2,008 crossword clues with 4-letter answers, sourced from real Grid Genius puzzles.
“A person who operates a computer or service”
USER (4)
“The fourth planet from the sun known as the red planet”
MARS (4)
“The natural satellite that orbits the Earth”
MOON (4)
“A person who operates a program”
USER (4)
“A person who operates a computer or app”
USER (4)
“The sky god who wields a master bolt”
ZEUS (4)
“A game that ends with an equal score”
DRAW (4)
“Information collected for analysis”
DATA (4)
“The capital city of Italy”
ROME (4)
“A very famous actor or actress”
STAR (4)
“The fourth planet from the sun often called the Red Planet”
MARS (4)
“The state of being known by many people”
FAME (4)
“Substance with a pH less than 7”
ACID (4)
“A group of musicians playing together”
BAND (4)
“A piece of metal used as money in ancient trade”
COIN (4)
“Bird of prey with keen eyesight”
HAWK (4)
“Small object from which a new plant grows”
SEED (4)
“The small part of a plant that can grow into a new one”
SEED (4)
“The largest and lowest brass instrument”
TUBA (4)
“A strip of leather or fabric worn around the waist”
BELT (4)
“Evergreen tree with needles and cones”
PINE (4)
“Smallest unit of matter”
ATOM (4)
“A white liquid often poured over cereal”
MILK (4)
“A location on the World Wide Web”
SITE (4)
“A famous actor or actress”
STAR (4)
“A specific location on the internet”
SITE (4)
“The underground part of a plant that absorbs water”
ROOT (4)
“A procedure intended to establish quality or performance”
TEST (4)
“A long poem, typically one derived from ancient oral tradition, narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures.”
EPIC (4)
“The entire group of actors in a production”
CAST (4)
“The points scored by the batting team”
RUNS (4)
“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)
“A tiny living thing that can cause disease”
GERM (4)
“Metal used to make steel”
IRON (4)
“A part played by an actor”
ROLE (4)
“German composer famous for his Brandenburg Concertos”
BACH (4)
“The main sequence of events in a story”
PLOT (4)
“Part of the plant that grows underground”
ROOT (4)
“The Egyptian city home to the Great Sphinx”
GIZA (4)
“A piece of writing that often uses rhythm and rhyme”
POEM (4)
“A person or thing regarded as a representative symbol”
ICON (4)
“To strike the ball with the foot”
KICK (4)
“A solo vocal piece in an opera”
ARIA (4)
“Small white or brown grains that are a staple food”
RICE (4)
“A location on the internet”
SITE (4)
“A utensil with tines used for picking up food”
FORK (4)
“Facts and statistics collected for analysis”
DATA (4)
“A common white mineral used to season and preserve food”
SALT (4)
“King of the Olympian gods”
ZEUS (4)
“The negative features of a product”
CONS (4)
“A pattern of horizontal and vertical lines”
GRID (4)
“A thing said or done for amusement”
JEST (4)
“The Roman god of war”
MARS (4)
“Queen of Olympus and protector of marriage”
HERA (4)
“A stream of updates or reviews”
FEED (4)
“The flat green part of a plant that grows from a stem”
LEAF (4)
“German thinker who wrote the Critique of Pure Reason”
KANT (4)
“Thy word is a what unto my feet”
LAMP (4)
“Goddess of marriage and queen of the heavens”
HERA (4)
“A series of concerts in different cities”
TOUR (4)
“To cut off unwanted parts of an image”
CROP (4)
“A procedure to check quality or performance”
TEST (4)
“Group of players”
TEAM (4)
“A famous celebrity in a leading role”
STAR (4)
“Information processed by a computer”
DATA (4)
“To transmit a message to a recipient”
SEND (4)
“To make changes or corrections to text”
EDIT (4)
“A person who operates a computer program”
USER (4)
“Greek god of war”
ARES (4)
“To transmit a message or file”
SEND (4)
“The pointed top of a mountain”
PEAK (4)
“The highest quality or most excellent”
BEST (4)
“An organ used for breathing air”
LUNG (4)
“The group of actors in a production”
CAST (4)
“The group of actors in a movie”
CAST (4)
“Stark daughter with a killer instinct”
ARYA (4)
“Unit of digital information, typically 8 bits”
BYTE (4)
“A group of players working together”
TEAM (4)
“Bob, the artist widely credited as the co-creator of this legendary vigilante.”
KANE (4)
“Ben, slugger who took aim at the fences in the 2026 Derby”
RICE (4)
“Starting position for the fastest qualifier”
POLE (4)
“Marine mammal, also a way to close something.”
SEAL (4)
“Hitting this inner corner point is crucial for a fast line.”
APEX (4)
“A common suffix for names and terms”
ONYM (4)
“The sequel will explore very intriguing ___ of the universe, per Keegan-Michael Key.”
LORE (4)
“Bohemian hit that measures a year in love.”
RENT (4)
“A plant with a long thin stem that grows along the ground”
VINE (4)
“The 23.5-degree planetary lean responsible for the shifting seasons.”
TILT (4)
“A group of families with a common ancestor”
CLAN (4)
“Written words that appear on a screen or page”
TEXT (4)
“Round object used in most field sports”
BALL (4)
“Kick a dropped ball”
PUNT (4)
“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)
“Comedy legends Groucho, Harpo, and Chico.”
MARX (4)
“The shiny treasure supposedly hidden at the end of a colorful arch.”
GOLD (4)
“Information stored or processed by a computer”
DATA (4)
“A brief written comment or observation”
NOTE (4)
“The outer boundary where the pattern becomes complex”
EDGE (4)
“A single tone of definite pitch made by a musical instrument or the human voice.”
NOTE (4)
“The orange rim players aim for.”
HOOP (4)
“Corded targets that get snipped down by the champions.”
NETS (4)
“An illegal deceptive move by the guy on the rubber”
BALK (4)
“Nutrients living things need to survive and grow”
FOOD (4)
“A device or program used to carry out a particular function”
TOOL (4)
“Juan, star outfielder starting for the NL in 2026”
SOTO (4)
“A member of a religious community living under vows of poverty and chastity”
MONK (4)
“One of the five gospel singers in Hercules”
MUSE (4)
“The celebrated month, en espanol.”
MAYO (4)
“To record your current progress so you can return to it later”
SAVE (4)
“The connection between two points in a chart”
EDGE (4)
“Nominative or accusative for example”
CASE (4)
“The group of people who work on a ship”
CREW (4)
“The main sequence of events in a movie”
PLOT (4)
“A flat circular object used to store data”
DISK (4)
“First Filipino girl group to take the stage at the Empire Polo Club.”
BINI (4)
“Instructions written by a programmer to create software”
CODE (4)
“Glass object that gives off light when electricity flows through it”
BULB (4)
“The name of Hagrids large boarhound dog”
FANG (4)
“Ancient region of France, a painful place for Romans.”
GAUL (4)
“Loch with a deep secret and no bottom found”
NESS (4)
“Online journal”
BLOG (4)
“A person who introduces a talk show or game show”
HOST (4)
“People who cheer for the team in the stands”
FANS (4)
“Sounds like not, but it's a tangled loop in a rope”
KNOT (4)
“Title often given to William Shakespeare”
BARD (4)
“Famous Tokyo locale where thousands gather for raucous viewing parties.”
UENO (4)
“What a hungry carnivore is constantly searching for”
PREY (4)
“Costly summer production that fails to recoup its massive marketing expenses.”
FLOP (4)
“Horizontal load-bearing element”
BEAM (4)
“Layered stone that sounds like a fingernail”
ONYX (4)
“French word for country or nation”
PAYS (4)
“Traditional knee length skirt worn by Scottish men”
KILT (4)
“A small unit of length, twelve of which make a foot”
INCH (4)
“Pre-race convention at the Hynes Center where runners pick up their gear.”
EXPO (4)
“Swiss artist who cracked "The Code" in 2024”
NEMO (4)
“What all four original members did on lead vocals at various times”
SING (4)
“Target area where a puck or ball must enter to score”
GOAL (4)
“To multiply a number by itself three times”
CUBE (4)
“Mr. Tumnus from Narnia, for example”
FAUN (4)
“The bodys first line of defense against invaders”
SKIN (4)
“Australian mutant portrayer who constantly trades friendly jabs with Reynolds.”
HUGH (4)
“The faculty of consciousness that meditation seeks to quiet”
MIND (4)
“Organ protected by immune cells in the chest”
LUNG (4)
“Letters and packages sent through a postal system”
MAIL (4)
“Silken custard dessert that feels gourmet but remains highly approachable for beginners.”
FLAN (4)
“Iconic Japanese stratovolcano with newly implemented climbing fees”
FUJI (4)
“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)
“Spanish question word meaning how, normally written with an accent”
COMO (4)
“Essential ingredient for AI model training.”
DATA (4)
“The main sequence of events that make up a story”
PLOT (4)
“The fundamental building block of ordinary matter”
ATOM (4)
“An ancient physical and mental practice from India”
YOGA (4)
“Sumber yang sedia ada di bumi tanpa campur tangan manusia”
ALAM (4)
“To store data for future use”
SAVE (4)
“Small green plant that grows in damp carpets”
MOSS (4)
“Feature to keep data consistent across devices”
SYNC (4)
“Tall plant with a thick wooden trunk”
TREE (4)
“Acronym for NASA's exoplanet-hunting satellite launched in 2018”
TESS (4)
“The two large black circles on Mickey's head”
EARS (4)
“Underwater ridge built mostly by tiny coral animals”
REEF (4)
“A tined tool for the dinner table”
FORK (4)
“Internal fortitude or a black swordsman's burden”
GUTS (4)
“Dodger shade worn by all on-field personnel during the tribute.”
BLUE (4)
“Spanish word for table”
MESA (4)
“Two-wheeled way to shred the local trails”
BIKE (4)
“Ringing signal that dictates the flow of the academic day”
BELL (4)
“Coastal scavenger with a laugh”
GULL (4)
“The sky-dwelling leader who wields a bolt”
ZEUS (4)
“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 river where the first America Cup defense prep began”
SWAN (4)
“Leading talent drawing massive crowds and flashbulbs”
STAR (4)
“A single continuous recording made by a camera”
SHOT (4)
“A list of food and drinks available at a restaurant”
MENU (4)
“A flat metal disc used as money that can be flipped”
COIN (4)
“Software programs downloaded onto a smartphone”
APPS (4)
“A semi-aquatic mammal with flippers that lives in cold waters”
SEAL (4)
“A measure of how much 'stuff' is in an object”
MASS (4)
“A musical sound produced by a bird.”
SONG (4)
“Large brass instrument with a deep sound”
TUBA (4)
“Historic French fashion house renowned for creating the revolutionary New Look.”
DIOR (4)
“An animal that is hunted and killed for food”
PREY (4)
“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 strike the ball with ones foot”
KICK (4)
“Consider the island of colorful Tobermory”
MULL (4)
“A measure of how much matter an object contains, often measured in grams”
MASS (4)
“What a plant makes using sunlight and water”
FOOD (4)
“The ultimate ruler atop the peak of Olympus”
ZEUS (4)
“A proud label for a dedicated fan at the convention”
NERD (4)
“First name of the Temperature artist who dominated the 2000s charts”
SEAN (4)
“Opposite of female, often describing many early directors”
MALE (4)
“A common symbol used for high ratings”
STAR (4)
“A flat-topped table that cannot be set for dinner”
MESA (4)
“Facial covering worn by iconic killers like Michael Myers”
MASK (4)
“A trial to see if something works correctly”
TEST (4)
“Solemn promise, often to a lord or king”
OATH (4)
“The total size of a land surface in square miles”
AREA (4)
“The grumpy bartender who struggles to write his zombie novel”
NICK (4)
“Downstairs destination for souls”
HELL (4)
“Sounds like tale, but it's the part an animal wags”
TAIL (4)
“Person who prepares and cooks meals, often at a restaurant”
CHEF (4)
“Oscar-winning screenwriter who shares a famous Boston bromance with Affleck.”
MATT (4)
“A British or Australian term for a friend”
MATE (4)
“The national fruit of Jamaica often paired with saltfish”
AKEE (4)
“Water falling in drops from the clouds”
RAIN (4)
“The moon's rhythmic pull on the world's liquid hem”
TIDE (4)
“Unconventional material used to construct her infamous 2010 awards show dress”
MEAT (4)
“Where you might put your car, or a protected area.”
PARK (4)
“The title the hero wants to achieve”
KING (4)
“Action figures and collectibles sold by vendors.”
TOYS (4)
“The lowest female singing voice”
ALTO (4)
“The animal species that appears in the film she starred in”
CATS (4)
“The result of exposure to gamma radiation”
HULK (4)
“A religious or other solemn ceremony or act”
RITE (4)
“A distinctive natural bridge formed by erosion in Utah”
ARCH (4)
“Main body of a church”
NAVE (4)
“Small piece of silicon that acts as the computer brain”
CHIP (4)
“A plastic device used to amplify and resonate a hunter's bugle”
TUBE (4)
“Your personal wooden or plastic ledge”
RACK (4)
“The tough outer covering of a tree trunk”
BARK (4)
“Using force to move an object a certain distance”
WORK (4)
“The king of the Greek gods who rules from Mount Olympus”
ZEUS (4)
“A person who operates a website or app”
USER (4)
“Illegal contact during play”
FOUL (4)
“The motherly figure and wife of Carlisle Cullen”
ESME (4)
“Summit reached after a grueling climb”
PEAK (4)
“A network of lines that cross each other to form squares”
GRID (4)
“To magnify or reduce an image”
ZOOM (4)
“Term for the total magnetic field passing through a given area”
FLUX (4)
“A team's ranking in their region, from 1 to 16.”
SEED (4)
“Natural hollow space underground or inside a hill”
CAVE (4)
“The destructive event that claimed the Baudelaire mansion”
FIRE (4)
“The part of a word that supports the leaves”
STEM (4)
“Furniture piece serving as a teacher's command center”
DESK (4)
“Aggressive shot hit hard and high, often without much technique”
SLOG (4)
“Catcher's oversized leather equipment”
MITT (4)
“The innermost clipping point of a corner.”
APEX (4)
“Random data added to a password before it is hashed”
SALT (4)
“A completely empty area in the universe.”
VOID (4)
“The brave main character of a tale”
HERO (4)
“Highly ranked competitor placed favorably in the bracket.”
SEED (4)
“Urban center.”
CITY (4)
“A style of bowling where the ball rotates and turns”
SPIN (4)
“The fastest shark in the sea, capable of impressive leaps”
MAKO (4)
“A powerful enemy found at the end of a stage”
BOSS (4)
“Place to sit in a theater”
SEAT (4)
“To no longer be moving”
STOP (4)
“A sapphire set in a cirque”
LAKE (4)
“Grain that has been sprouted and dried”
MALT (4)
“Meta-commentary provider and Troy's partner in crime”
ABED (4)
“Hard mineralized part of a skeleton.”
