5)
“The progenitor of all demons and the primary antagonist”
MUZAN (5)
“The Gators, who entered the 2026 tournament looking to defend their national title.”
FLORIDA (7)
“Traditions and beliefs passed down from previous generations”
HERITAGE (8)
“The group of people who work on a ship”
CREW (4)
“The main sequence of events in a movie”
PLOT (4)
“The Mist Hashira who is a young prodigy”
MUICHIRO (8)
“The pointed top of a mountain, often a destination for summit hikers”
PEAK (4)
“To move effortlessly and smoothly without using active power”
GLIDE (5)
“The amount of light that reaches the camera sensor”
EXPOSURE (8)
“The refugee prince who fled a burning city to father a new dynasty in Latium”
AENEAS (6)
“The colorful gem used as money”
RUPEE (5)
“The person who leads and trains the players”
COACH (5)
“The French word for Tuesday that precedes Gras”
MARDI (5)
“The school shield featuring a lion, eagle, badger, and snake”
CREST (5)
“The total number of points earned in a game.”
SCORE (5)
“To achieve victory in a match”
WIN (3)
“The term for a specific district in the city”
WARD (4)
“The fresh green herb that provides a pop of color on a classic pie.”
BASIL (5)
“The single mother who ran the local cafe and raised a future writer on her own”
KAREN (5)
“The large flaring superior bone of the hip”
ILIUM (5)
“The name of Hagrids large boarhound dog”
FANG (4)
“The property of being in accord with fact or reality”
TRUTH (5)
“The heavy, spinning circular surface of a record player.”
PLATTER (7)
“To change from a liquid into a solid”
FREEZE (6)
“The principled lawyer and father in To Kill a Mockingbird”
ATTICUS (7)
“The lowest balcony offering a great view of the choreography”
MEZZANINE (9)
“The rustic god of the wild who played a flute made of reeds”
PAN (3)
“The speed characteristic of an Italo locomotive”
FAST (4)
“The place with seven hills that was not built in twenty-four hours”
ROME (4)
“The glowing point on an enemy that must be destroyed to win”
CORE (4)
“The 1997 James Cameron epic that became the first film to gross over one billion dollars”
TITANIC (7)
“Title often given to William Shakespeare”
BARD (4)
“The status of India after August 15th, 1947”
FREE (4)
“The reasoning process used to solve mathematical problems”
LOGIC (5)
“Trail trekking with boots laced for scenic mountain vistas”
HIKING (6)
“The surname of the boy genius”
WIN (3)
“Tragic character who obsessed over his 'precious'”
GOLLUM (6)
“The rectangular grass field where a match is played”
PITCH (5)
“The study of correct reasoning and valid arguments”
LOGIC (5)
“The primordial realm of ice and mist in the far north”
NIFLHEIM (8)
“The type of event the roommates hold to mock each other lovingly”
HONEYROAST (10)
“To divide the pizza into pieces”
CUT (3)
“To divide fabric using scissors”
CUT (3)
“Target area where a puck or ball must enter to score”
GOAL (4)
“The first public showing of a movie”
PREMIERE (8)
“The fruit-named multimedia corporation founded by the band in 1968.”
APPLE (5)
“To multiply a number by itself three times”
CUBE (4)
“The tattooed mask maker of the 4th Ward”
UTA (3)
“The back part of the foot below the ankle.”
HEEL (4)
“The main storyline or events of a novel”
PLOT (4)
“Textured woolen fabric popularized by classic luxury suits”
TWEED (5)
“The ensemble hired to bring a new script to life.”
CAST (4)
“The element of the lost queen”
FIRE (4)
“The leather object that the bowler throws”
BALL (4)
“The largest mammal living in the sea”
WHALE (5)
“The tense sequence of events leading up to T-zero.”
COUNTDOWN (9)
“The act of prostration during prayer”
SUJUD (5)
“To reach the very top of a climb”
SUMMIT (6)
“The winged messenger who guides souls to the afterlife”
HERMES (6)
“The person drawing up the plays on the sideline whiteboard.”
COACH (5)
“The bodys first line of defense against invaders”
SKIN (4)
“The organ used to process complex problems”
BRAIN (5)
“The record-breaking Norwegian goal machine who joined Manchester City in 2022”
HAALAND (7)
“The part of the land adjoining or near the ocean”
COAST (5)
“The process of cutting and arranging film”
EDITING (7)
“The faculty of consciousness that meditation seeks to quiet”
MIND (4)
“The smallest unit of meaning that cannot be carved any further”
MORPHEME (8)
“The process of assembling raw footage into a final film.”
EDITING (7)
“To crack the code and hear the happy music”
SOLVE (5)
“The philosophical viewpoint that life is without objective meaning”
NIHILISM (8)
“To transmit a new program over the public airwaves.”
BROADCAST (9)
“The clever king of Ithaca who took ten years to return home”
ODYSSEUS (8)
“The standard markup language for creating web pages”
HTML (4)
“The wedge-shaped stone at the apex of a masonry arch”
KEYSTONE (8)
“Type of year with 366 days instead of the usual 365”
LEAP (4)
“The warden who asks Michael for help building a Taj Mahal model”
POPE (4)
“The team trying to prevent a score”
DEFENSE (7)
“The player who throws the ball in baseball”
PITCHER (7)
“The coin-named lane immortalized in a nostalgic 1967 hit.”
PENNY (5)
“The main sequence of events that make up a story”
PLOT (4)
“The fundamental building block of ordinary matter”
ATOM (4)
“The capital and largest city of Japan”
TOKYO (5)
“The part of a plant creature's name that refers to its flower shape.”
BELL (4)
“The original loser's circle namesake”
PORKCHOP (8)
“The smallest structural unit of a living organism.”
CELL (4)
“The scary genre that includes 2026 summer releases like The End of Oak Street”
HORROR (6)
“The energy required to change the temperature of food.”
HEAT (4)
“The main circuit component that connects all parts”
BOARD (5)
“The number of runs scored when the ball crosses the boundary without bouncing”
SIX (3)
“To store data for future use”
SAVE (4)
“The first woman according to Genesis”
EVE (3)
“To consume a delicious meal in a trattoria”
EAT (3)
“To reduce a fraction to its lowest terms”
SIMPLIFY (8)
“The long platform where the magic happens”
RUNWAY (6)
“The triangular portion of a wall between roof slopes”
GABLE (5)
“The tip that determines the spray pattern”
NOZZLE (6)
“To be let go from a position suddenly”
AXED (4)
“The priestess of Delphi who spoke cryptic prophecies”
ORACLE (6)
“Tall plant with a thick wooden trunk”
TREE (4)
“The Norse god of justice who lost a hand to the wolf Fenrir”
TYR (3)
“The two large black circles on Mickey's head”
EARS (4)
“The person who checks and corrects a puzzle”
EDITOR (6)
“The manufacturer of the Model T car”
FORD (4)
“The color of sunflowers and the sun”
YELLOW (6)
“The shrill instrument used to signal fouls or full time”
WHISTLE (7)
“Twin sister of Apollo, goddess of the hunt”
ARTEMIS (7)
“The command given to stop filming.”
CUT (3)
“The action or sound of being amused”
LAUGHTER (8)
“The city Nick Miller is originally from”
CHICAGO (7)
“The area where the team works on the motorcycle during a session.”
PIT (3)
“The energy used to cast spells”
MANA (4)
“Two-wheeled way to shred the local trails”
BIKE (4)
“The celestial place mentioned in her hit song about a faith healer's daughter”
HEAVEN (6)
“Town near Lexington where colonial militia clashed with British troops”
CONCORD (7)
“The mind behind the manuscript”
AUTHOR (6)
“The sky-dwelling leader who wields a bolt”
ZEUS (4)
“The component responsible for transferring engine power to the wheels”
GEARBOX (7)
“The first word in the title of her second studio album”
FEAR (4)
“The wagging indicator of a puppy's mood.”
TAIL (4)
“The loyal supporters who fill the stadium and cheer for the players”
FANS (4)
“The second color in the team kit”
WHITE (5)
“The former currency of Italy before the Euro”
LIRA (4)
“Track featuring a cacophony of ticking clocks and ringing alarms”
TIME (4)
“The Norse deity known for his mighty hammer.”
THOR (4)
“The oval object from which a chick hatches.”
EGG (3)
“The river where the first America Cup defense prep began”
SWAN (4)
“The grass area where the match occurs”
PITCH (5)
“The main story or sequence of events in a television drama”
PLOT (4)
“The unpredictable mathematical theory championed by a certain eccentric doctor”
CHAOS (5)
“The city where they recorded parts of their third live album”
TOKYO (5)
“Theory that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience”
EMPIRICISM (10)
“The modern crown assets stored on corporate servers”
DATA (4)
“The small room where the projectionist or sound engineer works”
BOOTH (5)
“The dominant Dutch driver of the modern era”
VERSTAPPEN (10)
“The Master of the Universe getting a massive live-action summer reboot”
HEMAN (5)
“To assemble or direct a group of livestock into a specific area”
HERD (4)
“The central and most important part of an object, movement, or group”
NUCLEUS (7)
“Traditional earthenware drinking vessel”
STEIN (5)
“The Hindu spring festival of colors where people throw brightly dyed powders”
HOLI (4)
“The helmet shield that drivers peel tear-offs from.”
VISOR (5)
“Tiny region inside a magnetic material where atoms line up in the same direction”
DOMAIN (6)
“Term for a shared denominator used to add fractions”
COMMON (6)
“Troopa that leaves behind a shell”
KOOPA (5)
“The collective term for the first five books of the Bible”
PENTATEUCH (10)
“The secret organization that infiltrated SHIELD”
HYDRA (5)
“The part of the TV that shows the picture”
SCREEN (6)
“The back side of the body or a direction of entry”
REAR (4)
“The metal prefix for the billionaire in the high-tech suit”
IRON (4)
“Type of connected home ecosystem taking center stage at tech expos”
SMART (5)
“The vital organ targeted in cardio workouts”
HEART (5)
“To find the dimensions of a person or piece of cloth”
MEASURE (7)
“The specific date in August when Left-Handers Day occurs.”
THIRTEEN (8)
“The constant companion of a variable”
COEFFICIENT (11)
“The sea monster sent to devour Andromeda”
CETUS (5)
“The ultimate objective of putting the ball into the opponent's net”
GOAL (4)
“To strike the ball with ones foot”
KICK (4)
“The red liquid that flows through the body”
BLOOD (5)
“The outer skin of citrus containing fragrant essential oils”
ZEST (4)
“Table tennis simulation that helped launch the arcade industry”
PONG (4)
“The dwelling place of both Polyphemus and the nymph Calypso”
CAVE (4)
“The distribution of card costs within a deck”
CURVE (5)
“The human-made tracking system that creates a "blue" mismatch.”
CALENDAR (8)
“The term used for vampires who only hunt animals”
VEGETARIAN (10)
“The ultimate ruler atop the peak of Olympus”
ZEUS (4)
“The Flame Hashira known for his boisterous personality and red hair”
RENGOKU (7)
“Theatrical art form where dialogue is predominantly sung”
OPERA (5)
“The secret headquarters of the agency”
BASE (4)
“Three-headed dog guarding the underworld”
CERBERUS (8)
“The universal document standard that locks fonts and layouts in place”
PDF (3)
“The SI unit for amount of substance, representing Avogadro's number of particles”
MOLE (4)
“The three headed hound guarding the gates”
CERBERUS (8)
“The last name of the singer who wrote the album Speak Now”
SWIFT (5)
“To make a distant subject appear closer in the viewfinder”
ZOOM (4)
“The brother of Cain”
ABEL (4)
“The study of tissue gone wrong, under the microscope”
PATHOLOGY (9)
“The goddess of love and beauty who rides a chariot pulled by cats”
FREYA (5)
“The total size of a land surface in square miles”
AREA (4)
“The grumpy bartender who struggles to write his zombie novel”
NICK (4)
“The thick hair of a sheep used to make clothes”
WOOL (4)
“The light blue color of the upper atmosphere on a clear day”
SKY (3)
“The second book of the Old Testament”
EXODUS (6)
“The name of the dark, alternate dimension”
UPSIDE (6)
“The human element aboard a spacecraft”
CREW (4)
“The most powerful lady in the realm of squares”
QUEEN (5)
“To pierce, or the first name of the bandmate who embraced a kitchen appliance parody.”
LANCE (5)
“The national fruit of Jamaica often paired with saltfish”
AKEE (4)
“Trifoliate plant used to explain the Holy Trinity”
SHAMROCK (8)
“Tool used to identify network vulnerabilities”
SCANNER (7)
“The neighborhood home to the Frenchmen Street music clubs”
MARIGNY (7)
“The thin sharp leaf of a pine tree”
NEEDLE (6)
“The breed of Ben's famous dog Storm”
LAB (3)
“The system of springs and dampers connecting wheels to the frame”
SUSPENSION (10)
“Thermodynamic arrow reversed by radiation to run objects backward”
ENTROPY (7)
“Tobias wonders if Michael would like "to take in a movie __ shvitz"”
ORA (3)
“The part that opens and closes to let light in”
SHUTTER (7)
“The past tense of dispatching a letter or package.”
SENT (4)
“The final point of something”
END (3)
“The last name of the author who wrote Little Women”
ALCOTT (6)
“The moon's rhythmic pull on the world's liquid hem”
TIDE (4)
“The method of human communication”
LANGUAGE (8)
“The finished bottom edge of a garment”
HEM (3)
“The surname of the 2nd and 6th U.S. Presidents”
ADAMS (5)
“The punctuation mark that ends a statement sentence”
PERIOD (6)
“The third planet from the sun and our home”
EARTH (5)
“The title the hero wants to achieve”
KING (4)
“The national pastime that was forever changed in 1947.”
BASEBALL (8)
“The punctuation mark used to show a short pause in a sentence”
COMMA (5)
“Type of acrylic surface players slide and sprint on in New York.”
HARD (4)
“The group of players representing the organization”
TEAM (4)
“The coastal national park located in Maine”
ACADIA (6)
“The people who built the city of Tenochtitlan”
AZTEC (5)
“The level of detail and exactness in a measurement”
PRECISION (9)
“The very first episode used to sell a potential series”
PILOT (5)
“The lowest female singing voice”
ALTO (4)
“The Billboard ___ 100”
HOT (3)
“To point out how two things are alike”
COMPARE (7)
“The unseen one who governs the underworld”
HADES (5)
“Type of panel that converts sunlight into electricity”
SOLAR (5)
“The animal species that appears in the film she starred in”
CATS (4)
“The result of exposure to gamma radiation”
HULK (4)
“The giant man who is the keeper of keys at Hogwarts”
HAGRID (6)
“The sparkly accessory that made Amy Farrah Fowler lose her mind with joy”
TIARA (5)
“The loyal house-elf who was freed by a hidden slimy sock”
DOBBY (5)
“Those standing exactly opposite on the other side of the ball”
ANTIPODES (9)
“The branch of the military that fights primarily on land.”
ARMY (4)
“The stinging sea creature that serves as a clownfish home”
ANEMONE (7)
“To withdraw from a race due to mechanical failure”
RETIRE (6)
“The physical scenery on a stage”
SET (3)
“The grassy surface where the game is played”
FIELD (5)
“The final amount after all parts are combined”
TOTAL (5)
“The Pro spatial computing headset introduced as a major new product category”
VISION (6)
“The great outdoors”
NATURE (6)
“The type of restaurant where the horror unfolds”
PIZZERIA (8)
“The miraculous evacuation of Allied soldiers from French beaches in 1940”
DUNKIRK (7)
“The place of residence mentioned in the song Our Song”
HOME (4)
“The final book of the Bible containing apocalyptic visions”
REVELATION (10)
“The tough outer covering of a tree trunk”
BARK (4)
“The off-camera staff member who guides the storylines”
PRODUCER (8)
“The morning meal where this item traditionally shines.”
BREAKFAST (9)
“The goddess of love and beauty who rides a chariot”
FREYA (5)
“Theleaderpacingthesidelinesanddrawingupinboundplaysonawhiteboard.”
COACH (5)
“The legendary Belgian circuit featuring the Eau Rouge corner”
SPA (3)
“The part of a shirt that fastens around the neck”
COLLAR (6)
“The famous circular stadium located in Rome”
COLOSSEUM (9)
“The studio behind the Avengers and the MCU”
MARVEL (6)
“The pollen-bearing part of the bloom”
STAMEN (6)
“The complete original music and lyrics composed for a production”
SCORE (5)
“The state of harmony Abigail sought to maintain by intervening”
PEACE (5)
“The period of great artistic and cultural rebirth in Europe”
RENAISSANCE (11)
“The sense of taste or individual preference in style and food”
GUSTO (5)
“To rid a hey, then add water.”
HYDRATE (7)
“The status of a batter who has lost their wicket”
OUT (3)
“The official language of Israel”
HEBREW (6)
“The king of the Greek gods who rules from Mount Olympus”
ZEUS (4)
“The California city where the entire series takes place”
PASADENA (8)
“The gas we breathe to survive”
OXYGEN (6)
“The superhero codename of Scott Lang's daughter Cassie”
STATURE (7)
“The motherly figure and wife of Carlisle Cullen”
ESME (4)
“The colorful part of a flower head”
PETAL (5)
“Traditional Italian noodle dish”
PASTA (5)
“The villainous father who spent years seeking redemption after murdering his brother”
DAN (3)
“The genre of her eighth studio album”
FOLK (4)
“To magnify or reduce an image”
ZOOM (4)
“Term for the total magnetic field passing through a given area”
FLUX (4)
“The sixteenth president of the United States who issued the Emancipation Proclamation”
LINCOLN (7)
“This starchy tuber is often confused with a sweet potato”
YAM (3)
“The destructive event that claimed the Baudelaire mansion”
FIRE (4)
“Thrilling, extended exchange of groundstrokes.”
RALLY (5)
“Type of circuit with multiple paths for current to flow”
PARALLEL (8)
“The city-covered planet that served as the capital of the Republic”
CORUSCANT (9)
“The part of a word that supports the leaves”
STEM (4)
“The metal ring through which a basketball must pass to score”
HOOP (4)
“Thinly sliced, dry-cured ham that elevates a breakfast sandwich.”
PROSCIUTTO (10)
“Tall tale spun from tangled fibers”
YARN (4)
“The senate house where laws were made and a dictator was unmade”
CURIA (5)
“The gloomy ruler of the realm of the dead”
HADES (5)
“The mathematician who calculates the rift frequency”
HERMANN (7)
“Tidal influence that goes through phases every month?”
LUNAR (5)
“The neighborhood located on the West Bank of the river”
ALGIERS (7)
“The final track of 1989, co-written with Imogen Heap, about rain washing away memories”
CLEAN (5)
“The characteristic vocalization of a sheep or goat”
BLEAT (5)
“The vast peninsula making up the majority of modern Turkish territory”
ANATOLIA (8)
“The innermost clipping point of a corner.”
APEX (4)
“The Athens of the North on seven hills”
EDINBURGH (9)
“Type of epaulette shark recently discovered in Papua New Guinea that can traverse exposed reefs”
WALKING (7)
“The brave main character of a tale”
HERO (4)
“To move in a twisting or rotating pattern.”
SWIRL (5)
“The cold and calculating commander of the organization”
GENDO (5)
“The star that provides heat and light”
SUN (3)
“The type of supernatural being that Aziraphale is”
ANGEL (5)
“True pulsers arranged for a three-dimensional form.”
SCULPTURE (9)
“The past tense of the word is”
WAS (3)
“The circus elephant who uses his ears to fly”
DUMBO (5)
“The country where all these cultural elements originate”
ITALY (5)
“The bird used to carry messages across Westeros”
RAVEN (5)
“The fastest shark in the sea, capable of impressive leaps”
MAKO (4)
“The final frontier reached by a belt-buckle-wearing MIT engineer”
SPACE (5)
“To examine data methodically, a classic trait of the communication planet's influence”
ANALYZE (7)
“To watch television content directly over the internet without downloading”
STREAM (6)
“To no longer be moving”
STOP (4)
“The Reynolds affair caused this for Hamilton”
SCANDAL (7)
“The central plaza where public business was conducted”
FORUM (5)
“The sun's highest point in the blue”
ZENITH (6)
“The bear who teaches the bare necessities”
BALOO (5)
“The three-pronged spear used to stir the oceans and cause earthquakes”
TRIDENT (7)
“The classic stringy, white dairy product that bubbles when baked.”
MOZZARELLA (10)
“The temperature of a glacial plunge”
COLD (4)
“To launch a program or page”
OPEN (4)
“The study of numbers and shapes”
MATHS (5) · MATH (4)
“To break out of an egg”
HATCH (5)
“The light-sensitive chip that captures digital images”
SENSOR (6)
“The stoic right-hand man of Yoshimura”
YOMO (4)
“The grinning, green-haired nemesis who considers himself the hero's greatest rival.”
JOKER (5)
“To provide information or data to a system”
FEED (4)
“The ultimate calorie-free solvent required for every cellular metabolic spark”
WATER (5)
“To rest on the surface of liquid”
FLOAT (5)
“To detect physical input like touch or light”
SENSE (5)
“To teach an AI with data”
TRAIN (5)
“The natural material covering the desert landscape”
SAND (4)
“The hellhound that Adam names as a pet”
DOG (3)
“The area where the game is played”
FIELD (5)
“The Volturi member who can see emotional bonds between people”
MARCUS (6)
“The planet known for its prominent rings”
SATURN (6)
“The most common polar solvent on Earth”
WATER (5)
“The universe as an orderly system”
COSMOS (6)
“The place value three digits from the right in a whole number”
HUNDREDS (8)
“The largest fish in the sea, which is actually a gentle filter-feeder”
WHALE (5)
“The title of the lead single from The Secret of Us”
RISK (4)
“The criminal mastermind's hidden hideout.”
LAIR (4)
“The color wedge representing Geography”
BLUE (4)
“The round object used for kicking in soccer”
BALL (4)
“The bald bird of prey chosen as America's national emblem.”
EAGLE (5)
“The long-serving leader navigating a multi-front storm.”
NETANYAHU (9)
“The written words that make up a review”
TEXT (4)
“To join two spacecraft together in orbit”
DOCK (4)
“To express a choice in a poll”
VOTE (4)
“The solid surface of the earth”
GROUND (6)
“The only soldier that cannot retreat”
PAWN (4)
“The house known for loyalty and hard work”
HUFFLEPUFF (10)
“The god who has runes on his tongue and songs in his heart”
BRAGI (5)
“The primary language spoken in London and Sydney”
ENGLISH (7)
“The colorful billboard of a flower”
PETAL (5)
“The number of chances a player has before losing”
LIVES (5)
“The group of actors performing in a production”
CAST (4)
“The flat cardboard container that holds a round meal.”
BOX (3)
“The most common adhesive material used for making decals”
VINYL (5)
“The paper birds Michael uses to send messages to the outside”
ORIGAMI (7)
“The written script for a film, including acting instructions and scene directions”
SCREENPLAY (10)
“The dreaded week when your star player rests”
BYE (3)
“The massive ice barrier in the north”
WALL (4)
“The handle used to pour a pint”
TAP (3)
“The round-robin stage before the knockout rounds begin”
GROUP (5)
“The long-running Andrew Lloyd Webber musical about a tribe of felines”
CATS (4)
“The all-ages nightclub where major musical acts performed and Peyton worked”
TRIC (4)
“The surname of the youngest member”
JUNG (4)
“The official theme of World Photography Day 2026, focusing on personal spaces [1.1.4]”
HOME (4)
“The wide street that separates the French Quarter from Uptown”
CANAL (5)
“The half of the command that means you are safe”
SHANTAY (7)
“The official cover month of the hero's very first comic book appearance in 1939.”
MAY (3)
“The central religious text of Islam”
KORAN (5)
“The last name of the shipwrecked Robinson in Daniel Defoe's novel”
CRUSOE (6)
“The aromatic green herb that is gently awakened in a Julep”
MINT (4)
“The day of the week when this particular cheesy celebration always falls.”
FRIDAY (6)
“The raised platform where festival performers put on a show”
STAGE (5)
“The time of day when most of the lyrics in Good Riddance take place”
NIGHT (5)
“The final number given to show how good something is”
SCORE (5)
“The group of musicians playing instruments below the stage”
ORCHESTRA (9)
“The golden realm of Norse gods that was destroyed during Ragnarok”
ASGARD (6)
“The main character in a book, often admired for courage”
HERO (4)
“The highest mountain in Africa, located in Tanzania”
KILIMANJARO (11)
“The state of having committed an offense”
GUILT (5)
“The pet Neville repeatedly loses on the Hogwarts Express”
TOAD (4)
“The steady movement of a current”
FLOW (4)
“The written script of a film”
SCREENPLAY (10)
“The titanium cockpit protection ring that has saved numerous lives”
HALO (4)
“The personification of the rainbow and messenger to the gods”
IRIS (4)
“The brightly colored part of a flower”
PETAL (5)
“To spend the winter in a dormant or inactive state”
HIBERNATE (9)
“The feeling evoked by the island and its bitter cordial”
MISERY (6)
“The first name of the headmaster Dumbledore”
ALBUS (5)
“To look through a location for hidden items”
SEARCH (6)
“To elongate muscles during a session”
STRETCH (7)
“The study of beauty and artistic taste”
AESTHETICS (10)
“The king whose touch turned everything into gold”
MIDAS (5)
“The national language spoken in Istanbul and Ankara”
TURKISH (7)
“The protagonist who usually saves the day just before the credits roll”
HERO (4)
“The clothing worn by a performer to represent a character”
COSTUME (7)
“Telepathic mutant grey-hound often reborn in cosmic fire”
JEAN (4)
“The 44th U.S. President”
OBAMA (5)
“The deepest runner in the offensive formation”
TAILBACK (8)
“The forgotten incarnation who broke the promise to end a cosmic temporal slaughter”
WAR (3)
“The lowest frequency range in a sound system”
BASS (4)
“The empire that took the Jews into exile”
BABYLON (7)
“The travel plan that usually gets abandoned by day three.”
ITINERARY (9)
“Tool used for gathering fallen leaves”
RAKE (4)
“The adjective she uses to describe her own petite height”
SHORT (5)
“The sound a horse makes”
NEIGH (5)
“Tipping the scales at several thousand pounds”
HEAVY (5)
“The spring month when the international film world descends on southern Europe”
MAY (3)
“The title used by the former emperors of Russia”
TSAR (4)
“The genre Dylan shifted to in the mid sixties”
ROCK (4)
“The global system of interconnected sites”
WEB (3)
“The strip of plastic used in old cameras to capture images”
FILM (4)
“To bring a rescue animal into your home, a major focus of National Puppy Day.”
ADOPT (5)
“To achieve a goal or successfully buy drugs”
SCORE (5)
“The royal title of the cake eaten from Epiphany to Mardi Gras”
KING (4)
“To finish filming the final scene.”
WRAP (4)
“The quantitative property that must be transferred to a body or physical system to perform work”
ENERGY (6)
“Triangular seasoned tortilla chip notorious for neon dust on gamer fingers”
DORITO (6)
“Three-letter abbreviation for the standout player of a series.”
MVP (3)
“The mother of one's parent”
GRANDMA (7)
“The final track of Midnights where she confesses to planning their entire meeting”
MASTERMIND (10)
“The rhythm of a single step in time”
TEMPO (5)
“The final relaxation pose often called Corpse Pose”
SAVASANA (8)
“The clothing worn by actors during a performance.”
COSTUME (7)
“The pleasing combination of musical notes”
HARMONY (7)
“Tiny worker in a complex colony”
ANT (3)
“The great-grandmother in a Land of the Dead tale”
COCO (4)
“The city where the bookshop is located”
LONDON (6)
“The iconic wooden figure representing a player in Carcassonne”
MEEPLE (6)
“The most common piece moved first in a game”
PAWN (4)
“The largest organ that covers the outside of the body”
SKIN (4)
“The title character of a famous F Scott Fitzgerald novel”
GATSBY (6)
“To teach a system with examples”
TRAIN (5)
“To assign a value or rank to an item”
RATE (4)
“The smallest and most numerous piece on a chessboard”
PAWN (4)
“The ability to do something well.”
SKILL (5)
“The six powerful stones Thanos seeks”
GEMS (4)
“The title of the yellowlegs leader”
BABA (4)
“The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water”
PHOTOSYNTHESIS (14)
“The god of love and desire”
EROS (4)
“Type of garden hosting Rome's 2026 API-LOGO art installation”
BOTANICAL (9)
“The intangible essence often traded or bound in this survival game”
SOUL (4)
“To contract a muscle to show off its size”
FLEX (4)
“The seating area where the audience watches the performance”
HOUSE (5)
“The long landing strip required for the returning spacecraft.”
RUNWAY (6)
“The second place prize medal metal”
SILVER (6)
“Tactile boundary of the mouth”
LIP (3)
“Throw lightly or casually”
TOSS (4)
“The soft toy version of the characters found in the bedroom”
PLUSH (5)
“The brutal winter battle that was the major turning point on the Eastern Front”
STALINGRAD (10)
“The time before the present day”
PAST (4)
“The central antagonist attempting world domination”
VILLAIN (7)
“The physical location where a show is filmed”
SET (3)
“The smallest block of color in a digital mosaic”
PIXEL (5)
“The capacity to have an effect on character or behavior”
INFLUENCE (9)
“Thin metal strand that carries electric current”
WIRE (4)
“The home area where players start”
BASE (4)
“The component that makes cheese melt and taste rich”
FAT (3)
“The spectators, hearing you dance oddly.”
AUDIENCE (8)
“The Spanish word for a party or festival”
FIESTA (6)
“The 18-carat gold prize lifted by the champions”
TROPHY (6)
“The giant maze built to contain the Minotaur”
LABYRINTH (9)
“The act of trying to score points against the opponent”
OFFENSE (7)
“The Hindu god known as the Destroyer”
SHIVA (5)
“The underground anchor that drinks for the tree”
ROOT (4)
“The four middle squares players fight for”
CENTER (6)
“The military shadow that stood behind the sun of Japan”
SHOGUN (6)
“The very first odd number”
ONE (3)
“The form of energy that allows us to see”
LIGHT (5)
“The primary color of the home jersey worn by the team”
RED (3)
“The league rankings watched obsessively in September.”
STANDINGS (9)
“The short name for the most famous electric mouse”
PIKA (4)
“The action performed with a wheel to create individual slices.”
CUT (3)
“The wooden tool used to hit the ball in baseball”
BAT (3)
“Tough-guy actor cast as the cold, ledger-obsessed Manhattan father”
CAAN (4)
“The bottom of an exponential structure”
BASE (4)
“The star ingredient in many a comforting autumn crumble.”
APPLE (5)
“Tissue that contracts to produce movement”
MUSCLE (6)
“The primary anchor used to stay present during practice”
BREATH (6)
“Two hundred circuits around the Brickyard.”
LAPS (4)
“The instrument Raj uses to discover planetary objects”
TELESCOPE (9)
“The defensive weapon summoned by the protagonist.”
SHIELD (6)
“The urban designation for a place like Bologna”
CITY (4)
“Three-legged stand that eliminates camera shake”
TRIPOD (6)
“The name of a comic book series”
TITLE (5)
“The small window you look through to aim”
VIEWER (6)
“The sharpest tool in the kitchen drawer”
KNIFE (5)
“The Latin name for a dragon and a blonde rival”
DRACO (5)
“The spontaneous transformation of an unstable atomic nucleus”
DECAY (5)
“The lower limb used for standing and walking.”
LEG (3)
“To cook bread or cakes using dry heat in an oven”
BAKE (4)
“The fast-paced feeling of a late-night call”
URGENCY (7)
“The foam made by breaking waves”
SURF (4)
“The main story or sequence of events in a film”
PLOT (4)
“The place where the agents do their paperwork”
OFFICE (6)
“The singing crystal that gives a cosmic blade its color”
KYBER (5)
“To play and move about cheerfully”
FROLIC (6)
“The young protagonist of Great Expectations”
PIP (3)
“The cage that protects the vital rhythm”
THORAX (6)
“Time-stopping mechanism that stores kinetic energy to fling trapped boulders”
STASIS (6)
“The Boy Who Lived”
HARRY (5)
“The livestock that made Abigail's first husband a wealthy man”
SHEEP (5)
“The city often credited with the invention of pizza”
NAPLES (6)
“Trig ratio comparing opposite to hypotenuse”
SINE (4)
“The religious rite of sprinkling water onto a person's forehead or immersion in water”
BAPTISM (7)
“The large predatory cat known as the king of the jungle”
LION (4)
“The type of animal Ben often travels with”
DOG (3)
“Tiny grains of worn-down rock”
SAND (4)
“The violent god of war and son of Zeus”
ARES (4)
“The color wedge representing Arts and Literature”
BROWN (5)
“The type of cold gin or beverage associated with their party lifestyle”
WHISKEY (7)
“Technique where paint is applied thickly enough to show brushmarks”
IMPASTO (7)
“To speak indistinctly or an insulting remark”
SLUR (4)
“The vast area beyond the atmosphere of the earth”
SPACE (5)
“The king who invites the villains to school”
BEN (3)
“The device implanted in an employee's brain”
CHIP (4)
“The person responsible for training the players”
COACH (5)
“The horn that sounds at the end of the game, sometimes beaten by a dramatic shot.”
