2,492 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 written text of a movie”
SCRIPT (6)
“The fourth planet from the sun known as the red planet”
MARS (4)
“The hottest planet in our solar system”
VENUS (5)
“The natural satellite that orbits the Earth”
MOON (4)
“The organ used for seeing”
EYE (3)
“The speed at which a piece of music is played”
TEMPO (5)
“To cook food in hot oil or fat”
FRY (3)
“The largest planet in our solar system”
JUPITER (7)
“The place where a movie is filmed”
SET (3)
“The sky god who wields a master bolt”
ZEUS (4)
“The vast empty area beyond Earths atmosphere”
SPACE (5)
“The capital city of Italy”
ROME (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)
“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 curved path of a celestial object around a star or planet.”
ORBIT (5)
“The small part of a plant that can grow into a new one”
SEED (4)
“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)
“Television service delivered through wires”
CABLE (5)
“The largest and deepest ocean on Earth”
PACIFIC (7)
“The underground part of a plant that absorbs water”
ROOT (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 entire group of actors in a production”
CAST (4)
“The points scored by the batting team”
RUNS (4)
“The platform where actors perform”
STAGE (5)
“The only planet known to support life”
EARTH (5)
“The longest river in Africa”
NILE (4)
“The sequence of events in a story”
PLOT (4)
“The empire that built the mountain city of Machu Picchu”
INCA (4)
“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 player who wears the armband”
CAPTAIN (7)
“To strike the ball with the foot”
KICK (4)
“The words of a song”
LYRIC (5)
“The glass surface where images are displayed”
SCREEN (6)
“The command given to start filming”
ACTION (6)
“Tree with thin papery white bark”
BIRCH (5)
“To legally take a child as one's own”
ADOPT (5)
“The negative features of a product”
CONS (4)
“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 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)
“Three or more notes played simultaneously”
CHORD (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 curved path of a satellite around a planet”
ORBIT (5)
“To transmit a message or file”
SEND (4)
“The pointed top of a mountain”
PEAK (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 production”
CAST (4)
“The group of actors in a movie”
CAST (4)
“The lawyer who brings charges against the defendant”
PROSECUTOR (10)
“The skilled archer who changed her mother into a bear”
MERIDA (6)
“The perimeter rope, or a shot that reaches it”
BOUNDARY (8)
“The length and rhythm of a runner's step.”
STRIDE (6)
“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)
“The classical language origin for words ending in '-tion'.”
LATIN (5)
“To cook food over an open flame or charcoal”
GRILL (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)
“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 moment the sun first appears above the horizon in the morning”
SUNRISE (7)
“The ability to stay upright and steady”
BALANCE (7)
“The sweeping orchestral background music that builds tension”
SCORE (5)
“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 shiny treasure supposedly hidden at the end of a colorful arch.”
GOLD (4)
“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 structural bone that houses rows of serrated weapons”
JAW (3)
“Theory that all knowledge originates in experience”
EMPIRICISM (10)
“The middle child who is an avid researcher and reader”
KLAUS (5)
“The orange rim players aim for.”
HOOP (4)
“The hard, grated dairy product shaken over a fresh, hot slice.”
PARMESAN (8)
“The annual event where teams select new talent”
DRAFT (5)
“The peak breeding season when bulls become vocal and aggressive”
RUT (3)
“The top layer of any material being cleaned”
SURFACE (7)
“The frozen part of the day's celebrated dessert”
ICE (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)
“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 connection between two points in a chart”
EDGE (4)
“To come together; assemble”
GATHER (6)
“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)
“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 amount of light that reaches the camera sensor”
EXPOSURE (8)
“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 total number of points earned in a game.”
SCORE (5)
“To achieve victory in a match”
WIN (3)
“The fresh green herb that provides a pop of color on a classic pie.”
BASIL (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)
“Title often given to William Shakespeare”
BARD (4)
“The rectangular grass field where a match is played”
PITCH (5)
“Traditional knee length skirt worn by Scottish men”
KILT (4)
“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 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 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 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 process of assembling raw footage into a final film.”
EDITING (7)
“The clever king of Ithaca who took ten years to return home”
ODYSSEUS (8)
“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 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 scary genre that includes 2026 summer releases like The End of Oak Street”
HORROR (6)
“To store data for future use”
SAVE (4)
“To reduce a fraction to its lowest terms”
SIMPLIFY (8)
“The tip that determines the spray pattern”
NOZZLE (6)
“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 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)
“Two-wheeled way to shred the local trails”
BIKE (4)
“Town near Lexington where colonial militia clashed with British troops”
CONCORD (7)
“The sky-dwelling leader who wields a bolt”
ZEUS (4)
“The component responsible for transferring engine power to the wheels”
GEARBOX (7)
“The wagging indicator of a puppy's mood.”
TAIL (4)
“The former currency of Italy before the Euro”
LIRA (4)
“Track featuring a cacophony of ticking clocks and ringing alarms”
TIME (4)
“The oval object from which a chick hatches.”
EGG (3)
“The river where the first America Cup defense prep began”
SWAN (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 dominant Dutch driver of the modern era”
VERSTAPPEN (10)
“The Master of the Universe getting a massive live-action summer reboot”
HEMAN (5)
“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)
“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)
“To find the dimensions of a person or piece of cloth”
MEASURE (7)
“To strike the ball with ones foot”
KICK (4)
“The red liquid that flows through the body”
BLOOD (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)
“Three-headed dog guarding the underworld”
CERBERUS (8)
“The three headed hound guarding the gates”
CERBERUS (8)
“The last name of the singer who wrote the album Speak Now”
SWIFT (5)
“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)
“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 breed of Ben's famous dog Storm”
LAB (3)
“The system of springs and dampers connecting wheels to the frame”
SUSPENSION (10)
“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 moon's rhythmic pull on the world's liquid hem”
TIDE (4)
“The method of human communication”
LANGUAGE (8)
“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)
“The coastal national park located in Maine”
ACADIA (6)
“The level of detail and exactness in a measurement”
PRECISION (9)
“The lowest female singing voice”
ALTO (4)
“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)
“Those standing exactly opposite on the other side of the ball”
ANTIPODES (9)
“The stinging sea creature that serves as a clownfish home”
ANEMONE (7)
“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 platform where performers stand”
STAGE (5)
“The type of restaurant where the horror unfolds”
PIZZERIA (8)
“The final book of the Bible containing apocalyptic visions”
REVELATION (10)
“The tough outer covering of a tree trunk”
BARK (4)
“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 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 state of harmony Abigail sought to maintain by intervening”
PEACE (5)
“The period of great artistic and cultural rebirth in Europe”
RENAISSANCE (11)
“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 motherly figure and wife of Carlisle Cullen”
ESME (4)
“The colorful part of a flower head”
PETAL (5)
“Traditional Italian noodle dish”
PASTA (5)
“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)
“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 part of a word that supports the leaves”
STEM (4)
“Thinly sliced, dry-cured ham that elevates a breakfast sandwich.”
