1,452 crossword clues with 6-letter answers, sourced from real Grid Genius puzzles.
“The written text of a movie”
SCRIPT (6)
“A large round object that circles a star”
PLANET (6)
“Equipment used to illuminate a set”
LIGHTS (6)
“A person with exceptional intellectual ability”
GENIUS (6)
“A traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated.”
LEGEND (6)
“Positively charged subatomic particle”
PROTON (6)
“A large group of states or countries under one ruler”
EMPIRE (6)
“An extra performance at the end of a show”
ENCORE (6)
“A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth”
FOREST (6)
“A piece of land surrounded by water”
ISLAND (6)
“The planet famous for its bright rings”
SATURN (6)
“A group of words containing a subject and a verb”
CLAUSE (6)
“A male parent”
FATHER (6)
“A dressy shirt typically worn by women”
BLOUSE (6)
“Capacity for doing work”
ENERGY (6)
“What you buy to enter a movie theater”
TICKET (6)
“The glass surface where images are displayed”
SCREEN (6)
“The command given to start filming”
ACTION (6)
“Moral excellence or a quality considered good”
VIRTUE (6)
“Front of a building”
FACADE (6)
“The Hindu festival of lights”
DIWALI (6)
“A portable computer that can be used on your knees”
LAPTOP (6)
“Color of the mysterious bear that says It Is Me”
GOLDEN (6)
“Google's twin, recently spotted in code assist.”
GEMINI (6)
“The skilled archer who changed her mother into a bear”
MERIDA (6)
“A solution that resists changes in pH”
BUFFER (6)
“The length and rhythm of a runner's step.”
STRIDE (6)
“Cut short, but still cheat.”
CHISEL (6)
“Isles of the Old Man of Hoy”
ORKNEY (6)
“In the beginning God created the what and the earth”
HEAVEN (6)
“The shack where the children lived at Prufrock Prep”
TRUANT (6)
“Red walkway where outfits are photographed and judged”
CARPET (6)
“The congregational prayer held every Friday”
JUMUAH (6)
“A place filled with coin-operated entertainment machines.”
ARCADE (6)
“The last name of the technical analyst with colorful style”
GARCIA (6)
“Icy, freezing region near the North Pole”
ARCTIC (6)
“Short, fast run”
SPRINT (6)
“The upperclassman who never seems to notice you”
SENPAI (6)
“The European city where technical talks were meant to resume.”
VIENNA (6)
“The streaming network hosting the 20th anniversary special.”
DISNEY (6)
“Baseball hit for three bases”
TRIPLE (6)
“Greek god of the sun, music, and prophecy”
APOLLO (6)
“A popular style of frozen dessert from Italy”
GELATO (6)
“Margin of victory roughly equal to eight feet on the track.”
LENGTH (6)
“A road that usually runs east to west in the city grid”
STREET (6)
“Underground tunnel or hole dug by an animal”
BURROW (6)
“Boy's genre, when hens go 'on' and 'shoo' for short.”
SHONEN (6)
“A soft white natural fiber used for t-shirts”
COTTON (6)
“Individual who gains unauthorized access to systems”
HACKER (6)
“Giving out or reflecting a lot of light.”
BRIGHT (6)
“A contrasting section that connects the verse and chorus”
BRIDGE (6)
“Yellow dot-chomper navigating ghost-filled mazes.”
PACMAN (6)
“Park professional easily spotted by their distinctive flat hat.”
RANGER (6)
“A vast dry grassland that sounds like a single stair”
STEPPE (6)
“Object producing a magnetic field”
MAGNET (6)
“Large unit of the Roman army”
LEGION (6)
“Patty often topped with cheese and flipped on the grates”
BURGER (6)
“Arkansas housewife who takes a fateful road trip with Louise”
THELMA (6)
“Visual trickery on a garment”
TROMPE (6)
“The written text that tells the cast what to say”
SCRIPT (6)
“Sounds like prophet, but it means the money earned above costs”
PROFIT (6)
“City that challenges runners with a series of four grueling hills.”
NEWTON (6)
“To come together; assemble”
GATHER (6)
“Enduring impact on sports and society recognized league-wide.”
LEGACY (6)
“A smooth and creamy seasoned soup of French origin based on crustacean broth”
BISQUE (6)
“Spanish word for pleasure, used when meeting someone new”
PLACER (6)
“Extremely frugal Brooklyn father who knows the exact price of everything his family wastes.”
JULIUS (6)
“To change from a liquid into a solid”
FREEZE (6)
“A movie that continues the story of a previous one”
SEQUEL (6)
“Narrow passage of water connecting two seas”
STRAIT (6)
“Low area between hills often containing a stream”
VALLEY (6)
“A powerful orange warrior who acts as an antagonist.”
JASPER (6)
“A slip of paper that grants entry to a fan event”
TICKET (6)
“Spanish word for the summer season”
VERANO (6)
“Reptile with a hard shell that it can pull its head into”
TURTLE (6)
“Pop star who brought 'SWAG' and surprise guests to his Saturday slot.”
JUSTIN (6)
“Historic San Francisco neighborhood known as a hub of LGBTQ+ culture”
CASTRO (6)
“A Texas city where it was all a dream”
DALLAS (6)
“A revived ancient tongue now spoken in the Middle East”
HEBREW (6)
“How shiny or dull a mineral's surface appears”
LUSTER (6)
“To reach the very top of a climb”
SUMMIT (6)
“An energy center in the body often depicted as a wheel”
CHAKRA (6)
“The winged messenger who guides souls to the afterlife”
HERMES (6)
“Group of competing teams”
LEAGUE (6)
“Ability to do work or power a device”
ENERGY (6)
“Sam, director of 'American Beauty' and '1917'”
MENDES (6)
“Pedro who portrays the man behind the beskar helmet.”
PASCAL (6)
“Another world genre, where 'I' seek 'ai'.”
ISEKAI (6)
“The scary genre that includes 2026 summer releases like The End of Oak Street”
HORROR (6)
“What the real world expects you to start on Monday”
CAREER (6)
“A composition for an instrumental soloist, often with piano accompaniment, typically in several movements.”
SONATA (6)
“The tip that determines the spray pattern”
NOZZLE (6)
“Crunchy root veggie left out as a snack for the delivery rabbit”
CARROT (6)
“Flat-faced club essential for navigating the lightning-fast, undulating surfaces.”
PUTTER (6)
“The priestess of Delphi who spoke cryptic prophecies”
ORACLE (6)
“The person who checks and corrects a puzzle”
EDITOR (6)
“Gentle wind”
BREEZE (6)
“Child prodigy who composed The Magic Flute”
MOZART (6)
“Confirm the truth or accuracy of something”
VERIFY (6)
“Killer with breakfast food, or a continuous narrative.”
SERIAL (6)
“Small, shiny embellishment designed to catch the paparazzi's camera flashes.”
SEQUIN (6)
“Italian style of frozen dessert or ice cream”
GELATO (6)
“A unit of liquid volume equal to four quarts”
GALLON (6)
“Equipment used to hit the ball”
RACKET (6)
“A priest or priestess acting as a medium for prophecy”
ORACLE (6)
“A person who recorded information in ancient times”
SCRIBE (6)
“Tiny region inside a magnetic material where atoms line up in the same direction”
DOMAIN (6)
“A piece of ground used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables.”
GARDEN (6)
“Term for a shared denominator used to add fractions”
COMMON (6)
“A wild or untamed horse often seen in rodeos”
BRONCO (6)
“Bowl-shaped depression at the top of a volcano”
CRATER (6)
“Any of the eight small bones that make up the wrist”
CARPAL (6)
“A small round fastener used to close a shirt or coat”
BUTTON (6)
“Spanish word for Mrs. or a married woman, normally spelled with an enye”
SENORA (6)
“Dark volcanic rock forming many local cliffs”
BASALT (6)
“The part of the TV that shows the picture”
SCREEN (6)
“Person who grows crops or raises animals for food”
FARMER (6)
“Pop-up shelter providing much-needed campsite shadow”
CANOPY (6)
“Sweet floral reward that gets turned into gold”
NECTAR (6)
“A composite particle made of quarks held together by the strong force”
HADRON (6)
“Folded egg creation customized with various fillings.”
OMELET (6)
“Season of renewal marked by blooming flora”
SPRING (6)
“Aesthetic plan, 'signs' rearranged.”
DESIGN (6)
“Person who gives wise advice”
ORACLE (6)
“What a contestant says before picking a partner”
SPEECH (6)
“Blessed are those who hunger and what after righteousness”
THIRST (6)
“Advanced analytics database that historically predicts the champion based on efficiency.”
KENPOM (6)
“A collection of sacred songs and poems”
PSALMS (6)
“A set of episodes typically spanning one season”
SERIES (6)
“It uses the logical and scientific Hangul writing system”
KOREAN (6)
“Professional reviewer whose published opinion can make or break a film”
CRITIC (6)
“Knowledgeable volunteer who talks the talk and walks the walk”
DOCENT (6)
“A unit of time equal to sixty seconds”
MINUTE (6)
“A 'so' mix for a decorative pattern.”
MOSAIC (6)
“A crayon made of powdered pigment and binder”
PASTEL (6)
“Element found in the gas plants absorb from air”
CARBON (6)
“A measure of the three dimensional space something occupies”
VOLUME (6)
“Pain, L-I-N-E, describes mountainous regions.”
ALPINE (6)
“The last name of the author who wrote Little Women”
ALCOTT (6)
“Waitress who drives a Thunderbird off a cliff with her best friend”
LOUISE (6)
“A formal account of findings or issues”
REPORT (6)
“The punctuation mark that ends a statement sentence”
PERIOD (6)
“Second place metal”
SILVER (6)
“Bieber, the Saturday night draw for 2026 attendees”
JUSTIN (6)
“Iconic Manhattan arena hosting the Eastern champs”
GARDEN (6)
“The coastal national park located in Maine”
ACADIA (6)
“A small but intelligent and fast predator.”
RAPTOR (6)
“Capital city that hosts a massive multi-day festival every March”
DUBLIN (6)
“What a table tennis player holds”
PADDLE (6)
“Very dry, sandy region that gets little rain”
DESERT (6)
“A separate line of development in version control”
BRANCH (6)
“Common coniferous tree used for Christmas”
SPRUCE (6)
“The giant man who is the keeper of keys at Hogwarts”
HAGRID (6)
“To withdraw from a race due to mechanical failure”
RETIRE (6)
“The Pro spatial computing headset introduced as a major new product category”
VISION (6)
“The great outdoors”
NATURE (6)
“Caramelized sugar crust, perhaps featured on elevated French toast.”
BRULEE (6)
“Another name for the entire universe”
COSMOS (6)
“The part of a shirt that fastens around the neck”
COLLAR (6)
“The studio behind the Avengers and the MCU”
MARVEL (6)
“The pollen-bearing part of the bloom”
STAMEN (6)
“Particle with a positive charge”
PROTON (6)
“Silent but highly intelligent claymation beagle who loves knitting.”
GROMIT (6)
“Fibrous tissue that connects a muscle to a bone”
TENDON (6)
“Kratos' wife, who takes the spotlight in the new God of War prequel announcement.”
LAUFEY (6)
“The official language of Israel”
HEBREW (6)
“A secret or disguised way of writing”
CIPHER (6)
“The gas we breathe to survive”
OXYGEN (6)
“Me, Z, yen, for a biological catalyst.”
ENZYME (6)
“A horizontal support across the top of a door or window”
LINTEL (6)
“Half of the famous duo behind a global frozen empire”
JERRYS (6)
“Connected to the internet”
ONLINE (6)
“Plush fabric of choice for matching tracksuits.”
VELOUR (6)
“Played in a smooth, flowing manner without breaks between notes”
LEGATO (6)
“A female sibling”
SISTER (6)
“Pattern of beats”
RHYTHM (6)
“A small creature with hairy feet who lives in a hole in Middle-earth”
HOBBIT (6)
“The sun's highest point in the blue”
ZENITH (6)
“A large group of sharks swimming together”
SCHOOL (6)
“Money made available to borrow and pay back later”
CREDIT (6)
“First name of the author behind 'Our Perfect Storm'”
CARLEY (6)
“The Volturi member who can see emotional bonds between people”
MARCUS (6)
“The planet known for its prominent rings”
SATURN (6)
“The universe as an orderly system”
COSMOS (6)
“Invisible force that turns a blooming tree into a flurry of falling color.”