BONE (4)
“The temperature of a glacial plunge”
COLD (4)
“To launch a program or page”
OPEN (4)
“To provide information or data to a system”
FEED (4)
“A traditional pleated skirt worn by men”
KILT (4)
“Sounds like meet, but you buy it at a butcher shop”
MEAT (4)
“Forward Koa who is a major name in the 2026 class”
PEAT (4)
“Large, elegant water bird”
SWAN (4)
“The title of the lead single from The Secret of Us”
RISK (4)
“The round object used for kicking in soccer”
BALL (4)
“A broadcast that is transmitted as it happens”
LIVE (4)
“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)
“P-pop group making history as the first Filipino act on the 2026 poster”
BINI (4)
“King of the Greek gods, ruler of the sky and thunder”
ZEUS (4)
“The group of actors performing in a production”
CAST (4)
“Fashion designer who introduced the little black dress”
COCO (4)
“A long journey or a psychedelic experience”
TRIP (4)
“Describing a climate with very little to no rain”
ARID (4)
“The long-running Andrew Lloyd Webber musical about a tribe of felines”
CATS (4)
“Competitive event on the track”
RACE (4)
“A city in Syria's eastern desert where shadow forces regroup.”
MADI (4)
“Instructions written by programmers to build software”
CODE (4)
“Resting stage between larva and adult in many insects”
PUPA (4)
“The main character in a book, often admired for courage”
HERO (4)
“The personification of the rainbow and messenger to the gods”
IRIS (4)
“A musical composition with lyrics”
SONG (4)
“A performance or broadcast”
SHOW (4)
“The protagonist who usually saves the day just before the credits roll”
HERO (4)
“A person, place, or thing”
NOUN (4)
“Golden power to save a nominee from the block”
VETO (4)
“The lowest frequency range in a sound system”
BASS (4)
“Carrie of "The Gilded Age" who scored a 2026 Best Actress nod for "Bug"”
COON (4)
“The starting formation where cars line up before the lights go out”
GRID (4)
“Narrow valley often carved by glacial activity”
GLEN (4)
“The title used by the former emperors of Russia”
TSAR (4)
“The genre Dylan shifted to in the mid sixties”
ROCK (4)
“A small object from which a new plant can grow.”
SEED (4)
“The strip of plastic used in old cameras to capture images”
FILM (4)
“Capital housing the Trevi Fountain, recently lit for Rare Disease Day”
ROME (4)
“A single sound of a particular pitch”
NOTE (4)
“The royal title of the cake eaten from Epiphany to Mardi Gras”
KING (4)
“Opening in the crust where steam or gas escapes”
VENT (4)
“To finish filming the final scene.”
WRAP (4)
“A graceful forest animal with antlers.”
DEER (4)
“A common antonym for timid”
BOLD (4)
“Sounds like weak, but it means seven days”
WEEK (4)
“Long heroic story, often about 'gas' or old tales.”
SAGA (4)
“Hot melted rock that flows out of a volcano”
LAVA (4)
“A go-ay, perhaps, for flexibility.”
YOGA (4)
“A flat-topped table where giants might dine”
MESA (4)
“A piece of writing that expresses emotions, ideas, or experiences in an imaginative style.”
POEM (4)
“The great-grandmother in a Land of the Dead tale”
COCO (4)
“A metal enclosure protecting underwater thrill-seekers”
CAGE (4)
“The most common piece moved first in a game”
PAWN (4)
“The largest organ that covers the outside of the body”
SKIN (4)
“Pre-match coin flip to decide who bats or bowls first”
TOSS (4)
“To assign a value or rank to an item”
RATE (4)
“A high selection who fails to live up to the hype”
BUST (4)
“Area of the body that might hold tension for a fixed earth sign”
NECK (4)
“Bill that emits his raspy voice.”
BEAK (4)
“The god of love and desire”
EROS (4)
“A general word for a punctuation symbol”
MARK (4)
“Cloudy isle linked by a bridge”
SKYE (4)
“A small piece of silicon used in electronic circuits”
CHIP (4)
“The intangible essence often traded or bound in this survival game”
SOUL (4)
“To contract a muscle to show off its size”
FLEX (4)
“Command for superuser privileges”
SUDO (4)
“The time before the present day”
PAST (4)
“Current CEO leading the company's golden anniversary celebrations”
COOK (4)
“System of interconnected power lines”
GRID (4)
“Thin metal strand that carries electric current”
WIRE (4)
“A series of items often separated by commas”
LIST (4)
“A long walk for pleasure or exercise”
HIKE (4)
“The underground anchor that drinks for the tree”
ROOT (4)
“A group of citizens who decide the verdict”
JURY (4)
“A word meaning to own or hold something”
HAVE (4)
“The short name for the most famous electric mouse”
PIKA (4)
“A famous actor or performer”
STAR (4)
“Small island known as the cradle of Christianity”
IONA (4)
“Two hundred circuits around the Brickyard.”
LAPS (4)
“A ranking number from 1 to 16, though a No. 5 has historically never won the national title.”
SEED (4)
“A loop that transfers power in gas-driven units”
BELT (4)
“Firearm innovator Samuel”
COLT (4)
“To cook bread or cakes using dry heat in an oven”
BAKE (4)
“The foam made by breaking waves”
SURF (4)
“The main story or sequence of events in a film”
PLOT (4)
“Small flat piece of metal used as money throughout history”
COIN (4)
“A white liquid produced by cows for drinking”
MILK (4)
“First name of the 2025 Finals MVP hailing from Canada.”
SHAI (4)
“Tiny grains of worn-down rock”
SAND (4)
“The violent god of war and son of Zeus”
ARES (4)
“Deadly mechanical device used to ensnare victims in the Saw franchise”
TRAP (4)
“To speak indistinctly or an insulting remark”
SLUR (4)
“A set of printed pages bound together inside a cover”
BOOK (4)
“A boarhound whose bark is much worse than his bite”
FANG (4)
“Ancient U-shaped string instrument associated with Apollo”
LYRE (4)
“The device implanted in an employee's brain”
CHIP (4)
“A narrative of events or happenings.”
TALE (4)
“French word for the moon”
LUNE (4)
“A long song for a solo voice in an opera”
ARIA (4)
“Word used to say how many go in every group, as in five ___”
EACH (4)
“The 'Final' number of teams heading to Indianapolis [1.2]”
FOUR (4)
“A long, loose outer garment”
ROBE (4)
“A discrete point in a visual graph representing a junction”
NODE (4)
“An animal that breathes underwater using gills”
FISH (4)
“The ruler who wields a lightning bolt as his primary weapon”
ZEUS (4)
“The main story of a show”
PLOT (4)
“Animal often associated with the logo”
BULL (4)
“Spherical roof structure”
DOME (4)
“The personification of the rainbow and messenger of the gods”
IRIS (4)
“A tree's protective skin”
BARK (4)
“Golden collectible that chimes satisfyingly when collected.”
COIN (4)
“A narrative or story”
TALE (4)
“To transmit a message or review”
SEND (4)
“A permanent souvenir from a youthful boar hunt”
SCAR (4)
“Inflatable vessel for river rapids”
RAFT (4)
“Lavish evening event demanding strict black-tie attire”
GALA (4)
“The spring festival where people throw colored powder”
HOLI (4)
“Short for the right side of a ship”
STAR (4)
“Lifeblood of Egypt, if line's rearranged.”
NILE (4)
“Having or giving out a moderate degree of heat”
WARM (4)
“Canvas shelter pitched under the stars”
TENT (4)
“The main events and story of a film”
PLOT (4)
“The Gargamel who released the landmark Til Shiloh album”
BUJU (4)
“Ancient order the child once trained with”
JEDI (4)
“The raw information extracted from the pattern”
DATA (4)
“A curved structure that supports weight over an opening”
ARCH (4)
“A system of words or symbols used to represent others”
CODE (4)
“Tiny piece of silicon inside a computer”
CHIP (4)
“Upward trajectory of a hat that marks the official end”
TOSS (4)
“When a car rotates uncontrollably on track”
SPIN (4)
“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)
“A formal one-on-one fight to settle a blood feud”
DUEL (4)
“Corned protein that became an Irish-American staple in the 19th century”
BEEF (4)
“What you do when you cannot or choose not to make a move”
PASS (4)
“A piece of land that is surrounded by its own reflection”
ISLE (4)
“All the actors in a play”
CAST (4)
“Formal assessment of knowledge”
EXAM (4)
“The device used to capture audio during a broadcast.”
MIKE (4)
“Big cat's royal title”
LION (4)
“An organism that a parasite lives inside of”
HOST (4)
“Feudal ruler or noble”
LORD (4)
“Ring-shaped campus hosting the special in-person gathering.”
PARK (4)
“A fine soft fiber produced by worms and used for luxury fabric”
SILK (4)
“What a proper noun gives to a specific person or place”
NAME (4)
“Staff members working tirelessly behind the scenes.”
CREW (4)
“The basic building block of all living things”
CELL (4)
“The tide with the least ambition”
NEAP (4)
“Advance Australia Fair became the official national one in 1984”
SONG (4)
“The prophet who wrote about a plague of locusts”
JOEL (4)
“Casual Spanish word for goodbye, borrowed from Italian”
CHAO (4)
“The lottery system used by states like Colorado to distribute limited tags”
DRAW (4)
“Spanish word for island, preceding Nublar and Sorna”
ISLA (4)
“Queen of the Greek gods and goddess of marriage”
HERA (4)
“First name of the actress voicing the fierce ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom.”
ANYA (4)
“King of the gods in Greek mythology”
ZEUS (4)
“Particular position of the body”
POSE (4)
“Eight bits, a unit of digital information”
BYTE (4)
“The infamous incident involving a child's head and a robot”
BITE (4)
“Stringed instrument that serves as the official national emblem of Ireland.”
HARP (4)
“Chesapeake Bay Retriever who fetched a 2026 group win”
COTA (4)
“Christiansvaern or Frederik are examples of this structure”
FORT (4)
“Spanish word for fine or well”
BIEN (4)
“Symbol at the beginning of a staff to determine pitch”
CLEF (4)
“Money lost when an investment decreases in value”
LOSS (4)
“First name of the Chief Technology Officer Murati”
MIRA (4)
“The pointer on a clock face that shows hours or minutes”
HAND (4)
“The adjective describing the blue in their 2010 album title”
DEEP (4)
“A group of players working together on one side”
TEAM (4)
“The American agency responsible for space exploration”
NASA (4)
“The coveted first place on the starting grid”
POLE (4)
“A symbol used to show a high rating”
STAR (4)
“A regulated course of eating and drinking”
DIET (4)
“The fourth planet known as the Red Planet”
MARS (4)
“Explosive type of fastener used to separate rocket stages”
BOLT (4)
“A separate composition or set of compositions by a particular composer, usually numbered”
OPUS (4)
“They were found on a mysterious island with a smoke monster”
LOST (4)
“The concentrated ray of light emitted by a lighthouse”
BEAM (4)
“The hungry abyss where many a fallen player ends up”
VOID (4)
“A coin worth ten cents”
DIME (4)
“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)
“Premium large-screen format favored by directors for massive summer releases”
IMAX (4)
“Place where crops are grown”
FARM (4)
“A black-painted vessel with a crimson prow”
SHIP (4)
“Wordplay exploiting different possible meanings of a word”
PUNS (4)
“A type of mobile phone that opens and closes with a hinge.”
FLIP (4)
“A word used to describe an action or state”
VERB (4)
“The pitch used in speaking to distinguish words”
TONE (4)
“The massive, ring-shaped corporate campus that opened to employees in 2017”
PARK (4)
“A precious yellow metal often sought by pirates”
GOLD (4)
“Professional cook, often in a restaurant.”
CHEF (4)
“Boys' love genre, a 'yo' with an 'i' for 'ai'.”
YAOI (4)
“An activity where AI often plays against humans”
GAME (4)
“Measure of how much matter an object contains, unaffected by gravity”
MASS (4)
“Where elusive species like the lanternshark reside”
DEEP (4)
“An item worn over the face during a masquerade ball or Venice festival”
MASK (4)
“Tart style intentionally made acidic, frequently featuring fruit additions.”
SOUR (4)
“College official who leads the faculty procession”
DEAN (4)
“A word used to describe a chaotic or disorganized situation”
MESS (4)
“A green pod used to thicken stews in both Caribbean and Creole cooking”
OKRA (4)
“Ridge of jagged rock or coral near the surface”
REEF (4)
“Long-running reality show with a bad boys theme”
COPS (4)
“To keep money instead of spending it”
SAVE (4)
“A small white or brown grain often served with stir fry”
RICE (4)
“Unfortunate label for a highly touted pick who underperforms.”
BUST (4)
“Flat-topped landform with steep, rocky sides”
MESA (4)
“A social gathering centered around spicy cooked seafood”
BOIL (4)
“Gilbert Baker famously designed a colorful one in 1978”
FLAG (4)
“Beverage served in large mugs during Oktoberfest”
BEER (4)
“What Moses struck to bring forth water for the people”
ROCK (4)
“A native of the country”
SCOT (4)
“The instructions written by a programmer to create software”
CODE (4)
“To move through water”
SWIM (4)
“Body's largest organ, used to feel touch and temperature”
SKIN (4)
“Primal discovery, ignites warmth and light.”
FIRE (4)
“Describes something with a low temperature”
COLD (4)
“The main body of a cactus that stores water.”
STEM (4)
“P1 on the starting grid.”
POLE (4)
“The middle of the day, exactly twelve o'clock”
NOON (4)
“The needle-bearing scent of the outdoors”
PINE (4)
“What she does to her better half in a song of longing”
WISH (4)
“A portable nylon home for the night”
TENT (4)
“Agency currently celebrating the 45th anniversary of this historic program.”
NASA (4)
“Most desired metal in competition”
GOLD (4)
“To transmit data or messages to a destination”
SEND (4)
“Common Unix shell”
BASH (4)
“The river that souls cross to enter the underworld”
STYX (4)
“A performance done by one person”
SOLO (4)
“The winter's leftovers in a July crevasse”
SNOW (4)
“The most numerous piece on a sixty-four square grid”
PAWN (4)
“A bivalve mollusk that lives in a hinged shell”
CLAM (4)
“A hidden microphone or a gritty Baltimore system”
WIRE (4)
“To silence your microphone”
MUTE (4)
“Nathan returning to Broadway as Willy Loman in 2026.”
LANE (4)
“Iconic 1975 blockbuster that made people afraid to go in the water”
JAWS (4)
“First name of the animal behaviorist who trained a pack of deadly theropods”
OWEN (4)
“Occurring near the end of a period of time”
LATE (4)
“Chemical connection”
BOND (4)
“Dwarf planet that caused a discord among the nine”
ERIS (4)
“Common slang term for a female in a dancehall arena”
GYAL (4)
“A steep slope or a hillside”
BRAE (4)
“Liks backward, a luxurious fiber”
SILK (4)
“A smooth soft fabric produced by larvae”
SILK (4)
“The goddess of discord who tossed the golden apple of strife”
ERIS (4)
“The mining resource causing industrial strikes in Queensland”
COAL (4)
“A popular nickname for the club”
GERS (4)
“Fuzzy brown fruit with vibrant green flesh, originally known as the Chinese gooseberry.”
