698 crossword clues with 5-letter answers, sourced from real Grid Genius puzzles.
“A short piece of writing on a particular subject”
ESSAY (5)
“A short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral.”
FABLE (5)
“Bird of prey with keen eyesight”
EAGLE (5)
“Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation”
LASER (5)
“A dramatic work set to music”
OPERA (5)
“Messenger bird in Westeros”
RAVEN (5)
“Push or a pull”
FORCE (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)
“Island nation co-hosting the 2026 T20 World Cup”
LANKA (5)
“The speed at which a piece of music is played”
TEMPO (5)
“A play for theater, radio, or television.”
DRAMA (5)
“An action that is against the law”
CRIME (5)
“Written or spoken language in its ordinary form”
PROSE (5)
“A classic game of toss and retrieve.”
FETCH (5)
“Interior compartment, small house.”
CABIN (5)
“A big 'son' of the plains, often seen near Yellowstone.”
BISON (5)
“The king who found that gold is not always a blessing”
MIDAS (5)
“The classical language origin for words ending in '-tion'.”
LATIN (5)
“Colorful neck ropes that show off your extracurricular bragging rights”
CORDS (5)
“Actor who shocked Vegas attendees with a bearded return”
EVANS (5)
“Soft drop of "snow" in late April”
PETAL (5)
“Marine invertebrates that build massive underwater reefs”
CORAL (5)
“Japanese animation, not a German name.”
ANIME (5)
“When a Cinderella team shockingly knocks out a heavy favorite.”
UPSET (5)
“Classic model from the 60s, often misspelled”
MUIRA (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)
“Region where a force can be felt”
FIELD (5)
“An autonomous entity that acts upon its environment”
AGENT (5)
“All the animals of a region, a 'fun A' description.”
FAUNA (5)
“The fresh green herb that provides a pop of color on a classic pie.”
BASIL (5)
“Herb that passes quickly?”
THYME (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)
“Relating to the Moon.”
LUNAR (5)
“The study of correct reasoning and valid arguments”
LOGIC (5)
“Ancient Roman tongue”
LATIN (5)
“Google Maps temporarily hid this striped-shirt traveler around the globe in 2018.”
WALDO (5)
“The person drawing up the plays on the sideline whiteboard.”
COACH (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)
“Another word for a picture or visual representation”
IMAGE (5)
“Common building block”
BRICK (5)
“Pertaining to the sun, as in energy”
SOLAR (5)
“Dark, roasted beverage famously associated with a certain Irish brand.”
STOUT (5)
“System using radio waves to detect objects”
RADAR (5)
“The unpredictable mathematical theory championed by a certain eccentric doctor”
CHAOS (5)
“Actress vanishing into the role of Sue Storm”
KIRBY (5)
“A basic unit of text such as a word or subword for an LLM”
TOKEN (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)
“Watt's power, a vital part of history's engine.”
STEAM (5)
“Sporting venue”
ARENA (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)
“Theleaderpacingthesidelinesanddrawingupinboundplaysonawhiteboard.”
COACH (5)
“Perfect happiness”
BLISS (5)
“Crispy pork strips that make a salty, smoky accompaniment.”
BACON (5)
“What turns around in a grand scheme?”
WHEEL (5)
“Last name of the 2024 Disney Legend who famously sang about a "Climb".”
CYRUS (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)
“Metal money used for trade throughout the provinces”
COINS (5)
“A locomotive way to prepare for a marathon”
TRAIN (5)
“The grinning, green-haired nemesis who considers himself the hero's greatest rival.”
JOKER (5)
“To rest on the surface of liquid”
FLOAT (5)
“To teach an AI with data”
TRAIN (5)
“Japanese dish made with vinegared rice and raw fish”
SUSHI (5)
“Hardwood playing surface where the games take place.”
COURT (5)
“Path around a celestial body”
ORBIT (5)
“The central religious text of Islam”
KORAN (5)
“Running surface”
TRACK (5)
“One who performs on stage or screen”
ACTOR (5)
“Cup-shaped bloom famously cultivated in the Netherlands.”
TULIP (5)
“Seeing with echoes in the dark”
RADAR (5)
“River mouth's triangular secret, a small change in math”
DELTA (5)
“Sideline strategist drawing up plays on a whiteboard.”
COACH (5)
“The king whose touch turned everything into gold”
MIDAS (5)
“To bring a rescue animal into your home, a major focus of National Puppy Day.”
