802 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 sky god who wields a master bolt”
ZEUS (4)
“The largest planet in our solar system”
JUPITER (7)
“The planet famous for its bright rings”
SATURN (6)
“The speed at which a piece of music is played”
TEMPO (5)
“To cut off unwanted parts of an image”
CROP (4)
“Team trying to prevent scoring”
DEFENSE (7)
“The acronym for the Behavioral Analysis Unit”
BAU (3)
“The lawyer who brings charges against the defendant”
PROSECUTOR (10)
“The perimeter rope, or a shot that reaches it”
BOUNDARY (8)
“The length and rhythm of a runner's step.”
STRIDE (6)
“The silver-bowed mistress of the hunt”
ARTEMIS (7)
“The king who found that gold is not always a blessing”
MIDAS (5)
“The intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something”
ESSENCE (7)
“The fourth planet from the sun known as the red planet”
MARS (4)
“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)
“The classical language origin for words ending in '-tion'.”
LATIN (5)
“The original leader of the La Push wolf pack”
SAM (3)
“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)
“Tethered flyer that takes to the sky during a specific celebration weekend.”
KITE (4)
“The shiny treasure supposedly hidden at the end of a colorful arch.”
GOLD (4)
“The type of independent local shop that Record Store Day aims to support.”
INDIE (5)
“The orange rim players aim for.”
HOOP (4)
“The hard, grated dairy product shaken over a fresh, hot slice.”
PARMESAN (8)
“The peak breeding season when bulls become vocal and aggressive”
RUT (3)
“The absolute best-case scenario for a player's development.”
CEILING (7)
“The dedicated group of performers backing up the leads”
ENSEMBLE (8)
“The celebrated month, en espanol.”
MAYO (4)
“To come together; assemble”
GATHER (6)
“The Gators, who entered the 2026 tournament looking to defend their national title.”
FLORIDA (7)
“The fresh green herb that provides a pop of color on a classic pie.”
BASIL (5)
“The heavy, spinning circular surface of a record player.”
PLATTER (7)
“The lowest balcony offering a great view of the choreography”
MEZZANINE (9)
“Title often given to William Shakespeare”
BARD (4)
“Traditional knee length skirt worn by Scottish men”
KILT (4)
“The study of correct reasoning and valid arguments”
LOGIC (5)
“The type of event the roommates hold to mock each other lovingly”
HONEYROAST (10)
“The first public showing of a movie”
PREMIERE (8)
“The tense sequence of events leading up to T-zero.”
COUNTDOWN (9)
“The winged messenger who guides souls to the afterlife”
HERMES (6)
“The person drawing up the plays on the sideline whiteboard.”
COACH (5)
“The clever king of Ithaca who took ten years to return home”
ODYSSEUS (8)
“The scary genre that includes 2026 summer releases like The End of Oak Street”
HORROR (6)
“The priestess of Delphi who spoke cryptic prophecies”
ORACLE (6)
“Twin sister of Apollo, goddess of the hunt”
ARTEMIS (7)
“The city Nick Miller is originally from”
CHICAGO (7)
“The sky-dwelling leader who wields a bolt”
ZEUS (4)
“The wagging indicator of a puppy's mood.”
TAIL (4)
“The unpredictable mathematical theory championed by a certain eccentric doctor”
CHAOS (5)
“Theory that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience”
EMPIRICISM (10)
“The dominant Dutch driver of the modern era”
VERSTAPPEN (10)
“The human-made tracking system that creates a "blue" mismatch.”
CALENDAR (8)
“The term used for vampires who only hunt animals”
VEGETARIAN (10)
“Three-headed dog guarding the underworld”
CERBERUS (8)
“The three headed hound guarding the gates”
CERBERUS (8)
“The grumpy bartender who struggles to write his zombie novel”
NICK (4)
“To pierce, or the first name of the bandmate who embraced a kitchen appliance parody.”
LANCE (5)
“Trifoliate plant used to explain the Holy Trinity”
SHAMROCK (8)
“Tool used to identify network vulnerabilities”
SCANNER (7)
“The number of runs awarded for hitting the ball over the rope without bouncing”
SIX (3)
“The part that opens and closes to let light in”
SHUTTER (7)
“The last name of the author who wrote Little Women”
ALCOTT (6)
“The method of human communication”
LANGUAGE (8)
“The national pastime that was forever changed in 1947.”
BASEBALL (8)
“The lowest female singing voice”
ALTO (4)
“The unseen one who governs the underworld”
HADES (5)
“Those standing exactly opposite on the other side of the ball”
ANTIPODES (9)
“To withdraw from a race due to mechanical failure”
RETIRE (6)
“The Pro spatial computing headset introduced as a major new product category”
VISION (6)
“The great outdoors”
NATURE (6)
“The morning meal where this item traditionally shines.”
BREAKFAST (9)
“Theleaderpacingthesidelinesanddrawingupinboundplaysonawhiteboard.”
COACH (5)
“The famous circular stadium located in Rome”
COLOSSEUM (9)
“To rid a hey, then add water.”
HYDRATE (7)
“The motherly figure and wife of Carlisle Cullen”
ESME (4)
“To magnify or reduce an image”
ZOOM (4)
“Thinly sliced, dry-cured ham that elevates a breakfast sandwich.”
PROSCIUTTO (10)
“The brave main character of a tale”
HERO (4)
“True pulsers arranged for a three-dimensional form.”
SCULPTURE (9)
“To launch a program or page”
OPEN (4)
“The grinning, green-haired nemesis who considers himself the hero's greatest rival.”
JOKER (5)
“To rest on the surface of liquid”
FLOAT (5)
“To teach an AI with data”
TRAIN (5)
“The Volturi member who can see emotional bonds between people”
MARCUS (6)
“The planet known for its prominent rings”
SATURN (6)
“The universe as an orderly system”
COSMOS (6)
“The long-serving leader navigating a multi-front storm.”
NETANYAHU (9)
“The flat cardboard container that holds a round meal.”