BUZZER (6)
“The wooden barrier that keeps the cold out”
DOOR (4)
“The 'Final' number of teams heading to Indianapolis [1.2]”
FOUR (4)
“To sit with one leg on either side of a partner”
STRADDLE (8)
“The divine blacksmith who worked at a volcanic forge”
HEPHAESTUS (10)
“The first word of the song asking to feel someone through the wall”
HEY (3)
“The snug carbon-fiber tub where the driver sits.”
COCKPIT (7)
“The basic structural unit of all organisms, affected by external osmotic pressure”
CELL (4)
“The ruler who wields a lightning bolt as his primary weapon”
ZEUS (4)
“The current Sorcerer Supreme and keeper of the Kamar-Taj library”
WONG (4)
“The main story of a show”
PLOT (4)
“The loyal Moabite widow who famously declared where you go I will go”
RUTH (4)
“The grand venue for the opening ceremony”
STADIUM (7)
“The total number of points a player has earned”
SCORE (5)
“The personification of the rainbow and messenger of the gods”
IRIS (4)
“To transmit a message or review”
SEND (4)
“The director's mapped-out movements for the cast.”
BLOCKING (8)
“The weapon featured prominently on the crest of Arsenal”
GUN (3)
“The reward for a pawn reaching the final rank”
PROMOTION (9)
“The rectangle where all the action happens”
PITCH (5)
“The stone which the builders rejected became the chief what”
CORNER (6)
“The first tier of balcony seating, offering great views of the choreography”
MEZZANINE (9)
“Teardrop-shaped fruit with a soft, chewy texture and hundreds of tiny seeds.”
FIG (3)
“The original amount of money deposited or borrowed, before interest”
PRINCIPAL (9)
“The character that represents the player on screen”
AVATAR (6)
“The spring festival where people throw colored powder”
HOLI (4)
“The Boombastic artist who claimed It Wasnt Me”
SHAGGY (6)
“The speed at which music is played”
TEMPO (5)
“The demons of the dark realm”
VALG (4)
“The country where this team is based”
SPAIN (5)
“To entertain someone and make them smile.”
AMUSE (5)
“The written lines for the actors”
SCRIPT (6)
“Toothed wheel vital to classical clockwork mechanisms”
GEAR (4)
“Tech brand renowned for its indestructible 3310 model and Snake game.”
NOKIA (5)
“Tokyo's monstrous eater, perhaps a ghastly ghoul.”
GHOUL (5)
“The square cardboard container used for delivery.”
BOX (3)
“The wooden tripod that supports a working artist”
EASEL (5)
“The main events and story of a film”
PLOT (4)
“The gaseous state of a substance that is normally a liquid or solid at room temperature”
VAPOR (5)
“The middle part of an ear of corn”
COB (3)
“The act of using binoculars or a spotting scope to scan distant ridges for tan hides”
GLASSING (8)
“The Gargamel who released the landmark Til Shiloh album”
BUJU (4)
“The raw information extracted from the pattern”
DATA (4)
“The vehicles mentioned in the song Getaway Car”
CARS (4)
“The highest singing voice of women or boys”
SOPRANO (7)
“The eighth month of the year when this mutable season officially begins”
AUGUST (6)
“Tiny piece of silicon inside a computer”
CHIP (4)
“The most standard English greeting”
HELLO (5)
“The mysterious enemy entities that attack the city”
ANGEL (5)
“The standard vessel for your morning pick-me-up”
CUP (3)
“The Spanish word for a party or religious festival”
FIESTA (6)
“The faithful friend who wagged his last upon a master's return”
ARGOS (5)
“The queen who wanted to keep her mask on during a performance”
VALENTINA (9)
“To group items into categories”
CLASSIFY (8)
“The Police put on the red light for her in 1978 and into the eighties”
ROXANNE (7)
“The indigestible thread of nutrition that keeps things moving smoothly”
FIBER (5)
“The scribe who led the return from exile”
EZRA (4)
“The silly old bear who loves honey”
POOH (4)
“The result when expenses are greater than earnings”
LOSS (4)
“The colored part of a plant that produces seeds”
FLOWER (6)
“The sorceress of Aeaea who turned a landing party into swine”
CIRCE (5)
“The color of the scarf left at a sisters house”
RED (3)
“The place where young witches and wizards learn”
SCHOOL (6)
“The second Japanese city destroyed by an atomic weapon”
NAGASAKI (8)
“The highly anticipated Sunday when the 68-team field is revealed.”
SELECTION (9)
“Teacher whose hair and demeanor are equally ungreased?”
SNAPE (5)
“The eighth planet from the Sun”
NEPTUNE (7)
“The Black operative and master of espionage”
WIDOW (5)
“The rectangular area used for playing basketball or tennis”
COURT (5)
“The play that starts each half of the game”
KICKOFF (7)
“The tightening of facial muscles due to stress”
TENSION (7)
“Tony's promise if they cannot protect the Earth”
AVENGE (6)
“The heart of the home where meals are prepared”
KITCHEN (7)
“To protect against threats”
SECURE (6)
“The head coach or manager responsible for leading the squad”
BOSS (4)
“The elimination tree teams navigate to reach the final”
BRACKET (7)
“The device used to capture audio during a broadcast.”
MIKE (4)
“The rewards given to the top ten finishers in a race”
POINTS (6)
“The long tool used by players to hit the puck”
STICK (5)
“The militaristic alien race that fought a long war against the Skrulls”
KREE (4)
“The clever alias that left a giant screaming at nothing”
NOBODY (6)
“The trackside command center where team bosses sit behind monitors.”
PITWALL (7)
“The object containing all the spells”
BOOK (4)
“Term for a pair of directors like the Coens or Wachowskis”
DUO (3)
“The leader of Indias non-violent independence movement”
GANDHI (6)
“The Last of Us actor Pedro, fancast by Jack Black as a new antagonist.”
PASCAL (6)
“The official on the court blowing the whistle”
REFEREE (7)
“The language with the most native speakers in the world”
CHINESE (7)
“The massive venue where the game is played”
STADIUM (7)
“The actual geologic period when the Tyrannosaurus and Triceratops lived”
CRETACEOUS (10)
“The highest female singing voice in a Verdi work”
SOPRANO (7)
“The woman who just wants a normal life”
CHARLOTTE (9)
“The Japanese company that famously declared what Nintendon't”
SEGA (4)
“The basic building block of all living things”
CELL (4)
“The tide with the least ambition”
NEAP (4)
“The process of a model generating an output from a given input”
INFERENCE (9)
“The prophet who wrote about a plague of locusts”
JOEL (4)
“The cybernetic daughter of Thanos and sister to Gamora”
NEBULA (6)
“The lottery system used by states like Colorado to distribute limited tags”
DRAW (4)
“The part of the land adjoining or near the sea”
COAST (5)
“The female parent of a child”
MOTHER (6)
“Trio beneath the roots doing eternal threadwork without shears”
NORNS (5)
“To allow light to reach the camera's sensor or film”
EXPOSE (6)
“The sweet, flavored pump added by baristas to make your drink taste like a bakery item.”
SYRUP (5)
“The activity Bathsheba was doing when David first saw her”
BATH (4)
“The infamous incident involving a child's head and a robot”
BITE (4)
“The strange, disc-shaped object found at the bottom of the Baltic Sea.”
ANOMALY (7)
“To put something in a prominent place for people to see”
DISPLAY (7)
“The place of confinement where many freedom fighters spent years”
JAIL (4)
“The bitter white layer found just beneath the lime skin”
PITH (4)
“The thick main wooden stem of a tree”
TRUNK (5)
“The molecule that carries genetic instructions in all living things”
DNA (3)
“The Spanish artist who co-founded the Cubist movement”
PICASSO (7)
“The pointer on a clock face that shows hours or minutes”
HAND (4)
“The love of wisdom and deep thought”
PHILOSOPHY (10)
“The element that is fatal to demons”
SUN (3)
“The king of the world who took us to Pandora and the Titanic”
CAMERON (7)
“The adjective describing the blue in their 2010 album title”
DEEP (4)
“The American agency responsible for space exploration”
NASA (4)
“The official tasked with monitoring the paint and perimeter.”
REFEREE (7)
“The system of measurement using inches, feet, and pounds, common in the United States”
CUSTOMARY (9)
“The first name of a werewolf who taught Defense”
REMUS (5)
“The coveted first place on the starting grid”
POLE (4)
“The world on which we live”
EARTH (5)
“The final collection of cards used to play the game”
DECK (4)
“The starting hour of a grueling daily work grind in a famous movie theme song”
NINE (4)
“The arrogant star athlete who learned humility after marrying a tutor girl”
NATHAN (6)
“The expression people often make when being photographed”
SMILE (5)
“Three-letter broadcasting alliance behind the international event”
EBU (3)
“The location on the second floor where the escape is planned to exit”
INFIRMARY (9)
“The fourth planet known as the Red Planet”
MARS (4)
“To pull something apart by force.”
TEAR (4)
“The person who writes a book”
AUTHOR (6)
“The grassy patch surrounding your new residence”
YARD (4)
“Try a hog's craft, perhaps, in map making.”
CARTOGRAPHY (11)
“They were found on a mysterious island with a smoke monster”
LOST (4)
“The location of the FBI academy and headquarters”
QUANTICO (8)
“The serpent so large it encircles the entire world of men”
JORMUNGAND (10)
“The capital city where you can toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain”
ROMA (4)
“The concentrated ray of light emitted by a lighthouse”
BEAM (4)
“The squad leader who wears the ceremonial armband.”
CAPTAIN (7)
“The core creed or system of belief”
AQIDAH (6)
“The hungry abyss where many a fallen player ends up”
VOID (4)
“The cave that is home to a deadly medusoid fungus”
GRIMLEY (7)
“The central symbol of hope in a story about a sick girl in Greenwich Village”
LEAF (4)
“The city or country that organizes the games”
HOST (4)
“The grass surface where the game is played”
FIELD (5) · PITCH (5)
“The visionary behind Jaws and Jurassic Park who defined the summer blockbuster”
SPIELBERG (9)
“The scientist who formulated the laws of motion”
NEWTON (6)
“The player who snaps the ball to the leader”
CENTER (6)
“The tree-like member of the Guardians of the Galaxy”
GROOT (5)
“The alleyway behind a building, or the rival singing group who claimed they were larger than life.”
BACKSTREET (10)
“The New Hampshire branch where a certain HR representative was transferred”
NASHUA (6)
“The advantage gained by getting more out of a card than the opponent”
VALUE (5)
“The story sequence of a movie”
PLOT (4)
“The glowing blue cube that contained the Space Stone”
TESSERACT (9)
“The silverware fought for in the FA tournament, the oldest in football history”
CUP (3)
“The pitch used in speaking to distinguish words”
TONE (4)
“The interconnected system of public documents on the internet”
WEB (3)
“The primary physical attack of a Jaeger”
PUNCH (5)
“The half-giant groundskeeper at Hogwarts”
HAGRID (6)
“The massive, ring-shaped corporate campus that opened to employees in 2017”
PARK (4)
“The command that starts the performance”
ACTION (6)
“The feeling that everyone is watching his every move”
PARANOID (8)
“The meal that breaks the fast at sunset”
IFTAR (5)
“The eye of absolute command and rebellion”
GEASS (5)
“Toyota's highly popular mid-size pickup truck known for incredible resale value”
TACOMA (6)
“The first woman who opened a box releasing evils into the world”
PANDORA (7)
“The elevated area where the pitcher stands”
MOUND (5)
“The most populous island in Indonesia.”
JAVA (4)
“The amount of space a substance or object takes up”
VOLUME (6)
“The satisfyingly crunchy exterior texture of a well-cooked serving.”
CRISPY (6)
“To perform on stage or screen”
ACT (3)
“The professional showcasing the designer's creations”
MODEL (5)
“The celestial realm ruled by Odin”
ASGARD (6)
“The element that serves as the backbone of the semiconductor industry”
SILICON (7)
“Tart style intentionally made acidic, frequently featuring fruit additions.”
SOUR (4)
“The protagonist of the animated Spider-Verse films.”
MORALES (7)
“The facial hair Nick grows when he tries to look rugged”
MOUSTACHE (9)
“To be deprived of something”
LOSE (4)
“The ultimate goal for any romance couple, initially”
HEA (3)
“The number that tells you how many groups to make”
DIVISOR (7)
“The branch of linguistics concerned with meaning”
SEMANTICS (9)
“The sunken remains of a volcanic party”
CALDERA (7)
“To keep money instead of spending it”
SAVE (4)
“The person who guides the making of a film”
DIRECTOR (8)
“The highest female singing voice”
SOPRANO (7)
“Theatrical adaptation inspired by Fellini's cinematic masterpiece 8 1/2”
NINE (4)
“The element of luck that influences game outcomes.”
CHANCE (6)
“Two-legged, winged reptilian cousin to the dragon”
WYVERN (6)
“The Brooklyn franchise that made history by signing a trailblazer.”
DODGERS (7)
“The red-haired vampire seeking revenge against Edward”
VICTORIA (8)
“The type of person Jesus healed who was social outcast”
LEPER (5)
“The ancient country where democracy and the Olympics began”
GREECE (6)
“The holy grail of synthetic mind that would match us on every intellectual front”
AGI (3)
“The messenger god with winged sandals”
HERMES (6)
“Tropical grassland with widely spaced trees”
SAVANNA (7)
“The space above the Earth where clouds and stars appear”
SKY (3)
“The extra pressure that makes a turbocharged engine feel highly motivated?”
BOOST (5)
“The dedicated followers who determine many category winners”
FANS (4)
“The gas essential for respiration that we breathe in”
OXYGEN (6)
“The official who enforces the rules on the field”
REF (3)
“The instructions written by a programmer to create software”
CODE (4)
“Temporary storage for frequently accessed data”
CACHE (5)
“The dead language that remains the foundation of the Romance family”
LATIN (5)
“To move through water”
SWIM (4)
“The upper part of a womans dress”
BODICE (6)
“To combine two different songs into one”
MIX (3)
“The midday meal that is traditionally the main feast of the day”
PRANZO (6)
“The term for a superpower in the My Hero universe”
QUIRK (5)
“To move back and forth while hanging.”
SWING (5)
“The two canine teeth found in an elk's upper jaw, often kept as trophies”
IVORY (5)
“The quality of being comic or absurd.”
HUMOR (5)
“The main body of a cactus that stores water.”
STEM (4)
“The handle pulled by a bartender to start the liquid flowing.”
TAP (3)
“The middle of the day, exactly twelve o'clock”
NOON (4)
“The swampy coniferous forest of high northern latitudes”
TAIGA (5)
“To arrange numbers from smallest to largest”
ORDER (5)
“To multiply a number by three”
TRIPLE (6)
“The study of state power, government, and collective decision making”
POLITICS (8)
“Type of fraction where the numerator is smaller than the denominator”
PROPER (6)
“The goddess of the hunt and the moon”
ARTEMIS (7)
“The undisputed King of this surface with a record fourteen titles.”
NADAL (5)
“The frothy head on a poured glass”
FOAM (4)
“The needle-bearing scent of the outdoors”
PINE (4)
“To arrange numbers from least to greatest”
ORDER (5)
“The measure of happiness or pleasure in Benthamite ethics”
UTILITY (7)
“The North Germanic language spoken in Copenhagen”
DANISH (6)
“The corrupt captain of the guards who monitors the yard”
BELLICK (7)
“The afternoon prayer performed mid-way through the day”
ASR (3)
“The official who enforces the rules”
REFEREE (7) · REFER (5)
“The process of creating a plan or drawing for a system or structure.”
DESIGN (6)
“Traditional Japanese robe with wide sleeves”
KIMONO (6)
“The Backstreet Boys felt this way without you in 2005”
INCOMPLETE (10)
“To transmit data or messages to a destination”
SEND (4)
“TV network where you can watch the finals.”
ION (3)
“To break free from confinement or control”
ESCAPE (6)
“The satellite company established to boost communications”
AUSSAT (6)
“The topmost layer of the courts is actually made of crushed red material from this.”
BRICK (5)
“The river that souls cross to enter the underworld”
STYX (4)
“The city in Texas where Porter worked as a bank teller”
AUSTIN (6)
“To rest and feel at ease”
RELAX (5)
“The winter's leftovers in a July crevasse”
SNOW (4)
“Tragic police captain in the web-head's lore.”
STACY (5)
“The most numerous piece on a sixty-four square grid”
PAWN (4)
“The Latin name for the Moon.”
LUNA (4)
“Temp from Chiswick who became part Time Lord before her memories had to be wiped”
DONNA (5)
“The author of The Three Musketeers”
DUMAS (5)
“The surname of the boy who lived.”
POTTER (6)
“The scientific study of celestial bodies and the universe”
ASTRONOMY (9)
“The group of personalities selected for a season”
CAST (4)
“The massive vessel built by Noah to survive the flood”
ARK (3)
“The cybernetic alien army that invaded New York through a wormhole”
CHITAURI (8)
“Treebeard's species in Middle-earth lore”
ENT (3)
“To silence your microphone”
MUTE (4)
“The grassy stage where the beautiful game is played”
PITCH (5)
“The collection of music accompanying a film”
SOUNDTRACK (10)
“To purify a liquid by heating and cooling”
DISTILL (7)
“The luxurious but drama-filled residence for Love Island singles”
VILLA (5)
“The large venue packed with cheering fans in October.”
STADIUM (7)
“Tropical setting for Love or Temptation series”
ISLAND (6)
“To move your body to the beat of the music”
DANCE (5)
“The military muscle behind a puppet emperor”
SHOGUN (6)
“The knockout matches leading up to the grand final”
PLAYOFFS (8)
“The enemy of darkness in a room”
LIGHT (5)
“Three vertical posts in the wicket”
STUMPS (6)
“The son who went on a journey to find news of his missing father”
TELEMACHUS (10)
“The respectful title meaning respected leader given to Subhas Chandra Bose”
NETAJI (6)
“The mechanism that opens to allow light to hit the sensor”
SHUTTER (7)
“The cunning senator who orchestrated the fall of the Republic”
PALPATINE (9)
“The golden statuette every director dreams of winning”
OSCAR (5)
“To fill someone with high spirits or pride”
ELATE (5)
“The humorous tone found in The Ransom of Red Chief”
COMIC (5)
“The viewpoint from which a photo is taken”
ANGLE (5)
“The bright celestial body that warms the Amalfi Coast beaches”
SOLE (4)
“The word she uses to apologize for being a little much”
SORRY (5)
“Touring technician who hauls and tunes the gear.”
ROADIE (6)
“The group of players selected for a team”
SQUAD (5)
“To bring elements together on equal footing”
COORDINATE (10)
“To plan and follow a route through a complex environment”
NAVIGATE (8)
“To inhale and exhale air”
BREAT (5)
“The goddess of discord who tossed the golden apple of strife”
ERIS (4)
“The mining resource causing industrial strikes in Queensland”
COAL (4)
“The thing that you shall know which will set you free”
TRUTH (5)
“The genus Canis includes this common household pet.”
DOG (3)
“The group of actors in a show”
CAST (4)
“The agonizingly gradual pace of a 'slow' romance”
BURN (4)
“The small islet famous for its underwater snorkeling trail”
BUCK (4)
“The language of Athens with its own unique alphabet”
GREEK (5)
“Tech titan exclusively streaming the 2026 US race action.”
APPLE (5)
“The crab sent to distract Hercules”
CANCER (6)
“The word by which a person or thing is known”
NAME (4)
“The warm, continuous sound format heavily favored by traditional audiophiles.”
ANALOG (6)
“The vital life force energy that flows through the breath”
PRANA (5)
“Tree's green solar panel”
LEAF (4)
“The specific way a fabric hangs and flows on the human form”
DRAPE (5)
“The tilted ice giant planet”
URANUS (6)
“The mysterious secret organization identified by an eye”
VFD (3)
“The law of cause and effect based on one's actions”
KARMA (5)
“The highest natural adult male singing voice”
TENOR (5)
“The carbon fiber survival cell that houses the driver”
MONOCOQUE (9)
“Two-minute promotional cut shown before the main attraction begins.”
TRAILER (7)
“Target of Cap's iconic two-word instruction to smash”
HULK (4)
“The prevailing style, or the iconic magazine covering it”
VOGUE (5)
“Tinkling brass sphere affixed to festive footwear and hats”
BELL (4)
“The pattern of squares where words are placed”
GRID (4)
“Three-headed hound that guards the entrance to the underworld”
CERBERUS (8)
“The most common block found in the ground”
DIRT (4)
“The color of the chili peppers on a devilish pizza”
RED (3)
“The first name of the leader of the Guardians”
STAR (4)
“To assemble and modify film footage”
EDIT (4)
“The action a dog takes to move quickly.”
RUN (3)
“To check if something works correctly”
TEST (4)
“Time and place where a story occurs”
SETTING (7)
“The pressurized part of a ship where people live”
CAPSULE (7)
“To multiply a number by two”
DOUBLE (6)
“The cloud hidden mountain home of the Greek pantheon”
OLYMPUS (7)
“The drummer who was the last to join the iconic Fab Four lineup.”
STARR (5)
“The organ that is frequently broken or stolen in his songs”
HEART (5)
“The white mesh hanging below the hoop”
NET (3)
“The place value group just past thousands in a large number”
MILLIONS (8)
“The seemingly bottomless chasm of the pelagic realm.”
ABYSS (5)
“The absolute power of command in a Lelouch story”
GEASS (5)
“The central rectangular playing area between the wickets”
PITCH (5)
“The vehicle of choice when settling grudges on Rainbow Road.”
KART (4)
“The first name of the artist who brought Get Busy to the global stage”
SEAN (4)
“The only mammal capable of true flight”
BAT (3)
“The identity of the protagonist while leading the Quinx Squad”
HAISE (5)
“The rhythmic pulse of music”
BEAT (4)
“The relentless repetition that breeds consumer familiarity”
CONSISTENCY (11)
“There are seven of these in the modern NFL selection process.”
ROUNDS (6)
“The spirit of a former student who helped Tanjiro slice the boulder”
SABITO (6)
“The mysterious object everyone is trying to retrieve”
SUGARBOWL (9)
“The particular way a reviewer writes”
STYLE (5)
“The armed conflict between the colonies and Great Britain.”
WAR (3)
“Topography that is full of holes and hidden caves”
KARST (5)
“Twig that points out your deepest secrets when you're wood-choosing?”
WAND (4)
“The dreaded fate of an underperforming sitcom.”
CANCELLED (9)
“The parts on either side of the engine containing radiators”
SIDEBODIES (10)
“The name of a book or story, sometimes shown in italics or quotes”
TITLE (5)
“The instrument played by Ben Gordon”
DRUM (4)
“The global organization that originally established World Book Day.”
UNESCO (6)
“Tech visionary who co-founded Apple”
JOBS (4)
“The South American empire that built Machu Picchu”
INCA (4)
“The basic unit of information in a quantum computer”
QUBIT (5)
“The act of casting a ballot to choose a political leader”
VOTE (4)
“The starting point of a ten-year detour”
TROY (4)
“The ranking of teams by points”
TABLE (5)
“The creative mind taking a bow at the end”
DESIGNER (8)
“The slang of thieves, or just a tilt”
CANT (4)
“The Western broker aiming for a second phase in Gaza while striking the East.”
TRUMP (5)
“The flat surface where the fractal is drawn”
PLANE (5)
“The element of the hawk prince”
WIND (4)
“To guide the making of a film.”
DIRECT (6)
“The cheeky fantasy RPG reboot highly anticipated by the Xbox community.”
FABLE (5)
“The primary profession of the main character during the series”
TEACHER (7)
“The legendary Argentine forward who spent most of his career in Spain”
MESSI (5)
“The Goddess of Death who shattered Mjolnir”
HELA (4)
“The study of airflow around the car to maximize downforce”
AERO (4)
“The interface used to access system services”
SHELL (5)
“The full collection of cards in play”
DECK (4)
“The carbon-fiber survival cell that protects the driver”
MONOCOQUE (9)
“The low end instrument handled by Jia OConnor”
BASS (4)
“The slayer who eats demon flesh to gain temporary powers”
GENYA (5)
“The D in DBT, balancing acceptance and change”
DIALECTICAL (11)
“The physical environment where a film scene is shot”
SET (3)
“The caudal appendage that propels a marine predator forward”
TAIL (4)
“Three or more musical notes played together at the same time”
CHORD (5)
“The costume of the guy who is actually a man”
APE (3)
“The apparent power of making choices unconstrained by external agencies”
FREEWILL (8)
“The chemical process that gives the bread its sour flavor.”
FERMENT (7)
“The person calling timeouts and drawing up plays”
COACH (5)
“The prefix for a fire-breathing lizard creature”
CHAR (4)
“The smallest unit of an element that retains its properties”
ATOM (4)
“The loneliest, most distant orbital moment from Earth”
APOGEE (6)
“Title assigned to a user that grants special permissions”
ROLE (4)
“The language used in Rome and Venice”
ITALIAN (7)
“The common name for the World Wide Web”
WEB (3)
“The surname of the Madcap who laughed”
BARRETT (7)
“The young girl who lives in the Swiss Alps with her grandfather”
HEIDI (5)
“Tidal spot that serves as a reflecting pool for thousands of trees.”
BASIN (5)
“The rhythmic sounds often played during holiday parades.”
MUSIC (5)
“The crucial pass that directly sets up a teammate's goal”
ASSIST (6)
“The C1 vertebra that supports the skull and lets the head nod”
ATLAS (5)
“The rectangular grass playing surface where the ninety minutes unfold”
PITCH (5)
“The most numerous piece on a chessboard”
PAWN (4)
“Top of the food chain status”
APEX (4)
“The 53-man squad every drafted player hopes to make.”
ROSTER (6)
“The tiny tittle found above a lowercase 'i' or 'j'”
DOT (3)
“The point that separates whole numbers from fractional parts”
DECIMAL (7)
“The first name of the giant white whale in Herman Melville's book”
MOBY (4)
“The vast void that exists beyond Earths atmosphere”
SPACE (5)
“Taking a long time, allowing for a relaxed and unhurried pace”
SLOW (4)
“Type of fraction where the numerator is larger than the denominator”
IMPROPER (8)
“The simple stable boy who could only say one word”
HODOR (5)
“The unit used to measure cleaning strength”
PSI (3)
“Testamentary documents contested by greedy heirs”
WILLS (5)
“The careful arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences”
SYNTAX (6)
“To jump a great distance”
LEAP (4)
“The process of changing from one key to another”
MODULATION (10)
“The front artwork designed to grab a reader's attention”
COVER (5)
“The mountain range containing the secret headquarters”
MORTMAIN (8)
“The scrolling symbols showing current stock prices”
TICKER (6)
“The highest point of achievement or a geometric vertex”
APEX (4)
“The climate of the island in the final book”
TROPICAL (8)
“To meet the required standard”
QUALIFY (7)
“The thousands of singing spectators who fill the stadium seats each weekend”
CROWD (5)
“To stay overnight in a tent”
CAMP (4)
“Texan mission that became a battle cry for remembrance”
ALAMO (5)
“The fruit of the Spirit that passes all understanding”
PEACE (5)
“The organ used for thinking and processing information”
BRAIN (5)
“The group of advisors to the president”
CABINET (7)
“The higher pressure point of a rhythmic beat”
SYSTOLIC (8)
“The steady pulse of a piece of music”
BEAT (4)
“The bugling monarch of the high meadows”
ELK (3)
“Tyre type with deep grooves designed to displace standing water”
WET (3)
“The fluid-like red Infinity Stone that infected Jane Foster”
AETHER (6)
“The large surface where a movie is projected”
SCREEN (6)
“To color fabric, sounding like the end of life”
DYE (3)
“The temperature of the mountain air”
COLD (4)
“The lost love to whom the books are dedicated”
BEATRICE (8)
“To get money by working”
EARN (4)
“The German armored tank that led the blitzkrieg strategy”
PANZER (6)
“The force that attracts objects towards each other”
GRAVITY (7)
“The foundation of any outdoor outfit”
SHOES (5)
“The long garment worn by students at school”
ROBE (4)
“The insect often associated with Amy Winehouse's iconic hairstyle”
BEE (3)
“The singer is well known for owning several of these pets”
CAT (3)
“The one-eyed giant who was blinded by a sharpened olive stake”
CYCLOPS (7)
“The royal disguise that came with rags and a staff”
BEGGAR (6)
“The collective community of believers”
UMMAH (5)
“To move from one scene to another without a transition”
CUT (3)
“The woven nylon that dances after a swish.”
NET (3)
“The central idea or message of a dramatic work”
THEME (5)
“The ultimate goal for a summer scrambler”
PEAK (4)
“The smallest unit of ordinary matter that forms a chemical element.”
ATOM (4)
“The primary color of the home kit”
WHITE (5)
“To verify accuracy or condition”
CHECK (5)
“Traditional thick green soup often served with fungi”
KALLALOO (8)
“The round part of an old telephone used to enter numbers.”
DIAL (4)
“The hue of danger and the final stage of mortality”
RED (3)
“The longest path to cross your legs”
SARTORIUS (9)
“The Punjab representative of the Lal-Bal-Pal trio”
RAI (3)
“The hard heart of the North Cascades”
GRANITE (7)
“Three or more notes sounded together”
CHORD (5)
“The belief that life is meaningless and values are baseless”
NIHILISM (8)
“The yellow electric mascot of the franchise”
PIKA (4)
“The ultimate competitive award for a stage performer”
TONY (4)
“The house of ambitious folk who use any means to achieve their ends”
SLYTHERIN (9)
“The specific plot of land where construction occurs”
SITE (4)
“The person who guides the making of a movie”
DIRECTOR (8)
“Tiny particles of matter found in space clouds”
DUST (4)
“The Rock that the government agreed to return to owners”
ULURU (5)
“The main subject or idea in a book”
THEME (5)
“The main story of a movie”
PLOT (4)
“The study of numbers and shapes used to create this set”
MATH (4)
“The ancient enemies of the Jedi who embrace the dark side”
SITH (4)
“Terrestrial axis point where toys are assembled under quota pressure”
POLE (4)
“The evening meal in Rome, often spanning multiple delicious courses.”
CENA (4)
“The tiny opening in a spray tip”
ORIFICE (7)
“The structural skeleton that keeps a tuner car from folding under pressure?”
CHASSIS (7)
“The ultimate symbol of safety in a mansion dating show”
ROSE (4)
“The grassy wetland ecosystem found in Florida”
EVERGLADE (9)
“The kind of guide that speaks directly into your ear”
AUDIO (5)
“To keep safe, like jams or natural habitats.”
