1,818 crossword clues with 5-letter answers, sourced from real Grid Genius puzzles.
“A short piece of writing on a particular subject”
ESSAY (5)
“The hottest planet in our solar system”
VENUS (5)
“The speed at which a piece of music is played”
TEMPO (5)
“A dramatic work set to music for singers and orchestra”
OPERA (5)
“Equipment used to illuminate a set”
LIGHT (5)
“The vast empty area beyond Earths atmosphere”
SPACE (5)
“A short story typically with animals as characters conveying a moral”
FABLE (5)
“Keyboard instrument with eighty eight keys”
PIANO (5)
“Written or spoken language in its ordinary form”
PROSE (5)
“Marine invertebrates that build massive underwater reefs”
CORAL (5)
“Relating to the Moon.”
LUNAR (5)
“Bird of prey with keen eyesight”
EAGLE (5)
“Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation”
LASER (5)
“Symbols used to show a high rating”
STARS (5)
“The curved path of a celestial object around a star or planet.”
ORBIT (5)
“Oval path used for running races”
TRACK (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)
“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 platform where actors perform”
STAGE (5)
“The only planet known to support life”
EARTH (5)
“Messenger bird in Westeros”
RAVEN (5)
“A single part of a movie that takes place in one location”
SCENE (5)
“A common round fruit that can be red or green”
APPLE (5)
“Push or a pull”
FORCE (5)
“The words of a song”
LYRIC (5)
“Tree with thin papery white bark”
BIRCH (5)
“To legally take a child as one's own”
ADOPT (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 single segment of a movie”
SCENE (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 play for theater, radio, or television.”
DRAMA (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)
“Three or more notes played simultaneously”
CHORD (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)
“Interior compartment, small house.”
CABIN (5)
“A person who performs in a movie or play”
ACTOR (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 floral snack that leads to a permanent vacation from memory”
LOTUS (5)
“The classical language origin for words ending in '-tion'.”
LATIN (5)
“To cook food over an open flame or charcoal”
GRILL (5)
“Colorful neck ropes that show off your extracurricular bragging rights”
CORDS (5)
“Actor who shocked Vegas attendees with a bearded return”
EVANS (5)
“A common synonym for swift”
RAPID (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 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)
“When a Cinderella team shockingly knocks out a heavy favorite.”
UPSET (5)
“Classic model from the 60s, often misspelled”
MUIRA (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)
“The type of independent local shop that Record Store Day aims to support.”
INDIE (5)
“Infraction for shooting the rubber down the entire length of the ice”
ICING (5)
“The middle child who is an avid researcher and reader”
KLAUS (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)
“Round serving yielded by a specialized dipper”
SCOOP (5)
“Strong metal made mostly of iron that magnets can attract”
STEEL (5)
“Region where a force can be felt”
FIELD (5)
“A device that connects a home network to the internet”
MODEM (5)
“An autonomous entity that acts upon its environment”
AGENT (5)
“All the animals of a region, a 'fun A' description.”
FAUNA (5)
“The progenitor of all demons and the primary antagonist”
MUZAN (5)
“A fiber that sends signals to the brain”
NERVE (5)
“The colorful gem used as money”
RUPEE (5)
“The person who leads and trains the players”
COACH (5)
“The French word for Tuesday that precedes Gras”
MARDI (5)
“The total number of points earned in a game.”
SCORE (5)
“Sounds like flower, but you use it to bake bread”
FLOUR (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 large flaring superior bone of the hip”
ILIUM (5)
“The property of being in accord with fact or reality”
TRUTH (5)
“Herb that passes quickly?”
THYME (5)
“Direction a compass needle points toward”
NORTH (5)
“Generous Tokyo official who facilitated the 1912 botanical gift.”
OZAKI (5)
“White flower with a yellow center”
DAISY (5)
“Device for internet access”
MODEM (5)
“The rectangular grass field where a match is played”
PITCH (5)
“The study of correct reasoning and valid arguments”
LOGIC (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)
“Google Maps temporarily hid this striped-shirt traveler around the globe in 2018.”
WALDO (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)
“Bluey's youngest cousin who acts like a puppy”
SOCKS (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)
“What happens when a team wins four straight games to advance.”
SWEEP (5)
“A specific category of music or film”
GENRE (5)
“The coin-named lane immortalized in a nostalgic 1967 hit.”
PENNY (5)
“The capital and largest city of Japan”
TOKYO (5)
“A song title that shares a name with a 1950s fashion icon”
STYLE (5)
“Another word for a picture or visual representation”
IMAGE (5)
“French word for beach”
PLAGE (5)
“Common building block”
BRICK (5)
“What she says it is not in a song about a messy breakup”
FAULT (5)
“A traditional saying expressing a general truth.”
ADAGE (5)
“Pertaining to the sun, as in energy”
SOLAR (5)
“Hardware used for storing digital information”
DRIVE (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)
“Disney heroine sailing back to the big screen in a 2026 live-action hit”
MOANA (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)
“The city where they recorded parts of their third live album”
TOKYO (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)
“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)
“String instrument slightly larger than a violin”
VIOLA (5)
“A keyboard instrument with hammers and strings”
PIANO (5)
“A structured collection of similar data points”
ARRAY (5)
“Surrogate father who called them idjits”
BOBBY (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)
“Food made from flour and water”
BREAD (5)
“A common plot device in the story A Retrieved Reformation”
ALIBI (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)
“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)
“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 method of exchanging digital messages between people”
EMAIL (5)
“Watt's power, a vital part of history's engine.”
STEAM (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)
“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)
“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)
“The platform where performers stand”
STAGE (5)
“Prolific engineer Granville who improved railway telegraphy”
WOODS (5)
“The goddess of love and beauty who rides a chariot”
FREYA (5)
“Theleaderpacingthesidelinesanddrawingupinboundplaysonawhiteboard.”
COACH (5)
“Perfect happiness”
BLISS (5)
“The state of harmony Abigail sought to maintain by intervening”
PEACE (5)
“A style or fashion that imitates things from the past.”
RETRO (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)
“A marine invertebrate that forms large, colorful reefs”
CORAL (5)
“Sounds like isle, but it's a walkway between rows of seats”
AISLE (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)
“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)
“Crispy pork strips that make a salty, smoky accompaniment.”
BACON (5)
“The gloomy ruler of the realm of the dead”
HADES (5)
“What turns around in a grand scheme?”
WHEEL (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)
“Word for the numerator and denominator considered as a pair”
TERMS (5)
“The type of supernatural being that Aziraphale is”
ANGEL (5)
“The circus elephant who uses his ears to fly”
DUMBO (5)
“Crucial movement technique mastered by specialists on this slippery surface.”
SLIDE (5)
“A flowery substance that ignited a war of trade and addiction”
OPIUM (5)
“The central plaza where public business was conducted”
FORUM (5)
“The bear who teaches the bare necessities”
BALOO (5)
“Metal money used for trade throughout the provinces”
COINS (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)
“To break out of an egg”
HATCH (5)
“The grinning, green-haired nemesis who considers himself the hero's greatest rival.”