KIWI (4)
“One level in a series of stages”
STEP (4)
“The small islet famous for its underwater snorkeling trail”
BUCK (4)
“Professional panel that might disagree wildly with the public”
JURY (4)
“Green plant found in damp valleys”
FERN (4)
“The word by which a person or thing is known”
NAME (4)
“Tree's green solar panel”
LEAF (4)
“An expert or master in a field”
GURU (4)
“Sticks used to play stringed instruments like violins”
BOWS (4)
“What Lot's wife became after looking back at Sodom”
SALT (4)
“The pattern of squares where words are placed”
GRID (4)
“A collection of related web pages”
SITE (4)
“Prayerful word describing the treacherous corner of holes 11 through 13.”
AMEN (4)
“A place for a person with a thing”
NOUN (4)
“A long, accompanied song for a solo voice, typically in an opera or oratorio.”
ARIA (4)
“To assemble and modify film footage”
EDIT (4)
“To check if something works correctly”
TEST (4)
“Stacked sleeping arrangement often fought over by kids.”
BUNK (4)
“Person known for great courage or bravery in a legend”
HERO (4)
“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)
“Egyptian plateau known for its Great Sphinx”
GIZA (4)
“Vibrating strip of wood used in woodwind instruments”
REED (4)
“Hidden immunity talisman”
IDOL (4)
“The instructions written by a programmer”
CODE (4)
“Norse god of thunder who carries a powerful hammer”
THOR (4)
“Beloved underdog defending his United States Championship.”
ZAYN (4)
“Metaphor for followers who should not lose their savor”
SALT (4)
“The instrument played by Ben Gordon”
DRUM (4)
“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)
“Founder Ferrari's first name”
ENZO (4)
“A teething puppy's favorite destructive activity involving your shoes.”
CHEW (4)
“The act of casting a ballot to choose a political leader”
VOTE (4)
“The starting point of a ten-year detour”
TROY (4)
“Money that is owed to another party”
DEBT (4)
“Symbol of stars and stripes that represents the United States”
FLAG (4)
“Standard sixteen-ounce serving size found in most American pubs.”
PINT (4)
“Graceful animal with antlers”
DEER (4)
“What the winning team cuts down after the championship.”
NETS (4)
“Gentle browser often seen at the meadow's edge”
DEER (4)
“The low end instrument handled by Jia OConnor”
BASS (4)
“Current events reported by journalists on television.”
NEWS (4)
“The caudal appendage that propels a marine predator forward”
TAIL (4)
“A professional team like Arsenal or Chelsea”
CLUB (4)
“Piece of metal used as money”
COIN (4)
“The smallest unit of an element that retains its properties”
ATOM (4)
“A word or phrase used to describe a concept”
TERM (4)
“An investor who expects prices to fall”
BEAR (4)
“Numerical ranking assigned to a team, typically from 1 to 16.”
SEED (4)
“A structure where ships tie up near a harbor lighthouse”
DOCK (4)
“Top of the food chain status”
APEX (4)
“Sounds like heard, but it means a group of animals”
HERD (4)
“Disturbance that transfers energy”
WAVE (4)
“The first name of the giant white whale in Herman Melville's book”
MOBY (4)
“A popular genre featuring electric guitars and drums”
ROCK (4)
“An organization or team that plays in a league”
CLUB (4)
“The red planet.”
MARS (4)
“What a marine hunter does to test if an object is edible”
BITE (4)
“Main protagonist who typically saves the day by the third act.”
HERO (4)
“A strategic tap of the bat rather than a full swing”
BUNT (4)
“A professional cook in a restaurant”
CHEF (4)
“Runs scored when the ball reaches the boundary on the ground”
FOUR (4)
“Starting arrangement of cars before a race”
GRID (4)
“To stay overnight in a tent”
CAMP (4)
“The steady pulse of a piece of music”
BEAT (4)
“Briefly closing one eye as a signal”
WINK (4)
“Main part of a church”
NAVE (4)
“Direction of Lewis and Clark's trek”
WEST (4)
“A proposed piece of legislation before it becomes a rule.”
BILL (4)
“A famous performer in movies or music”
STAR (4)
“Small white or brown grains grown in water”
RICE (4)
“Material used to make tablets for early writing”
CLAY (4)
“To get money by working”
EARN (4)
“A long and bitter quarrel between families or groups”
FEUD (4)
“A story passed down through generations”
TALE (4)
“The long garment worn by students at school”
ROBE (4)
“Ancient people of Central America known for their calendar”
MAYA (4)
“Green subterranean transit system.”
PIPE (4)
“Position near the basket”
POST (4)
“A desire or hope for something to happen”
WISH (4)
“Of the highest quality or excellence”
BEST (4)
“A feeling of triumph or delight often expressed loudly”
GLEE (4)
“The ultimate goal for a summer scrambler”
PEAK (4)
“Device inserted into an outlet to connect to electricity”
PLUG (4)
“A complex network of paths designed to confuse”
MAZE (4)
“A common antonym for enormous”
TINY (4)
“The round part of an old telephone used to enter numbers.”
DIAL (4)
“A large-scale exhibition or trade show”
EXPO (4)
“Citizen celebrating its 85th anniversary in 2026”
KANE (4)
“A website where a writer shares their thoughts”
BLOG (4)
“A piece played by a single performer”
SOLO (4)
“Energetic music genre”
ROCK (4)
“Tiny particles of matter found in space clouds”
DUST (4)
“The main story of a movie”
PLOT (4)
“The study of numbers and shapes used to create this set”
MATH (4)
“Product of an acid-base reaction”
SALT (4)
“A hidden mechanism designed to catch the unwary survivor”
TRAP (4)
“Where the band spends months while traveling”
ROAD (4)
“A plant that grows where it is not wanted or one that is rolled”
WEED (4)
“Horizontal support in construction”
BEAM (4)
“A liquid meal typically served in a bowl”
SOUP (4)
“Group that coordinates the global cultural celebration on May 18th [1.2.4]”
ICOM (4)
“A liquid dish often served hot in a bowl”
SOUP (4)
“Musical instruction to play a stringed instrument with the bow.”
ARCO (4)
“The ratio of the probability that an event will happen”
ODDS (4)
“Achieves victory in a competition”
WINS (4)
“Instructions written by a programmer for software”
CODE (4)
“The main events of a play, novel, or movie”
PLOT (4)
“Religious song of praise”
HYMN (4)
“The actual words of a printed work”
TEXT (4)
“The United States agency responsible for the civilian space program”
NASA (4)
“The reproductive armor of a cedar or fir”
CONE (4)
“Wishbone-shaped titanium safety bar protecting drivers from flying debris.”
HALO (4)
“Moving through water using your arms and legs.”
SWIM (4)
“South American empire that built Machu Picchu”
INCA (4)
“Folded street food staple enjoyed by the dozen.”
TACO (4)
“The largest and lowest pitched brass instrument”
TUBA (4)
“The garden of original innocence”
EDEN (4)
“Central focus of the 2026 exhibition, explored through Naked and Anatomical chapters.”
BODY (4)
“The velvet of the forest floor that lacks roots”
MOSS (4)
“A deceptive maneuver designed to hide the truth.”
RUSE (4)
“The written words in a book or message”
TEXT (4)
“The underwater feature at Buck Island”
REEF (4)
“A wise old man who traded a vision for a drink”
ODIN (4)
“The swordsman who uses three blades at once”
ZORO (4)
“A survivor of the final war whose name means wrath”
MODI (4)
“To move through water using your arms and legs”
SWIM (4)
“A unique fixed length string representing a piece of data”
HASH (4)
“A famous lead actor or actress”
STAR (4)
“Essential rubber part of an F1 car”
TYRE (4)
“The highest possible quality or top rank”
BEST (4)
“Set piece action, such as a free or corner”
KICK (4)
“Carbonated beverage often served in a vibrant crimson hue”
SODA (4)
“Lower leg muscle often targeted with raises”
CALF (4)
“Wireless network protocol, often a target for eavesdropping”
WIFI (4)
“A shuffled stack of cards waiting to be drawn”
DECK (4)
“Vascular plant that prefers spores to seeds”
FERN (4)
“A thin strip of wood used to produce sound in a clarinet”
REED (4)
“A word meaning together or accompanied by”
WITH (4)
“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)
“A low plant with many branches”
BUSH (4)
“Head of the kitchen, certainly not a brief”
CHEF (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)
“French word for the color green”
VERT (4)
“A part played by an actor in a movie”
ROLE (4)
“To turn around rapidly on a central axis”
SPIN (4)
“Propel oneself through water”
SWIM (4)
“A blood vessel that carries blood toward the heart”
VEIN (4)
“A digital folder containing numbers to be refined”
FILE (4)
“Underwater ridge, 'free' from above.”
REEF (4)
“The green giant who gets stronger as he gets angrier”
HULK (4)
“A pioneer brand of digital video recorders”
TIVO (4)
“The stopper used in the hole of a cask”
BUNG (4)
“The promised land or spiritual home often mentioned in lyrics”
ZION (4)
“The first child mentioned in the scriptures”
CAIN (4)
“A standard quantity used to express a measurement, like an inch or a gram”
UNIT (4)
“The very tip of a geometric solid”
APEX (4)
“Artist who released 'THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE.' in March 2026.”
RAYE (4)
“The small plastic trinket hidden inside a seasonal cake”
BABY (4)
“Leafy garnish essential to the signature race day cocktail.”
MINT (4)
“The lowest possible number of darts to finish 501”
NINE (4)
“A glowing ball of gas in the night sky”
STAR (4)
“A place for a Sunday sermon”
KIRK (4)
“The first word of a title track dedicated to a departed friend”
WISH (4)
“Plant that climbs or trails along the ground”
VINE (4)
“Tim, the speedy American winger with a famous footballing father”
WEAH (4)
“An event with rides and games often held in summer”
FAIR (4)
“Underwater gastropod who communicates primarily through feline-like meows.”
GARY (4)
“Grand-scale blockbuster, like a sweeping three-hour historical drama”
EPIC (4)
“A round object used in many different sports.”
BALL (4)
“Symbolic banner featuring a star bursting with new beginnings”
FLAG (4)
“Graceful lake bird”
SWAN (4)
“Fish parts used as bait”
CHUM (4)
“A metal found in sunblock and pennies”
ZINC (4)
“The internal metal skeleton of a character”
ENDO (4)
“Horned farm animal known for climbing and eating almost anything”
GOAT (4)
“The office jerk who is secretly a hero”
TEDD (4)
“Citrus squeeze essential to a proper street corn or drink.”
LIME (4)
“A list of dishes available to be served at a meal”
MENU (4)
“An overzealous and obsessive admirer”
STAN (4)
“Points scored in the game”
RUNS (4)
“To check if a program works correctly”
TEST (4)
“Work done before filming begins”
PREP (4)
“Ganjaran yang diterima oleh buruh atas sumbangan tenaga mereka”
UPAH (4)
“The denser, crumbly alternative to a raised ring”
CAKE (4)
“Solid natural material made of minerals”
ROCK (4)
“An influential expert or teacher in a field”
GURU (4)
“A large furry mammal that hibernates in winter.”
BEAR (4)
“A rocky pantry filled with giant cheeses and doom”
CAVE (4)
“The first giant whose skull became the sky and blood the sea”
YMIR (4)
“The focal month of this warm-weather celebration.”
JULY (4)
“A broad expression of satisfaction on the face”
GRIN (4)
“Fast rhythmic music from the French Antilles often heard in New Orleans”
ZOUK (4)
“Someone who consumes a product or a substance”
USER (4)
“The tragic event that starts the entire series”
FIRE (4)
“Flowerless plant with feathery green fronds”
FERN (4)
“A series of words written one after another”
LIST (4)
“Poetic name for the island of Ireland, often followed by go bragh”
ERIN (4)
“Young male runner making up most of the starting field.”
COLT (4)
“Host played by William Shatner, ___ Fields”
STAN (4)
“A group of people working together to win a game.”
TEAM (4)
“An idea that spreads rapidly online, like a certain curly-haired singer on the thirtieth of April.”
MEME (4)
“A stream of digital content”
FEED (4)
“International governing body organizing the global tournament”
FIFA (4)
“Colorful descriptor for an event that isn't actually tinted.”
BLUE (4)
“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 nationality of the club”
SCOT (4)
“German author of the Critique of Pure Reason”
KANT (4)
“An injection used to deliver a vaccine”
SHOT (4)
“Part of a charm professor's name who stands on books”
FLIT (4)
“A covering for the face, often used in ceremonies”
MASK (4)
“Moss-Bachrach who brings a rocky exterior to the MCU”
EBON (4)
“Engage in activity for enjoyment rather than work”
PLAY (4)
“A specific legal matter or dispute”
CASE (4)
“To try something out to see if it works”
TEST (4)
“A network of lines that form squares”
GRID (4)
“Instructions written for a computer to follow”
CODE (4)
“The Great Barrier site protected by new 1984 regulations”
REEF (4)
“Material of the coveted throne”
IRON (4)
“The enclosed battleground for the Cup”
RINK (4)
“Dark rock formed from ancient buried plants, burned as fuel”
COAL (4)
“One of three ladies who determine your thread count”
NORN (4)
“A round piece of metal used as money”
COIN (4)
“Concentrated resin from a cannabis plant”
HASH (4)
“Metal bits that give you access to your home”
KEYS (4)
“The Volturi guard who can inflict pain with her mind”
JANE (4)
“A network of horizontal and vertical lines”
GRID (4)
“Desire supposedly granted if you capture a fairy cobbler”
WISH (4)
“Edible vessel for a frozen treat”
CONE (4)
“Read by Probst out of the urn”
VOTE (4)
“The type of pond found near the shore used for harvesting”
SALT (4)
“Small white or brown grains grown in paddies”
RICE (4)
“The list of possibilities before ordering”
MENU (4)
“A group of close-knit, interrelated families”
CLAN (4)
“The last name of Bella and her father Charlie”
SWAN (4)
“Natural underground chamber”
CAVE (4)
“A percussion instrument hit with sticks or hands”
DRUM (4)
“The border of a bed often used for leverage”
EDGE (4)
“Fermented paste that adds an unexpected umami depth to modern caramel bakes.”
MISO (4)
“A treatment that ends a disease or condition”
CURE (4)
“The empire located in the Andes mountains of South America”
INCA (4)
“Legendary father-son racing duo immortalized in bronze.”
HOYT (4)
“Describes a number that is smaller than another”
LESS (4)
“Resistance force a machine works to move”
LOAD (4)
“Mountain eye filled with tears”
TARN (4)
“A piece of glass used in a telescope to see far away”
LENS (4)
“Airborne celebration that concludes the event”
TOSS (4)
“South African tribe, sounds like a 'zoo' with a 'loo'.”