PROSCIUTTO (10)
“The gloomy ruler of the realm of the dead”
HADES (5)
“The mathematician who calculates the rift frequency”
HERMANN (7)
“The neighborhood located on the West Bank of the river”
ALGIERS (7)
“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)
“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 fastest shark in the sea, capable of impressive leaps”
MAKO (4)
“To no longer be moving”
STOP (4)
“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 temperature of a glacial plunge”
COLD (4)
“To launch a program or page”
OPEN (4)
“To break out of an egg”
HATCH (5)
“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)
“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 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 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 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 area where actors perform”
STAGE (5)
“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 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 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 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 wide street that separates the French Quarter from Uptown”
CANAL (5)
“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 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 main character in a book, often admired for courage”
HERO (4)
“The written script of a film”
SCREENPLAY (10)
“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 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)
“The 44th U.S. President”
OBAMA (5)
“The lowest frequency range in a sound system”
BASS (4)
“The travel plan that usually gets abandoned by day three.”
ITINERARY (9)
“The starting formation where cars line up before the lights go out”
GRID (4)
“The adjective she uses to describe her own petite height”
SHORT (5)
“The sound a horse makes”
NEIGH (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)
“Three-letter abbreviation for the standout player of a series.”
MVP (3)
“The mother of one's parent”
GRANDMA (7)
“The global system of interconnected computer networks”
WEB (3)
“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 most common piece moved first in a game”
PAWN (4)
“The largest organ that covers the outside of the body”
SKIN (4)
“To teach a system with examples”
TRAIN (5)
“To assign a value or rank to an item”
RATE (4)
“The ability to do something well.”
SKILL (5)
“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 long landing strip required for the returning spacecraft.”
RUNWAY (6)
“The soft toy version of the characters found in the bedroom”
PLUSH (5)
“The time before the present day”
PAST (4)
“The physical location where a show is filmed”
SET (3)
“Thin metal strand that carries electric current”
WIRE (4)
“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 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 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)
“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 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)
“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)
“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)
“The livestock that made Abigail's first husband a wealthy man”
SHEEP (5)
“The religious rite of sprinkling water onto a person's forehead or immersion in water”
BAPTISM (7)
“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 type of cold gin or beverage associated with their party lifestyle”
WHISKEY (7)
“To speak indistinctly or an insulting remark”
SLUR (4)
“The vast area beyond the atmosphere of the earth”
SPACE (5)
“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 '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 ruler who wields a lightning bolt as his primary weapon”
ZEUS (4)
“The main story of a show”
PLOT (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 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 country where this team is based”
SPAIN (5)
“The written lines for the actors”
SCRIPT (6)
“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 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)
“Tiny piece of silicon inside a computer”
CHIP (4)
“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 vast empty region beyond Earths atmosphere”
SPACE (5)
“To group items into categories”
CLASSIFY (8)
“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 color of the scarf left at a sisters house”
RED (3)
“The highly anticipated Sunday when the 68-team field is revealed.”
SELECTION (9)
“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)
“To protect against threats”
SECURE (6)
“The elimination tree teams navigate to reach the final”
BRACKET (7)
“The device used to capture audio during a broadcast.”
MIKE (4)
“The long tool used by players to hit the puck”
STICK (5)
“The clever alias that left a giant screaming at nothing”
NOBODY (6)
“The trackside command center where team bosses sit behind monitors.”
PITWALL (7)
“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 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 woman who just wants a normal life”
CHARLOTTE (9)
“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 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)
“To allow light to reach the camera's sensor or film”
EXPOSE (6)
“The infamous incident involving a child's head and a robot”
BITE (4)
“To put something in a prominent place for people to see”
DISPLAY (7)
“The thick main wooden stem of a tree”
TRUNK (5)
“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 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)
“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 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 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 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)
“The elevated area where the pitcher stands”
MOUND (5)
“The amount of space a substance or object takes up”
VOLUME (6)
“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 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)
“The element of luck that influences game outcomes.”
CHANCE (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 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 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 term for a superpower in the My Hero universe”
QUIRK (5)
“The two canine teeth found in an elk's upper jaw, often kept as trophies”
IVORY (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)
“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 needle-bearing scent of the outdoors”
PINE (4)
“To arrange numbers from least to greatest”
ORDER (5)
“The corrupt captain of the guards who monitors the yard”
BELLICK (7)
“The afternoon prayer performed mid-way through the day”
ASR (3)
“Traditional Japanese robe with wide sleeves”
KIMONO (6)
“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)
“The most numerous piece on a sixty-four square grid”
PAWN (4)
“The author of The Three Musketeers”
DUMAS (5)
“The massive vessel built by Noah to survive the flood”
ARK (3)
“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)
“To move your body to the beat of the music”
DANCE (5)
“The enemy of darkness in a room”
LIGHT (5)
“Three vertical posts in the wicket”
STUMPS (6)
“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 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 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 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 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 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)
“Two-minute promotional cut shown before the main attraction begins.”
TRAILER (7)
“The pattern of squares where words are placed”
GRID (4)
“To assemble and modify film footage”
EDIT (4)
“To check if something works correctly”
TEST (4)
“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 absolute power of command in a Lelouch story”
GEASS (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)
“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)
“Topography that is full of holes and hidden caves”
KARST (5)
“The instructions written by a programmer”
CODE (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 main woody stem of a tree.”
TRUNK (5)
“The instrument played by Ben Gordon”
DRUM (4)
“The global organization that originally established World Book Day.”
UNESCO (6)
“The capital city of Peru”
LIMA (4)
“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 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 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 low end instrument handled by Jia OConnor”
BASS (4)
“The slayer who eats demon flesh to gain temporary powers”
GENYA (5)
“The caudal appendage that propels a marine predator forward”
TAIL (4)
“The costume of the guy who is actually a man”
APE (3)
“The smallest unit of an element that retains its properties”
ATOM (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 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)
“Top of the food chain status”
APEX (4)
“The 53-man squad every drafted player hopes to make.”
ROSTER (6)
“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)
“Type of fraction where the numerator is larger than the denominator”
IMPROPER (8)
“The unit used to measure cleaning strength”
PSI (3)
“The red planet.”