ADOPT (5)
“Victor Wembanyama's squad that stunned OKC in Game 1 of the '26 West Finals.”
SPURS (5)
“Ancient invention, turns things around.”
WHEEL (5)
“An arched brick or stone ceiling or roof”
VAULT (5)
“Common weapon in Westeros”
SWORD (5)
“To teach a system with examples”
TRAIN (5)
“Early stage of software testing”
ALPHA (5)
“A term relating to the moon”
LUNAR (5)
“A serious play, often with intense conflict.”
DRAMA (5)
“Region where electric forces are exerted”
FIELD (5)
“Biological traits you have in common with your family.”
GENES (5)
“Roman goddess of the hearth and home”
VESTA (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)
“A long fictional story, often found in classic literature.”
NOVEL (5)
“A small section or part of an act”
SCENE (5)
“Figure pacing the sidelines with a clipboard in hand”
COACH (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)
“Tokyo's monstrous eater, perhaps a ghastly ghoul.”
GHOUL (5)
“Giant robot, a mechanical marvel.”
MECHA (5)
“Rhythmic movement of the body to music”
DANCE (5)
“Dragon's fiery breath”
FLAME (5)
“Orchard fruit featured in a chunky, spiced fritter”
APPLE (5)
“Flame carried to ignite the games”
TORCH (5)
“Rhythmic movement of the body, a common festival activity”
DANCE (5)
“An autonomous entity that perceives and acts”
AGENT (5)
“Microscopic invader”
VIRUS (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)
“Essential wire kitchen tool for aerating batters and whipping up stiff peaks.”
WHISK (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)
“Mental concepts or thoughts, central to Plato's forms”
IDEAS (5)
“A formal examination of evidence in a court”
TRIAL (5)
“Faster, optimized version of GPT-4.”
TURBO (5)
“The world on which we live”
EARTH (5)
“Nation celebrated for its enduring amity with the US”
JAPAN (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)
“The eye of absolute command and rebellion”
GEASS (5)
“Director obsessed with the manipulation of time and dreams”
NOLAN (5)
“Projecting bay window”
ORIEL (5)
“Brass instrument used to play the traditional call to the starting gate.”
BUGLE (5)
“A person who works for a government department like the FBI”
AGENT (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)
“Green-wearing brother of the duck triplet squad.”
LOUIE (5)
“A cold system of labor where millions were frozen out of time”
GULAG (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)
“The swampy coniferous forest of high northern latitudes”
TAIGA (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)
“A small black or green Mediterranean fruit frequently sliced on top.”
OLIVE (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)
“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)
“A magical trinket, or one of the marshmallow shapes in a famous cereal”
CHARM (5)
“It can be any letter, but it won't help your tally”
BLANK (5)
“Nip given to those lacking proper festive attire”
PINCH (5)
“An act that is against the law”
CRIME (5)
“A machine designed to work safely alongside human colleagues”
COBOT (5)
“An ancient language origin that gives us the 'ph' spelling for the 'f' sound.”
GREEK (5)
“The viewpoint from which a photo is taken”
ANGLE (5)
“The group of players selected for a team”
SQUAD (5)
“A person who performs in plays or movies”
ACTOR (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)
“Easily spooked but loyal companion wearing green overalls.”
LUIGI (5)
“The highest natural adult male singing voice”
TENOR (5)
“The main woody stem of a tree.”
TRUNK (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 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)
“A public officer appointed to decide cases in a law court”
JUDGE (5)
“A physical or digital device used for two factor authentication”
TOKEN (5)
“A 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)
“Tidal spot that serves as a reflecting pool for thousands of trees.”
BASIN (5)
“First word of a famous High Valyrian saying”
VALAR (5)
“Gentle giant with a limited vocabulary”
HODOR (5)
“Striped African equid”
ZEBRA (5)
“Exclusive adjective describing the round of eight.”
ELITE (5)
“Rough wool fabric, a mischievous act might be a wee'd.”
TWEED (5)
“Infrastructure often used to deploy AI models.”
CLOUD (5)
“Plunge into a forward step.”