BREEZE (6)
“Nerve cell transmitting signals”
NEURON (6)
“A word or sound repeated to aid concentration in meditation”
MANTRA (6)
“A discrete packet of electromagnetic radiation or light”
PHOTON (6)
“A unit of currency in a parable about stewardship”
TALENT (6)
“Very dry habitat that gets little rainfall”
DESERT (6)
“A person in ancient times who wrote out documents by hand”
SCRIBE (6)
“A score given to show the quality of something”
RATING (6)
“A puzzle or a German coding machine”
ENIGMA (6)
“An attacking player who stays near the sidelines”
WINGER (6)
“The last name of the shipwrecked Robinson in Daniel Defoe's novel”
CRUSOE (6)
“The day of the week when this particular cheesy celebration always falls.”
FRIDAY (6)
“Extensive treeless plains in South America”
PAMPAS (6)
“Red Hat-sponsored community distribution”
FEDORA (6)
“Day of the week this annual extravaganza occurs”
MONDAY (6)
“A mischievous ghost or spirit in local folklore”
JUMBIE (6)
“The feeling evoked by the island and its bitter cordial”
MISERY (6)
“To look through a location for hidden items”
SEARCH (6)
“A genre characterized by a fixed set of characters and humorous situations”
SITCOM (6)
“A north London neighborhood mentioned in a song about feeling small”
CAMDEN (6)
“A picture made from small colored pieces of glass or tile”
MOSAIC (6)
“Bradley who directed and co-starred with her in A Star Is Born”
COOPER (6)
“Prizes given for great television”
AWARDS (6)
“Cybernetically enhanced creature who relies on a walking tree”
ROCKET (6)
“A parameter in a neural network”
WEIGHT (6)
“A large unit of the Roman army”
LEGION (6)
“A desert plant with spines and no leaves.”
CACTUS (6)
“Light and easy in tone, like a good vacation novel”
BREEZY (6)
“A cloud of gas and dust in outer space”
NEBULA (6)
“Writer of books and novels”
AUTHOR (6)
“The city where the bookshop is located”
LONDON (6)
“Protective gear for the head”
HELMET (6)
“A small file that can be used to track web sessions”
COOKIE (6)
“A distinctive mode of pronunciation typical of a particular locality”
ACCENT (6)
“The long landing strip required for the returning spacecraft.”
RUNWAY (6)
“Measurement of how many people watched”
RATING (6)
“Arid land with sparse vegetation”
DESERT (6)
“Greek city state known for its powerful military training”
SPARTA (6)
“Jannik ___, Italian defending his men's title in 2026. [1.2.9]”
SINNER (6)
“A self-portrait photo”
SELFIE (6)
“Sanskrit word for peace, often chanted three times at the end of practice”
SHANTI (6)
“A large group of states or countries under one supreme ruler”
EMPIRE (6)
“The Spanish word for a party or festival”
FIESTA (6)
“The 18-carat gold prize lifted by the champions”
TROPHY (6)
“Military clash at the center of the holiday's origin.”
BATTLE (6)
“Protected from unauthorized access”
SECURE (6)
“The four middle squares players fight for”
CENTER (6)
“The military shadow that stood behind the sun of Japan”
SHOGUN (6)
“Nordic powerhouse tied with Ireland for the most victories”
SWEDEN (6)
“The primary anchor used to stay present during practice”
BREATH (6)
“The defensive weapon summoned by the protagonist.”
SHIELD (6)
“The small window you look through to aim”
VIEWER (6)
“Shiny metal used for jewelry and coins”
SILVER (6)
“A serpent-haired woman whose gaze turns men to stone”
MEDUSA (6)
“A symbiotic partnership on a rock”
LICHEN (6)
“The place where the agents do their paperwork”
OFFICE (6)
“Un or Re for example”
PREFIX (6)
“To play and move about cheerfully”
FROLIC (6)
“The cage that protects the vital rhythm”
THORAX (6)
“Collect opinions or data from a group”
SURVEY (6)
“The horn that sounds at the end of the game, sometimes beaten by a dramatic shot.”
BUZZER (6)
“A plaid pattern associated with specific clans”
TARTAN (6)
“Organ that filters waste from the blood to make urine”
KIDNEY (6)
“A natural spring that periodically ejects a column of water”
GEYSER (6)
“A medieval soldier who wore armor”
KNIGHT (6)
“Former students proudly wearing their alma mater's colors.”
ALUMNI (6)
“Cardigan or Stetson for example”
EPONYM (6)
“Susan Sarandon's outlaw character who drove a Thunderbird off a cliff with her bestie.”
LOUISE (6)
“The stone which the builders rejected became the chief what”
CORNER (6)
“A statement of intent to cause harm or pain”
THREAT (6)
“The character that represents the player on screen”
AVATAR (6)
“The Boombastic artist who claimed It Wasnt Me”
SHAGGY (6)
“John, the executive rumored to take the CEO reins next.”
TERNUS (6)
“Patriotic tune that unites a nation's players before kickoff”
ANTHEM (6)
“One who ranges, perhaps, or a guardian of the wild.”
RANGER (6)
“The written lines for the actors”
SCRIPT (6)
“Golden prize hoisted by the tournament champions”
TROPHY (6)
“Insulated trunk companion for keeping your travel drinks cold.”
COOLER (6)
“Literary work in which intensity is given to the expression of feelings”
POETRY (6)
“A tall woody grass that is the primary food for pandas”
BAMBOO (6)
“The Spanish word for a party or religious festival”
FIESTA (6)
“A sequence of events, or a captivating show.”
SERIES (6)
“A defensive challenge meant to dispossess an opponent”
TACKLE (6)
“To protect against threats”
SECURE (6)
“A person who writes reviews for a living”
CRITIC (6)
“The clever alias that left a giant screaming at nothing”
NOBODY (6)
“Green-skinned god of the afterlife and resurrection.”
OSIRIS (6)
“Containerization platform”
DOCKER (6)
“Singers who offer knowledge but deliver only bones”
SIRENS (6)
“The leader of Indias non-violent independence movement”
GANDHI (6)
“The Last of Us actor Pedro, fancast by Jack Black as a new antagonist.”
PASCAL (6)
“An interval of eight notes”
OCTAVE (6)
“Money demanded by cybercriminals to restore access”
RANSOM (6)
“To allow light to reach the camera's sensor or film”
EXPOSE (6)
“Edgar, known for 'Shaun of the Dead' and 'Baby Driver'”
WRIGHT (6)
“Sci-fi legend Sigourney, who joined the 2026 cast”
WEAVER (6)
“A small body of matter from outer space that enters the atmosphere and glows.”
METEOR (6)
“A statement of an intention to inflict pain or injury”
THREAT (6)
“A follow-up entry, like the recently announced Until Dawn 2.”
SEQUEL (6)
“Colossal cephalopod said to drag ships to the ocean floor”
KRAKEN (6)
“A helpful dime dropped right before a bucket.”
ASSIST (6)
“One of the three timed segments that make up a full lap”
SECTOR (6)
“Picture made from small pieces of glass or stone”
MOSAIC (6)
“Northernmost of the three 2026 host countries”
CANADA (6)
“Medical professional who treats illnesses.”
DOCTOR (6)
“The core creed or system of belief”
AQIDAH (6)
“Splitting a number creates equal ___”
GROUPS (6)
“The scientist who formulated the laws of motion”
NEWTON (6)
“The player who snaps the ball to the leader”
CENTER (6)
“A sudden, violent tantrum from the sky”
SQUALL (6)
“Seat of power in Westeros”
THRONE (6)
“The half-giant groundskeeper at Hogwarts”
HAGRID (6)
“A restart kick taken from the intersection of the touchline and goal line”
CORNER (6)
“The command that starts the performance”
ACTION (6)
“An outdoor feast often involving a wicker basket.”
PICNIC (6)
“Information that is kept hidden from others”
SECRET (6)
“Vital head protection for every driver”
HELMET (6)
“A digital character that represents a player in a game”
AVATAR (6)
“Last runner in a relay”
ANCHOR (6)
“The amount of space a substance or object takes up”
VOLUME (6)
“The satisfyingly crunchy exterior texture of a well-cooked serving.”
CRISPY (6)
“Vertical support pillar”
COLUMN (6)
“A powerful software component”
ENGINE (6)
“A bag-holding host who provides a wind-fall for travelers”
AEOLUS (6)
“Korean side dish of salted and fermented vegetables”
KIMCHI (6)
“The element of luck that influences game outcomes.”
CHANCE (6)
“The ancient country where democracy and the Olympics began”
GREECE (6)
“The messenger god with winged sandals”
HERMES (6)
“Northern wind that sounds quite dull”
BOREAN (6)
“A pocket sized vault for cash and cards”
WALLET (6)
“A traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical”
LEGEND (6)
“Oscar-winning composer Göransson returning for the movie”
LUDWIG (6)
“The upper part of a womans dress”
BODICE (6)
“Open to or shared by all the people in an area”
PUBLIC (6)
“To multiply a number by three”
TRIPLE (6)
“Type of fraction where the numerator is smaller than the denominator”
PROPER (6)
“One of three twenty-minute segments in a regulation matchup”
PERIOD (6)
“A three-legged stand for a camera”
TRIPOD (6)
“One of eight equal parts”
EIGHTH (6)
“Traditional Japanese robe with wide sleeves”
KIMONO (6)
“A shot drained from beyond the three-point arc.”
TRIPLE (6)
“A small sample of the truth under the microscope”
BIOPSY (6)
“A word part added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning”
PREFIX (6)
“To break free from confinement or control”
ESCAPE (6)
“The satellite company established to boost communications”
AUSSAT (6)
“The city in Texas where Porter worked as a bank teller”
AUSTIN (6)
“Three vertical posts in the wicket”
STUMPS (6)
“Rare and unusual, 'toxic' in an unusual way.”
EXOTIC (6)
“Touring technician who hauls and tunes the gear.”
ROADIE (6)
“A powerful computer that provides services to other computers on a network.”
SERVER (6)
“A historical account written from personal knowledge”
MEMOIR (6)
“English pilot becomes a pawn in feudal Japan”
SHOGUN (6)
“The warm, continuous sound format heavily favored by traditional audiophiles.”
ANALOG (6)
“A short race run at top speed”
SPRINT (6)
“Spanish verb meaning to travel”
VIAJAR (6)
“A city where the education was a real battle”
SPARTA (6)
“Descartes' famous first word of his foundational premise”
COGITO (6)
“Preserved remains of an ancient plant or animal”
FOSSIL (6)
“To multiply a number by two”
DOUBLE (6)
“Amount of three-dimensional space a substance occupies”
VOLUME (6)
“Creature with a lion's body and a woman's head who asked riddles”
SPHINX (6)
“There are seven of these in the modern NFL selection process.”
ROUNDS (6)
“A part of a controller that you press to jump or shoot”
BUTTON (6)
“Electronic device that holds a thousand vacation stories”
KINDLE (6)
“The spirit of a former student who helped Tanjiro slice the boulder”
SABITO (6)
“A person with great skill or knowledge in a field”
EXPERT (6)
“An arrangement of flowers or leaves in a circle”
WREATH (6)
“Class member experiencing their final days of undergrad”
SENIOR (6)
“The global organization that originally established World Book Day.”
UNESCO (6)
“Sorceress obsessed with a specific dime.”
MAGICA (6)
“A looming danger to the characters or world”
THREAT (6)
“Ancient cultural and linguistic roots shared by the Irish, Scottish, and Welsh.”
CELTIC (6)
“A vast, treeless plain where the ground stays frozen in its heart”
TUNDRA (6)
“A score of one stroke under par”
BIRDIE (6)
“A tight squeeze for twenty percent of global crude flows.”
HORMUZ (6)
“A tier in, for the eye's light-sensitive layer.”
RETINA (6)
“Orange-fleshed tropical breakfast staple containing peppery black seeds.”
PAPAYA (6)
“Words of a song”
LYRICS (6)
“Cameron, son of Carlos, headlining the 2026 prospect class”
BOOZER (6)
“1783 agreement that officially ended the war”
TREATY (6)
“Green-banded tires bolted on when the track is only slightly wet.”