JOKER (5)
“Submicroscopic agent that replicates only inside living cells”
VIRUS (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 largest fish in the sea, which is actually a gentle filter-feeder”
WHALE (5)
“Japanese dish made with vinegared rice and raw fish”
SUSHI (5)
“The bald bird of prey chosen as America's national emblem.”
EAGLE (5)
“A farm animal with thick wool.”
SHEEP (5)
“The area where actors perform”
STAGE (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)
“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)
“The round-robin stage before the knockout rounds begin”
GROUP (5)
“The wide street that separates the French Quarter from Uptown”
CANAL (5)
“The central religious text of Islam”
KORAN (5)
“Running surface”
TRACK (5)
“Animated patriarch who frequents Moe's Tavern.”
HOMER (5)
“Coming before all others in time or order”
FIRST (5)
“One who performs on stage or screen”
ACTOR (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)
“The final number given to show how good something is”
SCORE (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)
“River mouth's triangular secret, a small change in math”
DELTA (5)
“The first name of the headmaster Dumbledore”
ALBUS (5)
“Sideline strategist drawing up plays on a whiteboard.”
COACH (5)
“The king whose touch turned everything into gold”
MIDAS (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)
“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)
“Violent weather with strong winds and rain”
STORM (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)
“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)
“Ancient invention, turns things around.”
WHEEL (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)
“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)
“The ability to do something well.”
SKILL (5)
“Striped predator nicknamed the garbage can of the sea”
TIGER (5)
“Early stage of software testing”
ALPHA (5)
“The soft toy version of the characters found in the bedroom”
PLUSH (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)
“Pungent vegetable that makes you cry when cut”
ONION (5)
“Denoting or relating to meat prepared as prescribed by Muslim law”
HALAL (5)
“The Hindu god known as the Destroyer”
SHIVA (5)
“A machine programmed to carry out actions automatically”
ROBOT (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)
“Blood drawing that banishes angels”
SIGIL (5)
“Spanish word for a female friend”
AMIGA (5)
“The sharpest tool in the kitchen drawer”
KNIFE (5)
“The Latin name for a dragon and a blonde rival”
DRACO (5)
“A summoning charm for objects far away”
ACCIO (5)
“A large building for sports and entertainment”
ARENA (5)
“Roman goddess of the hearth and home”
VESTA (5)
“The livestock that made Abigail's first husband a wealthy man”
SHEEP (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)
“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)
“Material used for ancient monuments”
STONE (5)
“A physical machine that can perform tasks automatically”
ROBOT (5)
“Giving or showing firm and constant support to a person”
LOYAL (5)
“The total number of points a player has earned”
SCORE (5)
“A small section or part of an act”
SCENE (5)
“Figure pacing the sidelines with a clipboard in hand”
COACH (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)
“Elliptical journey responsible for changing apparent sizes.”
ORBIT (5)
“The speed at which music is played”
TEMPO (5)
“The country where this team is based”
SPAIN (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)
“For by what are ye saved through faith”
GRACE (5)
“Giant robot, a mechanical marvel.”
MECHA (5)
“Worm-like young stage of an insect after it hatches”
LARVA (5)
“Rhythmic movement of the body to music”
DANCE (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)
“The vast empty region beyond Earths atmosphere”
SPACE (5)
“Region of magnetic or electric influence surrounding an object”
FIELD (5)
“A summary of the main points of a review”
RECAP (5)
“Plant tissue that carries water upward from the roots”
XYLEM (5)
“Orchard fruit featured in a chunky, spiced fritter”
APPLE (5)
“Flame carried to ignite the games”
TORCH (5)
“Adjusting the camera to make the image clear and sharp”
FOCUS (5)
“The Black operative and master of espionage”
WIDOW (5)
“The rectangular area used for playing basketball or tennis”
COURT (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)
“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)
“An autonomous entity that perceives and acts”
AGENT (5)
“Microscopic invader”
VIRUS (5)
“A traditional style of dancing to upbeat ska or reggae”
SKANK (5)
“Fossilized tree resin often used in jewelry”
AMBER (5)
“Unmanned flying vehicle”
DRONE (5)
“Something of value owned by a person or company”
ASSET (5)
“Broadway's biggest night of the year”
TONYS (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)
“A secret store of valuables or contraband”
STASH (5)
“A colorful, delicate part of a flower.”
PETAL (5)
“Rum al, oddly, on a large wall.”
MURAL (5)
“Big, as in an LLM”
LARGE (5)
“A lively style of dance and music from Latin America”
SALSA (5)
“Sandy or rocky shore along an ocean or lake”
BEACH (5)
“A category of film such as comedy or horror”
GENRE (5)
“Naked humanoid giant that breached the walls of Shiganshina”
TITAN (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)
“A welcome rest stop plaza on a desolate stretch of interstate.”
OASIS (5)
“The first name of a werewolf who taught Defense”
REMUS (5)
“The world on which we live”
EARTH (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)
“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)
“Small, quick flash caused by electricity jumping through the air”
SPARK (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)
“Common symbols used to rate a product”
STARS (5)
“The primary physical attack of a Jaeger”
PUNCH (5)
“The meal that breaks the fast at sunset”
IFTAR (5)
“The eye of absolute command and rebellion”
GEASS (5)
“The elevated area where the pitcher stands”
MOUND (5)
“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)
“Physical manifestation of life energy in JoJo adventures”
STAND (5)
“Projecting bay window”
ORIEL (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)
“One of the two people needed to run the machine”
PILOT (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)
“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)
“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)
“The two canine teeth found in an elk's upper jaw, often kept as trophies”
IVORY (5)
“Supernatural enchantment possessed by the wee folk”
MAGIC (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)
“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)
“Lou, the former Foreigner frontman with a new album in March 2026.”
GRAMM (5)
“A burst of light used in dark conditions”
FLASH (5)
“Outline or form of an object”
SHAPE (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)
“A foundation row of simple connected loops”
CHAIN (5)
“The author of The Three Musketeers”
DUMAS (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)
“A depression in the earth often drained by a river”
BASIN (5)
“It can be any letter, but it won't help your tally”
BLANK (5)
“The grassy stage where the beautiful game is played”
PITCH (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)
“To move your body to the beat of the music”
DANCE (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)
“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)
“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 heavy hit song from the album Ire”
CRUSH (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)
“A triangular gift from a river to the coast”
DELTA (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)
“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 absolute power of command in a Lelouch story”
GEASS (5)
“Sounds like ate, but it's the number after seven”
EIGHT (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)
“Topography that is full of holes and hidden caves”
KARST (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)
“The main woody stem of a tree.”
TRUNK (5)
“Slow-moving mammal of the rainforest canopy”
SLOTH (5)
“The basic unit of information in a quantum computer”
QUBIT (5)
“A symbolic hand gesture used to direct energy”
MUDRA (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)
“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)
“A large natural stream, re-IV-er, flows through many parks.”