LUNGE (5)
“To verify accuracy or condition”
CHECK (5)
“Late-night Saturday church service preceding the main celebration”
VIGIL (5)
“Rate at which work is done”
POWER (5)
“Facial expression mentioned in her massive 2024 duet”
SMILE (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 main subject or idea in a book”
THEME (5)
“Dismissal when a fielder grabs the ball”
CATCH (5)
“Green-clad brother who will undoubtedly return for the 2026 adventure.”
LUIGI (5)
“The kind of guide that speaks directly into your ear”
AUDIO (5)
“Masked luchador looking to climb high in a multi-man bout.”
PENTA (5)
“The primary official language of India written in Devanagari script”
HINDI (5)
“A person who performs in plays or films”
ACTOR (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)
“Start a tennis game”
SERVE (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)
“It's kneaded for bread, also slang for cash”
DOUGH (5)
“Category, a green 're' arrangement.”
GENRE (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)
“Italian writer who took readers on a tour of the Inferno.”
DANTE (5)
“The famous dwarf planet once considered the ninth planet”
PLUTO (5)
“Direct the car's movement”
STEER (5)
“The grassy area where the game is played”
FIELD (5)
“"The Big ____" (Nickname coined for the tournament).”
DANCE (5)
“Large body of saltwater”
OCEAN (5)
“Automated machine”
ROBOT (5)
“Software update designed to fix bugs or improve security”
PATCH (5)
“Operating system for desktops and laptops.”
MACOS (5)
“French painter famous for his series of water lilies”
MONET (5)
“The force behind the creation of a galaxy far far away”
LUCAS (5)
“French word for the sandy shore where open-air nighttime movies are shown”
PLAGE (5)
“The 94-by-50-foot hardwood battlefield”
COURT (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)
“Area protected from direct sunlight”
SHADE (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)
“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)
“Dramatic musical work”
OPERA (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)
“The grassy playing surface, or a salesman's spiel”
PITCH (5)
“The slow, synchronized stroll to an Edward Elgar tune”
MARCH (5)
“David Auburn play revived in 2026 starring Don Cheadle.”
PROOF (5)
“The official language of Cambodia with a very large alphabet”
KHMER (5)
“Sounds produced by instruments or voices, often heard at festivals”
MUSIC (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)
“A brief appearance by the director in their own film”
CAMEO (5)
“A repeated rhythmic phrase or song”
CHANT (5)
“Another word for a picture or photograph”
IMAGE (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)
“A part of an act in a play”
SCENE (5)
“Type of girls who preached girl power and wore platform boots”
SPICE (5)
“Irish star ready to settle bad blood with his former protege.”
BALOR (5)
“The plot or narrative of a film”
STORY (5)
“A flower with a yellow center and white petals”
DAISY (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)
“Connects to the internet”
MODEM (5)
“A mischievous practical joke played on an unsuspecting friend.”
PRANK (5)
“To remove errors from software”
DEBUG (5)
“What is being photographed”
SCENE (5)
“A fierce, often local rivalry match between two familiar clubs.”
DERBY (5)
“Animated art, seen in a mine, perhaps.”
ANIME (5)
“The platform where actors perform”
STAGE (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)
“Adjective for the sixteen teams that survive the first weekend”
SWEET (5)
“Lowest point, 'ran id' low (anag)”
NADIR (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)
“The language of the Iliad and the Odyssey”
GREEK (5)
“A decorated platform on wheels used in a parade”
FLOAT (5)
“The wooden hammer used by a judge”
GAVEL (5)
“The official theme of the 2026 Dublin St. Patrick's Day festival, celebrating heritage [1.9].”
ROOTS (5)
“The number of points gained in a game”
SCORE (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 individual sheets of paper in a book.”
PAGES (5)
“A ribbon of syrup woven throughout the tub”
SWIRL (5)
“Paleontologist Alan who hates computers but loves a good dig”
GRANT (5)
“Karl-Anthony, the sharpshooting big man spacing the floor for New York”
TOWNS (5)
“One level of processing within a deep learning architecture”
LAYER (5)
“Graduation neckwear that sounds like a past-tense theft”
STOLE (5)
“Pop rock trio of Kevin, Joe, and Nick.”
JONAS (5)
“One of the elder gods”
TITAN (5)
“A decorated container filled with sweets to be broken”
PIATA (5)
“Metal plates worn by soldiers for protection”
ARMOR (5)
“Peace prize Trump didn't receive, leading to a Greenland demand.”
NOBEL (5)
“Objects used by actors on stage”
PROPS (5)
“The absolute worst-case scenario for a player's development.”
