3,479 crossword clues with 5-letter answers, sourced from real Grid Genius puzzles.
“The speed at which a piece of music is played.”
TEMPO (5)
“A dramatic work set to music for singers and orchestra”
OPERA (5)
“A short piece of writing on a particular subject”
ESSAY (5)
“Relating to the Moon.”
LUNAR (5)
“The hottest planet in our solar system”
VENUS (5)
“The vast empty area beyond Earths atmosphere”
SPACE (5)
“The words of a song.”
LYRIC (5)
“Keyboard instrument with eighty eight keys”
PIANO (5)
“A single segment of a movie.”
SCENE (5)
“The curved path of a celestial object around a star or planet.”
ORBIT (5)
“Equipment used to illuminate a set.”
LIGHT (5)
“A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true”
DOGMA (5)
“The platform where actors perform”
STAGE (5)
“A short story typically with animals as characters conveying a moral”
FABLE (5)
“One of the four groups students are sorted into”
HOUSE (5)
“Three or more notes played simultaneously”
CHORD (5)
“Written or spoken language in its ordinary form”
PROSE (5)
“A string instrument slightly larger than a violin.”
VIOLA (5)
“Marine invertebrates that build massive underwater reefs”
CORAL (5)
“A single triangular portion.”
SLICE (5)
“Bird of prey with keen eyesight”
EAGLE (5)
“String instrument slightly larger than a violin”
VIOLA (5)
“Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation”
LASER (5)
“The platform where performers stand”
STAGE (5)
“Symbols used to show a high rating”
STARS (5)
“Japanese dish made with vinegared rice and raw fish”
SUSHI (5)
“The area where actors perform”
STAGE (5)
“Thick slice of high-quality beef”
STEAK (5)
“The vast empty region beyond Earths atmosphere”
SPACE (5)
“Oval path used for running races”
TRACK (5)
“The main woody stem of a tree.”
TRUNK (5)
“A single game between two teams”
MATCH (5)
“Television service delivered through wires”
CABLE (5)
“Huge body of salt water covering most of Earth”
OCEAN (5)
“A dramatic work set to music”
OPERA (5)
“Relating to the sun”
SOLAR (5)
“The grassy area where the game is played”
FIELD (5)
“An African animal known for its black and white stripes.”
ZEBRA (5)
“A play for theater television or radio”
DRAMA (5)
“Three or more notes played together”
CHORD (5)
“A flower with a yellow center and white petals”
DAISY (5)
“The only planet known to support life”
EARTH (5)
“Messenger bird in Westeros”
RAVEN (5)
“The rhythmic throbbing of arteries”
PULSE (5)
“The speed at which a passage of music is played”
TEMPO (5)
“A single part of a movie that takes place in one location”
SCENE (5)
“A group of people singing together”
CHOIR (5)
“The mountain where the law was given”
SINAI (5)
“A common round fruit that can be red or green”
APPLE (5)
“Push or a pull”
FORCE (5)
“The civilization that built the Great Wall”
CHINA (5)
“Three or more musical notes played simultaneously”
CHORD (5)
“The capital city of Japan”
TOKYO (5)
“An area protected from direct sunlight”
SHADE (5)
“A bird that spends almost its entire life in the air.”
SWIFT (5)
“Tree with thin papery white bark”
BIRCH (5)
“The second planet from the sun.”
VENUS (5)
“To legally take a child as one's own”
ADOPT (5)
“Group of singers performing together”
CHOIR (5)
“The ancient language of the Roman Empire”
LATIN (5)
“Electronic mail sent to an inbox”
EMAIL (5)
“A claim that one was elsewhere when a crime occurred”
ALIBI (5)
“Written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without metrical structure.”
PROSE (5)
“A dried seed or bark used to add flavor to food”
SPICE (5)
“The words that make up a song”
LYRIC (5)
“Island nation co-hosting the 2026 T20 World Cup”
LANKA (5)
“A prize for excellence in cinema”
AWARD (5)
“A play for theater, radio, or television.”
DRAMA (5)
“Elevated platform where the magic happens”
STAGE (5)
“The home planet of the villain Thanos”
TITAN (5)
“An account of imaginary or real people and events”
STORY (5)
“A sour yellow citrus fruit”
LEMON (5)
“A common rating symbol used to show quality”
STARS (5)
“The golden statuette awarded for excellence in film”
OSCAR (5)
“An action that is against the law”
CRIME (5)
“Roman goddess of love and beauty”
VENUS (5)
“The capital city of South Korea”
SEOUL (5)
“Keyboard instrument with black and white keys”
PIANO (5)
“The curved path of a satellite around a planet”
ORBIT (5)
“A digital message sent over the internet”
EMAIL (5)
“A classic game of toss and retrieve.”
FETCH (5)
“To crack the code of a tactical puzzle”
SOLVE (5)
“The soft part of the face below the eye.”
CHEEK (5)
“A single continuous part of a movie”
SCENE (5)
“A giant mistake hidden in the woods who loves bicycle handlebars”
GRAWP (5)
“Interior compartment, small house.”
CABIN (5)
“Squeaky rodent that serves as a natural target for hunters.”
MOUSE (5)
“Moved back and forth, or took a wild guess”
SWUNG (5)
“A person who performs in a movie or play”
ACTOR (5)
“Repetition of similar sounds in poetic verse”
RHYME (5)
“Toyota's mid-size sedan that has dominated American family car sales for decades”
CAMRY (5)
“The audio portion of a film”
SOUND (5)
“A big 'son' of the plains, often seen near Yellowstone.”
BISON (5)
“The type of cases solved in the show.”
CRIME (5)
“The king who found that gold is not always a blessing”
MIDAS (5)
“A swindler or a staff, or a ginger feline who recognized a ratty imposter”
CROOK (5)
“A floral snack that leads to a permanent vacation from memory”
LOTUS (5)
“A bald general who finds Starbucks and wigs highly offensive”
OKOYE (5)
“Bonus point gained without the wood ever kissing leather”
EXTRA (5)
“The classical language origin for words ending in '-tion'.”
LATIN (5)
“To cook food over an open flame or charcoal”
GRILL (5)
“The first name of the cartoon snowman who returned in a 1980 winter special”
FROST (5)
“Colorful neck ropes that show off your extracurricular bragging rights”
CORDS (5)
“Actor who shocked Vegas attendees with a bearded return”
EVANS (5)
“Mechanical being ranging from astromech repair units to protocol translators”
DROID (5)
“Performer hitting the red carpet to promote their new series.”
ACTOR (5)
“A common synonym for swift”
RAPID (5)
“Energy needed to run a device”
POWER (5)
“Hot water vapor rising into the air”
STEAM (5)
“Another word for a game or competition”
MATCH (5)
“Soft drop of "snow" in late April”
PETAL (5)
“A flat surface used for storing items in a row.”
SHELF (5)
“A circular path used for running races”
TRACK (5)
“Software update designed to fix a security vulnerability”
PATCH (5)
“Japanese animation, not a German name.”
ANIME (5)
“To say numbers in order, often used before learning to multiply”
COUNT (5)
“Mechanical arm compromised by an ill-advised grasp during solitary hours”
ROBOT (5)
“Necessary illumination for a dark campsite”
LIGHT (5)
“When a Cinderella team shockingly knocks out a heavy favorite.”
UPSET (5)
“Classic model from the 60s, often misspelled”
MUIRA (5)
“The outfits and makeup styles presented by contestants”
LOOKS (5)
“The sweeping orchestral background music that builds tension”
SCORE (5)
“Ring-shaped coral reef or island surrounding a lagoon”
ATOLL (5)
“The mist or stream exiting the nozzle”
SPRAY (5)
“Elevated area where the musicians perform.”
STAGE (5)
“A thick slice of high quality beef”
STEAK (5)
“A letter from A to F”
GRADE (5)
“The type of independent local shop that Record Store Day aims to support.”
INDIE (5)
“Prefect brother who polished his badge until it blinded anyone questioning authority?”
PERCY (5)
“Material used to build massive Mayan temples”
STONE (5)
“Infraction for shooting the rubber down the entire length of the ice”
ICING (5)
“The nickname of the sports anchor who started as a lonely kid doing river court commentary”
MOUTH (5)
“The middle child who is an avid researcher and reader”
KLAUS (5)
“Classification such as gothic, sci-fi, or romance”
GENRE (5)
“A natural state of rest for the body and mind”
SLEEP (5)
“Type of classic water ride involving a floating log”
FLUME (5)
“Toyota's luxury vehicle division introduced in 1989”
LEXUS (5)
“A single dramatic sequence in a season opener”
SCENE (5)
“Crowley's nickname for the taller brother”
MOOSE (5)
“The annual event where teams select new talent”
DRAFT (5)
“Standard cheerful greeting, regardless of the season.”
MERRY (5)
“Fully grown stage of an animal's life cycle”
ADULT (5)
“An Italian food made from flour and water in various shapes”
PASTA (5)
“Desert hotspot where thirsty travelers roll with it?”
OASIS (5)
“Round serving yielded by a specialized dipper”
SCOOP (5)
“Strong metal made mostly of iron that magnets can attract”
STEEL (5)
“The staple food for which the city of Bologna is legendary”
PASTA (5)
“Region where a force can be felt”
FIELD (5)
“Ancient poet credited with composing the Odyssey”
HOMER (5)
“A device that connects a home network to the internet”
MODEM (5)
“Single numbered publication in an ongoing series”
ISSUE (5)
“Individual objects or units in a list.”
ITEMS (5)
“A scarred clone puppet who was sliced in half at his own throne”
SNOKE (5)
“Fleeting speck of light that floats into the night sky.”
SPARK (5)
“A firm belief in someone's reliability”
TRUST (5)
“An autonomous entity that acts upon its environment”
AGENT (5)
“Kind mechanic whose life was cut short by his brother's bullet”
KEITH (5)
“Solo borderer among forty-eight mainland sisters”
MAINE (5)
“All the animals of a region, a 'fun A' description.”
FAUNA (5)
“A system of ordered marks at fixed intervals used for measurement”
SCALE (5)
“The inner feminine part of the male personality in Jungian psychology”
ANIMA (5)
“The progenitor of all demons and the primary antagonist”
MUZAN (5)
“Saturns moon that wears a thick orange shroud”
TITAN (5)
“A movie genre focused on serious themes”
DRAMA (5)
“A fiber that sends signals to the brain”
NERVE (5)
“To move effortlessly and smoothly without using active power”
GLIDE (5)
“The colorful gem used as money”
RUPEE (5)
“Coined onomatopoeic word for the colossal, foghorn-like trailer sound popularized by Inception”
BRAAM (5)
“The person who leads and trains the players”
COACH (5)
“The French word for Tuesday that precedes Gras”
MARDI (5)
“The school shield featuring a lion, eagle, badger, and snake”
CREST (5)
“Swedish brand famous for pioneering three-point seatbelts and vehicle safety”
VOLVO (5)
“Bound collections of pages used for reading and reference”
BOOKS (5)
“The total number of points earned in a game.”
SCORE (5)
“Sounds like flower, but you use it to bake bread”
FLOUR (5)
“Vibrations that travel through air.”
SOUND (5)
“Word used between two numbers being multiplied, like three ___ four”
TIMES (5)
“A traditional Louisiana sandwich served on crusty French bread”
POBOY (5)
“The fresh green herb that provides a pop of color on a classic pie.”
BASIL (5)
“The single mother who ran the local cafe and raised a future writer on her own”
KAREN (5)
“A state of abnormally elevated energy or mood.”
MANIA (5)
“The large flaring superior bone of the hip”
ILIUM (5)
“The property of being in accord with fact or reality”
TRUTH (5)
“Impressionist famous for water lilies and haystacks”
MONET (5)
“Herb that passes quickly?”
THYME (5)
“Adjective describing the perilous atmosphere where even a whisper attracts monsters”
QUIET (5)
“Direction a compass needle points toward”
NORTH (5)
“Generous Tokyo official who facilitated the 1912 botanical gift.”
OZAKI (5)
“The reasoning process used to solve mathematical problems”
LOGIC (5)
“White flower with a yellow center”
DAISY (5)
“An annual selection event where hope springs eternal for weak teams”
DRAFT (5)
“An uncrewed spacecraft sent to explore space”
PROBE (5)
“A prevailing aesthetic, like 2026's balloon pants or pom-poms”
TREND (5)
“Device for internet access”
MODEM (5)
“A compact car that represents your duties as a citizen”
CIVIC (5)
“The rectangular grass field where a match is played”
PITCH (5)
“The study of correct reasoning and valid arguments”
LOGIC (5)
“Hulking, regenerative brute often found guarding a bridge”
TROLL (5)
“Sorcerer and grand vizier scheming for the Sultan's throne”
JAFAR (5)
“Ancient Roman tongue”
LATIN (5)
“The fruit-named multimedia corporation founded by the band in 1968.”
APPLE (5)
“System using radio waves to detect distant objects”
RADAR (5)
“A golden statue awarded for cinematic excellence”
OSCAR (5)
“Textured woolen fabric popularized by classic luxury suits”
TWEED (5)
“Google Maps temporarily hid this striped-shirt traveler around the globe in 2018.”
WALDO (5)
“Liquid gold pressed straight from orchard crates”
CIDER (5)
“A serious play or movie genre”
DRAMA (5)
“The largest mammal living in the sea”
WHALE (5)
“The act of prostration during prayer”
SUJUD (5)
“The person drawing up the plays on the sideline whiteboard.”
COACH (5)
“The organ used to process complex problems”
BRAIN (5)
“The part of the land adjoining or near the ocean”
COAST (5)
“Surface used for tennis or basketball”
COURT (5)
“Bluey's youngest cousin who acts like a puppy”
SOCKS (5)
“To crack the code and hear the happy music”
SOLVE (5)
“A mental bridge between two pilots”
DRIFT (5)
“Fertile desert area, such as the Fayyum depression.”
OASIS (5)
“A dramatic work set to music for singers and instrumentalists”
OPERA (5)
“Morning waker that ends summer sleep-in habits”
ALARM (5)
“What happens when a team wins four straight games to advance.”
SWEEP (5)
“Genre featuring giant piloted robotic suits”
MECHA (5)
“A specific category of music or film”
GENRE (5)
“Simple nonflowering plants of a large group that includes the seaweeds”
ALGAE (5)
“Sample rich vintages or seasonal spice blends”
TASTE (5)
“A kagune type that spreads like wings and fires projectiles”
UKAKU (5)
“Circus pachyderm who soared using oversize ears”
DUMBO (5)
“A segment of a film taking place in a single location and time”
SCENE (5)
“Joy's profession as the primary healer at every medical center”
NURSE (5)
“Expressionist who heard a piercing cry through nature”
MUNCH (5)
“The coin-named lane immortalized in a nostalgic 1967 hit.”
PENNY (5)
“Fungus that could be at play in a CHAFING Spelling Bee puzzle”
CHAGA (5)
“The capital and largest city of Japan”
TOKYO (5)
“A song title that shares a name with a 1950s fashion icon”
STYLE (5)
“A title adopted by Muslim warriors fighting against non-Muslim forces”
GHAZI (5)
“Rhythmic movement to music”
DANCE (5)
“Informal grid filler that keeps puzzles modern”
SLANG (5)
“Another word for a picture or visual representation”
IMAGE (5)
“Striped predator of the jungle”
TIGER (5)
“The main circuit component that connects all parts”
BOARD (5)
“French word for beach”
PLAGE (5)
“Common building block”
BRICK (5)
“Step into the primetime spotlight for the first time”
DEBUT (5)
“The triangular portion of a wall between roof slopes”
GABLE (5)
“What she says it is not in a song about a messy breakup”
FAULT (5)
“A glowing piece of coal or wood in a dying fire”
EMBER (5)
“A traditional saying expressing a general truth.”
ADAGE (5)
“Clint's anvil target hiding sparkling minerals within stone”
GEODE (5)
“A single bordered illustration in a sequence”
PANEL (5)
“Blind Swiss mastermind who unified exponential and trigonometric realms”
EULER (5)
“Pertaining to the sun, as in energy”
SOLAR (5)
“Large-scale nutrient tracker's shorthand”
MACRO (5)
“Hardware used for storing digital information”
DRIVE (5)
“City of Light, home to a famous wrought-iron lattice structure”
PARIS (5)
“Private conversations to get to know someone”
CHATS (5)
“Being by oneself without others”
ALONE (5)
“Dark, roasted beverage famously associated with a certain Irish brand.”
STOUT (5)
“System using radio waves to detect objects”
RADAR (5)
“The second color in the team kit”
WHITE (5)
“A lucky potion in the Harry Potter series.”
FELIX (5)
“Disney heroine sailing back to the big screen in a 2026 live-action hit”
MOANA (5)
“Underlying Boolean rules governing gate operations and circuits”
LOGIC (5)
“Incline represented by the elusive letter m”
SLOPE (5)
“The grass area where the match occurs”
PITCH (5)
“The unpredictable mathematical theory championed by a certain eccentric doctor”
CHAOS (5)
“A small bag used for carrying money and personal items”
PURSE (5)
“Prophet swallowed by a great fish”
JONAH (5)
“The city where they recorded parts of their third live album”
TOKYO (5)
“Kingdom of horse-lords ruled by Théoden”
ROHAN (5)
“The small room where the projectionist or sound engineer works”
BOOTH (5)
“The Master of the Universe getting a massive live-action summer reboot”
HEMAN (5)
“Artist ___ (the section where illustrators sketch and sell prints).”
ALLEY (5)
“Traditional earthenware drinking vessel”
STEIN (5)
“Device that made screeching noises when connecting to AOL”
MODEM (5)
“The helmet shield that drivers peel tear-offs from.”
VISOR (5)
“Actress vanishing into the role of Sue Storm”
KIRBY (5)
“Grated cooking surface used for outdoor cooking.”
GRILL (5)
“A bitter, bubbly mixer containing a malaria-fighting bark extract”
TONIC (5)
“Troopa that leaves behind a shell”
KOOPA (5)
“A keyboard instrument with hammers and strings”
PIANO (5)
“Short tale with animals teaching a moral”
FABLE (5)
“The secret organization that infiltrated SHIELD”
HYDRA (5)
“A structured collection of similar data points”
ARRAY (5)
“Surrogate father who called them idjits”
BOBBY (5)
“Type of connected home ecosystem taking center stage at tech expos”
SMART (5)
“Midnights track that compares cosmic justice to a purring cat”
KARMA (5)
“The vital organ targeted in cardio workouts”
HEART (5)
“The sea monster sent to devour Andromeda”
CETUS (5)
“Sea of cheering fans singing along”
CROWD (5)
“Bubbly beverage featuring a submerged scoop”
FLOAT (5)
“The red liquid that flows through the body”
BLOOD (5)
“National poet who wrote in the Scots language”
BURNS (5)
“Hard outer casing of a sea snail”
SHELL (5)
“Composer Howard who crafted the musical landscape of Middle-earth”
SHORE (5)
“A soldier born from a single template on a rainy ocean world”
CLONE (5)
“The distribution of card costs within a deck”
CURVE (5)
“Royal prodigy who designed panther suits and extracted infinity gems”
SHURI (5)
“Theatrical art form where dialogue is predominantly sung”
OPERA (5)
“Marine structure built by tiny polyps”
CORAL (5)
“A grand wall art that sounds like a moral dilemma”
MURAL (5)
“Food made from flour and water”
BREAD (5)
“An entrance hall where persuasion is the primary currency”
LOBBY (5)
“A common plot device in the story A Retrieved Reformation”
ALIBI (5)
“Ordinary written or spoken language without meter”
PROSE (5)
“Marconi invention for wireless communication”
RADIO (5)
“Pull-string sheriff who forms a tight bond with an astronaut figure”
WOODY (5)
“A section of a rocket that is discarded after use”
STAGE (5)
“A basic unit of text such as a word or subword for an LLM”
TOKEN (5)
“Agricultural bounty gathered before the first killing frost”
CROPS (5)
“Roman goddess of the hunt and the moon”
DIANA (5)
“The last name of the singer who wrote the album Speak Now”
SWIFT (5)
“An actor appearing for one episode”
GUEST (5)
“What she does to an ex on social media to stop the spiral”
BLOCK (5)
“The goddess of love and beauty who rides a chariot pulled by cats”
FREYA (5)
“Symbols used to show a review score”
STARS (5)
“Gentle aquatic princess whose touch breathes new life upon fallen allies”
MIPHA (5)
“Chef whose culinary hands never hit an enemy”
SANJI (5)
“Alternative music genre heavily featured at summer events”
INDIE (5)
“A diet-breaking meal, often celebrated with this greasy favorite.”
CHEAT (5)
“British brand suffix associated with luxury off-roaders like the Range”
ROVER (5)
“Pat who coached the Heat, not the Suns”
RILEY (5)
“The most powerful lady in the realm of squares”
QUEEN (5)
“Overly protective and possessive male lead”
ALPHA (5)
“Folklore track named after an age, set in the trees of Pennsylvania”
SEVEN (5)
“To pierce, or the first name of the bandmate who embraced a kitchen appliance parody.”
LANCE (5)
“A crisp round fruit that can be red or green”
APPLE (5)
“A fiber that transmits impulses of sensation to the brain”
NERVE (5)
“Large sheet of paper folded once to make four pages”
FOLIO (5)
“What a team tries to manage late in the fourth quarter”
CLOCK (5)
“Jumpman's more famous moniker”
MARIO (5)
“String instrument played between knees”
CELLO (5)
“Appalachian or Pacific Crest, for example”
TRAIL (5)
“A method of exchanging digital messages between people”
EMAIL (5)
“Watt's power, a vital part of history's engine.”
STEAM (5)
“Moisture exuded through the pores as a reaction to heat or effort”
SWEAT (5)
“Arrogant musician who spoke in the third person and tempted the tutor”
CHRIS (5)
“Skeletal division of the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage”
AXIAL (5)
“Contest won by claiming the required number of sets.”
MATCH (5)
“The surname of the 2nd and 6th U.S. Presidents”
ADAMS (5)
“Dedicated fan who might spend all their time at Akihabara”
OTAKU (5)
“The third planet from the sun and our home”
EARTH (5)
“Sporting venue”
ARENA (5)
“The punctuation mark used to show a short pause in a sentence”
COMMA (5)
“Ranked list of players a team wants, often preceded by 'Big'.”
BOARD (5)
“Yellow and red disciplinary plastic rectangles pocketed by the referee”
CARDS (5)
“The people who built the city of Tenochtitlan”
AZTEC (5)
“The very first episode used to sell a potential series”
PILOT (5)
“Where reserves sit during a game”
BENCH (5)
“The unseen one who governs the underworld”
HADES (5)
“Type of panel that converts sunlight into electricity”
SOLAR (5)
“Wolfish by name and wolfish by moonlight”
LUPIN (5)
“Stringed instrument prominently featured on Norwegian Wood.”
SITAR (5)
“Comedian who brings the leading space ranger to life.”
ALLEN (5)
“The sparkly accessory that made Amy Farrah Fowler lose her mind with joy”
TIARA (5)
“A blazed path for park visitors”
TRAIL (5)
“The loyal house-elf who was freed by a hidden slimy sock”
DOBBY (5)
“A tool used to mark the date on a borrowed item.”
STAMP (5)
“The grassy surface where the game is played”
FIELD (5)
“A person born into a wizarding family but lacking magic”
SQUIB (5)
“Heavy footwear made to stomp through soggy leaf litter”
BOOTS (5)
“Underworld demons that dragged victims down to the land of the dead”
GALLU (5)
“Profession of James Corden's character who sought a child with her in a Sondheim musical”
BAKER (5)
“The final amount after all parts are combined”
TOTAL (5)
“Sound-bouncing tech used to detect submerged anomalies.”
SONAR (5)
“A steep rock face at the edge of the sea”
CLIFF (5)
“Eleanor who hoards grains outside holy ceremonies”
RIGBY (5)
“First name of famous Mexican muralist Rivera”
DIEGO (5)
“Prolific engineer Granville who improved railway telegraphy”
WOODS (5)
“Cub who couldn't wait to be king”
SIMBA (5)
“The goddess of love and beauty who rides a chariot”
FREYA (5)
“Theleaderpacingthesidelinesanddrawingupinboundplaysonawhiteboard.”
COACH (5)
“Perfect happiness”
BLISS (5)
“The complete original music and lyrics composed for a production”
SCORE (5)
“The state of harmony Abigail sought to maintain by intervening”
PEACE (5)
“The sense of taste or individual preference in style and food”
GUSTO (5)
“A style or fashion that imitates things from the past.”
RETRO (5)
“Leafy green with colorful, celery-like stalks often called Swiss”
CHARD (5)
“Drum-playing sidekick to an Aurora public access host”
GARTH (5)
“The colorful part of a flower head”
PETAL (5)
“Traditional Italian noodle dish”
PASTA (5)
“Absorb new information in the classroom”
LEARN (5)
“A marine invertebrate that forms large, colorful reefs”
CORAL (5)
“Sounds like isle, but it's a walkway between rows of seats”
AISLE (5)
“Product category including the rumored 5th-gen earbuds”
AUDIO (5)
“Plant lover who constantly judges your world's moral hygiene?”
DRYAD (5)
“Leather with a napped finish, popular in autumn collections”
SUEDE (5)
“Supreme evolutionary tier of Hollow known as Lorde”
VASTO (5)
“Italian food made from flour and water in various shapes”
PASTA (5)
“A section of a rocket that falls away during flight”
STAGE (5)
“Thrilling, extended exchange of groundstrokes.”
RALLY (5)
“Informal vocabulary used by a specific group”
SLANG (5)
“Central idea or underlying message in a literary work”
THEME (5)
“A group of people who sing together”
CHOIR (5)
“Words that end with the same sound, like cat and hat”
RHYME (5)
“Soft round flat topped hat often linked to France”
BERET (5)
“Elected official who leads a city or town's government”
MAYOR (5)
“The senate house where laws were made and a dictator was unmade”
CURIA (5)
“Crispy pork strips that make a salty, smoky accompaniment.”
BACON (5)
“A jaguar mink who lit his final fuse to ensure the dawn of the world”
PEDRO (5)
“The gloomy ruler of the realm of the dead”
HADES (5)
“What turns around in a grand scheme?”
WHEEL (5)
“Tidal influence that goes through phases every month?”
LUNAR (5)
“The final track of 1989, co-written with Imogen Heap, about rain washing away memories”
CLEAN (5)
“The characteristic vocalization of a sheep or goat”
BLEAT (5)
“2001 animated swamp-dweller film that became a massive cultural phenomenon.”
SHREK (5)
“Goods sold to promote a brand or artist”
MERCH (5)
“A single line of poetry”
VERSE (5)
“Last name of the 2024 Disney Legend who famously sang about a "Climb".”
CYRUS (5)
“A Scandinavian inlet that sounds like a motor company”
FJORD (5)
“Reptilian emblem of the cunning green house”
SNAKE (5)
“A narrative thread that turns a commodity into a legend”
STORY (5)
“Word for the numerator and denominator considered as a pair”
TERMS (5)
“A prize for excellence in the industry.”
AWARD (5)
“A farm animal kept for its wool and meat.”
SHEEP (5)
“To move in a twisting or rotating pattern.”
SWIRL (5)
“The cold and calculating commander of the organization”
GENDO (5)
“Long fictional story written in prose”
NOVEL (5)
“The type of supernatural being that Aziraphale is”
ANGEL (5)
“The circus elephant who uses his ears to fly”
DUMBO (5)
“The country where all these cultural elements originate”
ITALY (5)
“The bird used to carry messages across Westeros”
RAVEN (5)
“Crucial movement technique mastered by specialists on this slippery surface.”
SLIDE (5)
“The final frontier reached by a belt-buckle-wearing MIT engineer”
SPACE (5)
“A flowery substance that ignited a war of trade and addiction”
OPIUM (5)
“The central plaza where public business was conducted”
FORUM (5)
“A thermal weapon that turns heavy battle tanks into very expensive, glowing puddles”
MELTA (5)
“Audio-based channel used for speaking with friends”
VOICE (5)
“The bear who teaches the bare necessities”
BALOO (5)
“Metal money used for trade throughout the provinces”
COINS (5)
“An attack from the sides rather than the center”
FLANK (5)
“London fortress or Parisian iron structure”
TOWER (5)
“A locomotive way to prepare for a marathon”
TRAIN (5)
“Entity bound to a lamp, often offering three wishes”
DJINN (5)
“Source of local static and morning shows between towns.”
RADIO (5)
“The study of numbers and shapes”
MATHS (5)
“To break out of an egg”
HATCH (5)
“The grinning, green-haired nemesis who considers himself the hero's greatest rival.”
JOKER (5)
“Mexican artist renowned for her symbolic self-portraits”
KAHLO (5)
“Submicroscopic agent that replicates only inside living cells”
VIRUS (5)
“The ultimate calorie-free solvent required for every cellular metabolic spark”
WATER (5)
“To rest on the surface of liquid”
FLOAT (5)
“To detect physical input like touch or light”
SENSE (5)
“To teach an AI with data”
TRAIN (5)
“British inventor who ditched the vacuum bag”
DYSON (5)
“The area where the game is played”
FIELD (5)
“The most common polar solvent on Earth”
WATER (5)
“Edible seed of a legume, such as a chickpea or pea”
PULSE (5)
“The largest fish in the sea, which is actually a gentle filter-feeder”
WHALE (5)
“The bald bird of prey chosen as America's national emblem.”