MARS (4)
“The process of changing from one key to another”
MODULATION (10)
“The mountain range containing the secret headquarters”
MORTMAIN (8)
“The scrolling symbols showing current stock prices”
TICKER (6)
“The climate of the island in the final book”
TROPICAL (8)
“To meet the required standard”
QUALIFY (7)
“To stay overnight in a tent”
CAMP (4)
“The fruit of the Spirit that passes all understanding”
PEACE (5)
“The organ used for thinking and processing information”
BRAIN (5)
“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)
“The large surface where a movie is projected”
SCREEN (6)
“The lost love to whom the books are dedicated”
BEATRICE (8)
“To get money by working”
EARN (4)
“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 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 ultimate goal for a summer scrambler”
PEAK (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 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 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 place where a scene is filmed.”
SET (3)
“The main story of a movie”
PLOT (4)
“The study of numbers and shapes used to create this set”
MATH (4)
“The male singing voice between tenor and bass”
BARITONE (8)
“The tiny opening in a spray tip”
ORIFICE (7)
“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 seventh planet from the Sun”
URANUS (6)
“The initial feeling of chemistry between two people”
SPARK (5)
“Total length of time an organism is expected to live”
LIFESPAN (8)
“The cost of lies during a 1986 nuclear disaster”
CHERNOBYL (9)
“The ratio of the probability that an event will happen”
ODDS (4)
“The platform where the theatrical performance takes place”
STAGE (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 actual words of a printed work”
TEXT (4)
“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 primary official language of India written in Devanagari script”
HINDI (5)
“The reproductive armor of a cedar or fir”
CONE (4)
“The author known for dark tales like The Tell-Tale Heart”
POE (3)
“Top-fermented brew served at room temperature”
ALE (3)
“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 blue gas giant furthest from the sun”
NEPTUNE (7)
“Type of energy possessed by a body in motion”
KINETIC (7)
“The pharmaceutical sales rep who rents Jesses room for a while”
REAGAN (6)
“To command or impose an order authoritatively.”
DICTATE (7)
“The largest and lowest pitched brass instrument”
TUBA (4)
“The garden of original innocence”
EDEN (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 written words in a book or message”
TEXT (4)
“The underwater feature at Buck Island”
REEF (4)
“The swordsman who uses three blades at once”
ZORO (4)
“To arrange the body parts in a straight or correct line”
ALIGN (5)
“To remove or blur offensive content from a broadcast”
CENSOR (6)
“To move through water using your arms and legs”
SWIM (4)
“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 single focal point of an olive-wood stake”
EYE (3)
“The line where both teams face off before the snap”
SCRIMMAGE (9)
“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)
“To laugh quietly or inwardly”
CHUCKLE (7)
“The capital city of Canada”
OTTAWA (6)
“The male contestants”
BOYS (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 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 great serpent slain by Apollo at the center of the world”
PYTHON (6)
“To turn around rapidly on a central axis”
SPIN (4)
“The numerical grade given in a review”
SCORE (5)
“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)
“The grassy area where the game is played”
FIELD (5)
“The green giant who gets stronger as he gets angrier”
HULK (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 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 system of reasoning used by machines”
LOGIC (5)
“The first child mentioned in the scriptures”
CAIN (4)
“The very tip of a geometric solid”
APEX (4)
“The broader organization the detectives represent”
POLICE (6)
“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 King of the Dancehall who often clashed with Bounty Killer”
BEENIE (6)
“The young trainer who dreams of being a master”
ASH (3)
“The disassembled white and pink fox from the second game”
MANGLE (6)
“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 space above the Earth”
SKY (3)
“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)
“To take a picture”
CAPTURE (7)
“The 94-by-50-foot hardwood battlefield”
COURT (5)
“Term for species that roam the open sea rather than coasts”
PELAGIC (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 London neighborhood that serves as a song title on the Good Riddance album”
CAMDEN (6)
“The act of removing a player from the server permanently”
ELIMINATE (9)
“To check if a program works correctly”
TEST (4)
“The result produced by a division operation”
QUOTIENT (8)
“To cook meat or vegetables in an oven for a long time”
ROAST (5)
“The amount of light allowed into the camera”
EXPOSURE (8)
“The small peg used to hold a ball for the first shot”
TEE (3)
“The denser, crumbly alternative to a raised ring”
CAKE (4)
“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 primary antagonist of the series”
MUZAN (5)
“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 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)
“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)
“To sign into a system or account”
LOG (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)
“The tantalizing potential that makes a raw player worth taking”
UPSIDE (6)
“The process of questioning a suspect in the box”
INTERROGATION (13)
“The portly mouse who helps Cinderella with her dress”
GUS (3)
“The blue-skinned daughter of Thanos and sister of Gamora”
NEBULA (6)
“The nationality of the club”
SCOT (4)
“The painted backdrops and physical structures on set.”
SCENERY (7)
“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)
“To try something out to see if it works”
TEST (4)
“The winged-sandaled messenger of the gods”
HERMES (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 enclosed battleground for the Cup”
RINK (4)
“The elite group of twelve demons serving the main villain”
KIZUKI (6)
“The creature that asked a riddle to those entering Thebes”
SPHINX (6)
“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)
“The Union general who later became the eighteenth president”
GRANT (5)
“The skull-shirt-wearing neighbor who mutates his playthings.”
SID (3)
“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 slow, synchronized stroll to an Edward Elgar tune”
MARCH (5)
“The path of selfless action and service in yogic philosophy”
KARMA (5)
“The list of possibilities before ordering”
MENU (4)
“The last name of Bella and her father Charlie”
SWAN (4)
“To catch the ball after a missed shot”
REBOUND (7)
“The border of a bed often used for leverage”
EDGE (4)
“Tiny rodent with a long tail that likes cheese”
MOUSE (5)
“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 area where performers act”
STAGE (5)
“The undisputed Queen of Pop”
MADONNA (7)
“The color line that was famously broken in 1947.”
BARRIER (7)
“The art of dressing up as your favorite fictional character.”
COSPLAY (7)
“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 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)
“To engage in a hand to hand grappling sport”
WRESTLE (7)
“The rare metal found only in Wakanda”
VIBRANIUM (9)
“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 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)
“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 irregular bones stacked to form the spinal column”
VERTEBRAE (9)
“The word by which a person is known”
NAME (4)
“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 punctuation mark that joins two related complete sentences”
SEMICOLON (9)
“The loyal, non-speaking steed of the Roundup Gang.”