INTERS (6)
“High-octane genre packed with stunts, or a director's starting yell”
ACTION (6)
“What a verb usually shows a person or thing doing”
ACTION (6)
“The crucial pass that directly sets up a teammate's goal”
ASSIST (6)
“The 53-man squad every drafted player hopes to make.”
ROSTER (6)
“Fancy, traditional headwear showcased in festive processions”
BONNET (6)
“Rodent known for building dams”
BEAVER (6)
“Sword cover, or a close-fitting dress”
SHEATH (6)
“OpenAI's CEO, Sam ______.”
ALTMAN (6)
“A serious crime usually involving violence”
FELONY (6)
“The scrolling symbols showing current stock prices”
TICKER (6)
“A massive system of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.”
GALAXY (6)
“Filmmaker whose personal influence and artistic control are highly distinct”
AUTEUR (6)
“The large surface where a movie is projected”
SCREEN (6)
“Power a plant gets from sunlight”
ENERGY (6)
“Arid land with very little rainfall”
DESERT (6)
“A person who corrects or modifies text”
EDITOR (6)
“An informal gathering of fans with shared interests”
MEETUP (6)
“A shallow pool separated from the sea by a sandy barrier”
LAGOON (6)
“Quantity that has both size and direction, like velocity”
VECTOR (6)
“The royal disguise that came with rags and a staff”
BEGGAR (6)
“Object that produces a magnetic field”
MAGNET (6)
“An eight legged arachnid name for a tangled limb pose”
SPIDER (6)
“Number system with two digits, 0 and 1”
BINARY (6)
“A person who corrects and prepares a manuscript”
EDITOR (6)
“A container used to mix ingredients for a cocktail”
SHAKER (6)
“Open-air stage dedicated to extended electronic music sets.”
QUASAR (6)
“Madison Square Garden residents chasing a long-awaited title.”
KNICKS (6)
“Opening ceremony procession”
PARADE (6)
“A set of episodes broadcast during one year”
SEASON (6)
“The seventh planet from the Sun”
URANUS (6)
“Music industry award she has won over a dozen times”
GRAMMY (6)
“A composition for an instrumental soloist, often with piano accompaniment”
SONATA (6)
“First-year player”
ROOKIE (6)
“French word for the sun”
SOLEIL (6)
“Literary work in which special intensity is given to the expression of feelings and ideas by the use of distinctive style and rhythm.”
POETRY (6)
“String of beads used for keeping track of prayers”
TASBIH (6)
“A short mark used to join compound words or split a word between lines”
HYPHEN (6)
“Distinct layers of rock stacked on top of each other”
STRATA (6)
“A bottled liquid that can heal or harm at a splash”
POTION (6)
“Peanuts character who often imagines himself as a World War I Flying Ace.”
SNOOPY (6)
“The ancient civilization known for the first Olympics”
GREECE (6)
“Tusked mammal, 'raw sul' could describe its state.”
WALRUS (6)
“A type of noun a name like teacher or friend can describe”
PERSON (6)
“The pharmaceutical sales rep who rents Jesses room for a while”
REAGAN (6)
“Seesaw-like obstacle on the course”
TEETER (6)
“Quantity that has only a size and no direction, like speed”
SCALAR (6)
“Phonograph pioneer known as the Wizard of Menlo Park”
EDISON (6)
“Color of the powder a mineral leaves when scratched on tile”
STREAK (6)
“To remove or blur offensive content from a broadcast”
CENSOR (6)
“A professional who represents clients in legal matters”
LAWYER (6)
“Something that is mysterious or difficult to understand.”
ENIGMA (6)
“The underground venue where the band was discovered by Brian Epstein.”
CAVERN (6)
“Latin name for the land of the Gaels”
SCOTIA (6)
“French legend who was both a player and manager”
ZIDANE (6)
“A four-stringed instrument played with a bow”
VIOLIN (6)
“A contrasting section that prepares for the return of the original material”
BRIDGE (6)
“The last name of the author who wrote Nineteen Eighty-Four”
ORWELL (6)
“Musical style played in a smooth and connected manner”
LEGATO (6)
“Aviation pioneer whose surname graces the venue of the French Open.”
GARROS (6)
“The capital city of Canada”
OTTAWA (6)
“Filmmaker whose distinct personal influence shines through their work”
AUTEUR (6)
“Extremely happy and excited”
ELATED (6)
“Spiked footwear tearing up the basepaths”
CLEATS (6)
“City where her arena tour plays the day after her 2026 birthday”
BOSTON (6)
“A source of flickering light on a restaurant table”
CANDLE (6)
“Third place metal”
BRONZE (6)
“The great serpent slain by Apollo at the center of the world”
PYTHON (6)
“Protective hand gear worn by the batter and keeper”
GLOVES (6)
“The great divide that split the secret society apart”
SCHISM (6)
“Core software that runs a browser”
ENGINE (6)
“The broader organization the detectives represent”
POLICE (6)
“Founder of a prominent educational foundation and widow of a sports legend.”
RACHEL (6)
“Task force director who wields unchecked global authority.”
STRATT (6)
“Cinnamon-sugar dusted Spanish stick”
CHURRO (6)
“The King of the Dancehall who often clashed with Bounty Killer”
BEENIE (6)
“Something sworn not to be told to the parents.”
SECRET (6)
“Person who attacked and robbed ships at sea”
PIRATE (6)
“The disassembled white and pink fox from the second game”
MANGLE (6)
“The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information.”
MEMORY (6)
“Dark, fine-grained igneous rock formed from cooled lava”
BASALT (6)
“A unit of 'dos' out for the artist's space.”
STUDIO (6)
“The London neighborhood that serves as a song title on the Good Riddance album”
CAMDEN (6)
“Birthplace of democracy”
GREECE (6)
“Lengthy side-two track from Meddle featuring whale-like sounds”
ECHOES (6)
“A verb form ending in ing that acts as a noun”
GERUND (6)
“Rotational equivalent of linear force”
TORQUE (6)
“A waterproof jacket or a boring person”
ANORAK (6)
“Super-powered canine companion with a red collar”
KRYPTO (6)
“Short, fast race”
SPRINT (6)
“Device that detects physical input”
SENSOR (6)
“An object or image that represents a deeper idea”
SYMBOL (6)
“The plural word for more than one person”
PEOPLE (6)
“The stressful, imaginary sphere surrounding teams nervously awaiting an at-large bid.”
BUBBLE (6)
“Large green lizard often found sunning on rocks”
IGUANA (6)
“Huge hit that gets everyone singing in unison”
ANTHEM (6)
“The fortified home of the Aesir gods high above the mortal world”
ASGARD (6)
“What she promises to be even when it hurts”
HONEST (6)
“Graphite instrument that constantly needs sharpening”
PENCIL (6)
“Emerge from a long winter's slumber.”
AWAKEN (6)
“A limb growing out from a tree trunk”
BRANCH (6)
“Wheel with a rope or chain used to lift heavy objects”
PULLEY (6)
“Street procession featuring floats and marching bands”
PARADE (6)
“Method acting pioneer who 'coulda been a contender'”
BRANDO (6)
“A wooden paddle serving up several small tasting glasses for the indecisive.”
FLIGHT (6)
“How long something is from end to end”
LENGTH (6)
“Underground home of the Men of Letters”
BUNKER (6)
“The tantalizing potential that makes a raw player worth taking”
UPSIDE (6)
“One who catches, or a 'fresh' start to a sea tale.”
FISHER (6)
“The blue-skinned daughter of Thanos and sister of Gamora”
NEBULA (6)
“A coin worth five cents”
NICKEL (6)
“Poor child's sea globe.”
URCHIN (6)
“Money received from work or other sources”
INCOME (6)
“A soft cloud for resting your head”
PILLOW (6)
“An expedition to observe animals in the wild”
SAFARI (6)
“A best-of-seven showdown between two playoff contenders.”
SERIES (6)
“The winged-sandaled messenger of the gods”
HERMES (6)
“Harmful code disguised as a legitimate program”
TROJAN (6)
“The elite group of twelve demons serving the main villain”
KIZUKI (6)
“A short promotional clip hinting at next year's drama.”
TEASER (6)
“The creature that asked a riddle to those entering Thebes”
SPHINX (6)
“Mythical beast ridden by Targaryens”
DRAGON (6)
“A detailed account or statement about a situation”
REPORT (6)
“The group of singers who perform together in the background”
CHORUS (6)
“The bustling business side of the event where distribution deals are struck”
MARCHE (6)
“Ribbon-tied stand-in for the actual sheepskin”
SCROLL (6)
“A set piece taken from the flag after a defender knocks it out of bounds.”
CORNER (6)
“Radio wave sent from a spacecraft to Earth”
SIGNAL (6)
“Governing body of lawmakers in ancient Rome”
SENATE (6)
“Place of worship for followers of Islam”
MOSQUE (6)
“A short, flared ruffle attached at the waistline of a jacket or bodice.”
PEPLUM (6)
“Ohio city that traditionally hosts the "First Four" games.”
DAYTON (6)
“A grand depression that is anything but sad”
CANYON (6)
“Act of changing position or moving from place to place”
MOTION (6)
“A company that produces films.”
STUDIO (6)
“An instance of a class”
OBJECT (6)
“Cheerful and optimistic in outlook”
UPBEAT (6)
“Make smaller, or thicken a sauce”
REDUCE (6)
“Number system consisting only of zeros and ones”
BINARY (6)
“Sounds like serial, but it's a breakfast food made from grain”
CEREAL (6)
“Dermal denticles that feel like sandpaper”
SCALES (6)
“Beast Incarnate facing a monumental physical test.”
LESNAR (6)
“A distinctive way of pronouncing a language”
ACCENT (6)
“The delusional Spanish knight who tilts at windmills”
QUXOTE (6)
“Headgear that strictly stays on in public”
HELMET (6)
“Earliest stage of a developing plant or animal, before birth or hatching”
EMBRYO (6)
“A group of three digits set off by commas in a large number”
PERIOD (6)
“Northern co-host nation for the expanded 2026 tournament”
CANADA (6)
“To seize someone by legal authority and take into custody”
ARREST (6)
“Utah features that support nothing but the sky”
ARCHES (6)
“The first name of the vampire who falls in love with Bella”
EDWARD (6)
“To cause someone to remember something.”
REMIND (6)
“Bony girdle that transmits body weight to the lower limbs”
PELVIS (6)
“Colorful plant part that attracts bees”
FLOWER (6)
“A composition for an instrumental soloist”
SONATA (6)
“Williams sister making a surprise singles comeback via wildcard in 2026.”
SERENA (6)
“Scoring guide that keeps expectations crystal clear”
RUBRIC (6)
“The South American river with the largest discharge volume”
AMAZON (6)
“The snake-haired Gorgon whose gaze turns men to stone”
MEDUSA (6)
“The person who checks a review for errors”
EDITOR (6)
“A limb of a tree extending from the trunk.”
BRANCH (6)
“Digits needed to connect”
NUMBER (6)
“The reason for doing something or committing a crime”
MOTIVE (6)
“Web site serving as an entry point”
PORTAL (6)
“Large weapon that fires heavy iron balls”
CANNON (6)
“Dangling decorative threads commonly seen on festival jackets and boots”
FRINGE (6)
“The air taken into and out of the lungs during practice”
BREATH (6)
“These might be highest for a straight-A student”
HONORS (6)
“Buried treasure from a Korean cellar”
KIMCHI (6)
“The perpetually gloomy, crime-ridden city defended by our hero.”
GOTHAM (6)
“Offensive foul against a defender”
CHARGE (6)
“A series of arches supported by columns or piers”
ARCADE (6)
“International sensation challenging for the Women's World title.”
VAQUER (6)
“The galactic profession of the franchise's co-lead.”
RANGER (6)
“Arkansas guard Meleek, a top 2026 draft target”
THOMAS (6)
“A number multiplied with another to get a product”
FACTOR (6)
“A set of related TV shows or movies”
SERIES (6)
“Fruit-based frozen dessert made without dairy”
SORBET (6)
“Describes anything made of cells that grows and reproduces”
LIVING (6)
“What St. Nick wears to beat the mid-year temperatures.”