FLOOR (5)
“A book for holding photographs”
ALBUM (5)
“The nice guy who dates both Cece and Jess at different times”
ROBBY (5)
“Pointing device for a computer”
MOUSE (5)
“Land by the sea.”
SHORE (5)
“A woolly wanderer saying goodbye to its son”
BISON (5)
“Tennis legend Williams who co-chaired the 2026 gala”
VENUS (5)
“Device emitting coherent light through optical amplification”
LASER (5)
“A long fictional story, often found in a book”
NOVEL (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)
“Popular animated pig with a special 'One Big Family' book for 2026 World Book Day.”
PEPPA (5)
“What travels from stars to reach our eyes”
LIGHT (5)
“The month when everyone suddenly claims a bit of Irish ancestry.”
MARCH (5)
“Meat and veggies threaded together and charred”
KEBAB (5)
“What oxyphenbutazone can maximize if played perfectly”
SCORE (5)
“Streaming service that evolved from iTunes, offering millions of songs to subscribers”
MUSIC (5)
“A filmmaker's first outing, eligible for a specific golden prize”
DEBUT (5)
“Annoyingly rough, like cheese treatment”
GRATE (5)
“Objects used by actors during a performance”
PROPS (5)
“The athletic trainer who moves in and out of the apartment”
COACH (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)
“A single part of a movie that takes place in one location”
SCENE (5)
“New countdown device that dramatically sped up the pace of play”
CLOCK (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)
“Total number of runs made”
SCORE (5)
“Smooth Fox Terrier who won his group in 2026”
WAGER (5)
“Fertile spot in a desert”
OASIS (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 machine capable of carrying out complex actions automatically”
ROBOT (5)
“Soluble landscape full of sinkholes and caves”
KARST (5)
“Commemorative addition to MLB caps worn during the celebration.”
PATCH (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)
“Milan-based luxury brand known for its distinctive red carpet looks”
PRADA (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)
“Steps for changing floors”
STAIR (5)
“The edges of a picture”
FRAME (5)
“Sara co-starring in the stage adaptation of "Schmigadoon!".”
CHASE (5)
“Wakandan king who meets a rock-skinned hero”
MBAKU (5)
“A motor that provides precise control of angular position”
SERVO (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)
“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)
“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)
“Specific location for an event”
VENUE (5)
“Prosecutor who succeeded Alexandra and faced a three-year suspension”
NOVAK (5)
“A measure of a section of the stock market”
INDEX (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)
“Trump's word for recent events in Minneapolis.”
CHAOS (5)
“Classic roadside accommodation for a quick overnight stay.”
MOTEL (5)
“Yukio who famously donated a forest of goodwill”
OZAKI (5)
“Keyboard instrument with eighty eight keys”
PIANO (5)
“Where substitutes wait”
BENCH (5)
“Microscopic fungi responsible for turning sweet liquid into a spirited drink.”
YEAST (5)
“Where actors perform”
STAGE (5)
“R. A. V. O. Y. Female reproductive gland.”
OVARY (5)
“King with a touch that turned everything to gold”
MIDAS (5)
“A festive gathering of friends, which this spring holiday encourages.”
PARTY (5)
“Legendary king of Crete”
MINOS (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 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)
“Flat round Italian bread topped with cheese and tomato”
PIZZA (5)
“Jordan wearing the 'C' for the Eastern Conference contenders”
STAAL (5)
“San Antonio team back in the mix thanks to a French phenom.”
SPURS (5)
“The harmful treatment that often defines special victims cases”
ABUSE (5)
“Quickness of a browser”
SPEED (5)
“Plant-based eater who can still enjoy sunflower or oat milk options”
VEGAN (5)
“A category of artistic composition, like fantasy or mystery”
GENRE (5)
“Marine invertebrate, forms reefs”
CORAL (5)
“The memorable line celebrated every year by fans of the 2000 comedy”
QUOTE (5)
“To artificially replicate an organism's biological blueprint”
CLONE (5)
“Legless reptile”
SNAKE (5)
“What Rocky is to Ryland, and vice versa.”