BULLSEYE (8)
“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 first time sound was etched in stone or wax”
PHONOGRAPH (10)
“The South American river with the largest discharge volume”
AMAZON (6)
“The snake-haired Gorgon whose gaze turns men to stone”
MEDUSA (6)
“The plastic souvenir often thrown from parade floats”
CUP (3)
“The platform where musicians perform”
STAGE (5)
“The person who checks a review for errors”
EDITOR (6)
“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 perpetually gloomy, crime-ridden city defended by our hero.”
GOTHAM (6)
“Type of sentence made of two independent clauses joined together”
COMPOUND (8)
“Top covering of a building”
ROOF (4)
“To sign into an account”
LOG (3)
“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)
“Tall, slender structure”
TOWER (5)
“The galactic profession of the franchise's co-lead.”
RANGER (6)
“The brave main character of a narrative”
HERO (4)
“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 object that orbits Earth”
MOON (4)
“They are continuously replaced and arranged in multiple rows”
TEETH (5)
“The large structure lit to signify the start of the games”
PYRE (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 private island where the couple spends their honeymoon”
ISLE (4)
“The specific time period when the animatronics become active”
NIGHT (5)
“The undisputed King of Rock and Roll”
ELVIS (5)
“Type of girls who preached girl power and wore platform boots”
SPICE (5)
“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 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 largest species of cat”
TIGER (5)
“The set of three wooden stumps and two bails”
WICKET (6)
“The bronze clad personification of battle fury”
ARES (4)
“The sequence of events that make up a story”
PLOT (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 honey-loving bear created by A.A. Milne”
POOH (4)
“The blue-painted safe zone for a netminder”
CREASE (6)
“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)
“The venom-fueled brute famously known for snapping the hero's back.”
BANE (4)
“The location where a scene is filmed”
SET (3)
“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 pigtail wearing leader of the underground”
BABY (4)
“To lower the head briefly or fall asleep while upright”
NOD (3)
“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 value obtained by flipping a fraction upside down”
RECIPROCAL (10)
“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)
“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 head of the school who sets the tone for the year”
PRINCIPAL (9)
“To change position or location”
MOVE (4)
“To remove errors from software”
DEBUG (5)
“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)
“The branch of knowledge that deals with moral principles”
ETHICS (6)
“The tense knockout session that sets the starting order.”
QUALIFYING (10)
“Type of lock mechanism that can be fatal to the wearer”
SPRING (6)
“The first stop on the trip that ended in a Ciconian clash”
ISMARUS (7)
“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 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 set of words a person knows and uses”
VOCABULARY (10)
“The armored player who squats behind the dish”
CATCHER (7)
“The Kree zealot who sought to destroy Xandar”
RONAN (5)
“The dedicated group supporting the lead actors.”
ENSEMBLE (8)
“The king of Athens who defeated the Minotaur”
THESEUS (7)
“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 last name of the supervisor who monitors the floor”
MILCH (5)
“The language of the Iliad and the Odyssey”
GREEK (5)
“The hidden African nation ruled by the Black Panther”
WAKANDA (7)
“The primary lyricist and conceptual architect behind The Final Cut”
WATERS (6)
“The final orbiter built, replacing one lost in 1986.”
ENDEAVOUR (9)
“The Serpent Hashira who wears bandages over his mouth”
OBANAI (6)
“The mistress of all evil who curses a baby”
MALEFICENT (10)
“The main food served during the chaotic Thanksgiving episodes”
TURKEY (6)
“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)
“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 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)
“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 hero known for completing twelve impossible labors”
HERCULES (8)
“The long platform where models walk during a fashion show”
RUNWAY (6)
“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 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 itinerary set for the special evening”
PLAN (4)
“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)
“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 fearful slayer who only fights effectively while unconscious”
ZENITSU (7)
“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 work done before filming starts”
PREP (4)
“The twice born god of wine and theater”
DIONYSUS (8)
“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 Scripps Cup is the prestigious one handed to the winner.”
TROPHY (6)
“The group of people watching the performance”
AUDIENCE (8)
“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)
“The final number given to a product”
SCORE (5)
“The lame blacksmith who forged divine weapons”
HEPHAESTUS (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)
“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)
“The standard face to face style often called the first word of a religious task”
MISSION (7)
“The name of the great white whale pursued by Captain Ahab”
MOBY (4)
“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 male singing voice between bass and tenor”
BARITONE (8)
“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)
“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)
“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 surname of the governess Jane in Charlotte Bronte's novel”
EYRE (4)
“The raised painted edge of the track used to find the racing line”
KERB (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)
“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 single long bone of the upper arm”
HUMERUS (7)
“The chief god of Norse mythology who sacrificed an eye for wisdom”
ODIN (4)
“The principle of fairness and legal rightness”
JUSTICE (7)
“The main event of a Grand Prix weekend”
RACE (4)
“Translucent, sweet fruit related to the lychee, often called 'dragon eye.'”
LONGAN (6)
“The bookworm who sees the heart within the beast”
BELLE (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 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 rhythmic throbbing of arteries”
PULSE (5)
“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)
“Tennis legend Williams who co-chaired the 2026 gala”
VENUS (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 grueling postseason journey to the top”
PLAYOFFS (8)
“The numerical value given to a review”
SCORE (5)
“Tree that bears cones and needle-like leaves”
CONIFER (7)
“The Wachowskis or the Russos for example”
DUO (3)
“The surname of the purple-clad antagonist who started the tragedy”
AFTON (5)
“The written text that actors read from”
SCRIPTS (7)
“The private plane used by the team to travel”
JET (3)
“The circular metal ring that the net hangs from”
RIM (3)
“The study of past events”
HISTORY (7)
“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)
“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 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 royal game of kings and grandmasters”
CHESS (5)
“The emotional or cultural meaning a word carries beyond its dictionary definition”
CONNOTATION (11)
“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 new '-off' tiebreaker format introduced at the 2026 ASG”
SWING (5)
“The quintessential buttery cinema snack”
POPCORN (7)
“The warm season unofficially kicked off by this long weekend”
SUMMER (6)
“The traveler who visits Lilliput and Brobdingnag”
GULLIVER (8)
“The land area where a lighthouse is typically located”
COAST (5)
“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 clothing worn by an actor during a performance.”
COSTUME (7)
“The first word of their Underdogs documentary title”
VIVA (4)
“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)
“Topographical guide for a backpacker”
MAP (3)
“The temporal world or earthly life”
DUNYA (5)
“The second place to the right of a decimal point”
HUNDREDTHS (10)
“The month when everyone suddenly claims a bit of Irish ancestry.”