PRESERVE (8)
“Three-dimensional art form”
SCULPTURE (9)
“The combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords and chord progressions”
HARMONY (7)
“The need for more of a drug to get the same effect”
TOLERANCE (9)
“The blue gas giant that is farthest from the sun”
NEPTUNE (7)
“The Senegalese forward who formed a devastating front three with Salah and Firmino”
MANE (4)
“The seventh planet from the Sun”
URANUS (6)
“The initial feeling of chemistry between two people”
SPARK (5)
“The Southern belle known for her secret and her backrolls”
ALYSYA (6)
“Total length of time an organism is expected to live”
LIFESPAN (8)
“The cost of lies during a 1986 nuclear disaster”
CHERNOBYL (9)
“The illegal production or smuggling of alcohol”
BOOTLEG (7)
“The basic unit of scoring in a match”
RUN (3)
“The ratio of the probability that an event will happen”
ODDS (4)
“The platform where the theatrical performance takes place”
STAGE (5)
“The British Prime Minister famous for his inspiring wartime speeches”
CHURCHILL (9)
“Type of solution that strictly obeys Raoult's law at all concentrations”
IDEAL (5)
“The maximum amount a container can hold”
CAPACITY (8)
“The coughing banker in charge of the orphan estate”
POE (3)
“The main events of a play, novel, or movie”
PLOT (4)
“The organism that turns sugar into alcohol”
YEAST (5)
“The white lines marked on the pitch to define safe zones”
CREASE (6)
“The actual words of a printed work”
TEXT (4)
“The civilization known for its calendar and temples in Mexico”
MAYAN (5)
“The United States agency responsible for the civilian space program”
NASA (4)
“To examine data methodically and in detail”
ANALYZE (7)
“The PB Bestie treat that joined the freezer aisle in 2026”
BLONDIE (7)
“The amber liquid that fills the cockpit to provide oxygen to the pilot”
LCL (3)
“The old man whose age group gave the Roman Senate its very name”
SENEX (5)
“The primary official language of India written in Devanagari script”
HINDI (5)
“The reproductive armor of a cedar or fir”
CONE (4)
“They start out hating each other before falling hard”
ENEMIES (7)
“The author known for dark tales like The Tell-Tale Heart”
POE (3)
“The United States government agency responsible for the civilian space program”
NASA (4)
“Top-fermented brew served at room temperature”
ALE (3)
“Tailor a baggy pair of trousers to fit your waist perfectly”
ALTER (5)
“The sound of carbonation escaping”
FIZZ (4)
“The first king of a united Israel”
SAUL (4)
“Teen drama narrated by an anonymous blogger in Manhattan”
GOSSIP (6)
“The ability of a computer to identify objects or faces in photos”
RECOGNITION (11)
“The last team standing on a Monday night in April”
CHAMPION (8)
“The illuminated sign outside a theater displaying what is playing”
MARQUEE (7)
“The name of the detective agency.”
PSYCH (5)
“The ancient civilization known for the first Olympics”
GREECE (6)
“Tusked mammal, 'raw sul' could describe its state.”
WALRUS (6)
“The traditional five-day format of international matches”
TEST (4)
“The opposite of left, or a fundamental human guarantee”
RIGHT (5)
“The blue gas giant furthest from the sun”
NEPTUNE (7)
“Type of energy possessed by a body in motion”
KINETIC (7)
“To lose balance by catching a foot on an obstacle”
TRIP (4)
“The pharmaceutical sales rep who rents Jesses room for a while”
REAGAN (6)
“The second trick in an off-spinner's bag that spins away from the bat”
DOOSRA (6)
“To command or impose an order authoritatively.”
DICTATE (7)
“The three vertical wooden posts driven into the ground”
STUMPS (6)
“The suspect's proof they were elsewhere during the murder.”
ALIBI (5)
“Take apart an old garment and redesign it into a completely new silhouette”
REWORK (6)
“To walk long distances in nature for pleasure or exercise”
HIKE (4)
“Tokyo district vibes where street tuners gather after dark?”
SOHO (4)
“The velvet of the forest floor that lacks roots”
MOSS (4)
“The Roman name for the deity who commands the tides and storms”
NEPTUNE (7)
“The shape formed by the four bases”
DIAMOND (7)
“The pattern often found on Jesses vintage style dresses”
POLKADOT (8)
“The final frontier's starting point from Earth's perspective”
SKY (3)
“The written words in a book or message”
TEXT (4)
“The underwater feature at Buck Island”
REEF (4)
“The monitored living space in Big Brother”
HOUSE (5)
“The swordsman who uses three blades at once”
ZORO (4)
“To arrange the body parts in a straight or correct line”
ALIGN (5)
“The central part of an object or a cable.”
CORE (4)
“Text-based user interface for entering shell commands directly”
TERMINAL (8)
“The list showing the ranking of all clubs”
TABLE (5)
“To remove or blur offensive content from a broadcast”
CENSOR (6)
“To move through water using your arms and legs”
SWIM (4)
“To get or accept the information being sent”
RECEIVE (7)
“To look fixedly at someone or something.”
STARE (5)
“To survive and move on to the next round.”
ADVANCE (7)
“The smith of the gods who works at a forge beneath a volcano”
HEPHAESTUS (10)
“The highest possible quality or top rank”
BEST (4)
“To give a portion of something to others”
SHARE (5)
“Theme of restoration and fresh starts commonly celebrated as the days lengthen.”
RENEWAL (7)
“The general category for a gin and tonic”
DRINK (5)
“The single focal point of an olive-wood stake”
EYE (3)
“The large body of water where diving and swimming events take place”
POOL (4)
“The remains of a building that has been destroyed”
RUIN (4)
“The line where both teams face off before the snap”
SCRIMMAGE (9)
“Three or more musical notes played together”
CHORD (5)
“The most famous electric mouse in the world”
PIKACHU (7)
“Type of material, like iron or steel, that some magnets attract”
METAL (5)
“The underground venue where the band was discovered by Brian Epstein.”
CAVERN (6)
“The mesh structure that catches the ball”
NET (3)
“The last name of the author who wrote Nineteen Eighty-Four”
ORWELL (6)
“The bottom edge of a garment that might be dropped or raised for the season”
HEM (3)
“The written blueprint containing dialogue and stage directions for a film”
SCRIPT (6)
“The protagonist who becomes a one-eyed hybrid after a transplant”
KANEKI (6)
“To swing the camera vertically to capture a high or low angle”
TILT (4)
“Type of osmosis used in water purification systems”
REVERSE (7)
“To cook a hot dog over the open pit.”
ROAST (5)
“To laugh quietly or inwardly”
CHUCKLE (7)
“The natural slope bordering a stream”
BANK (4)
“The capital city of Canada”
OTTAWA (6)
“The most common seasoning used to enhance flavor”
SALT (4)
“The male contestants”
BOYS (4)
“The most common block found on the surface”
DIRT (4)
“The story that is the title of her hit song from Fearless”
LOVE (4)
“To transmit a message or file to a recipient”
SEND (4)
“The greeting offered to welcome a guest into your home”
BENVENUTO (9)
“The pink magical creature that serves as a companion to the protagonist.”
LION (4)
“To remove the outer skin from a fruit or vegetable”
PEEL (4)
“The famous dwarf planet once considered the ninth planet”
PLUTO (5)
“The complete vocabulary of a person or a specific field”
LEXICON (7)
“The written text of an opera or musical”
LIBRETTO (8)
“The virgin huntress of the moon who carries a silver bow”
ARTEMIS (7)
“Third place metal”
BRONZE (6)
“The mythical creature depicted on the Targaryen banner”
DRAGON (6)
“The great serpent slain by Apollo at the center of the world”
PYTHON (6)
“To turn around rapidly on a central axis”
SPIN (4)
“The thin layer of tissue forming the natural outer covering of the body”
SKIN (4)
“The numerical grade given in a review”
SCORE (5)
“To scratch a sketch, or permanently engrave”
ETCH (4)
“To chemically convert sugars into alcohol, a crucial step in the process.”
FERMENT (7)
“The great divide that split the secret society apart”
SCHISM (6)
“Turn a neat sheet into a ball”
CRUMPLE (7)
“The traditional spinning wheel used to make local yarn”
CHARKHA (7)
“The green giant who gets stronger as he gets angrier”
HULK (4)
“The element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences.”
MIND (4)
“"The Big ____" (Nickname coined for the tournament).”
DANCE (5)
“The first word of the killing curse”
AVADA (5)
“The magical place Alice visits after falling down a rabbit hole”
WONDERLAND (10)
“The polite Italian response to someone saying thank you”
PREGO (5)
“The Queen of Pop who performed Like a Virgin at the first VMAs”
MADONNA (7)
“The stopper used in the hole of a cask”
BUNG (4)
“The first human to set foot on the lunar surface”
ARMSTRONG (9)
“The promised land or spiritual home often mentioned in lyrics”
ZION (4)
“The bottom edge of a skirt or dress”
HEM (3)
“The human resources representative who is widely considered the worst part of everything”
TOBY (4)
“The system of reasoning used by machines”
LOGIC (5)
“The first child mentioned in the scriptures”
CAIN (4)
“The core of a plant that supports prefixes and suffixes alike”
STEM (4)
“The smaller dread circling a war god”
DEIMOS (6)
“The very tip of a geometric solid”
APEX (4)
“The broader organization the detectives represent”
POLICE (6)
“The weapon used by Black Panther”
CLAW (4)
“The small plastic trinket hidden inside a seasonal cake”
BABY (4)
“The meaning provided by the pronouncer to clarify a tricky homonym.”
DEFINITION (10)
“The state of being hooked on someone like a drug”
ADDICTED (8)
“The lowest possible number of darts to finish 501”
NINE (4)
“Task force director who wields unchecked global authority.”
STRATT (6)
“The sticky substance shot by a wall-crawling hero”
WEB (3)
“The King of the Dancehall who often clashed with Bounty Killer”
BEENIE (6)
“The flowering part of a plant”
BUD (3)
“The general mood of a poolside playlist”
VIBE (4)
“The young trainer who dreams of being a master”
ASH (3)
“The disassembled white and pink fox from the second game”
MANGLE (6)
“The regular combination of foods and beverages consumed by an individual”
DIET (4)
“The iconic lunar explorer statuette handed to winners”
MOONMAN (7)
“The first word of a title track dedicated to a departed friend”
WISH (4)
“Tim, the speedy American winger with a famous footballing father”
WEAH (4)
“The color of a clear daytime sky”
BLUE (4)
“The space above the Earth”
SKY (3)
“The feature hidden behind the mask of a hero”
EYES (4)
“The internal metal skeleton of a character”
ENDO (4)
“The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information.”
MEMORY (6)
“The company's popular line of laptop computers, available in Air and Pro models”
MACBOOK (7)
“The American pastime involving bats and bases”
BASEBALL (8)
“The office jerk who is secretly a hero”
TEDD (4)
“The person who serves as the leader of the city government”
MAYOR (5)
“The force behind the creation of a galaxy far far away”
LUCAS (5)
“The alias of Shuu Tsukiyama, obsessed with rare flavors”
GOURMET (7)
“To take a picture”
CAPTURE (7)
“The large gold coin of the wizarding currency”
GALLEON (7)
“The 94-by-50-foot hardwood battlefield”
COURT (5)
“Term for species that roam the open sea rather than coasts”
PELAGIC (7)
“The positively charged central core of an atom”
NUCLEUS (7)
“The ruler of the unseen realm where the souls of the dead reside”
HADES (5)
“The goat-legged god of the wild and shepherds”
PAN (3)
“The smallest addressable visual element on a display screen”
PIXEL (5)
“The London neighborhood that serves as a song title on the Good Riddance album”
CAMDEN (6)
“The Mahatma who led the Salt March to Dandi”
GANDHI (6)
“The act of removing a player from the server permanently”
ELIMINATE (9)
“The silver coin that paid a soldier's daily wage and bore the emperor's face”
DENARIUS (8)
“Twelve-inch measuring stick”
RULER (5)
“The physical dimensions or magnitude of an object”
SIZE (4)
“Threadlike structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells”
CHROMOSOME (10)
“The high school student who went on a European field trip in Far From Home”
PARKER (6)
“The desert where the assassins train”
REDS (4)
“Tobias' cornball heart-to-heart: "____ touching something?"”
AMI (3)
“The ending hour of the daily office shift that lets you make a living”
FIVE (4)
“The good news of the Christian message”
GOSPEL (6)
“The result produced by a division operation”
QUOTIENT (8)
“The honorific title of Punjab leader Lajpat Rai”
LALA (4)
“The very bottom of the career ladder where ash reigns supreme?”
HELL (4)
“To cook meat or vegetables in an oven for a long time”
ROAST (5)
“The amount of light allowed into the camera”
EXPOSURE (8)
“Toei animation format where sea battles unfold weekly”
ANIME (5)
“The process of cutting and joining film.”
EDITING (7)
“The difference between an observed value and the true value”
ERROR (5)
“The small peg used to hold a ball for the first shot”
TEE (3)
“The denser, crumbly alternative to a raised ring”
CAKE (4)
“Take Manhattan as stone predators claim Rory and Amy in a 1930s hotel cemetery”
ANGELS (6)
“The coastal village where Gandhi ended his famous 1930 salt protest”
DANDI (5)
“The plural word for more than one person”
PEOPLE (6)
“The stressful, imaginary sphere surrounding teams nervously awaiting an at-large bid.”
BUBBLE (6)
“The outdoor court location where the non-varsity players held pickup games”
RIVER (5)
“The solid-state ingredient that controls both temperature and dilution”
ICE (3)
“The main protagonist of the original television series”
ASH (3)
“The primary antagonist of the series”
MUZAN (5)
“The device used to record moving images.”
CAMERA (6)
“The first giant whose skull became the sky and blood the sea”
YMIR (4)
“The fortified home of the Aesir gods high above the mortal world”
ASGARD (6)
“The focal month of this warm-weather celebration.”
JULY (4)
“The ornamental principal front facing the street”
FACADE (6)
“The nickname used by the sergeant who formerly worked in Narcotics”
FIN (3)
“The tragic event that starts the entire series”
FIRE (4)
“The last night of the year with first footing”
HOGMANAY (8)
“This sum, oddly, links two landmasses.”
ISTHMUS (7)
“The lion of Doranelle with a son of the north”
GAVRIEL (7)
“Time-policing agency that might be taken over by the masked villain”
TVA (3)
“The physical area where actors perform”
STAGE (5)
“Tools designed to provide administrative access while hiding presence”
ROOTKIT (7)
“Traditional Hawaiian feast often featuring music and hula”
LUAU (4)
“To sign into a system or account”
LOG (3)
“Target elevated exactly ten feet above the hardwood at every arena”
RIM (3)
“The People's Princess who wed a future king”
DIANA (5)
“The digital trio that shines brightest in the dark”
RGB (3)
“To successfully finish the game first”
WIN (3)
“The famous outlaw character created by O Henry”
CISCOKID (8)
“The main part of a word that holds its core meaning”
ROOT (4)
“The species of the lead singer and restaurant namesake”
BEAR (4)
“Type of bending trick popularized by mentalist Uri Geller and referenced in the 1999 movie The Matrix”
SPOON (5)
“The cosmic forge where Stormbreaker was created”
NIDAVELLIR (10)
“The written text of a movie, including instructions and dialogue”
SCREENPLAY (10)
“Tart citrus resembling a yellow submarine in hue?”
LEMON (5)
“The narrative of the musical”
STORY (5)
“The initials of the American president who led the nation through most of the war”
FDR (3)
“The tantalizing potential that makes a raw player worth taking”
UPSIDE (6)
“The process of questioning a suspect in the box”
INTERROGATION (13)
“The primary culture and language of the region”
ARAB (4)
“The portly mouse who helps Cinderella with her dress”
GUS (3)
“The blue-skinned daughter of Thanos and sister of Gamora”
NEBULA (6)
“The battlefield where matches take place”
MAP (3)
“To operate and control a vehicle.”
DRIVE (5)
“The nationality of the club”
SCOT (4)
“The way a person looks when they are happy in love”
GLOW (4)
“The painted backdrops and physical structures on set.”
SCENERY (7)
“The Pole who stopped the sun and moved the earth”
COPERNICUS (10)
“The underlying message or central idea of a work”
THEME (5)
“The numerical result of a review”
SCORE (5)
“The tournament following the regular season”
PLAYOFFS (8)
“The strict set of laws governing how letters must behave in public”
ORTHOGRAPHY (11)
“The official language of Mexico and Spain”
SPANISH (7)
“To try something out to see if it works”
TEST (4)
“The winged-sandaled messenger of the gods”
HERMES (6)
“The Jewish queen who saved her people from Haman”
ESTHER (6)
“The tiny foundation of the polar food web”
KRILL (5)
“The noun that a pronoun refers back to”
ANTECEDENT (10)
“The Great Barrier site protected by new 1984 regulations”
REEF (4)
“The spooky 1982 title track featuring a Vincent Price rap”
THRILLER (8)
“The enclosed battleground for the Cup”
RINK (4)
“The state of being physically active and healthy”
FITNESS (7)
“The elite group of twelve demons serving the main villain”
KIZUKI (6)
“The rhythmic movement performed to music”
DANCE (5)
“The creature that asked a riddle to those entering Thebes”
SPHINX (6)
“To go away from a place”
LEAVE (5)
“The tallest living terrestrial animal, known for its extremely long neck”
GIRAFFE (7)
“The title used for the rulers of ancient Egypt”
PHARAOH (7)
“The group of singers who perform together in the background”
CHORUS (6)
“The bustling business side of the event where distribution deals are struck”
MARCHE (6)
“The grassy playing surface, or a salesman's spiel”
PITCH (5)
“The Volturi guard who can inflict pain with her mind”
JANE (4)
“Tug firmly or swat a waist-high delivery to midwicket”
PULL (4)
“The measured amount of medicine to take”
DOSE (4)
“The Union general who later became the eighteenth president”
GRANT (5)
“The skull-shirt-wearing neighbor who mutates his playthings.”
SID (3)
“The bottom or foundation of an object”
BASE (4)
“The title meaning chief or leader given to Vallabhbhai Patel”
SARDAR (6)
“The first woman whose curiosity released evils into the world”
PANDORA (7)
“The type of pond found near the shore used for harvesting”
SALT (4)
“The final stripe of chalk that separates glory from failure”
GOALLINE (8)
“The slow, synchronized stroll to an Edward Elgar tune”
MARCH (5)
“The path of selfless action and service in yogic philosophy”
KARMA (5)
“The national integration achieved by Patel, honored with a giant statue”
UNITY (5)
“The list of possibilities before ordering”
MENU (4)
“The grand finale city of the fashion month calendar”
PARIS (5)
“The meat from an adult sheep”
MUTTON (6)
“The last name of Bella and her father Charlie”
SWAN (4)
“Titular royal of a legendary action-adventure series”
ZELDA (5)
“The famous wooden vessel built by Noe to survive the great deluge”
ARK (3)
“To catch the ball after a missed shot”
REBOUND (7)
“The historic British track that hosted the first ever F1 race in 1950”
SILVERSTONE (11)
“The border of a bed often used for leverage”
EDGE (4)
“The 40-40 deadlock that requires a two-point advantage to break.”
DEUCE (5)
“The mystical wall around the island”
BARRIER (7)
“Tiny rodent with a long tail that likes cheese”
MOUSE (5)
“Trenchcoat-wearing architect of the initiative with an eye patch”
FURY (4)
“The star gourd of the autumn coffee shop menu”
PUMPKIN (7)
“The season when students traditionally return to campus”
FALL (4)
“The city of light and snow in the north”
ORYNTH (6)
“The official language of Cambodia with a very large alphabet”
KHMER (5)
“The empire located in the Andes mountains of South America”
INCA (4)
“The final, defining phrase that makes a setup funny.”
PUNCHLINE (9)
“The area where performers act”
STAGE (5)
“The Colorado, which carved the Grand Canyon”
RIVER (5)
“The chosen one destined to save the realm from darkness”
HERO (4)
“Training discipline focused on good behavior and commands”
OBEDIENCE (9)
“The undisputed Queen of Pop”
MADONNA (7)
“The third driver of the cab who doesn't mind getting his hands dirty in Spanish”
JAKE (4)
“The fertile grass sea of South America”
PAMPAS (6)
“The color line that was famously broken in 1947.”
BARRIER (7)
“The art of dressing up as your favorite fictional character.”
COSPLAY (7)
“The Velour who changed the game with a floral wig reveal”
SASHA (5)
“The three-letter acronym for the primary method of heart theft”
PVP (3)
“Three-leafed plant famously used to explain a holy concept [1.5]”
SHAMROCK (8)
“The group that found OJ not guilty”
JURY (4)
“To direct the car through a corner using the wheel”
STEER (5)
“The delusional Spanish knight who tilts at windmills”
QUXOTE (6)
“The Bishop of Rome and leader of the Catholic Church”
POPE (4)
“The team's plan regarding pit stops and tire management”
STRATEGY (8)
“The frothy upper layer topping a cappuccino”
FOAM (4)
“The low-drag pocket of air behind a fast-moving car”
SLIPSTREAM (10)
“To engage in a hand to hand grappling sport”
WRESTLE (7)
“The ocean is divided into pelagic layers known as these.”
ZONES (5)
“The rare metal found only in Wakanda”
VIBRANIUM (9)
“Threw with force, or engaged in a brief affair”
FLUNG (5)
“Trek through the wilderness”
HIKE (4)
“Teenage sensation Kimi, turning heads in the Silver Arrows garage.”
ANTONELLI (9)
“To seize someone by legal authority and take into custody”
ARREST (6)
“The first name of the vampire who falls in love with Bella”
EDWARD (6)
“The condition of a system at a specific point”
STATE (5)
“The greedy ghoul boss of the 13th Ward known for his massive frame”
KANESHIRO (9)
“The classic crossword game of building words for points”
SCRABBLE (8)
“The past tense of the word say, often used after a quote”
SAID (4)
“Thick, pliable sugar paste rolled out for ultra-smooth commercial cake decorating.”
FONDANT (7)
“Traditional dance style featuring colorful, swirling skirts.”
FOLKLORICO (10)
“The capacity of a physical system to perform work.”
ENERGY (6)
“The eighth and farthest known major planet from the sun”
NEPTUNE (7)
“The tragic school event perpetrated by Jimmy Edwards that changed everyone's lives”
SHOOTING (8)
“To cause someone to remember something.”
REMIND (6)
“Tonal language of Southeast Asia”
VIETNAMESE (10)
“The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding”
COGNITION (9)
“The player who leads the team on the field”
CAPTAIN (7)
“The goddess of the hearth and home”
VESTA (5)
“The irregular bones stacked to form the spinal column”
VERTEBRAE (9)
“The word by which a person is known”
NAME (4)
“The only president of a country that existed for just four years”
DAVIS (5)
“The organ that produces milk”
UDDER (5)
“The underground part of a plant that absorbs water and nutrients”
ROOT (4)
“Total chaos or a group of parrots”
PANDEMONIUM (11)
“Theater employee who might guide you to your seat in the dark”
USHER (5)
“To look steadily and intently at your companion”
GAZE (4)
“The dusty storage area right under the peak of the roof”
ATTIC (5)
“The punctuation mark that joins two related complete sentences”
SEMICOLON (9)
“The loyal, non-speaking steed of the Roundup Gang.”
BULLSEYE (8)
“The force or energy behind a natural disaster.”
POWER (5)
“The band that released The Swing in 1984”
INXS (4)
“The act of successfully catching a forward pass”
RECEPTION (9)
“The punishment assigned to a convicted person”
SENTENCE (8)
“To change a fraction into a decimal or percent”
CONVERT (7)
“The grass surface where players compete”
PITCH (5)
“The first time sound was etched in stone or wax”
PHONOGRAPH (10)
“"The -----'s wallet: That's where he kept his card, his dirty little secret. Short, devious, balding. His name was Costanza. He killed my mother!"”
ROGUE (5)
“The two-wheeled machine used by professional racers.”
BIKE (4)
“The South American river with the largest discharge volume”
AMAZON (6)
“The holy city of peace and the site of the sacred temple”
JERUSALEM (9)
“The god of thunder”
THOR (4)
“The snake-haired Gorgon whose gaze turns men to stone”
MEDUSA (6)
“To restore a device to its original state”
RESET (5)
“The plastic souvenir often thrown from parade floats”
CUP (3)
“The platform where musicians perform”
STAGE (5)
“The smooth-talking administrator of Cloud City who lost the Falcon in a card game”
LANDO (5)
“The person who checks a review for errors”
EDITOR (6)
“The white, vaporous byproduct of turning expensive rubber into clouds?”
SMOKE (5)
“The ideal firm texture for cooked pasta, literally translated as to the tooth”
ALDENTE (7)
“Threaten overhead while interlacing strands”
LOOM (4)
“Thief who sold her soul to a demon”
BELA (4)
“The medical professional you visit for your puppy's early vaccinations.”
VET (3)
“To send content to other people online”
SHARE (5)
“The reason for doing something or committing a crime”
MOTIVE (6)
“The air taken into and out of the lungs during practice”
BREATH (6)
“These might be highest for a straight-A student”
HONORS (6)
“The relationship between solute and solvent quantities, such as mole fraction”
RATIO (5)
“The poop deck of the giant ship Argo Navis”
PUPPIS (6)
“The perpetually gloomy, crime-ridden city defended by our hero.”
GOTHAM (6)
“The place where digital photos are saved”
STORAGE (7)
“The archangel who announced the birth of John and Jesus”
GABRIEL (7)
“Type of sentence made of two independent clauses joined together”
COMPOUND (8)
“To take a long walk in nature for exercise or pleasure”
HIKE (4)
“The organ that serves as the center of the nervous system.”
BRAIN (5)
“Top covering of a building”
ROOF (4)
“To shout out loud, warranting a specific emotional punctuation mark”
EXCLAIM (7)
“The raw information fed into neural networks”
DATA (4)
“To sign into an account”
LOG (3)
“To succeed in obtaining a job or contract”
LAND (4)
“The first name of the bands lead vocalist McCall”
WINSTON (7)
“The branch of technology dealing with the design and application of automata”
ROBOTICS (8)
“The US state where the main events of the story take place”
UTAH (4)
“The main artery that carries blood away from the heart”
AORTA (5)
“The Fat Tuesday celebration famous for beads and king cakes in New Orleans”
MARDIGRAS (9)
“The dual-faced judge of time”
CLOCK (5)
“Tall, slender structure”
TOWER (5)
“The first word of a 2019 Fine Line hit”
ADORE (5)
“The galactic profession of the franchise's co-lead.”
RANGER (6)
“The brave main character of a narrative”
HERO (4)
“The arithmetic average of a set of numbers”
MEAN (4)
“The surname of the sisters in Pride and Prejudice.”
BENNET (6)
“To refine a model with specific data”
FINE (4)
“Thin fiber that carries messages between the brain and the rest of the body”
NERVE (5)
“The colored piece of paper that might indicate a half-price sale at the charity shop”
TAG (3)
“The binge eater whose organs were used to create a half-ghoul”
RIZE (4)
“The object that orbits Earth”
MOON (4)
“They are continuously replaced and arranged in multiple rows”
TEETH (5)
“The profession studied by Gandhi, Nehru, and Patel in London”
LAW (3)
“The large structure lit to signify the start of the games”
PYRE (4)
“To propel something through the air with your arm.”
THROW (5)
“The ultimate form of virtue in Platonic thought”
GOOD (4)
“The curved marks used to add extra information to a sentence”
PARENTHESES (11)
“To transform source code into machine-readable format.”
COMPILE (7)
“The optical disc format that officially killed off the VHS tape around the early 2000s”
DVD (3)
“To lead an orchestra using a baton.”
CONDUCT (7)
“The "H" in HHM, celebrating cultural legacy”
HERITAGE (8)
“The side strips that only matter during doubles competition.”
ALLEY (5)
“To stop working or moving to recover energy”
REST (4)
“The matriarch who laughed at the promise of a late-life son”
SARA (4)
“The private island where the couple spends their honeymoon”
ISLE (4)
“The deep, expansive backstory of a mythical universe”
LORE (4)
“The basic unit of a chemical element containing protons and neutrons”
ATOM (4)
“The specific time period when the animatronics become active”
NIGHT (5)
“The undisputed King of Rock and Roll”
ELVIS (5)
“The final word that ends the kingdom”
MATE (4)
“Type of girls who preached girl power and wore platform boots”
SPICE (5)
“The network debuting the 2026 drama 'Line of Fire'”
NBC (3)
“To change from a solid into a liquid”
MELT (4)
“The main subject or idea in a piece of writing”
THEME (5)
“Twisting force that causes rotation”
TORQUE (6)
“To speak rhythmic lyrics over a musical track”
RAP (3)
“The absolute peak of orthographic achievement”
ACME (4)
“The holy city of the Great King”
JERUSALEM (9)
“The radio command given to a driver to come into the pits”
BOX (3)
“The text of an opera or other long vocal work”
LIBRETTO (8)
“This coastal Maine sanctuary features rocky shores, lighthouses, and Cadillac Mountain”
ACADIA (6)
“The debris at the foot of a cliff”
TALUS (5)
“The largest continent in the world”
ASIA (4)
“TheBlueDevils, whoearnedthetopoverallspotinthe2026men'sbracket[1.3].”
DUKE (4)
“The Japanese art of folding paper into shapes”
ORIGAMI (7)
“Term for a handcrafted style of baking prioritizing tradition and high-quality ingredients.”
ARTISAN (7)
“The device used by a rapper to amplify their voice”
MIC (3)
“The plot or narrative of a film”
STORY (5)
“The Brazilian goalkeeper who scored a dramatic header against West Brom in 2021”
ALISSON (7)
“The largest species of cat”
TIGER (5)
“The bronze clad personification of battle fury”
ARES (4)
“The extremely hot innermost layer of the Earth”
CORE (4)
“The prefix for the golden power source”
TRI (3)
“To gyrate the hips rhythmically to the bassline”
WINE (4)
“The flame is carried across countries using this”
TORCH (5)
“The cold cubes required for a proper gin and tonic”
ICE (3)
“Tubular pasta famously baked in a classic casserole.”
ZITI (4)
“The honey-loving bear created by A.A. Milne”
POOH (4)
“Tree-like shepherd of the forest who takes a long time to say anything”
ENT (3)
“The blue-painted safe zone for a netminder”
CREASE (6)
“The official national language of Pakistan”
URDU (4)
“The plot of a movie”
STORY (5)
“The rise and fall of Pablo Escobar’s empire”
NARCOS (6)
“Taking money out of a bank account”
WITHDRAWAL (10)
“Translucent resident unable to enjoy the feast's flavor”
GHOST (5)
“The river that was central to ancient Egyptian life and mythology.”
NILE (4)
“The venom-fueled brute famously known for snapping the hero's back.”
BANE (4)
“To drink plenty of fluids during a workout”
HYDRATE (7)
“The location where a scene is filmed”
SET (3)
“The sword of the king that sings of ice”
ORITHYIA (8)
“The creative visionary who guides the actors and controls the artistic flow on set”
DIRECTOR (8)
“The master document outlining the course's entire journey”
SYLLABUS (8)
“The live digital broadcast watched by millions of eager gamers.”
STREAM (6)
“The evil character in a story”
VILLAIN (7)
“The answer you get when you multiply two numbers”
PRODUCT (7)
“The nickname for the coffee queen”
BEAN (4)
“The first king to rule over Israel”
SAUL (4)
“The intensely hot chamber where the culinary magic happens.”
OVEN (4)
“The surname given to noble bastards in the North”
SNOW (4)
“The pigtail wearing leader of the underground”
BABY (4)
“To lower the head briefly or fall asleep while upright”
NOD (3)
“To return a device to its original state”
RESET (5)
“Term for people descended from Spanish-speaking populations”
HISPANIC (8)
“The state aiming to bring the championship back to Raleigh”
CAROLINA (8)
“The hidden African nation and source of vibranium”
WAKANDA (7)
“The type of animals in the show”
DOGS (4)
“The Norse god known for being a master of mischief and trickery”
LOKI (4)
“The famous dwarf planet at the edge of the system”
PLUTO (5)
“The Keeper of Keys and Grounds at Hogwarts”
HAGRID (6)
“The value obtained by flipping a fraction upside down”
RECIPROCAL (10)
“The action of striking the ball with the foot”
KICK (4)
“The popular musical genre of the decade”
JAZZ (4)
“The judge whose strength was in his hair”
SAMSON (6)
“The area where goods are bought and sold”
MARKET (6)
“The fermented mixture of flour and water that acts as the leavening agent.”
STARTER (7)
“The view that the self is all that can be known to exist”
SOLIPSISM (9)
“The iconic three-pointed emblem”
STAR (4)
“The actor who played the guy who hates musicals”
ROBERT (6)
“Trophy alternatives that players snip off with scissors after a big win”
NETS (4)
“To run wild in a Malaysian state of mind”
AMOK (4)
“The torture curse that drove the Longbottoms mad”
CRUCIATUS (9)
“The person who wrote a book”
AUTHOR (6)
“Tall woody grass eaten by pandas”
BAMBOO (6)
“The league manager who collects dues and settles disputes”
COMMISH (7)
“The head of the school who sets the tone for the year”
PRINCIPAL (9)
“Tiny grains found on the beach”
SAND (4)
“Twelve-day spring white head capable of fusing into a giant centerpiece”
CAULIFLOWER (11)
“To change position or location”
MOVE (4)
“To remove errors from software”
DEBUG (5)
“The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought and experience”
COGNITION (9)
“The season when coffee shops swap out tropical syrups for earthy spices.”