ALIEN (5)
“The distance to a target, often measured by a laser before taking a shot”
RANGE (5)
“The music and lyrics combined”
SCORE (5)
“The words of a song”
LYRIC (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)
“The hue worn by nearly 80 percent of celebrants in 2026 to avoid getting pinched”
GREEN (5)
“Peak second half of Din's original gunship name”
CREST (5)
“Danny, directed "Slumdog Millionaire"”
BOYLE (5)
“Trailblazing competitor seeking the Women's Intercontinental prize.”
LYNCH (5)
“Putting surface notoriously slick and heavily contoured at this venue.”
GREEN (5)
“A written legal argument submitted to a court”
BRIEF (5)
“A soft round flat hat often associated with France”
BERET (5)
“Bird known as a classic harbinger of spring, often spotted pulling worms from the thawing ground.”
ROBIN (5)
“The symbolic reasoning foundation for early expert systems”
LOGIC (5)
“Crispy, smoky strips that provide a savory crunch.”
BACON (5)
“A garment worn by women or girls”
DRESS (5)
“Taking the ball away from the ball handler”
STEAL (5)
“The brow that launched a thousand self portraits”
KHALO (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)
“What you do when you work hard, or a close-fitting garment.”
SWEAT (5)
“The six staggered start groups implemented for the 2026 race.”
WAVES (5)
“Marconi's wireless wonder, a broadcast from within.”
RADIO (5)
“Symbols used to represent musical sounds”
NOTES (5)
“Wand-waving advisor who uses magic to assist the reptilian king.”
KAMEK (5)
“Evaluator searching the college ranks for the next big star.”
SCOUT (5)
“A tiny dot that makes up a digital image”
PIXEL (5)
“Tree with thin papery white bark”
BIRCH (5)
“The iconic museum staircase that serves as fashion's ultimate stage.”
STEPS (5)
“Collection of maps, or a large protein”
ATLAS (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)
“Trusty reptilian steed with a penchant for swallowing enemies whole.”
YOSHI (5)
“A tree known for its thin white peeling bark”
BIRCH (5)
“Old Viking tongue”
NORSE (5)
“Golden Retriever who grew up alongside the Tanner sisters in San Francisco.”
COMET (5)
“Spiky succulent responsible for the party's signature liquor.”
AGAVE (5)
“The language spoken by the ancient Romans”
LATIN (5)
“Sony's broadcast format that delivers major PS5 updates.”
STATE (5)
“To speed up, informally”
ACCEL (5)
“Objects used on stage by actors”
PROPS (5)
“Full-court defensive tactic”
PRESS (5)
“First name of a certain mild-mannered reporter”
CLARK (5)
“Five interlocking symbols of the global movement”
RINGS (5)
“A group of people with common ancestry and culture”
TRIBE (5)
“Sticky powder kept in a small bag behind the rubber”
ROSIN (5)
“Small wooden pieces resting on top of the stumps”
BAILS (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)
“The94-foothardwoodfloorwherethedramatictournamentgamesareplayed.”
COURT (5)
“Device for coherent light emission”
LASER (5)
“A wet spot in a dry argument”
OASIS (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)
“The only world known to support life”
EARTH (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)
“Rose's defense mechanism”
THORN (5)
“The ground truth or answer assigned to a piece of data”
LABEL (5)
“Actressreturningtoherteen-idolrootsforahighlyanticipated2026special[1.1].”
MILEY (5)
“Diluc, when clear and coherent, describes dreams sometimes.”
LUCID (5)
“Theater employee who might guide you down a dark aisle with a flashlight.”
USHER (5)
“Aurora cable access host who loves Bohemian Rhapsody and his buddy Garth.”
WAYNE (5)
“Wherethesubstitutesanxiouslywaittobecalledintothegame.”
BENCH (5)
“The tracker vampire who hunts Bella in the first book”
JAMES (5)
“The voucher exchanged by children for a free World Book Day read.”
TOKEN (5)
“Malicious program that replicates itself”
VIRUS (5)
“Any competitive activity”
SPORT (5)
“Symbolic fire of the games”
FLAME (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)
“Lure of the sea, often with song”
SIREN (5)
“Brioche-based mixture used for heavier varieties instead of a liquid pour.”
DOUGH (5)
“The ring-bearer in The Lord of the Rings”
FRODO (5)
“Playing area for tennis or basketball”
COURT (5)
“A part of an act in a play during which the action takes place in a single location.”
SCENE (5)
“Flame carried at the opening ceremony”
TORCH (5)
“Ancient Celtic alphabet where letters are formed by lines on a central seam.”