BOX (3)
“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 day of the week when this particular cheesy celebration always falls.”
FRIDAY (6)
“The main character in a book, often admired for courage”
HERO (4)
“The written script of a film”
SCREENPLAY (10)
“To spend the winter in a dormant or inactive state”
HIBERNATE (9)
“To look through a location for hidden items”
SEARCH (6)
“The study of beauty and artistic taste”
AESTHETICS (10)
“The king whose touch turned everything into gold”
MIDAS (5)
“The spring month when the international film world descends on southern Europe”
MAY (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 finish filming the final scene.”
WRAP (4)
“Three-letter abbreviation for the standout player of a series.”
MVP (3)
“To teach a system with examples”
TRAIN (5)
“Type of garden hosting Rome's 2026 API-LOGO art installation”
BOTANICAL (9)
“The long landing strip required for the returning spacecraft.”
RUNWAY (6)
“The spectators, hearing you dance oddly.”
AUDIENCE (8)
“The Spanish word for a party or festival”
FIESTA (6)
“The military shadow that stood behind the sun of Japan”
SHOGUN (6)
“Two hundred circuits around the Brickyard.”
LAPS (4)
“The small window you look through to aim”
VIEWER (6)
“The place where the agents do their paperwork”
OFFICE (6)
“The cage that protects the vital rhythm”
THORAX (6)
“The violent god of war and son of Zeus”
ARES (4)
“The vast area beyond the atmosphere of the earth”
SPACE (5)
“The horn that sounds at the end of the game, sometimes beaten by a dramatic shot.”
BUZZER (6)
“The 'Final' number of teams heading to Indianapolis [1.2]”
FOUR (4)
“The divine blacksmith who worked at a volcanic forge”
HEPHAESTUS (10)
“The grand venue for the opening ceremony”
STADIUM (7)
“The first tier of balcony seating, offering great views of the choreography”
MEZZANINE (9)
“The spring festival where people throw colored powder”
HOLI (4)
“Tokyo's monstrous eater, perhaps a ghastly ghoul.”
GHOUL (5)
“The main events and story of a film”
PLOT (4)
“The act of using binoculars or a spotting scope to scan distant ridges for tan hides”
GLASSING (8)
“Tiny piece of silicon inside a computer”
CHIP (4)
“The Spanish word for a party or religious festival”
FIESTA (6)
“To group items into categories”
CLASSIFY (8)
“The highly anticipated Sunday when the 68-team field is revealed.”
SELECTION (9)
“The eighth planet from the Sun”
NEPTUNE (7)
“To protect against threats”
SECURE (6)
“Term for a pair of directors like the Coens or Wachowskis”
DUO (3)
“The Last of Us actor Pedro, fancast by Jack Black as a new antagonist.”
PASCAL (6)
“The actual geologic period when the Tyrannosaurus and Triceratops lived”
CRETACEOUS (10)
“The process of a model generating an output from a given input”
INFERENCE (9)
“The lottery system used by states like Colorado to distribute limited tags”
DRAW (4)
“To allow light to reach the camera's sensor or film”
EXPOSE (6)
“The natural satellite that orbits the Earth”
MOON (4)
“To put something in a prominent place for people to see”
DISPLAY (7)
“The king of the world who took us to Pandora and the Titanic”
CAMERON (7)
“The American agency responsible for space exploration”
NASA (4)
“The official tasked with monitoring the paint and perimeter.”
REFEREE (7)
“The coveted first place on the starting grid”
POLE (4)
“The world on which we live”
EARTH (5)
“Three-letter broadcasting alliance behind the international event”
EBU (3)
“Try a hog's craft, perhaps, in map making.”
CARTOGRAPHY (11)
“The location of the FBI academy and headquarters”
QUANTICO (8)
“The squad leader who wears the ceremonial armband.”
CAPTAIN (7)
“The list of names shown at the end of a film”
CREDITS (7)
“The alleyway behind a building, or the rival singing group who claimed they were larger than life.”
BACKSTREET (10)
“The massive, ring-shaped corporate campus that opened to employees in 2017”
PARK (4)
“The eye of absolute command and rebellion”
GEASS (5)
“The satisfyingly crunchy exterior texture of a well-cooked serving.”
CRISPY (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 facial hair Nick grows when he tries to look rugged”
MOUSTACHE (9)
“The sunken remains of a volcanic party”
CALDERA (7)
“The person who guides the making of a film”
DIRECTOR (8)
“The Brooklyn franchise that made history by signing a trailblazer.”
DODGERS (7)
“The red-haired vampire seeking revenge against Edward”
VICTORIA (8)
“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)
“The two canine teeth found in an elk's upper jaw, often kept as trophies”
IVORY (5)
“The handle pulled by a bartender to start the liquid flowing.”
TAP (3)
“The swampy coniferous forest of high northern latitudes”
TAIGA (5)
“The undisputed King of this surface with a record fourteen titles.”
NADAL (5)
“TV network where you can watch the finals.”
ION (3)
“To break free from confinement or control”
ESCAPE (6)
“The topmost layer of the courts is actually made of crushed red material from this.”
BRICK (5)
“To rest and feel at ease”
RELAX (5)
“To silence your microphone”
MUTE (4)
“The collection of music accompanying a film”
SOUNDTRACK (10)
“To purify a liquid by heating and cooling”
DISTILL (7)
“Three vertical posts in the wicket”
STUMPS (6)
“The viewpoint from which a photo is taken”
ANGLE (5)
“Touring technician who hauls and tunes the gear.”
ROADIE (6)
“The group of players selected for a team”
SQUAD (5)
“To plan and follow a route through a complex environment”
NAVIGATE (8)
“Tech titan exclusively streaming the 2026 US race action.”
APPLE (5)
“The warm, continuous sound format heavily favored by traditional audiophiles.”
ANALOG (6)
“Tree's green solar panel”
LEAF (4)
“The highest natural adult male singing voice”
TENOR (5)
“Two-minute promotional cut shown before the main attraction begins.”