EAGLE (5)
“A farm animal with thick wool.”
SHEEP (5)
“Green Lantern intergalactic peace-keeping organization”
CORPS (5)
“Colored liquid used to coat a surface”
PAINT (5)
“Hardwood playing surface where the games take place.”
COURT (5)
“The god who has runes on his tongue and songs in his heart”
BRAGI (5)
“Lord of Moria whose tomb was discovered by the travelers”
BALIN (5)
“The colorful billboard of a flower”
PETAL (5)
“The number of chances a player has before losing”
LIVES (5)
“The most common adhesive material used for making decals”
VINYL (5)
“Path around a celestial body”
ORBIT (5)
“Messages distributed by electronic means from one user to another”
EMAIL (5)
“Musical instrument with eighty-eight keys that cannot open a single door?”
PIANO (5)
“Blue wish-granting spirit of the lamp”
GENIE (5)
“The round-robin stage before the knockout rounds begin”
GROUP (5)
“Sumerian god of the moon and patron of the city of Ur”
NANNA (5)
“High-speed cabling medium carrying data as pulses of light”
FIBER (5)
“Leaped forward, or tied up with ropes”
BOUND (5)
“The wide street that separates the French Quarter from Uptown”
CANAL (5)
“A continuous block of storytelling taking place in a single location and time”
SCENE (5)
“A chocolate-flavored variation of a standard beverage”
MOCHA (5)
“The central religious text of Islam”
KORAN (5)
“Coherent beam of light amplified by stimulated emission”
LASER (5)
“Running surface”
TRACK (5)
“Written assignment that requires a thesis and body paragraphs”
ESSAY (5)
“Animated patriarch who frequents Moe's Tavern.”
HOMER (5)
“Coming before all others in time or order”
FIRST (5)
“Plumber who successfully transitioned to 3D on the Nintendo 64”
MARIO (5)
“One who performs on stage or screen”
ACTOR (5)
“The raised platform where festival performers put on a show”
STAGE (5)
“The time of day when most of the lyrics in Good Riddance take place”
NIGHT (5)
“Cup-shaped bloom famously cultivated in the Netherlands.”
TULIP (5)
“Granny Smith corporation that clashed over computers”
APPLE (5)
“The final number given to show how good something is”
SCORE (5)
“The state of having committed an offense”
GUILT (5)
“Anthology track from The Tortured Poets Department named after a bird”
ROBIN (5)
“A part of the body that has a specific vital function, such as the heart or liver”
ORGAN (5)
“The brightly colored part of a flower”
PETAL (5)
“Physical contact mentioned in the song Close To You”
TOUCH (5)
“Seeing with echoes in the dark”
RADAR (5)
“Elaine beau's "Desp"-erate obsession suffix”
ERADO (5)
“Fatty acid classification with healthy numbers three, six, and nine”
OMEGA (5)
“River mouth's triangular secret, a small change in math”
DELTA (5)
“The first name of the headmaster Dumbledore”
ALBUS (5)
“Remains fought over in a tiny urn since 1882”
ASHES (5)
“Sideline strategist drawing up plays on a whiteboard.”
COACH (5)
“The king whose touch turned everything into gold”
MIDAS (5)
“A systemic crash where pressure plummets and perfusion fails”
SHOCK (5)
“No more found footage horror reveals eye dust evolves into Morpheus monsters”
SLEEP (5)
“The 44th U.S. President”
OBAMA (5)
“A crunchy red or green fruit often used in pies”
APPLE (5)
“Relating to the eyes or the sense of vision”
OPTIC (5)
“Plant-exclusive dietary lifestyle avoiding all animal products”
VEGAN (5)
“Descartes used this mental state as his tool for finding absolute certainty”
DOUBT (5)
“A unit of liquid volume equal to two pints”
QUART (5)
“The adjective she uses to describe her own petite height”
SHORT (5)
“The sound a horse makes”
NEIGH (5)
“Tipping the scales at several thousand pounds”
HEAVY (5)
“Violent weather with strong winds and rain”
STORM (5)
“State of being free from dirt or contaminants”
CLEAN (5)
“Lively Brazilian dance style famous during annual street celebrations”
SAMBA (5)
“Ordinary written or spoken language without metrical structure”
PROSE (5)
“To bring a rescue animal into your home, a major focus of National Puppy Day.”
ADOPT (5)
“Online storage for files instead of a local drive”
CLOUD (5)
“To achieve a goal or successfully buy drugs”
SCORE (5)
“A wall mounted tracker of the minutes”
CLOCK (5)
“Majestic bird soaring near cliffs”
EAGLE (5)
“A short, public post made on a bird-themed platform before its rebrand”
TWEET (5)
“Victor Wembanyama's squad that stunned OKC in Game 1 of the '26 West Finals.”
SPURS (5)
“Inventor known for his work on alternating current electricity”
TESLA (5)
“The rhythm of a single step in time”
TEMPO (5)
“An aggressive overhead putaway shot.”
SMASH (5)
“Hard protective outer layer of a sea creature”
SHELL (5)
“Ancient invention, turns things around.”
WHEEL (5)
“Large monster found in the dungeon”
TROLL (5)
“A small digital icon used to express an idea or emotion in text”
EMOJI (5)
“A device that connects your home network to the internet”
MODEM (5)
“An arched brick or stone ceiling or roof”
VAULT (5)
“Simple machine that pivots on a fixed point to lift loads”
LEVER (5)
“Active or passive vocalizer”
VOICE (5)
“One who fights against authority”
REBEL (5)
“Common weapon in Westeros”
SWORD (5)
“Flora Colossus who travels the galaxy with a raccoon”
GROOT (5)
“To teach a system with examples”
TRAIN (5)
“Smooth talker who lost a fast ship in a game of cards”
LANDO (5)
“Michael: "You don't remember her ____ do you?" GOB: "Hey, it was one night of wild passion."”
ATALL (5)
“The ability to do something well.”
SKILL (5)
“Striped predator nicknamed the garbage can of the sea”
TIGER (5)
“Given name shared by Parker, Quill, and Maximoff”
PETER (5)
“A single structural character, accent, or symbol in a font family”
GLYPH (5)
“Having the same quantity, value, or measure”
EQUAL (5)
“The seating area where the audience watches the performance”
HOUSE (5)
“Early stage of software testing”
ALPHA (5)
“The soft toy version of the characters found in the bedroom”
PLUSH (5)
“Joint surrounded by the malleoli”
ANKLE (5)
“Attractive forces that hold atoms together within molecules”
BONDS (5)
“Colossal avian mechanism casting a wide shadow over icy northwestern peaks”
MEDOH (5)
“A term relating to the moon”
LUNAR (5)
“A serious play, often with intense conflict.”
DRAMA (5)
“An individual part of a jigsaw set.”
PIECE (5)
“The smallest block of color in a digital mosaic”
PIXEL (5)
“Escapement-regulated device keeping society on schedule”
CLOCK (5)
“Pungent vegetable that makes you cry when cut”
ONION (5)
“Small wooden blocks often used to track resources in Eurogames”
CUBES (5)
“Denoting or relating to meat prepared as prescribed by Muslim law”
HALAL (5)
“The Hindu god known as the Destroyer”
SHIVA (5)
“Comfy furniture piece where thousands of hours of friendship were recorded”
COUCH (5)
“The form of energy that allows us to see”
LIGHT (5)
“A machine programmed to carry out actions automatically”
ROBOT (5)
“The star ingredient in many a comforting autumn crumble.”
APPLE (5)
“Energy providers often exiled by those on a strict countdown”
CARBS (5)
“Region where electric forces are exerted”
FIELD (5)
“Biological traits you have in common with your family.”
GENES (5)
“Where the land meets the ocean”
COAST (5)
“Watching many episodes of a single show in one sitting”
BINGE (5)
“Short moniker chosen by the female incarnation who built an army from the dead in 3W”
MISSY (5)
“Blood drawing that banishes angels”
SIGIL (5)
“Spanish word for a female friend”
AMIGA (5)
“The name of a comic book series”
TITLE (5)
“Sandy or pebbly shore beside the ocean”
BEACH (5)
“A path through the wilderness for travelers”
TRAIL (5)
“The sharpest tool in the kitchen drawer”
KNIFE (5)
“Japanese graphic novels traditionally enjoyed right-to-left”
MANGA (5)
“The Latin name for a dragon and a blonde rival”
DRACO (5)
“The spontaneous transformation of an unstable atomic nucleus”
DECAY (5)
“Equipment that allows the player to fly”
WINGS (5)
“Rotating machine Petrie suspected was used to hollow out hard stone vases”
LATHE (5)
“The singing crystal that gives a cosmic blade its color”
KYBER (5)
“A group that a Hogwarts student belongs to”
HOUSE (5)
“A summoning charm for objects far away”
ACCIO (5)
“A large building for sports and entertainment”
ARENA (5)
“Aggressive, powerful overhead strike often hit off a weak defensive shot.”
SMASH (5)
“Roman goddess of the hearth and home”
VESTA (5)
“Minor league catcher providing depth in the lower farm system”
FELTS (5)
“Expensive tour t-shirts and hoodies, for short”
MERCH (5)
“The Boy Who Lived”
HARRY (5)
“The livestock that made Abigail's first husband a wealthy man”
SHEEP (5)
“Long-nosed marksman also known by his godly alias”
USOPP (5)
“Digital waiting list for players you want to target next”
QUEUE (5)
“One who avoids anything with a face or a mother”
VEGAN (5)
“"August: ____ County", not to be confused with the other OC (and don't call it that)”
OSAGE (5)
“The color wedge representing Arts and Literature”
BROWN (5)
“Screen border rumored to vanish entirely on future smartphone models.”
BEZEL (5)
“People who built the city of Tenochtitlan in Mexico”
AZTEC (5)
“The vast area beyond the atmosphere of the earth”
SPACE (5)
“Kiosk where you might buy tickets or play a midway game”
BOOTH (5)
“Sweet tree sap flavor often paired with nuttiness in seasonal lattes.”
MAPLE (5)
“The person responsible for training the players”
COACH (5)
“Orbit type featured in the upcoming Fram2 crewed flight”
POLAR (5)
“A symbolic map of the crochet project”
CHART (5)
“Jonathan who wrote of giants and tiny people”
SWIFT (5)
“A long fictional story, often found in classic literature.”
NOVEL (5)
“Spoken incantation coupled with a wand motion”
SPELL (5)
“A claim that someone was elsewhere during a crime”
ALIBI (5)
“Material used for ancient monuments”
STONE (5)
“Artificial waterway constructed for navigation”
CANAL (5)
“A physical machine that can perform tasks automatically”
ROBOT (5)
“Giving or showing firm and constant support to a person”
LOYAL (5)
“Alien symbiote who bestows monstrous powers upon Eddie Brock”
VENOM (5)
“Acid build-up that makes up a bodybuilder's building blocks”
AMINO (5)
“An organized group of singers”
CHOIR (5)
“Citrus soda introduced by Coca-Cola to rival Mountain Dew before its cult hiatus”
SURGE (5)
“The total number of points a player has earned”
SCORE (5)
“A famous flatbread dish topped with tomato sauce and cheese”
PIZZA (5)
“A small section or part of an act”
SCENE (5)
“Figure pacing the sidelines with a clipboard in hand”
COACH (5)
“A purple blob that can transform into any other creature it sees.”
DITTO (5)
“A collection of songs released together”
ALBUM (5)
“The rectangle where all the action happens”
PITCH (5)
“Automated machine often used in factories”
ROBOT (5)
“Black-eyed flower draped over the victor in Baltimore.”
SUSAN (5)
“A comparison of two quantities”
RATIO (5)
“Elliptical journey responsible for changing apparent sizes.”
ORBIT (5)
“An involuntary muscle rebellion that refuses to relax”
SPASM (5)
“The speed at which music is played”
TEMPO (5)
“The country where this team is based”
SPAIN (5)
“Signature hue associated with the spectrum's central emotional frequency”
GREEN (5)
“To entertain someone and make them smile.”
AMUSE (5)
“Tech brand renowned for its indestructible 3310 model and Snake game.”
NOKIA (5)
“Tokyo's monstrous eater, perhaps a ghastly ghoul.”
GHOUL (5)
“The wooden tripod that supports a working artist”
EASEL (5)
“The gaseous state of a substance that is normally a liquid or solid at room temperature”
VAPOR (5)
“For by what are ye saved through faith”
GRACE (5)
“Felt a sharp pain, or got conned by a clever swindle”
STUNG (5)
“Giant robot, a mechanical marvel.”
MECHA (5)
“Any interaction that, when unopposed, will change the motion of an object”
FORCE (5)
“Ornamental headdress worn by a reigning sovereign”
CROWN (5)
“Ranked list where a summer anthem climbs”
CHART (5)
“Worm-like young stage of an insect after it hatches”
LARVA (5)
“Rhythmic movement of the body to music”
DANCE (5)
“Cynical diagnostician who constantly insisted 'everybody lies'”
HOUSE (5)
“Humor based on the opposite of what is expected.”
IRONY (5)
“The most standard English greeting”
HELLO (5)
“The mysterious enemy entities that attack the city”
ANGEL (5)
“Dragon's fiery breath”
FLAME (5)
“Element with atomic number five”
BORON (5)
“The faithful friend who wagged his last upon a master's return”
ARGOS (5)
“Imbibed a liquid, or absorbed information eagerly”
DRANK (5)
“Region of magnetic or electric influence surrounding an object”
FIELD (5)
“A musician who is all bones and dead set on a reunion with a giant whale”
BROOK (5)
“The indigestible thread of nutrition that keeps things moving smoothly”
FIBER (5)
“A summary of the main points of a review”
RECAP (5)
“Lawyer means liar in this language”
LATIN (5)
“Plant tissue that carries water upward from the roots”
XYLEM (5)
“Orchard fruit featured in a chunky, spiced fritter”
APPLE (5)
“A clear liquid essential for all known life”
WATER (5)
“The sorceress of Aeaea who turned a landing party into swine”
CIRCE (5)
“Formal request submitted to extract records from a database”
QUERY (5)
“Long-suffering manager accused of having a particularly smelly appendage”
BRENT (5)
“Flame carried to ignite the games”
TORCH (5)
“Older and respected member of a family”
ELDER (5)
“Adjusting the camera to make the image clear and sharp”
FOCUS (5)
“A small bag used by women to carry everyday personal items”
PURSE (5)
“Teacher whose hair and demeanor are equally ungreased?”
SNAPE (5)
“A mammal that is a real heavy hitter?”
WHALE (5)
“The Black operative and master of espionage”
WIDOW (5)
“The rectangular area used for playing basketball or tennis”
COURT (5)
“Underworld-hunting alias taken by Hawkeye during his grief-stricken phase”
RONIN (5)
“Green plants that cover lawns and fields”
GRASS (5)
“A single part of a movie taking place in one location”
SCENE (5)
“Rhythmic movement of the body, a common festival activity”
DANCE (5)
“Black Leg chef who refuses to fight with his hands”
SANJI (5)
“A vast body of salt water that covers most of the planet.”
OCEAN (5)
“The long tool used by players to hit the puck”
STICK (5)
“State of matter with a fixed shape and volume”
SOLID (5)
“Flower with a yellow center and white petals”
DAISY (5)
“Melted cheese dip favored by gameday crowds”
QUESO (5)
“A torturer who met his end in a coffin of iron”
CAIRN (5)
“An autonomous entity that perceives and acts”
AGENT (5)
“Microscopic invader”
VIRUS (5)
“Point of ingress or single logged access item”
ENTRY (5)
“A traditional style of dancing to upbeat ska or reggae”
SKANK (5)
“Fossilized tree resin often used in jewelry”
AMBER (5)
“Distinct dramatic unit filmed within a single setting”
SCENE (5)
“Steeply pointed pyramidal structure topping a steeple”
SPIRE (5)
“Unmanned flying vehicle”
DRONE (5)
“Something of value owned by a person or company”
ASSET (5)
“Italian navigator John, who explored the North American coast for England in 1497.”
CABOT (5)
“Broadway's biggest night of the year”
TONYS (5)
“Japanese dish made with seasoned rice and raw seafood”
SUSHI (5)
“A single continuous piece of action in a television episode”
SCENE (5)
“The part of the land adjoining or near the sea”
COAST (5)
“Essential wire kitchen tool for aerating batters and whipping up stiff peaks.”
WHISK (5)
“Trio beneath the roots doing eternal threadwork without shears”
NORNS (5)
“A claim that you were somewhere else when a crime happened”
ALIBI (5)
“A secret store of valuables or contraband”
STASH (5)
“A colorful, delicate part of a flower.”
PETAL (5)
“A frozen ball of ice and dust with a glowing tail”
COMET (5)
“Rum al, oddly, on a large wall.”
MURAL (5)
“The sweet, flavored pump added by baristas to make your drink taste like a bakery item.”
SYRUP (5)
“Big, as in an LLM”
LARGE (5)
“National flower of India”
LOTUS (5)
“A lively style of dance and music from Latin America”
SALSA (5)
“Sandy or rocky shore along an ocean or lake”
BEACH (5)
“An intense, lingering anticipation of something unpleasant or painful”
DREAD (5)
“A category of film such as comedy or horror”
GENRE (5)
“Naked humanoid giant that breached the walls of Shiganshina”
TITAN (5)
“A long fictitious prose narrative”
NOVEL (5)
“Writer who argued it was only common sense to break from the King”
PAINE (5)
“Sweet edible plant parts like mangoes or papayas”
FRUIT (5)
“Mental concepts or thoughts, central to Plato's forms”
IDEAS (5)
“Bright celestial bodies visible in the night sky”
STARS (5)
“The thick main wooden stem of a tree”
TRUNK (5)
“A formal examination of evidence in a court”
TRIAL (5)
“Faster, optimized version of GPT-4.”
TURBO (5)
“Outfielder Jahmai who serves as a versatile bench piece and energy guy”
JONES (5)
“A fast bowler who relies on speed”
PACER (5)
“A welcome rest stop plaza on a desolate stretch of interstate.”
OASIS (5)
“A bound collection of charts for early navigators.”
ATLAS (5)
“The first name of a werewolf who taught Defense”
REMUS (5)
“The world on which we live”
EARTH (5)
“Semisheer curtain fabric resembling a French veil”
VOILE (5)
“A large book size”
FOLIO (5)
“Nation celebrated for its enduring amity with the US”
JAPAN (5)
“The expression people often make when being photographed”
SMILE (5)
“Mid-season event where buffs change colors”
MERGE (5)
“Of Akhaten where an infinite leaves memory song feeds an elder space deity”
SNOWS (5)
“A man who performs a character in a play or movie”
ACTOR (5)
“A humorous imitation or parody of something serious.”
SPOOF (5)
“Defensive realignment that MLB recently restricted to boost offense”
SHIFT (5)
“Category of works, a 'gene' that's re-formed.”
GENRE (5)
“A two-player strategy game played on a checkered grid”
CHESS (5)
“Small, quick flash caused by electricity jumping through the air”
SPARK (5)
“Intermediary server providing indirect network connections to mask one's IP”
PROXY (5)
“A tiny curve that cuts a vowel's performance short”
BREVE (5)
“The grass surface where the game is played”
FIELD (5)
“The tree-like member of the Guardians of the Galaxy”
GROOT (5)
“A brief appearance by a famous person”
CAMEO (5)
“A brewer of potions who might hold the secret to survival”
WITCH (5)
“Gooey sandwich celebrated annually on August 10th.”
SMORE (5)
“Common symbols used to rate a product”
STARS (5)
“The advantage gained by getting more out of a card than the opponent”
VALUE (5)
“Protection deity in Chinese mythology featured in a hit 2026 gaming trailer”
NEZHA (5)
“Grading bending path that departs from straightness”
CURVE (5)
“Royal scholar who struggled with dormant sealing power before the fall”
ZELDA (5)
“Rhythmic movement performed by the ensemble”
DANCE (5)
“The primary physical attack of a Jaeger”
PUNCH (5)
“A handheld device used to control a pointer on a screen”
MOUSE (5)
“First name chained in heavy Seattle harmonies”
ALICE (5)
“The meal that breaks the fast at sunset”
IFTAR (5)
“The eye of absolute command and rebellion”
GEASS (5)
“Stunning sirens whose temper tantrums turn them into scaly, bird-headed beasts”
VEELA (5)
“Metalloid with the symbol B used in fiberglass and heat resistant glassware”
BORON (5)
“The elevated area where the pitcher stands”
MOUND (5)
“Director obsessed with the manipulation of time and dreams”
NOLAN (5)
“Small wooden pieces that sit on top of the stumps”
BAILS (5)
“Device that produces a coherent beam of light”
LASER (5)
“Icelandic singer with the hit Human Behaviour”
BJORK (5)
“The professional showcasing the designer's creations”
MODEL (5)
“Dark affliction whose unforgivable trio earns Azkaban custody”
CURSE (5)
“Offensive lineman protecting the interior”
GUARD (5)
“Physical manifestation of life energy in JoJo adventures”
STAND (5)
“Electronic robotic toy released in 1998 that spoke its own language before learning English”
FURBY (5)
“Projecting bay window”
ORIEL (5)
“Distinctive manner of linguistic expression peculiar to an author”
STYLE (5)
“Brass instrument used to play the traditional call to the starting gate.”
BUGLE (5)
“The type of person Jesus healed who was social outcast”
LEPER (5)
“Getting a lottery-level talent in the second round, for example”
STEAL (5)
“A person who works for a government department like the FBI”
AGENT (5)
“A weapon used by Aragorn in battle”
SWORD (5)
“One of the two people needed to run the machine”
PILOT (5)
“Planetary path that continually goes around in circles without getting dizzy?”
ORBIT (5)
“The extra pressure that makes a turbocharged engine feel highly motivated?”
BOOST (5)
“A graduated sequence of notes ascending or descending in pitch”
SCALE (5)
“Mad about a performance, perhaps.”
DRAMA (5)
“Weight of the outerwear needed on April 25th”
LIGHT (5)
“Temporary storage for frequently accessed data”
CACHE (5)
“The dead language that remains the foundation of the Romance family”
LATIN (5)
“A lightning-fast struggle against the clock”
BLITZ (5)
“Marconi's system for wireless communication”
RADIO (5)
“Green-wearing brother of the duck triplet squad.”
LOUIE (5)
“The term for a superpower in the My Hero universe”
QUIRK (5)
“Short term for the picture writing used by Egyptians”
HIERO (5)
“A cold system of labor where millions were frozen out of time”
GULAG (5)
“A specific position for a digit within a number”
PLACE (5)
“To move back and forth while hanging.”
SWING (5)
“The two canine teeth found in an elk's upper jaw, often kept as trophies”
IVORY (5)
“The quality of being comic or absurd.”
HUMOR (5)
“Plant life documented by park botanists”
FLORA (5)
“Supernatural enchantment possessed by the wee folk”
MAGIC (5)
“Mexican slang for 'beer' that's the name of a Burbank Boulevard sports bar”
CHELA (5)
“Personal expression through clothing, heavily documented on the streets”
STYLE (5)
“Chaos magic channeler who nearly tore the Mad Titan apart”
WANDA (5)
“Musical instrument with black and white keys”
PIANO (5)
“The swampy coniferous forest of high northern latitudes”
TAIGA (5)
“To arrange numbers from smallest to largest”
ORDER (5)
“A systematic review of security measures”
AUDIT (5)
“Phenomenal cosmic powers in an itty bitty living space”
GENIE (5)
“Something special given to someone for enjoyment.”
TREAT (5)
“Popular desktop environment”
GNOME (5)
“The undisputed King of this surface with a record fourteen titles.”
NADAL (5)
“To arrange numbers from least to greatest”
ORDER (5)
“A small black or green Mediterranean fruit frequently sliced on top.”
OLIVE (5)
“Convention goodies you actually have to pay for.”
MERCH (5)
“Physically distinctive form of matter, such as solid, liquid, or gas”
PHASE (5)
“An identical soldier bred for a war he did not start”
CLONE (5)
“Party game where certain obvious words are forbidden.”
TABOO (5)
“Lou, the former Foreigner frontman with a new album in March 2026.”
GRAMM (5)
“The official who enforces the rules”
REFER (5)
“A burst of light used in dark conditions”
FLASH (5)
“A theatrical work set to music with singers and an orchestra”
OPERA (5)
“Outline or form of an object”
SHAPE (5)
“Apple judge whose decorative award started a ten-year siege”
PARIS (5)
“Speed law or value approached without touching”
LIMIT (5)
“Annual spring lottery event where top college standouts enter the professional ranks”
DRAFT (5)
“Data or comments provided to a system”
INPUT (5)
“Prefix often used as shorthand for a gender identity differing from birth”
TRANS (5)
“The topmost layer of the courts is actually made of crushed red material from this.”
BRICK (5)
“To rest and feel at ease”
RELAX (5)
“Heavy metal object dropped to hold a ship in place”
ANCHR (5)
“Ancient Chinese invention used for writing”
PAPER (5)
“A foundation row of simple connected loops”
CHAIN (5)
“Tragic police captain in the web-head's lore.”
STACY (5)
“Temp from Chiswick who became part Time Lord before her memories had to be wiped”
DONNA (5)
“The author of The Three Musketeers”
DUMAS (5)
“Military unit or a group of monkeys”
TROOP (5)
“A work of fiction perfect for a summer escape”
NOVEL (5)
“A magical trinket, or one of the marshmallow shapes in a famous cereal”
CHARM (5)
“Mickey's faithful, non-speaking yellow pet dog”
PLUTO (5)
“A depression in the earth often drained by a river”
BASIN (5)
“Vast galactic expanse partitioned into thousands of numbered sectors”
SPACE (5)
“It can be any letter, but it won't help your tally”
BLANK (5)
“Winner holding the competition title”
CHAMP (5)
“Flaky bread that fell from the sky”
MANNA (5)
“The grassy stage where the beautiful game is played”
PITCH (5)
“Compress with destructive force”
CRUSH (5)
“A healer who used a sun-spark to cleanse the dark”
YRENE (5)
“Marta's soapy genre”
OPERA (5)
“An artificial waterway built for navigation”
CANAL (5)
“A person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions”
PAGAN (5)
“Nip given to those lacking proper festive attire”
PINCH (5)
“An act that is against the law”
CRIME (5)
“The luxurious but drama-filled residence for Love Island singles”
VILLA (5)
“A close fielding position between the slips and point”
GULLY (5)
“To move your body to the beat of the music”
DANCE (5)
“How a dog explores the world using its nose.”
SNIFF (5)
“The enemy of darkness in a room”
LIGHT (5)
“A machine designed to work safely alongside human colleagues”
COBOT (5)
“The golden statuette every director dreams of winning”
OSCAR (5)
“An ancient language origin that gives us the 'ph' spelling for the 'f' sound.”
GREEK (5)
“To fill someone with high spirits or pride”
ELATE (5)
“A medium for broadcasting audio content”
RADIO (5)
“The humorous tone found in The Ransom of Red Chief”
COMIC (5)
“The viewpoint from which a photo is taken”
ANGLE (5)
“The word she uses to apologize for being a little much”
SORRY (5)
“The group of players selected for a team”
SQUAD (5)
“To inhale and exhale air”
BREAT (5)
“Material that is typically shiny and conducts electricity.”
METAL (5)
“The thing that you shall know which will set you free”
TRUTH (5)
“A person who performs in plays or movies”
ACTOR (5)
“The language of Athens with its own unique alphabet”
GREEK (5)
“Tech titan exclusively streaming the 2026 US race action.”
APPLE (5)
“A book or document that provides information or instruction”
GUIDE (5)
“Green sauce for pasta, a pest O, strangely”
PESTO (5)
“A colorful cup-shaped flower often associated with spring”
TULIP (5)
“The vital life force energy that flows through the breath”
PRANA (5)
“A savory dish consisting of a round flattened base of dough topped with tomatoes and cheese”
PIZZA (5)
“The specific way a fabric hangs and flows on the human form”
DRAPE (5)
“A heavy hit song from the album Ire”
CRUSH (5)
“Actor who brings Eddie Brock to life on screen.”
HARDY (5)
“Chris who co-starred with her as a groom in The Five-Year Engagement”
PRATT (5)
“A flat dish used for holding food”
PLATE (5)
“Phototherapy component, often focused as narrow-band UVB”
LIGHT (5)
“Easily spooked but loyal companion wearing green overalls.”
LUIGI (5)
“The law of cause and effect based on one's actions”
KARMA (5)
“The highest natural adult male singing voice”
TENOR (5)
“The prevailing style, or the iconic magazine covering it”
VOGUE (5)
“A triangular gift from a river to the coast”
DELTA (5)
“A blueprint for creating objects in programming”
CLASS (5)
“Explosives magnate who left a legacy of peace”
NOBEL (5)
“A type of noun that names a location, like a park or city”
PLACE (5)
“Easy to perceive, understand, or interpret without confusion”
CLEAR (5)
“The drummer who was the last to join the iconic Fab Four lineup.”