RIVER (5)
“Words of a song”
LYRIC (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)
“Living thing whose cells contain chloroplasts”
PLANT (5)
“A woodwind instrument with a high-pitched sound, played by blowing across a hole”
FLUTE (5)
“An account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment.”
STORY (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 C1 vertebra that supports the skull and lets the head nod”
ATLAS (5)
“A portable tracker for the passing hours”
WATCH (5)
“First word of a famous High Valyrian saying”
VALAR (5)
“An elemental energy type often shown as a blue droplet”
WATER (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)
“Written works that critics read and evaluate”
BOOKS (5)
“Striped African equid”
ZEBRA (5)
“Large, flat area of land with few trees”
PLAIN (5)
“A single game between two teams”
MATCH (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)
“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)
“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)
“A unit of weight equal to sixteen ounces”
POUND (5)
“Infrastructure often used to deploy AI models.”
CLOUD (5)
“The collective community of believers”
UMMAH (5)
“Large section of lithosphere that shifts and grinds”
PLATE (5)
“Plunge into a forward step.”
LUNGE (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)
“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)
“Weapon with a long shaft and a sharp pointed tip”
SPEAR (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)
“A dramatic work set to music and sung on stage”
OPERA (5)
“The kind of guide that speaks directly into your ear”
AUDIO (5)
“Popular affectionate nickname for the band's bass player.”
MACCA (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)
“The organism that turns sugar into alcohol”
YEAST (5)
“Hard colorful structures in the ocean”
CORAL (5)
“The primary official language of India written in Devanagari script”
HINDI (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)
“A symbolic figure or character in a writing system”
GLYPH (5)
“A framework of rafters and posts supporting a roof”
TRUSS (5)
“A naval unit like the Kurdistan, targeted in Bandar Abbas.”
ASSET (5)
“A facial expression showing contempt or disgust”
SNEER (5)
“Start a tennis game”
SERVE (5)
“Molten rock located beneath the earth's surface”
MAGMA (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)
“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)
“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)
“A brief, often uncredited appearance by a famous face”
CAMEO (5)
“Category, a green 're' arrangement.”
GENRE (5)
“Spanish word for night”
NOCHE (5)
“To give a portion of something to others”
SHARE (5)
“A steep rock face”
CLIFF (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)
“A short story that teaches a moral lesson often with animals”
FABLE (5)
“Mechanism to stop, a break from speed.”
BRAKE (5)
“Coveted golden statuette handed out since 1929”
OSCAR (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)
“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)
“Direct the car's movement”
STEER (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)
“The grassy area where the game is played”
FIELD (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)
“Send packing, Julie Chen Moonves style”
EVICT (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)
“The system of reasoning used by machines”
LOGIC (5)
“An unmanned aircraft guided by remote control”
DRONE (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)
“Operating system for desktops and laptops.”
MACOS (5)
“French painter famous for his series of water lilies”
MONET (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)
“Not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed”
VAGUE (5)
“The 94-by-50-foot hardwood battlefield”
COURT (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)
“A large long-handled spoon used for serving soup”
LADLE (5)
“A metric unit used to measure liquid volume”
LITER (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 principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true”
DOGMA (5)
“Rubber ducky enthusiast who frequently tests his roommate's patience on Sesame Street.”
ERNIE (5)
“2026 play starring John Lithgow.”
GIANT (5)
“The primary antagonist of the series”
MUZAN (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)
“Sliced bread that has been browned by radiant heat”
TOAST (5)
“Force applied to a machine to start the work”
INPUT (5)
“Dramatic musical work”
OPERA (5)
“The underlying message or central idea of a work”
THEME (5)
“The numerical result of a review”
SCORE (5)
“An African animal known for its black and white stripes.”
ZEBRA (5)
“Simple photosynthetic organisms”
ALGAE (5)
“Move to the rhythm of the thumping beat.”
DANCE (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)
“A wood chipper's cold outcome in Minnesota”
FARGO (5)
“Anton ___, 18th-century pioneer of modern beekeeping born on May 20”
JANSA (5)
“A large meal typically held to celebrate a special occasion”
FEAST (5)
“A large open area used for public entertainment like gladiator fights”
ARENA (5)
“The grassy playing surface, or a salesman's spiel”
PITCH (5)
“The Union general who later became the eighteenth president”
GRANT (5)
“Official who presides over a court and decides legal cases”
JUDGE (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)
“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)
“Illegal long clear that halts the play”
ICING (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)
“A race where teammates pass a baton to one another”
RELAY (5)
“Tiny rodent with a long tail that likes cheese”
MOUSE (5)
“Red fluid that is spilled in abundance during slasher films”
BLOOD (5)
“A numerical value given to a product”
SCORE (5)
“The official language of Cambodia with a very large alphabet”
KHMER (5)
“Alat atau jentera yang digunakan untuk meningkatkan pengeluaran”
MODAL (5)
“The area where performers act”
STAGE (5)
“Slang term for flashy jewelry that defined hip-hop aesthetics of the era.”
BLING (5)
“A handheld device used to move the cursor on a screen”
MOUSE (5)
“Media mogul who hosted a long-running influential talk show”
OPRAH (5)
“Sounds produced by instruments or voices, often heard at festivals”
MUSIC (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)
“French word for the color red”
ROUGE (5)
“The condition of a system at a specific point”
STATE (5)
“Strategic board game that lends its name to a 2026 nominated revival”
CHESS (5)
“An aggressive move toward the basket”
DRIVE (5)
“Another highly extensible text editor”
EMACS (5)
“How wide something is from side to side”
WIDTH (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)
“A brief appearance by the director in their own film”
CAMEO (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)
“A single-celled traveler that builds a fungal empire”
SPORE (5)
“Another word for a picture or photograph”
IMAGE (5)
“The platform where musicians perform”
STAGE (5)
“To send content to other people online”
SHARE (5)
“French word for dog”
CHIEN (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)
“Relating to the human voice”
VOCAL (5)
“Long flowing body of fresh water that empties into a sea or lake”
RIVER (5)
“The main artery that carries blood away from the heart”
AORTA (5)
“Tall, slender structure”
TOWER (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)
“They are continuously replaced and arranged in multiple rows”
TEETH (5)
“A part of an act in a play”
SCENE (5)
“The specific time period when the animatronics become active”
NIGHT (5)
“The undisputed King of Rock and Roll”
ELVIS (5)
“Type of girls who preached girl power and wore platform boots”
SPICE (5)
“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)
“Irish star ready to settle bad blood with his former protege.”
BALOR (5)
“A line of text in a song”
LYRIC (5)
“The debris at the foot of a cliff”
TALUS (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)
“The flame is carried across countries using this”
TORCH (5)
“DJ known for mind-bending visuals during his midnight set.”