FALL (4)
“The organ that pumps blood, often associated with emotions.”
HEART (5)
“The 1981 data from this survey was still being analyzed”
CENSUS (6)
“The common slang for the wizarding world's favorite sport”
QUID (4)
“Titan who stole fire from the gods and gave it to humans”
PROMETHEUS (10)
“The humble keeper of the hearth fire”
HESTIA (6)
“The outer and thinner of the two bones in the lower leg”
FIBULA (6)
“Title of a famous song about falling”
FREE (4)
“The branch of knowledge that deals with moral principles”
ETHICS (6)
“The tense knockout session that sets the starting order.”
QUALIFYING (10)
“The group of eleven players representing the club on the pitch”
TEAM (4)
“Type of lock mechanism that can be fatal to the wearer”
SPRING (6)
“The genetic condition shared by Dan and Lucas that threatened their basketball careers”
HEART (5)
“The first stop on the trip that ended in a Ciconian clash”
ISMARUS (7)
“The sturdy fabric surface favored by painters”
CANVAS (6)
“To climb on top of a partner”
MOUNT (5)
“The official list of 26 active players ready for the first game”
ROSTER (6)
“The person who manages the team tactics”
COACH (5)
“The salty little fish that remains a highly divisive menu option.”
ANCHOVY (7)
“The warm heart of the kitchen where the magic happens.”
OVEN (4)
“The C2 vertebra whose peg lets the head rotate side to side”
AXIS (4)
“The Larry O'Brien prize hoisted by the victors.”
TROPHY (6)
“The only team to have competed in every season of the world championship”
FERRARI (7)
“The hard foot of a sheep”
HOOF (4)
“The set of words a person knows and uses”
VOCABULARY (10)
“The substance, typically liquid, that dissolves another substance”
SOLVENT (7)
“The armored player who squats behind the dish”
CATCHER (7)
“The muscular defender of Eternia who held aloft his magic sword”
HEMAN (5)
“The Kree zealot who sought to destroy Xandar”
RONAN (5)
“The prefix for a creature with powerful mental abilities”
PSY (3)
“The fiery rabbit-masked ghoul who works at the cafe”
TOUKA (5)
“The dedicated group supporting the lead actors.”
ENSEMBLE (8)
“The body of specialized terms relating to a particular subject”
TERMINOLOGY (11)
“The king of Athens who defeated the Minotaur”
THESEUS (7)
“The place where cows live”
FARM (4)
“The part of a plant where photosynthesis usually happens”
LEAF (4)
“The words and sentences around a word that help explain its meaning”
CONTEXT (7)
“To feel the absence of someone you love”
MISS (4)
“The creative mind behind your favorite summer hit”
AUTHOR (6)
“The golden statuette every Hollywood star hopes to take home”
OSCAR (5)
“The fleeting goal of many reality contestants”
FAME (4)
“The first name of the boy who carries a slingshot”
LUCA (4)
“The Konami Code is a famous one”
CHEAT (5)
“The last name of the supervisor who monitors the floor”
MILCH (5)
“The square area where wrestlers compete”
RING (4)
“The language of the Iliad and the Odyssey”
GREEK (5)
“The hidden African nation ruled by the Black Panther”
WAKANDA (7)
“The family head with absolute legal authority, even over life and death”
PATER (5)
“The primary lyricist and conceptual architect behind The Final Cut”
WATERS (6)
“The final orbiter built, replacing one lost in 1986.”
ENDEAVOUR (9)
“To publish a message, image, or video to an online space”
POST (4)
“The common spelling of the Usher hit that features a repetitive synth hook”
YEAH (4)
“The Serpent Hashira who wears bandages over his mouth”
OBANAI (6)
“Thunderous camel-shaped colossus pacing the scorched sand dunes”
NABOORIS (8)
“The mistress of all evil who curses a baby”
MALEFICENT (10)
“The main food served during the chaotic Thanksgiving episodes”
TURKEY (6)
“The Snake or the Colorado, e.g.”
RIVER (5)
“To imitate the behavior of a system”
SIMULATE (8)
“Top tier world class players on the roster”
STARS (5)
“Type of mammal that carries its young in a pouch”
MARSUPIAL (9)
“Text you click to go to a different webpage”
LINK (4)
“To move through water using feet”
SWIM (4)
“Tangy, pod-like fruit used extensively in pad thai and Latin American candies.”
TAMARIND (8)
“The formal conferral event”
CEREMONY (8)
“The wooden hammer used by a judge”
GAVEL (5)
“The state of matter that makes up the giant planets like Jupiter.”
GAS (3)
“The inverse of an exponential rise”
LOG (3)
“The distinct atmosphere surrounding a celebrity”
AURA (4)
“Training technique using food to guide a canine into a desired position.”
LURING (6)
“To let light hit the film or sensor”
EXPOSE (6)
“Tweak contrast and colors in post-processing software”
EDIT (4)
“The official theme of the 2026 Dublin St. Patrick's Day festival, celebrating heritage [1.9].”
ROOTS (5)
“The explosive, high-octane genre that dominates the summer box office”
ACTION (6)
“The surname of the four sisters in Little Women”
MARCH (5)
“Tropical fruit with pink or white flesh, whose paste pairs perfectly with cheese in pastelitos.”
GUAVA (5)
“The number of points gained in a game”
SCORE (5)
“The dot that separates ones from tenths in a number”
POINT (5)
“The famous German autumn folk festival centered around Bavarian culture and beer”
OKTOBERFEST (11)
“The hero known for completing twelve impossible labors”
HERCULES (8)
“The Indonesian word for fish.”
IKAN (4)
“The long platform where models walk during a fashion show”
RUNWAY (6)
“The indigenous Polynesian language of New Zealand”
MAORI (5)
“The empire that destroyed Jerusalem and exiled its elite”
BABYLON (7)
“The potential damage resulting from an unpatched vulnerability”
RISK (4)
“The process of preparing a system for use”
SETUP (5)
“The high part of a wall containing windows above eye level”
CLERE (5)
“The basic unit of all living things”
CELL (4)
“The melodic call to prayer”
ADHAN (5)
“The philosophical study of beauty and art”
AESTHETICS (10)
“The individual sheets of paper in a book.”
PAGES (5)
“The dance of the fire god passed down through the Kamado line”
HINOKAMI (8)
“To move on ice or wheels.”
SKATE (5)
“The Darkness and sister of God”
AMARA (5)
“The set of hand instruments like spatulas and scrapers”
TOOLS (5)
“The classic shape of a stratovolcano peak”
CONE (4)
“The colored liquid used for printing words”
INK (3)
“The itinerary set for the special evening”
PLAN (4)
“Triangular section of a wall beneath the pitch of a roof”
GABLE (5)
“The vast treeless plain of the arctic regions”
TUNDRA (6)
“The deadly Lachrymose creatures that attack in the water”
LEECH (5)
“The quiet successor to the Insect Hashira who flips a coin”
KANAO (5)
“Three-letter abbreviation for the late-summer music ceremony”
VMA (3)
“Traditional dance from the Hawaiian islands”
HULA (4)
“Teacher, master, 'I' see 'sense' in wisdom.”
SENSEI (6)
“The decorative molding at the very top of a wall or building”
CORNICE (7)
“The metal element found in table salt”
SODIUM (6)
“To heat a liquid until it turns into gas”
BOIL (4)
“The amount of time that has passed between a start and an end”
ELAPSED (7)
“The son of thunder who inherited the family hammer”
MAGNI (5)
“To keep a file for future use”
SAVE (4)
“The clinical detective's formal verdict on what ails you”
DIAGNOSIS (9)
“The mental art of closing one's mind against magical invasion and influence”
OCCLUMENCY (10)
“The frustrating delay between a player's input and the server's reaction”
LAG (3)
“The fearful slayer who only fights effectively while unconscious”
ZENITSU (7)
“The ongoing active pursuit of good physical and mental health”
WELLNESS (8)
“The collective group of actors bringing characters to life on screen”
CAST (4)
“The group that created this whole universe”
STARKID (7)
“The biological process mentioned in the opening theme song lyrics”
EVOLUTION (9)
“The process of drawing conclusions from data”
INFERENCE (9)
“The first name of Gandhi's political mentor Mr. Gokhale”
GOPAL (5)
“The work done before filming starts”
PREP (4)
“The most common block found on the surface of the ground”
DIRT (4)
“The twice born god of wine and theater”
DIONYSUS (8)
“The art form of dressing in exaggerated clothing for performance”
DRAG (4)
“Tissue that contracts to help the body move”
MUSCLE (6)
“The leader of the Volturi who can read every thought by touch”
ARO (3)
“The mountain peak where the major deities reside”
OLYMPUS (7)
“The primary identity that usually carries the legal name”
HOST (4)
“The Scripps Cup is the prestigious one handed to the winner.”
TROPHY (6)
“The group of people watching the performance”
AUDIENCE (8)
“The behind-the-scenes staff including lighting and sound”
CREW (4)
“The divine blacksmith who forged lightning for the gods”
HEPHAESTUS (10)
“Tusked mammal, where 'raw' might 'louse' up a meal.”
WALRUS (6)
“The female detective who joins the department.”
JULIET (6)
“Thinnest sliver of contact sending leather to the slips”
EDGE (4)
“The final number given to a product”
SCORE (5)
“The lame blacksmith who forged divine weapons”
HEPHAESTUS (10)
“The local dining spot where the characters gathered for coffee, pie, and advice”
CAFE (4)
“The eye-patch wearing director of S.H.I.E.L.D.”
FURY (4)
“The systematic downfall of nouns, adjectives, and pronouns”
DECLENSION (10)
“Top number in a fraction”
NUMERATOR (9)
“To make something look more attractive by adding items”
DECORATE (8)
“The physical process of a substance leaving the body”
WITHDRAWAL (10)
“The ranked list of players a general manager uses on the big night”
BOARD (5)
“Type of network inspired by the biological brain”
NEURAL (6)
“Temperature of a mountain stream”
COLD (4)
“Transform into a stronger physical form upon reaching a certain level”
EVOLVE (6)
“The first word of Brooke's global fashion empire”
CLOTHES (7)
“The US agency responsible for the space program”
NASA (4)
“The wet, forested wetland surrounding the city”
SWAMP (5)
“The street famous for antique shops and art galleries”
ROYAL (5)
“The story of a man who suffered great loss”
JOB (3)
“To move at a speed faster than a walk”
RUN (3)
“The scorpion that killed Orion”
SCORPIUS (8)
“The natural movement of air”
WIND (4)
“The standard face to face style often called the first word of a religious task”
MISSION (7)
“The most common type of poultry eaten worldwide”
CHICKEN (7)
“The name of the great white whale pursued by Captain Ahab”
MOBY (4)
“The famous author who is secretly a high-ranking ghoul”
ETO (3)
“To cook meat or vegetables in the oven for a long time”
ROAST (5)
“The part of a sentence that tells what the subject does or is”
PREDICATE (9)
“The jaguar mascot bringing Mexican spirit to the games”
ZAYU (4)
“The highest point of a mountain or hill”
SUMMIT (6)
“The luxury house where the contestants live”
VILLA (5)
“The absolute worst-case scenario for a player's development.”
FLOOR (5)
“The sticky surface used to hold materials in place during a cut”
MAT (3)
“The Gospel written by a physician”
LUKE (4)
“The largest iPhone 18 configuration”
MAX (3)
“The sound a cat makes”
MEOW (4)
“The living planet who was actually Peter Quill's biological father”
EGO (3)
“The boundless canvas woven together with time”
SPACE (5)
“The male singing voice between bass and tenor”
BARITONE (8)
“The person who draws the comic”
ARTIS (5)
“The demon doctor who works to find a cure for demonism”
TAMAYO (6)
“The color of the card that serves as a stern warning”
YELLOW (6)
“The type of lock mechanism that can be fatal”
SPRING (6)
“The nice guy who dates both Cece and Jess at different times”
ROBBY (5)
“The comfort feature built into the sole”
CUSHION (7)
“Three-time All-Star closer Liam who signed with Boston while recovering from Tommy John surgery”
HENDRIKS (8)
“The first letter of the Greek alphabet used as a divine title”
ALPHA (5)
“Tiny building block that makes up all living things”
CELL (4)
“To bring into a state of confusion”
MUDDLE (6)
“The numerical result of a game or test”
SCORE (5)
“The interconnected system of public webpages accessible on the internet.”
WEB (3)
“To oversee the artistic aspects of a film.”
DIRECT (6)
“The purple gold of the high ridges”
HUCKLEBERRY (11)
“The First Blade's bloody requirement”
MARK (4)
“The wooden defense that blocks an incoming heart-stealing blow”
SHIELD (6)
“The thief's friend used to unlock doors”
ALOHOMORA (9)
“The product dumped into the harbor during a famous 1773 protest”
TEA (3)
“The grass or turf area where the game is played.”
FIELD (5)
“The surname of the governess Jane in Charlotte Bronte's novel”
EYRE (4)
“The restricted area behind the pits where teams house their hospitality units”
PADDOCK (7)
“The color of the card that sends a misbehaving player straight to the dressing room”
RED (3)
“The raised painted edge of the track used to find the racing line”
KERB (4)
“The speed at which a driver is consistently running during a stint”
PACE (4)
“The state bird of Louisiana found in coastal Caribbean waters”
PELICAN (7)
“The lion who usurps the throne from his brother”
SCAR (4)
“The final destination for a piece in Mouse Trap or Life”
GOAL (4)
“The number of days a developer has had to fix a newly discovered vulnerability”
ZERO (4)
“The reproductive unit of a flowering plant.”
SEED (4)
“The Greek city known for the birth of democracy”
ATHENS (6)
“The native New Yorker who directed Goodfellas and Taxi Driver”
SCORSESE (8)
“To arrange items into equal groups before splitting them up”
SORT (4)
“To deceive or cover one's eyes with a clever trick.”
HOODWINK (8)
“The most humiliating prefix to "points"”
NUL (3)
“The spiral staircase of identity”
DNA (3)
“The official language of Thailand”
THAI (4)
“The physical environment where a scene is filmed.”
SET (3)
“Tiny single-celled organism found almost everywhere on Earth”
BACTERIA (8)
“The lowest male singing voice”
BASS (4) · BASSO (5)
“The red-hued destination for future human settlements”
MARS (4)
“The single long bone of the upper arm”
HUMERUS (7)
“The location, like LA's Peacock Theater”
VENUE (5)
“The chief god of Norse mythology who sacrificed an eye for wisdom”
ODIN (4)
“The sum of all parts”
TOTAL (5)
“The principle of fairness and legal rightness”
JUSTICE (7)
“The protective outside front or back of a bound volume”
COVER (5)
“The main event of a Grand Prix weekend”
RACE (4)
“The organ that beats for someone in the song Mine”
HEART (5)
“Translucent, sweet fruit related to the lychee, often called 'dragon eye.'”
LONGAN (6)
“The ultimate goal of the white or black army”
WIN (3)
“The bookworm who sees the heart within the beast”
BELLE (5)
“To elongate the fibers before they snap, or an exaggeration of the truth”
STRETCH (7)
“The sound made by a sheep”
BLEAT (5)
“The final episode of a season or series”
FINALE (6)
“Type of clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence”
INDEPENDENT (11)
“The front art you shouldn't judge a story by”
COVER (5)
“The red fruit thrown by the thousands during Spain's La Tomatina festival”
TOMATO (6)
“The arrangement of the natural and physical features of an area”
TOPOGRAPHY (10)
“Two-channel sound reproduction format that largely replaced mono.”
STEREO (6)
“To observe a special occasion with festivities”
CELEBRATE (9)
“The highest pitched member of the string family”
VIOLIN (6)
“The leader of the offense who calls the signals”
QUARTERBACK (11)
“The flat, long-handled shovel used to slide pies into the heat.”
PEEL (4)
“The fluid that circulates in a plant, carrying water and nutrients.”
SAP (3)
“The protective plating on a giant robot”
ARMOR (5)
“To move through the air with wings”
FLY (3)
“Tennis legend Williams who co-chaired the 2026 gala”
VENUS (5)
“The fire that burns in the stadium for the duration of the games”
FLAME (5)
“The color of the card that means an early shower”
RED (3)
“The most classic and popular color for the boots”
BLACK (5)
“The group of performers in a movie”
CAST (4)
“The grueling postseason journey to the top”
PLAYOFFS (8)
“The numerical value given to a review”
SCORE (5)
“The collective effort to prevent the opponent from scoring”
DEFENSE (7)
“Tree that bears cones and needle-like leaves”
CONIFER (7)
“The Wachowskis or the Russos for example”
DUO (3)
“The furthest place in a river from its estuary or outlet”
HEADWATERS (10)
“The deadliest woman in the galaxy and member of the Guardians”
GAMORA (6)
“The mesh fabric attached to the back of the goal frame”
NET (3)
“The 2005 Stephenie Meyer vampire romance novel that sparked a massive film franchise and fan rivalry”
TWILIGHT (8)
“The surname of the purple-clad antagonist who started the tragedy”
AFTON (5)
“The glass component that focuses light onto the sensor”
LENS (4)
“The distinct personality of a silent text”
VOICE (5)
“The patriarch who planted the first vineyard after surviving a worldwide flood”
NOE (3)
“The only real number that isn't positive or negative”
ZERO (4)
“The written text that actors read from”
SCRIPTS (7)
“The private plane used by the team to travel”
JET (3)
“The vast fictional continent where these legendary tales unfold”
MIDDLEEARTH (11)
“The magical resource pool represented by a blue bar in many RPGs”
MANA (4)
“The circular metal ring that the net hangs from”
RIM (3)
“The gritty effort required to get crucial stops.”
DEFENSE (7)
“To name the letters of a word in order”
SPELL (5)
“The mysterious millionaire who hosts lavish parties in a novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald”
GATSBY (6)
“The player who leads the team and makes tactical decisions”
CAPTAIN (7)
“Thunderous deity who wields Mjolnir”
THOR (4)
“Three-letter acronym for the afternoon show where fans screamed for their favorite videos.”
TRL (3)
“The base part of a word, often derived from Latin or Greek.”
ROOT (4)
“The part of the computer where images and text are displayed”
SCREEN (6)
“The back-of-the-book teaser that hooks you”
BLURB (5)
“The sword that speaks only the truth”
DAMARIS (7)
“To hold a particular position for a portrait”
POSE (4)
“The biggest name at the top of the event poster”
HEADLINER (9)
“Type of learning with labeled examples”
SUPERVISED (10)
“The prize awarded to the runner up”
SILVER (6)
“The competitive grid of primetime time slots”
SCHEDULE (8)
“The royal game of kings and grandmasters”
CHESS (5)
“The famous white structure where British amateur bakers compete.”
TENT (4)
“The emotional or cultural meaning a word carries beyond its dictionary definition”
CONNOTATION (11)
“Transmutation scientist guided by the law of Equivalent Exchange”
ALCHEMIST (9)
“To cheer for a specific team or person”
ROOT (4)
“The smallest and coldest ocean, located at the North Pole”
ARCTIC (6)
“The river of hatred across which souls are ferried”
STYX (4)
“The chosen one who was discovered as a slave on Tatooine”
ANAKIN (6)
“The leading character in a fictional text”
PROTAGONIST (11)
“The new '-off' tiebreaker format introduced at the 2026 ASG”
SWING (5)
“The national symbol designed by Pingali Venkayya featuring a spinning wheel”
FLAG (4)
“The quintessential buttery cinema snack”
POPCORN (7)
“The Destroyer seeking vengeance against cosmic conquerors”
DRAX (4)
“The warm season unofficially kicked off by this long weekend”
SUMMER (6)
“The traveler who visits Lilliput and Brobdingnag”
GULLIVER (8)
“The process of arranging pieces before starting a game”
SETUP (5)
“Tough band strapping bone to bone”
LIGAMENT (8)
“The land area where a lighthouse is typically located”
COAST (5)
“The digital representation of a player within a virtual universe”
AVATAR (6)
“The industry found at the Lucky Smells mill”
LUMBER (6)
“The first name of the 100m hurdles gold medalist in LA”
GLYNN (5)
“The study of moral principles and conduct”
ETHICS (6)
“The mood or atmosphere created by the writing”
TONE (4)
“The folded and sewn edge of a garment”
HEM (3)
“The clothing worn by an actor during a performance.”
COSTUME (7)
“The official on the field who makes decisions on appeals”
UMPIRE (6)
“The first word of their Underdogs documentary title”
VIVA (4)
“The King of Rock and Roll who left the building”
ELVIS (5)
“The name of her fourth studio album”
RED (3)
“Total mass of living organisms in a given area”
BIOMASS (7)
“The tiny gap where signals jump between nerve cells”
SYNAPSE (7)
“The ruler of the underworld whose body is half-living and half-dead”
HEL (3)
“The thin stick used by a conductor to direct an orchestra”
BATON (5)
“Topographical guide for a backpacker”
MAP (3)
“The active intervention designed to combat a disease”
TREATMENT (9)
“The temporal world or earthly life”
DUNYA (5)
“Twin meaning disguised in different clothes”
SYNONYM (7)
“The genre of her album released in 2020”
FOLK (4)
“The second place to the right of a decimal point”
HUNDREDTHS (10)
“To join something to an existing collection”
ADD (3)
“The month when everyone suddenly claims a bit of Irish ancestry.”
MARCH (5)
“The golden trophy awarded for excellence in film”
OSCAR (5)
“The ultimate belt that divides the world into two halves”
EQUATOR (7)
“Term for fractions that have different denominators”
UNLIKE (6)
“The spiced cookie often used to build decorative houses during winter festivals”
GINGERBREAD (11)
“To move something away from you”
PUSH (4)
“The word shouted to warn others of a stray ball”
FORE (4)
“The sound a cat-like creature makes as part of its name.”
MEOW (4)
“The surprisingly effective hairpiece that kept a superstar's identity hidden.”
WIG (3)
“The queen who knows all secrets but shares none”
FRIGG (5)
“The thigh bone, longest and strongest bone in the body”
FEMUR (5)
“To give a score or review to something”
RATE (4)
“The final straightaway leading to the finish line.”
STRETCH (7)
“The warrior who disguises herself as Ping”
MULAN (5)
“The physical barrier you open to enter a room or building”
PORTA (5)
“The landing pad for a molecular message”
RECEPTOR (8)
“The bright star that warms the earth during the day”
SUN (3)
“The French name for the lawgiver who parted the Red Sea and received the tablets”
MOISE (5)
“The place where young witches and wizards learn to use their powers.”
SCHOOL (6)
“The immersive motif of a park, like a pirate or space setting”
THEME (5)
“The residential area known for the St. Charles streetcar”
UPTOWN (6)
“The crewman who died by falling off a roof and asked for a burial”
ELPENOR (7)
“The biological pump whose rate dictates your cardiovascular zone”
HEART (5)
“The specialist who usually only uses one foot to score”
KICKER (6)
“The number by which another number is split into equal parts”
DIVISOR (7)
“The underground base where all family words branch out”
ROOT (4)
“The bending of a wave when it enters a medium where its speed is different”
REFRACTION (10)
“The ultimate destination for the weary”
BED (3)
“The earliest period of the Mesozoic era, preceding the Jurassic”
TRIASSIC (8)
“The imperial council or cabinet of the Ottoman Empire”
DIVAN (5)
“The French spelling of the zealous biblical prophet carried to heaven in a whirlwind”
ELIE (4)
“Triangular silt deposit formed at the mouth of a river”
DELTA (5)
“The number that gets multiplied repeatedly in a power, such as ten”
BASE (4)
“The color of the light in a 2019 single”
GOLD (4)
“The primary sound that summons a product”
NAME (4)
“The act of sending a vehicle into the sky”
LAUNCH (6)
“The set of three stumps and two bails or a dismissal itself”
WICKET (6)
“The joint that connects the thigh and the lower leg”
KNEE (4)
“The round object used to play the sport”
BALL (4)
“The Ohio city where the First Four matchups traditionally tip off every year.”
DAYTON (6)
“The character played by an actor”
ROLE (4)
“The French word for a cheese made specifically from goat milk”
CHEVRE (6)
“The son of Jafar who is a skilled thief”
JAY (3)
“The blue-skinned daughter of Thanos turned hero”
NEBULA (6)
“The parts of a fish used for steering and balance”
FINS (4)
“The very first red-carpet screening of a highly anticipated picture.”
PREMIERE (8)
“The portable dwelling place for God's presence in the desert”
TABERNACLE (10)
“The country music cousin that takes over the polo fields next.”
STAGECOACH (10)
“The astronomer who discovered the four largest moons of Jupiter”
GALILEO (7)
“The internal organ in which the major part of digestion occurs”
STOMACH (7)
“The trickster god of Norse mythology.”
LOKI (4)
“The type of Planet where a famous delivery truck originates.”
PIZZA (5)
“The primordial personification of the dark of night”
NYX (3)
“The aggressive counterpart to the strategic Athena”
ARES (4)
“To remove hair from the head using a blade”
SHAVE (5)
“The athletic trainer who moves in and out of the apartment”
COACH (5)
“To act on behalf of others as Abigail did to prevent a massacre”
INTERCEDE (9)
“To pivot the camera horizontally from a fixed position”
PAN (3)
“The spiders that weave with silk and secrets”
KHARANKUI (9)
“Trickster god of Norse myth”
LOKI (4)
“Type of finish requiring a camera to determine who crossed first.”
PHOTO (5)
“The precious metal discovered at Sutter's Mill in 1848”
GOLD (4)
“The most widely spoken home language in South Africa”
ZULU (4)
“To produce books or newspapers by mechanical ink transfer”
PRINT (5)
“The act of feeling the music and enjoying the atmosphere”
VYBZING (7)
“The part of the dart between the barrel and the flight”
SHAFT (5)
“The artist who writes the musical score for a movie”
COMPOSER (8)
“The number of points achieved in a game or test”
SCORE (5)
“The entrance point where security checks occur.”
GATE (4)
“To shout with joy and support”
CHEER (5)
“Tragic district attorney who transformed into Two-Face”
DENT (4)
“The brilliant princess and lead scientist of Wakanda”
SHURI (5)
“The technical term for a specific color or shade”
HUE (3)
“The type of letter used at the start of a sentence or a name”
CAPITAL (7)
“The slope used in optimization to minimize error functions”
GRADIENT (8)
“The narrative arc that thickens”
PLOT (4)
“The strength of a connection between nodes in a neural network”
WEIGHT (6)
“Traditional story, 'M', 'Y', 'T', 'H' make it true.”
MYTH (4)
“The adjustable opening inside a lens that controls light”
APERTURE (8)
“*"They were our miracle candies."”
GUMMYBUSTERS (12)
“Type of bound notebook that painfully digs into a lefty's wrist.”
SPIRAL (6)
“Tragic family name at the center of a major 2026 revival.”
LOMAN (5)
“The trait that allowed Abigail to see the long-term consequences”
WISDOM (6)
“The only female member of the original trio”
CHICA (5)
“The Brazilian forward famous for his no-look goals and defensive work rate”
FIRMINO (7)
“The amount left over after splitting a number as evenly as possible”
REMAINDER (9)
“The outer layer of the body”
SKIN (4)
“Total number of runs made”
SCORE (5)
“The star topping celebrated on September 20th.”
PEPPERONI (9)
“The town on the west end where the sun sets”
FREDERIK (8)
“The heat of a physical attraction that won't break”
FEVER (5)
“Transmission component in a race car”
GEAR (4)
“To produce musical sounds with the voice”
SING (4)
“The girl whose life changed at the stroke of midnight”
CINDERELLA (10)
“Theatrical art form delivered entirely through dramatic singing”
OPERA (5)
“The animal associated with the Reputation album cycle”
SNAKE (5)
“The East African nation famous for its Maasai Mara wildlife reserve”
KENYA (5)
“The creamy cold topping often flavored with seasonal spices.”
FOAM (4)
“Type of burn that takes 400 pages to ignite”
SLOW (4)
“The base of flour and fat that determines the depth of a stew”
ROUX (4)
“To belong perfectly in a space, or to be physically primed for one”
FIT (3)
“The messenger god who gave Odysseus the moly herb to resist magic”
HERMES (6)
“The liquid mixture poured onto the hot plates.”
BATTER (6)
“The fastest land mammal over short distances”
CHEETAH (7)
“The specific number of the General Order read in 1865”
THREE (5)
“The eldest member of the group”
JIN (3)
“Throw a line, or a group of actors.”
CAST (4)
“To take a card from the top of your pile”
DRAW (4)
“The shifting boundary where land meets water”
SHORELINE (9)
“The flagship sedan model, without a space”
SCLASS (6)
“The first book of the Hebrew scriptures”
GENESIS (7)
“The outfit carefully chosen to make a great impression”
DRESS (5)
“The satisfying sound of a flawless jumper hitting nothing but nylon”
SWISH (5)
“To honor a special day or event with enjoyable social activities”
CELEBRATE (9)
“Throwing the object to a teammate”
PASS (4)
“The low-cost combat drone making its debut in the Iranian theater.”
LUCAS (5)
“The prison industry work detail that allows the crew to dig”
PII (3)
“The status of the protagonists after the initial fire”
ORPHANS (7)
“The southwest coastal country known for having the world's oldest desert”
NAMIBIA (7)
“The primary mode of transport for the Greek veterans”
SHIP (4)
“Tasty reward for learning a new trick”
TREAT (5)
“The apostle who wrote many New Testament letters”
PAUL (4)
“The cosmic entity with phenomenal power and a tiny lamp”
GENIE (5)
“To take a picture of something”
CAPTURE (7)
“The fashion-obsessed villainess who loves what is in”
ESME (4)
“The premium large-format screen choice for massive visual spectacles”
IMAX (4)
“To strike repeatedly with fists in a heavy downpour of blows”
PUMMEL (6)
“The god of thunder who wields a hammer”
THOR (4)
“Type of circuit with only one path for current to flow”
SERIES (6)
“The first part of the name of the water-type turtle starter”
SQUIRT (6)
“To talk with an artificial intelligence assistant”
CHAT (4)
“The struggle or battle waged against British colonial rule”
FIGHT (5)
“The titan who stole fire to give to humanity”
PROMETHEUS (10)
“The flat region on either side of the forehead.”
TEMPLE (6)
“The official occupation of the franchise's heroes, despite their lack of actual pipe repairs.”
PLUMBER (7)
“The prize awarded for winning a competition”
TROPHY (6)
“The organ where food is broken down after swallowing”
STOMACH (7)
“The G-type star that keeps us grounded”
SUN (3)
“To provide someone with entertainment”
AMUSE (5)
“The original gatekeeper who loved riddles”
SPHINX (6)
“Top metal for a winner”
GOLD (4)
“The loyal horse ridden by the hero”
EPONA (5)
“The giant grid displaying everyone's selections”
BOARD (5)
“The vast open grassland region”
STEPPE (6)
“The joint in the middle of the arm”
ELBOW (5)
“The atmospheric layer that is three parts oxygen”
OZONE (5)
“Titular battlestar leading a ragtag fugitive fleet”
GALACTICA (9)
“The fuel source gathered for a nightly blaze”
WOOD (4)
“The vast area beyond the atmosphere”
SPACE (5)
“The prophet who was taken to heaven in a whirlwind”
ELIJAH (6)
“The word for a mobile disco or collective of DJs and speakers”
SOUND (5)
“The motion made to hit the ball”
SWING (5)
“Three stumps with bails on top”
WICKET (6)
“The absolute monarch of the Ottoman Empire”
SULTAN (6)
“Traditional Scottish skirt worn by men”
KILT (4)
“The person who trains the squad”
COACH (5)
“The virgin huntress who roams the woods”
ARTEMIS (7)
“The blue-skinned cyborg daughter of the Mad Titan”
NEBULA (6)
“Turtle-like enemy stomped in the Mushroom Kingdom.”
KOOPA (5)
“The liquid mixed with flour to start the fermentation process.”
WATER (5)
“The official name of the band's dedicated global fan club”
ARMY (4)
“The longest river in Africa flowing northwards”
NILE (4)
“The status of dinosaurs before science controversially intervened”
EXTINCT (7)
“To give assistance or support to someone in need”
HELP (4)
“The nickname of the protagonist in Great Expectations”
PIP (3)
“The color of the wedding where Robb Stark was killed”
RED (3)
“The kneecap, a sesamoid bone in the quadriceps tendon”
PATELLA (7)
“Thrown out a group of actors.”