STARR (5)
“A game of sliding and bumping based on the ancient Pachisi”
SORRY (5)
“The organ that is frequently broken or stolen in his songs”
HEART (5)
“A single game played between two sides”
MATCH (5)
“The seemingly bottomless chasm of the pelagic realm.”
ABYSS (5)
“Centuries-old entity whose pure malice took form beneath the throne room”
GANON (5)
“The absolute power of command in a Lelouch story”
GEASS (5)
“The central rectangular playing area between the wickets”
PITCH (5)
“Sounds like ate, but it's the number after seven”
EIGHT (5)
“Royal headgear fought over in a treacherous game of thrones”
CROWN (5)
“The identity of the protagonist while leading the Quinx Squad”
HAISE (5)
“One of three equal parts”
THIRD (5)
“A person who performs in a play or movie”
ACTOR (5)
“The particular way a reviewer writes”
STYLE (5)
“An artificial waterway constructed for navigation or irrigation”
CANAL (5)
“Topography that is full of holes and hidden caves”
KARST (5)
“A smooth tire designed for maximum dry weather grip”
SLICK (5)
“A flat dish from which food is eaten”
PLATE (5)
“The name of a book or story, sometimes shown in italics or quotes”
TITLE (5)
“Slow-moving mammal of the rainforest canopy”
SLOTH (5)
“First fully synthetic fiber used in stockings”
NYLON (5)
“A small rodent often kept as a pet”
MOUSE (5)
“The basic unit of information in a quantum computer”
QUBIT (5)
“The ranking of teams by points”
TABLE (5)
“A symbolic hand gesture used to direct energy”
MUDRA (5)
“Southern X-Man who involuntarily absorbs memories and powers through touch”
ROGUE (5)
“Gaelic language of the Emerald Isle”
IRISH (5)
“The Western broker aiming for a second phase in Gaza while striking the East.”
TRUMP (5)
“The flat surface where the fractal is drawn”
PLANE (5)
“Slowest mammal in the tropical canopy”
SLOTH (5)
“A contest featuring skills like calf roping”
RODEO (5)
“The cheeky fantasy RPG reboot highly anticipated by the Xbox community.”
FABLE (5)
“Month in 2026 when the animated plumber returns to the big screen.”
APRIL (5)
“Child during the Blitz seeking maternal comfort behind a gas mask face”
EMPTY (5)
“The legendary Argentine forward who spent most of his career in Spain”
MESSI (5)
“Nocturnal herbivore with a short, flexible proboscis”
TAPIR (5)
“He secured our rights before tabula was rasa”
LOCKE (5)
“A wet mirage that actually exists”
OASIS (5)
“The interface used to access system services”
SHELL (5)
“A large natural stream, re-IV-er, flows through many parks.”
RIVER (5)
“Words of a song”
LYRIC (5)
“Reduce to small particles by rubbing”
GRIND (5)
“Wood and twig transportation for aerial sports”
BROOM (5)
“The slayer who eats demon flesh to gain temporary powers”
GENYA (5)
“A public officer appointed to decide cases in a law court”
JUDGE (5)
“A physical or digital device used for two factor authentication”
TOKEN (5)
“A grumpy bodyguard who is obsessed with badge security”
HAPPY (5)
“Living thing whose cells contain chloroplasts”
PLANT (5)
“Disorder where butterflies flap into atmospheric tempests”
CHAOS (5)
“A woodwind instrument with a high-pitched sound, played by blowing across a hole”
FLUTE (5)
“Three or more musical notes played together at the same time”
CHORD (5)
“The person calling timeouts and drawing up plays”
COACH (5)
“An account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment.”
STORY (5)
“Company that had gamers searching for buried E.T. cartridges in a desert landfill”
ATARI (5)
“Coffee order for those who want the autumn vibes without the jitters”
DECAF (5)
“The young girl who lives in the Swiss Alps with her grandfather”
HEIDI (5)
“Tidal spot that serves as a reflecting pool for thousands of trees.”
BASIN (5)
“The rhythmic sounds often played during holiday parades.”
MUSIC (5)
“The C1 vertebra that supports the skull and lets the head nod”
ATLAS (5)
“The rectangular grass playing surface where the ninety minutes unfold”
PITCH (5)
“A portable tracker for the passing hours”
WATCH (5)
“Measure of steepness defined as rise over run”
SLOPE (5)
“First word of a famous High Valyrian saying”
VALAR (5)
“An elemental energy type often shown as a blue droplet”
WATER (5)
“An organ often used to symbolize romance”
HEART (5)
“A large bird of prey with keen sight”
EAGLE (5)
“A tree with thin white peeling bark”
BIRCH (5)
“Prefix for a parent's parent”
GRAND (5)
“The vast void that exists beyond Earths atmosphere”
SPACE (5)
“Gentle giant with a limited vocabulary”
HODOR (5)
“The simple stable boy who could only say one word”
HODOR (5)
“Testamentary documents contested by greedy heirs”
WILLS (5)
“A fossilized trap for ancient hitchhikers”
AMBER (5)
“Establish validity through rigorous logical deduction”
PROVE (5)
“Written works that critics read and evaluate”
BOOKS (5)
“A runway star, or a collection of weights representing learned truth”
MODEL (5)
“Striped African equid”
ZEBRA (5)
“The front artwork designed to grab a reader's attention”
COVER (5)
“Large, flat area of land with few trees”
PLAIN (5)
“The thousands of singing spectators who fill the stadium seats each weekend”
CROWD (5)
“Texan mission that became a battle cry for remembrance”
ALAMO (5)
“Exclusive adjective describing the round of eight.”
ELITE (5)
“The fruit of the Spirit that passes all understanding”
PEACE (5)
“The organ used for thinking and processing information”
BRAIN (5)
“A data type representing a number with a decimal point”
FLOAT (5)
“Small stream flowing over stones”
CREEK (5)
“A category of artistic composition, such as mystery or romance”
GENRE (5)
“Ancient site where monarchs were once crowned”
SCONE (5)
“An assigned mission in an RPG that rewards you with experience points”
QUEST (5)
“Italian staple made from dough, such as spaghetti”
PASTA (5)
“Sleek aquatic mustelid adored for playful art sketches”
OTTER (5)
“An official mark on documents required by a 1765 act.”
STAMP (5)
“Rough wool fabric, a mischievous act might be a wee'd.”
TWEED (5)
“The foundation of any outdoor outfit”
SHOES (5)
“A metric unit of length a little longer than a yard”
METER (5)
“Herbaceous first half of a giant serpent that can turn you to stone?”
BASIL (5)
“Having little weight, making it effortless to carry”
LIGHT (5)
“A royal headpiece that symbolizes sovereign power”
CROWN (5)
“Where to find hidden money is a Bluth family central _____”
TENET (5)
“A unit of weight equal to sixteen ounces”
POUND (5)
“Infrastructure often used to deploy AI models.”
CLOUD (5)
“Symbiote antihero bonded with Eddie Brock”
VENOM (5)
“The collective community of believers”
UMMAH (5)
“Opposable digit on the hand”
THUMB (5)
“A system of television programming transmitted via coaxial wires”
CABLE (5)
“Optimally indivisible, like Amazon or stubborn integers”
PRIME (5)
“Large section of lithosphere that shifts and grinds”
PLATE (5)
“Legless speaker fluent in the tongue of Slytherin's heirs”
SNAKE (5)
“Grandmaster's pursuit played on a checkered grid.”
CHESS (5)
“The central idea or message of a dramatic work”
THEME (5)
“Plunge into a forward step.”
LUNGE (5)
“Sweet tree sap syrup that pairs perfectly with fall flavors.”
MAPLE (5)
“The primary color of the home kit”
WHITE (5)
“To verify accuracy or condition”
CHECK (5)
“Whip-like symbol of power held crossed over the chest.”
FLAIL (5)
“Gio, the dynamic American attacking midfielder”
REYNA (5)
“Late-night Saturday church service preceding the main celebration”
VIGIL (5)
“Rate at which work is done”
POWER (5)
“Where players sit when they are not in the game”
BENCH (5)
“Facial expression mentioned in her massive 2024 duet”
SMILE (5)
“Curving trajectory governed by shine and atmospheric physics”
SWING (5)
“A type of shoe with studs on the bottom for traction”
CLEAT (5)
“Sci-fi, mystery, or historical fiction”
GENRE (5)
“Three or more notes sounded together”
CHORD (5)
“Engine component boosting power”
TURBO (5)
“High percentage shot taken very close to the rim”
LAYUP (5)
“Iconic Ferrari color, Italian for red”
ROSSO (5)
“The Rock that the government agreed to return to owners”
ULURU (5)
“The main subject or idea in a book”
THEME (5)
“A Russian bisexual hooker with a love for gymnastics”
KATYA (5)
“Aquatic typing representing Squirtle, Totodile, and Mudkip”
WATER (5)
“A motive of financial deception leading to murder.”
FRAUD (5)
“A long work of fictional prose”
NOVEL (5)
“Weapon with a long shaft and a sharp pointed tip”
SPEAR (5)
“Small jobs to be finished”
TASKS (5)
“Dismissal when a fielder grabs the ball”
CATCH (5)
“Pointy-hatted garden dweller”
GNOME (5)
“Green-clad brother who will undoubtedly return for the 2026 adventure.”
LUIGI (5)
“A specific stage or area in a video game.”
LEVEL (5)
“Folklore track where she admits she can never give her partner total quiet”
PEACE (5)
“A dramatic work set to music and sung on stage”
OPERA (5)
“Feet-first or head-first dive to avoid a tag.”
SLIDE (5)
“Moaning white balloon beast spitting explosive fireballs”
GHAST (5)
“The kind of guide that speaks directly into your ear”
AUDIO (5)
“Popular affectionate nickname for the band's bass player.”
MACCA (5)
“A hard, transparent material used for windows”
GLASS (5)
“The initial feeling of chemistry between two people”
SPARK (5)
“Masked luchador looking to climb high in a multi-man bout.”
PENTA (5)
“Shiny disc format that replaced cassette tapes”
CDROM (5)
“A machine programmed to perform tasks automatically”
ROBOT (5)
“The platform where the theatrical performance takes place”
STAGE (5)
“Relation between two amounts showing the number of times one value contains or is contained within the other”
RATIO (5)
“Type of solution that strictly obeys Raoult's law at all concentrations”
IDEAL (5)
“The organism that turns sugar into alcohol”
YEAST (5)
“Commenced an action, or took the first step”
BEGAN (5)
“The civilization known for its calendar and temples in Mexico”
MAYAN (5)
“A sponge-loving queen with a knack for comedy”
MONET (5)
“Supportive objects or theatrical respect”
PROPS (5)
“The old man whose age group gave the Roman Senate its very name”
SENEX (5)
“Hard colorful structures in the ocean”
CORAL (5)
“The primary official language of India written in Devanagari script”
HINDI (5)
“Tailor a baggy pair of trousers to fit your waist perfectly”
ALTER (5)
“A person who performs in plays or films”
ACTOR (5)
“The name of the detective agency.”
PSYCH (5)
“Five-time singles champion teaming up for doubles in London this year.”
VENUS (5)
“A quick four-game victory that brings out the brooms.”
SWEEP (5)
“South American empire that built Machu Picchu”
INCAN (5)
“The opposite of left, or a fundamental human guarantee”
RIGHT (5)
“How a fabric hangs and flows on a model's body”
DRAPE (5)
“A symbolic figure or character in a writing system”
GLYPH (5)
“A framework of rafters and posts supporting a roof”
TRUSS (5)
“A wealthy townhouse where the atrium welcomed guests and collected rain”
DOMUS (5)
“A naval unit like the Kurdistan, targeted in Bandar Abbas.”
ASSET (5)
“The suspect's proof they were elsewhere during the murder.”
ALIBI (5)
“Whimsical nursery-rhyme companion that visited the queen”
PUSSY (5)
“A facial expression showing contempt or disgust”
SNEER (5)
“Start a tennis game”
SERVE (5)
“A triatomic molecule consisting of three oxygen atoms”
OZONE (5)
“Large stadium for public spectacles”
ARENA (5)
“Molten rock located beneath the earth's surface”
MAGMA (5)
“Multi-headed serpent that grew two more heads whenever one was lopped off”
HYDRA (5)
“The monitored living space in Big Brother”
HOUSE (5)
“A contrast between what is expected and what actually happens”
IRONY (5)
“To arrange the body parts in a straight or correct line”
ALIGN (5)
“A Japanese water demon with a hollow head that holds water”
KAPPA (5)
“The list showing the ranking of all clubs”
TABLE (5)
“Swiss resort town where Trump recently delivered a "controversial" speech.”
DAVOS (5)
“Extended fabric trailing behind a dress, sometimes spanning the entire width of the red carpet.”
TRAIN (5)
“Color of nature and the aura of the second sign”
GREEN (5)
“Interior designer best friend of Will Truman”
GRACE (5)
“A single unit of ownership in a corporation”
SHARE (5)
“A steep cliff that might be faking its height”
BLUFF (5)
“It's kneaded for bread, also slang for cash”
DOUGH (5)
“Carved mystic mask broken for instant magical transport”
TOTEM (5)
“A brief, often uncredited appearance by a famous face”
CAMEO (5)
“To look fixedly at someone or something.”
STARE (5)
“Category, a green 're' arrangement.”
GENRE (5)
“Spanish word for night”
NOCHE (5)
“Winning every game in a crucial late-season matchup.”
SWEEP (5)
“Relating to the most fundamental and uncomplicated level of something”
BASIC (5)
“To give a portion of something to others”
SHARE (5)
“The general category for a gin and tonic”
DRINK (5)
“A steep rock face”
CLIFF (5)
“Three or more musical notes played together”
CHORD (5)
“Type of material, like iron or steel, that some magnets attract”
METAL (5)
“Molten rock that hasn't seen the light of day”
MAGMA (5)
“Utensil required if you opt for a cup instead of a crispy holder”
SPOON (5)
“Cheesecake server with an unanswered knocking cadence”
PENNY (5)
“A short story that teaches a moral lesson often with animals”
FABLE (5)
“A specific detail or argument”
POINT (5)
“What Hamilton had plenty of for the new country”
IDEAS (5)
“Mechanism to stop, a break from speed.”
BRAKE (5)
“Coveted golden statuette handed out since 1929”
OSCAR (5)
“To cook a hot dog over the open pit.”
ROAST (5)
“An elementary particle found in Joyce's beer”
QUARK (5)
“Italian writer who took readers on a tour of the Inferno.”
DANTE (5)
“A small section or division of an act”
SCENE (5)
“Strict apparel shade mandated for all competitors.”
WHITE (5)
“The famous dwarf planet once considered the ninth planet”
PLUTO (5)
“Where the reserve players sit during the game”
BENCH (5)
“Spanish word for autumn, normally spelled with an enye”
OTONO (5)
“A series of connected cars on a track”
TRAIN (5)
“The numerical grade given in a review”
SCORE (5)
“English toffee bar”
HEATH (5)
“Direct the car's movement”
STEER (5)
“Dietary thread that never gets digested but cleans up anyway”
FIBER (5)
“Property of light that makes things look different hues”
COLOR (5)
“Deceptive copy of a legitimate website used for fraud”
CLONE (5)
“Rustic park accommodation, like the historic one near Old Faithful.”
LODGE (5)
“A word used to point to a place, unlike the word their”
THERE (5)
“Large body of salt water”
OCEAN (5)
“Part of a plant that grows from a flower and holds seeds”
FRUIT (5)
“Celestial bodies that "stole the night away"”
STARS (5)
“A cloth used for drying off”
TOWEL (5)
“"The Big ____" (Nickname coined for the tournament).”
DANCE (5)
“The first word of the killing curse”
AVADA (5)
“Large body of saltwater”
OCEAN (5)
“A giant slug who enjoys green frogs and carbonite wall decorations”
JABBA (5)
“Send packing, Julie Chen Moonves style”
EVICT (5)
“The polite Italian response to someone saying thank you”
PREGO (5)
“Final, sexually mature stage of an organism's life cycle”
ADULT (5)
“Prankster who shares a Sesame Street basement with his buddy”
ERNIE (5)
“Single mouth-like opening that breathes and sweats”
STOMA (5)
“The system of reasoning used by machines”
LOGIC (5)
“A common garden pest resembling a small potato with legs”
GNOME (5)
“An unmanned aircraft guided by remote control”
DRONE (5)
“It can be active or passive but never silent”
VOICE (5)
“Platform for the performers”
STAGE (5)
“French word for book”
LIVRE (5)
“Automated machine”
ROBOT (5)
“Software update designed to fix bugs or improve security”
PATCH (5)
“A sharp tool used for cutting ingredients”
KNIFE (5)
“A magical action performed by saying a specific word”
SPELL (5)
“What Grand Theft Auto players do to vehicles on the street”
STEAL (5)
“A fruit that is always sour about something?”
LEMON (5)
“A sound that is loud or unpleasant”
NOISE (5)
“Operating system for desktops and laptops.”
MACOS (5)
“French painter famous for his series of water lilies”
MONET (5)
“Paved outdoor area for dining”
PATIO (5)
“Investigative journalist with a robotic dog who reunited with an old friend at Deffry Vale”
SARAH (5)
“Naples gave this globally beloved baked flatbread to the world”
PIZZA (5)
“Electronic messages sent over the internet”
EMAIL (5)
“The person who serves as the leader of the city government”
MAYOR (5)
“The force behind the creation of a galaxy far far away”
LUCAS (5)
“A plastic pod for navigating white water”
KAYAK (5)
“Short for a law enforcement officer targeting traffickers”
NARCO (5)
“French word for the sandy shore where open-air nighttime movies are shown”
PLAGE (5)
“Voormann who drew the dizzying collage”
KLAUS (5)
“Not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed”
VAGUE (5)
“The 94-by-50-foot hardwood battlefield”
COURT (5)
“Fully prepared for action so that execution is immediate and simple”
READY (5)
“The ruler of the unseen realm where the souls of the dead reside”
HADES (5)
“Protective garment worn over clothes while cooking”
APRON (5)
“The smallest addressable visual element on a display screen”
PIXEL (5)
“A person who explores ahead or a youth member”
SCOUT (5)
“A large long-handled spoon used for serving soup”
LADLE (5)
“Harry's rival at school”
DRACO (5)
“Twelve-inch measuring stick”
RULER (5)
“A metric unit used to measure liquid volume”
LITER (5)
“Sculptor whose Gates of Hell birthed The Thinker”
RODIN (5)
“Muscular pump with four chambers”
HEART (5)
“Daywalking vampire hunter armed with silver and stakes”
BLADE (5)
“Fictional book-length prose narrative”
NOVEL (5)
“Martini-drinking, Prius-driving canine resident of Quahog.”
BRIAN (5)
“A Japanese style breadcrumb that is flakier and airier than the standard version”
PANKO (5)
“Category of foods that includes traditional frozen treats”
DAIRY (5)
“Area protected from direct sunlight”
SHADE (5)
“To cook meat or vegetables in an oven for a long time”
ROAST (5)
“A proofreader's wedge-shaped insertion symbol”
CARET (5)
“Toei animation format where sea battles unfold weekly”
ANIME (5)
“The difference between an observed value and the true value”
ERROR (5)
“The coastal village where Gandhi ended his famous 1930 salt protest”
DANDI (5)
“The outdoor court location where the non-varsity players held pickup games”
RIVER (5)
“Carved wooden pole made by Indigenous peoples”
TOTEM (5)
“Conceal code or network traffic to evade intrusion detection systems”
CLOAK (5)
“Rubber ducky enthusiast who frequently tests his roommate's patience on Sesame Street.”
ERNIE (5)
“2026 play starring John Lithgow.”
GIANT (5)
“Water-based physical therapy to reduce joint pressure”
HYDRO (5)
“Greasy molecule that hates mixing with water”
LIPID (5)
“The primary antagonist of the series”
MUZAN (5)
“Ancient way of eating that makes modern stoves feel prehistoric”
PALEO (5)
“Common icons used for high ratings”
STARS (5)
“100 of these are found in a standard English set”
TILES (5)
“Host city where crushed red brick courts await the world's best.”
PARIS (5)
“Melody born in the vortex who married a traveler while moving in opposite temporal directions”
RIVER (5)
“A large area of flat land with few trees”
PLAIN (5)
“Modern toy that projects an elusive, uncatchable red dot.”
LASER (5)
“Royal headpiece generating unexpected vocal hysterics from Dr. Fowler”
TIARA (5)
“Sliced bread that has been browned by radiant heat”
TOAST (5)
“A small snack given as a reward.”
TREAT (5)
“Ancient goddess honoring Spirit Orbs before carved stone effigies”
HYLIA (5)
“The physical area where actors perform”
STAGE (5)
“Force applied to a machine to start the work”
INPUT (5)
“The People's Princess who wed a future king”
DIANA (5)
“Staple food made from flour and water”
BREAD (5)
“A pigeon-toting assassin who turns into a bloodthirsty leopard”
LUCCI (5)
“One of several distinct personality states in a single individual”
ALTER (5)
“Type of bending trick popularized by mentalist Uri Geller and referenced in the 1999 movie The Matrix”
SPOON (5)
“Tart citrus resembling a yellow submarine in hue?”
LEMON (5)
“The narrative of the musical”
STORY (5)
“Dramatic musical work”
OPERA (5)
“A persuasive song sung to secure a budget”
PITCH (5)
“To operate and control a vehicle.”
DRIVE (5)
“Individual framed box containing a single scene in a strip”
PANEL (5)
“Dark-wizard tracker whose work schedule is simply criminal?”
AUROR (5)
“Small memory area for fast data access”
CACHE (5)
“Dramatic work set to music”
OPERA (5)
“The underlying message or central idea of a work”
THEME (5)
“Patchwork blanket stitched for drafty porches”
QUILT (5)
“The numerical result of a review”
SCORE (5)
“Intermediary server processing web requests on behalf of other clients”
PROXY (5)
“Casual trousers made of denim”
JEANS (5)
“Simple photosynthetic organisms”
ALGAE (5)
“Move to the rhythm of the thumping beat.”
DANCE (5)
“Genetically identical soldier birthed in millions from Sontaran nutrient hatcheries”
CLONE (5)
“The tiny foundation of the polar food web”
KRILL (5)
“Mark leading the Nevada squad into the championship clash”
STONE (5)
“Storage compartment in the rear of the car”
TRUNK (5)
“Acoustic keyboard instrument with 88 black and white keys”
PIANO (5)
“Silvery fabric rendering the wearer completely imperceptible to eyes”
CLOAK (5)
“A wood chipper's cold outcome in Minnesota”
FARGO (5)
“Anton ___, 18th-century pioneer of modern beekeeping born on May 20”
JANSA (5)
“Sweet edible produce of a plant”
FRUIT (5)
“The rhythmic movement performed to music”
DANCE (5)
“A large meal typically held to celebrate a special occasion”
FEAST (5)
“A hidden chamber often found beneath a church”
CRYPT (5)
“To go away from a place”
LEAVE (5)
“A large open area used for public entertainment like gladiator fights”
ARENA (5)
“One of four essential dietary cornerstones, non-caned variety”
CANDY (5)
“The grassy playing surface, or a salesman's spiel”
PITCH (5)
“A surreal state that dissociation is often compared to”
DREAM (5)
“The Union general who later became the eighteenth president”
GRANT (5)
“Official who presides over a court and decides legal cases”
JUDGE (5)
“R&B artist spicing up the 2026 Outside Lands poster”
DIJON (5)
“A platform used for filming.”
STAGE (5)
“Short and not so sweet”
TERSE (5)
“The slow, synchronized stroll to an Edward Elgar tune”
MARCH (5)
“The path of selfless action and service in yogic philosophy”
KARMA (5)
“High-pitched woodwind instrument played by blowing across a hole”
FLUTE (5)
“The national integration achieved by Patel, honored with a giant statue”
UNITY (5)
“The grand finale city of the fashion month calendar”
PARIS (5)
“A single numeral from zero to nine used to build numbers”
DIGIT (5)
“A strong fabric made from the fibers of the flax plant”
LINEN (5)
“Maraca-shaking forest dweller expanding pockets for fragrant golden seeds”
HESTU (5)
“A spike on the bottom of a shoe for traction.”
CLEAT (5)
“Capital city located on the Cap-Vert peninsula of Senegal”
DAKAR (5)
“Titular royal of a legendary action-adventure series”
ZELDA (5)
“Ordinary written or spoken language without poetic meter”
PROSE (5)
“Preserved dead body wrapped in linen cloths”
MUMMY (5)
“Wonderwall band that recently sparked nostalgia with a reunion tour”
OASIS (5)
“Ancient empire that built the city of Tenochtitlan”
AZTEC (5)
“The 40-40 deadlock that requires a two-point advantage to break.”
DEUCE (5)
“Illegal long clear that halts the play”
ICING (5)
“Aromatic plant part used to season food”
SPICE (5)
“A popular dance move from the 2010s by J Capri and Charly Black”
KOTCH (5)
“David Auburn play revived in 2026 starring Don Cheadle.”
PROOF (5)
“White material banned from international trade”
IVORY (5)
“A race where teammates pass a baton to one another”
RELAY (5)
“Tiny rodent with a long tail that likes cheese”
MOUSE (5)
“Midnights bonus track about being so in love you ignore the gossip in the room”
PARIS (5)
“Red fluid that is spilled in abundance during slasher films”
BLOOD (5)
“A numerical value given to a product”
SCORE (5)
“A popular flatbread topped with tomato sauce and cheese.”
PIZZA (5)
“Eight-tentacled river creature yielding black dye”
SQUID (5)
“The official language of Cambodia with a very large alphabet”
KHMER (5)
“Hinge joint in the arm”
ELBOW (5)
“Organ whose lateralization is often studied in relation to handedness.”
BRAIN (5)
“The area where performers act”
STAGE (5)
“The Colorado, which carved the Grand Canyon”
RIVER (5)
“Slang term for flashy jewelry that defined hip-hop aesthetics of the era.”
BLING (5)
“A Russian union that remains a reliable taxi to the stars”
SOYUZ (5)
“A handheld device used to move the cursor on a screen”
MOUSE (5)
“Illegal challenges that result in free kicks or caution cards”
FOULS (5)
“A kooky queen who failed to rap as well as Gottmik”
UTICA (5)
“Spiked shoe worn for traction on the dirt.”
CLEAT (5)
“The Velour who changed the game with a floral wig reveal”
SASHA (5)
“To direct the car through a corner using the wheel”
STEER (5)
“A keyboard instrument with eighty-eight keys.”
PIANO (5)
“Perpetual freefall that constantly misses the ground”
ORBIT (5)
“Dedicated listener of the Sour and Guts songstress”
LIVIE (5)
“Media mogul who hosted a long-running influential talk show”
OPRAH (5)
“A blue father figure who flies by whistling a tune”
YONDU (5)
“Sounds produced by instruments or voices, often heard at festivals”
MUSIC (5)
“Body parts that must be washed frequently while cooking”
HANDS (5)
“The ocean is divided into pelagic layers known as these.”
ZONES (5)
“Threw with force, or engaged in a brief affair”
FLUNG (5)
“Common plant that many grazing animals eat”
GRASS (5)
“A large string instrument played while sitting down”
CELLO (5)
“Maiman's device for creating a focused beam of light”
LASER (5)
“A sudden rush that sends extra hunters after the passer”
BLITZ (5)
“French word for the color red”
ROUGE (5)
“Lively Brazilian dance and music genre”
SAMBA (5)
“The condition of a system at a specific point”
STATE (5)
“Without this fundamental element, there is no photography”
LIGHT (5)
“Italian dish with dough, tomato sauce, and cheese”
PIZZA (5)
“Common selection format that slithers back and forth”
SNAKE (5)
“Strategic board game that lends its name to a 2026 nominated revival”
CHESS (5)
“Hawkeye's real first name when he puts down his bow”
CLINT (5)
“A tool used to view very small objects”
SCOPE (5)
“Surname of the visionary inventor who made the ultimate sacrifice”
STARK (5)
“An aggressive move toward the basket”
DRIVE (5)
“The goddess of the hearth and home”
VESTA (5)
“Another highly extensible text editor”
EMACS (5)
“Realistic storytelling targeted primarily at adult women”
JOSEI (5)
“The only president of a country that existed for just four years”
DAVIS (5)
“How wide something is from side to side”
WIDTH (5)
“The organ that produces milk”
UDDER (5)
“Vessels like the Going Merry and Thousand Sunny”
SHIPS (5)
“Theater employee who might guide you to your seat in the dark”
USHER (5)
“Latin name for the Gaelic raiders from Ireland”
SCOTI (5)
“The dusty storage area right under the peak of the roof”
ATTIC (5)
“A brief appearance by the director in their own film”
CAMEO (5)
“Pink puffball who copies enemies' abilities by inhaling them”
KIRBY (5)
“The force or energy behind a natural disaster.”
POWER (5)
“A traditional sandwich served on crusty French bread”
POBOY (5)
“A repeated rhythmic phrase or song”
CHANT (5)
“Rear storage space packed tightly like a game of Tetris.”