ZULU (4)
“The Bishop of Rome and leader of the Catholic Church”
POPE (4)
“A woodwind instrument with a double reed”
OBOE (4)
“A luminous sphere of plasma held together by its own gravity”
STAR (4)
“A popular garden flower known for its thorns and scent”
ROSE (4)
“A tree often found at desert oases.”
PALM (4)
“Summit of Mount Rainier, for instance.”
PEAK (4)
“Trek through the wilderness”
HIKE (4)
“Climbing plant cones that provide the necessary bitterness to balance a brew.”
HOPS (4)
“The past tense of the word say, often used after a quote”
SAID (4)
“Round object hit by the bat”
BALL (4)
“How much money must be paid for something”
COST (4)
“Small cubes with dots used for gambling or board games”
DICE (4)
“Place to see Starry Night in NYC, for short”
MOMA (4)
“Coveted medallion awarded annually for excellence in stage performance”
TONY (4)
“Early, expensive 1983 personal computer named after the co-founder's daughter”
LISA (4)
“The word by which a person is known”
NAME (4)
“Pushing the lips forward to show annoyance”
POUT (4)
“To look steadily and intently at your companion”
GAZE (4)
“A model made of one hundred small squares used to show hundredths”
GRID (4)
“All-Father prayed to in the second teaser”
ODIN (4)
“The band that released The Swing in 1984”
INXS (4)
“What you might watch while sharing popcorn”
FILM (4)
“A kick used to turn over possession of the ball downfield”
PUNT (4)
“What most sharks must constantly do to keep water flowing over their respiratory organs”
SWIM (4)
“Slang for live musical performances”
GIGS (4)
“Short for aerodynamic design”
AERO (4)
“Thief who sold her soul to a demon”
BELA (4)
“Spanish powerhouse who secured the title in 2023.”
RAHM (4)
“John who was the master of the classic Western”
FORD (4)
“A metal headed club with a flat face”
IRON (4)
“Top covering of a building”
ROOF (4)
“His braking system lifted the limits on building heights”
OTIS (4)
“The US state where the main events of the story take place”
UTAH (4)
“All the actors in a production”
CAST (4)
“Cells that form a protective layer over the body”
SKIN (4)
“The brave main character of a narrative”
HERO (4)
“To refine a model with specific data”
FINE (4)
“American Theatre ___ (organization behind the Tonys)”
WING (4)
“The object that orbits Earth”
MOON (4)
“The large structure lit to signify the start of the games”
PYRE (4)
“The private island where the couple spends their honeymoon”
ISLE (4)
“Broadcasting a show in real time without recording it first.”
LIVE (4)
“What Ferraris are built to do”
RACE (4)
“To change from a solid into a liquid”
MELT (4)
“A website that contains personal reflections or articles”
BLOG (4)
“Adult amphibian that hops and can live on land or water”
FROG (4)
“The largest continent in the world”
ASIA (4)
“Sport played with clubs and small balls on a course”
GOLF (4)
“Non-feeding stage during which an insect's body is completely rebuilt into its adult form”
PUPA (4)
“TheBlueDevils, whoearnedthetopoverallspotinthe2026men'sbracket[1.3].”
DUKE (4)
“A gas, oddly, for long tale.”
SAGA (4)
“Now and forever, this Andrew Lloyd Webber show purred along.”
CATS (4)
“A short story designed to cause laughter”
JOKE (4)
“The bronze clad personification of battle fury”
ARES (4)
“The sequence of events that make up a story”
PLOT (4)
“To gyrate the hips rhythmically to the bassline”
WINE (4)
“The honey-loving bear created by A.A. Milne”
POOH (4)
“A wooden stick used to cast magic spells”
WAND (4)
“Sticky carbohydrate-packed packets consumed for mid-race energy.”
GELS (4)
“The venom-fueled brute famously known for snapping the hero's back.”
BANE (4)
“A deep Scottish lake”
LOCH (4)
“Footwear worn by professional athletes”
BOOT (4)
“Forest animal with antlers and a white tail”
DEER (4)
“New what into old wineskins”
WINE (4)
“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)
“South American empire, a central one, perhaps.”
INCA (4)
“Illegal delivery bowled too far from the batter to hit”
WIDE (4)
“The type of animals in the show”
DOGS (4)
“The Norse god known for being a master of mischief and trickery”
LOKI (4)
“A musical piece sung in a show”
SONG (4)
“The iconic three-pointed emblem”
STAR (4)
“Trophy alternatives that players snip off with scissors after a big win”
NETS (4)
“A daily broadcast reporting current events and information”
NEWS (4)
“City that stages the Games”
HOST (4)
“Sounds like bare, but it's a large furry animal”
BEAR (4)
“To change position or location”
MOVE (4)
“A long poem narrating the deeds of heroic figures”
EPIC (4)
“The common slang for the wizarding world's favorite sport”
QUID (4)
“A valley that sounds like a man's name”
GLEN (4)
“A personal spiritual teacher or guide in Indian traditions”
GURU (4)
“Long narrative poem about heroic deeds”
EPIC (4)
“Records of events or data entries”
LOGS (4)
“Coincidencia de sonidos al final de los versos”
RIMA (4)
“The C2 vertebra whose peg lets the head rotate side to side”
AXIS (4)
“Geometrical kissing point of a corner's inner curb.”
APEX (4)
“Auric treasure guarded by a mythical sprite”
GOLD (4)
“A pointed summit, or a moment of greatest intensity.”
PEAK (4)
“The part of a plant where photosynthesis usually happens”
LEAF (4)
“Edit, perhaps, for food intake.”
DIET (4)
“To feel the absence of someone you love”
MISS (4)
“An honest and unbiased evaluation”
FAIR (4)
“Subterranean anchor”
ROOT (4)
“A number that can be split into two equal whole groups”
EVEN (4)
“A person who writes poems.”
POET (4)
“Roentgen's vision, sees right through you.”
XRAY (4)
“A word class that expresses action or a state of being”
VERB (4)
“Leap in a track and field event”
JUMP (4)
“Text you click to go to a different webpage”
LINK (4)
“A 2-3 or 1-3-1 defensive scheme, rather than man-to-man”
ZONE (4)
“A dramatic performance”
PLAY (4)
“Pigeon-loving puppet who shares a basement apartment with Ernie.”
BERT (4)
“A single photograph or a specific angle”
SHOT (4)
“The distinct atmosphere surrounding a celebrity”
AURA (4)
“A mountain of water sent by an earth-shaker”
WAVE (4)
“A yellow cloth thrown by a referee to signal a foul”
FLAG (4)
“A mark longer than a hyphen, used to show a break or emphasis”
DASH (4)
“A very low temperature”
COLD (4)
“An online journal where people post their opinions”
BLOG (4)
“The basic unit of all living things”
CELL (4)
“A single selection made by a team”
PICK (4)
“The classic shape of a stratovolcano peak”
CONE (4)
“A lens movement used for dramatic emphasis”
ZOOM (4)
“The itinerary set for the special evening”
PLAN (4)
“A mound or ridge of sand formed by the wind”
DUNE (4)
“Artist who released the 1994 hit Loser”
BECK (4)
“Traditional dance from the Hawaiian islands”
HULA (4)
“Arankingnumberfrom1to16assignedtoateambytheselectioncommittee.”
SEED (4)
“To heat a liquid until it turns into gas”
BOIL (4)
“To keep a file for future use”
SAVE (4)
“Information processed or stored by a computer.”
DATA (4)
“Unit of electromotive force”
VOLT (4)
“Spanish word for the color red”
ROJO (4)
“Final passage that brings a piece to a formal close”
CODA (4)
“Flat-topped elevation found in a Colorado park's name.”
MESA (4)
“The work done before filming starts”
PREP (4)
“Outdoor area where many community festivals are held”
PARK (4)
“Nickname for a Night's Watch member”
CROW (4)
“A classic floral gesture often presented at the start”
ROSE (4)
“A slow pace taken while holding hands”
WALK (4)
“A woodwind instrument with a double-reed mouthpiece.”
OBOE (4)
“Another word for equal groups in a multiplication problem”
SETS (4)
“A percussion instrument hit with sticks”
DRUM (4)
“"All systems ___" (2026 WWDC official tagline).”
GLOW (4)
“A traditional story, often involving supernatural beings”
MYTH (4)
“A pass that leads directly to a score”
ASST (4)
“Temperature of a mountain stream”
COLD (4)
“A common transition effect in film”
FADE (4)
“Downforce-generating package.”
AERO (4)
“A self replicating program that spreads across networks”
WORM (4)
“The name of the great white whale pursued by Captain Ahab”
MOBY (4)
“An evergreen tree with needles and cones.”
PINE (4)
“The jaguar mascot bringing Mexican spirit to the games”
ZAYU (4)
“Frozen surface used for ice hockey”
RINK (4)
“Glowing item that grants temporary invulnerability accompanied by upbeat music.”
STAR (4)
“The Gospel written by a physician”
LUKE (4)
“Colorful, translucent 1998 all-in-one computer that helped save the company from bankruptcy”
IMAC (4)
“Amazonian berry that forms the trendy purple base of many smoothie bowls.”
ACAI (4)
“A musical composition for two performers”
DUET (4)
“City chosen to stage the games”
HOST (4)
“Green streaming platform sharing the premiere of the 2026 reunion.”
HULU (4)
“Prehistoric purple pet who barks and acts remarkably like a modern canine.”
DINO (4)
“Tiny building block that makes up all living things”
CELL (4)
“A small, green plant that grows in dense clumps, often on rocks.”
MOSS (4)
“The First Blade's bloody requirement”
MARK (4)
“What the crew became after a magical appetizer”
PIGS (4)
“Month featuring both Father's Day and this sugary celebration”
JUNE (4)
“Large body of still water”
LAKE (4)
“The surname of the governess Jane in Charlotte Bronte's novel”
EYRE (4)
“What the S shield on the hero's chest translates to on his home world”
HOPE (4)
“A set of printed pages bound together in a cover”
BOOK (4)
“The raised painted edge of the track used to find the racing line”
KERB (4)
“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)
“Self-replicating malware that spreads across networks”
WORM (4)
“To arrange items into equal groups before splitting them up”
SORT (4)
“The official language of Thailand”
THAI (4)
“The chief god of Norse mythology who sacrificed an eye for wisdom”
ODIN (4)
“The main event of a Grand Prix weekend”
RACE (4)
“God of Thunder seen praying in the second teaser”
THOR (4)
“A small, devoted group, often for a niche show.”
CULT (4)
“Small part a new plant can grow from”
SEED (4)
“Deidad que inspira la creacion del poeta”
MUSA (4)
“A component in a transmission”
GEAR (4)
“Yellow kernels on a cob, typically roasted and buttered”
CORN (4)
“The flat, long-handled shovel used to slide pies into the heat.”
PEEL (4)
“A large black and white predator also known as a killer whale”
ORCA (4)
“A flat piece used to build words in Scrabble”
TILE (4)
“Sport where players hit a small ball into a hole”
GOLF (4)
“Group working under a director”
CREW (4)
“A legendary monkey king who loves a good meal”
GOKU (4)
“Small part that a new plant can sprout from”
SEED (4)
“A supportive friend outside the community who stands up for equality”
ALLY (4)
“Leaf in a paperback”
PAGE (4)
“A high-flying slam that hypes up the crowd.”
DUNK (4)
“A deserving team that gets surprisingly left out by the committee.”
SNUB (4)
“South American nation home to the mysterious Nazca Lines”
PERU (4)
“Large seaweed, needs 'help' to stand tall underwater.”
KELP (4)
“A result where neither team wins”
DRAW (4)
“A common antonym for quiet”
LOUD (4)
“Short for a problem-solving process”
ALGO (4)
“Fenix de los ingenios y autor de Fuenteovejuna”
LOPE (4)
“A system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object”
CULT (4)
“The base part of a word, often derived from Latin or Greek.”
ROOT (4)
“A number indicating a players standing in the program”
RANK (4)
“A spiritual teacher or expert guide in the tradition”
GURU (4)
“Mischievous god returning to the big screen”
LOKI (4)
“Any specific physical position or asana”
POSE (4)
“To cheer for a specific team or person”
ROOT (4)
“The river of hatred across which souls are ferried”
STYX (4)
“A word class that includes people, places, things, and ideas”
NOUN (4)
“Complex, chocolate-infused sauce hailing from the victorious state.”
MOLE (4)
“Estado de aislamiento que inspiro las Soledades”
SOLO (4)
“A place where a dead person is buried”
TOMB (4)
“Free promotional items handed out at booths”
SWAG (4)
“Small graphic on a screen”
ICON (4)
“Grand-scale motion picture boasting a massive scope and lengthy runtime.”
EPIC (4)
“A famous person who acts in movies.”
STAR (4)
“Shrek's species, known for having layers”
OGRE (4)
“The first word of their Underdogs documentary title”
VIVA (4)
“A common antonym for hot”
COLD (4)
“Unit of electrical power”
WATT (4)
“Crater is a famous deep blue one in Oregon”
LAKE (4)
“Discipline involving the cobra and child poses”
YOGA (4)
“An organized sports group or association”
CLUB (4)
“To move something away from you”
PUSH (4)
“The word shouted to warn others of a stray ball”
FORE (4)
“Earth that remembers your touch”
CLAY (4)
“A linear dream or a desert mirage in the Tabuk Province.”
NEOM (4)
“To give a score or review to something”
RATE (4)
“Wild canine that hunts in a pack and howls at the moon”
WOLF (4)
“Amphibian known for jumping”
FROG (4)
“Japanese martial art sport”
JUDO (4)
“Soft green carpet found on damp rocks”
MOSS (4)
“A specific location on the world wide web”
SITE (4)
“The number that gets multiplied repeatedly in a power, such as ten”
BASE (4)
“Energy that can change matter from one state to another”
HEAT (4)
“Subterranean chamber found in Mammoth or Carlsbad”
CAVE (4)
“The joint that connects the thigh and the lower leg”
KNEE (4)
“The round object used to play the sport”
BALL (4)
“The character played by an actor”
ROLE (4)
“Newfoundland dog employed as a nursemaid for the Darling children.”
NANA (4)
“The aggressive counterpart to the strategic Athena”
ARES (4)
“Spool for physical movies, though most theaters use digital drives now”
REEL (4)
“Trickster god of Norse myth”
LOKI (4)
“Spanish word for country or nation, normally written with an accent”
PAIS (4)
“The precious metal discovered at Sutter's Mill in 1848”
GOLD (4)
“Energy transfer due to temperature difference”
HEAT (4)
“Plant part that holds up the leaves and flowers”
STEM (4)
“Something given to another person during a holiday”
GIFT (4)
“A substance with a pH less than seven”
ACID (4)
“A single unit of language with meaning”
WORD (4)
“Large triangular instrument with many plucked strings”
HARP (4)
“Organ used for breathing”
LUNG (4)
“Traditional story, 'M', 'Y', 'T', 'H' make it true.”