TRAILER (7)
“To assemble and modify film footage”
EDIT (4)
“The cloud hidden mountain home of the Greek pantheon”
OLYMPUS (7)
“The vehicle of choice when settling grudges on Rainbow Road.”
KART (4)
“There are seven of these in the modern NFL selection process.”
ROUNDS (6)
“The dreaded fate of an underperforming sitcom.”
CANCELLED (9)
“The main woody stem of a tree.”
TRUNK (5)
“The global organization that originally established World Book Day.”
UNESCO (6)
“Tech visionary who co-founded Apple”
JOBS (4)
“The Western broker aiming for a second phase in Gaza while striking the East.”
TRUMP (5)
“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)
“Tidal spot that serves as a reflecting pool for thousands of trees.”
BASIN (5)
“The crucial pass that directly sets up a teammate's goal”
ASSIST (6)
“The 53-man squad every drafted player hopes to make.”
ROSTER (6)
“The first name of the giant white whale in Herman Melville's book”
MOBY (4)
“The scrolling symbols showing current stock prices”
TICKER (6)
“To meet the required standard”
QUALIFY (7)
“The higher pressure point of a rhythmic beat”
SYSTOLIC (8)
“The force that attracts objects towards each other”
GRAVITY (7)
“To move from one scene to another without a transition”
CUT (3)
“The woven nylon that dances after a swish.”
NET (3)
“To verify accuracy or condition”
CHECK (5)
“The longest path to cross your legs”
SARTORIUS (9)
“The belief that life is meaningless and values are baseless”
NIHILISM (8)
“The person who guides the making of a movie”
DIRECTOR (8)
“The main subject or idea in a book”
THEME (5)
“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 seventh planet from the Sun”
URANUS (6)
“The main events of a play, novel, or movie”
PLOT (4)
“To examine data methodically and in detail”
ANALYZE (7)
“The PB Bestie treat that joined the freezer aisle in 2026”
BLONDIE (7)
“The primary official language of India written in Devanagari script”
HINDI (5)
“The last team standing on a Monday night in April”
CHAMPION (8)
“The ancient civilization known for the first Olympics”
GREECE (6)
“Tusked mammal, 'raw sul' could describe its state.”
WALRUS (6)
“The pharmaceutical sales rep who rents Jesses room for a while”
REAGAN (6)
“The red planet”
MARS (4)
“The pattern often found on Jesses vintage style dresses”
POLKADOT (8)
“To survive and move on to the next round.”
ADVANCE (7)
“Theme of restoration and fresh starts commonly celebrated as the days lengthen.”
RENEWAL (7)
“The last name of the author who wrote Nineteen Eighty-Four”
ORWELL (6)
“The famous dwarf planet once considered the ninth planet”
PLUTO (5)
“The complete vocabulary of a person or a specific field”
LEXICON (7)
“Third place metal”
BRONZE (6)
“To chemically convert sugars into alcohol, a crucial step in the process.”
FERMENT (7)
“The grassy area where the game is played”
FIELD (5)
“"The Big ____" (Nickname coined for the tournament).”
DANCE (5)
“The magical place Alice visits after falling down a rabbit hole”
WONDERLAND (10)
“The broader organization the detectives represent”
POLICE (6)
“The meaning provided by the pronouncer to clarify a tricky homonym.”
DEFINITION (10)
“Task force director who wields unchecked global authority.”
STRATT (6)
“The company's popular line of laptop computers, available in Air and Pro models”
MACBOOK (7)
“The force behind the creation of a galaxy far far away”
LUCAS (5)
“To take a picture”
CAPTURE (7)
“The 94-by-50-foot hardwood battlefield”
COURT (5)
“The amount of light allowed into the camera”
EXPOSURE (8)
“The denser, crumbly alternative to a raised ring”
CAKE (4)
“The stressful, imaginary sphere surrounding teams nervously awaiting an at-large bid.”
BUBBLE (6)
“The nickname used by the sergeant who formerly worked in Narcotics”
FIN (3)
“This sum, oddly, links two landmasses.”
ISTHMUS (7)
“Time-policing agency that might be taken over by the masked villain”
TVA (3)
“Tools designed to provide administrative access while hiding presence”
ROOTKIT (7)
“The process of questioning a suspect in the box”
INTERROGATION (13)
“The winged-sandaled messenger of the gods”
HERMES (6)
“The tiny foundation of the polar food web”
KRILL (5)
“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)
“The slow, synchronized stroll to an Edward Elgar tune”
MARCH (5)
“The last name of Bella and her father Charlie”
SWAN (4)
“The period of time a team spends batting”
INNINGS (7)
“The official language of Cambodia with a very large alphabet”
KHMER (5)
“The undisputed Queen of Pop”
MADONNA (7)
“The color line that was famously broken in 1947.”
BARRIER (7)
“Three-leafed plant famously used to explain a holy concept [1.5]”
SHAMROCK (8)
“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)
“Thick, pliable sugar paste rolled out for ultra-smooth commercial cake decorating.”
FONDANT (7)
“Traditional dance style featuring colorful, swirling skirts.”
FOLKLORICO (10)
“Tonal language of Southeast Asia”
VIETNAMESE (10)
“The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding”
COGNITION (9)
“The punishment assigned to a convicted person”
SENTENCE (8)
“The first time sound was etched in stone or wax”
PHONOGRAPH (10)
“The medical professional you visit for your puppy's early vaccinations.”
VET (3)
“The reason for doing something or committing a crime”
MOTIVE (6)
“These might be highest for a straight-A student”
HONORS (6)
“The perpetually gloomy, crime-ridden city defended by our hero.”