SHORTS (6)
“Dry landform that receives very little rainfall”
DESERT (6)
“Cold, treeless biome with permanently frozen ground beneath the surface”
TUNDRA (6)
“Generous pieces of candy or baked goods famously mixed into the base”
CHUNKS (6)
“Common, hard, glassy mineral found in many rocks”
QUARTZ (6)
“Twisting force that causes rotation”
TORQUE (6)
“Competition locations”
VENUES (6)
“Abundance of valuable possessions governed by the house of values”
WEALTH (6)
“Bustling capital in a high-risk earthquake zone”
MANILA (6)
“Small four-stringed instrument played with a bow”
VIOLIN (6)
“A photo taken of yourself”
SELFIE (6)
“The set of three wooden stumps and two bails”
WICKET (6)
“A rare four-leafed mutation of this plant is considered highly fortunate”
CLOVER (6)
“Large area covered with trees, home to owls and deer”
FOREST (6)
“The blue-painted safe zone for a netminder”
CREASE (6)
“Goddess born fully armed from her fathers head”
ATHENA (6)
“The rise and fall of Pablo Escobar’s empire”
NARCOS (6)
“A common slang term for the darts themselves”
ARROWS (6)
“Group of similar cells working together”
TISSUE (6)
“Soft color palette dominating spring decorations”
PASTEL (6)
“Sounds like mussel, but it's tissue in the body that helps you move”
MUSCLE (6)
“Complete set of an organism's DNA”
GENOME (6)
“Small data file stored by websites”
COOKIE (6)
“The live digital broadcast watched by millions of eager gamers.”
STREAM (6)
“Protective gear worn on the hands by the batter or keeper”
GLOVES (6)
“Acclaimed actress Sandra, joining the cast of the 2026 adaptation.”
HULLER (6)
“A building dedicated to religious worship in ancient times”
TEMPLE (6)
“A dissociative state where the shadow takes control”
TRANCE (6)
“A ruler of a Muslim state or the Ottoman Empire”
SULTAN (6)
“Subatomic particle such as a proton or a neutron”
BARYON (6)
“The actor who played the guy who hates musicals”
ROBERT (6)
“Patriotic song performed just before the first pitch”
ANTHEM (6)
“The person who wrote a book”
AUTHOR (6)
“Tall woody grass eaten by pandas”
BAMBOO (6)
“Precious metal that makes up the coveted chalice”
SILVER (6)
“Large area of flat unforested grassland in Europe or Asia”
STEPPE (6)
“Mounted medieval warrior”
KNIGHT (6)
“The 1981 data from this survey was still being analyzed”
CENSUS (6)
“The humble keeper of the hearth fire”
HESTIA (6)
“The outer and thinner of the two bones in the lower leg”
FIBULA (6)
“The branch of knowledge that deals with moral principles”
ETHICS (6)
“A three-dimensional work of art carved from stone or wood”
STATUE (6)
“Element vital for respiration”
OXYGEN (6)
“Type of lock mechanism that can be fatal to the wearer”
SPRING (6)
“An upperclassman who might finally notice you”
SENPAI (6)
“Beetle motif commonly carved into protective charms.”
SCARAB (6)
“The official list of 26 active players ready for the first game”
ROSTER (6)
“The Larry O'Brien prize hoisted by the victors.”
TROPHY (6)
“A stringed musical instrument, the highest-pitched of the violin family”
VIOLIN (6)
“Nationality of the car manufacturer”
GERMAN (6)
“Moon defender, one who works on a boat, or 'Lori's' 'a's.”
SAILOR (6)
“A bracket-____ is an unexpected win that ruins your predictions.”
BUSTER (6)
“A person who writes books”
AUTHOR (6)
“The creative mind behind your favorite summer hit”
AUTHOR (6)
“Property of matter causing electric force”
CHARGE (6)
“A vehicle used to travel into outer space”
ROCKET (6)
“A mythical creature often represented by a long puppet in Chinese New Year”
DRAGON (6)
“Stored form of power found inside glucose”
ENERGY (6)
“A letter or group of letters added to the end of a word”
SUFFIX (6)
“The primary lyricist and conceptual architect behind The Final Cut”
WATERS (6)
“The Serpent Hashira who wears bandages over his mouth”
OBANAI (6)
“The main food served during the chaotic Thanksgiving episodes”
TURKEY (6)
“Device necessary to boost a turntable's weak phono signal to line level.”
PREAMP (6)
“Home to the Eyrie”
VALLEY (6)
“Training technique using food to guide a canine into a desired position.”
LURING (6)
“To let light hit the film or sensor”
EXPOSE (6)
“A common antonym for abundant”
SCARCE (6)
“The explosive, high-octane genre that dominates the summer box office”
ACTION (6)
“A potential danger that could exploit a vulnerability”
THREAT (6)
“Massachusetts city where colonists dumped tea into the harbor”
BOSTON (6)
“Red fruit often used in salads and sauces”
TOMATO (6)
“The long platform where models walk during a fashion show”
RUNWAY (6)
“General bakery category encompassing these fried rings”
PASTRY (6)
“Device that detects or measures a physical property”
SENSOR (6)
“Of a medieval land system”
FEUDAL (6)
“A wooden-sounding support for your lower back”
LUMBAR (6)
“New York squad breaking a decades-long drought in the 2026 title round”
KNICKS (6)
“Birthday bird celebrated annually on the ninth of the sixth month [1.1.1].”
DONALD (6)
“A dry sandy region like the Sahara”
DESERT (6)
“A simplified speech used for communication between different groups”
PIDGIN (6)
“The vast treeless plain of the arctic regions”
TUNDRA (6)
“Teacher, master, 'I' see 'sense' in wisdom.”
SENSEI (6)
“Spanish word for shoe”
ZAPATO (6)
“Best performance ever”
RECORD (6)
“Dense woodland area protected by the NPS”
FOREST (6)
“A movie genre meant to make you laugh”
COMEDY (6)
“Country known for ancient philosophers”
GREECE (6)
“The metal element found in table salt”
SODIUM (6)
“A scary movie designed to frighten viewers”
HORROR (6)
“Official park guide often seen in a flat hat”
RANGER (6)
“Simplify a fraction down to its ___ terms”
LOWEST (6)
“Player setting a pick”
SCREEN (6)
“Goddess of wisdom and warfare”
ATHENA (6)
“Tissue that contracts to help the body move”
MUSCLE (6)
“The Scripps Cup is the prestigious one handed to the winner.”
TROPHY (6)
“Tusked mammal, where 'raw' might 'louse' up a meal.”
WALRUS (6)
“An oval track used for chariot racing”
CIRCUS (6)
“The female detective who joins the department.”
JULIET (6)
“A place where professional photos are often taken”
STUDIO (6)
“A group of letters added to the beginning of a word”
PREFIX (6)
“Silver State where wrestling legacies are etched in gold this year.”
NEVADA (6)
“Type of network inspired by the biological brain”
NEURAL (6)
“Plant tissue that carries sugar to other parts”
PHLOEM (6)
“Low land between two ridges”
VALLEY (6)
“A name that became a thing”
EPONYM (6)
“Precarious position for a team awaiting Selection Sunday.”
BUBBLE (6)
“The highest point of a mountain or hill”
SUMMIT (6)
“Nautical theme of his everyday outfit.”
SAILOR (6)
“Land mass surrounded by water”
ISLAND (6)
“The demon doctor who works to find a cure for demonism”
TAMAYO (6)
“The color of the card that serves as a stern warning”
YELLOW (6)
“The type of lock mechanism that can be fatal”
SPRING (6)
“To bring into a state of confusion”
MUDDLE (6)
“Material used to put custom graphics onto tshirts”
IRONON (6)
“Display on a smartphone”
SCREEN (6)
“Actress Kidman who co-chaired the 2026 spectacle”
NICOLE (6)
“The wooden defense that blocks an incoming heart-stealing blow”
SHIELD (6)
“Air-conditioned tent often hosting punk, Latin, and indie rock”
SONORA (6)
“Property of matter that causes electric forces”
CHARGE (6)
“A written plan that tracks expected income and expenses”
BUDGET (6)
“Eras Tour headliner who considers Gomez one of her oldest industry pals.”
TAYLOR (6)
“First demon and the final seal”
LILITH (6)
“A stringed musical instrument of treble pitch, played with a horsehair bow”
VIOLIN (6)
“A giant cloud of dust and gas in deep space”
NEBULA (6)
“Fashionable teen who navigates Bronson Alcott High with Cher”
DIONNE (6)
“Midnight rider of 1775”
REVERE (6)
“Joan, the distinctive voice behind the yodeling cowgirl.”
CUSACK (6)
“Translucent, sweet fruit related to the lychee, often called 'dragon eye.'”
LONGAN (6)
“The final episode of a season or series”
FINALE (6)
“Two-channel sound reproduction format that largely replaced mono.”
STEREO (6)
“The highest pitched member of the string family”
VIOLIN (6)
“Native tongue spoken in the Gaeltacht regions”
GAELIC (6)
“A play characterized by its humorous or satirical tone and its depiction of amusing incidents.”
COMEDY (6)
“Gas station purchases like beef jerky and trail mix.”
SNACKS (6)
“A stone ghost of a prehistoric inhabitant”
FOSSIL (6)
“A figure that is completely stone-faced”
STATUE (6)
“Sounds like thrown, but it's the chair a king or queen sits on”
THRONE (6)
“A person you like and enjoy spending time with”
FRIEND (6)
“Painter or sculptor, like Picasso”
ARTIST (6)
“What a property becomes once you add houses or hotels”
ESTATE (6)
“A quantity having direction as well as magnitude”
VECTOR (6)
“A sequence of matches played between two teams”
SERIES (6)
“Protein that acts as a catalyst for chemical reactions”
ENZYME (6)
“The mysterious millionaire who hosts lavish parties in a novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald”
GATSBY (6)
“Bowl-shaped hollow formed by a volcanic eruption or impact”
CRATER (6)
“Dog-like predator seen in the latest theatrical adventure”
ANOOBA (6)
“The part of the computer where images and text are displayed”
SCREEN (6)
“A kick taken from the edge of the field after a deflection”
CORNER (6)
“The prize awarded to the runner up”
SILVER (6)
“Duke, the Canadian stuntman with a tragic jumping history.”
CABOOM (6)
“Controls devices from a distance”
REMOTE (6)
“The smallest and coldest ocean, located at the North Pole”
ARCTIC (6)
“Fruit split lengthwise to anchor a classic dessert”
BANANA (6)
“The warm season unofficially kicked off by this long weekend”
SUMMER (6)
“Not easily upset or derailed, like a solid foundation”
STABLE (6)
“The industry found at the Lucky Smells mill”
LUMBER (6)
“A long piece of music for one or two instruments”
SONATA (6)
“The study of moral principles and conduct”
ETHICS (6)
“A massive system of stars and gas clouds”
GALAXY (6)
“A whole number that splits another number with no remainder”
FACTOR (6)
“A formal document describing findings or feedback”
REPORT (6)
“Large wooden cask for maturing spirits”
BARREL (6)
“It's about the heart, dear, I'm told.”
CARDIO (6)
“A group of related words that does not contain a subject and verb together”
PHRASE (6)
“Force a machine produces after work is done”
OUTPUT (6)
“Term for fractions that have different denominators”
UNLIKE (6)
“Extraterrestrial rock often blamed for the end of the Mesozoic era”
METEOR (6)
“A deep gorge, can you imagine one without water?”
CANYON (6)
“A religious or solemn ceremony performed regularly”
RITUAL (6)
“Unsung heroes of the ensemble who support the leads”
CHORUS (6)
“Neat-freak single father who enlists his brother-in-law and best friend for help.”
TANNER (6)
“Heavy base supporting a statue or column”
PLINTH (6)
“Fourth state of matter, often found in stars”
PLASMA (6)
“The residential area known for the St. Charles streetcar”
UPTOWN (6)
“Nombre del famoso picaro protagonista de la novela de Quevedo”
BUSCON (6)
“Deep, narrow valley with steep sides carved by a river”
CANYON (6)
“A person with great intelligence”
GENIUS (6)
“The act of sending a vehicle into the sky”
LAUNCH (6)
“The Ohio city where the First Four matchups traditionally tip off every year.”
DAYTON (6)
“The French word for a cheese made specifically from goat milk”
CHEVRE (6)
“The blue-skinned daughter of Thanos turned hero”
NEBULA (6)
“Microblogging site where user amyricha first posted the iconic spring joke in 2012.”