MARCH (5)
“The golden trophy awarded for excellence in film”
OSCAR (5)
“Term for fractions that have different denominators”
UNLIKE (6)
“To move something away from you”
PUSH (4)
“The word shouted to warn others of a stray ball”
FORE (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 landing pad for a molecular message”
RECEPTOR (8)
“The residential area known for the St. Charles streetcar”
UPTOWN (6)
“The number by which another number is split into equal parts”
DIVISOR (7)
“The ultimate destination for the weary”
BED (3)
“The earliest period of the Mesozoic era, preceding the Jurassic”
TRIASSIC (8)
“The number that gets multiplied repeatedly in a power, such as ten”
BASE (4)
“The act of sending a vehicle into the sky”
LAUNCH (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 blue-skinned daughter of Thanos turned hero”
NEBULA (6)
“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 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)
“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)
“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 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 number of points achieved in a game or test”
SCORE (5)
“To shout with joy and support”
CHEER (5)
“The brilliant princess and lead scientist of Wakanda”
SHURI (5)
“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 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)
“The trait that allowed Abigail to see the long-term consequences”
WISDOM (6)
“The only female member of the original trio”
CHICA (5)
“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 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)
“The animal associated with the Reputation album cycle”
SNAKE (5)
“The base of flour and fat that determines the depth of a stew”
ROUX (4)
“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)
“Throw a line, or a group of actors.”
CAST (4)
“To take a card from the top of your pile”
DRAW (4)
“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)
“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 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)
“The god of thunder who wields a hammer”
THOR (4)
“Type of circuit with only one path for current to flow”
SERIES (6)
“To talk with an artificial intelligence assistant”
CHAT (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)
“The prize awarded for winning a competition”
TROPHY (6)
“The organ where food is broken down after swallowing”
STOMACH (7)
“To provide someone with entertainment”
AMUSE (5)
“Top metal for a winner”
GOLD (4)
“The loyal horse ridden by the hero”
EPONA (5)
“The joint in the middle of the arm”
ELBOW (5)
“The atmospheric layer that is three parts oxygen”
OZONE (5)
“The vast area beyond the atmosphere”
SPACE (5)
“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)
“Traditional Scottish skirt worn by men”
KILT (4)
“The virgin huntress who roams the woods”
ARTEMIS (7)
“Turtle-like enemy stomped in the Mushroom Kingdom.”
KOOPA (5)
“The official name of the band's dedicated global fan club”
ARMY (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 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 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 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 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)
“The trait he admits he is not being in a popular track about deception”
HONEST (6)
“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 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 BBC famously broadcast a 1957 hoax about harvesting this pasta from trees.”
SPAGHETTI (9)
“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)
“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)
“To watch video content over the internet”
STREAM (6)
“The wide central section of an entablature, often decorated with reliefs”
FRIEZE (6)
“The Japanese entertainment giant behind this iconic gaming universe.”
NINTENDO (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 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)
“Type of cell division that produces two identical daughter cells”
MITOSIS (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)
“Thetastyadjectiveusedtodescribetheroundofsixteen.”
SWEET (5)
“The final base a player must reach to score”
HOME (4)
“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)
“The small green master of the Force”
YODA (4)
“The appendages often seen slicing through the ocean surface”
FINS (4)
“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 twelve pairs of bones forming the protective thoracic cage”
RIBS (4)
“The second operational orbiter, making its maiden voyage on STS-6.”
CHALLENGER (10)
“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)
“The interdimensional portal on the sea bed”
BREACH (6)
“The civilization that built the Great Wall”
CHINA (5)
“The total inventory of a mind”
LEXICON (7)
“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 first name of the teenager known as Spider-Man”
PETER (5)
“The livestock that made Abigail first husband very wealthy”
SHEEP (5)
“The fundamental acrobatic move used to hit blocks and squash foes.”
JUMP (4)
“The beloved Norse god of light who was killed by a sprig of mistletoe”
BALDUR (6)
“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)
“Two-time Nobelist who developed mobile radiography units”
CURIE (5)
“The 2010s breakout star known for the hit Crocodile Teeth”
SKILLIBENG (10)
“The starting formation of the cars”
GRID (4)
“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)
“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 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 young girl who lives in the Swiss Alps in a book by Johanna Spyri”
HEIDI (5)
“The twelve hour clock format used with AM and PM labels”
STANDARD (8)
“The name of the top Spanish professional football division”
LIGA (4)
“The state of being widely known”
FAME (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 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)
“The job Nick holds for most of the show”
BARTENDER (9)
“The symbols used to show how good a review is”
STARS (5)
“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)
“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 glowing weak point of many sea monsters”
EYE (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)
“The massive sea of attendees singing along”
CROWD (5)
“Team trying to score”
OFFENSE (7)
“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 popular four-letter acronym for the city”
NOLA (4)
“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 tiny insect that Scott Lang can communicate with”
ANT (3)
“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 capital city of Japan”
TOKYO (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 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 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 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)
“To save someone from a dangerous or distressing situation”
RESCUE (6)
“The massive amalgamation of parts found under the mall”
BLOB (4)
“The youngest sibling with incredibly sharp teeth”
SUNNY (5)
“The medical examiner who provides crucial forensic evidence”
WARNER (6)
“To move a spoon around in a circle to mix ingredients”
STIR (4)
“The music and lyrics combined”
SCORE (5)
“The majestic hall in Asgard where fallen warriors feast eternally”
VALHALLA (8)
“The possibility of losing money on an investment”
RISK (4)
“The ultimate sunset that starts with a very long winter”
RAGNAROK (8)
“The clumsy friend who often says Gawsh”
GOOFY (5)
“The network synonymous with table flips and wealthy women”
BRAVO (5)
“To find an answer to or explanation for a mystery”
SOLVE (5)
“The written text of a play”
SCRIPT (6)
“To control, as a director does a production”
REIN (4)
“The group of actors who perform in a show”
CAST (4)
“The individual symbols that represent musical sounds”
NOTES (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 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 region above the Earth where clouds and stars appear”
SKY (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)
“To book a table in advance”
RESERVE (7)
“To place items in order of quality”
RANK (4)
“The type of creature in Nicks novel titled Julius Pepperwood”
ZOMBIE (6)
“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)
“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)
“The device providing recorded instructions each night”
PHONE (5)
“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)
“The highest singing voice type for women”
SOPRANO (7)
“The protective outer layer of a tree trunk”
BARK (4)
“The apartment building feature that remained broken for nearly the entire show”
ELEVATOR (8)
“Taking the ball away from the ball handler”
STEAL (5)
“The Lower Rank Five demon who obsessed over family bonds”
RUI (3)
“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 brow that launched a thousand self portraits”
KHALO (5)
“The elevator that triggers the memory switch”
LIFT (4)
“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 three female beings who control fate”
NORNS (5)
“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 fourth planet from the sun known for its red hue”
MARS (4)
“The address format for this reviewer”
EMAIL (5)
“To restructure code, a 'far more' act of tidying.”