GOTHAM (6)
“Top covering of a building”
ROOF (4)
“The branch of technology dealing with the design and application of automata”
ROBOTICS (8)
“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)
“Tall, slender structure”
TOWER (5)
“To refine a model with specific data”
FINE (4)
“The large structure lit to signify the start of the games”
PYRE (4)
“The private island where the couple spends their honeymoon”
ISLE (4)
“Type of girls who preached girl power and wore platform boots”
SPICE (5)
“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 plot or narrative of a film”
STORY (5)
“The bronze clad personification of battle fury”
ARES (4)
“The flame is carried across countries using this”
TORCH (5)
“The honey-loving bear created by A.A. Milne”
POOH (4)
“The plot of a movie”
STORY (5)
“The venom-fueled brute famously known for snapping the hero's back.”
BANE (4)
“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 intensely hot chamber where the culinary magic happens.”
OVEN (4)
“The entire group of actors in a production”
CAST (4)
“The state aiming to bring the championship back to Raleigh”
CAROLINA (8)
“The view that the self is all that can be known to exist”
SOLIPSISM (9)
“The iconic three-pointed emblem”
STAR (4)
“Trophy alternatives that players snip off with scissors after a big win”
NETS (4)
“Tall woody grass eaten by pandas”
BAMBOO (6)
“The head of the school who sets the tone for the year”
PRINCIPAL (9)
“To remove errors from software”
DEBUG (5)
“The humble keeper of the hearth fire”
HESTIA (6)
“The outer and thinner of the two bones in the lower leg”
FIBULA (6)
“The branch of knowledge that deals with moral principles”
ETHICS (6)
“The official list of 26 active players ready for the first game”
ROSTER (6)
“The salty little fish that remains a highly divisive menu option.”
ANCHOVY (7)
“The Larry O'Brien prize hoisted by the victors.”
TROPHY (6)
“The points scored by the batting team”
RUNS (4)
“The platform where actors perform”
STAGE (5)
“The armored player who squats behind the dish”
CATCHER (7)
“The language of the Iliad and the Odyssey”
GREEK (5)
“The final orbiter built, replacing one lost in 1986.”
ENDEAVOUR (9)
“The main food served during the chaotic Thanksgiving episodes”
TURKEY (6)
“To imitate the behavior of a system”
SIMULATE (8)
“The formal conferral event”
CEREMONY (8)
“The wooden hammer used by a judge”
GAVEL (5)
“Training technique using food to guide a canine into a desired position.”
LURING (6)
“To let light hit the film or sensor”
EXPOSE (6)
“The official theme of the 2026 Dublin St. Patrick's Day festival, celebrating heritage [1.9].”
ROOTS (5)
“The number of points gained in a game”
SCORE (5)
“The hero known for completing twelve impossible labors”
HERCULES (8)
“The high part of a wall containing windows above eye level”
CLERE (5)
“The individual sheets of paper in a book.”
PAGES (5)
“Teacher, master, 'I' see 'sense' in wisdom.”
SENSEI (6)
“The empire that built the mountain city of Machu Picchu”
INCA (4)
“The process of drawing conclusions from data”
INFERENCE (9)
“The twice born god of wine and theater”
DIONYSUS (8)
“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 Scripps Cup is the prestigious one handed to the winner.”
TROPHY (6)
“Tusked mammal, where 'raw' might 'louse' up a meal.”
WALRUS (6)
“The lame blacksmith who forged divine weapons”
HEPHAESTUS (10)
“To make something look more attractive by adding items”
DECORATE (8)
“Type of network inspired by the biological brain”
NEURAL (6)
“The absolute worst-case scenario for a player's development.”
FLOOR (5)
“The nice guy who dates both Cece and Jess at different times”
ROBBY (5)
“To deceive or cover one's eyes with a clever trick.”
HOODWINK (8)
“The most humiliating prefix to "points"”
NUL (3)
“The principle of fairness and legal rightness”
JUSTICE (7)
“The main event of a Grand Prix weekend”
RACE (4)
“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 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)
“Tennis legend Williams who co-chaired the 2026 gala”
VENUS (5)
“The grueling postseason journey to the top”
PLAYOFFS (8)
“The written text that actors read from”
SCRIPTS (7)
“The private plane used by the team to travel”
JET (3)
“The gritty effort required to get crucial stops.”
DEFENSE (7)
“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)
“Type of learning with labeled examples”
SUPERVISED (10)
“The river of hatred across which souls are ferried”
STYX (4)
“The quintessential buttery cinema snack”
POPCORN (7)
“The warm season unofficially kicked off by this long weekend”
SUMMER (6)
“The study of moral principles and conduct”
ETHICS (6)
“The tiny gap where signals jump between nerve cells”
SYNAPSE (7)
“The main sequence of events in a story”
PLOT (4)
“Topographical guide for a backpacker”
MAP (3)
“The month when everyone suddenly claims a bit of Irish ancestry.”
MARCH (5)
“The surprisingly effective hairpiece that kept a superstar's identity hidden.”
WIG (3)
“The final straightaway leading to the finish line.”
STRETCH (7)
“The landing pad for a molecular message”
RECEPTOR (8)
“The earliest period of the Mesozoic era, preceding the Jurassic”
TRIASSIC (8)
“The Ohio city where the First Four matchups traditionally tip off every year.”
DAYTON (6)
“The French word for a cheese made specifically from goat milk”
CHEVRE (6)
“The very first red-carpet screening of a highly anticipated picture.”
PREMIERE (8)
“The country music cousin that takes over the polo fields next.”
STAGECOACH (10)
“The aggressive counterpart to the strategic Athena”
ARES (4)
“The athletic trainer who moves in and out of the apartment”
COACH (5)
“Trickster god of Norse myth”
LOKI (4)
“Type of finish requiring a camera to determine who crossed first.”
PHOTO (5)
“The slope used in optimization to minimize error functions”
GRADIENT (8)
“The strength of a connection between nodes in a neural network”
WEIGHT (6)
“Traditional story, 'M', 'Y', 'T', 'H' make it true.”
MYTH (4)
“Tragic family name at the center of a major 2026 revival.”
LOMAN (5)
“Total number of runs made”
SCORE (5)
“Transmission component in a race car”
GEAR (4)
“To produce musical sounds with the voice”
SING (4)
“The liquid mixture poured onto the hot plates.”
