173 crossword clues with 3-letter answers, sourced from real Grid Genius puzzles.
“The star at the center of our solar system”
SUN (3)
“Charged particle”
ION (3)
“The acronym for the Behavioral Analysis Unit”
BAU (3)
“Single page within a browser window”
TAB (3)
“The original leader of the La Push wolf pack”
SAM (3)
“The standard unit of electrical resistance”
OHM (3)
“An invitation to play in the tournament.”
BID (3)
“A flat metal container used for frying”
PAN (3)
“Order given on a film set”
CUT (3)
“A peaceful state, oddly, for well-being.”
ZEN (3)
“A genre of popular music that originated in its modern form in the mid-1950s”
POP (3)
“The peak breeding season when bulls become vocal and aggressive”
RUT (3)
“Basic obedience command asking a pup to put their booty on the ground.”
SIT (3)
“Interface for applications to communicate”
API (3)
“A climbing vine that often grows up the walls of buildings”
IVY (3)
“Maximum runs scored from a single shot”
SIX (3)
“Element associated with the far North”
ICE (3)
“One full circuit of the track”
LAP (3)
“Afternoon break in a match”
TEA (3)
“A feeling of great pleasure and happiness”
JOY (3)
“Central connection point”
HUB (3)
“Equipment used to hit the ball”
BAT (3)
“Snow, a prominent character”
JON (3)
“Lively, bouncy folk dance often performed to traditional tunes”
JIG (3)
“The number of runs awarded for hitting the ball over the rope without bouncing”
SIX (3)
“Speed metric for your player, typically set to 33 or 45.”
RPM (3)
“First name of the bald billionaire with a vendetta against aliens”
LEX (3)
“Slippery creature, sounds like a letter.”
EEL (3)
“Stainless steel vessel that typically holds about fifteen and a half gallons.”
KEG (3)
“The flat cardboard container that holds a round meal.”
BOX (3)
“The official cover month of the hero's very first comic book appearance in 1939.”
MAY (3)
“An error in a program”
BUG (3)
“The spring month when the international film world descends on southern Europe”
MAY (3)
“Three-letter abbreviation for the standout player of a series.”
MVP (3)
“First name of the CEO who became the face of the organization”
SAM (3)
“Rapper turned actor who portrays Sergeant Tutuola”
ICE (3)
“Short for microphone”
MIC (3)
“Term for a pair of directors like the Coens or Wachowskis”
DUO (3)
“Relatives in your immediate family tree.”
KIN (3)
“A team's matching shirt, shorts, and socks”
KIT (3)
“Three-letter broadcasting alliance behind the international event”
EBU (3)
“Acronym for a popular utility vehicle like the GLS”
SUV (3)
“Heavyweight boxer who claimed to float like a butterfly”
ALI (3)
“Director who told us to Do the Right Thing”
LEE (3)
“A main division of a play”
ACT (3)
“The handle pulled by a bartender to start the liquid flowing.”
TAP (3)
“Fruit spread commonly used by Scandinavians on this holiday.”
JAM (3)
“Ceti's partner word, naming the uninfected star system.”
TAU (3)
“A weapon carried by agents for protection”
GUN (3)
“TV network where you can watch the finals.”
ION (3)
“A starchy tuber often confused with a sweet potato in American markets”
YAM (3)
“A compact SUV model name”
GLC (3)
“Leslie Knope actress whose comedy partnership with Fey is legendary.”
AMY (3)
“Springtime period hosting a rare double-feature in 2026.”
MAY (3)
“Scavenger turned hero who adopted the Skywalker name.”
REY (3)
“A motherly machine for a reluctant pilot”
EVA (3)
“To move from one scene to another without a transition”
CUT (3)
“Scoring shot that goes over the boundary without bouncing”
SIX (3)
“The woven nylon that dances after a swish.”
NET (3)
“Acronym for the massive models trained on vast datasets”
LLM (3)
“Poultry title character in his 1934 debut short.”
HEN (3)
“Coastal indentation, often smaller than a gulf.”
BAY (3)
“A comedic stunt or physical bit of humor.”
GAG (3)
“Star that warms the Earth”
SUN (3)
“De'Aaron, the speedy guard dealing for San Antonio in 2026”
FOX (3)
“Head covering for shade”
HAT (3)
“Creative expression, like painting or sculpture”
ART (3)
“Flat fish, often a 'ray' of light.”
RAY (3)
“The nickname used by the sergeant who formerly worked in Narcotics”
FIN (3)
“Time-policing agency that might be taken over by the masked villain”
TVA (3)
“Drag reduction system used to aid overtaking”
DRS (3)
“Our local star, currently suffering from a dimming crisis.”
SUN (3)
“Loyal mutt who served as an unwilling reindeer for a holiday heist.”
MAX (3)
“Glandular secretion used as comb construction material”
WAX (3)
“Secure shell protocol”
SSH (3)
“Entrance toll waived nationwide on August 25th”
FEE (3)
“The medical professional you visit for your puppy's early vaccinations.”
VET (3)
“Hereditary stuff, briefly”
DNA (3)
“Genetic material abbreviation”
DNA (3)
“Cast-iron vessel holding a mythical stash of wealth”
POT (3)
“Notorious creek guarding the front of the perilous 12th hole.”
RAE (3)
“The leader of the Volturi who can read every thought by touch”
ARO (3)
“An automatic or at-large invitation to the tournament”
BID (3)
“The most humiliating prefix to "points"”
NUL (3)
“Operating system that powers the company's flagship smartphones”
IOS (3)
“The fluid that circulates in a plant, carrying water and nutrients.”
SAP (3)
“The private plane used by the team to travel”
JET (3)
“Three-letter acronym for the afternoon show where fans screamed for their favorite videos.”