CAST (4)
“The main river that flows through the city of Rome”
TIBER (5)
“The first part of the name of the town where the show takes place”
HAWK (4)
“The guiding concept for the night's dress code, setting the tone for every outfit.”
THEME (5)
“To assign a value on a scale”
RATE (4)
“The iron tool featured on the badge of West Ham United”
HAMMER (6)
“The time-traveling conqueror who sought to rule the multiverse”
KANG (4)
“The word of God is sharper than any two edged what”
SWORD (5)
“The massive network where AI finds most of its knowledge”
WEB (3)
“Tree with tangled roots that grows in salt water”
MANGROVE (8)
“The mischievous brother who once ruled Asgard in disguise”
LOKI (4)
“The place value one column to the left of the ones place”
TENS (4)
“The fastest shark in the sea, known for its incredible leaping ability”
MAKO (4)
“The part of a plant that blooms and produces seeds.”
FLOWER (6)
“Traditional FM broadcast medium for new singles”
RADIO (5)
“The Greatest who could float like a butterfly”
ALI (3)
“Traditional story concerning early history or deities”
MYTH (4)
“The trait he admits he is not being in a popular track about deception”
HONEST (6)
“The general category for pizza and pasta”
FOOD (4)
“The empty space allegedly created by an innovative sailor in 1850”
HOLE (4)
“To provide interesting and enjoyable occupation”
AMUSE (5)
“The underground part of a plant”
ROOT (4)
“The slow and silent approach made once an elk has been spotted”
STALK (5)
“The basic unit of scoring achieved by crossing the pitch”
RUN (3)
“Tavern musician ready to sing of your epic deeds”
BARD (4)
“The ultimate test of endurance named after an ancient Greek messenger”
MARATHON (8)
“The first place to the right of a decimal point”
TENTHS (6)
“The rate at which your body can actually use the nutrients you eat”
BIOAVAILABILITY (15)
“The house of the brave at heart, where daring and nerve set them apart”
GRYFFINDOR (10)
“The BBC famously broadcast a 1957 hoax about harvesting this pasta from trees.”
SPAGHETTI (9)
“The origin or base of something”
ROOT (4)
“The shape of the office where the US President works”
OVAL (4)
“The collective group of actors who portray the characters”
CAST (4)
“They will show you to your seat with a flashlight.”
USHER (5)
“The largest continent, home to China and India”
ASIA (4)
“The edges of a picture”
FRAME (5)
“The group of actors who appear in a movie”
CAST (4)
“Thin selective barrier that allows certain molecules to pass through but blocks others”
MEMBRANE (8)
“The wing-leader with eyes of gold and a heart of iron”
MANON (5)
“The person who wrote the book”
AUTHOR (6)
“Theatrical art form featuring singing and music”
OPERA (5)
“The core group of supporters for a celebrity”
BASE (4)
“The king who turned everything he touched into gold”
MIDAS (5)
“To check if a piece of software works correctly”
TEST (4)
“The specific route through a complex graph”
PATH (4)
“The system that opens the rear wing to reduce drag on straights”
DRS (3)
“The dictionary headword that rules over all its inflected variations”
LEMMA (5)
“To watch video content over the internet”
STREAM (6)
“The wide central section of an entablature, often decorated with reliefs”
FRIEZE (6)
“The black liquid used to draw lines in a comic book”
INK (3)
“This straw-hat-wearing leader turns into a rubber band when stretched to his limit”
LUFFY (5)
“The Japanese entertainment giant behind this iconic gaming universe.”
NINTENDO (8)
“The script of a soap opera set to music”
LIBRETTO (8)
“The final number or grade given”
SCORE (5)
“The space rock that started the infection”
METEOR (6)
“The goddess of wisdom who sprang fully formed from her fathers head”
ATHENA (6)
“To deduce or conclude information from evidence”
INFER (5)
“The study of where crimes occur to find a home base”
GEOGRAPHY (9)
“The behind-the-scenes team responsible for lighting, sound, and camera work”
CREW (4)
“The warlord from Titan who wiped out half of all life in the universe”
THANOS (6)
“Traditional social group sharing common culture and ancestors”
TRIBE (5)
“The profession Porter practiced before becoming a full-time writer”
PHARMACIST (10)
“The ability to influence or control the behavior of others.”
POWER (5)
“The shrill sound that stops play or ends the match”
WHISTLE (7)
“The treacherous uncle who usurped the throne of the Pride Lands”
SCAR (4)
“The outer edge of the playing field”
BOUNDARY (8)
“Type of cell division that produces two identical daughter cells”
MITOSIS (7)
“The enchanted weapon that can only be lifted by the worthy”
MJOLNIR (7)
“The usual way of writing a number, like 3.25, as in ___ form”
STANDARD (8)
“The counter where you might order drinks between rounds”
BAR (3)
“The reasoning principles used in robotic decision making”
LOGIC (5)
“The one-eyed seeker of wisdom who sacrificed his sight at a well”
ODIN (4)
“Throw a fishing line or duplicate a bronze figure”
CAST (4)
“Thetastyadjectiveusedtodescribetheroundofsixteen.”
SWEET (5)
“To receive payment for work done”
EARN (4)
“The enemy (and purview) of RFK, Jr.”
CDC (3)
“The final base a player must reach to score”
HOME (4)
“The ultimate source and furthest upstream point of a river”
HEADWATERS (10)
“The bookworm who sees the beauty within a beast”
BELLE (5)
“The vast setting located far, far away”
GALAXY (6)
“Two and To sound alike but differ in meaning”
HOMOPHONE (9)
“To separate oneself from emotions or reality”
DETACH (6)
“The small green master of the Force”
YODA (4)
“The fire demon destined to bring about the destruction of Asgard”
SURTUR (6)
“The appendages often seen slicing through the ocean surface”
FINS (4)
“The lightest and most abundant element in the universe”
HYDROGEN (8)
“The first name of the Ritz who gave a high-energy Natalie Cole masterclass”
DIDA (4)
“The nylon mesh that makes a satisfying swish sound”
NET (3)
“The historic San Diego quarter that transforms into a hub of pop culture parties.”
GASLAMP (7)
“Text or an image you click to go to a new webpage”
LINK (4)
“The person responsible for choosing the music at a session”
SELECTA (7)
“The reindeer who serves as the ships doctor”
CHOPP (5)
“Trump's word for recent events in Minneapolis.”
CHAOS (5)
“The deep river basin covered by the world's second-largest rainforest”
CONGO (5)
“The lizard king who convinced the CEO to give him her job in a single meeting”
ROBERT (6)
“The twelve pairs of bones forming the protective thoracic cage”
RIBS (4)
“The second operational orbiter, making its maiden voyage on STS-6.”
CHALLENGER (10)
“Tomato-based dip with a kick”
SALSA (5)
“To smile radiantly or happily”
BEAM (4)
“The antagonist everyone loves to hate, like Skeletor in this summer's reboot”
VILLAIN (7)
“The person in charge of a series, making it run smoothly.”
SHOWRUNNER (10)
“The bread from heaven provided in the desert”
MANNA (5)
“To stagger momentarily while walking or running”
STUMBLE (7)
“The interdimensional portal on the sea bed”
BREACH (6)
“The first word in her chart-topping crossover hit with Kenny Rogers”
ISLANDS (7)
“The friend who always carries a slingshot”
LUCAS (5)
“The total inventory of a mind”
LEXICON (7)
“The model designed to generate realistic minute-long videos”
SORA (4)
“To kick the ball to a teammate”
PASS (4)
“The legal process that follows a successful arrest”
LITIGATION (10)
“The study of value and valuation”
AXIOLOGY (8)
“Tiles marked with dots, often lined up to be knocked over”
DOMINOES (8)
“The silent witness that never lies”
EVIDENCE (8)
“The pet creature that grew up too fast”
DART (4)
“The imaginary line around which a planet rotates.”
AXIS (4)
“The original owner of the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy”
CALRISSIAN (10)
“The top-billed act responsible for closing out the night.”
HEADLINER (9)
“The raised platform where bands perform”
STAGE (5)
“The frozen battlefield where the championship is decided”
RINK (4)
“The spelling of the boy genius surname”
WINN (4)
“The first name of the teenager known as Spider-Man”
PETER (5)
“To burn or scorch the surface with sudden heat”
SEAR (4)
“The livestock that made Abigail first husband very wealthy”
SHEEP (5)
“Taking the ball away from the opponent defensively”
STEAL (5)
“The fundamental acrobatic move used to hit blocks and squash foes.”
JUMP (4)
“The river of the underworld that the hero had to approach”
STYX (4)
“Transit vehicle featured in her 2016 thriller mystery about a missing woman”
TRAIN (5)
“To transition from a liquid to a solid state”
FREEZE (6)
“The powerful telepath also known as the Scarlet Witch”
WANDA (5)
“The primary source of energy for life on Earth”
SUN (3)
“The family of instruments that includes trumpets, horns, and trombones”
BRASS (5)
“The royal piece whose pawn moves forward in most open games”
KING (4)
“The beloved Norse god of light who was killed by a sprig of mistletoe”
BALDUR (6)
“To lose balance and descend to the ground”
FALL (4)
“To find the correct answer to a puzzle”
SOLVE (5)
“The ancient nation where the story of Abigail takes place”
ISRAEL (6)
“Tall plant with a massive yellow bloom”
SUNFLOWER (9)
“The physical universe beyond the Earth's atmosphere.”
SPACE (5)
“The Warlord known for mentoring many young Gaza and Gully artists”
BOUNTY (6)
“The clownfish whose father crosses the ocean”
NEMO (4)
“The starting number that gets split into equal parts”
DIVIDEND (8)
“The fierce general of the Dora Milaje who wields a vibranium spear”
OKOYE (5)
“Two-time Nobelist who developed mobile radiography units”
CURIE (5)
“The 2010s breakout star known for the hit Crocodile Teeth”
SKILLIBENG (10)
“The ancient Greek city-state, central to Aristotle's political philosophy”
POLIS (5)
“The wooden boards where the theatrical magic happens”
STAGE (5)
“The starting formation of the cars”
GRID (4)
“The written words in a message”
TEXT (4)
“The composer behind the operatic masterpiece Aida”
VERDI (5)
“Tool that creates a secure tunnel for internet traffic to maintain privacy”
VPN (3)
“The digital artwork or pattern you prepare for the machine”
DESIGN (6)
“The only member to appear on every single album by the group”
MASON (5)
“The group of actors in a program”
CAST (4)
“The metamorphic act of crawling out of one's skin”
ECDYSIS (7)
“They shall mount up with these like eagles”
WINGS (5)
“The surface where a movie is projected”
SCREEN (6)
“The Mexican icon who painted her own reality through pain”
FRIDA (5)
“To change slowly from a liquid into a gas”
EVAPORATE (9)
“The primary competition the team plays in domestically”
LEAGUE (6)
“To cause strong feelings of enthusiasm”
EXCITE (6)
“Table that organizes elements by atomic number”
PERIODIC (8)
“The stony skeletal architect of the reef”
CORAL (5)
“The small room where a prisoner is held”
CELL (4)
“The triplets who also lost their parents to fire”
QUAGMIRE (8)
“The surname of the man who serves as the narrator”
BURR (4)
“The day when the sun stands still at the extreme ends of the year”
SOLSTICE (8)
“The Master of Suspense who never won a Best Director Oscar”
HITCHCOCK (9)
“The game of kings where a queen is most lethal”
CHESS (5)
“The underlying message or subject of a work”
THEME (5)
“The Greek goddess of the night”
NIX (3)
“Tome of deceptive seduction strategies”
PLAYBOOK (8)
“The young girl who lives in the Swiss Alps in a book by Johanna Spyri”
HEIDI (5)
“The written instructions that make up a computer program”
CODE (4)
“The twelve hour clock format used with AM and PM labels”
STANDARD (8)
“The appliance used to bake the final loaf.”
OVEN (4)
“The name of the top Spanish professional football division”
LIGA (4)
“Thin stick used by a conductor to lead the orchestra”
BATON (5)
“Type of attack that tries every possible combination to crack a password”
BRUTE (5)
“To find an approximate quotient before working out the exact answer”
ESTIMATE (8)
“The All-Star ___ Game highlights top minor league prospects”
FUTURES (7)
“The powerful entities of the chaos pantheon”
GODS (4)
“To effectively manage or deal with stress and adversity”
COPE (4)
“The front part of a ship”
BOW (3)
“The castle-like piece that moves in straight lines”
ROOK (4)
“The rhythmic movement of the body performed to music”
DANCE (5)
“The physical structure of a person.”
BODY (4)
“To have objective reality or being”
EXIST (5)
“The job Nick holds for most of the show”
BARTENDER (9)
“The symbols used to show how good a review is”
STARS (5)
“The steady rhythm of the music that makes people want to dance.”
BEAT (4)
“The high society event where many secrets were kept”
OPERA (5)
“Three-leafed plant famously used as a teaching tool by Ireland's patron saint.”
SHAMROCK (8)
“The river that forms the boundary between Earth and Hades”
STYX (4)
“Type of cone with a distinctive grid pattern”
WAFFLE (6)
“The dictionary makers university for short”
OXON (4)
“The most famous dwarf planet in our solar system”
PLUTO (5)
“The harmful treatment that often defines special victims cases”
ABUSE (5)
“To make a number simpler by adjusting it to the nearest ten or hundred”
ROUND (5)
“To combine different substances together”
MIX (3)
“The art of dressing up as a favorite fictional character”
COSPLAY (7)
“The special ore used to forge swords that can kill demons”
NICHIRIN (8)
“Type of solution that obeys Raoult's law perfectly across all concentrations”
IDEAL (5)
“The time and place where a story happens”
SETTING (7)
“The vast saltwater habitat of these cartilaginous fish”
OCEAN (5)
“The modern technology used for video review”
VAR (3)
“The video game company that exited the console hardware business after the Dreamcast in 2001”
SEGA (4)
“The ancient witch who was pulling the strings in Westview all along”
AGATHA (6)
“The glowing weak point of many sea monsters”
EYE (3)
“The source of heat used to cook food”
FIRE (4)
“To have something as property”
OWN (3)
“The result of chanting for one more song”
ENCORE (6)
“The queen of the heavens and protector of marriage and childbirth”
HERA (4)
“Tendency of an object to resist changes in its motion”
INERTIA (7)
“Tall, shaggy species native to the jungle planet Kashyyyk”
WOOKIEE (7)
“The massive sea of attendees singing along”
CROWD (5)
“Tall timber supporting the rigging”
MAST (4)
“Team trying to score”
OFFENSE (7)
“The first place prize medal color”
GOLD (4)
“The empire that built the city of Tenochtitlan in Mexico”
AZTEC (5)
“The new form of the one dollar currency introduced in 1984”
COIN (4)
“The rule that penalizes an attacker for being ahead of the last defender when the ball is played”
OFFSIDE (7)
“The popular four-letter acronym for the city”
NOLA (4)
“Type of giant illuminated wheel offering panoramic views of the grounds”
FERRIS (6)
“The flag color shown to slow cars to warn them a leader is behind”
BLUE (4)
“The dominant social network of the mid-2000s where users customized profiles with HTML and a Top Eight”
MYSPACE (7)
“The tournament tree that narrows 16 playoff teams down to one champion.”
BRACKET (7)
“The time-traveling conqueror with many multiversal variants”
KANG (4)
“The tiny insect that Scott Lang can communicate with”
ANT (3)
“The memorable line celebrated every year by fans of the 2000 comedy”
QUOTE (5)
“The designated lane where rapid tire changes happen”
PIT (3)
“The lead actor who gets top billing in a television series”
STAR (4)
“The main stalk of a plant that supports leaves and flowers”
STEM (4)
“To artificially replicate an organism's biological blueprint”
CLONE (5)
“To give a review for others to see”
SHARE (5)
“The number of moles of solute per liter of solution”
MOLARITY (8)
“The bad guy, perhaps in a wicked plan.”
VILLAIN (7)
“The symbol for addition”
PLUS (4)
“The first name of the dominant Dutch defender and captain Van Dijk”
VIRGIL (6)
“The historic district adjacent to the convention center”
GASLAMP (7)
“The triangular upper part of the front of a building in classical style”
PEDIMENT (8)
“The basket itself”
HOOP (4)
“The system or switch that starts the combustion process”
IGNITION (8)
“The distinctive, pointy-eared headpiece worn to strike fear into criminals.”
COWL (4)
“The famous trade road connecting China and Europe”
SILK (4)
“The official who makes decisions on the field”
UMPIRE (6)
“The full amount after adding everything together”
TOTAL (5)
“The most numerous, yet weakest, piece in a royal game.”
PAWN (4)
“The ancient letters used in the Germanic alphabet”
RUNES (5)
“The distance to a target, often measured by a laser before taking a shot”
RANGE (5)
“Type of bowling with high speed”
FAST (4)
“The Bluth Company's real purpose?”
ESTATE (6)
“To save someone from a dangerous or distressing situation”
RESCUE (6)
“Tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night”
DEW (3)
“The massive amalgamation of parts found under the mall”
BLOB (4)
“To move rapidly on foot, or what a stocking does when snagged”
RUN (3)
“Tissue that allows movement”
MUSCLE (6)
“The youngest sibling with incredibly sharp teeth”
SUNNY (5)
“The medical examiner who provides crucial forensic evidence”
WARNER (6)
“The ambitious Weasley brother who became Head Boy and Ministry loyalist”
PERCY (5)
“To move a spoon around in a circle to mix ingredients”
STIR (4)
“The music and lyrics combined”
SCORE (5)
“The dominant sweet-and-spicy bark dusted on top of your seasonal foam.”
CINNAMON (8)
“The majestic hall in Asgard where fallen warriors feast eternally”
VALHALLA (8)
“The possibility of losing money on an investment”
RISK (4)
“The character representing a mountain.”
SHAN (4)
“The ultimate sunset that starts with a very long winter”
RAGNAROK (8)
“The clumsy friend who often says Gawsh”
GOOFY (5)
“The motion that initiates every single point.”
SERVE (5)
“The network synonymous with table flips and wealthy women”
BRAVO (5)
“The average way to sum things up”
MEAN (4)
“The beating heart of a conductor”
TEMPO (5)
“To find an answer to or explanation for a mystery”
SOLVE (5)
“The 180-degree rule of classic grid design”
SYMMETRY (8)
“The written text of a play”
SCRIPT (6)
“To turn unreadable ciphertext back into plain text”
DECRYPT (7)
“The highest part of the head where hair might thin”
TOP (3)
“The classic mystery game of deduction and murder”
CLUE (4)
“The periodic rise and fall of sea levels caused by gravitational forces of the moon and sun”
TIDE (4)
“To control, as a director does a production”
REIN (4)
“The individual symbols that represent musical sounds”
NOTES (5)
“The synthezoid hero whose body was made of vibranium and the Mind Stone”
VISION (6)
“The words spoken by characters in a play”
LINES (5)
“The hue worn by nearly 80 percent of celebrants in 2026 to avoid getting pinched”
GREEN (5)
“To push apart, as two like magnetic poles do”
REPEL (5)
“The flaming weapon Aziraphale gave away”
SWORD (5)
“Theatrical genre represented by the frowning mask”
TRAGEDY (7)
“The round or oval object players kick or throw”
BALL (4)
“The last name she used during her marriage to Kanye”
WEST (4)
“The brightest star in the night sky who was framed for a mass murder”
SIRIUS (6)
“The physical location where you go to enjoy a summer blockbuster”
CINEMA (6)
“The coldest desert on the planet”
ANTARCTICA (10)
“Trailblazing competitor seeking the Women's Intercontinental prize.”
LYNCH (5)
“The name of the major city in the United Arab Emirates”
DUBAI (5)
“To engrave a design into a metal plate with acid”
ETCH (4)
“The group of elite deities of heaven and earth who judged humanity”
ANUNNAKI (8)
“The double helix molecule carrying genetic instructions”
DNA (3)
“The official on the field who enforces the rules”
REFEREE (7)
“The city where Bella lived before moving to Washington”
PHOENIX (7)
“Tiny negatively charged particle that moves to create electric current”
ELECTRON (8)
“The hidden African nation ruled by King T Challa”
WAKANDA (7)
“Thick cloud close to the ground”
FOG (3)
“To book a table in advance”
RESERVE (7)
“Tight-knit, powerful dynasty dominating local society”
CLAN (4)
“To look at and comprehend the meaning of written characters”
READ (4)
“The central product that carries the entire portfolio on its back”
HERO (4)
“To place items in order of quality”
RANK (4)
“The titanium cockpit protection device shaped like a wishbone”
HALO (4)
“The type of creature in Nicks novel titled Julius Pepperwood”
ZOMBIE (6)
“Title track of the 2012 album about loving someone like driving a new Maserati down a dead-end street”
RED (3)
“To make spontaneous sounds of amusement”
LAUGH (5)
“The wise man built his house upon this sturdy foundation”
ROCK (4)
“The form of a verb that shows when an action happens”
TENSE (5)
“Tower house whose entry door requires solving a riddle”
RAVENCLAW (9)
“The specific day in the fourth month when this hoppy holiday is celebrated.”
SEVENTH (7)
“Title for a mentor or teacher like Kakashi”
SENSEI (6)
“Three wooden stakes, two loose crossbars, or an individual dismissal”
WICKET (6)
“The device providing recorded instructions each night”
PHONE (5)
“The person who secures funding and oversees the business side of a film”
PRODUCER (8)
“The titanium curved bar protecting the driver's cockpit”
HALO (4)
“The chaotic, unpredictable nature of March college basketball.”
MADNESS (7)
“The title sought by the greatest of all trainers”
MASTER (6)
“The explosive, high-energy genre that traditionally rules the summer box office”
ACTION (6)
“The capacity to do work”
ENERGY (6)
“The symbolic reasoning foundation for early expert systems”
LOGIC (5)
“Tapes you were politely asked to rewind before returning”
VHS (3)
“The visual medium honored by the iconic astronaut”
VIDEO (5)
“The protective outer layer of a tree trunk”
BARK (4)
“The quality of matching the current cultural temperature”
RELEVANCE (9)
“The actor who swung into the MCU.”
HOLLAND (7)
“To examine something in order to determine its accuracy”
CHECK (5)
“Tenacious fish that leaps upriver to spawn”
SALMON (6)
“Tamper-evident closure placed on an evidence bag”
SEAL (4)
“The apartment building feature that remained broken for nearly the entire show”
ELEVATOR (8)
“The relation of Solomon to David”
SON (3)
“The period of rule of a monarch”
REIGN (5)
“The final amount after everything is added together”
TOTAL (5)
“Taking the ball away from the ball handler”
STEAL (5)
“The Lower Rank Five demon who obsessed over family bonds”
RUI (3)
“The king of gods who struck the hero's ship with a lightning bolt”
ZEUS (4)
“The stretching of light to longer wavelengths as galaxies move away from us”
REDSHIFT (8)
“To cook food using the vapor rising from boiling water”
STEAM (5)
“The kindhearted swordsman with a forehead scar and hanafuda earrings”
TANJIRO (7)
“The quantitative property that must be transferred to a body to perform work”
ENERGY (6)
“The person calling the shots in the office”
BOSS (4)
“The brow that launched a thousand self portraits”
KHALO (5)
“The elevator that triggers the memory switch”
LIFT (4)
“The crime of deceiving someone for money”
FRAUD (5)
“The wealthy romantic lead in Pride and Prejudice.”
DARCY (5)
“The specific rules for how the DSL is written”
SYNTAX (6)
“The vibrating part of a clarinet or saxophone”
REED (4)
“The video system used to review referee decisions”
VAR (3)
“The tallest living land animal”
GIRAFFE (7)
“The time when the monsters usually come out”
NIGHT (5)
“The visible gaseous part of a fire”
FLAME (5)
“The desert planet with twin suns where Luke Skywalker grew up”
TATOOINE (8)
“The three female beings who control fate”
NORNS (5)
“The entire coat of wool shorn from a sheep at one time”
FLEECE (6)
“The six staggered start groups implemented for the 2026 race.”
WAVES (5)
“The protective layer that keeps your heart inside your chest”
ARMOR (5)
“The prison doctor who leaves the infirmary door unlocked”
SARA (4)
“The harmony-seeking air sign that takes over at the autumn equinox”
LIBRA (5)
“The fourth planet from the sun known for its red hue”
MARS (4)
“The 78-foot-long battlefield where the action happens.”
COURT (5)
“The French city famous for its prestigious annual international film festival”
CANNES (6)
“The feel of the crumb inside the bread.”
TEXTURE (7)
“The address format for this reviewer”
EMAIL (5)
“The organ of soft nervous tissue contained in the skull”
BRAIN (5)
“To restructure code, a 'far more' act of tidying.”
REFACTOR (8)
“Trendy green that is tough to chew on in the stock market”
KALE (4)
“The expensive toys of the outdoor enthusiast”
GEAR (4)
“To make a solution less concentrated by adding more solvent”
DILUTE (6)
“The bitter group of eliminated players who crown the final winner”
JURY (4)
“The request for payment at the end”
BILL (4)
“The organ responsible for hearing.”
EAR (3)
“The raised back part of a shoe”
HEEL (4)
“Team unit focused on stopping the opponent from scoring”
DEFENSE (7)
“The object worn by the king”
CROWN (5)
“The righteous patriarch who survived the great deluge”
NOAH (4)
“The sequel's scope will be a little ___ according to the returning cast.”
BROADER (7)
“The title meaning great soul popularized for Mohandas Gandhi”
MAHATMA (7)
“The grim event that usually begins a classic whodunit.”
DEATH (5)
“Term for the feeling of affection toward cute characters”
MOE (3)
“The different stages of his career from 2010 to now”
ERAS (4)
“The gaffer calling the shots from the dugout”
COACH (5)
“To travel to a new region, often with the seasons”
MIGRATE (7)
“The organ where food is digested”
STOMACH (7)
“The banker in charge of the Baudelaire affairs”
POE (3)
“The national symbol featuring stars and stripes.”
FLAG (4)
“The written words in a document”
TEXT (4)
“The edible substance provided in the desert”
MANNA (5)
“The team of people working behind the scenes”
CREW (4)
“The first half of a defense named after two people”
CARO (4)
“Tool with a needle that always points north”
COMPASS (7)
“The friendly giant who works as the groundskeeper”
HAGRID (6)
“The scalloped, flowing garment used for gliding over the urban skyline.”
CAPE (4)
“The young newborn vampire from the Seattle army”
BREE (4)
“The legendary Master of Suspense who designed the iconic shower scene”
HITCHCOCK (9)
“The iconic museum staircase that serves as fashion's ultimate stage.”
STEPS (5)
“The brightest soul who met his end via a sprig of greenery”
BALDR (5)
“The metal prefix for Tony Starks suit”
IRON (4)
“The capital of country music where she moved the day after graduating high school”
NASHVILLE (9)
“The belt that holds the world together at its widest”
EQUATOR (7)
“The direction where the sun rises”
EAST (4)
“The written instructions that tell a computer what to do.”
CODE (4)
“The legal status of the United States due to Prohibition”
DRY (3)
“The main actor or actress playing the lead role in a series”
STAR (4)
“The ability to retrieve information”
RECALL (6)
“To move the ball to a teammate”
PASS (4)
“The island marsupial found near the 1984 Perth festivities”
QUOKKA (6)
“The player who delivers the ball to the opponent”
BOWLER (6)
“The sharp taste of a relationship gone sour”
BITTER (6)
“The legal team representing the accused in court”
DEFENSE (7)
“The setting for the Guardians of the Galaxy”
SPACE (5)
“Traditional horse-drawn carriage used in Mediterranean regions”
TARTANA (7)
“The large fabric hanging that conceals the stage”
CURTAIN (7)
“The first name of Harry's red-haired best friend”
RONALD (6)
“Tentacled lake dweller that won't mind giving Dennis Creevey a push?”
SQUID (5)
“The boastful queen forming a distinctive W in the northern sky”
CASSIOPEIA (10)
“The dramatic fire sign that passes the astrological baton to the sixth sign”
LEO (3)
“The cinematic universe that Spidey rejoined.”
MARVEL (6)
“The Incorruptible who fed the national razor until it cut him”
ROBESPIERRE (11)
“The Kyoto-based giant behind the Switch, Game Boy, and NES”
NINTENDO (8)
“The last part of a musical performance”
FINALE (6)
“The glass piece on the front of a camera”
LENS (4)
“The punctuation mark made of two dots used before a list”
COLON (5)
“The physical makeup of a body or the supreme law of a nation”
CONSTITUTION (12)
“The agency that put boots on the lunar dust”
NASA (4)
“The machine that converts fuel or electricity into motion”
MOTOR (5)
“The traditional afternoon break in a long-form match”
TEA (3)
“Thick stands of trees where elk hide during the heat of the day”
TIMBER (6)
“The bloodthirsty son of Zeus and Hera who loves battle”
ARES (4)
“The head of the robot where pilots stand”
COCKPIT (7)
“The prefix to a winter that lasts three years without a summer”
FIMBUL (6)
“The colorful winged insect that serves as the singer's personal emblem and logo”
BUTTERFLY (9)
“To press against something to move it away from you”
PUSH (4)
“The typical battlefield for a giant robot fight”
CITY (4)
“The precise, often diamond-tipped component that physically reads the music.”
STYLUS (6)
“The king known for his great wisdom”
SOLOMON (7)
“Turn at the crease that reads the same backward and forward”
INNINGS (7)
“Trusty reptilian steed with a penchant for swallowing enemies whole.”
YOSHI (5)
“The tool used by a player to hit the ball”
CLUB (4)
“The period of time that has already occurred.”
PAST (4)
“The opening in a lens that controls light”
APERTURE (8)
“The massive wooden vessel built to escape a global flood”
ARK (3)
“The god of wine and theater who traveled with satyrs”
DIONYSUS (8)
“The skin on the top of the head”
SCALP (5)
“The demographic bullseye that dictates every creative choice”
TARGET (6)
“The monitor where the game action is displayed”
SCREEN (6)
“To prepare food by using heat”
COOK (4)
“The divine blacksmith who forged the armor of Achilles”
HEPHAESTUS (10)
“To make changes to a photo”
EDIT (4)
“The shorter of the two bones in the human forearm”
RADIUS (6)
“The archangel who delivered messages”
GABRIEL (7)
“To multiply a number by itself”
SQUARE (6)
“The type of climate where these plants thrive.”
DRY (3)
“The basic structural and functional unit of all organisms”
CELL (4)
“The knight is known as this type of hero”
DARK (4)
“The famous NBC 'show about nothing'”
SEINFELD (8)
“Texas host city preparing its venues for the 2026 games”
DALLAS (6)
“To go up a mountain like Everest”
CLIMB (5)
“The language spoken by the ancient Romans”
LATIN (5)
“The legendary red eye technique of the Uchiha clan”
SHARINGAN (9)
“The retired Water Hashira who wears a tengu mask”
UROKODAKI (9)
“The apex predator also known as the killer whale”
ORCA (4)
“The official start of the afternoon matchup”
KICKOFF (7)
“The first half of the hero's home city”
GOTH (4)
“The primary subject of the movie Requiem for a Dream”
HEROIN (6)
“The common name for the World Wide”
WEB (3)
“The establishment where one orders a gin and tonic”
BAR (3)
“The JOP leader known for his lyrical flow and deep voice”
AIDONIA (7)
“The surname of the scientist who discovered shrinking particles”
PYM (3)
“The forest's velvet carpet”
MOSS (4)
“The small part of a plant from which a new one grows”
SEED (4)
“Two legged clothing for the lower body”
PANTS (5)
“The systematic arrangement of musical sounds according to duration”
RHYTHM (6)
“Trunk-hugging spigot extracting pine tar and maple sweet”
TAPPER (6)
“The central part, essential for stability.”
CORE (4)
“The main good character in a story”
HERO (4)
“Trio that fought hard for your right to party in 1986”
BEASTIEBOYS (11)
“To speed up, informally”
ACCEL (5)
“The Romanian group Numa Numa became a viral hit under this name”
OZONE (5)
“The casual dining chain where the local awards show is hosted, until a ban is issued”
CHILIS (6)
“Tallest land animal”
GIRAFFE (7)
“To consume a streaming series' entire first season in one sitting.”