BATTER (6)
“Throw a line, or a group of actors.”
CAST (4)
“The flagship sedan model, without a space”
SCLASS (6)
“The satisfying sound of a flawless jumper hitting nothing but nylon”
SWISH (5)
“The low-cost combat drone making its debut in the Iranian theater.”
LUCAS (5)
“To take a picture of something”
CAPTURE (7)
“The high one that dominates the horizon”
DENALI (6)
“The premium large-format screen choice for massive visual spectacles”
IMAX (4)
“The titan who stole fire to give to humanity”
PROMETHEUS (10)
“The official occupation of the franchise's heroes, despite their lack of actual pipe repairs.”
PLUMBER (7)
“Top metal for a winner”
GOLD (4)
“Three stumps with bails on top”
WICKET (6)
“The virgin huntress who roams the woods”
ARTEMIS (7)
“The status of dinosaurs before science controversially intervened”
EXTINCT (7)
“The nickname of the protagonist in Great Expectations”
PIP (3)
“Thrown out a group of actors.”
CAST (4)
“The main river that flows through the city of Rome”
TIBER (5)
“The guiding concept for the night's dress code, setting the tone for every outfit.”
THEME (5)
“The part of a plant that blooms and produces seeds.”
FLOWER (6)
“The empty space allegedly created by an innovative sailor in 1850”
HOLE (4)
“The slow and silent approach made once an elk has been spotted”
STALK (5)
“The ultimate test of endurance named after an ancient Greek messenger”
MARATHON (8)
“The BBC famously broadcast a 1957 hoax about harvesting this pasta from trees.”
SPAGHETTI (9)
“The edges of a picture”
FRAME (5)
“The wide central section of an entablature, often decorated with reliefs”
FRIEZE (6)
“The Japanese entertainment giant behind this iconic gaming universe.”
NINTENDO (8)
“To deduce or conclude information from evidence”
INFER (5)
“The study of where crimes occur to find a home base”
GEOGRAPHY (9)
“The shrill sound that stops play or ends the match”
WHISTLE (7)
“The reasoning principles used in robotic decision making”
LOGIC (5)
“Thetastyadjectiveusedtodescribetheroundofsixteen.”
SWEET (5)
“The vast setting located far, far away”
GALAXY (6)
“Trump's word for recent events in Minneapolis.”
CHAOS (5)
“The second operational orbiter, making its maiden voyage on STS-6.”
CHALLENGER (10)
“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 model designed to generate realistic minute-long videos”
SORA (4)
“The legal process that follows a successful arrest”
LITIGATION (10)
“The study of value and valuation”
AXIOLOGY (8)
“The silent witness that never lies”
EVIDENCE (8)
“The top-billed act responsible for closing out the night.”
HEADLINER (9)
“The frozen battlefield where the championship is decided”
RINK (4)
“The fundamental acrobatic move used to hit blocks and squash foes.”
JUMP (4)
“Tall plant with a massive yellow bloom”
SUNFLOWER (9)
“The starting formation of the cars”
GRID (4)
“The surface where a movie is projected”
SCREEN (6)
“The Mexican icon who painted her own reality through pain”
FRIDA (5)
“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 Master of Suspense who never won a Best Director Oscar”
HITCHCOCK (9)
“The young girl who lives in the Swiss Alps in a book by Johanna Spyri”
HEIDI (5)
“Thin stick used by a conductor to lead the orchestra”
BATON (5)
“The job Nick holds for most of the show”
BARTENDER (9)
“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)
“The harmful treatment that often defines special victims cases”
ABUSE (5)
“Team trying to score”
OFFENSE (7)
“Type of giant illuminated wheel offering panoramic views of the grounds”
FERRIS (6)
“The tournament tree that narrows 16 playoff teams down to one champion.”
BRACKET (7)
“The memorable line celebrated every year by fans of the 2000 comedy”
QUOTE (5)
“To artificially replicate an organism's biological blueprint”
CLONE (5)
“The number of moles of solute per liter of solution”
MOLARITY (8)
“The bad guy, perhaps in a wicked plan.”
VILLAIN (7)
“The basket itself”
HOOP (4)
“The distinctive, pointy-eared headpiece worn to strike fear into criminals.”
COWL (4)
“The official who makes decisions on the field”
UMPIRE (6)
“The distance to a target, often measured by a laser before taking a shot”
RANGE (5)
“Type of bowling with high speed”
FAST (4)
“To save someone from a dangerous or distressing situation”
RESCUE (6)
“The medical examiner who provides crucial forensic evidence”
WARNER (6)
“The music and lyrics combined”
SCORE (5)
“The words of a song”
LYRIC (5)
“The possibility of losing money on an investment”
RISK (4)
“To find an answer to or explanation for a mystery”
SOLVE (5)
“To control, as a director does a production”
REIN (4)
“The hue worn by nearly 80 percent of celebrants in 2026 to avoid getting pinched”
GREEN (5)
“The tough outer covering of a tree trunk.”
BARK (4)
“Theatrical genre represented by the frowning mask”
TRAGEDY (7)
“Trailblazing competitor seeking the Women's Intercontinental prize.”
LYNCH (5)
“The region above the Earth where clouds and stars appear”
SKY (3)
“The city where Bella lived before moving to Washington”
PHOENIX (7)
“The type of creature in Nicks novel titled Julius Pepperwood”
ZOMBIE (6)
“The specific day in the fourth month when this hoppy holiday is celebrated.”
SEVENTH (7)
“The chaotic, unpredictable nature of March college basketball.”
MADNESS (7)
“The explosive, high-energy genre that traditionally rules the summer box office”
ACTION (6)
“The symbolic reasoning foundation for early expert systems”
LOGIC (5)
“Taking the ball away from the ball handler”
STEAL (5)
“The brow that launched a thousand self portraits”
KHALO (5)
“The glass surface where images are displayed”
SCREEN (6)
“The vibrating part of a clarinet or saxophone”
REED (4)
“The six staggered start groups implemented for the 2026 race.”