ANYMA (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)
“Famous nickname for Zinedine Zidane”
ZIZOU (5)
“Military directive that changed history”
ORDER (5)
“Connects to the internet”
MODEM (5)
“The famous dwarf planet at the edge of the system”
PLUTO (5)
“A mischievous practical joke played on an unsuspecting friend.”
PRANK (5)
“A popular style or behavior”
TREND (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)
“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)
“Animated art, seen in a mine, perhaps.”
ANIME (5)
“To climb on top of a partner”
MOUNT (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)
“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 Kree zealot who sought to destroy Xandar”
RONAN (5)
“Adjective for the sixteen teams that survive the first weekend”
SWEET (5)
“A musical instrument with eighty-eight keys”
PIANO (5)
“Lowest point, 'ran id' low (anag)”
NADIR (5)
“A remote-controlled flying aircraft without a pilot”
DRONE (5)
“A playful marine mammal known for floating on its back”
OTTER (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)
“Long, narrow inlet of sea between steep cliffs, common in Norway”
FJORD (5)
“Top tier world class players on the roster”
STARS (5)
“The wooden hammer used by a judge”
GAVEL (5)
“National reserves like Yosemite and Yellowstone.”
PARKS (5)
“The official theme of the 2026 Dublin St. Patrick's Day festival, celebrating heritage [1.9].”
ROOTS (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)
“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 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)
“The individual sheets of paper in a book.”
PAGES (5)
“To move on ice or wheels.”
SKATE (5)
“The Darkness and sister of God”
AMARA (5)
“The set of hand instruments like spatulas and scrapers”
TOOLS (5)
“A ribbon of syrup woven throughout the tub”
SWIRL (5)
“The deadly Lachrymose creatures that attack in the water”
LEECH (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)
“Cell structure that packages and ships proteins to their destination”
GOLGI (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)
“Common misspelling or short name for the Pirc defense”
PIERC (5)
“One level of processing within a deep learning architecture”
LAYER (5)
“A sequence of continuous action in a play or movie”
SCENE (5)
“It gets wetter as it dries you off”
TOWEL (5)
“Graduation neckwear that sounds like a past-tense theft”
STOLE (5)
“Pop rock trio of Kevin, Joe, and Nick.”
JONAS (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)
“Metal plates worn by soldiers for protection”
ARMOR (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)
“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)
“A book made up of maps”
ATLAS (5)
“A book for holding photographs”
ALBUM (5)
“The nice guy who dates both Cece and Jess at different times”
ROBBY (5)
“The first letter of the Greek alphabet used as a divine title”
ALPHA (5)
“The numerical result of a game or test”
SCORE (5)
“Pointing device for a computer”
MOUSE (5)
“A number that has not yet been split into parts”
WHOLE (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)
“Indian ministry responsible for promoting traditional medicine and holistic health”
AYUSH (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 front art you shouldn't judge a story by”
COVER (5)
“How high or low a sound seems to the ear”
PITCH (5)
“The rhythmic throbbing of arteries”
PULSE (5)
“The protective plating on a giant robot”
ARMOR (5)
“Tennis legend Williams who co-chaired the 2026 gala”
VENUS (5)
“The most classic and popular color for the boots”
BLACK (5)
“The numerical value given to a review”
SCORE (5)
“Device emitting coherent light through optical amplification”
LASER (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)
“The surname of the purple-clad antagonist who started the tragedy”
AFTON (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)
“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)
“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)
“Speech without the bells and whistles of rhyme”
PROSE (5)
“The royal game of kings and grandmasters”
CHESS (5)
“A piece of furniture used for sitting”
CHAIR (5)
“A place for recovery and detoxification”
REHAB (5)
“The new '-off' tiebreaker format introduced at the 2026 ASG”
SWING (5)
“An award worn around the neck after a victory”
MEDAL (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)
“The first name of the 100m hurdles gold medalist in LA”
GLYNN (5)
“One who measures the mountain in vertical feet”
HIKER (5)
“One of ten equal parts of a whole”
TENTH (5)
“Where you'll find baselines, sidelines, and tramlines.”
COURT (5)
“Bowl-shaped area of land surrounded by higher ground”
BASIN (5)
“White accessory worn on Mickey's hands”
GLOVE (5)
“The temporal world or earthly life”
DUNYA (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)
“Musical about a famous orphan girl and her dog Sandy”
ANNIE (5)
“A dwarf planet located in the Kuiper belt”
PLUTO (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)
“A transparent container for cold drinks”
GLASS (5)
“What oxyphenbutazone can maximize if played perfectly”
SCORE (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 large orange cat with black stripes”
TIGER (5)
“A filmmaker's first outing, eligible for a specific golden prize”
DEBUT (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)
“Sounds like right, but it means to put words on paper”
WRITE (5)
“The athletic trainer who moves in and out of the apartment”
COACH (5)
“Relating to the simplest or most important part of something”
BASIC (5)
“Spanish word for health, said after someone sneezes”
SALUD (5)
“Type of finish requiring a camera to determine who crossed first.”
PHOTO (5)
“A dramatic work in one or more acts, set to music for singers and instrumentalists”
OPERA (5)
“The part of the dart between the barrel and the flight”
SHAFT (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)
“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)
“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)
“A group of people singing together”
CHOIR (5)
“Total number of runs made”
SCORE (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)
“A small unit of weight or liquid volume”
OUNCE (5)
“Smooth Fox Terrier who won his group in 2026”
WAGER (5)
“The animal associated with the Reputation album cycle”
SNAKE (5)
“Fertile spot in a desert”
OASIS (5)
“A coin worth one cent”
PENNY (5)
“The specific number of the General Order read in 1865”
THREE (5)
“A hunter who wears a belt of three bright stars”
ORION (5)
“The outfit carefully chosen to make a great impression”
DRESS (5)
“The satisfying sound of a flawless jumper hitting nothing but nylon”
SWISH (5)
“The low-cost combat drone making its debut in the Iranian theater.”
LUCAS (5)
“A portable device used for making calls and browsing”
PHONE (5)
“The cosmic entity with phenomenal power and a tiny lamp”
GENIE (5)
“Cynical shoe salesman who constantly reminisces about his high school football days.”
BUNDY (5)
“Molten rock found beneath the volcanic arc”
MAGMA (5)
“A machine capable of carrying out complex actions automatically”
ROBOT (5)
“To provide someone with entertainment”
AMUSE (5)
“The loyal horse ridden by the hero”
EPONA (5)
“The joint in the middle of the arm”
ELBOW (5)
“The atmospheric layer that is three parts oxygen”
OZONE (5)
“The vast area beyond the atmosphere”
SPACE (5)
“The word for a mobile disco or collective of DJs and speakers”
SOUND (5)
“The motion made to hit the ball”
SWING (5)
“Famous theater named after a tragic acting family, or where you buy tickets.”
BOOTH (5)
“Turtle-like enemy stomped in the Mushroom Kingdom.”