TUMBLR (6)
“Object that can pull certain metals toward itself”
MAGNET (6)
“Actor who traded a high-tech iron suit for a green cloak”
DOWNEY (6)
“Safety connection that sends extra electric charge safely into the earth”
GROUND (6)
“Films that are frequently the subject of reviews”
MOVIES (6)
“Literary work written in verse”
POETRY (6)
“Shirt worn by a team member”
JERSEY (6)
“Hard hat worn while standing in the batter's box”
HELMET (6)
“Admission pass you'll need to catch the latest weekend premiere”
TICKET (6)
“Physical copies of photos on paper”
PRINTS (6)
“Device used to detect and measure physical properties”
SENSOR (6)
“Biochemist Katalin whose mRNA research changed modern medicine”
KARIKO (6)
“How Father Christmas might ride the waves into California.”
SURFER (6)
“Relating to secret or spiritual knowledge”
MYSTIC (6)
“Purple and gold franchise with a storied postseason history.”
LAKERS (6)
“A terrestrial fountain with a short fuse”
GEYSER (6)
“Collection of hives where the buzz happens”
APIARY (6)
“Northern neighbor facing new tariff threats from Trump.”
CANADA (6)
“The strength of a connection between nodes in a neural network”
WEIGHT (6)
“A marriage of fungus and algae living on a stone”
LICHEN (6)
“A flat touchscreen device larger than a phone”
TABLET (6)
“Starting a cinematic series over from scratch, often with a fresh cast.”
REBOOT (6)
“The trait that allowed Abigail to see the long-term consequences”
WISDOM (6)
“Rendered animal fat making a surprising ancestral return in modern pie crusts.”
TALLOW (6)
“Unit used to measure the strength of an electric current”
AMPERE (6)
“Professional who weighs in before taking the reins.”
JOCKEY (6)
“A person who herds cattle on a ranch”
COWBOY (6)
“A set of instructions for preparing a particular dish”
RECIPE (6)
“Cloak for a fireplace shelf”
MANTLE (6)
“Surname of the megalomaniacal CEO portrayed by Nicholas Hoult”
LUTHOR (6)
“A comparison between two unlike things using the word like or as”
SIMILE (6)
“Network of private computers infected with malicious software and controlled as a group”
BOTNET (6)
“A shout to the umpire asking for a player to be out”
APPEAL (6)
“The liquid mixture poured onto the hot plates.”
BATTER (6)
“An imagined place where everything is perfect”
UTOPIA (6)
“The flagship sedan model, without a space”
SCLASS (6)
“Narrow passage, perhaps I start with it”
STRAIT (6)
“A genre filled with stunts and excitement”
ACTION (6)
“What a bad relationship eventually becomes”
LESSON (6)
“Gradually increasing in visible surface area.”
WAXING (6)
“Car seller, 'leader' with a twist.”
DEALER (6)
“An artistic dance form performed to music using precise and highly formalized set steps and gestures”
BALLET (6)
“A vehicle used to launch people or satellites into space”
ROCKET (6)
“Sequence of notes that is musically satisfying”
MELODY (6)
“Sounds like sensor, but it means to remove unacceptable content”
CENSOR (6)
“You'll be stuck without these five crucial letters”
VOWELS (6)
“Type of circuit with only one path for current to flow”
SERIES (6)
“Massive electronic music stage named for a sandy expanse.”
SAHARA (6)
“Line that separates one country or region from another”
BORDER (6)
“Stretchy canine companion with a southern drawl.”
SLINKY (6)
“The prize awarded for winning a competition”
TROPHY (6)
“Three stumps with bails on top”
WICKET (6)
“A three legged stand used to hold a camera steady”
TRIPOD (6)
“A simple porous animal that filters water for food”
SPONGE (6)
“Horizontal direction for crossword entries”
ACROSS (6)
“A 'pin' at, for aged surface.”
PATINA (6)
“The part of a plant that blooms and produces seeds.”
FLOWER (6)
“One who enjoys books and stories.”
READER (6)
“The trait he admits he is not being in a popular track about deception”
HONEST (6)
“Relating to a network inspired by the brain”
NEURAL (6)
“The first place to the right of a decimal point”
TENTHS (6)
“A common antonym for generous”
STINGY (6)
“How heavy an object is”
WEIGHT (6)
“Lucky mutated plant found in the grass”
CLOVER (6)
“A number being multiplied in a problem”
FACTOR (6)
“Space devoid of matter.”
VACUUM (6)
“A tail that wags the word”
SUFFIX (6)
“To watch video content over the internet”
STREAM (6)
“The wide central section of an entablature, often decorated with reliefs”
FRIEZE (6)
“Sharon who set the women's course record in 2025 and returns to defend her title in 2026.”
LOKEDI (6)
“A famous moniker often preceded by Dark.”
KNIGHT (6)
“The space rock that started the infection”
METEOR (6)
“A question phrased as a puzzle to be solved.”
RIDDLE (6)
“A powerful computer that provides data to other computers”
SERVER (6)
“The goddess of wisdom who sprang fully formed from her fathers head”
ATHENA (6)
“Relating to the sea and its incredible biodiversity”
MARINE (6)
“Norma Jeane's iconic silver screen surname”
MONROE (6)
“Input force applied to operate a simple machine”
EFFORT (6)
“Foreign word that translates to a fleeting floral phenomenon.”
SAKURA (6)
“A settlement or territory under the control of a distant parent nation”
COLONY (6)
“Fixes errors, often autonomously now, thanks to digital brains.”
DEBUGS (6)
“A period of learning, or the moral taken away from it”
LESSON (6)
“The vast setting located far, far away”
GALAXY (6)
“Colorful bird often associated with tropical themes”
PARROT (6)
“Working-class Lanford patriarch portrayed by John Goodman.”
CONNER (6)
“Force you apply to a machine to get work done”
EFFORT (6)
“Petrified prehistoric proof”
FOSSIL (6)
“Equipment used to illuminate a movie set”
LIGHTS (6)
“Positively charged particle found in the nucleus of an atom”
PROTON (6)
“A violation caused by stopping then restarting a dribble”
DOUBLE (6)
“A long strip of cloth with a design or message”
BANNER (6)
“An ionized state of matter often found in stars”
PLASMA (6)
“Bright color often worn to support pollinators on May 20”
YELLOW (6)
“Line of talent scheduled to perform this weekend.”
ROSTER (6)
“The interdimensional portal on the sea bed”
BREACH (6)
“Cutter of cloth, could be a tail or.”
TAILOR (6)
“A sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure”
THRILL (6)
“A specialized cell designed to transmit nerve impulses”
NEURON (6)
“A plan for how to spend and save money”
BUDGET (6)
“Permanent ink mentioned as a lasting mark on skin”
TATTOO (6)
“A person who writes books or articles.”
AUTHOR (6)
“Organ that filters waste from the blood”
KIDNEY (6)
“Greek messenger god known for his winged sandals”
HERMES (6)
“A pass sent high into the air”
LOFTED (6)
“Riddle loving guardian with a human head and lion body”
SPHINX (6)
“Person trained to diagnose and treat sick or injured people”
DOCTOR (6)
“Benda fizikal yang mempunyai nilai dan boleh disentuh”
BARANG (6)
“A small river, or how you watch content online now.”
STREAM (6)
“The beloved Norse god of light who was killed by a sprig of mistletoe”
BALDUR (6)
“A computer program or device that provides functionality for other programs”
SERVER (6)
“The ancient nation where the story of Abigail takes place”
ISRAEL (6)
“The Warlord known for mentoring many young Gaza and Gully artists”
BOUNTY (6)
“Network of compromised computers controlled by a malicious party”
BOTNET (6)
“A 'sum' for me, oddly, in a grand building.”
MUSEUM (6)
“Horse rider”
JOCKEY (6)
“The digital artwork or pattern you prepare for the machine”
DESIGN (6)
“Pseudoscience and parallel universes with Walter Bishop”
FRINGE (6)
“The surface where a movie is projected”
SCREEN (6)
“An open field filled with summer wildflowers”
MEADOW (6)
“Informal Spanish greeting meaning good, used any time of day”
BUENAS (6)
“The primary competition the team plays in domestically”
LEAGUE (6)
“To cause strong feelings of enthusiasm”
EXCITE (6)
“Start of the game with a jump ball”
TIPOFF (6)
“A period of time equal to ten years”
DECADE (6)
“Byproduct gas released when water molecules split”
OXYGEN (6)
“Malicious program disguised as legitimate software to deceive users”
TROJAN (6)
“A military ruler in a feudal Japanese epic”
SHOGUN (6)
“Disturb, or a decorative frill”
RUFFLE (6)
“Aerobic exercise that gets the heart pumping”
CARDIO (6)
“A two-headed monster on your upper arm”
BICEPS (6)
“Off-spinner's tricky delivery that turns the other way”
DOOSRA (6)
“Branch of philosophy dealing with moral principles”
ETHICS (6)
“Italian powerhouse entering the 2026 event as a top favorite on a massive win streak.”
SINNER (6)
“Erupting hydrothermal feature, like Steamboat.”
GEYSER (6)
“Type of cone with a distinctive grid pattern”
WAFFLE (6)
“French word for house”
MAISON (6)
“Character who transitioned from detective to Assistant District Attorney”
CARISI (6)
“An indoor room where professional photos are taken”
STUDIO (6)
“The result of chanting for one more song”
ENCORE (6)
“Coin-op venue, celebrated by the 'Iconic' cabinet lineup of 2026.”
ARCADE (6)
“A small dome-like structure on top of a larger roof or tower”
CUPOLA (6)
“A new version of an old show”
REBOOT (6)
“Type of giant illuminated wheel offering panoramic views of the grounds”
FERRIS (6)
“Zig-zag pole obstacles in the Masters competition”
WEAVES (6)
“Kicking the ball through an opponent's legs”
NUTMEG (6)
“How tall something is from bottom to top”
HEIGHT (6)
“A number that divides evenly into another number”
FACTOR (6)
“An extremely rare encounter between a shark and a human”
ATTACK (6)
“The official who makes decisions on the field”
UMPIRE (6)
“A person thought to be able to predict the future”
ORACLE (6)
“Newer stage featuring extended DJ sets and geometric designs”
QUASAR (6)
“A repeated phrase or sound used to aid concentration”
MANTRA (6)
“To save someone from a dangerous or distressing situation”
RESCUE (6)
“Yellow powder produced by flowers”
POLLEN (6)
“The medical examiner who provides crucial forensic evidence”
WARNER (6)
“Famous distilled spirit from the region”
WHISKY (6)
“Small piece of data stored in a browser that can be used for tracking”
COOKIE (6)
“A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region”
TUNDRA (6)
“A long journey involving travel by sea”
VOYAGE (6)
“The written text of a play”
SCRIPT (6)
“Automated sequence of commands”
SCRIPT (6)
“Indigenous language still spoken in parts of the old country”
GAELIC (6)
“A narrow view of the world needing correction”
MYOPIA (6)
“A dangerous kill that nets the attacker three times the reward”
TRIPLE (6)
“Ocean bordering Africa, southern Asia, and Australia”
INDIAN (6)
“The physical location where you go to enjoy a summer blockbuster”
CINEMA (6)
“Illegal movement with the ball”
TRAVEL (6)
“Curious, friendly hound known for its excellent nose and distinctive baying.”
BEAGLE (6)
“Looking for information using an engine like Google”
SEARCH (6)
“The type of creature in Nicks novel titled Julius Pepperwood”
ZOMBIE (6)
“Borrowed money used to purchase securities”
MARGIN (6)
“Preserved remains of an ancient organism”
FOSSIL (6)
“Title for a mentor or teacher like Kakashi”
SENSEI (6)
“The title sought by the greatest of all trainers”
MASTER (6)
“The explosive, high-energy genre that traditionally rules the summer box office”
ACTION (6)
“The capacity to do work”
ENERGY (6)
“Composicion poetica de catorce versos muy usada en el Barroco”
SONETO (6)
“A gorgon whose gaze could turn men to stone”
MEDUSA (6)
“Slender lateral bone running beside the shin”
FIBULA (6)
“A unit of money equal to one hundred cents”
DOLLAR (6)
“Sell V. E. S. A tube carrying fluids.”
VESSEL (6)
“Sign made of a dot, dash, and dot, meaning split into equal groups”
SYMBOL (6)
“First name of the pioneering activist P. Johnson”
MARSHA (6)
“The specific rules for how the DSL is written”
SYNTAX (6)
“Spiky-shelled king of the Koopas.”