BINGE (5)
“Two-pieced territory separated by the Straits of Mackinac”
MICHIGAN (8)
“The main stalk of a plant”
STEM (4)
“The five long bones of the sole of the foot”
METATARSALS (11)
“The hard mouth part of a goose”
BILL (4)
“The visionary calling the shots behind the camera”
DIRECTOR (8)
“The art of code creation by AI, a stony set-up, perhaps?”
SYNTHESIS (9)
“The merchant sold all he had for the one of great price”
PEARL (5)
“The clinical Portuguese forward known for his excellent heading ability”
JOTA (4)
“The vast body of water where pirates sail”
SEA (3)
“The title character of a Jane Austen novel about a matchmaker.”
EMMA (4)
“The state of being that she explores in her debut project”
ALONE (5)
“The nickname of a moon-cursed professor”
REMY (4)
“The largest mammal living in the ocean”
WHALE (5)
“The preposition meaning beneath or underneath something else”
SOTTO (5)
“The mother of a wolf and a horse who is a real shape-shifter”
LOKI (4)
“The curved glass part of a telescope”
LENS (4)
“The act of circling the Kaaba seven times”
TAWAF (5)
“The status of the children at Prufrock Preparatory School”
TRUANT (6)
“The use of humor or irony to criticize people's stupidity”
SATIRE (6)
“The group of people watching a film”
AUDIENCE (8)
“To state the exact meaning of a word”
DEFINE (6)
“The flavor profile characteristic of a diavola pizza”
SPICY (5)
“The patriarch considered the father of many nations”
ABRAHAM (7)
“The main highway leading out of the heart”
AORTA (5)
“Traditional format of the game played over five days.”
TEST (4)
“The internal resistance of a material to an applied load.”
STRESS (6)
“The city that served as the heart of a massive Italian empire”
ROME (4)
“The Fresh Prince's real first name”
WILL (4)
“The former leader of the rebellion who gave up her physical form.”
ROSE (4)
“The act of choosing a single card from the available options”
PICK (4)
“Traditional gathering of leftover crops after the main reap”
GLEANING (8)
“The name of the top Spanish soccer division”
LIGA (4)
“The painted starting slots where cars line up before lights out.”
GRID (4)
“The yellow indicator of a rules violation”
FLAG (4)
“The abbreviation for the Indian Premier League”
IPL (3)
“To redraw the map so the puzzle pieces always fit your party”
GERRYMANDER (11)
“The ultimate tree hugger holding nine worlds together”
YGGDRASIL (9)
“To transmit a television program over the airwaves to the public”
BROADCAST (9)
“The primary mineral dissolved in seawater that gives it its characteristic taste”
SALT (4)
“The witch who was pulling the strings in Westview”
AGATHA (6)
“Type of bowling that makes the ball curve”
SPIN (4)
“The public space in Allahabad where Chandrashekhar Azad fought his last battle”
PARK (4)
“The river that forms the boundary of the underworld”
STYX (4)
“Treeless Arctic biome where subsoil remains permanently frozen”
TUNDRA (6)
“The outer layer covering a human body”
SKIN (4)
“The side of the field behind the batter's body”
LEG (3)
“The wealthy king who started the great age of seafaring with his final words on the scaffold”
ROGER (5)
“The legendary Grand country music stage where she became a member in 1969”
OPRY (4)
“The most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere”
NITROGEN (8)
“The city that was the heart of a massive empire in Italy”
ROME (4)
“The goddess of youth and cupbearer to the gods”
HEBE (4)
“The studs on the bottom of a shoe”
CLEATS (6)
“Two minutes in the sin bin for an infraction”
PENALTY (7)
“The written text of a play or musical”
SCRIPT (6)
“The cold digital oil that fuels creative intuition”
DATA (4)
“The metallic half of the official national colors declared”
GOLD (4)
“The primary tool used to apply pigment”
BRUSH (5)
“The elemental type that is strong against water”
GRASS (5)
“The goddess of the rainbow and messenger for Hera”
IRIS (4)
“To perform in a play or movie”
ACT (3)
“Type of Globe award she won for the BBC television drama Gideon's Daughter”
GOLDEN (6)
“They hear and watch, often with a certain 'dance' in their step.”
AUDIENCE (8)
“The dark shape that follows him through his lyrics”
SHADOW (6)
“To make changes to a photograph”
EDIT (4)
“The alien race that fought the Skrulls”
KREE (4)
“The explosive device thrown by Bhagat Singh into the Legislative Assembly”
BOMB (4)
“The subterranean headquarters hidden deep beneath a sprawling manor.”
CAVE (4)
“The large fabric hanging that covers the stage”
CURTAIN (7)
“The total points earned in a game”
SCORE (5)
“The boundary river that souls had to cross to reach the afterlife”
STYX (4)
“The Croatian midfielder and 2018 Ballon d'Or winner”
MODRIC (6)
“The closest celestial body of its kind to Earth”
SUN (3)
“To turn from solid dairy shreds into a gooey layer.”
MELT (4)
“The player who takes the opening faceoff”
CENTER (6)
“The amount of time between two events”
INTERVAL (8)
“The last name of the singer who played himself and performed inside Peyton's bedroom”
CRAIG (5)
“To assemble or cut a movie”
EDIT (4)
“The historic brewery building now used as a shopping mall”
JAX (3)
“The World Wide ___”
WEB (3)
“The windy blue gas giant furthest from the sun”
NEPTUNE (7)
“The distance from the top to the bottom”
DEPTH (5)
“The extremist leader who declared Swaraj is my birthright”
TILAK (5)
“The94-foothardwoodfloorwherethedramatictournamentgamesareplayed.”
COURT (5)
“The lunar program that preceded the winged spacecraft era.”
APOLLO (6)
“The total points earned by a side”
SCORE (5)
“The astrophysicist who initially required alcohol to speak to women”
RAJESH (6)
“Traveler's folded guide”
MAP (3)
“The typical color of deep water”
BLUE (4)
“The dog that lost its status as a planet?”
PLUTO (5)
“The scientific name for the cell control center”
NUCLEUS (7)
“The gift Abigail presented to turn away the coming wrath”
OFFERING (8)
“The ability to move quickly and change direction easily”
AGILITY (7)
“The color of the flag that signals a total race suspension”
RED (3)
“The tallest player usually stationed in the paint”
CENTER (6)
“The final battle and end of the world in Norse lore”
RAGNAROK (8)
“The ability to read smoothly and accurately at a good pace”
FLUENCY (7)
“The famous number 66 is a historic one.”
ROUTE (5)
“The medical condition Michael fakes to get access to the clinic”
DIABETES (8)
“The liquid refreshment brought in skin containers to the troops”
WINE (4)
“To consult the official in charge”
REFER (5)
“The comic powerhouse known for shutting down the internet with its Saturday night presentations.”
MARVEL (6)
“The part of a digital camera that detects light”
SENSOR (6)
“The conflict fought for American independence”
WAR (3)
“The daughter of Maleficent who leads the group”
MAL (3)
“The place value four digits from the right in a whole number”
THOUSANDS (9)
“The celebratory gathering of summer gaming announcements.”
FEST (4)
“The type of fire that ravaged parts of NSW in late 1984”
BUSH (4)
“The human girl who moves to Forks and meets the Cullens”
BELLA (5)
“The huntress who guarded the wilderness under the moon”
ARTEMIS (7)
“The magical white-flowered herb used to protect against sorcery”
MOLY (4)
“The artist who took us to Partyup in 1980”
PRINCE (6)
“That which is prohibido”
AMOR (4)
“Thorny sounding botanical family that claims the cherry tree.”
ROSACEAE (8)
“The final word in any conversation”
MATE (4)
“The only world known to support life”
EARTH (5)
“To make the best or most effective use of a situation or resource”
OPTIMIZE (8)
“The capital city of Egypt”
CAIRO (5)
“To repair something or get a needed dose”
FIX (3)
“The short, thick digit on the side of the hand.”
THUMB (5)
“The rocky island home that a hero spent ten years trying to reach”
ITHACA (6)
“The spherical device used to capture creatures”
BALL (4)
“The prize of life promised to those who endure temptation”
CROWN (5)
“The boy who goes missing in the first episode”
WILL (4)
“The specific character an actor plays”
ROLE (4)
“To welcome someone at the door”
GREET (5)
“The glass surface where images appear”
SCREEN (6)
“The hobbit tasked with destroying the jewelry”
FRODO (5)
“The ground truth or answer assigned to a piece of data”
LABEL (5)
“The first name of the revolutionary nationalist Mr. Pal”
BIPIN (5)
“The Tuscan city that is a major stop for high-speed rail”
FLORENCE (8)
“The golden mean between a remedy and a poison”
DOSE (4)
“The written words in a review”
TEXT (4)
“The Maid of Tarth who sought to protect the Stark girls”
BRIENNE (7)
“The organized competition where teams play each other throughout the season”
LEAGUE (6)
“The material that pages are made of”
PAPER (5)
“The whole series of past events connected with a particular person.”
HISTORY (7)
“The colorful messenger who traveled on a shimmering bridge”
IRIS (4)
“The alphabet used for writing Russian and Bulgarian”
CYRILLIC (8)
“The swordsman who uses three blades”
ZORO (4)
“The celestial being who created the Eternals”
ERIS (4)
“Theater employee who might guide you down a dark aisle with a flashlight.”
USHER (5)
“To set up a temporary outdoor shelter, often in a tent”
CAMP (4)
“The thickest layer of the planet, hidden beneath our feet”
MANTLE (6)
“The sheer, unpredictable chaos of the spring college basketball season”
MADNESS (7)
“Twirling sea crossed before reaching the Lincoln Tunnel”
SWIRLY (6)
“The winged delivery man who brought a moly herb to the table”
HERMES (6)
“The flat structure behind the hoop, or slang for a rebound”
BOARD (5)
“The tracker vampire who hunts Bella in the first book”
JAMES (5)
“The princess of Hyrule who often needs to be rescued by Link”
ZELDA (5)
“The voucher exchanged by children for a free World Book Day read.”
TOKEN (5)
“The result of splitting something into two equal parts”
HALF (4)
“The younger, even more fastidious Crane brother”
NILES (5)
“The very first showing, initially prime minister”
PREMIERE (8)
“The place value of a single digit number like five”
ONES (4)
“The most widely spoken official language of India”
HINDI (5)
“The main events of a story”
PLOT (4)
“The Sanskrit term for a physical yoga posture”
ASANA (5)
“The quality that Jesus said would set you free”
TRUTH (5)
“The word used to describe the decade's rapid economic growth”
BOOM (4)
“The bear who teaches the bare necessities of life”
BALOO (5)
“The firstborn son of Adam and Eve”
CAIN (4)
“The iconic plumber who rescues Princess Peach”
MARIO (5)
“The length of time something takes to happen”
DURATION (8)
“The sharp weapon of a jackal that rips through heavy steel doors”
CLAW (4)
“Thinker famous for concluding I think therefore I am”
DESCARTES (9)
“The French word for fat that follows Mardi”
GRAS (4)
“The roguish smuggler who captained the Millennium Falcon”
SOLO (4)
“The rejection of all religious and moral principles”
NIHILISM (8)
“The capital city of Ukraine”
KIEV (4) · KYIV (4)
“Tavern venue famed for weekly trivia nights”
PUB (3)
“The great lawgiver who led his people out of Egyptian bondage”
MOSES (5)
“The planet known as the Red Planet”
MARS (4)
“The black market dealer of monster parts”
HANNIBAL (8)
“The unseen force powering the Cosmere and beyond”
MAGIC (5)
“The symbol of the organ that beat faster that night”
HEART (5)
“The actual information or idea being conveyed”
MESSAGE (7)
“The worth assigned to a digit based on its position in a number”
VALUE (5)
“Tomas who secured the late game-winning goal in the series opener”
HERTL (5)
“To fly high in the air with little effort.”
SOAR (4)
“The basic food staple Abigail brought two hundred loaves of”
BREAD (5)
“The capital city connected by high-speed rail to the north”
ROME (4)
“The string used to tie the boots securely”
LACE (4)
“The type of jar Schmidt must put money in when he is arrogant”
DOUCHEBAG (9)
“To become healthy again after an injury”
HEAL (4)
“The opening between the real world and the Upside Down”
GATE (4)
“The input text given to a generative model to elicit a response”
PROMPT (6)
“The way in which a word is spoken”
PRONUNCIATION (13)
“Temporary transfer agreement between clubs for a single campaign”
LOAN (4)
“The winner of the final game of the season”
CHAMPION (8)
“The intricate body art concealing the prison blueprints”
TATTOO (6)
“The king of the Roman gods”
JUPITER (7)
“The famous son of David and Bathsheba”
SOLOMON (7)
“To love and respect someone deeply”
ADORE (5)
“The ring-bearer in The Lord of the Rings”
FRODO (5)
“The city that served as the heart of a vast empire”
ROME (4)
“The ersatz shaft that led to a dark secret”
ELEVATOR (8)
“The divine blacksmith who works at a forge”
HEPHAESTUS (10)
“To look at and comprehend the meaning of written words”
READ (4)
“The Colorado, which spent millions of years carving a famous canyon.”
RIVER (5)
“The main character who saves the world”
HERO (4)
“The celestial symbols found on the national banner.”
STARS (5)
“The entire geographical area drained by a river system”
BASIN (5)
“The setting where the children disguised as freaks”
CARNIVAL (8)
“Thepredictiongridyoufillout, whichinevitablygetsruinedbythesecondround.”
BRACKET (7)
“The final resolution, found in a DOUNEE MENT.”
DENOUEMENT (10)
“The other half of the directing team bringing the novel to theaters.”
MILLER (6)
“The overall feeling a piece of writing creates for the reader”
MOOD (4)
“The titular character who laughs in the shadows”
FREDDY (6)
“To push oneself off the ground into the air”
JUMP (4)
“The rainy Washington town where the story takes place”
FORKS (5)
“The animal that attacks the protagonist in The Revenant”
BEAR (4)
“To carve or mold three-dimensional forms”
SCULPT (6)
“The large grass area where the game is played”
FIELD (5)
“The relationship between an event and its producer”
CAUSALITY (9)
“The month when millions suddenly claim a bit of Celtic heritage”
MARCH (5)
“The middle brother of the dark triumvirate”
ANNAK (5)
“The final decision rendered by a jury”
VERDICT (7)
“The capital city of the empire”
ROME (4)
“The concluding episode that wraps up a long story arc”
FINALE (6)
“The product of force and displacement in the direction of the force”
WORK (4)
“The rear underbody part that manages airflow to create suction”
DIFFUSER (8)
“The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion”
INERTIA (7)
“The smallest unit of United States money”
CENT (4)
“The son of your brother or sister”
NEPHEW (6)
“Treadless dry-weather tires that offer maximum grip.”
SLICKS (6)
“The Insect Hashira who uses poison instead of decapitation”
SHINOBU (7)
“The Great Compromiser who never quite molded the presidency”
CLAY (4)
“The person pacing the sidelines with a headset”
COACH (5)
“Turkish name for the ancient Greek city of Ephesus”
EFES (4)
“Three or more notes sounded simultaneously”
CHORD (5)
“The hardware component that powers processing”
CHIP (4)
“The continent that contains the Sahara Desert”
AFRICA (6)
“The British commission boycotted by Lajpat Rai with the slogan Go Back”
SIMON (5)
“The instrument that provides the low frequency sounds”
BASS (4)
“The final plate a runner must reach to score”
HOME (4)
“The excavation project hidden beneath the guard room floor”
HOLE (4)
“The unique wedge that splits a monopoly”
DIFFERENCE (10)
“The fast, tricky players who hug the touchlines and cross balls into the box”
WINGERS (7)
“The result of multiplying two or more factors”
PRODUCT (7)
“The seat where the judge sits”
BENCH (5)
“The patriotic super soldier who became Captain America”
ROGERS (6)
“The communication system between the driver and the pit wall”
RADIO (5)
“The midnight zone is completely devoid of sunlight and remains this way.”
DARK (4)
“The concluding passage of a movement”
CODA (4)
“The remainder when a number splits evenly with nothing left”
ZERO (4)
“To combine equal groups to find a total”
MULTIPLY (8)
“The most abundant element in the human body by mass”
OXYGEN (6)
“Tropical sea snail living inside a large, spiraled pink shell”
CONCH (5)
“To speak without thinking first”
BLURT (5)
“The impressive pile of treasures brought home after a successful Saturday shopping trip”
HAUL (4)
“The type of sustainable economy that aims to keep garments out of landfills”
CIRCULAR (8)
“The language written from right to left across the Middle East”
ARABIC (6)
“The result produced by a computer program”
OUTPUT (6)
“The mode that allows for real-time spoken interaction”
VOICE (5)
“The arterial drumbeat that proves the pump is working”
PULSE (5)
“The organ used for hearing”
EAR (3)
“The illumination used to brighten the stage at night.”
LIGHT (5)
“The value representing nothing”
ZERO (4)
“To try and reach a target score”
CHASE (5)
“The form taken by the spirit at Jesus' baptism”
DOVE (4)
“The illuminated bat-shaped symbol projected into the night sky.”
SIGNAL (6)
“To achieve victory in a game”
WIN (3)
“The television program format”
SHOW (4)
“The cargo carried by a transport vehicle”
PAYLOAD (7)
“The massive venue where the biggest studio announcements happen”
HALLH (5)
“To give evidence under oath”
TESTIFY (7)
“The lingering presence of a player who has lost everything”
GHOST (5)
“The ghost in the underworld who refused to speak to Odysseus”
AIAS (4)
“To cause a magnetic object to lose its magnetic properties”
DEMAGNETIZE (11)
“The capital city of Qatar”
DOHA (4)
“Tool scientists use to see very small things like cells”
MICROSCOPE (10)
“The most famous word shouted on a movie set to halt the action”
CUT (3)
“Three-legged studio stand”
EASEL (5)
“The state of being in good health as an actively pursued goal”
WELLNESS (8)
“The Australian Prime Minister during 1984”
HAWKE (5)
“The worlds largest tropical rainforest”
AMAZON (6)
“The garment Raj is almost always seen wearing over a shirt”
VEST (4)
“This vibrant green tea powder is taking over modern cake and pastry flavors.”
MATCHA (6)
“The smallest positive whole number”
ONE (3)
“The high school mascot that Whitey Durham coached for decades”
RAVENS (6)
“The tallest building in the world located in the city”
BURJ (4)
“The weapon used in the unfortunate opera house incident”
HARPOON (7)
“The supreme law of the land, drafted behind closed doors in Philadelphia”
CONSTITUTION (12)
“The fundamental seed of your morning energy”
BEAN (4)
“The beginning of an activity”
START (5)
“Taking the ball away from the opponent during live play”
STEAL (5)
“The piece that must be protected at all costs”
KING (4)
“To rest on the joints between the thigh and lower leg”
KNEEL (5)
“The highest title a player can earn”
GRANDMASTER (11)
“The conscious mind or the self, especially in relation to the external world”
EGO (3)
“The first public showing of a new movie”
PREMIERE (8)
“Tableland, often flat-topped in the Southwest.”
MESA (4)
“Theatrical, exaggerated aesthetic that the contest is famous for”
CAMP (4)
“To fill a bag with supplies before a trip”
PACK (4)
“The emission or transmission of energy in the form of waves or particles”
RADIATION (9)
“To forcefully slam the ball directly into the hoop”
DUNK (4)
“The period of time a ruler is in power”
REIGN (5)
“To decide which of two numbers is larger or smaller”
COMPARE (7)
“The Granite City known as the oil capital of Europe”
ABERDEEN (8)
“The person who checks a review before it is published”
EDITOR (6)
“The beautiful blonde vampire who is married to Emmett”
ROSALIE (7)
“The art form celebrated extensively during this fortnight”
CINEMA (6)
“The simple sugar that cells use for fuel”
GLUCOSE (7)
“The massive green result of a gamma radiation accident”
HULK (4)
“The answer you get after splitting a number into equal groups”
QUOTIENT (8)
“The basic unit of matter”
ATOM (4)
“The author's attitude toward the subject, shown through word choice”
TONE (4)
“The convenient service that brings the hot boxes straight to your door.”
DELIVERY (8)
“The American Theatre ___ (co-presenter of the awards)”
WING (4)
“The fruit from the tree in the Garden of Eden”
APPLE (5)
“To enjoy a steaming hot macchiato slowly.”
SIP (3)
“The heavy burden carried by the perpetrator.”
GUILT (5)
“The name of the historic stadium home ground”
MEAD (4)
“Tropical tree with large fan-shaped leaves”
PALM (4)
“The second highest vocal range in a choral group”
ALTO (4)
“The old nurse who recognized the hero by a scar on his leg”
EURYCLEIA (9)
“The pattern of beats and silences in music”
RHYTHM (6)
“Three-count victory on the mat.”
PINFALL (7)
“The overarching storyline introduced in episode one.”
PLOT (4)
“The physical protrusion of a pregnant abdomen”
BUMP (4)
“The universe regarded as a complex and orderly system”
COSMOS (6)
“The river that serves as a boundary between Earth and the Underworld”
STYX (4)
“To sit on and travel by horse”
RIDE (4)
“The legendary Scottish manager who built the modern foundations of the club in the sixties”
SHANKLY (7)
“The act of keeping food in appropriate containers”
STORAGE (7)
“The Egyptian winger who became a modern goalscoring legend for the club”
SALAH (5)
“The Quidditch position responsible for hitting Bludgers”
BEATER (6)
“The enchanted hammer that only the worthy can lift”
MJOLNIR (7)
“The word for milk”
LATTE (5)
“The act of moving from one place to another”
MOTION (6)
“The manual dedication that justifies a premium price tag”
CRAFT (5)
“The special girl with telekinetic powers”
ELVEN (5)
“The signature style of footwear produced by the brand”
BOOT (4)
“Tall coniferous tree that dominates the course landscape.”
PINE (4)
“Target area where points are scored in soccer or hockey”
GOAL (4)
“The nation widely celebrated globally every March 17th”
IRELAND (7)
“The vast area beyond Earths atmosphere”
SPACE (5)
“To be successful in a competition”
WIN (3)
“The condition that makes you forget your own clue”
AMNESIA (7)
“The measure of disorder or randomness in a physical system”
ENTROPY (7)
“The piece that is restricted to diagonal movement”
BISHOP (6)
“The salty domain of an angry, trident-bearing god”
SEA (3)
“To eat a high-quality meal in a formal way”
DINE (4)
“To find an approximate answer using rounded numbers”
ESTIMATE (8)
“The eight teams one win away from the Final Four.”
ELITE (5)
“The symbiotic partnership between fungi and algae”
LICHEN (6)
“The large boat built by Noah”
ARK (3)
“The result of winning a match”
VICTORY (7)
“The center's initial action to start a play”
SNAP (4)
“The bustling, exclusive enclosure behind the pit lane.”
PADDOCK (7)
“The main trunk of a plant that supports leaves”
STEM (4)
“The narrative arc that keeps you hooked under the umbrella”
PLOT (4)
“The repetitive phrase whispered during a dark ritual”
MANTRA (6)
“The precious metal used for the Iron Throne's currency”
GOLD (4)
“To check if a program is working correctly”
TEST (4)
“The city that was the center of a vast Italian empire”
ROME (4)
“The self-replicating material present in nearly all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes”
DNA (3)
“Tailors' art, oddly enough, related to clothes”
SARTORIAL (9)
“The native Celtic speech of Scotland or Ireland”
GAELIC (6)
“Track and field barrier”
HURDLE (6)
“To combine solute and solvent to form a homogeneous system”
MIX (3)
“The specific drop style that defines classic roots drumming”
ONE (3)
“The loud sound a dog makes.”
BARK (4)
“The literal-minded warrior seeking vengeance for his family”
DRAX (4)
“The sensitive nose area packed with electrical sensors”
SNOUT (5)
“The final post-mortem consultation that gets the last word”
AUTOPSY (7)
“They are often baked and served sweet and savory”
BEANS (5)
“The kind of double life led by the show's main character.”
DUAL (4)
“Type of speculative selection list made by pundits.”
MOCK (4)
“Triangle known for unexplained disappearances of planes and ships.”
BERMUDA (7)
“The visionary behind Jaws and Jurassic Park”
SPIELBERG (9)
“The group of people watching the show”
AUDIENCE (8)
“The first security guard players control”
MIKE (4)
“The title of the ruler of Algiers under the Ottoman Empire”
DEY (3)
“The supreme leader of the Hidden Leaf Village”
HOKAGE (6)
“The thread that sews up a surgeon's loose ends”
SUTURE (6)
“The goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare”
ATHENA (6)
“The loose material in runoff areas designed to stop sliding cars”
GRAVEL (6)
“The guttural vocal style used in metalcore”
GROWL (5)
“The favorite son of Jacob who was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers”
JOSEPH (6)
“The remains of a building that has decayed”
RUIN (4)
“The total set of cards a player has drafted”
POOL (4)
“The loyal Wookiee co-pilot who communicates through growls”
CHEWBACCA (9)
“Thirty minutes, exactly midway through an hour”
HALF (4)
“The area behind the line where the backs prepare to move”
BACKFIELD (9)
“The method used to end the life of Uncle Monty”
POISON (6)
“The expression or application of human creative skill”
ART (3)
“The white lines marked on the pitch near the stumps”
CREASE (6)
“The rhythmic pulse of the moons gravity”
TIDE (4)
“The aerodynamic part at the rear floor that sucks the car to the track”
DIFFUSER (8)
“To look at and comprehend written words”
READ (4)
“The future king who married Abigail after she interceded for her household”
DAVID (5)
“The neurobiologist who eventually becomes Sheldon's wife”
AMY (3)
“The brilliant detective who lives at 221B Baker Street”
SHERLOCK (8)
“The number of minutes in the long version of All Too Well”
TEN (3)
“The action or crime of stealing”
THEFT (5)
“The ability to understand and share the feelings of another”
EMPATHY (7)
“The booklet you consult when a dispute arises”
RULES (5)
“To play a song on repeat to boost its Billboard numbers”
STREAM (6)
“To bounce the ball down the floor.”
DRIBBLE (7)
“Type of 'being' that keeps a timeline from dying, as mentioned by Paradox”
ANCHOR (6)
“The state of remaining upright while standing on one leg”
BALANCE (7)
“The friendly classifier that decides who you are by looking at your closest peers”
KNN (3)
“The Greek god of war known for his bloodlust”
ARES (4)
“The area where musicians play live”
PIT (3)
“The legendary "H" room where major studios drop their biggest announcements.”
HALL (4)
“The three vertical posts that the batter defends”
STUMPS (6)
“To guess a future outcome based on historical data”
PREDICT (7)
“The verb that defines what they do if they can't protect”
AVENGE (6)
“To fold or wind limbs around a partner”
WRAP (4)
“The thick curly hair that forms the fleece of a sheep”
WOOL (4)
“The 1986 Tom Cruise film that boosted naval aviator recruitment”
TOPGUN (6)
“The ultimate racing achievement requires winning the Triple ___.”
CROWN (5)
“The great division that split the secret organization”
SCHISM (6)
“The water of life found in a barrel”
WHISKY (6)
“The United States government agency responsible for space exploration.”
NASA (4)
“The final moments before the screen cuts to black.”
ENDING (6)
“The girl at the Butterfly Mansion who handles rehabilitation”
AOI (3)
“The sound that keeps ringing in his head after a breakup”
VOICE (5)
“The loyal people who support the club”
FANS (4)
“The grass area behind a home where kids run and play”
YARD (4)
“To perform a role in a play or movie”
ACT (3)
“Type of necklace he famously popularized for men”
PEARL (5)
“Three dots used to show that words have been left out of a quotation”
ELLIPSIS (8)
“To develop a model using data”
TRAIN (5)
“The person responsible for calling balls and strikes”
UMPIRE (6)
“The sandy area where the ocean meets the land”
BEACH (5)
“The Sokovian intelligence officer who framed Bucky and split the Avengers”
ZEMO (4)
“The official name of the fan base”
ARMY (4)
“The polymath who penned the Declaration and bought Louisiana on a whim”
JEFFERSON (9)
“The sweet course shared at the end of the meal”
DESSERT (7)
“The vast blue body of water surrounding the Italian peninsula”
MARE (4)
“The mechanical parts used to change the power delivery.”
GEARS (5)
“The United States space agency”
NASA (4)
“The quintessential orange squash that dominates autumn dessert menus.”
PUMPKIN (7)
“The vast area beyond the atmosphere of Earth”
SPACE (5)
“The exact, literal dictionary definition of a word”
DENOTATION (10)
“The green part of a plant that captures light”
LEAF (4)
“The ability of a machine to see and understand surroundings”
VISION (6)
“The chest-rattling low frequencies dominating the dance tents.”
BASS (4)
“The three-point line's shape”
ARC (3)
“Traditional story that often explains nature or the actions of gods”
MYTH (4)
“The island name associated with the most popular defense”
SICILY (6)
“The Broadway ___ (trade association co-presenting the Tonys)”
LEAGUE (6)
“The word preceding Comics in the legendary title where the Bat debuted in issue 27.”
DETECTIVE (9)
“The bird mascot for the Baltimore team”
RAVEN (5)
“The case for the indirect recipient of a generous act”
DATIVE (6)
“The digital PC storefront where gamers rush to update their wishlists.”
STEAM (5)
“The cardboard container for delivery”
BOX (3)
“The collarbone, bracing the shoulder against the sternum”
CLAVICLE (8)
“Two words packed into one suitcase”
PORTMANTEAU (11)
“The storyline unfolding by the shore”
PLOT (4)
“The cured meat typically found on a spicy pizza”
SALAMI (6)
“The dedicated followers in the mosh pit”
FANS (4)
“The strong judge whose power was in his hair”
SAMSON (6)
“The highest peak of the Capitoline Hill, serving as a final refuge”
ARX (3)
“Thinker who studies fundamental questions”
PHILOSOPHER (11)
“The goddess of love and beauty born from sea foam”
APHRODITE (9)
“Thanos's favorite daughter whom Quill desperately demands back”
GAMORA (6)
“The information used to train a machine learning model”
DATA (4)
“The ___, NYC rock legends topping the 2026 Outside Lands bill”
STROKES (7)
“Tower fall victim who became an omniscient seer”
BRAN (4)
“To analyze a diagram and convert it into code”
PARSE (5)
“The thick coat of hair covering a canine.”
FUR (3)
“The mountainous region ruled by House Arryn”
VALE (4)
“The iconic architectural structures overlooking the grandstand.”
TWINSPIRES (10)
“The moderate leader who served as a political mentor to Mahatma Gandhi”
GOKHALE (7)
“The top number in a fraction”
NUMERATOR (9)
“The process of bringing a fallen ally back from the brink”
REVIVE (6)
“Trophies awarded for winning tournaments”
CUPS (4)
“The noisy creature residing in the Burrow's attic”
GHOUL (5)
“The massive main stadium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.”
ASHE (4)
“The headquarters where the team meets”
BASE (4)
“Titular masked monarch taking center stage in Phase Six”
DOOM (4)
“Twiggy home prepared by birds for the mating season.”
NEST (4)
“The massive stadium where the Saints play”
DOME (4)
“The massive venue where professional games take place”
ARENA (5)
“The zesty root spice that gives seasonal baked goods and drinks their subtle bite.”
GINGER (6)
“The rhythmic pulse of a song”
BEAT (4)
“The process of acquiring knowledge or skills, as in ML”
LEARNING (8)
“The goddess of trust, essential for contracts and military oaths alike”
FIDES (5)
“The goddess of love who emerged from the foam of the sea”
APHRODITE (9)
“To change the Constitution”
AMEND (5)
“The visionary manager who put the band in matching suits.”
EPSTEIN (7)
“The archangel who announced the birth of Jesus”
GABRIEL (7)
“The art institute where a certain receptionist failed a crucial graphic design class”
PRATT (5)
“The innermost point of a corner that drivers aim to clip”
APEX (4)
“The southern seat where transitional forces eye a formal split.”
ADEN (4)
“Toyota giant that loves to show off its twin-turbo muscles?”
SUPRA (5)
“The entire group of actors in a film”
CAST (4)
“The chaotic setting of Sunnyside in the third movie.”
DAYCARE (7)
“The chore that Schmidt obsessively does for the entire loft”
LAUNDRY (7)
“The wooden equipment used by a batsman to hit the ball”
BAT (3)
“To banish a bottom-three team to the lower division at the end of the season”
RELEGATE (8)
“The entirety of space, time, and their contents”
UNIVERSE (8)
“Type of shell necklace favored by surfer dudes and boybanders alike.”