KOOPA (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 person who performs in a movie”
ACTOR (5)
“Point on which a lever turns”
PIVOT (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)
“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)
“A surprise brief appearance by a famous actor in a franchise flick”
CAMEO (5)
“Steps for changing floors”
STAIR (5)
“They will show you to your seat with a flashlight.”
USHER (5)
“The edges of a picture”
FRAME (5)
“Sara co-starring in the stage adaptation of "Schmigadoon!".”
CHASE (5)
“A glass container used in laboratories to hold liquids”
FLASK (5)
“What you cannot do when you are overthinking at night”
SLEEP (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)
“Footwear brand featuring a 'Disney Classic Characters Collection'.”
CROCS (5)
“Settlers who originally brought the 'wafel' to the Americas.”
DUTCH (5)
“Dark, hearty style of beer poured heavily on the 17th”
STOUT (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)
“An aromatic evergreen tree often used to make chests and closets”
CEDAR (5)
“The ability to influence or control the behavior of others.”
POWER (5)
“A stringed instrument of the violin family, larger than a viola.”
CELLO (5)
“The reasoning principles used in robotic decision making”
LOGIC (5)
“An excessive indulgence, often with a remote control.”
BINGE (5)
“Thetastyadjectiveusedtodescribetheroundofsixteen.”
SWEET (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)
“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)
“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)
“What producers hope the houseguests will bring”
DRAMA (5)
“Classic roadside accommodation for a quick overnight stay.”
MOTEL (5)
“Yukio who famously donated a forest of goodwill”
OZAKI (5)
“She is a teenager with a very busy father”
ALICE (5)
“The bread from heaven provided in the desert”
MANNA (5)
“The civilization that built the Great Wall”
CHINA (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)
“Microscopic fungi responsible for turning sweet liquid into a spirited drink.”
YEAST (5)
“Where actors perform”
STAGE (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)
“Sumber alam semula jadi yang mempunyai penawaran terhad”
TANAH (5)
“Two-time Nobelist who developed mobile radiography units”
CURIE (5)
“King with a touch that turned everything to gold”
MIDAS (5)
“Long flowing body of fresh water”
RIVER (5)
“A specific stage or floor that a player must complete to progress”
LEVEL (5)
“City whose Golden team was shut out in Game 6 of 2026”
VEGAS (5)
“Living organism that typically produces its own food via photosynthesis”
PLANT (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)
“The only member to appear on every single album by the group”
MASON (5)
“Legendary king of Crete”
MINOS (5)
“They shall mount up with these like eagles”
WINGS (5)
“Doberman Pinscher crowned the 2026 Best in Show winner”
PENNY (5)
“The Mexican icon who painted her own reality through pain”
FRIDA (5)
“The stony skeletal architect of the reef”
CORAL (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)
“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)
“Flat round Italian bread topped with cheese and tomato”
PIZZA (5)
“Objects used on stage by the performers”
PROPS (5)
“The rhythmic movement of the body performed to music”
DANCE (5)
“Jordan wearing the 'C' for the Eastern Conference contenders”
STAAL (5)
“The symbols used to show how good a review is”
STARS (5)
“The high society event where many secrets were kept”
OPERA (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)
“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)
“The empire that built the city of Tenochtitlan in Mexico”
AZTEC (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)
“Person who cares for patients and assists doctors”
NURSE (5)
“A category of artistic composition, like fantasy or mystery”
GENRE (5)
“Marine invertebrate, forms reefs”
CORAL (5)
“A specific category of literature like mystery or fantasy”
GENRE (5)
“The memorable line celebrated every year by fans of the 2000 comedy”
QUOTE (5)
“Locations on the internet”
SITES (5)
“To artificially replicate an organism's biological blueprint”
CLONE (5)
“Legless reptile”
SNAKE (5)
“The capital city of Japan”
TOKYO (5)
“To give a review for others to see”
SHARE (5)
“Mezcla de lo tragico y lo comico en el teatro”
DRAMA (5)
“What Rocky is to Ryland, and vice versa.”
ALIEN (5)
“The full amount after adding everything together”
TOTAL (5)
“The ancient letters used in the Germanic alphabet”
RUNES (5)
“The distance to a target, often measured by a laser before taking a shot”
RANGE (5)
“What a comma tells the reader to briefly do”
PAUSE (5)
“The youngest sibling with incredibly sharp teeth”
SUNNY (5)
“A single continuous segment of a movie”
SCENE (5)
“The music and lyrics combined”
SCORE (5)
“Mike, perennial AL All-Star outfielder”
TROUT (5)
“Emphatic overhead putaway that often ends a point.”
SMASH (5)
“Bluey's younger sister”
BINGO (5)
“The clumsy friend who often says Gawsh”
GOOFY (5)
“Cartesian starting point for reaching certainty”
DOUBT (5)
“The network synonymous with table flips and wealthy women”
BRAVO (5)
“Hungarian architecture professor behind a famous 3D puzzle”
RUBIK (5)
“Crumbly British baked good traditionally served with clotted cream.”
SCONE (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)
“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)
“Estilo rebuscado tambien llamado culteranismo”
CULTO (5)
“Great courage shown in the face of danger”
VALOR (5)
“Gene Simmons's persona known for fire-breathing and tongue-wagging”
DEMON (5)
“The individual symbols that represent musical sounds”
NOTES (5)
“The hue worn by nearly 80 percent of celebrants in 2026 to avoid getting pinched”
GREEN (5)
“Game where players trade sheep and ore to build settlements”
CATAN (5)
“To push apart, as two like magnetic poles do”
REPEL (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)
“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)
“Putting surface notoriously slick and heavily contoured at this venue.”
GREEN (5)
“Second ruler of the Fourth Dynasty.”
KHUFU (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)
“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)
“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)
“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)
“Energy harvested directly from our nearest star”
SOLAR (5)
“A personal book for recording daily events.”
DIARY (5)
“Crispy, smoky strips that provide a savory crunch.”
BACON (5)
“What a machine does when it improves from experience”
LEARN (5)
“One of many in a metaphorical barrier mentioned in a famous anthem”
BRICK (5)
“A garment worn by women or girls”
DRESS (5)
“Mixture of two or more metals, sometimes used to make strong magnets”
ALLOY (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)
“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)
“A moderated discussion featuring creators and actors”
PANEL (5)
“A weapon with a long metal blade”
SWORD (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)
“An organic compound derived from ammonia”
AMINE (5)
“A fundamental constituent of matter found in protons”
QUARK (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 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)
“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)
“A fan-shaped stitch pattern in a diagram”
SHELL (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)
“Musical instrument with eighty-eight black and white keys”
PIANO (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)
“Evaluator searching the college ranks for the next big star.”