TRL (3)
“Topographical guide for a backpacker”
MAP (3)
“Mobile operating system hitting version 20 this year.”
IOS (3)
“The surprisingly effective hairpiece that kept a superstar's identity hidden.”
WIG (3)
“Unit of electrical resistance”
OHM (3)
“Interface for developers to access OpenAI's technology.”
API (3)
“Software program on a smartphone”
APP (3)
“The nickname of the protagonist in Great Expectations”
PIP (3)
“Flat representation of an area.”
MAP (3)
“Popular fish, often associated with 'code' in the kitchen.”
COD (3)
“Classic ceramic gift often declaring someone the world's best”
MUG (3)
“Critical signal prompting an actor to speak or move”
CUE (3)
“A small protuberance on a plant that develops into a flower or leaf.”
BUD (3)
“High pass near the basket”
LOB (3)
“Alternative desktop environment, often paired with Plasma”
KDE (3)
“A slippery shocker hidden in the crevices”
EEL (3)
“The region above the Earth where clouds and stars appear”
SKY (3)
“Wide-brimmed accessory that is practically mandatory for attendees.”
HAT (3)
“Box where a crew changes four tires in seconds.”
PIT (3)
“An official invitation to join the 68-team field.”
BID (3)
“Complex 39A served as this starting point.”
PAD (3)
“Kryptonian general who famously demands others to kneel before him”
ZOD (3)
“Powerful text editor, often found on servers”
VIM (3)
“Brine-cured salmon often paired with cream cheese.”
LOX (3)
“A common hardwood tree that produces acorns”
OAK (3)
“Animal mascot of the popular browser”
FOX (3)
“Premium pass tier offering exclusive viewing areas and shaded lounges”
VIP (3)
“The World Wide ___”
WEB (3)
“Director of Argo who famously came up in Hollywood alongside Damon.”
BEN (3)
“Traveler's folded guide”
MAP (3)
“A brass wind instrument that has a conical body and is played with a single-reed mouthpiece”
SAX (3)
“One circuit of the track”
LAP (3)
“Kleptomaniac primate companion to a street rat in Agrabah.”
ABU (3)
“Creative works such as painting, sculpture, and music”
ART (3)
“Slithery fish, electric 'eel' for a shocker.”
EEL (3)
“Scientist's workplace, for short”
LAB (3)
“Fifth Avenue institution known for its grand steps”
MET (3)
“To achieve victory in a game”
WIN (3)
“Starting peg for a player's opening drive.”
TEE (3)
“Exclusive pass tier that grants access to better viewing areas.”
VIP (3)
“Pigment used to transform plain shells into colorful art”
DYE (3)
“2024 co-hosts who pulled off a historic upset against Pakistan”
USA (3)
“Adorable quality, a sound of regret.”
MOE (3)
“State of matter without definite shape or volume”
GAS (3)
“The expression or application of human creative skill”
ART (3)
“The three-point line's shape”
ARC (3)
“Popular slang term for the material that records are made of.”
WAX (3)
“Cook quickly in hot oil”
FRY (3)
“It hangs from the hoop”
NET (3)
“Wednesday marking the official commencement of the fasting season”
ASH (3)
“Type of tire for rainy conditions”
WET (3)
“Spike, known for 'Do the Right Thing'”
LEE (3)
“Oval object traditionally boiled and dipped in vibrant hues”
EGG (3)
“The expansive canvas for nocturnal observers.”
SKY (3)
“Tyrannosaurus nickname meaning king in Latin”
REX (3)
“The cloth container holding your alphabetical fate”
BAG (3)
“A lyrical poem, O.D.E. is a type of short work.”
ODE (3)
“Metal circle that unforgivingly rejects a missed shot.”
RIM (3)
“Genetic material used to identify individuals”
DNA (3)
“Package management system for Debian-based systems”
APT (3)
“The mesh target behind the goalkeeper”
NET (3)
“Classic glazed centerpiece often studded with cloves”
HAM (3)
“Network that originally stood for Music Television before shifting to reality programming.”
MTV (3)
“State of calm attentiveness”
ZEN (3)
“Small, low island, often sandy; C A Y, as in alphabet”
CAY (3)
“Small swelling on a branch that will soon become a leaf.”
BUD (3)
“Runs scored when the ball leaves the boundary in the air”
SIX (3)
“The 2026 dress code explicitly declares that Fashion is ___.”
ART (3)
“Top-fermented drink that typically ferments at warmer temperatures.”
ALE (3)
“A tightly wrapped promise of a flower.”
BUD (3)
“State of matter without fixed shape or volume”
GAS (3)
“Living openly and authentically, no longer hiding”
OUT (3)
“Bavarian Motor Works, letters spell success.”
BMW (3)
“Lid that is often decorated with rhinestones, quotes, or a simple Hire Me”
CAP (3)
“To cook food in hot oil or fat”
FRY (3)
“Rapper whose album God's Son gets a highly sought 2026 color variant.”
NAS (3)
“Group won by Cookie the Maltese in 2026”
TOY (3)
“Nocturnal hooter”
OWL (3)
“High-end designation for devices and potentially the new voice assistant tier.”
PRO (3)
“Month when the sun typically leaves the second zodiac sign”
MAY (3)
“The other energy giant flowing through the world's most watched strait.”
GAS (3)
“Slipcover placed on the platter, often made of cork, rubber, or felt.”
MAT (3)
“Natural symbol of fertility and new life decorated during Ostara.”
EGG (3)
“Lively, bouncy folk dance often performed to fiddle music”
JIG (3)
“Presidential nickname attached to a famous pond on the property.”
IKE (3)
“Interface for software components to communicate”
API (3)
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