WAVES (5)
“To restructure code, a 'far more' act of tidying.”
REFACTOR (8)
“The sequel's scope will be a little ___ according to the returning cast.”
BROADER (7)
“Tree with thin papery white bark”
BIRCH (5)
“The scalloped, flowing garment used for gliding over the urban skyline.”
CAPE (4)
“The young newborn vampire from the Seattle army”
BREE (4)
“The iconic museum staircase that serves as fashion's ultimate stage.”
STEPS (5)
“The belt that holds the world together at its widest”
EQUATOR (7)
“The ability to retrieve information”
RECALL (6)
“The legal team representing the accused in court”
DEFENSE (7)
“The glass piece on the front of a camera”
LENS (4)
“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 precise, often diamond-tipped component that physically reads the music.”
STYLUS (6)
“Trusty reptilian steed with a penchant for swallowing enemies whole.”
YOSHI (5)
“The opening in a lens that controls light”
APERTURE (8)
“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)
“Texas host city preparing its venues for the 2026 games”
DALLAS (6)
“The language spoken by the ancient Romans”
LATIN (5)
“The central part, essential for stability.”
CORE (4)
“The main good character in a story”
HERO (4)
“To speed up, informally”
ACCEL (5)
“Tallest land animal”
GIRAFFE (7)
“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 use of humor or irony to criticize people's stupidity”
SATIRE (6)
“The group of people watching a film”
AUDIENCE (8)
“The city that served as the heart of a massive Italian empire”
ROME (4)
“Type of bowling that makes the ball curve”
SPIN (4)
“They hear and watch, often with a certain 'dance' in their step.”
AUDIENCE (8)
“To make changes to a photograph”
EDIT (4)
“The subterranean headquarters hidden deep beneath a sprawling manor.”
CAVE (4)
“The large fabric hanging that covers the stage”
CURTAIN (7)
“The World Wide ___”
WEB (3)
“The94-foothardwoodfloorwherethedramatictournamentgamesareplayed.”
COURT (5)
“The lunar program that preceded the winged spacecraft era.”
APOLLO (6)
“Traveler's folded guide”
MAP (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 part of a digital camera that detects light”
SENSOR (6)
“The celebratory gathering of summer gaming announcements.”
FEST (4)
“The human girl who moves to Forks and meets the Cullens”
BELLA (5)
“Thorny sounding botanical family that claims the cherry tree.”
ROSACEAE (8)
“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 ground truth or answer assigned to a piece of data”
LABEL (5)
“The alphabet used for writing Russian and Bulgarian”
CYRILLIC (8)
“Theater employee who might guide you down a dark aisle with a flashlight.”
USHER (5)
“The sheer, unpredictable chaos of the spring college basketball season”
MADNESS (7)
“The tracker vampire who hunts Bella in the first book”
JAMES (5)
“The voucher exchanged by children for a free World Book Day read.”
TOKEN (5)
“Thinker famous for concluding I think therefore I am”
DESCARTES (9)
“The rejection of all religious and moral principles”
NIHILISM (8)
“Tomas who secured the late game-winning goal in the series opener”
HERTL (5)
“The type of jar Schmidt must put money in when he is arrogant”
DOUCHEBAG (9)
“The input text given to a generative model to elicit a response”
PROMPT (6)
“The king of the Roman gods”
JUPITER (7)
“The ring-bearer in The Lord of the Rings”
FRODO (5)
“The divine blacksmith who works at a forge”
HEPHAESTUS (10)
“To look at and comprehend the meaning of written words”
READ (4)
“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 rainy Washington town where the story takes place”
FORKS (5)
“The month when millions suddenly claim a bit of Celtic heritage”
MARCH (5)
“The final decision rendered by a jury”
VERDICT (7)
“The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion”
INERTIA (7)
“The seat where the judge sits”
BENCH (5)
“The force that pulls objects toward each other”
GRAVITY (7)
“The mode that allows for real-time spoken interaction”
VOICE (5)
“To try and reach a target score”
CHASE (5)
“The illuminated bat-shaped symbol projected into the night sky.”
SIGNAL (6)
“To achieve victory in a game”
WIN (3)
“To give evidence under oath”
TESTIFY (7)
“This vibrant green tea powder is taking over modern cake and pastry flavors.”
MATCHA (6)
“The Roman god of war”
MARS (4)
“Tableland, often flat-topped in the Southwest.”
MESA (4)
“Theatrical, exaggerated aesthetic that the contest is famous for”
CAMP (4)
“The beautiful blonde vampire who is married to Emmett”
ROSALIE (7)
“The art form celebrated extensively during this fortnight”
CINEMA (6)
“The basic unit of matter”
ATOM (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)
“Three-count victory on the mat.”
PINFALL (7)
“The universe regarded as a complex and orderly system”
COSMOS (6)
“Tall coniferous tree that dominates the course landscape.”
PINE (4)
“The nation widely celebrated globally every March 17th”
IRELAND (7)
“The vast area beyond Earths atmosphere”
SPACE (5)
“The condition that makes you forget your own clue”
AMNESIA (7)
“The measure of disorder or randomness in a physical system”
ENTROPY (7)
“The eight teams one win away from the Final Four.”
ELITE (5)
“The words that make up a song”
LYRIC (5)
“The repetitive phrase whispered during a dark ritual”
MANTRA (6)
“The city that was the center of a vast Italian empire”
ROME (4)
“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)
“The kind of double life led by the show's main character.”
DUAL (4)
“Type of speculative selection list made by pundits.”
MOCK (4)
“The Hindu festival of lights”
DIWALI (6)
“The group of people watching the show”
AUDIENCE (8)
“The expression or application of human creative skill”
ART (3)
“The rhythmic pulse of the moons gravity”
TIDE (4)
“To look at and comprehend written words”
READ (4)
“The action or crime of stealing”
THEFT (5)
“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 Greek god of war known for his bloodlust”
ARES (4)
“The three vertical posts that the batter defends”
STUMPS (6)
“The ultimate racing achievement requires winning the Triple ___.”