SCOUT (5)
“A tiny dot that makes up a digital image”
PIXEL (5)
“The gaffer calling the shots from the dugout”
COACH (5)
“Units used to measure distance on the grass”
YARDS (5)
“Aromatic wood used for local shingles and decks”
CEDAR (5)
“Hard, sharp objects in the mouth”
TEETH (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)
“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)
“Creator of the "Star Wars" universe”
LUCAS (5)
“The punctuation mark made of two dots used before a list”
COLON (5)
“Trusty reptilian steed with a penchant for swallowing enemies whole.”
YOSHI (5)
“A tree known for its thin white peeling bark”
BIRCH (5)
“A genre featuring giant piloted robots”
MECHA (5)
“Old Viking tongue”
NORSE (5)
“Happy and cheerful in a hearty way”
JOLLY (5)
“A vast body of salt water covering most of the earth”
OCEAN (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 captured image of a celebrity”
PHOTO (5)
“Spanish word for beach”
PLAYA (5)
“The second planet from the sun.”
VENUS (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)
“A feeling of deep pleasure in one's achievements”
PRIDE (5)
“To speed up, informally”
ACCEL (5)
“Objects used on stage by actors”
PROPS (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)
“The state of being that she explores in her debut project”
ALONE (5)
“The largest mammal living in the ocean”
WHALE (5)
“The act of circling the Kaaba seven times”
TAWAF (5)
“Small metal discs used as currency.”
COINS (5)
“An act involving illusions and tricks”
MAGIC (5)
“How she remains when everything else is moving too fast”
STILL (5)
“First name of a certain mild-mannered reporter”
CLARK (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)
“Group of singers performing together”
CHOIR (5)
“A group of people with common ancestry and culture”
TRIBE (5)
“Sticky powder kept in a small bag behind the rubber”
ROSIN (5)
“An instrument with eighty-eight keys”
PIANO (5)
“A sweet white substance used to flavor desserts”
SUGAR (5)
“A peak over three thousand feet high”
MUNRO (5)
“The elemental type that is strong against water”
GRASS (5)
“Small wooden pieces resting on top of the stumps”
BAILS (5)
“A push or pull acting upon an object”
FORCE (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)
“Annual player selection event held during All-Star Week”
DRAFT (5)
“Internet servers used to store data remotely”
CLOUD (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)
“The94-foothardwoodfloorwherethedramatictournamentgamesareplayed.”
COURT (5)
“Device for coherent light emission”
LASER (5)
“Atmospheric chaos involving wind, water, and noise”
STORM (5)
“Pioneering company that popularized home consoles with the 2600.”
ATARI (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)
“To consult the official in charge”
REFER (5)
“A marked path for hiking through the wilderness”
TRAIL (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)
“A category of film based on style or theme.”
GENRE (5)
“A term relating to the sun”
SOLAR (5)
“International multi-sport event”
GAMES (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 ground truth or answer assigned to a piece of data”
LABEL (5)
“Classic cross-legged seated meditation position”
LOTUS (5)
“Actressreturningtoherteen-idolrootsforahighlyanticipated2026special[1.1].”
MILEY (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)
“Theater employee who might guide you down a dark aisle with a flashlight.”
USHER (5)
“The ancient language of the Roman Empire”
LATIN (5)
“Aurora cable access host who loves Bohemian Rhapsody and his buddy Garth.”
WAYNE (5)
“Wherethesubstitutesanxiouslywaittobecalledintothegame.”
BENCH (5)
“General who accepted Lee's surrender”
GRANT (5)
“The tracker vampire who hunts Bella in the first book”
JAMES (5)
“The princess of Hyrule who often needs to be rescued by Link”
ZELDA (5)
“The voucher exchanged by children for a free World Book Day read.”
TOKEN (5)
“A creature from another planet”
ALIEN (5)
“Sandy alternative to a white, frosty landscape.”
BEACH (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)
“Sentient tree who only uses three specific words”
GROOT (5)
“Any competitive activity”
SPORT (5)
“A person who performs a role in a play”
ACTOR (5)
“A small clock worn on a strap around the wrist”
WATCH (5)
“Symbolic fire of the games”
FLAME (5)
“Worn out by too much use”
TRITE (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)
“The basic food staple Abigail brought two hundred loaves of”
BREAD (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)
“Lure of the sea, often with song”
SIREN (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)
“The ring-bearer in The Lord of the Rings”
FRODO (5)
“An article of clothing worn on the torso”
SHIRT (5)
“Playing area for tennis or basketball”
COURT (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)
“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)
“Folk-pop sensation Noah, closing out the 2026 weekend”
KAHAN (5)
“The rainy Washington town where the story takes place”
FORKS (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)
“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)
“Force-sensitive apprentice to Din Djarin, returning to the big screen in May 2026.”
GROGU (5)
“Three or more notes sounded simultaneously”
CHORD (5)
“Massachusetts delegate who later became the second U.S. president”
ADAMS (5)
“The seat where the judge sits”
BENCH (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)
“To speak without thinking first”
BLURT (5)
“Break taken during a long match”
LUNCH (5)
“A payment that is subtracted directly from a bank account”
DEBIT (5)
“An Afro-Caribbean religion often associated with Marie Laveau”
VODOO (5)
“The mode that allows for real-time spoken interaction”
VOICE (5)
“A cartilaginous predator that must keep moving”
SHARK (5)
“A long fictional story book”
NOVEL (5)
“Sounds like piece, but it means calm with no fighting”
PEACE (5)
“Summary of what happened before”
RECAP (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)
“The lingering presence of a player who has lost everything”
GHOST (5)
“The Australian Prime Minister during 1984”
HAWKE (5)
“Sounds like waste, but it's the middle part of your body”
WAIST (5)
“Foodie detective who idolizes his partner Peralta”
BOYLE (5)
“A bottom-dwelling shark often seen resting on the sand”
NURSE (5)
“A large community of plants and animals in a habitat”
BIOME (5)
“Sounds like bury, but it's a small juicy fruit”
BERRY (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)
“Landform created by deposition at the mouth of a river”
DELTA (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)
“A sweet substance used in desserts and coffee”
SUGAR (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)
“Cut off one head, and two more take its place”
HYDRA (5)
“The fruit from the tree in the Garden of Eden”
APPLE (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)
“Designation like C, E, or S for different models”
CLASS (5)
“Any single number from zero to nine”
DIGIT (5)
“Retail giant whose executive propelled the game's sales in 1952”
MACYS (5)
“An organism that is a genetic copy of another”
CLONE (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)
“The eight teams one win away from the Final Four.”
ELITE (5)
“Sleek aquatic weasel that enjoys play”
OTTER (5)
“A piece of data processed by a language model”
TOKEN (5)
“A large, elaborate meal”
FEAST (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)
“The sensitive nose area packed with electrical sensors”
SNOUT (5)
“A common antonym for big”
SMALL (5)
“Borough where the team plays”
BRONX (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)
“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)
“The action or crime of stealing”
THEFT (5)
“Gas form of a substance that is usually liquid or solid”
VAPOR (5)
“Wallflower of the art world? No, it is quite prominent!”