TRUNK (5)
“The grass surface where players compete”
PITCH (5)
“Mondasian or Cybus upgrade that deletes human emotion in favor of cold logic”
CYBER (5)
“A father-son presidential duo who both served single terms”
ADAMS (5)
“"The -----'s wallet: That's where he kept his card, his dirty little secret. Short, devious, balding. His name was Costanza. He killed my mother!"”
ROGUE (5)
“A single-celled traveler that builds a fungal empire”
SPORE (5)
“Another word for a picture or photograph”
IMAGE (5)
“Genre focused on serious emotional conflict”
DRAMA (5)
“To restore a device to its original state”
RESET (5)
“Flyer who logs thousands of air miles”
PILOT (5)
“The platform where musicians perform”
STAGE (5)
“The smooth-talking administrator of Cloud City who lost the Falcon in a card game”
LANDO (5)
“The white, vaporous byproduct of turning expensive rubber into clouds?”
SMOKE (5)
“To send content to other people online”
SHARE (5)
“French word for dog”
CHIEN (5)
“Uttered words, or a wheel's radial support”
SPOKE (5)
“Another name for the clapperboard used to sync sound and picture”
SLATE (5)
“A person who stands up against the system or Babylon”
REBEL (5)
“The relationship between solute and solvent quantities, such as mole fraction”
RATIO (5)
“Icy semi-frozen beverage dispensed from swirling gas station machines”
SLUSH (5)
“Dominance wielded over boardrooms and family fortunes”
POWER (5)
“The organ that serves as the center of the nervous system.”
BRAIN (5)
“Relating to the human voice”
VOCAL (5)
“Smooth operator who lost his ship in a game of cards but gained a city?”
LANDO (5)
“Face-deduction classic with flipping tiles.”
GUESS (5)
“Long flowing body of fresh water that empties into a sea or lake”
RIVER (5)
“What millions of viewers do at 8 PM on premiere night.”
WATCH (5)
“Flying camera gadget that might get a showcase”
DRONE (5)
“The main artery that carries blood away from the heart”
AORTA (5)
“The dual-faced judge of time”
CLOCK (5)
“Tall, slender structure”
TOWER (5)
“The first word of a 2019 Fine Line hit”
ADORE (5)
“Female entrant in the races.”
FILLY (5)
“Spanish word for the color green”
VERDE (5)
“Thin fiber that carries messages between the brain and the rest of the body”
NERVE (5)
“Symbols representing pitch and duration”
NOTES (5)
“Footwear that turns every sluggish stroll into a fiery rocket sprint?”
BOOTS (5)
“They are continuously replaced and arranged in multiple rows”
TEETH (5)
“To propel something through the air with your arm.”
THROW (5)
“A state of abnormally elevated arousal, affect, and energy level”
MANIA (5)
“The side strips that only matter during doubles competition.”
ALLEY (5)
“A part of an act in a play”
SCENE (5)
“The specific time period when the animatronics become active”
NIGHT (5)
“Land surrounded by water”
SAARI (5)
“Dark, medium, or blonde coffee bean preparation”
ROAST (5)
“The undisputed King of Rock and Roll”
ELVIS (5)
“Type of girls who preached girl power and wore platform boots”
SPICE (5)
“Fat Ammy's target demo”
YANKS (5)
“A dead body preserved by ancient burial customs”
MUMMY (5)
“The main subject or idea in a piece of writing”
THEME (5)
“A deep canyon carved by a powerful river”
GORGE (5)
“A magical incantation or charm”
SPELL (5)
“Irish star ready to settle bad blood with his former protege.”
BALOR (5)
“Compact stellar elder that has finished its main-sequence youth”
DWARF (5)
“A line of text in a song”
LYRIC (5)
“Compose words for a document”
WRITE (5)
“The debris at the foot of a cliff”
TALUS (5)
“Bounty hunter Aran who wears the Varia Suit”
SAMUS (5)
“Short piece of non-fiction writing on a single topic”
ESSAY (5)
“The plot or narrative of a film”
STORY (5)
“Narrow boat propelled by a single paddle”
CANOE (5)
“It might be kicked, sliced, or hit flat to start a point.”
SERVE (5)
“The largest species of cat”
TIGER (5)
“Command meaning stop and pay attention”
AVAST (5)
“Hearty fruit yielding extra yellow vitality when simmered over a flame”
DURAN (5)
“A lotus flower in Sanskrit, or a Ravenclaw twin who had a miserable time at the Yule Ball”
PADMA (5)
“The flame is carried across countries using this”
TORCH (5)
“DJ known for mind-bending visuals during his midnight set.”
ANYMA (5)
“Essential fluid that forms the bulk of our body mass”
WATER (5)
“The plot of a movie”
STORY (5)
“Spanish word for dog”
PERRO (5)
“A dried seed or bark used to add flavor to dishes”
SPICE (5)
“A card placed on top of a previous form to evolve”
STAGE (5)
“Sense that lets you see using your eyes”
SIGHT (5)
“Another name for the long spray attachment”
LANCE (5)
“A single line of words from a song”
LYRIC (5)
“Translucent resident unable to enjoy the feast's flavor”
GHOST (5)
“Famous nickname for Zinedine Zidane”
ZIZOU (5)
“Continuously bending line without sharp corners”
CURVE (5)
“Central idea or underlying meaning of a story”
THEME (5)
“Military directive that changed history”
ORDER (5)
“Connects to the internet”
MODEM (5)
“A round red or green fruit that grows on trees.”
APPLE (5)
“Logical first officer celebrating his 60th TV anniversary in 2026”
SPOCK (5)
“To return a device to its original state”
RESET (5)
“Endured celestial shoulder strain after a failed insurrection”
ATLAS (5)
“A verbal incantation that makes things go boom”
SPELL (5)
“A long fictional story in book form”
NOVEL (5)
“The famous dwarf planet at the edge of the system”
PLUTO (5)
“Large bowed string instrument played between the knees”
CELLO (5)
“A mischievous practical joke played on an unsuspecting friend.”
PRANK (5)
“Urgent notification signaling an attempted network breach or security warning”
ALERT (5)
“A popular style or behavior”
TREND (5)
“Sweet crystalline substance added to desserts”
SUGAR (5)
“One of the primordial giants who ruled before the Olympian uprising”
TITAN (5)
“Initial stroke that puts the ball into play”
SERVE (5)
“Well-worn figure turning up in rhetoric”
TROPE (5)
“First or second part of the Falcon 9 stack”
STAGE (5)
“Sharp objects a shark may lose and replace thousands of times”
TEETH (5)
“Billy Idol yelled for more in this 1983 anthem”
REBEL (5)
“To remove errors from software”
DEBUG (5)
“The organ that pumps blood, often associated with emotions.”
HEART (5)
“What is being photographed”
SCENE (5)
“Information given to a computer for analysis”
INPUT (5)
“A fierce, often local rivalry match between two familiar clubs.”
DERBY (5)
“Vibration that travels through the air and can be heard”
SOUND (5)
“Doughnut topology that lets coffee mugs pass as identical twins”
TORUS (5)
“The genetic condition shared by Dan and Lucas that threatened their basketball careers”
HEART (5)
“Keyboard instrument with hammers striking strings”
PIANO (5)
“Animated art, seen in a mine, perhaps.”
ANIME (5)
“Paternal moniker bestowed upon an oversized infant stowaway”
BUDDY (5)
“To climb on top of a partner”
MOUNT (5)
“Billionaire media mogul and famous left-handed talk show host.”
OPRAH (5)
“The person who manages the team tactics”
COACH (5)
“Lengthening a muscle to improve flexibility”
STRET (5)
“A state of perfect happiness or great joy”
BLISS (5)
“Household wooden box bringing broadcasts to families”
RADIO (5)
“A spiritual manifestation that stays by your side”
STAND (5)
“A realm that promised a millennium but delivered a decade of ruin”
REICH (5)
“Small, isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top”
BUTTE (5)
“The muscular defender of Eternia who held aloft his magic sword”
HEMAN (5)
“The Kree zealot who sought to destroy Xandar”
RONAN (5)
“A large area of open land used for farming or sports”
FIELD (5)
“Adjective for the sixteen teams that survive the first weekend”
SWEET (5)
“A musical instrument with eighty-eight keys”
PIANO (5)
“The fiery rabbit-masked ghoul who works at the cafe”
TOUKA (5)
“Biblical sustenance Carson claimed Joseph hoarded inside monumental peaks”
GRAIN (5)
“Lowest point, 'ran id' low (anag)”
NADIR (5)
“A remote-controlled flying aircraft without a pilot”
DRONE (5)
“The golden statuette every Hollywood star hopes to take home”
OSCAR (5)
“A playful marine mammal known for floating on its back”
OTTER (5)
“The Konami Code is a famous one”
CHEAT (5)
“Concluding section of a track”
OUTRO (5)
“First name of the shield-wielding hero seen holding a baby in the first teaser”
STEVE (5)
“Enchantress whose song lures sailors to their doom”
SIREN (5)
“Large organ that cleans the blood and aids digestion”
LIVER (5)
“The last name of the supervisor who monitors the floor”
MILCH (5)
“The language of the Iliad and the Odyssey”
GREEK (5)
“A decorated platform on wheels used in a parade”
FLOAT (5)
“Musical staircase that singers climb without ever breaking a sweat?”
SCALE (5)
“A serious movie genre.”
DRAMA (5)
“Moving to music”
DANCE (5)
“What some romantasy books rely on instead of a strict storyline”
VIBES (5)
“The family head with absolute legal authority, even over life and death”
PATER (5)
“English chemist whose law relates gas solubility to partial pressure”
HENRY (5)
“Full-length musical project”
ALBUM (5)
“A flower or blossom on a plant”
BLOOM (5)
“The Snake or the Colorado, e.g.”
RIVER (5)
“Deep strategy game with knights and bishops.”
CHESS (5)
“Long, narrow inlet of sea between steep cliffs, common in Norway”
FJORD (5)
“Top tier world class players on the roster”
STARS (5)
“"___-9," a dark matter relic of early galaxy formation discovered by Hubble in 2026.”
CLOUD (5)
“A group of sheep”
FLOCK (5)
“The wooden hammer used by a judge”
GAVEL (5)
“Picture book where the portraits smile and wave right back at you?”
ALBUM (5)
“National reserves like Yosemite and Yellowstone.”
PARKS (5)
“Small round fruit that grows in clusters”
GRAPE (5)
“The official theme of the 2026 Dublin St. Patrick's Day festival, celebrating heritage [1.9].”
ROOTS (5)
“Nutty flavor featured in a 2026 Cortado and Crunch lineup”
PECAN (5)
“The surname of the four sisters in Little Women”
MARCH (5)
“Tropical fruit with pink or white flesh, whose paste pairs perfectly with cheese in pastelitos.”
GUAVA (5)
“The number of points gained in a game”
SCORE (5)
“Written or spoken language in its ordinary form without poetic rhythm”
PROSE (5)
“___ Du Sol, Australian electronic trio headlining in San Francisco”
RUFUS (5)
“The dot that separates ones from tenths in a number”
POINT (5)
“A long narrow deep inlet of the sea between high cliffs”
FJORD (5)
“The indigenous Polynesian language of New Zealand”
MAORI (5)
“The process of preparing a system for use”
SETUP (5)
“The high part of a wall containing windows above eye level”
CLERE (5)
“Device that connects a home to the internet”
MODEM (5)
“Boost for an engine, about to run backwards.”
TURBO (5)
“The melodic call to prayer”
ADHAN (5)
“Villainous father whose heart was eaten by a dog”
DANNY (5)
“The individual sheets of paper in a book.”
PAGES (5)
“To move on ice or wheels.”
SKATE (5)
“A popular aesthetic dominating the current season”
TREND (5)
“Swapping a running back for a wide receiver with a rival”
TRADE (5)
“The Darkness and sister of God”
AMARA (5)
“The set of hand instruments like spatulas and scrapers”
TOOLS (5)
“Sturdy blue jean material born in Nimes”
DENIM (5)
“Enemies-to-lovers is a popular one”
TROPE (5)
“Powdered grain used to make dough and batter”
FLOUR (5)
“Big cat whose shrinking habitat brings it into conflict with villagers in India”
TIGER (5)
“A ribbon of syrup woven throughout the tub”
SWIRL (5)
“Triangular section of a wall beneath the pitch of a roof”
GABLE (5)
“The deadly Lachrymose creatures that attack in the water”
LEECH (5)
“Organ that controls the body”
BRAIN (5)
“Massive stadium packed with glowing wristbands”
ARENA (5)
“The quiet successor to the Insect Hashira who flips a coin”
KANAO (5)
“Paleontologist Alan who hates computers but loves a good dig”
GRANT (5)
“Describing the rugged terrain”
ROCKY (5)
“The son of thunder who inherited the family hammer”
MAGNI (5)
“Rubber-bodied captain aiming to become King of the Pirates”
LUFFY (5)
“Cell structure that packages and ships proteins to their destination”
GOLGI (5)
“Heavy breather who is terrible at father-son bonding activities?”
VADER (5)
“Karl-Anthony, the sharpshooting big man spacing the floor for New York”
TOWNS (5)
“Sounds like plane, but it means simple or ordinary”
PLAIN (5)
“A medical professional who assists during delivery”
NURSE (5)
“Epstein's brother who took over NEMS furniture store”
CLIVE (5)
“The first name of Gandhi's political mentor Mr. Gokhale”
GOPAL (5)
“Common misspelling or short name for the Pirc defense”
PIERC (5)
“One level of processing within a deep learning architecture”
LAYER (5)
“Barbizon landscapist with a feathery, silvery touch”
COROT (5)
“A sequence of continuous action in a play or movie”
SCENE (5)
“It gets wetter as it dries you off”
TOWEL (5)
“Short sequence of illustrated panels found in newspapers”
STRIP (5)
“She can change her nose at will but can't help tripping over umbrella stands”
TONKS (5)
“Electric vehicle company named after a famous Serbian-American physicist”
TESLA (5)
“Graduation neckwear that sounds like a past-tense theft”
STOLE (5)
“First name of the iconic Mexican painter known for self-portraits”
FRIDA (5)
“Ring-shaped fried dough covered in sweet glaze or rainbow sprinkles”
DONUT (5)
“Forested moon home to a critical shield generator”
ENDOR (5)
“Pop rock trio of Kevin, Joe, and Nick.”
JONAS (5)
“Fielder standing ridiculously close at short leg like an eager dog”
PUPPY (5)
“Elite Ministry investigator tracking down practitioners of darkness”
AUROR (5)
“The final number given to a product”
SCORE (5)
“One of the elder gods”
TITAN (5)
“A decorated container filled with sweets to be broken”
PIATA (5)
“The ranked list of players a general manager uses on the big night”
BOARD (5)
“Common symbols used for rating quality”
STARS (5)
“A fierce match played between two local rivals from the same city or region”
DERBY (5)
“North African country where tourists flock to see the Valley of the Kings”
EGYPT (5)
“An archaeologist who excels at finding lost things, including her husband's hidden lives”
LAYLA (5)
“Metal plates worn by soldiers for protection”
ARMOR (5)
“An abnormally high body temperature”
FEVER (5)
“The wet, forested wetland surrounding the city”
SWAMP (5)
“The street famous for antique shops and art galleries”
ROYAL (5)
“A measure of a character's overall power”
LEVEL (5)
“Peace prize Trump didn't receive, leading to a Greenland demand.”
NOBEL (5)
“Large stringed instrument played while seated between the knees”
CELLO (5)
“Smooth-talking administrator of Cloud City who lost his ship in a card game”
LANDO (5)
“Man shall not live by this alone”
BREAD (5)
“To cook meat or vegetables in the oven for a long time”
ROAST (5)
“Objects used by actors on stage”
PROPS (5)
“Utah canyon famous for its amphitheaters of spire-shaped rocks.”
BRYCE (5)
“The luxury house where the contestants live”
VILLA (5)
“The absolute worst-case scenario for a player's development.”
FLOOR (5)
“Large American company known for the 10/22 rifle”
RUGER (5)
“Scheming mother who fought for custody of baby Jenny in a carousel scene”
NIKKI (5)
“A book made up of maps”
ATLAS (5)
“The boundless canvas woven together with time”
SPACE (5)
“The person who draws the comic”
ARTIS (5)
“An action displaying physical skill or daring”
STUNT (5)
“Fierce uprooting of one of three wooden sentinels”
STUMP (5)
“A book for holding photographs”
ALBUM (5)
“The nice guy who dates both Cece and Jess at different times”
ROBBY (5)
“Ground-penetrating signal scanning for hollow vaults below sandy paws”
RADAR (5)
“The first letter of the Greek alphabet used as a divine title”
ALPHA (5)
“Collector of thingamabobs under the sea”
ARIEL (5)
“Fielding coordinate sitting ninety degrees offside of the striker”
POINT (5)
“The numerical result of a game or test”
SCORE (5)
“Pointing device for a computer”
MOUSE (5)
“Audible reaction to a great punchline.”
LAUGH (5)
“A number that has not yet been split into parts”
WHOLE (5)
“The grass or turf area where the game is played.”
FIELD (5)
“Fast-paced guessing game where certain words are forbidden.”
TABOO (5)
“Social division of traditional society linked by lineage and common culture”
TRIBE (5)
“Overhead stroke that puts the ball into play.”
SERVE (5)
“Path marked by cairns or painted blazes.”
TRAIL (5)
“Round object that turns on a rod to reduce friction”
WHEEL (5)
“Fielder's trusty leather companion”
GLOVE (5)
“Land by the sea.”
SHORE (5)
“A communal bowl of liquid cheer with Sanskrit roots meaning five”
PUNCH (5)
“Left-handed tech billionaire who co-founded Microsoft.”
GATES (5)
“Cristofori instrument with hammers and strings”
PIANO (5)
“Capital and largest coastal city of Ghana”
ACCRA (5)
“The lowest male singing voice”
BASSO (5)
“Indian ministry responsible for promoting traditional medicine and holistic health”
AYUSH (5)
“Pacing set by the conductor”
TEMPO (5)
“The location, like LA's Peacock Theater”
VENUE (5)
“The sum of all parts”
TOTAL (5)
“It could be leafy, or it could be full of potatoes and mayo”
SALAD (5)
“A period of a race completed between two pit stops”
STINT (5)
“The protective outside front or back of a bound volume”
COVER (5)
“The organ that beats for someone in the song Mine”
HEART (5)
“Ancient circular invention for transport”
WHEEL (5)
“A woolly wanderer saying goodbye to its son”
BISON (5)
“The bookworm who sees the heart within the beast”
BELLE (5)
“One flat sheet of material stacked with others”
LAYER (5)
“Electronic software often reviewed for entertainment value”
GAMES (5)
“The sound made by a sheep”
BLEAT (5)
“Clint's projectile of choice, often customized with trick tips”
ARROW (5)
“The front art you shouldn't judge a story by”
COVER (5)
“A forward step of faith that targets the glutes and tests your balance”
LUNGE (5)
“Offsite network infrastructure where enterprise assets reside”
CLOUD (5)
“How high or low a sound seems to the ear”
PITCH (5)
“The protective plating on a giant robot”
ARMOR (5)
“Color of a grizzly bear”
BROWN (5)
“Relating to the Sun and the energy it provides.”
SOLAR (5)
“Tennis legend Williams who co-chaired the 2026 gala”
VENUS (5)
“The fire that burns in the stadium for the duration of the games”
FLAME (5)
“An elaborately decorated vehicle that rolls in a festive parade”
FLOAT (5)
“The most classic and popular color for the boots”
BLACK (5)
“A game played between two sides”
MATCH (5)
“Manga demographic often highlighting romance and emotional depth for young females”
SHOJO (5)
“The numerical value given to a review”
SCORE (5)
“Device emitting coherent light through optical amplification”
LASER (5)
“Darkened variant of a hue created by blending in black”
SHADE (5)
“Outfield prospect Wilyer Abreu's favorite veteran Red Sox center fielder”
CRISP (5)
“A long fictional story, often found in a book”
NOVEL (5)
“Young insect that looks like a small adult and lacks a pupal stage”
NYMPH (5)
“Rustic park accommodation, like Yellowstone's Old Faithful ___”
LODGE (5)
“Mexican icon of unsparing self-portraits and monkeys”
KAHLO (5)
“Greek ruler of the underworld”
HADES (5)
“A submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism”
VIRUS (5)
“Graceful and continuous, describing movement that flows without interruption”
FLUID (5)
“The surname of the purple-clad antagonist who started the tragedy”
AFTON (5)
“The distinct personality of a silent text”
VOICE (5)
“Devoted helper who was totally swept off his feet by a single sock?”
DOBBY (5)
“What Loki calls an illusion that Barton compares to trickery”
MAGIC (5)
“High-protein dried meat snack that won't make a mess in the car.”
JERKY (5)
“Bloom found in the bakery, often white”
FLOUR (5)
“Aviation profession practiced by Jordan prior to receiving his cosmic weapon”
PILOT (5)
“Synonym for glad and joyful”
HAPPY (5)
“To name the letters of a word in order”
SPELL (5)
“Popular animated pig with a special 'One Big Family' book for 2026 World Book Day.”
PEPPA (5)
“A specialized bodily unit that might be on a recipient's waiting list”
ORGAN (5)
“Fruit tree often found in orchards”
APPLE (5)
“A steep high face of rock or ice”
CLARK (5)
“The back-of-the-book teaser that hooks you”
BLURB (5)
“A reptile with a protective shell that migrates across oceans”
TURTL (5)
“Universal speed governor that refuses to travel slower in vacuum”
LIGHT (5)
“Swift-Tuttle is an example of this icy solar system body.”
COMET (5)
“A member of a community that moves from place to place rather than settling”
NOMAD (5)
“Speech without the bells and whistles of rhyme”
PROSE (5)
“The royal game of kings and grandmasters”
CHESS (5)
“Snap sound of a fresh wafer or potato slice between your teeth”
CRISP (5)
“A piece of furniture used for sitting”
CHAIR (5)
“A place for recovery and detoxification”
REHAB (5)
“Simple loose garment worn in ancient Greece and Rome”
TUNIC (5)
“Naomi, the multi-time Grand Slam champion known for her powerful baseline game.”
OSAKA (5)
“The new '-off' tiebreaker format introduced at the 2026 ASG”
SWING (5)
“An award worn around the neck after a victory”
MEDAL (5)
“Distinctive manner of turning a phrase”
STYLE (5)
“The process of arranging pieces before starting a game”
SETUP (5)
“One of ten equal parts”
TENTH (5)
“The land area where a lighthouse is typically located”
COAST (5)
“A hand-operated device used to move a cursor on a screen”
MOUSE (5)
“A rhythmic beat felt at the wrist, or a legume crop like lentils”
PULSE (5)
“The first name of the 100m hurdles gold medalist in LA”
GLYNN (5)
“One who measures the mountain in vertical feet”
HIKER (5)
“Literacy gifts mailed monthly to millions via her foundation”
BOOKS (5)
“A large cat with orange fur and black stripes”
TIGER (5)
“One of ten equal parts of a whole”
TENTH (5)
“Category of artistic composition like mystery or romance”
GENRE (5)
“The King of Rock and Roll who left the building”
ELVIS (5)
“State of matter that keeps its shape and volume”
SOLID (5)
“The thin stick used by a conductor to direct an orchestra”
BATON (5)
“Where you'll find baselines, sidelines, and tramlines.”
COURT (5)
“Bowl-shaped area of land surrounded by higher ground”
BASIN (5)
“Aromatic flower bud that was a highly sought-after spice during the Age of Discovery.”
CLOVE (5)
“White accessory worn on Mickey's hands”
GLOVE (5)
“The temporal world or earthly life”
DUNYA (5)
“Deep ravine or catching position squarer than the cordon”
GULLY (5)
“Sub-Mariner ruler of Talokan and Atlantis with winged ankles”
NAMOR (5)
“What travels from stars to reach our eyes”
LIGHT (5)
“The month when everyone suddenly claims a bit of Irish ancestry.”
MARCH (5)
“The golden trophy awarded for excellence in film”
OSCAR (5)
“Serbian-American inventor played by David Bowie in The Prestige”
TESLA (5)
“Musical about a famous orphan girl and her dog Sandy”
ANNIE (5)
“A dwarf planet located in the Kuiper belt”
PLUTO (5)
“Chop food into the finest possible irregular bits”
MINCE (5)
“Meat and veggies threaded together and charred”
KEBAB (5)
“The queen who knows all secrets but shares none”
FRIGG (5)
“The thigh bone, longest and strongest bone in the body”
FEMUR (5)
“The warrior who disguises herself as Ping”
MULAN (5)
“A layer that acts like earth's sunglasses”
OZONE (5)
“The physical barrier you open to enter a room or building”
PORTA (5)
“The French name for the lawgiver who parted the Red Sea and received the tablets”
MOISE (5)
“Hyrule princess whose installments cause Dan to swoon and Arin to bypass directions”
ZELDA (5)
“The immersive motif of a park, like a pirate or space setting”
THEME (5)
“A transparent container for cold drinks”
GLASS (5)
“Plumber who debuted in Donkey Kong”
MARIO (5)
“Handheld device for communication”
PHONE (5)
“A moon of green and giant trees, not a planet”
ENDOR (5)
“The biological pump whose rate dictates your cardiovascular zone”
HEART (5)
“What oxyphenbutazone can maximize if played perfectly”
SCORE (5)
“Remote servers on the internet used to store and process data”
CLOUD (5)
“The imperial council or cabinet of the Ottoman Empire”
DIVAN (5)
“Leader of the expedition that followed the Murray River to its mouth.”
STURT (5)
“Luminous surname picked to replace a Best”
STARR (5)
“Triangular silt deposit formed at the mouth of a river”
DELTA (5)
“Enormous body of salt water covering most of Earth”
OCEAN (5)
“Streaming service that evolved from iTunes, offering millions of songs to subscribers”
MUSIC (5)
“A metal frame used for cooking food over heat”
GRILL (5)
“A large orange cat with black stripes”
TIGER (5)
“A filmmaker's first outing, eligible for a specific golden prize”
DEBUT (5)
“Fandom celebrating sentient creatures with human traits”
FURRY (5)
“Great Dane who shares a massive appetite with his slacker owner”
SCOOB (5)
“The type of Planet where a famous delivery truck originates.”
PIZZA (5)
“Annoyingly rough, like cheese treatment”
GRATE (5)
“Objects used by actors during a performance”
PROPS (5)
“Short name for the surveyor who discovered the fertile lands of Australia Felix.”
MITCH (5)
“Right-handed starter Tanner who earned his first All-Star nod in 2024”
HOUCK (5)
“A shiny surface or a brief note explaining a difficult word”
GLOSS (5)
“Redhead who collects treasures from above the surface”
ARIEL (5)
“Sounds like right, but it means to put words on paper”
WRITE (5)
“An intellectual comprehension or a physical hold”
GRASP (5)
“A rough woolen fabric with a flecked appearance”
TWEED (5)
“Official exhibition sponsored by the French Académie des Beaux-Arts”
SALON (5)
“To remove hair from the head using a blade”
SHAVE (5)
“A Hilo hello”
ALOHA (5)
“The athletic trainer who moves in and out of the apartment”
COACH (5)
“Mythological king of Crete who commissioned the Labyrinth”
MINOS (5)
“Quick software update distributed to seal a known vulnerability”
PATCH (5)
“Reptile that won't stop whispering hissing compliments to Slytherins?”
SNAKE (5)
“Relating to the simplest or most important part of something”
BASIC (5)
“Lily Allen debut single that was a UK number one in 2006”
SMILE (5)
“Halley's famous periodic visitor”
COMET (5)
“Spanish word for health, said after someone sneezes”
SALUD (5)
“Clumsy dog-like pal prone to shouting yee-haw”
GOOFY (5)
“Type of finish requiring a camera to determine who crossed first.”
PHOTO (5)
“Red liquid spread beneath the dairy layer.”
SAUCE (5)
“A dramatic work in one or more acts, set to music for singers and instrumentalists”
OPERA (5)
“To produce books or newspapers by mechanical ink transfer”
PRINT (5)
“The part of the dart between the barrel and the flight”
SHAFT (5)
“Robotic adversary that looks surprisingly human in Battlestar Galactica”
CYLON (5)
“Symbols used to rate a product or service”
STARS (5)
“The number of points achieved in a game or test”
SCORE (5)
“To shout with joy and support”
CHEER (5)
“The brilliant princess and lead scientist of Wakanda”
SHURI (5)
“New countdown device that dramatically sped up the pace of play”
CLOCK (5)
“Border that surrounds a picture or mirror”
FRAME (5)
“What a baker does to get a rise out of flour”
KNEAD (5)
“Atmospheric layer that protects Earth from UV rays”
OZONE (5)
“A feeling that hits at 4am in her bedroom”
PANIC (5)
“Beings whose beauty is a dangerous distraction at the World Cup”
VEELA (5)
“Tragic family name at the center of a major 2026 revival.”
LOMAN (5)
“Northern family whose sigil is a grey direwolf”
STARK (5)
“Literary device where reality undercuts expectations”
IRONY (5)
“A seasoning, or the British Girl Power group that paved the way for late nineties pop.”