REFACTOR (8)
“The expensive toys of the outdoor enthusiast”
GEAR (4)
“The bitter group of eliminated players who crown the final winner”
JURY (4)
“The request for payment at the end”
BILL (4)
“The sequel's scope will be a little ___ according to the returning cast.”
BROADER (7)
“Term for the feeling of affection toward cute characters”
MOE (3)
“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 lowest range of musical notes”
BASS (4)
“The banker in charge of the Baudelaire affairs”
POE (3)
“The written words in a document”
TEXT (4)
“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 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 brightest soul who met his end via a sprig of greenery”
BALDR (5)
“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 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 first name of Harry's red-haired best friend”
RONALD (6)
“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)
“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)
“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)
“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 god of wine and theater who traveled with satyrs”
DIONYSUS (8)
“The monitor where the game action is displayed”
SCREEN (6)
“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)
“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 second planet from the sun.”
VENUS (5)
“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 retired Water Hashira who wears a tengu mask”
UROKODAKI (9)
“The apex predator also known as the killer whale”
ORCA (4)
“The primary subject of the movie Requiem for a Dream”
HEROIN (6)
“The common name for the World Wide”
WEB (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)
“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 main stalk of a plant”
STEM (4)
“The five long bones of the sole of the foot”
METATARSALS (11)
“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 vast body of water where pirates sail”
SEA (3)
“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 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 city that served as the heart of a massive Italian empire”
ROME (4)
“The former leader of the rebellion who gave up her physical form.”
ROSE (4)
“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 ultimate tree hugger holding nine worlds together”
YGGDRASIL (9)
“The witch who was pulling the strings in Westview”
AGATHA (6)
“Type of bowling that makes the ball curve”
SPIN (4)
“The river that forms the boundary of the underworld”
STYX (4)
“The outer layer covering a human body”
SKIN (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 Mad Titan obsessed with universal balance”
THANOS (6)
“The metallic half of the official national colors declared”
GOLD (4)
“The elemental type that is strong against water”
GRASS (5)
“The goddess of the rainbow and messenger for Hera”
IRIS (4)
“The capital city of Norway”
OSLO (4)
“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 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)
“The player who takes the opening faceoff”
CENTER (6)
“The amount of time between two events”
INTERVAL (8)
“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)
“The94-foothardwoodfloorwherethedramatictournamentgamesareplayed.”
COURT (5)
“The lunar program that preceded the winged spacecraft era.”
APOLLO (6)
“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 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 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 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)
“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 capital city of Egypt”
CAIRO (5)
“To repair something or get a needed dose”
FIX (3)
“The spherical device used to capture creatures”
BALL (4)
“The prize of life promised to those who endure temptation”
CROWN (5)
“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 ground truth or answer assigned to a piece of data”
LABEL (5)
“The written words in a review”
TEXT (4)
“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)
“The thickest layer of the planet, hidden beneath our feet”
MANTLE (6)
“The ancient language of the Roman Empire”
LATIN (5)
“The sheer, unpredictable chaos of the spring college basketball season”
MADNESS (7)
“The winged delivery man who brought a moly herb to the table”
HERMES (6)
“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 place value of a single digit number like five”
ONES (4)
“The Sanskrit term for a physical yoga posture”
ASANA (5)
“The quality that Jesus said would set you free”
TRUTH (5)
“The bear who teaches the bare necessities of life”
BALOO (5)
“The length of time something takes to happen”
DURATION (8)
“Thinker famous for concluding I think therefore I am”
DESCARTES (9)
“The French word for fat that follows Mardi”
GRAS (4)
“The rejection of all religious and moral principles”
NIHILISM (8)
“The planet known as the Red Planet”
MARS (4)
“The black market dealer of monster parts”
HANNIBAL (8)
“The symbol of the organ that beat faster that night”
HEART (5)
“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 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 input text given to a generative model to elicit a response”
PROMPT (6)
“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 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 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)
“The rainy Washington town where the story takes place”
FORKS (5)
“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 final decision rendered by a jury”
VERDICT (7)
“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)
“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 excavation project hidden beneath the guard room floor”
HOLE (4)
“The result of multiplying two or more factors”
PRODUCT (7)
“The seat where the judge sits”
BENCH (5)
“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)
“To speak without thinking first”
BLURT (5)
“The result produced by a computer program”
OUTPUT (6)
“The mode that allows for real-time spoken interaction”
VOICE (5)
“The organ used for hearing”
EAR (3)
“Tratado donde Lope explica su nueva forma de hacer comedia”
ARTE (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 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)
“To cause a magnetic object to lose its magnetic properties”
DEMAGNETIZE (11)
“Tool scientists use to see very small things like cells”
MICROSCOPE (10)
“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 weapon used in the unfortunate opera house incident”
HARPOON (7)
“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 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 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 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)
“Tropical tree with large fan-shaped leaves”
PALM (4)
“The second highest vocal range in a choral group”
ALTO (4)
“The pattern of beats and silences in music”
RHYTHM (6)
“Three-count victory on the mat.”
PINFALL (7)
“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 enchanted hammer that only the worthy can lift”
MJOLNIR (7)
“The act of moving from one place to another”
MOTION (6)
“The signature style of footwear produced by the brand”
BOOT (4)
“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 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 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)
“To check if a program is working correctly”
TEST (4)
“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 specific drop style that defines classic roots drumming”
ONE (3)
“The sensitive nose area packed with electrical sensors”
SNOUT (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)
“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 supreme leader of the Hidden Leaf Village”
HOKAGE (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 remains of a building that has decayed”
RUIN (4)
“Thirty minutes, exactly midway through an hour”
HALF (4)
“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)
“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)
“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 Greek god of war known for his bloodlust”
ARES (4)
“The legendary "H" room where major studios drop their biggest announcements.”
HALL (4)
“The three vertical posts that the batter defends”
STUMPS (6)
“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 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 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)
“To perform a role in a play or movie”
ACT (3)
“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 sweet course shared at the end of the meal”
DESSERT (7)
“The United States space agency”
NASA (4)
“The vast area beyond the atmosphere of Earth”
SPACE (5)
“The exact, literal dictionary definition of a word”
DENOTATION (10)
“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 digital PC storefront where gamers rush to update their wishlists.”