CROWN (5)
“The final moments before the screen cuts to black.”
ENDING (6)
“To develop a model using data”
TRAIN (5)
“The person responsible for calling balls and strikes”
UMPIRE (6)
“The chest-rattling low frequencies dominating the dance tents.”
BASS (4)
“The three-point line's shape”
ARC (3)
“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 digital PC storefront where gamers rush to update their wishlists.”
STEAM (5)
“The flat green part of a plant that grows from a stem”
LEAF (4)
“Thinker who studies fundamental questions”
PHILOSOPHER (11)
“The iconic architectural structures overlooking the grandstand.”
TWINSPIRES (10)
“Titular masked monarch taking center stage in Phase Six”
DOOM (4)
“Twiggy home prepared by birds for the mating season.”
NEST (4)
“The process of acquiring knowledge or skills, as in ML”
LEARNING (8)
“The southern seat where transitional forces eye a formal split.”
ADEN (4)
“The chore that Schmidt obsessively does for the entire loft”
LAUNDRY (7)
“The civilization known for its advanced calendar and temples”
MAYA (4)
“The famously colored walkway where the world's most scrutinized arrivals happen.”
CARPET (6)
“Type of tire for rainy conditions”
WET (3)
“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 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 rough outer covering of a tree trunk”
BARK (4)
“The expansive canvas for nocturnal observers.”
SKY (3)
“The customs and arts of a particular group or nation”
CULTURE (7)
“The dreaded sound that signals a speller has made a mistake.”
BELL (4)
“Title given to the winner of the World Cup trophy”
CHAMPIONS (9)
“The part of a plant that grows underground and absorbs water”
ROOT (4)
“The billionaire identity hiding beneath the cowl.”
BRUCE (5)
“The process of using laws to fairly judge and punish crimes”
JUSTICE (7)
“To play media continuously over the internet”
STREAM (6)
“The sequence of songs an artist chooses to perform.”
SETLIST (7)
“The squad leader who wears an armband”
CAPTAIN (7)
“To transfer files from the internet”
DOWNLOAD (8)
“Theory that mind and body are distinct entities”
DUALISM (7)
“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 ultimate victor standing alone at the season's end”
CHAMPION (8)
“The drink of the gods that granted immortality”
NECTAR (6)
“The metal shield carried by federal agents”
BADGE (5)
“The small part of a flowering plant that can grow into a new one”
SEED (4)
“Thehornthatsoundsjustbeforeadramatic, game-winningshotfalls.”
BUZZER (6)
“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)
“Type of bowling that makes the ball deviate”
SPIN (4)
“The unit of luminous flux in the International System”
LUMEN (5)
“The fourth planet from the sun often called the Red Planet”
MARS (4)
“The sideline strategist drawing up the crucial plays.”
COACH (5)
“The ubiquitous host and producer of June's biggest gaming stage show.”
KEIGHLEY (8)
“Triangular part of a wall under a sloping roof”
GABLE (5)
“Traditional floral symbol of maternal love and appreciation.”
CARNATION (9)
“The distance between the front and rear axles”
WHEELBASE (9)
“Tyrannosaurus nickname meaning king in Latin”
REX (3)
“To take a person into legal custody”
ARREST (6)
“The illegal movement of people for exploitation”
TRAFFICKING (11)
“The red dirt is famous for producing a much higher one of these than grass.”
BOUNCE (6)
“The total emptiness found in deep space”
VOID (4)
“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 elastic protein network providing artisanal bread with its signature chewy structure.”
GLUTEN (6)
“The cloth container holding your alphabetical fate”
BAG (3)
“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 player who typically leads the huddle and calls the plays”
QUARTERBACK (11)
“The lone player permitted to handle the ball in the penalty box.”
KEEPER (6)
“The hot-headed god of violent warfare”
ARES (4)
“The state of being known by many people”
FAME (4)
“The Olympic one is located in Lausanne Switzerland”
MUSEUM (6)
“Ticket cashing only if you guess the winner and runner-up perfectly.”
EXACTA (6)
“To make a subject appear closer”
ZOOM (4)
“The international governing body organizing the global tournament [1.1.1]”
FIFA (4)
“To look for information on the web”
SEARCH (6)
“The lay, perhaps, is sound.”
HEALTHY (7)
“To take someone away illegally by force”
KIDNAP (6)
“The piece of machinery in the loft building that is often broken”
ELEVATOR (8)
“The specific day of the week this holiday always occupies”
SUNDAY (6)
“Tool for seeing tiny things”
MICROSCOPE (10)
“To cut neatly, or keep in shape.”
TRIM (4)
“The mesh target behind the goalkeeper”
NET (3)
“The iron horse that carries oxygen through the veins”
HEMOGLOBIN (10)
“The great lion in The Chronicles of Narnia”
ASLAN (5)
“To hold a position for a picture”
POSE (4)
“The male lead in a famous Shakespearean tragedy about star-crossed lovers”
ROMEO (5)
“Take the ball from an opponent”
STEAL (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 astrological house associated with values and possessions”
SECOND (6)
“The world or the state of things as they actually exist”
REALITY (7)
“The diplomatic language of the world for several centuries”
FRENCH (6)
“The written text of a play or film”
SCRIPT (6)
“The intended person or place of an attack”
TARGET (6)
“The language of computers”
CODE (4)
“The classic intersecting pattern that traps all the delicious toppings.”
GRID (4)
“The involuntary process where a wolf finds their soulmate”
IMPRINT (7)
“The golden statuette awarded for excellence in film”
OSCAR (5)
“The unit executing plays to find an open look.”
OFFENSE (7)
“The lead star's real-life mother, making an appearance in the 2026 event.”
TISH (4)
“The goal consisting of a rim and net”
BASKET (6)
“The player who stands behind the stumps to catch the ball”
KEEPER (6)
“The new name in Damascus after the fall of a decades-old dynasty.”