SPICE (5)
“The only female member of the original trio”
CHICA (5)
“What Christopher Dunn claims Giza supplied wirelessly instead of entombed rest”
POWER (5)
“Total number of runs made”
SCORE (5)
“A single record added to a catalog or database.”
ENTRY (5)
“Large orange cat with black stripes”
TIGER (5)
“The heat of a physical attraction that won't break”
FEVER (5)
“Sounds like brake, but it means to split something apart”
BREAK (5)
“Theatrical art form delivered entirely through dramatic singing”
OPERA (5)
“A small unit of weight or liquid volume”
OUNCE (5)
“A very young dog”
PUPPY (5)
“Smooth Fox Terrier who won his group in 2026”
WAGER (5)
“The animal associated with the Reputation album cycle”
SNAKE (5)
“Gotham patrolman whose legal first name is revealed as Robin”
BLAKE (5)
“The East African nation famous for its Maasai Mara wildlife reserve”
KENYA (5)
“Marine predator that occasionally encounters surfers, leading to beach closures”
SHARK (5)
“Fertile spot in a desert”
OASIS (5)
“A coin worth one cent”
PENNY (5)
“Mid-sized string instrument that never quite made the first-chair headlines?”
VIOLA (5)
“The specific number of the General Order read in 1865”
THREE (5)
“An informal state of relaxation and taking things very easy”
CHILL (5)
“A hunter who wears a belt of three bright stars”
ORION (5)
“Glands located near the leg base for liquid waste”
COXAL (5)
“The outfit carefully chosen to make a great impression”
DRESS (5)
“Kramer shaves with butter to keep his skin this”
MOIST (5)
“The satisfying sound of a flawless jumper hitting nothing but nylon”
SWISH (5)
“The low-cost combat drone making its debut in the Iranian theater.”
LUCAS (5)
“Curving flight through humid atmosphere confounding the eye”
SWING (5)
“A portable device used for making calls and browsing”
PHONE (5)
“Tasty reward for learning a new trick”
TREAT (5)
“The cosmic entity with phenomenal power and a tiny lamp”
GENIE (5)
“A flat round base of dough topped with cheese and tomato sauce”
PIZZA (5)
“The struggle or battle waged against British colonial rule”
FIGHT (5)
“Cynical shoe salesman who constantly reminisces about his high school football days.”
BUNDY (5)
“A male performer who portrays a character in a television series”
ACTOR (5)
“Short-legged herding breed famously loved by Queen Elizabeth II”
CORGI (5)
“Molten rock found beneath the volcanic arc”
MAGMA (5)
“Quinine-flavored mixer that glows under UV light”
TONIC (5)
“A machine capable of carrying out complex actions automatically”
ROBOT (5)
“Marshall's ultimate career title in New York”
JUDGE (5)
“Italian staple made from dough shapes like spaghetti”
PASTA (5)
“Pacing of a musical piece, which often accelerates during a chase”
TEMPO (5)
“To provide someone with entertainment”
AMUSE (5)
“A framework of beams forming a rigid structure”
TRUSS (5)
“The loyal horse ridden by the hero”
EPONA (5)
“The giant grid displaying everyone's selections”
BOARD (5)
“'Home Improvement' star Tim 'The Toolman' ___”
ALLEN (5)
“The joint in the middle of the arm”
ELBOW (5)
“The atmospheric layer that is three parts oxygen”
OZONE (5)
“The vast area beyond the atmosphere”
SPACE (5)
“The word for a mobile disco or collective of DJs and speakers”
SOUND (5)
“The motion made to hit the ball”
SWING (5)
“Famous theater named after a tragic acting family, or where you buy tickets.”
BOOTH (5)
“The person who trains the squad”
COACH (5)
“Turtle-like enemy stomped in the Mushroom Kingdom.”
KOOPA (5)
“The liquid mixed with flour to start the fermentation process.”
WATER (5)
“Commemorative addition to MLB caps worn during the celebration.”
PATCH (5)
“One half of the colors officially named national in April”
GREEN (5)
“A male performer who portrays a character”
ACTOR (5)
“A tree valued for its sweet sap used to make syrup”
MAPLE (5)
“Norse goddess associated with love, beauty, and fertility”
FREYA (5)
“A person who performs in a movie”
ACTOR (5)
“Point on which a lever turns”
PIVOT (5)
“Last name of the visionary brothers who founded the band”
WHITE (5)
“The main river that flows through the city of Rome”
TIBER (5)
“The guiding concept for the night's dress code, setting the tone for every outfit.”
THEME (5)
“Joseph who flames on for the upcoming ensemble epic”
QUINN (5)
“The word of God is sharper than any two edged what”
SWORD (5)
“Traditional FM broadcast medium for new singles”
RADIO (5)
“Milan-based luxury brand known for its distinctive red carpet looks”
PRADA (5)
“To provide interesting and enjoyable occupation”
AMUSE (5)
“The slow and silent approach made once an elk has been spotted”
STALK (5)
“What drinkers try to do to the 'G' in a viral 2026 stout-chugging challenge”
SPLIT (5)
“Spooky nickname for the chimaera, a deep-sea relative of sharks discovered off Costa Rica in 2026”
GHOST (5)
“An active observer in an environment striving for the ultimate reward”
AGENT (5)
“Paternal figure desperately queried about kisses at bedtime”
DADDY (5)
“A surprise brief appearance by a famous actor in a franchise flick”
CAMEO (5)
“Steps for changing floors”
STAIR (5)
“Energy field that binds the galaxy, or a pushy influence”
FORCE (5)
“They will show you to your seat with a flashlight.”
USHER (5)
“The edges of a picture”
FRAME (5)
“A flat dish used for serving food”
PLATE (5)
“Sara co-starring in the stage adaptation of "Schmigadoon!".”
CHASE (5)
“Something of value owned by a company”
ASSET (5)
“The wing-leader with eyes of gold and a heart of iron”
MANON (5)
“A glass container used in laboratories to hold liquids”
FLASK (5)
“Theatrical art form featuring singing and music”
OPERA (5)
“A dramatic work set to music with singing and costumes”
OPERA (5)
“What you cannot do when you are overthinking at night”
SLEEP (5)
“1970s dance club genre that embraced the "Ba-dee-ya" groove”
DISCO (5)
“Wakandan king who meets a rock-skinned hero”
MBAKU (5)
“A motor that provides precise control of angular position”
SERVO (5)
“The king who turned everything he touched into gold”
MIDAS (5)
“A nickname for a sister”
SISSY (5)
“The dictionary headword that rules over all its inflected variations”
LEMMA (5)
“A small ceremonial mallet used by a presiding judge or auctioneer”
GAVEL (5)
“Footwear brand featuring a 'Disney Classic Characters Collection'.”
CROCS (5)
“Settlers who originally brought the 'wafel' to the Americas.”
DUTCH (5)
“An elegant weapon for a more civilized age, or just a very hot flashlight?”
SABER (5)
“This straw-hat-wearing leader turns into a rubber band when stretched to his limit”
LUFFY (5)
“Dark, hearty style of beer poured heavily on the 17th”
STOUT (5)
“Sacred platform where ceremony rituals occur”
ALTAR (5)
“The final number or grade given”
SCORE (5)
“A person who performs in a play”
ACTOR (5)
“To deduce or conclude information from evidence”
INFER (5)
“A large meal, often part of a celebration”
FEAST (5)
“Traditional social group sharing common culture and ancestors”
TRIBE (5)
“Spark-producing stone or a brutish Slytherin Quidditch captain with prominent teeth”
FLINT (5)
“An aromatic evergreen tree often used to make chests and closets”
CEDAR (5)
“Early gaming pioneer behind Asteroids and Centipede”
ATARI (5)
“The ability to influence or control the behavior of others.”
POWER (5)
“Eucalyptus lover from down under”
KOALA (5)
“A stringed instrument of the violin family, larger than a viola.”
CELLO (5)
“The reasoning principles used in robotic decision making”
LOGIC (5)
“A data structure that follows the last in first out principle”
STACK (5)
“An excessive indulgence, often with a remote control.”
BINGE (5)
“Thetastyadjectiveusedtodescribetheroundofsixteen.”
SWEET (5)
“Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher who feared the full moon”
LUPIN (5)
“French word for the winter season”
HIVER (5)
“Specific location for an event”
VENUE (5)
“A constant state of danger for the Baudelaire children”
PERIL (5)
“Abraham's descendants were promised to be as numerous as these”
STARS (5)
“The bookworm who sees the beauty within a beast”
BELLE (5)
“Heptatic powerhouse detoxifying blood”
LIVER (5)
“Prosecutor who succeeded Alexandra and faced a three-year suspension”
NOVAK (5)
“A measure of a section of the stock market”
INDEX (5)
“A small narrow boat used in water racing”
KAYAK (5)
“Sharp structures in the mouth for chewing or biting.”
TEETH (5)
“State where the Miss United States competition is held in the movie”
TEXAS (5)
“Playground equipment that kids whiz down”
SLIDE (5)
“Helpful staff member who hands out programs and finds your seat”
USHER (5)
“The reindeer who serves as the ships doctor”
CHOPP (5)
“Trump's word for recent events in Minneapolis.”
CHAOS (5)
“The deep river basin covered by the world's second-largest rainforest”
CONGO (5)
“What producers hope the houseguests will bring”
DRAMA (5)
“Play intended for theatrical performance”
DRAMA (5)
“Brandybuck who rode to war alongside Éowyn”
MERRY (5)
“Classic roadside accommodation for a quick overnight stay.”
MOTEL (5)
“Tomato-based dip with a kick”
SALSA (5)
“A sea creature with a long body and ten arms”
SQUID (5)
“A small oval fruit used to make cooking oil.”
OLIVE (5)
“Yukio who famously donated a forest of goodwill”
OZAKI (5)
“She is a teenager with a very busy father”
ALICE (5)
“Author who turned a man into a bug and left us with bureaucracy”
KAFKA (5)
“Something that is incredibly certain or simple to accomplish”
CINCH (5)
“A tall machine used for lifting heavy materials”
CRANE (5)
“Foraged wooden skewer for roasting marshmallows.”
STICK (5)
“The bread from heaven provided in the desert”
MANNA (5)
“Hand-drawn or computer animation originating from Japan”
ANIME (5)
“A member of the organization known as SHIELD”
AGENT (5)
“Group a student belongs to”
HOUSE (5)
“Church congregation or woolly grazers”
FLOCK (5)
“The friend who always carries a slingshot”
LUCAS (5)
“Chimes mentioned in the lyrics ("Some ___ were ringing")”
BELLS (5)
“Ward of Winterfell who betrayed the Starks at their home”
THEON (5)
“A Hawaiian word used for both hello and goodbye”
ALOHA (5)
“Original background music composed specifically for a movie”
SCORE (5)
“The raised platform where bands perform”
STAGE (5)
“The first name of the teenager known as Spider-Man”
PETER (5)
“Where substitutes wait”
BENCH (5)
“The livestock that made Abigail first husband very wealthy”
SHEEP (5)
“Data or feedback provided to a system”
INPUT (5)
“Taking the ball away from the opponent defensively”
STEAL (5)
“Microscopic fungi responsible for turning sweet liquid into a spirited drink.”
YEAST (5)
“Fragile faith shattered by clandestine infidelities”
TRUST (5)
“Proof that Tony Stark has one, engraved on his arc reactor keepsake”
HEART (5)
“Transit vehicle featured in her 2016 thriller mystery about a missing woman”
TRAIN (5)
“The powerful telepath also known as the Scarlet Witch”
WANDA (5)
“The family of instruments that includes trumpets, horns, and trombones”
BRASS (5)
“Automated machine designed to perform complex tasks”
ROBOT (5)
“Where actors perform”
STAGE (5)
“Self-absorbed Incan emperor transformed into a llama”
KUZCO (5)
“A doner-supported public provision”
KEBAB (5)
“To find the correct answer to a puzzle”
SOLVE (5)
“R. A. V. O. Y. Female reproductive gland.”
OVARY (5)
“The physical universe beyond the Earth's atmosphere.”
SPACE (5)
“Knitted neckwear brought out of storage for morning coffee runs”
SCARF (5)
“Excavate a squash's face by lantern-light”
CARVE (5)
“The fierce general of the Dora Milaje who wields a vibranium spear”
OKOYE (5)
“Two-time Nobelist who developed mobile radiography units”
CURIE (5)
“The ancient Greek city-state, central to Aristotle's political philosophy”
POLIS (5)
“King with a touch that turned everything to gold”
MIDAS (5)
“The wooden boards where the theatrical magic happens”
STAGE (5)
“Long flowing body of fresh water”
RIVER (5)
“A specific stage or floor that a player must complete to progress”
LEVEL (5)
“Singular cosmic singularity concentrated into an ingot of infinite power”
STONE (5)
“The composer behind the operatic masterpiece Aida”
VERDI (5)
“A small portable burner for cooking meals”
STOVE (5)
“A small telecommunications device popular in the nineties that beeped when someone wanted a call back”
PAGER (5)
“City whose Golden team was shut out in Game 6 of 2026”
VEGAS (5)
“Stealing a game while your opponent is serving.”
BREAK (5)
“Archaeologist who once wept to live”
ROBIN (5)
“Living organism that typically produces its own food via photosynthesis”
PLANT (5)
“What a surgeon does to prep, or a hard wash”
SCRUB (5)
“A festive gathering of friends, which this spring holiday encourages.”
PARTY (5)
“Compass direction toward the bottom of most maps”
SOUTH (5)
“A forested wetland where the trees have wet feet”
SWAMP (5)
“Relating to or resembling sheep”
OVINE (5)
“The only member to appear on every single album by the group”
MASON (5)
“Legendary king of Crete”
MINOS (5)
“Sumerian god of wind, air, and storms who decreed the great flood”
ENLIL (5)
“They shall mount up with these like eagles”
WINGS (5)
“Chicago forward who broke the single-season rebound record with 446 boards in 2024”
REESE (5)
“Doberman Pinscher crowned the 2026 Best in Show winner”
PENNY (5)
“The Mexican icon who painted her own reality through pain”
FRIDA (5)
“A clear liquid essential for all life”
WATER (5)
“A playful marine mammal often seen floating on its back”
OTTER (5)
“The stony skeletal architect of the reef”
CORAL (5)
“Written assignment with an introduction and conclusion”
ESSAY (5)
“A long march downfield, no car required”
DRIVE (5)
“The game of kings where a queen is most lethal”
CHESS (5)
“The underlying message or subject of a work”
THEME (5)
“The young girl who lives in the Swiss Alps in a book by Johanna Spyri”
HEIDI (5)
“Inventor known for his work with alternating current”
TESLA (5)
“Espresso and steamed milk beverage that gets an autumnal makeover”
LATTE (5)
“Submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism”
VIRUS (5)
“Looseleaf essential for taking notes”
PAPER (5)
“Hue you better wear to avoid becoming a target for pinching”
GREEN (5)
“Giant Schnauzer who captured the 2025 Best in Show title”
MONTY (5)
“Thin stick used by a conductor to lead the orchestra”
BATON (5)
“An expression like ten squared, showing repeated multiplication of the base”
POWER (5)
“Type of attack that tries every possible combination to crack a password”
BRUTE (5)
“Red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of vertebrates”
BLOOD (5)
“A sandy shore by the ocean”
BEACH (5)
“Flat round Italian bread topped with cheese and tomato”
PIZZA (5)
“Bulgarian cheerleaders whose temper turns avian and fiery”
VEELA (5)
“Ordinary speech without meter's tight corset”
PROSE (5)
“Objects used on stage by the performers”
PROPS (5)
“Creative writing arranged in lines and stanzas”
POEMS (5)
“The rhythmic movement of the body performed to music”
DANCE (5)
“Brilliantly colored canopy parrot with a curved bill”
MACAW (5)
“Jordan wearing the 'C' for the Eastern Conference contenders”
STAAL (5)
“Noble gas with the symbol Ar that is the third most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere”
ARGON (5)
“"Surprise and ___" (mysterious 2026 event tagline)”
SHINE (5)
“To have objective reality or being”
EXIST (5)
“The symbols used to show how good a review is”
STARS (5)
“First helper whose job description includes volunteering for a molten sacrifice?”
GUIDE (5)
“What remains of a galleon after a disastrous storm.”
WRECK (5)
“The high society event where many secrets were kept”
OPERA (5)
“Departed maternal parent documented in dusty adoption folders”
SUSAN (5)
“Round model that shows Earth's continents and oceans”
GLOBE (5)
“San Antonio team back in the mix thanks to a French phenom.”
SPURS (5)
“A palindrome that detects distance”
RADAR (5)
“A person who enjoys playing electronic games”
GAMER (5)
“The most famous dwarf planet in our solar system”
PLUTO (5)
“Italian dish with dough, sauce, and cheese”
PIZZA (5)
“A special ability or strength level”
POWER (5)
“The harmful treatment that often defines special victims cases”
ABUSE (5)
“To make a number simpler by adjusting it to the nearest ten or hundred”
ROUND (5)
“Quickness of a browser”
SPEED (5)
“Type of solution that obeys Raoult's law perfectly across all concentrations”
IDEAL (5)
“The vast saltwater habitat of these cartilaginous fish”
OCEAN (5)
“A special or instinctive aptitude for doing something well.”
FLAIR (5)
“A digital award for completing a task”
BADGE (5)
“The massive sea of attendees singing along”
CROWD (5)
“One of the brightly colored outer parts of a flower”
PETAL (5)
“The empire that built the city of Tenochtitlan in Mexico”
AZTEC (5)
“A grand era in history, or just one complete pass through the training data”
EPOCH (5)
“Plant-based eater who can still enjoy sunflower or oat milk options”
VEGAN (5)
“Sense that lets your tongue detect flavors in food”
TASTE (5)
“Refreshing liquid extracted from fresh tropical fruits for a morning beverage.”
JUICE (5)
“Flying instructor who sounds like she might be bottled up in a cellar?”
HOOCH (5)
“Person who cares for patients and assists doctors”
NURSE (5)
“Of Saint John where humans are uploaded into a Wi-Fi server network at the Shard”
BELLS (5)
“Interlace strands or swerve through commuter traffic”
WEAVE (5)
“A category of artistic composition, like fantasy or mystery”
GENRE (5)
“Marine invertebrate, forms reefs”
CORAL (5)
“Organic rot, or the gradual reduction of learning rates over time”
DECAY (5)
“A specific category of literature like mystery or fantasy”
GENRE (5)
“Original silent editor commanded to manipulate space and time on screen”
BARRY (5)
“The memorable line celebrated every year by fans of the 2000 comedy”
QUOTE (5)
“Number of points earned in a game”
SCORE (5)
“Locations on the internet”
SITES (5)
“To artificially replicate an organism's biological blueprint”
CLONE (5)
“Legless reptile”
SNAKE (5)
“To give a review for others to see”
SHARE (5)
“Work dough repeatedly with hands to develop gluten structure”
KNEAD (5)
“Aerodynamic curve defying straight paths via shine and scuff”
SWING (5)
“Political identity under which a renegade Time Lord was elected British Prime Minister”
SAXON (5)
“A peaceful planet of waterfalls, dome cities, and clumsy gungans”
NABOO (5)
“A garment hanging from the waist down, worn by women and girls”
SKIRT (5)
“What Rocky is to Ryland, and vice versa.”
ALIEN (5)
“Boundary adjective marking the point of no return for horizon crossers”
EVENT (5)
“The full amount after adding everything together”
TOTAL (5)
“How a machine improves its performance over time with data”
LEARN (5)
“Primary luggage compartment at the rear of a car”
TRUNK (5)
“The ancient letters used in the Germanic alphabet”
RUNES (5)
“The distance to a target, often measured by a laser before taking a shot”
RANGE (5)
“What a comma tells the reader to briefly do”
PAUSE (5)
“Hold on tightly to someone or something”
CLING (5)
“The youngest sibling with incredibly sharp teeth”
SUNNY (5)
“The ambitious Weasley brother who became Head Boy and Ministry loyalist”
PERCY (5)
“Meaty link often served with mustard”
WURST (5)
“A single continuous segment of a movie”
SCENE (5)
“Demoted Sontaran warrior relegated to nursing duties in Victorian London”
STRAX (5)
“The music and lyrics combined”
SCORE (5)
“Mike, perennial AL All-Star outfielder”
TROUT (5)
“Discrepancy between expectation and reality”
IRONY (5)
“Emphatic overhead putaway that often ends a point.”
SMASH (5)
“Pungent bulb essential to the classic pasta dish with oil.”
AGLIO (5)
“Bluey's younger sister”
BINGO (5)
“Central idea or underlying meaning in literature”
THEME (5)
“The clumsy friend who often says Gawsh”
GOOFY (5)
“Raised platform where theatrical performances take place”
STAGE (5)
“Cartesian starting point for reaching certainty”
DOUBT (5)
“The motion that initiates every single point.”
SERVE (5)
“The network synonymous with table flips and wealthy women”
BRAVO (5)
“Hungarian architecture professor behind a famous 3D puzzle”
RUBIK (5)
“The beating heart of a conductor”
TEMPO (5)
“Crumbly British baked good traditionally served with clotted cream.”
SCONE (5)
“Mechanical helper that is not the one you are looking for?”
DROID (5)
“Vaporous valve platform that powered a whole gaming train sub-series”
STEAM (5)
“To find an answer to or explanation for a mystery”
SOLVE (5)
“House ruling the North, known for honor”
STARK (5)
“A lonely hill that sounds like it has a reservation”
BUTTE (5)
“First name of Mundy, the Ozark showrunner serving as writer for the series”
CHRIS (5)
“Social gathering for celebration and fun”
PARTY (5)
“A small digital icon showing a user has earned a status”
BADGE (5)
“A question word used to ask about a place”
WHERE (5)
“Creator of the 2600 and Centipede”
ATARI (5)
“Sweet substance used to flavor desserts”
SUGAR (5)
“Italian fashion capital that hosts the third week of shows”
MILAN (5)
“Great courage shown in the face of danger”
VALOR (5)
“A path through the woods or mountains”
TRAIL (5)
“Gene Simmons's persona known for fire-breathing and tongue-wagging”
DEMON (5)
“A painful-looking leg maneuver often used as a desperate finale”
SPLIT (5)
“The individual symbols that represent musical sounds”
NOTES (5)
“The words spoken by characters in a play”
LINES (5)
“The hue worn by nearly 80 percent of celebrants in 2026 to avoid getting pinched”
GREEN (5)
“Game where players trade sheep and ore to build settlements”
CATAN (5)
“To push apart, as two like magnetic poles do”
REPEL (5)
“Habitual employment governing grammatical custom”
USAGE (5)
“Peak second half of Din's original gunship name”
CREST (5)
“Informal name for a highly prized violin from Cremona”
STRAD (5)
“Greasy spoon where truckers and tourists cross paths.”
DINER (5)
“The flaming weapon Aziraphale gave away”
SWORD (5)
“What ticks down when it is your turn to choose”
CLOCK (5)
“A large natural stream of water”
RIVER (5)
“An individual song recorded on an album”
TRACK (5)
“Danny, directed "Slumdog Millionaire"”
BOYLE (5)
“A piece of fabric worn around the neck for warmth or style”
SCARF (5)
“Trailblazing competitor seeking the Women's Intercontinental prize.”
LYNCH (5)
“The name of the major city in the United Arab Emirates”
DUBAI (5)
“An item written in a list, diary, or reference book”
ENTRY (5)
“Putting surface notoriously slick and heavily contoured at this venue.”
GREEN (5)
“A small electric blue mischievous flying creature”
PIXIE (5)
“An unbelievable secondhand find, like a designer coat for five dollars”
SCORE (5)
“An aggressive scoop that leaves a deep groove”
GOUGE (5)
“Neapolitan invention featuring a blistered crust and melted mozzarella.”
PIZZA (5)
“Japanese graphic novels read from right to left”
MANGA (5)
“A letter like A or B on a report card”
GRADE (5)
“Second ruler of the Fourth Dynasty.”
KHUFU (5)
“What you do to a subject using the rule of thirds”
FRAME (5)
“Acoustic pinging device used by navies and submariners”
SONAR (5)
“Gives authentic barbecue its signature flavor profile”
SMOKE (5)
“Pancakelike crinkled fabric woven with tight twists”
CREPE (5)
“A written legal argument submitted to a court”
BRIEF (5)
“To make spontaneous sounds of amusement”
LAUGH (5)
“A soft round flat hat often associated with France”
BERET (5)
“Flannel pattern synonymous with the Seattle music scene”
PLAID (5)
“Fated partners who cannot escape destiny”
MATES (5)
“The form of a verb that shows when an action happens”
TENSE (5)
“Honorable Lord of Winterfell who famously warns that winter is coming.”
STARK (5)
“Getting more out of a card than its cost”
VALUE (5)
“Edible seed of a legume such as dry peas, lentils, or chickpeas”
PULSE (5)
“Electromagnetic radiation visible to the eye”
LIGHT (5)
“Bird known as a classic harbinger of spring, often spotted pulling worms from the thawing ground.”
ROBIN (5)
“Aaron, Yankees behemoth and frequent All-Star featured in 2026”
JUDGE (5)
“Nation where the Amboseli ecosystem is located”
KENYA (5)
“The device providing recorded instructions each night”
PHONE (5)
“Writing arranged with a metrical rhythm”
VERSE (5)
“Where the stone of destiny once sat”
SCONE (5)
“The symbolic reasoning foundation for early expert systems”
LOGIC (5)
“A formal examination of evidence in court”
TRIAL (5)
“Energy harvested directly from our nearest star”
SOLAR (5)
“The visual medium honored by the iconic astronaut”
VIDEO (5)
“Insatiable hunger for vast wealth and territory”
GREED (5)
“To examine something in order to determine its accuracy”
CHECK (5)
“A personal book for recording daily events.”
DIARY (5)
“Crispy, smoky strips that provide a savory crunch.”
BACON (5)
“Of, relating to, or resembling sheep”
OVINE (5)
“What a machine does when it improves from experience”
LEARN (5)
“Unmeasured speech lacking rhythmic meters”
PROSE (5)
“One of many in a metaphorical barrier mentioned in a famous anthem”
BRICK (5)
“A garment worn by women or girls”
DRESS (5)
“The period of rule of a monarch”
REIGN (5)
“Mixture of two or more metals, sometimes used to make strong magnets”
ALLOY (5)
“The final amount after everything is added together”
TOTAL (5)
“A single part of a movie”
SCENE (5)
“Taking the ball away from the ball handler”
STEAL (5)
“One of the five senses, surprisingly keen even in dark water”
SIGHT (5)
“Nicknamed broadcaster who started doing play-by-play at the Rivercourt”
MOUTH (5)
“To cook food using the vapor rising from boiling water”
STEAM (5)
“A common large shark named for its dark or dim coloring”
DUSKY (5)
“The brow that launched a thousand self portraits”
KHALO (5)
“Headword taking pride of place in entry lists”
LEMMA (5)
“A moderated discussion featuring creators and actors”
PANEL (5)
“A weapon with a long metal blade”
SWORD (5)
“The crime of deceiving someone for money”
FRAUD (5)
“Acquire understanding through study and practice”
LEARN (5)
“Planet setting of Galaxy's Edge, welcoming original trilogy characters in a 2026 expansion.”
BATUU (5)
“Serbian center orchestrating Denver's offensive attack.”
JOKIC (5)
“Genetically identical soldier of the Republic”
CLONE (5)
“The wealthy romantic lead in Pride and Prejudice.”
DARCY (5)
“An organic compound derived from ammonia”
AMINE (5)
“A fundamental constituent of matter found in protons”
QUARK (5)
“Organic molecule group including fats, waxes, and sterols”
LIPID (5)
“A wooden speaker with a highly repetitive vocabulary”
GROOT (5)
“Worth perceived by a shopper relative to the price paid”
VALUE (5)
“Spreading incredibly fast across the web through organic sharing”
VIRAL (5)
“The time when the monsters usually come out”
NIGHT (5)
“What you do when you work hard, or a close-fitting garment.”
SWEAT (5)
“The visible gaseous part of a fire”
FLAME (5)
“The three female beings who control fate”
NORNS (5)
“The six staggered start groups implemented for the 2026 race.”
WAVES (5)
“An award given to winners in the Olympics”
MEDAL (5)
“Marconi's wireless wonder, a broadcast from within.”
RADIO (5)
“An internet instigator who posts inflammatory messages to provoke a reaction”
TROLL (5)
“The protective layer that keeps your heart inside your chest”
ARMOR (5)
“Symbols used to represent musical sounds”
NOTES (5)
“A small object used to represent a player's position on a board.”
TOKEN (5)
“The harmony-seeking air sign that takes over at the autumn equinox”
LIBRA (5)
“A fan-shaped stitch pattern in a diagram”
SHELL (5)
“The 78-foot-long battlefield where the action happens.”
COURT (5)
“A system for detecting the presence, direction, or speed of aircraft and other objects using radio waves”
RADAR (5)
“Wand-waving advisor who uses magic to assist the reptilian king.”