PUKA (4)
“The civilization known for its advanced calendar and temples”
MAYA (4)
“Triatomic form of oxygen that blocks harmful ultraviolet radiation”
OZONE (5)
“They are outstanding in their field, literally”
SCARECROWS (10)
“Twin brother of Artemis and Greek god of music”
APOLLO (6)
“The famously colored walkway where the world's most scrutinized arrivals happen.”
CARPET (6)
“The official responsible for blowing the whistle on fouls”
REFEREE (7)
“The best friend and pharmaceutical sales representative.”
GUS (3)
“The basic unit of scoring in cricket”
RUN (3)
“The cipher machine used by the German military to encrypt messages”
ENIGMA (6)
“Temperature state of arctic air and uninviting Manhattan receptions”
COLD (4)
“Type of tire for rainy conditions”
WET (3)
“To have information as in the track I Know It Wont Work”
KNOW (4)
“Turn pale, or briefly immerse in boiling water”
BLANCH (6)
“Traditions passed down”
HERITAGE (8)
“The tech giant and primary multi-billion dollar investor”
MICROSOFT (9)
“The mastermind who loved democracy and absolute power”
PALPATINE (9)
“The surname of the man who shot Alexander”
AARON (5)
“To join fabric with a needle and thread”
SEW (3)
“Tall, fast-growing brown seaweed that forms underwater forests”
KELP (4)
“The number of runs awarded for hitting the ball to the rope with a bounce”
FOUR (4)
“The doctor and father figure of the Cullen coven”
CARLISLE (8)
“The land of pyramids where Israel was enslaved for centuries”
EGYPT (5)
“Traditional grain tossed at departing newlyweds”
RICE (4)
“The standard unit of currency in modern Turkey”
LIRA (4)
“The rough outer covering of a tree trunk”
BARK (4)
“The rubber meets the road with this circular component”
TIRE (4)
“The literal translation of the Sanskrit root word "yuj"”
UNION (5)
“The player who defends the net in soccer or hockey”
GOALIE (6)
“The expansive canvas for nocturnal observers.”
SKY (3)
“The customs and arts of a particular group or nation”
CULTURE (7)
“The small winged ball in Quidditch”
SNITCH (6)
“The official language of the Netherlands”
DUTCH (5)
“The flat surface where the movie is projected”
SCREEN (6)
“The center of interest or activity”
FOCUS (5)
“The restricted rectangular area near the basket”
KEY (3)
“The ninth month, immortalized in a classic 1978 floor-filler”
SEPTEMBER (9)
“The subjective reality that overrides objective facts”
PERCEPTION (10)
“The dreaded sound that signals a speller has made a mistake.”
BELL (4)
“The highest peak in North America located in Alaska”
DENALI (6)
“The earth's periodic steam whistle”
GEYSER (6)
“The point where mountaineers hit rock bottom at the very top?”
APEX (4)
“The queen of the gods and goddess of marriage”
HERA (4)
“The deepest and darkest part of the ocean floor”
ABYSS (5)
“The holy grail of Texas pitmasters”
BRISKET (7)
“The round face of a clock showing numbers one through twelve”
DIAL (4)
“The thin stick used by a conductor”
BATON (5)
“The person saying 'Previously on...' or 'The tribe has spoken'”
HOST (4)
“Title given to the winner of the World Cup trophy”
CHAMPIONS (9)
“The civilization famous for its calendar and stepped pyramids in Central America”
MAYA (4)
“The legendary creator famous for his Marvel movie cameos”
STANLEE (7)
“The basic dietary mineral taxed by the British, sparking a massive 1930 protest”
SALT (4)
“Type of rocket-powered punch used by Gipsy Danger”
ELBOW (5)
“The surname of the billionaire who built a suit in a cave”
STARK (5)
“To toss something into the air so it turns over”
FLIP (4)
“To send the ball to a teammate”
PASS (4)
“The part of a plant that grows underground and absorbs water”
ROOT (4)
“The title of the British monarch George III during the Revolution”
KING (4)
“The ultimate currency that determines your stay in the land”
HEART (5)
“The group of actors who portray the characters in a show”
CAST (4)
“The art of persuasion without the heart”
RHETORIC (8)
“The Mariana Trench represents the ultimate extreme of this.”
DEEP (4)
“The repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words”
ASSONANCE (9)
“The billionaire identity hiding beneath the cowl.”
BRUCE (5)
“The process of using laws to fairly judge and punish crimes”
JUSTICE (7)
“The most powerful piece on the board”
QUEEN (5)
“The entire collective pool of registered senior team personnel”
SQUAD (5)
“The tool used by the referee to control the game”
WHISTLE (7)
“The sound of enjoying a shared joke”
LAUGH (5)
“To play media continuously over the internet”
STREAM (6)
“The sequence of songs an artist chooses to perform.”
SETLIST (7)
“The primary weapon used by a demon slayer”
SWORD (5)
“The final result or grade of a test”
SCORE (5)
“The squad leader who wears an armband”
CAPTAIN (7)
“The musical journey Haley embarked on with Chris Keller that threatened her marriage”
TOUR (4)
“The number of fingers on two human hands”
TEN (3)
“To vanish with a pop, hoping you don't leave an eyebrow or a leg behind?”
APPARATE (8)
“The Daguerreotype was an early form of this device”
CAMERA (6)
“To transfer files from the internet”
DOWNLOAD (8)
“Toothed wheel used to transmit power in a transmission”
GEAR (4)
“To touch a partner to switch places”
TAG (3)
“The planet that is seeing red?”
MARS (4)
“The massive defensive structure built across northern China”
WALL (4)
“The state of having more points than the opponent”
LEADS (5)
“The original champion who removed her hair against Oni”
BEBE (4)
“The foot of a feline”
PAW (3)
“The thief who hides in Rapunzel's tower”
FLYNN (5)
“The five interlocking circles on the official flag”
RINGS (5)
“Theory that mind and body are distinct entities”
DUALISM (7)
“To converse with a virtual assistant or bot”
CHAT (4)
“The alias used by Light Yagami while using his notebook”
KIRA (4)
“The branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and artistic taste”
AESTHETICS (10)
“The mother of Persephone who controls the seasons”
DEMETER (7)
“The basic acid of a building block”
AMINO (5)
“Tiny infectious agent”
VIRUS (5)
“The border surrounding an illustration”
FRAME (5)
“The wooden container used to carry a demon during the day”
BOX (3)
“The rising of cold, nutrient-rich water from the deep ocean to the surface”
UPWELLING (9)
“The ultimate victor standing alone at the season's end”
CHAMPION (8)
“The role of one who actively seeks out others for their blood”
HUNTER (6)
“The secret organization that says cut off one head two more grow”
HYDRA (5)
“The 1990s documentary and album project that reunited the surviving members.”
ANTHOLOGY (9)
“Total unique audience exposed to a promotional message”
REACH (5)
“The drink of the gods that granted immortality”
NECTAR (6)
“The liquid assets carried over miles of arches to fill public baths”
AQUAE (5)
“The flat surface behind the rim used for banking shots”
BACKBOARD (9)
“The verbal exchange that lasted for hours”
TALK (4)
“The supernatural creatures that hunt humans”
DEMON (5)
“The metal shield carried by federal agents”
BADGE (5)
“The thirteen British territories that became the United States”
COLONIES (8)
“The command center of the nervous system”
BRAIN (5)
“The skilled navigator of the crew”
NAMI (4)
“To allow, or the Union general whose face is on the fifty-dollar bill”
GRANT (5)
“The small part of a flowering plant that can grow into a new one”
SEED (4)
“To pull someone across a surface for a new angle”
DRAG (4)
“The first five books of the Bible”
PENTATEUCH (10)
“The central reference of the religious Judaic tradition”
TORAH (5)
“The past tense of the word are”
WERE (4)
“Thehornthatsoundsjustbeforeadramatic, game-winningshotfalls.”
BUZZER (6)
“The first name of the angel who owns a bookshop”
AZIR (4)
“The exact number of years the Caped Crusader has been fighting crime as of 2026.”
EIGHTYSEVEN (11)
“The daughter that a certain Asgardian is praying to get back”
LOVE (4)
“The silver wizarding coin worth twenty-nine knuts”
SICKLE (6)
“The franchise hosting the 2026 Midsummer Classic”
PHILLIES (8)
“Traditional music and dance style”
FOLK (4)
“To make a reasonable guess about a measurement without measuring exactly”
ESTIMATE (8)
“The reasoning principles used by computers to make decisions”
LOGIC (5)
“The overarching system and structure of a language”
GRAMMAR (7)
“Theoretical physicist who became a synonym for genius”
EINSTEIN (8)
“Type of bowling that makes the ball deviate”
SPIN (4)
“The sound of a Firebolt accelerating past a Nimbus”
ZOOM (4)
“Tiered dessert sliced together at the reception”
CAKE (4)
“The modern window to the entire world”
PHONE (5)
“The unit of luminous flux in the International System”
LUMEN (5)
“The young shepherd who became king”
DAVID (5)
“The final destination of a combined effort”
GOAL (4)
“The sequence of steps in a dance routine”
CHOREO (6)
“Traditional base for a juicy patty”
BEEF (4)
“To eat greedily, or a narrow valley between cliffs”
GORGE (5)
“The ultimate pointed neighborhood for pharaohs seeking a high-altitude afterlife”
GIZA (4)
“The main evil character in a story”
VILLAIN (7)
“Truck brand that spun off from Dodge featuring a horned sheep mascot”
RAM (3)
“The god of love often shown with a bow and arrow”
EROS (4)
“Theosophist who heard symphonies in colors and launched pure abstraction”
KANDINSKY (9)
“To remove the outer skin of a fruit or vegetable.”
PEEL (4)
“The hero's most famous laughing villain”
JOKER (5)
“Three-eyed squeaky creature eternally grateful to the Claw.”
ALIEN (5)
“The flickering heart of a campsite used for warmth”
FIRE (4)
“The person of interest who seems a little too nervous.”
SUSPECT (7)
“The measure of a slope's intensity”
GRADIENT (8)
“The other official national color chosen in 1984”
GREEN (5)
“Three-part literary sequence like The Lord of the Rings”
TRILOGY (7)
“The thinking entity in Cartesian dualism”
MIND (4)
“The ease with which a name springs to mind at the moment of choice”
SALIENCE (8)
“The instrumental backing track that multiple singers might use”
RIDDIM (6)
“The physical location where the magic happens”
SET (3)
“The headquarters of a hero”
BASE (4)
“The river that separates Manhattan from New Jersey”
HUDSON (6)
“The kingdom where the heroes live”
AURADON (7)
“The long stiff hair on a cat's face”
WHISKER (7)
“The sideline strategist drawing up the crucial plays.”
COACH (5)
“The taller, ghost-busting brother of a famous plumber”
LUIGI (5)
“The explicit chapters readers might skip directly to”
SMUT (4)
“The tiny semiconductor that sparked the digital revolution”
TRANSISTOR (10)
“The ubiquitous host and producer of June's biggest gaming stage show.”
KEIGHLEY (8)
“The alteration of the nucleotide sequence of the genome of an organism”
MUTATION (8)
“Tree-named professor who presents starters in the Kanto region”
OAK (3)
“The outer peel, or just a great appeal for life”
ZEST (4)
“The fourth dimension of the match”
TIME (4)
“The standard opening query in nineties internet chatrooms asking for Age, Sex, and Location”
ASL (3)
“Thin outer layer that holds a cell together and controls what enters”
MEMBRANE (8)
“Title held by George the Third, Britain's ruler during the war”
KING (4)
“The icy, snow-covered planet featured in the opening of Episode V”
HOTH (4)
“To make someone feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried.”
VEX (3)
“The balance of ISO, shutter speed, and f-stop, often visualized as a triangle”
EXPOSURE (8)
“The basic daily bread found on every Italian dining table”
PANE (4)
“Toy maker who suffered a massive growth spurt in 2003”
ELF (3)
“Type of clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence”
DEPENDENT (9)
“The gas-powered source of mechanical energy”
ENGINE (6)
“The subject matter of a discussion”
TOPIC (5)
“The lack of feeling he experiences when things go wrong”
NUMB (4)
“Triangular part of a wall under a sloping roof”
GABLE (5)
“Traditional floral symbol of maternal love and appreciation.”
CARNATION (9)
“The supernatural power used by the characters”
MAGIC (5)
“Tuber gathered in orange autumn fields, prized in the pantry”
YAM (3)
“The distance between the front and rear axles”
WHEELBASE (9)
“The thimble or top hat, for example.”
TOKEN (5)
“Thinly sliced, dry-cured ham often served wrapped around melon.”
PROSCIUTTO (10)
“Tyrannosaurus nickname meaning king in Latin”
REX (3)
“The act of changing for the better as Jimmy did”
REFORMATION (11)
“To take a person into legal custody”
ARREST (6)
“The illegal movement of people for exploitation”
TRAFFICKING (11)
“The shrinking superhero partner of Ant-Man”
WASP (4)
“The red dirt is famous for producing a much higher one of these than grass.”
BOUNCE (6)
“The result the supporters hope for”
WIN (3)
“Term used to describe devices that use AI to assist users”
SMART (5)
“The total emptiness found in deep space”
VOID (4)
“The thunderbolt wielder who rules from the heights of Olympus”
ZEUS (4)
“The general mood or atmosphere of the event.”
VIBE (4)
“The wooden equipment used by a batter to hit the ball”
BAT (3)
“The primary taste associated with a lime”
SOUR (4)
“To speak in a playful, non-serious manner.”
JEST (4)
“The exclamation attributed to Archimedes in a bathtub”
EUREKA (6)
“The empire that built the city of Machu Picchu”
INCA (4)
“The leading character or hero of a story”
PROTAGONIST (11)
“The upper seating area in a theater”
BALCONY (7)
“Two-door vehicle, up close, perhaps.”
COUPE (5)
“Type of tree lining the iconic entrance lane to the clubhouse.”
MAGNOLIA (8)
“The word describing the hotel in the twelfth book”
PENULTIMATE (11)
“The small opening in the cell wall hidden by a sink”
VENT (4)
“The elastic protein network providing artisanal bread with its signature chewy structure.”
GLUTEN (6)
“The physical surface on which tabletop games are played”
BOARD (5)
“The fastest way to move on two feet”
RUN (3)
“To record an image using a camera”
CAPTURE (7)
“To exert force forward during a thrust”
PUSH (4)
“The long platform where models walk”
RUNWAY (6)
“The chef of the crew”
SANJI (5)
“The front part of the shoe which is often rounded”
TOE (3)
“The waitress who dreams of her own restaurant”
TIANA (5)
“The cloth container holding your alphabetical fate”
BAG (3)
“The complete amount after everything is counted.”
TOTAL (5)
“The winner of a competition or series of games”
CHAMPION (8)
“Type of queen that an undercover operative must pretend to be”
BEAUTY (6)
“The tallest land animal on Earth”
GIRAFFE (7)
“The white and pink fox found in pieces”
MANGLE (6)
“The god of the sea who carries a trident”
POSEIDON (8)
“The only all-wizarding village in Britain, famous for its sweetshops and pubs”
HOGSMEADE (9)
“The player who typically leads the huddle and calls the plays”
QUARTERBACK (11)
“The life of the sentence”
VERB (4)
“The lone player permitted to handle the ball in the penalty box.”
KEEPER (6)
“Transfer of pollen that allows a flowering plant to produce seeds”
POLLINATION (11)
“The hot-headed god of violent warfare”
ARES (4)
“The leader of the Demon Slayer Corps with a scarred face”
KAGAYA (6)
“The most spoken native language in the world, including Mandarin”
CHINESE (7)
“The flying hero who shrinks in size”
WASP (4)
“The dark wizard who must not be named”
VOLDEMORT (9)
“The vast empty area beyond the Earth atmosphere”
SPACE (5)
“The crane, a southern constellation”
GRUS (4)
“The money left over after subtracting costs from earnings”
PROFIT (6)
“The world's first national park, spanning three states”
YELLOWSTONE (11)
“Traditional Mexican folded tortilla filled with meat and toppings”
TACO (4)
“To change a number to the nearest ten or hundred”
ROUND (5)
“The Olympic one is located in Lausanne Switzerland”
MUSEUM (6)
“Ticket cashing only if you guess the winner and runner-up perfectly.”
EXACTA (6)
“The impossible governess splintered throughout the timeline to save a single renegade”
CLARA (5)
“To make someone feel pleased or happy”
GLADDEN (7)
“Taker takes an undercover janitor job at Coal Hill School to track a Blitzer”
CARE (4)
“The force that engineers must overcome at liftoff”
GRAVITY (7)
“The largest island nation in the Caribbean”
CUBA (4)
“The person who checks and corrects writing”
EDITOR (6)
“The architect behind your daily frustration”
CONSTRUCTOR (11)
“Time-traveling conqueror from the 31st century”
KANG (4)
“The security guard whose name the employees constantly struggled to remember”
HANK (4)
“The people who make up the KISS Army”
FANS (4)
“The Buggles, for example, where young Zimmer played keyboards”
BAND (4)
“The clown of the orchestra, doubled up in wood”
BASSOON (7)
“The inevitable wait for a popular panel or exclusive toy”
LINE (4)
“Tree famous for its pink spring blossoms”
CHERRY (6)
“To make a subject appear closer”
ZOOM (4)
“The subconscious goal of dissociative behavior”
PROTECT (7)
“The group of actors who portray the characters in a television series”
CAST (4)
“To burn slightly so as to discolor”
SCORCH (6)
“The role often played by the one who causes the most chaos”
VILLAIN (7)
“The All-Father and former king of Asgard”
ODIN (4)
“The total vocabulary of a language”
LEXIS (5)
“The vast expanse beyond the atmosphere of Earth”
SPACE (5)
“To break something into separate equal parts”
SPLIT (5)
“To produce offspring of the same species”
REPRODUCE (9)
“The man who confronted David”
NATHAN (6)
“The main body or stalk of a plant or shrub”
STEM (4)
“The precious metal that makes up Rogers treasure”
GOLD (4)
“The scientific study of the properties and movement of water”
HYDROLOGY (9)
“The large body of water in the villa garden”
POOL (4)
“The coordinate count of a space, cursed when it gets too high”
DIMENSIONALITY (14)
“The general term for starch shapes like penne, fusilli, and rigatoni”
PASTA (5)
“The international governing body organizing the global tournament [1.1.1]”
FIFA (4)
“To look for information on the web”
SEARCH (6)
“The invisible gap between words that makes reading possible”
SPACE (5)
“The basic building blocks of all matter”
ATOMS (5)
“The Soviet-designed puzzle game about fitting falling blocks together”
TETRIS (6)
“The 27th U.S. President who later became Chief Justice”
TAFT (4)
“Three feet of progress on the turf”
YARD (4)
“The long black garment worn by students as part of their uniform”
ROBE (4)
“The Scarlet Witch's first name”
WANDA (5)
“The initial tryout to get on a talent show”
AUDITION (8)
“The apron-wearing hero pumping the autumn flavors into your cup”
BARISTA (7)
“The moving part of a fence that lets you in”
GATE (4)
“The team that has the most goals at the end”
WINNER (6)
“The lay, perhaps, is sound.”
HEALTHY (7)
“The primary color of the facility and its uniforms”
BLUE (4)
“The first name of the original lead guitarist nicknamed Space”
ACE (3)
“The primary emotion associated with the Lucky Smells mill”
MISERY (6)
“The item distributed by a sprite in a sad minigame”
CAKE (4)
“The wayfinding Disney princess returning in a 2026 live-action epic”
MOANA (5)
“The thin striped entity that gives gifts and life”
PUPPET (6)
“Thick, warm forest packed with plants and animals”
JUNGLE (6)
“Tools with a blade used for chopping wood”
AXES (4)
“The line where two pieces of fabric are joined by stitching”
SEAM (4)
“The physical curtain that dictates how long light hits the sensor”
SHUTTER (7)
“The player who stands directly behind the stumps to catch the ball”
KEEPER (6)
“To peel away a layer or perform a revealing dance”
STRIP (5)
“Tender British teatime treats often served with clotted cream.”
SCONES (6)
“The elusive and melancholic narrator Snicket”
LEMONY (6)
“The inmate who provides various contraband and joins the team”
CNOTE (5)
“The ticking motif omnipresent in Nolan's non-linear narratives”
TIME (4)
“The top scarer at a factory in Monstropolis”
SULLEY (6)
“The specific length of fiction that O Henry mastered”
SHORT (5)
“To skillfully handle or control with physical precision”
MANIPULATE (10)
“The border or edges of a photograph”
FRAME (5)
“The world-famous street known for neon lights and big drinks”
BOURBON (7)
“To take someone away illegally by force”
KIDNAP (6)
“This shipwright runs on cola and is always super built for the job”
FRANKY (6)
“The atmospheric layer that absorbs most UV radiation”
OZONE (5)
“The adjective that defines this entire series”
UNFORTUNATE (11)
“The absolute principle underlying the universe in Chinese philosophy”
TAO (3)
“The human body's largest organ, bearing the brunt of flare-ups”
SKIN (4)
“The legendary fashion publication closely covering the week”
VOGUE (5)
“The piece of machinery in the loft building that is often broken”
ELEVATOR (8)
“The sister of Moses and Aaron”
MIRIAM (6)
“The vast area beyond the Earth atmosphere”
SPACE (5)
“The list showing team rankings by points”
TABLE (5)
“The highest possible rating or rank”
BEST (4)
“The base of our decimal counting system”
TEN (3)
“The specific day of the week this holiday always occupies”
SUNDAY (6)
“The greenish-blue primary color used in color printing”
CYAN (4)
“The sticky substance shot by Spider-Man”
WEB (3)
“The canton color on the Star-Spangled Banner.”
BLUE (4)
“Tool for seeing tiny things”
MICROSCOPE (10)
“The person whose job is to hit the ball and score runs”
BATTER (6)
“The dachshund friend of Bluey”
SNICK (5)
“The Don whose mythical 99.94 towers over sporting annals”
BRADMAN (7)
“To cut neatly, or keep in shape.”
TRIM (4)
“The mesh target behind the goalkeeper”
NET (3)
“To materialize or generate a character or item within the virtual world”
SPAWN (5)
“To correct typographical and grammatical errors in a draft”
EDIT (4)
“The iron horse that carries oxygen through the veins”
HEMOGLOBIN (10)
“The official who enforces the rules during a game”
REFEREE (7)
“The ranking list of teams”
TABLE (5)
“The ruler of the Greek underworld”
HADES (5)
“The place where the demon Crowley originally came from”
HELL (4)
“The spiritual leader of Islam, a title claimed by Ottoman rulers after 1517”
CALIPH (6)
“The quiet mystic holding a sitar”
GEORGE (6)
“The king known for his immense wisdom”
SOLOMON (7)
“The part of land near the sea”
COAST (5)
“The great lion in The Chronicles of Narnia”
ASLAN (5)
“Two-tailed fox sidekick of the 35-year-old blue blur.”
TAILS (5)
“The thirteen horizontal lines representing the original states.”
STRIPES (7)
“The organ often associated with feelings of romance”
HEART (5)
“The three vertical posts at each end of the pitch”
STUMPS (6)
“The dark lord in black armor who serves the Emperor”
VADER (5)
“To sound out and read an unfamiliar word”
DECODE (6)
“To sign in to an account”
LOG (3)
“The trophy awarded to the winner of a knockout tournament”
CUP (3)
“The ground, soil, or the planet Earth itself”
TERRA (5)
“Tiny pores on leaves that exchange gases”
STOMATA (7)
“Type of sentence made of an independent clause and a dependent clause”
COMPLEX (7)
“The level or position within the Twelve Kizuki”
RANK (4)
“The player who guards the net to prevent scoring”
GOALIE (6)
“To hold a position for a picture”
POSE (4)
“To exert force on something to move it away.”
PUSH (4)
“The strategic weekly lineup of primetime programming.”
SCHEDULE (8)
“The player who wears an armband and leads the team”
CAPTAIN (7)
“To have more goals than the other side at the end”
WIN (3)
“The visionary steering the entire production.”
DIRECTOR (8)
“The twinkling objects in the sky mentioned in the song Ours”
STARS (5)
“The male lead in a famous Shakespearean tragedy about star-crossed lovers”
ROMEO (5)
“To feed on growing grass and herbage in a field”
GRAZE (5)
“The steady pulse of music”
BEAT (4)
“Take the ball from an opponent”
STEAL (5)
“The main objective of a soccer match”
GOAL (4)
“The food of the gods that grants immortality”
AMBROSIA (8)
“The electronic address for sending a message”
EMAIL (5)
“The mental action or process that AGI aims to replicate”
COGNITION (9)
“The smallest type of blood vessel in the body”
CAPILLARY (9)
“The brave main character who saves the day”
HERO (4)
“The place where they stood when things fell apart”
STREET (6)
“The loop that returns information to the sender”
FEED (4)
“The star killed by video in the Buggles single where Zimmer briefly appeared”
RADIO (5)
“To cut food into small uniform cubes”
DICE (4)
“The Spanish word for cup used in tournament names”
COPA (4)
“The color of the comet painted on the bedroom floor that symbolized a epic love story”
WHITE (5)
“Table tennis simulator that started the coin-op revolution.”
PONG (4)
“The crimson shade of a scarab that flies to defend Egypt”
SCARLET (7)
“The vacuum separating celestial bodies”
SPACE (5)
“The act of dealing damage to a foe”
ATTACK (6)
“The monstrous wolf destined to swallow the sun and the All-Father”
FENRIR (6)
“The mother and father of a person”
PARENTS (7)
“The dark, hard block used to trap enemies or build portals”
OBSIDIAN (8)
“The queen who felt very attacked and fell from the ceiling”
LAGANJA (7)
“The opposite of light often used in their lyrics”
DARK (4)
“The thin plastic strip used in old cameras to record images”
FILM (4)
“The astrological house associated with values and possessions”
SECOND (6)
“The most coveted seating tier at a fashion presentation”
ROW (3)
“Tennessee music capital where she moved the day after high school graduation”
NASHVILLE (9)
“The world or the state of things as they actually exist”
REALITY (7)
“The diplomatic language of the world for several centuries”
FRENCH (6)
“Titan who stole fire from the gods to give to humanity”
PROMETHEUS (10)
“The video game franchise the guys play every Wednesday night”
HALO (4)
“The base mixture of flour and water used to make the crust.”
DOUGH (5)
“The navigator of the ship”
NAMI (4)
“The largest habitat on Earth”
OCEAN (5)
“The written text of a play or film”
SCRIPT (6)
“The people who work behind the scenes”
CREW (4)
“The famous trophy played for between England and Australia”
ASHES (5)
“To show triumphant elation or jubilation”
EXULT (5)
“The intended person or place of an attack”
TARGET (6)
“The fundamental, indefinable principle of harmony in Chinese philosophy”
TAO (3)
“Tail extremity that packs a toxic punch”
TELSON (6)
“The state of not feeling well due to infection”
SICK (4)
“The genetic material that carries instructions for life”
DNA (3)
“The musical key often used for sadder sounding songs”
MINOR (5)
“The natural grease found in sheep wool”
LANOLIN (7)
“The language of computers”
CODE (4)
“The symbol flown on a pirate vessel”
FLAG (4)
“The tangled mess of wires from Sister Location”
ENARD (5)
“The primary mode of transportation for the kids”
BIKE (4)
“The classic intersecting pattern that traps all the delicious toppings.”
GRID (4)
“The Philistine champion from Gath”
GOLIATH (7)
“The involuntary process where a wolf finds their soulmate”
IMPRINT (7)
“Traditional dish of masa steamed in corn husks”
TAMALES (7)
“The slope or inclination of a road or land”
GRADE (5)
“The belt of constellations in the sky”
ZODIAC (6)
“The infinitive verb meaning to love”
AMARE (5)
“The ram with the golden fleece”
ARIES (5)
“The turbulent twelve-year rebuilding phase of a fractured Union”
RECONSTRUCTION (14)
“The television network that turns summer into a shark-lover's paradise”
DISCOVERY (9)
“Tree known for its sugary sap”
MAPLE (5)
“The unit executing plays to find an open look.”
OFFENSE (7)
“The leader of the group of friends in Hawkins”
MIKE (4)
“The lead star's real-life mother, making an appearance in the 2026 event.”
TISH (4)
“To exchange words and get to know each other”
TALK (4)
“The platform where the performers showcase their skills”
STAGE (5)
“The group of actors in a play or movie”
CAST (4)
“The goal consisting of a rim and net”
BASKET (6)
“The star of several Frazier spinoffs”
ALI (3)
“The tiller of the soil who became the first murderer”
CAIN (4)
“The sea's secret backward pull”
UNDERTOW (8)
“The player who stands behind the stumps to catch the ball”
KEEPER (6)
“The total result of an addition”
SUM (3)
“The longest-reigning sultan, known as the Magnificent in the West”
SULEIMAN (8)
“The central topic or idea within a narrative”
THEME (5)
“The large island nation off the southeast coast of Africa”
MADAGASCAR (10)
“The protected area around the quarterback”
POCKET (6)
“The part of a saxophone or clarinet essential to jazz”
REED (4)
“The dangerous leader of the white supremacist alliance”
TBAG (4)
“The natural satellite of Earth”
MOON (4)
“The first name of the bassist known as The God of Thunder”
GENE (4)
“The attractive force that pulls cosmic matter together to form galaxies.”
GRAVITY (7)
“The great rebirth of art following the dark ages”
RENAISSANCE (11)
“The liquid extracted from the mashing process”
WORT (4)
“The essential clear liquid required by all living organisms for hydration”
WATER (5)
“The lightning bolt mark on Harrys forehead”
SCAR (4)
“The internal chemical furnace converting food into usable biological energy”
METABOLISM (10)
“To feel or show great joy or happiness”
REJOICE (7)
“The sister of your mother or father”
AUNT (4)
“The analog way to enjoy the daily puzzle”
PRINT (5)
“The name of the mysterious company that uses severance”
LUMON (5)
“The central muscles of the torso”
CORE (4)
“Typical hue of thick, wrinkled skin”
GRAY (4)
“The material used to weave a mock crown for Jesus”
THORNS (6)
“The building Solomon built for God”
TEMPLE (6)
“Traditional dusty writing stick for the blackboard”
CHALK (5)
“The season that officially begins for coffee lovers in late August”
FALL (4)
“The powerful sorceress who created an alternate sitcom reality in New Jersey”
WANDA (5)
“The new name in Damascus after the fall of a decades-old dynasty.”
SHARAA (6)
“To publish content online”
POST (4)
“The 100-yard battleground”
FIELD (5)
“To achieve victory in a match and secure three points in the league”
WIN (3)
“The nickname for the sediment-rich Mississippi River”
MUD (3)
“The first of the five daily prayers”
FAJR (4)
“The distance between successive crests of a wave”
WAVELENGTH (10)
“The grassy theater where the beautiful game unfolds”
PITCH (5)
“Two-time champion who was "Euphoric" and "Tattooed"”
LOREEN (6)
“The role Abigail is considered to have in Jewish tradition”
PROPHET (7)
“The state of confidence required before launching Operation Overlord”
SURE (4)
“The Granite City shimmering in the sun”
ABERDEEN (8)
“The specific type of offender the unit frequently pursues”
RAPIST (6)
“The eating habit associated with Rize Kamishiro”
BINGE (5)
“The person who secures the funding for a show”
PRODUCER (8)
“The actual written words in a document”
TEXT (4)
“The use of objects or images to represent larger ideas or themes”
SYMBOLISM (9)
“The aggressive deity who personified the brutality of combat”
ARES (4)
“Traditional cow-derived base that some customers avoid”
DAIRY (5)
“The hard leather object delivered by the bowler”
BALL (4)
“The clock that counts down the speller's allotted two minutes.”
TIMER (5)
“The hottest planet in our solar system, despite not being closest to the sun.”
VENUS (5)
“The innermost, darkest part of a shadow.”
UMBRA (5)
“The wielder of a heavy mallet who protects the realm of Midgard”
THOR (4)
“The very first public showing of a new movie”
PREMIERE (8)
“The Queens neighborhood (___ Meadows) that hosts the final Grand Slam.”