STEAM (5)
“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 dedicated followers in the mosh pit”
FANS (4)
“Thinker who studies fundamental questions”
PHILOSOPHER (11)
“The goddess of love and beauty born from sea foam”
APHRODITE (9)
“To analyze a diagram and convert it into code”
PARSE (5)
“The iconic architectural structures overlooking the grandstand.”
TWINSPIRES (10)
“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)
“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 process of acquiring knowledge or skills, as in ML”
LEARNING (8)
“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 southern seat where transitional forces eye a formal split.”
ADEN (4)
“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 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)
“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)
“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 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 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 flat surface where the movie is projected”
SCREEN (6)
“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 queen of the gods and goddess of marriage”
HERA (4)
“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)
“Type of rocket-powered punch used by Gipsy Danger”
ELBOW (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 art of persuasion without the heart”
RHETORIC (8)
“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 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 Daguerreotype was an early form of this device”
CAMERA (6)
“To transfer files from the internet”
DOWNLOAD (8)
“The massive defensive structure built across northern China”
WALL (4)
“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)
“The alias used by Light Yagami while using his notebook”
KIRA (4)
“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 wooden container used to carry a demon during the day”
BOX (3)
“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)
“The drink of the gods that granted immortality”
NECTAR (6)
“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)
“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 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)
“To look at and understand written words”
READ (4)
“The franchise hosting the 2026 Midsummer Classic”
PHILLIES (8)
“To make a reasonable guess about a measurement without measuring exactly”
ESTIMATE (8)
“Theoretical physicist who became a synonym for genius”
EINSTEIN (8)
“Type of bowling that makes the ball deviate”
SPIN (4)
“The modern window to the entire world”
PHONE (5)
“The unit of luminous flux in the International System”
LUMEN (5)
“To eat greedily, or a narrow valley between cliffs”
GORGE (5)
“The main evil character in a story”
VILLAIN (7)
“The god of love often shown with a bow and arrow”
EROS (4)
“Three-eyed squeaky creature eternally grateful to the Claw.”
ALIEN (5)
“The other official national color chosen in 1984”
GREEN (5)
“The instrumental backing track that multiple singers might use”
RIDDIM (6)
“The physical location where the magic happens”
SET (3)
“The river that separates Manhattan from New Jersey”
HUDSON (6)
“The sideline strategist drawing up the crucial plays.”
COACH (5)
“The tiny semiconductor that sparked the digital revolution”
TRANSISTOR (10)
“The ubiquitous host and producer of June's biggest gaming stage show.”
KEIGHLEY (8)
“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)
“To make someone feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried.”
VEX (3)
“Type of clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence”
DEPENDENT (9)
“The gas-powered source of mechanical energy”
ENGINE (6)
“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 distance between the front and rear axles”
WHEELBASE (9)
“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 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 thunderbolt wielder who rules from the heights of Olympus”
ZEUS (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 process of cutting and joining film”
EDITING (7)
“To strike the ball with your foot”
KICK (4)
“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 fastest way to move on two feet”
RUN (3)
“To exert force forward during a thrust”
PUSH (4)
“The long platform where models walk”
RUNWAY (6)
“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 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 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 vast empty area beyond the Earth atmosphere”
SPACE (5)
“The money left over after subtracting costs from earnings”
PROFIT (6)
“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)
“To make someone feel pleased or happy”
GLADDEN (7)
“The force that engineers must overcome at liftoff”
GRAVITY (7)
“The person who checks and corrects writing”
EDITOR (6)
“The people who make up the KISS Army”
FANS (4)
“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 home planet of the villain Thanos”
TITAN (5)
“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 main body or stalk of a plant or shrub”
STEM (4)
“The precious metal that makes up Rogers treasure”
GOLD (4)
“The large body of water in the villa garden”
POOL (4)
“The international governing body organizing the global tournament [1.1.1]”
FIFA (4)
“To look for information on the web”
SEARCH (6)
“The basic building blocks of all matter”
ATOMS (5)
“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 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)
“The line where two pieces of fabric are joined by stitching”
SEAM (4)
“The elusive and melancholic narrator Snicket”
LEMONY (6)
“The inmate who provides various contraband and joins the team”
CNOTE (5)
“The top scarer at a factory in Monstropolis”
SULLEY (6)
“The specific length of fiction that O Henry mastered”
SHORT (5)
“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)
“The atmospheric layer that absorbs most UV radiation”
OZONE (5)
“The adjective that defines this entire series”
UNFORTUNATE (11)
“The piece of machinery in the loft building that is often broken”
ELEVATOR (8)
“The vast area beyond the Earth atmosphere”
SPACE (5)
“The highest possible rating or rank”
BEST (4)
“The specific day of the week this holiday always occupies”
SUNDAY (6)
“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)
“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 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 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 three vertical posts at each end of the pitch”
STUMPS (6)
“To sound out and read an unfamiliar word”
DECODE (6)
“To sign in to an account”
LOG (3)
“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 have more goals than the other side at the end”
WIN (3)
“The visionary steering the entire production.”
DIRECTOR (8)
“The male lead in a famous Shakespearean tragedy about star-crossed lovers”
ROMEO (5)
“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 Spanish word for cup used in tournament names”
COPA (4)
“Table tennis simulator that started the coin-op revolution.”
PONG (4)
“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 opposite of light often used in their lyrics”
DARK (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 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 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 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 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 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)
“The belt of constellations in the sky”
ZODIAC (6)
“The television network that turns summer into a shark-lover's paradise”
DISCOVERY (9)
“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)
“To exchange words and get to know each other”
TALK (4)
“The group of actors in a play or movie”
CAST (4)
“The goal consisting of a rim and net”
BASKET (6)
“The sea's secret backward pull”
UNDERTOW (8)
“The player who stands behind the stumps to catch the ball”
KEEPER (6)
“The central topic or idea within a narrative”
THEME (5)
“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 first name of the bassist known as The God of Thunder”
GENE (4)
“The great rebirth of art following the dark ages”
RENAISSANCE (11)
“The liquid extracted from the mashing process”
WORT (4)
“The lightning bolt mark on Harrys forehead”
SCAR (4)
“To feel or show great joy or happiness”
REJOICE (7)
“The sister of your mother or father”
AUNT (4)
“The name of the mysterious company that uses severance”
LUMON (5)
“The central muscles of the torso”
CORE (4)
“The material used to weave a mock crown for Jesus”
THORNS (6)
“The new name in Damascus after the fall of a decades-old dynasty.”