MYTH (4)
“An unfair act that results in a penalty”
FOUL (4)
“Advanced learning method, often paired with 'neural'”
DEEP (4)
“A champion show dog's father”
SIRE (4)
“Heavy piece of school-branded jewelry turned outward after graduation”
RING (4)
“A common fourth-down decision to flip the field”
PUNT (4)
“Asgardian prince who wields a legendary mallet”
THOR (4)
“Collective term for the Japanese syllabic scripts Hiragana and Katakana”
KANA (4)
“The outer layer of the body”
SKIN (4)
“"So What" singer and host of Broadway's biggest night in 2026”
PINK (4)
“Transmission component in a race car”
GEAR (4)
“A style of fast bowling intended to beat the batter with speed”
PACE (4)
“To produce musical sounds with the voice”
SING (4)
“Sweeping formal attire that often requires assistance on the museum stairs.”
GOWN (4)
“Entry to hell or heaven”
DOOR (4)
“Oscillation that transfers energy”
WAVE (4)
“The base of flour and fat that determines the depth of a stew”
ROUX (4)
“Utah park known for its massive sandstone cliffs”
ZION (4)
“Throw a line, or a group of actors.”
CAST (4)
“To take a card from the top of your pile”
DRAW (4)
“Raw facts processed by AI”
DATA (4)
“A professional cook who leads a kitchen”
CHEF (4)
“Unit of electric potential”
VOLT (4)
“A slippery bar found in the shower”
SOAP (4)
“Opposite of an acid”
BASE (4)
“A famous person who is a hero in their field”
ICON (4)
“The apostle who wrote many New Testament letters”
PAUL (4)
“The fashion-obsessed villainess who loves what is in”
ESME (4)
“Gaming giant that launched the 'Universe' project in 2026 to revive retro IPs.”
SEGA (4)
“The premium large-format screen choice for massive visual spectacles”
IMAX (4)
“A phone connection”
LINE (4)
“An organization or team like Real Madrid”
CLUB (4)
“The god of thunder who wields a hammer”
THOR (4)
“Organized group of soldiers who fight together”
ARMY (4)
“To talk with an artificial intelligence assistant”
CHAT (4)
“A thin strip of magnetic material used to record sound.”
TAPE (4)
“A vertical timber used for both sails and restraints”
MAST (4)
“A face covering worn by Haganezuka or Urokodaki”
MASK (4)
“People who admire actors or movies”
FANS (4)
“Top metal for a winner”
GOLD (4)
“Traditional Scottish skirt worn by men”
KILT (4)
“The official name of the band's dedicated global fan club”
ARMY (4)
“To give assistance or support to someone in need”
HELP (4)
“Her character name on the show Girl Meets World”
MAYA (4)
“Thrown out a group of actors.”
CAST (4)
“Palindromic partner of a feline”
ETAK (4)
“To assign a value on a scale”
RATE (4)
“Pungent Polynesian fruit often consumed as a health tonic despite its strong cheese-like odor.”
NONI (4)
“The place value one column to the left of the ones place”
TENS (4)
“The fastest shark in the sea, known for its incredible leaping ability”
MAKO (4)
“Written or printed words on a page”
TEXT (4)
“Language of the Land of Smiles”
THAI (4)
“Waves breaking on the shore”
SURF (4)
“The empty space allegedly created by an innovative sailor in 1850”
HOLE (4)
“The underground part of a plant”
ROOT (4)
“A unit of heredity passed from parent to offspring”
GENE (4)
“Democritus proposed this indivisible unit of matter”
ATOM (4)
“A single connection between two data elements”
LINK (4)
“The shape of the office where the US President works”
OVAL (4)
“The collective group of actors who portray the characters”
CAST (4)
“The largest continent, home to China and India”
ASIA (4)
“The group of actors who appear in a movie”
CAST (4)
“A vessel for mixing wine or catching blood”
BOWL (4)
“Burrowing bivalve, can be found 'calm' in the sand.”
CLAM (4)
“The core group of supporters for a celebrity”
BASE (4)
“To check if a piece of software works correctly”
TEST (4)
“The specific route through a complex graph”
PATH (4)
“Instructions written by a programmer”
CODE (4)
“A critical optical component of the Hubble telescope”
LENS (4)
“A story, often passed down through generations”
TALE (4)
“What the crowd claps along to”
BEAT (4)
“A person who smuggles goods across a border”
MULE (4)
“The treacherous uncle who usurped the throne of the Pride Lands”
SCAR (4)
“Wild cat with tufted ears and a short bobbed tail”
LYNX (4)
“A water pipe that makes a bubbling sound”
BONG (4)
“Dark side practitioners who deal in absolutes.”
SITH (4)
“Squared circle where the action takes place.”
RING (4)
“The one-eyed seeker of wisdom who sacrificed his sight at a well”
ODIN (4)
“Alkaline compound”
BASE (4)
“An active stratovolcano on the east coast of Sicily”
ETNA (4)
“The final base a player must reach to score”
HOME (4)
“Headland extending into the sea”
CAPE (4)
“The small green master of the Force”
YODA (4)
“The appendages often seen slicing through the ocean surface”
FINS (4)
“A sanctuary named for a holy hill”
ZION (4)
“Text or an image you click to go to a new webpage”
LINK (4)
“A common symbol used for rating a product”
STAR (4)
“The twelve pairs of bones forming the protective thoracic cage”
RIBS (4)
“A standard unit equal to sixty minutes, twenty four of which make a day”
HOUR (4)
“To smile radiantly or happily”
BEAM (4)
“Element associated with dragons”
FIRE (4)
“The model designed to generate realistic minute-long videos”
SORA (4)
“Forearm bone that forms the point of the elbow”
ULNA (4)
“Sicilian giant that is often blowing its top”
ETNA (4)
“Outer layer of excitement for a lemon”
ZEST (4)
“A celestial body of hot gases that emits light”
STAR (4)
“Dye it? No, just watch what you eat.”
DIET (4)
“The frozen battlefield where the championship is decided”
RINK (4)
“Spanish for bull, a common theme”
TORO (4)
“A single tone in music”
NOTE (4)
“Young female person”
GIRL (4)
“The fundamental acrobatic move used to hit blocks and squash foes.”
JUMP (4)
“A loose outer garment worn by citizens of ancient Rome”
TOGA (4)
“Part of a camera that focuses light”
LENS (4)
“A common antonym for difficult”
EASY (4)
“A piece of paper money, like a five or a ten”
BILL (4)
“One side of a leaf of paper in a book”
PAGE (4)
“The clownfish whose father crosses the ocean”
NEMO (4)
“A beverage often sipped slowly over conversation”
WINE (4)
“Figure admired for courage or noble qualities.”
HERO (4)
“Intoxicating beverage fermented from hive syrup”
MEAD (4)
“The starting formation of the cars”
GRID (4)
“Systematic error in data or a model”
BIAS (4)
“Underwater barrier, often coral; for EF, it's short”
REEF (4)
“System of signals or symbols used to represent instructions”
CODE (4)
“A common antonym for far”
NEAR (4)
“The group of actors in a program”
CAST (4)
“One of the uprights on the scoring frame”
POST (4)
“Component that might blister or degrade over a stint.”
TIRE (4)
“A unit of length equal to twelve inches”
FOOT (4)
“What it feels like to open up to someone new”
RISK (4)
“A person who operates a computer or application”
USER (4)
“First name of the host conducting the in-depth anniversary interview.”
ALEX (4)
“Overwhelming a server with traffic from multiple sources”
DDOS (4)
“A wiggly child of the black hole”
WIGG (4)
“The small room where a prisoner is held”
CELL (4)
“An evaluation to check quality or knowledge”
TEST (4)
“The name of the top Spanish professional football division”
LIGA (4)
“A large body of water surrounded by land”
LAKE (4)
“The state of being widely known”
FAME (4)
“Padded canine feet that famously smell like corn chips.”
PAWS (4)
“Structure a bird builds to lay its eggs”
NEST (4)
“The castle-like piece that moves in straight lines”
ROOK (4)
“The physical structure of a person.”
BODY (4)
“A large group of grazing animals living together”
HERD (4)
“A white mineral used to season and preserve food”
SALT (4)
“A piece of evidence or information used to solve a mystery”
CLUE (4)
“The river that forms the boundary between Earth and Hades”
STYX (4)
“The dictionary makers university for short”
OXON (4)
“Measured in minutes per mile, it is crucial to get this right early on.”
PACE (4)
“A number from 1 to 16 assigned by the selection committee”
SEED (4)
“Stark girl with Needle”
ARYA (4)
“A title often given to Dylan for his poetic lyrics”
BARD (4)
“Person who introduces a talk show”
HOST (4)
“The queen of the heavens and protector of marriage and childbirth”
HERA (4)
“Noble title of the man who originally donated the Cup”
LORD (4)
“Air-conditioned, club-like enclosure for house and techno fans.”
YUMA (4)
“The new form of the one dollar currency introduced in 1984”
COIN (4)
“A series of concerts the band performs around the world”
TOUR (4)
“The popular four-letter acronym for the city”
NOLA (4)
“What powers the engine”
FUEL (4)
“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)
“Music genre known for improvisation”
JAZZ (4)
“Nylon home for the weekend”
TENT (4)
“A term of endearment that might be used later”
DEAR (4)
“Type of bowling with high speed”
FAST (4)
“The massive amalgamation of parts found under the mall”
BLOB (4)
“A white liquid produced by cows used in cereal”
MILK (4)
“To move a spoon around in a circle to mix ingredients”
STIR (4)
“A popular flower with thorns and fragrant petals.”
ROSE (4)
“The possibility of losing money on an investment”
RISK (4)
“Wheel edges, part of a car that goes around the edges.”
RIMS (4)
“A pattern of horizontal and vertical lines crossing each other”
GRID (4)
“Smallest unit of a chemical element”
ATOM (4)
“A sleeveless garment worn over a shirt”
VEST (4)
“Main structural member of a ship or building”
KEEL (4)
“To control, as a director does a production”
REIN (4)
“The group of actors who perform in a show”
CAST (4)
“Competitive search mission for hidden treasures”
HUNT (4)
“A commander whose name means thunder, silenced in a Beirut strike.”
RAAD (4)
“The round or oval object players kick or throw”
BALL (4)
“Footwear that covers the foot and the ankle”
BOOT (4)
“The last name she used during her marriage to Kanye”
WEST (4)
“Wireless network connection, informally”
WIFI (4)
“Speed or velocity of a fast bowler's delivery”
PACE (4)
“Sounds like vein and vane, but it means too proud of your looks”
VAIN (4)
“Something given to others during holiday festivals”
GIFT (4)
“A loan made by an investor to a government or firm”
BOND (4)
“Instructions for a computer program”
CODE (4)
“To place items in order of quality”
RANK (4)
“The wise man built his house upon this sturdy foundation”
ROCK (4)
“Legendary franchise player returning to host the weekend.”
CENA (4)
“Illegal challenge that results in a free kick”
FOUL (4)
“Free promotional goodies handed out at industry presentations.”
SWAG (4)
“The titanium curved bar protecting the driver's cockpit”
HALO (4)
“Russian leader who lost his crown to a red tide”
TSAR (4)
“Face covering worn during the Venice Carnival”
MASK (4)
“The protective outer layer of a tree trunk”
BARK (4)
“Abbey isle where kings sleep”
IONA (4)
“Fill this up before hitting the open road.”
TANK (4)
“A character played by an actor”
ROLE (4)
“Fortunate quality proverbially assigned to the Irish”
LUCK (4)
“A unit of time equal to sixty minutes”
HOUR (4)
“A single sound of specific duration and pitch”
NOTE (4)
“A motion picture shown in theaters.”
FILM (4)
“A musical number in a show”
SONG (4)
“The elevator that triggers the memory switch”
LIFT (4)
“A person who operates or interacts with a computer system”
USER (4)
“Vertical direction in a crossword grid”
DOWN (4)
“The vibrating part of a clarinet or saxophone”
REED (4)
“Segun Calderon de la Barca esta no es mas que un sueño”
VIDA (4)
“Instructions written for machine execution”
CODE (4)
“A type of large brown seaweed that grows in underwater forests”
KELP (4)
“Job scheduler for automated tasks”
CRON (4)
“The prison doctor who leaves the infirmary door unlocked”
SARA (4)
“Glass part of a telescope used to focus light”
LENS (4)
“The fourth planet from the sun known for its red hue”
MARS (4)
“A sound that repeats for attention”
ECHO (4)
“Large fish, 'a nut' anagram.”
TUNA (4)
“Small body of still fresh water”
POND (4)
“Initial day of a newly discovered vulnerability”
ZERO (4)
“The expensive toys of the outdoor enthusiast”
GEAR (4)
“Coin flip to decide who bats first”
TOSS (4)
“A hierarchical structure with branches and roots”
TREE (4)
“The bitter group of eliminated players who crown the final winner”
JURY (4)
“Joyful club for McKinley High misfits”
GLEE (4)
“The request for payment at the end”
BILL (4)
“Money in the form of bills or coins”
CASH (4)
“A score of zero runs for a batter”
DUCK (4)
“A word meaning to enjoy something”
LIKE (4)
“Floor-length formalwear expected at the event”
GOWN (4)
“The lowest range of musical notes”
BASS (4)
“A hard part of the skeleton”
BONE (4)
“A rosy-fingered lady who starts every day”
DAWN (4)
“A head case in the sculpture department?”
BUST (4)
“The written words in a document”
TEXT (4)
“Large external fuel container, famously painted white for the first two missions.”
TANK (4)
“A disturbance that transfers energy”
WAVE (4)
“The team of people working behind the scenes”
CREW (4)
“The first half of a defense named after two people”
CARO (4)
“Seventeen-minute track on Animals depicting predatory businessmen”
DOGS (4)
“In 2013, a tech giant jokingly introduced a search feature utilizing this sensory organ.”
NOSE (4)
“The scalloped, flowing garment used for gliding over the urban skyline.”
CAPE (4)
“The young newborn vampire from the Seattle army”
BREE (4)
“The direction where the sun rises”
EAST (4)
“Small island, to a poet”
ISLE (4)
“The written instructions that tell a computer what to do.”
CODE (4)
“To move the ball to a teammate”
PASS (4)
“A word describing shares that are all the same size”
FAIR (4)
“Gentle golf stroke”
PUTT (4)
“A married woman”
WIFE (4)
“First name of the Thunder's superstar guard Gilgeous-Alexander.”
SHAI (4)
“A distinctive loose garment worn by Roman citizens”
TOGA (4)
“A common antonym for fast”
SLOW (4)
“Large, furry mammal known for hibernation”
BEAR (4)
“The glass piece on the front of a camera”
LENS (4)
“Imaginary line that a wheel or gear rotates around”
AXIS (4)
“Spool that held the magic of the Golden Age”
REEL (4)
“The bloodthirsty son of Zeus and Hera who loves battle”
ARES (4)
“To press against something to move it away from you”
PUSH (4)
“The typical battlefield for a giant robot fight”
CITY (4)
“A small circular band worn on a finger”
RING (4)
“Pioneering first person shooter that popularized deathmatches”
DOOM (4)
“The tool used by a player to hit the ball”
CLUB (4)
“The period of time that has already occurred.”