MURAL (5)
“Furniture designed for sitting”
CHAIR (5)
“The ultimate racing achievement requires winning the Triple ___.”
CROWN (5)
“The sound that keeps ringing in his head after a breakup”
VOICE (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)
“Steadfastly devoted to friends and partners”
LOYAL (5)
“Relating to or denoting the sun”
SOLAR (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)
“A category of movie like horror or comedy”
GENRE (5)
“The bird mascot for the Baltimore team”
RAVEN (5)
“The digital PC storefront where gamers rush to update their wishlists.”
STEAM (5)
“A hardware component used for storing digital files”
DRIVE (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 massive sea of cheering music lovers.”
CROWD (5)
“Floral headpiece that became a quintessential festival fashion staple”
CROWN (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)
“Legendary hex blamed for the deaths of Lord Carnarvon and others.”
CURSE (5)
“Golden statuette she took home in 2019”
OSCAR (5)
“French word for apple”
POMME (5)
“Falcon-headed god whose eye is a symbol of protection.”
HORUS (5)
“To change the Constitution”
AMEND (5)
“What tourists hope is at its absolute "peak"”
BLOOM (5)
“Fictional spouse, what 'I' often 'fu' for a beloved character.”
WAIFU (5)
“User of hex bags and ancient spells”
WITCH (5)
“A response to a comment or review”
REPLY (5)
“First name of the gruff newspaper editor known for yelling Great Caesar's Ghost”
PERRY (5)
“Peaceful bond rooted in a century-old gesture”
AMITY (5)
“A common red or green fruit that is crunchy”
APPLE (5)
“Rival of Edison who championed alternating current”
TESLA (5)
“Period of style, beginning with a poet”
EPOCH (5)
“Sturdy cotton twill, often associated with blue jeans.”
DENIM (5)
“A dedicated fan whose home is a sanctuary of ink”
OTAKU (5)
“___ multiply, a method for comparing two fractions”
CROSS (5)
“A small celestial body, like Pluto”
DWARF (5)
“The literal translation of the Sanskrit root word "yuj"”
UNION (5)
“A dance in triple time often associated with Strauss”
WALTZ (5)
“Word following magna or summa”
LAUDE (5)
“What you do when you sleep or a nightmare”
DREAM (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)
“Type of rocket-powered punch used by Gipsy Danger”
ELBOW (5)
“A young human being”
CHILD (5)
“A desert plant with stiff, sword-shaped leaves.”
YUCCA (5)
“The ultimate currency that determines your stay in the land”
HEART (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 sound of enjoying a shared joke”
LAUGH (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)
“Prize for a top athlete”
MEDAL (5)
“Grilled sausage that pairs perfectly with mustard”
FRANK (5)
“The thief who hides in Rapunzel's tower”
FLYNN (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)
“The secret organization that says cut off one head two more grow”
HYDRA (5)
“Path for a backcountry trek”
TRAIL (5)
“A digital message sent over a network”
EMAIL (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)
“The command center of the nervous system”
BRAIN (5)
“A tapering conical or pyramidal structure on the top of a building”
SPIRE (5)
“A dried seed or bark used to add flavor to a dish”
SPICE (5)
“Adds flavor, or a bit of zest to life”
SPICE (5)
“The central reference of the religious Judaic tradition”
TORAH (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)
“The unit of luminous flux in the International System”
LUMEN (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)
“Capital city sitting on a triple junction of plates”
TOKYO (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)
“The sideline strategist drawing up the crucial plays.”
COACH (5)
“Prized catch in a cold stream”
TROUT (5)
“A fluid exchange that binds every inhabitant of this realm”
BLOOD (5)
“Greek god who rules the underworld”
HADES (5)
“Triangular part of a wall under a sloping roof”
GABLE (5)
“All of something with no parts missing”
WHOLE (5)
“Person who resists authority or convention.”
REBEL (5)
“Catchy moniker for San Antonio's towering young superstar.”
WEMBY (5)
“Fragrant evergreen used to make chests”
CEDAR (5)
“Desired outcome of powerful engines”
SPEED (5)
“Elevated platform where the magic happens”
STAGE (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)
“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)
“She takes half the fallen but prefers her cat-driven commute”
FREYA (5)
“A small type of planet, like Pluto”
DWARF (5)
“The waitress who dreams of her own restaurant”
TIANA (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)
“To change a number to the nearest ten or hundred”
ROUND (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)
“Afghan hound who ruled her group in 2026”
ZAIDA (5)
“Dangerous physical feat performed by a highly trained double.”
STUNT (5)
“Gymnastics apparatus or a pole event”
VAULT (5)
“The home planet of the villain Thanos”
TITAN (5)
“Immature, wingless feeding stage between egg and pupa in many insects”
LARVA (5)
“Digital mail sent over the internet”
EMAIL (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 basic crafting material often used for cards and scrapbooks”
PAPER (5)
“Evaluated on a scale”
RATED (5)
“The basic building blocks of all matter”
ATOMS (5)
“The Scarlet Witch's first name”
WANDA (5)
“French word for school, normally written with an accent”
ECOLE (5)
“The wayfinding Disney princess returning in a 2026 live-action epic”
MOANA (5)
“Molecule split apart during the light reactions”
WATER (5)
“An account of imaginary or real people and events”
STORY (5)
“Where food enters the body to be eaten”
MOUTH (5)
“A large and luxurious country house for the wealthy”
VILLA (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)
“A ball of ice and dust with a long glowing tail”
COMET (5)
“The vast area beyond the Earth atmosphere”
SPACE (5)
“A collection of recorded tracks released together”
ALBUM (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 thick stew from Louisiana traditionally thickened with okra or file powder”
GUMBO (5)
“The dachshund friend of Bluey”
SNICK (5)
“A match between two local rivals”
DERBY (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)
“Push or pull measured in newtons”
FORCE (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)
“Moving mass of insects looking for a new residence”
SWARM (5)
“Swiss city where JJ took the 2025 crown”
BASEL (5)
“Rhythmic movement often part of celebrations”
DANCE (5)
“Leather leggings worn by cowboys for protection”
CHAPS (5)
“Broadway soprano Kelli, a 2026 nominee for "Fallen Angels"”
OHARA (5)
“The male lead in a famous Shakespearean tragedy about star-crossed lovers”
ROMEO (5)
“Retired Seattle cop who clashes with his sophisticated sons from his duct-taped recliner.”