SHARAA (6)
“To publish content online”
POST (4)
“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 Granite City shimmering in the sun”
ABERDEEN (8)
“The specific type of offender the unit frequently pursues”
RAPIST (6)
“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 clock that counts down the speller's allotted two minutes.”
TIMER (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 title given to the kings of ancient Egypt”
PHARAOH (7)
“The ship of the desert”
CAMEL (5)
“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 sound of a ball hitting only the net”
SWISH (5)
“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)
“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 surname of the genius philanthropist playboy”
STARK (5)
“The star at the center of our system”
SUN (3)
“The permanent tropical filming location for Jeff Probst's castaways”
FIJI (4)
“The language spoken in Seoul”
KOREAN (6)
“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)
“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 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 number of points earned during play”
SCORE (5)
“The overall No. 1 seed in the 2026 tournament, led by Cameron Boozer”
DUKE (4)
“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 sound produced by a person when speaking.”
VOICE (5)
“The silhouette of the city buildings against the sky”
SKYLINE (7)
“The Volturi guard who can cut off all physical senses”
ALEC (4)
“The golden-bristled god who gave up his sword for love”
FREYR (5)
“To check if a computer program is working correctly”
TEST (4)
“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 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 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)
“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 basic unit of a chemical element”
ATOM (4)
“The musical instruments Jess teaches to a group of troubled teens”
BELLS (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)
“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 sharp point of a dart”
TIP (3)
“The positive features of a product”
PROS (4)
“The floor-spacer waiting in the corner for a kick-out pass.”
SHOOTER (7)
“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 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)
“Three or more notes sounded together in harmony”
CHORD (5)
“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)
“Team uniform top”
JERSEY (6)
“The complete set of genetic instructions for an organism”
GENOME (6)
“The illness that afflicted Johnsy in a cold November”
PNEUMONIA (9)
“Tiny crustacean, often found in an 'ill' state when eaten by whales.”
KRILL (5)
“The capital city of South Korea”
SEOUL (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 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 typical volume of a heavy metal show”
LOUD (4)
“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 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 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 relationship status described in the song Best”
FRIEND (6)
“To guide the actors and crew during filming”
DIRECT (6)
“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 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 radiant beauty of God that filled the temple”
GLORY (5)
“The path one object takes around another in space”
ORBIT (5)
“Transfer of thermal energy”
HEAT (4)
“The social role Abigail held for both a fool and a king”
WIFE (4)
“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 early morning blanket over a valley floor”
MIST (4)
“The French legend who was both a star player and manager”
ZIDANE (6)
“The sister who is a nurse and very tired”
JANE (4)
“The main brave character in a story”
HERO (4)
“Two or more substances combined but not chemically bonded”
MIXTURE (7)
“The most famous film awards”
OSCARS (6)
“To give human qualities to an animal, object, or idea”
PERSONIFY (9)
“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)
“This is the way for a bounty hunter and a child”
MANDALORIAN (11)
“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 total number of points earned”
SCORE (5)
“The sister of the past who looks backward”
URD (3)
“The vibrant dialect spoken throughout Jamaica”
PATOIS (6)
“To assign a value or rank”
RATE (4)
“The title taken by emperors after Julius”
CAESAR (6)
“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 leaves of a book, magazine, or newspaper.”
PAGES (5)
“To watch carefully to gain information.”
OBSERVE (7)
“The underground base of a word”
ROOT (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)
“Translates high-level code to machine code”
COMPILER (8)
“The gated community at the top of the rainbow”
ASGARD (6)
“The gas giant famous for its visible rings”
SATURN (6)
“The soul-binding substance extracted from haunted metal”
REMNANT (7)
“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 distance around the outside edge of a shape”
PERIMETER (9)
“The son who was sacrificed for the cause”
TIMOTHY (7)
“The longest river in Africa flowing through Egypt”
NILE (4)
“The visible yellow thread detail around the base”
STITCH (6)
“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 keyboardist whose jazz-inflected chords defined the band's texture”
WRIGHT (6)
“The messenger god who wears winged sandals”
HERMES (6)
“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)
“The strongman whose power lay in his hair”
SAMSON (6)
“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 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)
“To turn against the one who shared their blood with you”
BETRAY (6)
“Track official waving flags”
MARSHAL (7)
“To move by turning over and over, like a ball”
ROLL (4)
“The trademark exclamation used by Sheldon after a successful prank”
BAZINGA (7)
“The high point of a trip to the last frontier”
DENALI (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)
“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)
“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)
“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)
“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)
“The circle where players discuss the next play”
HUDDLE (6)
“The person who introduces guests and moderates a talk show”
HOST (4)
“The king of gods who brandishes a lightning bolt”
ZEUS (4)
“The person who competes against you throughout your journey”
RIVAL (5)
“Tally on the stadium board”
SCORE (5)
“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)
“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 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 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 middle child who is a voracious reader and researcher”
KLAUS (5)
“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 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)
“The color of the hole and the lords”
BLACK (5)
“The items Abigail packed on donkeys to give to the approaching men”
GIFTS (5)
“Three vertical posts”
STUMPS (6)
“Taking too many steps without dribbling”
TRAVEL (6)
“The synthetic hero powered by the Mind Stone”
VISION (6)
“The greatest warrior whose vulnerability was his heel”
ACHILLES (8)
“The sweltering weather condition that makes this holiday ironic.”
HEAT (4)
“The fifth element of flavor”
UMAMI (5)
“The other energy giant flowing through the world's most watched strait.”
GAS (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)
“The bottom number in a fraction”
DENOMINATOR (11)
“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 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 festival when the Holy Spirit descended like tongues of fire”
PENTECOST (9)
“The life-giving river of ancient Egypt”
NILE (4)
“To assign a value or rank to something”
RATE (4)
“To show the answer when a solver is stuck”
REVEAL (6)
“The 'prickly' variety of this fruit grows on a cactus in arid and tropical climates.”
PEAR (4)
“The Big ___ is a popular moniker for the NCAA tournament.”
DANCE (5)
“The Greek city state known for its powerful army”
SPARTA (6)
“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 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 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)
“The written form of a musical composition.”
SCORE (5)
“The group of eleven players on the field”
TEAM (4)
“Tuesday or Thursday qualifying hurdle”
SEMI (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)
“To observe a notable day with festivities”
CELEBRATE (9)
“The worth of a digit based on where it sits in a number”
VALUE (5)
“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)
“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)
“The long river that supported ancient Egyptian civilization”
NILE (4)
“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)
“To grab something and move it toward you”
PULL (4)
“To pass another car during a race”
OVERTAKE (8)
“To turn earth over, or 'low' in the field.”
PLOW (4)
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