OGHAM (5)
“Where the game is played”
COURT (5)
“The rainy Washington town where the story takes place”
FORKS (5)
“The month when millions suddenly claim a bit of Celtic heritage”
MARCH (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)
“The seat where the judge sits”
BENCH (5)
“Break taken during a long match”
LUNCH (5)
“The mode that allows for real-time spoken interaction”
VOICE (5)
“A cartilaginous predator that must keep moving”
SHARK (5)
“Spherical model of Earth”
GLOBE (5)
“Essential element for taking any photo”
LIGHT (5)
“To try and reach a target score”
CHASE (5)
“An anthropologist who sees right through you”
BONES (5)
“A Brazilian dance style famous at Rio Carnival”
SAMBA (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)
“Retail giant whose executive propelled the game's sales in 1952”
MACYS (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)
“A piece of data processed by a language model”
TOKEN (5)
“The words that make up a song”
LYRIC (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)
“"Bridesmaids" star Rose, nominated for her role in "Fallen Angels"”
BYRNE (5)
“Ankle bone or a pile of rocky debris”
TALUS (5)
“Points accumulated in a game”
SCORE (5)
“The action or crime of stealing”
THEFT (5)
“Wallflower of the art world? No, it is quite prominent!”
MURAL (5)
“The ultimate racing achievement requires winning the Triple ___.”
CROWN (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)
“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 digital PC storefront where gamers rush to update their wishlists.”
STEAM (5)
“A massive sea of cheering music lovers.”
CROWD (5)
“Floral headpiece that became a quintessential festival fashion staple”
CROWN (5)
“Acidic building blocks that are anything but basic”
AMINO (5)
“Golden statuette she took home in 2019”
OSCAR (5)
“What tourists hope is at its absolute "peak"”
BLOOM (5)
“Fictional spouse, what 'I' often 'fu' for a beloved character.”
WAIFU (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)
“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)
“A small celestial body, like Pluto”
DWARF (5)
“A dance in triple time often associated with Strauss”
WALTZ (5)
“Word following magna or summa”
LAUDE (5)
“A flat topographical feature on a steep slope where elk frequently bed down”
BENCH (5)
“The billionaire identity hiding beneath the cowl.”
BRUCE (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 basic acid of a building block”
AMINO (5)
“Tiny infectious agent”
VIRUS (5)
“Path for a backcountry trek”
TRAIL (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)
“Adds flavor, or a bit of zest to life”
SPICE (5)
“Jessie Buckley stars in this 2026 film as a reanimated companion.”
BRIDE (5)
“Rhythmic movement performed to music”
DANCE (5)
“Futuristic family dog who famously runs on a suspended treadmill.”
ASTRO (5)
“A small island found within the pancreas”
ISLET (5)
“A series of notes arranged in ascending or descending order of pitch”
SCALE (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)
“The sideline strategist drawing up the crucial plays.”
COACH (5)
“Triangular part of a wall under a sloping roof”
GABLE (5)
“Person who resists authority or convention.”
REBEL (5)
“Catchy moniker for San Antonio's towering young superstar.”
WEMBY (5)
“Desired outcome of powerful engines”
SPEED (5)
“Elevated platform where the magic happens”
STAGE (5)
“Underground rock that is just venting its frustration”
MAGMA (5)
“Two-door vehicle, up close, perhaps.”
COUPE (5)
“A small type of planet, like Pluto”
DWARF (5)
“A nun's attire, or a usual practice”
HABIT (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)
“Golf great whose name graces the stone bridge crossing to the 12th green.”
HOGAN (5)
“Evaluated on a scale”
RATED (5)
“A large and luxurious country house for the wealthy”
VILLA (5)
“Demonic entity, a 'live' one with a twist.”
DEVIL (5)
“Award for a winner”
MEDAL (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 great lion in The Chronicles of Narnia”
ASLAN (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)
“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)
“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)
“Remote controlled flying device”
DRONE (5)
“A dead body preserved by ancient Egyptian methods”
MUMMY (5)
“What people do with their mouths for a portrait”
SMILE (5)
“Hip-hop icon who found an unlikely culinary confidante in Stewart.”
SNOOP (5)
“Central strip of the field”
PITCH (5)
“Person who performs in a play”
ACTOR (5)
“Rocket Man singer with flamboyant glasses”
ELTON (5)
“A sour yellow citrus fruit”
LEMON (5)
“A graphic tale from the East, a grass type perhaps?”