PAST (4)
“A fee paid to use certain expressways or bridges.”
TOLL (4)
“To make changes to a photo”
EDIT (4)
“Queen of Olympus and guardian of marriage”
HERA (4)
“Karl's last name, part of the luxury marque”
BENZ (4)
“The basic structural and functional unit of all organisms”
CELL (4)
“Flatbread often wrapped around savory West Indian curries”
ROTI (4)
“Wielder of Mjolnir”
THOR (4)
“The apex predator also known as the killer whale”
ORCA (4)
“Good fortune that is famously associated with the Irish”
LUCK (4)
“The forest's velvet carpet”
MOSS (4)
“The small part of a plant from which a new one grows”
SEED (4)
“Sacred Heart surgeon with an epic bromance with J.D.”
TURK (4)
“Style of serve that comes from a machine rather than a tub”
SOFT (4)
“Donkey ___, the barrel-throwing primate who might get his own spin-off.”
KONG (4)
“The central part, essential for stability.”
CORE (4)
“A word that shows an action or state of being”
VERB (4)
“The main good character in a story”
HERO (4)
“A person who is the same age or status as you”
PEER (4)
“The main stalk of a plant”
STEM (4)
“A cloud that lost its height”
MIST (4)
“Liquid oxygen and kerosene are types of this”
FUEL (4)
“Gritty, shadow-filled cinematic style of the 40s and 50s”
NOIR (4)
“Open-faced baked dish that pastry chefs strive to keep from developing a soggy bottom.”
TART (4)
“Host city nickname for the 2026 Men's championship.”
INDY (4)
“Keegan-Michael Key promised some ___ cut characters in the upcoming film.”
DEEP (4)
“A large black and white marine mammal also known as a killer whale”
ORCA (4)
“The nickname of a moon-cursed professor”
REMY (4)
“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)
“___ Yard (neighborhood hosting the waterfront celebration)”
NAVY (4)
“Cryogenic or static-fire event before every Starship flight”
TEST (4)
“Artificial hair worn by actors”
WIGS (4)
“Another word for a smell, pleasant or unpleasant”
ODOR (4)
“First half of the name of Herman Melville's elusive white whale.”
MOBY (4)
“Post-production task for a director”
EDIT (4)
“The city that served as the heart of a massive Italian empire”
ROME (4)
“An orientation that is neither front nor back”
SIDE (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)
“A physical socket where you plug in a cable”
PORT (4)
“The painted starting slots where cars line up before lights out.”
GRID (4)
“The yellow indicator of a rules violation”
FLAG (4)
“An eating utensil with several metal prongs”
FORK (4)
“Carter who made huge saves between the pipes during Game 1”
HART (4)
“Type of bowling that makes the ball curve”
SPIN (4)
“Describes a sound that is very strong or noisy”
LOUD (4)
“The river that forms the boundary of the underworld”
STYX (4)
“A woodwind instrument with a double reed, known for its distinctive sound”
OBOE (4)
“The outer layer covering a human body”
SKIN (4)
“A public performance”
SHOW (4)
“Musical high school where they wanted to live forever”
FAME (4)
“The goddess of youth and cupbearer to the gods”
HEBE (4)
“Indonesian island with dozens of active peaks”
JAVA (4)
“A picture worth a thousand words”
ICON (4)
“Material used for pottery and tablets”
CLAY (4)
“The metallic half of the official national colors declared”
GOLD (4)
“A hill of sand that walks with the wind”
DUNE (4)
“Intrinsic angular momentum of a particle”
SPIN (4)
“A punctuation mark that is more than a hyphen”
DASH (4)
“What seemed to fly by when you were together”
TIME (4)
“Spanish word for cat”
GATO (4)
“A moonlit dreamer searching for Nargles”
LUNA (4)
“Outspoken star looking to put the Tribal Chief to sleep in the main event.”
PUNK (4)
“The goddess of the rainbow and messenger for Hera”
IRIS (4)
“Free-spirited fashion aesthetic featuring crochet and flower crowns.”
BOHO (4)
“An enthusiast of technology and pop culture”
GEEK (4)
“The capital city of Norway”
OSLO (4)
“Virtual voice assistant that made its debut alongside the 4S model in 2011”
SIRI (4)
“Mexican food consisting of a folded tortilla with filling”
TACO (4)
“First name of Arrow McLaren fan-favorite O'Ward.”
PATO (4)
“To make changes to a photograph”
EDIT (4)
“The alien race that fought the Skrulls”
KREE (4)
“A gesture of greeting or a movement in the ocean”
WAVE (4)
“The subterranean headquarters hidden deep beneath a sprawling manor.”
CAVE (4)
“A local snack similar to a meat turnover”
PATE (4)
“A type of album each of the four original members released on the same day in 1978”
SOLO (4)
“Seal or tuna, from the perspective of a hungry bull shark”
PREY (4)
“Mickey's status on the Hollywood Walk of Fame”
STAR (4)
“The boundary river that souls had to cross to reach the afterlife”
STYX (4)
“A professional poet, often used as a title for Shakespeare”
BARD (4)
“Large piece of fabric used to catch the wind for movement”
SAIL (4)
“A submerged ridge that is alive”
REEF (4)
“Precious metal recently found shaped into tongues in 18 excavated burials.”
GOLD (4)
“Portable device that put 1,000 songs in your pocket.”
IPOD (4)
“The typical color of deep water”
BLUE (4)
“Wireless internet connection for calls”
WIFI (4)
“The liquid refreshment brought in skin containers to the troops”
WINE (4)
“Connection point for peripherals”
PORT (4)
“A small candy used to ensure fresh breath”
MINT (4)
“The celebratory gathering of summer gaming announcements.”
FEST (4)
“A male sovereign”
KING (4)
“The type of fire that ravaged parts of NSW in late 1984”
BUSH (4)
“Beings such as Zeus or Ra who were worshipped”
GODS (4)
“Wimbledon is the third Grand ___ of the calendar year.”
SLAM (4)
“A tiny slice of semiconducting material used in electronics”
CHIP (4)
“A group of friends or performers who work together”
CREW (4)
“The spherical device used to capture creatures”
BALL (4)
“Short for aerodynamics, crucial for speed”
AERO (4)
“The specific character an actor plays”
ROLE (4)
“Legendary Spanish striker and former captain”
RAUL (4)
“Word meaning to do again, formed by adding re to a word”
REDO (4)
“The written words in a review”
TEXT (4)
“Liz Lemon portrayer who frequently co-hosts award shows with Poehler.”
TINA (4)
“King's chief advisor”
HAND (4)
“The colorful messenger who traveled on a shimmering bridge”
IRIS (4)
“The swordsman who uses three blades”
ZORO (4)
“Decorative container often found in ancient ruins”
VASE (4)
“Home to the original factory”
MIRA (4)
“The celestial being who created the Eternals”
ERIS (4)
“The result of splitting something into two equal parts”
HALF (4)
“A lively high-energy party or celebration in the streets”
BASH (4)
“Helen who planted the first two gift trees on the northern bank.”
TAFT (4)
“The place value of a single digit number like five”
ONES (4)
“The French word for fat that follows Mardi”
GRAS (4)
“A word meaning to move toward a person or place”
COME (4)
“A spectral omen found at the bottom of a teacup”
GRIM (4)
“The planet known as the Red Planet”
MARS (4)
“Kitchen appliance used for baking and roasting”
OVEN (4)
“A natural earthy material that is plastic when wet”
CLAY (4)
“Product of force and displacement”
WORK (4)
“Sounds like male, but it's letters delivered to your house”
MAIL (4)
“To fly high in the air with little effort.”
SOAR (4)
“The string used to tie the boots securely”
LACE (4)
“Champion of civil rights and sports idol.”
HERO (4)
“Written words appearing on a screen”
TEXT (4)
“A series of items written one after another”
LIST (4)
“How the public decides who stays or leaves”
VOTE (4)
“To become healthy again after an injury”
HEAL (4)
“French word for the color blue”
BLEU (4)
“Martial art that originated in Japan and debuted in 1964”
JUDO (4)
“An outing for a couple outside the villa”
DATE (4)
“Merc with a Mouth actor known for his hilarious faux-feud with Jackman.”
RYAN (4)
“A small token of affection brought to the door”
GIFT (4)
“Soft, sticky earth used to make pottery”
CLAY (4)
“The city that served as the heart of a vast empire”
ROME (4)
“Fake sword, gadget, or item handled by actors on set”
PROP (4)
“To look at and comprehend the meaning of written words”
READ (4)
“The main character who saves the world”
HERO (4)
“The overall feeling a piece of writing creates for the reader”
MOOD (4)
“A number indicating a franchise's playoff ranking.”
SEED (4)
“Leather glove used by a fielder”
MITT (4)
“Ionic compound, often found in shakers”
SALT (4)
“One of the nine sisters who inspire the arts”
MUSE (4)
“Molten rock that flows out of a volcano”
LAVA (4)
“The smallest unit of United States money”
CENT (4)
“The hardware component that powers processing”
CHIP (4)
“The excavation project hidden beneath the guard room floor”
HOLE (4)
“The remainder when a number splits evenly with nothing left”
ZERO (4)
“Adjustable part of a car's wing”
FLAP (4)
“Organization that expanded the 2026 tournament to 48 teams”
FIFA (4)
“Interstellar vessel serving as the primary setting.”
SHIP (4)
“Tratado donde Lope explica su nueva forma de hacer comedia”
ARTE (4)
“Low frequencies you can feel in your chest near the speakers”
BASS (4)
“One side of a sheet of paper in a volume”
PAGE (4)
“The form taken by the spirit at Jesus' baptism”
DOVE (4)
“Bruno who collaborated with her on the record-breaking hit Die With A Smile”
MARS (4)
“Performance art often featuring exaggerated gender expression”
DRAG (4)
“British art network with a Modern branch”
TATE (4)
“A card that provides a one-time effect during a turn”
ITEM (4)
“What connects an old phone to the wall”
CORD (4)
“A Mexican dish consisting of a folded tortilla with filling”
TACO (4)
“An aquatic animal that breathes through gills.”
FISH (4)
“The garment Raj is almost always seen wearing over a shirt”
VEST (4)
“Shot from the line, unguarded”
FREE (4)
“I am the true what and my Father is the husbandman”
VINE (4)
“Fierce Samoan enforcer in an unsanctioned war.”
FATU (4)
“Group of musicians playing together”
BAND (4)
“The piece that must be protected at all costs”
KING (4)
“A very loud wind”
GALE (4)
“Tableland, often flat-topped in the Southwest.”
MESA (4)
“Theatrical, exaggerated aesthetic that the contest is famous for”
CAMP (4)
“Unsolicited bulk email”
SPAM (4)
“Classic floral gesture of affection”
ROSE (4)
“Plunge into the deep blue to observe marine life”
DIVE (4)
“Ancient kingdom located between two major firths”
FIFE (4)
“A piece of information that helps solve a mystery.”
CLUE (4)
“A poetic word for the land mass of St. Croix”
ISLE (4)
“The basic unit of matter”
ATOM (4)
“Noble gas used in bright glowing signs”
NEON (4)
“The author's attitude toward the subject, shown through word choice”
TONE (4)
“A wisecracking piggy bank who often plays the villain Dr. Porkchop.”
HAMM (4)
“The American Theatre ___ (co-presenter of the awards)”
WING (4)
“German auto giant that joined the F1 grid with Gabriel Bortoleto in 2026.”
AUDI (4)
“Tropical tree with large fan-shaped leaves”
PALM (4)
“The second highest vocal range in a choral group”
ALTO (4)
“A free, playable taste of a game sometimes shadow-dropped during a show.”
DEMO (4)
“Sports network broadcasting the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals matchup.”
ESPN (4)
“What Mickey steered in his first sound film”
BOAT (4)
“Earth that remembers the shape of your hands”
CLAY (4)
“Famous first person shooter game set on a martian base”
DOOM (4)
“The river that serves as a boundary between Earth and the Underworld”
STYX (4)
“To sit on and travel by horse”
RIDE (4)
“Writing a number out in letters instead of digits, as in ___ form”
WORD (4)
“Serpentine deity found in Hindu and Buddhist traditions”
NAGA (4)
“Elegantly stylish, very French for a bird sound.”
CHIC (4)
“A river that flows north through ten countries”
NILE (4)
“Platonic allegory regarding perception and reality”
CAVE (4)
“The signature style of footwear produced by the brand”
BOOT (4)
“Slug-like alien crime lord species”
HUTT (4)
“Tall coniferous tree that dominates the course landscape.”
PINE (4)
“French word for cat”
CHAT (4)
“Demon who taught Sam to bleed”
RUBY (4)
“To eat a high-quality meal in a formal way”
DINE (4)
“Nickname of the city hosting the 2026 Final Four.”
INDY (4)
“The center's initial action to start a play”
SNAP (4)
“A stream of updates or reviews on a social platform”
FEED (4)
“The main trunk of a plant that supports leaves”
STEM (4)
“The narrative arc that keeps you hooked under the umbrella”
PLOT (4)
“Written words in a review or message”
TEXT (4)
“To check if a program is working correctly”
TEST (4)
“The city that was the center of a vast Italian empire”
ROME (4)
“A spiny shrub with long, whip-like branches.”
OCOT (4)
“A word meaning to use your eyes to see something”
LOOK (4)
“Common metal that is strongly attracted to magnets”
IRON (4)
“A curved structure used in Roman buildings”
ARCH (4)
“A professional cook who runs a kitchen”
CHEF (4)
“A musical number in a movie”
SONG (4)
“Golden piece of currency hidden by mischievous sprites”
COIN (4)
“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 first security guard players control”
MIKE (4)
“A pattern of intersecting lines used in many logic games.”
GRID (4)
“Swifties are not the only ones counting these broadcast periods”
ERAS (4)
“Norse god with a single eye”
ODIN (4)
“Ritual washing performed before prayer”
WUDU (4)
“Whistle-worthy infraction on the pitch”
FOUL (4)
“The remains of a building that has decayed”
RUIN (4)
“A specific piece of work assigned to an AI”
TASK (4)
“Thirty minutes, exactly midway through an hour”
HALF (4)
“The rhythmic pulse of the moons gravity”
TIDE (4)
“To look at and comprehend written words”
READ (4)
“A short message sent digitally”
TEXT (4)
“A horizontal row on a chessboard”
RANK (4)
“A segment of DNA that determines a trait”
GENE (4)
“A network of lines that cross each other”
GRID (4)
“A formal agreement between two or more parties”
PACT (4)
“Plant-eating animal often hunted by wolves”
DEER (4)
“Geometric shape of the 2.5-mile track.”
OVAL (4)
“Earth's natural satellite”
MOON (4)
“The Greek god of war known for his bloodlust”
ARES (4)
“The legendary "H" room where major studios drop their biggest announcements.”