BOWSER (6)
“NYC hosts its 265th annual one of these massive processions in 2026”
PARADE (6)
“Animator who created a magical kingdom and a famous mouse”
DISNEY (6)
“Accordion-heavy music from Southwest Louisiana with a fast beat”
ZYDECO (6)
“Egyptian god of the afterlife and the underworld”
OSIRIS (6)
“Shadow leader sitting in a leaf-shaded office”
HOKAGE (6)
“A contest between two trainers and their creatures”
BATTLE (6)
“A large round object that travels around a star”
PLANET (6)
“What happened to a child's head in 1983”
BITTEN (6)
“A fortified stone building where lords lived in the Middle Ages”
CASTLE (6)
“Positive or negative electrical property carried by protons and electrons”
CHARGE (6)
“High-end quality, rules, eh? No.”
LUXURY (6)
“The ability to retrieve information”
RECALL (6)
“The island marsupial found near the 1984 Perth festivities”
QUOKKA (6)
“The player who delivers the ball to the opponent”
BOWLER (6)
“The sharp taste of a relationship gone sour”
BITTER (6)
“The first name of Harry's red-haired best friend”
RONALD (6)
“The last part of a musical performance”
FINALE (6)
“Thick stands of trees where elk hide during the heat of the day”
TIMBER (6)
“The prefix to a winter that lasts three years without a summer”
FIMBUL (6)
“The precise, often diamond-tipped component that physically reads the music.”
STYLUS (6)
“Watt improved the steam version of this power source”
ENGINE (6)
“Pre-race holding pen where athletes wait for their starting gun.”
CORRAL (6)
“A legal block set by an offensive player to free up a teammate”
SCREEN (6)
“The monitor where the game action is displayed”
SCREEN (6)
“A person who practices or studies law”
LAWYER (6)
“The shorter of the two bones in the human forearm”
RADIUS (6)
“To multiply a number by itself”
SQUARE (6)
“Texas host city preparing its venues for the 2026 games”
DALLAS (6)
“Positively charged particle in an atom's nucleus”
PROTON (6)
“The primary subject of the movie Requiem for a Dream”
HEROIN (6)
“The systematic arrangement of musical sounds according to duration”
RHYTHM (6)
“Month hosting the 2026 National Park Week festivities”
AUGUST (6)
“A playoff matchup that can stretch up to seven games.”
SERIES (6)
“Legendary revolving wardrobe set meticulously recreated for the 2026 special.”
CLOSET (6)
“Spanish word for morning or tomorrow, normally spelled with an enye”
MANANA (6)
“A celebrity life story popular for poolside reading”
MEMOIR (6)
“Genero que alcanzo gran popularidad con Lope de Vega”
TEATRO (6)
“The status of the children at Prufrock Preparatory School”
TRUANT (6)
“The use of humor or irony to criticize people's stupidity”
SATIRE (6)
“Spanish word for city”
CIUDAD (6)
“To state the exact meaning of a word”
DEFINE (6)
“A stolen memento used to relive the thrill”
TROPHY (6)
“Like a picturesque overlook along a parkway”
SCENIC (6)
“One half of a feathered surveillance team focused on thought”
HUGINN (6)
“Casual leg wear”
SHORTS (6)
“Fish eagle with a reversible toe for better gripping”
OSPREY (6)
“The witch who was pulling the strings in Westview”
AGATHA (6)
“A color mentioned in the lyrics of the song Cedar”
ORANGE (6)
“The studs on the bottom of a shoe”
CLEATS (6)
“The Mad Titan obsessed with universal balance”
THANOS (6)
“Nut crop heavily reliant on commercial pollination services”
ALMOND (6)
“A yearly cycle of television programming.”
SEASON (6)
“Competition segment where water glasses are played”
TALENT (6)
“Race where teammates pass a baton to one another”
RECLAY (6)
“The dark shape that follows him through his lyrics”
SHADOW (6)
“Physically bringing an opponent to the ground”
TACKLE (6)
“Starchy tuber that is a historical staple of the traditional Irish diet.”
POTATO (6)
“The Croatian midfielder and 2018 Ballon d'Or winner”
MODRIC (6)
“The player who takes the opening faceoff”
CENTER (6)
“Ancient rolled document”
SCROLL (6)
“Hide what you watch, or what you watch it on.”
SCREEN (6)
“High-octane genre featuring explosions, car chases, and intense fights.”
ACTION (6)
“The lunar program that preceded the winged spacecraft era.”
APOLLO (6)
“A dark cloud that never travels without rain”
NIMBUS (6)
“The astrophysicist who initially required alcohol to speak to women”
RAJESH (6)
“Opening named after a country in the United Kingdom”
SCOTCH (6)
“The tallest player usually stationed in the paint”
CENTER (6)
“A unique language isolate spoken in the Pyrenees mountains”
BASQUE (6)
“A small, narrow river”
STREAM (6)
“The comic powerhouse known for shutting down the internet with its Saturday night presentations.”
MARVEL (6)
“The part of a digital camera that detects light”
SENSOR (6)
“First name of the armored villain played by a familiar face”
VICTOR (6)
“Canine deity who weighed the hearts of the deceased.”
ANUBIS (6)
“Old-school term for someone who hacks telecommunication systems”
PHREAK (6)
“An item used to manually wind up loose cassette tape.”
PENCIL (6)
“A small four-stringed instrument played with a bow”
VIOLIN (6)
“A type of tree that is the lead single from Evermore”
WILLOW (6)
“One who gains unauthorized access to computer systems”
HACKER (6)
“A place where stocks are bought and sold”
MARKET (6)
“The glass surface where images appear”
SCREEN (6)
“Set of instructions for cooking a dish”
RECIPE (6)
“Ubisoft's floating-limbed hero returning in a "Retold" adventure.”
RAYMAN (6)
“A space entirely devoid of matter”
VACUUM (6)
“A quantity having direction and magnitude, or a data array”
VECTOR (6)
“On-set physical rig used to portray the rocky sidekick in the movie.”
PUPPET (6)
“A powerful software component, like a recommendation one”
ENGINE (6)
“The thickest layer of the planet, hidden beneath our feet”
MANTLE (6)
“The winged delivery man who brought a moly herb to the table”
HERMES (6)
“A woody part of a tree that grows out from the trunk”
BRANCH (6)
“Captures moments, an early mirror image.”
CAMERA (6)
“Chakra or body part traditionally ruled by the bull”
THROAT (6)
“A Norse explorer and warrior known for sailing longships”
VIKING (6)
“Colorful part of a plant that helps it make seeds”
FLOWER (6)
“Four-time world champion Sebastian”
VETTEL (6)
“Unit used to measure the strength of a force”
NEWTON (6)
“Boston square located just steps from the finish line.”
COPLEY (6)
“A heart-themed character who arrives with a giant injector.”
SPINEL (6)
“A helpful pass leading directly to a goal”
ASSIST (6)
“Slithering creatures famously, and mythically, evicted from the Emerald Isle”
SNAKES (6)
“An expedition to observe animals in the African wild”
SAFARI (6)
“A precious metal with the chemical symbol Ag”
SILVER (6)
“Wall socket that supplies electricity to plugged-in devices”
OUTLET (6)
“Sue, sit for a group of similar cells.”
TISSUE (6)
“A unit of time made up of sixty seconds, part of an hour”
MINUTE (6)
“The input text given to a generative model to elicit a response”
PROMPT (6)
“Precarious position for a team hoping for a Selection Sunday miracle.”
BUBBLE (6)
“The intricate body art concealing the prison blueprints”
TATTOO (6)
“Hot spring that occasionally sends up a tall column of water”
GEYSER (6)
“Building for worship in ancient cultures”
TEMPLE (6)
“Combination of taste and smell that you notice while eating”
FLAVOR (6)
“Device that detects changes.”
SENSOR (6)
“A body lock used to contain and direct energy”
BANDHA (6)
“The other half of the directing team bringing the novel to theaters.”
MILLER (6)
“The titular character who laughs in the shadows”
FREDDY (6)
“Quantity having both magnitude and direction”
VECTOR (6)
“Nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at Westminster”
BIGBEN (6)
“A quick look across the table”
GLANCE (6)
“Evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of”
ASSESS (6)
“A citrus fruit that is also a color”
ORANGE (6)
“The son of your brother or sister”
NEPHEW (6)
“Treadless dry-weather tires that offer maximum grip.”
SLICKS (6)
“The continent that contains the Sahara Desert”
AFRICA (6)
“A physical attempt to win the ball back”
TACKLE (6)
“The most abundant element in the human body by mass”
OXYGEN (6)
“The result produced by a computer program”
OUTPUT (6)
“The illuminated bat-shaped symbol projected into the night sky.”
SIGNAL (6)
“Penner of 'Pride and Prejudice' and 'Emma'.”
AUSTEN (6)
“A filmmaker with a distinct and recognizable style”
AUTEUR (6)
“Uniform top auctioned off to benefit his namesake foundation.”
JERSEY (6)
“The worlds largest tropical rainforest”
AMAZON (6)
“This vibrant green tea powder is taking over modern cake and pastry flavors.”
MATCHA (6)
“Jazz-pop sensation releasing a Madison Square Garden live LP for the 2026 holiday.”
LAUFEY (6)
“A new version of an old show with a fresh start”
REBOOT (6)
“Artificial intelligence that tried to eradicate humanity”
ULTRON (6)
“Digital payment feature”
WALLET (6)
“Word meaning a sufficient amount, as in I have ___ pencils”
ENOUGH (6)
“Denser, richer Italian cousin of standard ice cream”
GELATO (6)
“The person who checks a review before it is published”
EDITOR (6)
“The art form celebrated extensively during this fortnight”
CINEMA (6)
“Pedal for shifting, a critical grasp.”
CLUTCH (6)
“Herding dog breed famous for its intelligence, cemented in pop culture by Lassie.”
COLLIE (6)
“European power whose army was defeated on the fifth.”
FRANCE (6)
“The pattern of beats and silences in music”
RHYTHM (6)
“A large arctic animal with long tusks”
WALRUS (6)
“The universe regarded as a complex and orderly system”
COSMOS (6)
“A natural fiber used to make breathable summer clothing”
COTTON (6)
“The act of moving from one place to another”
MOTION (6)
“Capacity to do work”
ENERGY (6)
“A composition for an instrumental soloist, often with a piano accompaniment, typically in several movements”
SONATA (6)
“A period for growing, or a run of shows.”
SEASON (6)
“Profession of hunters like Din Djarin or Boba Fett.”
BOUNTY (6)
“Preserved in its own fat and luxury”
CONFIT (6)
“The piece that is restricted to diagonal movement”
BISHOP (6)
“A very short unit of time, sixty of which make a minute”
SECOND (6)
“The symbiotic partnership between fungi and algae”
LICHEN (6)
“The repetitive phrase whispered during a dark ritual”
MANTRA (6)
“Biological cell that inspired artificial intelligence networks”
NEURON (6)
“Massive robotic hunter built for defense”
JAEGER (6)
“Sounds like course, but it means rough in texture”
COARSE (6)
“The native Celtic speech of Scotland or Ireland”
GAELIC (6)
“Track and field barrier”
HURDLE (6)
“Small reptile with a long tail and scaly skin”
LIZARD (6)
“Season that officially begins at 10:46 AM EDT on March 20, 2026.”
SPRING (6)
“Shoes with studs on the bottom for better grip”
CLEATS (6)
“The supreme leader of the Hidden Leaf Village”
HOKAGE (6)
“The goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare”
ATHENA (6)
“The loose material in runoff areas designed to stop sliding cars”
GRAVEL (6)
“Measure of how strongly gravity pulls on an object”
WEIGHT (6)
“A person who checks and corrects written content”
EDITOR (6)
“The method used to end the life of Uncle Monty”
POISON (6)
“The white lines marked on the pitch near the stumps”
CREASE (6)
“Bound pages clutched during early table reads”
SCRIPT (6)
“A short sighted way of looking at things”
MYOPIA (6)
“A standard for measuring”
METRIC (6)
“Cause dough to rise, or lighten a mood”
LEAVEN (6)
“Metallic beast from 1967”
IMPALA (6)
“Type of 'being' that keeps a timeline from dying, as mentioned by Paradox”
ANCHOR (6)
“A person who corrects or changes a piece of writing”
EDITOR (6)
“The three vertical posts that the batter defends”
STUMPS (6)
“The verb that defines what they do if they can't protect”
AVENGE (6)
“The great division that split the secret organization”
SCHISM (6)
“The water of life found in a barrel”
WHISKY (6)
“The final moments before the screen cuts to black.”