MANGA (5)
“The golden statuette awarded for excellence in film”
OSCAR (5)
“A serious play or show”
DRAMA (5)
“Swedish pop auteur with her ninth studio record, 'Sexistential', in March 2026.”
ROBYN (5)
“A long fictional story written in prose”
NOVEL (5)
“Reanimated corpse, a servant of the Night King”
WIGHT (5)
“Sunny Florida host city selected for the 2026 tournament's third-place match.”
MIAMI (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)
“Flat-topped hills, often isolated; same as MASE, reversed”
MESAS (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)
“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)
“Fashion house she married into on screen in a 2021 drama”
GUCCI (5)
“First name of the country singer who played the TV dad.”
BILLY (5)
“See 'la' in a relaxed support.”
EASEL (5)
“Preserved body from ancient Egypt”
MUMMY (5)
“Winning a best-of-seven series 4-0, a dominant feat achieved by New York in the '26 semis.”
SWEEP (5)
“Large community of plants and animals in a specific habitat”
BIOME (5)
“The musical instruments Jess teaches to a group of troubled teens”
BELLS (5)
“A book for storing photographs”
ALBUM (5)
“Leavening agent used for the light, fluffy varieties”
YEAST (5)
“Guiding philosophy dictating 'This is the Way'”
CREED (5)
“Colorful jackets worn by riders to represent the horse's owner.”
SILKS (5)
“What you do with a car”
DRIVE (5)
“A haven in the desert; it's so hot, I say, confused”
OASIS (5)
“The curved path of a celestial object around a star or planet”
ORBIT (5)
“Drum-playing, licorice-dispensing sidekick who frequently says Party on.”
GARTH (5)
“Element shared with Virgo and Capricorn”
EARTH (5)
“Shot close to the basket”
LAYUP (5)
“The magic number of pieces you draw at the start”
SEVEN (5)
“Mythical creature whose singing lures sailors to their doom”
SIREN (5)
“Tiny crustacean, often found in an 'ill' state when eaten by whales.”
KRILL (5)
“Where the crucial second-unit rotation players reside”
BENCH (5)
“The divine reason implicit in the cosmos”
LOGOS (5)
“Temporary storage for web files”
CACHE (5)
“Interior space for driver and passenger”
CABIN (5)
“One of India's official languages”
HINDI (5)
“Winning four games to none, sending the opponent packing early”
SWEEP (5)
“The veteran agent who helped start the unit”
ROSSI (5)
“A large open area used for gladiator fights”
ARENA (5)
“Sharp point on a plant stem”
THORN (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)
“An alphabetical list of names or subjects at the back of a book”
INDEX (5)
“Heroic cast member who covers multiple off-stage tracks”
SWING (5)
“The curved path of a satellite around a planet”
ORBIT (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)
“Land next to the sea”
COAST (5)
“A sharp, pointed projection on the stem of some plants.”
THORN (5)
“Having a sound basis in logic or fact”
VALID (5)
“Greedy, yellow-clad rival that Jack Black wants Pedro Pascal to voice.”
WARIO (5)
“What fans call getting first-round talent in the fourth round.”
STEAL (5)
“Sweet treats given out during Halloween”
CANDY (5)
“High-performance web server, pronounced "engine-x"”
NGINX (5)
“Giant beast, as if 'kai' is 'ju' for 'kaiju'.”
KAIJU (5)
“Gastropod with a shell”
SNAIL (5)
“Adjective for the sixteen remaining squads in the regional semifinals.”
SWEET (5)
“Clear liquid for drinking”
WATER (5)
“Author of The Republic and founder of the Academy”
PLATO (5)
“The venue where the crowd gathers to watch”
ARENA (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)
“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)
“The fifth element of flavor”
UMAMI (5)
“Vocal or instrumental sounds played at celebrations”
MUSIC (5)
“Smallest controllable element of a digital image”
PIXEL (5)
“A medieval association of craftsmen or merchants”
GUILD (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)
“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)
“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)
“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)
“Customizable visual style for the browser”
THEME (5)
“The written form of a musical composition.”
SCORE (5)
“Principles of reasoning, fundamental to computing”
LOGIC (5)
“To cut into a shape”
CARVE (5)
“Making an image look sharp and clear”
FOCUS (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)
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