HALL (4)
“Ocean's movement, also a greeting.”
WAVE (4)
“A shiny metallic material used for elegant accents”
FOIL (4)
“To fold or wind limbs around a partner”
WRAP (4)
“Small abrasive particles that need washing away”
GRIT (4)
“The loyal people who support the club”
FANS (4)
“Indian city that draws millions to its white marble mausoleum”
AGRA (4)
“A seedless plant with feathery fronds”
FERN (4)
“A type of club traditionally made of timber”
WOOD (4)
“The United States space agency”
NASA (4)
“A borrowed term never returned”
LOAN (4)
“The chest-rattling low frequencies dominating the dance tents.”
BASS (4)
“Traditional story that often explains nature or the actions of gods”
MYTH (4)
“A strap used to guide a horse”
REIN (4)
“Essential hinged appliance that leaves a lasting impression.”
IRON (4)
“Small graphic representing an application”
ICON (4)
“The storyline unfolding by the shore”
PLOT (4)
“Underground plant part that takes in water”
ROOT (4)
“The dedicated followers in the mosh pit”
FANS (4)
“Stylized crime genre favored by Fritz Lang”
NOIR (4)
“Mexican dish consisting of a folded tortilla”
TACO (4)
“A literal womb mate.”
TWIN (4)
“Trophies awarded for winning tournaments”
CUPS (4)
“A team's numerical ranking heading into the playoffs.”
SEED (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)
“A team of sailors, or those behind the cameras.”
CREW (4)
“Command instructing a dog to lie with all four feet under them.”
DOWN (4)
“Period of warming weather that softens the frozen earth.”
THAW (4)
“A male ruler of a country who usually inherits the throne”
KING (4)
“Cardboard discs used in a popular playground betting game”
POGS (4)
“The southern seat where transitional forces eye a formal split.”
ADEN (4)
“The entire group of actors in a film”
CAST (4)
“Body of water completely surrounded by land”
LAKE (4)
“Mound of sand piled up by wind”
DUNE (4)
“People who love a specific show”
FANS (4)
“Pink-hued wine with minimal skin contact”
ROSE (4)
“Type of shell necklace favored by surfer dudes and boybanders alike.”
PUKA (4)
“What a specialist does for extra points”
KICK (4)
“The civilization known for its advanced calendar and temples”
MAYA (4)
“Body part used for smelling”
NOSE (4)
“Solemn promise made by athletes”
OATH (4)
“A plant whose leaves, seeds, or flowers are used for flavoring, food, medicine, or perfume.”
HERB (4)
“Velvet-trimmed academic garment denoting the field of study”
HOOD (4)
“Standard cubic randomizers for many parlor games”
DICE (4)
“A word that stands alone”
SOLO (4)
“To have information as in the track I Know It Wont Work”
KNOW (4)
“A piece of metal used as money in trade”
COIN (4)
“Substances eaten to provide energy”
FOOD (4)
“Defined geographical area”
ZONE (4)
“A large fragrant flower that often symbolizes purity”
LILY (4)
“A wooden scrub creature or tree”
DEKU (4)
“Systematic error in a model”
BIAS (4)
“The number of runs awarded for hitting the ball to the rope with a bounce”
FOUR (4)
“Longest river in Africa”
NILE (4)
“The rough outer covering of a tree trunk”
BARK (4)
“A celebrated female singer”
DIVA (4)
“Helen who championed the planting of the saplings”
TAFT (4)
“A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon.”
MYTH (4)
“Pulitzer-winning reporter who frequently covers the Man of Steel”
LOIS (4)
“The dreaded sound that signals a speller has made a mistake.”
BELL (4)
“Order of peacekeepers, like the Ninth one featured in an upcoming Visions series.”
JEDI (4)
“The queen of the gods and goddess of marriage”
HERA (4)
“Front position on the starting grid”
POLE (4)
“The round face of a clock showing numbers one through twelve”
DIAL (4)
“The person saying 'Previously on...' or 'The tribe has spoken'”
HOST (4)
“Mobile unit where laughter was the best medicine”
MASH (4)
“A song performed by a single person”
SOLO (4)
“The civilization famous for its calendar and stepped pyramids in Central America”
MAYA (4)
“A story, especially an imaginary or incredible one.”
TALE (4)
“A set of six legal deliveries by a bowler”
OVER (4)
“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)
“Victories achieved on the football pitch”
WINS (4)
“Something given to someone to make them happy”
GIFT (4)
“A secret plan, or the storyline of a show.”
PLOT (4)
“Basic unit of matter”
ATOM (4)
“The massive defensive structure built across northern China”
WALL (4)
“Spanish word for the color blue”
AZUL (4)
“A long distance messenger that never leaves the cell”
AXON (4)
“The alias used by Light Yagami while using his notebook”
KIRA (4)
“Extravagant publicity or promotion”
HYPE (4)
“Symbol of a particular movement or era, often famous.”
ICON (4)
“Hidden advantage that can negate votes if played correctly”
IDOL (4)
“A tool used for smoking or plumbing”
PIPE (4)
“The verbal exchange that lasted for hours”
TALK (4)
“A small picture representing a program or file”
ICON (4)
“Fungi-headed character whose voice actor teased really deep cuts for the next movie.”
TOAD (4)
“Early morning period associated with springtime goddesses of light.”
DAWN (4)
“The skilled navigator of the crew”
NAMI (4)
“Enter by the narrow one for the wide path leads to destruction”
GATE (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 past tense of the word are”
WERE (4)
“The first name of the angel who owns a bookshop”
AZIR (4)
“The daughter that a certain Asgardian is praying to get back”
LOVE (4)
“To look at and understand written words”
READ (4)
“A liquid with a low pH level”
ACID (4)
“Earth's axial extremity”
POLE (4)
“Type of bowling that makes the ball deviate”
SPIN (4)
“A utensil with tines used for eating”
FORK (4)
“The god of love often shown with a bow and arrow”
EROS (4)
“Double-reed instrument known for its piercing tone”
OBOE (4)
“A large boat used for long voyages.”
SHIP (4)
“Dark leafy green often found in health smoothies”
KALE (4)
“All the actors in a film”
CAST (4)
“A station in a diamond-shaped field.”
BASE (4)
“Air-conditioned indoor stage dedicated to underground house and techno”
YUMA (4)
“A common synonym for quick”
FAST (4)
“Describes a predator with no natural enemies”
APEX (4)
“One of several attempts at a single shot”
TAKE (4)
“A person who operates a computer or software”
USER (4)
“Last name of the tomboyish detective who gets a major makeover”
HART (4)
“Title held by George the Third, Britain's ruler during the war”
KING (4)
“A long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds”
EPIC (4)
“A heavy metal that can also be a command”
LEAD (4)
“Devil's pentagram on the floor”
TRAP (4)
“What you turn eagerly to see what happens next”
PAGE (4)
“Emcee of the evening, often a local celebrity”
HOST (4)
“The lack of feeling he experiences when things go wrong”
NUMB (4)
“A wild canine that lives and hunts in a pack”
WOLF (4)
“A projectile thrown by a blinded giant”
ROCK (4)
“What a Love Islander pulls you for”
CHAT (4)
“Surname of a barrel-tossing ape who originally clashed with Jumpman.”
KONG (4)
“The total emptiness found in deep space”
VOID (4)
“The thunderbolt wielder who rules from the heights of Olympus”
ZEUS (4)
“Aggressive shark that can survive in both salt and fresh water”
BULL (4)
“An admired person, often for bravery”
HERO (4)
“The empire that built the city of Machu Picchu”
INCA (4)
“To strike the ball with your foot”
KICK (4)
“The small opening in the cell wall hidden by a sink”
VENT (4)
“One of two equal parts”
HALF (4)
“A common symbol used to represent a rating”
STAR (4)
“To exert force forward during a thrust”
PUSH (4)
“A piece of writing that uses rhythmic and often rhyming language.”
POEM (4)
“Coral ecosystem where whitetips often patrol”
REEF (4)
“A long story about the deeds of heroes and gods”
SAGA (4)
“The life of the sentence”
VERB (4)
“The hot-headed god of violent warfare”
ARES (4)
“Sticky, bone-in barbecue favorite slathered in sauce”
RIBS (4)
“A common synonym for difficult”
HARD (4)
“A burrowing shellfish with two hinged shells”
CLAM (4)
“Evergreen that scents the mountain air”
PINE (4)
“A metal that is also a laundry chore”
IRON (4)
“A permanent station for military operations”
BASE (4)
“Fast food chain that falsely claimed to have purchased the Liberty Bell in 1996.”
TACO (4)
“Invisible line through the Earth that determines our relationship with the sun.”
AXIS (4)
“Luminous plasma sphere that might host its own system”
STAR (4)
“Splice together the final footage in post-production”
EDIT (4)
“Voice actor Clarence who originated his raspy speech.”
NASH (4)
“A protagonist with superhuman abilities or great courage”
HERO (4)
“The people who make up the KISS Army”
FANS (4)
“The inevitable wait for a popular panel or exclusive toy”
LINE (4)
“To make a subject appear closer”
ZOOM (4)
“A liquid meal typically made by simmering meat or vegetables”
SOUP (4)
“Area where tires are changed and repairs occur”
PITS (4)
“A Scottish lake”
LOCH (4)
“A single unit of language that has meaning”
WORD (4)
“The All-Father and former king of Asgard”
ODIN (4)
“Round toothed wheel that turns another one to move machines”
GEAR (4)
“An illegal challenge that stops play”
FOUL (4)
“The main body or stalk of a plant or shrub”
STEM (4)
“The precious metal that makes up Rogers treasure”
GOLD (4)
“Protective gear for the legs”
PADS (4)
“Unit used to measure electrical power”
WATT (4)
“The large body of water in the villa garden”
POOL (4)
“A feathered animal that lays eggs and usually flies”
BIRD (4)
“Unfair prejudice in data that leads to wrong results”
BIAS (4)
“The international governing body organizing the global tournament [1.1.1]”
FIFA (4)
“On X, a nerve fiber extension.”
AXON (4)
“A small segment of DNA that determines a trait”
GENE (4)
“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)
“A hard piece of the skeleton inside the body”
BONE (4)
“Often decorated with seashells or sunglasses for this holiday.”
TREE (4)
“Deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land”
GULF (4)
“Common Spanish word for hello”
HOLA (4)
“A musical work or composition”
OPUS (4)
“Cairn Terrier who pulled back the curtain on a supposed wizard.”
TOTO (4)
“Breathing organ, a little girl's name perhaps.”
GILL (4)
“The primary color of the facility and its uniforms”
BLUE (4)
“One of the two ends of a magnet where its pull is strongest”
POLE (4)
“Essential tart citrus for a classic margarita or pad thai.”
LIME (4)
“The item distributed by a sprite in a sad minigame”
CAKE (4)
“The line where two pieces of fabric are joined by stitching”
SEAM (4)
“Death God with an apple obsession, an 'R' yuk.”
RYUK (4)
“Network utility to test reachability”
PING (4)
“Ancient discipline involving physical postures and breath control”
YOGA (4)
“A mobile phone, for short”
CELL (4)
“At maximum brightness, a prerequisite for the event in question.”
FULL (4)
“A number ___ can help show where a value sits between whole numbers”
LINE (4)
“The highest possible rating or rank”
BEST (4)
“The canton color on the Star-Spangled Banner.”
BLUE (4)
“A mental representation or a Platonic form”
IDEA (4)
“To cut neatly, or keep in shape.”
TRIM (4)
“Girls' love genre, a 'you' with 'ri' at the end.”
YURI (4)
“A human barrier formed by defenders during a free kick”
WALL (4)
“Where the monsters congregate in the Breach”
NEST (4)
“The place where the demon Crowley originally came from”
HELL (4)
“Hannah, bestselling author of the 2026 World Book Day book 'Bear Rescue'.”
GOLD (4)
“Curved glass used to refract light”
LENS (4)
“Empire that ruled the Andes mountains”
INCA (4)
“A sweeping, large-scale film, much like Nolan's latest summer offering”
EPIC (4)
“The level or position within the Twelve Kizuki”
RANK (4)
“Greendale student who hosted a fake morning show with Abed”
TROY (4)
“A pitch change that alters word meaning in Cantonese”
TONE (4)
“To hold a position for a picture”
POSE (4)
“What a selector does to a track when the crowd goes wild”
PULL (4)
“Alat perantaraan pertukaran yang diterima umum”
WANG (4)
“Disturbance that propagates through space and time”
WAVE (4)
“The main objective of a soccer match”
GOAL (4)
“The brave main character who saves the day”
HERO (4)
“Video store magnate who loses his fortune and relocates his family to a small-town motel.”
ROSE (4)
“A long, accompanied song for a solo voice, typically one in an opera or oratorio”
ARIA (4)
“The Spanish word for cup used in tournament names”
COPA (4)
“Table tennis simulator that started the coin-op revolution.”
PONG (4)
“Hinged barrier used to enter a room”
DOOR (4)
“Leader of congregational prayers in a mosque”
IMAM (4)
“A musical piece with lyrics that characters sing”
SONG (4)
“The opposite of light often used in their lyrics”
DARK (4)
“A substance that neutralizes acids”
BASE (4)
“The video game franchise the guys play every Wednesday night”
HALO (4)
“The people who work behind the scenes”
CREW (4)
“Central American civilization known for its calendar and pyramids”
MAYA (4)
“Stan Fields asked Cheryl to describe her "perfect" version of this”
DATE (4)
“Shiny yellow precious metal”
GOLD (4)
“The state of not feeling well due to infection”
SICK (4)
“Game footage studied obsessively by evaluators.”
TAPE (4)
“Raised area of land, smaller and rounder than a mountain”
HILL (4)
“The language of computers”
CODE (4)
“The symbol flown on a pirate vessel”
FLAG (4)
“The classic intersecting pattern that traps all the delicious toppings.”
GRID (4)
“Voice assistant rumored to get a massive AI upgrade in 2026.”
SIRI (4)
“Curved piece of glass used to focus light”
LENS (4)
“A yellow or red item shown by the referee”
CARD (4)
“English term for a physical stance, such as "Child's" or "Cobra"”
POSE (4)
“The lead star's real-life mother, making an appearance in the 2026 event.”
TISH (4)
“To exchange words and get to know each other”
TALK (4)
“The group of actors in a play or movie”
CAST (4)
“A common chemical additive for breaking down grime”
SOAP (4)
“Emphatic scoring play that gets the bench on its feet.”
DUNK (4)
“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)
“A musical composition for voice”
SONG (4)
“The liquid extracted from the mashing process”
WORT (4)
“Circle pit activity at a hardcore show”
MOSH (4)
“The lightning bolt mark on Harrys forehead”
SCAR (4)
“The sister of your mother or father”
AUNT (4)
“The central muscles of the torso”
CORE (4)
“Nickname for a member of the Night's Watch”
CROW (4)
“Handgun that can kill almost anything”
COLT (4)
“A sudden, sharp attack from a hungry hunter”
BITE (4)
“Essential footwear for a winger”
BOOT (4)
“Small enamel collectibles heavily traded among attendees.”