KAMEK (5)
“The address format for this reviewer”
EMAIL (5)
“A spirit with limited living space”
GENIE (5)
“The organ of soft nervous tissue contained in the skull”
BRAIN (5)
“Musical instrument with eighty-eight black and white keys”
PIANO (5)
“A small humanoid creature with insect wings used for decoration”
FAIRY (5)
“The object worn by the king”
CROWN (5)
“Mystic energy field that really holds the galaxy together?”
FORCE (5)
“Shapes often used to rank the quality of a hotel”
STARS (5)
“A team game played with an oval ball and physical contact”
RUGBY (5)
“The grim event that usually begins a classic whodunit.”
DEATH (5)
“Evaluator searching the college ranks for the next big star.”
SCOUT (5)
“Long fictional book”
NOVEL (5)
“A tiny dot that makes up a digital image”
PIXEL (5)
“The gaffer calling the shots from the dugout”
COACH (5)
“A sustained series of offensive plays”
DRIVE (5)
“Not correct or true”
WRONG (5)
“Faraday's electromagnetic spinner that drives industry”
MOTOR (5)
“The edible substance provided in the desert”
MANNA (5)
“Units used to measure distance on the grass”
YARDS (5)
“Hound Dog singer hailed as the King of Rock and Roll”
ELVIS (5)
“Aromatic wood used for local shingles and decks”
CEDAR (5)
“Sumerian term for king or ruler, literally meaning great man”
LUGAL (5)
“Delivery of the baseball toward home plate”
PITCH (5)
“Officer whose whole career revolves around hunting down dark-hearted moonlighters?”
AUROR (5)
“Hard, sharp objects in the mouth”
TEETH (5)
“Disguised warrior who saved imperial China”
MULAN (5)
“A name for the god of the sun”
SINAR (5)
“The iconic museum staircase that serves as fashion's ultimate stage.”
STEPS (5)
“The brightest soul who met his end via a sprig of greenery”
BALDR (5)
“A hollowed out cigar filled with greens”
BLUNT (5)
“A person who is purely mechanical?”
ROBOT (5)
“Daughter of one's brother or sister”
NIECE (5)
“The setting for the Guardians of the Galaxy”
SPACE (5)
“A large keyboard instrument.”
PIANO (5)
“Collection of maps, or a large protein”
ATLAS (5)
“A dusty ribbon through the wilderness”
TRAIL (5)
“Award many directors aspire to win”
OSCAR (5)
“Public square in ancient Roman cities”
FORUM (5)
“Curved path of a celestial body”
ORBIT (5)
“Tentacled lake dweller that won't mind giving Dennis Creevey a push?”
SQUID (5)
“Creator of the "Star Wars" universe”
LUCAS (5)
“The punctuation mark made of two dots used before a list”
COLON (5)
“A cold inventory of assets and visual inconsistencies”
AUDIT (5)
“Binary compound containing oxygen bound to another element”
OXIDE (5)
“The machine that converts fuel or electricity into motion”
MOTOR (5)
“A serving dish that causes earthquakes when it slides”
PLATE (5)
“Super-salty underwater pool that is toxic to most life.”
BRINE (5)
“Trusty reptilian steed with a penchant for swallowing enemies whole.”
YOSHI (5)
“A tree known for its thin white peeling bark”
BIRCH (5)
“Highly intelligent, much like these mammals”
SMART (5)
“A genre featuring giant piloted robots”
MECHA (5)
“Old Viking tongue”
NORSE (5)
“A category of artistic composition, like sci-fi, horror, or comedy”
GENRE (5)
“The skin on the top of the head”
SCALP (5)
“A fortress world that broke before the Imperial Guard stationed on it did”
CADIA (5)
“Happy and cheerful in a hearty way”
JOLLY (5)
“A vast body of salt water covering most of the earth”
OCEAN (5)
“Publication known for its hefty 'Fall Preview' edition”
GUIDE (5)
“Right-to-left panels read by millions worldwide”
MANGA (5)
“Cultivated cereal grass seed that forms the base of the food pyramid”
GRAIN (5)
“Golden Retriever who grew up alongside the Tanner sisters in San Francisco.”
COMET (5)
“A device with hands or numbers used to show what time it is”
CLOCK (5)
“Spiky succulent responsible for the party's signature liquor.”
AGAVE (5)
“Beloved actor who voices the franchise's leading cowboy.”
HANKS (5)
“A style of photography used for extreme close-ups”
MACRO (5)
“A captured image of a celebrity”
PHOTO (5)
“Austrian brand known for its polymer framed pistols”
GLOCK (5)
“Spanish word for beach”
PLAYA (5)
“To go up a mountain like Everest”
CLIMB (5)
“A dirt path through the woods”
TRAIL (5)
“The language spoken by the ancient Romans”
LATIN (5)
“Sony's broadcast format that delivers major PS5 updates.”
STATE (5)
“A vegetable with many layers that may cause crying”
ONION (5)
“A man who performs a role in a movie”
ACTOR (5)
“Two legged clothing for the lower body”
PANTS (5)
“Specialist trained to track and capture dark practitioners”
AUROR (5)
“Folk singer who won a Nobel Prize in Literature”
DYLAN (5)
“A slippery slide that sends your piece backwards.”
CHUTE (5)
“A feeling of deep pleasure in one's achievements”
PRIDE (5)
“To speed up, informally”
ACCEL (5)
“Upright wooden tripod holding a working canvas”
EASEL (5)
“The Romanian group Numa Numa became a viral hit under this name”
OZONE (5)
“Objects used on stage by actors”
PROPS (5)
“To consume a streaming series' entire first season in one sitting.”
BINGE (5)
“Highness or lowness of a sound”
PITCH (5)
“A person hired to find new talent for the team”
SCOUT (5)
“The merchant sold all he had for the one of great price”
PEARL (5)
“Full-court defensive tactic”
PRESS (5)
“A compound containing at least one oxygen atom”
OXIDE (5)
“Competing peer who chooses the starter with a type advantage over yours”
RIVAL (5)
“Dense, boiled-then-baked dough ring serving as the crust for miniature frozen snacks”
BAGEL (5)
“An award that sounds like it might be muddy, given out at a local family restaurant”
DUNIE (5)
“The state of being that she explores in her debut project”
ALONE (5)
“A strong feeling of annoyance or hostility”
ANGER (5)
“The largest mammal living in the ocean”
WHALE (5)
“The preposition meaning beneath or underneath something else”
SOTTO (5)
“The act of circling the Kaaba seven times”
TAWAF (5)
“Small metal discs used as currency.”
COINS (5)
“Literary hoopster who wrote An Kindness of Ravens”
LUCAS (5)
“The flavor profile characteristic of a diavola pizza”
SPICY (5)
“One leading a wilderness tour”
GUIDE (5)
“An act involving illusions and tricks”
MAGIC (5)
“The main highway leading out of the heart”
AORTA (5)
“How she remains when everything else is moving too fast”
STILL (5)
“Shout heard when a line of five numbers is completed.”
BINGO (5)
“First name of a certain mild-mannered reporter”
CLARK (5)
“A measure of a character's power and experience”
LEVEL (5)
“A single piece of action taking place in one location”
SCENE (5)
“Five interlocking symbols of the global movement”
RINGS (5)
“Nut commonly paired with butter in a popular flavor”
PECAN (5)
“First word of the lead single from 1989 about ignoring the haters”
SHAKE (5)
“A dark archer who went on a global sword-slashing spree”
RONIN (5)
“A group of people with common ancestry and culture”
TRIBE (5)
“The wealthy king who started the great age of seafaring with his final words on the scaffold”
ROGER (5)
“Sticky powder kept in a small bag behind the rubber”
ROSIN (5)
“An instrument with eighty-eight keys”
PIANO (5)
“Knitted band wrapped snugly to thwart biting breezes”
SCARF (5)
“A sweet white substance used to flavor desserts”
SUGAR (5)
“Encrypted repository where complex passwords reside safely”
VAULT (5)
“A common female given name”
JANET (5)
“Slang for a successfully grabbed rebound”
BOARD (5)
“The primary tool used to apply pigment”
BRUSH (5)
“Indigestible plant component that aids digestion and bowel health”
FIBER (5)
“Adjusting the lens to make the image sharp and clear”
FOCUS (5)
“A peak over three thousand feet high”
MUNRO (5)
“The elemental type that is strong against water”
GRASS (5)
“A gentle elbow to the ribs to drop a hint”
NUDGE (5)
“Small wooden pieces resting on top of the stumps”
BAILS (5)
“A push or pull acting upon an object”
FORCE (5)
“Half a roasted chicken, a festival staple”
HENDL (5)
“Fruit often baked into a seasonal crisp alongside pumpkin treats”
APPLE (5)
“Female nature spirit”
NYMPH (5)
“Mystical force, a trick of the light, 'I' 'cam' 'g'.”
MAGIC (5)
“Software environment running on the company's desktop and laptop computers”
MACOS (5)
“A person who is the legal property of another.”
SLAVE (5)
“The total points earned in a game”
SCORE (5)
“Radioactive homeworld plagued by mutated survivors of a thousand-year neutronic war”
SKARO (5)
“Playful creature that floats on its back while cracking open shells”
OTTER (5)
“Annual player selection event held during All-Star Week”
DRAFT (5)
“Internet servers used to store data remotely”
CLOUD (5)
“Pointed pole weapon wielded by ancient infantries”
SPEAR (5)
“The last name of the singer who played himself and performed inside Peyton's bedroom”
CRAIG (5)
“Elite players often referred to as Galacticos”
STARS (5)
“Sour yellow citrus that thrives in warm climates and brightens up a glass of ice water.”
LEMON (5)
“The distance from the top to the bottom”
DEPTH (5)
“A staple food made from unleavened dough of wheat flour mixed with water or eggs”
PASTA (5)
“Stealthy shinobi running through the trees with arms stretched behind them”
NINJA (5)
“The extremist leader who declared Swaraj is my birthright”
TILAK (5)
“The94-foothardwoodfloorwherethedramatictournamentgamesareplayed.”
COURT (5)
“The total points earned by a side”
SCORE (5)
“Surname of the legendary composer behind 'Out of Africa' and 'Goldfinger'”
BARRY (5)
“Father figure absent after a cannibalistic mating encounter”
PATER (5)
“Device for coherent light emission”
LASER (5)
“Atmospheric chaos involving wind, water, and noise”
STORM (5)
“The dog that lost its status as a planet?”
PLUTO (5)
“Bell-bottom pants style from the 70s that frequently makes a comeback”
FLARE (5)
“Pocket-sized hip container for contraband liquor”
FLASK (5)
“Pioneering company that popularized home consoles with the 2600.”
ATARI (5)
“Board whose grains of wheat geometric expansion bankrupts an emperor”
CHESS (5)
“A wet spot in a dry argument”
OASIS (5)
“The famous number 66 is a historic one.”
ROUTE (5)
“Stage featuring 12 pools of four teams in 2026”
GROUP (5)
“Hourglass wearer with a reputation for lethal widowhood”
WIDOW (5)
“To consult the official in charge”
REFER (5)
“Impressionist known for capturing Parisian ballerinas and racehorses”
DEGAS (5)
“A marked path for hiking through the wilderness”
TRAIL (5)
“Stick that points out everyone's mistakes without saying a single word?”
BATON (5)
“A crisp round fruit that proverbially keeps the doctor away”
APPLE (5)
“Informal term for the sport taking over TVs every March”
HOOPS (5)
“The human girl who moves to Forks and meets the Cullens”
BELLA (5)
“Remote servers for data storage”
CLOUD (5)
“A transparent object that refracts light into a spectrum”
PRISM (5)
“Gracie's official job title at the Bureau”
AGENT (5)
“An episode that is being broadcast again”
RERUN (5)
“The only world known to support life”
EARTH (5)
“The capital city of Egypt”
CAIRO (5)
“Subatomic particle that makes up protons and neutrons”
QUARK (5)
“A category of film based on style or theme.”
GENRE (5)
“A term relating to the sun”
SOLAR (5)
“Exchange of pocket monsters between two cooperating players”
TRADE (5)
“International multi-sport event”
GAMES (5)
“The short, thick digit on the side of the hand.”
THUMB (5)
“Infectious agent that can only replicate inside living cells”
VIRUS (5)
“The prize of life promised to those who endure temptation”
CROWN (5)
“Rose's defense mechanism”
THORN (5)
“To welcome someone at the door”
GREET (5)
“The hobbit tasked with destroying the jewelry”
FRODO (5)
“The ground truth or answer assigned to a piece of data”
LABEL (5)
“Classic cross-legged seated meditation position”
LOTUS (5)
“The first name of the revolutionary nationalist Mr. Pal”
BIPIN (5)
“Actressreturningtoherteen-idolrootsforahighlyanticipated2026special[1.1].”
MILEY (5)
“Nut that yields oak resin when tapped after growing tall”
ACORN (5)
“Insurance policy against mid-season injuries on your squad”
DEPTH (5)
“The material that pages are made of”
PAPER (5)
“Diluc, when clear and coherent, describes dreams sometimes.”
LUCID (5)
“A puzzle where pictures or symbols represent words.”
REBUS (5)
“A common type of act involving rhythmic movement”
DANCE (5)
“Simple aquatic organisms that produce much of the planet's oxygen”
ALGAE (5)
“Theater employee who might guide you down a dark aisle with a flashlight.”
USHER (5)
“Verb for raising the colors or the sails”
HOIST (5)
“Single line or stanza of poetry”
VERSE (5)
“Aurora cable access host who loves Bohemian Rhapsody and his buddy Garth.”
WAYNE (5)
“Skeletal musician requesting a peek at undergarments”
BROOK (5)
“Wherethesubstitutesanxiouslywaittobecalledintothegame.”
BENCH (5)
“General who accepted Lee's surrender”
GRANT (5)
“The flat structure behind the hoop, or slang for a rebound”
BOARD (5)
“The tracker vampire who hunts Bella in the first book”
JAMES (5)
“Uncle Phil's family name in Bel-Air”
BANKS (5)
“The princess of Hyrule who often needs to be rescued by Link”
ZELDA (5)
“The voucher exchanged by children for a free World Book Day read.”
TOKEN (5)
“Where the magic happens in the backyard”
GRILL (5)
“A creature from another planet”
ALIEN (5)
“The younger, even more fastidious Crane brother”
NILES (5)
“She judges the future, eating the heart before it can even beat to do wrong”
AMMIT (5)
“Sandy alternative to a white, frosty landscape.”
BEACH (5)
“Boy band that famously said Bye Bye Bye”
NSYNC (5)
“Routine household task assigned to family members”
CHORE (5)
“The most widely spoken official language of India”
HINDI (5)
“A small, rustic wooden house situated in a remote or forested area”
CABIN (5)
“The Sanskrit term for a physical yoga posture”
ASANA (5)
“Malicious program that replicates itself”
VIRUS (5)
“The quality that Jesus said would set you free”
TRUTH (5)
“The bear who teaches the bare necessities of life”
BALOO (5)
“A particular manner or way of doing something”
STYLE (5)
“The iconic plumber who rescues Princess Peach”
MARIO (5)
“A genre of serious storytelling”
DRAMA (5)
“Sentient tree who only uses three specific words”
GROOT (5)
“Any competitive activity”
SPORT (5)
“A daily practice or custom governed by the sixth astrological house”
HABIT (5)
“A person who performs a role in a play”
ACTOR (5)
“Material manufactured in thin sheets from wood pulp used for writing on”
PAPER (5)
“A small clock worn on a strap around the wrist”
WATCH (5)
“The great lawgiver who led his people out of Egyptian bondage”
MOSES (5)
“A visual picture that computer vision systems try to recognize”
IMAGE (5)
“Symbolic fire of the games”
FLAME (5)
“Worn out by too much use”
TRITE (5)
“The unseen force powering the Cosmere and beyond”
MAGIC (5)
“The symbol of the organ that beat faster that night”
HEART (5)
“The worth assigned to a digit based on its position in a number”
VALUE (5)
“A place where legal cases are heard and judged”
COURT (5)
“Tomas who secured the late game-winning goal in the series opener”
HERTL (5)
“A state of being wrong in conduct or judgment”
ERROR (5)
“The basic food staple Abigail brought two hundred loaves of”
BREAD (5)
“Green dinosaur who frequently gives his heroic friends a ride”
YOSHI (5)
“A fictional being from another planet”
ALIEN (5)
“Fluid that some sharks can supposedly detect a single drop of from miles away”
BLOOD (5)
“Electronic mail sent to an address like gridgenius”
EMAIL (5)
“Highly-strung temporal state”
TENSE (5)
“A popular Italian dish with a dough base and toppings”
PIZZA (5)
“Lure of the sea, often with song”
SIREN (5)
“Storage container that expands when paired side-by-side”
CHEST (5)
“A club used for short high shots”
WEDGE (5)
“Brioche-based mixture used for heavier varieties instead of a liquid pour.”
DOUGH (5)
“Dollars and cents are often written using this kind of number”
MONEY (5)
“Black opening in the eye that lets light enter”
PUPIL (5)
“A preserved body wrapped in cloth bandages”
MUMMY (5)
“A large neighborhood defined by its weather”
BIOME (5)
“Electronic messages sent from one person to another”
EMAIL (5)
“Silvery flaky buildup shed from rapidly dividing cells”
SCALE (5)
“To love and respect someone deeply”
ADORE (5)
“The ring-bearer in The Lord of the Rings”
FRODO (5)
“An article of clothing worn on the torso”
SHIRT (5)
“Subject of the SETI institute's search”
ALIEN (5)
“Playing area for tennis or basketball”
COURT (5)
“A two-time runner-up who now does RuPaul's makeup”
RAVEN (5)
“Ancient Mexican people who built the city of Tenochtitlan”
AZTEC (5)
“A part of an act in a play during which the action takes place in a single location.”
SCENE (5)
“The Colorado, which spent millions of years carving a famous canyon.”
RIVER (5)
“The celestial symbols found on the national banner.”
STARS (5)
“Flame carried at the opening ceremony”
TORCH (5)
“Ancient Celtic alphabet where letters are formed by lines on a central seam.”
OGHAM (5)
“Where the game is played”
COURT (5)
“The entire geographical area drained by a river system”
BASIN (5)
“A fabric with a glossy surface”
SATIN (5)
“Folk-pop sensation Noah, closing out the 2026 weekend”
KAHAN (5)
“Alex's electronics title before Apple went bust”
MAGIC (5)
“The rainy Washington town where the story takes place”
FORKS (5)
“Statuette awarded annually for Best Original Soundtrack”
OSCAR (5)
“The large grass area where the game is played”
FIELD (5)
“The month when millions suddenly claim a bit of Celtic heritage”
MARCH (5)
“A circular headpiece worn by a monarch”
CROWN (5)
“The middle brother of the dark triumvirate”
ANNAK (5)
“First name of her duet partner on Islands in the Stream”
KENNY (5)
“A large stringed instrument of the violin family, played between the legs”
CELLO (5)
“Decadent brownie pieces found in the Half Baked mixture”
FUDGE (5)
“Lank P, perhaps, for a core exercise.”
PLANK (5)
“A person invited to attend an event”
GUEST (5)
“Force-sensitive apprentice to Din Djarin, returning to the big screen in May 2026.”
GROGU (5)
“A sudden burst of energy”
BLAST (5)
“The person pacing the sidelines with a headset”
COACH (5)
“Three or more notes sounded simultaneously”
CHORD (5)
“The British commission boycotted by Lajpat Rai with the slogan Go Back”
SIMON (5)
“Solid stealth operative from Metal Gear”
SNAKE (5)
“Massachusetts delegate who later became the second U.S. president”
ADAMS (5)
“Detection system using reflected radio waves”
RADAR (5)
“The seat where the judge sits”
BENCH (5)
“The communication system between the driver and the pit wall”
RADIO (5)
“An open area of land without trees”
FIELD (5)
“Fan-shaped land formed where a river deposits sediment into the sea”
DELTA (5)
“A number with a whole part and a fraction part together”
MIXED (5)
“Supernatural powers often used in fantasy shows”
MAGIC (5)
“Tropical sea snail living inside a large, spiraled pink shell”
CONCH (5)
“Creature alter-egos customized by community artists”
SONAS (5)
“To speak without thinking first”
BLURT (5)
“Break taken during a long match”
LUNCH (5)
“Fictional female character one has a strong affection for”
WAIFU (5)
“A payment that is subtracted directly from a bank account”
DEBIT (5)
“An Afro-Caribbean religion often associated with Marie Laveau”
VODOO (5)
“Elevated dirt circle where the thrower stands.”
MOUND (5)
“The mode that allows for real-time spoken interaction”
VOICE (5)
“The arterial drumbeat that proves the pump is working”
PULSE (5)
“A cartilaginous predator that must keep moving”
SHARK (5)
“A long fictional story book”
NOVEL (5)
“An intermediary server that hides your real network identity”
PROXY (5)
“Outfielder Wilyer who emerged as a gold glove caliber right fielder in 2024”
ABREU (5)
“The illumination used to brighten the stage at night.”
LIGHT (5)
“Sounds like piece, but it means calm with no fighting”
PEACE (5)
“Summary of what happened before”
RECAP (5)
“French master who captured pastel ballerinas in motion”
DEGAS (5)
“Spherical model of Earth”
GLOBE (5)
“South American nation with the strongest recorded tremor”
CHILE (5)
“Essential element for taking any photo”
LIGHT (5)
“To try and reach a target score”
CHASE (5)
“A complete thing, not split into parts”
WHOLE (5)
“The massive venue where the biggest studio announcements happen”
HALLH (5)
“A highly trained dark wizard catcher working for the Ministry”
AUROR (5)
“The lingering presence of a player who has lost everything”
GHOST (5)
“Lucille Bluth would rather be dead at Cal than receive this”
ASUBA (5)
“Three-legged studio stand”
EASEL (5)
“what they on”
STAGE (5)
“The Australian Prime Minister during 1984”
HAWKE (5)
“Sounds like waste, but it's the middle part of your body”
WAIST (5)
“An area of open land”
FIELD (5)
“Foodie detective who idolizes his partner Peralta”
BOYLE (5)
“Evidence used to support a claim”
PROOF (5)
“A bottom-dwelling shark often seen resting on the sand”
NURSE (5)
“A strap used to walk a dog”
LEASH (5)
“A large community of plants and animals in a habitat”
BIOME (5)
“A seat for one person”
CHAIR (5)
“Sounds like bury, but it's a small juicy fruit”
BERRY (5)
“The beginning of an activity”
START (5)
“Taking the ball away from the opponent during live play”
STEAL (5)
“To rest on the joints between the thigh and lower leg”
KNEEL (5)
“An anthropologist who sees right through you”
BONES (5)
“Canadian rapper who started from the bottom”
DRAKE (5)
“Landform created by deposition at the mouth of a river”
DELTA (5)
“Coat that makes you a total no-show at curfew?”
CLOAK (5)
“Cheese flavor synonymous with classic Doritos bags since childhood”
NACHO (5)
“Handheld items like a skull in Hamlet or a broom in Wicked.”
PROPS (5)
“A Brazilian dance style famous at Rio Carnival”
SAMBA (5)
“The period of time a ruler is in power”
REIGN (5)
“A sweet substance used in desserts and coffee”
SUGAR (5)
“Character reference that anchors an orator's credibility”
ETHOS (5)
“Sense that lets your skin feel pressure, texture, and temperature”
TOUCH (5)
“Spanish word meaning a kindness, part of the phrase for please”
FAVOR (5)
“System using radio waves to detect objects, vital for modern meteorology”
RADAR (5)
“Coffee-drinking predatory being roaming modern Tokyo in disguise”
GHOUL (5)
“Square pieces laid down to build the landscape in Carcassonne”
TILES (5)
“Cut off one head, and two more take its place”
HYDRA (5)
“The fruit from the tree in the Garden of Eden”
APPLE (5)
“The heavy burden carried by the perpetrator.”
GUILT (5)
“A thread of wisdom, or perhaps a book Steven reads instead of sleeping”
SUTRA (5)
“Prefix for things relating to the peninsula of Rome”
ITALO (5)
“Macaroni or rotini base for a chilled cookout side”
PASTA (5)
“Ancient Greek poet credited with 'The Iliad'.”
HOMER (5)
“Plastic green shreds used to line the bottom of treat carriers”
GRASS (5)
“The Egyptian winger who became a modern goalscoring legend for the club”
SALAH (5)
“Austrian who draped lovers in golden patterns”
KLIMT (5)
“The word for milk”
LATTE (5)
“An award given to the top three finishers in an event”
MEDAL (5)
“Wakandan genius princess who designed modern vibranium suits”
SHURI (5)
“Designation like C, E, or S for different models”
CLASS (5)
“The manual dedication that justifies a premium price tag”
CRAFT (5)
“Sets of six legal deliveries bowled by one person.”
OVERS (5)
“Any single number from zero to nine”
DIGIT (5)
“Retail giant whose executive propelled the game's sales in 1952”
MACYS (5)
“A genre focused on serious character development.”
DRAMA (5)
“Vital healthcare provider who often wears scrubs”
NURSE (5)
“The special girl with telekinetic powers”
ELVEN (5)
“An organism that is a genetic copy of another”
CLONE (5)
“A shot hit with backspin to keep it low and skidding.”
SLICE (5)
“Stealthy assassin preceding Sex Party in musical credits”
NINJA (5)
“System used to slow down or stop the vehicle”
BRAKE (5)
“Artificial gleam reconstituted from tree pulp”
RAYON (5)
“Device that tells the time”
CLOCK (5)
“The vast area beyond Earths atmosphere”
SPACE (5)
“Cold War musical getting a 2026 revival.”
CHESS (5)
“A minor nature deity often found in forests or springs.”
NYMPH (5)
“Ubiquitous compound composed of two hydrogens and one oxygen”
WATER (5)
“Nation formerly known as the Gold Coast”
GHANA (5)
“The eight teams one win away from the Final Four.”
ELITE (5)
“High-speed temporary storage designed for rapid data retrieval”
CACHE (5)
“Sleek aquatic weasel that enjoys play”
OTTER (5)
“A piece of data processed by a language model”
TOKEN (5)
“An old-school beverage category popularized in Singapore”
SLING (5)
“Keep your eyes glued to the screen during premiere week”
WATCH (5)
“A large, elaborate meal”
FEAST (5)
“Hung loosely, or hurled insults”
SLUNG (5)
“A line of poetry or text in a song”
LYRIC (5)
“Realm of the Starks”
NORTH (5)
“A category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, marked by a particular style.”
GENRE (5)
“Eccentric chocolate factory owner from Roald Dahl's beloved tale.”
WONKA (5)
“A large painting applied directly to a wall or ceiling”
MURAL (5)
“A pleasant facial expression with upturned corners”
SMILE (5)
“"Bridesmaids" star Rose, nominated for her role in "Fallen Angels"”
BYRNE (5)
“Fallen Chosen One who wears a life-supporting black suit”
VADER (5)
“A film produced outside of the major studio system”
INDIE (5)
“An off-white color that resembles the material of elephant tusks.”
IVORY (5)
“The sensitive nose area packed with electrical sensors”
SNOUT (5)
“Apple ___ (A popular baked fruit flavor profile for seasonal macchiatos).”
CRISP (5)
“Simple baked food item made from refined wheat flour”
BREAD (5)
“They are often baked and served sweet and savory”
BEANS (5)
“A common antonym for big”
SMALL (5)
“Borough where the team plays”
BRONX (5)
“Representative who negotiates deals for talent”
AGENT (5)
“Long, narrow raised strip of land or mountains”
RIDGE (5)
“Life category featuring inanimate objects”
STILL (5)
“The guttural vocal style used in metalcore”
GROWL (5)
“Suburban satire starring a widowed mother selling cannabis to keep up appearances”
WEEDS (5)
“A small update designed to fix a problem in software.”
PATCH (5)
“Points accumulated in a game”
SCORE (5)
“The future king who married Abigail after she interceded for her household”
DAVID (5)
“What not to do after misreading a winking eye alcohol suggestion”
DRIVE (5)
“The action or crime of stealing”
THEFT (5)
“Gas form of a substance that is usually liquid or solid”
VAPOR (5)
“The booklet you consult when a dispute arises”
RULES (5)
“Wallflower of the art world? No, it is quite prominent!”
MURAL (5)
“Furniture designed for sitting”
CHAIR (5)
“A collection of items or people being studied”
GROUP (5)
“Giant huntsman placed among the stars by Zeus”
ORION (5)
“The ultimate racing achievement requires winning the Triple ___.”
CROWN (5)
“The sound that keeps ringing in his head after a breakup”
VOICE (5)
“Type of necklace he famously popularized for men”
PEARL (5)
“Wet, spongy land dominated by trees and woody plants”
SWAMP (5)
“To develop a model using data”
TRAIN (5)
“A part of a play or film where the action happens in one place”
SCENE (5)
“The sandy area where the ocean meets the land”
BEACH (5)
“Bookworm who traded her freedom for her father's”
BELLE (5)
“A large indoor venue used for sports like gymnastics or basketball”
ARENA (5)
“Central philosophical current running beneath a text”
THEME (5)
“Steadfastly devoted to friends and partners”
LOYAL (5)
“A sweet chocolate treat or a bowler-hatted politician who denied the dark lord's return”
FUDGE (5)
“Relating to or denoting the sun”
SOLAR (5)
“A multi-headed serpent monster from Greek legend.”