ENDING (6)
“A place where people play coin-operated video games.”
ARCADE (6)
“A building dedicated to the worship of a god or gods”
TEMPLE (6)
“The person responsible for calling balls and strikes”
UMPIRE (6)
“Official who enforces the rules”
UMPIRE (6)
“A person who prepares written material for publication.”
EDITOR (6)
“The ability of a machine to see and understand surroundings”
VISION (6)
“The island name associated with the most popular defense”
SICILY (6)
“The Broadway ___ (trade association co-presenting the Tonys)”
LEAGUE (6)
“Object surrounded by an invisible field that attracts iron and steel”
MAGNET (6)
“Association members who get hit up for donations”
ALUMNI (6)
“Frozen plain where I turn bad, confused”
TUNDRA (6)
“A building where movies are shown on a large screen”
CINEMA (6)
“Decorative band on a wall”
FRIEZE (6)
“A sport played on ice with sticks and a puck”
HOCKEY (6)
“Hard, silvery metal that is naturally magnetic, along with iron and nickel”
COBALT (6)
“The process of bringing a fallen ally back from the brink”
REVIVE (6)
“Wildly unreasonable or illogical”
ABSURD (6)
“Light footwear consisting of a sole held to the foot by straps”
SANDAL (6)
“Starting a franchise over with a new cast, like 2026's Masters of the Universe”
REBOOT (6)
“A vertical line of objects in an array”
COLUMN (6)
“One version of a trait found in a pair”
ALLELE (6)
“It might start with 'As we look to the future...'”
SPEECH (6)
“A person whose job was to write and keep records”
SCRIBE (6)
“A slender tool with a pointed end and an eye for thread”
NEEDLE (6)
“Gorgon with snakes for hair whose stare turned people to stone”
MEDUSA (6)
“Moon defender, a solar anagram.”
SAILOR (6)
“Flat, portable computing device”
TABLET (6)
“A person who checks and corrects text”
EDITOR (6)
“A statue with the body of a lion and a human head”
SPHINX (6)
“Historic Mexico City venue hosting the opening match of the 2026 tournament”
AZTECA (6)
“Max who produced countless Y2K hits and requested a specific southern vocal twang.”
MARTIN (6)
“The famously colored walkway where the world's most scrutinized arrivals happen.”
CARPET (6)
“Word meaning to turn back, formed by adding re to turn”
RETURN (6)
“Turn pale, or briefly immerse in boiling water”
BLANCH (6)
“A hot spring that blows its top”
GEYSER (6)
“A historical entertainer who might have pulled a fast one on a king.”
JESTER (6)
“A single box in a crossword layout”
SQUARE (6)
“A person who buys and sells stocks for others”
BROKER (6)
“The player who defends the net in soccer or hockey”
GOALIE (6)
“A government department or administrative office.”
BUREAU (6)
“The flat surface where the movie is projected”
SCREEN (6)
“A person whose job was to write down records and laws”
SCRIBE (6)
“A place where students go to learn”
SCHOOL (6)
“The highest peak in North America located in Alaska”
DENALI (6)
“The earth's periodic steam whistle”
GEYSER (6)
“A group of nations ruled by a single supreme authority.”
EMPIRE (6)
“A streak of light caused by a falling space rock”
METEOR (6)
“Artisan ensuring a celebrity's custom fit is flawless”
TAILOR (6)
“Person who operates a vehicle such as a bus or truck”
DRIVER (6)
“Crew capsule that could support future commercial flights”
DRAGON (6)
“Continent home to the Sahara Desert and the Nile River”
AFRICA (6)
“Spiced dairy drink, perhaps blended into a milkshake for July.”
EGGNOG (6)
“A slip of paper used to gain entry to the theater”
TICKET (6)
“Adorably cute, 'I' wait 'a' while for cuteness.”
KAWAII (6)
“To play media continuously over the internet”
STREAM (6)
“Legendary Parisian label famously helmed by Karl Lagerfeld for decades.”
CHANEL (6)
“The Daguerreotype was an early form of this device”
CAMERA (6)
“Person or shrine believed to deliver messages from the gods”
ORACLE (6)
“Mythical beast, often a powerful ally or foe, 'on' 'rag' 'd'.”
DRAGON (6)
“An over in which absolutely no runs are scored off the bat”
MAIDEN (6)
“The role of one who actively seeks out others for their blood”
HUNTER (6)
“The drink of the gods that granted immortality”
NECTAR (6)
“An official who manages and protects park lands”
RANGER (6)
“Looped fabric, like a small French curl.”
BOUCLE (6)
“Thehornthatsoundsjustbeforeadramatic, game-winningshotfalls.”
BUZZER (6)
“A person who corrects and refines a manuscript”
EDITOR (6)
“A common antonym for ancient”
MODERN (6)
“Person who copied documents in ancient times”
SCRIBE (6)
“Cold, treeless region where the ground stays frozen”
TUNDRA (6)
“Using the body to block a defender for a teammate”
SCREEN (6)
“European capital city that hosts a massive multi-day March festival”
DUBLIN (6)
“Person who corrects and prepares text”
EDITOR (6)
“Funny situation, often with a laugh track.”
SITCOM (6)
“Line near the stumps”
CREASE (6)
“Producer often referred to as the Fifth Beatle.”
MARTIN (6)
“Reptiles famously driven into the sea by a saint”
SNAKES (6)
“The instrumental backing track that multiple singers might use”
RIDDIM (6)
“Common crystal found in the crust”
QUARTZ (6)
“The river that separates Manhattan from New Jersey”
HUDSON (6)
“Default web browser for navigating the internet on the company's devices”
SAFARI (6)
“Snitch to mom about a broken vase.”
TATTLE (6)
“A discrete packet of electromagnetic radiation”
PHOTON (6)
“The gas-powered source of mechanical energy”
ENGINE (6)
“A public procession often featuring floats and marching bands”
PARADE (6)
“Equipment worn by the person guarding the net”
GLOVES (6)
“To take a person into legal custody”
ARREST (6)
“The red dirt is famous for producing a much higher one of these than grass.”
BOUNCE (6)
“A stable natural language developed from a mixture of others”
CREOLE (6)
“Device used to change the channel”
REMOTE (6)
“The exclamation attributed to Archimedes in a bathtub”
EUREKA (6)
“The elastic protein network providing artisanal bread with its signature chewy structure.”
GLUTEN (6)
“The long platform where models walk”
RUNWAY (6)
“Clear, curved outer layer that covers and protects the front of the eye”
CORNEA (6)
“Type of queen that an undercover operative must pretend to be”
BEAUTY (6)
“The white and pink fox found in pieces”
MANGLE (6)
“The lone player permitted to handle the ball in the penalty box.”
KEEPER (6)
“A stringed instrument, often strummed”
GUITAR (6)
“The leader of the Demon Slayer Corps with a scarred face”
KAGAYA (6)
“A new version of an old movie”
REMAKE (6)
“Moral excellence, a core concept in ancient Greek thought”
VIRTUE (6)
“The money left over after subtracting costs from earnings”
PROFIT (6)
“The Olympic one is located in Lausanne Switzerland”
MUSEUM (6)
“Ticket cashing only if you guess the winner and runner-up perfectly.”
EXACTA (6)
“Highly coveted pass required to enter a scheduled showing”
TICKET (6)
“A racket sport played on a court with a net”
TENNIS (6)
“The person who checks and corrects writing”
EDITOR (6)
“A large area covered chiefly with trees”
FOREST (6)
“What you do when the phone rings”
ANSWER (6)
“Tree famous for its pink spring blossoms”
CHERRY (6)
“A serious crime punishable by more than one year in prison”
FELONY (6)
“Home of a noble house, like Winterfell”
CASTLE (6)
“A portable computer that can be used on your lap”
LAPTOP (6)
“A theater where people go to watch movies”
CINEMA (6)
“A grand realm, prone to collapsing with time, or 'ripe' for change.”
EMPIRE (6)
“Norse raider who settled in the northern isles”
VIKING (6)
“A group of lines forming the basic recurring metrical unit in a poem”
STANZA (6)
“Silvery metal that, like iron and cobalt, can be magnetized”
NICKEL (6)
“To look for information on the web”
SEARCH (6)
“The team that has the most goals at the end”
WINNER (6)
“A six-headed problem found between a rock and a hard place”
SCYLLA (6)
“The primary emotion associated with the Lucky Smells mill”
MISERY (6)
“A stringed musical instrument, typically with six strings, played by plucking or strumming”
GUITAR (6)
“Rising temperature that chases away the winter chill.”
WARMTH (6)
“The thin striped entity that gives gifts and life”
PUPPET (6)
“Thick, warm forest packed with plants and animals”
JUNGLE (6)
“A shot or pass made using the forehead”
HEADER (6)
“Annual awards for excellence in film”
OSCARS (6)
“The elusive and melancholic narrator Snicket”
LEMONY (6)
“The top scarer at a factory in Monstropolis”
SULLEY (6)
“To take someone away illegally by force”
KIDNAP (6)
“First name of the armored antagonist played by a familiar face”
VICTOR (6)
“Where the top three finishers stand to receive their honors”
PODIUM (6)
“A circular opening in the center of a dome or wall”
OCULUS (6)
“Short, fast foot race”
SPRINT (6)
“The specific day of the week this holiday always occupies”
SUNDAY (6)
“The person whose job is to hit the ball and score runs”
BATTER (6)
“A powerful shot taken toward the goal”
STRIKE (6)
“Egyptian lord of the underworld and judge of the dead”
OSIRIS (6)
“A local person born on the island of the Holy Cross”
CRUZAN (6)
“A computer that provides data to other computers on a network”
SERVER (6)
“Canoeist's oar”
PADDLE (6)
“Famously resilient, hollowed-out tree that captured the internet's heart.”
STUMPY (6)
“The three vertical posts at each end of the pitch”
STUMPS (6)
“To sound out and read an unfamiliar word”
DECODE (6)
“A rough or unfinished drawing to capture an idea”
SKETCH (6)
“The player who guards the net to prevent scoring”
GOALIE (6)
“Former Disney star who regularly joins Swift's famous squad.”
SELENA (6)
“A graphical representation of a user in a virtual world”
AVATAR (6)
“A floating bell named for a mythological gorgon”
MEDUSA (6)
“The place where they stood when things fell apart”
STREET (6)
“A large group of states or countries under a single supreme authority”
EMPIRE (6)
“Pioneering female aviator who vanished over the Pacific”
AMELIA (6)
“The monstrous wolf destined to swallow the sun and the All-Father”
FENRIR (6)
“An additional performance requested by the audience”
ENCORE (6)
“The astrological house associated with values and possessions”
SECOND (6)
“Formal agreement between states, a 'treat' for diplomacy.”
TREATY (6)
“The diplomatic language of the world for several centuries”
FRENCH (6)
“A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying”
MELODY (6)
“The written text of a play or film”
SCRIPT (6)
“A low protective wall along the edge of a roof or balcony”
PARPET (6)
“The intended person or place of an attack”
TARGET (6)
“Jackal headed deity who presided over the embalming process”
ANUBIS (6)
“The belt of constellations in the sky”
ZODIAC (6)
“The goal consisting of a rim and net”
BASKET (6)
“A stick that gets straight to the point”
SKEWER (6)
“North American country co-hosting the massive 2026 tournament”
MEXICO (6)
“The player who stands behind the stumps to catch the ball”
KEEPER (6)
“The protected area around the quarterback”
POCKET (6)
“Pertaining to video play”
GAMING (6)
“French word for chair”
CHAISE (6)
“Long gun that soldiers loaded and fired in the 1700s”
MUSKET (6)
“Classic coin-op shooter where you blast insectoid aliens.”
GALAGA (6)
“The material used to weave a mock crown for Jesus”
THORNS (6)
“A classification based on quality or popularity”
RATING (6)
“Sent home from the island”
DUMPED (6)
“Leader of Indian independence known for nonviolent protest”
GANDHI (6)
“Ancient copyist of manuscripts”
SCRIBE (6)
“Undercover operative's first name”
GRACIE (6)
“The new name in Damascus after the fall of a decades-old dynasty.”