SHARAA (6)
“The distance between successive crests of a wave”
WAVELENGTH (10)
“Two-time champion who was "Euphoric" and "Tattooed"”
LOREEN (6)
“The specific type of offender the unit frequently pursues”
RAPIST (6)
“Traditional cow-derived base that some customers avoid”
DAIRY (5)
“The clock that counts down the speller's allotted two minutes.”
TIMER (5)
“The innermost, darkest part of a shadow.”
UMBRA (5)
“The very first public showing of a new movie”
PREMIERE (8)
“The sound of a ball hitting only the net”
SWISH (5)
“The physical medium celebrated every April, affectionately referred to as wax [1.1].”
VINYL (5)
“The opening round-robin stage before the knockout rounds”
GROUP (5)
“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)
“Type of rebellion that kicked off the modern rights movement”
RIOT (4)
“The delay between a command and the resulting physical action”
LATENCY (7)
“Top-fermented drink that typically ferments at warmer temperatures.”
ALE (3)
“The tying up of loose ends before the credits roll.”
RESOLUTION (10)
“The overall No. 1 seed in the 2026 tournament, led by Cameron Boozer”
DUKE (4)
“Three-tiered stand for top finishers”
PODIUM (6)
“The Volturi guard who can cut off all physical senses”
ALEC (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 heavy base or box on which a column or statue rests”
PLINTH (6)
“The man with a magical aging portrait in Oscar Wilde's novel”
DORIAN (6)
“The movement of solvent molecules through a semipermeable membrane”
OSMOSIS (7)
“The musical instruments Jess teaches to a group of troubled teens”
BELLS (5)
“The climactic best-of-seven showdown”
FINALS (6)
“The Eastern or Western division of the league.”
CONFERENCE (10)
“The floor-spacer waiting in the corner for a kick-out pass.”
SHOOTER (7)
“The curved path of a celestial object around a star or planet”
ORBIT (5)
“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)
“The ceremony where Bella and Edward get married”
WEDDING (7)
“Turn from ice to water under the strengthening sun.”
MELT (4)
“The most widely spoken constructed international auxiliary language”
ESPERANTO (9)
“The magic number of pieces you draw at the start”
SEVEN (5)
“Team uniform top”
JERSEY (6)
“The complete set of genetic instructions for an organism”
GENOME (6)
“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 conversation between characters in a film”
DIALOGUE (8)
“The divine reason implicit in the cosmos”
LOGOS (5)
“Temporary storage for web files”
CACHE (5)
“The youngest member of the wolf pack and friend to Edward”
SETH (4)
“The item Jess is holding in the opening credits of early seasons”
UMBRELLA (8)
“The man behind the mouse”
DISNEY (6)
“The last name of the tactical expert Derek”
MORGAN (6)
“The veteran agent who helped start the unit”
ROSSI (5)
“Transfer of thermal energy”
HEAT (4)
“The architectural arch that frames the action in many traditional houses”
PROSCENIUM (10)
“Tree known for its syrup and lobed leaves”
MAPLE (5)
“The curved path of a satellite around a planet”
ORBIT (5)
“To adjust a camera for a clear image”
FOCUS (5)
“The leaves of a book, magazine, or newspaper.”
PAGES (5)
“To cook food in hot oil or fat”
FRY (3)
“The confusing drinking game the roommates play involving floor lava”
TRUEAMERICAN (12)
“Translates high-level code to machine code”
COMPILER (8)
“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)
“The heavy fabric used by artists for oil paintings”
CANVAS (6)
“The 2022 film where prehistoric creatures roam freely among humans”
DOMINION (8)
“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 traditional racing surface at Pimlico, unlike the grass of Ascot.”
DIRT (4)
“Track official waving flags”
MARSHAL (7)
“The high point of a trip to the last frontier”
DENALI (6)
“Thick icing layer that might be strawberry or vanilla”
FROSTING (8)
“The first woman who opened a forbidden jar”
PANDORA (7)
“The fallen evil regime whose warlords remain scattered in the 2026 Mando movie.”
EMPIRE (6)
“The king of gods who brandishes a lightning bolt”
ZEUS (4)
“The striped official tasked with maintaining order and calling infractions”
REFEREE (7)
“The gorgon whose gaze turned men to stone”
MEDUSA (6)
“The Indian spring festival known for throwing colored powders”
HOLI (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)
“Tim, the CEO delivering his potential swan song presentation.”
COOK (4)
“The substance in a solution that does the dissolving”
SOLVENT (7)
“The side that is being sued or accused”
DEFENSE (7)
“Three vertical posts”
STUMPS (6)
“Taking too many steps without dribbling”
TRAVEL (6)
“The greatest warrior whose vulnerability was his heel”
ACHILLES (8)
“The fifth element of flavor”
UMAMI (5)
“The other energy giant flowing through the world's most watched strait.”
GAS (3)
“The art of growing miniature trees in containers”
BONSAI (6)
“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 protagonist's loyal best friend who shared her massive secret.”
LILLY (5)
“The Big ___ is a popular moniker for the NCAA tournament.”
DANCE (5)
“The starting position assigned to a horse in the starting gate.”
POST (4)
“The actual interactive portion of a title, often demanded over CGI cinematics.”
GAMEPLAY (8)
“The written form of a musical composition.”
SCORE (5)
“Tuesday or Thursday qualifying hurdle”
SEMI (4)
“To officially withdraw a horse from the field before the gates open.”
SCRATCH (7)
“The last name of Nicks detective alter ego”
PEPPERWOOD (10)
“The study of motion without considering the forces causing it”
KINEMATICS (10)
“The small creature Bilbo Baggins is in J.R.R. Tolkien's book”
HOBBIT (6)
“The superuser account”
ROOT (4)
“To cut into a shape”
CARVE (5)
“To pass another car during a race”
OVERTAKE (8)
“To turn earth over, or 'low' in the field.”
PLOW (4)
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