FLUSHING (8)
“The title given to the kings of ancient Egypt”
PHARAOH (7)
“The D in DOF, which dictates background sharpness”
DEPTH (5)
“The ship of the desert”
CAMEL (5)
“The efficient manager striving to find the lowest point of the loss valley”
OPTIMIZER (9)
“The language spoken in Berlin and Munich”
GERMAN (6)
“The room where the security guard must survive”
OFFICE (6)
“The first half of the name for a colorful stilt dancer”
MOKO (4)
“The lever that releases the water flow”
TRIGGER (7)
“The musical genre that launched Dylan's career”
FOLK (4)
“The path taken to leave the arena”
EXIT (4)
“The sound of a ball hitting only the net”
SWISH (5)
“The girl who waited twelve years in Leadworth before a blue box returned”
AMY (3)
“To officially announce one's entry into the professional pool”
DECLARE (7)
“The father of the protagonist who lives in a van.”
GREG (4)
“The place where Klaus searches for the truth about VFD”
ARCHIVES (8)
“To cook food inside an oven using dry heat”
BAKE (4)
“Thin stick used by a conductor to direct an orchestra”
BATON (5)
“The physical medium celebrated every April, affectionately referred to as wax [1.1].”
VINYL (5)
“The famous art museum located on Fifth Avenue”
MET (3)
“The Greek city known for its powerful army”
SPARTA (6)
“The Bengal representative of the famous Lal-Bal-Pal trio”
PAL (3)
“The organ that thinks it's the boss?”
BRAIN (5)
“The raised, painted border marking the edge of the track corners”
KERB (4)
“The surname of the genius philanthropist playboy”
STARK (5)
“The righteous investigator who wields a heavy polearm quinque”
AMON (4)
“The official handbook of instructions that players must follow”
RULES (5)
“The star at the center of our system”
SUN (3)
“The permanent tropical filming location for Jeff Probst's castaways”
FIJI (4)
“Type of dodgem car meant for crashing into friends”
BUMPER (6)
“The green citrus fruit typically squeezed into a gin drink”
LIME (4)
“The language spoken in Seoul”
KOREAN (6)
“The opening round-robin stage before the knockout rounds”
GROUP (5)
“Term for a young urban professional obsessed with wealth and status”
YUPPIE (6)
“To incorporate a solid into a liquid so as to form a solution”
DISSOLVE (8)
“The vast body of water where the story takes place”
SEA (3)
“The character for sky or heaven.”
TIAN (4)
“The total number or amount of something.”
ALL (3)
“The most advantageous starting position on the grid”
POLE (4)
“The fiery prophet who was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind”
ELIJAH (6)
“Type of Mountain ride overlay returning to Disneyland for May the Fourth 2026.”
HYPERSPACE (10)
“The 2026 dress code explicitly declares that Fashion is ___.”
ART (3)
“The five horizontal lines that hold written notation”
STAFF (5)
“The original kid whose name is written on the bottom of a boot.”
ANDY (4)
“The part of the day before noon”
MORNING (7)
“Type of rebellion that kicked off the modern rights movement”
RIOT (4)
“The willow tool used to strike the ball”
BAT (3)
“The delay between a command and the resulting physical action”
LATENCY (7)
“Top-fermented drink that typically ferments at warmer temperatures.”
ALE (3)
“The true test of endurance for anyone trying to see a major studio presentation.”
LINE (4)
“The tying up of loose ends before the credits roll.”
RESOLUTION (10)
“The small hardy part of a plant from which a new one can grow”
SEED (4)
“The number of points earned during play”
SCORE (5)
“The overall No. 1 seed in the 2026 tournament, led by Cameron Boozer”
DUKE (4)
“The process of hearing a case in court”
TRIAL (5)
“Three-tiered stand for top finishers”
PODIUM (6)
“The form of a number that shows the value of every digit added together”
EXPANDED (8)
“The notoriously private husband of the superstar, married since 1966”
CARL (4)
“The sound produced by a person when speaking.”
VOICE (5)
“The silhouette of the city buildings against the sky”
SKYLINE (7)
“The dog-like nickname given to a Cornell graduate who loves acapella”
NARD (4)
“To cook food over an open flame or hot coals”
GRILL (5)
“The Volturi guard who can cut off all physical senses”
ALEC (4)
“The rocky Kronan warrior who befriended Thor on Sakaar”
KORG (4)
“The golden-bristled god who gave up his sword for love”
FREYR (5)
“The former king of Asgard who passed away in Norway”
ODIN (4)
“To check if a computer program is working correctly”
TEST (4)
“Tusked marine carnivore claiming egg-man kinship”
WALRUS (6)
“The lost tiara of Ravenclaw turned into a Horcrux”
DIADEM (6)
“The people who watch and cheer for their favorite club”
FANS (4)
“To soak meat or vegetables in a seasoned liquid before cooking”
MARINATE (8)
“The building block won after reaching at least 40 points.”
GAME (4)
“The popular high school student with iconic hair”
STEVE (5)
“The machine used for knowledge transfer”
BIG (3)
“The feeling of euphoria after consumption”
HIGH (4)
“The hardest substance in the human body covering the teeth”
ENAMEL (6)
“The archer constellation hosting the late-May 2026 spectacle.”
SAGITTARIUS (11)
“The item Jim Dillingham Young sold to buy hair combs”
WATCH (5)
“The first three letters of the alphabet”
ABC (3)
“The heavy base or box on which a column or statue rests”
PLINTH (6)
“The paved circuit where races take place.”
TRACK (5)
“The anatomical enlargement of organ or tissue from the increase in size of its cells”
HYPERTROPHY (11)
“Thin stick used to direct an ensemble”
BATON (5)
“The man with a magical aging portrait in Oscar Wilde's novel”
DORIAN (6)
“The scientist who tries to drift with a monster”
NEWT (4)
“The high-fashion brand worn by Miranda Priestly in a 2026 comedy follow-up”
PRADA (5)
“This country's Great Lakes are greater (in size) than the Midwest's”
UGANDA (6)
“The goddess born from sea foam who represents love and desire”
APHRODITE (9)
“The primary target of a deep outdoor clean”
DIRT (4)
“To link physical actions to digital symbols”
MAP (3)
“The movement of solvent molecules through a semipermeable membrane”
OSMOSIS (7)
“The nickname for the patriotic soldier with a vibranium shield”
CAP (3)
“The musical instruments Jess teaches to a group of troubled teens”
BELLS (5)
“The primary device for home entertainment and news”
RADIO (5)
“The choreographed movement performed by the ensemble”
DANCE (5)
“The one who gets to sleep while the car is moving.”
PASSENGER (9)
“The bald eagle mascot representing the US in this tri-nation event”
CLUTCH (6)
“To place in order of importance”
RANK (4)
“The climactic best-of-seven showdown”
FINALS (6)
“The current Queen of Dancehall known for her blue hair”
SPICE (5)
“Thin membrane that vibrates when sound waves strike it”
EARDRUM (7)
“The Eastern or Western division of the league.”
CONFERENCE (10)
“The genre of entertainment designed to make you laugh.”
COMEDY (6)
“The hardier species often used for instant varieties and extra caffeine”
ROBUSTA (7)
“Treasure or items collected after a victory”
LOOT (4)
“The normal way of writing a number, like 452”
STANDARD (8)
“To rest on the haunches or a chair”
SIT (3)
“The soft hair covering a feline”
FUR (3)
“The sharp point of a dart”
TIP (3)
“The standard unit of electrical potential difference”
VOLT (4)
“The positive features of a product”
PROS (4)
“The floor-spacer waiting in the corner for a kick-out pass.”
SHOOTER (7)
“Toxic substance famously used alongside old lace.”
ARSENIC (7)
“The character for a person or human.”
REN (3)
“The October holiday where people wear costumes and go trick-or-treating”
HALLOWEEN (9)
“The clef used for higher pitched notes”
TREBLE (6)
“The fourth state of matter”
PLASMA (6)
“To check the quality or performance”
TEST (4)
“The blacksmith god of fire and masonry”
HEPHAESTUS (10)
“The appendage celebrated globally on August 13th.”
HAND (4)
“The place where movies are filmed and produced”
STUDIO (6)
“The color of the player who moves first”
WHITE (5)
“The long break between the second and third quarters”
HALFTIME (8)
“The animal life of a particular region”
FAUNA (5)
“Three or more notes sounded together in harmony”
CHORD (5)
“The dreaded week your MVP quarterback is on vacation”
BYE (3)
“The ceremony where Bella and Edward get married”
WEDDING (7)
“To put things in order of quality”
RANK (4)
“The mermaid who trades her voice for legs”
ARIEL (5)
“The instrument Gracie often plays while singing ballads”
PIANO (5)
“The Mistress of All Evil who can turn into a dragon”
MALEFICENT (10)
“Turn from ice to water under the strengthening sun.”
MELT (4)
“The goat-legged piper who haunts the wild forests and pastures”
PAN (3)
“The team that has possession of the ball”
OFFENSE (7)
“The most widely spoken constructed international auxiliary language”
ESPERANTO (9)
“The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation”
SPECTRUM (8)
“The largest continent by both land and population”
ASIA (4)
“The Sanskrit word for a physical yoga posture”
ASANA (5)
“The legendary musician who tried to rescue his wife from the dead”
ORPHEUS (7)
“The magic number of pieces you draw at the start”
SEVEN (5)
“The Al Pacino movie about a Cuban kingpin”
SCARFACE (8)
“To reduce the population of a wild animal group by selective slaughter”
CULL (4)
“Team uniform top”
JERSEY (6)
“The complete set of genetic instructions for an organism”
GENOME (6)
“The emotional tension and conflict that boosts ratings”
DRAMA (5)
“The illusion of physical touch on a flat digital screen”
TEXTURE (7)
“The illness that afflicted Johnsy in a cold November”
PNEUMONIA (9)
“The expected date of birth”
DUE (3)
“Timestamped record of events or security entries”
LOG (3)
“Tiny crustacean, often found in an 'ill' state when eaten by whales.”
KRILL (5)
“The very last part, found in 'fine ale' oddly.”
FINALE (6)
“The channel that broadcasts the rival SharkFest event”
NATGEO (6)
“To send a link or content to another person”
SHARE (5)
“The vast body of water crossed to reach the Undying Lands”
SEA (3)
“The foundation of a royal marriage”
TREE (4)
“The organ often associated with love and breaking in sad songs”
HEART (5)
“The conversation between characters in a film”
DIALOGUE (8)
“The quietest period of the Empire, enforced at the point of a sword”
PAX (3)
“The typical volume of a heavy metal show”
LOUD (4)
“The divine reason implicit in the cosmos”
LOGOS (5)
“The name of his older sister”
GEMMA (5)
“Tooth that sounds fierce but whimpers at thunder beside the gamekeeper?”
FANG (4)
“Temporary storage for web files”
CACHE (5)
“The youngest member of the wolf pack and friend to Edward”
SETH (4)
“The wisest man born from the spit of two warring tribes”
KVASIR (6)
“To shred food into small pieces by rubbing it against a metal tool”
GRATE (5)
“The item Jess is holding in the opening credits of early seasons”
UMBRELLA (8)
“To throw the ball toward the basket to score”
SHOOT (5)
“The Scarlet Witch with reality-warping powers”
WANDA (5)
“The repetition of beginning consonant sounds in a series of words”
ALLITERATION (12)
“The ensemble of actors headlining a tentpole film”
CAST (4)
“The act of an actor leaving the stage”
EXIT (4)
“The electronic address format used for this user”
EMAIL (5)
“To stay on the surface of water”
FLOAT (5)
“The man behind the mouse”
DISNEY (6)
“The curved path of a celestial body around a star or planet”
ORBIT (5)
“The very first public showing of a new film”
PREMIERE (8)
“The unlawful act that kicks off the entire investigation.”
CRIME (5)
“The physical space where a scene is constructed and filmed”
SET (3)
“The relationship status described in the song Best”
FRIEND (6)
“To guide the actors and crew during filming”
DIRECT (6)
“Training or development provided by a leader”
COACHING (8)
“The Bluths' youngest child's preferred position”
FETAL (5)
“The fisherman who became a rock of the church”
PETER (5)
“The name of the famous fashion magazine she has appeared on”
VOGUE (5)
“The second half of their street inspired name”
DRIVE (5)
“The last name of the tactical expert Derek”
MORGAN (6)
“The most brightness color”
WHITE (5)
“The lowest form of wit that plays with fire”
PUN (3)
“The average but lucky survivor of the Mount Natagumo mission”
MURATA (6)
“The veteran agent who helped start the unit”
ROSSI (5)
“The original name of the island developers in Catan”
SETTLERS (8)
“The radiant beauty of God that filled the temple”
GLORY (5)
“The path one object takes around another in space”
ORBIT (5)
“The long term loan used to buy the property”
MORTGAGE (8)
“Transfer of thermal energy”
HEAT (4)
“The social role Abigail held for both a fool and a king”
WIFE (4)
“The medical attire worn by the fake heart transplant courier who tripped on the stairs”
WHITECOAT (9)
“The goddess of the moon”
SELENE (6)
“The gold statue given for movie excellence”
OSCAR (5)
“The object or weight being lifted or moved”
LOAD (4)
“The architectural arch that frames the action in many traditional houses”
PROSCENIUM (10)
“The bloom found on an acacia branch”
FLOWER (6)
“The political advisor who preferred fear over love”
MACHIAVELLI (11)
“The counter where liquid alchemy is performed”
BAR (3)
“The early morning blanket over a valley floor”
MIST (4)
“To carve up voting districts like a mythical political salamander”
GERRYMANDER (11)
“To burn the surface of something”
CHAR (4)
“The French legend who was both a star player and manager”
ZIDANE (6)
“Thick application of paint that retains visible texture and brush marks”
IMPASTO (7)
“The sister who is a nurse and very tired”
JANE (4)
“Trucks serving this are a staple of festival grounds”
FOOD (4)
“The main brave character in a story”
HERO (4)
“Two or more substances combined but not chemically bonded”
MIXTURE (7)
“The substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution”
SOLUTE (6)
“The quantitative property that must be transferred to an object to perform work”
ENERGY (6)
“The largest city in the United Arab Emirates”
DUBAI (5)
“The most famous film awards”
OSCARS (6)
“To give human qualities to an animal, object, or idea”
PERSONIFY (9)
“Type of dinosaur that only eats vegetation”
HERB (4)
“The bone that protects the brain”
SKULL (5)
“The place where the lords reside in the void”
BEYOND (6)
“The house of the ambitious and cunning”
SLYTHERIN (9)
“The amount of surface a flat shape covers”
AREA (4)
“The versatile English midfielder known for his incredible stamina and professionalism”
MILNER (6)
“The twisted ladder of life?”
DNA (3)
“This is the way for a bounty hunter and a child”
MANDALORIAN (11)
“The person who trains and directs the players”
COACH (5)
“Thimble-like tiny indentations scattered across digit surfaces”
PITTING (7)
“The canine nursemaid for the Darling children”
NANA (4)
“Tree known for its syrup and lobed leaves”
MAPLE (5)
“The seat of human consciousness and thought.”
MIND (4)
“The eye of the camera chosen for a specific depth of field”
LENS (4)
“The overarching chronicle that connects disparate products”
NARRATIVE (9)
“The system of communication used by a particular community or country”
LANGUAGE (8)
“The total number of points earned”
SCORE (5)
“To extend one's limbs to improve flexibility”
STRETCH (7)
“The sister of the past who looks backward”
URD (3)
“The vibrant dialect spoken throughout Jamaica”
PATOIS (6)
“Tall shadowy teleporting wanderer provoked by direct eye contact”
ENDERMAN (8)
“To assign a value or rank”
RATE (4)
“The title taken by emperors after Julius”
CAESAR (6)
“The giant planet famous for its prominent ring system”
SATURN (6)
“The king of the Olympian deities in Greek lore.”
ZEUS (4)
“Tool used for chopping branches and felling trees on the farm”
AXE (3)
“The repetition of consonant sounds within or at the end of nearby words”
CONSONANCE (10)
“The leftover amount when a number does not split evenly”
REMAINDER (9)
“The barista who just wants to go to Canada”
EMMA (4)
“The god of mischief who was the first major team villain”
LOKI (4)
“To adjust a camera for a clear image”
FOCUS (5)
“The middle element in Maurice White's iconic musical group”
WIND (4)
“The leaves of a book, magazine, or newspaper.”
PAGES (5)
“The third planet from the sun.”
EARTH (5)
“To watch carefully to gain information.”
OBSERVE (7)
“The underground base of a word”
ROOT (4)
“The curved piece of glass on a camera that focuses light”
LENS (4)
“The substance Jesus produced for his first miracle”
WINE (4)
“To cook food in hot fat or oil”
FRY (3)
“The exchange of goods and services between countries”
TRADE (5)
“The confusing drinking game the roommates play involving floor lava”
TRUEAMERICAN (12)
“The ideal temperature for serving a fresh slice.”
HOT (3)
“The Oxford variety of this mark is a controversial serial separator”
COMMA (5)
“Translates high-level code to machine code”
COMPILER (8)
“The gated community at the top of the rainbow”
ASGARD (6)
“The seat of House Greyjoy in the Iron Islands”
PYKE (4)
“The gas giant famous for its visible rings”
SATURN (6)
“The soul-binding substance extracted from haunted metal”
REMNANT (7)
“The golden statuette awarded annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences”
OSCAR (5)
“Type of engine in chips dedicated to machine learning tasks.”
NEURAL (6)
“The survival tool used by Brian in Gary Paulsen's classic adventure”
HATCHET (7)
“The prevailing hue of the celebrated canopy.”
PINK (4)
“Tom Hanks played a kid in a grown man's body after making a wish”
BIG (3)
“The moral alignment of most masked adversaries”
EVIL (4)
“The distance around the outside edge of a shape”
PERIMETER (9)
“The son who was sacrificed for the cause”
TIMOTHY (7)
“The vibranium synthezoid powered by the Mind Stone”
VISION (6)
“The universe seen as a well-ordered whole”
COSMOS (6)
“The grassy expanse where the defense plays.”
FIELD (5)
“The longest river in Africa flowing through Egypt”
NILE (4)
“The visible yellow thread detail around the base”
STITCH (6)
“The championship prize held by a winner”
BELT (4)
“The attitude Abigail displayed when bowing before the warrior”
HUMILITY (8)
“The notoriously pungent fruit that is dominating the premium Chinese market in 2026.”
DURIAN (6)
“The shortest of the four Gospels”
MARK (4)
“To publish a comment or review online”
POST (4)
“The non slip surface where a student practices”
MAT (3)
“The decade's starting year, when paired with nine”
EIGHTY (6)
“The keyboardist whose jazz-inflected chords defined the band's texture”
WRIGHT (6)
“The messenger god who wears winged sandals”
HERMES (6)
“The Indonesian word for traditional custom.”
ADAT (4)
“Two goals scored by the same player”
BRACE (5)
“The place value group just past millions in a large number”
BILLIONS (8)
“The heavy fabric used by artists for oil paintings”
CANVAS (6)
“The 2022 film where prehistoric creatures roam freely among humans”
DOMINION (8)
“To gain knowledge or skill in a subject by study or experience”
LEARN (5)
“The strongman whose power lay in his hair”
SAMSON (6)
“The team of technicians and assistants who work behind the camera”
CREW (4)
“The practice of providing equal access and representation for all”
INCLUSION (9)
“Traditional roasted meat, or a butter sculpture shape for the feast”
LAMB (4)
“The most famous command shouted on a movie set”
ACTION (6)
“The lowest adult male singing voice”
BASS (4)
“The positive points in a review”
PROS (4)
“The world's first national park, famous for its geothermal features”
YELLOWSTONE (11)
“The fundamental unit of a crochet pattern to be mapped”
STITCH (6)
“The traditional racing surface at Pimlico, unlike the grass of Ascot.”
DIRT (4)
“The pirate captain who fears a ticking crocodile”
HOOK (4)
“The sharp edge used to harvest the hearts of rivals”
BLADE (5)
“The animal that shockingly ate Dan's transplant organ right off the hospital floor”
DOG (3)
“To turn against the one who shared their blood with you”
BETRAY (6)
“Track official waving flags”
MARSHAL (7)
“The fixture that controls the flow of water”
FAUCET (6)
“To move by turning over and over, like a ball”
ROLL (4)
“The younger generation of gods who rebelled against manual labor”
IGIGI (5)
“The action of throwing dice to move”
ROLL (4)
“The trademark exclamation used by Sheldon after a successful prank”
BAZINGA (7)
“The quality of being amusing or comic”
HUMOR (5)
“The high point of a trip to the last frontier”
DENALI (6)
“The celestial body that was controversially demoted to a dwarf planet by the IAU in 2006”
PLUTO (5)
“The espionage agency that was secretly infiltrated by Hydra for decades”
SHIELD (6)
“The glass part of a camera that focuses light”
LENS (4)
“The long river that supported life in ancient Egypt”
NILE (4)
“The place where a family lives together”
HOME (4)
“To raise heavy iron, or an elevator for those too exhausted to take the stairs”
LIFT (4)
“Type of cell division that produces reproductive cells with half the chromosomes”
MEIOSIS (7)
“Thick icing layer that might be strawberry or vanilla”
FROSTING (8)
“To place side by side, as if for a duel of contrasts”
JUXTAPOSE (9)
“To enjoy a hot seasonal beverage slowly”
SIP (3)
“Tiny dots that make up digital images”
PIXELS (6)
“The first woman who opened a forbidden jar”
PANDORA (7)
“The city famously built on seven hills”
ROME (4)
“Time-honored proverb accepted as truth”
ADAGE (5)
“The long-distance traveler of the nervous system”
AXON (4)
“The fallen evil regime whose warlords remain scattered in the 2026 Mando movie.”
EMPIRE (6)
“The subject matter of the musical”
HISTORY (7)
“Triangular bone of five fused vertebrae at the back of the pelvis”
SACRUM (6)
“The wildlife protected within a reserve.”
FAUNA (5)
“The name given to Jesus in the scripture”
ISA (3)
“Twin sister of Apollo, and namesake of NASA's lunar return program”
ARTEMIS (7)
“The hand-spun cotton cloth promoted by Gandhi to boycott foreign goods”
KHADI (5)
“The circle where players discuss the next play”
HUDDLE (6)
“Tire compound with deep grooves for heavy rain conditions”
WET (3)
“The person who introduces guests and moderates a talk show”
HOST (4)
“Trig ratio that sounds like an admission of wrongdoing”
SINE (4)
“The king of gods who brandishes a lightning bolt”
ZEUS (4)
“The astronomer who put the sun in its proper place”
COPERNICUS (10)
“The person who competes against you throughout your journey”
RIVAL (5)
“Tally on the stadium board”
SCORE (5)
“The Greek goddess of the rainbow.”
IRIS (4)
“The set of three stumps and two bails”
WICKET (6)
“The striped official tasked with maintaining order and calling infractions”
REFEREE (7)
“To change a measurement from one unit into another”
CONVERT (7)
“The Lord is my shepherd I am his what”
SHEEP (5)
“Terminal accord between matched lines”
RHYME (5)
“To pursue someone or something in order to catch them”
CHASE (5)
“To maintain something in its original or existing state, a core mission of the service”
PRESERVE (8)
“To put money into a bank account”
DEPOSIT (7)
“The surname of the demon king who seeks the Blue Spider Lily”
KIBUTSUJI (9)
“The gorgon whose gaze turned men to stone”
MEDUSA (6)
“The fleeting sensation of weightlessness when cresting a hill”
AIRTIME (7)
“The final long track on the 1977 album about mindless followers”
SHEEP (5)
“The part of a flowering plant that can grow into a new one”
SEED (4)
“The collective green residents of a specific region”
FLORA (5)
“The name of the main protagonist's sister”
NEZ (3)
“The holy nickname of Southampton, owing to their church-founding origins”
SAINT (5)
“The sea witch who collects unfortunate souls”
URSULA (6)
“Tallest land animal with a very long neck”
GIRAFFE (7)
“The giant-screen format perfect for viewing massive summer spectacles”
IMAX (4)
“The first name of the rhythm guitarist who co-founded the group”
PAUL (4)
“The Indian spring festival known for throwing colored powders”
HOLI (4)
“The primary beverage served in giant tents during Munich's Oktoberfest”
BEER (4)
“The debut broadcast of a brand new television show or season”
PREMIERE (8)
“The middle child who is a voracious reader and researcher”
KLAUS (5)
“The alliance that opposed the Allies in the conflict”
AXIS (4)
“The venue where the crowd gathers to watch”
ARENA (5)
“The primary purpose of many Ferraris”
RACING (6)
“The daughter of Bella and Edward”
RENESMEE (8)
“The surname of the man who measured skill”
ELO (3)
“Tim, the CEO delivering his potential swan song presentation.”
COOK (4)
“The substance in a solution that does the dissolving”
SOLVENT (7)
“The mechanical heart that builds up force”
PUMP (4)
“The collective hive-mind animatronic made of wires and eyes”
ENARD (5)
“The side that is being sued or accused”
DEFENSE (7)
“The fifty pentagrams on the American standard.”
STARS (5)
“The king of the Olympian gods in Greek mythology”
ZEUS (4)
“Toothful garden tool that gathers colorful ground cover”
RAKE (4)
“Technical drawing for an architectural design”
BLUEPRINT (9)
“The vast body of salt water”
SEA (3)
“The color of the hole and the lords”
BLACK (5)
“The African nation widely considered the birthplace of coffee”
ETHIOPIA (8)
“The items Abigail packed on donkeys to give to the approaching men”
GIFTS (5)
“Three vertical posts”
STUMPS (6)
“The energy source that is no longer allowed to be replenished mid race”
FUEL (4)
“Taking too many steps without dribbling”
TRAVEL (6)
“The process of rendering text from one language into another”
TRANSLATION (11)
“The synthetic hero powered by the Mind Stone”
VISION (6)
“The greatest warrior whose vulnerability was his heel”
ACHILLES (8)
“The innermost point of a racing line through a corner”
APEX (4)
“The sweltering weather condition that makes this holiday ironic.”
HEAT (4)
“The fifth element of flavor”
UMAMI (5)
“The first half of the field's nickname, before the iron”
GRID (4)
“The other energy giant flowing through the world's most watched strait.”
GAS (3)
“The Tuck who is known for her surgical enhancements and wins”
TRINITY (7)
“The liquid in which a solute is dissolved to form a solution”
SOLVENT (7)
“The beverage dumped into the harbor during a famous protest.”
TEA (3)
“The youngest son of Bob who is known as Junior Gong”
DAMIAN (6)
“The Water Hashira who first encountered the Kamado siblings”
GIYU (4)
“To break something into many pieces with a heavy blow”
SMASH (5)
“The bottom number in a fraction”
DENOMINATOR (11)
“The physical pressure felt by drivers during high speed cornering”
GFORCE (6)
“The force that binds the stars and the marks”
WYRD (4)
“Tower captive whose magical tresses healed wounds”
RAPUNZEL (8)
“The process of selecting the perfect faces to represent a collection”
CASTING (7)
“To select the actors who will bring the script to life”
CAST (4)
“The aggressive deity representing the brutal and violent side of war”
ARES (4)
“The art of growing miniature trees in containers”
BONSAI (6)
“The squad leader identified by a distinctive armband”
CAPTAIN (7)
“The land near the sea”
COAST (5)
“The prize given to the runner-up”
SILVER (6)
“The iconic high-pitched scream of a bull heard most often during the September rut”
BUGLE (5)
“The person who directs the team strategy”
COACH (5)
“The primary objective of moral action, often contrasted with evil”
GOOD (4)
“The protagonist's loyal best friend who shared her massive secret.”
LILLY (5)
“The first king of the north who carried the flame”
BRANNON (7)
“The festival when the Holy Spirit descended like tongues of fire”
PENTECOST (9)
“The nickname for Steve Rogers”
CAP (3)
“The name of her massive world tour”
ERAS (4)
“The life-giving river of ancient Egypt”
NILE (4)
“To assign a value or rank to something”
RATE (4)
“The collective team of technicians working behind the scenes”
CREW (4)
“The city that is always in a light mood?”
PARIS (5)
“To show the answer when a solver is stuck”
REVEAL (6)
“The liquid condiment that coats pasta or pizza”
SAUCE (5)
“The sturdy, honey-sweetened foundation of a s'more.”
GRAHAM (6)
“The 'prickly' variety of this fruit grows on a cactus in arid and tropical climates.”
PEAR (4)
“The very center of a star or planet”
CORE (4)
“The Big ___ is a popular moniker for the NCAA tournament.”
DANCE (5)
“The Greek city state known for its powerful army”
SPARTA (6)
“Traditional spiraled radish served as a snack”
RADI (4)
“The bottom part of the shoe that provides cushioning”
SOLE (4)
“To change a number from one form to another, such as fraction to decimal”
CONVERT (7)
“The sound a small bird makes or a show”
PEEP (4)
“To use money to buy something”
SPEND (5)
“To make a distant subject appear closer in the frame”
ZOOM (4)
“The species known for its complex and sweet flavors, dominating global production”
ARABICA (7)
“The boy who spent the night hiding in Glamrock Freddy”
GREGORY (7)
“The starting position assigned to a horse in the starting gate.”
POST (4)
“The molecule that carries genetic instructions for life.”
DNA (3)
“The French name of the fisherman apostle whom Jesus called the rock”
PIERRE (6)
“The actual interactive portion of a title, often demanded over CGI cinematics.”
GAMEPLAY (8)
“The surname of the 41st and 43rd U.S. Presidents”
BUSH (4)
“Thinker who wrote about shadows on a cave wall”
PLATO (5)
“The written form of a musical composition.”
SCORE (5)
“The group of eleven players on the field”
TEAM (4)
“To restore to health or soundness”
HEAL (4)
“Tuesday or Thursday qualifying hurdle”
SEMI (4)
“The high-fashion winner of season three”
RAJA (4)
“To officially withdraw a horse from the field before the gates open.”
SCRATCH (7)
“The solid part of the earth surface”
LAND (4)
“The last name of Nicks detective alter ego”
PEPPERWOOD (10)
“To communicate in real time via text online”
CHAT (4)
“Thinker who analyzed history through the lens of class struggle”
MARX (4)
“To observe a notable day with festivities”
CELEBRATE (9)
“The first word in the name of the Giulia's manufacturer”
ALFA (4)
“To dress foreign words in familiar alphabetic clothing”
TRANSLITERATE (13)
“The half-human leader of the Guardians who goes by Star-Lord”
QUILL (5)
“The worth of a digit based on where it sits in a number”
VALUE (5)
“The daunting art of trapping and defining every word in a heavy book”
LEXICOGRAPHY (12)
“The study of motion without considering the forces causing it”
KINEMATICS (10)
“The other half of the season two finale duo”
TYRA (4)
“The word for the moon”
LUNA (4)
“Total reached by bringing parts together”
SUM (3)
“To shop for gently used items, celebrated nationally on August 17th”
THRIFT (6)
“The small creature Bilbo Baggins is in J.R.R. Tolkien's book”
HOBBIT (6)
“The superuser account”
ROOT (4)
“The player standing directly behind the stumps to catch the ball”
KEEPER (6)
“The weight-bearing shinbone of the lower leg”
TIBIA (5)
“To cut into a shape”
CARVE (5)
“The player allowed to use their hands in the box”
KEEPER (6)
“To work bread mixture with your hands to develop gluten.”
KNEAD (5)
“To gather or move animals together”
HERD (4)
“The long river that supported ancient Egyptian civilization”
NILE (4)
“To build the maze that others must escape”
CONSTRUCT (9)
“The highest natural singing voice type for adult men”
TENOR (5)
“The group that later captured Abigail in a raid on Ziklag”
AMALEKITES (10)
“The primary scoring position in a soccer match”
STRIKER (7)
“The artist behind Who Knows and a leader of the new school”
PROTOJE (7)
“The traditional archetypal symbol representing the sixth zodiac sign”
MAIDEN (6)
“The lifeblood of a pen?”
INK (3)
“The character representing water.”
SHUI (4)
“The ambitious director who conquered the box office with Titanic and Avatar”
CAMERON (7)
“To grab something and move it toward you”
PULL (4)
“The imaginary line where the war of inches begins”
SCRIMMAGE (9)
“The status of a batter who has been dismissed”
OUT (3)
“To pass another car during a race”
OVERTAKE (8)
“To turn earth over, or 'low' in the field.”
PLOW (4)
“The animals David looked after as a youth”
SHEEP (5)
“The final apocalyptic book detailing the end of the world”
REVELATION (10)
“Tickle Me version of this red Sesame Street Muppet that caused retail riots during the 1996 holidays”
ELMO (4)
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