HYDRA (5)
“The mechanical parts used to change the power delivery.”
GEARS (5)
“Handheld device used to move a cursor on a screen”
MOUSE (5)
“Fencer's thrust”
LUNGE (5)
“The vast area beyond the atmosphere of Earth”
SPACE (5)
“Feeling or characterized by great anger.”
IRATE (5)
“A push or a pull on an object”
FORCE (5)
“Blue blur with a need for speed”
SONIC (5)
“Monstrous creature that a witcher might be hired to hunt”
BEAST (5)
“A category of movie like horror or comedy”
GENRE (5)
“The bird mascot for the Baltimore team”
RAVEN (5)
“A marked path through the wilderness designed for hikers”
TRAIL (5)
“The digital PC storefront where gamers rush to update their wishlists.”
STEAM (5)
“Woman on her wedding day”
BRIDE (5)
“A hardware component used for storing digital files”
DRIVE (5)
“Venomous snake famous for spreading its neck into a hood”
COBRA (5)
“Spanish word for until, used in a common farewell phrase”
HASTA (5)
“Direction opposite to where a compass needle usually points”
SOUTH (5)
“A horned beast with glowing eyes native to North America”
HODAG (5)
“A massive sea of cheering music lovers.”
CROWD (5)
“Floral headpiece that became a quintessential festival fashion staple”
CROWN (5)
“Sensual Reputation track about only wanting someone to take off an outfit”
DRESS (5)
“A glacial valley that invited the sea inside”
FJORD (5)
“To analyze a diagram and convert it into code”
PARSE (5)
“Acidic building blocks that are anything but basic”
AMINO (5)
“Nebular formation, or what vaporizes daily on the exoplanet WASP-94A b”
CLOUD (5)
“The noisy creature residing in the Burrow's attic”
GHOUL (5)
“What we did "in the night" as the stars stole it away”
DANCE (5)
“A buttery nut often found baked into sticky, sweet Thanksgiving pies.”
PECAN (5)
“Legendary hex blamed for the deaths of Lord Carnarvon and others.”
CURSE (5)
“Watt engine type that powered the Industrial Revolution”
STEAM (5)
“Sound component of a film production complementing the visual track”
AUDIO (5)
“Golden statuette she took home in 2019”
OSCAR (5)
“The massive venue where professional games take place”
ARENA (5)
“French word for apple”
POMME (5)
“Misty mountain range where the Queen of Country was raised”
SMOKY (5)
“Falcon-headed god whose eye is a symbol of protection.”
HORUS (5)
“The goddess of trust, essential for contracts and military oaths alike”
FIDES (5)
“Major river flowing through Pakistan and India”
INDUS (5)
“To change the Constitution”
AMEND (5)
“Smooth material used for modern coaster construction”
STEEL (5)
“What tourists hope is at its absolute "peak"”
BLOOM (5)
“The art institute where a certain receptionist failed a crucial graphic design class”
PRATT (5)
“A princess of light who made a terrible bargain”
ELENA (5)
“Fictional spouse, what 'I' often 'fu' for a beloved character.”
WAIFU (5)
“Organ that pumps blood through the body”
HEART (5)
“Toyota giant that loves to show off its twin-turbo muscles?”
SUPRA (5)
“User of hex bags and ancient spells”
WITCH (5)
“Feline-chariot commuter who shares the battle fallen with the Allfather”
FREYA (5)
“Protective wearable suit fashioned from leather, iron, or diamond”
ARMOR (5)
“Remains fought over in a tiny urn after an 1882 English mock obituary”
ASHES (5)
“A response to a comment or review”
REPLY (5)
“Man about to be married”
GROOM (5)
“First name of the gruff newspaper editor known for yelling Great Caesar's Ghost”
PERRY (5)
“Triatomic form of oxygen that blocks harmful ultraviolet radiation”
OZONE (5)
“Carved wooden pole representing ancestry and tribal spirits”
TOTEM (5)
“Peaceful bond rooted in a century-old gesture”
AMITY (5)
“Commonly found in nature”
GREEN (5)
“A spy like Phil Coulson”
AGENT (5)
“A common red or green fruit that is crunchy”
APPLE (5)
“Rectangular paper items with numbers or images used in many games”
CARDS (5)
“Young deer who became Great Prince of the Forest”
BAMBI (5)
“Rival of Edison who championed alternating current”
TESLA (5)
“A strong, aromatic flower bud used as a key ingredient in traditional baking spices.”
CLOVE (5)
“Underground worker who always has a pick to grind?”
MINER (5)
“Wayfinder chosen by the ocean to restore the heart of Te Fiti”
MOANA (5)
“Period of style, beginning with a poet”
EPOCH (5)
“Art style with exaggeratedly oversized heads and petite bodies”
CHIBI (5)
“Potion maker whose greasy demeanor could really brew up trouble?”
SNAPE (5)
“Striking combination of notes that really know how to harmonize?”
CHORD (5)
“Sturdy cotton twill, often associated with blue jeans.”
DENIM (5)
“The surname of the man who shot Alexander”
AARON (5)
“A dedicated fan whose home is a sanctuary of ink”
OTAKU (5)
“___ multiply, a method for comparing two fractions”
CROSS (5)
“The land of pyramids where Israel was enslaved for centuries”
EGYPT (5)
“A small celestial body, like Pluto”
DWARF (5)
“The literal translation of the Sanskrit root word "yuj"”
UNION (5)
“Biochemist spouse of a famous physicist portrayed by Blunt in Nolan's biographical epic”
KITTY (5)
“A dance in triple time often associated with Strauss”
WALTZ (5)
“The official language of the Netherlands”
DUTCH (5)
“The center of interest or activity”
FOCUS (5)
“Word following magna or summa”
LAUDE (5)
“Joint connecting the upper and lower arm”
ELBOW (5)
“What you do when you sleep or a nightmare”
DREAM (5)
“Strings attached to someone who prefers to sit down on the job?”
CELLO (5)
“Kitty's cry in Wee Britain”
MIAOW (5)
“The deepest and darkest part of the ocean floor”
ABYSS (5)
“A queen who stole a sister's skin and a kingdom's heart”
MAEVE (5)
“The thin stick used by a conductor”
BATON (5)
“A flat topographical feature on a steep slope where elk frequently bed down”
BENCH (5)
“An illegal act that is punishable by law”
CRIME (5)
“Assortment of small savory Spanish dishes eaten as snacks or appetizers”
TAPAS (5)
“Jupiter had these of Jupiter in a 2001 Train song”
DROPS (5)
“Lustrous, conductive element located on the left and center of the table”
METAL (5)
“Type of rocket-powered punch used by Gipsy Danger”
ELBOW (5)
“A young human being”
CHILD (5)
“The surname of the billionaire who built a suit in a cave”
STARK (5)
“A desert plant with stiff, sword-shaped leaves.”
YUCCA (5)
“The ultimate currency that determines your stay in the land”
HEART (5)
“A single installment of a serialized publication”
ISSUE (5)
“The billionaire identity hiding beneath the cowl.”
BRUCE (5)
“Half-bird, half-woman creature known for snatching food”
HARPY (5)
“The most powerful piece on the board”
QUEEN (5)
“The entire collective pool of registered senior team personnel”
SQUAD (5)
“The sound of enjoying a shared joke”
LAUGH (5)
“Diminutive literary visionary who strongly resented arboreal comparisons”
MILES (5)
“The primary weapon used by a demon slayer”
SWORD (5)
“The final result or grade of a test”
SCORE (5)
“Dramatic trailing portion of a dress that sweeps the floor”
TRAIN (5)
“Size of an adult bear”
LARGE (5)
“Palindrome title of Nolan's temporal espionage thriller”
TENET (5)
“Diminutive desert scavengers known for their glowing yellow eyes”
JAWAS (5)
“Prize for a top athlete”
MEDAL (5)
“The state of having more points than the opponent”
LEADS (5)
“Grilled sausage that pairs perfectly with mustard”
FRANK (5)
“The thief who hides in Rapunzel's tower”
FLYNN (5)
“Buster Sword-wielding protagonist of Final Fantasy VII”
CLOUD (5)
“A chart that lists multiplication facts, like the times ___”
TABLE (5)
“The five interlocking circles on the official flag”
RINGS (5)
“Interestingly new or unusual”
NOVEL (5)
“Humorist who wrote about Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn”
TWAIN (5)
“The basic acid of a building block”
AMINO (5)
“Tiny infectious agent”
VIRUS (5)
“Deep-fried fritter made from black-eyed pea paste”
AKARA (5)
“The border surrounding an illustration”
FRAME (5)
“Mali tribe whose Sirius B knowledge supposedly stems from ancient river gods”
DOGON (5)
“The secret organization that says cut off one head two more grow”
HYDRA (5)
“Path for a backcountry trek”
TRAIL (5)
“Total unique audience exposed to a promotional message”
REACH (5)
“A digital message sent over a network”
EMAIL (5)
“The liquid assets carried over miles of arches to fill public baths”
AQUAE (5)
“Reprimanding group of colorful blue birds”
SCOLD (5)
“The supernatural creatures that hunt humans”
DEMON (5)
“Words that have the same ending sound”
RHYME (5)
“The metal shield carried by federal agents”
BADGE (5)
“What you hear in a movie”
SOUND (5)
“Exiled prince who learned Hakuna Matata”
SIMBA (5)
“The command center of the nervous system”
BRAIN (5)
“To allow, or the Union general whose face is on the fifty-dollar bill”
GRANT (5)
“A tapering conical or pyramidal structure on the top of a building”
SPIRE (5)
“Ruined homeworld where the sorcerer and space travelers clashed with Thanos”
TITAN (5)
“A dried seed or bark used to add flavor to a dish”
SPICE (5)
“Focal platform where nuptial pledges are finalized”
ALTAR (5)
“Adds flavor, or a bit of zest to life”
SPICE (5)
“A warning that the leader is under fire”
CHECK (5)
“The central reference of the religious Judaic tradition”
TORAH (5)
“Soldier who looks exactly like his brother, and his other brother, and...”
CLONE (5)
“A general direction in which something is developing or changing”
TREND (5)
“First half of a famous 15th-century Inca citadel's name”
MACHU (5)
“Frigid cardinal orientation where towering humans cause shoe deficits”
NORTH (5)
“The reasoning principles used by computers to make decisions”
LOGIC (5)
“A trophy given for excellence in cinema”
AWARD (5)
“Jessie Buckley stars in this 2026 film as a reanimated companion.”
BRIDE (5)
“Rhythmic movement performed to music”
DANCE (5)
“Symbols used to rank the quality of a product”
STARS (5)
“Futuristic family dog who famously runs on a suspended treadmill.”
ASTRO (5)
“A small island found within the pancreas”
ISLET (5)
“The modern window to the entire world”
PHONE (5)
“A specific category of music film or literature”
GENRE (5)
“A series of notes arranged in ascending or descending order of pitch”
SCALE (5)
“A nickname for amphetamines or the rate of motion”
SPEED (5)
“Leader of the Argonauts on a quest for gold”
JASON (5)
“Emollient formulation smoothed over irritated zones”
CREAM (5)
“The unit of luminous flux in the International System”
LUMEN (5)
“The young shepherd who became king”
DAVID (5)
“Woman whose abduction started the Trojan War”
HELEN (5)
“Creator Carl who established Duckburg.”
BARKS (5)
“To eat greedily, or a narrow valley between cliffs”
GORGE (5)
“Massive mammal that surfaces regularly to breathe through a blowhole”
WHALE (5)
“Ravine-named sentry standing squarer than the cordon”
GULLY (5)
“Capital city sitting on a triple junction of plates”
TOKYO (5)
“The hero's most famous laughing villain”
JOKER (5)
“Three-eyed squeaky creature eternally grateful to the Claw.”
ALIEN (5)
“Energy from the sun that plants need to grow”
LIGHT (5)
“Low, wet land often filled with grasses and reeds”
MARSH (5)
“The other official national color chosen in 1984”
GREEN (5)
“Smooth talker who lost a ship but gained a cloud city”
LANDO (5)
“Stately country residence hosting society functions”
MANOR (5)
“Bright idea on a stick that keeps cave creepers in the dark?”
TORCH (5)
“The sideline strategist drawing up the crucial plays.”
COACH (5)
“The taller, ghost-busting brother of a famous plumber”
LUIGI (5)
“Prized catch in a cold stream”
TROUT (5)
“Man-made shortcut that makes shipping lanes a breeze”
CANAL (5)
“Clint's projectile of choice often loaded with explosive or hacking heads”
ARROW (5)
“A collection of short musical pieces”
SUITE (5)
“Consume a whole season before Monday morning”
BINGE (5)
“A fluid exchange that binds every inhabitant of this realm”
BLOOD (5)
“Fabric commonly worn as overalls with one strap unhooked”
DENIM (5)
“The subject matter of a discussion”
TOPIC (5)
“Greek god who rules the underworld”
HADES (5)
“Triangular part of a wall under a sloping roof”
GABLE (5)
“The supernatural power used by the characters”
MAGIC (5)
“All of something with no parts missing”
WHOLE (5)
“An unexpected rule change that shocks the players”
TWIST (5)
“Person who resists authority or convention.”
REBEL (5)
“The thimble or top hat, for example.”
TOKEN (5)
“Lone star origin of both a ranch owner and a plane-crash survivor”
TEXAS (5)
“Catchy moniker for San Antonio's towering young superstar.”
WEMBY (5)
“Term used to describe devices that use AI to assist users”
SMART (5)
“Fragrant evergreen used to make chests”
CEDAR (5)
“Desired outcome of powerful engines”
SPEED (5)
“A printer's injury that ensures no white edges remain after cutting”
BLEED (5)
“A spirit that haunts the halls of the school.”
GHOST (5)
“Recurring thematic element or dominant idea in a work”
MOTIF (5)
“A junior salesman who was nicknamed Dwight Junior due to his appearance”
CLARK (5)
“One of the three vertical wooden posts behind the batsman”
STUMP (5)
“A common gray block found everywhere underground.”
STONE (5)
“Group of students learning together”
CLASS (5)
“Espresso and steamed milk beverage that gets a famous orange makeover every year.”
LATTE (5)
“Electronic mail sent to an address”
EMAIL (5)
“Underground rock that is just venting its frustration”
MAGMA (5)
“A physical copy of a photograph on paper”
PRINT (5)
“A background actor who has no speaking lines in a crowd scene”
EXTRA (5)
“Two-door vehicle, up close, perhaps.”
COUPE (5)
“If any man will come after me let him take up his what”
CROSS (5)
“Land that lies along an ocean or sea”
COAST (5)
“The physical surface on which tabletop games are played”
BOARD (5)
“A series of movements to music.”
DANCE (5)
“She takes half the fallen but prefers her cat-driven commute”
FREYA (5)
“A small type of planet, like Pluto”
DWARF (5)
“The chef of the crew”
SANJI (5)
“The waitress who dreams of her own restaurant”
TIANA (5)
“The complete amount after everything is counted.”
TOTAL (5)
“Format narrated by voice actors”
AUDIO (5)
“A nun's attire, or a usual practice”
HABIT (5)
“Spanish word for chair”
SILLA (5)
“The vast empty area beyond the Earth atmosphere”
SPACE (5)
“Historic San Antonio mission and fortress compound”
ALAMO (5)
“Pole weapon with a pointed tip used by ancient warriors”
SPEAR (5)
“To change a number to the nearest ten or hundred”
ROUND (5)
“One of the older generation of Greek deities preceding the Olympians”
TITAN (5)
“The impossible governess splintered throughout the timeline to save a single renegade”
CLARA (5)
“An ancient game played on an eight-by-eight grid of dark and light squares”
CHESS (5)
“Relating to the freezing regions near the North or South Pole”
POLAR (5)
“A thick New Orleans stew with African and Caribbean roots”
GUMBO (5)
“A surprise brief appearance by a famous actor in a film”
CAMEO (5)
“Supernatural combat projection manifested in an eccentric Bizarre Adventure”
STAND (5)
“Afghan hound who ruled her group in 2026”
ZAIDA (5)
“Dangerous physical feat performed by a highly trained double.”
STUNT (5)
“Asthmatic father figure in heavy metal attire”
VADER (5)
“A person who represents talent”
AGENT (5)
“Gymnastics apparatus or a pole event”
VAULT (5)
“Reliever Zack who was claimed off waivers to bolster the bullpen depth”
WEISS (5)
“Ionic compounds produced alongside water during acid-base neutralization”
SALTS (5)
“Relating to the monarch running our local system”
SOLAR (5)
“Immature, wingless feeding stage between egg and pupa in many insects”
LARVA (5)
“Digital mail sent over the internet”
EMAIL (5)
“Energy level depleted by complex hard-light creations”
POWER (5)
“A serious show with emotional stories”
DRAMA (5)
“The total vocabulary of a language”
LEXIS (5)
“One who has a great liking for a specific thing”
LOVER (5)
“The vast expanse beyond the atmosphere of Earth”
SPACE (5)
“To break something into separate equal parts”
SPLIT (5)
“Golf great whose name graces the stone bridge crossing to the 12th green.”
HOGAN (5)
“A high honorific title in the Ottoman political system”
PASHA (5)
“A basic crafting material often used for cards and scrapbooks”
PAPER (5)
“The general term for starch shapes like penne, fusilli, and rigatoni”
PASTA (5)
“Evaluated on a scale”
RATED (5)
“What Steve Rogers says he can do all day”
FIGHT (5)
“Plucked bluegrass instrument with a circular drum-like body”
BANJO (5)
“The invisible gap between words that makes reading possible”
SPACE (5)
“Accessory used to fill in harsh shadows”
FLASH (5)
“The basic building blocks of all matter”
ATOMS (5)
“Prefix designating anything related to virtual networks”
CYBER (5)
“The Scarlet Witch's first name”
WANDA (5)
“Common five-letter nickname for Chevrolet”
CHEVY (5)
“Writing that isn't structured as poetry”
PROSE (5)
“French word for school, normally written with an accent”
ECOLE (5)
“A picture taken by police to document a scene”
PHOTO (5)
“Silicon giant whose Arc G3 platform is featured at IFA 2026”
INTEL (5)
“What gives a drift car a sudden whistle while it works?”
TURBO (5)
“Slang for the romantic heat level in modern novels”
SPICE (5)
“The wayfinding Disney princess returning in a 2026 live-action epic”
MOANA (5)
“Molecule split apart during the light reactions”
WATER (5)
“Polished half of leather nurtured to provoke reverse aerodynamics”
SHINE (5)
“To peel away a layer or perform a revealing dance”
STRIP (5)
“Where food enters the body to be eaten”
MOUTH (5)
“A large and luxurious country house for the wealthy”
VILLA (5)
“Pertaining to sound or the speed of sound”
SONIC (5)
“A very large and powerful humanoid creature like Hagrid”
GIANT (5)
“The inmate who provides various contraband and joins the team”
CNOTE (5)
“The specific length of fiction that O Henry mastered”
SHORT (5)
“The border or edges of a photograph”
FRAME (5)
“Demonic entity, a 'live' one with a twist.”
DEVIL (5)
“Her profession before she focused primarily on music”
ACTOR (5)
“The atmospheric layer that absorbs most UV radiation”
OZONE (5)
“The legendary fashion publication closely covering the week”
VOGUE (5)
“A ball of ice and dust with a long glowing tail”
COMET (5)
“Vast blue expanse split by the Red Line into four directional seas”
OCEAN (5)
“The vast area beyond the Earth atmosphere”
SPACE (5)
“The list showing team rankings by points”
TABLE (5)
“A collection of recorded tracks released together”
ALBUM (5)
“A quick software update issued to plug a security hole”
PATCH (5)
“Clean a floor using a broom”
SWEEP (5)
“Any physical component manipulated by a player.”
PIECE (5)
“Large grassy area where the sport is played.”
FIELD (5)
“An ancient wrap artist who spent centuries silent in a sarcophagus”
MUMMY (5)
“Award for a winner”
MEDAL (5)
“A blood-drinking shade in the land of shadows”
GHOST (5)
“Fiber that sends messages between the brain and body”
NERVE (5)
“Set of six balls bowled by one player”
OVERS (5)
“A greasy potion-maker whose true loyalty was revealed at the very end of a memory”
SNAPE (5)
“A thick stew from Louisiana traditionally thickened with okra or file powder”
GUMBO (5)
“The dachshund friend of Bluey”
SNICK (5)
“A small natural stream of water, larger than a brook”
CREEK (5)
“Lethal protector bonded with an alien klyntar symbiote”
VENOM (5)
“To materialize or generate a character or item within the virtual world”
SPAWN (5)
“A match between two local rivals”
DERBY (5)
“Emotional conflict and high-stakes tension between characters”
DRAMA (5)
“Multiplication groups must all be the same size”
EQUAL (5)
“The ranking list of teams”
TABLE (5)
“The ruler of the Greek underworld”
HADES (5)
“Book part that should not be cracked too much”
SPINE (5)
“A fiber that transmits impulses to the brain.”
NERVE (5)
“Overweight slug who really should have invested in better security?”
JABBA (5)
“Push or pull measured in newtons”
FORCE (5)
“The part of land near the sea”
COAST (5)
“The great lion in The Chronicles of Narnia”
ASLAN (5)
“Two-tailed fox sidekick of the 35-year-old blue blur.”
TAILS (5)
“Plant tissue that transports water and nutrients from the roots”
XYLEM (5)
“people in the video You’ve Been Framed! Unstoppable! (2021) time stamp 3:19”
TEENS (5)
“Massive piped instrument Zimmer highlighted prominently throughout Interstellar”
ORGAN (5)
“A long-legged bird that hunts in shallow water.”
HERON (5)
“The organ often associated with feelings of romance”
HEART (5)
“The dark lord in black armor who serves the Emperor”
VADER (5)
“Unbeaten barbarian warlord who married a silver-haired exile”
DROGO (5)
“Souvenir shirts and hoodies sold at lengthy booth lines”
MERCH (5)
“The ground, soil, or the planet Earth itself”
TERRA (5)
“Moving mass of insects looking for a new residence”
SWARM (5)
“Swiss city where JJ took the 2025 crown”
BASEL (5)
“Coveted golden statuette Zimmer won for The Lion King and Dune”
OSCAR (5)
“Where tech CEOs pace around while presenting new hardware”
STAGE (5)
“An alphabetical list of items”
INDEX (5)
“Rhythmic movement often part of celebrations”
DANCE (5)
“Leather leggings worn by cowboys for protection”
CHAPS (5)
“Vengeful sword-wielding identity adopted by Clint Barton”
RONIN (5)
“Broadway soprano Kelli, a 2026 nominee for "Fallen Angels"”
OHARA (5)
“The twinkling objects in the sky mentioned in the song Ours”
STARS (5)
“Leader who received the stone tablets”
MOSES (5)
“The male lead in a famous Shakespearean tragedy about star-crossed lovers”
ROMEO (5)
“To feed on growing grass and herbage in a field”
GRAZE (5)
“Retired Seattle cop who clashes with his sophisticated sons from his duct-taped recliner.”
CRANE (5)
“Bar communication or access from a suspicious domain or IP address”
BLOCK (5)
“Spanish word for afternoon”
TARDE (5)
“Vast expanse of sea.”
OCEAN (5)
“Second rock from the sun, serving as a breeding ground for space microbes.”
VENUS (5)
“A brief sneak peek meant to hook potential viewers.”
TEASE (5)
“Take the ball from an opponent”
STEAL (5)
“Spicy dark pepper condiment common in Ghanaian cuisine”
SHITO (5)
“The electronic address for sending a message”
EMAIL (5)
“Remote controlled flying device”
DRONE (5)
“Category like romance or mystery”
GENRE (5)
“A dead body preserved by ancient Egyptian methods”
MUMMY (5)
“What people do with their mouths for a portrait”
SMILE (5)
“A period of time when a person stops using digital devices.”
DETOX (5)
“Hip-hop icon who found an unlikely culinary confidante in Stewart.”
SNOOP (5)
“The star killed by video in the Buggles single where Zimmer briefly appeared”
RADIO (5)
“NASA space telescope launching in 2026 to map billions of galaxies.”
ROMAN (5)
“The color of the comet painted on the bedroom floor that symbolized a epic love story”
WHITE (5)
“Fabric you lay on while devouring a bestseller”
TOWEL (5)
“Longest continental mountain range on Earth”
ANDES (5)
“Central strip of the field”
PITCH (5)
“Watching many episodes in one sitting”
BINGE (5)
“The vacuum separating celestial bodies”
SPACE (5)
“Person who performs in a play”
ACTOR (5)
“An episode that is being broadcast again after its debut”
RERUN (5)
“Body part, like the heart or stomach, made of tissues”
ORGAN (5)
“Prestigious golden statuette given by the Academy”
OSCAR (5)
“Rocket Man singer with flamboyant glasses”
ELTON (5)
“Bottom-fermented beer aged in cold storage”
LAGER (5)
“Lurk around with a group of bushy-tailed canines”
SKULK (5)
“A graphic tale from the East, a grass type perhaps?”
MANGA (5)
“The base mixture of flour and water used to make the crust.”
DOUGH (5)
“The largest habitat on Earth”
OCEAN (5)
“Whale shark helmsman adept at Fish-Man Karate”
JINBE (5)
“The famous trophy played for between England and Australia”
ASHES (5)
“To show triumphant elation or jubilation”
EXULT (5)
“Spicy sauce or a type of Latin American dance”
SALSA (5)
“Narrow stone conduit that fringe theorists claim directed star power instead of airflow”
SHAFT (5)
“Area of grass where soccer or football is played”
FIELD (5)
“The musical key often used for sadder sounding songs”
MINOR (5)
“Spanish word for a male friend”
AMIGO (5)
“The tangled mess of wires from Sister Location”
ENARD (5)
“Common color of healthy plant leaves”
GREEN (5)
“Sock enthusiast who really ironed out his master's problems?”
DOBBY (5)
“A handheld device used to move the cursor on a computer screen”
MOUSE (5)
“The slope or inclination of a road or land”
GRADE (5)
“Green vegetation covering a meadow”
GRASS (5)
“The infinitive verb meaning to love”
AMARE (5)
“The ram with the golden fleece”
ARIES (5)
“A sudden expression of surprise with an open mouth”
SHOCK (5)
“A serious play or show”
DRAMA (5)
“Tree known for its sugary sap”
MAPLE (5)
“First half of the name for the American Mark-3 titan”
GIPSY (5)
“Sock collector who finally felt footwear was a step toward liberation?”
DOBBY (5)
“The platform where the performers showcase their skills”
STAGE (5)
“Mazda's beloved lightweight two-seater roadster known for exceptional handling”
MIATA (5)
“Friendly Unit Shifter on In Utero, or a dial-turned broadcast receiver”
RADIO (5)
“Farhampton wedding weekend venue style”
CABIN (5)
“Reception spotlight moment for the newly married pair”
DANCE (5)
“A recurring design or pattern in a seasonal collection”
MOTIF (5)
“Furious Greek letter headlining the most violent cosmic bursts known”
GAMMA (5)
“Mexican painter known for her many self-portraits”
KAHLO (5)
“Swedish pop auteur with her ninth studio record, 'Sexistential', in March 2026.”
ROBYN (5)
“The central topic or idea within a narrative”
THEME (5)
“Simple nonflowering aquatic plants that include seaweeds and single-celled forms”
ALGAE (5)
“Welcoming matriarch who consented to a domestic DNA verification”
EMILY (5)
“A baked food made from flour and water”
BREAD (5)
“Symbols used for a five point review”
STARS (5)
“Barely touching, or just dining lightly on grass”
GRAZE (5)
“A long fictional story written in prose”
NOVEL (5)
“Reanimated corpse, a servant of the Night King”
WIGHT (5)
“Greek letter that deposits mud at the river's end”
DELTA (5)
“___ Picchu, a historic sanctuary set high in the Andes Mountains”
MACHU (5)
“The essential clear liquid required by all living organisms for hydration”
WATER (5)
“A fertile tract in a desert watered by a natural spring”
OASIS (5)
“The analog way to enjoy the daily puzzle”
PRINT (5)
“The name of the mysterious company that uses severance”
LUMON (5)
“Resource these animals can supposedly smell from miles away”
WATER (5)
“A deep-blue metamorphic rock used as a semi-precious stone”
LAPIS (5)
“An icy object that develops a tail near the sun”
COMET (5)
“First half of a famous Incan citadel requiring guided tours”
MACHU (5)
“Ruthless patriarch who orchestrated a bloody feast at the Twins”
TYWIN (5)
“Traditional dusty writing stick for the blackboard”
CHALK (5)
“Sunny Florida host city selected for the 2026 tournament's third-place match.”