CRANE (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)
“Take the ball from an opponent”
STEAL (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)
“Fabric you lay on while devouring a bestseller”
TOWEL (5)
“Central strip of the field”
PITCH (5)
“Watching many episodes in one sitting”
BINGE (5)
“Person who performs in a play”
ACTOR (5)
“Body part, like the heart or stomach, made of tissues”
ORGAN (5)
“Rocket Man singer with flamboyant glasses”
ELTON (5)
“Bottom-fermented beer aged in cold storage”
LAGER (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)
“The famous trophy played for between England and Australia”
ASHES (5)
“To show triumphant elation or jubilation”
EXULT (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)
“A handheld device used to move the cursor on a computer screen”
MOUSE (5)
“Green vegetation covering a meadow”
GRASS (5)
“A sudden expression of surprise with an open mouth”
SHOCK (5)
“A serious play or show”
DRAMA (5)
“First half of the name for the American Mark-3 titan”
GIPSY (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)
“A baked food made from flour and water”
BREAD (5)
“Symbols used for a five point review”
STARS (5)
“A long fictional story written in prose”
NOVEL (5)
“Reanimated corpse, a servant of the Night King”
WIGHT (5)
“The name of the mysterious company that uses severance”
LUMON (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)
“Sunny Florida host city selected for the 2026 tournament's third-place match.”
MIAMI (5)
“The grassy theater where the beautiful game unfolds”
PITCH (5)
“A puzzle representing words through pictures”
REBUS (5)
“Mountain range along the eastern edge of the rim”
ANDES (5)
“A person who poses for photographs”
MODEL (5)
“Traditional cow-derived base that some customers avoid”
DAIRY (5)
“The clock that counts down the speller's allotted two minutes.”
TIMER (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)
“The ship of the desert”
CAMEL (5)
“Flat-topped hills, often isolated; same as MASE, reversed”
MESAS (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)
“The physical medium celebrated every April, affectionately referred to as wax [1.1].”
VINYL (5)
“The surname of the genius philanthropist playboy”
STARK (5)
“An item kept in reserve for use”
SPARE (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)
“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)
“Consume a whole trilogy in one weekend”
BINGE (5)
“The number of points earned during play”
SCORE (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)
“A device used for storing digital information”
DRIVE (5)
“Preserved body from ancient Egypt”
MUMMY (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)
“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)
“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)
“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)
“A sharp tool used for slicing vegetables or meat”
KNIFE (5)
“The musical instruments Jess teaches to a group of troubled teens”
BELLS (5)
“A book for storing photographs”
ALBUM (5)
“The current Queen of Dancehall known for her blue hair”
SPICE (5)
“Leavening agent used for the light, fluffy varieties”
YEAST (5)
“A message asking for a specific response”
PROMP (5)
“A long cell that sends signals to the brain”
NERVE (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)
“Liquid that covers most of Earth's surface”
WATER (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)
“Three or more notes sounded together in harmony”
CHORD (5)
“The mermaid who trades her voice for legs”
ARIEL (5)
“Drum-playing, licorice-dispensing sidekick who frequently says Party on.”
GARTH (5)
“The instrument Gracie often plays while singing ballads”
PIANO (5)
“Element shared with Virgo and Capricorn”
EARTH (5)
“A bear native to south central China”
PANDA (5)
“The Sanskrit word for a physical yoga posture”
ASANA (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)
“Alphabetical secrets carved in stone for a high price”
RUNES (5)
“Electronic mail used to send a newsletter”
EMAIL (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)
“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)
“The capital city of South Korea”
SEOUL (5)
“To send a link or content to another person”
SHARE (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)
“The divine reason implicit in the cosmos”
LOGOS (5)
“Temporary storage for web files”
CACHE (5)
“A building where people live”
HOUSE (5)
“To shred food into small pieces by rubbing it against a metal tool”
GRATE (5)
“To throw the ball toward the basket to score”
SHOOT (5)
“Interior space for driver and passenger”
CABIN (5)
“The Scarlet Witch with reality-warping powers”
WANDA (5)
“The electronic address format used for this user”
EMAIL (5)
“To stay on the surface of water”
FLOAT (5)
“A scheduled discussion featuring creators, actors, or directors.”
PANEL (5)
“One of India's official languages”
HINDI (5)
“Specific role and set of conditions a species needs to survive”
NICHE (5)
“Keyboard instrument with black and white keys”
PIANO (5)
“Person forced to work for another without pay in history”
SLAVE (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)
“Dramatic work set to music for singers and orchestra”
OPERA (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)
“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)
“Comprising the whole number or amount”
TOTAL (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)
“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)
“An alphabetical list of names or subjects at the back of a book”
INDEX (5)
“A dangerous trick performed by a professional”
STUNT (5)
“Heroic cast member who covers multiple off-stage tracks”
SWING (5)
“A chapter within the holy book”
SURAH (5)
“Rare two-under-par score that can ignite a dramatic back-nine charge.”
EAGLE (5)
“To adjust a camera for a clear image”
FOCUS (5)
“The leaves of a book, magazine, or newspaper.”
PAGES (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)
“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)
“Spanish word for goodbye, written with an accent over the O”
ADIOS (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)
“A string instrument slightly larger than a violin”
VIOLA (5)
“Having a sound basis in logic or fact”
VALID (5)
“Two goals scored by the same player”
BRACE (5)
“Greedy, yellow-clad rival that Jack Black wants Pedro Pascal to voice.”
WARIO (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)
“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)
“A famous gold statuette given for film excellence”
OSCAR (5)
“The sharp edge used to harvest the hearts of rivals”
BLADE (5)
“High-energy electromagnetic radiation emitted by some quasars”
XRAYS (5)
“Compass direction toward the top of most maps”
NORTH (5)
“A mistake in spelling or writing”
ERROR (5)
“An aircraft that flies without a human pilot onboard”
DRONE (5)
“Jolly figure who might trade his heavy suit for board shorts.”
SANTA (5)
“The wildlife protected within a reserve.”
FAUNA (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)
“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)
“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)
“Farm animal raised for its thick woolly fleece”
SHEEP (5)
“Clear liquid for drinking”
WATER (5)
“Robert who secured independence at Bannockburn”
BRUCE (5)
“Author of The Republic and founder of the Academy”
PLATO (5)
“The middle child who is a voracious reader and researcher”
KLAUS (5)
“The venue where the crowd gathers to watch”
ARENA (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)
“The fifty pentagrams on the American standard.”
STARS (5)
“Scoreline where advantage is the next step.”
DEUCE (5)
“Giant piloted robot often used in sci-fi battles”
MECHA (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 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)
“Vocal or instrumental sounds played at celebrations”
MUSIC (5)
“Rating symbols used to show how good a product is”
STARS (5)
“A specific height or stage”
LEVEL (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)
“Cornerstone of a building”
QUOIN (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)
“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)
“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)
“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)
“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)
“Customizable visual style for the browser”
THEME (5)
“Piece of cake or break a leg”
IDIOM (5)
“The written form of a musical composition.”
SCORE (5)
“A fierce or angry look”
GLARE (5)
“A common antonym for bold”
TIMID (5)
“The worth of a digit based on where it sits in a number”
VALUE (5)
“Principles of reasoning, fundamental to computing”
LOGIC (5)
“Common baked food made from flour”
BREAD (5)
“Living thing that starts most food chains by using sunlight”
PLANT (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)
“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)
“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)
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