SHARAA (6)
“Guide for souls who hates being cheated”
REAPER (6)
“Legendary French house that crafted Nicole Kidman's 2026 look”
CHANEL (6)
“Two-time champion who was "Euphoric" and "Tattooed"”
LOREEN (6)
“A dry sandy region with very little rainfall”
DESERT (6)
“The specific type of offender the unit frequently pursues”
RAPIST (6)
“An ancient roll of parchment or paper for writing or painting on”
SCROLL (6)
“A large area of land covered mostly by trees”
FOREST (6)
“Anadromous fish, 'man' gets 'sol' from its journey.”
SALMON (6)
“Moral principles that govern behavior”
ETHICS (6)
“The language spoken in Berlin and Munich”
GERMAN (6)
“Beekeeper's calming tool used during inspections”
SMOKER (6)
“The room where the security guard must survive”
OFFICE (6)
“A proposition, THE SIS-ter has a point.”
THESIS (6)
“Muscular body part in your mouth used for tasting”
TONGUE (6)
“Once beautiful maiden with a gaze that turns to stone”
MEDUSA (6)
“The Greek city known for its powerful army”
SPARTA (6)
“Small crustacean, often 'rip sh' apart when preparing.”
SHRIMP (6)
“A piece of ground where people grow plants and flowers”
GARDEN (6)
“Forearm bone on the lateral, thumb side”
RADIUS (6)
“One of four equal parts”
FOURTH (6)
“The language spoken in Seoul”
KOREAN (6)
“A computer system that provides data to other computers”
SERVER (6)
“Large scale artworks applied directly to walls”
MURALS (6)
“Finding a four-leafed mutation of this plant means good fortune.”
CLOVER (6)
“What users download in the fall to get the new features.”
UPDATE (6)
“Academic grounds the graduates are departing”
CAMPUS (6)
“People hired to be in the background of a scene”
EXTRAS (6)
“Three-tiered stand for top finishers”
PODIUM (6)
“A building used for the worship of gods and goddesses”
TEMPLE (6)
“The hardest substance in the human body covering the teeth”
ENAMEL (6)
“Living thing whose cells lack a rigid outer wall”
ANIMAL (6)
“A slow tempo, or a slow movement in music.”
ADAGIO (6)
“The heavy base or box on which a column or statue rests”
PLINTH (6)
“Bonus performance demanded by a cheering audience”
ENCORE (6)
“A three-legged stand used to keep a camera steady”
TRIPOD (6)
“Elder colleague, a bit of an enigma.”
SENPAI (6)
“A hot-headed senior who blows off steam”
GEYSER (6)
“The man with a magical aging portrait in Oscar Wilde's novel”
DORIAN (6)
“The bald eagle mascot representing the US in this tri-nation event”
CLUTCH (6)
“The climactic best-of-seven showdown”
FINALS (6)
“Cameron ___, the star player leading the Blue Devils in 2026”
BOOZER (6)
“Large heavy gun used in old warfare to fire metal balls”
CANNON (6)
“The clef used for higher pitched notes”
TREBLE (6)
“British mathematician who proposed a test for machine intelligence”
TURING (6)
“The fourth state of matter”
PLASMA (6)
“Domestic doyenne who co-hosts a potluck dinner party show with Dogg.”
MARTHA (6)
“The place where movies are filmed and produced”
STUDIO (6)
“A public procession, especially for a celebration”
PARADE (6)
“It might be 98 in the shade, but this one is earned in a classroom”
DEGREE (6)
“A large unit of soldiers in the ancient Roman army”
LEGION (6)
“Team uniform top”
JERSEY (6)
“The complete set of genetic instructions for an organism”
GENOME (6)
“A single character used in writing”
LETTER (6)
“The very last part, found in 'fine ale' oddly.”
FINALE (6)
“The channel that broadcasts the rival SharkFest event”
NATGEO (6)
“Primate associated with walnuts and banana flavors”
MONKEY (6)
“A structure like the Brooklyn or Manhattan that crosses water”
BRIDGE (6)
“He won the inaugural award for this first-year player status.”
ROOKIE (6)
“Outdoor meal on a blanket”
PICNIC (6)
“The wisest man born from the spit of two warring tribes”
KVASIR (6)
“Messenger of the gods, known for winged sandals”
HERMES (6)
“The man behind the mouse”
DISNEY (6)
“The relationship status described in the song Best”
FRIEND (6)
“To guide the actors and crew during filming”
DIRECT (6)
“Youth who flew too close to the sun on wax wings”
ICARUS (6)
“The last name of the tactical expert Derek”
MORGAN (6)
“The average but lucky survivor of the Mount Natagumo mission”
MURATA (6)
“A system of measurement based on units of ten, like meters and grams”
METRIC (6)
“The goddess of the moon”
SELENE (6)
“A set of instructions written for a computer to execute automatically.”
SCRIPT (6)
“Power that flows from one living thing to the next”
ENERGY (6)
“The French legend who was both a star player and manager”
ZIDANE (6)
“The most famous film awards”
OSCARS (6)
“The place where the lords reside in the void”
BEYOND (6)
“The vibrant dialect spoken throughout Jamaica”
PATOIS (6)
“A small disc used to fasten clothes”
BUTTON (6)
“Dry-erase tool essential for modern instruction”
MARKER (6)
“The title taken by emperors after Julius”
CAESAR (6)
“A streak of light in the sky caused by a burning rock”
METEOR (6)
“A single unit of space on a checkerboard”
SQUARE (6)
“Fruity first half of a legendary, guitar-inspired mixture”
CHERRY (6)
“The gated community at the top of the rainbow”
ASGARD (6)
“The gas giant famous for its visible rings”
SATURN (6)
“Moral principles that govern a person's behavior”
ETHICS (6)
“Type of engine in chips dedicated to machine learning tasks.”
NEURAL (6)
“Mjolnir is a magical one of these”
HAMMER (6)
“Writing for the stage or screen.”
SCRIPT (6)
“The visible yellow thread detail around the base”
STITCH (6)
“A deep gorge typically with a river flowing through it”
CANYON (6)
“The notoriously pungent fruit that is dominating the premium Chinese market in 2026.”
DURIAN (6)
“A person who works on or navigates a ship”
SAILOR (6)
“A best-of-seven battle between two rivals.”
SERIES (6)
“Chest region enclosed by the ribs and sternum”
THORAX (6)
“The keyboardist whose jazz-inflected chords defined the band's texture”
WRIGHT (6)
“One of nine frames in a standard baseball contest”
INNING (6)
“A blueprint or structured design for the data”
SCHEMA (6)
“Culminating research project for many a master's candidate”
THESIS (6)
“The messenger god who wears winged sandals”
HERMES (6)
“Prefix meaning 'heat'”
THERMO (6)
“What it feels like when a close person leaves”
BETRAY (6)
“A short, fast run”
SPRINT (6)
“The heavy fabric used by artists for oil paintings”
CANVAS (6)
“The strongman whose power lay in his hair”
SAMSON (6)
“The most famous command shouted on a movie set”
ACTION (6)
“Short words used to bridge gaps in a grid”
FILLER (6)
“The fundamental unit of a crochet pattern to be mapped”
STITCH (6)
“Writing tool, or 'pen' and 'cil' for drawing.”
PENCIL (6)
“A picture made from many small pieces of colored glass or stone”
MOSAIC (6)
“To turn against the one who shared their blood with you”
BETRAY (6)
“A truck ride to a brand new life”
ISEKAI (6)
“The high point of a trip to the last frontier”
DENALI (6)
“Outrageous or amusing behavior that might get you sent to the principal's office.”
ANTICS (6)
“Powerful heart of a Ferrari”
ENGINE (6)
“An undead neighbor who guards his treasure with great stench”
DRAUGR (6)
“Tiny dots that make up digital images”
PIXELS (6)
“A vehicle used to launch people into space”
ROCKET (6)
“The fallen evil regime whose warlords remain scattered in the 2026 Mando movie.”
EMPIRE (6)
“Triangular bone of five fused vertebrae at the back of the pelvis”
SACRUM (6)
“A large printed picture of a celebrity for a wall”
POSTER (6)
“The circle where players discuss the next play”
HUDDLE (6)
“Someone who writes”
WRITER (6)
“'Can I have the language of ___?' (A common question asked at the microphone).”
ORIGIN (6)
“Iconic blonde actress and fifties sex symbol”
MONROE (6)
“Sung parts of a song”
VOCALS (6)
“The gorgon whose gaze turned men to stone”
MEDUSA (6)
“A measurement of distance from one point to another”
LENGTH (6)
“The sea witch who collects unfortunate souls”
URSULA (6)
“Spiny creature, a 'rich un' of the sea.”
URCHIN (6)
“First name of Ms. Henson, debuting in "Joe Turner's Come and Gone".”
TARAJI (6)
“A sequence of characters”
STRING (6)
“The primary purpose of many Ferraris”
RACING (6)
“French word for office or desk”
BUREAU (6)
“Clever dwarf, often underestimated”
TYRION (6)
“Directs network traffic”
ROUTER (6)
“Light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye”
RETINA (6)
“A large organized group of singers.”
CHORUS (6)
“Three vertical posts”
STUMPS (6)
“F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'Great' and tragic protagonist.”
GATSBY (6)
“Taking too many steps without dribbling”
TRAVEL (6)
“One's righteous duty or the cosmic order of things”
DHARMA (6)
“The synthetic hero powered by the Mind Stone”
VISION (6)
“An attempt to compromise a computer system”
ATTACK (6)
“Change in position over time”
MOTION (6)
“Horizontal support over an opening”
LINTEL (6)
“Wide attacking player tasked with delivering dangerous crosses into the box.”
WINGER (6)
“The youngest son of Bob who is known as Junior Gong”
DAMIAN (6)
“What you might get in the third... or after four years”
DEGREE (6)
“Proof of purchase needed at the entry gates.”
TICKET (6)
“Offensive foul for running into a defender”
CHARGE (6)
“Paper required for entry to the show”
TICKET (6)
“The art of growing miniature trees in containers”
BONSAI (6)
“Preserved remains or traces of an ancient organism”
FOSSIL (6)
“The prize given to the runner-up”
SILVER (6)
“A light shoe with straps and an open toe”
SANDAL (6)
“Green tea powder trending as an Asian-fusion flavor addition.”
MATCHA (6)
“It usually ends in ly and describes an action”
ADVERB (6)
“AI systems that can perform complex tasks autonomously, a major focus for OpenAI.”
AGENTS (6)
“A chaotic poltergeist who never attended a class”
PEEVES (6)
“To show the answer when a solver is stuck”
REVEAL (6)
“Continuous tracks used for mobility on uneven ground”
TREADS (6)
“Smooth rock often used for statues and buildings”
MARBLE (6)
“Fire-breathing villain voiced by Jack Black who might be out for payback.”
BOWSER (6)
“Literary work in which special intensity is given to the expression of feelings”
POETRY (6)
“The Greek city state known for its powerful army”
SPARTA (6)
“A traditional story sometimes regarded as historical but not proven.”
LEGEND (6)
“A metal made by mixing copper and tin used for tools and weapons”
BRONZE (6)
“Andrew who serves as the head curator of the institute”
BOLTON (6)
“On-field official who signals boundaries, wickets, and extras”
UMPIRE (6)
“Knotted yarn that sounds like a fastener”
BOUCLE (6)
“State of matter that flows and has a definite volume”
LIQUID (6)
“Queen regent of Westeros”
CERSEI (6)
“Fundamental property of matter, either positive or negative”
CHARGE (6)
“Piece of land completely surrounded by water”
ISLAND (6)
“A musical tempo meaning slow and stately”
ADAGIO (6)
“The small creature Bilbo Baggins is in J.R.R. Tolkien's book”
HOBBIT (6)
“The player standing directly behind the stumps to catch the ball”
KEEPER (6)
“A low point between two peaks that serves as a natural travel corridor for elk”
SADDLE (6)
“The player allowed to use their hands in the box”
KEEPER (6)
“A place for religious retreat or spiritual instruction”
ASHRAM (6)
“Usually the tallest player on the court who plays near the baseline”
CENTER (6)
“Protein that speeds up chemical reactions in the body”
ENZYME (6)
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