MIAMI (5)
“The powerful sorceress who created an alternate sitcom reality in New Jersey”
WANDA (5)
“Acid essential for cell division that sounds like a playful romp”
FOLIC (5)
“The 100-yard battleground”
FIELD (5)
“The grassy theater where the beautiful game unfolds”
PITCH (5)
“A puzzle representing words through pictures”
REBUS (5)
“Joint between humerus and forearm”
ELBOW (5)
“Nintendo's iconic mustachioed plumber”
MARIO (5)
“Mountain range along the eastern edge of the rim”
ANDES (5)
“The eating habit associated with Rize Kamishiro”
BINGE (5)
“A northern constellation with a fiery bite, or a spoiled heir with a silver spoon”
DRACO (5)
“A person who poses for photographs”
MODEL (5)
“Cook uncovered in an oven until browned”
ROAST (5)
“Traditional cow-derived base that some customers avoid”
DAIRY (5)
“The clock that counts down the speller's allotted two minutes.”
TIMER (5)
“The hottest planet in our solar system, despite not being closest to the sun.”
VENUS (5)
“Giant robot suit, 'ahem' with a mechanical twist.”
MECHA (5)
“The innermost, darkest part of a shadow.”
UMBRA (5)
“Fireproof hand protection that features biometric sensors.”
GLOVE (5)
“Binary compound containing oxygen combined with another element”
OXIDE (5)
“Layered bulb that brings tears to the chef's eyes”
ONION (5)
“Pocket-sized device that dominates September tech news”
PHONE (5)
“The D in DOF, which dictates background sharpness”
DEPTH (5)
“The ship of the desert”
CAMEL (5)
“Area between the neck and the abdomen”
CHEST (5)
“Flat-topped hills, often isolated; same as MASE, reversed”
MESAS (5)
“A large keyboard instrument where felt hammers strike metal strings”
PIANO (5)
“Argentine maestro who won it all in 2022”
MESSI (5)
“The sound of a ball hitting only the net”
SWISH (5)
“Color signaling the start of the 33-car stampede.”
GREEN (5)
“Hermione's half-Kneazle ginger cat with a squashed face”
CROOK (5)
“Thin stick used by a conductor to direct an orchestra”
BATON (5)
“The physical medium celebrated every April, affectionately referred to as wax [1.1].”
VINYL (5)
“Extraterrestrial love interest with unusual anatomy”
ALIEN (5)
“A device that emits light through a process of optical amplification based on the stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation”
LASER (5)
“The organ that thinks it's the boss?”
BRAIN (5)
“The surname of the genius philanthropist playboy”
STARK (5)
“Action comedy where an ordinary electronics technician absorbs top-secret government data”
CHUCK (5)
“The official handbook of instructions that players must follow”
RULES (5)
“Highly coveted substance that makes space travel possible on Arrakis”
SPICE (5)
“A sudden episode of intense fear resulting in physical symptoms.”
PANIC (5)
“An item kept in reserve for use”
SPARE (5)
“Slightly elevated, but never intelligent in pitch”
SHARP (5)
“A mysterious quality assurance manager who doesn't even know his own job title”
CREED (5)
“Expansive artwork applied directly onto a permanent wall”
MURAL (5)
“Systematic reasoning used in programming”
LOGIC (5)
“Monarch of the Mushroom Kingdom, recently revealed as a long-lost sibling in the 2026 film.”
PEACH (5)
“The opening round-robin stage before the knockout rounds”
GROUP (5)
“A decorated platform built on a vehicle for a parade”
FLOAT (5)
“Overworked turn of phrase or plot device”
TROPE (5)
“The five horizontal lines that hold written notation”
STAFF (5)
“Shiny coating applied to pottery”
GLAZE (5)
“Billionaire industrialist Tony who forged a high-tech suit of armor”
STARK (5)
“Prince of mathematicians whose bell curved normal distributions”
GAUSS (5)
“A runaway box office success that exceeds all expectations”
SMASH (5)
“Person who trains and guides a sports team”
COACH (5)
“Fashion house she married into on screen in a 2021 drama”
GUCCI (5)
“Cold War story featuring a score composed by ABBA's male members”
CHESS (5)
“Consume a whole trilogy in one weekend”
BINGE (5)
“The number of points earned during play”
SCORE (5)
“The process of hearing a case in court”
TRIAL (5)
“Forest moon that hosts a shield generator and tiny archers”
ENDOR (5)
“Official credential flashed for security clearance”
BADGE (5)
“First name of the country singer who played the TV dad.”
BILLY (5)
“The sound produced by a person when speaking.”
VOICE (5)
“See 'la' in a relaxed support.”
EASEL (5)
“Obligatory almsgiving to help the needy”
ZAKAT (5)
“To cook food over an open flame or hot coals”
GRILL (5)
“A device used for storing digital information”
DRIVE (5)
“Preserved body from ancient Egypt”
MUMMY (5)
“A garment worn on the upper body, typically with a collar and buttons”
SHIRT (5)
“Olaf's supposed profession despite his lack of talent”
ACTOR (5)
“Spanish word for book”
LIBRO (5)
“The golden-bristled god who gave up his sword for love”
FREYR (5)
“The popular high school student with iconic hair”
STEVE (5)
“Sharp cutting tool used to slice ingredients”
KNIFE (5)
“A distinct stage in a process”
PHASE (5)
“Large string instrument held between the knees of a seated player”
CELLO (5)
“A type of noun that names an object, like a chair or book”
THING (5)
“The item Jim Dillingham Young sold to buy hair combs”
WATCH (5)
“Fashion dolls with heavy makeup and a "passion for fashion."”
BRATZ (5)
“The paved circuit where races take place.”
TRACK (5)
“A pale sandy yellowish brown color”
BEIGE (5)
“And Jones find Royal Hope Hospital transported onto the moon's cratered landscape”
SMITH (5)
“Winning a best-of-seven series 4-0, a dominant feat achieved by New York in the '26 semis.”
SWEEP (5)
“A ball of ice and dust that leaves a long tail”
COMET (5)
“Prefix for an exoplanet that is more massive than Earth but lighter than Neptune”
SUPER (5)
“Thin stick used to direct an ensemble”
BATON (5)
“Large organ that cleans the blood and produces bile”
LIVER (5)
“The high-fashion brand worn by Miranda Priestly in a 2026 comedy follow-up”
PRADA (5)
“Large community of plants and animals in a specific habitat”
BIOME (5)
“Simple machine with a spiral ridge that holds things together”
SCREW (5)
“George, Sr.'s, "Caged Wisdom" touts his _____ discovered spirituality”
NEWLY (5)
“Distribute toys or resources fairly among relatives”
SHARE (5)
“A sharp tool used for slicing vegetables or meat”
KNIFE (5)
“The musical instruments Jess teaches to a group of troubled teens”
BELLS (5)
“The primary device for home entertainment and news”
RADIO (5)
“Vast expanse of saltwater, like the Pacific named by Magellan.”
OCEAN (5)
“Venomous serpent with hinged fangs and triangular head”
VIPER (5)
“The choreographed movement performed by the ensemble”
DANCE (5)
“44th U.S. President who signed legislation with his left hand.”
OBAMA (5)
“A brave knight's trusty steel companion”
SWORD (5)
“A book for storing photographs”
ALBUM (5)
“The current Queen of Dancehall known for her blue hair”
SPICE (5)
“Buzzer's convention in the air”
SWARM (5)
“Robin's apartment roommate pack before moving in”
PUPPY (5)
“Leavening agent used for the light, fluffy varieties”
YEAST (5)
“A customer service representative who is deeply invested in celebrity gossip”
KELLY (5)
“A message asking for a specific response”
PROMP (5)
“Country where the golden Harmandir Sahib is located”
INDIA (5)
“A long cell that sends signals to the brain”
NERVE (5)
“A special ability used by a champion”
SKILL (5)
“Lena Dunham dramedy following four twenty-somethings navigating millennial Brooklyn”
GIRLS (5)
“Guiding philosophy dictating 'This is the Way'”
CREED (5)
“Colorful jackets worn by riders to represent the horse's owner.”
SILKS (5)
“A person who wears clothes to promote them”
MODEL (5)
“Japanese style of animation with a huge presence at the con”
ANIME (5)
“Hypothetical life form from beyond our solar system”
ALIEN (5)
“What you do with a car”
DRIVE (5)
“A haven in the desert; it's so hot, I say, confused”
OASIS (5)
“Odorous mountain brute incapacitated by its own upended club”
TROLL (5)
“Liquid that covers most of Earth's surface”
WATER (5)
“Depression on Earth's surface drained by a river system”
BASIN (5)
“A crunchy red, green, or yellow fruit.”
APPLE (5)
“Luxury boat often seen in the marina”
YACHT (5)
“A thick stew traditionally served over rice and made with a dark roux”
GUMBO (5)
“The color of the player who moves first”
WHITE (5)
“Pop-punk princess who insisted things were "Complicated."”
AVRIL (5)
“Academic helper designation that brought the nerdy girl and the jock together”
TUTOR (5)
“The animal life of a particular region”
FAUNA (5)
“Space found directly under a pitched roof”
ATTIC (5)
“Pungent bulb vegetable used as the aromatic base in stews”
ONION (5)
“Three or more notes sounded together in harmony”
CHORD (5)
“Pointed steel argument in favor of personal space?”
SWORD (5)
“The mermaid who trades her voice for legs”
ARIEL (5)
“Drum-playing, licorice-dispensing sidekick who frequently says Party on.”
GARTH (5)
“A graveyard of fallen star destroyers where scavengers trade junk for portions”
JAKKU (5)
“The instrument Gracie often plays while singing ballads”
PIANO (5)
“One of several sheets or levels of material”
LAYER (5)
“Unowned wanderer roaming the neighborhood streets.”
STRAY (5)
“An ancient and advanced alien race”
ELDAR (5)
“Element shared with Virgo and Capricorn”
EARTH (5)
“Steve who famously asked, 'Did I do that?'”
URKEL (5)
“Cook chestnuts over open embers until shells crack”
ROAST (5)
“A bear native to south central China”
PANDA (5)
“The Sanskrit word for a physical yoga posture”
ASANA (5)
“Bite-sized treat before the main event”
SNACK (5)
“A pale blue dot enthusiast who spoke of billions”
SAGAN (5)
“Shot close to the basket”
LAYUP (5)
“The magic number of pieces you draw at the start”
SEVEN (5)
“Compact version of the internet satellites now flying”
VMINI (5)
“A member known for his contemporary dance skills”
JIMIN (5)
“Alphabetical secrets carved in stone for a high price”
RUNES (5)
“Blonde bully whose father will definitely hear about this?”
DRACO (5)
“Electronic mail used to send a newsletter”
EMAIL (5)
“Hungarian inventor of the colorful three-dimensional twisty puzzle”
RUBIK (5)
“The emotional tension and conflict that boosts ratings”
DRAMA (5)
“One of the twelve primary followers of Jesus”
PETER (5)
“Angry, or how the words meet in the middle”
CROSS (5)
“A digital icon showing an achievement or status”
BADGE (5)
“A small timepiece worn on the wrist”
WATCH (5)
“Mythical creature whose singing lures sailors to their doom”
SIREN (5)
“Device translating analog ISP signals into digital household networking”
MODEM (5)
“A large natural stream of water flowing to the sea”
RIVER (5)
“Tiny crustacean, often found in an 'ill' state when eaten by whales.”
KRILL (5)
“Sharp retractable tools used for climbing and scratching.”
CLAWS (5)
“To send a link or content to another person”
SHARE (5)
“Blinky, Pinky, Inky, or Clyde”
GHOST (5)
“Where the crucial second-unit rotation players reside”
BENCH (5)
“Information fed into a system for processing”
INPUT (5)
“The organ often associated with love and breaking in sad songs”
HEART (5)
“A sturdy cotton fabric used for jeans”
DENIM (5)
“The divine reason implicit in the cosmos”
LOGOS (5)
“The name of his older sister”
GEMMA (5)
“Temporary storage for web files”
CACHE (5)
“A building where people live”
HOUSE (5)
“Flavorful spiced sauce dish originating in the Indian subcontinent”
CURRY (5)
“To shred food into small pieces by rubbing it against a metal tool”
GRATE (5)
“A nation or territory considered as an organized political community”
STATE (5)
“To throw the ball toward the basket to score”
SHOOT (5)
“Sky-high assembly of long-necked herbivores”
TOWER (5)
“Interior space for driver and passenger”
CABIN (5)
“The Scarlet Witch with reality-warping powers”
WANDA (5)
“Intense localized clash between fierce cross-town rivals”
DERBY (5)
“Mexican painter renowned for intensely personal self-portraits”
KAHLO (5)
“The electronic address format used for this user”
EMAIL (5)
“To stay on the surface of water”
FLOAT (5)
“A festive celebration that might also split a nation”
PARTY (5)
“The curved path of a celestial body around a star or planet”
ORBIT (5)
“A scheduled discussion featuring creators, actors, or directors.”
PANEL (5)
“One of India's official languages”
HINDI (5)
“Substantial evidence confirming a disputed fact beyond doubt”
PROOF (5)
“Wooden torso without legs that hoards gold beneath lock and key?”
CHEST (5)
“Specific role and set of conditions a species needs to survive”
NICHE (5)
“The unlawful act that kicks off the entire investigation.”
CRIME (5)
“Person forced to work for another without pay in history”
SLAVE (5)
“The Bluths' youngest child's preferred position”
FETAL (5)
“The fisherman who became a rock of the church”
PETER (5)
“The name of the famous fashion magazine she has appeared on”
VOGUE (5)
“The second half of their street inspired name”
DRIVE (5)
“Winning four games to none, sending the opponent packing early”
SWEEP (5)
“The most brightness color”
WHITE (5)
“Small hard dry seed harvested from crops like barley, rye, or wheat”
GRAIN (5)
“Dramatic work set to music for singers and orchestra”
OPERA (5)
“Shot hit with backspin, causing the ball to stay low upon bouncing.”
SLICE (5)
“Narrow inlet of sea between cliffs in Norway”
FJORD (5)
“The veteran agent who helped start the unit”
ROSSI (5)
“Symbols used to show how good something is”
STARS (5)
“The radiant beauty of God that filled the temple”
GLORY (5)
“The path one object takes around another in space”
ORBIT (5)
“Nonfiction's alphabetical reference section”
INDEX (5)
“The gold statue given for movie excellence”
OSCAR (5)
“A large open area used for gladiator fights”
ARENA (5)
“Sharp point on a plant stem”
THORN (5)
“French sculptor behind 'The Thinker' and 'The Kiss'”
RODIN (5)
“Intelligent bird linked with wit and wisdom”
RAVEN (5)
“A navigable path, such as the elusive one sought to the Indies.”
ROUTE (5)
“Feather-penned scribe of the underworld with a curved beak”
THOTH (5)
“Pacing issue that conductors take very personally?”
TEMPO (5)
“Comprising the whole number or amount”
TOTAL (5)
“The largest city in the United Arab Emirates”
DUBAI (5)
“A multi headed monster that regrows heads when cut”
HYDRA (5)
“A narrow boat for a solo paddle on a glassy lake”
KAYAK (5)
“The bone that protects the brain”
SKULL (5)
“The person who trains and directs the players”
COACH (5)
“A round red or green crunchy fruit”
APPLE (5)
“Tree known for its syrup and lobed leaves”
MAPLE (5)
“Argentine legend who finally lifted the cup in 2022”
MESSI (5)
“Fanatic, often found with a collection, not a 'U' that's out of place.”
OTAKU (5)
“Elevated platform for a brief, highly-photographed walk”
STAGE (5)
“The total number of points earned”
SCORE (5)
“Italian staple made from dough”
PASTA (5)
“A single carved character that tells a silent story”
GLYPH (5)
“An alphabetical list of names or subjects at the back of a book”
INDEX (5)
“Long, narrow sea inlet bordered by steep Norwegian cliffs”
FJORD (5)
“Having the taste of sugar”
SWEET (5)
“A dangerous trick performed by a professional”
STUNT (5)
“A device that emits light through a process of optical amplification”
LASER (5)
“Heroic cast member who covers multiple off-stage tracks”
SWING (5)
“A chapter within the holy book”
SURAH (5)
“Claim of being elsewhere when an incident took place”
ALIBI (5)
“Rare two-under-par score that can ignite a dramatic back-nine charge.”
EAGLE (5)
“Japanese energy healing technique involving palm placement”
REIKI (5)
“A share of ownership in a company”
STOCK (5)
“To adjust a camera for a clear image”
FOCUS (5)
“The leaves of a book, magazine, or newspaper.”
PAGES (5)
“The third planet from the sun.”
EARTH (5)
“Lone Star origin featuring brisket, creationism, and strict maternal discipline”
TEXAS (5)
“Veteran commander of the STS-1 mission.”
YOUNG (5)
“The exchange of goods and services between countries”
TRADE (5)
“Decorated pole hoisted high so your friends can find you in the crowd”
TOTEM (5)
“The Oxford variety of this mark is a controversial serial separator”
COMMA (5)
“Recurring melodic phrase representing a character, idea, or movie”
THEME (5)
“Land next to the sea”
COAST (5)
“A sharp, pointed projection on the stem of some plants.”
THORN (5)
“Spanish word for pleasure or liking, part of a common introduction phrase”
GUSTO (5)
“The golden statuette awarded annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences”
OSCAR (5)
“Industrialist billionaire behind the red-and-gold armor”
STARK (5)
“Central pathway for the ceremonial processional”
AISLE (5)
“The grassy expanse where the defense plays.”
FIELD (5)
“Spanish word for goodbye, written with an accent over the O”
ADIOS (5)
“Amber tap liquid fit for spaghetti garnish”
MAPLE (5)
“Simple machine shaped like a triangle used to split things apart”
WEDGE (5)
“A common synonym for silent”
QUIET (5)
“How fast an object is moving”
SPEED (5)
“One of the official languages of India”
HINDI (5)
“An individual song up for contention”
TRACK (5)
“Having a sound basis in logic or fact”
VALID (5)
“Clean Teen member who became a bartender and a military pilot”
CHASE (5)
“A dish composed mostly of raw mixed vegetables like lettuce and tomatoes”
SALAD (5)
“Sulfur-tipped fire starter.”
MATCH (5)
“Universal language of arranged vocal or instrumental sounds”
MUSIC (5)
“Two goals scored by the same player”
BRACE (5)
“Greedy, yellow-clad rival that Jack Black wants Pedro Pascal to voice.”
WARIO (5)
“Financial currency lubricating elite social maneuvering”
MONEY (5)
“A fruit that fell for gravity?”
APPLE (5)
“To gain knowledge or skill in a subject by study or experience”
LEARN (5)
“Dish consisting of mixed vegetables”
SALAD (5)
“Modern way to reject or accept a match”
SWIPE (5)
“Melted rock found beneath Earth's surface”
MAGMA (5)
“What fans call getting first-round talent in the fourth round.”
STEAL (5)
“Bright objects seen in the night sky”
STARS (5)
“Pogo strip”
COMIC (5)
“Sweet treats given out during Halloween”
CANDY (5)
“High-performance web server, pronounced "engine-x"”
NGINX (5)
“Perfect title for a Netflix dating show”
MATCH (5)
“Category of musical style such as rock or jazz”
GENRE (5)
“___ Grammy Awards, music honors presented annually”
LATIN (5)
“A famous gold statuette given for film excellence”
OSCAR (5)
“Severe weather event”
STORM (5)
“What you do inside a cozy down-filled bag”
SLEEP (5)
“A place for basketball, romance, or rendering final verdicts”
COURT (5)
“The sharp edge used to harvest the hearts of rivals”
BLADE (5)
“High-energy electromagnetic radiation emitted by some quasars”
XRAYS (5)
“The younger generation of gods who rebelled against manual labor”
IGIGI (5)
“The quality of being amusing or comic”
HUMOR (5)
“Sudden October 1929 market collapse”
CRASH (5)
“The celestial body that was controversially demoted to a dwarf planet by the IAU in 2006”
PLUTO (5)
“Compass direction toward the top of most maps”
NORTH (5)
“A mistake in spelling or writing”
ERROR (5)
“Quantitative relationship between two amounts showing relative size”
RATIO (5)
“An aircraft that flies without a human pilot onboard”
DRONE (5)
“Janitorial tool that takes flight when sweeping up the competition?”
BROOM (5)
“Jolly figure who might trade his heavy suit for board shorts.”
SANTA (5)
“Single continuous sequence or event in a script”
SCENE (5)
“Time-honored proverb accepted as truth”
ADAGE (5)
“The wildlife protected within a reserve.”
FAUNA (5)
“Absurd or foolish in a comical way.”
SILLY (5)
“The hand-spun cotton cloth promoted by Gandhi to boycott foreign goods”
KHADI (5)
“A common word for devices that use technology to act intelligently”
SMART (5)
“A brief explanation of a difficult word”
GLOSS (5)
“Giant beast, as if 'kai' is 'ju' for 'kaiju'.”
KAIJU (5)
“Savannah antelope that would have a green third letter and a yellow fifth letter if starting Wordle with "TRAIL"”
ELAND (5)
“Gastropod with a shell”
SNAIL (5)
“The person who competes against you throughout your journey”
RIVAL (5)
“Adjective for the sixteen remaining squads in the regional semifinals.”
SWEET (5)
“Tally on the stadium board”
SCORE (5)
“A large animal often used for riding”
HORSE (5)
“The Lord is my shepherd I am his what”
SHEEP (5)
“Terminal accord between matched lines”
RHYME (5)
“To pursue someone or something in order to catch them”
CHASE (5)
“A prize given to recognize a great performance”
AWARD (5)
“The final long track on the 1977 album about mindless followers”
SHEEP (5)
“The collective green residents of a specific region”
FLORA (5)
“Consecutive string of tracks pointing toward an escape path”
TRAIL (5)
“Festive resonance best multiplied by singing loud for all to hear”
CHEER (5)
“The holy nickname of Southampton, owing to their church-founding origins”
SAINT (5)
“Velocity that thrill-seekers crave”
SPEED (5)
“Farm animal raised for its thick woolly fleece”
SHEEP (5)
“Clear liquid for drinking”
WATER (5)
“Capital city of India”
DELHI (5)
“A sudden increase in a medical condition”
SURGE (5)
“An isometric bridge of suffering where sixty seconds feels like an eternity”
PLANK (5)
“Robert who secured independence at Bannockburn”
BRUCE (5)
“A comparison of two quantities expressed as a fraction”
RATIO (5)
“Author of The Republic and founder of the Academy”
PLATO (5)
“The middle child who is a voracious reader and researcher”
KLAUS (5)
“Natural stream of water smaller than a river”
CREEK (5)
“The venue where the crowd gathers to watch”
ARENA (5)
“Private academic instructor”
TUTOR (5)
“Person freed by the 13th Amendment”
SLAVE (5)
“Living thing that makes its own food”
PLANT (5)
“A wooden frame used for holding an artist's work while painting”
EASEL (5)
“Artisanal approach to brewing that has exploded in popularity over recent decades.”
CRAFT (5)
“The collective hive-mind animatronic made of wires and eyes”
ENARD (5)
“Vast body of saltwater covering most of the globe”
OCEAN (5)
“Fluffy sky formation we were "chasing... away"”
CLOUD (5)
“The fifty pentagrams on the American standard.”
STARS (5)
“A public square found in the center of Vitoria”
PLAZA (5)
“Scoreline where advantage is the next step.”
DEUCE (5)
“Finding a great player rounds later than they should go”
VALUE (5)
“Peel away the paint or finish”
STRIP (5)
“Giant piloted robot often used in sci-fi battles”
MECHA (5)
“Conditions of a contract or the duration of political life”
TERMS (5)
“The color of the hole and the lords”
BLACK (5)
“The items Abigail packed on donkeys to give to the approaching men”
GIFTS (5)
“A path that follows the scent of the feet”
TRAIL (5)
“A folded and pressed detail adding volume to a skirt”
PLEAT (5)
“A trained AI system, like GPT.”
MODEL (5)
“Common fruit tree found in orchards”
APPLE (5)
“Upright stone slab bearing hieroglyphic inscriptions.”
STELE (5)
“A designated path for hikers to follow”
TRAIL (5)
“The fifth element of flavor”
UMAMI (5)
“A systematic evaluation of an organization's security posture”
AUDIT (5)
“Vocal or instrumental sounds played at celebrations”
MUSIC (5)
“Rating symbols used to show how good a product is”
STARS (5)
“A creature known for its many different evolutions”
EVEES (5)
“A specific height or stage”
LEVEL (5)
“To break something into many pieces with a heavy blow”
SMASH (5)
“Smallest controllable element of a digital image”
PIXEL (5)
“A medieval association of craftsmen or merchants”
GUILD (5)
“Items used for the band's custom challenge pieces or currency”
COINS (5)
“Indigestible plant material that supports smooth digestive health”
FIBER (5)
“Cornerstone of a building”
QUOIN (5)
“The land near the sea”
COAST (5)
“Precise and strictly accurate, leaving no room for error”
EXACT (5)
“The iconic high-pitched scream of a bull heard most often during the September rut”
BUGLE (5)
“Kind of basin that serves as a hotspot for flora fans”
TIDAL (5)
“A stud on the bottom of a shoe for traction”
CLEAT (5)
“A scarred puppet who was sliced in half by his own apprentice”
SNOKE (5)
“Hard cleaning for a surgeon”
SCRUB (5)
“The person who directs the team strategy”
COACH (5)
“Central 22-yard strip where all the drama unfolds”
PITCH (5)
“The protagonist's loyal best friend who shared her massive secret.”
LILLY (5)
“Italian food made from dough such as spaghetti or penne”
PASTA (5)
“Liquid that plant roots soak up from soil”
WATER (5)
“Person who makes bread, cakes, and pastries”
BAKER (5)
“The city that is always in a light mood?”
PARIS (5)
“The liquid condiment that coats pasta or pizza”
SAUCE (5)
“Irish slang for fun, gossip, and a thoroughly good time at the pub.”
CRAIC (5)
“Predatory fish, a 'dark' presence in the depths.”
SHARK (5)
“Coherent light directed across rooftops to pop popcorn or measure lunar distances”
LASER (5)
“A round soft cap with a flat top”
BERET (5)
“Freedom from disturbance”
PEACE (5)
“The Big ___ is a popular moniker for the NCAA tournament.”
DANCE (5)
“Mexican painter celebrated for deeply symbolic self-portraits”
KAHLO (5)
“Scarlet Speedster tapping into the boundless energy of the Speed Force”
FLASH (5)
“Iconic LA theater that rolls out the red carpet for the Summer Game Fest.”
DOLBY (5)
“A very large body of salt water”
OCEAN (5)
“To use money to buy something”
SPEND (5)
“A push or a pull that can change how something moves”
FORCE (5)
“A state of complete confusion and lack of order”
CHAOS (5)
“High card that built a real estate brand before the presidency”
TRUMP (5)
“Customizable visual style for the browser”
THEME (5)
“Young boy who lived with his grandparents until his father's memory returned”
LOGAN (5)
“Piece of cake or break a leg”
IDIOM (5)
“Thinker who wrote about shadows on a cave wall”
PLATO (5)
“The written form of a musical composition.”
SCORE (5)
“A utensil with a shallow bowl used for liquids”
SPOON (5)
“A fierce or angry look”
GLARE (5)
“Empiricist who described the human mind at birth as a blank slate”
LOCKE (5)
“Restore credentials or factory parameters to clear a lockout state”
RESET (5)
“The half-human leader of the Guardians who goes by Star-Lord”
QUILL (5)
“A common antonym for bold”
TIMID (5)
“The worth of a digit based on where it sits in a number”
VALUE (5)
“Impregnable mountain fortress of House Arryn”
EYRIE (5)
“Principles of reasoning, fundamental to computing”
LOGIC (5)
“Hard structures in the mouth used for chewing”
TEETH (5)
“Common baked food made from flour”
BREAD (5)
“Living thing that starts most food chains by using sunlight”
PLANT (5)
“A vast body of salt water”
OCEAN (5)
“Film background actor or run gifted without blade contact”
EXTRA (5)
“The weight-bearing shinbone of the lower leg”
TIBIA (5)
“To cut into a shape”
CARVE (5)
“Making an image look sharp and clear”
FOCUS (5)
“School resident who never has to worry about running out of spirit?”
GHOST (5)
“What a coronagraph blocks out to photograph distant exoplanets.”
LIGHT (5)
“To work bread mixture with your hands to develop gluten.”
KNEAD (5)
“What the band famously wore as face paint for decades”
MASKS (5)
“Young scholar eagerly absorbing new information”
PUPIL (5)
“A large meal, typically a celebratory one”
FEAST (5)
“Gloomy ruler of the silent realm below”
HADES (5)
“DreamWorks animated film about an ogre that won the first-ever Best Animated Feature Oscar in 2002”
SHREK (5)
“Central strip measuring exactly twenty-two yards from peg to peg”
PITCH (5)
“The highest natural singing voice type for adult men”
TENOR (5)
“Ebb and flow driven by mysterious lunar forces.”
TIDES (5)
“He shares a September 22nd birthday with his famous uncle”
FRODO (5)
“Sensitive facial hairs used for sensing”
WHISK (5)
“Spanish word for later, used in a common farewell phrase”
LUEGO (5)
“Gruff mutant who recently shared the screen with a chatty merc”
LOGAN (5)
“The animals David looked after as a youth”
SHEEP (5)
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