PINS (4)
“Estado que confunde la realidad en la obra de Calderon”
SUEO (4)
“To publish content online”
POST (4)
“The first of the five daily prayers”
FAJR (4)
“Spanish word for the moon”
LUNA (4)
“Germinated and dried cereal grains that provide the fermentable sugars.”
MALT (4)
“A solemn promise to tell the truth”
OATH (4)
“Spanish word for house”
CASA (4)
“Rigid outer layer found in plant cells but not animal cells”
WALL (4)
“The actual written words in a document”
TEXT (4)
“The aggressive deity who personified the brutality of combat”
ARES (4)
“Very fine particles that can travel long distances”
DUST (4)
“Footwear that covers the foot and part of the leg”
BOOT (4)
“A soft pulp or a surgical unit in Korea”
MASH (4)
“The wielder of a heavy mallet who protects the realm of Midgard”
THOR (4)
“A unit of heredity passed from parent to child”
GENE (4)
“The first half of the name for a colorful stilt dancer”
MOKO (4)
“A tiny green plant that grows in thick soft clumps”
MOSS (4)
“Letters and packages sent to an address”
MAIL (4)
“Stylistic genre mastered by directors like Billy Wilder”
NOIR (4)
“The musical genre that launched Dylan's career”
FOLK (4)
“The father of the protagonist who lives in a van.”
GREG (4)
“A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people”
MYTH (4)
“To cook food inside an oven using dry heat”
BAKE (4)
“A natural plant often praised for its spiritual properties”
HERB (4)
“A director might ___ to be different”
DARE (4)
“The permanent tropical filming location for Jeff Probst's castaways”
FIJI (4)
“Where the players stand before the snap”
LINE (4)
“Large room or passage”
HALL (4)
“A bizarre lineage with an adventurous spirit”
JOJO (4)
“Ganjaran kepada pemilik tanah kerana membenarkan penggunaan sumbernya”
SEWA (4)
“The original kid whose name is written on the bottom of a boot.”
ANDY (4)
“Whistle-worthy infraction that might lead to free throws.”
FOUL (4)
“Sleek Motorola gadget that made hanging up feel incredibly dramatic.”
RAZR (4)
“A musical piece performed by a single person”
SOLO (4)
“Type of rebellion that kicked off the modern rights movement”
RIOT (4)
“Flat-topped hill common in the desert southwest”
MESA (4)
“The true test of endurance for anyone trying to see a major studio presentation.”
LINE (4)
“A large stringed instrument that is plucked while sitting”
HARP (4)
“Fear, oddly, a ridge of rock near the surface.”
REEF (4)
“A question word used to ask about a thing”
WHAT (4)
“The overall No. 1 seed in the 2026 tournament, led by Cameron Boozer”
DUKE (4)
“Success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than actions”
LUCK (4)
“A lake by any other name would smell as sweet”
LOCH (4)
“The Volturi guard who can cut off all physical senses”
ALEC (4)
“Goddess of marriage and childbirth, wife of Zeus”
HERA (4)
“To check if a computer program is working correctly”
TEST (4)
“Later stage of software testing, often by users”
BETA (4)
“The people who watch and cheer for their favorite club”
FANS (4)
“Curved-bill bird that Thoth called home”
IBIS (4)
“The feeling of euphoria after consumption”
HIGH (4)
“Writer/artist Don known for detailed Duck lore.”
ROSA (4)
“The scientist who tries to drift with a monster”
NEWT (4)
“The primary target of a deep outdoor clean”
DIRT (4)
“The basic unit of a chemical element”
ATOM (4)
“To place in order of importance”
RANK (4)
“Cosmic powder that obscures our view of forming planetary systems”
DUST (4)
“Information gathered by space instruments”
DATA (4)
“Hollow underground space some animals use for shelter”
CAVE (4)
“Treasure or items collected after a victory”
LOOT (4)
“Norse deity who carries a legendary mallet”
THOR (4)
“A rounded volcanic landform”
DOME (4)
“A cozy spot for a first meeting over lattes”
CAFE (4)
“The positive features of a product”
PROS (4)
“A feeling of high spirits or delight”
GLEE (4)
“Canine known for howling”
WOLF (4)
“A liquid dish typically made by simmering meat or vegetables”
SOUP (4)
“A steep or rugged cliff”
CRAG (4)
“To check the quality or performance”
TEST (4)
“Protective titanium structure above the drivers head”
HALO (4)
“Long river in Egypt”
NILE (4)
“To put things in order of quality”
RANK (4)
“Edible vessel that's famously gratis once a year”
CONE (4)
“Turn from ice to water under the strengthening sun.”
MELT (4)
“A digit that holds a place but has no value by itself”
ZERO (4)
“The largest continent by both land and population”
ASIA (4)
“A forceful blow that lacks a fist”
GALE (4)
“Marine mammal, can 'seal' a deal with its barks.”
SEAL (4)
“A golden power used to remove a nominee from the chopping block”
VETO (4)
“Canvas bag carrying your seaside library”
TOTE (4)
“Letters or messages sent to an address”
MAIL (4)
“The foundation of a royal marriage”
TREE (4)
“A feline form often found wearing maid attire”
NEKO (4)
“The typical volume of a heavy metal show”
LOUD (4)
“Diagonal ribbon worn by competitors displaying their state”
SASH (4)
“Equipment for an outdoor excursion”
GEAR (4)
“The youngest member of the wolf pack and friend to Edward”
SETH (4)
“How a player starts the game or scores a field goal”
KICK (4)
“The ensemble of actors headlining a tentpole film”
CAST (4)
“A plant-eating animal.”
HERB (4)
“Instruction for a dog to walk calmly right beside your leg.”
HEEL (4)
“Transfer of thermal energy”
HEAT (4)
“The social role Abigail held for both a fool and a king”
WIFE (4)
“A group of players working together to win”
TEAM (4)
“The object or weight being lifted or moved”
LOAD (4)
“An intellectual enthusiast of a technical subject”
NERD (4)
“The early morning blanket over a valley floor”
MIST (4)
“The sister who is a nurse and very tired”
JANE (4)
“The main brave character in a story”
HERO (4)
“Information used to train a computer model”
DATA (4)
“Jesus said I am the true one and you are the branches”
VINE (4)
“Unruffled state of mind before seeing red”
CALM (4)
“The amount of surface a flat shape covers”
AREA (4)
“A person who uses a service or product”
USER (4)
“The canine nursemaid for the Darling children”
NANA (4)
“Syllabic Japanese scripts like Hiragana and Katakana”
KANA (4)
“Sound indicating a phone's status”
TONE (4)
“The seat of human consciousness and thought.”
MIND (4)
“The eye of the camera chosen for a specific depth of field”
LENS (4)
“A vessel used for sailing on the ocean”
BOAT (4)
“Flat green part of a plant that catches sunlight”
LEAF (4)
“A famous female singer with a very high opinion of herself”
DIVA (4)
“High-flying, rim-rattling slam.”
DUNK (4)
“Gilled animal that swims in the sea”
FISH (4)
“One side of a sheet of paper in a book”
PAGE (4)
“A new party formed this year to oppose these weapons”
NUKE (4)
“To assign a value or rank”
RATE (4)
“Substances eaten for nutrition and enjoyment, often special at festivals”
FOOD (4)
“A repetitive control structure”
LOOP (4)
“A hard piece of the skeleton”
BONE (4)
“The barista who just wants to go to Canada”
EMMA (4)
“A non-flowering plant with feathery fronds.”
FERN (4)
“The god of mischief who was the first major team villain”
LOKI (4)
“An award given for excellence in television”
EMMY (4)
“Part of the browser's name, suggesting speed”
FIRE (4)
“Short name for the Brazilian star Vinicius Jr”
VINI (4)
“The underground base of a word”
ROOT (4)
“The substance Jesus produced for his first miracle”
WINE (4)
“Amount of matter that makes up an object”
MASS (4)
“A deep lake often found in the Highlands”
LOCH (4)
“A synonym for the Breach or a tear in space”
RIFT (4)
“A small breed of horse”
PONY (4)
“Defensive strategy covering an area”
ZONE (4)
“Prime Minister who first proposed International Yoga Day to the UN”
MODI (4)
“The prevailing hue of the celebrated canopy.”
PINK (4)
“The longest river in Africa flowing through Egypt”
NILE (4)
“Moving air that sweeps across the peaks”
WIND (4)
“Another word for the main part of a word before adding word parts”
BASE (4)
“Raised edge at the side of a track”
KERB (4)
“Credential checked at the gate”
PASS (4)
“Underwater hazard for ships.”
REEF (4)
“The shortest of the four Gospels”
MARK (4)
“To publish a comment or review online”
POST (4)
“North Shore or Mahogany”
ROAD (4)
“Decorative band, often a window part.”
SASH (4)
“Golf stroke on the green”
PUTT (4)
“Traditional roasted meat, or a butter sculpture shape for the feast”
LAMB (4)
“The lowest adult male singing voice”
BASS (4)
“The positive points in a review”
PROS (4)
“Loss of control causing rotation”
SPIN (4)
“The traditional racing surface at Pimlico, unlike the grass of Ascot.”
DIRT (4)
“A score of zero, which no batter wants next to their name”
DUCK (4)
“What the hero sowed in a fake fit of madness”
SALT (4)
“The pirate captain who fears a ticking crocodile”
HOOK (4)
“A moving ridge of water that crashes against a lighthouse base”
WAVE (4)
“To move by turning over and over, like a ball”
ROLL (4)
“A green plant with feathery fronds and no flowers”
FERN (4)
“Star-like floating creature protected by the watcher of the cosmos.”
LUMA (4)
“User-friendly Linux distribution based on Ubuntu”
MINT (4)
“The glass part of a camera that focuses light”
LENS (4)
“Academic leader heading a specific college”
DEAN (4)
“The long river that supported life in ancient Egypt”
NILE (4)
“The place where a family lives together”
HOME (4)
“Gritty stuff that inevitably ends up between the pages”
SAND (4)
“Dirt that holds nutrients for plant roots”
SOIL (4)
“A person who operates a program or service”
USER (4)
“A style of bowling where the ball rotates to change direction”
SPIN (4)
“The city famously built on seven hills”
ROME (4)
“Sand hill, often found in deserts; a nud-e reversal”
DUNE (4)
“The long-distance traveler of the nervous system”
AXON (4)
“A snowman who dreams of experiencing summer”
OLAF (4)
“Where you might float on a giant inflatable reindeer.”
POOL (4)
“The person who introduces guests and moderates a talk show”
HOST (4)
“The king of gods who brandishes a lightning bolt”
ZEUS (4)
“What two players might share to secure mutual survival”
BOND (4)
“A word showing where something started or came originally”
FROM (4)
“Where the cruise ships tie up in the west end”
DOCK (4)
“Facts and statistics collected together”
DATA (4)
“Scoring shot that reaches the boundary after bouncing”
FOUR (4)
“A male monarch who rules a kingdom”
KING (4)
“The part of a flowering plant that can grow into a new one”
SEED (4)
“Sideways walker, often 'curb' in anagram.”
CRAB (4)
“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)
“Computer providing services to other computers”
HOST (4)
“Small particles found in space clouds”
DUST (4)
“Tim, the CEO delivering his potential swan song presentation.”
COOK (4)
“The mechanical heart that builds up force”
PUMP (4)
“The king of the Olympian gods in Greek mythology”
ZEUS (4)
“A powder made from dried sassafras leaves used in cooking”
FILE (4)
“Ancient physical and mental practice from India”
YOGA (4)
“A slight upward movement of the lips”
GRIN (4)
“The sweltering weather condition that makes this holiday ironic.”
HEAT (4)
“A procedure to establish quality or performance”
TEST (4)
“A dedicated practitioner of the discipline”
YOGI (4)
“Sci-fi author who loves stranding his protagonists in space.”
WEIR (4)
“Kinship group sharing a common ancestor and surname”
CLAN (4)
“The Water Hashira who first encountered the Kamado siblings”
GIYU (4)
“Boarhound whose fierce name contradicts his rather cowardly nature.”
FANG (4)
“People in general, often referring to traditional culture”
FOLK (4)
“Little morsel of chocolate mixed into a minty scoop”
CHIP (4)
“I will make you what of men”
FISH (4)
“The aggressive deity representing the brutal and violent side of war”
ARES (4)
“Empire that lacked the wheel but mastered the mountain road”
INCA (4)
“Person who operates a program”
USER (4)
“A large vault or chamber for burying the dead”
TOMB (4)
“Stark son who becomes the Three-Eyed Raven”
BRAN (4)
“Underwater ecosystem often found in tropical margins”
REEF (4)
“The life-giving river of ancient Egypt”
NILE (4)
“To assign a value or rank to something”
RATE (4)
“Ancient city known for its empire”
ROME (4)
“A thin strip of plastic used to record images before digital technology”
FILM (4)
“A tabletop for a giant in the desert”
MESA (4)
“The 'prickly' variety of this fruit grows on a cactus in arid and tropical climates.”
PEAR (4)
“The bottom part of the shoe that provides cushioning”
SOLE (4)
“The sound a small bird makes or a show”
PEEP (4)
“To make a distant subject appear closer in the frame”
ZOOM (4)
“A dull or steady pain caused by illness”
ACHE (4)
“Collapsible shelter for a night under the stars”
TENT (4)
“The starting position assigned to a horse in the starting gate.”
POST (4)
“A word that names a person, place, or thing”
NOUN (4)
“A male elk, often the primary target for a trophy hunter”
BULL (4)
“A measure of inertia”
MASS (4)
“The surname of the 41st and 43rd U.S. Presidents”
BUSH (4)
“Male monarch, often ruling a kingdom.”
KING (4)
“A professional team organization”
CLUB (4)
“The group of eleven players on the field”
TEAM (4)
“Wise master whose mysterious species is shared by Din Djarin's apprentice.”
YODA (4)
“Tuesday or Thursday qualifying hurdle”
SEMI (4)
“Last name of the brothers who directed Fargo”
COEN (4)
“The solid part of the earth surface”
LAND (4)
“Self-replicating program that spreads through a network without human help”
WORM (4)
“To communicate in real time via text online”
CHAT (4)
“A wearable defense used to fool the withered models”
MASK (4)
“Creature with feathers and wings”
BIRD (4)
“First name of the fashion designer who created the little black dress”
COCO (4)
“A monochromatic wolf of the waves”
ORCA (4)
“The superuser account”
ROOT (4)
“The long river that supported ancient Egyptian civilization”
NILE (4)
“An evergreen tree with needles instead of leaves”
PINE (4)
“"___ is ___" (popular equality slogan)”
LOVE (4)
“Liquid precipitation from the sky”
RAIN (4)
“To grab something and move it toward you”
PULL (4)
“To turn earth over, or 'low' in the field.”
PLOW (4)
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